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Mother's Day Mammo and Bone Densitometry Special Rates
In honor of mothers everywhere, the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women's Center and the Holy Cross Urgent Care and Imaging Center in Boca Raton have a special offer for women.
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Rates available in May and June 2015
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February 6, 2004 |
NEW DELHI: In a major overseas initiative, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd has bagged three licences for offering fixed, GSM based mobile and international long distance services in Mauritius and plans to invest up to $18 million in the first phase. "We have set up a 100 per cent owned subsidiary in Mauritius under the name Mahanagar Telephone (Mauritius) Ltd," MTNL CMD R S P Sinha said. "We are organising the set up there. We should be starting rolling out network soon, we plan to start services within next six months," Sinha said adding that once this company is set up this can be used as a launching pad for tapping African countries.
June 23, 2005 |
MUMBAI: FIIs Explore New Route For India FundsTHE ripples of the imminent treaty between India and Singapore have touched the shores of Mauritius. The Indian Ocean island, which is dotted with shell companies that serve as conduits for money flowing into India, may lose its lure in the days to come. Cyprus, another offshore destination that had attracted fund managers, will also face the heat. With the Cabinet clearing the Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement, FIIs are exploring whether it would make greater sense to route their investments through Singapore.
November 22, 2006 |
NEW DELHI: With the Mauritius government providing 'permanent residency' facility to those investing $500,000 in resorts, nearly 30 Indians are looking at investment opportunities at the resort villas being developed by Four Seasons at Anahita. Since a number of persons of Indian origin have invested in the first phase of the premium project, the current phase of 39 villas is being marketed in India among high net worth individuals. The proposed investment in the Anahita beachfront villas is upwards of around $1.7 million, according to Ms Sherri Motazed, director of sales at Playground Real Estate Sales which is marketing the project.
November 23, 2006 |
NEW DELHI: With the Mauritius government providing 'permanent residency' facility to those investing $500,000 in resorts, nearly 30 Indians are looking at investment opportunities at the resort villas being developed by Four Seasons at Anahita. Since a number of persons of Indian origin have invested in the first phase of the premium project, the current phase of 39 villas is being marketed in India among high net worth individuals. The proposed investment in Anahita beachfront villas is upwards of around $1.7m, according to Sherri Motazed, director of sales at Playground Real Estate Sales, which is marketing the project.
November 2, 2014 |
PORT LOUIS: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today recalled the historical linkages between India and Mauritius as she hailed the democratic values shared by the two countries saying that India will always be a "steadfast friend and partner" of the Indian Ocean nation. "It is a great honour and privilege for me to be present at the Apravasi Ghat on this august occasion, as we pay homage to those who commenced their journey here 180 years ago," Swaraj, here on a three-day visit, said in a speech on the occasion of 'Apravasi Divas' to mark 180 years since the first Indian indentured labourers arrived in Mauritius.
October 9, 2009 |
MAURITIUS: Largely seen as a tax haven by Indians, there is more to Mauritius. At least that is what the country wants to be seen as. Dispelling the notion that it is a tax haven, being used by companies to circumvent Indian tax laws, Mauritius vice prime minister and finance minister Ramakrishna Sithanen said: "It is a wrong perception, a myth that India has about us. We do not figure in the list of tax havens of the OECD. We have transparent legislation and strong regulatory framework.
October 2, 2002 |
MUMBAI: The government, in its petition before the apex court, has argued that the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has the power to issue a circular stating that a certificate of residence from Mauritius was sufficient proof of residence of an FII in Mauritius. It said that quashing this could adversely affect foreign direct investment. The government and CBDT have filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court against a judgement of the Delhi High Court that quashed the CBDT circular issued in April, '00. The petition also seeks as interim relief, a stay on the operation of Delhi High Court judgement.
November 5, 2007 |
MUMBAI: Foreign institutions keen to register themselves as FIIs in India are grappling with a tricky question: Can they set up an 'investment holding company' in Mauritius to enter India? While this is a tax-friendly and convenient route, and the investment vehicle can be put in place within a few weeks, there is a question mark on whether this would be adequate under the present regulations. Such a downline investment company would be handy for entities based in Delaware and Cayman Islands and other jurisdictions.
July 12, 2005 |
LONDON: Air India will launch its direct flights from India to Mauritius from September 12, its chairman and managing director V Tulasidas has said. Air India is firmly on its growth path, Tulasidas said, adding "we plan to introduce direct flight to Mauritius from September 12 and shortly thereafter to South Africa. " Tulasidas, who was chief guest at a function organised in his honour by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan here, said last night that the national carrier would be adding 68 aircraft at one go, most of them being the latest state-of-the art planes.
January 26, 2009 |
HYDERABAD/MUMBAI: Mauritius, which has over the years been a conduit for investments into India, has come under spotlight in the Satyam probe. Investigating agencies probing the scam at Satyam Computer Services are examining whether the software firm's founder B Ramalinga Raju brought back laundered money into the country through Mauritius to buy shares or property here. The practice, popularly known as round-tripping of investments, was rampant in the early 1990s, where many domestic firms used the Mauritius route to open shell companies and bring back money to evade taxes. | <urn:uuid:6e312ea2-ed85-4371-838e-006d5eb1f241> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/keyword/mauritius/featured/5 | 2015-07-01T05:19:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375094662.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031814-00026-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.95539 | 1,316 | [
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When it comes to quality components and materials, nobody ismore demanding than the aeronautics and space industry. So it was a justifiably proud EFD Induction France that recently delivered two 6-meter long, 2.5-meter wide induction furnaces to a major manufacturer of composite materials.
The pride comes not only from constructing these two marvels of modern technology. But also because the furnaces will be used to produce composite materials for such demanding uses as aircraft brake rotors and thermal protective tiles for space vehicles. For EFD Induction France, the giant furnaces are another example of the specialist induction heating skills for which his company is famous. EFD Induction France has an international reputation for pushing the boundaries for induction heating technology. Our work in glass making, optical fibers and plasma are other examples of our specialist knowledge. As for these furnaces, they are being used in more and more challenging applications. That’s because they can withstand critical chemical and thermal conditions. The giant induction furnace is powered by an EFD Induction 1.5 MW-2 kHz static thyristor frequency converter. The furnace can attain temperatures in excess of 2,000°C in a graphite susceptor chamber under a vacuum or protective low-pressure atmosphere. The manufacturing cycle includes various processes, such as vapor infiltration (for densifying carbon structures) as well as high-temperature graphitization. Induction furnaces such as these are truly impressive to look at. But what’s maybe more impressive is the fact that we handled every aspect of the furnaces’ design, development and construction. They’re a testament to the skills and ingenuity of our employees.” | <urn:uuid:4c0f2206-ad60-4ac9-9878-11bc74ff5e24> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://www.efd-induction.com/en/InductionNews/News/2003/Furnace.aspx | 2015-07-03T10:38:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375095874.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031815-00276-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.935427 | 353 | [
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WVU Spirit Program
WVU Spirit Program Directory
Gold Team (Football and Men's Basketball)
Gold Team Cheer Coaches - Christy Bryan-Davis and Kris Davis
Blue Team (Women's Basketball)
Blue Team Cheer Coaches - Shannon Gaskins-Elliott (Head Coach)
Dance Team (Men's and Women's Basketball)
Dance Team Coach - Jessie Bailey (Head Coach) and Paula Fitzgerald (Advisor)
Come Cheer for the Mountaineers!
Guys and Girls, Be a Part of the Tradition!
WVU Cheerleading tryouts for the 2015-2016 season were held May 2-3, 2015.
Candidates must read and complete ALL registration paperwork prior to trying out. Pre-registration paperwork must be received by April 29.
Attn: Christy Davis
PO Box 0877 Coliseum
Morgantown, WV 26506
Registration can also be e-mailed to [email protected]. If you e-mail your physical, you must bring the original with the physician's signature to tryouts. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Coliseum room 172. Attendance is not mandatory, but all local candidates are encouraged to attend.
Important Documents to Download
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The Mountaineer Spirit Program consists of two Co-ed Cheer Teams and a Dance Team. West Virginia University is a school known for its strong tradition and spirit.
West Virginia University is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and joins other Division I Universities of the highest caliber.
The West Virginia University Spirit Programs help to encourage and promote spirit for Athletic and University events. The purpose of the West Virginia Spirit Program is to support Intercollegiate Athletics and West Virginia University while carrying out the University’s mission in an appropriate manner and dress.
In order to be eligible for any of the WVU Spirit Programs, each candidate must:
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In this pathbreaking study Jeffrey L. Rubenstein reconstructs the cultural milieu of the rabbinic academy that produced the Babylonian Talmud, or Bavli, which quickly became the authoritative text of rabbinic Judaism and remains so to this day. Unlike the rabbis who had earlier produced the shorter Palestinian Talmud (the Yerushalmi) and who had passed on their teachings to students individually or in small and informal groups, the anonymous redactors of the Bavli were part of a large institution with a distinctive, isolated, and largely undocumented culture.
The Culture of the Babylonian Talmud explores the cultural world of these Babylonian rabbis and their students through the prism of the stories they included in the Bavli, showing how their presentation of earlier rabbinic teachings was influenced by their own values and practices. Among the topics explored in this broad-ranging work are the hierarchical structure of the rabbinic academy, the use of dialectics in teaching, the functions of violence and shame within the academy, the role of lineage in rabbinic leadership, the marital and family lives of the rabbis, and the relationship between the rabbis and the rest of the Jewish population. This book provides a unique and new perspective on the formative years of rabbinic Judaism and will be essential reading for all students of the Talmud.
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The American Idol judges may have been shocked that Pia Toscano was sent home last week, but Idol EP Nigel Lythgoe wasn’t. “I know the [voting] results, so I know she was never a frontrunner,” Lythgoe revealed in an on-camera interview with Yahoo! Music’s Reality Rocks at Friday’s Vegas callback auditions for another of his shows, So You Think You Can Dance. He admitted he was upset about the results, but added, “The fact of the matter is that it appears that Pia didn’t connect with the audience as much as we maybe think she did. And she wasn’t voted through.” Watch the interview below.
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Rather than make this about how we each felt about Pia (I’m with Ken Tucker), let’s debate something else Nigel revealed: He said he could see Idol considering changing the voting format next season to something akin to SYTYCD, meaning America would determine the bottom three but the judges would decide who leaves the show. That would ultimately be a call for Simon Fuller, Lythgoe said. But what do you think? Part of me thinks it would be good to make the judges actually work, but the majority of me thinks America won’t appreciate having their power stripped. Nor will it trust that this panel, which has been criticized for its lack of criticism, would get it right.
Pia Toscano: Why (one of) the right one(s) was voted off
American Idol exit Q&A: Pia Toscano tears up while discussing her ‘amazing memories’
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Similar to how the overuse of antibiotics led to ever more drug-resistant supergerms, now the widespread use of Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is leading up to a similar resistance in agriculture. The NY Times reports that this could lead to higher food prices, lower crop yields and rising farms costs – plus more pollution. Farmers are being forced to spray more toxic chemicals to deal with the crisis that is affecting nearly 10% of the 170 million acres that are planted with genetically modified staples such as cotton, corn and soy. “What we’re talking about here is Darwinian evolution in fast-forward,” says Mike Ownes a weed scientist at Iowa State University. Among the superweeds are giant ragweed and Palmer amaranth or pigweed.
PROMISES OF MONSANTO DON’T HOLD UP
They are forcing farmers to plow fields more often. Originally Roundup use promised farmers that there would be less erosion, pless resence of chemicals in waterways and also less use of gasoline for tractors. In the end, all of this can be reversed. We seem led to a new stage of yet more toxic-chemical-dependent agriculture that inevitably undermines our health as well. These trends can be seen in the US, Australia, China, and Brazil where genetically modified foods are commonly found.
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HWL CONSTRUCTION is a construction and infrastructure services company was incorporated in Jakarta, November 26th 2007 in Jakarta, based on a notarial deed no. 047 of Notaris Elly Rustam as private limited company, with a mission to build manage and expand construction company abroad.
As a construction and infrastructure company, we provide all services in infrastructure, SITAC ( Site Acquisition ), CME ( Civil and Mechanical Engineering ), Since established, with our expert team, we have handover more than 1000 construction work order all over Indonesia ( Sumatera, Java, Bali, Sumbawa Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua ).
Now, we develop infrastructure services to many customer :PT. Profesional Telekomunikasi Indonesia ( Protelindo ) subsidiary of PT. Sarana Menara Nusantara, Tbk ( TOWR ), PT. Tower Bersama Infrastructure, Tbk ( TBIG ), PT. Daya Mitra Telekomunikasi ( MITRATEL )
Through our Vision, HWL , Honorable Wise Leading Company we commit to be the best partner for customer with totality work to over out client expectation, provide the best result and provide total services to all customers be our called. With all partner we confident we can have better future. Our pleasure we can serve you as our customer.
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CSS: Page Layouts introduces basic layout concepts, gives advice on how to create properly structured HTML based on prototypes and mockups, and goes into critical page layout skills such as floats and positioning. Author James Williamson shows how to combine these techniques to create fixed, fluid, and responsive layouts. Designers are also shown how to enhance their pages through the creative use of CSS techniques like multi-column text, opacity, and the background property. Exercise files are included with this course.
In this chapter, we're going to focus on building fixed layouts, and we've worked with fixed layouts already, and for the most part we've discussed all the concepts that you need to know in order to create them. So our focus here will be on defining exactly what a fixed layout is, and on the issues that you're going to need to consider when you're thinking about using them. So fixed layouts are layouts that are set to an overall fixed size that doesn't react to changes like browsers being resized or device-orientation changes. In fact, in their pure form, fixed layouts really don't care about things like the width of the browser window, what device they are on, or how the site is being viewed.
Most fixed-width layouts start with an overall width value that's applied to the body tag or to a wrapper element that surrounds the site's content. The side is then centered or aligned based on personal preference. Interior spacing is then defined for container elements at values that divide up the available space. Element spacing is typically controlled through the use of margins or padding, and the resulting values will typically add up to the overall defined width. Most fixed-width sites are designed with the desktop in mind. As such, the average target size has increased over the years.
Now, originally designers targeted 640x480 monitors, which increased to 1024x768, and has currently grown to occasionally targeting 1280x960. Regardless of which size you're targeting, most designers set the width to a value slightly smaller than the target size to allow for things like browser chrome or maybe floating browser windows that aren't maximized. Many layouts currently target around 960 pixels, which would still be visible on the 1024x768 monitor.
Now, like any technique, there are pros and cons to using fixed layouts. Fixed layouts tend to be easier to create and require less code than other layout types. You're only targeting one size, so you have less to consider when designing and writing the layout. You also have a greater amount of control over the visual aspect of your design. Since elements are fixed in place, it's a little easier to create pixel-precise layouts that look exactly the way that you want them to. Because they don't change, they also provide a consistent look and feel for the user.
There are of course some downsides to using fixed layouts. Their very nature means that they don't adapt to other devices or smaller browser windows, meaning that users sometimes have a less-than-optimal experience, due to increased scrolling or content being cut off. On larger monitors, smaller fixed layouts can look lost, with large amounts of empty space surrounding the layout. They are also tied to the very rigid nature. An element-spacing problem that might even go undetected on a flexible layout could potentially break a fixed layout, meaning that small changes to layouts have to be very thoroughly tested.
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By Spencer . March 14, 2011 . 9:23am
Tomy is testing all of the features on the Nintendo 3DS with Naruto Shippuden: Nin-rittai Emake! Saikyou Ninkai Kessen or Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era as its being called in Europe.
The Naruto game for the Nintendo 3DS has quick tilt events. Players have to quickly move the system to make Naruto dodge. If you’re successful an animation will play showing Naruto evading the attack. Miss and Naruto takes damage.
Outside of tilt events, Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era is a side-scrolling action game. Similar to Tomy’s Ninja Academy series players can call other characters from the series for special attacks. Sakura, Sai, Kakashi, Yamato, Shikamaru, Rock Lee, Neji, Hinata, Killer Bee, and sage toads Fukasaku & Shima are confirmed to be in the game. Tomy hid ninja scrolls in levels for players to find. Grab these and you can power-up Naruto by increasing his life, chakra meter, and how fast the support gauge recovers.
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How do you think the new GigE standards will influence the machine vision industry?
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High-velocity ballistic objects blazing through the atmosphere, such as fired bullets, are subjected to increased surface temperatures caused by aerodynamic heating and, in some cases, the acceleration process. Measuring the intensity of thermal infrared (IR) emission from ballistic objects uses a variety of application techniques in an array of fields, both military and non-military. These applications include tracking the re-entry of ballistic spacecraft such as the Space Shuttle, rockets, missiles and missile warheads; protecting armored vehicles from tank projectiles and rockets; and detecting snipers by tracing bullets back to their point of origin.
Infrared (IR) imaging techniques are highly useful for experimentally determining the effects of aerodynamic heating on the projectile shapes of bullets. At high velocities, bullets might be adversely affected by such heating if the surface temperature exceeds various values. These effects might include weakening, melting or ablating of the bullet material, all of which may, in turn, lead to shape changes that result in flight instability. An infrared camera calibrated to measure high temperatures has proven to be the best way to accurately determine the in-flight surface heating of bullets, and other projectiles as well. Other thermometry methods require physical contact.
FLIR(Goleta, CA) has developed an infrared camera that is capable of thermal-imaging objects at temperatures of 50° C and above at shutter speeds as fast as 1 µsec. Called Phoenix Mid, this camera uses indium antimonide detectors (InSb) in a 320x256 pixel focal plane array (FPA). This array exploits a low-noise, high-gain-readout integrated circuit (IC) to enable sensitive imaging at 1 µsec exposures.
Recent experiments have demonstrated the camera's capability to generate thermal images of bullets in flight. Figure 1 shows a .30-caliber rifle bullet that has traveled about 3 feet out of the muzzle of a Fabrique Nationale FAL light automatic rifle. The bullet is traveling at 840 m/sec (approximately 1900 mph); yet, it travels just 0.84 mm during the 1-µs exposure, reducing the image blur to about 5 pixels.
Note that the image shows aerodynamic heating at the bullet's tip, as well as frictional heating of the grooves cut into the bullet by the rifling of the gun's barrel. The glowing areas on the tail of the bullet appear to result from two effects. The bright spot on the tail along the bullet's centerline is caused by reflections of the muzzle flash off the bullet's tail, and perhaps also from the flash heating of the tail caused by the powder charge.
Further experiments will attempt to suppress the reflections of the muzzle flash from the bullet image by firing the bullet through a thin sheet of metal that will act as a light shield between the muzzle flash and the point at which the bullet is imaged. In this scenario, only the very small portion of the muzzle flash that shines through the bullet hole in the light shield is expected to reflect off the bullet's tail.
The rifle was secured in a rubber-jawed clamping mechanism so that fired bullets would follow the same trajectory from shot to shot. A soldering iron operating at low power (so that it did not appear obtrusively bright) provided a spatial marker for the camera-based system, as seen in the lower left corner of Figure 1.
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August 30, 2006
It came from the Blogosphere...
SubChat.com, Reopening old underpasses - Atlantic Av IRT
From a bona-fide transit-buff message board:
According to the Atlantic Yards DEIS, the closed underpass at the south end could be reopened, which is pretty cool. Anyone here ever use it back when it was open?
OnNYTurf, Worthy Watching: AY Public Hearing
ONYT is telling readers to check out coverage of last week's Public Hearing on the Atlantic Yards Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Gothamist, Extra, Extra
From yesterday's coverage round-up at Gothamist:
Looks like the political tide around the Atlantic Yards is starting to shift: first Marty Markowitz called for size reductions, and now David Yassky has come out in favor of reducing the scale of the project. [Link to yesterday's Atlantic Yards Report article about Yassky.]
True Hoop, Legal Challenges to Nets' New Arena
Sportswriter Henry Abbott is "interested in the suggestion that this development could in theory happen without the Nets," and is hosting a discussion in the comments section of his website, which usually covers basketball proper.
Don't Worry It's Just Reality: Brooklyn Edition, Down The Ratner Hole...a Peak into the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Dreadnaught starts reading the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and vents what seems like his first draft of public-hearing testimony on his blog:
I got around to reading some of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement this evening, particularly chapter 8 urban design. Certainly, the writers were inspired by Louis Carrol, because even Alice in Wonderland didn't have so magical a ride as Forest Cit - oops the ESDC is providing us.
He then cites a couple of instances in which the DEIS either defies reality or makes unsupported conclusions.
I could see why they don't want the public to scrutinize this too long, if I could find this just reading this in between the wash and dry cycles, just imagine what experts could do in a couple of months.
"Atlantic Yards" Voter Guide, Mr. David Yassky, Yassky, Yassky.
He asked his voters, voters, voters,
If he made any sense, sense, sense,
Despite the flippity, floppity, flippity,
He sat on the fence, fence, fence.
Atlantic Yards Report, Another Atlantic Yards mailer from Forest City Ratner
(Does the parent New York Times Company's business relationship with Forest City Ratner have any influence on the editorial stance? Well, at least the Times discloses the relationship. No such luck with the mailer.)
...Nope, again there are no tall buildings. Like this:
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*creeps in silently, submits update, creeps out again before author gets lynched*
So, terribly sorry, it has been, I think, well over a year since this fic has been updated. Please accept my humble apolgies!
Anyway, please enjoy the next chapter.
You will see that I have stolen... er, borrowed a rather large portion of canon for this chapter, and tweaked it slightly to fit the plot and alternative pov (Sev and DD's rather than Harry's onlooker through the penseive) and it needed some emotion, thoughts and justification. It's not mine, I'm not making any money from it (damn it!) and it always shall belong to JK. I'll put it all back properly when I am done, promise!
If you've forgotten, someone was desperately calling Severus through the floo in the middle of the night. Those of you who are astute will have already worked out who it is... let's see what happens...
Chapter 9 – Much More Straightforward
Still half dazed, his heart pounding with the abrupt flood of adrenaline, Severus tried to identify where the desperate plea had come from. Glancing once around the room he at first believed himself to be quite alone…
'Did I dream it?' he questioned disconcertedly.
But then the orange glow from Madam Pomfrey's office fireplace registered in his mind. He had not left the fire burning… someone must have activated the floo. He took a few steps toward the dancing flames.
"Severus…?" the voice echoed in a whisper.
The dark man could not see the person's face in the flames, but he knew who owned that voice, whispered or not.
"Headmaster…" he spoke, if only to acknowledge the man.
"I'm coming through," he stated. "Your office?" he queried at the last minute.
"Yes… hurry, please!" he heard in response, which made him move that tiniest bit faster. He'd never heard the Headmaster plead with such desperation before… and it frightened him. The old man had always been the rock, the pillar supporting all of his own charades… the place Severus could seek security, stability and to some extent comfort. To hear the weakness was unnerving and brought out his own insecurities, for he knew that if Dumbledore fell… he himself would not be far behind.
He stepped into the flames and immediately whirled away to his destination, his wand held at the ready.
Harry stirred from his deep sleep, his eyes fluttering open briefly; some vague noise had woken him from his restful and peaceful slumber…
Not detecting any further disturbance he closed his eyes again hoping to slip back into the comforting darkness of his mind… but it was not to be; with every second his mind became more aware and lucid as it emerged from sleep.
He sighed in disappointment, he'd felt so snug, warm and comfortable… and whilst he was submerged in the shadow of sleep he did not have to think. He did not have to worry about the prophecy or Voldemort; he had no cares for the stress of his studies or the ache of grief for his Godfather; he could ignore the stab of anxiety for the continued safety of his friends and members of the Order; he could push away the biting sting of the unfair and callous treatment by his relatives, and the burn of humiliation that Snape, of all people, had witnessed the extent of his Aunt's disdain…
'Oh, God… Snape knows how I'm treated at home!' his mind snatched hold of the vague sentiment; twisting it into a solid thought. His eyes flew open in alarm and his gut did a sudden back flip. God that was humiliating!
Great… he would never get back to sleep now!
Severus practically burst through the floo in his urgency to get to Dumbledore; his wand held firmly and ready in his hand ahead of him.
The Headmaster was sprawled rather haphazardly over the small armchair that a visitor would ordinarily occupy, and the dark man spotted him at once; racing to the elderly wizard and kneeling beside the chair.
"Albus?" Severus called anxiously, glancing over the older wizard's frame. "What is it, what happened?" he asked, before his eyes eventually identified the man's blackened, shaking hand dangling off the side of the chair.
"What is this?" he asked again, shocked, and if he admitted it, a little afraid. His immediate thoughts settled on believing the damage was caused by a very dark, magical origin.
Immediately he lifted his wand and evoked the candles lighting the room to brighten so he could see much better what he was dealing with. All of Dumbledore's digits, and half his hand were blackened, and Severus could see that the darkness was slowly creeping further up the limb even as he observed.
"This is a curse," he whispered softly, talking to himself; trying to overcome his shock and jolt himself into action.
He looked to Dumbledore and realized the man had lost consciousness. His breathing was steady for the moment, but Severus knew the situation was very grave and the man might not even survive the night if he didn't act now!
Raising his wand again he directed it toward the diseased limb and began to chant a very melodic, yet intense mantra. He had to at least contain this curse; otherwise it would eventually consume the old wizard and kill him. Severus could not lose him. Not now… not yet!
After many long minutes of concentrated wand work Severus collapsed backwards, breathing heavily; unable to sustain the intensity for the moment. However, instead of resting there, he immediately gained his feet, shaky though he was, and made for the floo. He threw in a handful of powder, called out his destination exhaustedly and stepped into the flames.
Once he'd practically tumbled out at the other end he scrambled to the adjoining room and snatched up a variety of phials and bottles as quickly as he could and thundered back to the floo. As he again stumbled from the fireplace in Dumbledore's office he had to take a moment to catch his breath before pushing himself on once more.
Severus knelt back at Dumbledore's side, dumped the potion containers down in an untidy pile, quickly assessing the man's discernable vital signs. His pulse was fortunately still strong under Severus' fingers at his throat and he was still breathing, but the man was sweating profusely and his whole body had begun to shiver… and upon closer inspection of the cursed hand Severus noted the blackening had crept up the flesh and was now nearing the old Headmaster's wrist.
The curse was advancing at an astonishingly rapid rate and Severus began to doubt his ability to save the old man.
Not feeling he had a choice Severus resumed the chanting to contain the curse in Albus' hand. He would sustain it as long as he could, and then he would dose the old man with some of the potions he'd retrieved from his personal storeroom.
He lasted around half an hour that time before collapsing back to the ground with fatigue; almost fifteen minutes less than before. And he couldn't find the strength to move for several more moments; sucking in deep, desperate breaths. But again he pushed himself to continue, crawling to his knees to reach the phials he had piled less than three feet away.
Holding them to Albus' mouth, Severus first cast an Enervate charm and wakened the Headmaster and then tipped a total of three potions down his throat. A Pain-Reliever, a Strengthening Solution, and a measure of special brew of his own concoction that supported the function of one's vital organs. It was largely untested, but Severus was confident in the results he had achieved and was sure that at worst it would not poison the old man.
"Albus," Severus said breathily, "I need some clue as to how to cure you," he requested pleadingly. "How did this happen?"
Albus was weary, and barely lucid, but he did manage an answer. "A curse… Tom's …Flesh Decay…' he whispered, so softly Severus had to strain to hear over his own pounding heart and heavy breaths.
Severus was shocked. 'The Flesh Decay curse? That is one of the Dark Lord's inventions," Severus realized. He'd seen it before… seen the carnage it could create. 'But it is incurable… vicious, repugnant,' he thought further in dismay. There was nothing he could do.
He took up his wand again and resumed the chanting to contain the decay to the hand. At best he could hold it at bay for the moment, and give himself time to think… sort of. It was difficult to have lucid thoughts when you had to be so focused on another task, but he would try. The Order couldn't afford to lose Albus Dumbledore yet… they just weren't a formidable enough force yet.
The effort cost Severus more than physically; he was exhausted mentally and had a splitting headache when he'd finally wrangled a temporary solution nearly thirty more minutes later. And not only had it cost him, but the decay had managed to advance a further inch up the Headmaster's wrist whilst Severus' focus was not entirely intent on his containment charm.
However, with a few intricate flicks of his wrist of the hand that was guiding his wand and a stream of Latin, that although was not as musical as his previous charm lent a soothing rhythm to both the strained men in the room, he had the curse provisionally trapped in the already contaminated extremity.
He fell back against the leg of the desk behind him utterly spent, staring down at his sock covered feet. He could not get up this time, and scrunched his face against the strain and fatigue. He rubbed a hand over his face and found it also soaked with sweat.
As he slowly, automatically cooled with the cessation of the strenuous activity, his body shivered slightly at the damp chill that seeped into his skin. He was exhausted; thoroughly drained and weary. He rested his head back and allowed his eyes to close.
As much as he believed he'd be able to sleep anywhere right now, he knew he ought not to allow himself to fall asleep propped against the Headmaster's desk on the cold, stone floor. He'd required respite before all of this had happened, but now he was in urgent need of that rest. But first he ought to ensure the Headmaster was indeed out of immediate danger.
"Albus?" he said quietly.
"I am here and awake, my boy," the old man answered, the fatigue equally discernable in his voice as Severus'. "Are you alright?" he went on to ask, concern edging his tone.
Severus huffed out a chuckled breath. "I am not the one crisping inch by inch," he responded, amused, yet anxiety still sitting like a heavy lump in his gut.
The dark man heard a huffed chuckle returned to him. "No, my boy… not you…" he said, and with those words he seemed to imply a whole lot more than he'd spoken. Severus stared up at the Headmaster's profile, creasing his features as he tried to discern the hidden meaning.
"Help me to my desk," the old man requested softly.
Severus himself did not yet wish to move, so it mystified him why and how the Headmaster had found the will. Nevertheless, he dragged himself to his feet and steadied and guided the old man around the desk and into his own throne-like chair.
Once settled, the old wizard retrieved his wand from his sleeve and aimed it toward the clear part of the stone floor near the door. Severus followed his aim in time to see the sword of Gryffindor and a small, curious, yet ominous looking artifact levitate and float toward the desktop. They both clanked down onto the surface as the Headmaster lost control of his charm from fatigue.
Severus turned to him and witnessed the show of agony sweep across the man's features and ripple through his body. The black skin covering the damaged hand writhed and bubbled momentarily; the curse apparently fighting its confinement.
The younger man grimaced slightly and cringed away minutely, horrified by the entity trapped in the older wizard's limb.
His eyes were drawn back to the artifact; a ring, the black jewel cracked, sitting upon the desk and suddenly clarity hit him.
