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Report NEP-RMG-2011-01-16This is the archive for NEP-RMG, a report on new working papers in the area of Risk Management. Stan Miles issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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Other reports in NEP-RMG
The following items were announced in this report:
- Zhou, Richard, 2010. "Counterparty Risk Subject To ATE," MPRA Paper 27782, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- NUCU, Anca Elena, 2011.
"Managementul riscului de creditare: realizari actuale, analiza critica, sugestii
[Credit risk management: current achievements, critical analysis, suggestions]," MPRA Paper 27932, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Ojo, Marianne, 2010. "Preparing for Basel IV : why liquidity risks still present a challenge to regulators in prudential supervision (II)," MPRA Paper 27778, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Chang, Soon-taek, 2010. "Mortgage lending in Korea : an example of a countercyclical macroprudential approach," Policy Research Working Paper Series 5505, The World Bank.
- G. de Cadenas-Santiago & L. de Mesa & A. Sanchís, 2010. "Systemic Risk, an Empirical Approach," Economic Reports 17-2010, FEDEA.
- Virginia ATANASIU, 2010. "Numerical Evaluation Of Loaded Credibility," Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Knowledge Management: Projects, Systems and Technologies,Bucharest, November 12-13 2010 8, Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics, Academy of Economic Studies and National Defence University "Carol I", Department for Management of the Defence Resources and Education.
- de la Torre, Augusto & Ize, Alain, 2011. "Containing systemic risk : paradigm-based perspectives on regulatory reform," Policy Research Working Paper Series 5523, The World Bank.
- Humala, Alberto & Rodriguez, Gabriel, 2010. "Some stylized facts of returns in the foreign exchange and stock markets in Peru," Working Papers 2010-017, Banco Central de Reserva del Perú.
- Bieta, Volker & Milde, Hellmuth & Weber, Nadine, 2010. "A flaw in the model ... that defines how the world works," Policy Research Working Paper Series 5498, The World Bank.


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A heater's physical size has little to do with its heating abilities. The heater type, such as radiant or forced air, the British Thermal Unit (BTU) output, your garage's insulation and your available power all factor into your heater selection. For fast heating, choose a forced air over a radiant heater, as forced air heaters will make you feel warmer much more quickly, while radiant heat sources may take hours to heat a room to a comfortable temperature, although they provide a more even heat in the room.
Step 1
Measure the length and width of your garage. Multiply them to get the total square footage of the room. An average two-car garage is approximately 484 square feet (22 by 22 feet), but it may range from 400 to nearly 600 square feet.
Step 2
Check your garage's insulation. If your walls are insulated the same way as your home and you have a finished ceiling that is also insulated, you can use a smaller (fewer BTU) heater than if you have no insulation or open rafters, which accelerate heat loss.
Step 3
Divide your total square footage by 200, and then multiply your answer by 9,000 to determine the BTU requirements for an uninsulated garage. Multiply by 6,000 instead of 9,000 if your garage is insulated.
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Find a heater with a BTU output that matches your results. For example, if your uninsulated garage is 484 square feet, your formula is 484 / 200 x 9,000, or 21,780. You need a heater with at least a 21,780 BTU output.


