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- Sports Talk Florida - http://www.sportstalkflorida.com - Bucs – Broncos Preview: Peyton Manning Posted By Sports Talk Florida On November 29, 2012 @ 8:39 am In Florida News,main feature,NFL | 1 Comment The Broncos (8-3) can clinch the AFC West on Sunday with a win while the Buccaneers remain in the middle of the NFC playoff hunt. Denver has won six consecutive games – the longest active streak in the NFL – and Tampa Bay has won four of its past five. Since Week 6, Tampa Bay leads the NFC with 228 points (32.6 per game). During that period, quarterback JOSH FREEMAN has 16 touchdowns, three interceptions with a 104.1 passer rating and rookie running back DOUG MARTIN has 1,082 scrimmage yards (154.6 per game) and nine total touchdowns. “We’re going to do our best to make sure that we’re at our best,” says Buccaneers head coach GREG SCHIANO about the team’s upcoming game against Denver. Denver has won six in a row, outscoring opponents 183-107 in that span. The Broncos, who are averaging 30.5 points per game during their winning streak, are led by quarterback PEYTON MANNING. Last week, Manning passed for 285 yards and two touchdowns to record his 149th career win, passing Pro Football Hall of Famer JOHN ELWAY (148) for the second-most in NFL history. “The only question I have for Peyton now is if he will win his fifth MVP,” says NFL Network analyst STEVE MARIUCCI. Source: NFL Media Article printed from Sports Talk Florida: http://www.sportstalkflorida.com URL to article: http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/bucs-broncos-preview-peyton-manning/ URLs in this post: Image: http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/manning-defense-lead-broncos-over-panthers/broncos_peyton_manning_2012-6/ Copyright © 2011 ESPN Florida. All rights reserved.

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Keep important paperwork right at your fingertips with the Mesh Desk Organizer. Three sections set at different heights make it easy to find the right paper. Use this divider in the office or kitchen, really anywhere papers could use some sorting.This stair-stepped desk organizer is perfect for keeping your most important files visible and within easy reach. Use these mesh pockets for sorting other items such as mail, stationery, kitchen items and more! Perforated metal won't collect dust, plus it looks sleek and modern.

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END OF SEASON FUNCTION: posted by Artie on Aug. 25, 2009 When: Thursday 24th September Time: 6.30 for 7pm start Where: The Venus Room, Belgrave St Kogarah Who: 11s - 18s boys 12s - 16s girls Parents, siblings, friends welcome. Cost: Players- free Additional siblings/friends $30 RSVP: Thursday 17th to manager- with money. No payments at the door. No tickets issued this time. A pre-paid list at door per team will be at the door- thankyou for your co-operation. ( teams who have finished their season need to make a prior meeting point for collection) *** Special dietary needs need to be pre- mentioned to manager*** *** Lucky door/ raffle tickets included in ticket price *** Special guests *** St G Jersey Auction.......?? Looking forward to seeing all players attending and acknowledgement of teams, players. coaches and managers on the night - should be a great way to finalise season 2009 and our successful return to St George Stadium and achievements by all. The ST G FC Committee

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Back toAll About Michael Kors - And the Stars Who Love His Designs Heidi Klum and Michael Kors at the "Project Runway" Launch Party. Photo Credit: Thos Robinson, Getty Images The latest in fashion, beauty, and hair – delivered straight to your inbox. Now you can look forward to getting the latest in fashion, hair and beauty delivered straight to your inbox.

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Be part of the fastest growing worldwide association for pro photographers. The Societies are a group of organisations incorporating the interests of all aspects of photography. The membership is open to full-time professional, semi-professional and the serious enthusiast. The organisations are administered by a dedicated team from offices in Rhyl, North Wales. The membership has continued to rise exponentially and shows no sign of slowing down. It is our aspiration to become the largest and most proactive organisation representing the needs of photographers across Europe. Training and Development Enhancing Your Business Discounts on Photographic Products and Services Working with other leading photographic businesses UK: England N Ireland, Scotland and Wales Join Here! The Societies currently represents photographers who specialise in the following areas of expertise: Freelance, Photojournalists, Weddings, Portraits, Children, Animal, Equestrian, Digital, Commercial, Fashion & Glamour, Landscape, Nature, Sport, Medical, Scientific, Press, PR, Architectural, Industrial, Forensic, Natural History, Research, amongst others. Europe’s fastest growing independent photographic organisation. Photo Quote: A picture is the expression of an impression. If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it? - Ernst Haas

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Mostly working with coffee producers in Latin America, Acopio is bringing a simplified and effective way for agricultural workers to plan and make more profits. Cooperatives can use technology such as cell phones, tablets and computers in order to take hold of the data and then, of course, make a decision with it along the value change. More than this, Acopio offers products not only for cooperatives and agricultural businesses that are owned by farmers, but also for financiers and buyers. The idea behind this is to allow for a stronger relationship between producers, financiers and buyers. Acopio's CEO is Paul Goodman, who has a Bachelor's of Arts in International Affairs from GWU and a Master's of Arts in Information Management from UC-Berkeley. Acopio on Twitter Agricultural Data Collectors 206 clicks in 48 w More Stats +/-

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I’m not sure if you guys have noticed this or not, but we have entered a sad new phase of the BP oil spill, which is the phase where there is literally nothing much to say about it and yet it continues. Like, it has been bumped from the front page of the New York Times every day this week, and I am not saying that General Stanley McChrystal giving an untoward interview to Rolling Stone isn’t important news (also news: Rolling Stone still relevant?), or that the House of Representatives passage of a finance overhaul package does not merit some discussion. I’m not saying that. I’m just saying that hole in the ocean is still there, and that gusher of black death continues to gush, and there’s just nothing to report. No progress. No end. A quietly accepted fact at this point. Like I said: sad new phase. And yet here we are on a bright sunny day, somehow feeling like making it all the way to another Friday is an actual accomplishment. The world is a big place, it’s hard to wrap your mind all around it at once. After the jump, the five Highest Rated Comments, as voted on by you, the Lowest Rated Comment, the winner of this week’s Burger King Twilight Caption Contest, and the Editor’s Choice. This Week’s Highest Rated Comments Ed. note: Seriously, does anyone own or manage a pizza parlor in San Diego? This Week’s Lowest Rated Comment Ed. note: Whoa! Relax, MikeyObviously! I agree with you that Americans calling soccer “football” is kind of pretentious (not sure what you mean by overt, though) but also who cares?! It’s not that big of a deal, ESPECIALLY not in a comment on a blog post. AND, thee fact that you seem to have done some research on the commenter’s past comments to determine whether or not they were American and therefore whether or not they being pretentious suggests that there was nothing actually pretentious about the comment itself, so now you are the one who is actually being pretentious (and overt? Huh?). This Week’s Caption Contest Winner Ed. note: Congratulations, torgothewhite. You earned it! This Week’s Editor’s Choice Ed. note: “This is your jail” is really funny.

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Contemporary Works / Vintage Works, Ltd. 258 Inverness Circle Chalfont, PA 18914 USA De Lucy had studios in Paris on the popular Blvd. des Italiens (no. 11) and at 65 Ave. Saint-Denis near Porte-Maillot from the 1860s. He showed his work at the Societe de Francaise de Photography in 1861 and 1863, as well as in Marseilles in 1861. He photographed the Jardin Zoologique and Botanique d'Acclimatation (the year-round indoor facility in the Bois de Boulogne). This image comes from that rare series and has wonderful details about the image printed on the mount, plus the photographer's information. The line coming down from the top appears to be a flaw in the glass plate negative. It may be the reason why this image is so scarce.Shipping and insurance costs will be added to the price and must be paid for by the buyer. Pennsylvania buyers must pay appropriate local sales tax. International clients are responsible for their VAT and other custom's oriented charges.

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They both wore this stunning pencil dress by Alexander Wang. Who rocked it? These two bad girls know when to turn up the heat on the red carpet, so much that they both ended up going for this Alexander Wang pencil mini dress. Which we love. Riri paired the dress with black pumps and let her hair do the accessorising for her. Party girl Paris wore similar high heeled pumps but accessorised with a cute black necklace. Although the look works for Rihanna, Paris’s added a touch of chicness with that necklace, even though it wasn’t quite the right fit for her petite body. But, enough from me. You be the judge. This dress looks best on: By: Kay Kekana

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Okay there Mouseketeers, sing along now. Who's the leader of the club, That's made for you and me, Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there, We've got toys for you to see, When it comes to Disney there is no other character who comes to mind more often than that adorable, friendly little guy known as Mickey Mouse. Mickey waddled his way into the public's heart in 1928 in the animated cartoon Steamboat Willie, and he still holds that special place for many of us today. But let's not forget Mickey's girlfriend Minnie Mouse, his pet dog Pluto, and his best friends Donald Duck and Goofy. And of course in a case close by, you will find Snow White with her Seven Dwarfs as well as other familiar Disney friends. Before you know it, you'll be heading for Disneyland just to give these old friends great big hugs!

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Councilman wants to rename Pennsylvania Avenue WASHINGTON (AP) - February 24, 2011 (WPVI) -- A D.C. Council member wants to highlight the city's lack of statehood and is asking residents to pick another name for Pennsylvania Avenue. Among the options on the online survey are Let D.C. Vote Way, 51st State Way and Free D.C. Avenue. Council member Michael Brown is considering a ceremonial renaming and the sign could be placed under existing markers for Pennsylvania Avenue, which is home to the White House. The survey also asks residents whether other Washington streets should be renamed. Washington's 600,000 residents pay federal taxes but do not have a vote in Congress. washington, d.c., u.s. senate, u.s. house of representatives, president barack obama, bizarre bazaar - Hospital: Teen shot at Colorado high school dies 24 min ago - Record Warmth! 19 min ago - Get the 6abc StormTracker app - 2013 Troop Greetings - Carolers sing to grant Pa. cancer patient's wish 31 min ago - Police search for missing Delco mother - Woman arrested in fatal North Philly stabbing - Officer shoots, kills Lancaster County man - 4 charged with murder in NJ mall carjacking - Penn State student dies in jump from garage - NASA astronauts tackle urgent spacewalking repairs - Ransomeware a growing cyber threat for thousands - Runway littered with holiday mail - Free diner for sale in Lawrence Twp., NJ - Carolers sing to grant Pa. cancer patient's... 31 min ago - Record Warmth! 19 min ago

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Epiphany, which is celebrated with festivities and gift exchanges, is often called Twelfth Night. Gift-giving, in some cultures, extends throughout the 12 days of Christmas; elsewhere, gift-giving is limited to January 5 or 6 (or December 24-25). In some traditions, Epiphany is celebrated as the Theophany, on January 19th. In Western churches, Epiphany celebrates the coming of the magi. Where Epiphany is celebrated as the Theophany, the event in the life of Jesus Christ that is commemorated is his baptism. Epiphany as a liturgical event is first mentioned in A.D. 361 by Ammianus Marcellinus, XXI ii.

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The military blogosphere and social media world is up in arms over what…….KETCHUPGATE 2013! You guys know I hate writing all Washington Post like with all the details and so forth. I just like to get to what I have to say out because my memory is bad. That being said the other this article came out in which some ass-uming reporter with a long winded name that I don’t feel like trying to type out went on a rant about how we military families somehow live lavish (yup this again) and plentiful lifestyles because…wait for it… are you ready? According to the Washington Post editor the military are excessive burdens on taxpayers and the government ,because a recent visit to the Marine Base Camp Lejeune revealed there are 15 different types of ketchup in the commissary. According to him the commissary has somehow become too humane because instead of selling surplus leftover loaves of bread and porkchops like they did back in the day, they have now become more like regular grocery stores. You know what Mr. Washington Post Editor? I just have to agree with your wonderful in-depth analysis and financial diagnosis of the military family. My life and bank account have been so enriched by those 15 types of ketchup at Camp Lejeune, even though I probably never bothered to look at all 15 types because I probably could only afford the off brand. Come to think of it all the rich military people must live at Camp Lejeune because I don’t think Fort Bragg sells that many brands of ketchup. Oh my word Fort Braggers we are missing out over here! He also mentioned how amazing life is for us because the commissary has FileT Mig-Non. Now I am not trying to make us military folks sound like the bottom of the barrel , but I know I am not the only one who isn’t living it up on filet mignon every week! You see Mr. Editor ,while you were at Camp Lejeune on assignment hiding behind your laptop (much like I do) probably living it up in your posh cozy hotel, many of us military folks are living paycheck to paycheck and trying to make ends meet like alot of America. Gosh I wonder how much you make to sit and write? Oh sure (I cant believe I have to repeat this shiz again) we ( and I say we because I can speak for my husband) get that nice little extra $575 in tax free dollars a month during deployments , oh and yea that housing on base where they take all the so called BAH that some people act like we keep. Sure we have reduced light bills onpost and yes we have that healthcare system called Tricare and yup even some commissary benefits too with lots of ketchup that some of us can’t afford to buy. What you forgot to throw in was in exchange for all these wonderful benefits that you so gracefully put on blast without any explanation of them or how they really work these military members give up months and years with their families. Some give up limbs , their sanity and even their life. Sure no one twisted their hands to join but trust and believe it’s a pretty honorable thing to do for the lavish average service member salary of say oh maybe $35k a year because benefits don’t pay the bills. I won’t sit here and pretend I was ever worried about how we were going to feed our kids during my husband’s active duty military career, but please believe that the benefits compare nothing to the endless feelings of worry and stress during several deployments on both the service member and their spouse. These so called exorbitant benefits don’t bring back the anniversaries , first birthdays , high school graduations and even funerals that so many of our brave men and women have missed. They don’t bring back limbs , minds and they certainly don’t bring back people. So the next time you want to blame the so called moochers who defend your freedom for the economic collapse of America ,go back to the ketchup and condiment aisle at the commissary of your choice and talk to a service member and let them help you get the real facts! Are military families really balling in your opinion…share your thoughts below! Powered by Facebook Comments

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All responses are in to the Federal Communications Commission's probe of the big wireless companies' controversial early termination fees—the penalty you pay if you drop a wireless service before your contract expires. These include replies from Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. The Verizon headline is that the company has shaved down the size of some of its $350 ETFs. But since the most interesting questions were directed at Google and T-Mobile's $550 double-whammy ETF system for the Android based Nexus One, we'll start there first. Why, the FCC asked the companies, do consumers have to pay what the agency regards as an early fee to both Google and T-Mobile if they return the device within four months? Gosh—we can't quite say, the partners effectively replied. "T-Mobile believes Google is in a better position to discuss the rationale and basis for this separate charge and will leave it to Google to respond to the Commission directly regarding its fee," T-Mobile explained in its response. And Google returned the favor. "With respect to the Nexus One, any ETF flowing from mobile service plan contractual terms would be charged by T-Mobile, not Google, and we are therefore not in a position to answer the FCC's questions related to the T-Mobile fee," the company explained—although Google has announced that as of February 4 it has dropped its "Equipment Recovery Fee" down to $150 from $350 for new subscribers. Imagine our surprise As we've noted, the Google/T-Mobile partnership—in which Google provides the Android operating system and T-Mobile networks the Nexus One handset—offered a uniquely pricey early fee schedule. Should a consumer decide to pull out of the deal within 120 days of starting a contract, Google had a $350 "Equipment Recovery Fee" waiting. Plus, T-Mobile still tacks on its own $200 for cancellations within the first four months of the agreement. Grand total: $550 bucks on ye olde credit card (now $350 with the Google change)—although consumers won't get charged (as much) if they cancel within the first two weeks of the purchase and send back the phone. "The combination of ETFs from Google and T-Mobile for the Nexus One is also unique among the four major national carriers," the FCC observed in their queries to both companies. "Consumers have been surprised by this policy and by its financial impact. Please let us know your rationale(s) for these combined fees, and whether you have coordinated or will coordinate on these fees and on the disclosure of their combined effect." The FCC's letter to Google added that it regards Google's "Equipment Recovery Fee" as an ETF. Google, which insists otherwise, says that it charges the recovery fee because T-Mobile pays it a commission for each new subscriber. "Google's business philosophy is to pass along the entire amount of any commission to the customer, in the form of a discount on the device retail price," the response explains. "To be made whole, Google consequently seeks repayment of the commission from the customer." T-Mobile offers what has become the traditional justification for mobile phone ETFs. "As you are aware, wireless carriers incur significant expenses to attract customers, and to activate and provide services to them," the company wrote. "Carriers recover these costs and earn profits for their business through revenues agreed to under the customer’s service contract." So T-Mobile's ETF is designed to recoup some of the revenue the telco hoped to pick up from the full contact. But it's unclear whether the FCC will regard these answers as fully responsive to the agency's specific question: "Please let us know your rationale(s) for these combined fees..." Giving and taking away Meanwhile Verizon, which has gotten the most heat for the jumbo-size ETFs it charges for smartphones ($350) has announced that it is taking ten models off its Advanced Devices list. The thus removed products include 3G Multimedia and Simple Feature Phones. A consumer who returns one of them early now will get dinged to the tune of $175 instead (although Verizon has also added some phones to the Advanced List—specifically the Palm Pixi Plus and Palm Pre Plus). And the company says it's going to revise the price cards that accompany device displays in Verizon stores to highlight the ETF charge that comes with each handset. As for AT&T and Sprint, their ETFs are a bargain compared to the Nexus One and Verizon smartphones. AT&T's early fee is $175 for all handsets—prorated at $5 a month. Sprint's is $200 across the board. AT&T's response contended that consumers don't regard ETFs as a burden. Quite the contrary, AT&T insists—although it's interesting that the company felt the need to redact how many new customers buy term deals: "Despite the 'no contract/no ETF' choices available to them, the overwhelming majority of AT&T customers choose a term plan arrangement that enables them to obtain a new handset at a discounted price. During 2009, for example, over [BEGIN REDACTION] [END REDACTION] percent of AT&T’s new postpaid subscribers chose term plans. Moreover, more than 30 percent AT&T’s existing postpaid customers decided to commit to a new term commitment in 2009 to take advantage of an equipment discount." No shocking revelations in Sprint's letter. The company is "not actively pursuing plans to have different ETFs for different devices," the company disclosed. "But we will continue to evaluate the market." Advanced devices like the Palm Pre are more expensive, the telco noted, so carriers offer a higher subsidy for them. "However, the device subsidy is just one of [the] main factors used in establishing a pricing structure for term contracts with ETFs." So now all the big wireless companies have been vetted on this issue, and it's up to the FCC to decide where to go next. Ditto for Congress, which is considering bills to bring ETFs down to size.

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2011 NHL All-Star Game: Steven Stamkos' Snub Leads to Questions About Fan Voting The NHL All-Star game voting ended last night, and Steven Stamkos was not among the top three forwards voted in by NHL fans. This begs the question about whether fans should be allowed to vote for their favorite players, along with how many times they should be able to vote. Four—yes, four—Pittsburgh Penguins players were among the top six vote-getters. Some Penguins players are deserving, while others aren't as deserving. In my opinion, fans should have to either base their votes on statistics or only be allowed to vote twice each day. My choice would be to have the fans base their votes on statistics. Yes, I know this would be hard, if not impossible, to monitor, but I think this is the only way to make things fair. I know a lot of people will say "It's an All Star game. It's just for fun," but fans pride themselves on these sort of things. They use this as a measuring stick of their teams success. If fans voted for the BEST players and not just their favorite players, we might have a true All-Star game. Think about it. The top three forwards, based on number of points, are Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, and Martin St. Louis. Crosby has 65 points, Stamkos 56, and St. Louis 50, according to the League Leaderboard on NHL.com. Unfortunately, among these three players, only Crosby was voted into the NHL All-Star game as one of the top three forwards. The Tampa Bay Lightning have the other two top players in the NHL and yet they were completely snubbed. Do you like the current fan voting format? The Lightning wasn't the only team snubbed, however. Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas was not voted by fans as the top goaltender in the NHL, replaced by Penguins goaltender, Marc Andre Fleury. Personally, I feel this is a travesty. It leaves me questioning whether fans really think before they vote. The best players are obviously not getting chosen. Now, before you ask me "Did you vote and if so, didn't you vote for your favorite teams players?" I can tell you that yes, I voted at least twice a day and no, I didn't vote for my favorite teams players. I voted for Stamkos, St. Louis, and Jonathan Toews as forwards, Drew Doughty and Nicklas Lidstrom on defense, and Thomas in goal. Looking at the NHL leaderboard on NHL. com, at least three of my six votes were based on statistics. That's at least 50 percent, which is pretty good. Plus, I'm a Lightning fan and I didn't put Vincent Lecavalier on my ballot. All I ask NHL fans to do is think before they automatically vote for their favorite teams players. Look at the statistics before making your vote and make the BEST vote, not the most popular vote. If you have any comments or ideas of how to make the voting system better please let me know in the comments section below. Thanks for reading! What is the duplicate article? Why is this article offensive? Where is this article plagiarized from? Why is this article poorly edited?

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Portland Trail Blazers: What Does Brandon Roy's Retirement Mean for This Season? It's a dark day in Portland and for fans of Rip City basketball across the nation. It is now heavily speculated that Brandon Roy will announce his impending retirement due to a series of ongoing knee issues that have plagued him for the brunt of his brief career. Roy came into the league in 2006, the sixth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and was traded to Portland on draft day. Immediately, the team knew they had found a truly remarkable player. Despite playing in only 57 games in his rookie season, Roy averaged 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists on his way to the Rookie of the Year Award. His high basketball IQ, phenomenal midrange game, as well as his cutting ability and solid handles, gave Portland a true franchise player and someone the team could build around. The acquisition of LaMarcus Aldridge in another draft-day trade gave the team a serious one-two punch, and the team seemed poised to become a Western Conference powerhouse. Then the damage to Roy's knees began piling up: first surgery in the 2008-2009 season; then a bone contusion the year after that limited him to 65 games; and finally the double arthroscopic surgery of last year that sidelined him for 39 games and ultimately reduced him to a bench role after his return. Roy was the kind of player whose love for the game oozed out of him every second on the floor. Few could match his level of passion and his overall talent. At his best, Roy was one of the most electrifying players in the league and one of very few with the ability to completely control the game from the shooting guard position. It's a shame to see anyone retire before their time. But seeing one who is not only supremely skilled but incredibly endearing is even more upsetting. How will the Blazers fair without Roy? This now leaves the Blazers in a precarious situation. Rumor had it the team was considering using their amnesty clause on Roy, which would clear their cap of the rest of the $82 million, five-year contract he signed in the 2009 offseason. This would open up significant cap space for a team that, thanks to the play of Aldridge, Wesley Matthews and the rest of their extremely deep, unselfish ball club, was poised to become one of the Western Conference's elite. If Roy is to retire, then Matthews will become the clear starter, unless the team throws a hefty contract at a free agent two-guard like Arron Afflalo or Jason Richardson, which is highly unlikely. The Blazers will still need a backup at the position and could pursue a player like Delonte West, unless they are content with Jon Diebler and Armon Johnson as Matthews's primary relief. With Greg Oden re-signed for the year the team's starting line-up should ideally be Raymond Felton at the point, Matthews, Gerald Wallace at small forward, Aldridge at the four and either Oden or Camby manning the middle. L.A. will become the team's unquestioned leader, and the should-have-been-All-Star will need to continue the stellar leadership job he did in Roy's stead after his surgery. If Aldridge can continue to elevate his game and become the true face of the franchise Portland may be alright, but if he regresses, coupled with the emotional blow of losing their biggest star, it could be a rough at the start of the season for the Portland Trail Blazers. The team may also elect to slide Nicolas Batum over tot he two for periods of time. Despite being a bit oversized at 6-foot-8, Batum's length and consistent outside shooting makes him a viable option at the shooting guard spot if the team decides to play big and use him and Wallace at the same time. A plausible, though admittedly unlikely, effect of the cap space potentially cleared by Roy's retirement is that the team could try to attract a marquee free agent at the point guard or center spot in the coming years. Though on draft day they traded for Raymond Felton, who is more than capable of being a multi-year starter for the Blazers, they could throw an offer at a player like Deron Williams or even Dwight Howard, if Orlando refuses to trade him. However, that's really more of a pipe dream than anything else. The reality is, due to Roy's ongoing injury struggles losing him at this point won't be as damaging for the team as it would have been in years past. But the tragic nature of his career is something that will weigh heavily over the Trail Blazers and entire NBA community. One thing's for sure, though, no matter what happens in Portland as a result of Roy's retirement, good or bad, the image of B-Roy pacing the floors of the Rose Garden will never be forgotten. Unless something miraculous happens, the league is poised to lose one of its formerly brightest stars and the once promising career of Brandon Roy will end on a somber note. What is the duplicate article? Why is this article offensive? Where is this article plagiarized from? Why is this article poorly edited?