"It was the ring? You put on the ring?" he asked, aghast and confused. But another look at the Headmaster and he realised the man was once again struggling against the curse that was doggedly attempting to overcome its victim. With his eyes closed, he sagged sideways in the throne-like chair, apparently semi-conscious; his right hand dangled over the side.
Severus returned quickly to his pile of potions and selected another potion; an Invigoration Draught. He transfigured one of Dumbledore's quills into a goblet and decanted a dose from the larger bottle into it.
Again he quickly made his way back around to the older wizard's side and drawing his wand once more began muttering his incantation, pointing his wand at the wrist of the hand, while with his left hand he tipped the goblet full of thick, golden potion down Dumbledore's throat. After a moment or two, Dumbledore's eyelids fluttered and opened.
"Why?" said Severus, without preamble, "why did you put on that ring? It was what carried the curse, surely you realised that. Why even touch it?"
"I… was a fool. Sorely tempted…"
"Tempted by what?" Severus queried, confused.
Dumbledore did not answer and Severus began to feel angry.
"It is a miracle you managed to return here!" he said, now furious. "That ring carried a curse of extraordinary power," he added, looking again at the hand that looked malevolent in its blackened state, "to contain it is all we can hope for; I have trapped the curse in one hand for the time being-"
The Headmaster raised the hand and examined it with mere interest and curiosity that seemed out of place to Severus.
"You have done very well, Severus. How long do you think I have?" almost conversationally, which confused the dark man even more, making him forget his anger and frustration. He hesitated before answering, deliberating what he knew.
"I cannot tell. Maybe a year. There is no halting such a spell forever. It will spread, eventually; it is the sort of curse that strengthens over time."
Dumbledore smiled. The news that he had less than a year to live seemed a matter of little or no concern to him.
"I am fortunate, extremely fortunate, that I have you, Severus."
"If you had only summoned me a little earlier, I might have been able to do more, buy you some time!" said Severus, furious once more at the man's lack of regard for the seriousness of the situation.
He looked down at the broken ring and the sword, finally comprehending what had most probably caused the Headmaster to delay calling for help.
"Did you think that breaking the ring would break the curse?" he suggested questioningly.
"Something like that… I was delirious, no doubt…" the old wizard replied. But Severus recognised the dismissal well enough.
With an effort the Headmaster straightened himself in his chair, the Invigoration draught having its desired effect, Severus surmised.
"Well, really, this makes matters much more straightforward."
Severus was utterly perplexed and allowed his confusion to show to the old man.
Dumbledore smiled at him.
"I refer to the plan Lord Voldemort is revolving around me. His plan to have the poor Malfoy boy murder me."
Severus took a seat in the chair across the desk from Dumbledore's trying to ignore the headache, though slightly improved, still throbbing inside his skull. He wanted to return to the subject of the Headmaster's blackened hand… he still wanted to understand how it had happened, but Dumbledore held up his good hand to halt him.
Frustrated again, Severus scowled. "The Dark Lord does not expect Draco to succeed. I believe Narcissa's fears are correct; this is merely punishment for Lucius' recent failures. Slow punishment for Draco's parents, while they watch him fail and pay the price."
"In short, the boy has had a death sentence pronounced upon him as surely as I have," said Dumbledore. "Now, I should have thought the natural successor to the job, once Draco fails, is yourself?"
After a short moment of thought, Severus replied. "That, I think, is the Dark Lord's plan."
"Lord Voldemort foresees a moment in the near future when he will not need a spy at Hogwarts?" Dumbledore queried.
"He believes the school will soon be in his grasp, yes," Severus confirmed.
Dumbledore was nodding, still in contemplative thought, and Severus waited for him to continue.
"Ultimately then, of course, there is only one thing to be done if we are to save Draco from Lord Voldemort's wrath."
Severus was sardonic in his reply, uncertain where his superior was headed with his submission. "Are you intending to let him kill you?"
The Headmaster looked a mite amused at the suggestion. "Certainly not. You must kill me."
Shocked at the Headmaster's proposal, Severus was silent for a long moment, grappling with the expectation. Then, his words heavy with irony, he responded.
"Would you like me to do it now? Or would you like a few moments to compose an epitaph?"
Dumbledore smiled at his sarcasm. "Oh, not quite yet," he said. "I daresay the moment will present itself in due course. Given what has happened tonight," he indicated to his withered hand, "we can be sure that it will happen within a year. And this also solves our little dilemma regarding your Unbreakable Vow," he added with an amount of satisfaction.
Severus was crushed, feeling almost betrayed; it made him irate again. He'd expected a solution that would improve their situation if Dumbledore managed to find one, not simply one that would try and justify it.
"If you don't mind dying," said Severus roughly, "why not let Draco do it?" He was certainly not keen on becoming the perpetrator of this crime.
"That boy's soul is not yet so damaged," said Dumbledore. "I would not have it ripped apart on my account."
Severus was cut to the heart with that comment and found it difficult to reply.
"And my soul, Dumbledore? Mine?" he managed to grate out, his chest hollow with the realisation of how little he must mean to the man in front of him.
"You alone know whether it will harm your soul to help an old man avoid pain and humiliation," Dumbledore suggested. "I ask this one, great favour of you, Severus, because death is coming for me as surely as the Chudley Cannons will finish bottom of this year's league. I confess I should prefer a quick, painless exit to the protracted and messy affair it will be if, for instance, Greyback is involved – I hear Voldemort has recruited him? Or dear Bellatrix, who likes to play with her food before she eats it."
Dumbledore's gaze pierced him as though he was gazing upon Severus' very soul as they discussed it. Still not necessarily convinced that his soul would remain undamaged, but reeling too much from the shock of the request, Severus could only offer a curt nod.
The Headmaster nodded his own satisfaction and set aside the topic after a slight shudder and weary sigh.
"I'm afraid your Invigoration Draught is wearing off already, Severus… and I cannot afford to rely on its affects at any rate. I need to rest. As do you, I suspect," he said, taking in the exhaustion dragging harshly on the features of the younger, dark man in front of him.
Severus nodded in agreement, almost absentmindedly.
"Harry will need to be returned to his relative's home… I trust you will be able to manage that tomorrow in my stead. I will need a few days to recover before I might be able to investigate the issue. Return him with the message to Petunia and Vernon that they will receive a visit from me soon. That should hold any chance of overzealous reprimand at bay should it be likely to occur. We shall discuss things further in the coming days."
Severus nodded again, but he was still so consumed with incredible thoughts that he was barely aware of what he was agreeing to.
The old man pushed to his feet, steadying himself with a hand on his desk. And then with his wand he transfigured an empty phial into a cane and after tucking his wand away safely, took it in his good hand and proceeded slowly in the direction of his personal rooms.
Severus, upon noticing the unstable man begin to totter away, stood up to assist.
"No, my boy," Albus insisted, pushing the dark man's hands away. "You go and slip into your own bed… I can make it to mine on my own, and you need to recover from tonight's exertions as well. Goodnight, Severus."
After a moment of uncertainty, Severus acquiesced. "Goodnight, Headmaster."
When he was almost to the floo the old Headmaster called to him. "Oh, Severus?"
The dark man turned back to face the old, wise wizard, still feeling quite dazed by the night's occurrences and revelations.
"I want you to know I am exceedingly grateful for your assistance tonight. You did an admirable job. Thank you," Albus offered appreciatively.
Severus merely nodded an acknowledgement and again proceeded to leave through the floo.
Once the dark man had spun out of sight, Dumbledore paused a few moments longer before continuing to his bedroom, glancing with melancholy into the dying flames.
"And Severus, despite what I must force you to do, I do care… I promise you," he said quietly, and then added in a soft whisper, "and may you find salvation at the end of all of this."
When Severus stepped out into Madam Pomfrey's office he noted the time on the wall clock hanging above her desk. It read 3:38am and Severus sighed. He rubbed at his face, feeling weariness creep malignly through his entire body.
He was quite used to late nights and minimal sleep, but this was excessive even for him, especially considering the enormous effort and energy he had expended tonight. He glanced toward the ward and wondered whether the Potter boy was a normal teenager who would take the chance to sleep in given the opportunity. He sincerely hoped so… for even in the time it had taken for him to acknowledge his body's rebellion over the strain it had endured this evening, it had developed into a disturbing shiver that made him feel a touch nauseous.
He turned toward his camp bed and practically fell into it; too tired to even pull up the covers and despite a mind full of qualms and reservations he swiftly sunk into slumber.
Harry had lain awake for well over two hours. Oh, he'd tried to return to sleep, but the comforting oblivion evaded him. Perhaps he'd had altogether too much sleep during the past day? So he was aware when the floo in Madam Pomfrey's office surged with a roar of flames and flashed with bright light through the gap at the bottom of the door.
Nobody emerged from the office, and nor did he hear any conversation, so he assumed it was Snape leaving through the floo rather than arriving.
'Odd?' he thought, considering the probable time of the morning. But then he cleverly decided that that was to be entirely expected. Snape was odd, after all.
'Oddball!' he thought, amused, remembering something that Sirius had once said about the Potions Master from his time at school with him. He said Harry's dad and Snape had hated one another right from their first meeting. Harry didn't know if the abhorrence Sirius and James had apparently felt for their classmate was justified back then or not, but judging by Harry's experience with the man this afternoon he was a hard person to work out… quite unpredictable. He could easily see how Snape must have earned their mistrust and wariness as children.
It was a curious thing to look on all these people he'd come to know and realise that they'd all been children together; Hogwarts students together… they must have known one another quite well.
His Godfather, Remus, Snape, Peter Pettigrew, Harry's father, his… mother.
Snape knew his mother from school… that much was already known, for Harry had seen at least one interaction inside Professor Snape's memories when he'd snuck into the penseive for a look, but recalling the happenings from the previous afternoon it appeared that Snape had known his Aunt Petunia too. And the woman had indeed remembered him.
'But just how well did they know each other and from where?' Harry wondered, giving it some earnest thought, trying to dredge up what was actually said that afternoon to lend him a clue; for Aunt Petunia was only a Muggle after all.
"Don't you dare 'woman' me, Severus Snape! My sister might have felt sorry for you for a time, but-"
Harry now recalled that Aunt Petunia had hinted at a much more familiar relationship between Snape and his mother than he'd initially realised. She'd suggested his mother had felt sympathy or pity for Snape, so much so that Lily had apparently discussed the Slytherin at home.
No… not just discussed him, Aunt Petunia had recognised Snape on sight. She knew him too. And by the way she'd glared at him Harry deduced that at one time she'd felt quite comfortable with him or even superior toward him. Petunia had looked at him like she'd sometimes looked at Harry; like he was mud on the bottom of her shoes.
'Just how long ago had this been?' the young wizard thought. Because to Harry, even a seventeen/eighteen year old, fully trained, black clad, menacing looking wizard, such a Snape was, would have to have been considered intimidating to a Muggle. Especially as Aunt Petunia seemed well enough aware of what he was. So they all must have been much younger… right?
And what else could Harry glean from the words? "My sister might have felt sorry for you for a time…"
'For a time…?' Harry thought, bemused. So, Lily had felt sorry for Snape at one point, but then not?
Why not? – was the next obvious question. Had something happened? Had things improved for Snape… or had they fought?
It sounded decidedly like Aunt Petunia had never felt sorry for Snape, however. But then again, Harry hadn't thought her capable of sympathy anyway, so no surprise there.
And Snape had shown little tolerance of Aunt Petunia as well, he remembered, and in fact had swiftly cut off her tirade with a quick word and menacing close proximity. Seemingly reminding the woman, or demonstrating to her how intimidating he had become – fully grown.
But was that the only reason he'd cut her off? Had he perhaps silenced her for another reason – a witness? Harry in particular! Had Snape not wanted Harry to know he'd once been friends? with Harry's mother?
"Hmm…" Harry hummed quietly; it was certainly food for thought.
He couldn't be certain that any of his deductions held merit, having made them from a single overheard, incomplete, hasty comment; but did he have the courage to confirm them? Did Harry have the balls to ask Professor Snape outright how and when had he first met Harry's mother and her sister?
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I would have to think our chances with Green have taken a big boost with the news at Auburn and TN. Can't wait to hear any news after the Michigan/Ty Isaac meeting.
in town for free camps
Today's recruiting roundup surveys the landscape as several coaches are fired and the rest prepare for in-home visits, recaps Michigan commits in their state playoffs, and more.
Massillon Washington DB/WR Gareon Conley was in Columbus for #THEGAME today, we are being told
— 11W Recruiting (@11WRecruiting) November 25, 2012
There's no official word on Conley's status, but don't expect him to be considered a commit for much longer. The question of whether or not he could find himself back in the class eventually is more difficult to answer; his situation isn't the same as David Dawson's or Pharaoh Brown's—Conley was up-front with the coaches about his desire to take visits. We'll have to wait and see if the coaches decide to treat his case differently.
In-home visits with recruits begin this week, and some very interesting names have emerged as players who will host Michigan coaches, including one we haven't seen in a while:
How bout this for blast from the past? Hearing #Michigan will drop in on Joliet (IL) RB Ty Isaac this week
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) November 26, 2012
Yes, that Ty Isaac, one-time top running back target and current USC commit. While there's no indication that he's wavering on his commitment, Lane Kiffin's job security has come under fire—especially in the wake of a derp-tacular finish to the Notre Dame game—and it's worth noting that recruits must approve of a visit before a coach can drop by; Isaac is at least willing to listen to Michigan's latest pitch.
Does that mean anything in regards to VA RB Derrick Green? I doubt it. Green's other presumed top choices, Auburn and Tennessee, have now both fired their head coaches—in Auburn's case, they just cleaned out the entire staff. That leaves Oregon, Miami, and Ole Miss as Michigan's top competition. Oregon doesn't fit Green's stated desire to play in a pro-style offense and Miami has the Nevin Shapiro cloud looming over their program. It's possible Green chooses Ole Miss out of a desire to play in the South, but that's a major step down in program quality compared to Michigan.
[For more planned in-home visits, a wrapup of last weekend's playoff action, and more, hit THE JUMP.]
Michigan is also targeting a couple of committed offensive linemen to fill the hole left by David Dawson. Tremendous caught up with UCLA commit Kenny Lacy, who will get an in-home visit and plans to take an official to Ann Arbor in December. Lacy, at 6'5", 270, could slot in at guard or right tackle—he's a four-star, top-250 type to Rivals and Scout and a three-star on ESPN and 247.
TomVH reported last night that Michigan was in contact with another lineman committed to a California school($), and a little poking around indicates that prospect is Cal pledge Cameron Hunt. Hunt will also get an in-home and, given that the Bears just fired coach Jeff Tedford, could be very open to looking around. He's more of a pure guard at 6'4", 267, and is rated as a four-star on every service save 247.
For the second straight year, Cass Tech upended Detroit Catholic Central in the MHSAA Division I state title game; this time around, the Technicians won 36-21, and Jourdan Lewis opened the scoring with an 89-yard touchdown catch on CT's first play from scrimmage. Lewis would finish the game with two catches for 101 yards, while junior standout Damon Webb caught two passes for 53 yards, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble, and had an interception. Wyatt Shallman finished with five tackles and 0.5 TFLs for Catholic Central and was limited to just six yards on three carries.
In the OHSAA Division II state semifinals, Mike McCray recorded a team-high 11 tackles and recovered a fumble to lead Trotwood-Madison to a 33-32 victory over New Albany. The Rams will take on Toledo Central Catholic, led by OSU commit Jayme Thompson and 2014 QB prospect DeShone Kizer, in the state title game on Friday.
Three other Michigan commits advanced in the playoffs: St. Clairsville's defense, led by Michael Ferns, held defending champs Norwayne—averaging over 50 points per game heading into the state semifinals—to 27 points, advancing to the Division IV title game and preserving an undefeated season. Channing Stribling's Matthews Butler squad will play for its third state championship in four years after taking down Mallard Creek in the semis, 27-0. Patrick Kulger and North Allegheny defeated Woodland Hills, 21-14, to become the first team to win three straight WPIAL Class AAAA titles; they're two games away from a second state title in three years.
Jake Butt and Pickerington North weren't so lucky, as Northwestern commit Godwin Igebuike fumbled just shy of the goal line on fourth down with 32 seconds left in a 26-21 state semifinal loss to powerhouse Cincinnati Moeller. Butt finished the season with single-season school records for receptions (68), receiving yards (907), and receiving TDs (12), as well as several career records.
The #1 overall recruit in the class of 2014, VA DE Da'Shawn Hand, named Michigan to his early top ten.
2014 FL WR Artavis Scott told Sam Webb that he and HS teammate OL Mason Cole "know for a fact" that they'll attend the same college ($, info in header). That's good news for Michigan, which emerged among Cole's early leaders and has also offered Scott—both prospects were on hand for the Michigan State game.
Standout 2015 KY RB Damien Harris has Ohio State and Michigan essentially running even atop his leaderboard after visiting Columbus last weekend, according to Allen Trieu ($, info in header). Michigan may hold a narrow edge, but it's a close race at this point (obviously, with a very long way to go).
I would have to think our chances with Green have taken a big boost with the news at Auburn and TN. Can't wait to hear any news after the Michigan/Ty Isaac meeting.
Unless, of course, one or both hire coaches he likes.
So long as Auburn and Tennessee don't fire their boosters, I'm sure not too many players considering those schools care much who is coaching.
How are we supposed to know that there's no new information about Laquon Treadwell if you don't explicitly tell us?
Not sure I'd write Auburn or Tennessee off, especially if they hire big name coaches. I hate recruit psychoanalysis, but it does seem like he's very much looking for a reason to go somewhere other than Michigan.
Yeah, TomVH touched on the coaching situations in Tenn and Auburn during his recruiting chat. They may make it more difficult if either makes a splash with big name hire. A big name coach will probably do more harm then good in either of those locations.
Man I would LOVE that Artavis Scott/Mason Cole Hello post. It would be TREMENDOUS!
Yes, it goes without saying that Scott/Cole would be an incredible combo pick up.
Which is why I'm saying it. After you already did.
FWIW, on the Scout free board they have posters from the Buckeye site saying Conley visited, but left early and didn't interact much with the coaches or other recruits.
Perhaps he bolted the OSU side after hearing the vile comments from the crowd, pulled on a blue coat and stood with the good guys.
Or he received 0 attention from the coaches given the 62 recruits and realized Urban wanted to recruit him to hurt UM more than help OSU.
Or he spotted a cute girl and decided to stand with her...
One of the respected posters there did speculate it may have been to get him away from M: have him visit, force decommit, have UofM fill the spot, then tell Conley no thanks (or at least hold off and see if their other higher priority targets fall through).
I'm hoping Hoke would see through that and let him come back to good guys. But given this is all speculation, the real story could be and likely is something completely different.
They supposedly had 12 WR recruits between Sr and Jr at the game. Plus Eli and Cameron are the 2 de facto CB studs in attendance. Can't imagine he spent any time with a single coach.
Hmmm, staff that showed me love 8 months ago with thin WR/CB options & my dad prefers OR new suitor with umpteen recruits that someone pushed me to visit just to prove my dad wrong?
Guess we'll find out eventually.
On another note..Which 2013 O-Lineman would you rather have? Dawson? Hunt? Lacy?
but most definitely Dawson. He's a top-100 type player who may well regret burning that bridge. I hope we can figure out a way to get him back.
Yeah, probably Dawson, but both of those guys are certainly solid replacements.
As a football player, probably Dawson.
As an addition to this team, probably Kenny Lacy.
Dawson is the best currently, but Hunt has solid upside and improves recruiting foothold in CA.
Everybody raves about his technique and athletecism, and says just needs to gain a little inevitable weight. I'll take that over a big kid that needs to learn technique, and gain athletecism any day. Its no wonder the coaches are visiting him when his pad level, proper leverage, footwork, punch, and use of hands, speed, pass protection against all types of edge rushes, drive blocking, downfield blocking, finishing, and nasty streak are all basically at a college level. Sounds like Kugler all over again. Only criticism of him I heard was when he went to the Opening he had more difficulty with the jumbo sized recruits. Won't be a problem after a redshirt year.
I know this is a fluff piece but analysts outside the Cal guys have all been saying the same things:
Yeah, we're in a position where we don't need the 5th OL in this class to play all that quickly, so a guy like Hunt who needs a couple years or bulk up is no problem.
And it's not like he needs a ton of weight. He's currently listed at 267 by Rivals, so he should be 275-280 by the time he enrolls, and could be knocking on the door of 300 after his redshirt year, somewhat conservatively. If the 267 number is a little old, he could be 275+ already.
EDIT: 247 lists Hunt at 275, so it's very possible the 267 number is pretty old, and he's not all that undersized anymore.
Damien Harris how could you?
Gotta wonder more about how D. Smith feels about this. I look at these backs as more of his niche rather than Shallman who will have a role because of his size. If they are looking for 2 more backs maybe there's something to be said about the stable that is the program right now. Certainly could spread 4 backs out with redshirting.
On another note, caught the D1 finals. Jordan Lewis is a heck of a player but you don't see the "wow" when he's on defense. CC got him a number of times. Standout on offense in this game however. First time I've watched Shallman in person in a long time. He is quick-twitch big time, and agile. A littel bit of coaching and grooming and Michigan will have a good player no matter where they put him. Both of these players will be great additions. Dawson - I would say was good but not dominant. Spent a fair amount of time jaw-boning and it looked like Wilcher had to get in his grill about it on a few occaisions.
Michigan has been pursuing Ty Isaac and Derrick Green while DeVeon Smith has been committed. It's really not anything new for Smith. If Michigan got both Isaac and Green to commit (which isn't going to happen), then I think Smith might reconsider. But if just one of those guys commits, then I think that's probably within the range of reasonable expectations.
The possibility that UM could lose it's top two remaining targets at positions of need to Ole Miss is tough. We need to get Charles Robinson down to Oxford quick.
I do not think Ole Miss is a serious contender for LaQuon Treadwell. Green, maybe. But I've always thought that Treadwell would be best served by picking one of the Oklahoma schools, frankly.
Re: OKL. Yeah, but for Treadwell, was that when U of M was barely throwing to Gallon and Roundtree or more recently with Gardner at QB when those two seem to be getting many more chances. And with Roy leaving and Gardner looking like he will be here for two more years, it seems that U of M presents a very good opportunity for a 5 star WR, no?
I don't think Michigan is a bad choice, but Oklahoma and Oklahoma State would likely be better choices.
I am extremely excited for Jourdan Lewis. Hoping we're able to get Damon Webb and Jayru, as well. CT has some unreal talent coming through!
I have lost track after all this time since it has been mentioned, but Ace used to say how many scholarship slots were open and I have not seen it stated for awhile. So are we still sitting at about 3 spots left barring any unforeseen attrition?
The coaches reportedly want to take 25, and right now we have 23 (including Conley). So there are 2 or 3 spots left, depending on Conley's status.
If you're ever wondering, go up to Useful Stuff and click Depth Chart by Class.
Right now we have 23 openings, 24 if (when?) Mike Jones doesn't get a fifth year to commit stupid special teams penalties, 25 if Lewan doesn't come back, and so on.
Since we often get a little attrition after the season ends, 25 and maybe 26 is a safe number.
Believe we can sign >25 with early enrollees and various backdating methods from previous classes.
If 5 guys were to attrit suddenly, how many could we sign? Just wonder about the max upper bound if the coaches go wild over the next 10 weeks.
Per Big Ten rules, we can never go above 28, even with early enrollees. Since we have enough EEs, it's possible for us to sign 28, if enough guys leave.
Lacy or Hunt are very solid candidates based on their film. My OL evaluation skills are limited (ie defensive coach) but both appear to have upside with their frames and decent agility. Cal and UCLA also tend to focus on solid students given their academics. OL pipeline in fine shape.
I see the biggest bonus in landing more kids nationally. We used to land talent from all areas to supplement the Midwest base and Hoke's Cali connection has yielded only Magnuson.
Please, please don't neg bomb me into oblivion for this. Please. I did a quick search of the site and didn't see any mention of Logan Tuley-Tillman having interest in TCU, good or bad. A scout alert dated 11/16/12 mentions interest and a possible visit. Alert is paywalled, and I don't pay. So, can anyone, nicely, update me on the validity or lack of validity to this claim? Again, please and thank you. Link below:
Tuley-Tillman has refuted the idea that he plans to go to TCU. He says he's 100% committed to Michigan.
multiple sources have gotten in touch with LTT and he's said there is nothing to these rumors. He remains committed to Michigan and is planning on being an early entree.
Can we offer the kid in the white suit to be drum major starting in 2020?
Thanks guys. That was easy. And fast. And positive. I found this while reviewing the list of recruits to make myself feel better after Saturday. And, I do feel better. Still one hell of a class!
Hearing about the 26-21heartbreak loss for Pickerington North stabbed an already open wound.
Experience it in person. Jake Butt had huge catch to keep final drive going. Team was crushed that the wildcat play didn't work at the end. Ticket takers thought I was at the wrong gate with family's maize/blue and block M gear. Losing 26-21 twice in a day...argh
LOL@ the twitter post for Da'Shawn Hand. One VT fan says academics are a big deal for Hand, who wants to major in engineering, and VT has the best engineering on the list.
Someone else (presumably UM fan or other rational human) comes in and wuts him into place.
Strange to have a kid already declare a package deal - especially when both are very highly rated and merit offers on their own (unlike Nkemdiche pulling along 2 stars). Probably just a BFF type comment but it presents some quirky dynamics.
Do coaches schedule all visits jointly or CC both on texts or send mail to 1 address? I hope UM can land both but 2 Floridians is a tough pull.
Anything new on Fl WR Corey Holmes?
Just curious, what "big name" coaches are currently out there for these teams to hire? (And please don't say John Gruden) I seriously can't think of any big name/hot commodity that would be big enough to lure a potential recruit. Sure, there is probably a mid-level guy that would make the jump up to a BCS-level school (Louisiana Tech coach comes to mind) but who else? Tressel has a show cause. Petrino still has some baggage.
These aren't big names by all means, but Narduzzi might be looking to get out of EL. Fickel might want to capitalize on the 12-0 season.
Charlie Strong, Gus Malzahn, Bobby Petrino...
Not to mention all of the guys coming from the NFL - either coordinators looking for an upgrade like Bill O'Brien was, or a recently fired HC like Jim Mora Jr. was. Those guys are always popular choices.
But is Gus Malzahn a "big name" outside of spread-nick's? Is he a name that makes recruits go "oooohhhhh."? If he was such a hot name, wouldn't he be at a better job now? Good coach, but I don't see the sizzle. And in this case is an expert at the kind of offense he doesn't want to be in.
Agree that Gus or Charlie shouldn't sway Green. Not only would the speed spread de-emphasize his power, but the UT and AU lines struggled with pro style this year and would be adapting again next year to a new scheme.
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The proposed ban, already passed by the Florida House, is a swift reaction to a a multi-state sting last month that resulted in 57 arrests and prompted Jennifer Carroll to resign as lieutenant governor. Authorities accused Allied Veterans of the World, a charitable organization Carroll consulted for while a state representative, of racketeering and money laundering charges associated with operating a $300 million illegal gambling ring.
The proposal would ban slot machine-like games at storefront gaming centers, including those that cater to seniors who testified Tuesday morning that they spend hours playing the games for as little as $20.
And, the seniors and arcade operators said, the amusement centers give them a place to and people to hang out with instead of spending their days – and nights – alone.
Many of the seniors were from Port St. Lucie. They complained that the arcades are the only entertainment for them in their community.
“We have lunch. We have dinner. We celebrate our birthday there. So if they close, a lot of us are going to be very lonely,” one Port St. Lucie resident said.
Mike Cannon, who owns Mardi Gras arcade in Port St. Lucie, told the committee that the arcades, which operate under a 30-year-old statute, shouldn’t be punished because of the Allied Veterans wrongdoing.
“You had a big scandal on your hands and we had nothing to do with it,” Cannon said. “We didn’t do anything wrong. We paid our taxes. We do everything by the law and we’ve never had a problem.”
Sen. John Thrasher, the bill sponsor, explained that the measure (SB 1030) would not impact children’s arcades such as Dave and Buster’s or Chuck E. Cheese.
That drew the wrath of Gale Fontaine, president of the Florida Arcade and Bingo Association, who owns several adult arcades in Broward County.
“This is nowhere for them to go. They eat lunch together. They eat dinner together. It has nothing to do about the games. It’s their clubhouse,” Fontaine said, referring to dozens of elderly audience members, some with canes or in wheelchairs, and many of whom were clad in white T-shirts imprinted with “Don’t kill amusement centers” in red.
“I think it’s a disgrace that we will take care of the children’s community and not take care of the senior community.”
Delray Beach resident Anita Silverman, 82, traveled on a bus organized by the association along with about 80 others to attend the committee meeting early Tuesday morning.
She said she is a widow who enjoys the camaraderie of the Atlantic Arcade less than a mile from her house.
“Come Saturday night, I’m all by myself. Saturday night is very lonely,” she said.
The ban will shut down about half of the 300 American Legion halls now open throughout the state, Bob Kiley, American Legion District 6 commander, said. Many of the halls run adult arcades, but all of the proceeds go to charity, Kiley said.
The Senate Rules Committee unanimously approved the proposal even as several members expressed concern that it cast too broad a net.
“I would like to see…a carve out just like we gave Chuck E. Cheese bingo,” said Sen. Eleanor Sobel, D-Hollywood.
The arcades pay 4 percent of their gross proceeds to the state and 6 percent sales tax, Sobel pointed out.
“They’re a legitimate business and there’s unintended consequences by putting them into a different category. I don’t think we intended to do that. If there needs to be more regulation…so be it. This is the difference between apples & oranges.”
Acknowledging that the proposal may cast “too wide a net,” Sen. Jeremy Ring chided the arcade operators for fiercely opposing previous efforts to impose stricter regulations on them.
“We don’t need to be here today. This could have been worked out years ago.
But it is here today because there has only been vehement opposition and never any proactive response to try to work together to create the proper regulations that I’m convinced do not exist,” Ring, D-Margate, said.
But Thrasher insisted the bill is designed to close a “gray area” in law exposed by the Allied Veterans sting.
“I don’t believe we’re putting anybody out of business. If… because of existing loopholes…they have moved into areas they shouldn’t have moved into…they may have to adjust some of the games that are out there,” Thrasher said. “But what this bill does is tighten up the gambling laws. I’m not going to back off.” | <urn:uuid:aca37a07-8ff2-4cfc-b963-9413cb41f3f8> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2013/04/02/storefront-gaming-ban-headed-to-senate-floor/ | 2015-07-07T21:57:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375102712.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031822-00226-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963837 | 1,038 | [
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ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons released wide receiver Harry Douglas, starting offensive guard Justin Blalock and defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi on Friday, a day after cutting running back Steven Jackson.