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I can't remember a time when I didn't know about rape. And I can't remember how I learned. I just know it was there, always there. Being raped altered and shaped my mother's identity, and I always knew that.
When I was nine or ten, maybe 11, and I wanted to know the details about my mother's rape, all I had to do was look it up. My mother had been telling her story for 20 years.
I learned the details about my mother's rape by reading the first chapter of Real Rape, a book she wrote about rape law in America. A book that began with a chapter called "My Story." And as I read about the trauma, the aftermath, the way the Boston police treated her, and how the doctors at the hospital responded, I also realized that it wasn't just me who knew these details. People all over the place could—and did, in fact—also know the painful details of my mother's rape. It was unnerving.
My mom was 21. Just a few months older than I am today. She was a senior at Wellesley. It was two days before her college graduation. He was a stranger with an ice pick. She was parking her car in the alley behind her apartment in Boston. I used to think it happened at night, but that must be a detail supplied by my imagination. I know this because a quick online search tells me that my mother was raped in the afternoon, not the evening. A Thursday afternoon. My mom was raped on a Thursday afternoon in May by a man wielding an ice pick. The police never found him.
For a while, I wasn't sure if this was a story that I was allowed to tell. The first time I told friends that my mom had been raped, they admonished me. "That's private," they said. I knew the story wasn't private. But maybe I wasn't allowed to tell it. It was my mother's story.
It wasn't until recently that I understood that even though I wasn't there in the alley that Thursday afternoon, this was my story, too.
My mother's rape and her subsequent decision to devote much of her professional life to studying, teaching, and fighting to change rape law shaped my childhood. I grew up with my mother's fight and also her fears of rape echoing in a constant loop inside my head. And in this way, my her story became a part of my story.
My mother's mother told my mother she shouldn't tell anyone that she had been raped. That if she did, nobody would want her. She had been soiled. My mom refused to hide. To hide would be to suggest that this was something to be embarrassed about—something that was somehow her fault. Hiding would preclude her from being able to really fight back.
Two weeks ago, I directed a production of "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer," a collection of monologues compiled by Eve Ensler about rape and violence against women. This production would not and could not have happened 30 years ago at Harvard. Close to 30 years ago, my mother was a young professor at Harvard Law School. She was teaching Criminal Law and had planned to devote one day to discussing rape law. On that day, she told her class about her rape experience. If the subject was armed robbery and had she been robbed by a man with an ice pick, she wouldn't have thought twice about mentioning it. Nobody would bat an eye. But this was rape. And rape, my mother was told, should not be discussed in public.
Even though she was scared of the repercussions, she told her story. The campus exploded with discussion. The Crimson wrote about it. She received much more criticism than support. One day she received a phone call from someone who said, "I'm one of your students, and before the end of the semester, I'm going to rape you, too." The police tapped her phone line and asked her to call on students who she thought might particularly hate her in class, to see if any of their voices sounded familiar. The investigation was inconclusive.
Two weeks ago, 36 years after my mother's rape and nearly 30 years after my mother was threatened when she spoke out at Harvard, I stood on stage in the Adams Pool Theater, sharing this story and opening a production about true stories of rape and violence.
My mother told her story even though she was afraid. She still is. But thanks to her bravery and her fight, I am not afraid. I am conscious of the dangers. I am cautious when I walk around alone at night and would never accept a drink from a stranger. I have taken multiple full-impact self-defense courses. I have known about rape for as long as I can remember.
But thanks to my mother's bravery, I am not afraid.
Isabel E. Kaplan '12 is an English concentrator living in Currier House. A version of this article was cross-published in The Huffington Post.
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Last week, the Federal Trade Commission charged cell phone provider T-Mobile with making big bucks from premium text services that in many cases its consumers never authorized–a practice known as cramming.
The FTC alleges in its complaint that T-Mobile USA received 35 to 40 percent of the total amount charged for subscriptions for content that typically costs $9.99 per month, such as celebrity gossip, horoscopes and flirting tips. The FTC alleges that T-Mobile in some cases kept billing customers for services offered by scammers for years after it was aware of signs that the charges were not authorized.
The FTC alleges that T-Mobile's billing practices made it hard for consumers to find out that they were being charged. The complaint states that the online T-Mobile bill did not show customers that they were being charged by a third party or that the charge was part of a recurring subscription. The charges were listed under Premium Services, but could only be seen after clicking a separate heading, "Use Charges." After clicking, consumers still could not see individual charges.
The complaint also alleges that the full T-Mobile bill, which could be longer than 50 pages, made it nearly impossible to find and understand third party charges.
Here's how to reduce the chances of paying charges crammed onto your bill without your knowledge or permission:
- Read your mobile phone bill each month – line by line, and page by page. Don't ignore the billing statement you get in the mail or through an automated online payment system. You should know your baseline monthly bill. Taking time to read every page of your statements can help you detect potentially fraudulent charges, keep surprise charges to a minimum, and save you money.
- Consider a block on third-party charges. Many phone carriers already offer third-party blocking service for free. You just have to ask.
- Ask your mobile phone carrier for its policy on refunds for fraudulent charges. Some carriers have a 60-day period for refund requests, and many have a policy of partial refunds for fraudulent charges you detect – no matter how long the cramming charges have occurred.
- If you have a prepaid phone plan, check that you're not losing pre-paid minutes to pay for unauthorized third-party charges. Stay on top of how many calling minutes you have, and make sure that minutes don't go missing due to deductions unrelated to your regular phone calls. Check your accounts online or call the number your carrier gives you for account access.
If you suspect you've been a victim of cramming, contact your phone carrier first about the charges, then file a complaint with the FTC.


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Ensuring a Sustainable Conference
Delivering sustainable development, ensuring best practice in environmental management and addressing social responsibility is a priority for ARMA. We recognise the significant environmental, social and economic challenges facing society on an unprecedented global scale but believe that as an Association we can contribute to the required solutions.
With an annual programme of up to 50 events, held across multiple venues and attracting in excess of 1,100 delegates from across the UK and overseas, the impacts of our resource consumption, waste generation, transportation and greenhouse gas emissions are considerable. We are accounting for and aiming to minimise the negative impacts of our activities on the environment and are doing so by enacting a number of initiatives designed primarily to reduce our carbon (CO2) and carbon equivalent (CO2e) emissions.
How did we do in 2015?
51% Reduction of attendees travelling by car to Conference compared to 2014 figures.
45% Of all attendees travelled less than 125 miles to attend the ARMA Conference.
150 The majority of food for Conference was seasonal and sourced by the chef from within a 150 mile radius.
62% Of venue lighting was low energy. Over 90% of electrical equipment provided by our suppliers was low energy.
94% Of the ARMA membership belong to organisation that have strong sustainability strategies and policies.
37% Reduction in food waste due to venue kitchen processes and efficient operations.
73% Of all primary travel to and from Conference was done by sustainable modes of transport.
90% Of all the drinking water came from drinking fountains.
Colleagues from sust-insight™ audited the Conference to determine the environmental and social impact of hosting and attending the event. We want to help members in making informed decisions and choices, which are aligned to wider institutional, sector and ARMA values as well as legislative a regulatory requirements.


