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An innocent sightseeing trip to Kyoto opens up a magical realm to shy high schooler Chikahito Takamoto! Visiting a legendary shrine, Chikahito finds himself in the mystical world of Hana and her comrades - and his immunity to their powers leads them to believe that he's no ordinary, awkward teenager! Protecting our world from violent elemental beasts, Hana and her team welcomes the confused Chikahito - who isn't quite sure that he wants to be caught in the middle of their war! One's thing's certain, though: since he's smitten with aloof, childlike warrior Hana, he's along for the ride, for better or worse! Story and art by CLAMP.	<urn:uuid:f3edd597-8803-4c9a-ac1b-733cbc52f418>	2013-05-24T01:36:33Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.03142360970377922, -0.00820312462747097, 0.0029730903916060925, 0.04618055373430252, 0.09513889253139496, -0.03125, -0.00022379557776730508, 0.0972222238779068, 0.002224392257630825, -0.08055555820465088, 0.04357638955116272, 0.01909722201526165, 0.0482638888...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.964463	150	http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/tU7Rp40a9JzIUFmHIF/browse/item/91948/4/0/0	0.372587
Robert Pattinson Tells Le Monde About Auditioning For "The Rover" & Acting In "Cosmopolis" The limo in which the powerful trader (played by Robert Pattinson) travels, on an apocalyptic morning in New York, - where he sees from time to time the world he thought he possessed, slipping through his fingers - felt for a long time like a coffin for the actor, that he thought would never get out of. "Cronenberg disguised me with sunglasses. You have no idea how unsettling it is for an actor to be deprived of their eyes. Then the limo became the center of the film, where all the actors would appear in, one by one. Like Juliette Binoche, for example, who I never thought I would meet one day. That is when, I finally felt liked I existed. It might have been the first time." When he auditioned for The Rover, the next David Michod (the Australian director of Animal Kingdom, one of the most remarkable police movie of the decade): "I waited for seven hours, but I made it. They chose me and it's going to be a great movie." When he said that, he held his head high with the pride of someone who landed the role using his teeth, aware that nothing will be offered to him on a plate. Source Le Monde via PattinsonLadies	<urn:uuid:01f04d81-6468-410b-ba3d-94cb3054d76d>	2013-05-24T01:29:54Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.0024382960982620716, -0.003881369484588504, -0.013634554110467434, -0.0021521695889532566, 0.06449044495820999, -0.020800158381462097, -0.0033339967485517263, 0.06449044495820999, -0.019406847655773163, -0.021596336737275124, 0.03085191175341606, 0.014032643288373...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.975647	284	http://www.robsessedpattinson.com/2012/06/robert-pattinson-tells-le-monde-about.html	0.377219
how can a shy girl get a guy to notice her? We often have visitors write in with solutions to each others' problems. Here is a visitor's solution to one of our visitor's questions. Original Visitor's Question from a 21-30 year old Female i am 16 years old and the guy i like doesnt know me. he goes to my school and is in my grade. he's only in my history class. one of my best friends offered to talk to the guy i like. he told her he doesnt know me, and then she told him he should get to know me lol. he seems really cool though and hes so hott lol. he's interested in things i like, i know that because he had to stand up in front of our history class for this get to know our classmates activity in the first week of school. if you were to ask any of my close friends, theyd tell you i am a very quiet girl (at least in school). how can a shy girl get a guy to notice her? User Submitted Advice from a 13-20 year old Male Hey, there! I am 17 years old and a senior at my high school. I started a week ago. I have never had a girlfriend although I have female friends, but not many. Let me tell you a personal experience. Please listen. When I was a junior in high school, I was very shy. I have never worked before, I didn't like the way I looked, and I felt very unattached to my friends. I felt like I couldn't talk to anyone. I decided to change all of this. I decided that because I love swimming, I wanted to be a lifeguard at our local waterpark. I started lifeguarding in mid-July. While on the job, I said hi to as many girls and asked how they were and so on. Like George said, it is for practice. I was very surprised that they were nice. That is why I was very shy: I had a fear of being treated poorly. But this was not the case. This was a lot easier than I thought. This helped me a great deal. Then I decided to change myself to look more attractive. I chose a particular hairstyle that I liked and it came out great. I also brought nice-looking clothes. Now, I shower every morning, brush my teeth, style hair, wear cologne ( a little is enough ), etc. For the first time in a long time, I have finally started to love myself more as a person. I've became more confident, more outgoing, more attractive, made new friends, and developed better skills at various things. I don't care what other people think of me. It doesn't matter. What matters is the way you see yourself and how you show yourself to others. Believe in and trust yourself. I hope you could relate to my experience. I sincerely hoped this helped. Best of luck! The Original Question and RomanceClass Answer Bookmark this site so you can reference it any time you need romantic / relationship info in the future!	<urn:uuid:0d43f673-1826-4ea2-a29b-870a9a901f7d>	2013-05-24T01:45:36Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.041259765625, 0.0009613037109375, -0.006439208984375, -0.0186767578125, 0.0703125, -0.0517578125, 0.00567626953125, 0.08935546875, -0.00299072265625, -0.04541015625, 0.068359375, 0.0234375, 0.047607421875, -0.0306396484375, 0.04638671875, -0.00885...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.989177	641	http://www.romanceclass.com/miscr/adviceresp.asp?id=1101	0.193592
It is very exciting to see a client use my material to get the results with their memory we know they can have. Here is a video of Stewart Sykes talking about how he has effected his colleagues and family using my memory system. It is very exciting to see a client use my material to get the results with their memory we know they can have. Here is a video of Stewart Sykes talking about how he has effected his colleagues and family using my memory system. ‘Ron White memory training expert and two time USA Memory Champion.’ I like the sound of that!! But to be honest I like the sound of, ‘Ron White memory training expert and 3 time USA Memory Champion’ even better!! Before I share with you what my memory training schedule looks like and how I prepare myself for a memory tournament I would like to encourage YOU to participate in a memory tournament one day. You may say, ‘NO WAY! My memory isn’t like the guys who compete in the tournament! I could never do that!’ Let me ask you this – How many people run the Boston marathon because they think they are going to win it? Maybe 100 believe they have a legit shot at being #1 but over 20,000 on average participate!! Why, not for the number one spot because of who they have to become in the process of competing. My challenge to you is to compete in a memory tournament and specifically the USA Memory Championship for who you must become in the process of competing! You must become a person who: 1. Learn a memory training method 2. Perfect the memory training method 3. Adjusts your diet 4. Sacrifice recreational time 5. Get creative using memory strategies 6. Use your creative brain to plan a strategy for the tournament 7. Experience performing in pressure situations 8. Meet other people who are always learning, growing and discovering new levels of the brain The event is normally held the first or second Saturday of March in New York city. The event will start in the morning and last until 4 or 5pm. It is a series of 7 events that you must navigate through. The events are: - How many names and faces can you recall in 15 minutes – How many consecutive digits can you memorize in 5 minutes – How fast can you CORRECTLY remember the sequence of a shuffled deck of cards? – How many words of a poem can you memorize in 15 minutes? – How many random words can you memorize in 15 minutes? – How much info can you remember from 5 people that you meet? (name, birthday, address, phone, pet, hobbies, car, favorite foods) – How may cards can you memorize (2 decks supplied) in 5 minutes? After the first 4 memory events they take the top 8 and these advance to the ‘playoff’ round for the final 3 events and it is a process of elimination. The last man standing wins and I am happy to say the last 2 years it has been yours truly! It is a TON of fun and you grow as a person big time! I really encourage you to check out www.usamemorychampionship.com and I hope to see you there! Ron White memory champion recommends this article on memory training. 1. Organize – List facts in alphabetical or chronological order. Get a general idea of the textbook material, note the simple to complex and general to specific. Logical facts are easier to remember. 2. Make It Meaningful – Look for connections in what you are studying. For example, packing a parachute by itself can be boring, however, the excitement of jumping out of a plane gives a whole new meaning to this process. Focusing on the “Big Picture” helps provide meaning to the learning process and stimulates us to remember. 3. Create Associations – Associate something new with something you already know. This creates a building process in your memory bank. If you already know a Bill Smith think of the Bill you know and associate him with the new Bill Smith. 4. Learn It Actively – People remember 90 percent of what they do, 75 percent of what they see and 20 percent of what they hear. This saying is very accurate, as action is a proven memory enhancer. Move your hands, pace back and forth and use gestures as you recite a passage. If your body is actively involved it will help you to remember. 5. Relax – Eating proper foods, avoiding caffeine before an exam and getting proper exercise will help you relax and feel more confident. Relaxing will enhance your ability to recall facts faster, with more clarity, and you will feel better overall. 6. Create Pictures – Draw diagrams, make up cartoons. Use them to connect facts and illustrate relationships. When abstract concepts can be “seen” they are much easier to remember. You can be as creative as you want, as long as you understand your scribble. 7. Recite and Repeat – When you repeat something out loud you anchor the concept better by using two or more of your senses. Repetition is the “Mother” of learning. If you use more than one sense you create a “synergistic” effect which is powerful memory technique. If you recite out loud in your own words, memory is enhanced even more! 8. Write It Down – Writing notes to ourselves help us to remember. If we write down an idea or a passage several times, in different areas, we increase our chances to remember. 9. Reduce Interference – Find an area free from distractions. Studies show that most students study more effectively in a quiet area in 1 hour than in a noisy area in 2 hours. 10. Over-learn – When you think you got it don’t quit. Don’t miss a chance to review just one more time. Ever hear the expression “I beat that subject to death!” Do It! 11. Review Notes the Same Day – Studies prove that in order for us to store information “long term” it must be reviewed within 24 hrs. or less. By getting in the habit of same day review, we increase the chances of remembering by over 70 percent! 12. Use Daylight – This method is particularly effective for weekend study and review. Study the most difficult subjects during daylight hours. For many students the early morning hours can be especially productive and will stimulate the memory process. 13. Distribute Learning – Research suggest marathon study sessions (3 hrs. or more) are not as effective as light study sessions (1-2 hrs.) which are distributed at different times during the week. Take frequent breaks. Some students can study 50 minutes or more, others need to stop after 30 minutes. Try to distribute your length of study in the same rhythm as your classes (50/10/50). Give yourself rewards, you’ve earned it! 14. Keep a Positive Attitude – Studies prove that if you repeat to yourself negative feelings about a subject you increase your chances to fail! Since we all want to succeed, “Trash negative” and replace with “Positive Thoughts.” For example, replace “I can’t do it” with “It’s not easy, but I am tough and I accept this challenge.” Prove you can and you will! This is a self-fulfilling prophecy as attitude directly effects the memory! 15. Go On an “Information Diet” – Just as we avoid certain foods, we can choose what not to retain. Extract core concepts, study what you will be tested on, abbreviate large passages of information into easy to digest phrases, this will help you remember. 16. Combine Memory Techniques – All of the memory techniques work better when combined. You can over learn a formula, sing about a famous person, think positive thoughts about subjects, use sight, sound, and other methods to sharpen your memory. 17. Remember Something Else – When you are stuck and can’t remember, think of something related to the information. For example if you cannot remember a name, think about what the person did, what period they lived or who they associated with. Write down what you do know and soon it will trigger facts that you are trying to recall. This technique really works! 18. Note When You Don’t Remember – If you tried some memory techniques that do not seem to work, it’s all-right. Try an experiment with other techniques and use what is best for you and not what works for a classmate. Be a reporter, get the facts, find out what works and what doesn’t. Congratulate and reward yourself when you do remember. 19. Use It Before You Loose It – Information stored in the long-term memory may become difficult to recall if you don’t use it. Simply read it, write it, speak about it and/or apply it. This is especially effective when you have to recall formulas or facts from a previous course. The 101 course information may be used in a 102 course. Therefore, retain your notes, the old text, and keep the information fresh with a review. 20. Affirmation of Your Good Memory Helps You to Remember - When you are sharp and recall all the facts, accept compliments! When you do not recall the facts, think that you know it, you can remember, and the facts will come to you. You may have to use various techniques to help you remember but never give up! You truly “never forget.” Those facts will eventually “come to you.” Keep studying, try again and they will! Article Source: http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/usafa/memory.htm SUGGESTION FROM RON WHITE MEMORY EXPERT – these tips are all very good but I recommend coupling these strategies with a good system using loci and your results will be off the charts good. Does Ron White memory expert use an organizer or day timer? Do I use my cell phone to save phone numbers? Sure I do. Back when I was a kid we walked to school in 3 feet of snow and it was uphill both ways!! Okay, actually not. But that doesn’t mean things weren’t a lot then they are now…. Back in the day MTV was a channel that played MUSIC videos! If you needed to make a phone call and you were not at home you looked for a phone booth. If you wanted to call a friend, you had 10 numbers in your speed dial and the rest you memorized! Today? Do we still have a rolodex of phone numbers in our brains? Of course, not. When I phones are lost, damaged or stolen we run to our email or Facebook account and ask everyone to send us their numbers so we can program it in our new phone. My challenge to you and your memory is to learn how to memorize the phone numbers of your 20 closest friends or most frequent calls. Not only will it be a good memory building exercise for you. It will also give you the ability to call your friends should you ever lose your phone! As usual the key to memorizing anything is to turn it into a picture and store it to what we call files or what Simonedes (the father of memory training) referred to as loci (Latin word meaning place). With a little memory training you should have no problem recalling the numbers of 100s of people. So enjoy your project and get to work on becoming a human phone book! Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): A new evidence review has suggested that memory training regimes are not any better than simple conversations at improving memory in older adults. But seniors with memory training do not improve their memory any more than do seniors who participate in a discussion about art, for instance, instead of drilling with a list of words. “Based on published studies, it seems that alternative interventions do just as well as cognitive interventions,” said Mike Martin, a psychologist at the University of Zurich and review co-author. The findings do “not mean that longer, more intense or different interventions might not be effective but that those which have been reported thus far have only limited effect,” said Martin. Although several studies have suggested that brain-training exercises could delay or reverse signs of cognitive decline, the studies and the types of training “vary considerably,” Martin said. “We need…better coordinated studies to ultimately determine if and which types of training may prevent cognitive decline in old age,” he said. The Cochrane researchers reviewed the evidence for cognitive training from 36 studies, conducted between 1970 and 2007, which included 2229 patients. Most of the studies involved group sessions, where a trainer or tutor offered the cognition exercises. The total time in training sessions varied across from six to 135 hours, with the training sessions carried out over periods ranging from one day to two years. The study appeared in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library, a publication of the Cochrane Collaboration. (ANI) article source: http://news.oneindia.in/2011/01/20/memorydrills-not-best-bet-for-reducing-seniormoments-aid0121.html Ron White has been the USA Memory Champion for two years in a row and is the current USA Memory Champion. Below is an article on the 14th USA Memory Championship that Ron will be competing in going for three in a row. \|14th Annual USA Memory Championship is hosted by Dottino Consulting Group.\| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Let it be known that memorizing facts and numbers can get you worldwide recognition, as evidenced by Joshua Foer, the 2006 Memory Champion. He landed a $1.25 million dollar book deal from Penguin Press. Moonwalking with Einstein: the Art and Science of Remembering Everything will be available in bookstores on March 3, 2011. Competitors will attempt to memorize the following in 5 to 15 minute time periods — depending on the event: • 500 numbers • 99 names and faces • An unpublished poem including punctuation • Two decks of shuffled cards According to Tony Dottino, chairman and founder of the U.S.A. Memory Championship, and an expert in memory techniques, business innovation, and creativity in the workplace, “The number of mental feats accomplished by our competitors never ceases to amaze us. Whether they are students from New Jersey, actors from California or sales professionals from New York City, the competition gets tougher every year!” Last year’s champion, Afghanistan war veteran and Texas native Ron White will return to defend his crown for the third year in a row. White holds the North American record for the fastest memorization of a shuffled deck of cards (1 minute, 27 seconds). “Anyone can train his or her mind to remember more effectively with just a few minutes of practice each day. There’s a lot more you can do with your brain and your memory than you ever believed possible,” White says. The winner will represent America in the World Games, scheduled for November. Previous World Games were held in London, China, Bahrain, and Kuala Lumpur. Spectators are welcome for free, throughout the day, and are eligible to receive an iCue Memory App. for the iPhone, courtesy of Sponsor, Concentric Sky (http://icue-memory.com) and a Good Thinking Kit courtesy of Marbles: The Brain Store (www.marblesthebrainstore.com). There’s still time to register as a competitor for the 2011 U.S.A. Memory Championship. Visit the official web site at www.usamemorychampionship.com. No pre-qualification is necessary. The deadline to enter is February 28, 2011. # # # source for article: http://www.prlog.org/11275938-14th-annual-usa-memory-championship.html Ron White memory guy here. I am sure you know that when training for memory championships I am obviously really working to enhance my memory training. However, what you may not know that I am also paying attention to my nutrition and foods that help memory. I have also really for the first time started thinking about how sleep impacts the memory. At the 2010 USA Memory Championship I only had 60-90 minutes sleep the night before. Although I won, I was not on my ‘A’ game and I don’t recommend it! As I am doing my memory training now I also incorporate foods that are good for memory and I am developing a solid sleep strategy for my memory. Here is a good article on sleep and memory. ScienceDaily (June 29, 2005) — BOSTON — A good night’s sleep triggers changes in the brain that help to improve memory, according to a new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). These findings, reported in the June 30, 2005, issue of the journal Neuroscience and currently published on-line, might help to explain why children — infants, in particular — require much more sleep than adults, and also suggest a role for sleep in the rehabilitation of stroke patients and other individuals who have suffered brain injuries. “Our previous studies demonstrated that a period of sleep could help people improve their performance of ‘memory tasks,’ such as playing piano scales,” explains the study’s lead author Matthew Walker, PhD, director of BIDMC’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Laboratory. “But we didn’t know exactly how or why this was happening. “In this new research, by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), we can actually see which parts of the brain are active and which are inactive while subjects are being tested, enabling us to better understand the role of sleep to memory and learning.” New memories are formed within the brain when a person engages with information to be learned (for example, memorizing a list of words or mastering a piano concerto). However, these memories are initially quite vulnerable; in order to “stick” they must be solidified and improved. This process of “memory consolidation” occurs when connections between brain cells as well as between different brain regions are strengthened, and for many years was believed to develop merely as a passage of time. More recently, however, it has been demonstrated that time spent asleep also plays a key role in preserving memory. In this new study, twelve healthy, college-aged individuals were taught a sequence of skilled finger movements, similar to playing a piano scale. After a 12- hour period of either wake or sleep, respectively, the subjects were tested on their ability to recall these finger movements while an MRI measured the activity of their brain. According to Walker, who is also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the MRI results showed that while some areas of the brain were distinctly more active after a period of sleep, other areas were noticeably less active. But together, the changes brought about by sleep resulted in improvements in the subjects’ motor skill performance. “The cerebellum, which functions as one of the brain’s motor centers controlling speed and accuracy, was clearly more active when the subjects had had a night of sleep,” he explains. At the same time, the MRIs showed reduced activity in the brain’s limbic system, the region that controls for emotions, such as stress and anxiety. “The MRI scans are showing us that brain regions shift dramatically during sleep,” says Walker. “When you’re asleep, it seems as though you are shifting memory to more efficient storage regions within the brain. Consequently, when you awaken, memory tasks can be performed both more quickly and accurately and with less stress and anxiety.” The end result is that procedural skills — for example, learning to talk, to coordinate limbs, musicianship, sports, even using and interpreting sensory and perceptual information from the surrounding world — become more automatic and require the use of fewer conscious brain regions to be accomplished. This new research may explain why children and teenagers need more sleep than adults and, in particular, why infants sleep almost round the clock. “Sleep appears to play a key role in human development,” says Walker. “At 12 months of age, infants are in an almost constant state of motor skill learning, coordinating their limbs and digits in a variety of routines. They have an immense amount of new material to consolidate and, consequently, this intensive period of learning may demand a great deal of sleep.” The new findings may also prove to be important to patients who have suffered brain injuries, for example, stroke patients, who have to re-learn language, limb control, etc. “Perhaps sleep will prove to be another critical factor in a stroke patient’s rehabilitation,” he notes, adding that in the future he and his colleagues plan to examine sleep disorders and memory disorders to determine if there is a reciprocal relationship between the two. “If you look at modern society, there has in recent years been a considerable erosion of sleep time,” says Walker. Describing this trend as “sleep bulimia” he explains that busy individuals often shortchange their sleep during the week — purging, if you will — only to try to catch up by “binging” on sleep on the weekends. “This is especially troubling considering it is happening not just among adults, but also among teenagers and children,” he adds. “Our research is demonstrating that sleep is critical for improving and consolidating procedural skills and that you can’t short-change your brain of sleep and still learn effectively.” Study co-authors include BIDMC researchers Gottfried Schlaug, MD, PhD, Robert Stickgold, PhD, David Alsop, PhD and Nadine Gaab, PhD. This study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Dana Foundation. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a patient care, teaching and research affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and ranks third in National Institutes of Health funding among independent hospitals nationwide. BIDMC is clinically affiliated with the Joslin Diabetes Center and is a research partner of Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. BIDMC is the official hospital of the Boston Red Sox. For more information, visit www.bidmc.harvard.edu. Article Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/06/050629070337.htm I know, I am Ron White the memory guy, what do I know about sports? Well I know I don’t have the athletic ability to play! But I have also learned a lot of life lessons from sports and even have a book 22 Success Lessons From Baseball on the topic. However, since I am also the memory expert when I do learn a lesson from sports I promise that I remember it! Were you one of the 160 million people tuned in for the Superbowl Feb 6, 2011? I was. The Green Bay Packers were a number six seed and the first NFC six seed to make the Superbowl. What does it mean to be a six seed? It means they almost didn’t even make the playoffs, yet were crowned champions! I was in San Francisco at the end of the baseball season when the Giants and Padres were battling for first place. The Giants won and made the playoffs but only 2 games separated the Giants from entering the playoffs and sitting at home. Then when they played the Rangers they were under dogs in that series, yet were crowned World Champions! The lesson I learned – who cares who the favorite it!? Who cares if another business seems to have everything going for it and you are the mom and pop out there!? Who cares! It isn’t about being flashy or the favorite, it is all about performing in CRUNCH time! It is about delivering when the PRESSURE is on! Billy Joel says, ‘You will come to a place where there are loaded guns in your face and you will have to deal with PRESSURE!’ Odds are if you can perform in crunch time, you can out perform the favorites and that is your Superbowl/World Series lesson. 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Issue Number: 93 ‘Enlightenment,’ wrote Immanuel Kant in his 1784 essay What is Enlightenment? ‘is man’s emergence from his self-imposed immaturity. Immaturity is the inability to use one’s understanding without guidance from another. This immaturity is self-imposed when its cause lies not in lack of understanding, but in lack of resolve and courage to use it without guidance from another. Sapere aude! [Dare to know!] Have the courage to use your own understanding! That is the motto of enlightenment.’ Age Of Reason An Encyclopdedia of the Age of Enlightenment by Adam Dant. An Encyclopdedia of the Age of Enlightenment by Adam Dant. Neither Kant nor his eighteenth-century contemporaries believed that they lived in an enlightened age. By ‘enlightenment’, they meant a process: the lessening of darkness, the dawning of light. The human mind was liberating itself from traditional authority over thought and belief. ‘Nothing is required for enlightenment except freedom,’ wrote Kant, ‘and the freedom in question is the least harmful of all, namely, the freedom to use reason publicly in all matters.’ Kant and his fellow leaders of the Enlightenment were opposed to hegemonies, whether intellectual or political. ‘On all sides I hear: do not argue!’ Kant continues. ‘The officer says, “Do not argue, drill!” The taxman says, “Do not argue, pay!” The pastor says, “Do not argue, believe!”’ But, whereas the officer and the taxman serve authorities who dislike anyone questioning the political and social status quo, the pastor is a different matter: he represents the authority that dislikes any kind of questioning, and certainly not the kind that is sceptical about received wisdom. The project that served as a flagship for enlightenment in the eighteenth century was the Encyclopédie, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert. A compendium of knowledge, its emphatic and rationalist war on the authority of past pieties was premised on the recognition of how obstinately they stood in the way of intellectual and social progress. In taking this stance, the Encyclopédists were following the lead of Voltaire who, with his battle-cry of Ecrasez l’infâme! (‘Wipe out the infamy’, by which he meant superstition), challenged tradition with weapons of logic and satire. ‘Have courage to free yourselves,’ Diderot exhorted his fellow men in words echoed by Kant, ‘Examine the history of all peoples in all times and you will see that we humans have always been subject to one of three codes: that of nature, that of society, and that of religion, and that we have been obliged to transgress all three in succession, because they could never be in harmony.’ In essence, the Enlightenment was a call to individuals to stand up for themselves in the light of reason. That meant understanding the world through philosophy and science, especially by applying the latter beyond physics and chemistry to the social world of politics, education and morality. The Enlightenment had its negative aspects and consequences, no doubt, but it was motivated by a real desire for the improvement of humankind’s lot and, accordingly, represents a key moment in the progress of civilisation. One of the many results of its new ambition was a shift in portraiture: in Enlightenment painting and sculpture, individuals – be they citizens, members of families or clubs – share a place once exclusively occupied by saints and princes. In its way, this represents the first dawning of the modern democratic spirit, and it would not have been possible without the Enlightenment’s belief in the universality of the human good and the ‘Rights of Man’.	<urn:uuid:3ca9dcde-8fe5-49eb-8360-e0fb377b42a9>	2013-05-24T01:59:45Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0390625, -0.0007781982421875, 0.006256103515625, -0.017333984375, 0.07470703125, -0.01556396484375, -0.00182342529296875, 0.11376953125, -0.0218505859375, -0.004180908203125, 0.0986328125, 0.00860595703125, -0.10400390625, 0.048583984375, 0.0346679687...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.954776	827	http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/ra-magazine/winter2006/features/the-age-of-reason,45,RAMA.html?action=com.othermedia.webkit.site.UserPreferenceAction&actionToken=av_p5wKf3_Tg1&preference=user-size-small	0.216452
Apr 16 2012, 01:07 PM Is it normal for RPG Maker VX Ace's rtp to be 186 MB? Please tell me. Apr 16 2012, 01:24 PM Yup its about right, mine's 179 mb but it might be a little lower 'cause I've edited stuff in it. Apr 16 2012, 02:25 PM Thanks a lot! I just wanted to make sure	<urn:uuid:bf34ef41-2337-435c-938b-86e699c77ad1>	2013-05-24T01:59:02Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.01999627985060215, 0.032738097012043, 0.0357142873108387, -0.005301339086145163, 0.0498511902987957, -0.0859375, -0.0173921138048172, 0.0472470223903656, -0.0359002985060215, -0.0580357126891613, 0.0292038694024086, 0.0265997014939785, 0.01720610074698925, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.844704	88	http://www.rpgrevolution.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t56234.html	0.20048
A suicide bomber driving a car has killed at least 27 Shia Muslims at a bus station in the Iraqi town of Mussayab. The attack, which also wounded at least 60, happened as people were gathering to return home from a religious rite. Police said the bomber drove into a busy bus station where pilgrims were catching buses back to Baghdad and the northern provinces after the Arbain rite in the holy city of Kerbala, where thousands make an annual pilgrimage. Mussayab is 60km south of the capital Baghdad. Arbain has been a frequent target for militants since the US-led invasion that toppled Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein, who banned Shia festivals. A roadside bomb targeting a minibus transporting Shia pilgrims back from Kerbala also wounded eight people in New Baghdad. The latest violence followed nearly two weeks of protests against Shia Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki by thousands of people from the minority Sunni community in the western province of Anbar, which shares a border with Syria. The protesters accuse Mr Maliki of being under the sway of non-Arab Shia neighbour Iran and of marginalising Sunnis, who dominated Iraq until the 2003 invasion. They want Mr Maliki to abolish anti-terrorism laws they say are used to persecute them. No group claimed responsibility for Thursday's attacks, but Iraq is home to several Sunni insurgent groups including a local branch of al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq, which often targets Shia, seeking to re-ignite sectarian strife.	<urn:uuid:6585e900-e659-4a20-bcbe-e735bf8055de>	2013-05-24T01:31:36Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.008842719718813896, 0.030391482636332512, -0.01373626384884119, 0.026270603761076927, 0.13873626291751862, -0.07657966762781143, -0.05563186854124069, 0.06799450516700745, 0.007340315729379654, -0.040521979331970215, 0.05597527325153351, 0.04223901033401489, 0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.958446	310	http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0103/361181-iraq-mussayab-bomb/	0.354369
I'm in a band with all engineers. It can be challenging for me because I'm not This is what happens when you give an engineer a Jerry guitar and he wants to know why the tone knobs don't sweep like a typical tone knob should. However, I get it and it makes perfect sense. Attached is a plot of the frequency response for the RC circuit we were studying. The white dashed lines represent all frequencies delivered by every note between the Low E and the High E (12th fret). Note that the x-axis represents frequency on a Log-scale. One thing to remember is that pick-ups introduce non-linearities. So, for example, when the High E 660Hz) note is picked, the pick-up transduces that vibration into a voltage, but because the PU is nonlinear, it will also generate harmonics at 1320Hz, 1980Hz, etc. I'm inclined to say that only first few,say first three or four, harmonics matter, since their amplitude gets lower and lower. Each curve in the plot represents a different resistor value (our tone POT). Looking at frequency response, beyond 660Hz, you can see the steep drop off in harmoniic amplitude by changing the POT resistance from 0ohms (red line) to 50Kohms (blue line). I think that this may represent the 'step' response when we turned the tone knob - it sounds like it's either OFF or ON. Beyone 50kohm there's not much change in relative amplitude so there doesn't sound like there's any difference. Although, as you pointed out, you may be better able to hear this difference at a very loud setting. An interesting aspect of this plot is that note that when R = 0ohms, I should be able to get more punch out of my lower bass notes. That's because there's more gain to be had because the harmonic content in the low notes (low E, 82Hz) fall well below 660Hz. You can see that the filter passes more signal between 82Hz and ~400Hz (which is about where the red line intersects the blue line). So, during a rhythm sequence, it's looking like I should set the POT too 0-ohms to get that fat bottom end. Then before I lead, I barely have to turn the tone knob (no guess work!) to have the highs break through. So, as Matt said, highs are either ON or OFF. I can't wait to get to the jam room to see if all this behaves as I think. keep in mind that this is 'ballparked and not stated as fact' the source impedance is based on the input impedance I found for a PAF PU on Wiki. Regardless, the plot provides a conceptual visualization on how to shape the response. Any feedback about this?	<urn:uuid:584fa4f8-e4bf-4527-9c7d-74a12890d817>	2013-05-24T01:53:01Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.045166015625, -0.0028533935546875, 0.0025177001953125, -0.00848388671875, 0.04638671875, -0.09814453125, 0.0172119140625, 0.1142578125, -0.0390625, -0.03173828125, 0.06298828125, 0.023193359375, -0.0296630859375, 0.033935546875, 0.03857421875, -0....	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.963877	591	http://www.rukind.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=123898	0.188043
Российская Федерация Rossiyskaya Federatsiya Russian Federation It has been over 300 years since Peter the Great decided to "open" Russia to the West. Since then, Russia has become much closer to western civilization, perhaps even a part of it. It has been enriched by western culture in many ways and yet has preserved its distinct Eurasian character. Russia has had a troubled history, but continues to stand proudly and boasts many splendors for foreign visitors to behold. Onion-shaped domes inherited from the Byzantine Empire, castles built to fend off the Mongol hordes, streets constructed by Soviet planners--every corner has a rich and fascinating history. Remember it then, Imagine it now. Moscow is the cradle of Russian nation and is sometimes called "the heart of Russia." In 13th century, its dukes had unified Russian lands to fend of the Mongols and ever since, Moscow had occupied a prominent role in Russian politics, economics, culture and national identity. 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The town is also notable for its star-shaped square. The Golden Ring Several ancient towns of great historical, architectural and spiritual significance make up the 'Golden Ring', extending northeast from Moscow. They are a rich collection of kremlins (citadels), monasteries, cathedrals and fortresses. All are within easy reach of the capital. Since many were founded on river banks, a cruise is a pleasant way of discovering the region. Modern boats plying the Volga afford comfortable accommodation. As some major sites such as Vladimir and Suzdal are not located near the Volga, a minibus tour with hotel accommodation is a better option for visitors whose primary interest is the region's architectural heritage. This small town, formerly known as Zagorsk, is situated on two rivers and is the center of the handmade toy industry; the Toy Museum has a collection beginning in the Bronze Age. The Trinity Monastery of St Sergius dates from the Middle Ages and is a major pilgrimage center. 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Known as Petrograd after the civil war, and Leningrad during the Soviet period, the city reverted to its original name in 1991 by popular demand. Wide boulevards, tranquil canals, bridges and some of the best examples of tsarist architecture gave rise to the epithet the 'Venice of the North'. Although badly damaged in World War II, much of it is now reconstructed. In June and July the city has the famous 'White Nights', when darkness recedes to a brief twilight and the city is imbued with an unusual aura. Many of the most interesting sites, especially those on the left bank of the River Neva, can be explored on foot. The Palace Square and the Winter Palace are among the most popular attractions for followers of Russian history. Troops fired on demonstrators there in 1905 and the Palace witnessed the capitulation of the provisional government, allowing the Bolsheviks to take the country into eight decades of Communist rule. The Hermitage houses the vast private collection of the tsars. 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These include the Kazan Cathedral and the Church of the Resurrection. The collection at the Russian Museum covers nearly 1000 years of Russian art history. Nevsky Prospect crosses the Fontanka River at Anichkov Bridge, and continues to Palace Square. Further sights are the Cathedral of St Nicholas (Russian Baroque), still a working church; the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, the main religious center in St Petersburg; and the Museums of Ethnography and Russian Art. The homes of Dostoyevsky, Pushkin, Anna Akhmatova and Rimsky-Korsakov serve as museums dedicated to their former occupants. The cruiser Aurora is berthed on the Neva. A blank shot was fired from her bow to give a signal to start the assault on the Winter Palace in 1917. Lenin also announced the victory of the Revolution from here. The Summer Palaces The following palaces beyond the outskirts of St Petersburg are collectively known as the Summer Palaces. Petrodvorets is a former summer palace of Tsar Peter the Great and is known for its beautiful cascades and fountains. It is located 34km (21 miles) from St Petersburg on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. The tsar designed the initial plans himself, and he appointed European and Russian architects to realise his grand project, which was intended to rival Versailles. Oranienbaum was built as the summer residence of Alexander Menshikov, Peter the Great's associate. From here, Alexander oversaw the construction of the Kronstadt naval fortress on the nearby Kotlin Island. Thankfully, the palace and its parkland escaped damage during World War II. Its Chinese and Sliding Hill Pavilions are exceptionally beautiful. The Grand Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo was built for Peter the Great's wife. The Scottish architect Charles Cameron designed some of the interiors, although a greater number by Bartholomeo Rastrelli survive. Pushkin spent his formative years in the town. Cameron also designed the subtle buildings at nearby Pavlovsk, which were intended to complement the parkland's beauty. The park itself, designed by the Italian Gonzago, is one of the finest landscaped parks in Europe. The estate was originally part of Tsarskoye Selo, but Catherine II gave it to her son Paul. Although she commissioned Cameron to design the estate, Paul, whose relationship with his mother was strained, decided to redecorate the palace. Vast and often turbulent, Lake Ladoga is linked to St Petersburg by the River Neva. Valaam is the most significant of the islands in the lake's northern archipelago because of its ancient monastery. Its golden domes suddenly rise from the mist that frequently shrouds visiting cruise ships. The founding religious community frequently suffered Swedish and Viking attacks during the Middle Ages. The present buildings date from the late 18th century. As well as being an important pilgrimage center, the monastery was a noted center for innovations in crafts and agriculture. Its missionaries brought Orthodox Christianity to the shores of Alaska. A religious community was re-established on the island in 1989, and restoration of the monastery is already under way. Despite years of neglect, Valaam still retains a mysterious air. South of St Petersburg, Novgorod was founded over 1100 years ago and was one of the most important towns of ancient Russia. Novgorod was the founding city of Rus, the nucleus of modern Russia, although Kiev later became the capital. Picturesquely located on the banks of the River Volkhov, the city is a treasure trove of ancient architecture, with 39 cathedrals and churches. Within the walls of the Kremlin, St Sophia's Cathedral (mid-11th century) is the oldest stone structure in the Russian Federation. Bounded by Finland and the White Sea, Karelia's landscape is a patchwork of lakes, marshes and forests, whose canopies shade abundant mushrooms and berries. The region's capital, Petrozavodsk, is a staging post for a variety of holiday activities in the region. The small island of Kizhi within Lake Onega is easily accessible by hydrofoil from here. The island was an early pagan center. Its surviving heritage features the 22-domed 18th-century Church of the Transfiguration, whose wooden structure was built without a single nail. The open-air museum is a collection of Russian and Karel wooden buildings from the 14th to 19th centuries. The region is ideal for adventure holidays on the Shuya, Suna and Vama-Vodla rivers. Tranquil waters offering spectacular views of the countryside are suddenly interrupted by rapids cascading over glacial boulders. The white waters may be negotiated by kayak or cataraft. The Suna River is excellent for fishing. The Kivach Waterfall along its path is especially beautiful. Karel pies called kalitkas may be sampled in the local hamlets, often no more than a cluster of sturdy wooden cottages. A real sauna followed by a plunge into a river or lake is an ideal way to unwind at the end of an adventure-packed day. Almost due north of St Petersburg, this is the largest city within the Arctic Circle. This important port on the shores of Kola Bay is warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream and is free of ice throughout the year. It was built with British assistance during World War I. The Northern Lights are seen here in November and December and the Sports Festival of the Peoples of the North is held in March. The largest city in the White Sea area, Arkhangelsk was only opened to tourists in 1990. Before the founding of St Petersburg it was the first and only seaport in Russia. From here, visitors may travel to the nearby village of Mali Kareli to view Russian white stone and wooden architecture. The tract of land sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland on the Baltic shoreline is an annexe of the Russian Federation. Its principal town is now called Kaliningrad, although it was known as Königsberg when it was the center of German East Prussia. The area was ceded to the erstwhile Soviet Union following World War II. The territory's future prosperity depends on the Government's plans to give it special economic status. Architectural remnants which survived the war mark the city's German heritage, such as the Cathedral. The philosopher Immanuel Kant, the town's most famous son, is buried near here, and his memory is honored by the Kant Museum. The Amber Museum, housed in a restored German fortress tower, celebrates this local precious stone. The town has many attractive parks and gardens, as well as a zoo. Nearby, Svetlogorsk is a verdant coastal spa resort which has lost none of its charm. The Kursche Spit is a beautiful sand peninsula extending nearly 100km (63 miles) along the coast, and is a rich habitat for plants and animals. Once an Armenian town, its low buildings still show Armenian influences. Especially interesting is the Cathedral of the Resurrection. There are several parks, four theaters, an orchestra, a race-course and a beach. Rostov is the gateway to the Caucasus. A popular resort with a subtropical climate and a famous health spa, it is situated on the Black Sea's eastern coast beneath the dramatic Caucasus Mountains. An observation tower on Mt Bolshoi Akhun, 23km (14 miles) from the town, provides a spectacular view of the town, almost all of the Caucasian Riviera and the surrounding mountains. There is a large Riviera Park with many tourist facilities and a Botanical Garden, founded during the last century, with beautiful, interesting trees and shrubs from all over the world. Boat and hovercraft trips on the Black Sea are available from the town's port. For those who want a resort-based holiday, this new holiday center lying to the north of Sochi is ideal. Overlooking the Black Sea, it is beautifully located amongst thickly wooded hills and subtropical greenery. Nearby is the Dagomys State Tea Farm where visitors can sample the fragrant Krasnodar tea accompanied by the delicious local pastries, jams, fruits and nuts whilst enjoying the spectacular mountain scenery. The mighty Volga provides an additional road into the Russian Federation. Traveling by river from Kazan to Rostov-on-Don makes a pleasant tour. The cultural centre of the Tartars, this city boasts a Kremlin dating from the 16th century which, with its towers and churches, is fascinating to visit. The Tartar State Museum and the 18th-century mosque are also of interest. Lenin's birthplace; his parents' house situated here used to be a popular museum. A major space centre, the city was founded in the 16th century around a fortress surveying the Volga and Samara rivers. The Old Town is notable for its fine turn-of-the-century buildings. The Volga shoreline and the nature reserves of the Zhiguli Hills are accessible from Samara. Formerly Stalingrad, the Victory Museum celebrates the victory over the Nazis, and the whole city is a monument to the year-long battle that took place there. Tours to the battlefields are available. The town stands at the confluence of the Volga and Don rivers. Boat trips and fishing tours taking in both rivers are possible. Visits to outlying Cossack and Volga-German villages provide a glimpse of the region's history. The Urals, Siberia & the Far East The birthplace of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin. The city is also historically important as the last resting place of the Romanov royal family, murdered during the Bolshevik revolution. Covering an area of over 12,800,000 sq km (4,000,000 sq miles), Siberia contains unimaginably vast stretches of marshy forest (taiga). This 'sleeping land', the literal translation of its name, possesses a million lakes, 53,000 rivers and an enormous wealth of natural resources. Although the temperature in winter falls well below freezing point, the weather in summer can be very warm. Tourism is less developed than elsewhere in the Russian Federation and some parts are still not accessible. However, much of the region has been opened up, including Sakhalin Island and the Chukchi Peninsula just across the Bering Strait from Alaska. The taiga is within easy reach of many of the region's cities. Air-hopping is one way of discovering the wilderness. A famous alternative is the Trans-Siberian Railway, the longest continuous railway in the world, a journey which is one of the greatest travel adventures. The line cuts through an area bigger than Western Europe, crossing a landscape which includes arctic wastes, tundra and steppe. The most scenic part of the journey is between Irkutsk and Khabarovsk. Irkutsk is over 300 years old and owes much of its development to its location on the tradeways to Mongolia and China. At the end of the last century, the city began to take on the aspect of a 'boom town' when trade in gold, fur and diamonds suddenly created new wealth. It was to Irkutsk that many 19th-century revolutionaries, such as the Decembrists, were exiled. The University of Irkutsk was the first establishment of higher education in eastern Siberia. Today, as in former times, this important Siberian city is one of the world's biggest suppliers of fur. The town lies on the banks of the Angara, the only outflowing river from Lake Baikal. The lake is accessible from Irkutsk by hydrofoil during the summer. Statistics about Baikal are astounding; with a depth of 1637m (5371ft) it is the world's deepest lake. Its surface area equals that of Belgium and The Netherlands put together. It is 25 million years old, and it would take three months to walk around its 2000km (1243 mile) shoreline. The purity of its water is maintained by millions of tiny crayfish, providing a habitat for a wide variety of fish, including sturgeon, loach, grayling and omul (a type of salmon), one of many species unique to Baikal. Its shores are a feeding ground for wildfowl and the occasional bear. Freshwater seal colonies are found around the Ushkan Islands in the center of the lake. Olkhon Island is the site of primitive rock drawings and a unique necropolis of an ancient Siberian tribe whose members are thought to have been ancestors of indigenous North Americans. The local climate is often harsh; the surface of the entire lake often freezes over in winter (trains were moved across the ice during the Russo-Japanese war). The sarma wind can sink boats and rip the roofs off buildings. While the human race now dominates the lake, it remains to be seen whether it will be a responsible custodian of the region's flora and fauna. Many of the inhabitants of the Buryat Republic are Buddhists. Dozens of picturesque temples (datsans) sprang up round Lake Baikal after Empress Elizabeth, Peter the Great's daughter, recognized the Buddhist religion in the Russian Federation. Although most datsans were destroyed during the 1930s, many of their treasures were preserved in the Russian Orthodox church in Ulaan Ude, the capital. The Sandalwood Buddha, on display in the town's Exhibition Hall, is said to have been made with the Buddha himself sitting as a model. Founded as a garrison town, Yakutsk is capital of the vast Sakha (Yakutia) Autonomous Republic. Today it is a major scientific center for permafrost research. The republic's landscapes range from Alpine meadows to moss-covered tundra, with sandy deserts close to the Arctic zone. This is pioneer country, complete with gold-mining settlements. The largest industrial center of eastern Siberia and an important transport junction is located on the Amur. The town (founded in 1858) was named after the scientist Khabarov. The red brick houses in the center have curious roofs shaped like pine needles, and are intermingled with the constructivist architecture of the 1930s. Worth a visit is the regional museum, which offers an insight into the different cultures of the Amur people. A military and naval port, Vladivostok was opened to foreign visitors in 1990. As a gateway to the Pacific and the East, the town has enormous commercial potential. 