February 27, 2015|
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons on Thursday released running back Steven Jackson, who in two seasons with the team couldn't recapture his 1,000-yard form that made him one of the league's top backs with the Rams.
February 26, 2015|
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Does it support to fetch emails from another pop3 server and deliver to local account. If, Yes i would like to know hoe to configure? Is their any pop3 connector for this email server?
Please help!!!!!!!!! I need to setup an email pop3 fetching in our company asap. I tried all ways but not finding any solution guys.
Thanks in advance.
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Born: 1/15/1986 Toledo , OH
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A United Launch Alliance Delta IV lifts off on Feb. 20, 2014, from Space Launch Complex-37 with the Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-5 satellite. This launch marked the 25th Delta IV flight since the first flight in 2002.
Credit: United Launch Alliance
CAPE CANAVERAL — Igniting a surge of three Global Positioning System satellite launches in the next five months, a Delta 4 rocket blazed a trail of fire and light into the Florida sky Thursday night (Feb. 20).
The new bird — known as GPS 2F-5— will become a primary broadcasting satellite in the constellation when it becomes operational by May.
Liftoff occurred at 8:59 p.m. EST (0159 GMT Feb. 21), hitting a precise window to replace an aging GPS satellite deployed in 1997 and twice outlived its life expectancy. [10 Best GPS Navigation Systems]
The United Launch Alliance vehicle darted off Complex 37 on 1.2 million pounds of thrust and headed east-southeast, burning its two strap-on boosters for 90 seconds while the hydrogen-fed main engine burned for four minutes.
The upper stage then took over for a three-and-a-half hour climb featuring three engine firings to deliver the payload directly into the GPS constellation 11,000 nautical miles above the Earth in an orbit tilted 55 degrees.
It was the 25th flight of a Delta 4 rocket and ULA's 79th flight overall.
"Delta 4 has successfully delivered numerous satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), as well as GPS satellites for the Air Force and weather satellites for NASA," said Jim Sponnick, ULA vice president, Atlas and Delta Programs.
This becomes the fifth of Boeing's dozen Block 2F spacecraft to be launched. Together, they will form the backbone of the GPS network for the next 15 years.
"The replacement of legacy satellites ensures the constellation will provide increased signal power, increased accuracy and anti-jamming capability for GPS users worldwide.," said Col. William Cooley, Global Positioning Systems director.
"We have a lot of satellites well past their design life. In this particular case, the satellite we are replacing is over 16 years old and its design life was 7.5 years. We are trying to prevent any sort of outage and having some backup capability on-orbit."
The Air Force plans two more GPS satellite launches in the coming months — May 15 on a Delta 4 rocket and in July aboard an Atlas 5 — to to further swap out the old with the new.
"Sometimes we joke those are getting old enough to vote and some are old enough to drink, and they're well past their design life. The oldest is 23 years. We've gotten remarkable performance out of them, but they are aging," Cooley said.
Today's constellation has 31 primary satellites and five backups that remain in the network but don't contribute to the navigation signals. That number will grow to a half-dozen with the successful placement of GPS 2F-5 into the fleet this spring.
With Thursday's launch, the GPS 2A-28 satellite is marked for removal from Plane A, Slot 3 of the broadcast system and put into the reserve role for the time being. Its re-entry into the constellation would only come in a dire need.
All three launches this year will target GPS 2A birds for replacement, Cooley said. Eight were remaining in use going into Thursday's launch.
"We are really frugual and whenever there's some life capability we are really conservative; we make sure we have options," Cooley said.
GPS is marking the 20th anniversary of its Initial Operational Capability, the point at which the constellation was populated sufficiently to go into service.
"GPS is being used worldwide in ways we don't even think about and we kinda take for granted," Cooley said.
"GPS has grown to become a vital worldwide utility serving billions of users around the globe. GPS multi-use Precision Navigation and Timing services are integral to the United States global security, economy, and transportation safety, and are a critical part of our national infrastructure," the Air Force says.
"GPS contributes vital capabilities to our nation's military operations, emergency response, agriculture, aviation, maritime, roads and highways, surveying and mapping, and telecommunications industries, as well as recreational activities. It is not an overstatement to say GPS is fundamental to today's technical infrastructure and culture."
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The first time I ever saw Gabriel Iglesias’ standup comedy, I loved it. Not just because of the brilliant addressing of the differences between Anglo-American culture and Mexican-American culture. Not just because he lovingly mocks Disneyland almost as much as I do.
It’s because he had done what I always thought was impossible: talking honestly about, and finding humor in, being an overweight man.
I tend to go for larger men, and I have for most of my adult life. I have no idea why — my dad was a fairly lean guy who regularly ran marathons. A great deal of my relatives are overweight, and it negatively affects their health. I’m paranoid about gaining any weight at all. But regardless of all this, I’m still a “chaser.”
I’ve tried to break it down scientifically: Do bigger men appeal to me because it signals that they can “find resources” in the big scary world? Does it signal that they could take care of me should I myself run out of resources? Maybe it’s a primal golddigger desire — I could steal their resources and they’d be too out of shape to properly chase me and take their meat and bone club back. Maybe.
But after a lot of thinking, I’ve come up with four reasons why it’s cool to date bigger guys. I know that you can’t force someone to have a sexual attraction to someone else. I also don’t want to exclude skinny guys on the sexiness scale (I have certainly had my share of bony lads). And for the love of God, I get that my attraction is pretty rare for an American woman to have.
But I don’t care. Here’s why I’m a “fluffy fan”:
1. Bigger guys tend to dress better.
I have to reveal something about myself here: I have rather large breasts. 38D, to be exact. This automatically implies a few things about my wardrobe choices: that I should always do a bra check before leaving the store with a new shirt, that a good strapless bra is indeed worth the money, or the fact that I cannot cannot cannot wear thickly knit sweaters.
Bigger guys seem to understand the concept of having fashion and beauty “rules” more than most men, and it’s refreshing. If you live in a world that doesn’t always know how to dress you, it makes sense that you would try to find what works for you and stick with it. Gabriel Iglesias has become famous for his past-the-waistline, straight-cut Hawaiian shirts. And he should be. They’re flattering on him!
2. They tend to be more comfortable in their own skin.
This goes right in hand with dressing better, and is probably the sexiest thing about any non-supermodel-type guys. Because it doesn’t matter if a guy’s big, small, tall, short, in a wheelchair or heavily tattooed — if he can work what he’s got, he instantly sexy. It’s the appeal of a guy wearing a tailored suit: He’s owning the body he comes in, whether people are into it or not. Because they’re not usually portrayed as objects of desire in the media, overweight men have a different relationship with their bodies than thin or average-sized men. And it often leads to them being more confident in themselves.
In the duration of our relationship, I’ve called my somewhat-fluffy boyfriend “fatty,” “squishy,” and even my “chubby hubby.” I make fun of his man-boobs, and the part of his stomach that hangs over his pants (I refer to it, quite lovingly, as his muffin). You know how he responds? He laughs. He’s so at ease in his own body that me joking about it doesn’t even bother him. It’s never been a problem. And it’s extremely attractive.
Plus he knows that he can just hug me from behind and say in a teasing voice, “But you liiiiiiiiiiike my tummy,” and I collapse into an aroused heap.
3. They can make fun of themselves.
This is the biggest determining factor as to whether or not a bigger guy (or any guy, really) is worth your time. It doesn’t need to be said that being overweight can cause someone a lot of pain growing up. You can be mocked on all sides, from many different sources.
That’s why it’s so amazing when someone who is overweight not only got through periods of teasing, but ends up embracing their physical state. Gabriel Iglesias has made his fortune by coming up with the “5 Levels of Fatness,” and forever burning the image of cramped VW Beetles into people’s heads. There’s no avoiding the fact that Gabriel’s a big guy. So why not make it a selling point?
Finally, the most obvious reason to date a fluffy dude:
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Do you ever wonder what sorts of things take up your Clan Chief’s time when he or she is at home in Scotland? We know the list of duties is a long one but not surprisingly, our Chiefs spend a good deal of their time working hard to keep the Scottish clan tradition intact and strong in the face of all sorts of attacks sometimes from places one might not imagine. SCSC Convenor Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor has written an extremely interesting Guest Blog for COSCA to share with our readers regarding a recent battle over succession of Scottish clan chiefs being fought way down south at Westminster in the UK Parliament and House of Lords. Thanks to Sir Malcolm and the SCSC working group on The Equality Bill for keeping Westminster in line regarding Scottish Clan tradition, law and history. Enjoy Sir Malcolm’s Blog below.
You can also watch the recent House of Lords debate on the Equality Bill, including our good friend The Earl of Caithness’ presentation and discussion of his remedial amendments to the bill by Clicking Here.
The Equality [Titles] Bill
Earlier this year, Lord Lucas of Crudwell (England) and of Dingwall (Scotland) introduced his Equality (Titles) Bill in the House of Lords. The provisions of the bill would allow for the eldest born in the family to inherit the family title. The initial statute provided that the bill would be permissive, which is to say, that, application could be made to the Lord Chancellor to change the inheritance of a title.
The initial draft bill was followed swiftly by some amendments made by the Earl of Clancarty, one of which was to make it mandatory for the title to go to the eldest child. No doubt both peers were inspired by the recent Royal Succession Bill which enabled the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, whether male or female, to become monarch.
So how and why does this affect clan chiefs and ultimately clans? Because titles and their Ilk come under the heading of constitutional matters reserved for the Westminster Parliament. As far as clan chiefs go, there are about 65 who hold titles within the peerage and the baronetage. That leaves some 85 chiefs who do not hold titles in addition to their chiefly designation. In the case of these 85 chiefs it is arguable whether their positions are ‘hereditary titles’, or not. Clearly the Dukedom of Argyll and chief of Clan Campbell is.
Without wishing to take away the equality aspect of the bill, and it was questionable what the bill actually does for equality, the Standing Council was keen to protect chiefs and clans from the potential consequences. The council was lucky to have the Earl of Caithness in the House of Lords. In addition to him, a small working group included Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw, member of the SCSC and chief of the Agnews, the Hon. Adam Bruce, heraldic advisor to the Standing Council, and myself.
Initial analysis quickly revealed that some current heirs who expected to inherit the chiefship would not do so if the bill became law in April 2014. If Angus Macsporran younger of Macsporran had an elder sister, called Heather, he would no longer be the heir of apparent. Heather would be. Supposing that there was a castle or clan home that the younger of Macsporran had grown up expecting to inherit. How would the situation be reconciled if Heather becomes clan chief, but lives out of Scotland and is married to Richard Dawnay from an old English family in Devon? She is Mrs. Dawnay living in Devon. On the death of her father she becomes Chief of the Macsporrans. Does she change her name to Mrs. Macsporran of MacSporran? What if she refuses? Can a Mrs. Dawnay be chief of clan Macsporran? Will Mr. Dawnay agree to her name change? Should he change his name? What of the children? The eldest of whom, whether male or female, is now the heir apparent to the Macsporran chiefship. This heir apparent is now in the curious position of living in Devon possibly in an old Dawnay family home of historical importance, whose ancestor fought with Sir Francis Drake against the Spanish Armada in 1588, and yet, is destined to be chief of a highland clan whose lands and castle lie 500 miles away. Meanwhile the original younger of Macsporran keeps his name, lives in the clan castle, but is not the chief. What is the impact of this scenario on the clan? It is not unrealistic, and the scenario applies to a number of chiefs.
The situation is complicated further, if there is a peerage involved. Supposing the Macsporrans were in fact the Earls of Coigach. Lady Heather Dawnay becomes the Countess of Coigach whilst married to Mr. Dawnay. Her younger brother Angus was Viscount Lochinver. What now happens to that title, as it has to go to the new Duchess’ heir apparent whether boy or girl? In effect Angus and his children are disinherited by the law of the UK Parliament. Where is the fairness in that? Plus Angus could be living in the family home and be neither the Earl nor the chief. Families could be split apart over this as has happened in Spain with an identical law.
It can be seen how chiefships could easily become separated from traditional clan lands and titles. One of the aims of our working group was to prevent that. A secondary aim was to preserve ‘expectation’ and to propose that the changes would not take place until the next generation had been installed . This would then give time for clans and families to plan for the future.
If hereditary titles go through the female line, there is greater risk that the title might be separated from any clan chiefship, or chieftainship, if the husband of a future female title holder is not willing to change his name, or to allow his eldest child to adopt the clan name, as identified in the Macsporran/Dawnay example. From a Scottish perspective it might have been sensible to have a provision in the Bill stating that any heir to a title is bound to adopt the surname linked to the title thus keeping the title with the chiefship. There are many examples where names have been changed to secure both the title and the clan chiefship. There are examples where the chiefship has been separated from the title, because the title was destined to the heir male, but if all titles go through the female line there is a greater risk of separation. That is not in the interests of the clan system.
There were also concerns that the Bill did not address specialities that relate to Scottish Peerages, Baronetcies and other hereditary titles. In the Ruthven of Freeland Peerage Claim 1977 SLT (Lyon Ct) 2 in giving evidence Sir Iain Moncrieffe of that Ilk identified 110 Scottish Peerages descended under a special or entailed destination, which could also go through the female line, 93 destined to heirs (ie male or female), 86 destined to heirs male whatsoever and 73 to heirs male of the body. So far as is known there are at least four Nova Scotia Baronetcies that have special or entailed destination and one that goes to heirs (male or female). No consideration was given as how these special destinations will operate when the succession opens to the next heir, whether male or female. Nor how succession through a complex entail will be traced in these changed circumstances.
In respect of chiefship of clans there is the position of Lord Lyon. One of his roles is to grant the ‘undifferenced arms’ to the senior line of the clan or family. So that the holder of those arms is chief of the name and arms. It is then up to the clan to accept that individual whether male or female as clan chief. In almost all cases they are accepted. However there are instances where the current chief can alter the assignation of the ‘undifferenced arms’ with the agreement of Lyon. Under the Equalities (Titles) Bill that would no longer be possible because of the mandatory element proposed by Lord Clancarty, for the eldest child to inherit. This takes away years of flexibility, and rides roughshod over the Scottish system of assigning armorials. In addition Lord Clancarty put down an amendment to include ‘”all bearers of arms”. So in effect including all armigers in his bill and ‘straitjacketing’ the system of granting arms in Scotland.
There is then the further question of the myriad of hereditary offices of state which come with some chiefly titles. For example The Earl of Errol, chief of the Hays, is Lord High Constable of Scotland. The Earl of Lauderdale, chief of the Maitlands, is hereditary bearer of the National Flag of Scotland. The Earl of Dundee, chief of the Scrymgeours, is hereditary Royal Standard Bearer for Scotland. There are others such as the Captain of Dunstaffanage, and in England the Lord High Admiral of the Wash, held by the le Strange family since the Norman Conquest. There are others that would be affected, or become separated from their traditional families, without careful thought and consideration.
The bill would have been become law in April 2014 and given a massive jolt to our clan system. But there are too many hoops for it to go through, so it is unlikely to pass. One sensible solution to all this is to make it easier for families with no male issue to apply for a special remainder. This can be done via the Lord Chancellor, but is difficult. It should be made easier. Lucas and Clancarty were attempting a ‘one size fits all’ solution to the problems of equality in inheritance. The British, English, Irish and Scottish system of inherited titles is complicated. To try and wipe out laws with a blanket approach is, perhaps, not a good way to proceed. There are families with big estates, employees, symbolic in local communities, which could go awry. Far better to treat each case on its merits, and make it easier for individual families to change the laws of inheritance to fit their circumstances with the approval of Lord Lyon or the Lord Chancellor.
I would like to acknowledge the contribution of Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw to some aspects of the above article.
Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor
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|October 8, 1999||
'The industry is happy with the verdict'
Neena Haridas in New Delhi
None better than Rahul Bajaj to explain the reaction of the Indian Industry to another stint by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. But will the Confederation of Indian Industry president talk?
Yep, he is game.
"The industry is happy with the electorate's clear verdict as it would usher in a stable government," begins the man who met 'a confident' Vajpayee in the morning, "You see, the industry supports two coalitions -- a Congress-led one or a BJP-led coalition. The point is, we all want a bipolar situation.
"The so-called third front or the United Front or the Left, which is barely 100 MPs -- we really want this number to decrease and the other two coalitions to get stronger."
But if you dare take his jubilation for BJP sycophancy, Bajaj is quick with a correction: "We are happy not necessarily because of the BJP, but because we are now hopeful of stability."
And what, pray, makes him think that the BJP would bring stability?
"You see, this time the BJP coming back to power is different. First, there was a pre-poll alliance. Two, there is clear-cut majority for the alliance -- that is, the NDA. Three, some Cabinet ministers who were absolutely new last time have now acquired experience. Four, hopefully there will be similar faces in the Cabinet as we hope Vajpayee to maintain some of the ministers. But we also hope that the PM will reshuffle some ministries and let some ministers go."
You pop the question that begs answer: who are these faces that he would rather not see in the new government?
"We definitely want Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh to stay."
The query, you gently remind him, was about the ones he wanted booted out.
"What do you think, I am mad to name the ministers I don't like?" Bajaj shows some temper (and also a bit of humour). "I am mad, but not that mad!"
Back on a serious note, he tells you that the CII has drafted a 12-point economic agenda to be presented to the new government. "Of course, technically it is a new government, but it is really the old government," he says, "We will make this presentation soon."
As per the programme, the industry will pressure the government to pass the 12 bills that are long due, including those on insurance and income tax. "The finance minister had reportedly said that if he becomes the FM again, he would pass the Insurance Bill in three days. We hope that he will keep his word."
Bajaj categorically states that the government should be downsized because it needs to utilise the resources to improve India's per capita income, which is at a poor $400 annually. "Everyone is getting excited about India's Gross Domestic Product growth of 6 per cent. But I tell you this is nothing to get excited about. We need a GDP growth of at least 8 per cent. And this is possible only if agricultural growth is over 4 per cent and services exceed 11 per cent and industry grows at 12 per cent. Hence the new government will have to concentrate on all these fronts," he explains.
Besides, Bajaj continues, the government must review the situation in states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and the North-East. "No investor wants to go there for obvious reasons and I don't want to detail the reasons here. If it's the problem of non-performance of the state government, something should be done about it. Thankfully, this time the electorate has voted against non-performing state governments," he adds.
The government should not just talk about investments, it should give privatisation its due importance: "The government must bring down its stake to 50 per cent and gradually to 25 per cent and then to nil. There is no other way out."
About the World Trade Organisation meeting in Seattle, the CII president says that India should approach it confidently and fight for her rights.
The industry, he adds, hopes the government will not succumb to infighting in the coalition. "There are only three main parties, the rest are small fragments and I don't think they will create any problem," he says.
Not true, that -- hasn't Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala already created enough noise over the hike in diesel price?
"That poor guy was only airing his opinion. He has a right to do that. After all, his is a farmer constituency. But if my readings are right, though the PM did not say in as many words, there will be no roll back on diesel prices," answers Bajaj.
A pause, and then comes this comment: "Well, in a way this government itself is a roll-back government, isn't it? This is politics! Even we can talk like this if Arun [Bharat Ram, the CII vice-president] and I join politics. And if we don't have anything else to do, we will become journalists, right Arun?"
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Experienced gaffer Herbert Addo has rejected reports claiming he has began opened talks with Hearts of Oak to take over the Phobians head coach next season.
Reports incensed on social media and a section of the press suggesting Hearts of Oak Managing Director Neil Armstrong has contacted the former Aduana Stars hero to take charge of the club.
But Addo is currently contracted to fellow Ghana Premier League side Inter Allies and has rejected the reports insisting it would amount to a breach of his contract to hold talks with anybody about a move.
“Where did they talk to me and what did they say? Let me tell you it’s all lies because I’m concentrating on my job and no management member or whatsoever from Hearts of Oak has talked to me and am not even going to talk anyone while am still on contract with Allies,” he told Ghana Sports.
A bent Addo is on a rescue mission at Inter Allies as he is keen to get them out of the relegation and ensure they remain on the Ghanaian top-flight.
“If they want to sign me they should talk to me at the end of the season, at the end of the season they can talk to me and even with that I have a long term contract with Allies and may be I can break the contract and talk to them and that will be my own problem but I’m enjoying the contract with Allies very much.”
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Only that it was a place where snow
and ice could seal off whole sections
for half the winter, where the ground—
even when you dug down to it—could not
If you had someone to bury,
you waited for spring thaw. Children
died from diphtheria and scarlet fever,
old-timers came down with pneumonia,
horses reared up suddenly in the barn.
The coffin would be kept in the parlor
for three days and nights. The watchers
took turns. After the funeral, neighbors
helped carry the box up to the attic
or set it out in one of the back rooms
so it would stay cold but not freeze.
Before the men tacked down the lid,
they filled it up the rest of the way
with rock salt. This was a custom
learned from their grandparents—
how to make it through till spring,
how to handle hardship on their own.
But there were times when no one lasted,
fierce winters when the wood gave out,
when there was nothing left to eat,
no hay to pitch out for the stock,
no way to break down through the ice
on the horse trough, or get the pump
With no heat, no money
for seed, they knew they had no choice
but to pack up and leave—head back
to town, try to get a stake together,
go somewhere else. They brought along
what they could carry. Everything else
was left behind: piles of old clothes,
root cellar full of empty Mason jars,
string of peppers tied to the rafters.
This is a long migration, a traveling
back and forth, over many harsh years.
Even now, people move off the land—
realize they’re not going to make it,
understand there’s no point in trying.
The old farmhouses are stripped clean,
emptied out, made ready for lightning
or for a final warming fire built
in the middle of the parlor floor
by some transient, some jobless family
camped for the night.
knee-high around the pump, the catalpa
holds up its brown and purple flowers.
Wind, searching along the kitchen shelf,
knocks a last jelly glass to the floor.
Soot bleeds from the hole in the wall
where the flue went in.
if no fire breaks out, cold weather
clamps down. The freeze and thaw
eats at the plaster—spitting out nails,
breathing in dust, over and over—
gnawing it to the marrow.
Now and then
when I drive past one of these places
set back up the lane—doors unhinged,
windows broken out, lilacs choked up,
willow drooping in the side yard—
I’m never in much of a hurry to stop,
Sometimes I sit there
in the driveway for a few minutes,
thinking about it, knowing that if I
step up to the front porch, or find
my way through the weeds to the pump,
there will be a slight breath of wind
just ahead of me, something rustling
through the timothy grass.
It will pause,
stopping each time I do, waiting
until everything gets quiet again.
I can’t catch up with it, or come
face to face with whatever it is.
I can sense only that it’s pleased—
by the way it turns, every so often,
to make sure I’m still coming.
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EUREKA – The 4th annual Eureka College Talent Show will be at 7 PM, Friday, March 21 in Becker Auditorium in the Cerf Center. The show will feature Eureka College students who have been selected by audition to showcase various talents, including vocal solos and ensembles, instrumental solos and ensembles, beat boxing, rapping, magic tricks, dance, poetry readings, dramatic monologues and storytelling. Admission is $5. Proceeds will support a scholarship fund for the Eureka College Summer Choral Camp for high school students. For more information, contact associate provost and music professor Joseph Henry at 309-467- 6397. | <urn:uuid:7d7e9995-fc97-44cc-ba95-3e38fd371259> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://chronicleillinois.com/news/woodford-county-news/eureka-college-students-to-showcase-talents/ | 2015-07-08T04:23:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435376073161.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627033433-00296-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.909042 | 140 | [
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Confederate Command Failure at Vicksburg
By David M. Smith
February 15, 2001
The two men rode in silence. Both were graduates of West Point, but they well could have been father and son. One was responsible for constructing the defenses of Vicksburg, the other with defending them. And the older of the two, and defender of Vicksburg, John C. Pemberton, was depressed and dispirited.
Mention the Vicksburg Campaign to a student of the Civil War, and invariably a series of images comes to mind. Probably first, and foremost, is the looming specter of Major General Ulysses S. Grant, and his magnificent campaign that ended with the opening of the Mississippi and the capture of an entire 29,500-man Confederate army.
What are the Confederate images that most often come to mind when you think about Vicksburg? Is it not that Pemberton, relied on word received from the War Department in Richmond, and obstinately clung to the belief that Vicksburg should be held at all costs? Do we not also believe that Johnston, while building a force outside Jackson, Mississippi, was too weak to effectively take action against Grant? And finally, do we not also believe that Pemberton's regard of the high value of Vicksburg effectively doomed the garrison upon his retreat to the defenses on May 18, 1863?
When we look at the events of May 1 through May 18, we often view them from the perspective of Grant. The opening rounds of the campaign were fired on May 1 at the Battle of Port Gibson, and the subsequent days seemed one steady, inexorable march towards the eventual entrapment of Pemberton's forces in Vicksburg. Certainly, there were Confederate alternatives, but most everyone sees them as a seemingly simple decision to vacate Vicksburg and link with Johnston near Jackson. The logical next steps seem to escape those who so argue.
As historian Brooks Simpson suggested, understanding Confederate failure at Vicksburg requires that you must place yourself on the eastern bank of the Mississippi, and north of the Big Black River, on April 30. Much of what has been written, and largely our understanding of the campaign, has come from the Union perspective - from the western bank of the Mississippi, and south of the Big Black River. So for the remainder of our time tonight, kindly forget those inherent biases, and enter with me into the muddled, confused, and often mistaken world of the Confederate command ala Vicksburg.
In dealing with the initial days of May 1863, however, we must at least go back a month to set the stage, and place the Confederate players in their appropriate places. Most importantly, events that occurred in April 1863 were to force upon John Pemberton a series of decisions that would influence his options once Grant crossed the river. In addition, the departmental command attitude of Joseph Johnston, and that of Jefferson Davis as well, would likewise influence events as they unfolded.
On November 24, 1862, Davis assigned General Joseph E. Johnston to a large departmental command that included the Confederacy west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, south to the Gulf of Mexico, and east of the Mississippi River. Within Johnston's command would be the armies of Pemberton, General Braxton Bragg in middle Tennessee, and the small army in eastern Tennessee late under the command of Edmund Kirby Smith. Davis made this move in response to perceived failings among his western subordinates - this time for the unwillingness of multiple army commanders to cooperate during the fall 1862 Kentucky invasion.
Union commander Grant spent much of the first three months of 1863 working at improbable ways to bypass the defenses of Vicksburg. Once April arrived, however, he began thinking, in earnest of a way to get troops down the Mississippi on the western bank, and a way to transport them cross the river.
For the Confederates holding Vicksburg and Port Hudson, Louisiana (both commands of which belonged to Pemberton), these efforts could be effectively countered, but involved keeping forces spread over the entire department. Pemberton himself set his headquarters in the Mississippi capital of Jackson, not Vicksburg. Clearly, as the new year of 1863 dawned, Pemberton thought (and Davis would have approved) in terms of a departmental command, and not simply for the defense of Vicksburg.
In anticipation of crossing the Mississippi River, Grant pulled back his scattered forces, in preparation for a push past the defenses resting atop the bluffs of Vicksburg.
This concentration had an important effect on Pemberton - the river traffic involved in moving unneeded ships back and forth from Vicksburg to Memphis led to erroneous speculation that Grant was giving up, and returning his army to Memphis. Were this to happen, it would be a logical strategy for the Federal forces to link up in Tennessee with General Rosecrans, and attempt to destroy Bragg's army. A correct Confederate response would be to move Pemberton's army to Bragg as quickly a possible.
The Confederates spent the first two weeks of April in a state of uncertainty. Grant did his best to enhance this uneasiness. In preparation to pass the Vicksburg batteries, Grant ordered Colonel Benjamin Grierson to take 1,700 troopers on a raid that would start in La Grange, Tennessee on April 17, and end on May 2 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Along the way, Grierson ripped up miles of interior Mississippi railroads, and immobilized Confederate infantry in a useless attempt to catch the hard-riding raiders.
One day earlier, Grant's plans for passing the batteries had matured, and that night, a portion of the Union Navy passed the Vicksburg defenses. The fleet withstood two-and-a-half hours of intense bombardment, and remarkably sustained the loss of only one transport and several barges. Grant finally had the transports needed to cross the river.
Correctly surmising Grant's intent perplexed Pemberton. From his desk at Jackson, Pemberton had to defend the defenses in and near Vicksburg, the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers against a frontal attack by Grant, work with the civilian government of Mississippi, and still deal with the problems created by Grierson and his raiders.
Pemberton's second decision seemed innocuous enough, but had significant impact on his ability to concentrate once Grant crossed the river. As Grierson approached the Southern Mississippi Railroad east of Jackson on April 24, Pemberton had little cavalry with which to counter the Union raider. In response, he dispatched Major General William W. Loring's division of infantry from Vicksburg to guard the rail line.
Grant attacked the Confederate defenses at Grand Gulf with the Union Navy, but was rebuffed by Bowen. Even though Grant had clearly demonstrated his intent to find a way across the river, Pemberton remained in Jackson, seemingly more concerned with Grierson than with Grant. It was not until late April that he moved his headquarters from Jackson to Vicksburg. Relying on subordinates to control the situation in their front, he acted more as a department administrator than as a military commander.
Grant's crossing of the Mississippi on April 30 and landing at Bruinsburg should have changed Pemberton's mind. Bowen rushed to Port Gibson with less than ten thousand men to confront Grant's 25,000, and kept Pemberton informed with constant updates from the front. Pemberton sent his encouragement, and ordered Loring to Bowen's aid the day of the battle. But Loring was caught on the wrong side of a railroad break, and was unable to bring his 6,000-man division in time to participate in the Port Gibson battle. Pemberton complained bitterly about Loring's tardiness, but in fact any order the day of the Battle of Port Gibson to rush reinforcements there was too late to affect the outcome.
On May 1, Union forces pushed Bowen through the tangled ravines between the river and Port Gibson in a bitterly contested battle, and secured the road network to the interior of the state. Bowen was outnumbered three to one, yet managed to delay Grant's forces for an entire day, and protected the vital bridge over the Big Bayou Pierre until after his forces had crossed.
From a Confederate command perspective, everything fell apart on May 1. Messages, in great quantities, flew forth from Pemberton to various subordinates scattered throughout his command. The correspondence of that day illustrates the confusion and disregard for command harmony that typified Pemberton's department. Nothing illustrates this more than Pemberton's efforts to move Loring to Port Gibson as quickly as possible.
Pemberton attempted to keep his superior, Johnston, and the War Department in Richmond informed of events. Pemberton was quite aware that Davis knew the area between Port Gibson and Vicksburg well, having lived there for years. Secretary of War James Seddon replied for Davis: "Your dispatch received by the President. Heavy re-enforcements will be sent from General Beauregard's command" in South Carolina.