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Better watch your back, Groupon. Amazon is gunning for you. The Seattle-based online retailer unveiled Amazon Local Thursday, dipping its toe into the much-sought-after daily deal market. The new feature launched a test run in in Boise, Idaho. (If you’re a fan of Goody’s on North 13th Street, you should know you can get $13 worth of ice cream and shakes for $6.) “We will quickly be expanding to other cities, but we liked the idea of starting in a city that embraces fun,” said Amazon in an online explanation of the product. Apparently the blue “smurf turf” on Boise State University’s football field was a big factor in deciding where Amazon Local will launch. Here’s what the site looks like. Amazon is just the latest newcomer to the online coupon scene, but it’s likely to be a major contender. Amazon Local offers can be purchased using Amazon accounts, a level of convenience that could prove advantageous in the battled for discounted services. The daily-deals site is geared at offers from local businesses and national ones alike, according to Amazon. The launch coincided with big news from Groupon. Executives filed for initial public offering Thursday, meaning rumors about taking the company public are likely founded.

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The only thing that I can say is “Wow” and “amazing job!”. Both of those coming from the bottom of my heart. Thanks a lot to great team of Ain Shams University (Egypt), Al-Yamamah University (Saudi Arabia) and Kuwait University (Kuwait). In the own words from the team: We are very pleased to let you know that the Visual Studio 2010 documentation in the form of Translation Wiki has been released in Arabic to MSDN Library! It is a combination of human translation and machine translation content. We have worked on this release for very long, as for us in order to ship documentation into Arabic, we first had to make sure that the MSDN Library was bi-di complaint. I am very happy that now the Arabic developers can read Visual Studio documentation in MSDN Library in their native language! This project has been done in close collaboration with local communities, MSDN, and many people in the local offices in the Arabic region. The content has been translated by Ain Shams University (Egypt), Al-Yamamah University (Saudi Arabia) and Kuwait University (Kuwait). Click here to go to the Arabic MSDN Library Hmm, why do you call it “Wiki”? Looks like a regular MSDN library page. I believe Wiki is something completely different (e.g. social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki). wasn't it released about a month ago? or there is something new? I really enjoyed this post. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commentators here! Keep writing. Thanks. well, yes, some news reach headquarters with a delay.. I would put a ":)", but it's actually sad. Anyhow, the goal of this post was not to announce a breaking news, but to say HUGE thank you to all who made it happen. P.S. I think "wiki" term brought here by the method of collective translation. But yes, this is library.

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writing a SOP for my MSW how's about that alphabet soup? so, i'm starting to write my statement of purpose to apply to grad school for my master's in social work. i've never written one of these so i'm wondering how "personal" i can or should get. i really want to work with pregnant teens and single parents and since i was one and am currently the other than obviously my life circumstance has had a lot to do with the direction i intend to go on. so how personal does one get in these things? (if this should be moved elsewhere feel free, sorryz)

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 47,000 federal recruits in the fight against terrorism will be in place this coming week, as newly trained security screeners begin working at 424 airports nationwide. Steven Kelman, professor of public management at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, said the eight-month rush to meet a congressional deadline was probably one of the biggest mobilizations of a civilian government agency in history. Robert Johnson, spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration, compares the massive effort to processing troops for World War II. "This was an enormous task, and one that people said couldn't be achieved," Johnson said. "The deadline will be met." Not everyone is impressed. Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., chairman of the House Appropriations transportation subcommittee, sees the TSA as a bloated agency with far more airport screeners than needed. "It's wasteful," he said. "Anybody that travels knows that we have excessive screeners out there." Brainerd Dispatch ©2013. All Rights Reserved.

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191 U.S. 267 JAMES McLOUGHLIN, Plff. in Err., RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS CO., Limited, Defdts. in Err. Argued November 11, 12, 1903. Decided November 30, 1903. Mr. A. Bell Malcomson for plaintiff in error. Messrs. Harold Binney, Louis C. Raegener, and S. L. Moody for defendants in error. Mr. Justice White delivered the opinion of the court: Section 4963 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by the act of March 3, 1891 [26 Stat. at L. 1109, chap. 565, U. S. Comp. Stat. 1901, p. 3412] relating to the notice of copyright to be affixed to copyrighted articles, provided as follows: The state of the law prior to 1897, pertinent to this case, was therefore this: A penalty was imposed of $100 for untruthfully impressing upon an article which was subject to be copyrighted in the United States the fact that the same had been copyrighted, but there was no provision or penalty concerning the importation from a foreign country of an article which was untruthfully stamped in such country as having been copyrighted in the United States, and no express provision or penalty concerning the sale of an article in the United States which was untruthfully stamped as copyrighted. The amendment [191 U.S. 267, 269] of 1897 caused the previous provision as to untruthfully stamping a notice of copyright to apply, although the article was not subject to copyright under the law of the United States, and prohibited the importation of an article untruthfully stamped from a foreign country, and also prohibited the sale of an article in the United States which was falsely stamped, the penalty previously provided being made applicable to the added prohibitions. The plaintiff in error in 1898 commenced this action in the circuit court of the United States against the defendant in error, to recover the $ 100 penalty, provided in the statute, for each of eighty-three alleged distinct violations of the statute. The basis of the first to the seventieth cause of action was asserted to be that on or about the 1st day of August, 1896, the defendant, 'at the city of New York, in the state of New York, did publish and issue a certain picture book or booklet' (a distinct article being named in the statement of each of the seventy distinct causes of action), 'and in and upon said book did knowingly insert and impress a false and fictitious notice that the same was copyrighted . . .' The seventy-first and seventy-second causes of action charged that the defendant on the 11th day of June, 1897, in the city of New York, 'did knowingly issue and sell a certain picture book,' described therein, with a false notice of copyright stamped on it. The seventy-third to the eighty-third and last cause of action charged the commission as to different publications, of like acts, in the city of New York on or about April 26, 1897 On the trial to a jury the defendant admitted that all the publications referred to had on them an untruthful statement that they had been copyrighted under the laws of the United States, which statement had been affixed in a foreign country at their request and for their account. It was also proved by the defendant, without conflict in the testimony, that all the publications having on them the untruthful statement of copyright were imported into the United States prior to the enactment of the amendment of 1897. Under this state of [191 U.S. 267, 270] the proof the trial court instructed a verdict for the defendant. Error was prosecuted by the plaintiff to the circuit court of appeals, and that court affirmed the judgment. 53 C. C. A. 508, 115 Fed. 85. The court held that the penal provisions of the law had no extraterritorial operation, and therefore did not embrace the act of affixing in a foreign country to a publication a false statement that it was copyrighted under the laws of the United States. Concerning the sales made after the passage of the amendment of 1897, the court held that the trial court had correctly instructed the jury that as the books so sold after the amendment of 1897 were imported into the United States prior thereto, the right to sell them in the United States was saved by the proviso of that amendment. The court below was clearly right in its conclusions as to the nonextraterritorial operation of the law as it stood prior to the amendment of 1897. Flash v. Conn, 109 U.S. 376 , 27 L. ed. 968, 3 Sup. Ct. Rep. 263. In saying this we do not wish to be considered as holding that where an act done in a foreign country against a penal provision of the law of the United States is but the initial step in accomplishing a subsequent violation in the United States of other penal provisions, that the act done in the foreign country might not, under some circumstances, be treated as having been performed in the United States. On this question we intimate no opinion whatever, as the circumstances of the case do not require us to do so. Under the law as it stood prior to 1897 there was no provision forbidding the importation of an article falsely stamped in a foreign country, or prohibiting the sale in the United States of an article falsely stamped. There could, therefore, be no possible relation between subsequent lawful acts performed in the United States concerning the article falsely stamped in a foreign country. The court was also manifestly right concerning the articles falsely stamped which were imported into the United States prior to the amendment of 1897, but sold in the United States subsequent to that amendment. The proviso expressly excluded from the operation of that amendment 'any importa- [191 U.S. 267, 271] tion of or sale of such goods or articles brought into the United States prior to the passage hereof.' Whilst this was not disputed in the argument at bar, it was insisted that the court below erred in affirming the act of the trial court in instructing a verdict on this subject, because the evidence did not unquestionably establish that the articles which were sold after March 3, 1897, were in fact imported prior to that date. To support this contention the evidence which is contained in the bill of exceptions is referred to. We are of opinion that the claim is without merit, and that from the testimony, as preserved in the bill of exceptions, it results that the trial court correctly instructed the jury on the subject. It is urged, however, that error was committed by the trial court in the admission of proof concerning the date of the importation of the articles sold after March 3, 1897. Whilst we think the contention is without merit, we shall not review the grounds upon which it is based, because it is not open to inquiry upon the record before us. No error concerning the admission or rejection of testimony was assigned in the circuit court of appeals, and that court, in considering the case, treated it as involving only two issues,-the extraterritorial operation of the provisions of the law, as it stood prior to March 3, 1897, and the effect of the proviso which formed a part of that amendment. And this upon the assumption that the correctness of the ruling of the lower court concerning the admission of testimony was unchallenged by the plaintiff in error. We say upon the assumption, since the opinion of the court of appeals makes no reference to any question concerning the admissibility of testimony, and because the assignment of errors made for that court was directed to the adequacy of the 'admissions and testimony' to sustain the action of the trial court in instructing a verdict. Mr. Justice Holmes did not hear the argument, and took no part in the decision of this case.

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Sydney, May 14 (ANI): Australian Test vice-captain Brad Haddin has said that there are no guarantees that his surprise deputy role may help him earn a place in the Ashes squad At the same age when wicket-keeping legend Ian Healy retired, the 35-year-old Haddin said that although he is not worried about being a detriment to the team because of his age, he admitted that he is not looking so far ahead as the Ashes, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Haddin, who replaced gloveman Matthew Wade as the deputy, dismissed speculations of him getting an Ashes call because of his new position, saying that no player is guaranteed to be in every Test if he does not perform as per expectations. According to Haddin, the team has to be strict in its rules and selection process as it is the national team and not some under-15 team down the road, adding that the players have to make sure that they perform better to snatch the Ashes urn from the English. Haddin, who lost the No.1 keeper's tag when left the squad mid-tour early 2012 in the West Indies because of his daughter's illness, further said that the Ashes is the most exciting thing for an Australian cricketer as there is no better theatre or stage than an Ashes campaign. Stating that he is not threatened by Wade's presence in the squad, the 44-Test veteran said that he hoped to help the younger player regain his talent behind the stumps, adding that he always challenges himself to be the best possible player that he can be. Wade's poor Indian tour form, Shane Watson's resignation as vice-captain and the need to inject experience ensured Haddin was one of the big winners when selectors unveiled their Ashes squad, the report added. (ANI)

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Ralph Lauren offers its Ralph Lauren Blue Label Women's Custom Riding Jacket in Ellis Tan Multi (pictured) or Hatcher Multi for $319. Coupon code "RLSUM40" cuts them to $191.40 . With $5 for shipping (select "Economy" at checkout), that's $407 under list and the lowest total price we could find. It's available in sizes 2 to 14, although not in every size/color combination.

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This is a complete Modern deck. Approximate deck value: $21.29. Looking for feedback or help with this deck? Join the discussion in our deckbuilding forum section. A deck that includes only cards at the levels of common and uncommon. No rares allowed. Log in to comment

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Category:United States Emigration and ImmigrationEdit This Page From FamilySearch Wiki This category is for pages and categories that help identify a migrant's hometown in a nation outside the United States. It includes topics related to finding the nation and town of origin, passenger arrival lists in the United States or intending for the United States, ships lists and images of ships, Canadian border crossing records, Mexican border crossing records, and United States passports. It is not for internal migration or trails research within the United States, or for ships departure lists from other nations. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Pages in category "United States Emigration and Immigration" The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total. Media in category "United States Emigration and Immigration" The following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. - This page was last modified on 16 April 2009, at 16:41. - This page has been accessed 2,752 times.

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It's not unusual for regular customers of Shirley's Country Kitchen to arrive at 5:30 a.m. Never mind that the restaurant, located in a plaza between Old French Road and Perry Highway, doesn't actually open for another 15 minutes. You could say it's the smell of freshly brewed coffee or the hearty home-cooked breakfast that has everyone eager to begin their day. But it's more than that. "These people are our family," said Angel Fullerton, who welcomes customers by name, just like her mother, Shirley Hoover, did. And the feeling is mutual. In fact, when Hoover died several years ago, it was the customers who ultimately talked Fullerton into taking over the restaurant. This year marks the 20th year for the restaurant -- an anniversary her mother always wanted to achieve, Fullerton said with a wistful smile. My husband and I can still recall our first omelet at Shirley's in 1999. We had just moved to Erie from Indianapolis and the restaurant became a fast favorite because it made us feel at home. Not long ago, I took my dad for breakfast. We slipped in just before the restaurant closed for the month of December for minor renovations. You can get a lot of breakfast for your buck here. Two eggs and toast are $2.89, while the Pig Out Special offers two eggs, two pancakes, home fries, bacon and sausage for $7.19. But omelets are always my option -- and Shirley's offers all kinds of combinations. My omelet came with hash browns -- on the inside. The combination of cheddar cheese and crispy potatoes was created by a customer and offers a unique and satisfying crunch with each bite. My dad chose the four-egg Shirley's Ultimate Omelet with a side of toast. (I recommend adding a side of the chunky home-fried potatoes, which are nicely browned and dotted with sautéed onions.) The omelet was bursting with flavor and stuffed with two cheeses, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, bacon, sausage and ham. While Shirley's might make you into a morning person, don't feel like you have to get there before sunrise. Breakfast is served all day.

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That file type is not supported! Supported formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG, APNG, TIFF, BMP, PDF, XCF Imgur is home to the web's most popular image content, curated in real time by a dedicated community through commenting, voting and sharing. Milton's Paradise Lost - 50 Illustrations by Gustave Dore - 1884 1 year ago · 654 views · 388.91 MB bandwidth

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The Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra will present a fall concert Tuesday November 2nd at 7:00pm in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Featured guests will be the highly-regarded string orchestra from Liberty High School in North Kansas City, who recently returned from a tour of China. They and the MSU orchestra will perform separate numbers, and then combine for two closing selections. The program includes a portion of Benjamin Britten’s “Simple Symphony,” the Prelude to Wagner’s Die Meistersinger, and part of the Shostakovich Ballet Suite No.1. The orchestras will combine to perform Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” and portions of Stravinsky’s Firebird. No tickets are required, the concert is free and open to the public. Remember, it starts at 7:00pm, a half-hour earlier than usual, on Tuesday Nov.2nd. For more information call the MSU orchestra office at 836-5729.

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Human rights activists, too, are alarmed by what they see as the continuing lack of oversight and accountability. "What happened to [Padilla] in military custody will be seen by history as one of the more shameful acts this country has taken against one of its own citizens," says Hina Shamsi, deputy director of the Law and Security Program at Human Rights First. Padilla was held without charge in military custody at the US Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston, S.C., for more than 3-1/2 years. He was allegedly subjected to prolonged isolation, sensory deprivation, and stress positions, among other harsh interrogation tactics. Mental-health experts who have examined Padilla say the coercive techniques left him with severe psychological damage that may be permanent. Their observations are detailed in three reports filed in Padilla's criminal case. Allegations deemed not credible Defense Department officials say they believe Padilla is faking his psychological conditions. No similar detailed psychological examinations, however, have been conducted by the government. Navy Cmdr. Jeffrey Gordon, a Pentagon spokesman, says suggestions that Padilla is a different person after his years in military custody are not evidence of illegal abuse. Simply being held in a federal prison can change an inmate's personality, but that doesn't mean prison officials tortured him, Commander Gordon says. "I bet I would be different," he says. In terms of oversight, Gordon says, Defense Department personnel stand ready to fully investigate any credible allegations of torture or other illegal conduct at the brig. "Credible allegations of illegal conduct are taken seriously," he says. "In this case we don't believe that to have occurred."

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Some of the participants in the forum will urge Obama and Congress not to worry so much about deficits. Rather, they will argue, the government should spend to create jobs either indirectly through tax incentives that affect private employers, or directly by government spending on roads, green energy, or community service programs. Their reasoning: Unemployment has become much worse than the White House envisioned when it made the case early this year for a $787 stimulus program. The federal debt is a significant long-run problem, fueled more by healthcare programs than by temporary stimulus efforts. The Treasury's fiscal troubles could actually be made worse, they add, if policymakers fail to get the economy moving. It's an argument right out of economics textbooks. When the economy is mired in a downturn, the last thing you want to do is focus on reducing budget deficits. "We went right back into a second depression. That certainly didn’t do anything to restore fiscal balance." Obama is also hearing a different view on deficits, though. As he toured China recently, he heard from leaders there who want assurance that America will be able to repay the loans China is making, in effect, with its purchases of US Treasury debt. Some economic research suggests that government efforts to stimulate the economy will be less effective when the government is deeply and chronically in debt.

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I have pretty much stuck to this okay. Sometimes I skip a week, though. Monday -- whites Tuesdays -- lights Wednesdays -- darks Thursdays -- towles and linens Yep, hubby prefers to do his own laundry. Okay, now for cleaning. Nothing else has worked so I am going to try this... Day 1 -- Master bathroom Day 2 -- Master closet, coat closet and linen closet Day 3 -- Master bedroom Day 4 -- Livingroom Day 5 -- diningroom Day 6 -- kitchen Day 7 -- guest bedroom and bathroom Day 8 -- craftroom Day 9 -- garage(includes car) and outside Day 10 -- laundryroom/pantry This will be a 2 week cycle, only done on weekdays and just a surface cleaning. If something does not get done it gets added to the next day with Saturday as a catch up day. It is also a general clean up, straighten up, declutter day. On scheduled or unscheduled (ie snow days) days off whatever room I am on will get a deeper cleaning or organizational project done. In the summer there may be painting or a craft project specific to that room involved. The garage is probably going to be unpacking boxes at first, then some organizing. Then I am not sure. My reward system for this will be one bucket of paint or painting tool or something needed for the house, which I will keep track of for when we are ready to paint a room. I am also going to make colorful lists of all these schedules to hang on the back of my craftroom door to chart my progress and remind myself what I need to do each day!! I really hope I can keep up with all this. It seems like a lot, but I think overall it will make my life so much easier.

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Spotting anomalies and/or extremes continues to provide a key catalyst when it comes to trading earnings. Today's 7.6% pre-earnings move for $FFIV is largest such move since April 2001. 7.3% move April, 2011 and post-earnings delivered 7.1% gain. Correlations not strong, but positive for $FFIV pre vs post-earning. All things considered buying small # of shares. =gulp= #120trade Hope to post summary tonight on $FFIV. Note this is a very risky trade. Plan accordingly. #120trade FFIV spiked ahead of its earnings as technology stocks in general enjoyed a strong rally. It seemed that tech stocks that had recently taken a severe beating rallied the strongest. At the time, FFIV was down 28% from its 2012 high and down 26% from the post-earnings response to April's report. Such a sell-off suggested a buildup of a lot of negativity, especially given the Nasdaq Composite was only down 2.2% since FFIV reported April earnings. Here is a distribution of FFIV's pre-earnings, one-day performance since 2000: Source: Earnings dates from Briefing.com, stock price data from Yahoo!Finance. (To interpret the graph, read the x-axis as the top of a 1% range of price changes. For example, "1%" represents a range from 0% to 1%, excluding 0%. The y-axis measures the amount of times FFIV has delivered a price change within the given range from January 2000 to April 2012. ">8%" means price changes above 8%.) The two very extreme price changes were gains of 40% on April 19, 2001, and 13% on April 25, 2000. FFIV sold off heavily the day after earnings, giving back a good chunk of the extreme pre-earnings gains. More recently, when FFIV jumped 7.3% ahead of earnings on April 20, 2011, FFIV jumped another 7.1% after earnings. Given I apply a lot more weight to recent earnings reactions, I found enough evidence to motivate a deeper investigation into the history of FFIV's post-earnings responses. I looked for correlations between historical price action and the post-earnings response. As implied above in the tweets, I did not find a smoking gun, but I also did not find evidence to dissuade me from the trade. Below are the charts for the standard set of relationships I examine. I only focus on data from 2007 under the assumption that recent earnings performances are much more relevant than later ones. (For those of you who have read previous earnings analyses, note that I added two charts that provided some insight for FFIV: by month correlations for the one-week average daily pre-earnings price change and the one-day pre-earnings price change to the post-earnings price response.) Here is a summary of the most important conclusions from these charts: - There is a strong tendency for FFIV to close with a gain the day following earnings. - When FFIV delivers positive post-earnings performance, it tends to be large (above 5%). - The correlation between FFIV's price history -- whether the two-week or one-week average pre-daily pre-earnings price change, or the one-day pre-earnings price change -- is generally positive and tending to get stronger in recent periods. No correlations are particularly strong. - There are no consistent patterns to the correlations on a per-month basis. Two periods deliver the strongest correlations. In January, there is -0.7 correlation between the one-week average daily pre-earnings price change and the one-day post-earnings price change. In October, there is a 0.8 correlation between the one-day pre-earnings price change and the one-day post-earnings price change. Going into earnings at the time I looked at the data, the one-week average daily pre-earnings price change was -0.6% and the two-week average daily pre-earnings price change was -0.3%. These data points gave me pause given the small positive correlation with these pre-earnings averages and post-earnings response. However, the dominance of positive post-earnings reactions combined with the performance from April 2011 convinced me this trade was worth a try from the bullish side. I did not purchase options because the premiums were too high given the downside risks. As an alternative, I purchased a small amount of shares with an assumption of potential downside to recent lows. I purchased my shares with FFIV up about 7.7% for the day. This was certainly not my typical "bargain" purchase! I probably would not have bothered if FFIV was not down significantly from recent highs. After hours, FFIV delivered disappointing guidance for the current quarter of EPS of $1.16-$1.19 vs. Capital IQ consensus estimate of $1.24 and revenue of $360-$370 million vs. $384 million consensus estimate. In response, the stock sold off in after hours and erased almost all of the gains during regular trading hours. FFIV recovered most of those losses by the time the after-hours session ended. At the open the next day, FFIV took a dive once more but proceeded to rally into the close. As FFIV approached its 50-day moving average (DMA), I sold my shares and tweeted: Ending $FFIV post-earnings trade as stock now approaches 50-DMA resistance. Overall outlook remains bullish so buy dips. FFIV closed the day with a 4.2% gain, a little below the median positive gain. While I was relieved to end the trade with a gain, this did not compensate for the amount of risk in the trade. Here is how the chart looks on FFIV for the year as of July 19 (at the time of writing, FFIV is pulling back sharply from the 50-DMA resistance). Note the strong pickup on volume pre- and post-earnings. This action suggests a short-term bottom for FFIV, but the overhead resistance of the 50- and 200-DMAs will not be easy to beat. FFIV Surges off Its Recent Bottom Thanks to This Month's Earnings Report Each earnings trade seems to provide its own unique lessons. Here, context was important in swaying me to overweight evidence that supported a bullish trade. The weak correlations allowed me to underweight those numbers in favor of FFIV's overall performance. Going forward, I still like buying FFIV on dips. For now, I am assuming FFIV has also printed a short-term bottom. Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a long position in FFIV over the next 72 hours.