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How SAP technology won it for Germany?
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA
JOHANNESBURG – THE adoption of technology appears to have played a significant role in the Germany's imperious FIFA World Cup run that culminated in the team clinching their first title in 24 years this past weekend.
Officials from the Germany national team and Systems Applications Products (SAP), the global multinational software corporation based in that country, revealed the development this week as the Europeans continued celebrating their success.
This partnership between the football association and SAP started last year when national team general manager, Oliver Bierhoff, conducted some "market research" inside the locker room.
He found that the players were most happy communicating with each other via digital platforms.
Since communication was one of the main concerns during the tournament planning stage, Bierhoff commissioned SAP to develop an application that could facilitate the exchange of information about the team's schedule, as well as data about the opponents.
"SAP's involvement has transformed the football experience for coaches, players, fans, and the media," said Bierhoff.
"Imagine this: In just 10 minutes, 10 players with three balls can produce over 7 million data points.
"SAP HANA can process these in real time and the team was able to analyse a huge amount of data and customise training in preparation for all of the matches."
Together with SAP the football association developed an application called SAP Match Insights, which analyses vast amounts of data about members of the German team and their opponents, based on their on-field performance.
Manoj Bhoola, Director: D&T and Mobile at SAP Africa, explained.
"This data can then be converted into simulations and graphs that can be viewed on a tablet or smartphone, enabling trainers, coaches and players to identify and assess key situations in each match.
"These insights can then be used during pre-match preparations to improve player and team performance. SAP Match Insights (based on HANA technology) synchronised the data from scouts with the video footage taken from the pitch to make it easy for coaches to identify key moments in the game.
"Bierhoff liked it so much that he asked SAP to have the solution ready for the World Cup in Brazil and the rest, as they say, is the future," Bhoola said.
Players and coaches quickly took to working with SAP Match Insights.
A touch screen was put up in the players' lounge in the base camp, Campo Bahia.
In addition, the app was downloaded onto mobile devices.
By using Match Insights and HANA, the German national team coaches simplified training to improve performance, which made the "Beautiful Game" even more beautiful to fans worldwide.
Eventually, Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final that went to extra time at the Maracana Stadium.
– CAJ News
Short URL: http://cajnewsafrica.com/?p=373


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Helen Richards
Helen has been with Paul for about a year.
We'd been looking to take on new instructors for quite some time, but wanted to make sure we got the right people, using the same methods and ideas, so we chose to train people to become instructors, rather than take on people who we knew nothing about. Helen was one of the first to do instructor training with us.
She's now been with us for about a year, and is especially good with nervous pupils because of her gentle manner, and self deprecating sense of humour.
Helen lives in New Ferry, so she's local for anyone who's looking for lessons from Tranmere to Eastham.
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Aviscerall & Knwlan Ryn collaborate on The Noviscerall Ryan EP/
Got to keep track of anyone who releases an Earthbound mashup mixtape. Dope beats as expected from Aviscerall, but the name Knwlan Ryn is new to me. The collab only lasts a few short tracks, but sounds fresh and chill. Great summer jams.


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Creamsicle Ice Cream PieFrom chefmeow 10 years ago
- 26 gingersnap cookies shopping list
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How to make it
- Coat a pie plate with nonstick spray.
- Pulse cookies and nuts in food processor to make fine crumbs then add butter and process.
- Press crust over bottom and up sides of pie plate then freeze 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile soften sherbet and ice cream until spreadable but not melting.
- Spread 1 pint sherbet over bottom of crust then spoon on ice cream then spread into even layer.
- Top with spoonfuls of remaining sherbet and spread to edges of pie and freeze 4 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving remove pie from freezer.
- Beat cream and sugar in a large bowl with mixer until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.
- Spread decoratively on pie then garnish with orange slices and mint.
People Who Like This Dish 4
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My husband and son-in-law are going to love this. They are crazy for creamsicles! Thanks for sharing!mrsc543 in North Reading loved it
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Last spring I took my first attempt at making a tiller cover for my Typhoon, but it ended up being to tight. Then our basement flooded ruining this prototype. My spring attempt was basically a giant tube sock. It was a massive pain pulling the end back through on itself. "Sunbrella is stiff stuff" and when it didn't fit. I had a few choice words. So I just blew it off for the season and went sailing.
Well the summer sun is harsh and I want my varnish to last a bit longer so I decided to give it another go. This time I plan to take the guess work out of it and make a tiller cover that is adjustable. Similar to the one I had on my last boat Shenanigans. Making it adjustable will solve many of the challenges one faces with a Typhoon tiller. The first challenge the arc. These tillers have quite a bend in them as they come up from the sole of the cockpit floor. This arc makes it more difficult to get the fabric to lay and look correct. and ultimately was why my spring attempt failed. The second major challenge on my tiller is the hand wrapped line I braided on sometime last year. This makes the tiller thicker at top and bottom and narrower in the middle. Instead of sewing a sock this time I laid out the fabric as a long rectangle. On each long end I sewed on Velcro strips. I created a small pocket for the tip of the tiller to slide into. I had to sew this shut by hand. I have to admit this is a bit rough as I intended on doing it with a quick zip on the sewing machine but the bunched up fabric turned out the be a bit much for my machine. I'm calling it a pirate stitch. Lots of funny looking x's. Just to be fancy I chalked a straight line on the cover and ran a fancy star pattern down the dorsal of the cover. The result are not perfect but for a piece of material that will spend its time down in the cabin with the sail cover it should last for years and protect the tiller from the sun on those hot summer days.
|Project start
|Here you can see the basic lay out of the finished project.
|Close up the bottom by matching the
Velcro and here are the result.
|Dorsal Pattern
|Tiller ready to re-install this spring