Johnston, safely ensconced in Chattanooga, forwarded his own gratuitous advice to Pemberton: "If Grant's army lands on this side of the river, the safety of Mississippi depends on beating it. For that object you should unite your whole force." One can only wonder at Pemberton's state of mind at that time, trying to deal with the recalcitrance of Loring and Tilghman while attempting to affect the very concentration his superior was calling for. With the exception of this advice, Johnston offered no further help on May 1.
The next day, however, Johnston added, "If Grant crosses, unite all your troops to beat him. Success will give back what was abandoned to win it." President Davis, at least, worked to forward reinforcements to Pemberton. Johnston could only offer unneeded advice.
Confederate troops frantically converged on Vicksburg and Port Gibson as part of Pemberton's effort to concentrate his forces. The loss at Port Gibson forced the evacuation of Grand Gulf. Bowen and the remainder of his forces fell back to the Vicksburg side of the Big Black River, and the cat-and-mouse game between Pemberton and Grant began in earnest.
Grant's goals remained simple. The capture of Port Gibson did not solve his major problem; as long as the muddy, meandering Big Black River stood between his army and Vicksburg, Pemberton still held the upper hand. In order to supply his army with munitions and medicines, he had to march them down the western bank of the Mississippi, ferry them across the river, and haul them via wagons to his army. He could live off the surrounding countryside for some time, but battles would deplete ammunition, and depending on where he was, supply lines would be tenuous and subject to being severed.
Furthermore, the directional flow of the Big Black River aided Pemberton in defending the river crossings. From Grand Gulf, the Big Black moved upstream in a meandering fashion that allowed Pemberton to move along interior lines, while Grant traversed along exterior lines.
The river, however, played against Pemberton's greatest weakness - his lack of cavalry with which to probe and counter the movements of Grant. His superior, Johnston, had ordered away 90 percent of the department's cavalry - the division of Earl Van Dorn, back in late December. The Big Black River, which presented an obstacle of substantial difficulties for Grant, also provided a shield behind which he could maneuver his forces. Pemberton could use infantry to scout the approaches to the Big Black, but had to be careful in doing so.
The final issue confronting Grant, which Pemberton well knew, was that he had only two of his three corps across the Mississippi on May 1. Grant's most trusted subordinate, Major General William T. Sherman, had held a position at the bluffs overlooking the Yazoo River, and kept a Confederate division occupied. Now, with the beachhead securely established, Sherman marched hastily to join Grant.
Grant feinted towards Pemberton's forces at Hankinson's Ferry - the crossing nearest Grand Gulf, but the feint was an effort to delay and hold Pemberton in position while he waited for Sherman's arrival. Pemberton, meanwhile, strengthened his positions on the Vicksburg side of the Big Black. Although ready to confront Grant, as early as May 2 he informed a subordinate at the Mississippi capital that Jackson might be a likely target. On May 3, he was able to inform Davis that he thought everything would be all right.
"Ten thousand men have been ordered from General Beauregard. Five thousand and some batteries are probably on the way," was the cheery news received from Richmond on May 4. In the meantime, Pemberton's defensive line was beginning to form. A single division of infantry held the city of Vicksburg, another held the defensive positions from Chickasaw Bayou to Hayne's Bluffs along the Yazoo, and those of Major General Carter Stevenson, Loring and Bowen defended the Big Black crossings.
By late on May 4 Pemberton believed Grant would feint toward Big Black Bridge, and attempt to force a crossing at Hankinson's Ferry. Forces remained concentrated at that crossing, even though Grant's cavalry was beginning to push in an easterly fashion, reaching as distant a location as Edward's Station. On May 6, Pemberton heard from Johnston for the first time since May 2. His boss queried: "Have heard nothing further from you of the previous battle, reported on 1st. What is the result, and where is Grant's army?" Pemberton had corresponded with Richmond, and perhaps assumed that the War Department was forwarding his messages to Johnston. And while it is inexcusable that Pemberton did not copy his telegrams to his immediate superior, it is equally inexcusable that Johnston waited four days to further ask about Pemberton's situation.
Late on May 7, President Davis telegraphed Pemberton that the 10,000 South Carolina reinforcements promised by General Beauregard would only amount to 5,000. Furthermore, he instructed his departmental commander: "To hold both Vicksburg and Port Hudson is necessary to a connection with Trans-Mississippi. You may expect whatever is in my power to do." On that same day, Pemberton detailed for Johnston the disposition of his troops. Other than this telegram, nothing of substance passed between the two.
And yet, even with the disappointing news regarding reinforcements, and with dialogue between superior and subordinate seemingly non-existent, Pemberton had his defensive efforts under control. His expectation regarding Grant's likely movement had changed as well: "From information received, I have reason to believe the enemy will make a raid on Jackson at the same time they will make attack on Big Black Bridge," he told Brigadier General John Adams at Jackson. Pemberton had slightly over 40,000 men available in his Vicksburg command, while Grant, with the arrival of Sherman's corps, had approximately 55,000. Pemberton, however, had the advantage of prepared positions, a limited number of river crossings, interior lines of movement, and Grant could not sustain his army forever within the interior of the state. Grant had to cross the Big Black River.
A careful reading of the correspondence in the Official Records provides insight into a command, carefully managed by Pemberton. As Grant moved in an eastern and northern direction, Pemberton skillfully maneuvered his divisions in a "leap frog" fashion along the Big Black, keeping the bulk of his force in position to face Grant at the most likely crossing point. For all that Pemberton should be faulted for during the campaign, the defense of the Big Black River crossings is not one of them.
If there was any question in Pemberton's mind of the need to hold Vicksburg, it was dispelled on May 7. The telegram from Davis noted the importance of holding both Vicksburg and Port Hudson, and Pemberton dutifully informed his subordinate Major General Franklin Gardner, commanding at Port Hudson: "President says both places must be held."
Grant's army was halfway to Jackson on May 8, and its intentions were still masked and undetermined as far as Pemberton could determine. Johnston telegraphed that he believed the dispositions of troops reported by Pemberton the day before to be "judicious," and could be "readily concentrated against Grant's army." These words were the most complimentary words that passed from Johnston to Pemberton during and after the campaign had concluded.
On May 9, 1863 Pemberton informed the War Department that the situation was unaltered and quiet, and Grant still east of the Big Black. Unbeknownst to him at the time, however, President Davis, with the best of intentions, changed the course of the campaign; for on that day, he ordered General Joseph E. Johnston to Mississippi.
"Proceed at once to Mississippi and take chief command of the forces, giving to those in the field, as far as practicable, the encouragement and benefit of your personal direction," Davis informed Johnston. Responding in a ominous manner, Johnston relied, "I shall go at once, although unfit for field service."
Why did Jefferson Davis order Joe Johnston to Mississippi? The decision had to do, I believe, with Davis's recognition that Pemberton had no army command experience in the field. In spite of interpersonal problems between Davis and Johnston, Joseph E. Johnston was still recognized as one of the top military leaders in the Confederacy. Taken in this light, Davis's decision is understandable.
By May 10 Pemberton understood that Jackson might be the target of Grant, and he ordered Brigadier General John Gregg to move his brigade to Raymond to block the road from Port Gibson. No matter what Grant did, however, Pemberton had to keep the bulk of his forces between Grant and the Big Black River.
On May 11, John Bowen reported that 40,000 Union troops were in the vicinity of Rocky Springs, which put them in position to move against either Baldwin's Ferry or Big Black Bridge. Bowen also noted that entrenchments supporting the Big Black Bridge position would be finished the next day. Pemberton still believed that in spite of indications that Grant would move against Jackson, the railroad position at Big Black Bridge remained the most likely target. Pemberton was dead wrong.
McPherson's troops clashed with the brigade of Texan John Gregg outside the small town of Raymond, and although the Confederates enjoyed initial success, substantially greater numbers of Federal troops pushed Gregg out of the town and back towards Jackson. Pemberton's belief that Grant's primary objective was Big Black Bridge proved incorrect, at least for the moment. Perhaps more importantly, as Grant converged upon Jackson, so was Joseph Johnston. It was later this day that for the first time, Pemberton was informed of Johnston's impending arrival at Jackson. The balance, character and events of the Vicksburg Campaign were about to irrevocably change. The Confederate effort to defeat Grant, which at times which seemed disjointed, but at least appeared coordinated and responsive, was now about to completely unravel.
The events of May 12 convinced Pemberton that the lower crossings of the Big Black - Hall's, Hankinson's and Baldwin's Ferries, were not the focal point of Grant's efforts. Quickly, he ordered the majority of the troops he considered mobile - the divisions of Bowen, Stevenson, and Loring - into position in and around the tiny town of Bovina. His two other divisions were left to cover Vicksburg, Yazoo River, and the lower Big Black River crossings. Pemberton concentrated a mobile strike force, and worked to ensure that other key points were covered.
A troubled and doubtful Joseph E. Johnston arrived in the capital city of Jackson, late in the evening of May 13. Four days spent riding the deteriorating and rickety Southern rail system to get from Chattanooga to Jackson had soured his disposition.
The tired and dispirited Johnston received news from Gregg that Grant's army was bearing down on Jackson. Hurriedly, he penned off a quick note to Richmond: "I arrived this evening finding the enemy's force between this place and General Pemberton, cutting off the communication. I am too late."
Johnston realized that Jackson could not be held, and retired his command towards Canton, a town 20 miles northeast of Jackson. Gregg was left with two brigades to delay Grant's incoming forces, and although he put up a spirited resistance, Gregg was pushed out of Jackson. Jubilant Union forces entered the capital, and manufacturing and industrial locations were put to the torch.
Johnston's dispatch to Pemberton arrived early on May 14. By now, Pemberton had consolidated his forces, and had his three divisions located between Bovina and Edward's Station. As the dispatch was delivered, rain began to fall, and Pemberton sent off a quick response to Johnston. He acknowledged receipt and noted he would move in compliance. But Pemberton had misgivings about leaving the road to Vicksburg open, concluding his note with: "I do not think you fully comprehend the position that Vicksburg will be left in, but I comply at once with your order."
Pemberton started out with his 23,000-man army on May 14. At some point during the day, he must have received some intelligence, or simply became concerned about the validity of the "detachment" Johnston alleged to be at Clinton. He halted his army at noon, and called a council of war.
There were three options available to Pemberton: proceed as planned to Clinton, remain at Edward's and await Grant's approach, or move on Grant's supply line, supposed to be at Dillon's Plantation on the Raymond - Port Gibson Road. The record is unclear as to what was discussed and believed, a possible reflection on the futility of councils of war. Pemberton apparently argued for the continued defense of Vicksburg - remain at Edward's Station. He suggests in his report on the campaign that a majority of subordinates favored continuing the move towards Clinton, while division commanders Stevenson and Loring favored the move on Grant's supply line.
Despite conflicting testimony regarding the council, we do know that Pemberton decided to make the move favored by Stevenson and Loring. Since his junior officers were evidently in favor of an advance of some sort, and Pemberton evidently realized the impracticality of the Clinton move, he decided to move on Grant's supply line. That evening, he penned a note to Johnston informing his superior of the decision.
About the same time, Johnston was preparing another message for Pemberton. Once more, this message is indicative of the problems inherent with communicating during the campaign. The note, written late on May 14, did not reach Pemberton until 5:45 p.m. on May 16 - at a point at which Pemberton and his army were retreating from the battlefield of Champion Hill. "I am anxious to see a force assembled that may be able to inflict a heavy blow upon the enemy," he wrote. Johnston, however, chose to move his small army away from Pemberton, and not towards it, as he had promised.
Pemberton's note to Johnston, explaining his decision to move on Grant's supply line, reached the departmental commander early the next day. Johnston was incensed upon receipt of the dispatch; he had moved towards the northeast, on the Canton Road, and Pemberton's movement would take him directly away from Johnston. But Johnston had no orders for his subordinate, other than the tired command to move to Clinton, and unite forces. Johnston had no information for Pemberton regarding the disposition of Grant's forces. Both men were operating in the dark.
Like so many of the messages that went back and forth between the two men, this one took a full day to deliver. Even though he did not give his subordinate a direct or peremptory order, the stage was set for the decisive battle of Champion Hill.
Whereas Grant moved swiftly, the same could not be said for Pemberton. Orders for the morning march on May 15 went immediately awry. Loring, Bowen and Stevenson were to take the Raymond Road as far as Mrs. Ellison's house, at which point they would turn south and move to Dillon's Plantation. Provisions, which should have been available, were not, and the march did not start until 1:00 p.m. A bridge over Baker's Creek on the Raymond Road, previously assumed to be intact was in fact washed out, and the army had to detour around Champion Hill in order to regain their line of march.
The corps of Federal Major General John McClernand made first contact with Loring's division on the Raymond Road early in the morning of May 16. Pemberton's plan to march against Grant's supply line was clearly impractical, given the buildup of Union forces in his front.
To compound the situation, early on May 16 Pemberton received Johnston's message of the previous day, which ordered him again to move to Clinton. Perhaps, at this point, Pemberton had simply had enough. Rather than developing the Federal forces in his front or better, falling back on the Big Black Bridge defenses, the confused commander attempted to turn his army around, march back to Edward's, take the road north to Brownsville and bypass Grant in order to reach Johnston. In doing so he forsook all of the strategic tenets that had guided him up to this point.
To extricate his army involved complicated maneuvering. The tail of the column, Stevenson's division, had to become the head. The wagon trains had to be moved out of the way in order to allow the newly created head of the column to pass. By mid-morning, the wagon train reported itself in position to allow the army to advance.
Grant had no intention of allowing Pemberton to slip away. As units skirmished with Loring on the Raymond Road, Stevenson's division was caught attempting to turn around, and three Federal divisions hurled themselves into the newly created head of the Confederate column.
Champion Hill was a hotly contested affair, and although Grant held the advantage of manpower, a ferocious counterattack by Bowen's undersized division almost cleared the Union center. But there were simply too many Union troops that day, and Stevenson and Loring did not fight their divisions well. Facing annihilation if his army continued the fight, Pemberton wisely ordered a retreat.
Even in retreat, the Confederates faced total disaster. The bridge over Baker's Creek, washed out earlier on May 15, had fortuitously been repaired. Federal forces captured the other bridge (on the Jackson Road), and the entire Confederate army had to cross Baker's Creek over the repaired bridge. Late in the day, Loring's division, which had been engaged in rear-guard action, began to cross. Shells lobbed at the bridge from Union forces across the creek to the north stopped Loring, and he ordered his forces to move south of the Raymond Road, away from Pemberton, to avoid capture.
Instead of then moving his division towards Pemberton, and using another crossing of the Big Black River, Loring not only failed to communicate with his beleaguered commander, but also moved away from Vicksburg, towards Johnston. Loring's movements deprived Pemberton of an entire division of nearly 6,000 men, and the battle of Champion Hill cost Pemberton 3,800 men, of which 2,400 alone were missing or captured. In addition, the Confederates left 27 cannon on the field.
Pemberton fell back to his next position, 10 miles closer to Vicksburg at Big Black Bridge. Defensive works had been thrown up on the eastern side of the river. A fresh brigade of new troops, and Bowen's veterans, manned the hastily dug works. Pemberton, still uncertain of Loring's location, hoped to hold the bridge crossing until his subordinate arrived.
Pemberton blundered again. The resulting Battle of Big Black Bridge was scarcely a battle. The fresh troops manning the Confederate defenses were unreliable; the remainder were exhausted and dispirited. The Confederate works quickly fell. This time, 1,750 irreplaceable soldiers were lost, along with another 18 cannon. In two days, Pemberton had lost more than 5,000 troops, a 6,000-man division, 45 cannon, plus associated ammunition and small arms. Pemberton made it back to Vicksburg late on May 17.
And what of Johnston? What was Pemberton's superior doing while his subordinate struggled against Grant? Johnston was busily engaged in bringing together the scattered reinforcements then converging on Jackson, and setting up his army. Johnston's dispatch of May 15, which led Pemberton to attempt to turn his army around, was written "ten miles from Jackson," on the Canton Road.
On the morning of May 16 Johnston finally updated the President and the War Department. The message was curiously written for a general upset with the movements of his subordinate. "I have no information from General Pemberton except of his move to Dillon's with 17,000 men," he wrote the Secretary of War. "My object is to unite all the troops," he concluded.
For a man who after the campaign, as well as in his post-war writings, severely censured Pemberton for his decision to move against Grant's supply line, Johnston was surprisingly indifferent at the time. In addition, President Davis endorsed the telegram, wondering why a junction between the forces of Pemberton and Johnston was not attempted. Davis was as confused about the situation in Mississippi as everyone else.
Furthermore, Johnston was not moving in fulfillment of his written promises to Pemberton, which made uniting the two forces even more difficult. Twice, he urged his subordinate to move on Clinton, and twice he sat still, or moved in the opposite direction.
Sitting quietly in camp, Johnston received Pemberton's dispatch of May 16, which announced his re-found intent to move to Clinton. Even though the time taken to deliver the message meant Pemberton had a head start on the consolidation effort, Johnston did not begin moving until the next day, and by the end of that day's march, was still well short of the rendezvous point.
The battles at Champion Hill and Big Black Bridge, however, made the issue moot. On May 17 both Pemberton and Johnston were both moving west, but in Pemberton's case, it was a retrograde movement, back into the trenches at Vicksburg. From his headquarters in Vicksburg, Pemberton dutifully updated Johnston on the situation. Reflecting his feelings about the chain of events that led to his defeat and subsequent retreat, he closed the note with: "I greatly regret that I felt compelled to make the advance beyond Big Black, which has proved so disastrous in its results."
May 17 was a nightmarish day for Joseph E. Johnston. Pemberton's dispatch announcing the defeats at Champion Hill and Big Black Bridge, as well as the retreat to the Vicksburg defenses, arrived at his camp that evening. Immediately, Johnston penned a response to his subordinate. He wrote:
Your dispatch of to-day . . . was received. If Haynes' Bluff is untenable, Vicksburg is of no value, and cannot be held. If, therefore, you are invested in Vicksburg, you must ultimately surrender. Under such circumstances, instead of losing both troops and place, we must, if possible, save the troops. If it is not too late, evacuate Vicksburg and its dependencies, and march to the northeast.
Even now, although he clearly believed that maintaining an army inside the defense perimeter of Vicksburg to be worthless, Johnston could not bring himself to peremptorily order Pemberton to vacate Vicksburg.
In his response to Johnston dated May 18, Pemberton outlined problems inherent with leaving the defenses of Vicksburg, and concluded his thoughts with words with which Johnston disagreed: "I still conceive it (Vicksburg) to be the most important point in the Confederacy."
The defenders of Vicksburg stood siege to the forces of U.S. Grant. At Jackson, Joseph E. Johnston assembled his "Army of Relief" that eventually totaled 30,000 infantry and 3,000 cavalry. Pemberton repulsed assaults on May 19 and May 22, and watched with growing impotence as Grant tunneled his way closer and closer to the works. In the meantime, Grant received reinforcements in mid-June, and by June 23 dispatched the corps of William T. Sherman to the Big Black River to defend against a possible movement by Johnston.
The question of whether or not the siege of Vicksburg could have been relieved during late May and early June 1863 is the subject for another night. In trying to understand the command perspective of the Confederates at Vicksburg during first 18 days of May 1863, I believe six key points are worth noting:
First, the defensive strategy implemented by Pemberton during the first 13 days of May was strategically sound, given his circumstances. All told, Pemberton had approximately 40,000 men to combat Grant's nearly 55,000. The limited number of available river crossings, and the strength of those positions made the Big Black Pemberton's best defensive line. Pemberton correctly reasoned that as long as the enemy remained outside the Big Black, his time was limited, and would grow continually more so. Grant had to get inside the Big Black to negate the Confederate's defensive line along the Yazoo River, in order to open his preferred line of supply.
Second, the plan just described, as developed by Pemberton, was judiciously carried out. As Grant continued to push inland, Pemberton maneuvered his forces along the Big Black to keep pace. On May 10, as Grant pushed towards Raymond, Pemberton moved a portion of his forces outside the Bovina defense line to Edward's Station to hold that vital railroad position. Pemberton realized that to try to cover the Mississippi capital of Jackson, with forces available at that time would extend his lines too far, and leave Vicksburg uncovered.
Third, it is abundantly clear that as far as John C. Pemberton and Jefferson Davis were concerned, the city of Vicksburg, and its Mississippi River defenses, were a top Confederate priority and had to be held. Pemberton knew from Johnston's December visit the low regard his superior held for the city and its extended defenses, but President Davis, in his communications with Pemberton, made it very clear that he expected his subordinate to hold both Vicksburg and Port Hudson at all costs.
Fourth, the lack of cavalry, of which Pemberton complained of during and after the campaign, was a significant factor once Grant's inland campaign began. Pemberton argued that his lack of cavalry hampered his ability to counter Grierson's April raid into Mississippi, and forced him to use Loring's division of infantry to guard the railroad. This, he suggested, delayed concentration of his army at Port Gibson.
The presence of Loring at Port Gibson, however, would not have changed the outcome of the battle, nor would it have changed the character of the campaign. The significance of the lack of cavalry manifested itself more in Pemberton's inability to track, follow and harass Grant's army once it moved inland. A mobile division of troopers, competently handled, would have been charged with the task of restricting Grant's ability to move at will within the interior of the state. Such harassment might have forced Grant to make a hasty or ill-advised attack on one of the Big Black River crossings, at an earlier date.
Fifth, Jefferson Davis's decision to send Joseph Johnston to Mississippi, while made with the best of intentions, changed the character of the campaign for the worse. From the time that Johnston arrived in Jackson, his indecisiveness, refusal to move personally to Pemberton, and unwillingness to give Pemberton peremptory orders drastically effected Pemberton's decisions. The command expertise that Davis hoped Johnston would bring to the Mississippi command backfired. Johnston was unwilling to take command and accept his delegated responsibility.
And finally, sixth, Pemberton's lack of military field experience made Confederate chances of victory at both Champion Hill and Big Black Bridge almost nil. The decision to sever Grant's supply line at Dillon's Plantation was also a poor one. The movement would uncover Vicksburg every bit as much as would Johnston's order for a rendezvous at Clinton, so one can question why, other than a perceived need to do something, Pemberton made this choice.
Pemberton's defensive strategy at Big Black Bridge defies understanding and logic. That he waited and hoped for Loring to arrive, given his unknown whereabouts, is understandable, but why he chose to position himself on the eastern side of the river is not easily understood.
Counter-factual, or "what if" speculation suggests there are two other possible directions the campaign could have taken. In the first, Pemberton takes his army and joins Johnston, which would have pleased his commander. This would have resulted in the loss of Vicksburg (and Port Hudson), however, and left Johnston (now in command) facing an aggressive Grant. Where Johnston could have staked a line of defense, however, is not clearly understood. All joking about Joe Johnston's abilities to retreat aside, I simply do not know what course of action Johnston could have taken had Pemberton united with him at the onset of Johnston's arrival in Jackson.
The other scenario contemplates a Vicksburg campaign without Joe Johnston's presence in Mississippi. Were Johnston not present, the events that led Pemberton to stumble into the Champion Hill and Big Black Bridge battles would not have happened, and a concentrated defense of the upper Big Black crossings might not have led to disasters as great as these two battles. Could Pemberton have inflicted a strong enough blow on Grant, or at least hurt him badly enough, that he had to fall back on his base at Grand Gulf? If that happened, what would the Confederates have done once their ranks swelled to 65,000 to 70,000, once reinforcements arrived?
The answer is, of course, that we simply do not know. Given the command and tactical deficiencies of Pemberton, Loring and Stevenson, the most likely answer is that they probably would have found a way to make significant mistakes and still be required to fall back into the Vicksburg defenses. The tactical situation, though, would have been decisively different, and at least in this case, the 30,000-man Army of Relief that sat inactive at Jackson would at least have been involved in the defense of Vicksburg.
"General Pemberton made not a single movement in obedience to my orders and regarded none of my instructions," wrote Johnston in his Official Report after the campaign closed. I can only hope that by chronicling the events of the first 18 days in May 1863, I have at least shown to you that those "orders" and "instructions" were at best couched in terms that gave Pemberton latitude in obeying, and certainly lacked the peremptory implications that Johnston subsequently suggested.
Pemberton himself blundered on many occasions, but blame for failure in the campaign cannot be laid solely at his feet. Jefferson Davis, acting with the best of intentions from his desk in Richmond, contributed to the situation as well.
In the final analysis, then, it was not one single man who caused Confederate defeat at Vicksburg, and led to the army's surrender on July 4, 1863. It was a team effort, from President Jefferson Davis, to unwilling departmental commander Joseph E. Johnston, to commander on the scene, John C. Pemberton and his subordinates. That they faced U.S. Grant as an adversary was unfortunate, also.
Perhaps Vicksburg could have been held, perhaps not. But one can only wonder at the effect on the Union war effort had U.S. Grant been pushed back, and viewed as a failure, in May 1863. The story of the Confederate effort, starting from the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, is sadly one that has been seldom told in our histories of the campaign. I can only hope, within this discussion, the events and causes that led to the siege of Vicksburg are somewhat clearer to you tonight.
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Mercy serves Cassville, MO with nationally certified coronary heart disease treatment programs for patients with coronary and/or pulmonary disease. Our teams of cardiologists, vascular surgeons and cardiovascular surgeons work together to identify the cardiac treatment that can give you the best possible outcome.
Mercy brings a board-certified cardiologist to Cassville once each week. You can visit with this heart specialist, who’ll coordinate with your primary care physician so you can get the care you need without going far. Our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program helps restore and maintain each patient’s optimal physical, social and psychological abilities. A physician referral is required for this program.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Arson can be one of the toughest crimes for investigators to prove. In fact, the majority of arson cases go unsolved.
In April of 2010, a beautiful, million-dollar Lutz home burned to the ground.
Investigators said right away they suspected arson. But more than 3 years later, no arrest has been made and the investigation remains open.
Erin Lykins and her partner Laurie Burcaw lived in the home. They say they were out of town on vacation that night. When they received the call and returned home, the house was destroyed.
"There wasn't anything left. There was nothing to go through," Lykins said.
Two months after the fire, a State Fire Marshal investigator said in court the prime suspect was Lykins' ex-boyfriend, Joey Cruz. The accusation happened during Cruz' trial on unrelated charges.
Cruz declined to answer our questions on-camera, but he called the accusations against him "a complete fabrication". In an e-mailed response, he said, "I am truly sorry that her and her family have gone through this experience, but I assure you, I had absolutely nothing to do with the fire."
The Lutz fire is part of the 12% of fires in Florida that are either listed as "undetermined cause" or "under investigation", according to statistics from the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Captain Tammy White of the Fire Marshal's Office won't discuss the Lutz fire, because it's still under investigation. But she said solving arson cases can be difficult.
"Fire certainly can destroy a lot of evidence in a crime scene," Capt. White said.
But she also says even a house completely burned to the ground leaves evidence behind. In Florida, the State Fire Marshal's Office says they solve 31% of arson cases. That's higher than the national average of 18%. But it still means the majority of arson cases go unsolved.
"It's true, we're not perfect. There are times where the evidence leads us in a direction that maybe causes us to miss the fact that it is arson," Capt. White says.
As for the fire that destroyed Laurie Burcaw's home, the statute of limitations for an arson charge expires in 5 months. Burcaw and Lykins worry they will never see the perpetrator arrested.
"The more people understand they can get away with it, they're just going to do it," Burcaw said.
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Bailieborough News. June 25th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen. Féile na nGael 2015; What an incredible weekends celebration of hurling in Bailieborough and Kingscourt. Well over a thousand people passed through the gates of both venues from counties Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Louth and Wicklow. Our lads did the club proud in their four games against […]
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The musical [title of show] is eyeing a West End production in 2013 featuring the show's original Broadway cast (Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell and Heidi Blickenstaff) and director (Michael Berresse). No exact dates or venue have been announced at this time.
“Whilst our persistence to use this cast and director has made it difficult to open as soon as we might have liked, it's that integrity that means we now have the thrilling opportunity to reunite these incredible creative minds, and ensure that [title of show] in London is the most authentic, resonant, and high-quality production it can be,” said producer Oliver Southgate in a statement. “West End audiences will certainly be rewarded for their patience."
Written by Bowen and Bell, [title of show] takes a unique and comical look at the artistic process as two struggling writers and two struggling actresses take on the seemingly impossible task of creating a new musical about creating a new musical.
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Ankle Socks with Cable Cuff
This is a vintage pattern booklet published by Patons & Baldwins (Canada) Limited, Series No. 68. Price on cover is 40 cents. Booklet includes directions for “The Beehive Aladdin Heel.”
The pattern gives the option of using either of the two yarns listed -- 3 ply Beehive Fingering, Patonised OR Patwin 3 ply Patonised Knitting Wool with Nylon.
Sizes 2 years and 4 years use the smaller (2.25 mm) needles, and size 6 years uses the larger (2.5 mm) needles.
Gauge for size 6 years is 9 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch.
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September/October 2010 Issue
Russian Adoption — Lessons for Social Workers
Adoption isn’t easy for anyone. Read about the special challenges facing parents and children involved with intercountry adoptions and what social workers can learn from them.
Love conquers all. Love is enough. Good parents make good kids. For U.S. families who adopt children from Eastern European orphanages, if these truisms sometimes prove untrue, what’s going on?
This question was highlighted dramatically in April when Tory-Ann Hansen put her adopted 8-year-old son from Russia unaccompanied on a flight back to the orphanage he came from. Hansen, 32, a nurse and single woman in Tennessee, adopted the boy, Artyom Savelyev, then age 7, in September 2009 and renamed him Justin Hansen.
Media accounts of what happened provide scant reliable information, and many reports conveyed thinly veiled judgment and blame. Accounts alleged that Artyom’s behaviors were intolerable, Hansen did not seek postadoption support when her situation became difficult, the orphanage failed to disclose Artyom’s behavioral challenges to Hansen before she adopted him, and the adoption agency failed to provide Hansen and Artyom with adequate preadoption education and postadoption support.
The veracity of these allegations cannot be determined from the news accounts, but what is clear is a sense of outrage that this sort of event could occur.
In this blame game, many longstanding questions surface about social work practice and policy in international adoption. Social workers counseling prospective adoptive parents need advanced knowledge of the unique challenges facing any adoptive family, families who adopt children with difficult histories, and children from other countries, including Russia and elsewhere in Eastern Europe. Clinicians need a sound grasp of the clinical, policy, and ethical dilemmas involved in international adoption so they can provide effective care.
According to news reports, Artyom’s adoptive grandmother, Nancy, allegedly placed him on a plane with a note supposedly from his adoptive mother pinned to his clothes, reading, “This child is mentally unstable. He is violent and has severe psychopathic issues.” A Russian driver his adoptive family had hired to take him to the Russian Ministry of Education met Artyom at the Moscow airport. A spokeswoman for Kremlin’s Children Rights Commissioner, Pavel Astakhov, told the Associated Press that “the child reported that his mother was bad, did not love him, and pulled his hair.”