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by Carla Lalli Music, Scott DeSimon The ultimate iceberg saladIn a world now ruled by kale salad, the iceberg wedge should be obsolete. Fortunately, this hunk of supercrisp iceberg lettuce cloaked in tangy blue-cheese dressing and topped with everything from bacon to avocado showed up this year at many of our favorite new spots-Jeffrey's in Austin, Parka in Minneapolis, Chez Sardine in New York. And why not? There's no subtext with the wedge (none of that "I'm healthy!"). Its only goal is to please. And in the end, isn't that what we want from our food? We think our wedge salad recipe is the ultimate iteration (see below), but we're not opposed to innovation-like these embellishments and swaps. -C.L.M. See more: 7 Most Common French Toast Mistakes Cut 4 oz. slab bacon into 1″-thick pieces and cook in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5-7 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk 1/2 finely chopped small shallot, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, and 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar in a small bowl; fold in 1/2 cup crumbled mild blue cheese. Adjust consistency with sour cream or buttermilk, if needed. Season dressing generously with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more vinegar, if needed. Cut 1 small head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges; place on plates and spoon dressing over. Top with bacon, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and more crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives. Truth: Croutons are never a bad idea. Toss torn bread with olive oil and bake at 375° until golden. 2. Dried Cranberries We love the tart, chewy fruit against the snappy lettuce. 3. Diced Avocado A little fatty richness and pretty color make it a winning addition. 4. Fresh Tarragon This herb's delicate anise flavor complements almost any green salad. See more: 25 Ways to Use Sriracha 5. Spanish Chorizo Cut into pieces and used in place of bacon, it brings a smoky spiciness into the mix. 6. Egg Mimosa Push hard-boiled eggs through a mesh sieve for a fluffy texture. 7. Toasted Almonds Chopped nuts deliver crunch-and are so good with blue cheese. 8. Fried Shallots Thinly sliced and cooked in neutral oil until crisp, they add a sweet, oniony flavor and great texture. 9. Sliced Scallion Mirrors the bite of the chives in the dressing-but sharper. See more from Bon Appétit: 25 Quick and Easy School Lunches to Pack for Your Kids 10 Snacks You Thought Were Healthy But Really Aren't The Best Restaurants in America The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

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I’m not sure exactly when Americans became cynics. Vietnam. Civil Rights Movement. Watergate. O.J. trial. L.A. Riots. Who knows? But a jacked up government, more information and a few senseless killings here and there led to a country built on conspiracy theories and faithlessness. That naturally trickled down to sports where every bad ref call led to at least one person at the bar yelling, “it’s all fixed!” And, while you can always find a way to argue that refs and commissioners conspire to get certain teams and markets to win, there was arguably no other more obvious example than Game 6 of the 2002 NBA Western Conference Finals. The Lakers featuring Kobe and Shaq were down 3-2 against a well-rounded Sacramento Kings team that featured Chris Webber, Mike Bibby and a bunch of freaking Europeans (ew.) That game was highlighted by a 27 free throw fourth quarter for the L.A. Lakers, climaxing with Kobe elbowing Mike Bibby in the face in the game’s waning seconds only to be rewarded with two free throws to seal the contest. Game 6 was nothing short of tragedy and it acted as the smoking gun for the Tim Donaghy “confession” that referees were fixing games. The Lakers should have lost Game 6 and gotten bounced out of the playoffs. But they didn’t. Don’t feel bad for the Kings though. They absolutely choked in Game 7, bricking half of their free throws and missing wide open go-ahead threes late in the game. The Kings were the better team and they outplayed the Lakers for five games (don’t forget Robert Horry’s lucky three earlier in the series) and got hosed thanks to shoddy refereeing. Looking back on that game, the Sac-town Hose Job opened up a timeline where the Lakers dynasty thrived and the Kings became famous also-rans instead of winning a 2002 title (sorry, but there weren’t too many teams in the West not sweeping the Nets in 2002). But let’s just imagine the NBA wasn’t fixed and Stern didn’t have a secret meeting with referees before Game 6 to make sure the Lakers won. Just look at how the NBA would have been different. The Team Game — In trying to recreate the Jordan years, the NBA worked hard to make a game suitable for one or two stars to succeed. In the NBA, people root for players, not teams. The Kings was a team with no stars. Webber was the closest thing they had but he was sub-par in the playoffs and wouldn’t have been the story as much as Mike Bibby (who played out of his mind, and would have entered elite point guard status with a Kings championship) and the European influence (Stojakovic, Divac and Turkoglu’s blonde highlights.) The Kings were a complete team, a throwback squad that didn’t care about stats (or defense) and a precursor to the 2011 Mavericks, 2004 Pistons and 2008 Celtics. Yes, there were the Spurs, but the Kings were actually entertaining to watch. The NBA, as a copycat league, might have started building complete teams a few years earlier instead of just stacking one star on a team of scrubs that we saw until the league wallowed in offensive inefficiency right around 2005. “The Webber Complex” — Kids, you may think LeBron James is a choker but he’s Mr. Clutch compared to C-Webb. Webber wrote the book on shriveling up like a peen during a Nancy Grace and Betty White pudding tub wrestling match. It started with his timeout that cost Michigan the National Championship and his complex only got worse. He hot-potato’d the ball in the fourth quarter and never quite snapped out of his time out. While we’ll remember Webber for his dunk on Barkley, Fab Five days and Everest College-like play-by-play delivery, we’ll also remember the way he never realized his potential. But NBA championships are the cure-all. How much higher would a ring put Webber in the great power forward category? And how much better would the world be if Juwan Howard isn’t the only Fab Fiver with a (pending) ring? The Dynasty Falls — We all know that by 2001, Kobe and Shaq’s feud was at least brimming below the surface if not a full-fledged cold war. The thing that kept them together was winning. And even after winning two titles, the 2002 season featured prevalent Kobe trade rumors. If the Lakers end up losing in 2001, would the Lakers have shopped Kobe? (Let’s be clear: though the Lakers parted with Shaq in 2004, they would have made a different choice during Shaq’s prime). I think they would have tried to get the duo to work out one more year, but it’s impossible to know if they could have come back to win a championship with the feud raging and their not winning a title. Maybe they blow up the Lakers after 2002. The Ray Allen Legacy — And who would the Lakers have traded Kobe for? The loudest rumor had KB8 going to Milwaukee for Ray Allen and Glen Robinson. The Lakers starting five then looks like Fisher, Allen, Fox, Robinson and Shaq with Horry coming off the bench. That’s a championship team. Let’s not forget that Ray wasn’t just the spot-up shooter he is now. Dude spent his best years toiling away at Seattle and carrying a shit-joke Bucks team. But pair him with a well-rounded team like the Lakers with a legit big man and they’re winning titles. Ray, then, doesn’t need to go to Boston in 2008 and his legacy is secured as a multi-time champion on a Lakers dynasty and all-time three point leader. Hall of Fame, please. Kobe’s Legacy — Imagine Kobe spending his best years in Milwaukee. Then, when his contract is up, he goes to Chicago and maybe wins a title or two. He’d have to live with the legacy of being incapable of staying together with the Lakers for more than one title. He’d average like 35 points a game with Milwaukee and win a title or two in Chicago. Not too shabby, still. He’d have 2-3 titles under his belt, a few scoring titles and maybe two MVPs. But this is all just speculation… however, it’s still fun to play with a few “What ifs.” The infamous Game 6 is even more pertinent especially in light of a 2012 playoff season that’s featured some of the worst officiating in recent memory. Like most fans, we all travel back to May 31, 2002 every time a whistle is blown without merit and the refs destroy another game. Because you know they inevitably will. * – The Dwyane Wade free throw parade in the 2006 Finals begs to differ, but you get the point.

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First things first: Smith is fine, and he played this weekend against the Redskins. He did lose a substantial amount of cash and jewelry, the amount of which is unknown. And no arrests have been made. From there, of course, one wonders if this incident is what made Plaxico Burress feel like he needed to be strapped when he left his house on the night he ended up shooting himself in the thigh. Neither Smith or Burress have said so themselves, but one can't help but wonder. Obviously, Smith and Burress spend a lot of time together, and have quite a bit in common, in terms of environment, stature, and social standing. If Smith is a high-profile enough guy to be targeted for a robbery, then Burress is even more so. Maybe this changes some minds about Burress. Maybe some people hear this story and think, "Okay, maybe Plax does have reason to carry a gun." I wouldn't be one of those people. I'm just not convinced that having a gun makes you any safer. As evidence, I offer this: Steve Smith didn't have a gun, was robbed, and is walking around today, happy, healthy, and wealthy, though maybe slightly less wealthy than he was before. Plaxico Burress did have a gun, no one made any attempt to rob him, and today, he's got a bullet hole in his leg, is facing three-and-a-half years in prison, and potentially the end of his career. So tell me, how did carrying a gun work out for Plax? Was he a lot safer? To me, if the Smith incident influenced Plax to carry a gun, it's just another example of bad judgment on Plax's part. I feel terrible for Smith that he had to go through something like that, but in that situation, can we really say for sure that he's better off with a gun? I don't see any reason to believe that. - Plaxico Burress

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2013-12-22T01:19:13Z

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Write a tea journal, see what others are drinking and get recommendations from people you trust. Sign Up or Learn More My first White Tea! And I was quite impressed of the nice flavor of peaches and mildness! to leave a comment.

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Nice Place ... However The wife and I stayed here for 3 days in July 09, when we went to see Crater Lake National Park. At first we were in enamored with the resort. The room was comfortable, clean and well keep. They also offered a nice café that served breakfast, lunch & dinner, a rather nice dining room overlooking Diamond Lake, and a nice small cocktail lounge as well as a nice conference room for conventions. There was also a small convenience store attached to the boat house -- which rented boats by the hour or the day, as well as fishing. The resort also offered a small lending library of books, and a quaint & cozy atmosphere. And nature is EVERYWHERE. It is green, and lush and wonderfully wild the second you step out your door in the morning. The only problems we encountered were that they allowed dogs to stay here in the motel rooms. We encountered 2 problems on 3 of the nights when we were there. One morning we were woke up from a dog barking his head off at 6am and another time were up until 1 am because of another dog howling from 10pm to 1 am. Both of the times it was from rooms on either side of ours and the owners of the dogs had left them alone "Which your not suppose to do at this resort" It took them fairly long to find each of these dogs owns and get the dogs to quit down. The place would have had a much better rating if it weren't for the dog problems. The resort has a lot space for camping ground, nice cabins and 2 motel type buildings. We recommend this resort, however advise people to as for a end unit if you stay in one of the motel type rooms and ask if anyone has any dogs next to your unit. Thank you for reporting abuse on this Yahoo Travel review. We appreciate your input and will resolve the issue as soon as possible. By notifying us of the abuse, you're helping to ensure a quality experience for other Yahoo Travel users just like you.

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Courtesy of BettyCrocker.com Chicken potpie is a convenient ingredient for filling fall soups. By Lisa Messinger (Oct 31, 2013) It's nothing more than a myth that cool weather, hearty autumn meals - like soups, stews and casseroles - need either long preparation or cook times. When compatible bold flavors are combined they meld quickly, and the many presliced, prepackaged fresh vegetable options available as ingredients today also mean that getting the dish ready is a high-speed joy rather than a long chore. Potato patch soup is a perfect example. It is a blend of packaged mashed russet and sweet potatoes deliciously seasoned with onions, garlic, thyme, curry powder and Cajun seasoning blend and thickened with half-and-half. An innovative Italian stew is swimming with luscious store-bought ravioli. Pick a pear and add it to a one-of-a-kind casserole that's hearty with Italian turkey sausage and sweet from, not only the pears, but golden raisins as well. Give these seasonal money-saving strategies a try. Amounts are to taste: • A perfect potato patch in a saucepan: Combine packaged mashed potatoes, packaged mashed sweet potatoes, olive oil, chopped onions, pressed garlic, chicken broth, half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper, curry powder and Cajun seasoning blend. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. • Meatloaf in a bowl: Brown, fully cook and then drain Italian turkey sausages that have been removed from casings. Add the completely cooked sausage to a saucepan with canned diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and store-bought spaghetti sauce. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. • Potpie as a satisfying soup: Prepare chicken potpies according to package directions. Carefully shave off top pastry and reserve, covered, in oven on low temperature. Pour contents of pies into saucepan. Add a package of thawed frozen vegetables, chicken broth, half-and-half, and diced cooked ham. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. Place in serving bowls, topped with pieces of the warm potpie pastry. • Ravioli for the ravenous: In a saucepan, combine a can of drained corn, can of diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning blend, bite-sized chunks of garlic bread, and salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. Add store-bought ravioli and gently fold in, heating until fully cooked and gently stirring occasionally. • Gourmet "Peanut Butter and Jelly" meal: In a saucepan, combine small cooked pieces of boneless leg of lamb or shoulder of lamb, chopped lemongrass, cilantro, mint jelly, smooth peanut butter, sliced zucchini, sliced carrot, dark grape juice, salt, pepper and pressed garlic. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. • Knockwurst that can't be knocked: Fully cook knockwurst or hot dogs according to package directions and carefully slice into coins. In a saucepan, combine knockwurst or hot dogs, chunks of cheddar cheese, bite-sized pieces of thawed frozen broccoli, thawed thick-cut packaged French fries cut into thirds, store-bought spaghetti sauce and ale. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with lightly buttered popcorn, instead of crackers or croutons. • Getting to the root of it: Roast turnips, carrots, sweet potatoes and leeks. Place in a casserole dish. In a bowl, combine half-and-half and flour, stirring until it somewhat thickens and then add some apple cider, pressed garlic, salt and pepper and melted cheddar cheese. Pour over vegetables and gently combine. Bake, covered, at 375 F until hot and bubbling, checking so as not to over bake. • Baked pasta perfecto: Cook whole-wheat penne pasta in a pot just slightly less than package directions note. Drain and place in a casserole dish. In a bowl, combine canned pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, spaghetti sauce, bite-sized pieces of thawed packaged cauliflower, ground sage, ginger, nutmeg, pressed garlic and chopped candied pecans. Pour over pasta and gently combine. Bake, covered, at 375 F until hot and bubbling, checking so as not to over bake. Pare down with pear casserole: Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer with soft pears (like Bartlett or Anjou) that have been cored and sliced, golden raisins, chopped walnuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, Italian turkey sausage that you've removed from its casing and fully cooked in a skillet and drained, mascarpone and ricotta cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. Bake, covered, at 375 F until hot and bubbling, checking so as not to over bake. Lisa Messinger is a first-place winner in food writing from the Association of Food Journalists and the author of seven food books, including "Mrs. Cubbison's Best Stuffing Cookbook" and "The Sourdough Bread Bowl Cookbook." For up-to-the-minute information on Nantucket's breaking news, boat and plane cancellations, weather alerts, sports and entertainment news, deals and promotions at island businesses and more, Sign up for Inquirer and Mirror text alerts. Click Here. Follow us on Facebook! Or

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Beldorth Family History & Genealogy Beldorth family photos, ancestor biographies, and history created by you and the AncientFaces community. Latest photos on AncientFaces No one from the Beldorth community has shared photos. Here are new photos on AncientFaces: Beldorth Surname History Add to this page! This history of the Beldorth last name is maintained by the AncientFaces community. We do not have content for the following sections: - Beldorth family history - Beldorth country of origin, nationality, & ethnicity - Beldorth last name meaning & etymology - Beldorth spelling & pronunciation Click here to edit this page. Beldorth Country of Origin, Nationality, & Ethnicity No one has submitted information on Beldorth country of origin, nationality, or ethnicity. Add to this section No content has been submitted about the Beldorth country of origin. The following is speculative information about Beldorth. You can submit your information by clicking Edit. The nationality of Beldorth is often complicated to determine in cases which regional boundaries change over time, leaving the original nationality a mystery. The original ethnicity of Beldorth may be difficult to determine depending on whether the surname originated organically and independently in different locales; e.g. in the case of names that are based on a profession, which can come into being in multiple regions independently (such as the family name "Bishop" which may have been taken by church officials). Beldorth Meaning & Etymology No one has submitted information on Beldorth meaning and etymology. Add to this section No content has been submitted about the meaning of Beldorth. The following is speculative information about Beldorth. You can submit your information by clicking Edit. The meaning of Beldorth come may come from a craft, such as the name "Miller" which referred to the profession of working in a mill. Some of these trade-based surnames might be a profession in a different language. This is why it is essential to understand the ethnicity of a name, and the languages used by its ancestors. Many names like Beldorth come from religious texts such as the Quran, the Bible, the Bhagavadgītā, and so forth. Often these names are shortened versions of a religious sentiment such as "Lamb of God". Beldorth Pronunciation & Spelling Variations No one has added information on Beldorth spellings or pronunciations. Add to this section No content has been submitted about alternate spellings of Beldorth. The following is speculative information about Beldorth. You can submit your information by clicking Edit. Researching misspellings and spelling variations of the Beldorth name are important to understanding the possible origins of the name. Last names like Beldorth change in how they're spelled as they travel across villages, family unions, and languages across time. In times when literacy was uncommon, names such as Beldorth were written down based on how they were heard by a scribe when people's names were recorded in court, church, and government records. This could have led to misspellings of Beldorth. Last names similar to BeldorthBeldotte, Beldotti, Beldotto, Beldouher, Beldovici, Beldovics, Beldovits, Beldovuobme, Beldow, Beldowicz, Beldowitsch, Beldowska, Beldowski, Beldoz, Beldra, Beldraine, Beldran, Beldrech, Beldrich, Beldridge Beldorth Family Tree Here are a few of the Beldorth biographies shared by AncientFaces users. Click here to see more Beldorths - Jacob Beldorth 1886 - 1967 - Emma Beldorth 1894 - 1967 - Jacob Beldorth 1922 - 1980 - Jacob M Beldorth 1922 - ?

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I am always looking for new cake pop design ideas and scrolled the internet recently looking for christmas themed pops. I found a ton of great ones and here are ten of my favorites. I love the Bakerella cake pops, like the ones you see above, because she is a genius at designing cake pops with candy and pretzels. Some of the simpler decorations here, like the refined snowflake and glittery ornaments, are perfectly manageable for cake pop beginners. There is something for everyone! I think I am going to start by trying to make the holly berry cake pops, they are my personal favorite.

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Head banging: Why it happens and what to do about it Why does my preschooler purposely bang his head? Head banging is surprisingly common. Up to 20 percent of babies and toddlers bang their head on purpose, although boys are three times more likely to do it than girls. Head banging often starts in the second half of the first year and peaks between 18 and 24 months of age. A child's head banging habit may last for several months, or even years, though most children outgrow it by age 3. Possibly reasons your preschooler may bang his head: - Self-comfort. As strange as it may sound, most children who bang their heads do it to relax. Your child may bang his head rhythmically as he's falling asleep, when he wakes up in the middle of the night, or even while he's sleeping. He may rock on all fours as well. Developmental experts believe that the rhythmic motion, like rocking in a chair, may help your baby child soothe himself. - Pain relief. A child is more likely to bang his head when he has an ear infection or is suffering from some other physical discomfort. Head banging may help him feel better, perhaps by distracting him from the pain he's feeling elsewhere. - Frustration. Your young child may bang his head during temper tantrums as a way of venting strong emotions. He hasn't yet learned to express his feelings adequately through words, so he uses physical actions. And again, he may be comforting himself during his very stressful event. - A need for attention. Ongoing head banging may be a way for your child to get your attention. Understandably enough, you probably become solicitous when you see your child doing something that appears to be self-destructive. And since he likes it when you fuss over his behavior, he may continue the head banging in order to get the attention he wants. - A developmental problem. Head banging can be associated with autism and other developmental disorders— but in most of these cases, it's just one of many behavioral red flags. Rarely does head banging alone signal a serious problem.

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The Strand Lighting 61292 Heat Sink Screwless Faceplate (7 Gang, White) is designed to accommodate 5 small devices, which may include pushbutton stations, dimmers, and switches. It features sleek beveled edges and allows for screwless snap-on installation. The robust ABS plastic faceplate provides durability and its 1-piece design ensures proper alignment of all devices in a multi-gang installation. This faceplate lends an integrated look to all designer-style electrical wiring devices. - Accommodates 5 small devices - Robust ABS plastic construction - Screwless snap-on installation - White finish - Lends an integrated look to all designer-style electrical wiring devices

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPRX), a biopharmaceutical company that acquires, in-licenses, develops and commercializes prescription drugs for the treatment of drug addiction and obsessive compulsive disorders, today announced the filing of a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After the shelf registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC, Catalyst may, from time-to-time, offer its common stock up to an aggregate public offering price of up to $30 million. The common stock may be offered in separate series, in amounts and at prices to be set forth in a filing with the SEC at the time of such offering. The shelf registration statement is intended to provide Catalyst with flexibility to raise funds from the offering of its common stock in one or more offerings, subject to market conditions. There are no immediate plans to raise any funds. Patrick J. McEnany, Catalyst's Chief Executive Officer commented, "Our existing cash as of March 31, 2008 of $14.7 million is expected to meet our needs for the next twelve months. We have filed the shelf registration to give Catalyst the flexibility to fund a Phase III clinical trial evaluating the use of CPP-109 to treat cocaine addiction, fund future studies which may be required to file an NDA for cocaine addiction, to undertake additional studies evaluating CPP-109 for the treatment of a variety of addictions and for additional working capital." Any offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to buy securities, if and when such offer is made, will be pursuant to a prospectus supplement that will be issued in respect of any such offering. A registration |SOURCE Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc.| Copyright©2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

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Welcome to biology-online.org! Please login to access all site features. Create account. Log me on automatically each visit | Page history | Printable version (Science: zoology) An order of freshwater fishes, including the true pikes, cyprinodonts, and blindfishes. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Simple _ shoulder. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page This page was last modified 21:16, 3 October 2005. This page has been accessed 915 times. What links here | Related changes | Permanent link © Biology-Online.org. All Rights Reserved. Register | Login | About Us | Contact Us | Link to Us | Disclaimer & Privacy | Powered by CASPION

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| Our Motto:where there is the will there is the way Our Address:E mail: email@example.com Phone :76 06 17 05 70 66 05 31 Box :376 koudougou university | who we are? The english club of the university of koudougou is a club with linguistique vocation.the club is apoliticale,non confessionnal and non lucratifs aims. the club has been creat during 2006-2007academic years by a student group.until those time we have in our club aboutthirty member and the club is lead by an executif bureau of twelve members.we have one meeting every week and a english teacher is concern with this activity.

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As a tool for analysis, Carl E. Schorske writes, history can be used in two very different ways. We can study the past in order to "orient ourselves in the living present," in the hope, perhaps, of not reliving yesterday's tragedies. In doing so, we treat history as a static object and object lesson. Alternately, we can view our lives as part of a continuum, "linking or dissolving static elements in a narrative pattern of change," making history a living thing. Either way, in Schorske's view, history takes center stage as a way to examine the human enterprise. In the essays contained in Thinking with History, he looks from both viewpoints into the beginnings of the modern era, writing of such groundbreaking artists and thinkers as Gustav Mahler, Richard Wagner, Sigmund Freud, and Rainer Maria Rilke, whose relationships with the dominant cultures of 19th- and early-20th-century Europe were frequently tense, and whose work constituted powerful critiques of their time. Schorske forges connections between our time and theirs, writing, for instance, that 1860, the year of Mahler's birth, was "the beginning of a heady liberal 'glasnost' and 'perestroika' ... in the Habsburg Empire." But he finds many differences, too, to suggest that some things do change with time, and even for the better. Schorske's book is a thoughtful look into the recent past, of particular value to readers with an interest in intellectual history and historiography. --Gregory McNamee [via]

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Trojans claim CWOSSA Photo by Sean Allen, Brant News Members of the North Park Collegiate senior girls basketball team celebrate their CWOSSA win at North Park on Saturday. As the Jacob Hespeler Hawks slowly ate away at the North Park Collegiate Trojans lead, there was no one in the gym having a harder time watching than Trojans guard Allyson DeLorenzi. "It was nerve-wracking for everyone in the gym, but especially for me," DeLorenzi said. "We all worked so hard together on this and with me fouled out, I felt like I let my team down in a way." But an Abbey Sayles jump shot with 20.9 seconds left on the clock gave the Trojans a lead they held onto to win the team's third consecutive senior girls Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association basketball championship. The Trojans downed the Hawks 36-34 in a crazy fourth quarter finish to the championship game of the tournament, which was hosted at North Park Collegiate. "I knew in my heart that they would pick it up," DeLorenzi said. "And they did it. All of them." The tense finish to the game came quite unexpectedly after the Trojans started the contest with a 12-0 lead and had a 24-15 lead at halftime. The Trojans carried a 33-25 lead after three quarters, but DeLorenzi had fouled out of the game. The Hawks found new life in the final frame and were swarming any Trojans' player with the ball, grabbing every loose rebound and hitting key shots. The Hawks sank a basket with 1:12 remaining in the game to take a 34-33 lead over North Park. "That was stressful, very stressful," Sayles said. "They were pressuring us hardcore. They were double or triple teaming us down at the end court." The Hawks only lead of the game lasted 52 seconds as the Trojans moved down the court and got Jessica Grant open for a long jump shot that missed. When the rebound came down, Sayles grabbed the ball and started to drive before taking a pull-up jump shot that hit nothing but net. "I was so proud," DeLorenzi said. "Abbey Sayles has stepped up so much this year and when she scored that last shot, it was too sweet." Sayles basket gave the Trojans a 35-34 lead that was extended when Kirsten Sowa hit a free-throw with 2.8 seconds remaining to make the final 36-34. "It is absolutely amazing to have this feeling to win CWOSSA," Sayles said. "We've been working toward this all season." The Trojans earned their spot in the championship game by defeating their city rivals from Brantford Collegiate Institute earlier in the day. The upstart BCI Mustangs team finished second in their pool during play at the CWOSSA tournament on Friday with a 1-1 record and were matched up against the Trojans in the semifinals. NPC went 2-0 in pool play. Unlike the teams' last meeting – where the Mustangs looked like they could pull off an upset against North Park – the Trojans dominated the game 52-24 to end the Mustangs season. The Trojans will travel to Belle River, Ontario, for the provincial AAA Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations tournament starting on Thursday. The Trojans hope to get past the quarter-finals this year – something they have failed to do during the past two years at the OFSAA tournament. "We are going to try our best," Sayles said. "We'll put it all out on the floor and leave it there in every game." The junior Trojans bowed out of the CWOSSA tournament on Saturday morning in the semifinals, despite winning both of their preliminary games on Friday. The junior Trojans lost 44-42 to the Kitchener Collegiate Institute Raiders to finish their season.