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Cocaine and Crack Abuse (cont.) Roxanne Dryden-Edwards, MD Dr. Roxanne Dryden-Edwards is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. She is a former Chair of the Committee on Developmental Disabilities for the American Psychiatric Association, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and Medical Director of the National Center for Children and Families in Bethesda, Maryland. Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. In this Article - Cocaine and crack abuse facts - What is cocaine? What is crack? - How is cocaine abused? - What are cocaine's effects on the body and the mind? - What causes and prevents cocaine abuse and addiction? - What are symptoms and signs of cocaine abuse and addiction? - How is cocaine addiction diagnosed? - What is the treatment for cocaine and crack addiction? - What are symptoms and signs of cocaine withdrawal? - What are the long-term effects and the prognosis for cocaine and crack addiction? - Where can people find more information about cocaine and crack abuse? - Find a local Psychiatrist in your town What are symptoms and signs of cocaine withdrawal? Withdrawal symptoms and signs for cocaine include irritability, depression, stomach upset, itching, problems with sleep, and craving the substance. What are the long-term effects and the prognosis for cocaine and crack addiction? Drug addiction increases the risk of a number of negative life stressors and conditions. Individuals who are addicted to cocaine are at increased risk for domestic violence. Potential medical complications of cocaine abuse, particularly when in crack form, include tearing of the major artery in the body (aortic dissection), which is associated with extremely high blood pressure. Cocaine use is also a risk factor for having a heart attack. For children who are exposed to cocaine while in the womb (in utero/prenatally), the problems it can cause have been found as early as infancy. Specifically, babies who had prenatal cocaine exposure have been found to be at risk for having trouble with memory and paying attention. Children of preschool and school age have been found to be at risk for having trouble paying attention and regulating their behaviors if they have been exposed to cocaine in utero. Children with a history of being exposed to cocaine during their first trimester of development in utero tend to experience slower growth over the long term compared to children who are not. Even if effectively treated, the prognosis of cocaine dependency is not without challenges. Recovery from substance abuse is usually characterized by episodes of remission (abstinence from drug use) and relapse. Where can people find more information about cocaine and crack abuse? Kids Against Drugs (http://www.kidsagainstdrugs.com) Narcotics Anonymous (http://www.na.org) National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: 800-NCA-CALL National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357) National Institute on Drug Abuse (http://www.nida.nih.gov) National Cocaine Hotline: 800-COCAINE (262-2463) National Clearinghouse for Alcoholism and Drug Information: 800-729-6686 National Resource Center: 866-870-4979 Ackerman, J.P., T. Riggins, and M.M. Black. 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Pediatrics 120.4 Oct. 2007: e1017-e1027. Singer, L.T., L.J. Eisengart, S. Minnes, et al. "Prenatal Cocaine Exposure and Infant Cognition." Infant Behavioral Development 28.4 Dec. 2005: 431-444. Viewers share their comments Find out what women really need.	<urn:uuid:3c19e8aa-4e46-478c-8f3b-e1c7e7b0d481>	2013-05-24T02:06:15Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0301513671875, 0.01031494140625, 0.0084228515625, 0.0002193450927734375, 0.130859375, -0.0238037109375, -0.004180908203125, 0.10205078125, -0.03857421875, -0.0849609375, 0.12451171875, 0.0026397705078125, 0.0146484375, 0.033203125, 0.050537109375, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.841691	1,740	http://www.rxlist.com/cocaine_and_crack_abuse/page7.htm	0.202263
Mo Isom, former LSU Tigers women's soccer goaltender who was trying out once more to be a kicker on the LSU football team, has apparently been left off the roster. I am heartbroken, but my head is held high. Knowing I gave everything I had is the greatest victory. Unending thanks to my LSU football fam.— Mo Isom (@MoIsom) August 24, 2012 Isom was competing with four other kickers for a roster spot, including place kicker Drew Alleman and kickoff specialist James Hairston and was looking to become the SEC's first female football player. The kicker had tried out in the spring during a three-day tryout where she impressed by making several 50-yard field goals and performing well on kickoffs yet was left off the spring roster. Coach Les Miles stated that she would have to overcome a lack of experience playing actual football to earn a spot as she'd be expected to make tackles down field on kickoffs, something the coach said he wasn't sure she was ready for at the time.	<urn:uuid:0a04193b-8e57-4b1e-80aa-4165a198f648>	2013-05-24T02:00:24Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.008760460652410984, 0.033472802489995956, 0.0049032424576580524, 0.01072175707668066, 0.050209205597639084, -0.021574268117547035, 0.017651673406362534, 0.0625, -0.007256799377501011, -0.10774058848619461, 0.02222803421318531, 0.049947697669267654, 0.01209466...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.993308	214	http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2012/8/24/3266024/mo-isom-lsu-football-kicker-tryout	0.164094
Sure-Fire Strategies for Handling Difficult Students - Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 This article was excerpted from Learning to Teach...Not Just for Beginners: The Essential Guide for All Teachers by Linda Shalaway. Effective teachers discipline with encouragement and kind words much more often than rebukes or reprimands. The goal is to help students feel good about themselves and their behavior in the classroom. Inevitably, though, misbehavior happens. When it does, keep the collected wisdom of experienced teachers in mind: - Take a deep breath and try to remain calm. It's natural to be overcome with frustration, resentment, and anger. But when you are, you become less rational, and your agitation becomes contagious. - Try to set a positive tone and model an appropriate response, even if it means you must take a few moments to compose yourself. Acknowledge that you need time to think, time to respond. "This is upsetting me, too, but I need a few minutes to think before we talk about it." - Make sure students understand that it's their misbehavior you dislike, not them. "I like you, Jason. Right now, your behavior is unacceptable." - Give the misbehaving student a chance to respond positively by explaining not only what he or she is doing wrong, but also what he or she can do to correct it. - Never resort to blame or ridicule. - Avoid win-lose conflicts. Emphasize problem-solving instead of punishment. - Insist that students accept responsibility for their behavior. - Try to remain courteous in the face of hostility or anger. Showing students that you care about them and their problems will help you earn their respect and establish rapport. - Treat all students respectfully and politely. Be consistent in what you let them say and do. Be careful not to favor certain students. - Be an attentive listener. Encourage students to talk out feelings and concerns and help them clarify their comments by restating them. - Model the behavior you expect from your students. Are you as considerate of your students' feelings as you want them to be of others? Are you as organized and on-task as you tell them to be? Are your classroom rules clear and easy for students to follow? - Specifically describe misbehavior and help students understand the consequences of misbehavior. Very young children may even need your explanations modeled or acted out. - Be aware of cultural differences. For example, a student who stares at the floor while you speak to him or her would be viewed as defiant in some cultures and respectful in others. - Discourage cliques and other antisocial behavior. Offer cooperative activities to encourage group identity. - Teach students personal and social skills — communicating, listening, helping, and sharing, for example. - Teach students academic survival skills, such as paying attention, following directions, asking for help when they really need it, and volunteering to answer. - Avoid labeling students as "good" or "bad." Instead describe their behavior as "positive," "acceptable," "disruptive," or "unacceptable." - Focus on recognizing and rewarding acceptable behavior more than punishing misbehavior. - Ignore or minimize minor problems instead of disrupting the class. A glance, a directed question, or your proximity may be enough to stop misbehavior. - Where reprimands are necessary, state them quickly and without disrupting the class. - When it's necessary to speak to a student about his or her behavior, try to speak in private; this is especially true of adolescents who must "perform" for their peers. Public reprimands or lectures often trigger exaggerated, face-saving performances. When Personalities Clash . . . Sometimes, despite our best intentions, we find ourselves actively disliking one of the students in our charge. The student may be rude, disrespectful, disruptive, obnoxious, or otherwise annoying. It's just human nature; some personalities clash. But instead of feeling guilty about our feelings, we can take positive steps to improve them, says school psychologist and teacher Shelley Krapes. Here are some of her suggestions: - Try to understand where the behavior is coming from. Is the student distressed by a death, divorce, new baby, learning disability, or some other overwhelming experience? Speaking to the student's parents or guardian may shed light on underlying causes and help you develop sympathy through understanding. - Help yourself manage negative feelings by reflecting on a past situation in your life where a similar conflict occurred. Discuss the situation with a friend or by writing your thoughts in a journal. Making and understanding these connections can help you let go of some of your current hostility or resentment. - Use positive strategies when dealing with the child. One such strategy is addressing specific behaviors with precise language that describes what needs to be done. In addition, try to seat the student near to you or a helpful student, praise the student liberally but sincerely, give the student choices to promote self-worth and feelings of control, be firm and consistent about your rules, and express displeasure with the student's behavior without criticizing the student. - Set a goal. If the situation between you and the child has not improved after two or three months of your best effort, it may be time to recommend professional/psychological/educational testing. 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Was The Race To The Moon Real?; June 1994; Scientific American Magazine; by Logsdon, Dupas; 8 Page(s) Twenty-five years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil A. Armstrong took the first footsteps on the surface of the moon. That event marked a political and technological victory for the U.S. in its cold war rivalry with the U.S.S.R. In the years that followed, the Soviet government insisted that the Soviet Union had never planned a lunar landing. Hence, it argued, the contest to send humans to the moon was a onesided exercise. The reality is otherwise; recently declassified information from that era and testimony of key participants in the Soviet space program under Khrushchev and Brezhnev prove that the moon race was indeed real. New evidence reveals that personal rivalries, shifting political alliances and bureaucratic inefficiencies bred failure and delays within the Soviet lunar-landing program. In contrast, the American effort received consistently strong political and public support. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its contractor teams also benefited from a pool of skilled and highly motivated workers and managers. Despite an early Soviet lead in human space exploration, these factors, along with more generous and effective allocation of resources, enabled the U.S. to win the competition to be first to the moon.	<urn:uuid:3537285b-3b4f-41eb-b665-5e517f23cbda>	2013-05-24T01:38:27Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.013492063619196415, 0.02619047649204731, -0.0009548611124046147, 0.02281746082007885, 0.05396825447678566, -0.085317462682724, -0.01904761977493763, 0.10555555671453476, -0.03908730298280716, -0.04940476268529892, 0.06388889253139496, 0.02123015932738781, 0.0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.957163	277	http://www.sciamdigital.com/index.cfm?fa=Products.ViewIssuePreview&ARTICLEID_CHAR=DB1A4876-2EC7-4107-8842-6AD48004C05	0.915185
Jan. 25, 2006 Researchers have found stronger evidence for a link between a parasite in cat faeces and undercooked meat and an increased risk of schizophrenia. Research published in Procedings of the Royal Society B, shows how the invasion or replication of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii in rats may be inhibited by using anti-psychotic or mood stabilising drugs. The researchers tested anti-psychotic and mood stabilising medications used for the treatment of schizophrenia on rats infected with T. gondii and found they were as, or more, effective at preventing behaviourial alterations as anti-T. gondii drugs. This led them to believe that T. gondii may have a role in the development of some cases of schizophrenia. Dr Joanne Webster from Imperial College London, and lead researcher said: "Although we are certainly not saying that exposure to this parasite does definitely lead to the development of schizophrenia, this and previous studies do show there may be a link in a few individuals, providing new clues for how we treat toxoplasmosis and schizophrenia." Previous epidemiological and neuropathological studies have indicated some cases of schizophrenia may be associated with environmental factors, such as exposure to the parasite T. gondii. At the same time several of the medications used to treat schizophrenia have been shown to posess anti-parasitic and in particular anti-T.gondii properties. This led the authors to suspect that the anti-psychotic activity of these medications may be due in part to their inhibition of these parasites. When the rats were given Haloperidol, an anti-psychotic, and Valporic acid, a mood stabiliser, the behavioural symptoms of T.gondii were reduced. They found the drugs were able to limit the 'suicidal feline' attraction by which the rats became less aware of the dangers of cats. Dr Joanne Webster added: "By showing that drugs used to treat schizophrenia affect the parasite T. gondii, this does provide further evidence for its role in the development of some cases schizophrenia. It may be that anti-psychotic drugs work partly by parasite inhibition, and this could lead to new medicine and treatment combinations." The researchers have already begun human clinical trials using anti-T. gondii treatments as adjunct therapies for schizophrenia with researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Other social bookmarking and sharing tools: Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above. Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.	<urn:uuid:c62ecbcc-8a52-4065-9bd6-18bb5fd69055>	2013-05-24T01:39:13Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0174560546875, -0.000652313232421875, 0.01806640625, 0.01531982421875, 0.1611328125, -0.10107421875, 0.0019378662109375, 0.09619140625, -0.0205078125, -0.04931640625, 0.0576171875, 0.005767822265625, -0.018798828125, -0.020263671875, 0.011962890625, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.934412	531	http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/01/060125082853.htm	0.420984
Jan. 28, 2009 The risk of radiation-induced breast cancer may outweigh the benefits of mammography in women under the age of 30 who carry a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2, according to a mathematical modeling study. The general recommendation for women who carry a mutation in BRCA1/2 is to start getting annual mammograms as early as 25 to 30 years of age. However, it is not clear whether the risk of radiation-induced breast cancer would limit the benefit of early mammography. To estimate the impact of early mammograms on overall breast cancer risk, Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, D.Phil., of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and colleagues modeled excess breast cancer mortality following five annual mammograms starting at various ages. The model indicated that women who underwent five mammograms between the ages of 24 and 29 would have an additional 26 breast cancers per 10,000 women due to the radiation. Between the ages of 30 and 34 they would have an excess of 20 additional cancers, and between 35 and 39 an additional 13 cancers. To outweigh these risks, mammography screening would have to reduce breast cancer mortality by 51 percent for women between the ages of 24 and 29, by 12 percent for those between 30 and 34, and by 4 percent for those between 30 and 34. The investigators conclude that if their assumptions are correct and mammograms reduce breast cancer mortality by 15-25 percent, which is consistent with empirical data, then there there would be no benefit for mammograms in women under the age of 30 and a marginal benefit for women between the ages of 30 and 34. "In the absence of direct empiric data, our estimates can be used by those involved in the decision-making process for BRCA mutation carriers to assess whether the benefits from early mammographic screening are likely to outweigh the radiation risks," the authors conclude. This research was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute January 27, 2009. Other social bookmarking and sharing tools: Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.	<urn:uuid:d1b51bb5-3234-42dc-99a8-d0af8af870db>	2013-05-24T01:30:49Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.006592826917767525, 0.009493670426309109, -0.002307489514350891, -0.008768459782004356, 0.10759493708610535, -0.08280590921640396, -0.02623945102095604, 0.09440927952528, -0.056170884519815445, -0.03850210830569267, 0.07647679001092911, 0.024657173082232475, -...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.961189	427	http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090127170703.htm	0.234911
Nov. 2, 2009 Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according to two papers being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's annual meeting in San Diego, California. Julie Lin MD, MPH, FASN and Gary Curhan, MD, ScD, FASN of Brigham and Women's Hospital studied more than 3,000 women participating in the Nurses' Health Study to identify the impact of sodium and sweetened drinks on kidney function. "There are currently limited data on the role of diet in kidney disease," said Dr. Lin. "While more study is needed, our research suggests that higher sodium and artificially sweetened soda intake are associated with greater rate of decline in kidney function." The first study, "Associations of Diet with Kidney Function Decline," examined the influence of individual dietary nutrients on kidney function decline over 11 years in more than 3,000 women participants of the Nurses' Health Study. The authors found that "in women with well-preserved kidney function, higher dietary sodium intake was associated with greater kidney function decline, which is consistent with experimental animal data that high sodium intake promotes progressive kidney decline." The second study, also conducted by Dr. Lin and Dr. Curhan, "Associations of Sweetened Beverages with Kidney Function Decline," examined the influence of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages on kidney function decline in the same group of Nurses' Health Study participants. An analysis of the nationally representative NHANES III participants had previously reported an association between sugar-sweetened soda and urinary protein, but data on kidney function change was not available. This investigation reported "a significant two-fold increased odds, between two or more servings per day of artificially sweetened soda and faster kidney function decline; no relation between sugar-sweetened beverages and kidney function decline was noted" said Dr. Lin. This association persisted even after the study authors accounted for age, caloric intake, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking, physical activity, and cardiovascular disease. The mechanisms for kidney decline in the setting of high intake of artificial sweetenters have not been previously studied and deserve further investigation. The study participants were older Caucasian women and the authors note that the findings may not be directly applicable to men or people of other ethnicities. Other social bookmarking and sharing tools: Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.	<urn:uuid:2536b5cd-cb29-417d-88c4-b91f0f8180a1>	2013-05-24T01:58:48Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.00015544891357421875, 0.031982421875, 0.0026397705078125, -0.005889892578125, 0.134765625, -0.06591796875, -0.00029754638671875, 0.10400390625, -0.0169677734375, -0.0595703125, 0.09228515625, 0.0322265625, -0.041259765625, 0.05859375, 0.03369140625, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.949578	512	http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091101132543.htm	0.301372
In 1901 Wieland received his doctorate at the University of Munich while studying under Johannes Thiele. In 1904 he completed his habilitation, then continued to teach at the university and starting in 1907 was a consultant for Boehringer-Ingelheim. In 1914 he became associate professor for special topics in organic chemistry, and director of the Organic Division of the State Laboratory in Munich. From 1917 to 1918 Wieland worked in the service of the (KWI) Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physical Chemistry and Elektrochemistry in Dahlem then led by Fritz Haber as an alternative to regular military service. There he was involved in weapons resarch for instance finding new synthetic routes for mustard gas. He is also credited with the first synthesis of Adamsite. From 1913 to 1921, he was Professor at the Technical University of Munich. He then moved to the University of Freiburg as successor of Ludwig Gattermann (he also assumed responsibility for Gattermanns infamous cookbook). In Freiburg he started working on toad poisons and bile acids. In association with Boehringer-Ingelheim he worked on synthetic alkaloids such as morphine and strychnine In 1925 Wieland succeeded Richard Willstätter as Chemistry Professor at the University of Munich. In 1941, Wieland isolated the toxin alpha-amanitin, the principal active agent of one of the world's most poisonous mushrooms Amanita phalloides. Wieland tried successfully to protect people, especially Jewish students, who were "racially burdened" after the Nuremberg Laws. Students who were expelled because they were "racially burdened" could stay in Heinrich Wieland's group as chemists or as "Gäste des Geheimrats" (guests of the privy councillor). After collecting money for Kurt Huber's widow Clara Huber, Hans Conrad Leipelt, a student of Wieland, was sentenced to death. Heinrichs father, Theodor Wieland (1846 - 1928) was a pharmacist with a doctorate in chemistry. He owned a gold and silver refinery in Pforzheim . Heinrich Wieland was a cousin of Helene Boehringer, the wife of Albert Boehringer, who was the founder of Boehringer-Ingelheim. From 1915 to the end of 1920, he was advisor at Boehringer-Ingelheim and during this time he established the first scientific department of the company. Eva Wieland, Heinrich Wieland's daughter, was married to Feodor Lynen on 14 May 1937. Heinrich Wieland Prize Since 1964, the Heinrich Wieland Prize has been awarded annually to promote research on chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and clinical medicine of lipids and related substances. The prize is among the most treasured international science awards and has a successful history of over 40 years. To date it has been presented to 58 scientists. The Heinrich Wieland Prize is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and awarded by an independent Board of Trustees. 1. ^ P. Karrer (1958). "Heinrich Wieland. 1877-1957". Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society 4 (2): 340-352. 2. ^ Bernhard Witkop (1993). "Remembering Heinrich Wieland (1877-1957) portrait of an organic chemist and founder of modern biochemistry". Medicinal Research Reviews 12 (3): 195 - 274. doi:10.1002/med.2610120303. 3. ^ a b Interconnections and Independence: Heinrich Wieland (1877–1957) and His Era Elisabeth Vaupel Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2007, 46, 9154 –9179 doi:10.1002/anie.200702255 HASLEWOOD, G A (1957), "Prof. H. O. Weiland.", Nature 180 (4584): 462-3, 1957 Sep 7, PMID:13464859 Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/"	<urn:uuid:b695c07d-3829-47e2-b4e0-fe3c0d3520d2>	2013-05-24T01:37:12Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.03857421875, 0.0218505859375, -0.025146484375, -0.017822265625, 0.12109375, -0.06787109375, 0.01434326171875, 0.11083984375, -0.01055908203125, -0.06103515625, 0.0162353515625, 0.01263427734375, -0.01953125, 0.0272216796875, 0.040771484375, -0.027...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.932704	884	http://www.scientific-web.com/en/Chemistry/Biographies/HeinrichOttoWieland.html	0.620595
Director: Robert Redford Synopsis: Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life. Release Date: April 15, 2011 Screen Junkies weren’t the only ones going to ‘Rio’ over the weekend. Director: Robert Redford Cast: James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Alexis Bledel, Justin Long, Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Kline Synopsis: Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the…	<urn:uuid:f4c5a9fb-b8ab-4ff0-b0d7-92b55a9e6d00>	2013-05-24T01:32:48Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0003751034673769027, -0.004992756526917219, 0.003544081235304475, -0.020695364102721214, 0.09809602797031403, 0.03518211841583252, -0.0056136175990104675, 0.07781457155942917, -0.026903973892331123, -0.04035596176981926, 0.05463576316833496, -0.021212749183177948...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.910572	142	http://www.screenjunkies.com/movies/films/the-conspirator/	0.476085
Sometimes having your period can be a pain - literally. Most girls have to deal with PMS, cramps, or headaches around the time of their periods. These problems are usually normal and nothing to worry about. Here are the facts on which period problems are common and normal - and which ones might indicate there's something else going on. What Is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the term for the physical and emotional symptoms that many girls and women get right before their periods begin each month. If you have PMS, you might - sore breasts - food cravings - depression or feeling blue - difficulty concentrating - difficulty handling stress PMS is usually at its worst during the 1 to 2 weeks before a girl's period starts, and it usually disappears when her period Why Do Some Girls Get PMS? Doctors have not pinpointed the exact cause of PMS, but many believe it is linked to changing hormone levels. Following a girl's period, the amounts of estrogen and progesterone (female hormones) in a girl's body increase. Then about 1 week before her period starts, levels of both of these hormones begin to fall. The thinking is that these changing hormone levels can lead to PMS It isn't clear why some girls develop PMS and others don't. It's possible that those who develop PMS are simply more sensitive to the changes in hormone levels. There are other theories as well. For example, some believe that what you eat can affect how you feel, especially during the couple of weeks before a Luckily, there are several things you can do to ease PMS symptoms. Eating a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and cutting back on processed foods like chips and crackers can help. You might also want to reduce your salt intake (salt can make you retain water and become more bloated) and, believe it or not, drink more water. Say no to caffeine (it can make you jumpy and anxious) and yes to certain vitamins: B-complex vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E are thought to be helpful. Also, daily exercise and stress-relief techniques like meditation can help some girls. When it comes to medicine, over-the-counter pain medicines like ibuprofen can relieve achy heads and backs. But for really serious PMS pain, see your doctor. He or she might be able to prescribe a different medicine or birth control pills to help with many of your PMS symptoms. Why Do Some Girls Get Cramps? Lots of girls have abdominal cramps during the first few days of their periods. Cramps are most likely caused by -dinz), chemicals your body produces that make the muscles of the uterus contract. The good news is that cramps usually only last a few days. But if you're in pain, medicine like ibuprofen may Exercise may also make you feel better, possibly because it releases endorphins, chemicals in the body that literally make you feel good. Soaking in a warm bath or putting a warm compress on your stomach won't make your cramps disappear but may help your muscles relax a little. If you have severe cramps that keep you home from school or from doing stuff with your friends, visit your doctor for advice. Why Isn't My Period Regular? It can take up to 3 years from the time a girl starts menstruating for her body to develop a regular cycle. Even then, what's regular varies from person to person. Girls' cycles can range from 21 to 45 days. Changing hormone levels might make your period short one month (such as 2 or 3 days) and more drawn out (such as 7 days) the next. You might skip a few months, get two periods almost right after each other, have a really heavy period, or one so light you almost don't notice it. (If you're sexually active and you skip a period, though, you should visit your doctor or a women's clinic to make sure you're not pregnant.) can make planning for your period a real hassle. Try to keep track of when your last period started, and guess that about 4 weeks from that day you could be due for another. If you're worried about wearing that cute dress and suddenly starting your period at school, just make sure you pack protection. Carry a pad or tampon in your backpack, and wear a pantiliner to handle the first When it comes to periods, every girl's body has a unique (and unpredictable) timeline for getting on track. If your period still has not settled into a relatively predictable pattern after 3 years, or if you have four or five regular periods and then skip your periods for a couple of months, make an appointment with your doctor to check for possible problems. Why Haven't I Started My Period Yet? Everybody goes through puberty at different speeds. Some girls begin menstruating as early as age 8 or 9; others don't get going until they're 15 or 16. It all depends on your hormones - and your family. Want to guess when you'll get your period? Ask when your mom and grandmothers (from both sides of your family) started theirs. When you start puberty is partly linked to genetics. So although there's no guarantee that you'll follow in their footsteps, your relatives could give you a pretty good clue about your own period. One thing that can delay puberty - and your period - is excessive exercising, usually distance running, ballet, or gymnastics, combined with a poor diet. For exercise to be excessive, it means more than just playing soccer for a couple of hours a few times a week or working out once in a while with an exercise tape. To exercise so much that you delay your period, you would have to train vigorously for several hours a day, most days of the week, and not get enough calories, vitamins, and Unless compulsive exercise has postponed your period, there's nothing you can do on your own to hurry things along. If you haven't started to menstruate by the time you're 16, consult your doctor. He or she will probably do a pelvic exam and take a blood test to determine the hormone levels in your body. Then the doctor might prescribe hormones to jump-start your Even if it seems strange to you, most of the stuff that goes along with a girl's period is completely norma. But there are a few conditions that can be more serious. If you suspect you have any of these conditions, see your doctor for advice. is the term doctors use for absence of periods. Girls who haven't started their periods by the time they are 16 may have primary amenorrhea, usually caused by a hormone imbalance or There's also a condition called secondary amenorrhea, when someone who had normal periods stops menstruating for at least 3 months. Low levels of (GnRH), which controls ovulation and the menstrual cycle, frequently bring on amenorrhea. Stress, anorexia, weight loss or gain, stopping birth control pills, thyroid conditions, and ovarian cysts are examples of things that can throw your hormones out of whack. To get everything back on course, your doctor may use hormone therapy. If a medical condition is affecting your monthly cycles, then treatment of the condition will help to resolve the problem. As mentioned earlier, lots of strenuous exercise combined with a poor diet can also cause amenorrhea. Cutting back on exercise and eating a balanced diet with more calories will help correct the problem, but be sure to talk with your doctor as -jee-uh) is the term doctors use for extremely heavy, prolonged periods. Menorrhagia is more than just 1 or 2 days of a heavier-than-average flow. Girls who have menorrhagia soak through at least a pad an hour for several hours in a row or have periods that are more than 7 days long. (Clotting during your period is not necessarily a sign of menorrhagia, though - lots of girls, with both heavy and light periods, pass clots when they menstruate.) The most frequent cause of menorrhagia is an imbalance between the amounts of estrogen and progesterone in the body. Because of this imbalance, the -tree-um, the lining of the uterus) keeps building up. Then when the body gets rid of the endometrium during a period, the bleeding is very heavy. Many girls have hormone imbalances during puberty, so it's not uncommon to experience menorrhagia during the teen years. Other cases of heavy bleeding may be caused by thyroid conditions, blood diseases, or inflammation or infections in the vagina or cervix. To help figure out the cause of abnormal bleeding, a doctor can do a pelvic exam, a Pap smear, and blood tests. If you do have menorrhagia, it can be treated with hormones, medicine, or removal of any growths in the uterus that may be the cause of excessive Extremely Painful Periods -uh) is the medical term for very painful periods. Primary dysmenorrhea - painful periods that are not caused by a disease or other condition - is more common in teens than secondary dysmenorrhea (painful periods caused by a disease or The culprit in primary dysmenorrhea is prostaglandin, the same naturally occurring chemical that causes cramps. In large amounts, prostaglandin can cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, backaches, diarrhea, and severe cramps when you have your period. Fortunately, these symptoms usually only last for a day or two. Doctors usually prescribe anti-inflammatory medicines to treat primary dysmenorrhea. As with cramps, exercise, hot water bottles, and birth control pills might also bring some relief. Some of the more common conditions that can cause secondary - endometriosis, a condition in which tissue normally found only in the uterus starts to grow outside the uterus pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) , a type of bacterial infection or growths on the inside wall of the uterus All of these conditions require that a doctor diagnose the problem and then treat you appropriately. What to Do if You Suspect a Problem When you have questions about your period or anything else related to your development, talk to your doctor. This is particularly true if you notice a change in your menstrual cycle. Though most period problems turn out to be nothing to worry about, it's always good to be safe. See your doctor if: - You have not started your period by the time you are 16. This may indicate that you have a problem that requires medical - You stop getting your period or it becomes really irregular after it has been regular for a while (like 6 months or more). This can be a sign that you may have a hormone imbalance or a problem with nutrition, which can harm your body if left - You have very heavy or long periods, especially if you have a short cycle and get your period frequently. In rare cases, lots of blood loss can cause (iron deficiency) and leave you feeling really weak and - Your periods are really painful. You might have endometriosis or benign growths that should be removed. Or if you're sexually active, you might have PID. Chances are that your painful or irregular periods are nothing to worry about. But if there is something going on, the quicker you get it taken care of, the sooner you'll be on your way to feeling great again. Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Date reviewed: November 2007 Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2009 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. All rights reserved.	<urn:uuid:ce76c17f-1471-44f2-ad18-f08fada66e4c>	2013-05-24T01:50:39Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.00102996826171875, 0.01239013671875, 0.0164794921875, -0.00173187255859375, 0.111328125, -0.0673828125, 0.00701904296875, 0.134765625, -0.0194091796875, -0.0286865234375, 0.08984375, 0.034912109375, -0.009033203125, 0.0233154296875, 0.0458984375, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.929279	2,622	http://www.seattlechildrens.org/kids-health/page.aspx?kid=20421&lic=400&cat_id=20015	0.774862
Microsoft's suggestion for a fix: To reset your taskbar to the default position, restart your computer in Safe mode. To start your computer in Safe mode, restart your computer, press and hold down the CTRL key after your computer completes the Power On Self Test (POST), and then choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu. The taskbar will reset to the default position after you reboot your computer. NOTE: If you press and hold down the CTRL key when your computer starts, you may receive a keyboard error message. If this occurs, you may safely ignore the keyboard error message.	<urn:uuid:801d6775-10ff-4109-8de1-ac3f337fc0f7>	2013-05-24T01:45:29Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0002929687616415322, -0.021153846755623817, 0.032692309468984604, -0.03197115287184715, 0.07692307978868484, -0.036538463085889816, -0.011778846383094788, 0.07884615659713745, -0.054326921701431274, -0.0322115384042263, 0.04759615287184715, 0.04615384712815285, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.721083	119	http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/173083-tool-bars-gone.html	0.518313
I was finally able to get HomeGroups working on my PC and the HTPC. My brother downloads videos (Top Gear) through my PC and would like to be able to transfer them to his afterwards. It seems I'm able to copy the files from my PC to the HTPC, but not cut them. It mentions that he (HTPC) needs administrative permission. What settings do I need to enable him to cut the files?	<urn:uuid:b9b3fea0-ca37-4a3b-8268-271783e54352>	2013-05-24T02:06:08Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.03312499821186066, 0.02828124910593033, 0.01171875, -0.00839843787252903, 0.05843750014901161, -0.04625000059604645, -0.010312500409781933, 0.07437500357627869, -0.009492187760770321, -0.032499998807907104, 0.037812501192092896, 0.043437499552965164, -0.00029...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.988658	92	http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/42471-homegroups-settings-let-pc-1-edit-files-pc-2-a.html	0.935415
When Walter Hill was filming "48 Hrs." on the streets of San Francisco in the summer of 1982, he was already considered a "man's director" and he looked the role, dressed in a black jacket, cowboy boots and a soft hat pushed back from his brow as he sat perched on a crane high above a street corner. "I'm a storyteller," he said, taking a break from directing scenes with Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy. "I see each of my films as character development in life-and-death situations." He added, "I believe in the balance of character, narrative and theme." And then he excused himself. Keeping dialogue short is a trait of Walter Hill. Those who have seen his Emmy-winning pilot episode for HBO's hit series "Deadwood," and AMC's recent "Broken Trail" (the highest-rated movie made by a cable network last year) will realize that 25 years later Hill continues to bring the same delicate balance to his action-genre projects. As well as he's fared in recent years, his devoted followers feel that Hill's best work goes back to his very beginnings as a filmmaker. Thus a program titled "Meaningful Motion: The Early Films of Walter Hill." "Hard Times," a 1975 boxing drama that marked Hill's directorial debut, kicks off the tribute. Made on location in New Orleans for just $2.7 million, the film stars Charles Bronson as a Depression-era down-and-outer who becomes a bare-knuckle street fighter under the auspices of no-holds-barred hustler James Coburn. "Bronson was a man who always seemed to be angry about something," Hill recalls, speaking from his office in Los Angeles. "When we met the first time he grabbed a chair, whipped it around backward, and sat down. 'What makes you think you could direct a movie?' he asked me. 'What makes you think I can't,' was my reply. Coburn, he was going from leading star to second position and was edgy around Bronson. They weren't the happiest of guys. But they performed well, I thought." Hill, who turned 65 in January, will appear June 6 for the second in the series, "The Driver," his 1978 dark noir classic about a getaway driver played by Ryan O'Neal and a cop (Bruce Dern) who goes after him because of a personal vendetta. "OK, I wanted Steve McQueen for the title role but he said he'd already done his car movie ("Bullitt"). I tried to tell him it wasn't really a car movie. But a character movie. He still said no. I thought O'Neal was excellent in the (title) role but he wasn't accepted by the critics or audiences. Timing is so important when you're a public figure. The acceptance just wasn't there, but I think time can alter that perception. And O'Neal's performance stands up." Hill's most controversial film, "The Warriors," released in 1979, will screen June 13. It could be described as a nihilistic "West Side Story" without music or romance. To Hill, "it's a science-fiction movie set in the near future." One of Hill's inspirations "came from Greek history -- the story of Xenophon and the march of 10,000 (mercenary soldiers) to the Black Sea. In my film, a charismatic gang leader has a dream of uniting all the New York City gangs with the potential for social chaos. But it doesn't come to fruition. The inherent instability of the gang world kicks in." On June 20, Hill's favorite genre, the Western, gets its shot with "The Long Riders," which re-spins the Jesse James-Younger brothers outlaw history using real-life movie brothers. "James Keach had played Jesse James off-Broadway and he and his brother Stacy hit on the idea to do a movie as the James brothers. They convinced David and Keith Carradine to play the Youngers. Then we brought in Nicholas and Christopher Guest to play the Ford brothers. We tried to get Beau and Jeff Bridges, but Jeff was making 'Heaven's Gate.' "We went for a collective dynamic about the turbulent social fallout from the Civil War. A group of men with arrested social development, who can't get over being kids. It was about a quirkiness of personalities rather than a strong narrative. It's all tragic and melancholy, yet somehow the American outlaw gets glamorized and heroic in the public eye." The series' final film, 1984's "Streets of Fire" (June 27), depicts, in Hill's opinion, "an alternative worldview, leaning toward science fiction. It was meant to be a rock 'n' roll fable." If there is one thing that predominates in Hill's movies, it is their dark, brooding quality. "I was a great fan of film noir when I was a kid," he says, referring to directors Fritz Lang and Robert Aldrich. "And I've strived for a touch of that darkness." Meaningful Motion: The Early Films of Walter Hill runs Wednesdays through June 27 at the Pacific Film Archive, 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Hill will appear in person June 6. (510) 642-1124, www.bampfa.berkeley.edu.	<urn:uuid:db4a9a16-ad76-4954-b68c-40a52ec6b44f>	2013-05-24T01:53:44Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.0016326904296875, 0.00933837890625, -0.006317138671875, 0.001373291015625, 0.064453125, -0.009521484375, -0.0037384033203125, 0.1015625, -0.04150390625, -0.04541015625, 0.048828125, 0.045166015625, 0.0108642578125, -0.012451171875, 0.041015625, 0.0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.978003	1,126	http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Walter-Hill-s-Dark-visions-2558469.php	0.390532