Regardless of the facts in this case, it is clear that the adoptive mother and child had a hard time and are both profoundly affected by what occurred between them. According to USA Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began a criminal probe. In addition, Russia’s foreign minister called for a freeze on all Russian adoptions to the United States. The U.S. ambassador to Russia “said he was ‘deeply shocked by the news’ and ‘very angry that any family would act so callously toward a child that they had legally adopted.’“
Rather than yield to the impulse to vilify, it is useful instead to seek lessons from the debacle so social workers can do what is needed to protect children from Artyom’s fate.
Some Issues in Adopting From Russia
For instance, this past April The New York Times reported on the McDaniels family who adopted a daughter from Russia at the age of 8. Before being adopted by the McDaniels, the child had lived in an orphanage for five years, then was adopted by two families who ended the relationship.
“We lived a life of hell,” said Ellen McDaniels. “I stayed up all night when my husband slept. We had alarms on the doors; she tore them off. The more I asked for help, the worse it got. I became the warden.”
The McDaniels ended the adoption after nine years, feeling “wracked with shame and guilt.” McDaniels said, “I don’t agree with what Tory-Ann Hansen did. But...[k]nowing what I know now, I would have given up sooner because a lot of people got hurt.”
The New York Times reported, “Scores of complaints have been made in recent years against adoption agencies by people claiming they were inadequately informed or ill-prepared for problems their children turned out to have.” With perhaps 700,000 Russian children awaiting adoption, there may be incentives for the sending agencies in Russia to be somewhat unassertive about obtaining information about a child. U.S. agency thoroughness and effectiveness when providing preadoption education for prospective parents can vary. In addition, adoptive families in the United States encounter difficulties finding essential postadoption support services. Crucial services may be nonexistent or cost-prohibitive. These factors can contribute to families adopting children they are unable to manage.
Intercountry adoption presents predictable issues for children. Some U.S. adoptive parents gravitate toward adopting a child from another country because they want no contact with the child’s birth family. This lack of understanding a child’s need for connection, identity, and information may deepen the child’s sense of loss. Today’s adoptive parents are advised to maintain some sort of contact with the child’s birth family and weave the child’s ethnicity into the fabric of adoptive family life by, for example, eating foods, celebrating holidays, speaking the language, or socializing with people from the child’s country of origin. Doing so can be hard in a family’s busy life and requires earnest, sincere, ongoing parental commitment and effort.
While all adoptees encounter loss, children adopted from other countries face additional losses. These may be minimized, denied, and dismissed in a world that sees adoptees as lucky to have been rescued from an orphanage or poverty abroad.
Children who live in Eastern European orphanages have not only lost their birth family; they may not have had the opportunity to form a relationship with a consistent nurturing caregiver. Research suggests this may change the developing brain in ways that create attachment issues later in life. Many children available for adoption in Russia have been exposed to alcohol in utero, which can affect fetal brain development, resulting in thinking problems, learning disorders, abnormal behavior, hyperactivity, poor impulse control, extreme nervousness and anxiety, poor coordination, sleep problems, heart defects, and vision, hearing, and other physical problems.
Even the most skilled, committed, loving adoptive parents can be sorely challenged when caring for a child whose special needs are unknown at the time of adoption despite everyone’s well-intended efforts to acquire that information. Any child, adopted or not, may inherit genetic mental health issues. A Russian birth parent may not know about these issues at the time of relinquishment and thus cannot disclose them to the orphanage. A child may have prenatal alcohol exposure that does not manifest in the facial features commonly used to identify fetal alcohol syndrome. The case record might not include losses and traumas a child experienced prior to adoption that could lead to behavioral challenges after adoption. All these issues may lead to a child’s disruptive behaviors that exhaust an adoptive family’s emotional, physical, financial, and social resources. All parents, whether birth or adopted, including those adopting from Russian orphanages, are wise to hope for the best and prepare for possible challenges down the road.
Why Not Adopt a U.S. Child?
Most people are stunned to learn that the United States, a world leader in the number of children adopted from other countries, also sends its own children abroad to be adopted: The U.S. children sent abroad for adoption typically have special needs. The irony is that many of the children adopted into the United States from other nations also have special needs.
In 2008, 123,000 children living in the United States were awaiting adoption through the public child welfare system. The financial cost of adopting through the public child welfare system is minimal, while an international adoption may cost tens of thousands of dollars. There are safeguards available in U.S. public child welfare adoptions that are not present when adopting from Russia; for instance, a prospective family can meet with a child many times over a long period as the parties get to know each other to determine whether they are a good match. There is a much shorter time frame to decide on a match when one must travel from the United States to Russia to explore a specific referral.
Generally, the preadoption records available for children in the U.S. child welfare system are more complete and provide more consistently thorough information about the child’s history and needs, empowering prospective adoptive parents to make informed decisions. Children adopted through the public child welfare system are eligible for subsidies that help adoptive families pay for special education, medical, and mental health services that may be needed in the future.
There are several possible explanations for parents choosing a child from Russia instead of one from the United States. Some prospective adoptive parents who are themselves of Russian heritage may prefer to adopt a child of the same heritage. Some adopters may hold misguided beliefs. They may, for instance, assume that birth parents are likely to intrude, so it’s safer to adopt a child an ocean or a continent away. They may think they are more likely to adopt a younger child when adopting internationally, mistakenly believing that the only children available for adoption through the public child welfare system are older.
Some adoption experts wonder whether the price tag associated with international adoption conveys a certain panache or that there may be some romance in the idea that one has “rescued” an orphan. Prospective parents who long for a child may minimize and dismiss as a mere bureaucratic hoop preadoption education about the importance of maintaining a child’s connections with the birth family, original identity, and country of origin. They may believe that adoption is an event, not a lifelong process.
Also, a disincentive to pursuing a domestic public child welfare adoption, for some, is the practice, based in federal law, of placing a child into a possible preadoptive home as a foster child. Foster parents who hope to become adoptive parents are expected to support all efforts to reunite the child with the birth family. The foster family can adopt only if reunification fails. Hence, the preadoptive family may see the process of intercountry adoption as having a more certain outcome.
Policy and Practice Considerations
All children need families, including children whose struggles make it virtually impossible to live in a family home. The intimacy and demands of family life may be more than some children can tolerate. In these tragic situations, many states require that families hand over custody to the state or terminate parental rights in order to obtain funding for the residential services the child requires. Parent/child connections can, and often should be, sustained and nurtured even when residential placement is needed.
Before events reach the point where out-of-home placement is required, families need access to community and home- based family preservation services. Adoption disruption (ending an adoption plan before finalization) and dissolution (dissolving a finalized adoption) traumatize the child, parents, extended family, and social workers involved.
Adoption disruption and dissolution can be prevented. A comprehensive, well-articulated, coordinated continuum of programs and services can sustain families in distress. A crucial component of this continuum is comprehensive preadoption education that helps families explore and assess their motivation for pursuing adoption, the risks they believe they can manage, and learn about the normal, predictable developmental crises that particular routes to adoption entail.
Families are best able to explore these issues in the context of a noncoercive collaborative relationship with a clinician who is well educated about adoption issues and takes a nonjudgmental, strengths-based stance. Each adoptive family needs access to a longstanding relationship with an adoption-informed clinician who can help them navigate the turbulent waters they may encounter on the lifelong adoption journey. Training programs to prepare clinicians for this highly specialized work are needed.
When community- and home-based services are not enough, families need access to a wide array of specialty out-of-home programs, including therapeutic respite programs, therapeutic foster care, wilderness therapy programs, emotional growth boarding schools, boarding schools for children with learning differences, and residential treatment programs. There are many options that lie between outpatient psychotherapy and hospitalization. Clinicians are wise to educate themselves about these options and know how to make referrals to educational advocates and consultants who can help each family find and fund the best option for their child. As the costs of specialty programs are often prohibitive, social action to ensure access is essential.
The decision to parent is a leap of faith—in oneself, the child, and the future. Children in Eastern European orphanages desperately need families. Justice, which forms the heart of social work’s mission, demands that all reasonable efforts be made to keep children safe within the protection of their birth families; when that is impossible, they are best served when nurtured and protected by families within their countries of origin. International social welfare programs should pursue these goals. When children cross national boundaries for adoption, their new families also need support and compassion.
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I am always on the hunt for those
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- ¼ cup sugar -
- 2 eggs -
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract -
- 2 cups flour -
- 1 tsp baking soda -
- 1 pkg. (2.8 oz.) instant vanilla pudding -
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans (optional) -
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Unwrap chocolate bar, place in a bag and pound with a meat tenderizer until chocolate is in small, bite-size pieces.
3. Cream the margarine and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add all ingredients, adding chocolate and nuts last. Do not overmix. Drop by spoonfuls, about 4 inches apart, onto 2 parchment-lined cookie sheets (because they spread a lot).
4. Bake for 9 minutes. They will appear to be underbaked; take them out anyway. They will get a bit firmer, but they will be soft and chewy.
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- Bass Tabs
- Black Metal or Death Metal?
Black Metal or Death Metal?
So what are some of your favorite death/black metal bands?
Early In Flames are the shit in my opinion
after lots of years, this song still gives me goosebumps for being so cool
I'd have to go with At The Gates or Carcass
Please forgive me but this is something I know nothing about.
It's all good. This realm is more of an acquired taste. Not everyone likes this stuff, but like I say it all a matter of opinion.
Thanks for the explanation Bassguy1.
Sure thing. Good example of Death Metal is Killswitch Engage.
Killswitch is definitely not death, they're Metalcore. And another example is Reign In Blood by Slayer. Loudest, most unorganized blaring death metal in 27 minutes you'll ever hear
They still qualify under Death Metal. Melodic Death Metal to be exact.
dayum, killswitch engage actually IS metalcore, sorry
Good example of death metal is: Death, Deicide, Morbid Angel, Obituary, Pestilence, Asphyx, Grave etc.
Technical Death Metal anyone here??
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BEIRUT — A much-anticipated summit of Arab nations aimed at carving out an Arab initiative to ease the spiraling violence between Palestinians and Israelis was significantly undercut Tuesday by the announced absence of two key Arab leaders.
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak bowed out of the Arab League summit late Tuesday, offering a vague excuse that "domestic commitments" led him to opt out of the two-day conference, which opens Wednesday.
Yasser Arafat, head of the Palestinian Authority, also will stay home, after Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon refused to allow him unconditional travel.
These last-minute no-shows diminished prospects for the summit at the grand, seaside Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel where delegates huddled throughout the day, debating and attempting to find common ground on a Saudi peace initiative.
Arafat's attendance had been uncertain for days--despite U.S. pressure on Israel to allow the Palestinian leader to attend--as peace talks in Jerusalem stumbled after repeated suicide bombings by militants.
Mubarak's announcement was a shock, however, robbing the summit of an Arab leader who has long played a strong role in regional stability and triggering a ripple of rumors over the real reason for the decision.
Mubarak had recently visited the White House and urged the Bush administration to re-engage in negotiations to end the conflict.
Mubarak's absence a surprise
"The absence of President Mubarak is a surprise and a setback. It weakens the summit and its ability to make correct decisions and clear plans," Lebanese Information Minister Ghazi Aridi said on Lebanese television.
Earlier in the week, Mubarak had advised Arafat not to go to the summit, particularly because Sharon would not promise that the Palestinian leader could return to the West Bank.
Sharon had warned that Arafat could be refused entry at the border if he made statements that Sharon considered inflammatory.
"We cannot predict what the Israeli government will do. If I were in his place and they told me I could go, I would not go," Mubarak told the Beirut newspaper an-Nahar.
The Bush administration had raised Arafat's and Mubarak's profiles, with regard to the Arab summit, when Vice President Dick Cheney visited Jerusalem a week ago. Cheney then proposed he would meet with Arafat if the Palestinian leader initiated a cease-fire with Israel.
The administration quietly made plans for Cheney to return to the Middle East this week and focused on Cairo as the best place for a meeting with Arafat.
Tuesday, the White House downplayed the absence of Arafat and Mubarak. Other Arab heads of state, including those from Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, are not attending the summit, and the Bush administration attempted to focus on the purpose, not the personalities, of the conference.
"The president believes no matter what decisions are made vis-a-vis attendance, this should not be a lost opportunity for those who are there," White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said. "They should still focus on how to create peace in the Middle East, regardless of anything involving attendance."
Members of the Egyptian delegation also minimized Mubarak's absence, pointing out that Egypt's prime minister and foreign minister were carrying forward Mubarak's support for a Saudi vision for peace.
The Saudi peace proposal, raised as a vague notion by Crown Prince Abdullah more than a month ago, continues to be massaged into a working draft in Beirut.
As of late Tuesday, delegates said there were a handful of main points and dozens of possible resolutions that could be included in the draft.
Palestinians' right of return
The proposal focused on creating an independent Palestine, guaranteeing a right of return for refugees, demanding that Israel withdraw to pre-1967 borders, and the establishment of what some countries called "normal and neighborly relations" with Israel.
There appeared to be general support for the initiative, but there were splits between the Palestinians and other countries, most notably Syria, about how to deal with the issue of a right of return for refugees.
Palestinian representatives said they favored working out the refugee issue over time, giving them a chance to absorb or compensate the hundreds of thousands of displaced Arabs.
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Contracts are part of doing business. A contract details what each party signing the contract is expected to do. A contract binds the signers to do what they say they'll do. These days, folks who don't use written contracts when they do business are asking for trouble.
Not convinced? Look at the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. Until this year, transit deals were basically a handshake and a wish. We all saw what that gets you when the city of Hoover decided it wasn't going to pay what the meager transit service it has was going to cost.
Here's what went down:
The transit authority provided bus service to Hoover last year that cost $110,235. But when the Hoover City Council approved the budget 10 months after the start of the fiscal year, it included only $50,000 for the bus system. Naturally, the BJCTA billed Hoover for the other $60,235 it was due.
The Hoover City Council responded by voting to end bus service completely. Fortunately, saner heads eventually prevailed. Negotiations ensued, and the transit authority board voted to settle with Hoover for $30,000. Now, Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos' newest budget, late again this year, includes $50,000 for reduced transit service.
While the same service as last year would have cost Hoover $119,155 for this year, at least the $50,000 keeps limited bus service for the folks who need it.
This time, there will be a written contract to back up the deal.
That seems like a no-brainer to most of us -- a truly duh! moment, right? -- but until now, that was not the case for the transit authority. At least transit officials learn from their mistakes. The Hoover fiasco led the transit authority to require contracts with municipalities that have bus routes, and, so far, the cities and towns the transit system services are on board.
Already, one-year contracts for service have been signed with Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook. Other contracts are pending. The system also serves Bessemer, Birmingham, Brighton, Center Point, Fairfield, Homewood, Jefferson County, Lipscomb, Midfield, Tarrant and, hopefully, Hoover.
City officials in Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook like a contract for the same reason anybody likes a contract: They know what their obligation is. Too, the transit authority can know with certainty what it will receive for the service provided. It's likely other cities will welcome the written contract because it makes sense.
Transit board Chairman Guin Robinson said the agency had been considering contracts for some time, but the Hoover "misunderstanding" -- as he calls it -- hastened the process.
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Kids and Costs
Q. I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A. With any luck, right after he finishes college.
You can hope that is only a joke, but when you first have kids, is when you understand the least about the financial ramifications this might have on your life (both immediately and in the long term).
As my regular readers know I have been ranting about RESPs and the rules behind them, but when my kids were born, the RESP didn’t even exist. The way to save for your kids education was either buy into one of those bizarre savings programs where you sent them your Baby Bonus cheques, and if your kid went to school the firm paid for their education (but if they didn’t go, they kept your money). Luckily things have changed a little, but I am sure there are still folks out there using these kind of programs.
For folks who are having children now, I guess the advice I can think of (though not viewing it as the only advice or the best advice), would be to read and learn about some of the ideas for caring for your children financially.
- Are you in debt? If you are, you need to have a plan to get out of debt in a timely fashion. If your child is just born, and you plan on buying a house and such, maybe a goal would be to have your house paid off before your kids get to University? It was a goal I had (that I did not succeed in accomplishing), but living Debt Free as soon as possible is a Primary Goal.
- Don’t create debt, thinking you have plenty of time to pay it off before your kids start costing a lot more. I can assure you that when you are paying for diapers and formula you are wondering how you can afford that, but when you get to age 18 and have to pay for Tuition and such, you are in a whole different Universe when it comes to spending.
- Get your kids a Social Insurance Number as soon as they are born, they will need it if you are going to create RESPs,RDSPs or other savings vehicles of the same type.
- When people start asking,“What can you use for the baby”, don’t go frivolous, choose things that will lower your costs, or better still be absolutely mercenary and ask them to give you money. This does not work with close friends, but can work with family (although you will get a bad reputation in your family for being a money grubbing jerk).
- Decide on which of the following models you want to follow:
- Create savings vehicles for your kids futures, if you can. If you don’t have RRSPs, you aren’t likely to set up RESPs, but if you can figure out a plan on how to save money for your kids future.
- Decide that the best thing you can do for your kids is teach them the value of a dollar, and how life really works, and don’t put any money aside for them. This plan has the assumption that you push your kids to start earning their own money as fast as they can, and that the kids manage this money carefully. There is nothing wrong with expecting your older kids to pull their own weight financially.
- Remember that Kids and Money are two of the top stressers for any relationship, and since you can never control kids, you can try to at least have better control of your Finances.
Just some ideas that crossed my mind, given I am effectively dealing with both ends of this spectrum, with two kids in University, but another one in Kindergarten. I don’t think I have learned enough to say that with my youngest child, I am going to do better but I will try not to make the same mistakes I did with my older kids.
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Author: N.Forde (22 Feb 10 10:57pm)
This won't help when we're receiving spam from bots that you have listed.
We get a lot of spam from bots that you have listed, so it would be great if you can allow spam assassin dns requests. Currently we can't do this because you require the access key BEFORE the IP address as follows -
We can easily write a spam assassin rule if you allow the access key AFTER the IP address, as shown here -
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Here is the official preview to this week’s live Impact Wrestling episode:
- Will Hulk Hogan go face-to-face with World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray on Thursday’s IMPACT? As IMPACT ended this past week, Bully Ray called out Hogan – claiming there are no more heroes left to defend TNA after the Aces injured Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe and Magnus! Will Hulk Hogan answer the challenge LIVE on IMPACT on Thursday? Will he bring backup? Can Hogan find a way to stop the Aces, or will he also fall victim to the gang?
- After beating Miss Tessmacher, Mickie James is the new number-one contender to the Knockouts Championship! On Thursday night LIVE on SpikeTV, Mickie James will get her shot at the gold when she battles titleholder Velvet Sky! Can Mickie James once again become the Knockouts champion – or will Velvet continue her dominance in the women’s ranks?
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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days: Lost Memories is my second fanfiction from the Kingdom Hearts series. This one is about some extra days of Roxas, Xion, Axel being in Organization XIII and visiting new worlds during their missions.
The following series are the worlds that they will visit:
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Sinnoh
- One Piece - The Grand Line
- MegaMan Starforce - Echo Ridge
- Naruto Shippuden - Land of Ninjas
- MÄR - MÄR-Heaven
- Bleach - Karakura Town
- Inuyasha - Feudal Era
- Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Four Nations
(Note: Again, I do not own any of this unless they are custom. Also, this story will have some elements from the Kingdom Hearts manga and it occurs after Chain of Memories.)
Just for fun. :)
Prologue: Hanging Out When the Sun Sets
As the sun sets in a city known as Twilight Town, a boy with spiky blond hair wearing a black cloak is sitting on the edge of the city's clock tower waiting for someone. This boy's name is Roxas. He then hears footsteps behind him and a voice saying, "You're here early again, Roxas?" Roxas then looks behind him to see an older guy with spiky red hair also wearing a black cloak walk up to him. This was his one of his best friends, Axel. "No, you're just late again." Roxas said with a smirk. Axel chuckled in response of that joke.
"Here, I got us some ice cream." Axel then handed a sea-salt ice cream bar to Roxas, which was his favorite flavor of ice cream. As they sat down on the ledge, they were about to begin eating when they heard a girl's voice behind them say, "Are you two starting without me already?" They look behind them to see a girl with short black hair and blue eyes also wearing a black cloak walking towards them - Xion.
"Now why would you think of us doing that?" Axel said in a sarcastic tone. Xion giggled from Axel's joke. "Don't worry, I already got my ice cream," said Xion as she sat on the ledge and unwrapped her ice cream. As the three ate their ice cream and watched set, Axel asked, "So, where'd you two get sent to this time?" Roxas said, "Agrabah. Heart-collecting duty as usual," while Xion said, "Neverland. I got to check out that pirate ship and I even got to meet that fairy that you and Roxas were talking about. I wonder if there are more worlds like that?"
"Yeah, we haven't gone to any new worlds yet. I mean, aren't there any more worlds besides here and the castle?" Roxas asked in dissapointment. "Funny you should mention that," Axel said with a smirk, "Cause I got word from Saïx that we're gonna have a meeting about some new worlds that our Dusks discovered." Roxas and Xion immediately got interested by what Axel just said as the both asked, "New worlds?" Axel continued, "Yeah, and apparently these worlds are bigger than the ones that we usual go to. And ya know what that means..." Roxas and Xion knew the answer as Roxas answered, "More Heartless."
"Exactly," Axel continued, "But there's more to it. I'm a little fuzzy on the details, but from what Saïx learned from the Superior, it sounds like we're going to do a new kind of mission." "A new kind of mission?" Xion asked in confusion. Roxas then asked, "Wonder what kind of mission it is?" Axel answered, "Well, we're not gonna find out until tommorow, so let's just finish up our ice cream and RTC as soon as possible, okay?" Both Roxas and Xion nodded as they answered, "Okay." As they continued eating their ice cream, Roxas couldn't help but think about the new worlds that he was going to visit. "I wonder what the new worlds are like?" he wondered as he stared at the sunset.
Day 1: Undercover
Chapter 1: The New Mission
The World That Never Was
After waking up and getting out of bed, Roxas headed for the Gray Area to wait for the meeting to start. Xigbar and Luxord were playing poker, while Demyx was laying on the couch playing his sitar. Axel and Xion walked up to Roxas as they noticed him entering the room. "Hey, mornin' sleepyhead." said Axel, "Ya ready for the big meeting?" "Yeah," answered Roxas. Just then, Saïx walked into the lounge as everyone stared towards him. He then announced, "The meeting will soon start. All members, come to the Round Room, but due to the Round Room having only thirteen seats, Xion will have stand on the center platform." The Nobodies then headed for the Round Room.
Inside the Round Room, the remaining members of Organization XIII take their seats while Xion stood on the center platform. After a few seconds of waiting, Xemnas, the Organization's Superior, appeared on his throne. There was a moment of silence, then Xemnas spoke, "Fellow members, I am pleased to announce that we have discovered new worlds to collect hearts." "Tch, about time. I was getting tired of being roasted alive in Agrabah day after day." grunted Xigbar as he interrupted Xemnas's speech. Saïx shot a glare at him before Xemnas continued. "As I was saying, new worlds are now within our reach, but these worlds are special. Unlike the worlds we have visited, these worlds have more expanded areas." Saïx then stated, "We have reason to believe that because these worlds are spacous than others, that there will be more Heartless. However, this is just a theory." Hearing this, Luxord then exclaimed in that game talk of his, "With a jackpot as large as that, I wager that we would have to put our game into overtime just to be three steps ahead of the opponent." Demyx groaned loudly after hearing this. Xemnas continued his speech. "Also, due to these new worlds being larger than the others, there is reason to believe that there will be larger populations of human beings and otherwise. Therefore, the Organization will begin doing 'undercover' missions." The Nobodies (excluding Saïx and Xigbar) were confused by the term "undercover." Roxas then asked, "What are undercover missions?" Xemnas then looked at Roxas and smirked. "Undercover missions involve possible interaction with the locals of a world to complete missions." answered Saïx. The members of the Organization were surprised to here this, except Saïx, Axel, and Xemnas, to where Xaldin angerly shouted, "This is madness! No Nobody has ever required assistance from Somebodies, let alone complete missions with them!"
"Well it's not like things will go smoothly if we don't," said Xigbar, "Because if we continue our operations in stealth in worlds that have a lot of people, that might cause some heads to turn. And we wouldn't want that now would we?" Xaldin wanted to speak against Xigbar's words, but couldn't find the words to do so. Xemnas then continued his speech. "Xigbar is correct. If we continue our missions in these new, highly populated worlds in stealth, there is the possibility of the locals becoming suspicious of our work. Therefore, we must interact with those that have hearts in order to complete our ultimate goal - Kingdom Hearts." "You will have your missions assigned to you today," Saïx said in a monotone voice, "This meeting has reached its conclusion." Xemnas and Saïx then disappeared from their thrones, as the other members followed. As Roxas, Axel, and Xion headed back, Roxas repeated what Saïx said, "Missions that require interaction with the locals of a world?" Hearing this, Axel then said, "I know, wierd, huh? It's not everyday that the Superior lets us have that much fun while we're out." "I wonder how big the new worlds are?" Xion asked in curiosity. Roxas then answered, "Saïx did say that they're bigger than the other worlds we visited."
As soon as they entered the Gray Area, Saïx came up to the three and explained there missions to them. "Roxas and Axel, your job is to investigate this new world known as Karakura Town. Xion, your mission is to collect hearts in Twilight Town. Finish your preperations and leave immediately." After Saïx walked away, Axel then said to Roxas sarcastically, "Well, how about that? You and I get first dibs on a new world. Fun fun fun." Xion pouted, "No fair. You get to go to a new world while I have to do heart collection in Twilight Town." "Don't worry, we'll tell you how it went," Roxas said to Xion. After they finished their buying their Potions and Elixers and got prepared for their missions, Axel opened two Corridors of Darkness and said, "Well Roxas, let's get this mission overwith." Nodding in agreement, Roxas walked into a corridor with Axel while Xion took the other corridor.
Chapter 2: Kingdom Hearts 1
In a dark alley of a city, a dark corridor opens and Roxas and Axel walk out of it. After the corridor closes behind, Axel said, "Well, this is the place." He then looked at Roxas and asked, "Ya ready to do a little snooping?" Roxas then looked back at Axel and replied, "Yeah." The two then walked out of the alley and into a street full of people. Feeling like he was going to get crushed, Roxas uncomfortably said, "This place is a lot more crowded than the castle." Knowing that this was Roxas's first time in a crowded area, Axel chuckled, "Don't worry, you get used to it. Now, let's get to work." The two Nobodies then walked around to look for something that might be useful to them.
In a high school on another part of Karakura town,
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Friends, you are also looking forward to the start of „The Walking Dead“ Squadron 6? Then learn something here about the plot, so do not expect us in this upcoming season that is only „Walker more than ever“, but obviously many different storylines, the, so the first impression, presumably once could create some confusion. Also, we can look forward to the appearance of the Wolves, whose presence was evidently extended into the new episodes something. Also, there is within the group increased „internal conflicts“, Distrust and disputes come. And then is still the arrival of Comic-Villain Negan towards the end of this coming season, a, Hallelujah!
At the 12. October is in our latitudes and finally the sixth season of „The Walking Dead“ will take us back to the Alexandria protection zone, where our heroes are fighting around Rick Grimes still to survive. Even if their „new home“ the daily life of troops heavily modified, the dangers are still the same – and they are no less! Scott M. Gimple, Producer of The Walking Dead will start in about there, where the 5. Season ceased, then 18 To interweave main narrative strands in an incredibly complicated and expressive manner with each other. At 18 (!) various storylines at once we get probably already a first impression whose, why the dimensions are to be so gigantic in this new season – but is not it all. Because, so verriet Andrew Lincoln, have equal the season premiere's potential, to knock us completely: „I think, the first episode will be something, what people will not expect“!
Here a little to be played with time and not in the classical sense and order ehrlich to be, it all sounds somehow more like lots of Chaos – or even any amount „Surprises“. After the season premiere is yes as well as last year again have excess length (Time around 60 Minutes), We are very excited about it,, as Gimple & Co. the story about Rick and his „Family“ will continue spinning in the Alexandria protection zone. „It is powerful and at the same time beautifully“, explained Michonne actress Danai Gurira in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. „The pace is constantly higher up a gear, depending on, whom one looks straight, what you see just, and where. But at the same time it is so unpredictable and unique – unlike anything else, what we've done so far. It's just really great fun, read the scripts, and all that was then to play very exciting!“ That sounds already quite promising!
Many fans have been waiting for ages felt on the arrival of a nasty villain especially: Deny, the leader of the Saviors, of a sick Love cherishes his wrapped with barbed wire baseball bat Lucille and thus – in den Comics – is especially for our troops to mortal danger. Apart from this, that nobody actually so really wants, that TV Glenn soon finds his cruel death, seems the anticipation of the arrival of Negan to be conspicuously large. Whether Negan will actually appear in the sixth season, or we or just a few new baseball bat-scenes at the end. receive other references to him, will, however, still show.
For us to be three new main characters in the 6. Presented Season. Corey Hawkins plays the role of Heath, a valuable ally for Rick & What., Merritt Wever, which in the role of surgeon Dr. Denise Cloyd is likely to become a matter of survival for our fighters, and Ethan Embry, the slips into the role of the antagonist Carter, a mixture of various cartoon characters, it obviously creates it, a revolt against the ruling „Ricktatorship“ foment! Since there is definitely a lot of mistrust and the announced „internal conflicts“ to be seem violent. While Rick will therefore have to fight in the coming season with a lot of suspicion, makes cookie-Queen Melissa McBride aka Carol obviously more concerned about the new villains, hanging around the protection zone around Alexandria: Die Wolves! „We will put together some pieces of the puzzle in the sixth season and find out more about it, Whoever these guys are actually really, why they are, as they are, and what they want at all“, She explained opposite EW.
This in turn relates to Morgan, so we puzzle indeed still, how the former brutal Zombie-Could develop killer at such peace-loving Zen Warrior. „Morgan has definitely undergone a transformation, viewers will learn more about it but“, Actor promised Lennie James. During the 5. Season we could repeatedly take a brief look at Morgan and soon found out that: He has changed! From the insane, lonely man from the 3. Season a resting in itself became man, the does not believe in unnecessary violence and appreciates every life. A blatant conversion, mainly in the 6. Season could be interesting. For Rick and Morgan seem to have changed to some extent the roles over the past seasons: The good sheriff after numerous vicissitudes faith in the goodness of man lost. According to first rumors there would be a complete flashback episode, showing, What with Morgan since his last appearance in the 3. Season has happened. Im Finale der 5. Season "Walking Dead" have Rick and Morgan again seen in Alexandria for the first time. Already the first Trailer for next season and the official promo image to make it clear: Here are two Men with different views towards.