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I have been rather quiet here for about a week now due to unforeseen circumstances–my house unexpectedly turned into river-property and then a private island. Don't worry, we're ok and damage was minimal, but it still means that I've been dealing with clean-up and contractors instead of getting any painting done. This also means that I didn't update you all with the results of Round 2 of Iron Painter. Good news! I won my match-up and continue on as a competitor in the Bronze tier! Yesterday the Round 3 theme and match-ups were announced. The theme is: Wyrd Science!
So now that we know the theme, it's time for to know who I'm competing against: my opponent for Round 3 is SnickerSnackStudios. You can see her first round entry here and her second round entry here. This is going to be a close match-up–I received a higher score first round, she received a high score second round. It is definitely time to bring my A-game!
Once I learned what the theme for this round is, I started brainstorming what I should do for my entry. Malifaux is full of all kinds of crazy science and magic, so Wyrd Science is a great theme that can have all sorts of cool interpretations. I remembered that I had the Avatar version of Ramos sitting in my hobby room waiting to be built and I thought that this is just the occasion to make this crazy steampunk scientist shine. I have a plan and now it's just time to execute it. This is what I was able to throw together so far:
Back in highschool, I built and actual Tesla coil with friends for a physics project, it looks like that experience will finally (sort of) come in handy! I've done some research into how things look when lit by the light of a Tesla coil, so I am hoping I can capture that effect. Check back soon for more updates!


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The Trojans took on Olympic Wednesday night at home. Kelsey Mellick lead the way for the Trojans for much of the 1st half putting up 14 points in the first two periods of play. Mellick played to her strengths and looked to draw the foul down low going 6 of 8 free throws in the half. Olympic went up early and kept their lead for much of the half. The Trojans were able to make a few big plays on defense and create some turnovers. Despite shooting only 22%, the Trojans regained the lead and were up by 1 at halftime.
Hannah Hezekiah had a big game for the Trojans putting up 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Serafina had some tough looks from the field but was able to convert on 4 finishing with 12 points. Kelsey Mellick lead the way for the Trojans finishing with 19 points and 9 rebounds. The Trojans as a team couldn't find their shot as they finished the game shooting just 24%. Olympic went on a run in the 4th and never looked back. The Trojans finished this game losing by a score of 70-51. The Trojans look to bounce back Saturday as they play on the road at Peninsula.