Thank you for your interest in donating to one of the City of San Francisco donation portal programs. However, due to a difficulty with our on-line payment function, we are currently unable to process those donations. In the interim, you may donate via mail. We apologize for this delay and hope to have this problem corrected shortly. If you have questions, please contact us at City.Administrator@sfgov.org. We regret the inconvenience.	<urn:uuid:3ddb7268-8272-465d-a97c-be50b00f4cca>	2013-05-24T01:59:07Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.01715829409658909, 0.002007885603234172, 0.007045852951705456, -0.00120473129209131, 0.03490070253610611, -0.03592289611697197, 0.003632447449490428, 0.05519859865307808, -0.007228387985378504, -0.056366823613643646, 0.045560747385025024, -0.007666471879929304, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.929958	93	http://www.sfgsa.org/index.aspx?page=5038	0.181995
Walking A Labyrinth - Discovering Our Sacred Inner Peace Walking a Labrynith can be a beautiful healing journey bringing great insight for you around a particular issue or about your life. Catalyst magazine will start us off on our look at what a labyrinth experience is like: A maze is a puzzle to be solved, defined by ambiguity, blind alleys and blocks. In contrast, a labyrinth is pilgrimage, where one path leads to the center and out again. It is traversed as a metaphor of the personal journey: inward, center and outward; releasing, receiving and returning; yin, yang and the interstitial opening in between. Its walk is contemplative, deliberate and restorative. The outline of the labyrinth is ancient—found throughout world cultures for at least 4,000 years. “Everything in the labyrinth is metaphorical, a symbol of something else,” explains Robert Newman, Dean of the College of Humanities at the University of Utah. A little labyrinth histroy AngelFire gives us some background on the long history of Labyrinths and how people used them: Labyrinths have been around for over 4000 years and are found in just about every major religious tradition in the world. They have been an integral part of many cultures such as Native American, Greek, Celtic and Mayan. The Hopi called the labyrinth the symbol for "mother earth" and equated it with the Kiva. Like Stonehenge and the pyramids, they are magical geometric forms that define sacred space. During the crusades, they were used to symbolically represent the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Today, labyrinths are being used for reflection, meditation, prayer and comfort. They are found in many sizes and shapes, and are created in sand, cornmeal, flour, painted on canvas, fashioned with masking tape or string for a temporary design, or built in a permanent fashion from stones, cut into turf, formed by mounds of earth, made from vegetation, or any other natural material. The spiritual healing path LabryinthCeneter shares the healing aspects of walking a labryinth: There are as many different ways to walk the labyrinth as there are individuals. As Dr. Lauren Artress points out (Walking a Sacred Path - Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool), the seeking of answers to our questions is the act of walking a sacred path. When we walk the labyrinth, we discover our sacred inner space. We are attracted to healing tools such as labyrinth because they deepen our self-knowledge and empower our creativity. Walking the labyrinth clears the mind and gives insight into the life journey. It calms those in the throes of transition, and helps us to see life in the context of a path. We realize we are not humans on a spiritual path, but rather spiritual beings on a human path. It urges actions and stirs creative fires. To those who are in sorrow, it gives solace and peace. The journey is different for everyone, as we each bring different raw material to the labyrinth. We come in uniqueness, and often depart with a greater sense of connectedness. So, walk on, with the understanding that you can access the truth in your soul. Walking a labyrinth Paxworks outlines the 5 steps of walking a labryinth. Below are the first 3: 1) Environment: Begin by setting the environment for the experience. At organized walks, your host or facilitator has already prepared an environment by adjusting lighting, selecting music, controlling air conditioners, and saying opening prayers. Set your personal environment by dropping your 'physical baggage' i.e. set aside bulky or noisy items like key-chains, pocket change, pagers, cell-phones and dangling jewelry. We especially encourage walkers to take off watches to remove the temptation to measure the walk's progress chronologically. Many indoor labyrinths ask you to remove you shoes and walk in socks. A barefoot walk on an outdoor grass labyrinth is awesome! The Walk: There is no required way to walk a labyrinth. The beauty of the labyrinth is that people can approach the experience on their own terms. However, as a guideline, traditional scholars have broken the ‘walk’ down into three stages. 2) Entering: (also referred to as shedding or purgation.) During this stage you walk the path toward the center, and should try to eliminate worldly concerns and quiet the mind. 3) Illumination: The time spent in the center. This is a time of openness and peacefulness; you experience, learn or receive what this unique moment offers. Take your time. Building your own labrynith There are many resources on the web to help you build out a labryinth if you are intested in making one on your land. They come in many sizes and shapes and can have different path walls (stones, rope, bushes, painted lines...) and different decorations (statues, flowers...) along the way. Here's a few good links: - Labyrinth-Enterprises: A great summary of what you need to think about when choosing how to build your labrinyth including building materials and some costs. - in5d: Answers general questions about building a labrynith and gets into some great details on materials and how to stake out your points with some detailed geometry. - The Labrynith Society: Great detailed directions on how to layout the design with masking tape, then build it out from there. Here's a video from John of CelticWay building out his very big, very awesome tree labrynith in 2008.	<urn:uuid:70865b4b-7878-4020-99f7-1c8c0c224592>	2013-05-24T02:05:52Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0264892578125, -0.0106201171875, -0.0023040771484375, -0.0048828125, 0.055419921875, -0.03759765625, 0.007354736328125, 0.08837890625, -0.0189208984375, -0.011962890625, 0.0927734375, 0.0164794921875, 0.0213623046875, 0.02197265625, 0.041259765625, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.938162	1,155	http://www.shamanswell.org/shaman/walking-labyrinth-discovering-our-sacred-inner-peace	0.36242
Evangeline Lilly's Got Baby Fever Evangeline Lilly has been busy playing an elf while filming the latest installment of The Hobbit, but the new mom says she'd rather be getting busy making babies! Evangeline Lilly's baby boy is only a few months old but already the actress wishes to be pregnant again. If only The Hobbit filming wasn't underway! "My son is wonderful. He is amazing!" the 32-year-old actress gushed to US Weekly about her 4-month-old son, whose name has yet to be revealed. "Motherhood is a joy! I have dreamed about being a mother since I was 12 years old and there's nothing disappointing about it." Sharing that her experience has been "more incredible than you can imagine" Evangeline Lilly continues, "I think everything I say about motherhood sounds so cliche, but it's true." On the subject of another baby she says enthusiastically, "If I wasn't working right now, I'd probably be pregnant again!" In recent months the commute to work for Evangeline Lilly has been an astounding 4,600 miles of flight from her home in Hawaii to The Hobbit set in New Zealand. The commitment of taking on a role with such time consuming filming demands turned out to be a blessing for the actress. "It worked out well," says the new mom, pictured here at the Real Steel premiere. "For a lot of actors, being that tied down would be problematic for their careers because they wouldn't have the freedom to take any other part in the meantime." She continues, "For me it's perfect because I want to have time to spend with my family and relax and focus on my writing. This role gives me a framework within which to do that because I'm not working all the time but I'm working enough. When you're not working at all, you get lost in space and time and don't accomplish anything. It's a flexible work environment and I don't have to be estranged from my family." We can hardly wait to see her in The Hobbit -- or to find out Evangeline Lilly's baby's name! Image via WENN	<urn:uuid:bcf545fe-3cc9-47f7-9c8d-f47a40af78d7>	2013-05-24T01:34:33Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.013770121149718761, 0.00265656434930861, -0.006602112669497728, 0.002782318973913789, 0.06991951912641525, -0.029552314430475235, 0.0003399302077013999, 0.09255532920360565, -0.02691146917641163, -0.04124748334288597, 0.060865189880132675, 0.010752012021839619, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.979321	446	http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/843437/evangeline-lilly-wants-another-baby-already	0.16579
Well, "In Memory of W.B. Yeats" is about as traditional as an elegiac title can be (and this is an elegy, a poem written in memory of a deceased person). It brings to mind another uber-famous (and uber-long) elegy called In Memoriam, A.H.H., written by Tennyson about his friend who passed away. If you've read what we have to say in our "Summary" section, you'll immediately see the irony in this move: Auden's title may be traditional, but his poem is anything but. He's shaking things up stylistically, which is perhaps why he chooses to ground us right away by directing our attention to the object of the poem, William Butler Yeats. Yeats was a poet, playwright, and important political figure in the late 19th and early 20th century. If you're interested, you can find out more about him by checking out our guides on his poetry. Here are a few:	<urn:uuid:b7a16678-9965-4b38-9412-a557ace18172>	2013-05-24T01:37:02Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.01488415990024805, 0.018992457538843155, -0.00341796875, -0.003872575471177697, 0.04552801698446274, -0.045258618891239166, 0.004445042926818132, 0.07489223778247833, -0.03407866507768631, -0.036368533968925476, 0.03165409341454506, 0.02667025849223137, -0.00...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.988614	207	http://www.shmoop.com/in-memory-of-wb-yeats/title.html	0.290549
So... yesterday afternoon I had this weird dream. I was napping. Maybe that's why it was so strange. Michael Bay had this menagerie of animals and for some reason I was there. I think I was applying for a job. There were itty bitty water snakes and fish and a plethora of other creatures I don't remember. There was also this giant fishtank with something curled up on a lily pad in it and I was all "what is that" so I got closer. It was a baby platypus. It was adorable. It yawned, kind of like a Slowbro (Pokemon). Nelson took it away, which was upsetting. I have no idea what Nelson looks like but in my dream he had gray hair but wasn't old. O_o Yeah... So somehow I ended up in the giant fishtank with a large unidentified creature swimming all around my feet. Then there was this giant jellyfish floating around the room. Its body was in a tank but the stingers were hanging out and I had to duck them. The place looked a lot like "Tanks A Lot", a fish store nearby. I hope Bay does own a platypus and brings him lots of joy. Because that's why platypuses (platypi?) exist.	<urn:uuid:cd48d5be-502b-4dc2-a17a-d454b85388a3>	2013-05-24T01:30:19Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.04455236345529556, 0.013935810886323452, 0.018475506454706192, 0.006756756920367479, 0.08741553872823715, -0.03885135054588318, -0.007601351477205753, 0.06081081181764603, -0.0030484586022794247, -0.056587837636470795, 0.07559121400117874, 0.03230574354529381, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.994165	269	http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?8574-Michael-Bay-baby-platypus&p=164031&viewfull=1	0.287674
Salem — Richard and Sharon Hamill stood in the center of the town's new roundabout Wednesday looking up at the U.S. flag. Richard Hamill had just raised the flag up the pole for the first time, in honor of their son, Army Capt. Jason R. Hamill. A Salem native, the 31-year-old captain was killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad in 2006. "We've been thinking for a long time we'd like to do something to remember Jason, but we didn't quite know what, and we certainly didn't know how," Richard Hamill said. "He'll always be here with us," First Selectman Kevin Lyden replied. The $4 million project to construct a roundabout at Salem Four Corners to make the intersection safer is largely finished. The town placed a granite bench, which was engraved using private donations, near the roundabout in honor of Jason Hamill. Bob Ross, the executive director of the state's Office of Military Affairs, suggested to Lyden that the Hamills raise the flag. Ross was the first selectman when the project was in the planning stages. "The first time the flag goes up in the new gateway to town, it should be a special moment to someone," Ross said. "The only people I know in Salem who lost a son or daughter in either of the two wars is the Hamill family." Ross, Lyden and his wife, Kathleen, and Les Avery, the contractor who donated his time to install the bench, attended the brief ceremony. The pole is lit at the base so that the flag does not have to be raised and lowered each day. "Jason is, and always will be, a son of our town, a son we are very proud of," Lyden told the Hamills. When the group passed by the bench, Sharon Hamill paused to run her fingers along the cross that is engraved between the date of Jason's birth and death. Jason Hamill would have celebrated his 38th birthday Jan. 5. "Jason grew up here. They name streets after people, but I like the idea of a bench," Richard Hamill said. "I'm glad that everyone is still thinking of him after six years," Sharon Hamill added. Sharon Hamill said that if the town lets her, she wants to plant flowers by the bench. She still has a bush her sister gave her on the day of Jason's memorial service, and she said she'd like to transplant some of the flowers. When asked what variety, she said, "The bleeding heart."	<urn:uuid:52c7b02e-49c3-4c53-8161-b1ccf6207d56>	2013-05-24T01:58:13Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0208740234375, 0.043212890625, -0.0159912109375, -0.01007080078125, 0.0966796875, -0.035400390625, -0.01165771484375, 0.0732421875, -0.0238037109375, -0.07080078125, 0.030517578125, 0.060546875, -0.01055908203125, -0.0308837890625, 0.0458984375, 0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.981076	536	http://www.shorepublishing.com/article/20130206/NWS09/130209863/1070/SPORT02	0.179206
With parallel processing, high-quality images and animations can be rendered in reasonable times. This course reviewed the basic issues involved in rendering within a parallel or distributed computing environment, presented various methods for dividing a rendering problem into subtasks and distributing them efficiently to independent processors, then reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of multiprocessor machines and networked render farms for graphics rendering. Case studies demonstrated practical ways of dealing with the issues involved. Some knowledge of ray tracing, radiosity, and photon maps. No prior knowledge of parallel or distributed processing, although previous experience in the area would be advantageous. Basic issues involved in rendering in a parallel environment (task subdivision, load balancing, task communication, task migration, and data management), parallel rendering systems for various task subdivision techniques in two hardware environments (traditional multiprocessor machine and render farm), and several successful applications of ray tracing, radiosity, and photon maps. University of Bristol Henrik Wann Jensen	<urn:uuid:dbe48f05-705b-4aac-b472-9c061fc53bf0>	2013-05-24T01:59:50Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.02451508678495884, 0.0014311692211776972, 0.038523707538843155, 0.008384967222809792, 0.07435344904661179, -0.045258618891239166, 0.011314654722809792, 0.09752155095338821, -0.013065733015537262, 0.009496228769421577, 0.0684267207980156, 0.016837283968925476, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.869457	202	http://www.siggraph.org/s2000/conference/courses/crs30.html	0.949308
A quick, tasty, and filling recipe for chicken curry. From Mark Bittman's Quick and Easy Recipes from the New York Times. - 1 Tbsp corn, grapeseed, or olive oil - 1 medium onion, sliced - 1/3 cup golden raisins (optional) - Salt and freshly ground pepper - 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder, or to taste - 4 skinless, boneless, chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)* - 1 cup sour cream - Minced fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish *Some chicken breasts are bigger than others. We had two huge breast halves that added up to 1 1/2 pounds. To make them more serving sized, we sliced each half in half, horizontally, to make 4 breast pieces. 1 Put the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add the onions (and optional raisins), sprinkle with some salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium, sprinkle with half of the curry powder, and continue to cook a minute or two. 2 Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle it with the remaining curry powder. Move the onion to one side of the skillet and add the chicken in one layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate. 3 Add the sour cream and stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture is nice and thick. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for a couple more minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with rice.	<urn:uuid:4b9b9f88-0ded-49a7-9d05-3b5c8a4560cc>	2013-05-24T01:59:48Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.004246372263878584, 0.013934697024524212, -0.0032156992238014936, 0.024901054799556732, 0.04815303534269333, 0.032156992703676224, -0.021767809987068176, 0.07420844584703445, 0.026385223492980003, 0.0159135889261961, 0.1213720291852951, 0.05474933981895447, 0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.897404	353	http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chicken_curry_in_a_hurry/print/	0.649587
Bombay (Mumbai) was originally established on seven islets off the coast of India but the separating waterways have been filled in to connect these islands to each other and to the much larger Salsette Island. Now the site of the city is essentially a peninsula (although technically still an island). A bridge across Thana Creek brings the extensive development on the mainland into the metropolitan area of Bombay. What is now Mumbai was known to the Greek Ptolomy as Heptanesia, "seven islands." But in even more ancient times the area was known for the temple to the goddess Mumba, a consort of Shiva. The name Bombay stems from the 16th century when the Portuguese acquired control of the area. Bombay is a corruption of Mumbai. The Portuguese monarchy transferred control of the area to the British monarchy in 1661 a part of the dowry of the sister of of the Portuguese king when she married King Charles II of England. The monarchy transferred control in 1668 to the East India Company. Initially Bombay was far less important to the East India Company than its trading stations in Calcutta and Madras. But Bombay began to grow as a result of refugees from the region seeking the protection that the British could provide. Over the years Bombay grew to be the most important center of trade, commerce, manufacturing and finance for India. Bombay was particularly important in the cotton textile industry in the 19th century, but that industry is now less significant. Bombay has well-developed industries in vehicles, chemicals, electronics, paper making, publishing and food processing. Bombay is the home of the Reserve Bank of India, the central bank of the nation. Private banking is also concentrated in Bombay. In effect, Bombay is the New York and Chicago of India. HOME PAGE OF Thayer Watkins	<urn:uuid:be4bbdc2-1253-449f-af5f-9bd572dcfaa6>	2013-05-24T01:59:16Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.009044117294251919, 0.026764705777168274, -0.011397059075534344, -0.009705882519483566, 0.11764705926179886, -0.0941176488995552, -0.028529411181807518, 0.07823529094457626, -0.021617647260427475, -0.02558823488652706, 0.06352940946817398, 0.011911764740943909, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.955848	364	http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/bombay.htm	0.775542
(February 6, 2006) black ice junior captured the gold medal in the junior event at the 2006 French Cup, while black ice placed fourth in the senior event. The 2006 French Cup took place Feb. 2-5 in Rouen, France. black ice junior won the short program and finished third in the free skate to place first overall with a combined points total of 100.02. The Musketeers, from Finland, were second overall with 97.56 points, while the American team, the Hockettes, won the bronze medal with a score of 91.66. In the senior event, black ice was second after the short program and finished fifth in the free skate to place fourth overall with a total score of 143.66, just over a point out of third-place. Sweden’s Team Surprise won the gold medal with 162.42 points. Marigold Ice Unity, of Finland, finished second with 150.29 points, while the bronze medal went to Finland’s Team Unique, which earned a total of 144.71 points. Skate Canada congratulates black ice and black ice junior on their success at the 2006 French Cup.	<urn:uuid:c80aafa5-0392-419b-ba7e-421941c027b9>	2013-05-24T01:51:19Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0006098690791986883, 0.03705533593893051, -0.021121541038155556, 0.011919466778635979, 0.023591896519064903, -0.0041378457099199295, -0.02087450586259365, 0.054347824305295944, 0.0010344614274799824, -0.07114624232053757, 0.07411067187786102, 0.004724555183202028...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.96325	244	http://www.skatecanada.ca/en-us/aboutus/news/20052006/06_feb6.aspx	0.840403
The AutoCAD Command System: The first thing to understand about AutoCAD is how the command system operates. Everything in AutoCAD is achieved by issuing a command. Generally, commands are entered by: In some cases, a particular command can be entered in any one of those three ways depending on your personal preference. To complicate the matter further, some commands can be typed in with an abbreviated alias, which is often the quickest way to get the command started. Once a command has been issued, AutoCAD displays a prompt (or instruction) on the command line indicating your options for proceeding with that command. To see how the command process operates, watch the command line as you click on any toolbar button. You will see the corresponding command printed at the command prompt and then, as AutoCAD responds to the command, it will display some kind of instruction or prompt (on the same line) and then wait for you to respond. Remember to press the key if you wish to cancel the command (unless you want to carry it through to see what happens). The Command Line Prompt always follows the same “pattern”. AutoCAD first tells you what it expects you to do (“enter a point”, “type in a value”, etc). If there are other alternative actions you can take as part of that command sequence, then those are listed next within square brackets, each separated by a slash character. You can select any of those alternative options by typing the capitalized letters only of the option. At the end of the prompt line, if appropriate, AutoCAD displays the default answer to the prompt within angle brackets. If you simply press the Enter key, AutoCAD will use that default value. To develop your understanding of this process further, choose any of the drawing tools, click the button while watching the command prompt, and then pick points in the drawing area in response to the prompts. You should be able to draw things with very little further explanation!	<urn:uuid:467356d6-f722-4d4a-a2eb-73c26cd4cc6e>	2013-05-24T01:52:46Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.026232797652482986, -0.005232224706560373, 0.026232797652482986, -0.008242545649409294, 0.042144495993852615, -0.04472476989030838, 0.0043900515884160995, 0.11410550773143768, -0.059919726103544235, -0.01146788988262415, 0.07396788895130157, 0.02264908328652382, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.895437	415	http://www.sketch-plus.com/CAD_Tutorials/AutoCAD_2000-lesson_12-The_Command_Structure.html	0.649571
One of the most common skin conditions, acne is a disorder of the hair follicle or pore, resulting in pimples, blackheads or whiteheads. While acne most commonly occurs around and on the face, it can also affect the neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms, with rare outbreaks on other parts of the body. Acne occurs when pores are clogged with oils and dead skin, creating a bacterial infection resulting in an acne "breakout" commonly accompanied by inflammation and redness. Acne most commonly affects teens and preteens, due to hormonal changes in both boys and girls during puberty, but many adults also suffer from acne, as well as some babies, toddlers and children. A number of treatment options are available for mild to severe cases of acne. But no matter the severity of the condition, all treatments begin with good daily skin care. Choose from an array of sprays, sticks, gels, lotions and pads, night creams, spot treatments, concealers and healers. There are also products available for post-acne treatment to promote a more even complexion.	<urn:uuid:8adb86f6-2dd7-4be9-978d-2a949337af23>	2013-05-24T02:05:36Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.005055147223174572, -0.012637867592275143, 0.0025706570595502853, -0.012580422684550285, 0.1194852963089943, -0.053079042583703995, -0.026079963892698288, 0.0836397036910057, -0.012867647223174572, -0.026654411107301712, 0.12040441483259201, 0.022633271291851997,...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.952152	226	http://www.skinstore.com/skin-care-face-acne-treatment-products.aspx?avs=Special+Features%7CNatural&avnr=Price%7C25%7C39.99%7C%3C%3D++%3C%3D&avn=category%7Ccat_14%7C40%7CAcne+Treatment&as=Natural+(Descending)	0.172352
jack-rack (LADSPA effects host) JACK Rack is an effects "rack" for the JACK low latency audio API. The rack can be filled with LADSPA effects plugins and can be controlled using the ALSA sequencer. It's phat; it turns your computer into an effects box. Optional build dependency: lash (pass LASH=yes to the script to enable) Optional runtime dependency: ecasound (for /usr/bin/ecarack script) Maintained by: B. Watson (the SlackBuild does not include the source)	<urn:uuid:822de0e3-0c1a-430f-9b75-b375d546874e>	2013-05-24T01:30:38Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.07500000298023224, -0.002445023041218519, 0.047453705221414566, 0.008333333767950535, 0.03958333283662796, -0.028356481343507767, 0.022453702986240387, 0.08935185521841049, -0.018981480970978737, 0.003226273227483034, 0.06388889253139496, 0.055787038058042526, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.771458	124	http://www.slackbuilds.org/repository/14.0/audio/jack-rack/	0.294838
Sony has announced a pair of new home theater virtual surround sound systems, including the HT-CT60 and HT-CT260. Both the systems are sound bars that have external subwoofers. Both devices support virtual surround sound and promise audio quality of the sort that lets you feel and hear explosions in movies. The CT60 is an entry-level device with the CT260 offering improved sound with S-Force Pro Front Surround technology. The CT260 is designed to create virtual surround sound with 3-D audio effects. The CT60 has dual front speakers with 60W of power each while the CT260 has 300W of total speaker power. The CT260 also has a wireless rear subwoofer so you don’t have to worry about running wires across your room. Another nice feature of the CT260 is integrated Bluetooth allowing you to stream music from a tablet or smartphone straight to the Sony speaker system. Connectivity options for the CT60 include a single coaxial audio input and a single optical audio input. It supports Dolby Digital and has integrated bass and treble controls as well as a night mode. The main speaker measures 940 x 83 x 70 mm while the subwoofer measures 170 x 245 x 300 mm. The features of the CT260 include an amplifier with integrated A/V sync. Connectivity options include a coaxial audio input and an optical audio input. Audio formats supported include Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby ProLogic II, Dolby Dual Mono, and LPCM two channel. The main speaker measures 940 x 102 x 89 mm with the stand, and the subwoofer measures 271 x 390 x 271 mm. Pricing and availability information is unknown.	<urn:uuid:ee90324d-bc13-498d-b6e4-8feb342275c3>	2013-05-24T01:38:26Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.022727273404598236, -0.0015016234247013927, 0.019724026322364807, -0.0015117694856598973, 0.06201298534870148, 0.022564934566617012, 0.0005707183154299855, 0.1058441549539566, -0.06883116811513901, -0.004951298702508211, 0.08571428805589676, -0.013392857275903225...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.907253	349	http://www.slashgear.com/sony-unveils-new-home-theater-surround-sound-speaker-bars-01241207/	0.189698
Don´t you know how to spend your nearest weekend? Would you like to go somewhere but you don´t know where to? Don´t bother your head with it. We have prepared some interesting tips for you. Just select a weekend date and region and we will recommend you interesting cultural, social or sports events or festivals. If you would rather visit cultural sights in neighbourhood or spend your time outside or near water we will prepare an inspiration for you. Our tips will make your weekends full of fun and new experience.	<urn:uuid:43e520c2-984f-473d-bc6a-3271f59a84b0>	2013-05-24T01:52:30Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.021603260189294815, -0.00110394018702209, 0.00862771738320589, -0.006012228317558765, 0.10380434989929199, -0.014130434952676296, 0.0017917798832058907, 0.07336956262588501, -0.013586956076323986, -0.03437500074505806, 0.07391304522752762, 0.02282608672976494, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.95291	105	http://www.slovakia.travel/WeekendEvents.aspx?l=2&p=99&so=-1&sokf=False&pku=False%2CFalse%2CTrue%2C03%2F23%2F2012%2CTrue%2C03%2F25%2F2012%2CFalse%2C0&pn=3&kvs=3&cps=3&temp=1	0.177285
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert beat back a challenge from five Republican contenders to win his party's nomination Saturday. Herbert won 63 percent of the vote from the Republican delegates, defeating Morgan Philpot, a former state representative who narrowly lost to U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson in 2010. Herbert will face Democrat Peter Cooke, a retired two-start general, who received the Democratic nomination at his party's convention. "I know Peter Cooke. He's a good guy," Herbert said. "I like Peter. We'll have a spirited contest." Philpot said he was surprised and disappointed that fellow challenger David Kirkham, a co-founder of the tea party and maker of custom sports cars, decided to throw his support behind Herbert after he was eliminated on the first ballot. "I think the Kirkham endorsement of the governor made the difference at the end," Philpot said. "I'd always thought that the candidates in the race were all pretty much 'Anybody But The Governor.'" "David and I actually became good friends on the campaign trail," Herbert said, adding that they planned to get lunch within the next few weeks and give the governor a chance to drive one of Kirkham's custom roadsters. Kirkham had criticized the governor, as well, saying that "If things are not bad [in Utah] is it because of or in spite of our governor." But in the end, Kirkham said he has never had personal issues with Herbert and said of his nomination: "It was the right thing to do." "The people spoke and â¦ I'm in favor of what the people are in favor of," Kirkham said. Challengers Ken Sumsion, a state representative; William Skokos, an energy entrepreneur; and Lane Ronnow were also eliminated in the first round of balloting. Herbert touted his accomplishments since he became governor in 2009, when then-Gov. Jon Huntsman became the U.S. Ambassador to China. "You've heard a lot of talk about leadership, might I humbly suggest that true leadership is about much more than inflammatory rhetoric or shallow soundbites," Herbert said. Philpot argued that the governor had shown a lack of leadership, and urged delegates to send the race to a June primary. "Let's air this to the public," Philpot said. "We cannot continue to be conned by promises of politicians who do not deliver when they have the chance." The governor argued that he has reduced taxes, slashed regulations and, as a result, the Utah economy has added jobs at twice the national rate. "California and virtually every other state â¦ wishes they were doing as well as Utah," Herbert said. His Republican opponents criticized him for not showing adequate leadership and failing to stand up to the federal government. Philpot's biggest applause came when he criticized the governor for participating in the Common Core standards, "destroying right now a 100-year-plus tradition of maintaining sovereignty and control over Utah's education." Sumsion said he would refuse to take federal education dollars and reject the federal No Child Left Behind program. Herbert countered that he has fought for local control in education and parental choice, saying he vetoed a bill that would have restricted sex education in schools because it infringed on parents' choices. "I don't just talk about parental control. I stand up for it," Herbert said. Matt Canham contributed to this report.	<urn:uuid:b7f0fc7d-2872-4ae4-bfd1-e86a7ed66cbb>	2013-05-24T01:44:58Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.0038604736328125, 0.0137939453125, 0.0033721923828125, -0.000385284423828125, 0.060302734375, -0.01239013671875, -0.01275634765625, 0.08203125, -0.017333984375, -0.08544921875, 0.0306396484375, 0.049072265625, -0.0062255859375, -0.01336669921875, 0.052...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.985304	720	http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53962321-90/herbert-governor-philpot-kirkham.html.csp	0.273099
Leaked Serco manual details how to 'strike' asylum seekers Serco under fire for leaked manual explaining staff how to 'beat up' detainees in crisis situations. A prison-style training manual purportedly designed by Serco, the company contracted to run Australia's detention centres, has been leaked by Crikey online, detailing explicit instructions on how to use pain to "control and restrain" hostile detainees. The 406-page training manual, said to be produced by the British-owned multinational in 2010, has numerous sections which include understanding cultural diversity, hostage dramas, conflict resolution and fighting scenarios with asylum seekers. Under the "Control and Restraint" section is a breakdown of lessons on how to use force to restrain detainees. These lessons cover the level of force considered to be "tactically correct (authorised)", "medically acceptable (justified) with minimum injury potential" and "legally defensible (excused) in court". Firstly personnel are taught to target detainees' pressure points and put detainees in "joint-lock control and escort" positions to render them motionless. Beyond those responses are defensive counter strikes that involve straight punches, palm heel strikes, side angle kicks, front thrust kicks and knee strikes. The theory behind the counter strikes is to "create temporary motor dysfunction" and "temporary muscle impairment" through the "fluid shock wave" that gets sent around detainees' bodies, but only leaves bruising, the manual explains. It is not known whether the training manual has since been updated. The manual does, however, advocate for the "win/win philosophy of negotiations" and lists it as one of seven interventions for an aggressive detainee. The others are to leave, take no action, surprise/diversion, blending (where a worker empathises/agrees with the detainee and moves with them enough to unbalance them), evasive self-defence and finally "fighting" – as a last resort. It suggests to regain control during crisis communications by intellectual and emotional verbal persuasion, applying social pressures through family members, cultural representatives and control agents, as well as physical restraint by trained staff. Serco has a $1 billion contract with the Gillard Government to run nine detention centres and is thought to be responsible for 4783 asylum seekers across Australia. It has repeatedly fought the release of similar documents, claiming other versions are not in the "public interest" and could cause commotion inside lockups, according to Crikey. The Age reported that the Immigration Department had modelled its policy on restricting media access to detention centres by consulting the United States' rules for Guantanamo Bay. "One of the attractions of outsourcing for governments is that it is not merely functions that can be outsourced, but responsibility as well," Crikey.com.au said. "Outsourcing magically renders problems of ethics and issues of accountability mere contractual niceties, enabling any concerns about how privatised functions are carried out to be deflected into internal processes -- invariably 'commercial-in-confidence' -- between government and contractor. "Serco's training manual, complete with detailed instruction on the infliction of pain and carefully-split gender roles for staff, appears to be based on techniques for maintaining control inside prisons. "The Department of Immigration likes to say that detention centres are not prisons, or places of punishment, but Serco's manual clearly establishes exactly such a framework." Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young was expected to read key sections of the training manual to Parliament. She told Crikey the guide taught guards to treat "vulnerable people as if they are prisoners, when they have broken no laws and are asserting their international right to seek asylum". "There is nothing in this training manual to suggest anybody working on the ground in our detention centres has the skills necessary to deal with the specific needs of asylum seekers," she said. "All it does is teach how to use force. Serco officers themselves have told the Immigration Detention Centre inquiry and their union that they are ill-equipped to deal with mental health issues and suicide prevention training. "The company and immigration department continue to brush those concerns aside, but this training manual proves those concerns are absolutely valid." The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has today continued to back Serco and its methods. A department spokeswoman said that while DIAC did not approve Serco's training manual, since that was a matter for the company, it did assess very carefully during the tendering process for the government's $1billion contract "the capability, the experience and the culture" of the bidding companies. "The department continues to regularly review the capability and experience of Serco and its staff," she said. "DIAC is satisfied with the term and conditions of the contract it has with Serco and is satisfied with the arrangements in place to address what is a dynamic and fluid detention environment". She said the department was committed to "treating people in our care with dignity and respect and keep those we are responsible for from coming to any sort of harm". "Any use of force or restraint in immigration detention must be reasonable and used strictly as a last resort and only after techniques to deescalate a situation have been exhausted," she said. "Appropriate use of restraint may be necessary to prevent a person from harming themselves or harming others, damaging property or escaping from detention." About 60 people took to Perth's streets last Friday to protest against the state government's repeated use of Serco to provide services in public hospitals, detention centres, juvenile detention centres and for corrective services. The group, under the banner of Occupy Perth – the same group that held a multi-day sit-in in the city centre last year - are concerned by what they say is a poor history of privatised government services. The community activists claim deaths and riots in detention centre and serious illnesses from hospital infections were a reflection of the poor quality privately provided by Serco's services. There are presently three inquiries into deaths in immigration detention centres run by Serco in Australia, according to activist group Serco Watch. Serco's UK parent company was last year found responsible for the death of 14-year-old Adam Rickwood, who was staying at a UK youth training centre. Serco Watch spokesman Colin Penter said a second inquiry into the 2004 death found Adam Rickwood was illegally restrained by Serco staff, which was a contributing factor in his death. A state parliamentary inquiry is examining the privatisation of government services and is due to report later this year. Serco has been contacted for comment. Follow WAtoday on Twitter @WAtoday	<urn:uuid:2468ed8f-bdcf-41cd-a50e-72ba9262eeb1>	2013-05-24T01:30:55Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.00885009765625, 0.0255126953125, 0.0084228515625, 0.0206298828125, 0.1025390625, -0.057373046875, 0.006683349609375, 0.10400390625, 0.00011396408081054688, -0.0220947265625, 0.08203125, 0.03857421875, -0.05615234375, 0.033935546875, 0.0419921875, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.962781	1,370	http://www.smh.com.au/wa-news/leaked-serco-manual-details-how-to-strike-asylum-seekers-20120314-1v06t.html	0.378171
Originally Posted by 619Steez Im really into the tall tee look. But lately ive just been wearing a 2XL T-shirt over my hoodie and calling it a tall tee. THe shirts are long enough but they are extrememely baggy around the shoulders. (im a size medium) WHen you buy a tall tee, should it fit you normally around the shoulders and just be really long? If im a size medium, and i want a shirt down to my mid thigh that will still fit normally around my shoulders, what should i get? A big red squeaky nose. Clown	<urn:uuid:6001b713-3b35-44b0-bb7c-b753603a4836>	2013-05-24T01:53:02Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.051034171134233475, -0.003990557510405779, 0.011016187258064747, -0.018322842195630074, 0.051034171134233475, -0.03956834599375725, 0.004721222911030054, 0.08543165773153305, 0.008430755697190762, -0.01944694295525551, 0.024842625483870506, 0.04114208742976189, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.936924	126	http://www.snowboardingforum.com/386266-post3.html	0.202193
The leaders of China and Russia have signed a statement to deepen their strategic partnership and cooperation. President Hu Jintao and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev inspected an honor guard at a welcoming ceremony Monday at Beijing's Great Hall of the People. Following a closed-door meeting, the two leaders signed a statement calling for comprehensively deepening what was described as "the strategic partnership of cooperation." The two giant neighbors also signed agreements to fight separatism and extremism, and commercial deals covering coal, nuclear energy and banking. The Chinese president pointed to a series of agreements to expand trade and economic cooperation. He especially praised the completion of the first oil pipeline from Russia to China. Mr. Hu points out the pipeline, and says both sides agree to stick to the principles of openness and mutual benefit in further cooperation in trade, investment, energy, finance, legislation and high-technology industries. The 1,000-kilometer long oil pipeline from eastern Siberia to China becomes operational in November. It connects Russian oil fields with Daqing, a major oil processing base in northeastern China. Under the deal, China is lending Russia $25 billion dollars and will be guaranteed as much as 300,000 barrels of oil a day for 20 years. The two sides also have agreed to jointly develop a $5 billion oil refinery in China. Russia is the world's biggest energy producer and China is the largest energy consumer, overtaking the United States last year. The Russian president said the two leaders also discussed how Russia and China could work closer together on international issues. Mr. Medvedev says he thinks this closer cooperation will help both nations, in his words, "deal with the increasingly complicated international situation in a better way." During a visit to China by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin last year, Russian and Chinese companies signed more than $3 billion worth of commercial deals. The two sides also set the framework for a separate, multi-billion dollar agreement to build two natural gas pipelines to China from Russia's Far East. Russia and China split bitterly 50 years ago over differing interpretations of Communist ideology, although relations have improved in recent years. The Russian president arrived in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian on Sunday. His three-day trip includes a stop in Shanghai, where he will visit Russia's Pavilion at the Expo. Article by Stephanie Ho, VOA News	<urn:uuid:a99aaa9c-997c-46dd-8e94-3520f1d08bec>	2013-05-24T01:38:41Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.000858306884765625, 0.0634765625, -0.003814697265625, 0.0380859375, 0.140625, -0.039794921875, -0.009765625, 0.10546875, -0.03369140625, 0.00567626953125, 0.0458984375, 0.007720947265625, -0.01348876953125, -0.0179443359375, 0.0341796875, -0.01782...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.959597	483	http://www.sofmag.com/print/china-russia-agree-strengthen-strategic-partnership	0.357096