In SENOIA, where the US series is rotated, Moreover, Tyler James Williams and Michael Rooker were sighted. TWD fans know that both Noah and Merle Dixon - two characters, who have already passed away. Hitherto unknown, whether they were for filming in Senoia. If so, seems almost anything to indicate a scene, which we already in the 5. Have experienced Season, was attacked by a zombie as Tyreese and was dying, he saw other dead TWD characters, among them Beth Greene. Come Merle and Noah about back, to a nature to facilitate the way to the afterlife? The producer announced in advance already at, that us in Season 6 will expect a lot of flashbacks. Moreover, it is of course again a lot of Zombies give! Hundreds Zombies! „The threat of the Walker is bigger this season than ever before“, makeup artist Greg Nicotero himself had recently announced only, whereby it but of course would be like Bolle, at the always to romp more rotting Kerlchen. „On a day were even 300 Walker am Set!“ Anyway, we are excited, on everything, what to expect… | <urn:uuid:f0163270-ad16-40f2-8a5e-996849f3610a> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.dravenstales.ch/en/the-walking-dead-staffel-6-wird-eine-ueberraschende-neue-staffel/ | 2016-10-20T22:45:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988717954.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183837-00109-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955827 | 1,388 | [
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What is the CPI?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
How is the CPI used?
The CPI affects nearly all Americans because of the many ways it is used. Following are major uses:
- As an economic indicator. More.
- As a deflator of other economic series. More.
- As a means of adjusting dollar values. More .
Whose buying habits does the CPI reflect?
The CPI reflects spending patterns for each of two population groups: all urban consumers and urban wage earners and clerical workers. The all urban consumer group represents about 87 percent of the total U.S. population. It is based on the expenditures of almost all residents of urban or metropolitan areas, including professionals, the self-employed, the poor, the unemployed, and retired people, as well as urban wage earners and clerical workers. Not included in the CPI are the spending patterns of people living in rural nonmetropolitan areas, farm families, people in the Armed Forces, and those in institutions, such as prisons and mental hospitals. Consumer inflation for all urban consumers is measured by two indexes, namely, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U). ( See the answer to Question 4 for an explanation of the differences between the CPI-U and C-CPI-U.)
The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is based on the expenditures of households included in the CPI-U definition that also meet two requirements: more than one-half of the household's income must come from clerical or wage occupations, and at least one of the household's earners must have been employed for at least 37 weeks during the previous 12 months. The CPI-W population represents about 32 percent of the total U.S. population and is a subset, or part, of the CPI-U population.
Is the CPI a cost-of-living index?
The CPI frequently is called a cost-of-living index, but it differs in important ways from a complete cost-of-living measure. BLS has for some time used a cost-of-living framework in making practical decisions about questions that arise in constructing the CPI. A cost-of-living index is a conceptual measurement goal, however, and not a straightforward alternative to the CPI. A cost-of-living index would measure changes over time in the amount that consumers need to spend to reach a certain utility level or standard of living. Both the CPI and a cost-of-living index would reflect changes in the prices of goods and services, such as food and clothing, that are directly purchased in the marketplace; but a complete cost-of-living index would go beyond this role to also take into account changes in other governmental or environmental factors that affect consumers' well-being. It is very difficult to determine the proper treatment of public goods, such as safety and education, and other broad concerns, such as health, water quality, and crime, that would constitute a complete cost-of-living framework. More .
Does the CPI measure my experience with price change?
Not necessarily. It is important to understand that BLS bases the market baskets and pricing procedures for the CPI-U and CPI-W populations on the experience of the relevant average household, not of any specific family or individual. It is unlikely that your experience will correspond precisely with either the national indexes or the indexes for specific cities or regions. More.
How is the CPI market basket determined?
The CPI market basket is developed from detailed expenditure information provided by families and individuals on what they actually bought. For the current CPI, this information was collected from the Consumer Expenditure Surveys for 2011 and 2012. In each of those years, about 7,000 families from around the country provided information each quarter on their spending habits in the interview survey. To collect information on frequently purchased items, such as food and personal care products, another 7,000 families in each of these years kept diaries listing everything they bought during a 2-week period.
Over the 2 year period, then, expenditure information came from approximately 28,000 weekly diaries and 60,000 quarterly interviews used to determine the importance, or weight, of the more than 200 item categories in the CPI index structure.
What goods and services does the CPI cover?
The CPI represents all goods and services purchased for consumption by the reference population (U or W) BLS has classified all expenditure items into more than 200 categories, arranged into eight major groups. Major groups and examples of categories in each are as follows:
- FOOD AND BEVERAGES (breakfast cereal, milk, coffee, chicken, wine, full service meals, snacks)
- HOUSING (rent of primary residence, owners' equivalent rent, fuel oil, bedroom furniture)
- APPAREL (men's shirts and sweaters, women's dresses, jewelry)
- TRANSPORTATION (new vehicles, airline fares, gasoline, motor vehicle insurance)
- MEDICAL CARE (prescription drugs and medical supplies, physicians' services, eyeglasses and eye care, hospital services)
- RECREATION (televisions, toys, pets and pet products, sports equipment, admissions);
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (college tuition, postage, telephone services, computer software and accessories);
- OTHER GOODS AND SERVICES (tobacco and smoking products, haircuts and other personal services, funeral expenses).
Also included within these major groups are various government-charged user fees, such as water and sewerage charges, auto registration fees, and vehicle tolls. In addition, the CPI includes taxes (such as sales and excise taxes) that are directly associated with the prices of
specific goods and services. However, the CPI excludes taxes (such as income and Social Security taxes) not directly associated with the purchase of consumer goods and services.
The CPI does not include investment items, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and life insurance. (These items relate to savings and not to day-to-day consumption expenses.)
For each of the more than 200 item categories, using scientific statistical procedures, the Bureau has chosen samples of several hundred specific items within selected business establishments frequented by consumers to represent the thousands of varieties available in the marketplace. For example, in a given supermarket, the Bureau may choose a plastic bag of golden delicious apples, U.S. extra fancy grade, weighing 4.4 pounds to represent the Apples category.
How are CPI prices collected and reviewed?
Each month, BLS data collectors called economic assistants visit or call thousands of retail stores, service establishments, rental units, and doctors' offices, all over the United States, to obtain information on the prices of the thousands of items used to track and measure price changes in the CPI. These economic assistants record the prices of about 80,000 items each month, representing a scientifically selected sample of the prices paid by consumers for goods and services purchased.
During each call or visit, the economic assistant collects price data on a specific good or service that was precisely defined during an earlier visit. If the selected item is available, the economic assistant records its price. If the selected item is no longer available, or if there have been changes in the quality or quantity (for example, eggs sold in packages of ten when they previously were sold by the dozen) of the good or service since the last time prices were collected, the economic assistant selects a new item or records the quality change in the current item.
The recorded information is sent to the national office of BLS, where commodity specialists who have detailed knowledge about the particular goods or services priced review the data. These specialists check the data for accuracy and consistency and make any necessary corrections or adjustments, which can range from an adjustment for a change in the size or quantity of a packaged item to more complex adjustments based upon statistical analysis of the value of an item's features or quality. Thus, commodity specialists strive to prevent changes in the quality of items from affecting the CPI's measurement of price change.
How is the CPI calculated?
The CPI is a product of a series of interrelated samples. First, using data from the 1990 Census of Population, BLS selected the urban areas from which data on prices were collected and chose the housing units within each area that were eligible for use in the shelter component of the CPI. The Census of Population also provided data on the number of consumers represented by each area selected as a CPI price collection area. Next, another sample (of about 14,500 families each year) served as the basis for a Point-of-Purchase Survey that identified the places where households purchased various types of goods and services. More .
How are taxes treated in the CPI?
Certain taxes are included in the CPI, namely, taxes that are directly associated with the purchase of specific goods and services (such as sales and excise taxes). Government user fees are also included in the CPI. For example, toll charges and parking fees are included in the transportation category, and an entry fee to a national park would be included as part of the admissions index. In addition, property taxes should be reflected indirectly in the BLS method of measuring the cost of the flow of services provided by shelter, which we called owners' equivalent rent, to the extent that these taxes influence rental values. Taxes not directly associated with specific purchases, such as income and Social Security taxes, are excluded, as are the government services paid for through those taxes.
For certain purposes, one might want to define price indexes to include, rather than exclude, income taxes. Such indexes would provide an answer to a question different from the one to which the present CPI is relevant, and would be appropriate for different uses.
How do I read or interpret an index?
An index is a tool that simplifies the measurement of movements in a numerical series. Most of the specific CPI indexes have a 1982-84 reference base. That is, BLS sets the average index level (representing the average price level)-for the 36-month period covering the years 1982, 1983, and 1984-equal to 100. BLS then measures changes in relation to that figure. An index of 110, for example, means there has been a 10-percent increase in price since the reference period; similarly, an index of 90 means a 10-percent decrease. Movements of the index from one date to another can be expressed as changes in index points (simply, the difference between index levels), but it is more useful to express the movements as percent changes. This is because index points are affected by the level of the index in relation to its reference period, while percent changes are not.
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2015 DUCATI 1299 PANIGALE S 1285
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANTHONY J. CROCE, APPELLANT.
Calvin S. Drayer, Jr., Asst. Public Defender, Norristown, for appellant.
Stewart J. Greenleaf, Asst. Dist. Atty., Chief., Appeals Div., Norristown, for appellee.
Before Watkins, President Judge, and Jacobs, Hoffman, Cercone, Price, Van der Voort and Spaeth, JJ.
The case is remanded to the court below to allow appellant to file a motion nunc pro tunc to withdraw only his guilty pleas that resulted in the judgments of sentence imposed on July 7, 1975. See Commonwealth v. Roberts, 237 Pa. Super. 336, 352 A.2d 140 (1975); Commonwealth v. Zakrzewski, 460 Pa. 528, 333 A.2d 898 (1975).
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MOSCOW, June 4 (Itar-Tass) — The commander of the Russian Western Military District (ZVO), Colonel-General Arkady Bakhin on Monday flew to Germany on a working visit during which he will visit the largest and most modern range of the German armed forces. At the range the Russian commander will observe tactical manoeuvres of the German troops, each participant in which has a mini-computer with a GPS transmitter, the commander’s assistant Colonel Andrei Bobrun told Itar-Tass.
“On Tuesday, the Russian delegation led by Colonel-General Bakhin will visit the German Army Combat Training Centre in Letzlingen, which is located 50 kilometres from Magdeburg,” Bobrun said.
“At the combat training centre representatives of the Russian delegation will be demonstrated the order of fitting out of the personnel and preparation of the armaments and military equipment for tactical exercises with the use of modern technologies,” said Bobrun. “In particular, at the centre of fire simulators installation the Russian delegation will be shown the order of installing of various systems and sensors on armaments and military equipment. On the same day the Bundeswehr military will conduct at the range tactical exercises, which will be observed by the Russian delegation from the operations centre, which displays all the information from the battlefield. “
The peculiarity of the German Army Combat Training Centre is that during exercises each soldier has a mini-computer with a GPS transmitter, which registers all actions of the riflemen and grenade launcher operators on the battlefield. The operations centre always has information about each soldier’s whereabouts and where and how they shoot. The military equipage for war games is military fatigues, equipped with sensors for receiving laser signal, communication systems, a computer with an information display. Similar devices are installed on military equipment. Computer analysis of what is happening on the battlefield shows the level of individual and collective training of the drill participants.
The Russian delegation will also visit a number of units of the German Armed Forces at which a display of military outfit of a Bundeswehr soldier communication means, as well as weapons and military equipment of the ground forces will be organised for it. The delegation will be familiarised with conditions of accommodation and everyday living of soldiers, including in the field.
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Ana Castillo is the author of the novels The Guardians, Peel My Love Like an Onioin, So Far from God, The Mixquiahuala Letters, and Sapogonia. She has written a story collection, Loverboys; the crtitical study Massacre of the Dreamers; the poetry collection My Father Was a Toltec and Selected Poems; and the children's book My Daughter, My Son, the Eagle, The Dove. She is the editor of the anthology Goddess of the Americas: Writings on the Virgin of Guadalupe, available from Vintage Espanol (La diosa de las Americas). Castillo has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Book Award, a Carl Sandburg Award, a Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award, and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. She lives in Chicago with her son, Marcel.
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The mosquito-borne Zika virus, according to new reports, is even more dangerous than first believed. While better information about prevention has helped slow the rate of infection in some areas, the health community is still urgently searching for a vaccine or drug treatment.
The “green” Israeli company Biofeed, specializing in the development and production of environmentally friendly pesticide solutions since 2005, believes the focus should be on eliminating the primary factor: the mosquito.
“Biofeed’s groundbreaking approach can control any mosquito-borne disease,” CEO Nimrod Israely tells ISRAEL21c.
“Everybody is looking for a vaccination against Zika virus but we should keep in mind that the same mosquito that transmits Zika is also transmitting other viruses as well. What we’re aiming to do is to control a vector, the mosquito itself.”
Biofeed’s Slow Fluid Release (SFR) technology employs a liquid mixture of lures and additives to manipulate insect behavior by attract-and-kill or attract-and-feed methods.
“We have for many years recognized the great potential in harnessing the world of insect smells for the benefit of humans. Evolution has given insects an elaborate sense of smell, which they utilize to find mates, food, egg-laying sites and more,” explains Israely, a world-renowned fruit-fly ecologist with a PhD from the Hebrew University.
“The company has developed a liquid formula that ‘knows’ how to tie different kinds of smells to other materials, as the need arises. The result is a special ‘decoy’ that draws the target insect through smell. The decoy is slow-released from a hanging device over the course of a year. The insect is drawn to the decoy, feeds off it and is eliminated.”
Long in use on farms for fruit-fly control, for example, the same technology could be tweaked to target the Zika-carrying Aedes Aegypti mosquito as well as flies, moths and other types of mosquitos, such as those transferring malaria.
“We have the platform and knowhow; we need to do the development and testing. But it’s only a question of some time and money,” says Israely.
SFR keeps an area pest-free for any required period of time up to365 days. The Biofeed team is now working on extending its effectiveness to three years.
Grand Challenges winner
Biofeed was recently chosen as a winner by the Grand Challenges (Israel) program for creating a technological solution to health challenges in developing countries.
As part of the program, Israel’schief scientist and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ international development agency, MASHAV, pledged grant money to help Biofeed develop new methods of no-spray pesticide application for India.
“This unique program reflects Israel’s determination to continue helping developing countries with relevant problems and constitutes the meeting point between diplomacy and Israeli technological innovation,” said MASHAV Director Gil Haskel.
Israely says 50 percent of India’s crop is lost to pests and that “many companies have tried to solve this problem with spraying and without spraying.”
By bringing the pest to the lethal substance and eliminating it without spraying, Biofeed’s chemical-free methodleaves the environment clean and safe, says Israely.
The technology has been fully tested and successfully implemented for years in Israel.
“Israel is a perfect place to develop the Biofeed technology because we have all kinds of weather within one or two hours from where we’re located, we have 30 different crops that we run trials on, and farmers that are open-minded and ready to participate and try new things all the time,” he says.
“We need to study in the lab but most importantly in the field, under field conditions,” he adds. “We also have great research and development here and this is very important.”
Chief Scientist Avi Hasson noted that much of the world’s population is suffering from lack of food, access to clean water and exposure to diseases.
The International Grand Challenges program and Israel’s Etgar Program, which supports development of tech solutions relevant to world health in developing nations,“bring to the fore Israel’s capabilities in technological innovation together with the well-known Israeli entrepreneurial spirit.”
“We call on Israeli entrepreneurs to develop technologies that will improve the quality of life for billions around the world,” Hassonsaid.
While the whole world of agriculture could benefit from Biofeed’s product, the company specifically chooses to help developing countries.
“We target Africa, Asia, China, India and other developing countries because we see the future of agriculture over there. We want to bring something that is extremely easy to use; you don’t need tractors, you don’t need to remember to spray once a week, you don’t need to put yourself in danger with sprays, there’s no safety equipment. This is something that can make a dramatic change in agriculture and human health,” says Israely.
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MSJC Men's Golf and Tennis teams are looking for players
Attention: Men's golf and tennis teams are Looking for players for the upcoming season!!
If you are interested in golf contact Head Coach Pete Hewitt at 951-663-5865 or email at [email protected] for tennis contact Head Coach Jesse Escatiola at 909-953-3907 or [email protected]
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TRENTON — Newly released invoices show New Jersey taxpayers have been billed $6.52 million so far this year by Gov. Chris Christie's private attorneys dealing with the aftermath of the George Washington Bridge scandal.
CHRISTIE TALKS IMMIGRATION, ARC TUNNEL, AND MORE
Christie sounded off on a number of topics during a town hall in Asbury Park:
• He promoted the last few weeks of summer at the Jersey Shore.
• He wouldn't commit on holding talks regarding President Obama's immigration policies when he visits to Mexico next month.
• He said he has no regrets over nixing the ARC Tunnel despite critics who recently took to Twitter to call him out on it.
• He said Jeff Bell, the longshot Republican candidate, does stand a chance against U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in this year's election.
IMMIGRATION CASES BEGIN
As tens of thousands of Central Americans face expedited deportation hearings across the U.S., the first wave of cases in New Jersey involving parents and their children began in Newark.
LIVE POLITICS CHAT
The Star-Ledger Statehouse Bureau will host its weekly live politics chat today at 11 a.m.
THE AUDITOR: PHIL MURPHY, SUPREME COURT
A look at how Phil Murphy, a possible Democratic gubernatorial candidate, recently visited Israel and how the federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals had a bone to pick with the New Jersey Supreme Court.
POLL: ASBURY PARK'S CHANCES
In the wake of Revel casino closing, can Atlantic City be saved? Vote in the informal, unscientific poll at right.
FROM THE WEEKEND …
• Here's a look at six gubernatorial races across the country that Christie really wants to win as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.
• Christie and state Democrats reached a turning point in their stalemate over who gets to be a judge in Essex County, but the wait for more judges across the state continues.
• Christie vetoed a bill that would have prohibited employers from refusing to hire people because they are unemployed, saying "there is no practical way" to enforce such a law, and it would drive up the cost of doing business in New Jersey.
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The India-Mauritius Tax Treaty (“Mauritius Tax Treaty”) was entered in to in the year 1982. The Mauritius Tax Treaty provided that capital gains arising in the source state, including from sale of shares, derived by a resident of the other state, was exempt from tax in the source state.
Over the years and especially after liberalization of the Indian economy, this resulted in significant foreign direct investment (emanating from around the globe) arriving from Mauritius. Over the past decade, this capital gains tax exemption on shares has been contentious; Indian tax authorities disputing eligibility to the exemption in instances, creating in the process jurisprudence in the case of Azadi Bachao Andolan, wherein the Supreme Court laid down the law and upheld the exemption. India has been attempting to renegotiate these provisions with Mauritius over a number of years. The introduction of GAAR in the Indian law with effect from April 1, 2017 made the exemption claim uncertain for investors from Mauritius.
Now, as per a Press Release issued by the Indian Government on May 10, 2016, India and Mauritius have signed a Protocol amending the Mauritius Tax Treaty. While the text of the Protocol is awaited, the Press Release mentions the following changes that are sought to be made by the Protocol.
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No Blade of Grass DVD Description
Based on a best-selling novel by John Christopher, this combination horror-movie, cautionary tale warns against the dangers of pollution. The tale is set in a futuristic Britain that has been decimated by the sudden onset of a terrible plague caused by environmental damage. Most of the devastation occurs in London. One family flees to the sanctuary of a friend's farm. The journey is treacherous and the clan must fight insane biker gangs and deal with their own personal problems, but eventually, they make it to the farm. Unfortunately, though they were especially invited, the owner's ruthless brother refuses to let them enter and so the desperate head of the family leads a brutal attack.
Region 0 Special Edition Widescreen - 2.39 Audio: English
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Uri Friedman in the Atlantic Wire:
As the anti-government uprising in Syria has unfolded, Syrian-American blogger Amina Abdallah has attracted readers and been noticed by The Washington Post, CNN, Time,and The Guardian for her musings on the protest movement and what it’s like to be gay in Syria. But her blog–A Gay Girl in Damascus–broached a very different topic today: Someone introducing herself as Abdallah’s cousin wrote that Abdallah was seized by three armed men while on her way to meet with protest organizers. The cousin adds that while the family suspects Abdallah was seized by Syrian security forces, all that’s known right now is that she’s missing. A Facebook page has quickly sprouted up for Abdallah, a dual citizen who was born in Virginia to an American mother and a Syrian father and, at six months, moved to Syria, where she has relatives in the government and the Muslim Brotherhood (the photo above comes from Facebook, though we can’t confirm its authenticity). On the Facebook page, there’s discussion of Abdallah’s name (Amina Abdallah or Amina Arraf?) and how to contact U.S. representatives from Virginia to facilitate Abdallah’s release. | <urn:uuid:a5281763-ea60-422e-8bc3-e29e9fad85d3> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://americablog.com/2011/06/syrian-lesbian-blogger-reportedly-kidnapped.html | 2016-10-26T17:14:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720967.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00419-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.961124 | 264 | [
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Mary Anastasia O’Grady
Developments in Egypt over the last two weeks have prompted O’Grady to think of Cuba and ask why a similar rebellion against five decades of repression there still appears to be a far-off dream. Part of the answer is in the relationship between the Castro brothers–Fidel and Raúl–and the generals. The rest is explained by the regime’s significantly more repressive model. Castro has bought loyalty from the secret police and military by giving them control of the three most profitable sectors of the economy–retail, travel, and services. In Cuba there are no opposition political parties, no access to the Internet, and rapid response brigades enforce the party line. Despite their unceasing efforts, Cubans can only dream about the freedoms Egyptians enjoy as they voice their grievances.
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Leon Ford Jr. is to be commended for his effort in putting together a recent rally in which the focus was to stop the violence on the streets between Blacks but to also stop police violence against Blacks.
Ford is a victim himself of this violence. He was shot multiple times by a police officer after a routine traffic stop in which they found nothing in his car or on him. Ford, who is only in his early 20s, is paralyzed from the waist down as a result of the shooting. He now travels by wheelchair.
Whereas most people would be content to set back and just feel sorry for themselves, this young man is trying to do something positive to stop the violence. It has to be extremely hard for someone so young to be able to handle the idea of not being able to walk for the rest of your life.
What will come of this incident remains to be seen. Will he be brought up for charges of endangering an officer which was the reason given by the police for the shooting? They said that after being pulled over and held to verify that he wasn’t someone else they were looking for he took off in the car, which caused one of the officers to jump into the car and shoot him several times for fear of his life. | <urn:uuid:e0ba38c1-2e5b-4b85-bce8-039a2a3a263d> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2014/03/19/just-sayin-leon-ford-jr-is-to-be-commended-for-his-fight/ | 2016-10-26T17:19:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720967.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00419-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.994369 | 256 | [
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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhion 31 July, 2014 organized a press briefing to announce successful completion of first-of-its-kind robotic surgery of a 10-year old boy from Jharkhand who suffered from a collapsed vertebra.
This is for the first time that Robotic Surgery has been performed for this particular condition and the child was the first to undergo this procedure.
Ten-year-old-boy, Shivam, who had a collapsed vertebra at the mid-chest level leading to compression of the spinal cord along with a large collection of pus in that area, was subjected to Robotic Surgery.
The boy, who was initially diagnosed with Tuberculosis, was transferred to Apollo Hospitals later for the latest treatment options. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Senior Consultant-Neurosurgery and Dr. Arun Prasad, Senior Consultant-Minimal Access Surgery, after reviewing the case suggested Robotic Surgery as the best treatment option.
The surgery was performed on the 15th of July. The procedure took about two hours and went very well. Once the boy recovered from the procedure, the vertebrae were fixed a week later so as to enable early mobilization.
Apollo Hospitals has always been at the forefront of adopting new technologies for better patient care. With its fully equipped, world class OT’s and the addition of the Da Vinci Surgical technology has augmented the continuous effort of Apollo to bring the best clinical outcomes for the patients.
The Apollo Institute of Robotic surgery has performed 316 successful surgeries till date in the disciplines of Urology, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Gastroenterology and Colorectal, Bariatric, and General Surgery.
Robotic Technology adds to better patient management by providing surgeons with superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, and greater precision and ergonomic comfort. Since surgeons no longer need to stand throughout the surgery, they don’t get unduly tired. Natural hand tremors are also filtered out by the robot’s computer software. | <urn:uuid:b575d84c-8aca-4604-8720-fd8102be3ebf> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.apollohospdelhi.com/case-studies-robotic-surgery | 2016-10-26T17:39:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720967.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00419-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955562 | 426 | [
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Zero Kilometers, Zero CO2 and Zero Waste: Created by Matteo Thun, in collaboration with architect Stein-Hemmes-Wirtz for the management of the building site and with the landscape architect Johannes Cox for the Aree Verdi project, this accommodation facility is surrounded by the vineyards of the Mosella valley.
Awarded with the “Architekturpreis Wein” prize, the Winery Longen – Schlöder is composed of 20 slate dwellings perfectly integrated in the adjacent environment completely respecting the genius loci. Sustainable architecture becomes logic consequence of the analysis and the regard to the contest. We, in fact, refer to it as respect of the “3Zero”: Zero Kilometers, which recalls the attention focused on the choice of construction materials originating from local sites and aiming to a zero-km transportation.
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Greetings HeroClix Fans!
Welcome back to Ultron Week human. Here you will see another preview of the human races demise from the Marvel HeroClix: Age of Ultron Storyline Organized Play. Today’s preview is the far superior Ultron-5, let me tell you my master plan before you are vaporized!
Ultron-5 is 120 points and has 8 clicks of life. His Indomitable keeps him from taking pushing damage and his Masters of Evil team ability allows him to keep going strong in the battle. His 6 range keeps him at an arm’s reach out of the enemy’s grasp.
Ultron-5’s dial starts with 2 identical clicks. Stealth, Invulnerability, and 2 special powers. His special attack power, Knockout Gas Gun allows Ultron-5 to use Smoke Cloud and when the markers are removed, he deal each opposing character occupying a square with one of these markers 1 damage and give them an action token.
His special damage power, Organizer of the Masters of Evil, states Ultron-5 can use Leadership. When he uses Leadership, friendly characters with the Masters of Evil keyword are considered to be fewer points than Ultron-5 and he may place a friendly character within 8 squares and the Masters of Evil keyword adjacent to him before rolling the d6.
Ultron-5 on click 3 swaps Invulnerability for Toughness for the rest of his dial. Click 5 Ultron-5 adapts to the battle and changes his strategy. He gains Incapacitate, Exploit Weakness, and the movement special power The Crimson Cowl is… Jarvis? It allows Ultron-5 to use Shape Change and he modifies his result by +1 for each adjacent opposing character, to a maximum of +2.
The technologically advanced Ultron-5 (Drone) has the same traits as the previous previewed (Drone). Autonomous or Drone Mode allowing him to be used at 30 or 60 points and Basic Programming which allows him to use Willpower when adjacent to another character with Ultron in its name.
At all costs, Ultron-5 (Drone) has a single target 6 range and identical top 2 clicks. The top click has Sidestep and Invulnerability. His 2nd click increases attack to 11 and adds Super Strength and Enhancement.
At 60 points Ultron-5 (Drone) continues his dial trading Invulnerability for Toughness and Sidestep for the movement special power Hypnotic Mesmerism. It allows Ultron-5 (Drone) to use Mind Control. When he does, place and Influence token on each hit character’s card. Ultron-5 (Drone) can use Mind Control as a free action to target a single character with an Influence token on their card regardless of range or line of fire. His final 2 clicks add Close Combat Expert to help finish off his foes. The keywords for both are the same, Masters of Evil and Robot. Building a theme team shouldn’t be an issue.
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At least five dead on Solomon Islands as 8.0 magnitude quake strikes South Pacific and triggers tsunami
- Solomons Islands likely to be the worst affected region in the Pacific
- Thousands of villagers head to higher ground as a precaution
- Prince William and Kate Middleton spent a holiday there last September
At least five people were killed today when a powerful earthquake followed by a damaging tsunami struck the small Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands – where Prince William and his bride spent a holiday last September.
The major 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Santa Cruz islands, which are part of the Solomons, just 250 miles from the private island of Tavanipupu, where Prince William and Kate enjoyed a brief visit five months ago.
Waves of 1.5m struck the western side of the Santa Cruz Islands, smashing down at least three villages and destroying up to 50 homes.
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Villagers have fled for high ground after a quake struck the beautiful Solomon Islands
Hospital officials in the local town
of Lata said that five bodies – those of a boy aged about 10 and four
elderly people – had been brought in and many other people were being
treated for broken bones and cuts.
'We're expecting quite a few more casualties' said Mr Augustine Pilve, the hospital's director of nursing.
Reports from the region, lying to the
east of the Solomons capital, Honiara, were still coming in last night,
but Mr Pilve said he believed hundreds of people around Lata may have
been affected by the tsunami which was stirred by the earthquake.
The Solomons police commissioner, Mr John Lansley, said police patrols were sifting through damaged villages looking for dead and injured residents.
'Sadly, we believe some people have lost their lives,' he said as the local hospital began counting the dead who were being brought in.
This was some of the damage a tsunami and an earthquake inflicted on the Solomon Islands in 2007
This bulletin released by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center shows the area affected by the tsunami warning following a major earthquake measuring 8.0 magnitude off the Solomon Islands
When the quake hit, the Pacific
Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii, noticing that waves had been
generated, put out a widespread alert throughout the South Pacific,
warning that a tsunami might strike the Solomons, Vanuatu, Nauru, Papua
New Guinea, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and
The warning resulted in thousands,
including tourists, leaving their homes, hotels and places of work to
flee to higher ground – in case a large wave came sweeping in.
In the Solomons capital, Honiara,
people stood on hilltops looking out to sea, 'trying to observe if there
is a wave coming in,' said Mr George Herming, a spokesman for the Prime
The earthquake was yet another
reminder of the undersea danger that exists for nations on the so-called
Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an enormous zone of volcanic instability that
encircles the Pacific Ocean.
The 'ring' embraces Indonesia in the
west to the coast of Chile in the east in a 40,000 kilometre arc of
seismic violence that unleashes earthquakes and volcanoes around the
Pacific ring virtually daily.
The ring is actually an
interconnected circle of cracks in the Earth's hardened upper crust
which are under constant pressure from molten rock below.