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Redcoats is a lively restaurant and bar in old downtown Pleasanton. Art will be displayed in the lounge area which is also available as a private dining space.
|Mari Kennard – Owner
Telephone: (925) 462-6600
|336 Saint Mary St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Pans on Fire
A locally owned and operated gourmet kitchenware store and cooking school located in historic Downtown Pleasanton. We specialize in tips, tools and techniques for today's cook. Our Food Studio is the scene for our public and private cooking classes and cooking events.
|Linda Wyner – Owner
Telephone: (925) 600-PANS (7627)
|310-B Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Berry Patch
Berry Patch has been a year round place for local artisans to show and sell their work since 1994. Always changing, the merchandise in the store is an eclectic blend of many different mediums and styles. Voted "Best Place to Buy a Gift" by Pleasanton Weekly Readers in 2009 and 2010.
|Liz Gaouette – Owner
Telephone: (925) 846-0155
|350-A Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
The Rose Hotel
The Rose Hotel is a 38 room European-style boutique hotel located on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. Walk to upscale restaurants, shops and art galleries. Special packages available.
|Tom Walker
Telephone: (925) 846-8802
|807 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Studio Seven Arts
Studio Seven Arts, the Bay Area's largest and most impressive art gallery for fine art, handcrafted jewelry and custom framing. Voted the "Best Art Gallery" by the Pleasanton Weekly readers in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, is located in the heart of downtown Pleasanton on Main Street.
|Dirk Christiansen – Owner
Telephone: (925) 846-4322
|400 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Gourmet Works
The Gourmet Works is a charming little family run shop in the heart of downtown Pleasanton. Offering homemade chocolates, candies, gourmet foods, and unique giftware this shop has something for everyone!
|Kathy Starkey – Owner
Telephone: (925) 461-1110
|420 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Murphy's Paw
Murphy's Paw has the most unique and highest quality canine products on the market. We strive to be experts in our field, providing superior customer service in a pawsitive environment. Check out our website or visit us on facebook to learn more about our upcoming events, including our extremely popular monthly Bark & Brew.
|Melanie Sadek – Owner
Telephone: (925) 600-8925
|410 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Serenity Stoneworks Fountains & Decor
|Linda & Larry Bourland – Owners
Telephone: (925) 462-9497
|252 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Museum on Main
Our mission is "Enriching Community Life Through Education and Preservation" We carry out that mission through a varierty of programs and projects, including: Permanent and temporary exhibits, The Ed Kinney Lecture Series, Special tours and Special events like the annual Ghost Walks in October, our Brothels, Bar Rooms and Bandits fund raiser in September, our plein air art progran: Paint the Town and our Wine and Valentine dinner in February.
|Jim DeMarsman – Director
Telephone: (925) 462-2766
|603 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Your Store Name Here
|Your Name Here – Owner
Telephone: (925) 555-2134
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Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith. Heb. 11:4b see www.petitiononline.com/coptic/petition.html . Out of sight out of mind, is too often the Chrisian's defense for not extending our love and concern to all Christians worldwide. We tend to stick our heads in the sand an ignore the sufferings of other Christians with whom we have no fellowship. How will we explain our selfish myopia to Jesus? Read the petition below from the link below outlinning the suffering and persecution of just the Coypts and start praying without ceasing.
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TORONTO – Some shoppers at Ikea in Toronto were surprised to find a monkey on the loose while at the store Sunday afternoon.
Police confirmed to Global News that animal services came to the local Ikea at Leslie Street and Hwy. 401 to obtain the monkey. It is now in custody.
They don't know where the monkey came from, and if it belonged to someone.
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Animal Research: How it Benefits Both Humans and Animals
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Animal Research: How It Benefits Both Humans and Animals
Sacramento, CA – From preventing polio to finding cures for cancer patients, animal research has saved countless lives.
Using animals in research is a concern to some; however, the benefits derived from the ethical, humane use of laboratory animals for biomedical research are huge. Nearly every major medical breakthrough in the last 100 years has been achieved by research with animals.
"These animals are heroes. Their contribution to discovering life-saving advancements in medicine and science—for both pets and humans—is enormous," said Jon Klingborg, DVM, past-president of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). "Thanks to the last century of animal research, we have achieved life-saving treatments for people and animals. As veterinarians, we are able to treat more ailments and prevent more diseases, and that allows us to keep our pets living longer and healthier."
Without animal research, millions of dogs, cats, birds, and farm animals would be dead from more than 200 diseases, including anthrax, distemper, rabies, feline leukemia, and canine parvo virus, according to Americans for Medical Progress (AMP), a nonprofit group that supports the responsible and humane use of animals in biomedical research. Today, those diseases are largely preventable, thanks to vaccines and treatments developed in animal research.
In human terms, research with animals has led to vaccinations against smallpox, measles, mumps, diphtheria, and tetanus; development of anesthesia, antibiotics, and insulin; use of cardiac pacemakers and heart bypass surgery; surgical advancements for organ transplants, hip replacements, and cataract surgery; and treatments for a host of diseases, including diabetes, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, and children's leukemia.
The CVMA supports the use of animal research when conducted in a responsible, humane manner for medical and scientific research where there are no non-animal alternatives. Federal law requires that animal testing be conducted before most clinical trials involving people are allowed.
Research animals are protected by a host of state, federal, and international laws. It is estimated that less than half-a-percent of research animals are dogs, cats, and primates. According to AMP, more than 95 percent of research animals are rats and mice bred for research studies.
In California, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science promotes the safe and humane treatment of research animals in hospitals, universities, and research centers statewide. Its Northern California chapter has more than 800 members, including veterinarians, researchers, and educators.
"Looking back at what has been accomplished makes us even more hopeful that animal research will continue to yield life-saving treatments for ourselves and our pets," said Dr. Klingborg.
For more information on the benefits of animal research, contact Phil Boerner at the CVMA at (916) 649-0599.
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The main protagonists in this short story by Tess Gerritsen, which only came out as an eBook and you can download from here for free, are the usual suspects: detective Jane Rizzoli and -"the queen of the dead"- medical examiner Maura Isles.
The events of this case take place during one of the coldest winters in history in Boston, where the local police discovers the corpse of a young woman in a deserted church. Kimberly Rayner, as is the victim's name, looks undernourished and seems to have been strangled to death. While Rizzoli and Isles observe the scene of the crime, the most outstanding object of which is an open casket, they soon come to realize that apart from the cops there's another presence there; that of a scared young man who when spotted runs for his life with Jane in pursuit, who's bound to get him. Of course, when arrested, he instantly becomes the prime suspect, even though he insists that he's innocent. The man that goes by the name Lucas Henry says that he truly loved Kimberly, that they were soul mates and that all he ever tried to do was help her out. Truth be told, if someone ever saw the two of them standing next to each other, he would have no choice but believe his words, since they looked almost the same: deathly pale and ghost-like. Besides, according to Lucas their physique had to do with the fact that they were vampires. Not that they were attacking people in order to drink their blood, nothing like that; they just lived on… air, and blood, provided to them by some butcher or from a friend or two who got it from a blood bank.
His story really sounds crazy, outrageous, but the police besides his presence at the scene of the crime, has no evidence whatsoever against him, while Dr. Isles is of the opinion that the two of them were suffering from a diagnosed illness which caused them to have shared delusions.
But if it wasn't Lucas the one that killed the girl then who was? Well, the events are about to take a dramatic turn, which will bring Jane face to face with an extremely dangerous situation. Thankfully though, her good friend, the doctor, will once again come to save the day, as she will discover who the real perp is, using her usual means: science. The solution to the riddle will prove to be just as strange, as the case itself.
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BD Boutiques 16.05.2014
Almost imperceptibly the average size of Cape wineries has diminished over the past two decades, and the number of cellars has increased, almost in direct proportion. Right into the late 1990s there were fewer than 200 cellars, and they crushed a national crop of about a billion litres, harvested off just over 100000 hectares of vineyard. Today the vineyard area and yields are much the same, but there are three times the number of wineries processing the fruit.
In short, there has been a swing from high volume bulk-type co-op cellars to smaller, boutique operations. Just under 50% of all the wineries in South Africa process a crop of under 100 tons – an average yield of roughly 7000 cases. Most of the new name producers are positioned in this no-man's land: just a little too big to sell their production to relatives, friends and close business associates, and a little too small to justify a sales force.
I'm unable to establish accurate statistics on the 259 cellars (out of a total of 582) that fall into this category. No doubt they could be further divided into the ultra tiny and the mid-size, the mid-size and the almost-at-the-100-ton-threshold. I suspect the distribution is fairly polarised. If you're commercial, even on a small scale, you need to be at 5000 cases as a minimum – so I imagine that a significant number within this bracket are at the higher end. By the same token, the numbers of the ultra-boutique have been swelling, and there would be a concentration of producers making less than 500 cases.
In this latter segment, representing producers so small they need their day jobs simply to survive, resides much of the creativity of Cape wine. These are the cellarmasters whose passion drives them to seek out tiny blocks of old vines, or to risk their annual winemaking effort over an unlikely vineyard which has survived against all odds in Piketberg or Piekenierskloof.
The past couple of years has seen a flowering of these ultra-boutique winemakers, known as garagistes (on account of the fact that their early French counterparts were described as making their wine in their garages). Many started by producing a single barrel, learning the hard way what happens when you miscalculate sulphur additions. Over time their practical expertise has started to align to their theoretical knowledge. They've also formed a small association, which functions as much as a support group as a potential lobbying force.
How many of them are there today? Hard to say – there are obviously a whole bunch of home vintners making a barrel or two for domestic consumption. They are probably right off the radar screen. If you ask the more organised players, their estimate runs to somewhere between 10 and 20, with a further 10 or so who have grown too big to be called garagistes.
But here's the thing: despite the fact that the garagiste environment has added an important dynamic to our wine industry, as a training ground/kindergarten for edgy producers, as a geiger counter helping to identify unique sites, and as a contributor to its overall profile, it has been stifled – almost to death – by red tape applied by the DA-led Western Cape government. Accordingly its numbers are shrinking
Each province generates its own regional liquor legislation. The DA – for reasons which presumably relate to the ambivalence about alcohol within key electoral groups – has systematically adopted a draconian prohibitionist position. Applying regulations around producer and business licences, the Western Cape government has decimated the ranks of the garagistes. Unlike the craft beer brewers, they cannot move to another province: they have to operate where grapes are grown.
If you want to know why the Masterchefs of the wine industry battle to match MacDonalds, for once don't blame the ANC – or even the law of unintended consequences. The DA in the Western Cape has been told many times – sadly, the truth is it just couldn't care.