When selecting a solar electric back power system for your home or business, it is important to know approximately how much power you will need to have available to power emergency loads during a blackout. Unlike an offgrid solar system which needs to replenish the amount of power consumed with available sunlight within each day that the system is operating. A backup power system need only supply power for the anticipated duration of a blackout, which in most cases is only a few hours. In fact in most cases, solar panels are not necessary in such a system because the backup power system's batteries can be recharged in anticipation of the next power failure by using utility power once it has returned to normal operation. The only advantage that solar panels would serve in such a system would be in the event that a prolonged outage (More than 24 hours) should occur. In a typical backup power system, batteries store the energy that is needed to power the designated emergency loads for the pre-determine period of time. Just like a small UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for your computer can supply power for 5 to 15 minutes allowing you time to safely shut you computer off, a backup power system supplies power but in this case for hours or even days, allowing you to operate your home or business until the power has returned. In order to select the appropriate system for your backup power needs, it is important to match your anticipated power consumption with your back up system's battery bank capacity. To correctly size a system for your home or business you must first determine the wattage of each item that you wish to power during a power failure and also determine how long each item will run during the power failure. For example a 60 watt light bulb that is used for 5 hours will consume 300 watt hours. Watts multiplied by time is equal to watt hours. A microwave oven that consumes 800 watts that runs for 15 minutes, consumes 200 watt hours, 800 watts times .25 hours equals 200 watt hours. So to correctly size a system, simply make a list of each item that you intend to run. Next to each item write down it's power consumption in watts and next to that write down the amount of time that the item will run during the power failure, then multiply the watts of the item by the amount of time that it will run and write that number down in the last column. After you have calculated the watt hour consumption for each item, simply add each item's watt hour rating together and you'll have your total consumption.. For example: Once we have this information, it's a simple matter to match the number of batteries that you will need in order to store enough power for what you Choosing an inverter for your backup power system DC to AC inverters are available as inverter units only, or may have additional circuits added that allows them to charge batteries when an external AC source is fed into the inverter. This type of configuration is know as an inverter/charger. In addition to the charger circuit, these units will typically include a device known as an AC transfer switch. The advantage to purchasing an inverter/charger with transfer switch is that it can function as a highly reliable automatic power backup unit or UPS. When the utility company is operating normally the inverter/charger passes the utility company power through its internal transfer switch to your appliances and maintains a charge on your battery bank. As soon as the utility power fails, the inverter automatically stops charging the battery bank and begins producing its own AC power which is passed on to your appliances through its internal AC When the utility power returns, the inverter goes back to charging the batteries and again passes the utility power though the transfer switch to your appliances. Most inverter/chargers switch from utility power to inverter power and back again so fast that most of your appliances will hardly miss a beat. Sizing the wattage rating of an inverter for your backup system is a simple matter of determining the total number of appliances that you would typically be operating on a concurrent basis, and adding a buffer of at least 500 watts. In other words if there was a possibility that you would have your 600 watt microwave, a 200 watts coffee maker and a 200 watt stereo running at the same time, you would be drawing 1000 watts, then you should choose a 1500 watt inverter. An inverter should never be run at it's maximum rating for prolonged periods of time, doing so will shorten the life of the inverter. Another issue to consider is the amount of surge current that your appliances draws. Any appliance that uses a transformer, motor or other magnetic device draws what is known as surge current at startup. These devices are otherwise known as inductors. Inductors appose the flow of electrical current. When an inductor is first energized there is a great degree of inertia that must be overcome for the magnetic field which surrounds the inductor to reach it's maximum field. Just as it's difficult to initially push a car by hand that is at rest and gets easier to push as it gets going. Initially starting an inductor takes a great deal of current to get it started but backs off on the current after it gets going. Devices such as microwave ovens, refrigerator compressors, fan motors and large transformer based appliances can draw from 3 to 6 times it's normal wattage in an initial surge of current. This initial surge of current typically only lasts milliseconds but it's enough to shut down an inverter if it's not sized properly. Thus it's important to choose an inverter that has enough surge capacity to start such appliances. For example a meager 600 watt microwave oven will typically require a 2000 watt inverter just to get it started. If all of this information seems a little overwhelming, don't worry our friendly knowledgeable staff are here to help you every step of And finally, be cautious when purchasing a backup power system for your home or place of the Internet. Get to know who you're dealing with. Many of the backup power kits that are available on the Internet are actually home made configurations. Many websites on the Internet that would appear to be large reputable companies are actually home based affairs that operate from an impossible to trace POB (PO Box). Remember, you're about to give this individual your personal information and more importantly your credit card number. Is his company solvent ? Does he have liability insurance ? Does he really have the items that you're about to purchase in stock ? Does he have any stock ? With the advent of the energy crisis, dozens of home based dealers with little or no formal training or experience have cropped up on the Internet. Even if you don't live nearby, ask the dealer if you can get directions to his place of business so you can stop by and take a look at some products. If you can't get directions or a straight answer from him, then in our opinion, steer clear ! It's important to remember that it takes only minutes to upload a website to the Internet and only seconds to take it down. would like to learn more about protecting yourself when shopping on the Internet	<urn:uuid:b26c9f8c-855d-4238-886a-cd60d6fe52ec>	2013-05-24T01:44:17Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.043212890625, 0.0036163330078125, -0.0184326171875, -0.01483154296875, 0.09521484375, -0.051513671875, -0.00543212890625, 0.09375, -0.03662109375, -0.02294921875, 0.078125, 0.0125732421875, -0.058349609375, 0.0166015625, 0.0341796875, -0.007385253...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.938417	1,599	http://www.solarkits.com/gettingstartedbackup.htm	0.345015
Media Releases from members of Sources To submit a news release, use this form IFJ and EFJ Slam Head of Russian Investigative Committee over Threats to Senior Journalist June 14, 2012The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its regional group the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today called on the Russian authorities to investigate reports of threats made by the Head of the Russian Investigative Committee to a senior journalist of Novaya Gazeta newspaper. According to Novaya Gazeta, the leading investigative newspaper in Russia, the Head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, threatened to kill the paper's deputy editor, Sergey Sokolov, because of his inquiries into the Committee's investigations. "We are deeply concerned about these shocking threats which must not be taken lightly, coming from someone in such a powerful position," said IFJ President, Jim Boumelha. "No one will have forgotten the horrific murder of Anna Politkovskaya, a prominent investigative journalist for the Novaya Gazeta, who was killed in 2006 because of her work. In these circumstances, the RUJ and Sergey Sokolov have a well- grounded fear for his safety." The Russian Union of Journalists demanded a public explanation from Mr. Bastrykin following the publication today in Novaya Gazeta of a letter in which chief editor Dmitry Muratov accused the head of Russia's Investigative Committee of making threats of physical violence against Sergey. The letter said that Bastrykin took Sokolov to a secluded and forested area outside Moscow where he told him he could be killed if he did not stop demanding answers about the various investigations under the Committee's control. In a statement, the RUJ said "In the atmosphere of impunity created by numerous past assaults on journalists and unsolved murders, the allegation of such behavior by the person in charge of investigating the most serious crimes cannot help but arouse the deepest concern among fellow journalists, for their safety and that of their colleagues." The IFJ and EFJ back the RUJ's demand, warning that the letter shows there are still forces working to suppress independent reporting in Russia. "These reports will have a chilling effect on robust journalism in Russia," added Arne König, EFJ President. "They need to be thoroughly investigated to reassure the many brave journalists who are genuinely contributing to open and democratic rule in the country." Meanwhile, Novaya Gazeta was reportedly among the media outlets caught up in the crackdown ordered by the authorities ahead of the opposition protests held in Moscow yesterday. Correspondents said that websites of independent media, including the newspaper, went down before the protest started. A full record of all deaths of Russian journalists is maintained at http://journalists-in-russia.org database, set up as a joint initiative of the IFJ/ RUJ and Glasnost Defense Foundation in the wake of Politkovskaya's murder. A further database recording non fatal attacks on journalists was launched in 2011 and is accessible at http://mediaconflictsinrussia.org. For more information contact: International Federation of Journalists Phone: + 32 2 235 22 07 Sources home page	<urn:uuid:e796c51c-be52-49b6-bc3f-43c2177a2298>	2013-05-24T02:06:29Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.005523681640625, 0.0189208984375, -0.0038299560546875, 0.0179443359375, 0.1494140625, -0.0439453125, -0.021728515625, 0.11865234375, 0.0208740234375, -0.0380859375, 0.0223388671875, 0.031494140625, 0.01507568359375, -0.0076904296875, 0.0225830078125, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.949293	646	http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR1649.htm	0.164426
Jim Calhoun, sitting back in a soft leather chair, his legs crossed, shot out an answer few would have expected. Would he ever consider "un-retiring?" "Well, I would never say never," Calhoun told Michael Kay, host of Center Stage, during a taping of the YES Network interview show in Manhattan Monday. "… It would have to be the right situation." After the 75-minute taping, Calhoun, 70, who retired in September after 26 seasons as UConn men's basketball coach expanded on his current thinking in an interview with The Courant. He had spinal surgery last February, coming back to the job in March to finish the season, and he had surgery to repair a fractured hip after a cycling accident in August. In between, Calhoun revealed, he had surgery in May to remove a growth from his lung that, doctors were concerned, could be cancerous. Asked later if the growth was cancerous, Calhoun told the Associated Press, "It was cancer-related, yes. "I'm not going to talk about it. I was out for a day and a half. I'm completely healthy now." "So that's three surgeries," Calhoun said. "It took a toll on my body, and in September, I was tired. … The energy level I feel right now is different." Calhoun, who had prostate cancer in 2003 and skin cancer twice, said the most recent issue was found during a routine CAT scan, and there have been no problems since. In recent weeks, although he is still using a cane, he clearly looks to be feeling better and he is looking for things to do. He has been at many practices and all of UConn's games, in Germany and the Virgin Islands, and will remain in New York to see UConn play NC State at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. And he recently had a chat with Larry Brown, 72, who has returned to coaching this season at SMU. "Do I think I will be coaching somewhere next year? No," he said. "I don't think my wife would let me. … But you know me, I have no filter." He misses some aspects of coaching, he said, but not "all the other stuff" that goes with it, and those off-the-court responsibilities make it unlikely he would coach again. During the 75-minite taping with Kay, which will air on YES sometime in January 2013, Calhoun covered his entire life, from losing his father at 15 to the recent academic problems that plagued the UConn program he built into a national power. At one point, Kay asked if there was anything he would do differently if he had the chance, and Calhoun said he would try to show people the different sides of his personality. He seems more willing to open up now, and says he is mulling over various media opportunities. Calhoun left his home in Pomfret at 7 a.m. and fought the traffic from New Haven on, barely making it for his 10 a.m. sit-down with Kay, yet his thoughts sprang from one topic to another, during and after the taping. Calhoun remains optimistic about UConn's athletic future, despite the rejection by the ACC last week. "I still think there will be four or five major conferences," Calhoun said, "and UConn will be in one of them. I am one of the true believers, I believe they will want what UConn has to offer." Calhoun was reminded that UConn was not among the first choices to join the Big East when it was formed, but was invited after other schools, such as Holy Cross, declined. "It doesn't matter if you're the second choice, of the third or fifth school to get in," he said. However, he is concerned about UConn's basketball future in the Big East, fearing it will become a conference that gets far fewer NCAA Tournament bids than it has. "We finished ninth in the Big East and we won the national championship [in 2011]," he said. "Something like that might not be possible in the future." Calhoun strongly supports his successor Kevin Ollie, and is becoming increasingly worried about the effect of his short-term contract on UConn's recruiting. Kay asked Calhoun about his relationships with various coaches, and asked if he thought Geno Auriemma could be successful coaching men's basketball. "I would like to see him try it," Calhoun told Kay. "With what he does with his players, he does some great things, yes, he could. He's a magnificent basketball coach. He has that swagger, the way he truly understands the game, I think it would be interesting." Afterward, Calhoun expressed fond memories of Rick Majerus, who died this past weekend at age 64. Majerus and Calhoun were often part of a group of coaches that met in the off-season and discussed X's and O's. "He was a hard guy not to like," Calhoun said. "And I didn't want to like him, because he was more of a techie than a motivation guy, although you couldn't win as much as he did without being a motivator, too. He would get up and talk about basketball and you would think he should be talking about physics. He was a fascinating guy." "He had a great heart. I would invite him to the Calhoun Classic [charity golf event] every year, and he wouldn't be able to come for one reason or another, but I found out he made a donation every year."	<urn:uuid:de961358-462b-43a8-b25e-4630d6a149e0>	2013-05-24T01:47:02Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.005279541015625, 0.01904296875, -0.00098419189453125, -0.02392578125, 0.08740234375, -0.040771484375, 0.0034942626953125, 0.08984375, -0.0247802734375, -0.08203125, 0.06689453125, 0.05419921875, 0.0279541015625, -0.031494140625, 0.054443359375, -0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.993186	1,168	http://www.southbendtribune.com/topic/hc-jim-calhoun-1204-20121203,0,6571923.story	0.202056
CHANGE OF USE CHECKLIST Issued by the SPAB Committee, 2002 Many historic buildings have well-established and appropriate uses. Occasionally though; some change is required to ensure a structure’s future care, repair and protection. Creative adaptation can contribute positively to a building’s history; equally, inappropriate re-use can fundamentally detract from its special interest. The SPAB therefore believes that, where some change of use to an historic structure is considered essential, it is necessary to look carefully at the effect on all aspects of the building’s character, fabric and setting. The following checklist is therefore intended to assist owners and their advisers in establishing what alternative use, if any, is most appropriate. The list should be read in conjunction with SPAB advisory documents and other statutory and non-statutory conservation guidance. If the current use continues to be appropriate can it be maintained? If not why not? If the building is currently redundant is there an immediate need for a change in use? Would minimal protective works, to allow "mothballing", or a short term low-key use, be a preferable alternative? Is the new use likely to secure a future for the building, and to be viable for a foreseeable period without major change or addition? Has the building been offered on the open market for its present use (if appropriate)? To identify what might have least impact on fabric and character, has the nature of the building been fully understood? An appreciation of the history and development of a place is essential in considering future use. Preparation of a Conservation Plan or Statement identifying the special interest of the building and its context, may help in this. Have all potentially sympathetic uses been properly explored? It may be possible to argue for forms of re-use which have significant benefits for the special interest of the building and its setting, even if contrary to normal local plan policy. This is particularly so in the case of listed buildings and scheduled monuments. Can the building accommodate the requirements of the new use without seriously compromising the architectural character and/or historic fabric? Issues may include: Can the building accommodate the requirements of the new use without seriously compromising its setting? Issues may include: - If circumstances change can any alterations be reversed without damage to the building? Reversibility should not be an excuse for work of poor quality, and sometimes there may be advantage in well conceived and executed permanent alteration, but the case for making change reversible should always be considered.	<urn:uuid:41b10f25-0bba-412c-92c0-b50796121ff0>	2013-05-24T02:05:38Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.031982421875, 0.0167236328125, 0.01043701171875, 0.004913330078125, 0.099609375, -0.046630859375, -0.0103759765625, 0.11669921875, -0.028564453125, -0.02197265625, 0.06640625, 0.034912109375, -0.1435546875, -0.0245361328125, 0.049072265625, 0.0086...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.939171	512	http://www.spab.org.uk/advice/conservation-advice/change-of-use/	0.566419
by Staff Writers Bangkok (UPI) Feb 11, 2013 Five Thai soldiers were killed Sunday in two attacks blamed on Muslim insurgents, police said. Officials said in addition to the deaths, five others were wounded in roadside attacks in Thailand's troubled southern provinces. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that a curfew should be imposed in some southern border areas to counter the rising insurgency there. Thai Police Major Torphan Pusanthi said insurgents detonated a car bomb on a road in Raman district in Yala province as a truck carrying six soldiers passed. The insurgents then opened fire on the soldiers, killing five of them, leaving one wounded. The second attack occurred when militants exploded a bomb on a road in Ra Ngae district in Narathiwat province and wounded four soldiers. Yingluck said a curfew ought to be imposed in some southern border areas to counter insurgency in the restive region, albeit with some provisos, The Bangkok Post reported Sunday. After advocating a potential curfew, Yingluck called for a thorough discussion on the decision, which was initially proposed by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, with royal Thai Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha backing the suggestion. Yingluck, after stating that she said she didn't want the imposition of a night curfew, added that if it must be implemented, it should be in areas where there had been repeated violent incidents and not areas considered low risks of attacks. Yingluck suggested that alternative measures should be discussed, telling reporters: "Authorities are looking into details. Any areas that are peaceful, we don't want to announce curfews but any areas that remain problematic, we will look at it on a case-by-case basis." The area used to be an Islamic sultanate until it was annexed by Thailand in the early 20th century. Muslims in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and part of Songkhla provinces have long complained, however, of discrimination by the Buddhist-dominated central government. Since November 2004 the region has been roiled by a rising insurgency of the region's separatists, seeking an independent Muslim state carved out of southern Thailand, a majority Buddhist country. More than 5,300 Thais, both Buddhist and Muslim, have died since then, with the provinces suffering bomb or gun attacks nearly every day. In 2005, Thai authorities imposed a state of emergency on the troubled three southern provinces but the hard-line stance failed to stop the rising violence. Far from being part of the global jihadi movement, analysts say the indigenous Muslim insurgents are rebelling against a long history of discrimination against ethnic-Malay Muslims by successive Buddhist-dominated Thai governments in Bangkok. Muslim militant groups operating in Thailand include the Mujahedeen Pattani Movement, the Pattani United Liberation Organization, the Pattani Islamic Mujahedeen Movement, the Mujahedeen Islamic Pattani Group, the National Revolution Front, the Pattani Liberation National Front, Jemaah Islamiyah and Runda Kumpulan Kecil. Jemaah Islamiyah has attracted the most attention from Western intelligence agencies because its activities have spread across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia. \|The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2012 - Space Media Network. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement\|	<urn:uuid:cf7fa451-1816-4812-9b78-0be0eabfcf1b>	2013-05-24T01:51:07Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.0013580322265625, 0.044189453125, -0.0150146484375, 0.0267333984375, 0.119140625, -0.08740234375, -0.033935546875, 0.0966796875, 0.006561279296875, -0.02587890625, 0.056640625, 0.0308837890625, -0.004669189453125, -0.0019683837890625, 0.0140380859375, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.936675	785	http://www.spacewar.com/reports/After_attacks_Thai_PM_supports_curfew_999.html	0.158543
Problems of Philosophy Chapter 5 - Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description After distinguishing two types of knowledge, knowledge of things and knowledge of truths, Russell devotes this fifth chapter to an elucidation of knowledge of things. He further distinguishes two types of knowledge of things, knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description. We have knowledge by acquaintance when we are directly aware of a thing, without any inference. We are immediately conscious and acquainted with a color or hardness of a table before us, our sense-data. Since acquaintance with things is logically independent from any knowledge of truths, we can be acquainted with something immediately without knowing any truth about it. I can know the color of a table "perfectly and completely when I see it" and not know any truth about the color in itself. The other type of knowledge of things is called knowledge by description. When we say we have knowledge of the table itself, a physical object, we refer to a kind of knowledge other than immediate, direct knowledge. "The physical object which causes such-and-such sense-data" is a phrase that describes the table by way of sense-data. We only have a description of the table. Knowledge by description is predicated on something with which we are acquainted, sense-data, and some knowledge of truths, like knowing that "such- and-such sense-data are caused by the physical object." Thus, knowledge by description allows us to infer knowledge about the actual world via the things that can be known to us, things with which we have direct acquaintance (our subjective sense-data). According to this outline, knowledge by acquaintance forms the bedrock for all of our other knowledge. Sense-data is not the only instance of things with which we can be immediately acquainted. For how would we recall the past, Russell argues, if we could only know what was immediately present to our senses. Beyond sense-data, we also have "acquaintance by memory." Remembering what we were immediately aware of makes it so that we are still immediately aware of that past, perceived thing. We may therefore access many past things with the same requisite immediacy. Beyond sense-data and memories, we possess "acquaintance by introspection." When we are aware of an awareness, like in the case of hunger, "my desiring food" becomes an object of acquaintance. Introspective acquaintance is a kind of acquaintance with our own minds that may be understood as self-consciousness. However, this self-consciousness is really more like a consciousness of a feeling or a particular thought; the awareness rarely includes the explicit use of "I," which would identify the Self as a subject. Russell abandons this strand of knowledge, knowledge of the Self, as a probable but unclear dimension of acquaintance. Russell summarizes our acquaintance with things as follows: "We have acquaintance in sensation with the data of the outer senses, and in introspection with the data of what may be called the inner sense—thoughts, feelings, desires, etc.; we have acquaintance in memory with things which have been data either of the outer senses or of the inner sense. Further, it is probable, though not certain, that we have acquaintance with Self, as that which is aware of things or has desires towards things." All these objects of acquaintance are particulars, concrete, existing things. Russell cautions that we can also have acquaintance with abstract, general ideas called universals. He addresses universals more fully later in chapter 9. Russell allocates the rest of the chapter to explaining how the complicated theory of knowledge by description actually works. The most conspicuous things that are known to us by description are physical objects and other people's minds. We approach a case of having knowledge by description when we know "that there is an object answering to a definite description, though we are not acquainted with any such object." Russell offers several illustrations in the service of understanding knowledge by description. He claims that it is important to understand this kind of knowledge because our language uses depends so heavily on it. When we say common words or proper names, we are really relying on the meanings implicit in descriptive knowledge. The thought connoted by the use of a proper name can only really be explicitly expressed through a description or proposition. Bismarck, or "the first Chancellor of the German Empire," is Russell's most cogent example. Imagine that there is a proposition, or statement, made about Bismarck. If Bismarck is the speaker, admitting that he has a kind of direct acquaintance with his own self, Bismarck might have voiced his name in order to make a self-referential judgment, of which his name is a constituent. In this simplest case, the "proper name has the direct use which it always wishes to have, as simply standing for a certain object, and not for a description of the object." If one of Bismarck's friends who knew him directly was the speaker of the statement, then we would say that the speaker had knowledge by description. The speaker is acquainted with sense-data which he infers corresponds with Bismarck's body. The body or physical object representing the mind is "only known as the body and the mind connected with these sense-data," which is the vital description. Since the sense-data corresponding to Bismarck change from moment to moment and with perspective, the speaker knows which various descriptions are valid. Still more removed from direct acquaintance, imagine that someone like you or I comes along and makes a statement about Bismarck that is a description based on a "more or less vague mass of historical knowledge." We say that Bismarck was the "first Chancellor of the German Empire." In order to make a valid description applicable to the physical object, Bismarck's body, we must find a relation between some particular with which we have acquaintance and the physical object, the particular with which we wish to have an indirect acquaintance. We must make such a reference in order to secure a meaningful description. To usefully distinguish particulars from universals, Russell posits the example of "the most long-lived of men," a description which wholly consists of universals. We assume that the description must apply to some man, but we have no way of inferring any judgment about him. Russell remarks, "all knowledge of truths, as we shall show, demands acquaintance with things which are of an essentially different character from sense-data, the things which are sometimes called 'abstract ideas', but which we shall call 'universals'." The description composed only of universals gives no knowledge by acquaintance with which we might anchor an inference about the longest-lived man. A further statement about Bismarck, like "The first Chancellor of the German Empire was an astute diplomatist," is a statement that contains particulars and asserts a judgment that we can only make in virtue of some acquaintance (like something heard or read). Statements about things known by description function in our language as statements about the "actual thing described;" that is, we intend to refer to that thing. We intend to say something with the direct authority that only Bismarck himself could have when he makes a statement about himself, something with which he has direct acquaintance. Yet, there is a spectrum of removal from acquaintance with the relevant particulars: from Bismarck himself, "there is Bismarck to people who knew him; Bismarck to those who only know of him through history" and at a far end of the spectrum "the longest lived of men." At the latter end, we can only make propositions that are logically deducible from universals, and at the former end, we come as close as possible to direct acquaintance and can make many propositions identifying the actual object. It is now clear how knowledge gained by description is reducible to knowledge by acquaintance. Russell calls this observation his fundamental principle in the study of "propositions containing descriptions": "Every proposition which we can understand must be composed wholly of constituents with which we are acquainted." Indirect knowledge of some particulars seems necessary if we are to expressively attach meanings to the words we commonly use. When we say something referring to Julius Caesar, we clearly have no direct acquaintance with the man. Rather, we are thinking of such descriptions as "the man who was assassinated on the Ides of March" or "the founder of the Roman Empire." Since we have no way of being directly acquainted with Julius Caesar, our knowledge by description allows us to gain knowledge of "things which we have never experienced." It allows us to overstep the boundaries of our private, immediate experiences and engage a public knowledge and public language. This knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description theory was a famous epistemological problem-solver for Russell. Its innovative character allowed him to shift to his moderate realism, a realism ruled by a more definite categorization of objects. It is a theory of knowledge that considers our practice of language to be meaningful and worthy of detailed analysis. Russell contemplates how we construct a sense of meaning about objects remote from our experience. The realm of acquaintance offers the most secure references for our understanding of the world. Knowledge by description allows us to draw inferences from our realm of acquaintance but leaves us in a more vulnerable position. Since knowledge by description also depends on truths, we are prone to error about our descriptive knowledge if we are somehow mistaken about a proposition that we have taken to be true. Critics of this theory have held that Russell's hypothesis of knowledge by description is confusing. His comments when defining sense-data, that the physical world is unknowable to us, contradict his theory of knowledge by descriptions. He implies that "knowledge by description" is not really a form of knowledge since we can only know those things with which we are acquainted and we cannot be acquainted with physical objects. Russell's theory amounts to the proposition that our acquaintance with mental objects appears related in a distant way to physical objects and renders us obliquely acquainted with the physical world. Sense-data are our subjective representations of the external world, and they negotiate this indirect contact. While innovative, Russell's theory of knowledge by description is not an attractive theory of knowledge. It is clearly unappealing because our impressions of the real world, on his view, are commensurate with muddy representations of reality. 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The Comedy of Errors Act II, scene ii; Act III, scene i Antipholus of Syracuse goes to the inn and finds that his slave did, in fact, bring his money and luggage safely there. Confused, he wanders the city until he encounters Dromio of Syracuse--his Dromio--who, of course, has no memory of telling him to come home to dinner or anything else from Antipholus' earlier conversation with Dromio of Ephesus. Antipholus grows angry with him, but the slave manages to defuse his anger through a long, involved joke about baldness. While the master and slave converse and jest, Adriana and Luciana come upon them, mistaking them for Antipholus of Ephesus and his Dromio. Adriana immediately accuses the man she believes to be her husband of infidelity and rebukes him for violating his own promise of love and their marriage bed. Antipholus, confused, says that he has never met her, which only makes Adriana more furious. She insists on dragging her perplexed "husband" home to dinner, bringing Dromio with them, and the confused Antipholus decides to play along until he understands the situation better. They go into Antipholus of Ephesus' house, and Dromio is left below to guard the door during dinner. /PARAGRAPH While his double is upstairs eating, Antipholus of Ephesus returns from the marketplace, accompanied by Dromio of Ephesus, Angelo the goldsmith, and Balthasar the merchant. He asks his fellow businessmen to give Adriana an excuse for his tardiness and then mentions that his slave is behaving oddly. When he knocks at the gate, however, Dromio of Syracuse refuses to let the company in. Antipholus pounds and shouts furiously, bringing Luce, his maid to the door, and then Adriana--but since both believe that Antipholus is already inside, they refuse to admit him. In a rage, Antipholus is about to break down the door when Balthasar dissuades him, telling him that doing so will reflect badly on his wife's honor and that Adriana must have a good reason for keeping him out. Still seething, Antipholus leads his friends away, resolving to dine with a Courtesan at her house, the Porpentine. He asks Angelo to go fetch a gold chain, recently made, that he had promised to his wife; Antipholus now plans to present it to the Courtesan instead. The conversation between the Syracusan Antipholus and his Dromio is illustrative of their relationship--what begins with anger and threatened blows is quickly turned to laughter by Dromio's artful sense of humor. This will contrast sharply with the behavior of the other Antipholus, who comes across as a humorless, angry master, unlikely to joke around with his slave. (In the Ephesian Antipholus' defense, however, it must be pointed out that he suffers most during the comedy: The confusing events are beneficial to Antipholus of Syracuse, providing him with a wife (Adriana), a new love (Luciana), and a valuable gold chain, while the unlucky brother is locked out of his house, accused of being mad, and eventually imprisoned, none of which are conductive to a good humor.) The sympathy that the audience feels for Antipholus of Syracuse is further enhanced by his willingness to go along with what seems to him to be nonsense--namely, Adriana's demand that he return to "their home" for dinner. ("Dinner," in Elizabethan parlance, is the midday meal.) Despite his earlier, somewhat fearful reference to Ephesus' reputation for witchcraft, he willingly takes up the peculiar adventure offered by the women, declaring that "I'll entertain the offered fallacy"(II.ii.185), and later "I'll say as they say, and persevere so, / and in this mist at all adventures go (II.ii.214-215)." This openness to adventure is characteristic of a comic hero, and it will be amply rewarded at the play's end. The exchange across the barred door between Antipholus of Ephesus and those inside his house is played for laughs, of course, but it can be argued that there is more going on than simple confusion. Antipholus of Syracuse may be only given dinner by his "wife," but there are hints of a sexual element in the confusion--that Adriana may offer her "husband" more than food. Balthasar urges Antipholus of Ephesus not to break down the door because that would lead to gossip and ruin the reputation of his wife, but the Ephesian Antipholus seems to assume that there is something sexual going on inside, and his quick decision to dine at the house of the Courtesan (an expensive prostitute) suggests that he plans to revenge what he perceives as his wife's infidelity with infidelity of his own. Whether his jealousy is justified is a matter for interpretation--most critics see Adriana as innocent of adultery with her husband's twin, but others believe that Shakespeare is implying a strong sexual element in the dinner. (However, the subsequent scene, in which Antipholus is already wooing Luciana, suggests that nothing is going on between him and Adriana.) Readers' Notes allow users to add their own analysis and insights to our SparkNotes—and to discuss those ideas with one another. Have a novel take or think we left something out? 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Originally Posted by kiddBesides what Ian wrote, I'd like to add:Originally Posted by Ian Liew When Xie Yanke laughed, it was in response to the little beggar's strange "name". He was caught completely unaware and the laugh was a genuine laugh of total amusement. There was nothing frightening about the laugh at all, and the little beggar -- being simple and innocent -- picked up on the non-threatening emotional tone of the laugh. So he laughed along. This is an example of "social referencing", where children look to adults and their behaviour in order to respond to a particular situation.	<urn:uuid:1ea37b4a-10ce-41c1-afc0-a9d301afdf6a>	2013-05-24T01:52:28Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.020104894414544106, 0.024147726595401764, 0.015515734441578388, 0.001167777576483786, 0.10314685106277466, -0.037368882447481155, -0.010107080452144146, 0.08828671276569366, 0.006501310970634222, -0.02687937021255493, 0.061625875532627106, 0.033435314893722534, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.965456	124	http://www.spcnet.tv/forums/showthread.php/2869-Xia-Ke-Xing-translation/page7?p=376275&viewfull=1	0.360497
In 2005, Panic at the Disco's debut, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, arrived overflowing with logorrheic song titles, histrionic hooks, and teenage angst. It earned them a platinum record, but also scores of skeptics -- among them the band's own guitarist/lyricist Ryan Ross (okay, almost). "I can't knock that album too much," says Ross. "For a bunch of 17-year-old kids, we did the best we could with what we knew about music then." Now, after discovering what Ross casually refers to as "the whole British '60s rock'n'roll thing," the Las Vegas quartet have recorded Pretty. Odd., which reveals a surprisingly different sound that might strike fans as...well, you know. What happened to your exclamation point? It was never that big of a deal to us. When we started getting ready to do the new record, we were asked if we wanted to keep it, and we just said no. I hope we made some copy editor's life a little bit easier. Why did you scrap most of the material you were originally working on for this album? I had wanted to write a musical and maybe stage it in New York or L.A. It was a love story set in this animated, fantastical world. But we got halfway through some demos and I couldn't figure out how to finish it, so we decided to do a rock'n'roll album instead. The album was mixed at Abbey Road and is reminiscent of Sgt. Pepper's-era Beatles. Is the homage intentional? Well, we mixed it there because our producer [Rob Mathes] said it was the best-sounding room in the world. But I started listening to the Beatles on my own toward the end of making the last album. I was partly drawn to them because they weren't afraid of doing any kind of song. That was something we were trying to figure out: Are we allowed to do a jazz song? Are we allowed to do cabaret? Just from hearing the Beatles, it was like, "Well, they did it. It's okay to write something other than a standard rock song." Against Me! have a song on their most recent album called "Piss and Vinegar," which was inspired by your band and includes the line "I don't think you're bad people / I just think that your aesthetic is horrible." What do you say to that? I can't get mad. I can't expect everybody to appreciate what we do. Our stage shows especially have been kind of polarizing. Either you went with it or you didn't, and you thought we were being pretentious. Personally, I think it's kind of boring when I watch a band that doesn't do anything to make it their own. Speaking of live shows, you and singer Brendon Urie are pretty playful with one another onstage. Are you toying with the idea of bisexuality? There was never a point where we were going for that or trying to make a statement. Brendon just likes to make a scene sometimes. I'm sure it's gotten some weird looks from some of the guys in the audience, but we're just having fun. Who is the average Panic at the Disco groupie? We've got a younger fan base -- and their parents. One day when we were at Abbey Road, an entire family was outside waiting for us -- like, a nine-year-old, a 16-year-old, and their mother. They can agree on liking us for whatever reason. It's kind of strange. You've said that you'd never had a sip of alcohol, a decision due in part to your father's drinking problem and his subsequent death. Now that you're 21, is that still the case? Well, it was illegal before, you know. We all indulge a little bit these days. You and labelmates Fall Out Boy share a penchant for long-winded song titles that often don't have anything to do with the lyrics. What's up with that? On the first album, I was just reading a lot at the time, and I was on this kick where I wanted to use quotations from some of my favorite books and movies. But they did end up being pretty long in some cases. We didn't even call the songs by their full names. This album is a lot less anguished than the last one. There are songs about love and the sun and summer. We were all in pretty good places, and I just had this thought that if somebody puts on our album after an eight-hour workday, they're not going to want to hear something that depresses them. I think that a lot of bands these days dwell on the negative. So, who's better at applying eye makeup: you or your girlfriend? It got to the point where I was better, and then I just gave her all my makeup as a consolation, so she wouldn't be mad. I haven't done it in a while, because I kind of ran out of ideas. On the next tour, it's just going to be my face, unfortunately.	<urn:uuid:c6929c05-1a34-4a2d-b13f-6ad4af499f80>	2013-05-24T01:52:19Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.041015625, -0.015869140625, 0.0076904296875, 0.01287841796875, 0.057861328125, -0.025146484375, 0.008056640625, 0.09033203125, -0.05224609375, -0.06494140625, 0.0250244140625, 0.025634765625, 0.023681640625, -0.01318359375, 0.047119140625, -0.0000...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.990789	1,071	http://www.spin.com/articles/inquisition-panic-discos-ryan-ross/	0.191359
Hughes needs time - Marsh QPR chairman Tony Fernandes should wait until Christmas before deciding whether to sack Mark Hughes, according to the club's former striker Rodney Marsh. - Related Content The London club returned to the foot of the Barclays Premier League on Saturday after they suffered their seventh defeat of a so-far winless season at Stoke. Speculation continues to mount over the future of Rangers boss Hughes despite public statements of support from Fernandes, who is also the club owner. Marsh, who played over 200 games for QPR, admits the team's start to the season has been poor, but he insists sacking the manager would be wrong. "I believe you should give the manager until Christmas," Marsh told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme. "If you look at any successful team it is always based on continuity and consistency. "Just look at Arsenal and Manchester United and what they have done with Arsene Wenger and (Sir) Alex Ferguson. Yes, they have gone 11 games without a win, but I hate it when owners keep on sacking their managers after a run of bad results. "Mark Hughes has been under the cosh for the last four games. It was only six games into the season when they were saying 'Hughes out'. "That can't be good for anybody within the football club. I believe in continuity and consistency." Although Marsh is confident Hughes can drag the club out of the bottom three, he believes Fernandes made a mistake in sacking his predecessor Neil Warnock. "I wouldn't have sacked Neil Warnock in the first place," he said. "He got them to the Premier League. He was doing a decent job." Fernandes took to Twitter last night to insist QPR are improving under Hughes, but he stopped short of giving his manager a full vote of confidence on the micro-blogging site, as has been the case in recent weeks. The Malaysian also said next week's game against fellow strugglers Southampton was a "must-win" encounter, and Marsh agrees. "Both teams are having nightmare seasons," Marsh added. "They are in desperate trouble. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that the team who loses that match will get relegated."	<urn:uuid:47270aa0-5dce-4d42-b744-555f4c319ddc>	2013-05-24T01:52:13Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.023097826167941093, 0.033102765679359436, -0.0012969367671757936, 0.011981225572526455, 0.10474308580160141, -0.047677867114543915, -0.007194911129772663, 0.10622529685497284, 0.024827074259519577, -0.06422924995422363, 0.03433794528245926, 0.04644268751144409, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.97819	466	http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/article/165/8241677/hughes-needs-time-marsh	0.330039
By DAMIAN CRISTODERO, Times Staff Writer © St. Petersburg Times published October 27, 2002 Chris Simon said he heaved a huge sigh of relief when the snipers who terrorized the Washington, D.C., area were apparently captured. The Capitals left wing lives in Montgomery County, Md., where six people were killed. "I was worried," said Simon, who lives with his wife, Valerie, and daughter, Sierra, 18 months. "My wife and I, every few hours, we'd make sure we had contact with each other. You're nervous because if something happens to your wife, your daughter is there alone. I'm just thankful the police and FBI have done a great job capturing this ... I would call him a coward because people were defenseless." Simon said he found himself looking over his shoulder. When he pumped gas, he said he sat in the car until the tank was full so as not to be a target. Valerie and Sierra stayed close to home. "She would rather have been out doing things with my daughter, but safety is No. 1," Simon said. "You were always keeping an eye out. You were always watching and making sure there wasn't someone lurking in the woods. It was a sick plan, and you would like to see what the reason is. It seems like no reason whatsoever." Brett Hull does not think much of the job officials are doing. The Red Wings right wing went off after Wednesday's tie at 3 with the Kings in which 11 obstruction-related penalties were called. "I don't know what to say," Hull said. "I don't think the refs understand the rules. The rules were meant to stop the obstruction between the blue lines, and they don't even call that. It's terrible. It is meant to make the game better but it's making it worse. One game there is two penalties on each team, and then two games in a row there's 15 each. It's ridiculous." Hull said it is useless to put together a game plan when "all you're doing is killing penalties and playing on the power play. How do you adjust your game plan when you don't know what they're calling? They need to have some sort of meeting or get-together with the general managers. It's not fun to play, and it's certainly not fun for the fans to watch." With Rangers enforcer Dale Purinton: Q: How many tattoos do you have? A: You could probably count about 500. Q: Why so many? A: It's just something I enjoy doing, and it goes no farther than that. I'm first and foremost a hockey player and that's kind of my personal life. I don't really walk around with short sleeves ar anything. No one ever really sees them. Q: Don't you have your name tattooed across the top of your back? A: Yeah, in Old English writing. Me and a guy named Todd Fedoruk (with the Flyers), we played together in juniors and just got this idea. It has nothing to do with hockey or anything like that. It's just personal things we do as people. A: They're really painful, to tell you the truth. You can't come across many things to compare it to. It's probably a 10 out of 10. I don't recommend it, that's for sure. Q: Of which tattoo are you most proud? A: My parents' and grandparents' initials on my left forearm. Expected to be one of the league's up-and-coming teams, Edmonton won one of its first seven and lost three to goalies playing their first NHL games. ... The prospects for Thrashers coach Curt Fraser are so bleak he is expected to be fired during a four-day break after Saturday's game against the Panthers. ... Things are a bit better for Nashville coach Barry Trotz, who was winless entering Saturday's game against the Red Wings. He and general manager David Poile go back 15 years. ... Former Lightning center Chris Gratton, who has a broken bone in his foot, has three goals, seven assists in his first six games with Sabres. ... Former Lightning goalie Kevin Weekes was 3-2-0 for the Hurricanes with a .934 save percentage and 1.93 goals-against average in his first six games. ... Blackhawks coach Brian Sutter said doctors could clear Theo Fleury to skate in two weeks. ... Too bad for the Wild, which lost forward Bill Muckalt with a dislocated right shoulder. Muckalt, who did not scorein 70 games with the Senators last season, had a team-high five in Minnesota's first six. ... The announced 10,140 for Tuesday's game at Buffalo's HSBC Arena was 24 fans short of the smallest at the 6-year-old facility. "It's kind of sad the fans don't show support," forward Vaclav Varada said. "It feels like no help." "Most of us would do that, get dizzy, shoot the puck into the corner and get the heck off the ice." -- Oilers forward Ryan Smyth after watching Colorado's Peter Forsberg score after fighting off Edmonton defenseman Jason Smith behind the net and skating in front for a spin-o-rama that beat goalie Tommy Salo over the shoulder -- Compiled by staff writer Damian Cristodero, using personal interviews and information from other news organizations. 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This probably is a case of SQL Server grabbing as much memory as it is allowed to - which is by design. Right-click on the server in the object explorer in SSMS and select properties. In the memory tab, it will show you the maximum memory SQL OS is allowed to take. You would want to reduce that making sure that you leave enough memory for Windows and for other applications. Google for "configuring maximum memory in sql server" and you will see MSDN guidelines on how to and what to set the maximum memory to.	<urn:uuid:3a2805d1-2dd5-414b-9630-b4916d96b99b>	2013-05-24T01:38:09Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.02645285055041313, 0.006407620385289192, 0.03358004242181778, -0.016378838568925858, 0.04632675275206566, -0.060855261981487274, -0.0002998218114953488, 0.10745614022016525, -0.02055921033024788, -0.047971490770578384, 0.0234375, 0.03892543911933899, -0.04495...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.959408	110	http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=179467	0.508753