Just how volatile – and dangerous – the region is was demonstrated on December 26, 2004, when a 9.4 magnitude quake struck off Indonesia, unleashing tsunamis that smashed into Indian Ocean shorelines killing more than 220,000 people, including 149 Britons, and left millions homeless.
Royal entrance: Kate Middleton steps off the plane as her and Prince William arrive on Marau in the Solomon Islands last September
Atenia Tahu, who works for the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corp in Honiara, said most people were remaining calm.
'People around the coast and in the capital are ringing in and trying to get information from us and the National Disaster Office and are slowly moving up to higher ground,' Tahu said. 'But panic? No, no, no, people are not panicking.'
Dr. Rooney Jagilly, the medical superintendent at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara, said the hospital asked about half its 200 patients to leave and stay with families or friends as a precautionary measure because the hospital is located near the shoreline.
Those patients who weren't mobile enough to move stayed, but the hospital remained ready to evacuate them.
Jagilly said there had been no flooding and he hoped the hospital would return to normal on Thursday. He said his staff was ready to mobilize to Santa Cruz because the small hospital there has no doctor after the previous one recently died.
An official at the disaster management office in Vanuatu said there were no reports of damage or injuries there.
More than 50 people were killed and thousands lost their homes in April 2007 when a magnitude-8.1 quake hit the western Solomon Islands, sending waves crashing into coastal villages.
The Solomons comprise more than 200 islands with a population of about 552,000 people. They lie on the 'Ring of Fire' - an arc of earthquake and volcanic zones that stretches around the Pacific Rim and where about 90 percent of the world's quakes occur.
The U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday's quake struck 81 kilometers (50 miles) west of Lata at a depth of 28.7 kilometers (17.8 miles).
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Dealing with Hillary Clinton as his prospective running mate, which would also mean dealing with the unhinged baggage of her husband, surely would prepare Barack Obama well for vexing international diplomacy as president.
Obama would need to make clear to Hillary and Bill that they would be working for him and no longer themselves.
He'd need to tell Bill to disentangle himself from business enrichments with controversial characters and agree to put his and Hillary's newfound wealth in a blind trust.
He'd need to tell Bill to make no more speeches for hire and to speak only at the behest and under the supervision of the campaign and, if the campaign is successful, the administration.
He'd need to tell Bill to make full disclosures of all donors to his presidential foundation and avoid any ad hoc dealings through that foundation with foreign leaders.
He'd need to tell Bill to fly no more on the plane of that supermarket tycoon playboy with the 20-ish girlfriends.
He'd need to make clear that presidents take priority over former presidents.
If Bill said no to any of that -- and surely he would, because he's plainly huffy and out of control and resentful of Obama's emergence -- then Barack might need to tell Hillary to choose: Be his wife or my running mate.
That'd be some delicate business right there. If Monica couldn't break up those two, I doubt Barack could.
I'm not seriously suggesting marital dissolution.
A marriage is the business only of the two people in it, and any minor offspring, of course.
I'm only saying Bill brings so much destructive energy to this running-mate proposition that it's hard to imagine it could work. It seems next to impossible for a strong-willed and newly maniacal former president to subjugate himself to being spouse of the vice president in an ensuing administration.
If there's anything more insignificant than being vice president, it's being spouse of the vice president.
I'm trying to think of Spiro Agnew's wife's name.
But if somehow Bill and Hillary could be disjoined for these purposes, then Bill could go on with his world statesmanship and international celebrity while Hillary could go on with her holding pattern for the next shot at the presidency.
It was Sting who sang: "If you love someone, set them free."
As things stand, though, Obama couldn't possibly put up with Bill behaving the way he's been behaving lately -- cavorting with image-challenged businessmen, saying wild and incendiary things and angrily denying their plain evidence the next day, calling reporters scum bags, asserting that the media, the supposedly ever-conspiring media, propped up Barack and kept Hillary down, even alleging that Obama himself was using surrogates to slime Hillary.
Seriously, there is growing speculation, and maybe even a kind of evidence, that Bill, always undisciplined and mercurial when without a strong, on-site enforcer, had some of his wiring short out on him during that open heart surgery.
I still think, though, that this is just how Bill gets when left to his own devices and when he is not the center of attention. Imagine him, then, as spouse of the vice president.
It's not a pretty sight -- certainly for Barack Obama.
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Shipwrecks (Nusa Lembongan) Swell Statistics, June: All Swell – Any Wind
The figure illustrates the variation of swells directed at Shipwrecks (Nusa Lembongan) through an average June, based on 2306 NWW3 model predictions since 2006 (values every 3 hours). The wave model does not forecast wind and surf right at the shore so we have chosen the best grid node based on what we know about Shipwrecks (Nusa Lembongan). In this particular case the best grid node is 37 km away (23 miles).
The rose diagram describes the distribution of swell sizes and directions, while the graph at the bottom shows the same thing without direction information. Five colours show increasing wave sizes. The smallest swells, less than 0.5m (1.5 feet), high are coloured blue. These were forecast only 1.6% of the time. Green and yellow represent increasing swell sizes and red represents largest swells greater than >3m (>10ft). In both graphs, the area of any colour is proportional to how frequently that size swell happens.
The diagram suggests that the dominant swell direction, shown by the longest spokes, was SW, whereas the the most common wind blows from the ESE. Because the wave model grid is away from the coast, sometimes a strong offshore wind blows largest waves away from Shipwrecks (Nusa Lembongan) and out to sea. We group these with the no surf category of the bar chart. To simplify things we don't show these in the rose graph. Because wind determines whether or not waves are good for surfing at Shipwrecks (Nusa Lembongan), you can view an alternative image that shows only the swells that were expected to coincide with glassy or offshore wind conditions. In a typical June, swells large enough to cause clean enough to surf waves at Shipwrecks (Nusa Lembongan) run for about 58% of the time.
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Four new articles, featured in the March/April 2003 issue of Health Affairs, focus on different aspects of health care quality. The articles are authored by researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. They examine a range of issues: hospital procedure volume used as a proxy for quality; patient safety indicators as a way to benchmark performance and target opportunities for improvement; the role of insurance coverage in explaining racial and ethnic disparities; and high-cost priority conditions identified as areas of focus for improving quality of care.
Reprints of articles are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
Staffing linked to different outcomes at low- and high-volume hospitals.
Death rates were significantly higher at hospitals that performed fewer of certain complex procedures, such as coronary artery bypass graft or esophageal cancer surgery, than at hospitals that performed a larger number of those procedures. AHRQ researchers Anne Elixhauser, Ph.D., Claudia Steiner, M.D., M.P.H., and Irene Fraser, Ph.D., examined data from 2000 on 10 procedures using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, part of AHRQ's Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, to provide a nationwide view of the link between death rates and how often a hospital performs a procedure.
Although the majority of U.S. patients received their procedures in high-volume hospitals, for 7 of 10 procedures examined, over 75 percent of hospitals would be considered low volume. The researchers also found that low-volume hospitals tended to have lower numbers of residents and registered nurses (RNs) than high-volume hospitals. However, for two procedures, heart transplants and pediatric heart surgery, death rates were the same at high- and low-volume hospitals, and low-volume hospitals had RN and resident staffing equal to or higher than high-volume hospitals.
The researchers found that low-volume hospitals tended to be small, urban non-teaching, or rural institutions that had for-profit ownership, or they were located in the southern region of the United States.
Details are in "Volume thresholds and hospital characteristics in the United States," by Drs. Elixhauser, Steiner, and Fraser, in the March/April 2003 Health Affairs, 22(2), pp. 167-177.
Reprints (AHRQ Publication No. 03-R026) are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
Patient safety indicators based on hospital data can identify potential safety-related problems.
A test of AHRQ's soon-to-be released Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) demonstrates that, in general, the number of potential safety-related events measured by most non-obstetric PSIs decreased between 1995 and 2000. The PSIs, developed by AHRQ's Evidence-based Practice Center at the University of California-Stanford, use diagnosis codes to detect potential adverse events in patients who have undergone medical or surgical care. The test of the 20 PSIs, led by Patrick S. Romano, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of California at Davis, provides a national profile of patient safety. The PSIs were designed for use with hospital administrative data and were applied in this study to AHRQ's Nationwide Inpatient Sample, part of the Agency's Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, to identify trends in potential patient safety problems.
The study found that most technical complications, such as postoperative hemorrhage or reopening of a wound, decreased between 1995 and 2000, except for a 7 percent rise in the number of accidental punctures and lacerations. Also during that time, obstetric trauma decreased about 3 percent, foreign bodies left during procedures decreased 7 percent, anesthesia complications decreased 18 percent, and transfusion reactions decreased 40 percent.
The PSIs will provide a portion of the analysis for AHRQ's National Healthcare Quality Report, which is due out later this year. They will be useful primarily as screening tools for hospitals and hospital systems, medical groups, health plans, and purchasers to identify potential patient safety problems that merit further investigation. Providers may use them to screen for preventable complications and to identify opportunities for quality improvement on the system level.
Details are in "A national profile of patient safety in U.S. hospitals," by Dr. Romano, Jeffrey J. Geppert, Sheryl Davies, and others, in the March/April 2003 Health Affairs 22(2), pp. 154-166.
Reprints (AHRQ Publication No. 03-R027) are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
Insurance coverage alone cannot explain racial and ethnic disparities in care.
Racial and ethnic minority groups continue to have poorer access to quality health care services and different patterns of health care use relative to whites, according to 1996-1999 data from AHRQ's Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). To try to identify the reasons for these disparities, AHRQ researchers Samuel H. Zuvekas, Ph.D., and Gregg S. Taliaferro, Ph.D., examined the role that insurance coverage, the delivery system, and external factors play in explaining persistent disparities in access to health care among racial and ethnic groups of all ages. They found that variations in health insurance coverage are not the only source of disparities in access and actually may provide only a small part of the explanation.
Their findings indicate that while health insurance coverage is important, differences in coverage explained only about one-third of disparities between Hispanics and whites and two-fifths of disparities between blacks and whites. External factors, such as employment, job characteristics, marital status, income, and education are key reasons why minorities are less likely than whites to have private health insurance. However, disparities exist even among well-insured racial and ethnic minority groups, and large portions of disparities remain unexplained. The researchers conclude that health care policies that simply seek to increase insurance coverage may not be sufficient to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
Details are in "Pathways to access: Health insurance, the health care delivery system, and racial/ethnic disparities, 1996-1999," by Drs. Zuvekas and Taliaferro, in the March/April 2003 Health Affairs 22(2), pp. 139-153.
Reprints (AHRQ Publication No. 03-R028) are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
High-cost conditions identify areas of focus to improve quality of care.
The most expensive conditions in the United States are primarily chronic diseases, such as heart disease ($58 billion per year), cancer ($46 billion per year), and mental illness ($30 billion per year), according to a new analysis of data from AHRQ' 1997 MEPS examining the 15 most expensive conditions in the United States. However, AHRQ analysts Joel W. Cohen, Ph.D., and Nancy Krauss, also found that several of the top 15 conditions were acute conditions, such as trauma, pneumonia, and infectious diseases.
Their findings indicate that most individuals with at least one of the top 15 conditions had more than one, with costs incurred by the affected individuals dramatically increasing as the number of coexisting conditions increased. In general, the people who used the most hospital inpatient services had the highest expenses. Private insurance and Medicare were the primary sources of payment for most of the top 15 conditions. The findings highlight factors, such as complex financing arrangements and coexisting conditions, that are likely to complicate efforts to reform the current health care system.
Details are in "Spending and service use among people with the fifteen most costly medical conditions, 1997," by Dr. Cohen and Ms. Krauss, in the March/April 2003 Health Affairs 22(2), pp. 129-138.
Reprints (AHRQ Publication No. 03-R029) are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
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Discussion in 'Colorado Football Message Board' started by Unleash Hell, Sep 8, 2011.
If you're wearing red, stollers are run to push down the "COLORADO" ramp into the base of the goalpost. However if you're a CU fan I don't know the guidelines...
I looked at the stadium guidelines and didn't see anything about strollers, so I'm assuming they're ok. Don't want to have to carry a baby around.
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An explosion at a University District apartment on Wednesday afternoon was caused by two men using butane to turn marijuana into potent oil to be used in e-cigarettes, Columbus police said yesterday.
When police arrived at 1327 Dennison Ave. shortly before 1:30 p.m., they found more than a simple fire.
Windows had been blown out of the eight-unit building. A search warrant turned up 1,200 grams of marijuana, 16 grams of cocaine, 150 grams of hash, 36 unidentified pills, butane canisters and assault weapons, narcotics bureau Cmdr. Gary Cameron said.
Two men were using the butane to extract THC oil from the cannabis, Cameron said. The plan was to put the oil into electronic cigarettes for sale.
The explosion was the second in a week involving attempted oil extraction from marijuana. On Sunday afternoon, a man told Grove City police that he sprayed butane into a marijuana-packed 2-liter bottle and placed it in a freezer, causing an explosion at a town house on Walden Bluff Court.
Police there found a marijuana-growing operation that included 15 mature plants, 10 pounds of packaged marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, 14 guns and information on cultivating marijuana.
William D. Lawrence, 30, was charged with two counts of illegal manufacture of drugs and two counts of drug possession. Grove City Police Capt. Jeff Pearson said that Lawrence apparently was planning to use the oil in e-cigarettes.
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Home textile maker Welspun India slumped for a third consecutive day as the issue surrounding an inferior bedsheet variant supplied to one of its customers, Target, has now seen another client Wal-Mart ordering a review.
Welspun shares hit the 10% circuit limit on Wednesday at Rs 59.30, a 52-week low. The stock had been in the 20% lower circuit limit in the previous two trading sessions. The sell-off over the past two sessions has wiped off Welspun India’s market cap by over Rs 3,500 crore.
The crisis broke after Target, Welspun’s second largest customer, said the company had supplied a variety of bedsheet substituting Egyptian cotton with a cheaper type of cotton. Due to this violation of code of conduct, Target said, it was in the process of ending all business with Welspun.
On Tuesday, world’s largest retailer Wal-Mart, which is also one of its customers, said it is also reviewing Welspun’s cotton certification records.
“If we discover an issue, we will handle it appropriately,” it said.
Welspun India reported a consolidated revenue of Rs 5,937 crore for year-ended March 2016. US customers account for two-third’s of its business.
Apart from Target, which accounted for 10% of its business, Welspun’s US customers include Wal-Mart, Bed & Bath and Beyond, Macy’s and JC Penney.
Welspun has already announced that it is “appointing one of the big four external auditors to audit supply systems and processes. This is an issue of highest priority for us and we will take all necessary steps to address it.”
A mail sent to Welspun on Wednesday seeking further clarifications didn’t elicit a response.
“ Export is a big business for Welspun so the implications of this could be huge. If the particular product was also shipped to other clients, this crisis could worsen,” said an analyst at a local brokerage.
Edelweiss Securities expects the loss of the contract with Target will lead to a fall in Welspun’s earnings per share for FY17 and FY18 by 11% and 14% respectively.
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Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Al Fliction has been an artist his entire life. Fliction was an integral part of the graffiti movement in NYC that saw urban youth leaving their artistic imprint all over the Big Apple's subways and landscapes. Now an entrepreneur in the exploding urban tattoo market, Fliction owns and operates two boutiques, hosts tattoo parties in his custom-made RV, and co-founded the first and only urban tattoo convention in the world.
VIDEO: Meet Al Fliction
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On hold since 2006, London’s favourite summertime race series is back! Here’s the press release.
Now get out and race! Or come and help out.
This summer the Beastway mountain bike series is being held at the Lee Valley Velopark, just 20 minutes ride from the City of London. The new venue marks a return to the series’ spiritual home, the Eastway Cycle Circuit which was demolished to make way for the Olympics, and where the series ran until 2006.
For 2014, Beastway’s original organisers, the Structureless Tyranny, have re-taken the reigns, aided and abetted by some fresh faces, and are excited to be bringing fun, affordable, mountain bike racing back to the people of London. Racing begins on May 15 and will continue for 10 consecutive Thursdays until July 17.
In the years before Eastway closed in 2006, Beastway would regularly attract 250 riders, and the organisers are hoping that with the Velopark’s ease of access, its extensive purpose-built trail network, and the series’ famously welcoming atmosphere, numbers will quickly return to those pre-Olympic levels.
To cope with the expected demand, and to help create new and exciting courses each week (a Beastway staple), the organisers are reaching out to cycling clubs of all denominations around London and the South-East to come forward and help with the promotion of one of the 10 races. Clubs will need to provide four to six volunteers on Thursday afternoon to help lay out the course and then help with lap counting during the race. In return, the organisers say volunteers will be taken into the bosom of the Beastway community and treated like kings in the pub after the race.
If your club is able to help, please email the Structureless Tyranny at [email protected].
More details regarding the Beastway series will be made available on www.beastwaymtb.com as they become available.
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a place for zinesters - writers and readers
In November 2010, Ridehuset in Aarhus will be occupied by settlers.Kulturhus Aarhus in collaboration with Geiger, Literature on Stage and I Do Art arrange an art exhibition, whose equal has not been seen before.Approximately 20 artists in visual arts, performing arts, literature and music are invited inside and, together creating a pioneer society through their art.Each artist gets parceled out a plot, they must get to work for themselves, but also a whole with the bystanders artists. The result will be an exciting insight into how art moves in these years, but also how the upcoming Cultural Freight Railway in Aarhus will operate and work with artists as prime mover.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Newly want to give a large number of artists and cultural operators the opportunity to perform and develop a range of artistic activities in and around Ridehuset from 17 - 21 November. The project was started by Kulturhus Aarhus and related to the upcoming Cultural Centre on Freight Station, there will be a production center for the performing arts, visual arts and literature. Nybygger projektet Ridehuset is both an experiment in itself and a micro-study of challenges of the coming year at Manor course: How do artists and arts together in new ways. What potentials are there in the collaboration between the arts, which will be housed at Freight Station.
The intention of Settler project is to capture some of the trends that characterize the particular Aarhus, but also the Danish and international art scene at the moment in literature, visual arts, performing arts and music. With the project will establish a series of new collaborations between the four art forms and between artists who have not previously worked together.
The main idea behind Settlers has to adapt Ridehuset as an uncultivated nybyggerland with plots - in the sense that Ridehuset divided into approx. 20 land / plots of 6-12 m2. An equal number of artists / arts groups have control over each of these plots. The aim is thus to establish a settlement of the Riding House.
Before the artists move in, such plots recorded. Lars von Trier's Dogville-city is an obvious visual reference point. Apart from creating a little bit of scenery - eg. little forest, a little desert, a city square - will Ridehuset blank, and the participating artists must adjust their plot they want - hollow scene and everything in between. The same applies to the artistic content by artists / arts groups can put in and on their land.
The artists manage their own respective areas, and determines how they relate to the others around them. You can choose the role of the recluse or start building a society - socially and artistic. Territory is basically lawless. One can shop, play, fight, etc. that you think. In this way, artists are challenged to seek each other in new collaborations both artistic and practical nature.
There will be invited for a series of internal events for the selected artists. For these events will be a draw between the artists on the size and location of parcel, and here will be able to become established new collaborations between artists. In addition, each art project to receive 3000 - 5000 million to cover expenses. The funded money to be spent on materials | <urn:uuid:8bc214b2-18ed-45ab-9d6e-bccad94c856d> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://wemakezines.ning.com/profiles/blogs/zines-in-jutlandia-forms-part | 2016-10-23T16:55:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719286.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00099-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.954316 | 690 | [
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But the weekly rig count hasn’t dropped nearly enough to make a dent into production. It’s down 24% from its peak in October. During the last oil bust, it had dropped 60%. It’s way too soon to tell what impact it will have because for now, production of oil is still rising…
Courtesy Wolf Richter at WolfStreet.com (EconMatters archive here)
The views and opinions expressed herein are the author's own, and do not necessarily reflect those of EconMatters.
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|The Cycle worm protests about life in Iran|
Sophos virus analysts have discovered a computer worm which spreads a message from its author about life in Iran.
The W32/Cycle-A worm, which searches for computers vulnerable to the same Microsoft security vulnerability as the Sasser worm, drops a message on the hard drives of infected computers complaining about the quality of life in Iran.
The message dropped by the worm in the form of an ASCII text file is signed by the author who calls himself "Cyclone", and complains that European governments are supporting the regime in Tehran, because of the war in neighbouring Iraq.
"Whether you agree or not with the message Cyclone has put inside his worm, writing and distributing a virus is not a responsible way to make your case," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos. "This is just the latest in a long list of politically-motivated viruses - all of them have failed to realise that computer users want to choose what runs on their PC, rather than let a virus or worm run riot across their systems, regardless of its political intentions."
The security vulnerability exploited by the Cycle worm was first patched by Microsoft on 13 April 2004 in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011.
Sophos recommends that every IT manager responsible for security should consider subscribing to vulnerability mailing lists such as that operated by Microsoft at www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx.
Home users of Microsoft Windows can visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com to have their systems scanned for critical Microsoft security vulnerabilities.
Other viruses which have spread a political message:
Displays a message calling for Hungarian patriotism, timed to coincide with the country joining the European Union.
Launches a scathing attack on British Prime Minister Tony Blair and attempts to knock the Downing Street website off the internet.
Redirects the web browsers of infected computers to a variety of pictures of Evo Morales, leader of the Bolivian coca leaf growers' union and runner-up in 2002's presidential elections.
Calls for a vote on whether America should go to war against the followers of Islam.
Apparently written in response to attacks on Indian websites, this worm not only attempts to launch a denial of service attack against five Pakistani websites, but also contains a number of inflammatory messages directed at Pakistani hackers.
Launches a denial-of-service attack against a Pakistani government website.
Mawanella worm (also known as VBS/VBSWG-Z)
Displays a message describing the burning down of two mosques and one hundred Muslim-owned shops in Mawanella, Sri Lanka.
Injustice worm (also known as VBS/Staple-A)
Opens a number of pro-Palestinian websites and describes the alleged murder of a 12-year-old Palestinian child at the hands of Israeli soldiers. In addition, the worm spams itself to members of the Israeli government.
Poses as a cartoon screensaver of former US President Bill Clinton playing the saxophone. An item of female underwear emerges from the bottom of the instrument.
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I have had a while to think on the topic of hoods, as I missed it the first time round due to our holiday but luckily jade has reopened all the Kink of the Week topics whilst she is on her vacation so I am getting another pop at the cherry so to speak.
No matter how I turn this one in my mind it just doesn’t sit well with me. I think the issue for me is that a hood feels so very dehumanizing and that is definitely not something that rattle my kink cage at all. I think many years of feeling a bit invisible means that things that dehumanize me or even de-womanise me are actually a big turn off to me. Just like the ‘being used as a piece of furniture’ pushes that button hoods do the same.
I want to be a slut and whore for him, a dirty little bad girl, a filthy bitch, a wanton wench but in all those moments I feel seen and acknowledged. The thought of a hood feels like I am being hidden, being stripped of an identity and it does absolutely nothing for me, in fact, beyond that, it goes so far as to turn me off. Now stick a pillowcase over my head, wrestle me to the floor, tie me up and abuse me might (grins) just work for me but it would have to be within the context of that moment, that scene, otherwise I am fairly sure it would trigger a safeword moment.
I have seen others wearing hoods of all descriptions and some of them have been very beautiful and looked very sexy on them. I can see how they work for others just they don’t work for me. Could that change? I have learned in this life that it is wise to say ‘never say never’ and yet as far as this subject is concerned I am fairly confident that my issues and feelings about it somewhat deep-rooted and so unlikely to change but like so much of my kink journey only time will tell for sure.
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The famed landmark polar bears of the Edgehill neighborhood will finally have a permanent playground. The Nashville Civic Design Center will unveil the winning design of their new digs at a press conference Thursday.
The Design Center, Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) and the neighborhood of Edgehill announced a competition in December to design a city-owned public space at the corner of 12th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue - the "heart" of the neighborhood - that would tell the story and the history of the polar bears.
Fliers were sent out, and regional architectural schools joined in for the prize money and resume-building.
"The judges met yesterday [March 11]and decided on a winner," Gary Caston, associate director of the Civic Design Center said. "We had eight entries and they were all impressive projects."
Gaston said The Design Center would exhibit all the designs at the press conference at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at 700 Church St.
The polar bear statues have long been a symbol of the community of Edgehill. They were the creation of the late Gio Vacchino, who owned the Mattei Plaster Relief Ornamental Company around 1930. They stood at 1408 Edgehill Ave. for more than 60 years. They were constructed as advertisements for the Polar Bear Frozen Custard shops on Gallatin Road and West End Avenue, which closed after World War II.
Edgehill resident Zema Hill bought the bears and placed them in the neighborhood in the early 1940s. He placed two in front of a funeral home and two in front of his house where they eventually became a symbol and part of the culture of Edgehill. The two funeral home bears were sold to a North Nashville resident in 1952. Two of the four bears are now in the custody of MDHA awaiting their new home.
Amelia Whitworth, daughter of Vacchino, said she was glad that the Nashville bears will now have a permanent home.
"I know that they have been floating around. There are some in Memphis, and I just heard that there are some in Atlanta," Whitworth said. "I know that they have been in different areas in Nashville, but I never did know how many my father made." | <urn:uuid:578bd365-5d38-4211-a3ca-312d61243006> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/polar-bear-statues-get-new-home | 2016-10-24T18:37:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719677.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00161-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.983489 | 454 | [
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There's no going back
Ah, the conveniences of modern MMOs. If you grew up on World of Warcraft instead of EverQuest or Ultima Online, you'll never know the pains of permanently losing your equipment in a raid wipe. Or permanently losing experience points, enough to regress in level. Or having to literally run from one end of a continent to another because the only way to fast travel was if you were or wizard or druid--or, at the very least, knew a wizard or a druid (or had the money to temporarily befriend one). You think spending 40 hours a week in a modern MMO is a commitment? Pfft, at least half of those hours weren't spent waiting for a monk to drag a raid's worth of corpses--one by one--into an area they can be safely resurrected in.
See, MMOs continue to improve. Their features are streamlined, making them more accessible to the average player without sacrificing the unique social experience that we play these games for in the first place. And now that there are so many MMOs to choose from--the recently released Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and The Elder Scrolls Online among them--there's never been a better time to take a look at some of the features that we'd have a hard time playing without these days. Starting with...
There was a time, not so long ago, that running instanced dungeons meant manually searching for people to do them with. Meaning: Spamming the various far-reaching chat channels in hopes of finding 3-4 other players your level who also wanted to run a specific dungeon at that exact moment in time.
Sometimes that wasn't so bad; you could assemble a group in a few minutes for an MMO's more popular dungeons, particularly endgame ones. Nowadays most MMOs come with a built-in group finder, which acts as a sort of matchmaking system. You simply select the role you'd like to play (tank, healer, DPS), join the queue, and bam--you'll be matched with other players without having to copy/paste the same LFG message in chat over and over again.
This might sound like a no brainer now, but old-school MMO players will likely agree: some sort of fast travel system is a godsend. In most MMOs from the late '90s and early 2000s, there was no way to quickly warp from one zone to another. And if there was, only certain classes could enable it (the aforementioned wizard and druid in EverQuest, for example).
Now? Usually you can find transportation hubs (flight paths in WoW, wayshrines in ESO, aetheryte crystals in FFXIV:ARR), pay a small fee, and you'll reach your destination in no time. You're often still forced to explore the world--you can only unlock these hubs by finding them--but you won't have to retread the same expansive zone just to meet up with your group to run a dungeon, turn in a quest, or head to the auction house. Speaking of...
The scenario: You're almost at level cap for one of your crafting professions. You only need to forge a few more swords and you'll finally be done. Problem is, you need a few more ingots of whatever metal it is you're using, and you're feeling too lazy to go farm up some ore. So you need to buy what you need from another player.
In the '90s, that would require you to head to an agreed-upon zone (EQ's East Commonlands comes to mind), stand there, and parse chat spam in hopes of finding out who was selling what. Which, let's be honest here, still happens in most MMOs today. BUT! You can also just head to a nearby auction house (an in-game eBay) to quickly find what you need.
For me, one of the things I really enjoy about playing MMOs is being able to tailor my experience to my liking. At the bare minimum, a game should allow its users to unlock user interface elements--all of them, if possible (kudos to FFXIV:ARR in this regard)--and move them around as they see fit. Considering you'll be staring at a screen for so long, it makes sense that you should be able to make it look how you want.
Even better is when MMOs embrace player-made add-ons. MMO developers come up with some really neat ways to make playing MMOs more intuitive, but I find that players are often the ones that innovate best when it comes to UI (plus the most popular add-ons are often adopted as actual mechanics, as so many were in WoW). The more customization options the better.
The ability to have multiple specs on a single character
I've always been a DPS guy. Tanking and healing? They're fun enough, but not something I'd want to do all the time--which is problematic because exclusively playing a DPS role means it's harder to find a dungeon group. DPSers are a dime a dozen. That's why giving players the option to swap between multiple specs is a fantastic feature.
I'd gladly take on a healing or tanking offspec. Not only does that give me a change of pace every now and then, it means I'll quickly find a group during the times that tanks and healers are impossible to find. Best of all, I can do so without switching to an alternate character that I'm not very invested in.
Dynamic events / public quests
Know what's awesome? Running through a zone as a magical portal to the netherworld opens up right in front of you, seemingly out of thin air. From this abominable tear comes legions of demons, eager to destroy everything in their sight. Suddenly dozens of other adventurers come to your aid. You all work together to defeat the monsters, earning XP and rewards. You just experienced a dynamic event.
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning had its awesome public quests, Rift had its Rifts, FFXIV:ARR its Fates, and ESO its Dark Anchors--they're all pretty similar. These events, which often spawn at random times in the game world, provide an extra little touch that encourages group coordination. Not only are they fun ways to get more XP, but they imbue your playtime with a bit of spontaneity that spices up exploration. Keep 'em coming!
Fact: MMOs are especially fun when playing with a group of friends. However, doing so usually means only playing when your friends are playing, which kind of sucks when they can ONLY play for five hours a day. But if you continue on and out-level them, it's also not much fun power-leveling them through quests you've already completed. Unless, that is, the MMO in question has a good mentoring system.
Games like EverQuest 2 and Guild Wars 2 do a good job of temporarily scaling your level with that of your friends so you can still get decent rewards from completing lower-level content. That way, you can satiate your addiction by playing for 13 hours every single day, and still be with your friends during their far-too-brief sessions and still make progress.
A small feature, but a lovely one nonetheless. It's pretty cool seeing the bodies of your fallen enemies emit a strange glow, a dead giveaway that they've got something to loot. Whether that something is vendor trash or an epic drop, you gotta click the corpse to get it. This becomes somewhat time consuming when you're grinding enemies for a quest or just for the hell of it.