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An Uneasy Alliance
By Suzanne Leigh
Published in the Washington Post
In an undistinguished building set in an area dotted with hotels, many rooms have en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. There is a sturdy armchair that can be coaxed into an extra bed and a TV mounted high on pale walls. Missing are the more subtle accouterments favored by hotels: the room-service menu, the boxed slivers of soap, the full-length mirror under a muted light.
The "guests" on the sixth floor are not travelers, but pediatric patients and their families. Not so long ago, hospitals were full of healthy kids recovering from broken limbs or angry tonsils. Today, most patients staying beyond a couple of days have life-threatening disorders: cancers, brain tumors, lymphomas. They are pale, dull-eyed and lethargic; some are bald. They walk gingerly, attached to wobbly IV poles.
My daughter is one of those patients.
It had started with a visit to an optometrist in a suburban shopping mall. Natasha, 7, was having her eyes checked. "Did you want me to dilate her pupils?" the optometrist asked. It was getting late, she hadn't done her homework yet, my younger daughter was getting cantankerous, and then there was the perennial question of dinner. "Okay," I said wearily.
Ten minutes later, I was urged to leave my children "with my assistant, please, and step into my office." The optometrist flicked on his computer with a flourish. "This," he said, pointing to a image of my daughter's swollen optic nerve, "is papilledema."
The underlying cause: a brain tumor. My precious firstborn has a brain tumor. I will do anything, anything, to make her well. But there is so little I can do. So I pace. Up and down, up and down in the lonely hospital hallways.
Across from our room is a kitchen, its refrigerator stuffed with half-eaten dinners and its cracked coffeepot exuding the harsh aroma of liquid that should have been poured down the drain hours ago. A mother catches my eye as she pours tea. Her daughter has cancer, she says. We look at each other, two rumpled figures with tired eyes, but then I look away. Cordial conversation is beyond me, and besides, I don't want to join her club.
In the lounge, a family has taken up residence, catnapping on the couches and eating sandwiches. The air is thick with emotion. A grandmother sobs on a younger man's shoulder.
"Let me know if you need anything," says a nurse. She has a bright, optimistic face. I follow her back to the nurse's station, which pulsates with industry and vigor. Late at night the pace slows, and I catch snatches of conversations: references to "my boyfriend," a bar on the hip side of town, a halter-neck top and a debate on the right skin-care regimen.
In the early hours of the morning, a resident performs a "neuro check." He awakens Natasha, who had been sleeping next to me, a heap of limbs and tangle of dark blond hair. "What's your name?" "How old are you?" "What year is it?" he asks her.
Natasha, age 7, 2008, she responds.
Seven, only seven, I think to myself as the resident, satisfied, goes on to the next patient.
In the morning, my husband and I meet our daughter's neurosurgeon. He is sincere, quietly confident and compassionate, but we are wretched and desperate. Sitting in the waiting area for the nine hours that he works to remove the mass in Natasha's brain, we want to vomit, cry, die, kill the moronic hospital store assistant who tells us to "have a great day." Our friends stop by the hospital. They hug us and ply us with food, drinks, prayers and pleas for updates. An aunt calls from overseas. She recalls seeing me the day I was born. I don't understand what prompted that recollection, but it seems somehow kind and poignant.
By the time the operation is completed, our entourage is the last group standing. We gasp when we catch sight of our neurosurgeon approaching. He has removed the entire tumor, he says. She did very well. They're bringing her to the intensive care unit, and we can go up in a few minutes.
We shake hands, and he disappears. I can't wait a few minutes. I run to the ICU, to the bed where Natasha lies naked, arms flailing. She was born in the same hospital; now I am witnessing an extraordinary rebirth.
Natasha's head is bandaged, her face is swollen, and her eyes are open. I brush past the melee of nurses and residents and stroke stray strands of hair, kiss her hot cheeks and tell her I love her. "Is it over, Mama?" she asks. "Yes, all over!" I say.
Hours later, while Natasha is sleeping and after my husband has gone home, I return to the hospital kitchen to reappraise the uneaten sandwiches given to us that morning. The mother from last night is there, once again making tea. "I met you yesterday," she says. "My daughter has cancer. How is your little girl?"
I know that she is hungry to talk, to share her fierce and lonely battle.
"She had a brain tumor," I say, as a flicker of empathy crosses her face. "She's doing well," I add. "How is your daughter doing?"
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Their new signature bar and restaurant concept is perfect for a casual lunch and a refreshing pint. T3 serves Irish favourites with contemporary flair, and the salad bar is replete with numerous fresh options. Don't miss the award-winning Carvery Lunch with its daily-changing menu. If you're just craving a light bite, the comprehensive à la carte menu has numerous healthy options and snacks.
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Lake Morena Community Church: to know God and make him known
"From Wrecked to Reconciled."
Joseph O'Brien 9 a.m., Nov. 22
It takes a very specific body build to pull off mom jeans. For the love of God, if you are over thirty please do not attempt to rock a high-waisted jean. It will look ridiculous.
It's a mystery to me why anyone would want their crotch to look that long. On 21-year-old Tabatha Rood, these jeans almost work because she isn't curvy. Curvy girls need to step away from the mom jeans.
Tabatha is a recent college graduate. She volunteers at the zoo and works as a cocktail waitress while applying to grad schools. She is a fan of all things vintage.
I spotted 23-year-old Lauren Tinsley at Urban outfitters in PB. I'm not sure how I feel about her sloppy grunge look. I am a fan of her adorable Granny boots and socks. She purchased them in Paris. I wish she had paired her shoes with a feminine dress. Lauren loves preppy inspired clothing.