A concussion is a minor traumatic brain injury that may occur when the head hits an object, or a moving object strikes the head. It can affect how the brain works for a while. A concussion can lead to a bad headache, changes in alertness, or loss of consciousness . Causes, incidence, and risk factors: A concussion can result from a fall, sports activities, or car accidents. A big movement of the brain (called jarring) in any direction can cause a person to lose alertness (become unconscious). How long the person stays unconscious may be a sign of the severity of the concussion. Concussions do not always result in loss of consciousness. Most people who have a concussion never pass out. But they may describe seeing all white, black, or stars. A person can also have a concussion and not realize it. Symptoms of a concussion range from mild to severe. They can include: - Acting confused, feeling spacey, or not thinking straight - Being drowsy, hard to wake up, or similar changes Loss of consciousness - Memory loss (amnesia ) of events before the injury or right after - Nausea and vomiting - Seeing flashing lights - Feeling like you have "lost time" The following are emergency symptoms of a concussion. Seek medical care right away if there are: - Changes in alertness and consciousness - Confusion that does not go away - Muscle weakness on one or both sides - Persistent confusion - Pupils of the eyes that are not equal in size - Remaining unconsciousness (coma) - Repeated vomiting - Unequal pupils - Unusual eye movements - Walking or balance problems - Unconsciousness (coma) that continues Head injuries that cause a concussion often occur with injury to the neck and spine. Take special care when moving people who have had a head injury. While recovering from a concussion, the person may: - Be withdrawn, easily upset, or confused - Have a hard time with tasks that require remembering or concentrating - Have mild headaches - Be less tolerant of noise - Be very tired Signs and tests: The doctor will perform a physical exam. The person's nervous system will be checked. There may be changes in the person's pupil size, thinking ability, coordination, and reflexes. Tests that may be ordered include: A more serious head injury that involves bleeding or brain damage must be treated in a hospital. For a mild head injury no treatment may be needed. But be aware that the symptoms of a head injury can show up later. - Friends or family may need to keep an eye on adults for symptoms after they are released from the emergency room or doctor’s office. - Parents or caregivers of children need to keep an eye on a child for symptoms after a head injury. - Both adults and children must follow the health care provider’s instructions about when the person can return to sports. After even a mild concussion: - Do not do activities that can cause further head injury. - Avoid tasks that require concentration or complicated thinking. These include reading, homework, and preparing reports. - Avoid bright lights and loud sounds. These can overstimulate the brain. Recovering from a concussion takes time. - It may take days, weeks, or even months. - The person have trouble concentrating and may be unable to remember things. The person may be irritable, have headaches, dizziness, blurry vision, and nausea that comes and goes. - Adults should get help from family or friends before making important decisions. This is because reasoning and thinking processes may be impaired. In a small group of patients, symptoms of the concussion do not go away. The risk of long-term changes in the brain is high if the person has more than one brain injury Seizures may occur after more severe head injuries. Calling your health care provider: Call the health care provider if a head injury causes changes in alertness or produces any other worrisome symptoms. If symptoms do not go away or are not improving after 2 or 3 weeks, talk to the doctor. Call the doctor right away if the following symptoms occur: - Changes in behavior or unusual behavior - Changes in speech (slurred, difficult to understand, does not make sense) - Difficulty waking up or becoming more sleepy - Double vision or blurred vision - Fluid or blood leaking from the nose or ears - Headache that is getting worse, lasts a long time, or does not get better with over-the-counter pain relievers - Problems walking or talking - Seizures (jerking of the arms or legs without control) - Vomiting more than three times Not all head injuries can be prevented. But the following simple steps can help keep you and your child safe: - Always use safety equipment during activities that could cause a head injury. These include seat belts, bicycle or motorcycle helmets, and hard hats. - Learn and follow bicycle safety recommendations. - Do not drink and drive. Do not allow yourself to be driven by someone who you know or suspect has been drinking alcohol or is otherwise impaired. Biros MH, Heegard WG. Head injury. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al., eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2009:chap 38. Hunt T, Asplund C. Concussion assessment and management. Clin Sports Med. 2009;5-17. Landry GL. Head and neck injuries. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme JW III, et al., eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.19th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 680. \|Review Date: 1/1/2013\| Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. 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Using air fresheners is a great way to eliminate stale air and miscellaneous odors from your home or office. There are many types to choose from, including oil warmers, air-sanitizing sprays, and gel fresheners. Whether you need something you can spray quickly or general round-the-clock odor elimination, you will find the right product for your needs. Eliminate Odors Air fresheners eliminate odors and keep your home or office smelling fresh. You can keep sprays close by for handling those unexpected odors and use one of the gels for general freshness every day. With brands like Air Wick, Bright Air, and Febreze to choose from, you'll be sure to find the solution that works for you. Kill Bacteria Some air fresheners also contain disinfectants that clean the air as they eliminate odors. When they are used in conjunction with cleaning products, you can eliminate the bacteria that causes the odors, ensuring that your environment remains clean and clear day after day. Extended Odor Control A variety of air fresheners exists that can be used to provide extended odor control, including plugins and gel fresheners. These allow you to keep your home or office smelling fresh without daily effort on your part. Candles No matter what scent you prefer, Staples has the candles to make your home or office fresh. Not only do candles smell good, but they make a nice addition to the décor of any room.	<urn:uuid:20a50d10-b86a-41d0-9c5a-b682fdeb7ff3>	2013-05-24T02:07:13Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.020675981417298317, 0.004366503097116947, -0.007222432177513838, -0.01538897305727005, 0.08119335025548935, -0.019448639824986458, -0.005050981882959604, 0.0672205463051796, -0.05815710127353668, -0.06873111426830292, 0.08987915515899658, 0.020675981417298317, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.927781	307	http://www.staples.com/Ajax-Air-Fresheners/brandedcat_CL142818_Ajax_7081	0.547072
Ayre Acoustics V-3 power amplifier Sam Tellig Comments "It's nice that the Ayre V-3 amplifier sounds so tubelike, but why not just buy a tube amplifier?" Charlie Hansen laughed. "If you can put up with the high prices and maintenance of tube gear, then go for it. But most people don't want to put up with the expense or the idiosyncrasies of tubes. "Look," Charlie continued, "great tube amps still have a little bit of midrange magic that no solid-state amp I have ever heard quite gets. But the V-3 does many things better than most tube amps do. It's more dynamic. Bass is more controlled and tuneful. There's more resolution. "The idea is to make something great-sounding and reliable that people can afford. I personally like the sound we normally associate with tubes—relaxed, musical, lots of information, but not presented in any kind of artificial way. I think that sound is truer to the music and lets you understand what an artist is trying to convey. "The problem is that tubes are expensive and unreliable, and it's hard to find good tubes. It's also expensive to make a tube amp, because you have to have output transformers, and good transformers are expensive." "...a grand experiment in sleep deprivation" I was talking to Charles Hansen, founder of Ayre Acoustics, and before that the founder of Avalon and designer of the Avalon Ascent and Eclipse loudspeakers. If he was in a merry mood, maybe it was because two weeks earlier his wife Colleen had given birth to their first child, an 8-lb 4-oz boy named Cooper Elliott Hansen. "I am currently living in what feels like a grand experiment in sleep deprivation," said Charlie. The Ayre V-3 is another of Charlie's children, and if ever an amp was aptly named, it's the Ayre. Taking a cue from Naim Audio, which is "name" by another "naim," Ayre means to suggest that its amplifier (and, presumably, other products to come) excels at spatial resolution—the sense of air...or "there" there. Solid-state amps rarely do spatial resolution as well as tube amps do. The Ayre V-3 is one of the few notable exceptions. A handsome amp, and well-built, too—look at that ½"-thick faceplate—the Ayre V-3 is reasonably compact, so you can set it on a table out of the way of kids or pets. Properly ventilated, it can go on or in an equipment rack—no need to place it on the floor. One person can actually lift and move it—unusual for a high-end solid-state amplifier. The amp has what look to be two on/off switches, one each on front and back. Uh-huh—the switch on the back is the actual on/off switch, the front toggle switch is a standby switch. Flip it down and it'll turn off the power to the output transistors—handy if you want to change cables, etc. But otherwise, says Charlie, leave it on all the time (footnote 1). Parts quality is high, including very sturdy speaker binding posts on back—none of those damned plastic binding posts (there shouldn't be any of those in a $3450 amp anyway). The design is fully balanced from output to input, the balanced design helping to reduce noise through common-mode rejection. (There are also input jacks for single-ended RCA cables.) I used the Ayre with an AudioPrism Mantissa line-stage and a Passion passive preamp. CD sources included Meridian 508 and Krell KPS-20i CD players. Unfortunately, I didn't have a balanced preamp on hand at the time of auditioning. There is no loop feedback around the output stage, just a little feedback to the driver stage, necessary to control DC. I asked Charlie how he can get away with this and still keep the output impedance suitably low—around 0.25 ohms. "I was hoping you'd ask. It's because we use very-high-transconductance MOSFETs, which were developed, actually, for low-loss switching in electric cars. The higher the transconductance, the lower your output impedance." The amp uses two pairs of these high-transconductance MOSFETs per channel—this being a balanced design, each pair of devices is carefully matched, as indeed are other parts in the signal path. Valvophiles widely believe that one reason tube amps generally sound as good as they do is that they tend to use little or even no loop negative feedback. Indeed, the few times I've been able to dial-in feedback—with the Manley SE/PP 300B monoblocks, for instance—I've been able to hear the sound quality deteriorate. What does feedback do? If overused, it destroys the palpability of images, robs an amp of harmonic richness, and removes ambient information—that's right, air...or Ayre. Tighten up that bottom end! Feedback can, however, tighten up the bass, make it less loosey-goosey, and give an amp that crisp, even sterile quality that many audiophiles apparently like (footnote 2). It also lowers an amp's output impedance—desirable insofar as the amp's frequency response will remain constant regardless of speaker load. The Ayre is also unusual in that it uses what Charlie calls a "two-stage power supply": inductors in the first stage (ie, a choke), capacitors in the second. According to Charlie, the inductors act as power-supply filters, storing energy in their magnetic fields and releasing that energy slowly to the capacitors so there is continuous current. Charlie says this eliminates the noise caused by high-current charging pulses—sort of a rat-a-tat-tat. Ah, the good old days... Before 1950, everyone used inductors in their power supplies. As filter caps improved, packing more capacitance into the same physical space, designers abandoned inductors in the power supply. But, as so often happens in hi-fi, perhaps such "progress" wasn't. Inductors are useful. They act as low-pass filters. They store energy. They resist the change of current through them. Put them ahead of capacitors and capacitors can recharge more slowly. Footnote 1: That is, if you want to draw 210W in operating mode, no signal, or 65W in standby mode at all times—this according to the operating manual. The Ayre V-3 is heavily biased into class-A and generates considerable room heat of its own, as I found out. 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St. John's original meeting house (1801) becomes the setting for a dinner threatre production celebrating the founding of the Methodist Society in 1798 –– later to become St. John Church. During the production, the city's first Methodists, along with Intendant Thomas Cumming and Judge George Walton and their wives, invite Augusta's 21st-century residents to join them in celebrating an old Augusta Christmas dinner. It's an evening of food and song, dance and conversation, as they might have been experienced by these long-ago Augustans. At the end of the evening, cast and guests join together in a Virginia reel, led by fiddle, guitar and hammered dulcimer. The show has been performed every 3-4 years since the mid-1980's. by William Billings St. John United Methodist Church 736 Greene St. Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: (706) 724-9641	<urn:uuid:27daaebc-7c9b-4dbf-b500-513fb42387fa>	2013-05-24T01:58:58Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.011775362305343151, -0.00611413037404418, -0.01751207746565342, 0.02777777798473835, 0.07004830986261368, -0.04257246479392052, -0.009888284839689732, 0.04951690882444382, -0.06008454039692879, -0.07155796885490417, 0.07276570051908493, 0.0086805559694767, 0....	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.95145	194	http://www.stjohnaugusta.org/common/content.asp?PAGE=399	0.192204
Zach Sloan '14 2011: 5 games, 0 goal, 1 assist, 1 point, 1 GB Total: 10 games, 3 goal, 2 assists, 5 points, 1 GB 2012: Sloan again played in five contests in his sophomore year, but added three goals and an assist in 2012. He scored a goal against New England College and two against Cazenovia. 2011: Sloan appeared in five games where he assisted on a goal and scooped up a ground ball. At The Hill Academy Sloan was a dual-sport athlete, participating in Lacrosse and Hockey. A former captain of the Mississauga Tomahawks of the OLA Jr. A team, he earned Dean's List honors in his senior year.	<urn:uuid:f128fbe0-1e8c-4db7-9dae-a735857eb0e7>	2013-05-24T01:31:55Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.022821970283985138, 0.0034327651374042034, -0.0018229166744276881, -0.01714015193283558, 0.04431818053126335, 0.0003713896730914712, -0.0013494318118318915, 0.07689394056797028, 0.02092803083360195, -0.06893939524888992, 0.08257576078176498, 0.06553030014038086, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.984344	156	http://www.stlawu.edu/athletics/saints/men's+lacrosse/roster/6756	0.65824
The Anatomy of Wholeness workshops and seminars can be tailored to the interests of participants. For example, Babette has presented the Anatomy of Wholeness for singers, for conductors, and for actors. The in-depth workshop generally runs twelve hours over 2 to 3 days. Shorter workshops are possible as well. The short version is perfect for conferences and seminars.	<urn:uuid:b64b4499-3479-4c1e-a401-b1b9c4951c0a>	2013-05-24T02:06:03Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.05734889954328537, 0.00652472535148263, 0.0027901786379516125, -0.0027901786379516125, 0.05219780281186104, -0.04601648449897766, 0.006181318778544664, 0.06868132203817368, -0.031593408435583115, -0.028846153989434242, 0.06627747416496277, -0.016655219718813896, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.93386	78	http://www.stonesinwater.com/anatomy.cfm?ID=91&PID=97&siteID=1	0.389643
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nce upon a time an old man, a widower, lived alone in a hut with his daughter Natasha. Very merry the two of them were together, and they used to smile at each other over a table piled with bread and jam, and play peek-a-boo, first this side of the samovar, and then that. Everything went well, until the old man took it into his head to marry again. So the little girl gained a stepmother. After that everything changed. No more bread and jam on the table, no more playing peek-a-boo around the samovar as the girl sat with her father at tea. It was even worse than that, because she was never allowed to sit at tea at all anymore. The stepmother said that little girls shouldn't have tea, much less eat bread with jam. She would throw the girl a crust of bread and tell her to get out of the hut and go find someplace to eat it. Then the stepmother would sit with her husband and tell him that everything that went wrong was the girl's fault. And the old man believed his new wife. So poor Natasha would go by herself into the shed in the yard, wet the dry crust with her tears, and eat it all by herself. Then she would hear the stepmother yelling at her to come in and wash up the tea things, and tidy the house, and brush the floor, and clean everybody's muddy boots. One day the stepmother decided she could not bear the sight of Natasha one minute longer. But how could she get rid of her for good? Then she remembered her sister, the terrible witch Baba Yaga, the bony-legged one, who lived in the forest. And a wicked plan began to form in her head. The very next morning, the old man went off to pay a visit to some friends of his in the next village. As soon as the old man was out of sight the wicked stepmother called for Natasha. "You are to go today to my sister, your dear little aunt, who lives in the forest," said she, "and ask her for a needle and thread to mend a shirt." "But here is a needle and thread," said Natasha, trembling, for she knew that her aunt was Baba Yaga, the witch, and that any child who came near her was never seen again. "Hold your tongue," snapped the stepmother, and she gnashed her teeth, which made a noise like clattering tongs. "Didn't I tell you that you are to go to your dear little aunt in the forest to ask for a needle and thread to mend a shirt?" "Well, then," said Natasha, trembling, "how shall I find her?" She had heard that Baba Yaga chased her victims through the air in a giant mortar and pestle, and that she had iron teeth with which she ate children. The stepmother took hold of the little girl's nose and pinched it. "That is your nose," she said. "Can you feel it?" "Yes," whispered the poor girl. "You must go along the road into the forest till you come to a fallen tree," said the stepmother, "then you must turn to your left, and follow your nose and you will find your auntie. Now off with you, lazy one!" She shoved a kerchief in the girl's hand, into which she had packed a few morsels of stale bread and cheese and some scraps of meat. Natasha looked back. There stood the stepmother at the door with her arms crossed, glaring at her. So she could do nothing but to go straight on. She walked along the road through the forest till she came to the fallen tree. Then she turned to the left. Her nose was still hurting where the stepmother had pinched it, so she knew she had to go on straight ahead. Finally she came to the hut of Baba Yaga, the bony-legged one, the witch. Around the hut was a high fence. When she pushed the gates open they squeaked miserably, as if it hurt them to move. Natasha noticed a rusty oil can on the ground. "How lucky," she said, noticing that there was some oil left in the can. And she poured the remaining drops of oil into the hinges of the gates. Inside the gates was Baba Yaga's hut. It wasn't like any other hut she had ever seen, for it stood on giant hen's legs and walked about the yard. As Natasha approached, the house turned around to face her and it seemed that its front windows were eyes and its front door a mouth. A servant of Baba Yaga's was standing in the yard. She was crying bitterly because of the tasks Baba Yaga had set her to do, and was wiping her eyes on her petticoat. "How lucky," said Natasha, "that I have a handkerchief." She untied her kerchief, shook it clean, and carefully put the morsels of food in her pockets. She gave the handkerchief to Baba Yaga's servant, who wiped her eyes on it and smiled through her tears. By the hut was a huge dog, very thin, gnawing an old bone. "How lucky," said the little girl, "that I have some bread and meat." Reaching into her pocket for her scraps of bread and meat, Natasha said to the dog, "I'm afraid it's rather stale, but it's better than nothing, I'm sure." And the dog gobbled it up at once and licked his lips. Natasha reached the door to the hut. Trembling, she tapped on the door. "Come in," squeaked the wicked voice of Baba Yaga. The little girl stepped in. There sat Baba Yaga, the bony-legged one, the witch, sitting weaving at a loom. In a corner of the hut was a thin black cat watching a mouse-hole. "Good day to you, auntie," said Natasha, trying to sound not at all afraid. "Good day to you, niece," said Baba Yaga. "My stepmother has sent me to you to ask for a needle and thread to mend a shirt." "Has she now?" smiled Baba Yaga, flashing her iron teeth, for she knew how much her sister hated her stepdaughter. "You sit down here at the loom, and go on with my weaving, while I go and fetch you the needle and thread." The little girl sat down at the loom and began to weave. Baba Yaga whispered to her servant, "Listen to me! Make the bath very hot and scrub my niece. Scrub her clean. I'll make a dainty meal of her, I will." The servant came in for the jug to gather the bathwater. Natasha said, "I beg you, please be not too quick in making the fire, and please carry the water for the bath in a sieve with holes, so that the water will run through." The servant said nothing. But indeed, she took a very long time about getting the bath ready. Baba Yaga came to the window and said in her sweetest voice, "Are you weaving, little niece? Are you weaving, my pretty?" "I am weaving, auntie," said Natasha. When Baba Yaga went away from the window, the little girl spoke to the thin black cat who was watching the mousehole. "What are you doing?" "Watching for a mouse," said the thin black cat. "I haven't had any dinner in three days." "How lucky," said Natasha, "that I have some cheese left!" And she gave her cheese to the thin black cat, who gobbled it up. Said the cat, "Little girl, do you want to get out of here?" "Oh, Catkin dear," said Natasha, "how I want to get out of here! For I fear that Baba Yaga will try to eat me with her iron teeth." "That is exactly what she intends to do," said the cat. "But I know how to help you." Just then Baba Yaga came to the window. "Are you weaving, little niece?" she asked. "Are you weaving, my pretty?" "I am weaving, auntie," said Natasha, working away, while the loom went clickety clack, clickety clack. Baba Yaga went out again. Whispered the thin black cat to Natasha: "There is a comb on the stool and there is a towel brought for your bath. You must take them both, and run for it while Baba Yaga is still in the bath-house. Baba Yaga will chase after you. When she does, you must throw the towel behind you, and it will turn into a big, wide river. It will take her a little time to get over that. When she gets over the river, you must throw the comb behind you. The comb will sprout up into such a forest that she will never get through it at all." "But she'll hear the loom stop," said Natasha, "and she'll know I have gone." "Don't worry, I'll take care of that," said the thin black cat. The cat took Natasha's place at the loom. Clickety clack, clickety clack; the loom never stopped for a moment. Natasha looked to see that Baba Yaga was still in the bath-house, and then she jumped out of the hut. The big dog leapt up to tear her to pieces. Just as he was going to spring on her he saw who she was. "Why, this is the little girl who gave me the bread and meat," said the dog. "A good journey to you, little girl," and he lay down with his head between his paws. She petted his head and scratched his ears. When she came to the gates they opened quietly, quietly, without making any noise at all, because of the oil she had poured into their hinges before. Then -- how she did run! Meanwhile the thin black cat sat at the loom. Clickety clack, clickety clack, sang the loom; but you never saw such a tangle of yarn as the tangle made by that thin black cat. Presently Baba Yaga came to the window. "Are you weaving, little niece?" she asked in a high-pitched voice. "Are you weaving, my pretty?" "I am weaving, auntie," said the thin black cat, tangling and tangling the yarn, while the loom went clickety clack, clickety clack. "That's not the voice of my little dinner," said Baba Yaga, and she jumped into the hut, gnashing her iron teeth. There at the loom was no little girl, but only the thin black cat, tangling and tangling the threads! "Grrr!" said Baba Yaga, and she jumped at the cat. "Why didn't you scratch the little girl's eyes out?" The cat curled up its tail and arched its back. "In all the years that I have served you, you have given me only water and made me hunt for my dinner. The girl gave me real cheese." Baba Yaga was enraged. She grabbed the cat and shook her. Turning to the servant girl and gripping her by her collar, she croaked, "Why did you take so long to prepare the bath?" "Ah!" trembled the servant, "in all the years that I've served you, you have never so much as given me even a rag, but the girl gave me a pretty kerchief." Baba Yaga cursed her and dashed out into the yard. Seeing the gates wide open, she shrieked, "Gates! Why didn't you squeak when she opened you?" "Ah!" said the gates, "in all the years that we've served you, you never so much as sprinkled a drop of oil on us, and we could hardly stand the sound of our own creaking. But the girl oiled us and we can now swing back and forth without a sound." Baba Yaga slammed the gates closed. Spinning around, she pointed her long finger at the dog. "You!" she hollered, "why didn't you tear her to pieces when she ran out of the house?" "Ah!" said the dog, "in all the years that I've served you, you never threw me anything but an old bone crusts, but the girl gave me real meat and bread." Baba Yaga rushed about the yard, cursing and hitting them all, while screaming at the top of her voice. Then she jumped into her giant mortar. Beating the mortar with a giant pestle to make it go faster, she flew into the air and quickly closed in on the fleeing Natasha. For there, on the ground far ahead, she soon spied the girl running through the trees, stumbling, and fearfully looking over her shoulder. "You'll never escape me!" Baba Yaga laughed a terrible laugh and steered her flying mortar straight downward toward the girl. Natasha was running faster than she had ever run before. Soon she could hear Baba Yaga's mortar bumping on the ground behind her. Desperately, she remembered the thin black cat's words and threw the towel behind her on the ground. The towel grew bigger and bigger, and wetter and wetter, and soon a deep, broad river stood between the little girl and Baba Yaga. Natasha turned and ran on. Oh, how she ran! When Baba Yaga reached the edge of the river, she screamed louder than ever and threw her pestle on the ground, as she knew she couldn't fly over an enchanted river. In a rage, she flew back to her hut on hen's legs. There she gathered all her cows and drove them to the river. "Drink, drink!" she screamed at them, and the cows drank up all the river to the last drop. Then Baba Yaga hopped into her giant mortar and flew over the dry bed of the river to pursue her prey. Natasha had run on quite a distance ahead, and in fact, she thought she might, at last, be free of the terrible Baba Yaga. But her heart froze in terror when she saw the dark figure in the sky speeding toward her again. "This is the end for me!" she despaired. Then she suddenly remembered what the cat had said about the comb. Natasha threw the comb behind her, and the comb grew bigger and bigger, and its teeth sprouted up into a thick forest, so thick that not even Baba Yaga could force her way through. And Baba Yaga the witch, the bony-legged one, gnashing her teeth and screaming with rage and disappointment, finally turned round and drove away back to her little hut on hen's legs. The tired, tired, girl finally arrived back home. She was afraid to go inside and see her mean stepmother, so instead she waited outside in the shed. When she saw her father pass by she ran out to him. "Where have you been?" cried her father. "And why is your face so red?" The stepmother turned yellow when she saw the girl, and her eyes glowed, and her teeth ground together until they broke. But Natasha was not afraid, and she went to her father and climbed on his knee and told him everything just as it had happened. When the old man learned that the stepmother had sent his daughter to be eaten by Baba Yaga, the witch, he was so angry that he drove her out of the hut and never let her return. From then on, he took good care of his daughter himself and never again let a stranger come between them. Over a table piled high with bread and jam, father and daughter would again play peek-a-boo back and forth from behind the samovar, and the two of them lived happily ever after.	<urn:uuid:cc9510a0-6f93-4003-abd4-547f03784853>	2013-05-24T01:31:27Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.01043701171875, 0.02001953125, -0.00885009765625, 0.01239013671875, 0.13671875, -0.0302734375, -0.0035247802734375, 0.06884765625, -0.025146484375, -0.021240234375, 0.0595703125, -0.0016937255859375, 0.123046875, -0.04052734375, 0.03955078125, -0....	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.987464	3,417	http://www.storiestogrowby.com/stories/babayaga_body.html	0.60684
12-year-old boy attacked by 'Staffie type' dog in Stroud A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was attacked by a dog in Stroud on Tuesday. The boy was running along Brick Row between 3.15pm and 3.45pm when a 'Staffie type' dog ran towards him from a car park. It attacked the boy causing bite marks to his arm, scratches to his stomach and bruising. He was taken to Stroud hospital for treatment. The dog is described as dark in colour with a red collar. Anyone with information that could help the investigation should call police on 101 quoting incident 247 of February 12.	<urn:uuid:3bc63641-c76d-42ad-b672-b0494b1d7a0a>	2013-05-24T01:59:27Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.012078900821506977, 0.016733156517148018, -0.004709663335233927, 0.04831560328602791, 0.1356382966041565, -0.041888296604156494, -0.034574467688798904, 0.06471630930900574, 0.02604166604578495, -0.0797872319817543, 0.04122340306639671, 0.059840425848960876, -0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.984963	136	http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/10229404.12_year_old_boy_attacked_by__Staffie_type__dog_in_Stroud/?ref=nt	0.268909
- Introduction to Hubble - The Current Science Instruments - Mission Operations and Observations - Previous Instruments - Technical Overview Introduction to Hubble The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a cooperative program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to operate a space-based observatory for the benefit of the international astronomical community. HST is an observatory first envisioned in the 1940s, designed and built in the 1970s and 80s, and operational since the 1990. Since its preliminary inception, HST was designed to be a different type of mission for NASA -- a long-term, space-based observatory. To accomplish this goal and protect the spacecraft against instrument and equipment failures, NASA planned on regular servicing missions. Hubble has special grapple fixtures, 76 handholds, and is stabilized in all three axes. HST is a 2.4-meter reflecting telescope, which was deployed in low-Earth orbit (600 kilometers) by the crew of the space shuttle Discovery (STS-31) on 25 April 1990. Responsibility for conducting and coordinating the science operations of the Hubble Space Telescope rests with the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. STScI is operated for NASA by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA). HST's current complement of science instruments includes three cameras, two spectrographs, and fine guidance sensors (primarily used for accurate pointing, but also for astrometric observations). Because of HST's location above the Earth's atmosphere, these science instruments can produce high-resolution images of astronomical objects. Ground-based telescopes are limited in their resolution by the Earth’s atmosphere, which causes a variable distortion in the images. Hubble can observe ultraviolet radiation, which is blocked by the atmosphere and therefore unavailable to ground-based telescopes. In the infrared portion of the spectrum, the Earth’s atmosphere adds a great deal of background, which is absent in Hubble observations. When originally planned in the early 1970s, the Large Space Telescope program called for return to Earth, refurbishment, and re-launch every 5 years, with on-orbit servicing every 2.5 years. Hardware lifetime and reliability requirements were based on that 2.5-year interval between servicing missions. In the late 70s, contamination and structural loading concerns associated with return to Earth aboard the shuttle eliminated the concept of ground return from the program. NASA decided that on-orbit servicing might be adequate to maintain HST for its 15-year design life. A three-year cycle of on-orbit servicing was adopted. HST servicing missions in December 1993, February 1997, December 1999, March 2002 and May 2009 were enormous successes and validated the concept of on-orbit servicing of Hubble. The years since the launch of HST in 1990 have been momentous, with the discovery of spherical aberration in its main mirror and the search for a practical solution. The STS-61 (Endeavour) mission of December 1993 corrected the effects of spherical aberration and fully restored the functionality of HST. Since then, servicing missions have regularly provided opportunities to repair aging and failed equipment as well as incorporate new technologies in the telescope, especially in the Science Instruments that are the heart of its operations. See OPO's Hubble Primer for more information about HST. The Current Science Instruments Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph A spectrograph spreads out the light gathered by a telescope so that it can be analyzed to determine such properties of celestial objects as chemical composition and abundances, temperature, radial velocity, rotational velocity, and magnetic fields. The Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) can study these objects across a spectral range from the UV (115 nanometers) through the visible red and the near-IR (1000 nanometers). STIS uses three detectors: a cesium iodide photocathode Multi-Anode Microchannel Array (MAMA) for 115 to 170 nm, a cesium telluride MAMA for 165 to 310 nm, and a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) for 165 to 1000 nm. All three detectors have a 1024 X 1024 pixel format. The field of view for each MAMA is 25 X 25 arc-seconds, and the field of view of the CCD is 52 X 52 arc-seconds. The main advance in STIS is its capability for two-dimensional rather than one-dimensional spectroscopy. For example, it is possible to record the spectrum of many locations in a galaxy simultaneously, rather than observing one location at a time. STIS can also record a broader span of wavelengths in the spectrum of a star at one time. As a result, STIS is much more efficient at obtaining scientific data than the earlier HST spectrographs. A power supply in STIS failed in August 2004, rendering it inoperable. During the servicing mission in 2009, astronauts successfully repaired the STIS by removing the circuit card containing the failed power supply and replacing it with a new card. Since STIS was not designed for in-orbit repair of internal electronics, this task was a substantial challenge for the astronaut crew. Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer The Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) is an HST instrument providing the capability for infrared imaging and spectroscopic observations of astronomical targets. NICMOS detects light with wavelengths between 0.8 and 2.5 microns - longer than the human-eye limit. The sensitive HgCdTe arrays that comprise the infrared detectors in NICMOS must operate at very cold temperatures. After its deployment, NICMOS kept its detectors cold inside a cryogenic dewar (a thermally insulated container much like a thermos bottle) containing frozen nitrogen ice. NICMOS is HST's first cryogenic instrument. The frozen nitrogen ice cryogen in NICMOS was exhausted in early 1999, rendering the Instrument inoperable at that time. An alternate means of cooling the NICMOS was developed and installed in the March 2002 servicing mission. This device uses a mechanical cooler to cool the detectors to the low temperatures necessary for operations. The technology for this cooler was not available when the instrument was originally designed, but fortunately became available in time to support the reactivation of the instrument. Since late 2008, the NICMOS Cooling System (NCS) has experienced difficulties maintaining the instrument’s nominal scientific operating state, in which the detectors are maintained at ~ 77K. Repeated restart attempts have demonstrated that it is not possible to restart the NCS in a cold state immediately following safing events. The main culprit for the problems is believed to be water ice in the primary (circulator) loop of the NCS. An inefficient approach to this problem would be to put the NCS through a several-month warm-up/cooldown cycle and hope that there is an opportunity for science prior to the next payload safing event. The only feasible path towards satisfactory operation of NICMOS is to remove the putative water by venting the existing contaminated Ne coolant and replacing it with a fresh charge, which is available onboard but has never actually been used on-orbit. Based on the Cycle 18 proposal review results, STScI and Goddard HST Project, with the concurrence of NASA Headquarters, have decided that NICMOS will not be available for science in Cycle 18. A decision on the availability of NICMOS beyond Cycle 18 has not yet been made and awaits further discussion. Advanced Camera for Surveys The ACS is a camera designed to provide HST with a deep, wide-field survey capability from the visible to near-IR, imaging from the near-UV to the near-IR with the point-spread function critically sampled at 6300 Å, and solar blind far-UV imaging. The primary design goal of the ACS Wide-Field Channel is to achieve a factor of 10 improvement in discovery efficiency, compared to WFPC2, where discovery efficiency is defined as the product of imaging area and instrument throughput. These gains are a direct result of improved technology since the HST was launched in 1990. The Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) used as detectors in the ACS, are more sensitive than those of the late 80s and early 90s, and also have many more pixels, capturing more of the sky in each exposure. The wide field camera in the ACS is a 16 megapixel camera. The ACS was installed during the March 2002 servicing mission. As a result of the improved sensitivity it instantly became the most heavily used Hubble instrument. It has been used for surveys of varying breadths and depths, as well as for detailed studies of specific objects. The ACS worked well until January 2007, at which time a failure in the electronics for the CCDs occurred and has prevented use of those detectors. Engineers and astronauts then developed an approach to remove and replace the failed electronics, which was carried out during the 2009 servicing mission. As with the STIS repair, the ACS repair was challenging, since the instrument was not designed originally with this type of repair in mind. Fine Guidance Sensors The Fine Guidance Sensors (FGS), in addition to being an integral part of the HST Pointing Control System (PCS), provide HST observers with the capability of precision astrometry and milliarcsecond resolution over a wide range of magnitudes (3 < V < 16.8). Its two observing modes - Position Mode and Transfer Mode - have been used to determine the parallax and proper motion of astrometric targets to a precision of 0.2 mas, and to detect duplicity or structure around targets as close as 8 mas (visual orbits can be determined for binaries as close as 12 mas). Cosmic Origins Spectrograph The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) is a fourth-generation instrument that was installed on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during the 2009 servicing mission. COS is designed to perform high sensitivity, moderate- and low-resolution spectroscopy of astronomical objects in the 115-320 nm wavelength range. It significantly enhances the spectroscopic capabilities of HST at ultraviolet wavelengths, and provides observers with unparalleled opportunities for observing faint sources of ultraviolet light. The primary science objectives of the COS are the study of the origins of large scale structure in the Universe, the formation and evolution of galaxies, the origin of stellar and planetary systems, and the cold interstellar medium. The COS achieves its improved sensitivity through advanced detectors and optical fabrication techniques. At UV wavelengths even the best mirrors do not reflect all light incident upon them. Previous spectrographs have required multiple (5 or more) reflections in order to display the spectrum on the detector. A substantial portion of the COS improvement in sensitivity is due to an optical design that requires only a single reflection inside the instrument, reducing the losses due to imperfect reflectivity. This design is possible only with advanced techniques for fabrication, which were not available when earlier generations of HST spectrographs were designed. COS has a far-UV and near-UV channel that use different detectors: two side-by-side 16384 x 1024 pixel Cross-Delay Line Microchannel Plates (MCPs) for the far-UV, 115 to 205 nm, and a 1024x1024 pixel cesium telluride MAMA for the near-UV,170 to 320 nm. The far-UV detector is similar to detectors flown on the FUSE spacecraft, and takes advantage of improved technology over the past decade. The near-UV detector is a spare STIS detector. Wide Field Camera 3 The Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) is also a fourth generation instrument that was installed during the 2009 servicing mission. Equipped with state-of-the-art detectors and optics, WFC3 provides wide-field imaging with continuous spectral coverage from the ultraviolet into the infrared, dramatically increasing both the survey power and the panchromatic science capabilities of HST. The WFC3 has two camera channels: the UVIS channel that operates in the ultraviolet and visible bands (from about 200 to 1000 nm), and the IR channel that operates in the infrared (from 900 to 1700 nm). The performance of the two channels was designed to complement the performance of the ACS. The UVIS channel provides the largest field of view and best sensitivity of any ultraviolet camera HST has had. This is feasible as a result of continued improvement in the performance of Charge Coupled Devices designed for astronomical use. The IR channel on WFC3 represents a major improvement on the capabilities of the NICMOS, primarily as a result of the availability of much larger detectors, 1 megapixel in the WFC3/IR vs. 0.06 megapixels for the NICMOS. In addition, modern IR detectors like that in the WFC3 have benefited from improvements over the last decade in design and fabrication. Mission Operations and Observations: Although HST operates around the clock, not all of its time is spent observing. Each orbit lasts about 95 minutes, with time allocated for housekeeping functions and for observations. "Housekeeping" functions includes turning the telescope to acquire a new target, switching communications antennas and data transmission modes, receiving command loads and downlinking data, calibrating the instruments and similar activities. On average, the telescope spends about 50% of the time observing astronomical targets. About 50% of the time the view to celestial targets is blocked by the Earth, and that time is used to carry out these support functions. Each year the STScI solicits ideas for scientific programs from the worldwide astronomical community. All astronomers are free to submit proposals for observations. Typically, 700-1200 proposals are submitted each year. A series of panels, involving roughly 100 astronomers from around the world, are convened to recommend which of the proposals to carry out over the next year. There is only sufficient time in a year to schedule about 1/5 of the proposals that are submitted, so the competition for Hubble observing time is tight. After proposals are chosen, the observers submit detailed observation plans. The STScI uses these to develop a yearlong observing plan, spreading the observations evenly throughout the period and taking into account scientific reasons that may require some observations to be at a specific time. This long-range plan incorporates calibrations and engineering activities, as well as the scientific observations. This plan is then used as the basis for detailed scheduling of the telescope, which is done one week at a time. Each event is translated into a series of commands to be sent to the onboard computers. Computer loads are uplinked several times a day to keep the telescope operating efficiently. When possible, two scientific instruments are used simultaneously to observe adjacent target regions of the sky. For example, while a spectrograph is focused on a chosen star or nebula, a camera can image a sky region offset slightly from the main viewing target. During observations the Fine Guidance Sensors (FGS) track their respective guide stars to keep the telescope pointed steadily at the right target. Engineering and scientific data from HST, as well as uplinked operational commands, are transmitted through the Tracking Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system and its companion ground station at White Sands, New Mexico. Up to 24 hours of commands can be stored in the onboard computers. Data can be broadcast from HST to the ground stations immediately or stored on a solid-state recorder and downlinked later. The observer on the ground can examine the "raw" images and other data within a few minutes for a quick-look analysis. Within 24 hours, GSFC formats the data for delivery to the STScI. STScI is responsible for calibrating the data and providing them to the astronomer who requested the observations. The astronomer has a year to analyze the data from the proposed program, draw conclusions, and publish the results. After one year the data become accessible to all astronomers. The STScI maintains an archive of all data taken by HST. This archive has become an important research tool in itself. Astronomers regularly check the archive to determine whether data in it can be used for a new problem they are working on. Frequently they find that there are HST data relevant for their research, and they can then download these data free of charge. Hubble has proven to be an enormously successful program, providing new insight into the mysteries of the Universe. Previously Flown Instruments: - Wide Field Planetary Camera - Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 - Faint Object Spectrograph - Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph - Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement - Faint Object Camera - High Speed Photometer Wide Field/Planetary Camera The Wide Field/Planetary Camera (WF/PC1) was used from April 1990 to November 1993, to obtain high resolution images of astronomical objects over a relatively wide field of view and a broad range of wavelengths (1150 to 11,000 Angstroms). Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 The original Wide Field/Planetary Camera (WF/PC1) was replaced by WFPC2 on the STS-61 shuttle mission in December 1993. WFPC2 was a spare instrument developed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, at the time of HST launch. It consisted of four cameras. The relay mirrors in WFPC2 were spherically aberrated in just the right way to correct for the spherically aberrated primary mirror of the observatory. (HST's primary mirror is 2 microns too flat at the edge, so the corrective optics within WFPC2 were too high by that same amount.). The "heart'' of WFPC2 consisted of an L-shaped trio of wide-field sensors and a smaller, high resolution ("planetary") camera tucked in the square's remaining corner. WFPC2 was removed in the May 2009 servicing mission and replaced by the Wide-Field Camera 3 (WFC3). Faint Object Spectrograph A spectrograph spreads out the light gathered by a telescope so that it can be analyzed to determine such properties of celestial objects as chemical composition and abundances, temperature, radial velocity, rotational velocity, and magnetic fields. The Faint Object Spectrograph (FOS) was one of the original instruments on Hubble; it was replaced by NICMOS during the second servicing mission in 1997. The FOS examined fainter objects than the High Resolution Spectrograph (HRS), and could study these objects across a much wider spectral range -- from the UV (1150 Angstroms) through the visible red and the near-IR (8000 Angstroms). The FOS used two 512-element Digicon sensors (light intensifiers). The "blue" tube was sensitive from 1150 to 5500 Angstroms (UV to yellow). The "red" tube was sensitive from 1800 to 8000 Angstroms (longer UV through red). Light entered the FOS through any of 11 different apertures from 0.1 to about 1.0 arc-seconds in diameter. There were also two occulting devices to block out light from the center of an object while allowing the light from just outside the center to pass on through. This could allow analysis of the shells of gas around red giant stars of the faint galaxies around a quasar. The FOS had two modes of operation: low resolution and high resolution. At low resolution, it could reach 26th magnitude in one hour with a resolving power of 250. At high resolution, the FOS could reach only 22nd magnitude in an hour (before noise becomes a problem), but the resolving power was increased to 1300. Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph The Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph (GHRS) was one of the original instruments on Hubble; it failed in 1997, shortly before being replaced by STIS during the second servicing mission. As a spectrograph, HRS also separated incoming light into its spectral components so that the composition, temperature, motion, and other chemical and physical properties of the objects could be analyzed. The HRS contrasted with the FOS in that it concentrated entirely on UV spectroscopy and traded the extremely faint objects for the ability to analyze very fine spectral detail. Like the FOS, the HRS used two 521-channel Digicon electronic light detectors, but the detectors of the HRS were deliberately blind to visible light. One tube was sensitive from 1050 to 1700 Angstroms; while the other was sensitive from 1150 to 3200 Angstroms. The HRS also had three resolution modes: low, medium, and high. "Low resolution" for the HRS was 2000 -- higher than the best resolution available on the FOS. Examining a feature at 1200 Angstroms, the HRS could resolve detail of 0.6 Angstroms and could examine objects down to 19th magnitude. At medium resolution of 20,000; that same spectral feature at 1200 Angstroms could be seen in detail down to 0.06 Angstroms, but the object would have to be brighter than 16th magnitude to be studied. High resolution for the HRS was 100,000, allowing a spectral line at 1200 Angstroms to be resolved down to 0.012 Angstroms. However, "high resolution" could be applied only to objects of 14th magnitude or brighter. The HRS could also discriminate between variations in light from objects as rapid as 100 milliseconds apart. Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement COSTAR was not a science instrument; it was a corrective optics package that displaced the High Speed Photometer during the first servicing mission to HST. COSTAR was designed to optically correct the effects of the primary mirror's aberration for the Faint Object Camera (FOC), the High Resolution Spectrograph (HRS), and the Faint Object Spectrograph (FOS). All the other instruments that have been installed since HST's initial deployment, have been designed with their own corrective optics. When all of the first-generation instruments were replaced by other instruments, COSTAR was no longer be needed and was removed from Hubble during the 2009 servicing mission. Faint Object Camera The Faint Object Camera (FOC) was built by the European Space Agency as one of the original science instruments on Hubble. It was replaced by ACS during the servicing mission in 2002. There were two complete detector systems for the FOC. Each used an image intensifier tube to produced an image on a phosphor screen that is 100,000 times brighter than the light received. This phosphor image was then scanned by a sensitive electron-bombarded silicon (EBS) television camera. This system was so sensitive that objects brighter than 21st magnitude had to be dimmed by the camera's filter systems to avoid saturating the detectors. Even with a broad-band filter, the brightest object that could be accurately measured was 20th magnitude. The FOC offered three different focal ratios: f/48, f/96, and f/288 on a standard television picture format. The f/48 image measured 22 X 22 arc-seconds and yielded a resolution (pixel size) of 0.043 arc-seconds. The f/96 mode provided an image of 11 X 11 arc-seconds on each side and a resolution of 0.022 arc-seconds. The f/288 field of view was 3.6 X 3.6 arc-seconds square, with resolution down to 0.0072 arc-seconds. High Speed Photometer The High Speed Photometer (HSP) was one of the four original axial instruments on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The HSP was designed to make very rapid photometric observations of astrophysical sources in a variety of filters and passbands from the near ultraviolet to the visible. The HSP was removed from HST during the first servicing mission in December, 1993. 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NZ among the happiest of the OECD The OECD ranks New Zealand one of the four best countries to live in. Agree or disagree? New Zealand is near the top of the first multinational index of well-being and wealth. The Paris based Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has produced an interactive tool measuring 20 different indicators in 34 countries. New Zealand scores in the top four with Canada, Australia and Sweden. The index suggests it is only New Zealand's financial wealth, in comparison with other rich nations, that prevents the country being on top. One of the key measures was the household financial net wealth, per person. New Zealand also rated badly in long working hours. The scale lists six "material conditions" and New Zealand scores three "green circles" - meaning the country's employment rate, long-term unemployment rate and number of rooms per person are in the top two deciles. Canada and Norway scored four circles and Australia three. The OECD also rated 15 "quality of life" headings, with New Zealand scoring six green circles. These were for self-reported health status, employment rate of women with children, students' cognitive skills, social network support, consultation on rule making and air pollution. Australia scored eight green circles and Canada and Sweden seven each. On the chart a red diamond was poor, showing the country in the bottom two deciles. New Zealand got one red diamond - "employees working very long hours". - © Fairfax NZ News	<urn:uuid:1760fa46-57ed-4d3b-af46-83465d7ff282>	2013-05-24T01:47:31Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.0181985292583704, 0.03952205926179886, -0.003952206112444401, 0.023253675550222397, 0.07904411852359772, -0.04852941259741783, -0.031066175550222397, 0.038235295563936234, -0.015165440738201141, -0.048161763697862625, 0.09301470220088959, -0.0012178309261798859, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.933715	311	http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/5052208/NZ-among-the-happiest-of-the-OECD	0.328522
The International Cricket Council has replaced the bottled water provided to match venues at the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka after it was linked to a gastric illness that affected at least three teams. New Zealand trio Dan Vettori, Tim Southee and Rob Nicol and Australia's Mitchell Starc and Brad Hogg are among those players at the tournament who've been struck down with gastro and upset-stomach dramas in the past week. Southee received hospital treatment for dehydration. Starc and Hogg were isolated from the Australia team on Thursday (local time) and skipped a training session but both recovered to play in Saturday night's Group B win over West Indies in Colombo. Five South Africa players were weakened by gastro complaints but recovered to play in the Proteas' win over Zimbabwe last Thursday. "Although there is no evidence to suggest that water was the cause of any illness, all product supplied for use in the tournament has been replaced," an ICC spokesman said on Monday night. The ICC's official drinks supplier is Pepsi but its brand of water is not sold in Sri Lanka so it is understood an alternative brand was provided for the tournament. The ICC has also been confronted with questions about the timing of the tournament, which coincides with the monsoon season in Sri Lanka. One game, between the host nation and South Africa on Saturday, was reduced to seven overs a side while the Duckworth-Lewis method decided Australia's group match against the West Indies. - The Age Will the Black Caps win the second test at Headlingley?	<urn:uuid:654d5baa-2ea6-452e-a5ac-da72a8c1b3fa>	2013-05-24T01:39:10Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.027698863297700882, 0.0205078125, -0.008522727526724339, 0.005593039561063051, 0.11505682021379471, -0.004216974601149559, -0.017844460904598236, 0.03693181648850441, 0.008655894547700882, -0.07244317978620529, 0.07883522659540176, 0.032492898404598236, -0.013...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.976533	319	http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/7725611/ICC-replaces-bottled-water-following-outbreak	0.168264
Prince Harry has spoken about the harsh reality of serving in Afghanistan, saying he killed Taliban fighters during his latest tour with the British army. The Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old prince was due to return from a 20-week deployment in Afghanistan, where he served as an Apache helicopter pilot with the Army Air Corps. It did not immediately divulge his exact whereabouts. In interviews conducted in Afghanistan, the third in line to the British throne described feeling boredom, frustration and satisfaction during a tour that saw him kill Taliban fighters on missions in support of ground troops. "Take a life to save a life. That's what we revolve around, I suppose," he said. "If there's people trying to do bad stuff to our guys, then we'll take them out of the game." He also spoke of his struggle to balance his job as an army officer with his royal role - and his relief at the chance to be "one of the guys". "My father's always trying to remind me about who I am and stuff like that," said Harry, the younger son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. "But it's very easy to forget about who I am when I am in the army. Everyone's wearing the same uniform and doing the same kind of thing." Stationed at Camp Bastion, a sprawling British base in the southern Afghan desert, the prince - known as Captain Wales in the military - flew scores of missions as a co-pilot gunner, sometimes firing rockets and missiles at Taliban fighters. Harry's second tour in Afghanistan went more smoothly than the first, in 2007-2008, which was cut short after 10 weeks when a magazine and websites disclosed details of his whereabouts. British media had agreed to a news blackout on security grounds. This time, the media were allowed limited access to the prince in return for not reporting operational details. A member of the air corps' 662 Squadron, the prince was part of a two-man crew whose duties ranged from supporting ground troops in firefights with the Taliban to accompanying British Chinook and US Black Hawk helicopters as they evacuated wounded soldiers. He said that while sometimes it was necessary to fire on insurgents, the formidable helicopter - equipped with wing-mounted rockets, Hellfire laser-guided missiles and a 30mm machine gun - was usually an effective deterrent. "If guys get injured, we come straight into the overhead, box off any possibility of an insurgent attack because they look at us and just go, 'Right, that's an unfair fight, we're not going to go near them'," the prince said. He shared a room with another pilot in a basic accommodation block made from shipping containers, and passed the time between callouts playing video games and watching movies with his fellow officers. His security detail accompanied him on base, but not when flying. "It's as normal as it's going to get," he said of the arrangement. "I'm one of the guys. I don't get treated any differently." But the prince said he still received unwanted attention at Camp Bastion, which is home to thousands of troops. "For me it's not that normal because I go into the cookhouse and everyone has a good old gawp, and that's one thing that I dislike about being here," he said. "Because there's plenty of guys in there that have never met me, therefore look at me as Prince Harry and not as Capt. Wales, which is frustrating." Ever since Harry graduated from the Sandhurst military academy in 2006, his desire for a military career has collided with his royal role. After his curtailed first Afghan deployment, he retrained as a helicopter pilot in order to have the chance of being sent back. The speed and height at which Apaches fly make them hard for insurgents to shoot down, but Harry's squadron commander, Major Ali Mack, said the prince had still faced real danger. "There is nothing routine about deploying to an operational theatre - where there is absolutely an insurgency - and flying an attack helicopter in support of both ISAF and Afghan security forces," Mack said. The danger was underscored soon after Harry arrived at Camp Bastion in September, when insurgents attacked the adjacent US.base, Camp Leatherneck, killing two US marines and wounding several other troops. Harry said he would have preferred to have been deployed on the ground with his old regiment, the Household Cavalry, rather than spending his tour of duty at Camp Bastion, a fortified mini-city replete with shops, gyms and a Pizza Hut restaurant. Harry said it was "a pain in the arse, being stuck in Bastion". "I'd much rather be out with the lads in a PB [patrol base]," he said. "The last job was, for me personally, better." Despite the frustrations of base life, Harry said he relished the flying: "As soon as we're outside the fence, we're in the thick of it." "Yes, OK, we're supposedly safe, but anything can go wrong with this thing, but at the end of the day we're out there to provide cover and protection for the guys on the ground," he said. Many of Harry's family have also seen combat - most recently his uncle, Prince Andrew, who flew Royal Navy helicopters during the 1982 Falklands War. His grandfather, Prince Philip, served on Royal Navy battleships during World War II. Older brother William, who is second in line to the throne, is a Royal Air Force search-and-rescue pilot. He, too, has expressed a desire to serve on the front line, but officials consider it too dangerous. Harry said he thought William should be allowed to serve in combat. "Yes, you get shot at. But if the guys who are doing the same job as us are being shot at on the ground, I don't think there's anything wrong with us being shot at as well. "People back home will have issues with that, but we're not special. The guys out there are. Simple as that." He said that while William was envious of his Afghan experience, his elder brother's job had its advantages. "He gets to go home to his wife and his dog, whereas out here we don't," Harry said. "We're stuck playing PlayStation in a tent full of men." After the respite from scrutiny, the prince is returning to a Harry-hungry media eager for images of the eligible bachelor, and stories of his off-duty escapades. Just before he went to Afghanistan, Harry hit the headlines during a game of strip billiards at a Las Vegas hotel. He apologised for the incident. "It was probably a classic example of me probably being too much army, and not enough prince," he said. But the prince did not attempt to hide his frustration with the intense coverage he faces. "I probably let myself down, I let my family down, I let other people down," Harry said. "But at the end of the day I was in a private area and there should be a certain amount of privacy that one should expect." Later in the year he hopes to join a group of injured servicemen on a charity race to the South Pole, and in July he is due to become an uncle when William's wife Catherine gives birth to her first child. Harry said that he "can't wait" to be an uncle, but hoped that Kate would be given privacy during her pregnancy. And he conceded that he felt more comfortable as Capt. Wales than as Prince Harry. He said he tried to balance three facets of his life - "one in the army, one socially in my own private time, and then one with the family and stuff like that." "So there is a switch and I flick it when necessary," he said. "Army comes first. 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RE: Possible to pass 'empty sequence' to function? > > > <xsl:variable name="y" as="string?">hello</xsl:variable> > > > > > > $x is (a sequence of one) string with value "hello" > > > > > > Is this really the case? Does it really mean that the > > processor doesn't > > construct the temporary tree (and then atomise it?) - if so > then it's > > really useful. > > The semantics are that the processor creates a text node and > then atomizes it to a string. > > What happens internally is of course up to the optimizer. So, just to be clear about this: <xsl:variable name="foo" as="xs:string?">Hello</xsl:variable> <xsl:variable name="bar">World</xsl:variable> <xsl:value-of select="concat($foo,' ',$bar)"/> Here at the point of the concat() $foo is -already- a string and $bar is a nodeset? That is, $foo is never a nodeset and $bar is nodeset that gets implicitly cast to a string? If so, this would mean it's possible to make a choice between long if-then-elses in the select attribute and choose/whens in the body based on readability/maintainability etc and not on performance. cheers andrew PURCHASE STYLUS STUDIO ONLINE TODAY! Purchasing Stylus Studio from our online shop is Easy, Secure and Value Priced! Download The World's Best XML IDE! Accelerate XML development with our award-winning XML IDE - Download a free trial today! Subscribe in XML format	<urn:uuid:854f2973-1aa7-47b0-b78d-460d05a37dd7>	2013-05-24T01:45:46Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.03244047611951828, 0.01108630932867527, 0.011830356903374195, -0.00424107164144516, 0.0550595223903656, -0.095238097012043, 0.008891369216144085, 0.11130952090024948, -0.01711309514939785, 0.0372023805975914, 0.03184523805975914, 0.04285714402794838, 0.011979...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.805641	378	http://www.stylusstudio.com/xsllist/200503/post41340.html	0.638931
07-12-2005, 08:46 AM I've been wondering for a while now, is the Bismarck in the mod? Say, maybe in 1939, 40, and possibly early part of 41? Also, could a Bismarck class be placed historically around the right ports to represent Tirpitz? It's really cool to see a Hipper sailing or docked in port, but would be awesome to catch a glimpse of a Bismarck class. :cool: 07-12-2005, 10:07 AM Do you know where/when the Bismarck was in ports? If you know/post this information I will add it to Harbour Traffic. In this days I'm working in uboat Traffic with Sergei's AI ubots. 07-12-2005, 11:09 AM Ok. I went to this site for Bismarck: Here are the times for Bismarck. Also, can you add the Hipper to be near Bismarck when the Prinz Eugen (Hipper class) was with her? 14 February 1939 - Bismarck was launched (Hamburg). Christened by Dorothea von Loewenfeld, granddaughter of the German chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Middle of April 1940 - The first members of the crew came aboard Bismarck. 15 September 1940 - Bismarck left Hamburg for the first time and sailed towards the Baltic to conduct trials. 16 - 17 September 1940 - Bismarck passed through the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal (channel). 17 September 1940 - Bismarck arrived at Scheerhafen (Kiel). 28 September 1940 - Bismarck left Scheerhafen (Kiel) and, under the escort of Sperrbrecher 13, headed for Arkona (on the island of Rügen). Later that day Bismarck arrived, unescorted, at Gotenhafen (Gdynia). 7 - 8 December 1940 - Bismarck passed through the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal. 9 December 1940 - Bismarck arrived at the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg. 24 January 1941 - The final work on Bismarck was completed and she was ready to sail again. However a sunken ore ship blocked the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal, which meant that Bismarck had to stay in Hamburg until 6 March 1941. While Bismarck waited in Hamburg she conducted training and battle drills in the harbour of Hamburg. 6 March 1941 - Bismarck was now able to pass through the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal and left the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg and sailed towards the Baltic. 7 - 8 March 1941 - Bismarck passed through the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal for the last time. 8 March 1941 - Bismarck arrived at Scheerhafen (Kiel). 8 - 17 March 1941 - Bismarck embarked supplies at Scheerhafen (Kiel), ammunition, fuel, water, two Arado 196 aircraft. Striped camouflage paint was added. The ship was now fully equipped. 17 March 1941 - Bismarck left Scheerhafen (Kiel) and arrived at Gotenhafen (Gdynia). Sunday 18 May 1941 (Operation "Rheinübung") Between 11:12 and 11:15 - Bismarck and Prinz Eugen left their berths in Gotenhafen (Gdynia) and anchored in the roadstead. Afternoon - Bismarck weighed anchor and made manoeuvre with Tirpitz near the coast. Evening - Bismarck and Prinz Eugen anchored in Gotenhafen (Gdynia) roadstead. Monday 19 May 1941 About 02:00 - Bismarck weighed anchor. Bismarck and Prinz Eugen made separate cruise westward. Made a subsequent meeting at Cape Arkona (Rügen) and cruise on to the Great Belt. Wednesday 21 May 1941 08:00 - 09:00 - Bismarck, Prinz Eugen and the destroyers entered Korsfjord near Bergen. 09:14 - Prinz Eugen passed through the Korsfjord and anchored with the destroyers north of Bergen (refuelled in Kalvanes Bay). 11:00 - Bismarck anchored in the Grimstadfjord and was not refueled. Coastal Command "Spitfire" planes took off on reconnaissance flights. 20:00 - Bismarck and Prinz Eugen left the Korsfjord undiscovered, along with the three destroyers, northward from Kalvanes Bay at cruising speed. If you could also add Tirpitz, that would be awesome, too. I used the same site for the Tirpitz. 1 April 1939 - Launched (Wilhelmshaven). Christened by Frau von Hassel, daughter of Grossadmiral Tirpitz, after whom the ship was named. By looking at the operational history of the ship, she was attacked numerous times by aircraft while at Wilhelmshaven. If you wanted to add the planes, that would be cool. Totally optional, though. :up: Even just one attack would be sufficient. :yep: 5 May 1941 - Adolf Hitler visited the naval yard at Gdynia (Gotenhafen). He inspected both Tirpitz and Bismarck wich were anchored in the roadstead. I have seen Gdynia mentioned numerous times now. I have never heard of it before. As such, I know it isn't modeled in the game. I didn't know where Gdynia was, so I looked at Google Earth. Very useful! :lol: Anyway, Gdynia looks to be in Danzig Bay. Danzig would be the closest port. So, when the Bismarck and Tirpitz are in that area, maybe you can just put them in Danzig. 12 January 1942 - Tirpitz left Kiel. 13 January 1942 - Tirpitz reached Holtenau, at the eastern end of the Kiel canal. Here she off-loaded unnecessary stores and equipment for the journey through the canal. Even so, her masts only just cleared the bridges. Later that day, she anchored at Brunsbüttel at the western end of the canal to take on fuel, together with the material that had been put ashore and transported independently from Holtenau. She then proceeded to Wilhelmshaven. 14 January 1942 - Tirpitz, escorted by the destroyers Richard Beitzen, Paul Jacobi, Bruno Heinemann and Z29, transferred from Wilhelmshaven, Germany to Trondheim, Norway. It was four days later than originally planned. 16 January 1942 - Tirpitz arrived, together with the destroyers, at Trondheim in Norway and anchored in Fættenfjord. 5 - 9 March 1942 Operation "Sportpalast" - First combat action against Allied convoys. Tirpitz sailed, in company with the destroyers Z25, Friedrich Ihn, Paul Jacobi and Hermann Schoemann, into the Arctic Ocean to intercept the convoys PQ-12 and QP-8. Due to bad weather the German battle group failed to contact the enemy convoys. After unsuccessful attacks by British carrier aircraft and submarines, the Tirpitz sailed to the Lofoten islands and anchored in Bogen near Narvik undiscovered at 9 March. 12 March 1942 - Tirpitz left Bogen and headed back to Fættenfjord near Trondheim. 13 March 1942 - Tirpitz arrived at Fættenfjord near Trondheim. 2 - 6 July 1942 Operation "Rösselsprung" - Tirpitz was redrawn to Bogen were it arrived on 6 July 1942. 23 October 1942 - Tirpitz left Bogen to be refitted at Fættenfjord/Lofjord near Trondheim, where the necessary technical personnel was available. 11 March - the night between 12/13 March 1943 - Tirpitz, in company with Prinz Eugen, Karl Galster, Jaguar and Greif, was transferred to the Bogen and met up with the Scharnhorst and Lützow. 22 - 23 March 1943 - Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, Lützow and 6 destroyers transferred to Kåfjord/Altenfjord, where the squadron carried out exercises until July. 6 - 9 September 1943 Operation "Sizilien" - A squadron consisting of Tirpitz, Scharnhorst and 9 destroyers (Erich Steinbrinck, Karl Galster, Hans Lody, Theodor Riedel, Z27, Z29, Z30, Z31, Z33) went on to attack the enemy base on Spitzbergen. The attack took place on 8 September. At 1730 on 9 September, the Tirpitz returned safely to Kåfjord. 15 March 1944 - Tirpitz began trials in Barbrudalen (Kåfjord) and Altenfjord. 31 July - 1 August 1944 - Tirpitz carried out exercises at sea for the last time, with the destroyers Z29, Z31, Z33, Z34 and Z39. 15 October 1944 - Transferred to the Sørbotn next to Håkøya near Tromsø, Norway. The ship was only able to make 10 knots. 12 November 1944 Operation "Catechism" - 31 Lancaster bombers from 9 and 617 Squadrons attacked the ship with "Tallboy" bombs. After the first three hits and several near misses the ship capsizes. Of the ca. 1.700 men on board 971 were lost. 87 crewmembers were rescued by cutting holes in the ship's bottom to compartments where they had climbed. The bombers suffered no losses. The battle to sink the Tirpitz was finished. Phew! That's a lot. Near the end with the Tirpitz, it looks like she makes quite a few ports of call to other ports not in the game. What you want to do with those, I'm not sure. When the final battle for Tirpitz is underway, would you want to add a bunch of planes to destroy the ship? That would be cool. This is a very detailed account of both Bismarck and Tirpitz. If you wanted to simplify things, that would be ok. :yep: 07-12-2005, 12:22 PM I will study this informations and later I will merge then on the traffic mod. Can you test this for me when it's in the beta version? 07-12-2005, 12:44 PM some great information on the battleships ! It is mot relevant for SH3 but wasn't there also a submarine attack on the "Tirpitz" with some of those british X-craft mini-subs ? The goal to sink failed, but there certainly was some damage. I remember my uncle told me about that, being radio man on the "Tirpitz" for a short time before he was transferred to destroyer Z30. 07-12-2005, 01:29 PM Can you test this for me when it's in the beta version? Yeah. I'll be glad to test it. :D Thanks for doing this work! :yep: It is mot relevant for SH3 but wasn't there also a submarine attack on the "Tirpitz" with some of those british X-craft mini-subs ? Yeah. Mini-subs did attack the ship. While looking through the operational history, that was mentioned. 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PURPOSE: To make a pit edge sharp and to increase the flatness of the surface of a photoresist layer by specifying a first developing time, a second developing time and the concentration of an alkalike developer. CONSTITUTION: In a first developing device 2 for a developing apparatus 1, the surface layer of a positive photoresist layer is developed for a first prescribed time by means of an alkaline developer whose concentration has a range of a normality of 0.17 to 0.19N, and the surface layer is developed down to a prescribed depth. Then, in a first rinsing and drying device 3, the photoresist layer is rinsed and processed, and its developing operation is stopped temporarily so as to be dried. Then, in a second developing device 4, the positive photoresist layer is developed, by an alkaline developer, down to a prescribed developing finish depth for a second prescribed time which is longer than the first prescribed time. In addition, it is desirable that the first prescribed time is 10 to 60 seconds and that the second prescribed time is 100 to 300 seconds. PIONEER ELECTRON CORP Next Patent: MASTER-DISK STRIPPING APPARATUS	<urn:uuid:8dd3f46f-be68-4635-8351-4541bb33308d>	2013-05-24T01:38:10Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.060688406229019165, 0.0038213315419852734, -0.005661231931298971, -0.02445652149617672, 0.0679347813129425, -0.10507246106863022, 0.006057518068701029, 0.061141304671764374, -0.027966486290097237, 0.0010048686526715755, 0.09827898442745209, 0.00883152149617672, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.929079	255	http://www.sumobrain.com/patents/jp/Method-apparatus-developing-optical-recording/JP08235645.html	0.344919
Honour and cherish them... In our country, the father was the head of the family and the sole bread winner from ancient times. However, with more and more women going to work, to supplement the income, this role of being the sole bread winner has changed in modern times. But, in our culture, he's still the head of the family and is highly respected. Even though the mother is the primary care-giver, traditionally father's too play a key role in the upbringing of a child, especially in these modern times where both parents go to work. It is important to show love and gratitude to your father for all he does to provide for the family and protect you all. Today, which is Father's Day is ideal to do so, especially if you are too busy with your own life. Even though we don't need such special days, let's make the most of it and see how it originated. In the US and many other countries, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. So, it means today is Father's Day. According to this rule, the date changes every year. Next year it'll fall on June 20. There have been many theories about Father's Day and how it came into practice to celebrate our wonderful fathers. Some say, the idea evolved from around 4,000 years ago when a boy with the name of Elmusu wished his father longevity(long life) life and good health by making a card out of mud clay and scribing his appreciation message on it. What happened to Elmusu and his father is not known, but the tradition of having a special day to honour our fathers has continued through the years internationally. The commercialisation of Father's Day is said to have emerged after an American (Spokane, Washington) woman named Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the Father's Day celebration whilst listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Having being raised by her widowed single father, Henry Jackson Smart after Sonora's mother died, Senora wanted her father to know how special he was to her. She saw him as a selfless, courageous and loving man and since he was born in June - she chose to celebrate and hold the first Father's Day on June 19, in Spokane, Washington. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the third Sunday in June as Father's Day, which was then established as a permanent national observance by President Nixon in 1972. Roses are the Father's Day flowers: red to be worn by a living father, white if the father has passed away. You are my best friend You are my world You are my heart You are my life You are my best friend. I'm proud of you, Because you're my father, You bring me, What I need, Thanks, my dear father. Yes, my loving father, I am proud to be, A child of yours, I am glad, You had to never punish me. Yes my dear father, On this March 5, You turned 40 years, But I didn't like it. Anyway we can't, Stop the time, But I wish you, All the best of life, On this Father's Day, And everyday of your life.	<urn:uuid:ba131a31-c4ea-4dfc-9a6d-fc5412edb576>	2013-05-24T01:38:15Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0263671875, 0.045166015625, 0.0018768310546875, -0.0179443359375, 0.10107421875, -0.0615234375, -0.010986328125, 0.08349609375, -0.032958984375, -0.031982421875, 0.044921875, 0.0057373046875, 0.00994873046875, -0.01458740234375, 0.031494140625, -0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.969137	721	http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2009/06/21/jun04.asp	0.300954
Chelsea sign Azpilicueta and Moses European champions Chelsea completed a double transfer swoop for Olympique Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta and Wigan Athletic winger Victor Moses on Friday. No fees were disclosed by the Londoners but media reports said Spaniard Azpilicueta, 22, cost about seven million pound while Moses was bought for nine million pounds. "I'm a right back and my first mission is to defend for the team but I also like to offer solutions offensively and I enjoy going forward," the former Marseille player told the club website (www.chelseafc.com). "I have watched a lot of Premier League football on television. It will be difficult at first but I hope, given time, I will be able to play well and adapt." Azpilicueta, who is uncapped by Spain, started his career at Osasuna before leaving La Liga for Marseille in 2010. He becomes the fourth Spanish player at Chelsea, linking up with Juan Mata, Oriol Romeu and Fernando Torres. Moses, 21, joins the Stamford Bridge team after having impressed manager Roberto Di Matteo with his performance in Wigan's 2-0 league defeat at Chelsea's hands on Sunday. "He caught the eye with his strong running," the European champions said on their website. The Nigerian international played for Crystal Palace before joining Wigan in January 2010. Moses made his debut for Nigeria against Rwanda in February. Di Matteo has made six major signings since Chelsea won the Champions League in May - Eden Hazard, Oscar, Marko Marin, Thorgan Hazard, Azpilicueta and Moses.	<urn:uuid:0476db3a-7c4d-4c3a-be8b-8e5d8cd6a2d4>	2013-05-24T01:32:00Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.031617648899555206, 0.03750000149011612, -0.010937499813735485, -0.002768841804936528, 0.05992646887898445, -0.006893382407724857, -0.00113740807864815, 0.049264706671237946, 0.030882352963089943, -0.060661762952804565, 0.09264706075191498, 0.0628676488995552, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.96969	345	http://www.supersport.com/football/article.aspx?Id=1548451	0.527664
Infiniti become Red Bull title sponsor Nissan's premium car brand Infiniti will become title sponsor of Formula One world champions Red Bull next season under a new four-year deal, both parties announced on Sunday. The team, winners of the constructors' title for the past three years, have had a partnership with Infiniti since March 2011. "As part of the expanded partnership, Infiniti's involvement with the team will evolve from being purely commercial to a relationship that is more technologically focused," said Red Bull in a statement at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. The team's Renault engines will not be renamed, however.	<urn:uuid:3c984c98-fea4-4a1c-9b9b-cc1b46ed1ca5>	2013-05-24T01:32:51Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.008258928544819355, 0.0301339291036129, 0.015178571455180645, 0.04218750074505806, 0.08749999850988388, -0.02790178544819355, -0.00943080335855484, 0.07723214477300644, -0.04196428507566452, -0.0558035708963871, -0.007924106903374195, 0.01640624925494194, -0....	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.969974	134	http://www.supersport.com/motorsport/formula1/news/121125/Infiniti_become_Red_Bull_title_sponsor	0.846439
Directions (to make Marinated Thai Eggplant): Marinated white eggplant with chili sauceDirections (to make Challenging Tofu): Directions (to make sauce): - Cut this piece of tofu into two - Boiled water, put in a pinch of salt - Put the beans for one minute, then put in tofu. Don’t cook too long, turn the heat off. - Peel away the skin of pear and apple then chop it into small pieces and chop into very fine. - Chop mushroom into fine. - Warm the pan with a little olive oil (organic). - Break up two pieces seaweed into small, small pieces then put in mushroom and seaweed into pan and sauted. - Put in half tablespoon of seasoning mushroom, a dash of black pepper, and a dash of coriander seed pepper. - Turn the heat lower and put one tablespoon of soy sauce then put in half or one tablespoon of chili sauce. - Mix it well then put in apple and pear. Directions (to make Hot Banana Quickie): - Put tofu on the plate. - Then pour the sauce on the top of tofu. - Put the beans next to it. - Mix bananas and the flour then mashed it. - Add a pinch of salt. - Add water. - Mix it until it becomes like a dough. - Warm the pan with oil. - Then put in the bananas dough. - Cooked it from one side to other side until it looks like golden. - Serve it hot.	<urn:uuid:ede368be-139b-49b7-8516-de6260778015>	2013-05-24T01:29:46Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.006170099601149559, 0.041903410106897354, -0.01677911914885044, 0.03284801170229912, 0.07279829680919647, -0.011052912101149559, -0.011186079122126102, 0.02068536914885044, 0.018199574202299118, 0.00146484375, 0.053977273404598236, 0.034446023404598236, 0.125...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.864536	333	http://www.suprememastertv.com/pt/gol/?wr_id=66&goto_url=featured	0.346136
What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when you absorb too much lead by breathing or swallowing a substance with lead in it, such as paint, dust, water, or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In children, too much lead in the body can cause lasting problems with growth and development. These can affect behavior, hearing, and learning and can slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and Reference nervous system Opens New Window, the stomach, and the kidneys. It can also cause Reference high blood pressure Opens New Window and other health problems. Although it isn't normal to have lead in your body, a small amount is present in most people. Environmental laws have reduced lead exposure in the United States, but it is still a health risk, especially for young children. What causes lead poisoning? Lead poisoning is usually caused by months or years of exposure to small amounts of lead at home, work, or day care. It can also happen very quickly with exposure to a large amount of lead. Many things can contain or be contaminated with lead: paint, air, water, soil, food, and manufactured goods. The most common source of lead exposure for children is Reference lead-based paint Opens New Window and the dust and soil that are contaminated by it. This can be a problem in older homes and buildings. Adults are most often exposed to lead at work or while doing hobbies that involve lead. Who is at highest risk of lead poisoning? Lead poisoning can occur at any age, but children are most likely to be affected by high lead levels. Children at highest risk include those who: - Live in or regularly visit homes or buildings built before 1978. These buildings may have lead-based paint. The risk is even higher in buildings built before 1950, when lead-based paint was more commonly used. - Are immigrants, refugees, or adoptees from other countries.Reference 1 They may have been exposed to higher lead levels in these countries. - Are 6 years old or younger. Young children are at higher risk because: - They often put their hands and objects in their mouths. - They sometimes swallow nonfood items. - Their bodies absorb lead at a higher rate. - Their brains are developing quickly. Others at risk for lead poisoning include people who: - Drink water that flows through pipes that were soldered with lead. - Work with lead either in their job or as a hobby (for example, metal smelters, pottery makers, and stained glass artists). - Eat food from cans made with lead solder. These types of cans aren't made in the United States. - Cook or store food in ceramic containers. Some ceramic glaze contains lead that may not have been properly fired or cured. - Eat or breathe traditional or folk remedies that contain lead, such as some herbs and vitamins from other countries. - Live in communities with a lot of industrial pollution. What are the symptoms? You may not notice any symptoms at first. The effects are easy to miss and may seem related to other conditions. The higher the amount of lead in the body, the more severe the symptoms are. In children, symptoms can include: - Slightly lower intelligence and smaller size compared to children of the same age. - Behavior problems, such as acting angry, moody, or hyperactive. - Learning problems. - Lack of energy, and not feeling hungry. In adults, lead poisoning can cause: - Changes in behavior, mood, personality, and sleep patterns. - Memory loss and trouble thinking clearly. - Weakness and muscle problems. Severe cases can cause seizures, paralysis, and coma. How is lead poisoning diagnosed? The doctor will ask questions and do a physical exam to look for signs of lead poisoning. If your doctor suspects lead poisoning, he or she will do a blood test to find out the amount of lead in the blood. Diagnosing lead poisoning is difficult, because the symptoms can be caused by many diseases. Most children with lead poisoning don't have symptoms until their blood lead levels are very high. In the United States, there are screening programs to check lead levels in children who are likely to be exposed to lead. Whether your child needs to be tested depends in part on where you live, how old your housing is, and other risk factors. Talk to your child's doctor about whether your child is at risk and should be screened. Adults usually aren't screened for lead poisoning unless they have a job that involves working with lead. For these workers, companies usually are required to provide testing. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant and have a family member who works with lead, you may want to ask your doctor about your risk for lead poisoning. But in general, experts don't recommend routine testing for lead in pregnant women who don't have symptoms.Reference 2 How is it treated? Treatment for lead poisoning includes removing the source of lead, getting good nutrition, and, in some cases, having chelation therapy. Removing the source of lead. Old paint chips and dirt are the most common sources of lead in the home. Lead-based paint, and the dirt and dust that come along with it, should be removed by professionals. In the workplace, removal usually means removing lead dust that's in the air and making sure that people don't bring contaminated dust or dirt on their clothing into their homes or other places. Good nutrition. Eating foods that have enough iron and other vitamins and minerals may be enough to reduce lead levels in the body. A person who eats a balanced, nutritious diet may absorb less lead than someone with a poor diet. Reference Chelation therapy Opens New Window. If removing the lead source and getting good nutrition don't work, or if lead levels are very high, you may need to take chelating medicines. These medicines bind to lead in the body and help remove it. If blood lead levels don't come down with treatment, home and work areas may need to be rechecked. Call your local health department to see what inspection services are offered in your area. The best way to avoid lead poisoning is to prevent it. Treatment cannot reverse any damage that has already occurred. But there are many Reference ways to reduce your exposure—and your child's—before it causes symptoms. \|By:\|\|Reference Healthwise Staff\|\|Last Revised: Reference July 26, 2012\| \|Medical Review:\|\|Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics Reference R. 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Ingredients: Fenugreek Seed Directions: The best way to make a good cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag in a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten. WARNING: Not intended for use during pregnancy.	<urn:uuid:34ae1b37-bc84-4267-8580-540214df06c5>	2013-05-24T01:53:31Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.027212077751755714, 0.028792135417461395, 0.0033795644994825125, 0.02405196614563465, 0.125, -0.003291783621534705, -0.014483848586678505, 0.038623593747615814, 0.023174157366156578, -0.00961200799793005, 0.07584269344806671, 0.05372190847992897, -0.009875351...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.872815	77	http://www.swansonvitamins.com/alvita-tea-fenugreek-seed-tea-30-bags-s	0.499532
250gm keema (minced meat) 1 onion- chopped finely 2 tsp ginger- chopped finely 1/2 carrot- chopped finely 3 tbsp oil 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 2 green chillies- chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander 2 cups Wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1. To prepare the dough, sift flour and salt. Rub in 1 tbsp ghee. Add enough water to make a dough. Keep aside for 30 minutes. 2. To prepare the filling, heat 3 tbsp oil and fry the chopped onion until rich brown. Add keema ( mince), carrot and ginger and mix well. Reduce heat. Add salt, coriander powder, red chilli powder and garam masala. Fry for 1-2 minutes. Cook covered on low heat for about 5 minutes, till the mince is cooked. 3. Add green chillies and 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander. If there is any water, uncover and dry the mince on fire. Keep the stuffing aside. 4. Divide the dough in to 10 equal parts. Shape into round balls. Flatten each ball, roll out each into a round of 5" diameter. Spread 1-2 tbsp of filling all over. 5. Make a slit, starting from the centre till any one end. Start rolling from the slit, to form an even cone. Keeping the cone upright, press slightly. 6. Roll out, applying pressure only at the centre. Do not roll or press too much on the sides, otherwise layers of the paratha donot separate after cooking. 7. Sprinkle some kasoori methi and press with a rolling pin. 8. Cook it on hot tawa on both sides, spread some ghee and serve hot. This goes to Srivalli's Roti Mela Did You Enjoy this Recipe? Enter your email ID below to get more such recipes in your inbox	<urn:uuid:81bab71b-f1ea-4314-91fa-025f09b2fc4e>	2013-05-24T01:57:08Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.008684210479259491, 0.03394736722111702, -0.015131578780710697, 0.019078947603702545, 0.0726315826177597, 0.005296052433550358, -0.01855263113975525, 0.047631580382585526, 0.01697368361055851, -0.010065789334475994, 0.0878947377204895, 0.040263157337903976, 0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.763191	452	http://www.swapnascuisine.com/2008/05/keema-paratha.html	0.407964