But thanks to area loot, as seen in Rift and ESO, you only have to click one corpse to automatically pick up all the item drops any nearby corpses might have. Multiply this tiny time-saving measure over the course of dozens of days in play time, and you'll practically add a month to your life.
Seriously. If an MMO lacks this simple necessity, why the hell are you even playing it?
Fully voiced NPCs
And finally: fully voiced NPCs. Now, this may be a controversial inclusion in a list about must-have MMO features, but hear me out. Star Wars: The Old Republic and The Elder Scrolls Online have made me a believer.
With those games in particular, NPCs that requested my aid by actually talking to me made it much easier to get into the story. I was far more likely to pay attention to what was going on in the lore than I would if I had to read a wall of text, as voices are able to convey a sense of urgency and emotion that written text just can't. I won't blame you for preferring easy-to-skip text, but for me, voice-over in an MMO makes me feel more invested.
There are plenty of other features we all look for in an MMO: interesting quests, a solid crafting system and player economy, great music--stuff that's more or less a given. But what about specific features? Do you disagree with any of the ones we've included in this list? What other sorts of things do you absolutely have to have before you'll commit to an MMO? Let us know in the comments below. | <urn:uuid:4a0cb0b6-1bf7-4a77-b2d3-e0a49a03e647> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.gamesradar.com/10-ways-mmos-arent-nearly-cruel-they-used-be/ | 2016-10-24T19:13:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719677.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00161-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963031 | 1,904 | [
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Show off your sense of style with the latest trends this season! This stylish dress features strapless upper, padded bra, front zipper accent, stripe upper, semi sheer chiffon bottom, under layer, and hi low hem. Polyester. Made in U.S.A. Approx. length is 36 inches.
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I know I sound like a broken record, but I'm amazed at how good The Vampire Diaries
is at shocking me. It's happened many times, but at the end of "The
Last Day," when Klaus turned Aunt Jenna into a vampire to use her for
the Sacrifice, I may have been as shocked as I've ever been watching
We knew Klaus was a bad guy who enjoyed making people suffer for daring
to go against him, but turning Elena's innocent aunt into a monster was
not something that I even considered. It also raises a big question:
What happens to Aunt Jenna now?
There are two very obvious choices. First, The Vampire Diaries
can keep her around. Second, the Sacrifice could happen and Aunt Jenna's life as a vampire can be very short-lived. Let's look at which possibility would be better.Keep Her
Caroline proved that turning a major character into a vampire instantly makes them better, so while I've been hard on how boring and useless Aunt Jenna is, this could turn it all around. While the show has explored teenagers being turned, seeing an older woman, and a guardian, make the change, opens a whole new world of possibilities.
It also gives Alaric a chance to rewrite his history. The last woman he loved, Isobel, also turned into a vampire, but she left him as soon as she did. If Jenna sticks around, Alaric would get to try and see what it would've been like to be with Isobel after her transformation.Kill Her
As bad as it would be for the world, I really want Klaus to succeed with the Sacrifice so he can become a true werevamp, so if Vamp Jenna needs to die to make that happen, I'm OK with letting her go.
Also, the one argument I've always held for keeping Jenna was that Elena and Jeremy need a legal guardian while they're still in high school. Now that John is back and trying to mend fences with Elena, Jenna has become unnecessary. If she dies, The Vampire Diaries
could keep John around (and, hopefully, promote David Anders to series regular for season 3).
Finally, while the show is called The Vampire Diaries
, I don't think everyone needs to be a vampire. We already have Damon, Stefan, Carline and Katherine. We also have Bonnie the witch and Tyler the werewolf. If Jenna sticks around as a vampire, it means 70 percent of the main cast will be supernatural creatures, with Jeremy, Alaric and Matt as the only true humans (remember, we learned that, as a Petrova doppelganger, Elena is also part supernatural).
So should Aunt Jenna live or die? I think the potential plotlines for having a vampire aunt taking care of two kids is too rich, so I'm rooting for Aunt Jenna to survive for at least the rest of the season. However, I'm not holding my breath.(Image courtesy of the CW) | <urn:uuid:d295314e-70b1-4afb-a6e4-38b679ee8cec> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-vampire-diaries/the-vampire-diaries-debate-kee-40143.aspx | 2016-10-25T19:55:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720356.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00223-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978127 | 613 | [
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LG Stylus 2 Plus price in Kenya
LG Stylus 2 Plus is the smartphone for note lovers with incredible features. If you love the stylus smartphone, then this is the one you have been looking for in your budget. You don’t need to by expensive note phone because this smartphone gives you the most amazing features with stylus.
This phone was released in the month of July,2016. This mid-range smartphone has the thickness of just 7.4mm that is amazing for a big screen smartphone. This device will look amazing in your hand. 146g of light weight device is extremely easy to carry and use for hours without getting tired. Single or Dual SIM versions of this smartphone are available to let you decide what you want.
LG Stylus 2 Plus brings you the best screen experience by LG with a 5.7 inches of massive IPS LCD touchscreen with support up to 16M colors that will add incredible in the color quality. The smartphone comes in different models with different resolution, K550 models has the resolution of 720 x 1280 and other models has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
Multi-touch feature give you the freedom to use several areas of the screen simultaneously for drawing purposes. The amazing Corning Gorilla glass protection will save this device from all the damages possible.
LG Stylus 2 Plus was released in July with the latest Android Marshmallow 6.0 that make everything great on this stunning device. This amazing device give the freedom to enjoy all the great new apps and games without any lag because it comes with an extra-ordinary Octa-core processor that adds amazing speed to this phone. 2 different RAMs and storage spaces are available with two different models, one with 16/32 GB storage and 2GB and other with 16/32GB storage and 3GB RAM. I prefer buying the one with 3GB RAM because the more RAM means the faster performance.
LG Stylus 2 Plus comes with incredible rear and front camera to make everything you capture amazing on this device. But two different rear camera are available in two different models, one with the 16MP of amazing camera and other with the great 13MP of rear camera. Both the models feature LED flash, auto-focus, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama and much more. Both the cameras can record the exceptional 1080p HD videos with high resolution.
There are two different front cameras too, one with the 8MP camera and other with the 5MP camera. Both the models have LED flash on the front for perfect low-light selfies. 1080p videos can be recorded with the front camera too.
LG Stylus 2 Plus brings all the essential features that a smartphone need to in the daily routines including Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA, NFC, Bluetooth, and FM Radio too. This amazing device gives you the great fingerprint sensor for better security but in the selected models only. Other great sensors accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass is also added. 3000mAh of big battery will keep this big screen device running for hours with just a single charge. 3 magnificent colors Titan, Brown and Gold are available for this device. | <urn:uuid:1b2d9243-8698-474a-8ee0-b2ae2f060a56> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://phoneplacekenya.com/lg-stylus-2-plus/ | 2016-10-26T21:04:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720973.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00285-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.92597 | 652 | [
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Author: BlackSwan (other sets)
Tags: babylon 5 (1)
Date Added: September 23, 2008
Number of Portraits: 20
Pak'ma'ra, in general, are an extremely intelligent and inquisitive race. To them, knowledge truly is power — pak'ma'ra statesmen are distinguished elders, and many famous pak'ma'ra are noted explorers and scientists. Pak'ma'ra believe themselves a chosen and superior people, and their ability to consume any other of the sentient species is a sign of this. Pak'ma'ra are sent all over the galaxy to observe other beings and hear new ideas. These ideas are brought back to Melat, where they are debated. Those which are logical are slowly adapted to their culture.
Being carrion eaters, the Pak'ma'ra are less prone to infections and diseases.In addition to the rods and cones present in the eyes of most species, Pak'ma'ra can see into the ultraviolet using pyramidal cells located near the optic bundle. A Pak'ma'ra's facial tentacles are used in securing food and moving it into the mouth cavity. Their teeth are beak-like in structure. The inflexible beak makes speaking most languages impossible, so the Pak'ma'ra make extensive use of translator devices. The Pak'ma'ra usually wear a shawl and a large floor-length robe. The robes colors are usually purple and gray, the Pak'ma'ra wear the shawl to cover their hump which is really their symbiotically bonded female mates.
The Pak'ma'ra believe thought is the spirit. Pak'ma'ra culture is based on the idea that they are the "Children of God". They eat carrion in part to reflect this notion since they do not eat their own kind.
Pak'ma'ra civilization has existed for 2,000 years, changing very little until contact with other races. Habitats are organic – caves, grottoes, etc. a clustering of these form villages. Villages have gathering places where tasks are divided up by mutual agreement. Example: one group provides food, one builds, a third researches, a fourth teaches, etc. After tasks are done, meditation and discussion are made. Then tasks are divided again, each falling to a different Pak'ma'ra. Once or twice a year, Pak'ma'ra gather to discuss their lives and new knowledge gained. Once every five years, all Pak'ma'ra do this at a massive plain. Interaction with the Pak'ma'ra was possible due to the fact that they are an almost completely task-oriented society. | <urn:uuid:5f73c04a-a69a-4bc0-b2a2-6ea4d0a2b320> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.spaceempires.net/shipyards-details-118-Pak'ma'ra_Enclave.html | 2016-10-26T21:08:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720973.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00285-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.944804 | 560 | [
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I had nothing to do with this ryan guy getting banned and if I did in an inadvertent way as in him saying a personal attack and someone ELSE reporting him, than I am still not to blame now am I? I knew nothing of the report, who it came from, why it came etc.
I did not even know who this guy was until the day he got banned from forums for 3 days and implicated me by putting my name in his post.
But now we see where all the hate came in towards me and why I went on the defensive about it all.
My scripture quoting for those who accused me of that had nothing to do with it afterall. Oops your bad.
edit** to scott and eaglekiwi yes that is all pirategirl was doing, opposing me LOL Now that I will have a laugh about! Please do read what she wrote and why. Better test those spirits there more carefully don't ya think?
i think people might be less mad at you if you said 'well you know i have been kind of overbearing and i see three 'top' hubbers have already either absented themselves from the forums or got kicked out because of their interactions with me'.
i bet underneath it all you are a decent lady. i mean, i don't sense any malice like i do from that HubTub chick. you're just horribly clueless.
Badco and CabinGirl do not decieve. They do and say pretty much everything in the open .
Atomswifey by your actions your style has been to irritate , divide and stir up trouble and it was not quoting Gods word that did it , but youre arrogance in deciding it was your mission and duty to do so.
Your arrogant stubborness will conveniently find something to back up any behavior...he said , she said ...
I could do , but God expects me to be responsible for how I speak and treat people , ALL people ,not just some.
I dont beleive you never heard nor understood what people were objecting too, you elected to twist and blame someone else for your stupid rants and it is stupid to type lines and lines of words for what ?....if in the end people are skimming over your words what is the point??? why did you persist.
Can someone please point me in the direction of these "stupid rants" After all the emotion surrounding this....I am curious P.S. It looks like popcorn, drinks and cupcakes are taken care of....should I bring anything to this party?
no no scott, really be my guest as this was not what this topic was about in the first place and I stick to topic when responding. Only want to share the gospel when 1. God directs me to; as He did in response to the forum about hell and or 2. when one sincerely asks that of me. And I do take offense to you stating that as if, (salvation) is to be taken so lightly or in gest. Is that you being a "real Christian"? Or a loving one? Not sure there.
I didn't take a jab at you scott. I was commenting on what you said in the post regarding me getting a laugh while others are being banned for "opposing" me when in reality, an opposing view point had nothing to do with why they got banned and I thought it was rather funny you thought about what they said to me in that way.
It is funny when someone calls you a well lets play a fill in the blank here a tw_t a trouble making nasty pice of dog sh__ and all because she thought I had got ryan whoever thatg is banned for 3 days!
None of this had sarted until that day. Until he posted that I was somehow responsible for his ban.
Until then, the people I have had debates and discussions with like fairbear, wordscribe and those I have actually quoted scripture to were ok with it.(oops better not say that as Mark and earnest were not ok with it)lol
Fairbear and I laughed about the common ground we found in agreeing to disagree and agreed to have more healthy debates. wordscribe (Laura) and I had a good talk about it all. And I agreed my approach could use some work and she even apologized for saying anything nasty to me.
So this whole 8th grade drama lesson we all shared in was instigated by a lie. And that was and is my point.
On you? naw it's all on me HAHAHA I give booze away. and yep here ya go *slides alyssa a huge glass full of whiskey* and here is a lot of whiskey...no I swear I'm not trying to get you all drunk online *covers mouth to stop from laughing*
lol...thanks crazdwriter....A little random but: has anyone else noticed that communication has been jacked up since Mercury went retrograde at the beginning of the month....Thank goodness things will be back to normal in a few days!!
We went to the NCO club for dinner. I got drunk. VERY drunk. Spouse got me off the table and my clothes back on and carried me out. Security police watched us leave and followed us all the way home. Thing is.... spouse doesn't drink.
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With good reason, guidebooks extol the virtues of the museums in Mexico's capital, including the world-famous Palacio de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Museum) and the Museo Nacional de Antropologia (National Anthropology Museum). These institutions house some of the country's finest art and exceptional collections of artefacts.
But this megalopolis of almost nine
million people has far more to show than Diego Rivera murals and Aztec totems.
Mexico City ranks second after Paris as the city with the greatest number of
museums, with more than 150 at last count.
How can one city -- even one with such
a rich history and such a large population -- sustain so many museums? The
answer lies, paradoxically perhaps, in the burgeoning number of ultra-niche
museums. Whatever your interest, there is probably a museum dedicated to it,
and these museums' very existence inspires admiration and loyalty among
aficionados and travellers alike.
Try the Museo
del Juguete Antiguo Mexico (MUJAM), or Mexican Antique Toy Museum.
If Willy Wonka had had a soft spot for toys rather than sweets, his factory
would have looked a lot like this museum. It houses the million-strong toy
collection of local architect Roberto Shimizu, who spent decades amassing the
pieces on display.
The space is packed wall to wall
and practically floor to rafters with displays of dolls, tin cars, action
figures, board games and thousands of other toys, including masks from Mexico's
indigenous cultures. The museum is an homage to the golden age of Mexican toy
making, before the mass-produced toys of the globalised era came into being,
and visitors of all ages come for a glimpse into the playful side to Mexico's history;
Akin to MUJAM in
its celebration of Mexican products, the Museo del Objeto del Objeto (the
Museum of the Purpose of the Object) is a collection of more than 30,000 quotidian
objects, some more than two centuries old. From shoeshine boxes encrusted with aluminium
religious icons to political campaign buttons and soda bottles, the objects
reflect popular culture over the years and serve as a visual history of Mexican
design and advertising
Some of the city’s niche museums are
not quite so light-hearted. The Museo de la Policia Preventiva del DF
(Museum of the Preventive Police of Mexico City) has a few permanent, no-holds-barred
exhibitions about assassins and the history of the death penalty, which was
abolished in Mexico in 2005. Rotating exhibits like “Women Who Kill” and
“Vampires and Wolfmen: Myths and Realities”, are intended to discourage crime
and help visitors learn about the “warning signs” of sociopaths and
psychopaths. Sound like a must-miss? Not for the dozens of people who queue up in
lines snaking down the block!
Another curious museum, and one that
is much harder for the general public to access, is a collection of
paraphernalia seized from the country's drug cartels. The Museo de Enervantes (Narcomuseum) is
housed inside the city's National Security department and
displays the ostentatious possessions of Mexican kingpins. The 10-room museum
contains gold-handled pistols with jewel inlays and cars with false
compartments. But you will be hard-pressed to gain entry. National Security
forces strictly control visitors, and those who have seen the collateral are mostly
people with press passes, or police and military badges.
If the thought of drugs and
violence makes you want to drink away the world's troubles, there is of course a
museum for that too. The Museo de Tequila y Mezcal (Museum of
Tequila and Mezcal) opened in December 2010. Though you can certainly wander
through the exhibits that explain and honour these two Mexican liquors, you
could also be forgiven if you headed directly to the museum's shop for a
souvenir -- such as an artisanal, small-batch spirit. Either way, time your
visit right and you will be serenaded by the mariachi groups that frequent the
museum’s plaza each evening. It is be a fitting way to end your whirlwind visit
through the city's niche museums -- from the kitsch to the killer.
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I needed a new headlight glass and some window switches for my '88 300E. Decided to give PartsShop a try. I submitted a parts request form and inside of about 2 hours, Philip had e-mailed me the part numbers! Turns out I could have looked them up myself as they are in the FastLane section. So I ordered the headlight glass and the three window switches. Total including next day air shipping was $122.28. Turns out the wood dash and shifter trim pieces are dealer only so I ended up calling my local (Belmont, CA) Mercedes dealer. I try to avoid them, because the one time I brought my car in, they told me it needed tie-rod ends (among other things) and I had just replaced them 3 weeks before. They eventually apologized, said they had had problems with this mechanic before etc, etc. Caught them red-handed is more like it. Anyway, the total for the exact same pieces from the dealer was $168.64. Savings of $46.36 (27%). So, if you are thinking of giving FastLane a try, I recommend you do it.
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We are often asked by non-profit event organizers to compare our program to “consignment” programs that they may have used (and typically have had bad experiences with). We did a little research, and we quickly discovered why so many non-profits shy away from consignment. The good news is that we found that it is very easy to contrast consignment with TravelPledge. It seems to come down to answering a very simple question:
“What percentage goes towards my cause if the item sells at a reasonable price?”
Volunteers play a huge role in most nonprofit organizations. Serving at-risk populations and filling gaps where budgets just don’t stretch. While most organizations perform background checks for newly hired employees, where do volunteers fit in? Should nonprofits invest in background checks for the volunteer workforce as well as compensated staff?
While the benefits of having a volunteer force seem endless, NPOs must also consider the risk. It only takes one incident to damage an organization’s credibility, scare off clients and new volunteers, all while sending employee morale in a downward spiral.
When we consider fundraising, we often look at the bottom line and the bottom line only: the gift. We often see the financial donation as the goal and miss the opportunity to see what that donor is really all about.
The real goal of fundraising is to build a relationship with the donor and grow their heart to your organization. The question is, how do we do that?
In a world where we expect, and often receive, what we want at the click of a mouse, thanking a donor by email immediately following their online donation has become acceptable. The catch comes with making that email stand out to the donor.
According to Philanthropy.com, online giving grew by 14% in 2012 and 500x since 2001, a faster rate than any other form of giving. The growth can be attributed to the increased effort of nonprofits to drive traffic to their websites and seek direct appeal donations through targeted emails and e-blasts. However, even with the noted growth, online giving generally accounts for only a small portion of most nonprofit’s budgets.
With so much online activity, what would cause donors to take the time to write out a check rather than give to your organization with just a few easy clicks? Take a look at your donation page…how many “easy” clicks or hoops do your donors have to jump through to give an online gift to your organization? | <urn:uuid:2997e900-387f-4642-a8ba-50e0b5a4e7d6> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.vacationhomesforcharity.com/blog/ | 2016-10-23T17:49:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719397.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00532-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966378 | 508 | [
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Bigdata Analytics with Revolution R (for R Users) (TRA36)
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM (PDT)
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
This is a two half day course, held
Tue. 9/10 & Thu. 9/12 from 8:00-12:00 Eastern time
Revo ScaleR, the core of Revolution R Enterprise 6.0 is an R package designed, built and optimized to solve one of R’s biggest soft spots – dealing with big data. Dealing with big data involves addressing several different issues, such as interfacing with diverse data sources, storing and manipulating big data efficiently and implementing statistical algorithms that can handle large data.
This course is designed for R users who have mastered the basics of R and are interested in learning how to take advantage of the capabilities of ScaleR for high performance analytics on datasets that exceed the normal physical memory limits of R. The class uses a combination of lecture and labs to instruct students on how to effectively use and script ScaleR functions for big data analyses. In addition, students will learn how to visualize the results of ScaleR analyses through use of graphics packages.
Users with some knowledge of R and multivariate modeling who would like to apply such techniques to very large datasets using ScaleR.
Familiarity with the basics of the R language and some prior hands-on experience
- Understanding of multivariate modeling methods such as linear and logistic regression.
- Windows Laptop/Desktop with Revolution R Enterprise installed.
Introduction: A taste of the power of Big Data Analytics with Revolution Scale R.
- Discussion on the challenges in big data analytics
- Demonstration of importing and exploring big data
- Simple statistical techniques with big data
- Story Telling with visualizations of big data
- Getting help with Revolution Scale R
Data Munging Lab
- Importing different types of data such as delimited text, fixed format
- Dealing with other data sources – SAS/SPSS files, data frames, ODBC
- Transforming and sub setting big data
- Managing Meta Data and Recoding Variables
- Exporting big data
Data Exploration Lab
- Summarizing big data
- Visualizing big data
- Estimating a model (Linear, Logistic, GLM, k-Means)
- Calculating residuals, plot a histogram of residuals
- Predicting on a new dataset
- Repeating with ‘on the fly’ transformations
- Advanced Data Manipulations
- Working Locally or on a Cluster
- Integrating Revo ScaleR into other R packages
- Building your own models using Revo ScaleR
We have the right to cancel the event for any reason at any time. Revolution Analytics will refund all monies paid for ticket sales in full in the event of a cancellation. We are not responsible for any travel related expenses incurred by attendees for this event. This includes but not limited to transportation, hotel accommodations or any other travel related expenses secured by the attendee, due to a cancellation on our part.
- 30 or more days from the event date: Full refund less 10%
- 16-29 days from the event date: 50% refund
- 15 or less days from the event date: No refund
- all related transaction fees PayPal and Eventbrite are not refundable
- discount offers cannot be combined
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Take Me Out contestant is Joey Barton's ex... and is chasing Mark Wright
The show has already been plagued with controversy, and now more revelations have emerged about the contestants' dating pasts.
Take Me Out blonde Toni Anwyll, who was seen on this week's episode as the show returned, has been revealed as an ex-girlfriend of fiery footballer Joey Barton.
The single mother, 27, is said to have dated a number of footballers in the past, and is now chasing Mark Wright, co-host of the after-show Take Me Out - The Gossip.
Wannabe WAG: Take Me Out contestant Toni Anwyll once dated footballer Joey Barton and has also been linked to Desperate Scousewives star Joe McMahon
Toni, from Cheshire, has been credited with helping QPR rebel Joey keep his cool off the pitch, reported the Daily Star.
Ex: The single mother has been linked to QPR rebel Joey
She had a daughter, Oliviam with Bristol City star Nicky Hunt, 28, and was also recently linked with Desperate Scousewives star Joe McMahon, 28.
Friends told the paper she was 'fame-hungry' and desperate to be a reality TV star.
One said: 'It’s no surprise to see Toni on the telly. She is desperate for her shot at fame and fortune.
'Her number one target are footballers because she wants to cling onto the WAG tag.
'She was dating Nicky Hunt and they had a kid,
'But even though they’ve split she still likes to consider herself a WAG.
'Let’s hope some soccer stars have applied for Take Me Out otherwise she’s going to be disappointed.'
In further Take Me Out controversy, a contestant was cleared to appear on the show, despite serving a suspended prison sentence for assualt.
Mother: The stunning blonde had a daughter, Olivia, with Bristol City star Nicky Hunt
The Daily Mirror reported Rory Alexander was found guilty of assault causing actualy bodily harm after a brawl in the Gunwharf Quay area of Portsmouth last year.
His appearance on the show saw him score a date with one of the show's 30 single women but the scenes will apparently be edited out of the show after the paper told producers of his criminal record.
Candidates are asked to declare any convictions.
Her men: Toni is said to be chasing Essex lothario Mark Wright, and had a daughter with Bristol City footballer Nicky Hunt
Earlier this week, it was revealed contestant Aaron Withers, 32, worked as an £50-an-hour escort and also has a conviction for assaulting a woman.
The girl he picked for a date, Wen-Jing Mo, 28, has admitted that she was once a £200-an-hour prostitute.
TV bosses pulled footage showing the pair’s date in Cyprus from tonight’s show.
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This is the full research report for 220.127.116.11, which is an IP address.
China Unicom Hebei province network
No.21,Jin-Rong Street, Beijing,100033
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Tricia Naddaff is the President at Management Research Group, and works extensively with MRG's worldwide network of clients providing support, education, consulting and coaching to assist in their ...Read MoreLess About Tricia Naddaff >
... development and selection work with individuals and organizations around the world. Tricia has been consulting with individuals, teams and organizations for over 25 years.
In addition to consulting, her experience includes product development, research and business development. Tricia speaks both nationally and internationally to groups of leaders focused on improving their effectiveness in their roles and the quality of their lives and is a contributing author to the book "Enlightened Power". Tricia received her Master's degree in Management from Lesley College and her undergraduate degree from Boston College.
Outside of the office, Tricia likes to spend time with family and friends, play the piano, sing (loudly and occasionally off key), eat wonderful food, watch great performances, meditate and walk on the beach (a cliché but true). She'd love to say that she is also an accomplished athlete, but that would not even be close to the truth.
Sr. Vice President / Founding Partner
Jim is a co-founder of MRG and was closely involved in the development of our Leadership and Sales Effectiveness models. Over the past three decades, Jim has conducted thousands of leadership and sales ...Read MoreLess About Jim Lomac >
... workshops for individuals and groups, and has provided leadership development consultation to hundreds of organizations worldwide.
Jim started his career as a sales representative for IBM and uses that experience frequently when educating others on how to best leverage our leadership and sales tools. His current focus is on training consultants and internal human resource professionals in the use of MRG's products.
When not extolling the virtues of MRG, Jim can often been found on the golf course or enjoying time with his wife.
Chief Architect, Connections & Solutions
As part of the leadership team at MRG, Staci plays an integral role in defining the overall strategic focus for the organization and is responsible for leading the Growth & Outreach, Product Development and Service teams in the implementation of that strategy....Read MoreLess About Staci Nisbett >
... We affectionately refer to her as our Solution Mastermind, but simply put, Staci’s primary focus is on the client experience from every angle. Her outgoing spirit and inquisitive nature serve her well in connecting prospective and existing clients around the globe with the right MRG products and services to meet their unique needs. Staci’s interpretive core and drive to succeed are evident when you see her bouncing around the office with excitement and satisfaction at having partnered with a client to craft a bold, innovative solution. She likes to win, but enjoys sharing success with our clients even more!
In her private time away from MRG, Staci is the Board President at Camp Ketcha and serves on the Board at A Company of Girls. In her off time, Staci is likely to be found reading a good book, taking in a Broadway show, swinging a tennis racquet or walking the beach with her doggies.
Vice President of Client Development for the EMEA Region
David joined MRG in 2006 as Vice President of Client Development for the EMEA region, working with clients in all aspects of licensing, business development, consulting support and assessment application. ...Read MoreLess About David Ringwood >
... He began his career in investment banking with JP Morgan back in the late 1980s, then moved into professional services and consulting. He has worked with organizations such as Korn/Ferry International and Mercer HR Consulting and has lived in Ireland, UK, Eastern Europe and Asia/Pacific. He is absolutely passionate about assessment and how it can be used to support people in their professional development and in their life journey.
The things that are most important to David are his family and his work, and in his spare time he enjoys golf, Formula 1 motorsport, and traveling.
Senior Business Development Coordinator
Cindy has been with MRG since the very beginning... 1983 to be exact. Currently our Senior Business Development Coordinator, Cindy started out as a Client Services Representative and spent ...Read MoreLess About Cindy Hayes >
... some time as Client Services Manager before moving into the Business Development department. If it happened at MRG, Cindy was here for it and most likely can remember all the key details without thinking twice.
When she is not being asked to remember particulars no one should ever be asked to remember, Cindy enjoys gardening, knitting, reading, cooking, day tripping and spending time with her husband, two daughters and two miniature schnauzers!
Systems & Practices
As a leader in the area of Business Technology and Organizational Practices, Heather ensures that MRG’s thought leadership is expressed and shared in many cohesive ways with MRG’s clients and throughout the MRG organization ...Read MoreLess About Heather Troidl >
...With a focus on “liberating structure and processes”, Heather is often found asking – how can we make this work even better and more efficiently?
Heather is also a member of the MRG Business Strategy Team and is responsible for partnering with the Business Technology, Education Program, and Research teams in the implementation of that strategy. Additionally, she oversees our software development team and all platform upgrades and new releases. Important stuff and she's really good at it.
Before joining MRG, Heather spent 10 years at TD Bank and HSBC Bank as the Mortgage Business Technology Manager, overseeing global loan platforms as well as web-based and mobile banking applications.
Outside of the office she enjoys playing tennis, exploring the beautiful coast of Maine with her husband, and playing the cello.
Rob Kabacoff, Ph.D.
Vice President of Research
Rob Kabacoff is a leading researcher and consultant in the areas of diversity and leadership, cross-cultural issues, and the development of effective leaders in a global economy. Since joining MRG in ...Read MoreLess About Rob Kabacoff, Ph.D. >
... 1998 as the Vice President of Research, Rob has worked with organizations around the world to help identify the leadership practices most likely to bring success in a given industry, culture and context.
Rob is the author of several books on leveraging data and graphics in new and creative ways and maintains a leading website and blog on data analytics called statmethods.net.
When not crunching numbers for MRG, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and golden retriever and also enjoys traveling.
Education & Executive Coaching
Christine has over 20 years of instructional design and presentation experience. As a leader in Client Education and Executive Coaching, Christine oversees all aspects of the product certification experience ...Read MoreLess About Christine Chasse >
... including designing and implementing the remote learning program and providing continuing education opportunities to clients and prospects via our popular webinars. An active contributor to both the Marketing and Product Development functions, Christine is currently in training to become an ICF-certified executive coach via the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and will complete her certification in fall of 2014.
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Finance & Talent
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... Lida keeps our company humming financially and brings an enthusiastic and compassionate approach to developing our people. As part of the executive strategy team, Lida plays a vital role in creating and delivering MRG’s global vision and business strategy.
Prior to joining MRG in 2007, Lida graced the offices of Macdonald Page, a Maine-based CPA firm as a senior accountant for seven years.
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*thanks for 2nd place, weird al andmusic video collection*
Our Friendly Neighbourhood Spiderman!!!
i love that weird al yankovic
That was really good! I thought it was very cute! I WANT ONE! [a spiderman. Possibly a Norm Osborne...]
Well done! It was creative. And you have good taste in music.
Looks like u have worked very hard. Keep it up! Great!
I can't draw that good in flash, and I really liked it! KOOOL
It was cute, and i really liked it!! totally keep it up! i thought it was great how you found the song and built your flash around it as a plot, and it turned out to be cute and funny, and not to mention u got an award! congratz!
rarely does a flash get all my 5, and you have gotten tem. I loved the animation and how you went along perfectly with the song. Keep up the good work WAR-HEART.
ASTEROID HURLING TOWARDS EARTH!!!
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