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While many eyes are trained on Mountain View for the official release of the new G1/Android phone from Google and T-Mobile, I got an insight into Google’s design process from the company’s VP of Product Management, Sundar Pichai, and Group Product Manager, Brian Rakowski. These two spearheaded the launch of Chrome, a browser I’m truthfully still getting used to, but whose design certainly adheres to the company’s overarching philosophy of superficial simplicity disguising sophisticated functionality (for an indepth look at Chrome’s development, check out this really fine Wired article by Steven Levy.) A problem that has beset engineering and technology-driven companies in the past is the disconnect between its various departments. Engineers dictated what should be done thanks to what could be done, technologically speaking. They then handed the ideas over to designers who were charged with making sense of it all. The disconnect often resulted in poor products, annoyed engineers and frustrated designers (and, ultimately, often, displeased CEOs.) Clearly, Google is also rooted in engineering, but in its case neither technology nor aesthetics has a superior role. Instead, engineers are as invested in the design as in the functionality. As Rakowsi put it: “It’s an integrated approach where engineers are responsible from start to finish.” Such continuity ensures that aesthetics and functionality are one and the same. I’ve written before that sometimes the results aren’t as visually sophisticated as they could be, and some designers might feel that they’ve been left out of the equation altogether, but the logic of the approach is hard to reproach. “Design is integral to everything we do,” said Pichai firmly. “We don’t say ‘here’s a feature, here’s a spec, now go and build it.’ We design it, we build a prototype and we make it real… Every pixel in Chrome represents countless discussions and people agonizing over the right decision.” Of course, that agony is balanced by Google's obsession with data analysis, which is harnessed for the design approval process too. "A lot of our design is opinion driven but we do usability testing to make sure what we're doing is well received," said Pichai. "We don't go with something just because someone feels strongly about it, if the data says people aren't clicking on it." By way of example, the pair pointed to the download manager toolbar, which caused them real problems and which required many trips back to the drawing board. The issue: How to resolve the tension between a single user's different requirements. Should the toolbar interrupt, to alert a user that the file is all present and correct? Or should it sit quietly in the background? Given that at various times, a user might prefer either result, the design solution wasn't initially clear. "We couldn't get it 90% right," remembers Rakowski. "The design needed to be flexible enough to support all of the potential different uses." Their answer took on board complaints/feedback/suggestions from early users and was both simple and radical. Now, a large arrow briefly points to the downloaded file at the bottom left of the browser screen. It's there when needed, you know it's there, but it doesn't interrupt your work flow. It's an elegant solution -- that works. Chrome isn't perfect, but Pichai and Rakowski are probably more aware of that than most. Even now they're working on adding new functionality, such as autofill, as well as on versions for Linux and Apple (those should come "early next year," they say.) But that's the thing about an evolutionary design process: the best is always yet to come. What comes next? The Bloomberg Businessweek Innovation and Design blog chronicles new tools for creativity and collaboration, innovation case studies in both the corporate and social sectors, and the new ideas that have the power to change the way things have always been done.

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I need to solve an equation on I need to solve an equation only in the cells where a variable (not the one I solve for) satisfies a condition. Is it possible to do that in OF? If so, how? Thanks in advance, |All times are GMT -4. The time now is 22:25.|

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- Chelsea Green - http://www.chelseagreen.com/content - Environmental Activist Diane Wilson on The Rag Radio Posted By admin On July 29, 2011 @ 12:54 pm In Nature & Environment | Comments Disabled Listen to Diane Wilson, eco-activist extraordinaire, on The Rag Radio. The Rag was an underground paper from Austin, Texas that was published for eleven years starting in 1966. It lives on as The Rag Blog , and the radio show. For more about this fascinating, fertile little instance of resistance, go here: http://www.nuevoanden.com/rag/ From their site: From coverage of antiwar marches to Black Panthers, from expose’s on the UT Regents to incidents of police brutality, from poetry espousing sexual liberation to the source for critical news about the South Texas Nuclear Project, The Rag became a weekly reader for a wide swath of Austin’s counterculture, peace movement, feminist movement, coop movement and the nascent anti-nuclear movement. And it became a “must read” for the established powers as well. Article printed from Chelsea Green: http://www.chelseagreen.com/content URL to article: http://www.chelseagreen.com/content/environmental-activist-diane-wilson-on-the-rag-radio/ URLs in this post: The Rag Blog: http://theragblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.nuevoanden.com/rag/ : http://www.nuevoanden.com/rag/

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Nike Air Max 1 Air Attack Pack "Football Blue" Release Month: March • Five different colorways of this special-edition Air Max 1 dropped, and the powder-blue colorway came as the Complex favorite. As dope as they are, the widely-released sneakers were severely slept-on and managed to even hit Nike outlets around the country. If you were one of the lucky ones, you scooped these up for $70.

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Madonna - Madonna Will Record Lp After Movie Madonna is looking to get back in the music studio following the completion of her latest movie project 'W.E.'. Madonna "can't wait" to get back in the studio and start work on her next album. The 52-year-old singer - who has not released an LP since 2008's 'Hard Candy' - will begin laying down new tracks as soon as she has finished directing her latest film 'W.E.'. Her manager Guy Oseary wrote on twitter: "the update is that Madonna cant wait to get into the recording studio ... This will happen as soon as she finishes the movie she directed... (sic)" He also shot down rumours she is going to be making an appearance at the Grammy Awards this weekend or that a live DVD release is in the pipeline. In another post, he added: "madonna will not be at grammys. I have no idea where the rumor of a live dvd box set is coming from. Im not against doing it ... just not true (sic)" In December, Madonna revealed she was ready to make a comeback with some music she can "dance" to and was looking for the "sickest" people to work with. She said: "It's official! I need to move. I need to sweat. I need to make new music! Music I can dance to. "I'm on the lookout for the maddest, sickest, most bad a*s people to collaborate with. I'm just saying."

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| Nov 19, 2013 | 1:17 PM Brittany Murphy's death may not have been from natural causes, her estranged father says, citing a new toxicology report that suggests death via poisoning. The "8 Mile" and "Clueless" actress, who passed away in December 2009 at age 32, was declared to... | Nov 18, 2013 | 3:39 PM Dr. Joseph S. Ardinger, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist who delivered more than 4,000 babies in nearly 50 years of medical practice, died Monday of complications from pneumonia Monday at Howard County General Hospital. The Ellicott City resident... | Nov 18, 2013 | 12:17 PM JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Inside the Nelson Mandela Center of Memory, opened Monday by President Jacob Zuma, a small fragment of compacted mud is all that remains of the hut where Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo village in the Eastern Cape 95 years... | Nov 12, 2013 | 8:09 PM MINERSVILLE, Pa. — He hobbled down the dark tiled hallway, leaning heavily on his black wooden cane. His feet shuffled, his hands shook, and finally 85-year-old Benjamin Share nearly collapsed into a chair in the prison visitation room.... | Nov 11, 2013 | 12:55 PM Edward P. Bugnaski, a retired tool and die maker who was also a World War II veteran, died Oct. 28 of pneumonia at Menno Village, a Chambersburg, Pa., retirement community. He was 96. The son of Polish immigrants, Edward Paul Bugnaski was born in... | Nov 7, 2013 | 6:00 AM A look at upcoming shows to fill your music calendar this weekend: Brian Haas and Scott Amendola: The founding member of the jazz-oriented jam band -- or perhaps jam-oriented jazz band? -- the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, keyboardist Brian Haas delved... | Nov 13, 2013 | 6:34 PM A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan has achieved the dubious distinction of being the first patient known to have been sickened by a strain of bird flu known as H6N1. The woman, who became ill in May, appears to have made a full recovery, according to a... | Sep 30, 2013 | 6:30 AM A flu shot may not be enough; you may be ready for other vaccinations. With autumn approaching, it's time to review your vaccinations and see if you need any updates. Here are the shots to consider: - Influenza: Soon it will be time to get your annual... | Sep 27, 2013 | 12:30 PM Q: I can't decide whether I should get a flu shot. I'm two months pregnant. What are your thoughts? A: It's a good idea for everyone 6 months of age and older to get a vaccination against influenza. This is especially true for pregnant women and those... | Oct 8, 2013 | 7:48 PM Innovative director of opera, film, theater Patrice Chereau, 68, a celebrated French actor and director in film, theater and opera who was renowned for cutting-edge productions, died Monday in Paris of complications related to... | Nov 5, 2013 | 9:25 AM A career helping people with breathing problems offers respiratory therapists rewarding work, good pay and a chance to use their own decision-making skills. Earning an associate’s degree in respiratory care, you can find work at hospitals, clinics,...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Senate agreed Thursday to stop letting lawmakers hand out free college educations to their constituents, removing the final roadblock to ending a century-old practice plagued by allegations of corruption and political favoritism. The Senate vote makes it all but certain the program will be abolished. The Illinois House has voted repeatedly to halt the tuition waivers, and Gov. Pat Quinn opposes them, too. Lawmakers have sometimes awarded scholarships to the children of donors and political allies or even their own relatives. They also have violated the rule saying recipients must live in the legislator's district. In some cases, multiple recipients of the waivers mysteriously listed addresses linked to the legislators handing out the waivers, even though other records suggested they lived elsewhere. Federal prosecutors appear to be investigating the way some legislators handed out waivers. "It's time to end and kill this dinosaur of a program," said Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale. The measure passed 43-5, with five senators voting "present." Supporters of the waiver say it lets legislators help promising students who otherwise wouldn't be able to go to college. They note Illinois is cutting financial aid at the same time tuition rates are climbing. "I think this is a travesty for the governor to take scholarships away from people who really, truly need them," said Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood. The program dates back to 1905. Each of the state's 177 lawmakers is allowed to award two four-year waivers annually, with the colleges absorbing the cost of educating the lucky students. Lawmakers generally break them up and award eight one-year waivers annually. For years recipients' names were kept secret, but that changed after journalists uncovered some of the winners and their political connections. In 2010, 150 lawmakers awarded a total of more than 1,300 such waivers. Maryland is the only other state with a comparable program.

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I have been on the Glory and there was definitely 2 formal nights. I have never heard or a 7 day Carnival cruise that didn't have 2 formal nights. ***Lauren*** Myspace & Facebook (email@example.com) CRUISES I HAVE TAKEN SO FAR... Disney Wonder (2003) Carnival Inspiration (2004) Carnival Victory (2005) Carnival Miracle 2006-2007 (New Years Cruise) Carnival Liberty (June 9, 2007) Carnival Glory (July 5, 2008) Carnival Inspiration (March 28, 2009*18th birthday Cruise!!)

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Where do you want to go? View Single Post July 30th, 2011, 09:44 AM Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: You're Looking At Me I haven't had the opportunity and my next three cruises don't include it. But we will be spending a month, after the Cruisemates Carnival Breeze cruise, in Europe. Perhaps we can do a side trip to Istanbul. Cruisemates Community Leader/Moderator "There is a great difference between being well traveled and just having been to many places." ~Me "Fear is the assassin of dreams." ~Me View Public Profile Send a private message to Mike M Visit Mike M's homepage! Find all posts by Mike M

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M'lore: Police, Hindu Jagarana Vedike Activists Nab Youth for Immoral Activities Daijiworld Media NetworkóMangalore (NM) Mangalore, May 19: Acting on a tip-off, locals and Hindu Jagarana Vedike along with the police, attacked a rented house in Thare Thota of Nanthur, wherein three men and a woman were allegedly found semi-nude at midnight on Friday May 18. The four youngsters as well as a woman from another community from Udupi, were caught drinking in one house. The woman was staying in the rented house and it is said that the men used to visit her house often. The woman was then immediately sent to Prajna Counseling Centre, Jeppinamogaru, Mangalore, while the men were taken to Kankanady police station and an investigation was on. Itís learnt that they were allegedly drinking alcohol and busy in some sort of recreation. Though a case has been registered, they were sent to the Tahasildarís office and no criminal charge was lodged. They were asked not to repeat the mistake and were given a warning. The complaint about the incident was taken from the accused in a written format. Sub-inspector Mani Swami and other police personnel of Kankanady police station took part in the raid.

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This took a while for me to upload, seeing that we painted this last year. Anyway, if you're wondering why we painted a table, it's because our jewelry class (ITS NOT GIRLY) teacher lets her students paint whatever they like (given than it's school appropriate) on the classroom's tables and sometimes chairs every end of the year. Three people worked on this painting, two of my friends and yours truly. I love how the text on the top came out! If I remember correctly, we started and finished this project on the last day of school, during finals. We either had no final or finished early to get started on it. It took us a total of about 4 hours to paint. I'm so excited to see this again tomorrow!!

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Long time no see Dragoart. It's been about a month since the last time I logged in, but I've been really busy doing some projects and here is my latest one that I've recently spent 10 days working on. This is a fight scene between Goku and Cell during the Cell Games saga. As a DBZ fan, these two characters make one of the best hero/villain duos in the franchise. I found a screenshot from one of the episodes and recreated it on my computer but added in some extra details to make them both appear more intense in their fight. I hope you enjoy viewing this because this is actually my first digital painting I've ever done... without Photoshop, GIMP, Paint tool SAI or a Wacom pen tablet. I did it all with just my index finger on a Macbook touchpad. Thanks and enjoy. All rights reserved. Copyrights © Antartistik 2012.

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Deadly force was justified in the fatal shooting of a former Derry man earlier this month in Manchester, the state Attorney General ruled yesterday. Michael J. LaRocque Jr., 24, a former football standout for Pinkerton Academy, died from gunshot wounds suffered during a home invasion. “In light of all the circumstances, it was reasonable for Ian Peters to believe that the intruders were likely to use any unlawful force against him, his fiance, or her child, in the commission of a burglary or some other felony, inside the apartment,” the Attorney General’s report said. No criminal charges will be brought against Peters, the report said. Peters was home in his apartment early Sunday, June 9, when two men he did not recognize forced their way into his Lake Avenue apartment. “At that time, he thought that the two men might be armed and that he was in a life or death situation,” the report said. “Peters yelled at the two intruders. Both intruders remained silent, did not retreat from the apartment, and advanced toward Peters. Only then did Peters use deadly force against the two intruders.” When Peters did fire his handgun, he limited his use of force to “what was reasonably necessary under the circumstances,” the Attorney General concluded. Detectives found five discharged cartridge casings. It’s unclear from the report when the gunfire wounded Larocque, who was unarmed. The report said Peters fired at Larocque and the other man when they charged him, but he did not believe he hit them. The other man fled, then Peters went looking for Larocque, who was trying to get out through a bathroom window. “Peters told Larocque to get down on the ground and not to move. Instead, Larocque turned and attacked Peters,” the report said. “Peters and Larocque started to physically struggle and during that struggle, Peters’ gun went off.” Peters told police he didn’t try to shoot Larocque during their struggle and the report said that gunshot did not appear to hit him. “Help me,” Larocque said to Peters at one point during the struggle, before collapsing. “Peters could see that Larocque was bleeding profusely at that point, so Peters called 911 for help,” the report said. Investigators determined Peters’s fiancee was receiving confrontational and threatening text messages prior to the home invasion. Larocque was an acquaintance of someone the fiancee knew, the report said. “Based on the text messages that went back and forth that night, as well as other information gleaned during the investigation, it appears that Ian Peters was specifically targeted that night and that the intruders’ intent was to physically harm him,” the report said. Larocque died from wounds to the arm and abdomen. Neither the Attorney General nor the Manchester police have identified the second intruder. “As for the home invasion itself, the Manchester Police Department is continuing to investigate that part of the incident in an attempt to hold the other home invader and any other participants accountable for their roles in the events,” the report said. The Attorney General acknowledged the amount of information released in the report was limited to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. LaRocque was living in Manchester at the time of his death. He was a standout running back with Pinkerton’s back-to-back state champions in 2006 and 2007.

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I'm the original owner and the car was wonderful with only 96k miles. It was stolen and stripped a couple of weeks ago. We are so bummed; the car was worth so much more to us than insurance will ever pay. I was hoping to get 280,000 miles like the other poster. BEWARE that these cars are easy to steal. I was told this a million times after it was stolen; never heard about it before. What a shame. Loved the car-it was a blast to drive.

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Part one of our action-adventure round-up looked at the likes of GTA IV, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Devil May Cry... 4, amongst others. Here's part two, complete with the new Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil 5, Tomb Raider Undeworld and many more. Army of Two Is Army of Two a shooter or an action-adventure game? Lead designer Chris Ferriera reckons it fits into "a new genre - the genre of the pure co-op game, of everything being focused on two players from the ground up". Its "aggro" system is a bit like the one in RPGs, letting you draw people's attention so your mate can do some damage. The storyline revolves around Private Military Corporations and the ethical issues surrounding them. You and a friend (or an AI partner, but that's sort of missing the point) will embark on a series of missions specially designed for two players, using unique tactics and taking advantage of your doubled firepower. "With co-op undeniably enjoyable in virtually every shooter it's in, and broadband penetration in a genuinely sweet spot for the first time since consoles noticed the Internet, EA's timing is certainly right," observes Tom. "Army of Two looks like the first decent stab at the inevitable next step." Bloodyform for you: For more on the game, including details of the AI, swearing and tampons, read the full preview. Army of Two is due out on PS3 and Xbox 360 this spring. Last year it was Naughty Dog's turn to leave cartoon characters behind and give it all realism, and now Sucker Punch is saying goodbye to Sly Raccoon. The developer's next title, Infamous, features a human lead and decidedly darker tone - as illustrated by the trailer. Looks like your character will have various super powers that allow you to chuck cars about, blow stuff up, fight robots and so on. It's also been suggested that the city around you will change depending on whether you decide to pursue justice or wreak havoc. Or save the cheerleader. Infamous is due out some time this year, exclusively on PS3. On the Sly: How come no one in Europe liked the Sly Raccoon games apart from Kristan? Perhaps their genius will finally be recognised now he's dead. Sly, not Kristan. Everyone may have stopped watching Lost in March 2006, but that's not going to stop Ubisoft doing a game based on it for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. You play as a survivor of Oceanic Flight 815. Not one of the characters from the TV show, though you do get to interact with them. There are puzzles to solve, enemies to outwit and probably a load of nonsense about buttons and bunkers and her out of Babylon 5. The game is being developed in collaboration with ABC Studios, and series producer Bryan Burk has been left feeling "giddy" at the whole experience. "Many of us on Lost have been hardcore gamers for years and the chance to work with Ubisoft, a company behind some of our favourite titles, has excited us to no end," he definitely said and didn't just approve for the press release. "We’re giddy to be developing a game that, once completed, will be as engaging and fun to play as it is to create." Find out if the game leaves you feeling similarly nauseous and disorientated when it's released this spring. In this order: Sawyer, Mr Eko, Sawyer again, Jack, Sayid, Sawyer, Sawyer again. Maybe Jin if he asked really nicely, but never Boooooone. Indiana Jones 2008 That's a working title, by the way. It was slightly different up until 11 days ago, but clearly there's been a bit of a delay - not too surprising when you consider what they're trying to accomplish with the new Indiana Jones game. It's in development for PS3 and Xbox 360 and is being built using Euphoria, a behavioural simulation engine from NaturalMotion. According to LucasArts this makes characters (including enemies, not just Indy) "move, act and even think like actual human beings, adapting their behaviour on the fly and resulting in a different payoff every single time". If characters stumble, they'll attempt to regain their balance; if they're about to fall they'll brace themselves, and so on. Because it's all unscripted, "You'll never see the same thing twice". Kristan got to see a tech demo of the game back in May 2006 and reckons Euphoria has "big potential in a gameplay context". Read his preview for more. Lucas hearts: King George himself has written an original story for Indiana Jones 2008. He's unlikely to do any interviews with videogame journalists about it. But just saying, watersports and everything. Resident Evil 5 The Resident Evil 5 trailer was shown as a highlight at both Microsoft and Sony's E3 conferences last year and caused quite a stir. Admittedly this was partly because it was an actual game and not a green Xbox 360 or a yellow PSP. (You can see it for yourself, along with some other videos and screenshots, over on the gamepage.) We've since learned that Resi 5 will see hero Chris journeying to Africa, where he encounters a new kind of enemy with a bit more intelligence than thicky zombies. A female character recognisable to long-time fans of the series is also set to make an appearance. Light will play a key role in the gameplay. You'll have to consider how long it will take for your eyes to adjust when going between dark interiors to brightly lit outside environments, and learn how to use light as a weapon. The game is being worked on by former members of Capcom's Clover Studio. This is good news as Clover was responsible for titles in the Resi, Viewtiful Joe and Devil May Cry series, plus the excellent Okami, before being shut down last year. Resident Evil 5 will be released for PS3 and Xbox 360 this year. Be my Valentine: Bored? Lonely? Aroused by the idea of fictional characters getting drunk and lezzing up? Why not read some appalling fan fiction. Ninja Gaiden 2 Our current to-do list looks something like this: "1. Finish action adventure round-up. 2. Do round-ups for outstanding genres (approx. 700000000 words). 3. Stop saying dog eggs." Ryu Hayabusa's to-do list looks like this: "1. Avenge clan. 2. Prevent destruction of human race." We could spend hours debating who has the hardest task, but anyway. Ninja Gaiden 2 features a new game engine and combat system. You can play with a variety of old and new weapons and finish off enemies using something called Obliteration Techniques. Plus there are new auto-healing and save point systems. Multiple difficulty settings will be available from the beginning. According to Team Ninja, it's all part of a bid to make the game "both accessible to more casual players" (i.e. not as bastard hard) and "challenging even to the most demanding gamers" (i.e. with a bastard hard option to stop the Internet complaining). Ninja Gaiden 2 will be "the world's premier action game", according to Team Ninja. Find out if they're making it up when it's released exclusively for Xbox 360 later this year. Tecmo tecmo tecmo: Team Ninja is of course led by Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of the Dead or Alive franchise and definitely not a sex pest. Tomb Raider Underworld Details on Lara's latest outing are still scarce, but according to US PLAY magazine the theme is "pure woman versus wild". Perhaps it's about her trying to get home in an unlicensed mini cab. They've overhauled the technology since Legend, apparently, so Lara will now leave footprints in mud, and they will be washed away, like tears, in the rain. Our heroine has been animated using motion-capture and there's new dynamic lighting. Plus, bodies and debris won't just disappear when she moves away from them. Welcome to 2002. While "Underworld" smacks worryingly of darkness as in "Angel of", it's comforting to know Crystal Dynamics are in charge once again. No screenshots as yet, but Eidos has invited us round for tea in a couple of weeks so we'll have more then. Tomb Raider Underworld is "tentatively" scheduled for a 2008 release on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Underworld: If you thought the Resident Evil fan fiction was bad, you should see what people write about Lara Croft. Excerpt: '"They’re real," she declared, and hated herself for saying it.' Silent Hill V This time it's the turn of war veteran Alex Shepherd to embark on an epic mission that will leave him terrified, mystified and feeling a bit sick. In the search for his missing younger brother, Alex finds himself exploring the insular community of Shepherd's Glen, but inevitably winds up wandering round the streets of Silent Hill. The combat system has been enhanced, so there are new offensive and defensive moves to fight the wide variety of horror shows you come across. They've also been creating new puzzles and you'll need to take your cues from the environment to solve them. Akira Yamaoka has been drafted in to do the soundtrack once again. The development team, however, has changed. Out goes Team Silent, in comes Team Collective - the people behind Marc Ecko, the Buffy game and the forthcoming Dirty Harry. Let your imagination run wild. Silent Hill V is in development for PS3 and Xbox 360. Shhh: You'll find some screenshots and several videos of Silent Hill V over on the gamepage. The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena The first Riddick game, released in 2004, was met with widespread critical acclaim. Not least from Tom, who declared there was a "moral obligation" to at least give it a go. "Riddick deserves to mark the pivotal moment when movie games changed forever," he concluded. That went well. The sequel was supposed to be out by the end of last year, but Starbreeze decided to spend a bit more time on it following criticism from fans. The main complaint seemed to be that while it looked jolly nice, there wasn't enough new content - hopefully they've addressed that now. You'll get to explore the Merc-ship of the title, and face off with Captain Revas and her enslaved combat drones. Multiplayer combat will feature, too. Dark Athena is now due out this year, and it'll be available for PS3 and Xbox 360. One more time: Just in case you missed part one of our action adventure round-up, here's that Vin Diesel breakdancing video. It's worth watching again in any case. Due out this "fall" on PS3 and Xbox 360 (there's definitely a pattern emerging here), Dead Space is a new sci-fi horror adventure from Electronic Arts. You play as Isaac Clarke, an ordinary engineer who finds himself in the midst of an alien infestation. It's being developed at Redwood Shores, the studio behind The Sims, The Godfather and Lord of the Rings. By the sounds of things, the emphasis will be on psychological trickery and atmospheric thrills rather than constant gore. "We're all such huge fans of the horror and sci-fi genres, we wanted to create the most terrifying game we could, and keep the player on the edge of his seat the entire time," explains executive producer Glen Schofield. Jolly good. In Valen's name: WHY WON'T SOMEONE MAKE A BABYLON 5 GAME?. Happy days. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames It's not even out yet and Mercenaries 2 has already caused controversy. The storyline is "inspired by" the current political situation in Venezuela, which doesn't sit too well with the Venezuelan Solidarity Campaign. They've even called on Bono, an investor in the development studio, to take action. Anyway, EA is billing World in Flames as an open-world action game "featuring the latest in civilian and military technology - everything from shiny new sports cars to the future-tech satellite-guided bunker-busting mini-nuke". Expect lots of skulduggery and explosions: "If you see it, you can buy it, steal it or blow the living crap out of it." Speaking to us last year, lead designer Scott Warner said his favourite feature of the game is "definitely online co-operative play". He added, "Being able to play with my buddy in an open-world action game is a pretty new frontier in videogaming, and I'm glad that we're trailblazing in this regard." Aren't we all. Except for the Venezuelan Solidarity Campaign. Kristan enjoyed the first Mercenaries, describing it as "a brilliantly enjoyable all-action extravaganza of blockbuster proportions". Let's hope the sequel will turn out even better when it's released for PC, PS2, PS3 and Xbox 360. Shady business: As someone once wrote on the Viz letters page, we'd just like Bono to stop telling us to give money to the starving while wearing pink sunglasses that cost £500. As reader Daymare put it the other day, "Wake the f*** up, Alan, it's 2008 already." Indeed, Alan's shown little sign of stirring since his game was first announced at E3 2005, and there's still no definitive word on when he's planning to get up. For those who've forgotten, Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller for PC and Xbox 360. It's being developed by Remedy, the studio behind the Max Payne games. The titular hero is a best-selling suspense author who moves to a small town to recover after his fiancee mysteriously disappears. Complications ensue. Light plays an important role in the game. Enemies get their strength from shadows, so Alan must learn to use light along with conventional weapons to deck them. Driving is also integral to the gameplay. According to lead designer Petri Järvilehto, "Intense cinematic action is something that we love to do, and Alan Wake features tense combat gameplay as well." But overall, "The game has a lot more emphasis on adventure and exploration than Max Payne did." I'd rather Jackson: Eurogamer's favourite Alan is multi-million selling country and western singer Alan Jackson. His best song is 9/11 tribute Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning). Highlight: 'I'm just a singer of simple songs, I'm not a real political man / I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you / The difference in Iraq and Iran'. The first Mafia game sold more than two million copies around the globe, so it didn't come as much of a surprise when 2K announced a sequel was on the way. Once again driving and on-foot action is promised, and the game will be set in the mob underworld of the late '40s - early '50s. In a press release that also includes the phrase "high octane" and the word "leveraging", 2K president Christoph Hartmann says Mafia 2 will offer "the benchmark-setting visual quality and action that you only expect to see in Hollywood movies". Judge for yourself - the trailer is now showing on Eurogamer TV. Mafia 2 is a PC exclusive. (No it isn't - it's for 360 and PS3 as well. I apologise and have resigned.) A release date has yet to be announced. Mob rule: The first Mafia may have sold two million copies, but Eurogamer didn't think much of it at the time. Viking: Battle for Asgard We're very excited about this one, mainly because it's already given us reason to write some of the worst straplines of all time (2000 brake Norse power! Don't myth out! Inspect a Norse! Total War creator developing!). Viking: Battle for Asgard is a hack-and-slasher which sees you playing as young warrior Skarin. He's been sent by Odin to defend Midgard from the goddess Hel and her army of undead Vikings. Also there's a wolf-god in it. "In essence, gameplay is split between preparing the ground for war and then making sure the war goes to plan," explains Tom. "A bit like Dynasty Warriors with funny hats. And dragon air-strikes." According to Quintin, "Battle For Asgard could well end up being the game a lot of people wanted out of Fable." Perhaps including Peter Molyneux. Developer Creative Assembly certainly has an impressive pedigree, what with the Total War series under its belt. Find out how Viking: Battle for Asgard matches up when the game hits PS3 and Xbox 360 on 28th March. Drugs and Vikings don't mix: Evidence. That concludes our round-up of 2008's bestest looking action adventure titles. Coming soon: sports, strategy, RPGs and whatever flipping category Wii Fit goes in.