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The Christian Church Working on the Lord's harvest (Luke 10:2), through sharing the Gospel (Mark 16:2; 1 Peter 4:1-6), sowing into the community (Luke 10:26-37), and searching for the lost one (Matthew 18:12-14).
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At Trinity, we worship God in spirit and in truth. Whether you are a guest or a visitor, you are welcome here at the Trinity Church and I pray God's richest blessings upon you and your families. If you and/or your family are looking for a Church home, we welcome you with open arms to this versatile ministry & multi-generational experience. Everybody needs a church family and a pastor. We want to be yours! Trinity family St. Benedict declares let all guests who come to our church be received like Christ.
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Introducing: LanceList
The Lance is happy to announce, LanceList, a Craigslist style forum designed to accommodate the needs of Shasta College students. Community members are also encouraged to post on LanceList with anything they feel college students would be interested in. Employers looking for student labor will have an inside track within the campus population. Students will have the opportunity to sell their old books and school related materials to students in their own community. The Lance would like to encourage the community to interact with Shasta College students, assisting them in their academic goals.
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Awesome idea!
We need a gay straight alliance.
A place where gay students can interact with others openly, and feel safe.
Editor-in-chief, Matthew Laurie
Shasta College currently has a Gay Straight Alliance Club. Contact email for GSA: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Happy Thanksgiving Day!
A clear sign of the goodness of life is when each year brings more to be thankful for than the year before. 2006 came packed with some great projects, a move to Tokyo and a shiny, brand-new wife. Here's hoping that your year was just as wonderful.
Turkey can be a bit pricey here in Tokyo. This shop sells a bird for about 60 bucks, US. Stilll, I promised my family that, for the sake of tradition, I would do my best to eat some sort of bird today. I'm thinking Yakitori (焼き鳥). Chicken on a stick is almost the same as a drumstick, right?
Have yourselves a great holiday!