The Wellness Group is pleased to announce that the Incentive Program Grand Prize Winner for the Spring 2011 season is Paula Dale of Facilities and Services. Paula will receive the $100 grand prize which can be used for any wellness related purchases or activities. Read Paula's Wellness Story below. One of the hardest steps of my wellness journey was finding a form of exercise that I didn't dread. Then I discovered English country dancing, and suddenly I looked forward to exercise. The turning point was a Scott Arboretum party that included folk dancing. I came away from the party with two distinct impressions. First, that I adore folk dancing to live music. Secondly, that my jeans - the largest size I'd ever owned - were too tight. That night I decided to find a way to folk dance more regularly, and in the process, perhaps work on the problem with my jeans. I began English country dancing, which sets simple footwork in complex patterns to beautiful music. The footwork is easy but spritely enough to be aerobic. The English country dance patterns are intellectually stimulating, requiring from me a degree of mindful concentration. The music is lovely and performed live by talented musicians. The success of the choreography is the way in which the pattern of the steps complements the movement of the music; the dancer is one piece within a musical kaleidoscope. There is occasionally a moment when the dance and the music and your own sense of rhythm and grace come together and you feel yourself in the center of a whirl of beauty. It wasn't the history that first drew me, but English country dancing was the hottest dance craze of the 1650's and again during the turn of the 19th century. Jane Austen was a master of this dance form and English dances figure in several of her novels; if you've seen the movie adaption of Pride and Prejudice, you've seen English country dancing. Naturally the British colonists brought English country dance with them to North America. George Washington is said to have danced quite adeptly at Philadelphia balls. After the Revolution, some English country dances were adapted to a more distinctly American music and format, becoming American county dancing, which includes both contra and square dancing. Despite this sense of history, English country dance is a vigorous and current dance form, with over 600 dance societies and new dances and music continually being written. I was fortunate to learn English country dancing with Joanna Reiner, Swarthmore Folk Dance teacher for many years, who is nationally renowned for her clear, supportive, spirited calling. Before each dance, the musicians play the tune, the caller describes the dance's moves in a 'talk through', and then the dancers join in for a 'walk through.' Once the dance begins, the caller continues to call the pattern until the dancers are comfortable dancing it. Partner choosing is blissfully free of the baggage that accompanies some other dance forms; for the most part, you simply turn around on the dance floor to find someone you haven't yet danced with that evening. Because this is a traditional dance form, gender roles do persist in the calling of the dance - the caller will refer to the 'man' and the 'woman' - but the roles are inhabited by people of any gender. You don't need to bring a partner, but it wasn't long before I dragged Martin to the class with me. Now Martin and I dance together in Folk Dance class, at occasional weekend dances, and at two formal balls each year. Last summer we went to a week of dance camp in Pinewoods, Massachusetts, where one can dance English country eleven hours a day. At that Arboretum party a few years ago, I vowed to start folk dancing and to lose enough weight to fit in my favorite jeans. The folk dancing has given me many hours of enjoyment that hardly feel like exercise. All that dancing and a Weight Watchers' food plan have resulted in a trimmer, healthier me. Those jeans still don't fit, though - now they are a couple sizes too large. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank many people who have supported my wellness journey. First, thanks to the Wellness Committee, whose Incentive Program gave me an extra boost. Shout-out to the students of the Swarthmore College Folk Dance Club, who keep folk dance alive and kicking. Thanks with a tiara on top to the immensely-talented Joanna Reiner, who moved me from dance anxiety to dance flow. The Germantown Country Dancers enveloped and supported Martin and me from the start. My parents, active square dancers and line dancers, prove that dancing is a lifetime calling, and my son Ted is a continual dance inspiration. Most of all, I'd like to thank Martin Warner, my partner in dance and in life. The Wellness Group is pleased to announce that the Incentive Program Grand Prize Winner for the Fall 2010 season is Danie Martin of McCabe Library. Danie will receive the $100 grand prize which can be used for any wellness related purchases or activities. Read Danie's Wellness Story below. What a nice surprise to win the Wellness prize in my first semester of participating! I only entered because I was already going to do an event that would take a lot of hours anyway, so I decided why not log them for the wellness program as well. I've been doing marathons on and off for many years. Back in my 20's I did an ultra-marathon yearly for several years before giving it up. A year ago I learned the race had been revived and shortened to 40 miles. Having turning 50, I thought it would be fun to celebrate by giving it one last fling before thinking about more sensible distances, only to find a good friend was getting married the day of the race. Looking around for an alternative I hit on a 24 hour race in San Francisco. I'd heard of them years ago but had never tried one, so it seemed a good way to turn 50-something. How it worked was that you had 24 hours to do as many laps of a 1.06 mile course as you could. I prepared with one 6 hour run and then a 12 hour run spaced two weekends apart. In between, I mostly just walked to recover before the next long session. At the race itself, I mixed about half running and half walking and ended up with 61 miles. You could walk, run or even take a nap. Anyone can get a surprising mileage in; the trick is to just keep moving as much as possible. The good part of racing when you are older is lack of competition: since I was the only 50-59 year old female, I won my age group by default. It is my first award in a lifetime of running! This summer I plan to take a break from running and instead focus on getting a couple weeks on a sailing ship, so I will probably use my prize to get more sailing gear. This was my first time to participate in the Wellness Group’s Incentive Program, so I was surprised and excited to hear that I won! My wellness journey has changed a lot in the past year. I ran my first half marathon on May 1, 2010, which is something I never thought I would do because I have always despised running. I couldn’t ever go more than a few minutes without feeling out of breath, and even though I tried several times, I just couldn’t get myself into that wretched sport. That changed in the fall of 2009, when my best friend’s mom was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. My husband and I agreed to run the Capital City Half Marathon in Columbus with my friend in her mom’s honor. As soon as we submitted our registration form, panic set in. What had we done?! Training was tough; I couldn’t run for more than three minutes without taking a walking break. But we gradually increased our mileage and soon could run several miles without breaks. Our weekends revolved around not which new BYOB to try, but how far we had to run on Sundays. Ice baths and foam rolling became regular rituals for our tired legs. Since we were training in the winter, we learned to run on ice and through snow. We ran a few shorter races leading up to the half, including the Swarthmore Fun Fair 5K with Amanda Hrincevich (Planned Giving). I even gave up beer because it seemed to slow me down. (I kept red wine. It’s good for the heart!) I finished the half marathon in 2 hours, 16 minutes, and it was such an awesome feeling to be finished. But after I crossed the finish line, my first thought was “I want to do that again!” (My second thought was “FOOD!”) I know running isn’t for everyone, and I never thought I’d say that it was for me. But if you’ve ever thought about it, just try. Anyone can do it. And it’s free, and you can do it almost anywhere, anytime! Many thanks to the Wellness Group! I’m looking forward to shopping for a new pair of running shoes so I can keep up with this new habit. I am so excited to receive the grand prize for the Wellness Incentive Program for the Fall 2009 season. Keeping a log of my daily exercise has been a great way to keep me motivated. I began exercising regularly when I was working on my Master's thesis. I had been working long days in a windowless office and felt like I needed some fresh air and a way to work off some stress. So, I started playing tennis with my husband. For the winter months I joined a gym that had a great variety of classes. When we moved to Pennsylvania last summer I started biking or walking almost everywhere that I went. We also joined the Delaware Athletic League with a group of my husband's coworkers. In the fall we played dodge ball, and in the spring we will be on a softball team. I was afraid that I would stop exercising during the winter, because I am pretty cold averse. But, in November we adopted a dog (Frankie) who just loves to go for long walks and hikes. I try to walk him about 2 miles before work and about 2 miles after work each day. Frankie particularly loves walking in the Crum Woods. So, I am planning to use my prize money to buy a new pair of hiking boots. For me, the key to staying motivated has been to vary my activities. I am delighted to be chosen as the grand prize winner of the Wellness award. In 1995 I joined Weight Watchers and lost 44 pounds. I have maintained the majority of that weight loss 14 years later by walking, watching what I eat and making a healthy lifestyle a priority. I was the kid in school that hated gym class but now I take every opportunity I can to move and fit in some exercise. The chance to get in a little exercise may not be a sixty minute workout at a gym or a two mile walk but I try to take advantage of every opportunity to move such as parking my car near the Swarthmore Train Station and walking up Magill Walk every day at least once. Fitness walking is my favorite exercise but recently I had to explore other types of exercise because of a bout with plantar fasciitis. New additions to my fitness options are yoga, a 45 minute workout with resistance bands and the Life Cycle exercise bike at the fitness center. I enjoying reading and bring a good book along for the 30 minute bike ride at the fitness center. I appreciate receiving the generous Wellness Award gift and my plans for it include the purchase of a new pair of cross training shoes. I've been turning in my exercise logs since I started at Swarthmore in September of 2006 and I'm so excited to have won the Wellness award! The incentive program has kept me motivated to exercise regularly and to not let a one or two day break from the gym turn into one or two weeks. Since moving to Philly, I have missed playing one of my favorite sports, tennis, which I used to play 2-3 times weekly. On the flip side, I have joined a gym for the first time and make going there a part of my regular after work routine. When I can't get to the gym or just don't want to, I try to get in a walk, usually a neighborhood walk around Conshohocken which has plenty of hills to keep it interesting. My husband gave me a bicycle for my birthday, so we've also been able to take advantage of the Schuylkill river trail which is only a block away and runs from Valley Forge to the Art Museum - although we haven't made the complete trek yet - maybe in the Spring! When it comes to getting regular exercise, I think the key is to keep it interesting, mix it up, and to realize that "free" exercise, such as parking a little farther from your office, taking the stairs, walking instead of taking a cab, is a great way to make a part of your daily routine a little healthier. Thanks to the Wellness Committee and Swarthmore for promoting and supporting this program. There are many incentives to regular exercise - feeling good, not getting sick, being able to splurge on dessert - so having a chance to win a prize is just icing on the cake! Which, by the way, is my favorite part of any cake. I'm so grateful to have received the Wellness Incentive award! The Wellness Committee has done a really great job of promoting health and wellness at the College. They provide a lot of great resources, but their lunchtime lectures are my favorite -- educational, entertaining, and the soup is always delicious! Though there have been wonderful talks on various fitness activities, what really inspired me to start exercising came from the Wellness series on Time Management a number of years ago. I think for a lot of us, just finding the time for exercise is a huge obstacle. But from that series, this simple principal was a revelation and an inspiration: "The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." (Stephen Covey). I wanted to exercise for my own health and to set a good example for my son -- so I scheduled it. I've been running in the mornings regularly for the last four years. I now run five days a week, and work out with free weights several times a week. Even after all this time, I'm still not one of those people who loves to exercise! Some days it's great, but often it can still be hard to get motivated. Making running a near-daily habit has helped me to stick with it. I feel guilty when I skip! And getting it done in the morning (while I'm too groggy to think of excuses) helps too. Going to Wellness lunches and activities helps to keep me motivated, not just because of the presentations, but also because of the camaraderie of others who are enthusiastic about fitness. I also try to run in the Media 5-miler each year. It's very inspirational because people of all ages, shapes, and abilities participate, and the community cheers everyone. My advice to anyone starting an exercise program is to schedule a regular time for it, and to keep seeking inspiration. It isn't always easy, so be as kind and encouraging to yourself as you would be to a friend. Any effort expended is a step in the right direction! Thank you to the Wellness Committee! I've learned a lot about forgiveness from my body. For many years I never exercised and I let my weight get out of control. I am fortunate that I did not develop diabetes or high blood pressure. Since March 2004 I have lost 70 pounds, lowered my cholesterol over 50 points and brought my body fat below 21%. I exercise every day. I lift weights, run, bike, do yoga and qi gong. I was able to accomplish this with the support and encouragement from my friends at Swarthmore and my family. Joanne Barracliff suggested I try the South Beach Diet and I've been living the low-carb life. Kristin Moore encouraged me to start with just five minutes of exercise a day and build more each week. She created a monster and she always has time for my questions. The rest of the Financial Aid Office always provides support and encouragement. My friends Cathy, Debbie and Katie have great recipes and health advice. Debbie Kardon-Brown gave me a treadmill that keeps me running in bad weather. Debbie is a real inspiration, too. Michelle and Katie at the Kohlberg Coffee Bar make a great "wannabe chai". I try to attend most of the Wellness lunches. They introduced me to Soul Source Yoga and Qi Gong with Kit Raven. Peter Carroll gave me some great running advice that kept me going when I was ready to quit. Many of you have passed along a compliment, thanks for the boost. My family has been great, putting up with new foods and letting me have time to work out. My husband lost 40 pounds and has become an avid bike rider. You are never too old to start healthy eating and exercise. Four years ago if you would have told me I would be at my high school weight and looking forward to a five-mile run, I would have thought you were crazy, but that is where I am. I can't wait to see what the future brings. I am going to use my Wellness prize money at the Jenkintown Running Company to buy new running shoes and a heart rate monitor. Thanks Swarthmore! It was a nice surprise to find out I'd won the wellness drawing for the second time. So how did I log all those hours and, more importantly, why did I do it? I typically get some kind of exercise 5 or more days a week-either walking, hiking or working out at the fitness center after work. I've recently started running again, which I find is a whole lot more enjoyable now that I have an I Pod filled with songs I like. Exercise to me is like taking a multivitamin. Who knows if it's really doing anything, but it can't hurt. However, I know when I exercise regularly I feel better, sleep better and almost never get sick. So I'm grateful to the Wellness Committee for the incentive program, and I hope to use the prize to replace my old running shoes and maybe get some other gear. First of all I love to walk. If you ask anyone who knows me, they will say I am a dedicated campus walker. Everywhere I have to go on campus, I choose to walk, unless it's extremely bad weather. When I pick up the mail at the post office, I walk; when I go to the Business Office, which is almost daily, when I turn in my timesheets to the Payroll Office, or have to attend a meeting on campus, I walk. With my office located on the south campus, my walks to the main campus are substantial and involve a fairly steep incline. During the school year, in addition to walking during work time, I walk the track outside of the athletic facility during my lunch break, sometimes with my Swarthmore friends. It's more fun when you have people to walk with. About a year ago, my husband and I started walking at night. We started walking on a nearby track but advanced to a neighborhood area to incorporate hills and valleys in order to challenge ourselves. This has become our special, quiet time where we get a chance to be together and talk. We love it! Although I have always walked, it's just recently that I remembered to keep a log of my walking for the incentive program. I do also watch what I eat and at my most recent physical with my doctor, I was pleased to get a clean bill of health and be told that all is well. What Keeps Me Motivated to Exercise? by Jeff Jabco Well, basically, bad genes. With a family history of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, heart disease (I've always thought that with paternal and maternal families being extremely large [20 aunts and uncles], we could have every disease represented in the family and still be within "normal" statistics....). I've been concerned with exercise since I've been old enough to be concerned (early 20's or so). And I don't think the old-fashioned oatmeal with fresh fruit and soy milk every morning is enough to do it all for my health. The problem is, I like food. Good food. Not junk food. And I like to eat good food too. While I try not to over eat, I probably eat more than my recommended daily caloric intake at times. So, I like aerobic exercise too. I used to run and do judo. Then I damaged my knee doing judo and that took care of running daily too. Now I rely on aerobic activity and some weight training so that I can eat that osso bucco, polenta and zinfandel on a Saturday night. The stairmaster and a good gardening magazine are my best friends at the gym. Although, I've recently gotten into an evening class--"Basic Training"--that includes calisthenics, kick boxing, running and circuit training with a large group of people of all ages, shapes and sizes. I'm glad to know I'm not the only non-flexible one, but my endurance is better than some. We all need to improve at something, but then we all do OK in some event too, and it's a highly motivated class which is contagious. So, enough rambling. Time to go to the gym, and then figure out what's for dinner. Pasta and sausages from Sonny at the Italian Market (with a salad or broccoli raab/garlic/olive oil, too)? Ummm, umm good--my light at the end of the tunnel of pain. A regular exercise routine is not something that was always a high priority in my life. Since my job requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time, I realize that I must find time to incorporate some physical activity into my daily routine. Working at the College gives me easy access to the fitness center and the outdoor track so any excuses that I might have for not exercising are limited! On most days of the week Cathy Pescatore and I walk a few miles on the outdoor track and at the Mullan Center I enjoy using the elliptical machines. I used to think of exercise as a chore, but now I enjoy walking and the benefits that go along with a regular exercise routine. With my gift certificate I purchased, among other things, some new sneakers that will help keep me walking. Many thanks to the Wellness Group. This was only the second time I have entered the drawing, so I feel lucky to have won. I actually wish the odds against me had been greater, because that would mean that more of my colleagues on the faculty and staff were participating. Everyone who read the recent issue of The Gathering knows about my baseball life, but that's only part of my activity and fitness routine. I should backtrack a bit, to spring 2004, when my doctor finally got to me. I've seen the same internal medicine doctor since the mid-1970s, so he had watched my weight--and blood pressure--creep up over the last 30 years. By 2000, I weighed more than 200 pounds and I was on medication to control my high BP. Although he kept telling me that I needed to lose weight, it wasn't until 2004 that it started to sink in that I might shorten my life significantly if I didn't do something about it. I tried the South Beach diet, which seemed to include a lot of foods that I liked anyway--fresh vegetables, proteins from meat and low-fat dairy, and salads. I'm a big fan of salads. The diet is phased, like the Atkins diet (they are similar low-carb diets), and I entered the first phase on June 1, 2004. After a month, I had lost about 15 pounds, and I continued to lose about a pound a week until I had reached my target weight of 175. My weight has fluctuated a bit since then, but never over 180. That same summer, I joined a local fitness center in Hockessin, Delaware. It's very convenient to my home, small, and friendly-without a lot of intimidating spandex. A trainer sized me up and designed a routine, and so began the first intentional exercise of my life. I had been physically active all my adult life, but I had never thought, "On Tuesday morning at 6:30, I will exercise for 1 hour and 15 minutes." This was something new. The exercise and weight loss have made a big difference in my outlook. I feel better and it's been nice to have people look me over and say, "Hey, you look great." And I would not have joined a baseball team this year had I not gotten in better shape, depriving myself of loads of fun. I've never been much for self-discipline. I've pretty much done what I pleased for most of my life. What I've realized about my new routines is that "doing what you please" can include doing things for yourself that are positive and beneficial. I'm no saint; I cheat on my diet at times, including drinking some beer, a no-no for low-carb dieters. But overall, I have made what I think will be a permanent change in my lifestyle. The rewards have been great-including the $250 that I just received from the College, which will pay for nearly half a year at my fitness center. I was really excited to win the Wellness prize this summer and was asked to write something about my wellness journey. When I was in college 30 years ago, my exercise routine consisted of walking to the corner store to buy a pack of cigarettes. Fortunately I changed my ways, dropped the smoking and now get some form of exercise most every day. I enjoy hiking, swimming, aerobics, running (OK, I don't really enjoy running, but I do it anyway) and using the bikes and Nautilus machines in the fitness center. And for some reason I even enjoy filling in the blue wellness activity log forms and watching the hours add up. (Hint: a 10-mile hike can quickly increase your total hours!) With regular exercise I feel more energetic and have the confidence to take on new challenges-- this summer I tried rock climbing for the first time and found that it was a little scary but a lot of fun. I used the $250 prize to buy new hiking boots, a backpack, running shoes and some exercise clothes. I would really encourage everyone to fill in and submit those wellness logs. The payoff is that you'll feel better and you just might get some cool stuff, too! Here are my sentiments on the Wellness Incentive Program: I have always enjoyed walking as long as I can remember. It began when I was a young girl growing up in Germany. I have fond memories of taking long walks with my family on Sunday afternoons in the beautiful countryside. In German, it's called spazieren gehen, still popular today. How exciting to now be rewarded for doing something that I enjoy-walking and swimming - and something that is beneficial for my health at the same time. My doctor has always encouraged me to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthfully in order to get my high blood pressure under control. Three years ago, I went on the Heart Institute (low carb) Diet and was successful in losing a good deal of weight and then maintaining my weight. As a result, my blood pressure came down and is now stable with the help of medication. Then a friend at the College introduced me to Leslie Sansone's "Walk Away the Pounds" video walking program. So during the cold winter months I can walk in the comfort of my family room. I look forward to walking or swimming each day. I am very grateful to the Wellness Incentive Program as well as the informative wellness workshops. The various workshops have helped to motivate me to continue exercising, eating healthfully, and learning more about lifestyle choices. Naturally, I'm thrilled about being the fall 2004 Wellness Incentive Program grand prize winner. I'm not yet certain how I will use the $250 gift certificate. I'm considering using it toward the purchase of a good exercise bike, or I may perhaps buy better walking shoes and a heart monitor to wear when exercising. I wish everyone good health. I've always seen wellness as an active process of making choices that integrate physical well-being, happiness in my profession, home life and play time. And I feel lucky to have found friends and family that have taught me by example to live a quality life. I also feel fortunate to have found horticulture as a profession that I love and believe improves the quality of life for many. I have found a work environment that I find challenging, engaging, supportive and rewarding, and a home life that I cherish. And while I have always been physically active, my activity level has decreased since I became a permanent employee of the college. Five years ago my job activities changed from gardening all day to sitting or standing at a computer for hours at a time. I joined a gym and began a more rigorous workout routine to attempt keeping fit. I currently take spinning classes, other cross-training aerobic classes and lift weights to keep myself from becoming bored. More recently, I've added Yoga to my routine and find physical as well as stress relieving benefits from the practice. After my Grandmother's death and my father's diagnosis with Diabetes, I found motivation to take a close look at my nutrition. After making slow, progressive changes, I now feel healthier than I've ever felt during my life. My Great-grandmother taught me that quality of life comes from finding the right balance between work, family and play. My Father taught me to stretch my horizons. I thank both of them for giving me a good foundation for wellness in life. My quest to be healthier started in March of 2002, when I went on a weight loss program and lost 30 pounds. In May of 2002, I decided that I needed to start a workout program to help and enhance my weight loss and also to be healthier all around. I contacted Marie Mancini who created a work out program with cardio and weights, and I have continued doing this 3 days a week. Since then and during that time I have increased and enhanced my program with a combination of cardio (bike and treadmill) and weights. 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US Olympic Trials - Torres Wins 50, Vendt Sets American Record in 1500 -- August 16, 2000 By Kari Lydersen Women's 50 Free: Dara Torres won her first gold of the meet, completing her stellar comeback, with a 24.90 victory in the 50 free. The time set a new Trials record, breaking her own mark of 24.93 from the semi-finals. "I'm upset with my time but I'm glad I won," said Torres. "By the fourth day I was running on fumes. My legs are sore and I'm very tired. This is a good learning experience for Sydney. I'll know to conserve my energy more there." Amy Van Dyken was second in 24.99; the 1996 Olympic gold medalist in this event, she was fourth behind Torres and Jenny Thompson in the 100 free. She had held the old Trials record with a 25.17 from 1996. "I wanted to win," said Van Dyken. "But here, if it's first or second you make the team, and that's the ultimate goal. So today second is fine." She noted that she is "thrilled" with her time, considering she underwent shoulder surgery earlier this year. "I came here just hoping to make it as an alternate and now I'm on the relay and the 50," she said. "This is unbelievable." Third was Haley Cope in 25.40. Cope looked to be in the race until a bad touch at the finish. Fourth was 1996 Olympian Catherine Fox in 25.59. Liesl Kolbisen was fifth in 25.62, and 15-year-old Christina Swindle was sixth in 25.66. Seventh was Courtney Allen in 25.72, and eighth was Tammie Stone in 25.82. Torres, 33, set an American record in the 100 fly prelims and was second to Jenny Thompson in that event and the 100 free. Van Dyken, who won four golds at the last Olympics, made her first individual event in Sydney with her second place finish. Men's 1500 Free: In one of the most inspiring and emotional events of the meet, 18-year-old Erik Vendt swam a controlled, strategic and ultimately fast 1500 to break George DiCarlo's American record from 1984. Vendt's 14:59.11 was more than two seconds under DiCarlo's 15:01.51 mark. Vendt had been behind record pace until the 1200 mark, swimming a gutsy last 300 and finishing in a 58.03. Vendt's time makes him the eighth fastest performer ever and the first American under the 15 minute mark. Vendt led the race the whole way, but for the first 700 there were four swimmers within a one second range: Vendt, Chris Thompson, Robert Margalis and Tyler Painter. Vendt and Thompson both made noticeable moves at the halfway point, with Vendt gaining a solid lead over Thompson and Thompson, 21 and swimming for Club Wolverine, pulling away from the rest of the field. By the ninth 100, Vendt was splitting 29.6 to 29.8 per 50. "My goal was to break the American record but I wasn't sure if I could accomplish that or not," said Vendt, representing the Squids and Trojan. "I just wanted to get out in front of the field. At 1100 I looked over there and saw my teammates and the whole side of the pool going crazy and I knew I was on pace for breaking the American record. I didn't want to let the chance go." Vendt also noted that, "I know most of the fans came here tonight to see Dara swim the 50, but I think we put on a good show. If we can generate more interest in the mile, that makes it more interesting." Thompson ended up second in 15:09.16, making his first Olympic team. Thompson noted that he had been sick for several days at the meet. "I just didn't have it today," he said. "But I've got quite a while to get better now and I'm sure I'll be at full strength in Sydney. The goal here was just to make the team and I did." Robert Margalis, 18, was third in 15:13.59, and Nat Lewis, swimming from lane 1, passed Painter to take fourth in 15:15.86. Jamie Grimes was fifth in 15:21.80, logging the second fastest last 100 of the race with a 59.68. Painter was sixth in 15:22.58. 16-year-old Fran Crippen was seventh in 15:30.50 and 17-year-old Aram Kevorkian was eighth in 15:38.66. For full results check the US Swimming site TV COVERAGE OF THE SWIM TRIALS Olympic Swim Trials coverage on NBC: Aug 19, 4-6 p.m. EST Olympic Swim Trials coverage on PAX-TV: Aug. 26, 9-11 p.m. ET and PT By A Fraction Of A Second - $16.95 A new book about nine American women swimmers as they face the challenge of a lifetime: making the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team. Experience the training, the hardships, the achievements, as well as the unexpected developments in the lives of Kristy Kowal, Lindsay Benko, Kristine Quance-Jilian, Keiko Price and others during the year leading up to the 2000 trials. Order this book now, and be one of the first to get it on the Oct. 1, 2000 release date.	<urn:uuid:8d2b80a2-a2e1-4706-8909-f34bdd259001>	2013-05-24T01:58:15Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.012939453125, 0.01513671875, 0.003753662109375, 0.007110595703125, 0.0556640625, -0.03564453125, -0.0244140625, 0.0849609375, -0.018310546875, -0.07958984375, 0.041015625, 0.01019287109375, -0.009765625, -0.03466796875, 0.0302734375, -0.0166015625,...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.978585	1,181	http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/1740.asp?q=US-Olympic-Trials---Torres-Wins-50,-Vendt-Sets-American-Record-in-1500	0.707978
At 04:01 AM 12/10/2001 -0800, Chris wrote: >I have been trying to get swish-e to work in spider mode on 2K using ASP >to no avail. Unfortunately I cannot use perl in this case and therefore >need an alternative to spider.pl. Both the -S http and spider.pl method require perl. Are you trying to write an ASP web interface for indexing? Most just index from the command line, I imagine. I'd think the easy way would be to grab Perl from Activestate, but if you can't do that for some reason, then maybe you could write your own program to spider and pass the docs to swish using -S prog. I'd imagine since there are so many tools to grab docs over http in the unix world that there are probably some utilities in the DOS world to do that, too. >recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of >viruses. edNET and lightershade ltd accepts no liability for any damage >caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Right. Blame it on Outlook ;) Received on Mon Dec 10 15:56:14 2001	<urn:uuid:9c97a3c5-22c6-4f44-9a4d-3b3877f4d965>	2013-05-24T02:00:28Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.03265977278351784, 0.016564849764108658, 0.028900375589728355, -0.002026550704613328, 0.042998120188713074, -0.060150377452373505, 0.009692199528217316, 0.04111842066049576, -0.013216635212302208, -0.024906015023589134, 0.021968984976410866, 0.04135338217020035, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.912531	262	http://www.swish-e.org/archive/2001-12/3327.html	0.206242
In terms of their breadth, we can describe plans as strategic or tactical. Strategic plans are plans that are organization-wide (apply to the entire organization). The plans establish overall objectives, and position an organization in terms of its environment. Strategic plans drive the efforts of an organization to achieve its goals, and they serve as a basis for the tactical plans. Tactical plans often referred to as operational plans. Tactical plans are plans that specify the details of how an organization’s overall objectives should be achieved. Unlike strategic plans that tend to cover long periods of time, tactical plans tend to cover short periods of time. Some examples of tactical plans are an organization’s monthly, weekly, and daily plans.	<urn:uuid:e67d30d4-c4a4-403a-85d2-2da1385de225>	2013-05-24T01:31:27Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.039302147924900055, 0.013420245610177517, 0.005919286981225014, -0.00028907449450343847, 0.027990797534585, -0.04831288382411003, 0.01217408012598753, 0.12576687335968018, -0.03450920060276985, -0.009010735899209976, 0.11119631677865982, 0.018596624955534935, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.969586	144	http://www.swotanalysistemplate.info/2011/05/strategic-and-tactical-planning.html	0.348676
\| Orientation Training: \| Orientation training introduces new leaders to BSA. These courses are some of the first trainings a new leader should take upon accepting a leadership position with a pack, troop, or crew; several sessions deliver usable ideas for a first meeting. \| Leader Specific: \| Leader Specific training corresponds to the position a leader holds within a unit, and is required for a leader to be considered trained and wear the "Trained" patch on a uniform shirt.Note that This is Scouting need only be taken once. As a leader changes positions, additional Leader Specific courses may be required to maintain trained status. \| Activity Specific Training: \| This category includes trainings that are required for specific Scouting activities and events. Course details indicate for which leadership positions and what activities the training is necessary. \| Supplemental Training: \| This category encompasses trainings that are designed to supplement basic training and give leaders additional ideas and skills to use in home units. These courses are sometimes council-wide courses, and provide a variety of diverse, advanced opportunities for leaders.	<urn:uuid:a3537d65-983d-4715-a4c0-1a75471d2d6f>	2013-05-24T01:29:42Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.040715768933296204, 0.025025933980941772, -0.00927126593887806, 0.021654564887285233, 0.079356849193573, -0.03838174417614937, -0.008136670105159283, 0.07987552136182785, 0.013355809263885021, 0.04953319579362869, 0.11670124530792236, 0.07468879967927933, -0....	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.93671	220	http://www.tac-bsa.org/Training/Cub%20Leader%20Training	0.480049
Snakes love to have money, but they also love to spend it. They will accumulate large amounts of cash but can gamble away their fortunes, too. Most Snakes will always have some money tucked away in savings and are good at accounting for it, but they'll keep gaming money on the side. They are also very generous. If you need financial advice, ask a Snake -- they will usually know the latest tip.	<urn:uuid:f2a07a28-ff06-42d8-bb8c-d4a131b9ce25>	2013-05-24T01:31:00Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.015315594151616096, 0.03635519742965698, -0.01021039579063654, 0.015392945148050785, 0.07240098714828491, 0.009475557133555412, 0.014851485379040241, 0.06559406220912933, 0.0016533880261704326, -0.08415841311216354, 0.0897277221083641, -0.021039603278040886, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.984477	85	http://www.tarot.com/astrology/chinese/snake-money	0.159896
Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert - Unwrap 8 ice cream sandwiches. Arrange them side by side in a 9x13 inch glass dish. - Slightly heat 1 jar of caramel flavored ice cream topping sauce and pour over the layer of ice cream sandwiches. - Sprinkle pecan bits over the caramel sauce. - Unwrap 8 more ice cream sandwiches and arrange side by side on top of the caramel sauce. See full recipe More top-rated recipes:	<urn:uuid:015a7673-1b1e-418e-8316-7c3ab7df7378>	2013-05-24T02:06:18Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.02706473134458065, 0.02901785634458065, -0.01883370615541935, 0.02176339365541935, 0.0775669664144516, 0.0404575876891613, -0.0336216501891613, 0.09765625, 0.0385044626891613, 0.0213448666036129, 0.0792410746216774, 0.0438058041036129, -0.01213727705180645, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.703224	96	http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/554297-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-Dessert	0.656689
Making Quick Bread with a Creamed Batter When a quick bread is made with solid fat, like softened butter or shortening, the fat and sugar are first creamed together. Then the eggs, dry ingredients and any liquids are added. This method incorporates air bubbles into the fat, resulting in a cake-like texture. For best results, make sure the butter is softened, not melted. (A knife should be able to glide through the butter.) In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the dry ingredients to evenly distribute the baking powder or soda. Add the flour mixture alternately with milk or other liquid to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in any other ingredients. Bake as directed.	<urn:uuid:9528edc8-792f-46ef-adc5-11a0703117e5>	2013-05-24T01:59:13Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.014577964320778847, 0.009101159870624542, 0.004449903499335051, 0.03431056812405586, 0.07345360517501831, -0.048324741423130035, -0.022390464320778847, 0.11404639482498169, 0.027384020388126373, 0.00025420828023925424, 0.07957474142313004, 0.05251288786530495, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.936351	168	http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Tips/How-to-s/Making-Quick-Bread-with-a-Creamed-Batter	0.399393
Reading Photographs: Snow Day How carefully do you look at photos? Often, photographs and other visual primary sources come with captions that say when they were created and what they portray. But what if a picture isn't captioned? How can you figure out its date? Examine the photo below carefully. (To see a larger version of the photo, click "Snow Day Photo" in the box on the left.) Then answer these questions about what you see.	<urn:uuid:fb421b92-a8e2-4f22-a6a3-a06747eb2f61>	2013-05-24T01:52:50Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.041360292583703995, 0.010033700615167618, 0.008540134876966476, 0.00029320811154320836, 0.07352941483259201, -0.01715686358511448, 0.02971813641488552, 0.08946078270673752, -0.009306065738201141, -0.045649509876966476, 0.06311274319887161, 0.039828430861234665, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.967242	96	http://www.teachinghistory.org/history-content/quiz/25345	0.830311
Sir Chris Hoy will carry the flag for Team GB at Friday's opening ceremony of London 2012, the British Olympic Association have confirmed. However, he has admitted he would not have taken part in the event had he not been chosen. Hoy, who said that British Cycling is on a huge high going into the Olympics following Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Tour de France, described winning the vote by fellow athletes as "a huge honour". The Scot, who has four gold medals and a silver from three previous Games, has never yet attended an opening ceremony and would have missed out on London too had he not been selected. Hoy said: "The team is not due to travel until the Saturday, chances are I probably would not have gone so it's a great opportunity for me in my last Olympics. "It will be something special and especially with it being the home Games it will be quite an experience. "It's the stuff of dreams and I am still in shock a little bit at receiving such a huge honour." Hoy said the impact of Wiggins' victory had reverberated around the British Olympic cycling team. He said: "The general feeling is just of sheer excitement and anticipation. It is reaching fever pitch." He also warned Wiggins that his life will now change dramatically - that is likely to be even more the case should the 32-year-old become cycling's next knight of the realm. "Any accolades or honours that come his way will be fully deserved," added Hoy. "In the cycling world he's a superstar already, he's used to a lot of attention wherever he travels. In the UK that is where the real change will happen when he is walking about. I think his life will change drastically, but I think he will handle it very well, I don't see him changing and he'll be just the same Bradley we have always known. "I've know Bradley since he was 16 and have seen him go through the ranks to be a champion in every single facet of the sport that he has participated in. "There's a side to Bradley you don't always see, very humorous, he's a fun guy to be with, but he leads from the front, he can produce the goods." It was cycling that propelled Britain to fourth place in the medals table in Beijing with seven golds out of the total of 19, and Hoy hopes all-round Tour de France success - three other members of the British Olympic team also won stages apart from Wiggins - has put the team into the perfect place. "We keep mentioning golden eras, and after Beijing we thought that was as good as things could be, but to have this success in a truly global event such as the Tour de France is remarkable," he said. "In the cycling camp things could not be going much better, training wise and morale. To see the road guys in the Tour de France performing so well and achieving historic things day by day, not just the overall win. "Cycling has received a huge profile boost and hopefully we can continue that in Olympics. "Hopefully it will get even more popular in the UK and we will get more people onto bikes. We could have so many positives not just for Olympics, but for the health of the nation and reducing congestion, I hope that can continue."	<urn:uuid:9ed479a2-f6c0-4864-b9af-c96b24aa44c8>	2013-05-24T01:38:33Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.00830078125, 0.0177001953125, 0.000019431114196777344, -0.0021209716796875, 0.1005859375, -0.036865234375, -0.02490234375, 0.09375, 0.01190185546875, -0.0908203125, 0.035888671875, 0.020263671875, -0.023681640625, -0.052734375, 0.0380859375, -0.016...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.985035	683	http://www.teamtalk.com/news/25254/7928494/Hoy-confirmed-as-GB-flag-bearer	0.187119
The future starts with Kinesis™ One With Kinesis™ One, dramatic design and unrestricted movement training combine to bring your members an innovative and inspiring workout experience. Ideal for all fitness facilities, Kinesis™ One brings a unique style and attitude that creates a motivating and engaging training space. Kinesis™ One for Your Business: Increase your revenue with a new and engaging training modality. Kinesis™ One offers a distinctive and cutting edge way to train movement. This unique versatility will attract your trainers and members toward this new approach. Kinesis™ is an advanced and exclusive technology that incorporates a series of patent pending variable resistance cables. However, the technology is hidden behind the aluminum-finished panel, resulting in a sleek and inviting appearance. Exercise on Kinesis™ One can be performed without any supervision, thanks to the placard showing nine basic movements. However, Kinesis™ One offers unlimited potential for personal trainers. A multimedia movement library with over 400 movements is included with the product to help trainers design and diversify their clients' training programs. The disk also includes information on how to correctly progress a client. Trainers can apply Kinesis™ training to every type of client, from active aging members looking to restore movement to athletes seeking to improve their performance. This is because Kinesis™ One allows users to replicate any movement with resistance. A new style, an innovative offering, and a return to the fundamentals of movement that represents the future. Kinesis™ One sets your members and your business in motion.	<urn:uuid:5caf6f74-7669-4e75-a876-89a021bfda9c>	2013-05-24T01:58:24Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.03035201132297516, 0.010147269815206528, 0.02406609244644642, -0.0010663613211363554, 0.06752873212099075, -0.04669540375471115, -0.013829022645950317, 0.11709769815206528, -0.038972701877355576, -0.002525592688471079, 0.10775861889123917, 0.03520115092396736, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.91857	324	http://www.technogym.com/us/company/news-and-events/news/products-solutions/the-future-starts-with-kinesis%e2%84%a2-one/2115	0.177367
An illustration of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. Credit: NASA JPL NASA’s Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, have been trekking across the Martian surface for the past half decade, surviving dust storms, sand traps, and three freezing winters with only minor setbacks. Now Spirit, having just received much fanfare in celebration of its five-year anniversary on the planet, appears to be running awry, and its operating team is concerned. It plans to conduct diagnostic tests on the rover later this week. Engineers first noticed Spirit’s peculiar behavior on Sunday. The rover had radioed to say that it had received its driving commands for the day, but strangely, it had not moved. While NASA says that this can happen for a number of reasons, the rover also failed to record its day’s activities to its nonvolatile memory–storage that is retained even when the rover is powered off. The next day, the team asked the rover to determine its orientation by locating the sun. Spirit found the sun, but it inaccurately reported its location. The Spirit team does not yet have an explanation for why the rover may be a little out of whack, but one hypothesis is that it could be suffering the fleeting effects of cosmic rays hitting its electronics. Diagnostic tests should provide a more definitive answer soon. Spirit, like Opportunity, is a warrior of the Red Planet. Both rovers, launched in January 2004, were scheduled to last a minimum of three months and a maximum of six. Now, after five years, the rovers have turned Mars into what seems like a next-door neighbor–not the alien planet that it once was. Since landing, the rovers have made important scientific discoveries. Spirit discovered deposits of salts and minerals such as sulfur and silica, which only form with water. This happened when it inadvertently dug a trench behind itself while dragging a broken right front wheel. This video highlights Spirit’s adventures: crater-exploring rover, was fortunate to land on exposed bedrock that was determined to be laid down in water some 3.5 to 4 billion years ago. This was the first evidence of ancient surface water. It also discovered tiny balls of material that appear to have formed in the presence of water. This video highlights Opportunity’s activities: Scott Maxwell, a rover driver at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, says that “the mission just keeps getting better and better the longer it goes.” “Mars is such a complex place, and these are such capable vehicles that there will never come a time when we’re done; five years from now there is going to be some wonderful, tantalizing thing just beyond our reach that we didn’t quite get to,” adds Steve Squyres, principal investigator of the rovers at Cornell University. Videos by NASA Smaller design teams can now prototype and deploy faster.	<urn:uuid:9d188311-c05e-471e-b6fe-ec2998b7be06>	2013-05-24T02:05:05Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0303955078125, 0.0107421875, -0.005706787109375, 0.0220947265625, 0.06591796875, -0.07421875, 0.007415771484375, 0.1396484375, -0.033203125, -0.036865234375, 0.05224609375, 0.0189208984375, -0.0283203125, 0.005767822265625, 0.019775390625, -0.0019...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.958823	618	http://www.technologyreview.com/view/411820/mars-rover-behaving-oddly/	0.182123