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Patent application title: Testing a Content-Delivery System Jan Van Doorn (Castle Rock, CO, US) Joseph Pryszlak (Lafayette Hill, PA, US) COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC IPC8 Class: AH04N7173FI Class name: Interactive video distribution systems video distribution system with upstream communication remote testing of cable system Publication date: 2010-12-09 Patent application number: 20100313230 A content delivery networked is monitored to verify operation of control channels for the delivery of content to a customer. Monitoring includes joining a connection with at least one control channel in the network, decoding content of a signal in the control channel, determining whether the decoded content complies with a pre-determined rule corresponding to content transmitted in the control channel, and producing a report indicating whether the decoded content is compliant with the rule. In addition, a graphical user interface (GUI) displays the status and results of testing the control channel. The GUI is configured to perform generating a display representing testing status of a plurality of DSG tunnels in a first frame and test results of the DSG tunnels in a second frame and providing details of a DSG tunnel test when selected by a user. 1. A method for monitoring a control channel in a content-delivery network, said method comprising:joining, by a processor, a connection with at least one control channel in said network through an input/output circuitry;decoding, by the processor, content of a signal in the at least one control channel;determining, by the processor, whether the decoded content complies with a pre-determined rule corresponding to content transmitted in the at least one control channel; andproducing, by the processor, a report on a computer display indicating whether said decoded content is compliant with said rule. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:identifying at least one network element associated with said decoded content; andconducting at least one test transaction with said network element to verify its integrity. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein said content comprises at least one of program guide information, entitlement information, enhanced television signaling, switched digital information, and emergency alert system information. 4. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least one control channel comprises a DSG tunnel. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein said DSG tunnel is at least one of OCAP XAIT Tunnel, DCII CA Tunnel, TVNav 6.01 Application Tunnel, ETV stream, SDV Mini carousel, Legacy Cisco (SA) XAIT Tunnel, SCTE-65 Broadcast Tunnel, Cisco (SA) CA Tunnel, SCTE-18 Broadcast Tunnel, DTA Network Tunnel, and DTA Data Carousel. 6. The method of claim 2, wherein said network element is at least one of VOD asset data server, VOD session resource manager, VOD Streaming frequencies, click-stream logging/usage servers, application server, EPG information servers, video provisioning server, code download server, and Switched Digital Video (SDV) session resource manager. 7. The method of claim 2, wherein the joining comprises joining an IP multicast data stream that carries the at least one control channel. 8. The method of claim 2, wherein said rule specifies compliance of at least one of network element location, message frequency, bandwidth utilization, and message structure. 9. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least one test transaction includes at least one of determining whether said network element has a proper configuration files, periodically pulling full guide data sets for every ChannelMap from CDN, periodically checking availability of VOD Main Menu, periodically checking availability of application servers, checking syntax and trapping on an error, and periodically checking availability of TE Servers. 10. The method of claim 2, wherein said reports comprise at least one of a webpage, SNMP traps, or e-mail. 11. The method of claim 2, wherein said connection is made subsequent to said signal being converted to an RF signal by a cable modem termination system (CMTS). 12. The method of claim 2, wherein said report is in the form of a human-readable interactive web page. 13. A tester comprising:a processor;input/output (I/O) circuitry operatively connected to said processor and configured for transmitting and receiving signals over a network;memory operatively connected to said processor and configured with a program for instructing said processor to execute the following functions:joining a connection with at least one control channel in said network;decoding content of a signal in the at least one control channel;determining whether the decoded content complies with a pre-determined rule corresponding to content transmitted in the at least one control channel; andgenerating a report indicating whether said decoded content is compliant with said rule. 14. The tester of claim 13, wherein said program further instructs said processor to execute the following functions:identifying at least one network element associated with said decoded content; andconducting at least one test transaction with said network element to verify its integrity. 15. The tester of claim 14, wherein said I/O circuitry and said processor are configured to connect with a DSG tunnel. 16. The tester of claim 14, wherein establishing a connection comprises connecting to at least one multicast address on the at least one control channel. 17. The tester of claim 14, wherein said rule specifies compliance of at least one of network element location, message frequency, bandwidth utilization, and message structure. 18. The tester of claim 14, wherein the at least one test transaction includes at least one of determining whether said network element has a proper configuration file, periodically pulling full guide data sets for every ChannelMap from CDN, periodically checking availability of VOD Main Menu, periodically checking availability of application servers, checking syntax and trapping on an error, and periodically checking availability of TE Servers. 19. The tester of claim 14, wherein said reports comprise at least one of a webpage, SNMP traps, or e-mail. 20. The tester of claim 14, further including a cable modem adapted to establish a connection with said signal after it is converted to an RF signal by a cable modem termination system (CMTS). 21. The tester of claim 14, wherein said report is in the form of a human-readable interactive web page. 22. The tester of claim 14, further comprising a portable housing containing said processor, said memory, and said I/O circuitry. 23. The tester of claim 22, wherein said tester is a laptop computer. 24. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions that when executed perform:generating a display with a graphical user interface (GUI), the display representing testing status of a plurality of DSG tunnels in a first frame and test results of said DSG tunnels in a second frame, wherein said DSG channels are supported within a content-delivery network; andproviding details of a test of a DSG tunnel when a user selects a test result of said DSG tunnel. 25. The computer-readable medium of claim 24, wherein said details of said test of said DSG tunnel replace said test results in said second frame. 26. The computer-readable medium of claim 24, wherein said testing status is a graphical representation of a degree to which the test is complete. 27. The method of claim 1 further comprising:when all of the control channels for a video channel have been tested, repeating the joining, the decoding, the determining, and the producing for another video controller. 28. The method of claim 1, wherein:the at least one control channel includes a control channels associated for each of a plurality of video controllers; andthe joining, the decoding, the determining, and the producing are performed in parallel for each said video controller. 29. The method of claim 2, wherein said control channel comprises an in-band data channel. The present disclosure relates generally to testing a content-delivery system, and, more specifically, for testing a control channel in the content-delivery system. Multiple System Operators (MSOs) are converging their video and data content-delivery networks (CDNs) to an all-digital converged network, allowing advanced services to be deployed, such as video on demand (VoD), switched digital video, on-line gaming and network based personal video recording (PVR) services. The ability to converge networks is due, in large part, to the OpenCable initiative for standardizing the operating systems of electronics that connect to the network, such as set top boxes (STBs), so that they could interact with the different CDNs. For STBs and video related services specifically, CableLabs®, a standards organization in the cable industry, published the OpenCable® Applications Platform (OCAP), which addressed the problem of proprietary operating system software, and created a common platform on which interactive services may be deployed. OCAP has been adopted by the major MSOs and has been branded the Tru2way® specification. As part of Tru2way specification, key changes were implemented that affect the command and control transport mechanism between the STB and the headend. Specifically, CableLabs laid the groundwork for new interactive video services when it developed the DOCSIS Set-top Gateway (DSG) Interface Specification, which leverages DOCSIS standards-based equipment and introduces open, standards-based technology for video networks. This specification defines interface requirements for transport of a class of service known as "out-of-band (OOB) messaging" between network controllers, application servers, and customer premises equipment (CPE) such as residential gateways, televisions and STBs. Prior to Tru2way standard, core STB technology remained primarily proprietary in nature. STB technology relied on the use of a dedicated "out-of band" or OOB channel to transmit control messaging from the headend to each STB. For example, conditional access (CA), system information (SI), electronic program guide (EPG), emergency alert system (EAS) and other STB command and control messages were sent via a downstream OOB radio frequency (RF) channel that was separate from the channels actually being watched. Specifically, an OOB gateway in the headend system received the content for the OOB channel over an IP/Ethernet connection from an application server, terminated the IP/Ethernet connection, and converted the content to ATM or MPEG-TS frames before passing the content down the OOB channel to the STB. Each OOB carrier typically required unique, proprietary headend equipment such as out-of-band modulators and return path demodulators. Applicants identified a number of problems associated with a proprietary OOB channel. Besides requiring proprietary headend equipment to transmit/receive the signal as mentioned above, the proprietary nature of the OOB signal rendered it opaque and not subject to inspection and testing. Consequently, problems were usually realized only after a subscriber called to complain about service. Furthermore, even if one were able to penetrate the proprietary nature of the OOB signal and decode it, monitoring all the OOB signals across different plants was impractical because of all the different types of OOB signals used and the lack of connectivity between headends. The DSG specification, however, moves away from traditional proprietary OOB transport to widespread, IP-based technology, while preserving the essential nature of current OOB transport. The control information is carried on an "always-on" control channel that is separate from the video delivery channel. Furthermore, DSG consolidates control traffic from the legacy video network onto the Converged Regional Area Network (CRAN) and DOCSIS networks. Applicant has identified that that this interoperability and consolidation of control traffic offers unique opportunities to monitor and test control channel signals. One embodiment of the disclosure is a process of monitoring and testing a control channel in a content-delivery network. The process includes joining a connection with at least one control channel in the network, decoding content of a signal in the control channel, determining whether the decoded content complies with a pre-determined rule corresponding to content transmitted in the control channel, and producing a report indicating whether the decoded content is compliant with the rule. In another embodiment, the process further comprises identifying at least one network element associated with the decoded content and conducting at least one test transaction with the network element to verify its integrity. Another embodiment of the disclosure is a tester for monitoring a control channel in a content-delivery network. In one particular embodiment, the tester includes a processor, input/output (I/O) circuitry operatively connected to the processor and configured for transmitting and receiving signals over a network, and memory operatively connected to the processor and configured with a program for instructing the processor to perform functions. Functions include joining to a connection with at least one control channel in the network, decoding content of a signal in the control channel, determining whether the decoded content complies with a pre-determined rule corresponding to content transmitted in the control channel, and generating a report indicating whether the decoded content is compliant with the rule. Yet another embodiment of the disclosure is a graphical user interface (GUI) for displaying the status and results of testing a control channel of a content-delivery network. In one particular embodiment, the GUI is configured to perform generating a display representing testing status of a plurality of DSG tunnels in a first frame and test results of the DSG tunnels in a second frame and providing details of a test of a DSG tunnel when a user selects a test result of the DSG tunnel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic of one embodiment of a content delivery network having testers as disclosed herein. FIG. 2 is a flow chart of one embodiment of a method of monitoring and testing the control channel of a content delivery network shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a screenshot of a main page of the display of a tester connected to the IP network shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a screenshot of the controller view of a tester connected to the IP Network shown in FIG. 1 FIG. 5 is a screenshot of a linear guide data details view of a tester connected to the IP network shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a screenshot of the linear guide data. FIG. 7 is a screenshot of a homepage of a tester connected to the RF network (output of a cable modem termination system). FIG. 8 shows a screenshot following the competition of the XAIT test tunnel and a partial decoding of the Tru2way tunnel. FIG. 9 shows a screenshot of details of the XAIT tunnel. FIG. 10 shows a screenshot of details of the EPG data in the Application tunnel. FIG. 11 shows a screenshot of the channel map details in the Network tunnel. FIG. 12 shows a screenshot of the cable tester results partially completed. FIG. 13 is a schematic of a tester for integration with the IP network. FIG. 14 is a depiction of a tester used for connection to the RF network (output of a CMTS). FIG. 1 shows a schematic of one embodiment of a content-delivery network 100 incorporating the testing apparatus 101, 102 of the disclosure. Throughout this disclosure, reference is made to a cable system embodiment of the network 100; however, it should be understood the system and method of the disclosure are not limited to a cable system and may include any content-delivery network, e.g., Internet-based systems, wireless systems, and fiber-based systems. As used herein, a content delivery network or content distribution network ("CDN") is a system of computers networked together that cooperate to deliver content to end users or subscribers. Referring to FIG. 1, the network 100 comprises an IP network (backbone) 103. IP network 103 may comprise a large collection of interconnected, high-capacity data routes and core routers. Networked to IP network 103 may be a plurality of subnetworks 104, which, in a cable system may include a Converged Regional Area Networks (CRAN), which typically, although not necessarily, service certain geographic regions. Each subnetwork (CRAN) 104 is associated with one or more edge router 106 for communicating with a plurality of clients 107 in the network 100. In a cable system the edge router 106 may be a cable modem termination system (CMTS) 106. CMTS 106 typically resides in a cable company's headend 105, or hubsite, and is used to provide high speed data services, such as cable internet or Voice over IP, to cable subscribers via a client device, such as a set top box (STB) or Cable Modem (CM). A given headend may have between half a dozen to a dozen or more CMTSs to service the cable modem population served by that headend or hybrid fiber cable (HFC) hub. On the subscriber side of the headend, CMTS 106 enables the communication with subscribers' cable modems. To this end, CMTS 106 functions not only to route signals to various clients (set top boxes) 107, but also to convert a signal used at the backbone 103 level to a form suitable for the clients. Specifically, the CMTS 106 interfaces Ethernet interfaces (connections) on one side and coax RF interfaces on the other side. The RF/coax interfaces carry RF signals to and from the subscriber's client device. In a cable system, the client device is often referred to as a set top box (STB). A STB (e.g., set top box 107) refers to a device that connects to a monitor and an external source of signal, converting the signal into content for display/transmission over the monitor. The signal source might be an Ethernet cable, a satellite dish, a coaxial cable (cable television), a telephone line (including DSL connections), Broadband over Power Line, or even an ordinary VHF or UHF antenna. The STB may have several different embodiments. For example, it may be a special digital STB for delivering digital content on TV sets that do not have a built in digital tuner. The STB may also descramble premium cable channels. A STB may be a cable converter box to receive digital cable TV channels and convert them to analog for non-digital TVs. In the case of direct broadcast satellite (mini-dish) systems such as SES Astra, Dish Network, or DirecTV, the STB is an integrated receiver/decoder (or IRD). In internet packet (IP) TV networks, the STB is a small computer providing two-way communications on an IP network, and decoding the video streaming media that eliminates the need for any coaxial cabling. The STB may be a discrete unit or its functionality may be incorporated into other components of the user's system such as the monitor, TV, DVR, or personal computer. For example, the STB may be a portable, modular unit (i.e., a personal STB) or it may be integrated into a stationary TV system. The STB may contain one or more digital processors or may use the processing capabilities of the other system components (e.g., TV, DVR, personal computer). Additionally, rather than having its own tuner, the STB may use the tuner of a television (or DVR). In one embodiment, the network 100 has DSG-enabled CMTSs (e.g., CMTS 106), thus allowing a DOCSIS CMTS to use the same control channel data used across different CMTS and even across CRANs (e.g., CRAN 104), thereby eliminating the need to deploy and manage unique stand-alone OOB systems. With a DSG-enabled CMTS, cable operators are now in a position to consolidate their video control and data traffic on control channels. More specifically, DSG leverages the existing infrastructure of digital video and DOCSIS networks to enable broadcast and interactive services required for control channel or OOB messaging transport. It should be understood that the term "out-of-band" or "OOB" is used herein generally to refer a control channel. It no longer means that the control channel is not within the same band as the video channel. Likewise, when referring to a "control channel" herein, a signal in the control channel may or may not be in the same band as the video channel. The control channel interface between application servers 108 in the network 100 and the CMTS 106 may be, for example, IP Multicast or IP Unicast, although IP Multicast tends to provide a more efficient mechanism to distribute the same IP datagram to many CMTSs. The DSG configuration ensures that the IP Multicast or IP Unicast traffic is mapped over to appropriate "DSG tunnel," and in turn, to the desired set of STBs or to an individual STB. The DSG tunnel is the one-way IP datagram transport mechanism over which a CMTS communicates to a STB. Examples of DSG tunnels include XAIT, Network tunnel (which delivers ChannelMap data), EMM tunnel (which delivers entitlement messages), OCAP app tunnel (which delivers partial guide data and guide configuration information), and iTiVo app tunnel (which delivers partial guide data and guide configuration information). With an embodiment, a conditional access or POD provider may be limited to eight DSG tunnels to transport OOB messaging, although this limitation may change as the system evolves. A DSG tunnel is carried over one or more downstream DOCSIS channels and is identified by the DCD Control message as defined in the DSG specification. In the Comcast case, the tunnel can also be identified by a well-known Ethernet media access control (MAC) address. When a DSG STB first boots during initialization, it scans the downstream for a QAM carrier. When QAM lock is achieved and if the DSG STB finds at least one DSG tunnel, it stays on the downstream. Tester 101 is located at IP network 103 of the content-delivery network, and tester 102 is located downstream of an edge router 106 in the network. Accordingly, in a cable network tester 101 is located at the IP network 103 and tester 102 is located downstream of a CMTS 106. Tester 101 is configured to test the control channel signals and network elements for the network 100 at large, while tester 102 is configured to test the control channel signals and network elements associated with a particular CMTS 106 downstream port. It should be understood that the claims are not limited to two testers situated as shown in FIG. 1, and may include only tester 101 or tester 102. Tester 101 need not be centrally located in IP network 103 but may be located instead in a CRAN 104. In the latter embodiment, the tester 101 may be configured for testing only the CMTSs associated with a particular CRAN or it may be associated with networks to receive CMTS output from other CRANs. Likewise, while the tester 102 may be located at the subscriber's premises to test the control channel signal from the CMTS, it may be desirable in some circumstances to locate the tester 102 in the hub or headend with the CMTSs. This way, there is no need to enter a subscriber's premises to test the control signals outputted by a CMTS. Additionally, in one embodiment, the tester 102 is configured to "tap" into the output of multiple CMTSs, thereby enabling one tester to service multiple CMTSs. Testers 101, 102 function essentially as STBs as described above. They become virtual STBs, enabling not only detection of signals, but also testing of the network elements associated with the signals. More specifically, FIG. 2 shows a flow chart 200 of an embodiment. In step 201, the tester joins a connection with the control channel. In a DSG embodiment, the tester joins the connection with at least one DSG tunnel by scanning the downstream channel for a DSG tunnel having a DSG tunnel MAC destination address equal to a particular DSG client MAC address. Unlike a STB, the particular DSG client MAC address is selectable in the tester 101, 102 to emulate a client or STB supported by a particular CMTS. Although reference is made to DSG tunnels, in this description, it should be understood that the disclosure herein is not limited to this embodiment, and includes joining a connection with any signal in any control channel, which may or may not be an out-of-band channel. In the embodiment of tester 102, a connection to the signal is joined after it has been converted to RF by a CMTS. This is performed, for example, by configuring a regular cable modem or STB to forward the DSG signal to the Ethernet port, and connecting that Ethernet port to a laptop/computer that is running analysis software. Specifically, the cable modem may use a configuration file (e.g., ".cm" file) at boot up that instructs it forward the signal per the DOCSIS 2.0 Specification (i.e., Section C1.2.12--Multicast MAC Address150). This configuration may be targeted by the normal provisioning system on a per cable modem basis using the unique MAC address of the cable modem, thereby allowing the network provider to transform any cable modem that supports a specific protocol (e.g., Section C1.2.12--Multicast MAC Address150 of the DOCSIS 2.0 Specification) into a testing device. Thus, rather than developing a proprietary interface for the Tester 102 to connect to the network 100, it may use a modem already developed under the DOCSIS standard. With another embodiment, a Tru2way-compatible STB is loaded with software that forwards DSG data, 2-way data, and in-band data to the Ethernet port that is connected to a laptop/computer that is running analysis and control software. In step 202 the content of the signal being transmitted in the DSG tunnel is decoded. Decoding content in the tester may be performed as it is in a STB using the same software/algorithms. For example, tester may use the same open standards protocols as STB to decode EPG data on CDN, VOD Asset Meta Data, or TiVo Experience (TE) Server data (TiVo only). The decoded signal may be used for a number of purposes, some of which are described below. For example, in step 203, the tester applies business rules to the decoded signal to determine if the signal is compliant with the appropriate standards, protocols or rules (collectively referred to herein as "rules"). For example, signals transmitted in the following tunnels may tested against the rules as set forth below: XAIT Tunnel Rule: One message per second Needs to match reference XAIT Network Tunnel Rule: Channel map contains correct ControllerID entry (0xACDD) Rule: Channel map contains correct ChannelMapID entry (0xACDC) Rule: Channel map contains correct TVW_OCAP entry (5000) Rule: Channel map contains correct TVW_BKGD entry (5001) Application Tunnel Rule: lb.xml consistent with controllerID in channelmap Rule: Entries present for and consistent for VOD session, VOD Nav, Imprint, EPG URL, SCMOther rules include, for example, determining if location of a network element associated with the decoded content is within an area served by a given video controller. The rules may be tailored to identify anticipated problems, e.g., common mistakes due to human error. As shown in FIG. 1, application server 108 may function as a video controller. In addition to checking the compliance of the signal with certain rules, in step 204, the decoded content may be used to identify network elements associated with the signal. More specifically, the signals transmitted in various tunnels designate certain network elements available for providing services. For example, a configuration file on the Application tunnels provides the identity (IP address) of a VOD server for providing video assets. Network elements include, for example, VOD asset data server(s), VOD session resource manager(s), VOD Streaming frequencies, Click-stream logging/usage servers(s), Misc application server(s), EPG information servers(s), Video Provisioning servers (aka "video controller", or DAC for Moto, and DNCS for Cisco/SA), Code download servers, and Switched Digital Video (SDV) session resource manager(s). Still other network elements are possible and within the scope of the claims. Once these network elements are identified, they may be checked in step 205. More specifically, because testers 101, 102 are active components on the network, they are able not only to identify a network element, but also to interact with it. Thus, the testers may conduct "synthetic" transactions with the network elements to verify their integrity. Verifying the integrity of a network elements may be performed, for example, by checking its data stream or its response to a stimulus. Examples of tests/transactions are provided below for the indicated data stream or network elements: Linear Guide Data Transaction: Periodically pulling full guide data sets for every ChannelMap from CDN Transaction: Checking syntax, trap on error VOD Asset Metadata Transaction: Periodically checking availability of VOD Main Menu Transaction: Checking syntax, trap on error TiVo Experience (TE) Servers Transaction: Periodically checking availability of TE s Transaction: Checking syntax, trap on errorOther synthetic transactions include, for example, checking of Imprint (Usage) servers and testing of Session Resource Managers for VOD or SDV. Alternatively, the check for integrity may not be a transaction, but rather a verification of configuration. For example, for a video controller with id 2507, there should be a configuration file called "v1--2507_locationsxml" for the TVWorks Platform (TVP) OSL application to be able to function correctly. Still other checks and synthetic transactions are within the scope of this disclosure. In one embodiment, the tester performs tests on one video controller's output and then switches to another video controller automatically so that the entire network is ultimately tested. For example, tester 101, which is integrated with the IP Network 103, has access to essentially all the DSG tunnels used in the network. Accordingly, in one embodiment, after it checks the compliance of signals and network elements associated with DSG tunnels for one video controller, it switches to another and reiterates the above-mentioned steps. Such a process allows the system to be constantly monitored and tested. With some embodiments, one process is executed per video controller so that there are, at any given time, N tunnels under inspection, where N equals the number of video controllers. With an embodiment, screenshot 300 (as shown in FIG. 3) displays the status for 63 controllers, 1703 DSG Tunnels, EPG data for 950 locations, and VOD asset metadata for 115 locations. Moreover, the screenshot 300 may show the status of a network as the network evolves. On the other hand, tester 102, which is configured to connect to the output of CMTS 106, may not have access to the output of other video controllers or even other CMTSs. Furthermore, because the tester 102 may be on the subscriber's premises, it is generally desirable to keep the duration of the testing as short as possible. Accordingly, in one embodiment, tester 102 is configured to run certain tests just once and in a logical sequence to troubleshoot a problem. That is, in one embodiment, the tests start with the most likely causes of the experienced problem, and moves to less likely causes until the problem is identified. After the various checks and transactions are performed, the results are converted into a human-understandable format, and provided in a report to an administrator of the control channel in step 206. As used herein, the administrator refers to anyone having any control or responsibility for the control channel, and may include, for example, administrators of the CDN, the MSO, technicians in the fields, and data collection systems. The information provided and the form in which it is provided may vary with the application. For example, tester 101, which resides on IP network 103, may provide information on a broader scale than tester 102, which resides on the output of a CMTS 106. For example, referring to FIG. 3, a screenshot 300 of the main page of test 101 is shown. The left frame 301 determines what is shown in main frame 302. In this embodiment, the choices are Tru2way Map (which is the default), or TiVo Map. Right frame 302 displays a map 303 which is refreshed periodically, e.g., every five minutes. In one embodiment, each video controller is represented on the map by a color-coded indicator 304. The color of the indicator corresponds to the controller's status. For example, a green circle means the controller is "OK," a blue circle means that "Not all required Tru2way tunnels are configured," a yellow circle indicates "Warnings," a red circle indicates "Errors," and a gray circle indicates that "No Tru2way configuration on this controller." Still other status conditions and indicator types may be used. The user may click on any indicator in FIG. 3 to see the details of the test on the video controller as shown in FIG. 4. In this "controller view" screenshot 400, the VOD status and last check date/time are provided in frame 401. A user may browse VOD assets on VODNav server by clicking on the indicator 402 of the VODNav server. This itself may be a link to the EPG data pages. If in TiVo view, the TiVo Experience (TE) server status and last check date/time are provided. Tunnel status and history 406 (most recent is left) may also be provided to include, for example, the following tunnels: EMM, Network, Tru2way Application, TiVo Application. Clicking on any of these indicators 406 provides a detailed view for that tunnel at a particular sampling time. Referring to FIG. 5, a screenshot 500 of the application tunnel 407 is provided which provides an event grid 501 of channel and scheduled programming. As mentioned above, the testers may also perform synthetic transactions to test the integrity of network elements, and, in this respect, FIG. 6 is a screenshot 600 of linear guide data generated from pulling data from the CDN using HTTP. FIGS. 7 through 12 are selected screenshots from tester 102. These screenshots of the tester 102 are related to those of test 101, but tailored to reflect the fact that, in one embodiment, the tester 102 is connected downstream of an CMTS. In one embodiment, the tester 102 comprises a graphical user interface (GUI) for displaying the status and results of testing a control channel of a content-delivery network. The GUI is configured to perform the following steps: generating a display representing testing status of a plurality of DSG tunnels in a first frame, and test results of the DSG tunnels in a second frame; and providing details of a test of a DSG tunnel when a user selects a test result of the DSG tunnel. For example, the screenshot 700 of FIG. 7 is the opening page before connection to the tunnels and decoding of the signals thereon occurs. The screenshot 700 has a left frame 701, which indicates the status of the testing performed on certain tunnels, and a right frame 702 indicating the results of the tests. In FIG. 8, the left frame 701 indicates that testing of XAIT tunnel 703 is complete, while testing of the Tru2way tunnel 704 and DAC network 705 are partially complete. The frame 702 to the right in the screenshot 800 of FIG. 8 shows results of the test and allows the user to drill down and see details of the test. For example, FIG. 9 is a screenshot 900 showing details 901 of the XAIT tunnel test in the right frame 702. This screenshot also shows in the left frame 701 that testing on the DAC EMM 902 and DAC network 903 tunnels are now completely decoded, while Tru2way EPG 904 is partially decoded. FIG. 10 shows a screenshot 1000 of the details 1001 of the Tru2way EPG tunnel test in which programming for the various channels are provided in an event table in the right frame 702. FIG. 11 shows a screenshot 1100 of additional details 1101 of the DAC Network in right frame 702, specifically, a channel map including source identification. FIG. 12 shows a screenshot 1200 indicating the left frame 701 that testing of the Tru2way XAIT, Tru2way EPG, DAC EMM, and DAC network tunnels is complete, and the results are satisfactory as shown in the right frame 702. It should be understood that, in addition to these screenshots, others following the decoding of the various tunnel signals are also possible. In addition to or as alternative to screens and other user displays, testers 101, 102 may have a notification system for notifying administrators of video controllers and CMTSs of possible problems. For example, in one embodiment, notification is transmitted by implementing the management information base (MIB). This may involve, for example, one or more of the following messages that may not be standardized: cCastTunnelMissing, cCastTunneIDegraded, cCastVODserviceDegraded, cCastEPGdataMissing, cCastOCAPappFileError, and cCastTruViewServer. The testers may also be configured to send e-mail notifications, set and clear traps, or perform any other messaging to announce a problem. The physical embodiment of the testers 101 and 102 may vary according to applications needs. In one embodiment, tester 101 is a server integrated with the IP network 103. A schematic of one such embodiment is provided in FIG. 13. As shown the tester 101 comprises a processor 1301, input/output (I/O) circuitry 1302 operatively connected to the processor 1301 and configured for transmitting and receiving signals over a network 100, and memory 1303 operatively connected to the processor. The memory is configured with a program for instructing the processor to execute, for example, the following functions: joining a connection with a control channel of the network via the I/O circuitry; decoding a signal in the control channel; checking if the decoded signal is compliant with one or more rules; identifying network elements associated with the decoded signal; performing synthetic transactions with the identified network elements to verify their integrity; and outputting reports on results of the checks and transactions as described above. In one embodiment, the tester 102 is a portable computer such as a laptop or tablet computer that is suitable for being carried onto a subscriber's premises and connected to the network 100 at that point. Portable computers such as laptops and tablets are well known. Accordingly, as with most traditional portable computers, tester 102 as shown in FIG. 14 comprises a housing 1401 containing a processor (not shown), I/O circuitry (not shown) operatively connected to the processor, user interface operatively connected to the I/O circuitry, which, in this embodiment, includes a display 1402 and a keyboard 1403, and memory (not explicitly shown) operatively connected to the processor. Such computers are well known and include, for example, Linux, MAC and Windows-based units. The memory is loaded/configured with instructions for having the processor monitor and test the network as described above, for example, with respect to FIG. 2. Processor 1301 (as shown in FIG. 13) or tester 102 (as shown in FIGS. 1 and 14) may execute computer executable instructions from a computer-readable medium, for example, memory 1303 in order perform a data transmission process (any or all of the testing processes described herein). Computer storage media may include volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer storage media include, but may not be limited to, random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), electronically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store the desired information and that can be accessed by processor 1301. The executable instructions may carry out any or all of the method steps described herein. With some embodiments, tester 102 may comprise a set-top box that is modified to support the functionality of tester 102. Unlike tester 101, however, tester 102 also comprises a cable modem or STB 1404 operatively connected to the I/O circuitry. The cable modem or STB forwards control channel traffic (e.g., DSG tunnel traffic) to the processor to enable the processor to execute functions on the control channel signals similar to those described above with respect to the tester 101. In one embodiment, the program of tester 101 is run on tester 102 with a Java interface to enable it to run downstream of the CMTS. In one embodiment, tester 102 is configured to be located on the premises of the subscriber and to interface directly with the cable termination of the premises. To facilitate connection to the cable termination, tester 102 may include a port 1406 (see FIG. 14), which facilitates connection to a cable 1405 to interface with the output of the CMTS. Such a port may be any known I/O port, including for example, a USB port, RJ-type port, or wireless-type port. Rather than connecting to the cable termination at the subscriber's premises, it may be desirable to locate tester 102 in a central facility and periodically switch to different CMTS outputs services by the centralized facility. The centralized facility may be a headend, hub or CRAN. In such an embodiment, the portability of tester 102 is not as important as when it is moved among subscribers' premises. Accordingly, rather than a portable computer, tester 102 may be a stationary computer such as a work station or server. Such an embodiment may also include switching circuitry for tapping into outputs of different CMTSs. In yet another embodiment, a subscriber's computer or STB may be used as tester 102. Specifically, an applet or similar software module may be downloaded from the network through the CMTS onto a subscriber's computer or STB connected to the CMTS. The software module then configures the subscriber's computer to performing the process described above with respect to FIG. 2. Thus, subscriber's own computer becomes the tester 102, forwarding the results to technical personal operating the network without the need for a technician to enter the subscriber's premises. Eliminating technician "house calls" not only reduces costs, but also minimizes subscriber inconvenience associated with scheduling and waiting for technicians. Still other embodiments of the testers 101, 102 are possible in light of this disclosure. Patent applications by Jan Van Doorn, Castle Rock, CO US Patent applications by COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Patent applications in class Remote testing of cable system Patent applications in all subclasses Remote testing of cable system

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posted by scaryclown (SAYERVILLEE, NJ) Apr 19, 2006 Member since Oct 2005 gamers (40%) found this review helpful This game is a nice little beat em up with Mortal Kombat characters. It will keep you occupied for a little while. But once you build up your character and beat the game, you probably wont want to do it again. You can unlock an arcade perfect version of Mortal Kombat II in this game either by doing tasks or just putting in the cheat code(like I did). This game is worth renting if you havent played MK II in a while and remember how fun it was. posted by mkfreak11 (GAINESVILLE, GA) Apr 12, 2006 Member since Feb 2006 gamers (33%) found this review helpful Okay if your having troubles with baraka whomping on you fear no more. If your lui kang make shure you buy triple fire ball. At first its easy just start hitting him the fist of ruin a.k.a. hardcore punch. Its easier if you dont let him get up. ounce you whomp him enough he'll be a coward and run past the gap. Don't bother chasing he'll then light a monk on fire and throw him at you. Use your projectile attack to kill the monk. He'll throw another do the he same thing. Then he'll jump at you. Beat the crud out of him. Then he'll run over the gap. Your probably thinking again. This time he'll shoot blades at you. Lock on and use your projectile attack and jump when he shoots. Next he'll jump back to you. And a cut scene happens. Use the small sword first. After it does the test your might hit the black button. Then use the big sword. Do the fatality and collect your prize. posted by Gladman21 (WINSTON SALEM, NC) Mar 4, 2008 Member since Jan 2008 For years Mortal Kombat has always been about two people standing on a level surface and fighting it out until one dies. With different graphics, characters and moves, it has been the same game over and over...until now! Pros: A great variation on the platform type game, SM has a fun story and great playable controls. Enemies are fun and somewhat intelligent, which doesn't matter much anyway since lives are unlimited. The graphics are decent and the moves are easy to master (except for the team moves which my brother and I never could perform). Also since enemies like to surround the player and take turns attacking, having a two player story mode is fun. Cons: For being a platform game, there are too many platforms that cannot be jumped off. While this can prevent death in some cases, it also restrains the player to somewhat linear paths; this has an unrealistic appearance and prevents certain shortcuts. Since the story requires the player to traverse some worlds multiple times, shortcuts would be a big plus. I also wished some of the unlockable characters were available in the story mode.

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Geeky pillows that also look extra luxe? Color me happy. These pixelated-floral print Mixelated Pillows (about $53) are pretty darn cool looking, and they seem to bring your computer screen to life for your interior. On the other hand, they remind me of this Matthew Williamson pixelated scarf in that I know that I like it, but actually using it is a different story. What do you think?

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Kannada author UR Ananthamurthy has been shortlisted among 10 other authors for the international Man Booker Prize for fiction. Ananthamurthy, 80, is the only Indian among to have made it to the final list of the prestigious prize announced at the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival here Considered to be one of the most important voice of "new movement" in Kannada language, Ananthamurthy has written five novels, eight short story collections and three poetry collections that have been translated into other languages in India as well as in Europe. The author studied English literature at the Univesity of Mysore and earned his doctorate from University of Birmingham. Best known for his 1966 novel Samskara, the author was also shortlisted for DSC Prize for South Asian literature in 2012 for his novel Bharatipura (published in English in 2010). Other finalists of 2013 include Aharon Appelfeld (Israel), Lydia Davis (USA), Intizar Husain (Pakistan), Yan Lianke (China), Marie Ndiaye (France), Josip Novakovich (Canada), Marilynne Robinson (USA), Vladimir Sorokin (Russia) and Peter Stamm (Switzerland). Peter Stamm is the first Swiss author who has made it to the final list. Previous winners of the 60,000 pound award include Canada's Alice Munro, Nigeria’s Chinua Achebe and Philip Roth of the United States. The award, an offshoot of Britain's better-known Man Booker novel-of-the-year prize, is awarded for a lifetime's work. It is open to authors of all nationalities whose work is available in English. The winner would be announced on May 22 in London, the chair of judges Christopher Ricks announced here.

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first attempt at a wheat ale; need some advice here it is: 5-lb 2 row 2-lb dark wheat 4-lb White wheat .5 lb cara pils hallertau at 60 min saaz at 5 min here is the thing: i am a dry yeast guy, usually s-05 for most of my ales. i bought s-33 and WB-06 and was wondering if anyone had any experience or if the beer would benefit greatly from one over the other. as i have no experience with either of these strains, any help would be appreciated. thanks. There is this post about wb 06 compared to munich yeast. http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/danstar-munich-vs-fermentis-wb-06-happy-wife-wheat-67804/ |All times are GMT. The time now is 02:16 AM.| Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

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Best And Worst Grammys Dresses Of All Time (PHOTOS) With the 54th Grammy Awards just around the corner on Sunday night, people everywhere are getting ready to watch great performances, cheer for their favorite artists and most importantly, judge the fashion. And there's no better way to celebrate our anticipation for one of the biggest nights of style than taking a look back at decades worth of the best and worst gowns to grace the Grammy's red carpet. We're hoping for more do's than don'ts at this year's Grammy Awards. Check out the best and worst dresses of all time below!

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Does it make sense for states to try new approaches to help poor parents find jobs? The Obama Administration thought so. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), which provides very little assistance to very poor families with children, has not been especially effective at placing single moms in jobs. Even in good times, nearly half the families leaving TANF did not leave because a parent found work. Many lost assistance without other sources of income, contributing to record levels of families with children in extreme poverty. There certainly is room for improvement. So the Administration sent states a memo saying it would entertain proposals to test new ways "...designed to improve employment outcomes for needy families." It would consider departures from existing TANF work participation rules, but only if those changes "... were intended to lead to more effective means of meeting the work goals of TANF." The Romney campaign and some members of Congress have seized upon this initiative as a plan to "gut welfare reform by dropping work requirements." Say what? Most notably, a Romney television ad makes blatantly false claims about the Administration's memo. When multiple independent fact-checkers pointed out the untruths, one might have thought the ad would have been pulled. But since it continues to be run prominently, it's important to set the record straight. The voice-over in the ad says "Under Obama's plan, you wouldn't have to work and wouldn't have to train for a job. They just send you your welfare check." The Administration's memo expressly states that states must focus on "improving employment outcomes." The memo says the Administration will not approve an initiative that appears "... substantially likely to reduce access to assistance or employment for needy families." In a letter accompanying the memo, Acting Assistant HHS Secretary George Sheldon, says that "... the Secretary is only interested..." if the state can show its new approach will be a more "... effective means to promote employment entry, retention, advancement, or access to jobs that offer opportunities for earnings and advancement that will allow participants to avoid dependence on government benefits." The Administration gives examples of the kinds of projects that could be approved, while emphasizing that states may come up with different approaches. For example, now states get credit if parents perform approved work-related activities (such as job search or unpaid work experience). Instead, states could negotiate to be held accountable for increasing the number of people who get jobs. Or, states could propose to test whether a multi-year program combining learning and work will produce better employment outcomes. How is it that such projects would need special approval by the Department of Health and Human Services? States are now required to engage a certain proportion of their TANF caseload in specific work-related activities. They do not get credit for helping parents into jobs that pay well enough so that the families no longer qualify for TANF assistance. States do get credit when people leave TANF, whether they go on to jobs or not. All too often, this has led to states lowering their caseloads by imposing difficult job search or other requirements that do not cost the states much money, do not really prepare anyone for a job, and hound the family off the rolls. When caseloads go down, under the current rules, those results ensure that states continue to get federal dollars even if they are not helping families out of poverty. But if states could get credit for the outcome we all want -- more parents working in stable jobs with decent pay -- some might experiment with approaches likely to work. Similarly, the amount of education and training parents can get in compliance with the current TANF work requirements is very limited. But there has been some demonstrated success with post-secondary programs that combine training and work experience. A state could seek permission to test such a model without losing federal dollars. The memo and letters by Acting Assistant Secretary Sheldon and Secretary Sebelius make it repeatedly clear that state proposals will be rejected if they would diminish good work results. Secretary Sebelius explicitly states that governors' proposals must move "at least 20% more people from welfare to work compared to the state's past performance." That conclusively answers the charge that the Administration's initiative will "gut" the work requirement. As for getting rid of the "training" requirement - well, it is clear HHS will consider allowing more training, especially if combined with work experience. Over the years, there have been occasional efforts to loosen the restrictions on training in TANF, because it is so clear that post-secondary education leads to higher pay. These have generally been opposed by Republicans. In fact, in Massachusetts, Governor Romney sought to restrict education and training opportunities for parents receiving TANF. The Obama Administration invited states to develop new ways to promote work at least in part because a number of states asked for that flexibility. Just last month, the Governor of Utah sought a waiver of current TANF rules so they can "customize work-focused solutions;" they also welcome "complete accountability for employment-related outcomes." Then Governor Romney was one of 22 Republican governors signing a letter in 2005 to the Senate leadership that asked for greater waiver authority and other changes related to work activities in hoped-for TANF legislation. Poor parents need jobs. The proportion of all single mothers who are employed has been going down for about a decade. If states can design plans that lead to steady work at decent pay, that sounds like a good thing. Doesn't it?

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Eastwood Construction, LLC is looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator in our corporate office in Charlotte, NC Desired candidates should have a college degree and 1 to 3 years of related business experience. This position is responsible for: timely payment of invoices, vouchers, check requests and purchase orders, as well as facilitating internal approval and coding, within defined controls, in accordance with company policies and procedures. disbursement of company funds within strict accordance to company accounting procedures. responsible for administering records, payments and/or entries that are to remain confidential to all unauthorized persons or company personnel. must develop and maintain all vendor files including but not limited to the tracking of insurance certificates. provide general office support. The Accounts Payable Administrator must: Demonstrate a thorough working proficiency in use of office equipment have excellent communication skills and be capable of effective interaction with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, inner company personnel, land developers, and other associates of Eastwood Homes Demonstrate a complete working knowledge Windows OFFICE as well as account payable, job-cost and general ledger software; Demonstrate the ability to manage tight deadlines, promptly address changes without disrupting schedules, and managing high volumes of work with minimal direct supervision; Maintain a clean and organized work environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate and control the receipt, approval and coding of all incoming invoices. Input into AP system invoices, check requests and contra-deducts only after each has been properly processed (i.e. Appropriate approval, coding, Purchase Order, Date Stamp, bid check, original copies, etc.). Maintain appropriate controls in order to cross check all information prior to releasing reports and check disbursement. Generate and maintain two central files for each vendor: File 1 -- Vendor identification, tax records, agreements, pricing, correspondence, quality take-offs; File 2 – Invoice and check records. Track all vendor insurance certificates in accordance with Company policy. Maintain, log and track an active “problem” file for aged and/or disputed invoices. Batch all disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures. Maintain vehicle, equipment and tool logs, as assigned. Control and secure check stock and printed checks. Develop and maintain current, neat and organized AP filing on a timely basis. Provide general office support as required. WORKING CONDITIONS • Work Week: Monday through Friday, Saturdays if workload requires. • Minimum working hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Lifting: Minor lifting may be required on a weekly basis (Weight may reach 50 pounds) • Transportation: Dependable transportation required administering permits. Eastwood Homes - 11 months ago

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Carlos Ruiz, AWOL after his trade from the Galaxy to Toronto FC, (get used to it Canucks) has finally arrived in the Great White North. This storymarks the first time I’ve ever heard a coach of Ruiz talk about cuddling him (!), but then if you were down to one healthy striker who is all of 16-years-old you’d probably have the same reaction. More interesting to me is that we can add Ruiz to the list of Galaxy players who had major problems with the now departed Ruud Gullit. Of course, considering his temperament that’s not exactly a surprise. But the more we learn about the Gullit era at the Galaxy, the more it sounds like a case of good riddance Ruud.

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I used this format to analyze a copyright infringment claim from a spanish speaking client. It's in Spanish and in English. Firefox recommends the PDF Plugin for Mac OS X for viewing PDF documents in your browser. We can also show you Legal Updates using the Google Viewer; however, you will need to be logged into Google Docs to view them. Please choose one of the above to proceed! LOADING PDF: If there are any problems, click here to download the file.

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Vienna (Oct. 5) Dr. Joseph Redlich, the Minister of Finance, has tendered his resignation, and it is stated that to a large extent his action has been prompted by the difficulties which he encountered on account of his Jewish birth, although he has been baptised for many years. Ever since he came from Harvard University, where he held a professorship, to take over the Ministry of Finance on the invitation of the Prime Minister, he has been exposed to slights and insults, even from some of his colleagues in the Cabinet. The antisemitic press has been incessantly conducting a campaign against him, demanding that “the Jew should be thrown out of the Cabinet”. The Government took no action to show its disapproval of the campaign, and under the circumstances Dr. Redlich came to feel that his position was untenable, and resigned. He has told the Premier that he found his position difficult. He will probably go back to Harvard. Dr. Redlich, who is 62 years of age, was born in Moravia, and under the monarchy he was one of the Deputies from Moravia in the Imperial Parliament. He left the Jewish faith in 1903, and three years later he was appointed to a professorship at Vienna University. He was Minister of Finance once before, in 1918, when he held the post in the last Austrian Imperial Cabinet, before the establishment of the Republic. Dr. Redlich is an authority on the development of Parliamentary institutions and on the administrative systems in England and Austria. He is also an authority on the economic, social and political history of Austria before the Revolution. He has published a number of books, among them the “Procedure of the House of Commons”, “The Austrian Government in the Great War”, “The Austrian State and Imperial Problem”, “British Local Administration”, “The Methods of English Parliamentarianism” and “Common Law and the Case Method in American University Law Schools”. Although he left the Jewish faith 28 years ago, Professor Redlich has retained his interest and sympathy in Jewish life and aspirations. He was a personal friend of Dr. Theodor Herzl, and when the project of a Herzl monument in Vienna was mooted two years ago he was one of the signatories to the appeal. About the same time he wrote an article on Herzl, in which he recalled that he first met Herzl while he (Professor Redlich) was still at school. The Redlich family was on friendly terms with the Naschauer family, and Herzl married Julie Naschauer about two years later. I remember, he wrote, what a great impression he made on me, when he told me that he had come to see that his task in life was to devote all his strength and ability solely and entirely to the liberation and elevation of Jewry, to liberate the Jews from the shameful and degrading position into which they had fallen by placing their trust in the great principles of the French Revolution and of European liberalism, as a result of the action of the assimilationists in the Jewish religious community founding Jewish policy on these principles. Such liberation was in his opinion possible only, he held, if the Jewish intellectuals would turn to the Jewish masses and to their religious and cultural traditions, which they had loyallty safeguarded, and if Jewry would adopt as its basis of life the national principle, like all other races and peoples. That, he added, can be only if Jewry again succeeds in obtaining its own national soil and in building up a real Jewish people, on an equality with all other peoples on the earth, with a national culture bound up with its ancient religion, history and language. The impression made on me by Herzl’s views was extremely powerful, and I was deeply moved, Dr. Redlich added, although the solution which he expounded to us with almost prophetic fervour was in definite contradiction in essential points to my own views. But that did not hinder me from realising the greatness of Herzl, and the further development of his life, which he gave up entirely to the Zionist idea, increased my realisation of his spiritual and moral greatness.