Report Offensive Message What is a desktop PC A full sized keyboard, real mouse and dual 24" monitors is close enough to a desktop PC for me. That the CPU and hard drive can go home at night is pretty minor. For that matter, a laptop that sits on the same desk each day is a desktop PC in my eyes. That big beige boxes will go away in favor of folding little boxes is not a change.	<urn:uuid:3990fb6e-f3f0-4306-9db8-f5f9579e329d>	2013-05-24T01:31:33Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0491071417927742, 0.008649553172290325, 0.019610969349741936, -0.017059948295354843, 0.07397959381341934, 0.013552295975387096, -0.000498246168717742, 0.10650510340929031, -0.017059948295354843, -0.02566964365541935, 0.06058673560619354, 0.0234375, 0.06696428...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.930874	88	http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-394336-3697348/report	0.284219
The A-Z of Programming Languages: Lua - 11 September, 2008 20:29 This time we chat to Prof. Roberto Ierusalimschy about the design and development of Lua. Prof. Ierusalimschy is currently an Associate Professor in the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro's Informatics Department where he undertakes research on programming languages, with particular focus on scripting and domain specific languages. Prof. Ierusalimschy is currently supported by the Brazilian Council for the Development of Research and Technology as an independent researcher, and has a grant from Microsoft Research for the development of Lua.Net. He also has a grant from Finep for the development of libraries for Lua. Please note that due to popular demand we are no longer following alphabetical order for this series. If you wish to submit any suggestions for programming languages or language authors you would like to see covered, please email firstname.lastname@example.org. What prompted the development of Lua? Was there a particular problem you were trying to solve? In our paper for the Third ACM History of Programming Languages Conference we outline the whole story about the origins of Lua. To make a long story short, yes, we did develop Lua to solve a particular problem. Although we developed Lua in an academic institution, Lua was never an "academic language", that is, a language to write papers about. We needed an easy-to-use configuration language, and the only configuration language available at that time (1993) was Tcl. Our users did not consider Tcl an easy-to-use language. So we created our own configuration language. How did the name Lua come about? Before Lua I had created a language that I called SOL, which stood for "Simple Object Language" but also means "Sun" in Portuguese. That language was replaced by Lua (still nameless at that time). As we perceived Lua to be "smaller" than Sol, a friend suggested this name, which means "moon" in Portuguese. Were there any particularly difficult problems you had to overcome in the development of the language? No. The first implementation was really simple, and it solved the problems at hand. Since then, we have had the luxury of avoiding hard/annoying problems. That is, there have been many problems along the way, but we never had to overcome them; we have always had the option to postpone a solution. Some of them have waited several years before being solved. For instance, since Lua 2.2, released in 1995, we have wanted lexical scoping in Lua, but we didn’t know how to implement it efficiently within Lua's constraints. Nobody did. Only with Lua 5.0, released in 2003 did we solve the problem, with a novel algorithm. What is the most interesting program that you've seen written with Lua and why? I have seen many interesting programs written in Lua, in many different ways. I think it would be unfair to single one out. As a category, I particularly like table-driven programs, that is, programs that are more generic than the particular problem at hand and that are configured for that particular problem via tables. - The A-Z of Programming Languages: AWK - The A-Z of Programming Languages: Ada - The A-Z of Programming Languages: ASP - The A-Z of Programming Languages: BASH/Bourne-Again Shell - The A-Z of Programming Languages: C++ - The A-Z of Programming Languages: Forth - The A-Z of Programming Languages: INTERCAL - The A-Z of Programming Languages: YACC - The A-Z of Programming Languages: Modula-3 - The A-Z of Programming Languages: D - The A-Z of Programming Languages: Python - Pontifical Catholic University - our paper Review: Sony Xperia SP Coming to a shopping centre near you: 3D body scanners ASIC debacle: Conroy open to transparency over website blocks Verizon, Jennifer Lopez partner on Latino-focused wireless stores WikiLeaks Party closer to registering	<urn:uuid:632c1813-17b5-40c6-a671-98731f1b3702>	2013-05-24T01:52:45Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.05712890625, -0.00007677078247070312, 0.0157470703125, -0.0128173828125, 0.06640625, -0.03369140625, -0.001129150390625, 0.08544921875, -0.021240234375, 0.015625, 0.048583984375, 0.01953125, -0.05615234375, 0.013916015625, 0.01531982421875, -0.028...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.939735	859	http://www.techworld.com.au/article/260022/a-z_programming_languages_lua/	0.50494
- Christopher Richman What should a business be today and what is the best way to achieve it? I would like to ask the Ted community what a business should be at the very core. Should a business make money and how should it raise its funds? Where should a business be located and what values should it hold at heart? What are examples of corporations you admire?	<urn:uuid:be7d0e27-9c67-4968-91b7-8abc92356dc3>	2013-05-24T01:40:01Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.02412109449505806, 0.01171875, 0.02656250074505806, -0.0026611327193677425, 0.08749999850988388, -0.09375, 0.012158202938735485, 0.03144531324505806, -0.05859375, -0.041015625, 0.044921875, -0.009326172061264515, -0.044921875, 0.01186523400247097, 0.0...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.965651	76	http://www.ted.com/conversations/14758/what_should_a_business_be_toda.html?c=564483	0.999078
Click on any phrase to play the video at that point.Close I was only four years old when I saw my mother load a washing machine for the very first time in her life. That was a great day for my mother. My mother and father had been saving money for years to be able to buy that machine, and the first day it was going to be used, even Grandma was invited to see the machine. And Grandma was even more excited. Throughout her life she had been heating water with firewood, and she had hand washed laundry for seven children. And now she was going to watch electricity do that work. My mother carefully opened the door, and she loaded the laundry into the machine, like this. And then, when she closed the door, Grandma said, "No, no, no, no. Let me, let me push the button." And Grandma pushed the button, and she said, "Oh, fantastic! I want to see this! Give me a chair! Give me a chair! I want to see it," and she sat down in front of the machine, and she watched the entire washing program. She was mesmerized. To my grandmother, the washing machine was a miracle. Today, in Sweden and other rich countries, people are using so many different machines. Look, the homes are full of machines. I can't even name them all. And they also, when they want to travel, they use flying machines that can take them to remote destinations. And yet, in the world, there are so many people who still heat the water on fire, and they cook their food on fire. Sometimes they don't even have enough food, and they live below the poverty line. There are two billion fellow human beings who live on less than two dollars a day. And the richest people over there -- there's one billion people -- and they live above what I call the "air line," because they spend more than $80 a day on their consumption. But this is just one, two, three billion people, and obviously there are seven billion people in the world, so there must be one, two, three, four billion people more who live in between the poverty and the air line. They have electricity, but the question is, how many have washing machines? I've done the scrutiny of market data, and I've found that, indeed, the washing machine has penetrated below the air line, and today there's an additional one billion people out there who live above the "wash line." (Laughter) And they consume more than $40 per day. So two billion have access to washing machines. And the remaining five billion, how do they wash? Or, to be more precise, how do most of the women in the world wash? Because it remains hard work for women to wash. They wash like this: by hand. It's a hard, time-consuming labor, which they have to do for hours every week. And sometimes they also have to bring water from far away to do the laundry at home, or they have to bring the laundry away to a stream far off. And they want the washing machine. They don't want to spend such a large part of their life doing this hard work with so relatively low productivity. And there's nothing different in their wish than it was for my grandma. Look here, two generations ago in Sweden -- picking water from the stream, heating with firewood and washing like that. They want the washing machine in exactly the same way. But when I lecture to environmentally-concerned students, they tell me, "No, everybody in the world cannot have cars and washing machines." How can we tell this woman that she ain't going to have a washing machine? And then I ask my students, I've asked them -- over the last two years I've asked, "How many of you doesn't use a car?" And some of them proudly raise their hand and say, "I don't use a car." And then I put the really tough question: "How many of you hand-wash your jeans and your bed sheets?" And no one raised their hand. Even the hardcore in the green movement use washing machines. So how come [this is] something that everyone uses and they think others will not stop it? What is special with this? I had to do an analysis about the energy used in the world. Here we are. Look here, you see the seven billion people up there: the air people, the wash people, the bulb people and the fire people. One unit like this is an energy unit of fossil fuel -- oil, coal or gas. That's what most of electricity and the energy in the world is. And it's 12 units used in the entire world, and the richest one billion, they use six of them. Half of the energy is used by one seventh of the world's population. And these ones who have washing machines, but not a house full of other machines, they use two. This group uses three, one each. And they also have electricity. And over there they don't even use one each. That makes 12 of them. But the main concern for the environmentally-interested students -- and they are right -- is about the future. What are the trends? If we just prolong the trends, without any real advanced analysis, to 2050, there are two things that can increase the energy use. First, population growth. Second, economic growth. Population growth will mainly occur among the poorest people here because they have high child mortality and they have many children per woman. And [with] that you will get two extra, but that won't change the energy use very much. What will happen is economic growth. The best of here in the emerging economies -- I call them the New East -- they will jump the air line. "Wopp!" they will say. And they will start to use as much as the Old West are doing already. And these people, they want the washing machine. I told you. They'll go there. And they will double their energy use. And we hope that the poor people will get into the electric light. And they'll get a two-child family without a stop in population growth. But the total energy consumption will increase to 22 units. And these 22 units -- still the richest people use most of it. So what needs to be done? Because the risk, the high probability of climate change is real. It's real. Of course they must be more energy-efficient. They must change behavior in some way. They must also start to produce green energy, much more green energy. But until they have the same energy consumption per person, they shouldn't give advice to others -- what to do and what not to do. (Applause) Here we can get more green energy all over. This is what we hope may happen. It's a real challenge in the future. But I can assure you that this woman in the favela in Rio, she wants a washing machine. She's very happy about her minister of energy that provided electricity to everyone -- so happy that she even voted for her. And she became Dilma Rousseff, the president-elect of one of the biggest democracies in the world -- moving from minister of energy to president. If you have democracy, people will vote for washing machines. They love them. And what's the magic with them? My mother explained the magic with this machine the very, very first day. She said, "Now Hans, we have loaded the laundry. The machine will make the work. And now we can go to the library." Because this is the magic: you load the laundry, and what do you get out of the machine? You get books out of the machines, children's books. And mother got time to read for me. She loved this. I got the "ABC's" -- this is where I started my career as a professor, when my mother had time to read for me. And she also got books for herself. She managed to study English and learn that as a foreign language. And she read so many novels, so many different novels here. And we really, we really loved this machine. You can share this video by copying this HTML to your clipboard and pasting into your blog or web page. need to get the latest Flash player. Got an idea, question, or debate inspired by this talk? Start a TED Conversation. What was the greatest invention of the industrial revolution? Hans Rosling makes the case for the washing machine. With newly designed graphics from Gapminder, Rosling shows us the magic that pops up when economic growth and electricity turn a boring wash day into an intellectual day of reading. In Hans Rosling’s hands, data sings. Global trends in health and economics come to vivid life. And the big picture of global development—with some surprisingly good news—snaps into sharp focus. 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Click on any phrase to play the video at that point.Close Zach Kaplan: Keith and I lead a research team. We investigate materials and technologies that have unexpected properties. Over the last three years, we found over 200 of these things, and so we looked back into our library and selected six we thought would be most surprising for TED. Of these six, the first one that we're going to talk about is in the black envelope you're holding. It comes from a company in Japan called GelTech. Now go ahead and open it up. Keith Schacht: Now be sure and take the two pieces apart. What's unexpected about this is that it's soft, but it's also a strong magnet. Zach and I have always been fascinated observing unexpected things like this. We spent a long time thinking about why this is, and it's just recently that we realized: it's when we see something unexpected, it changes our understanding of the way things work. As you're seeing this gel magnet for the first time, if you assume that all magnets had to be hard, then seeing this surprised you and it changed your understanding of the way magnets could work. ZK: Now, it's important to understand what the unexpected properties are. But to really think about the implications of what this makes possible, we found that it helps to think about how it could be applied in the world. So, a first idea is to use it on cabinet doors. If you line the sides of the cabinets using the gel material -- if a cabinet slams shut it wouldn't make a loud noise, and in addition the magnets would draw the cabinets closed. Imagine taking the same material, but putting it on the bottom of a sneaker. You know, this way you could go to the container store and buy one of those metal sheets that they hang on the back of your door, in your closet, and you could literally stick your shoes up instead of using a shelf. For me, I really love this idea. (Laughter) If you come to my apartment and see my closet, I'm sure you'd figure out why: it's a mess. KS: Seeing the unexpected properties and then seeing a couple of applications -- it helps you see why this is significant, what the potential is. But we've found that the way we present our ideas it makes a big difference. ZK: It was like six months ago that Keith and I were out in L.A., and we were at Starbucks having coffee with Roman Coppola. He works on mostly music videos and commercials with his company, The Directors Bureau. As we were talking, Roman told us that he's kind of an inventor on the side. And we were showing him the same gel magnet that you're holding in your hand -- and you know, we shared the same ideas. And you could see it in his face: Roman starts to get really excited and he whips out this manila folder; he opens it up and Keith and I look in, and he starts showing us concepts that he's been working on. These things just get him really excited. And so we're looking at these concepts, and we were just like, whoa, this guy's good. Because the way that he presented the concept -- his approach was totally different than ours. He sold it to you as if it was for sale right now. When we were going in the car back to the airport, we were thinking: why was this so powerful? And as we thought about it more, we realized that it let you fill in all the details about the experience, just as if you saw it on TV. So, for TED we decided to take our favorite idea for the gel magnet and work with Roman and his team at the Directors Bureau to create a commercial for a product from the future. Narrator: Do you have a need for speed? Inventables Water Adventures dares you to launch yourself on a magnetically-levitating board down a waterslide so fast, so tall, that when you hit the bottom, it uses brakes to stop. Aqua Rocket: coming this summer. ZK: So now, when we dream up these concepts, it's important for us to make sure that they work from a technical standpoint. So I just want to quickly explain how this would work. This is the magnetically-levitating board that they mentioned in the commercial. The gel that you're holding would be lining the bottom of the board. Now this is important for two reasons. One: the soft properties of the magnet that make it so that, if it were to hit the rider in the head, it wouldn't injure him. In addition, you can see from the diagram on the right, the underpart of the slide would be an electromagnet. So this would actually repel the rider a little bit as you're going down. The force of the water rushing down, in addition to that repulsion force, would make this slide go faster than any slide on the market. It's because of this that you need the magnetic braking system. When you get to the very bottom of the slide -- (Laughter) -- the rider passes through an aluminum tube. And I'm going to kick it to Keith to explain why that's important from a technical standpoint. KS: So I'm sure all you engineers know that even though aluminum is a metal, it's not a magnetic material. But something unexpected happens when you drop a magnet down an aluminum tube. So we set up a quick experiment here to show that to you. (Laughter) Now, you see the magnet fell really slowly. Now, I'm not going to get into the physics of it, but all you need to know is that the faster the magnet's falling, the greater the stopping force. ZK: Now, our next technology is actually a 10-foot pole, and I have it right here in my pocket. (Laughter) There're a few different versions of it. (Laughter) KS: Some of them automatically unroll like this one. They can be made to automatically roll up, or they can be made stable, like Zach's, to hold any position in between. ZK: As we were talking to the vendor -- to try to learn about how you could apply these, or how they're being applied currently -- he was telling us that, in the military they use this one so soldiers can keep it on their chests -- very concealed -- and then, when they're out on the field, erect it as an antenna to clearly send signals back to the base. In our brainstorms, we came up with the idea you could use it for a soccer goal: so at the end of the game, you just roll up the goal and put it in your gym bag. (Laughter) KS: Now, the interesting thing about this is, you don't have to be an engineer to appreciate why a 10-foot pole that can fit in your pocket is so interesting. (Laughter) So we decided to go out onto the streets of Chicago and ask a few people on the streets what they thought you could do with this. Man: I clean my ceiling fans with that and I get the spider webs off my house -- I do it that way. Woman: I'd make my very own walking stick. Woman: I would create a ladder to use to get up on top of the tree. Woman: An olive server. Man: Some type of extension pole -- like what the painters use. Woman: I would make a spear that, when you went deep sea diving, you could catch the fish really fast, and then roll it back up, and you could swim easier ... Yeah. (Laughter) KS: Little bit -- that's perfect, just perfect. Now, Zach, we're going to demonstrate a water gun fight from the future. (Laughter) So here, come on up to the front. All right, so now if you'll see here -- no, no, it's OK. So, describe to the audience the temperature of your shirt. Go ahead. KS: Now the reason it's cold is that's it's not actually water loaded into these squirt guns -- it's a dry liquid developed by 3M. It's perfectly clear, it's odorless, it's colorless. It's so safe you could drink this stuff. (Laughter) And the reason it feels cold is because it evaporates 25 times faster than water. (Laughter) All right, well thanks for coming up. (Laughter) So what's the significance of this dry liquid? Early versions of the fluid were actually used on a Cray Supercomputer. Now, the unexpected thing about this is that Zach could stand up on stage and drench a perfectly innocent member of the audience without any concern that we'd damage the electronics, that we'd get him wet, that we'd hurt the books or the computers. It works because it's non-conductive. So you can see here, you can immerse a whole circuit board in this and it wouldn't cause any damage. You can circulate it to draw the heat away. But today it's most widely used in office buildings -- in the sprinkler system -- as a fire-suppression fluid. Again, it's perfectly safe for people. It puts out the fires, doesn't hurt anything. But our favorite idea for this was using it in a basketball game. So during halftime, it could rain down on the players, cool everyone down, and in a matter of minutes it would dry. Wouldn't hurt the court. ZK: Our next technology comes to us from a company in Japan called Sekisui Chemical. One of their R&D engineers was working on a way to make plastic stiffer. While he was doing this, he noticed an unexpected thing. We have a video to show you. KS: So you see there, it didn't bounce back. Now, this was an unintended side effect of some experiments they were doing. It's technically called, "shape-retaining property." Now, think about your interactions with aluminum foil. Shape-retaining is common in metal: you bend a piece of aluminum foil, and it holds its place. Contrast that with a plastic garbage can -- and you can push in the sides and it always bounces back. ZK: For example, you could make a watch that wraps around your wrist, but doesn't use a buckle. Taking it a little further, if you wove those strips together -- kind of like a little basket -- you could make a shape-retaining sheet, and then you could embed it in a cloth: so you could make a picnic sheet that wraps around the table, so that way on a windy day it wouldn't blow away. For our next technology, it's hard to observe the unexpected property by itself, because it's an ink. So, we've prepared a video to show it applied to paper. KS: As this paper is bending, the resistance of the ink changes. So with simple electronics, you can detect how much the page is being bent. Now, to think about the potential for this, think of all the places ink is supplied: on business cards, on the back of cereal boxes, board games. Any place you use ink, you could change the way you interact with it. ZK: So my favorite idea for this is to apply the ink to a book. This could totally change the way that you interface with paper. You see the dark line on the side and the top. As you turn the pages of the book, the book can actually detect what page you're on, based on the curvature of the pages. In addition, if you were to fold in one of the corners, then you could program the book to actually email you the text on the page for your notes. Old Milk Carton: Oh yeah, it smells good. Who are you? New Milk Carton: I'm New Milk. OMC: I used to smell like you. Narrator: Fresh Watch, from Inventables Dairy Farms. Packaging that changes color when your milk's gone off. Don't let milk spoil your morning. KS: Now the way it works: there's a matrix of color dyes. And these dyes change color in response to odors. So the smell of vanilla, that might change the four on the left to brown and the one on the right to yellow. This matrix can produce thousands of different color combinations to represent thousands of different smells. But like in the milk commercial, if you know what odor you want to detect, then they can formulate a specific dye to detect just that odor. ZK: Right. It was that that started a conversation with Professor Suslick and myself, and he was explaining to me the things that this is making possible, beyond just detecting spoiled food. It's really where the significance of it lies. His company actually did a survey of firemen all across the country to try to learn, how are they currently testing the air when they respond to an emergency scene? And he kind of comically explained that time after time, what the firemen would say is: they would rush to the scene of the crime; they would look around; if there were no dead policemen, it was OK to go. (Laughter) I mean, this is a true story. They're using policemen as canaries. (Laughter) But more seriously, they determined that you could develop a device that can smell better than the humans, and say if it's safe for the firemen. In addition, he's spun off a company from the University called ChemSensing, where they're working on medical equipment. So, a patient can come in and actually blow into their device. By detecting the odor of particular bacteria, or viruses, or even lung cancer, the dots will change and they can use software to analyze the results. This can radically improve the way that doctors diagnose patients. Currently, they're using a method of trial and error, but this could tell you precisely what disease you have. KS: So that was the six we had for you today, but I hope you're starting to see why we find these things so fascinating. Because every one of these six changed our understanding of what was possible in the world. Prior to seeing this, we would have assumed: a 10-foot pole couldn't fit in your pocket; something as inexpensive as ink couldn't sense the way paper is being bent; every one of these things -- and we're constantly trying to find more. ZK: This is something that Keith and I really enjoy doing. I'm sure it's obvious to you now, but it was actually yesterday that I was reminded of why. I was having a conversation with Steve Jurvetson, over downstairs by the escalators, and he was telling me that when Chris sent out that little box, one of the items in it was the hydrophobic sand -- the sand that doesn't get wet. He said that he was playing with it with his son. And you know, his son was mesmerized, because he would dunk it in the water, he would take it out and it was bone dry. A few weeks later, he said that his son was playing with a lock of his mother's hair, and he noticed that there were some drops of water on the hair. And he took the thing and he looked up to Steve and he said, "Look, hydrophobic string." (Laughter) I mean, after hearing that story -- that really summed it up for me. Thank you very much. You can share this video by copying this HTML to your clipboard and pasting into your blog or web page. need to get the latest Flash player. Got an idea, question, or debate inspired by this talk? Start a TED Conversation. The Inventables guys, Zach Kaplan and Keith Schacht, demo some amazing new materials and how we might use them. Look for squishy magnets, odor-detecting ink, "dry" liquid and a very surprising 10-foot pole. Keith Schacht co-founded Inventables, a hothouse for innovation. More recently he's brought us the JobCoin listings board, the Freshwater Venture entrepreneur map, and Facebook's Grow-a-Gift. Full bio » Zach Kaplan is the CEO of Inventables, a company that collects and shows off new materials and new ideas (you can see their latest collection on Discovery Channel's new show, "Prototype This!"). 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Wreck of the Bounty The remains of the ship lie in just three metres of water below Bounty Bay, where it was burned by the mutineers in 1790. Tourists can dive onto it. Another wreck, the SS Cornwallis, can also be explored. The only settlement. It contains a post office, church, courthouse, library, health centre, acupuncturist and hairdresser. Power is provided by three generators, which operate for five hours in the morning and five hours in the evening. Bells in the main square are used to make public announcements. A series of strikes in ones and twos is the call for prayer, three strikes signifies public work, four strikes is the signal for a share-out of food from a passing ship and five strikes announces the arrival of a ship. Hill of Difficulty The steep slope up which visitors must travel after arriving in Bounty Bay, following in the footsteps of the mutineers. Opened in Adamstown in 2005, it contains the original bible from the Bounty. A four metre anchor from the ship is mounted in the square outside the courthouse. A Bounty canon is also on display nearby. Fletcher Christian's Cave On a ridge west of Adamstown is a cave in which Fletcher Christian stayed during an early periods of upheaval on the island. He is said to have later been killed by another islander. The uninhabited islands of Ducie and Oeno, which also form part of the same Overseas Territory, have large central lagoons. Whirlpools in the Ducie lagoon are caused by tunnels that drain it to the sea. The lagoon is deep and noted for its poisonous fish and dangerous sharks. The islands are home to thousands of birds, including several rare species, including, the Henderson crake, Henderson fruit-dove, Henderson lorikeet, Henderson petrel, Henderson reed-warbler, Phoenix petrel and Pitcairn reed-warbler. Pitcairn's waters are full of fish. Local boats are available for trips, or visitors can fish from the rocks. Humpbacks and pilot whales can be spotted from the shore as they breach in the waters just off the coast. There is one café on Pitcairn, called Christian's Café. It opens every Friday. There is also a takeaway, open on Wednesdays, and two bakeries. All visitors will also need an alcohol license before their arrival, if they wish to drink. These cost £40 and are valid for six months. John Adams' Grave Known as the Patriarch of Pitcairn, John Adams outlived the other Bounty mutineers and played a key role in restoring stability to the community after its early period of bloodshed. Bang on iron A place on the northeast coast road where, under an overhanging rock, the mutineers set up their forge. Another unusually-named spot is "Where Reynolds Cut The Firewood", a place where the captain of a ship visiting the island came ashore for firewood. Bernice Christian Memorial Park A sports area with facilities for tennis, volleyball, rounders, cricket and longball. A steep cliff, at the bottom of which is a popular picnic area and Pitcairn's only beach. Includes all of the island's 11 endemic plant species, as well as other rare flora and fauna. Well-preserved remains of stone age settlements from the island's earlier inhabitants. There are also the remains of a prehistoric altar at Tedside, where human sacrifices are understood to have been made. The 1,1138 ft highest point on Pitcairn. Little George Coc'nuts A valley located in the south west of Pitcairn. It was a coconut grove owned by George Young, son of mutineer Ned Young. No Guts Captain The burial site of a captain from an early visiting ship who requested before death that he not be buried at sea. Pitcairn was the next landfall and he was buried there. Pitcairn is surrounded by a treacherous – but stunning – coastline with locations whose names evoke the island's history. Among the sites for tourists to visit are several where inhabitants have suffered accidents, including "Where Dan Fall", "Where Freddie Fall", "Where Minnie Off" and "Where Tom Off". Others include "Timiti's Crack", where a Tahitian fell to his death, and "Down the God", where heathen idols were found and cast into the sea. Rocks off the shore include Big George Rock, Bitey-Bitey and Bop Bop. An area of the southern coast is called Ugly Name Side. The origin of the name is unknown. Nearby is a point simply called "Oh Dear".	<urn:uuid:81b8e181-075f-4f81-8091-f91f7e83705d>	2013-05-24T02:00:14Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0120849609375, 0.0235595703125, -0.0228271484375, 0.0189208984375, 0.1171875, -0.046142578125, -0.0166015625, 0.09423828125, -0.0087890625, -0.045654296875, 0.09912109375, 0.04443359375, 0.00110626220703125, -0.0216064453125, 0.01385498046875, -0....	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.964742	987	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/pitcairnislands/6175954/A-tourists-guide-to-Pitcairn-Island.html	0.230605
The Russian prime minister threatened to scupper one of Mr Obama's key foreign policy successes following his initial agreement with President Dmitry Medvedev at the G20 summit in London in April. In a notable toughening of rhetoric, Mr Putin insisted his country would develop new "offensive" weapons systems before it considered cutting nuclear warheads. He said the new weapons were necessary to prevent America's leaders from thinking they can "do whatever they want". The Obama administration's missile defence plans were blocking any possible reduction in Russia's nuclear weapons stockpile, he insisted. "The problem is that our American partners are building an anti-missile shield and we are not building one," he said in Vladivostok. "By building such an umbrella over themselves, our partners could feel themselves fully secure and will do whatever they want, which upsets the balance." One of Mr Obama's signature foreign policy initiatives has been to declare that he wants "a world without nuclear weapons" and he has made plain his hope for rapprochement with Moscow. He said in April: "As a nuclear power - as the only nuclear power to have used a nuclear weapon - the United States has a moral responsibility to act." In July, he declared his intention to "reset" troubled relations between the United States and Russia. Two months later, he dismayed US allies in Europe by ditching Bush-era plans to set up a missile defence shield in Poland and the Czech Republic, which were previously behind the Iron Curtain. Moscow had been bitterly opposed to those plans and at first welcomed Washington's decision. But the olive branch has yielded little if anything in return. Instead, Moscow has used Mr Obama's intention to instead build a "smarter, stronger and swifter" system involving both sea-based and land-based mobile interceptors as a justification for continued tensions. Mr Putin's comments are a blow to the prospects of a successor to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), which was due to expire three weeks ago. He said Washington should share its missile defence plans with Moscow if it wanted to move forward on arms reduction talks, which could see stoickpiles fall by over 1,000 warheads, leaving the countries with about 1,500 each. "Let the Americans hand over all their information on missile defence and we are ready to hand over all the information on offensive weapons systems," he said. The US State Department rejected Mr Putin's call, stating that the START successor treaty would only deal with strategic offensive arms. "While the United States has long agreed that there is a relationship between missile offense and defense, we believe the START follow-on agreement is not the appropriate vehicle for addressing it," said Ian Kelly, a spokesman. "We have agreed to continue to discuss the topic of missile defense with Russia in a separate venue."	<urn:uuid:b777181f-fff5-4360-9e63-ca36c6d83c85>	2013-05-24T01:54:56Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0030517578125, 0.043701171875, 0.007049560546875, 0.04736328125, 0.1083984375, -0.062255859375, -0.02294921875, 0.1533203125, -0.0289306640625, -0.048828125, 0.045166015625, 0.032470703125, -0.052001953125, -0.0079345703125, 0.048095703125, 0.0101...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.976803	582	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/6907939/Vladimir-Putin-threatens-Barack-Obamas-nuclear-stockpile-cuts.html	0.217094
I didn't know it was actually at the broadcasting stage, Con. I'd read about the third horse in yesterday's online stuffs. A most ironic name for the show, eh? Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. The rest of us are a bit crap.	<urn:uuid:7f416801-cf59-4f41-9a5f-ce2b5b9a3a5a>	2013-05-24T01:37:07Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0001847776584327221, 0.014661815017461777, 0.01851455494761467, 0.014982876367866993, 0.050513699650764465, -0.04837328940629959, -0.006715539377182722, 0.02664811722934246, -0.015625, -0.06549657881259918, 0.013110017403960228, 0.015732020139694214, -0.00765...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.984729	66	http://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=210475	0.514105
'October Baby' message hits close to home for one of its stars Actress Shari Rigby sat right across from her interviewer, her legs crossed. On the instep of her right foot was a tattoo of a flower. She was asked what it was. "Her name would have been Lily," Rigby answered, "and so that's there to remind me." She was talking about the baby she had aborted 20 years ago. Rigby plays a relatively small part in the new movie "October Baby," but it's a pivotal role: She plays the birth mother of Hannah (Rachel Hendrix), but Hannah was born as the survivor of a botched abortion; Hannah's twin brother only survived a handful of days after the abortion attempt. But the kicker is that brother directors Andrew and Jon Erwin, when they sent Rigby the script for her consideration, had no idea she had ever undergone an abortion. In fact, Jon Erwin told Catholic News Service, it wasn't until after the movie had been shown to several focus groups that Rigby went in front of the camera again to address moviegoers about her own abortion experience, which has been added to the film's closing credits. "There are millions and millions of post-abortive women out there," Erwin said. "October Baby," which debuts March 23 in about 360 theaters, details the revelation to college student Hannah about the circumstances behind her birth, and her quest to find the woman who tried to abort her. Erwin, Rigby and Hendrix spent two days in the Washington area to promote "October Baby," conducting a joint interview with CNS at a Washington hotel. Rigby is part of show biz royalty. She's the aunt of 2007 "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks. Coincidentally, Chris Sligh, a finalist during the season Sparks won, has a comic-relief role in "October Baby." Hendrix --- as did the Erwin brothers --- grew up in Alabama, where the movie was filmed in a brisk 20-day shooting schedule, but by the time "October Baby" was ready to shoot, she had moved to Zurich, where her photojournalist husband lives. Hendrix had even established her own photo studio. Erwin said he remembered casting Hendrix in a music video for Christian music singer Michael W. Smith. "She just had that look," he said. "October Baby" is her first feature film. "I just told her to step up to the plate, take a big swing and run with it --- and she did," Erwin added. If "October Baby" does well at the box office, Hendrix said she and her husband would relocate to Los Angeles to try her hand at the film industry full time. Hendrix won an "special achievement in acting" award at the Red Rock Film Festival when "October Baby" was screened there --- except festival sponsors hadn't expected to give anybody an acting award. As a prize Hendrix received a stock library of video effects clips. If she makes it to L.A., Hendrix can join Rigby, who just changed her professional name back to her maiden name after having gone by her German-American husband's surname of Wiedmann. "It either gets mispronounced or misspelled," Rigby said. When not acting, Rigby helps with her husband's L.A.-based farm equipment parts business. Acknowledging the seeming incongruity of having a farm business in one of America's biggest metropolises, Rigby hastened to add, "It's like the amazon.com of farm parts ordering." Erwin praised the investment by American Family Studios in the film, which cost a mere $1 million to make. Its parent, the American Family Association, has been for decades one of the staunchest critics of television and film content. "They told us, 'Everybody knows what we're against. Now they'll get to know what we're for,'" Erwin said. He's a bit bothered by the movie's PG-13 rating, saying there's no objectionable content. "Apparently, ‘abortion’ is a PG-13 word," Erwin said. When "October Baby" premieres, its chief debut competition will be the much-awaited "The Hunger Games," on 10 times as many screens as "October Baby." The initial thinking was that "October Baby" would get swamped. But then, Hendrix said, "there will be all these teenage girls waiting in line to see 'Hunger Games,' and they'll see the poster for 'October Baby,' and they'll want to go see our movie, too."	<urn:uuid:b0288078-3900-4ed5-9310-b40ba5262efa>	2013-05-24T01:30:51Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.0048828125, 0.01275634765625, -0.00836181640625, 0.0020599365234375, 0.0849609375, -0.021240234375, -0.005889892578125, 0.1005859375, -0.04638671875, -0.037841796875, 0.031005859375, -0.0035858154296875, 0.03076171875, -0.035888671875, 0.0289306640625...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.984619	966	http://www.the-tidings.com/index.php/ent/movies/2059-october-baby-message-hits-close-to-home-for-one-of-its-stars?FontSize=font-medium	0.269331
Packer follows tradition to back Howard James Packer at yesterday's Smart 100 awards. Photo: Peter Rae Businessman James Packer yesterday threw his considerable corporate clout behind John Howard, with a ringing endorsement of the Coalition's economic credentials. "Other Western economies look upon Australia with envy and admiration for the way we have withstood the tremors and shakes elsewhere," the PBL executive chairman said in a speech in Sydney. "Much of this can be credited to the Howard Government's strong economic management and its willingness to be innovative and daring in areas like industrial relations. "Its workplace reforms have helped place Australian business with a solid underlying foundation." Mr Packer was observing something of a family tradition. His father endorsed Mr Howard in 1995, after which he went on to defeat Paul Keating and become Prime Minister in 1996. Mr Packer also praised Treasurer Peter Costello, Mr Howard's long-time heir apparent, for running budget surpluses rather than deficits. During his speech on innovation at The Bulletin magazine's Smart 100 awards, he lauded his family's traditional media rival, Rupert Murdoch. "Is Rupert Murdoch the most innovative Australian businessman ever?" he asked, before answering his own question: "Probably." Mr Packer also singled out Westfield billionaire Frank Lowy, retailer Gerry Harvey and waterfront reformer Chris Corrigan for their innovative approaches to business.	<urn:uuid:b8e30359-8997-42dd-86a2-edfb291158ee>	2013-05-24T02:01:41Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.01692708395421505, 0.0524553582072258, 0.01915922574698925, 0.014787946827709675, 0.0784970223903656, -0.00939360074698925, -0.01906622014939785, 0.0714285746216774, -0.001964750699698925, -0.0777529776096344, -0.009765625, 0.0126488097012043, -0.0139508927240...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.958632	283	http://www.theage.com.au/news/Election-2004/Packer-follows-tradition-to-back-Howard/2004/10/06/1096949589007.html	0.337024
Owner of Cleveland Indians twice and part owner of New York Yankees Francis J. "Steve" O'Neill (September 18, 1899 – August 29, 1983) was the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians of the American League from 1978 through 1983. In 1978, O'Neill purchased the Indians from the ownership group headed by Ted Bonda. After his death, O'Neill's estate owned the team until Richard Jacobs purchased the Indians in 1986. O'Neill was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. His family made its fortune in the trucking business.In 1961, 79 O'Neill family companies merged to form LEASEWAY TRANSPORTATION CORP., of which O'Neill became chairman of the board until 1969, remaining afterwards on the board of directors. He was also part of the group that bought Sheraton Cleveland Hotel on PUBLIC SQUARE and leased it to Stouffer Corp., which renamed the hotel STOUFFER'S INN ON THE SQUARE. He bought a minority interest in the Indians in 1961, and was a limited partner during the tenures of William R. Daley, Gabe Paul and Vernon Stouffer. In 1973, however, he sold his Indians interest to become a limited partner in George Steinbrenner's syndicate that bought the New York Yankees. Five years later, he sold off his Yankees interest and bought a 63 percent stake in the Indians. O'Neill was an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, where he played basketball. Cleveland HistoryBy BR Bullpen More From Around the Web On May 23, 1989, Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a ... On May 23, 1978, Oakland A’s manager Bobby Winkles quits h ... On May 23, 1970, the San Francisco Giants fire manager Clyde ... - Baseball History, Cleveland Indians, Gabe Paul, George Steinbrenner, MLB Owner, New York Yankees, University of Notre Dame	<urn:uuid:0cc43dde-86a6-472b-b560-a9cdad05052b>	2013-05-24T01:40:49Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ 0.01604352705180645, 0.0263671875, -0.009137834422290325, -0.044921875, 0.0747767835855484, -0.0513392873108387, 0.0052315848879516125, 0.1010044664144516, -0.012346540577709675, -0.078125, 0.1300223171710968, 0.0627790167927742, 0.0318080373108387, -0.03362...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.956295	401	http://www.thebaseballpage.com/history/steve-oneill	0.312035
Happy 2012, everyone! I usually don't like to make resolutions for the new year. I used to resolve to exercise and eat healthier. (Don't we all?) In the end, I would always disappoint myself because I was unable to stick to it for the entire year. This year is a little different. I decided to resolve to do something fun. Something that I know I will enjoy doing. I have resolved to pamper myself. I know, I know. Sounds too self-indulgent but I guess that's the point. I'm the kind of person that gets a haircut about once a year, twice in a good year. I rarely get a manicure and in a town of the $9 manicure it's a shame. Facials...only if I receive a gift certificate. So for 2012, I resolve to take better care of myself by pampering myself. I also have a few resolutions that I have for the kitchen. - Take a cooking and/or baking classes. I've been wanting to do this for quite some time. I want to take an intensive series of classes that will vastly improve my technique in the kitchen. - Master five difficult recipes for entertaining. I rarely make the same recipe twice but I think I'd like to really master a series of meals that I can make when having people over for a dinner party. - Learn to make pasta from scratch. I have a manual pasta machine that I have never used. I want to make fresh pasta as good as an old Italian grandmother. - Learn to make bread from scratch. This may require me taking a bread-making class but I am fascinated by the idea of making homemade breads. - Learn more about wine. I love drinking wine but ordering a bottle at a restaurant... That's something I can never quite do. I'd like to learn about the different varieties, wine-making regions, etc. Did you resolve to do something for 2012?	<urn:uuid:1b44b867-24eb-4938-a6a7-72f5b6362d80>	2013-05-24T01:59:07Z	CC-MAIN-2013-20	[ [ -0.04147331789135933, 0.007939385250210762, -0.006525522097945213, 0.002138921059668064, 0.06612528860569, -0.006996809970587492, -0.024651972576975822, 0.08294663578271866, -0.016023781150579453, -0.023636890575289726, 0.023781903088092804, 0.02102668210864067, ...	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704132298/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113532-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz	en	0.978431	403	http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2012/01/index.html	0.228784