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Anish Kapoor returns to India for First Ever ExhibitionJuxtapoz // Sunday, 26 Dec 2010 Showing both in Delhi at the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Mehboob Studios in Mumba, world-famous sculptor and installation artist Anish Kapoor has at last returned to India for his first ever exhibitions there. The 30-year retrospective marks the career of the artist who left India when he was 17. In India, the coinciding return is being treated with much fanfare and coverage. There is a centerpiece to the showings called "Shooting Into the Corner," and he describes the work, as most work of artists, as "deeply political." A great interview with Anish on the occasion is below.

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The following is a KSCO commentary. Here is Kay Zwerling: Congressional Republicans may resurrect Obamacare from the dead. You heard that right. Republicans in Congress may actually fall for a political trap being set by Barack Obama designed to breathe new life into Obamacare. That is why it is imperative that we take decisive and immediate action to stop them. Many conservatives are sending messages and emails to their representatives to make sure to be aware and not fall for Obama’s traps. President Obama said recently that he would convene a half day bipartisan healthcare session at the White House to be televised live this month. The day is already set for next Thursday, February 25. Obamacare is dead, but he will trick the Republican leaders to help him revive it. Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh read the handwriting on the wall perfectly. He also called Obama’s invitation a trap, an attempt by the President to portray Republicans as the party of No, and that is the characterization that many Republican legislators do not like. I feel differently about that. I have no problem with remaining the party of No as long as our President spends money recklessly, and make immature and destructive decisions, and refuse to listen to the wishes of The People. I think it is important to say No to an Administration that by its actions this past year have lost the confidence of both conservatives and many liberals, also. Too bad Obama’s enormous ego always gets in the way of sensible logic. Make no mistake – Obama is not calling this televised meeting to listen to opposing ideas or to make a real effort to reform healthcare. When asked by Katie Couric if he would agree to discard the current Bill rejected by most citizens, and start over, the President said No he would not. I say the Republicans should not attend the White House meeting unless a totally new bipartisan realistic Bill could be discussed. The Washington Post reported that Obama does not plan to scrap months of legislative effort on the issue, and he plans to come to the Summit armed with the same old Democratic Bill. So, it is nothing more than an underhanded attempt to play to the weakness that Republicans have exhibited time and again, a tactic that could turn his Obamacare defeat into a victory. Indeed, Republicans should stay far away from this bogus Summit. For KSCO, this is Kay Zwerling. © copyright 2010

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Drug Smugglers Busted at Presidio POSTED: Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 11:20am UPDATED: Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 5:36pm PRESIDIO, TX - Customs officers seized 567 pounds of marijuana at the Presidio port of entry. The drugs were hidden in a shipment of farm tractors. Closer scrutiny detected the pot in several wheel wells.

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ENVIRONMENT: DELAWARE Gov. Jack Markell (D) signs SB 117, legislation that makes the First State the 39th to join the "Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact," an agreement among member states to share information and access to records about individuals who have lost their hunting, fishing and/or trapping privileges due to major offenses, like poaching (NEWSWORKS.ORG). • RHODE ISLAND Gov. Lincoln Chafee (D) signs HB 5802, legislation that requires heating oil in the Ocean State contain 5 percent biofuel by 2017 (PROVIDENCE JOURNAL). • Still in RHODE ISLAND, Gov. Chafee signs HB 5764, a bill that makes the Ocean State the 40th to join the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (PROVIDENCE JOURNAL). POTPOURRI: RHODE ISLAND Gov. Lincoln Chafee (D) signs HB 5671, a bill that bars local municipalities from banning specific breeds of dogs or cats (PROVIDENCE JOURNAL). HOW NOT TO WIN HEARTS AND MINDS: Mark Twain famously noted that in California, "whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting over." Since forever, residents in arid SoCal have openly, wantonly and sometimes deviously lusted after the state's water, which comes predominantly from NorCal. Now, Gov. Jerry Brown wants to build giant tunnels in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta to shuttle water southward, something that has most north staters up in arms. Many have placed signs on their lawns declaring their opposition. But those signs recently began to mysteriously disappear. Alas, as the Sacramento Bee reports, the sign-snatching culprit was the state Department of Transportation, which cited a little-known and rarely-used law that requires such placards to be kept over 600 feet away from roadways. When reminded that farmers down south who stand to gain from the tunnels have been posting roadway signs supporting the plan for years, CalTrans backed off. Or did they? Now the agency is citing another archaic rule requiring signs to be at least 14 feet off the road. Somewhere, Twain is probably having a stiff shot and a good laugh. — Compiled by RICH EHISEN Hurricane Sandy-Stricken Shore Twons Avoid Big Tax Hikes - For Now One of the many fears created by last year's Superstorm Sandy was that it would cause so much property damage in coastal towns of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut that they would have to impose huge tax increases on surviving structures to make up the difference. But thanks largely to the more than $60 billion in Sandy relief approved by Congress those tax hikes haven't been necessary. "We were all concerned there would be a big tax increase," said Ray Ryan, a resident of Mantoloking, New Jersey, where virtually every home was destroyed or damaged. "But we are delighted it didn't. It makes absolutely wonderful sense when you consider the storm aid that was available." The affluent borough actually adopted a 14.6 percent increase in its municipal tax rate. But because of the influx of storm recovery money and the lowering of property values due to the storm, most tax bills will end up being lower this year. "That's the good news: Taxes in 2013 will be lower," said Councilman Steve Gillingham. Things could be different next year, however, when the tide of storm aid recedes. As Gillingham noted, "because these are nonrecurring revenues, it may be hard in subsequent years to provide the same level of services." (ASSOCIATED PRESS, PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) — Compiled by KOREY CLARK The above article is provided by the State Net Capitol Journal. State Net is the nation's leading source of state legislative and regulatory content for all states within the United States. State Net daily monitors every bill in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the United States Congress - as well as every state agency regulation. Virtually all of the information about individual bills and their progress through legislatures is online within 24 hours of public availability. To subscribe to the Capitol Journal and access archived issue go to the State Net Capitol Journal. If you are a lexis.com subscriber, you can access State Net Bill Tracking, State Net Full Text of Bills, or State Net Regulatory Text. If you are interested in learning more about State Net, contact us. For more information about LexisNexis products and solutions connect with us through our corporate site

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MT Rating: 33.946 (Rank: 1302) |Series Added: 2012-12-21 Status in Home Country: Complete - 1 Volumes Scanslation Status: Complete ( on Manga Traders) Summary Updated: 2013-10-25| Last File Added: 2013-10-25 - Prince of Recipe - Recipe no Ouji-sama Second year culinary student Sakai has always dreamed of opening his own little restaurant and being able to touch people's hearts with his cooking like his grandfather did. Except he's at his limit, fainting in class from overwork and fatigue from commuting 3 hours every morning just to get to school but there's no way he can afford to live closer.... Until his classmate tells him about an almost too good to believe room share nearby. And so begins the story of 4 misfit roommates. Forum Topic : No Topic Assigned Members Following: 750 Times Favorited: 133 User Ratings: 9.39 (Weighted) 9.66 (Unweighted) (107 votes) View Graph Note: You can download the original versions of these files by signing up for a free account! |Recipe no Oujisama (Complete)||2013-10-24| Current Total: $560.79 Percent of Goal: 62% Curious who donates to us or what we spend the donations on? Click here to find out!

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Media releaseFrom Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Flu Vaccines offered throughout our Community Buncombe County Health and Human Services is bringing flu vaccine within reach throughout our community. We are partnering with Maxim Healthcare, Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools to offer Community Flu Vaccine Clinics to seven schools throughout the county beginning Sept 30th through October 9th. WHAT: Flu vaccines in two different forms (as a shot and a nasal spray) will be offered at the Community Flu Vaccine Clinics to make it easier for families to get vaccine at nearby schools. WHO: Anyone 6 months and older. WHEN/WHERE: From 4pm until 7pm at the following locations: Sept. 30: Asheville Middle School Oct. 1: North Windy Ridge Oct. 2: AC Reynolds High School Oct. 3: TC Roberson High School Oct. 7: Owen High School Oct. 8: Enka Middle School Oct. 9: Erwin High School WHY: To assure that families of school age child have easy access to flu vaccine that is no cost to children and pregnant women without health insurance, as well as adults who are eligible. Increasing the number of children who are vaccinated against the flu helps reduce flu in our community.

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City officials say the are willing to forgive $9 million in taxes and issue $125 million in bonds to help finance a new Boston Garden. Boston Garden officials say this is the first time the city has offered to help finance a new arena. The two sides are expected to meet next week. "It's up to them; we're putting serious resources on the table," John Connolly, Mayor Raymond L. Flynn's development adviser, told The Boston Globe on Thursday. The current proposal for a new arena for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association and the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League has a cost of $155 million.

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Lego Tinkered With Success, And Is Now Paying a Price Published: December 25, 2001 (Page 2 of 2) With Lego adrift, Mr. Kristiansen, now 54, decided to hire Mr. Plougmann. As the father of two grown children who had played with Lego in their youth, and the grandfather of a two year old, Mr. Plougmann, 53, appreciates Lego's qualities. ''They were not fooling around just to grow rich and make money,'' he said, ''but offering children the best possibilities to improve their skills.'' Still, Mr. Plougmann knew the company needed to turn its losses into profits again, so he has moved quickly to shut unprofitable factories and cut the number of employees. Last year, Lego laid off 1,500 mainly white collar workers, eliminating a further 500 at the start of this year. Licensing agreements, particularly for the sale of watches, were scaled back. And even as he shuffled the management team to expand the company's global reach, Mr. Plougmann returned control of the theme park division to Denmark from California. In the 1990's, Lego spent roughly $600 million to roll out new parks, one outside London, another near San Diego and a third in southern Germany, where the latest park will open in the spring of 2002. The parks now generate about $150 million of annual revenue, but last year they produced $36 million in losses. To overcome the problems, said Mads H. Ryder, the 38-year-old Danish executive put in charge of the theme parks, ''we need to be better at playing on the synergies between the toys and the parks.'' But the bigger challenge may be simply to boost attendance in the non-Danish parks. Roughly 5 million people live within a two-hour drive of the Billund park, where attendance last year was about 1.6 million. By contrast, the British and American parks had three times as many people within the same range, yet only achieved about the same attendance levels. Someone who closely follows the change at Lego is Jason Rowoldt, 26, a computer consultant in Washington and a lifelong Lego enthusiast. Mr. Rowoldt, who grew up playing with Lego bricks, created a Web site for enthusiasts of its new MovieMaker product at Brickfilms.com. He sees the kit as reflecting Lego's original goal of promoting imagination. Mr. Rowoldt, while seeing the moviemaking kit as reflecting Lego's original goal of promoting imagination, expressed dismay at Lego's trend toward action figures. ''Everyone from the '70's and '80's, we hate this,'' Mr. Rowoldt said. ''But I guess they have to focus on what makes the dollar.'' Mr. Plougmann, however, sees no deviation from Lego's original mission. ''We want to provide the ability to create a story,'' he said, ''rather than just a box and a price tag.'' Photos: ''We are taking a great company carefully forward,'' Poul Plougmann says. (Jakob Dall for The New York Times)(pg. C1); A girl enjoys herself at Legoland in Billund, Denmark. Lego's theme parks have displays and rides that feature the company's traditional bricks. Last year the theme parks lost almost $36 million. (Jakob Dall for The New York Times)(pg. C4) Chart: ''Overbuilt'' Lego sharply expanded its sales in recent years by building new theme parks in the United States and Europe and by licensing some popular names like Star Wars and Harry Potter for its toy blocks, but it paid a price in poor profits and its first losses in decades. Graphs track sales, measured in billions, and profit/loss, measured in millions, from 1995 to 2000. Converted at $1 = 7.9236 Danish kroner (Source: Lego)(pg. C1)

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Toronto vs Oakland Recap - Athletics Over Blue Jays 4-1 |Toronto vs Oakland Recap - Athletics Over Blue Jays 4-1| Oakland got a 4-1 victory over Toronto on Thursday, with Bartolo Colon earning the victory and helping Athletics moneyline bettors cash out. Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as -135 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5. Oakland got 8 innings from Bartolo Colon, who gave up 0 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 3. He earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Josh Reddick in the win. Toronto got a 5-inning outing from Henderson Alvarez in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 5 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Colby Rasmus had 2 hits in the loss for the Blue Jays. The battle of the bats favored Toronto as they had 10 hits, while Oakland only had 7. The game was closed out by Ryan Cook who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hit, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.

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Home Antibody All anti-PRKY antibodies Anti-PRKY TRUEMAB Antibody clone 3D11 TrueMAB Antibodies - Made against Authentic Protein Antigens Also for PRKY (NM_002760) |Full length human recombinant protein of human PRKY (NP_002751) produced in HEK293T cell.| ||IF 1:100, Flow 1:100 |PBS (pH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.| |Purified from mouse ascites fluids by affinity chromatography (Protein A or G Sepharose) |Homo sapiens protein kinase, Y-linked (PRKY)| |OTTHUMP00000033227; protein kinase, Y-linked| |This gene is similar to the protein kinase, X-linked gene in the pseudoautosomal region of the X chromsoome. The gene is classified as a transcribed pseudogene because it has lost a coding exon that results in all transcripts being candidates for nonsense-mediated decay (NMD) and unlikely to express a protein.Abnormal recombination between this gene and a related gene on chromosome X is a frequent cause of XX males and XY females.| * Shipping is in business days * OriGene provides validated application data and protocol, with money back guarantee. Anti-PRKY mouse monoclonal antibody (TA500563) immunofluorescent staining of COS7 cells transiently transfected by pCMV6-ENTRY PRKY(RC210438). HEK293T cells transfected with either pCMV6-ENTRY PRKY(RC210438)(Red) or empty vector control plasmid(Blue) were immunostained with anti-PRKY mouse monoclonal(TA500563, Dilution 1:1,000), and then analyzed by flow cytometry.

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i am havin some trouble with my invision lense. i have put alot of stuff on the lense to try to clean it up but it sometimes doesnt work very well at all. i have used water, glasses cleaner, and even windex. it usually messes up when i am playing in an indoor field and it is hot and/or humid. i think this might be a big deal with the problem.i am wondering if a new lense would somehow fix it. i am also wondering if some kindof chemical or something in the other things i put on the lense might have somehow messed it up. please tell me what you think and/or give me some info on it or somethin.

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Byline: Carol Evans THIS trilogy is a largely biographical account of how Anna and her family flee Nazi Germany in 1933, travelling to Switzerland, then France and on to England. In London during the Blitz, Anna is seen as an "enemy alien". After the war, she returns to Berlin as her mother is very ill and it is here Anna must face the demons of her past. The first book of the series, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, begins with Anna, a Jewish nine-year-old, suddenly becoming aware, but with no understanding as to why, the country of her birth is changing. Her father, a well-known writer, disappears and Anna and her brother Max find themselves being rushed out of Germany by their mother in the utmost secrecy, journeying to Switzerland where the whole family are reunited once again. Things are moving too fast for Anna and she cannot comprehend what is happening around her. Bombs on Aunt Daisy, previously The Other Way Round, is the second of the trilogy and Anna, now a teenager, is finding life more difficult than most people during the Blitz, being viewed as an "enemy alien". The threat of Hitler invading and the knowledge that the bombs falling on London are coming from the country of her birth, are disturbing for Anna and she wonders whether she and her beloved family will survive the onslaught. In the third of the series, A Small Person Far Away, Anna has grown …

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View Single Post October 30th, 2012, 22:01 Originally Posted by How does an unconscious body die from falling? If you put the unconscious body close to a ledge he might fall off because of the radgoll. I tend to put bodies higher up to avoid them being eaten by rats, so some slip down and might die from the "fall". I also once killed an unconscious dude by running over his body. :/ Join Date: Oct 2007 View Public Profile Send a private message to azarhal Find More Posts by azarhal

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BAGHDAD, Iraq -- While officials haven't compiled the toll of Iraq's current crime wave, they are beginning to try to tally casualties from the war itself. Iraq's Health Ministry last week asked all hospitals and clinics in Iraq to send in details of civilians wounded or killed in the war. It doesn't expect to have results for weeks, and concedes that even then its final numbers will be incomplete. The ministry counted 1,196 civilian deaths during the war, but has since compiled more hospital records and now reports 1,764. It says those numbers account for only some of the hospitals in Iraq, and none have provided statistics covering through the end of the war. The new count, expected in late August or September, will be more complete, but still will include only those bodies brought into hospitals for death certificates. People buried by their families or left in the rubble will never be counted, officials say. In the ministry's statistics office, men in shirt sleeves and women in headscarves tally numbers using pens, paper and solar-powered pocket calculators. All of the office's computers, and most of its records, were looted in the chaos that followed the American entry into Baghdad. "There is no communication, no telephone, no e-mail, no transportation," said Nagham Muhsen Hussein al-Khafaji, head of the department. "With time we expect to have a count -- God willing." There is still no definitive study of civilians killed in the war. Reports by two international rights groups are still weeks or months away. The U.S. government says its military does its best to avoid killing civilians, and won't attempt a tally. The only major nationwide study was done by The Associated Press in May and June. Based on the records of about half of Iraq's hospitals, it documented 3,240 deaths between March 20 and April 20, but reported that the real number is sure to be significantly higher. The number of U.S. soldiers killed in the war is well documented. The Pentagon says 114 American military personnel were killed in combat from the start of the war to May 1, when President Bush declared major combat over, and 56 since. Iraq kept meticulous records of its soldiers killed in action but never released them publicly. Dr. Qeis Hassan, who worked as a forensic pathologist at a military hospital during the war, said the records were "perfect." But when Iraq lost the war, he said, someone -- presumably a government official -- burned the records. He said he didn't know who.

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France will not yield to Iraqis over kidnapped journalists France vowed not to yield to Iraqi kidnappers who have taken two journalists hostage and are demanding the repeal of a law that bans the Islamic headscarf in state schools. Speaking as Foreign Minister Michel Barnier arrived in Cairo at the start of an urgent mission to the Middle East to secure the men's release, government spokesman Jean-Francois Cope said the law would come into effect as planned at the start of the academic year on Thursday. "The law will be applied," Cope told Canal Plus television. Asked if there was any chance of the ban being suspended, Cope said: "That is not the way to look at the problem. Our aim is to reject any link between the two issues and to emphasise the fact that the values of the French republic are a reference for the world. "These are values of tolerance, respect and above all the principle that in France anyone can exercise his or her religion, while respecting those of others," he said. The Islamic Army in Iraq said late on Saturday that it was giving France 48 hours to rescind the headscarf ban. Although it did not explicitly threaten to kill the men, it murdered an Italian journalist last week after Rome ignored an ultimatum to pull its troops out of Iraq. Approved earlier this year, the French law bans the wearing of all "conspicuous" religious insignia in public schools and is meant to reinforce the strict separation between religion and state. Although all religious signs are covered by the prohibition - including Jewish Stars of David and large Christian crosses - French Muslims believe they are the main target of the law and there has been an angry reaction among many in the community of five million. Journalists Christian Chesnot of Radio France and Georges Malbrunot of Le Figaro newspaper disappeared in Iraq on August 20, the day they were to have left Baghdad for the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf, then the scene of fierce fighting between US forces and Shi'ite militia loyal to radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. On Saturday Arabic-language Al-Jazeera television broadcast images of the two men - both Middle East experts with years of experience in the region - along with the ultimatum from the Islamic Army in Iraq. After a series of crisis meetings yesterday, French President Jacques Chirac dispatched Barnier to the region. An Egyptian official said he would meet General Omar Suleiman, head of Egypt's secret service, who has been following events in Iraq closely, and Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa. The head of Radio France, Jean-Paul Cluzel, said Barnier would also use the trip to explain the law banning religious insignia to the Arab media. "He will explain that the values of human equality ... apply to all our fellow citizens," Cluzel said. In France Muslim leaders condemned the hostage-taking. Fouad Alaoui, secretary general of the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF), described the kidnappers' demands as "hideous blackmail". "There is no question of permitting a foreign intervention to oppose a law of the republic," Allaoui said. The UOIF has been vocal in its opposition to the headscarf ban but has urged Muslims not to break the law. French newspapers gave blanket coverage to the hostage-taking on Monday, many stressing the sense of national unity that the crisis has provoked. "War is ugly. But the absurd terrorism that today threatens Georges Malbrunot and Christian Chesnot is something else - monstrous and indescribable. It is an entire vision of the world - the freedom to speak, to describe, to inform - that is at stake," said Le Figaro in an editorial. Muslim leaders have called for prayers in mosques and several demonstrations are being organised in Paris in support of the two journalists.

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Break Up Methodism? There was a very interesting article in the United Methodist Reporter last week that throws a lot of light on the state of play in the third largest Christian denomination in America. Written by Jack Jackson, a professor at Claremont School of Theology, it is amazing for its honesty. He writes: After years of debate over progressive views of lesbian and gay ordination and marriage, the United Methodist Church reaffirmed its traditional stance at the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla. Due to the UMC’s growth in Africa and Asia and decline in Europe and North America, many progressives fear the denomination will retain current prohibitions around LGBT inclusion for years to come. Advocates of inclusion are, therefore, left with four choices of how to proceed: covenanting to partner with the majority (whether or not it reflects a progressive vision), leaving the denomination for progressive ones, civil disobedience, or starting a conversation for an equitable division of the UMC. Jackson does not explicitly state his own position regarding homosexuality, but it’s pretty clear he’s a liberal (he’d almost have to be to have a job at Claremont). So his examination of the options is basically being told form the standpoint of one who recognizes that his side has lost the debate. Methodism is peculiar among American churches in that it makes decisions globally, rather than nationally, meaning that African and Asian Methodists do not have to look on helplessly while the American church takes the denomination into apostasy. Instead, their votes count just as much as the left-wing Boston cleric or Claremont seminary professor. The most liberal sectors of the American UMC, the Northeastern and Western Jurisdictions, are in steep decline, while the overseas contingent comprises a rapidly growing percentage of world Methodism. That being the case, what’s a progressive to do? Jackson examines the first three possibilities (remaining and continuing to try to change the church politically, leaving for more progressive fields, or playing Samson by destroying fidelity to the church’s standards embodied in the Book of Discipline) and find all wanting for various reasons. His preferred option, therefore, is the last: If what progressives desire is a vibrant Wesleyan movement rooted in progressive values, especially as they relate to LGBT ordination and marriage, as opposed to an inclusive UMC at any cost, I propose a fourth option. Let’s begin serious discussion about dividing from one UMC to at least two new, distinct denominations. This conversation would of course have to navigate many significant issues. They would include property (local church, Annual Conference, Jurisdictional Conference and denominational property), clergy pensions and seminaries, to name but a few. Other issues—such as the fact that the progressive/traditionalist divide is not purely geographic as a number of congregations and clergy in the West are rather traditionalist, while many progressives find their home in the Southeast—will also be problematic. Furthermore, the majority of the UMC that tries to live in the middle may be hesitant to claim a home in either a progressive or traditional vision of United Methodism. Nevertheless, out of missional necessity, and in the light of the denomination’s continued decline, it is time for a conversation to begin on an equitable split of the UMC. Beginning the conversation acknowledges the true endgame of our current direction: division. Progressive and traditionalist visions of human sexuality are simply incompatible. Most of Protestantism recognizes this. We can argue all we want, but there is no solution to our theological quandary that offers unity, common visions of Christian mission and an ability to focus on the deep systemic issues which plague the UMC. Starting this conversation will require humility from progressives and traditionalists alike. Progressives will have to realize that time is not on their side and ask for an equitable division, or at least be given the chance to create a new Methodist denomination that reflects their progressive values. They will have to recognize that traditionalists could simply leave the denomination were progressives to succeed, and that their departure would leave a financially unsustainable UMC. Traditionalists in turn will need to recognize that equitable division, or allowing progressives to take appropriate assets and form a new progressive denomination, is actually in their best interests. Not allowing a split means a generational fight that they may win, but which will drain their already declining resources for years to come. United Methodism, even its most traditionalist vision, is barely holding its own in the United States. Turning resources towards a vibrant missional future, instead of continuing the fight, will allow traditionalists to focus on the broader mission to which they feel called. I have to say that I really appreciate this, and I think that he’s on the right track. I doubt seriously that it will happen, because the practical problems are enormous, and the imagination to cut through them simply doesn’t exist among leadership that is, by and large, institutionalist in its outlook, and therefore dedicated to maintaining the status quo any way it can. What is most interesting about this piece to me, however, isn’t what it says about the future of United Methodism, but about the predominant liberal mindset in the mainline denominations. As readers of Stand Firm are well aware, the liberal leadership in the Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church (USA) have taken a scorched earth approach to denominational division. That is to say, they have, by and large, decided that evangelicals must either 1) stay and shut up; or 2) leave with the shirts on their backs. TEC has been absolutely uncompromising about property of any kind–everything you have, everything you’ve paid for and worked for, belongs to us, is their mantra. In the PCUSA, there have been instances where presbyteries have been gracious in their response to those who desire to leave, but even when congregations have been granted their property, a Mafia-like approach is taken whereby protection money has to be paid either in a lump sum or over a period of years (all for the sake of “missions,” doncha know). Tens of millions of dollars have or will flow from evangelical churches to prop up a dying institution, but many have seen that as preferable to paying who-knows-how-much to lawyers. In other words, when liberals have been in the saddle, their attitude has been, “you’ll take our sanctuaries and our endowments and our fellowship halls when you pry them from our cold, dead hands.” In Methodism, however, they don’t have the votes, so the attitude expressed by one of their number is, “why don’t we sit down like civilized people and divvy up the assets? It will be good for everyone!” This is not meant as a criticism of Jack Jackson. I’m sure he’s sincere in his proposal, and I even think it’s a good one. I know he’s looking just at the situation in the United Methodist Church, and is not drawing a contrast between the situation there and the situations in TEC and PCUSA. But I can’t help but feel that, if the situation were different, and all those Africans and Asians didn’t have votes in General Conference, and the American church were free to take it’s own path regarding gay ordination and marriage, that we’d be hearing a different tune, if not from Jackson, then from many of his fellow liberals. In that case, it would be, “it’s my way or the highway.” Share this story: Recent Related Posts - Methodist Minister Defrocked - Grown Methodist Children Throw Temper Tantrum - Methodist Pastor Found Guilty, Gets Wrist Slapped - Methodist Bishop to Go On Trial - Methodist Liberals Stamp Feet, Dare Church to Stop Them - United Methodists: Help! Save Us From Obamacare! - You don’t have to be Roman to fiddle while stuff burns down Are you reading this? Advertising on Stand Firm works! Click here for details.

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Yes, that was Joseph Gordon-Levitt you may have spotted dining at a Tampa restaurant this month. Nothing movie-related; just visiting an unnamed "old, dear friend" who teaches at the University of South Florida. Gordon-Levitt, 30, could offer interesting table conversation, judging from a telephone interview to promote his latest film, 50/50. Pull up a chair for his thoughts on why tragedy can be funny, his pet project hitRECord.org and why he seems to upend movie conventions with each new project. Steve Persall, Times film critic 50/50 is a risky idea, a comedy about cancer. Why can audiences feel comfortable laughing? Even in the midst of really serious, really horrible situations, funny things do happen. It's okay to acknowledge those things, even healthy. We as a culture are sort of trepidatious; we walk around on eggshells a lot, not knowing if it's okay, if it's proper to smile. We think in the midst of something so serious that we should just be somber. I think it is okay to loosen up sometimes, even beneficial. They say laughter is the best medicine. That makes a lot of sense. Was there a feeling of responsibility to (screenwriter) Will Reiser to get his own cancer experience right? I never thought of it as a responsibility as much as a collaboration. His experience was enormously helpful, his feedback. I did feel a measure of responsibility to him to do it well, just like I felt responsibility to, say, U.S. soldiers when I played one in Stop/Loss, or people who suffered traumatic brain injuries when I did The Lookout. Having the screenwriter be someone who went through something so similar to the character was really helpful and liberating. It freed me up to try things, take risks and feel assured that (Reiser) wouldn't let me go astray. You've taken roles that reinvent certain types of movies: romantic comedies with (500) Days of Summer, film noir (Brick, The Lookout), comic book flicks with The Dark Knight Rises, and now disease-of-the-week movies. Do you see yourself as some agent of change? (Laughs) I hadn't thought of that. That's very flattering, thank you. Any great movie is going to have a certain measure of honoring its predecessors and a certain measure of expressing its own uniqueness. There's something about finding that balance between tradition and rebellion, or repetition and deviation. What is hitRECord.org all about? We call it an open collaborating production company. Basically I wanted to start a production company but didn't want to work within Hollywood. That can be kind of, you know, how Hollywood can be. There are so many great artists working all over the world, and I wanted to collaborate with them. We just put out our first anthology of our work called RECollection, with a DVD of our short films, a CD of our music, and a 64-page book of our art and writing. We're a community of a little over 50,000 artists, and it's growing every day. This is a mixture of work from 471 of those people. I'm so proud of it. I've been enjoying your musical performances on YouTube. You've got chops. Any plans to reinvent the movie musical someday? I'd love to be in a musical. One day we'll find the right one. We're working on it. Zooey (Deschanel) and I have talked about it. I think it's quite doable, and I think it's in the cards. Steve Persall can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org or (727) 893-8365.

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Welcome to the 'business trips' tag page at Technorati. This page features content from the farthest reaches of the Blogosphere that authors have "tagged" with 'business trips'. Are you an expert about 'business trips'? Do you want to be the Technorati authority on 'business trips'? You can write a description that will appear right here: Join Blogcritics! Original Technorati articles tagged “business trips” Company Sued When Employee Got Injured Having Sex on A Business Trip How far should employer liability go when we head off on trips in the name of business? Apparently it extends all the way to our bedroom activities. An Australian is suing her employer after injuring herself during sex whilst on a business trip.by cmimanagers / on Aug 9, 2011 Mixing The Business Trip With The Family Vacation Mixing the business trip with the family vacation may be good for business and employee healthby kaleeltvp / on Mar 1, 2011 Latest blogosphere posts tagged “business trips” This article will give you some good advice on that advice. Don’t forget to deduct part of your Internet use. TIP! When working at home, office space is essential. It can be small, but it has to be organized. If you take a client out to eat as part of your business, be sure to […]2 weeks ago TIP! If you need the Internet for your enterprise, take advantage of tax deductions. You can deduct a portion of the price of any service that provides that sort of function, although the cap of that portion is 50 percent if you also use it for purposes other than business. These days, it is easy to be flooded ...3 weeks ago

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He darts through the city in a convoy of armoured vehicles, teams of bodyguards bristling with weapons and alert for suicide bombers. The war ravaged streets of Mogadishu have been cleared for him to pass safely. It is too dangerous for him to leave his home without days of planning. Mr Hassan is Somalia’s first president elected on home soil in decades (Feisal Omar for the Telegraph) “Now we’re moving from one stage to another,” he told The Sunday Telegraph in an interview, sitting in dappled sunlight outside his official residence. “All our plans are based on moving the country from emergency to recovery, and from recovery to development and reconstruction.” Mr Hassan, a former academic and the country’s first president elected on home soil in decades, has found a vital ally in David Cameron, with whom he will on Tuesday co-host an international conference in London to boost support for his country. “When I was elected I was attacked within two days, and there were suicide bombers in every corner of my hotel. There are threats against me all the time — I receive a lot of alerts that an attack on me is imminent,” he said. But he promises that the situation is improving – and that it is essential not just for Somalia that it does. “There is a huge amount at stake in Somalia: the future of this country, the security of the region, the removal of the piracy stranglehold,” he said. “David Cameron is investing political capital in supporting Somalia. People may ask if it matters at this time, but he understands that the cost of Somali insecurity to global business – at a time when Europe is trying to recover from the recession – is too much to bear. The threat to national security from home-grown extremists is also too much to risk.” Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (3rd R), William Hague (2nd R) and other officials at the embassy opening (Reuters) Britain’s support for Somalia has been particularly visible in the lead-up to the conference. William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, last month opened Britain’s new embassy in Mogadishu, 22 years after diplomats fled chaotic fighting in the capital. The British ambassador to Somalia, Matt Baugh, who will nonetheless continue to spend most of his time in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, told The Sunday Telegraph that “real security gains” were among the reasons that Britain has formally returned to the country. The Somali government is looking to Britain to help convey the country’s needs and priorities to the world. Mr Hassan, who works 20 hour-days and looks confused when asked how he relaxes, promises that they will be presenting “very clear plans” including on security sector and judiciary reform, as well as on the management of public finances. In return they are hoping for funding, technical advice and diplomatic support, from Britain and others. Britain has its own priorities in Somalia, which include tackling conflict and countering terrorism and piracy. To this effect, it is expected that Britain will pledge tens of millions to build up Somali security forces – forces that Britain already helps to train. Somalia is used to needing all the help it can get. One of the world’s most dangerous countries, the Horn of Africa nation is known for war, pirates and famine rather than its miles of pristine coastline and centuries-old literary tradition. Since the government’s collapse in 1991, it has been shattered by conflict and most recently a violent insurgency by al-Qaeda-linked militants. Somali military blocks Mogadishu streets to prevent anticipated al-Shabab attack (Feisal Omar for the Telegraph) But a gruelling military operation by African Union and Somali troops has pushed al-Shabaab – which the president describes as having a “proven” link to British extremism – out of the capital, driving up hopes for the future. Mogadishu is without doubt undergoing a massive transformation. The city streets, largely deserted just over a year ago, bustle with hawkers selling cigarettes, girls walking home from school and men gathered for coffee. Street life in Mogadishu (Feisal Omar for the Telegraph) Bombed-out ruins are being rebuilt and opened as hotels, shops and restaurants. Residents of the city recall that not long ago mortar shells fired by al-Shabaab fell into the gardens of the presidential compound Villa Somalia, where Mr Hassan now lives. Last week he made a rare visit to speak to the people he leads – travelling a few minutes from Villa Somalia to visit a fish factory and speak with the workers. During a short stay at the facility, he managed to exchange a few words with several men packing fish, while his unsmiling bodyguards formed a permanent barrier around him. At home, security around the president is just as fierce: to get into the official residence requires passing through at least six checkpoints, several involving body searches and fierce questioning. These rings of steel around Somalia’s mild-mannered and erudite president are understandable. Al-Shabaab has carried out a deadly campaign of suicide bombings and targeted assassinations since it declared its withdrawal from Mogadishu in August 2011. Last week the capital was under lockdown for some 72 hours, with major roads closed and military out in force while a major operation hunted down al-Shabaab leaders. Three weeks earlier a coordinated attack on the capital’s courthouse, claimed by al-Shabaab, left at least 19 dead. Street life in Mogadishu (Feisal Omar for the Telegraph) “We do not rule out that such acts can happen,” says Mr Hassan. “They happen in Kabul, Baghdad, Mogadishu, many parts of the world. It’s a real threat but one we’re living with and working on to eliminate.” The president is frank about the links between militant ideology in Somalia and terror threats in the wider world. “The al-Shabaab ideology is an imported ideology, it has been brought by foreign fighters who came here or Somalis who went outside and came back. This ideology of extremism is a virus, it goes everywhere. “Many of those young boys who became suicide bombers, they came from the West. They went there while they very young, or even they were born there. Some of them are of Somali origin, some of them are not Somali. They took the virus while they were there in London, in Washington, in Toronto, in Rome.” For a man recently named by Time magazine as one of the world’s 100 most influential people, Mr Hassan cuts an unlikely figure. He is far from presidential – without the arrogance of power, even if his entourage puts on a good show. Warm and welcoming, the 57-year-old president struggles with the levels of interest in his personal life, acknowledging that his life “has become a public domain”. He smiles easily, a sincere and sometimes mischievous grin, but looks a little uncomfortable when everyone in the room jumps to their feet as he enters. Mr Hassan’s formal political career began only two years ago, and his time in public office in August last year. Unlike many now at the top of Somalia’s politics, he stayed in the country throughout the conflict, working as an academic and civil society activist. He turned to politics after years of frustration trying to shift the mindset of Somalia’s politicians. “I was well paid, I can say I was one of the highest paid people inside Somalia,” he said, referring to his roles as a university dean and deputy director of a research institute. “But I decided to drop everything and stand for politics. I decided that I would change myself so that then I can pursue the change I want to see in Somalia.” The election by MPs of Mr Hassan - the country remains too unstable for a full election - was welcomed both at home and internationally as marking a turning point for Somalia. But the country remains some distance from being able to hold a nationwide poll. While the government may now be in control of Mogadishu and other key cities, bolstered by military support including from its neighbours Kenya and Ethiopia, al-Shabaab still holds sway over large swathes of the country. And ongoing disputes with semi-autonomous regions over their status mean that plans to hold a general election in 2016 seem particularly ambitious. “Somalia is a country that has been exposed to anarchy for over two decades. One thing is very clear that Somalia is fragmented into pieces,” Mr Hassan said. “Reversing all that has been happening in the past two decades is a very tedious work that requires some time.” But the significant number of foreign-based Somalis returning home to invest their time or money in the country reflects the confidence that many have in the president – who is attempting to overcome a politics previously dominated by clan – and the new era that many believe has begun. And Somalis in Britain, of which there are over 100,000, are central to that. “They are the front-runners who come early, who have started the reconstruction of Somalia. Today in Mogadishu, new hotels, new restaurants, new supermarkets are established, all of them established by the diaspora people. Those in Britain are very important and I’m going to meet them when I go to London,” he said. The president expects non-Somali British firms to follow hot on their heels. “The environment is not conducive enough for heavy investment. But so far what we are seeing, the people who are approaching, who have very clear proposals, who already come making assessments for the investments, many of them are British and we are expecting that there will be a lot of British investment in this country.” Despite much well-placed optimism, Somalia’s quiet but determined president is facing an onerous task. Domestic and international expectations are high, peace remains fragile and potential pitfalls clutter the path ahead. But, as he puts it, firmly: “It is critical for Somalia. This is the right time.”

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During the years of red ascendancy in Manchester, City fans have clung to the memory of a 5-1 rout in September 1989. Twenty-two years later, they have silenced the neighbours with a defeat not just numerically superior, but of far greater significance. And, lighting the touch paper on the blue victory was Balotelli. In the early hours of Saturday morning the madcap Italian was apparently dashing back into his blazing home to save his most important possession: a suitcase full of cash. Barely 36 hours later, he spent his Sunday lunchtime tormenting United’s backline. “If we talk about football he is one of the top five in the world,” Mancini said. “He’s crazy, but I love him because he is a good guy.” Balotelli was more than good here. Playing at the apex of a formation that saw Sergio Agüero drop back to support the effervescent David Silva, he scored City’s first two goals, taking his total to six in the last five matches. And, being Balotelli, being the player whose favoured item of winter wear is a cockerel plume hat, he did not let his moment pass unannounced. Following his first goal, a neatly executed roll of the ball into the bottom corner of David de Gea’s net, he stood stock still in the area, his face expressionless, and hauled his shirt up to reveal a message scribbled on his vest. “Why always me?” it read. The art of comedy is in its timing and Balotelli’s gag was perfectly judged. Not that the referee Mark Clattenburg was laughing. He immediately booked the player for his display. What a shame. Of course the letter of the law might insist on punishment, but Balotelli’s gesture was a welcome moment of good humour in a game ever more granite-faced in its self-importance. At that point, mind, the more experienced Balotelli watchers put a fiver on him earning a second yellow before the game was finished. That has long been his way: a piece of brilliance undermined by a wild piece of indiscipline. But he left the incendiaries in Mottram St Andrew yesterday and instead spent the afternoon inflicting pain on the creaking heart of the United defence. He embarrassed Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans with his touch, his movement, his bursts of fizzing pace. He may look as if he is not interested for much of a game, but when he actually decides to move, boy he goes quickly. Ferdinand was the first required to stop such an incursion by chopping at his ankles, a risky move given the renowned shortness of the Italian’s fuse. Then, early in the second half, as Balotelli sprinted on to yet another perceptive through ball by Silva, Evans hauled him back, earning himself a red card. Sir Alex Ferguson, while accepting that the referee was right to dismiss Evans, claimed the decision cost his side the game. He had a point. From then on, with Silva, Milner and Yaya Touré exposing the long-standing deficiency in the centre of United’s midfield, City were in absolute control. And how Balotelli profited from his colleagues’ work. After a neat pass from Silva, Milner crossed to find Balotelli ideally positioned, alone at the far post, to score his second goal. This time there was no semi-strip. Instead he and his team-mates gathered beneath the stand housing the by now delirious City fans and collectively relished their moment. The blue moon was rising all right. The only disappointment in the afternoon for Balotelli was that Mancini, perhaps aware of the money moving behind a second yellow, brought off his young charge with a quarter of an hour to go. Thus he missed the chance of a hat trick which, given the gaping holes opening up around Ferdinand, would surely have come his way. Agüero, Silva and Edin Dzeko twice instead provided the coup de grâce. Still, he left Old Trafford more than happy, even if it was to temporary accommodation. “He sleeps tonight in a hotel,” Mancini said. Which is a lot more comfortable than where United’s ambition now finds itself after its brush with the Italian: sleeping with the fishes.

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The trend seen last year for many people who would usually holiday abroad to take a break in Britain will not be repeated this year, according to accommodation website Hotels.com. With the recent cold weather and three washed-out summers at home still fresh in the mind, nearly three quarters --- 71per cent --- of Britons consider a long summer holiday to be a 'must-have' expense in their household budget. Four out of five people are planning a 10-14 day break abroad in 2010 ----up 10per cent from last year's figures --, and responses to the survey amongst 800 Hotels.com customers suggest that the number of people taking a two week holiday in the British Isles will be down by a quarter on 2009. Recessionary worries have not completely disappeared, however. While people are keen to get away for a decent break, they are planning some significant cost-saving measures. More than two thirds (69 per cent) say they will consider travelling out of season to avoid peak rates and prices. But rather than downgrade their hotel accommodation half of Brits plan to book all-inclusive packages to cut back on expensive dining out costs during their stays. Alison Couper, Director of Communications at Hotels.com, said: "While 2009 saw a lot of people holidaying at home to save money, our survey shows that will change in 2010. "People see their holiday as a right not a luxury and while they'll still be looking for a great deal, they are determined to get away to enjoy a well deserved break and some sunshine. "There are some fantastic offers to be enjoyed in 2010 including up to 50 per cent off in our biggest ever January sale."

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Defining the times ... the humble Macquarie Dictionary has updated its definition of misogyny following Julia Gillard's attack on Tony Abbott. Photo: Supplied The quiet and usually obscure world of dictionary publishing was thrust into the political spotlight on Wednesday when it was revealed the Macquarie Dictionary was changing its definition of misogyny. Following the fiery attack by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, on the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, last week, in which she accused him of ''misogyny'', the dictionary decided to broaden the term from ''hatred of women'' to include ''entrenched prejudices against women''. The change will be included in the online upload in the new year. Macquarie Dictionary publisher Susan Butler said after the ensuing debate about ''misogyny'' and its meaning last week, it looked into the word's history. Its usage started to change in American English in the 1980s, before migrating to Australian English. The Oxford online dictionary broadened its definition in 2002. But the change sparked some consternation, with some people wondering why the dictionary had apparently followed Ms Gillard's lead. Ms Butler said the move was not meant to be seen as a positive endorsement of anything Ms Gillard (or Mr Abbott) had said or done.

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Did You Know Mongolia Just Got Its First Ski Resort? This winter season is full of Olympic hype (more to come on my plans soon), and for the first time ever, Mongolians can join in the fun. In November, the country’s first ski resort opened outside of its capital, Ulan Bator. Who knows what Sky Resort will do to the legacy of Mongolian alpine skiing? The NY Times reports that the mountain boasts a mere seven runs, two lifts, and about 675 vertical feet, which doesn’t sound like much, but a Matador community member, fresh off the runs, says it’s the Sky Resort’s lodge facilities that make your trip worth it: “spacious facility made a pretty convincing case for a legitimate ‘resort,’ comparable to something back in America.” So, if you have some time to kill this winter, I suggest you opt for this side trip; full day lift tickets cost around 16,000 tugrik, or about $11. Everyone’s looking for new terrain, right? One of those seven runs is reported to be groomed for ski racing. I thought Japan’s team was going to surprise people at this year’s games, but perhaps I should rethink that prediction . . . TheExpeditioner.com is a travel site for the avid traveler featuring travel articles from some of the best travel writers in the world, as well as travel news, commentary, insight and video from a premiere team of bloggers from around the globe.

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Some of the spectators are as bad as on-field thugs Conduct on the sporting field often reflects the values of our society. As a young lad growing up in Western Sydney and attending Catholic Schools in the 1980s and 1990s it was almost pre-ordained that I would play rugby league - the game that the Patrician Brothers taught me was the game “they played in heaven”. While the behaviour I witnessed on the sporting field was less than saintly, rugby league became a great training ground for me and many of my team mates as we sought to grow and develop as young boys on the road to manhood. I played the game for 13 years and refereed the code for 8 years. To this day, I love my league and reflect fondly on the impact the game has had on my character development. For the game that I grew up thinking was played in heaven, this has been a hellish year. There has been much written and said about the high profile NRL stars that have brought the game into disrepute this year. For me, the most disturbing stories have been those relating to the bad behaviour of parents and players in our Junior League competitions. During my eight years as a junior rugby league referee, I saw some tense moments on the field involving both players and parents. However, I never witnessed I have never seen a spectacle as disgraceful as that seen in my local district’s junior league competition under 16s grand final last weekend between Blacktown City and Lower Blue Mountains, which erupted in violence. Something has gone drastically wrong when young players are carted off to hospital at the end of a game because a handful of young thugs have decided to punch their way through to the final whistle. What made last weekend’s incident even uglier were the reports that team officials were hurling abuse at the referee, and parents were congratulating their children on their thuggish behaviour with high fives as they came off the field. None of this is exclusive to rugby league, and we have seen examples of this behaviour in other codes and other sports right around the country. But what does this say about the values of some elements within our society? Thankfully, these elements are still a minority. It was heartening to see the Lower Mountains players handling the situation with great maturity. In my role as a local member I see the great contributions of thousands upon thousands of volunteers who make weekend and junior sport possible. Most parents encourage their kids to play sport because they know the value of physical fitness, discipline and team work, and it is the many sacrifices being made by parents and volunteers all around this country that have contributed to Australia being such a great sporting nation – consistently punching above our weight in international competition. As a result of last weekend’s incident the Penrith and District Junior Rugby League Association has taken decisive action and imposed a 20 year ban on one player, effectively ending his association with rugby league, and bans of between two and five years on two others. The incident was so serious that the police are investigating and may even lay assault charges. I see no reason why incidents of this type perpetrated on the sporting field should be treated any differently to common assault simply because they are perpetrated on the sporting field rather than the street corner. The consequences for those players involved have been severe, and the Penrith District Junior Rugby League officials should be congratulated for their tough stand against such disgraceful behaviour. But what are the consequences for those parents and club officials who were allegedly abusing the referee, giving high fives to the players and creating the culture at their club that allowed this type of behaviour? For those of them living out their dreams of a sporting career vicariously through their children, a 20 year ban is going to hurt, but I suspect there will be some who will defiantly linger around the sidelines egging on other players to “bring back the biff”. Mark Latham once said that parents yelling abuse at the referee at their children’s game on a Saturday morning was “part of the Australian way”. I couldn’t think of anything further from the truth. There is nothing Australian about parents undermining the authority of referees and officials, without whom competition sport could not be played. There is nothing Australian about parents allowing a game of children’s sport to degenerate into gratuitous violence. And there is nothing Australian about parents shouting advice to their kids on how to send an opposition player to hospital. Sometimes in sport, just as in life, you may be on the wrong end of a poor decision, but one of the great responsibilities of a parent is to show your children how to take the bad decisions with as much grace and dignity as the good ones. As a parent who is now taking my own children to weekend sport, I hope that they too, will learn some important life lessons and values on the field just as I did. I also hope that the mobs of angry sideline parents out there wake up to themselves and realise that they are spoiling some of the best years of their children’s lives. It’s time to grow up and set an example for your children, because there is no room in sport for violence, on or off the field. Don’t miss: Get The Punch in your inbox every day Read all about it Up to the minute Twitter chatter The latest and greatest Good morning Punchers. 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To know you is to love you - Vintaged Sign A beautiful handcrafted wooden antiqued sign - To know you is to love you comes in two separate pictures both measuring 91cm x 46cm. Both pictures put together measure 91x92cm. Each set of 2 pictures are unique pieces of art. All are completely handmade and handpainted. The artist uses real wood and painted finishes that create a warm, aged look.

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