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2006 Mavericks surf contest champion Grant Twiggy Baker of South Africa catches one of his many great waves of the day, this one in the first round. Check out the huge bounce lifting up behind him, heavy. Mavericks surf contest, February 7, 2006. Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California, USAStock Photo: 15307Location: Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California, USAFormat: Digital 3:2Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.
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Sensational Saturdays
a crazy blog where you get to read whatever is going on in my head
Another year is setting and again I missed out on NaNoRiMo. I don't know why I want to participate. Maybe it's the camaraderie, maybe it's the glory, maybe it's the cool t-shirts. Whatever it is, I want it bad.
But apparently not bad enough. Every year I plan to participate. This year I planned on it from the beginning of January. I plotted and planned and didn't make it. Another year where my life got in the way of my writing. Actually, this year I did get a tremendous amount of writing done. I finished a 20+ novella and am finishing edits on a novel. And I even tried my own NaNo in August. (I did not make 50k and just ended up depressed.)
But, there is always next year! I am hoping to not be at the day job next November. (Okay, stop laughing.) I have it in my goals that next year is the year I can quit the day job and just focus on the writing, so obviously, it must happen. I wrote it down!
I'm nearly there. With Little Red Riding Wolf set to release in February I have a good start on quitting. The day job doesn't actually pay me very much and it's only for part of the year, so it's not impossible!
And guess what? I have two YA novels plotting in my head, competing for that coveted NaNoRiMo spot. I'm not sharing the plots just yet (I'll let you know if and when I actually get to writing), but I definitely want to write them for next November. (At least one of them.)
So, it's not even 2012 and I'm getting ready for next year. How about you? Have you ever managed NaNo? Even a few thousand words? How did it go? Has anyone ever completed the fifty thousand? Whose with me for next year? (Don't forget, I've bailed on this every year because of the actual need for cash in the drawer instead of a massive amount of words, but I'm game today!)


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Sony revealed details about its upcoming PlayStation Mobile games service during the gamescom 2012 gaming conference. It's a cross-platform enterprise that will deliver games to a number of Android devices as well as the Sony PlayStation Vita handheld.
PlayStation Mobile will be linked to your existing PSN account, and will let you access any bought games across multiple devices, such as a Vita and an Android tablet. Naturally, Sony's top Android phones have already been confirmed for the PlayStation Mobile treatment, including the Xperia Arc S, Tablet S and Xperia S. But what about the others?
So far, Asus and Wikipad have gained certification. While the Wikipad is an interesting device – a tablet with a slot-in physical gaming pad accessory – the Asus deal is much more notable. This should give Google Nexus 7 owners a chance to check out the PlayStation mobile service.
However, as with any other third-party app store focused on Android, what will it offer over Google Play? Sony says that 50 third-party developers in Europe and Japan, and just under 30 in the US, have already signed-up to produce games for the platform.
Sony says it will bring 30 games to PlayStation mobile this Autumn, including puzzle classic Lemmings. This isn't currently available on Google Play, so it already has one thing to brag about.


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The Story
A two-issue limited-series featuring the X-Men fighting for the life of Hannah Connover against Brood assassins sent to kill her. This is sort of a continuation of a story that started way back in The Uncanny X-Men #232. Drawn by Bryan Hitch!
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X-Men vs. The Brood #1 – 2
Language : English | Year : 1996 | Size : 245 MB
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- If you have any difficulties to download the files, please refer to this how-to download page.
- All of the comic files are packed on .CBR and/or .CBZ file formats. Here are some of the reader apps that i can recommend : YAC Reader (Win, OSX, Linux, iOS), ComicRack (Win, Android, iOS), CDisplayEx.
- To extract any compressed files, I recommend using 7-Zip.
- If you encounter any broken links or corrupt files, please write on the comment section or message me through the contact form.
- Want to see all the comic list? Please go to this page.


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School's out, the beaches are packed, and everyone's passports are eager to be stamped. Summer's a wonderful time for rejuvenation, adventure, and of course, style. Here are a few summer trends that will give your gorgeous gams a time to revel in the spotlight and beat the heat.
I love how iconic era styles cycle back into popular culture. It's a fun time to see flapper-ed beauties, mod mavens, and hippie hotties venturing through the streets. The newest decade to hit the pavement is the 90s! Yes, overalls, hightops, and neons are back in full force. The grunge look has resurfaced in a multitude of manifestations – the most popular being cutoffs! From Levi's to 7 Jeans, everyone's embracing short shorts. If you're a DIY kinda girl, a great solution is to find a pair of jeans you already own or purchase a wash and style you like from an op shop and slice and dice that denim yourself. Scope Refinery29's article on Do It Yourself Cut Off Digs.
I love feeling ethereal and dramatic. Come on – I'm a modern woman, I live for the extraordinary. I always pined for a sheer cover-up that would be light enough to wear in the blazing heat and chic enough to look like more than a beach cover-up. Alas, the trending gods answered my fervent prayer and designed the sheer kimono! Long, short, patterned, or solid – they're a perfect way to add some flavor to your summer getup. Don't feel like having those bare arms exposed? Perhaps those cut-offs were a little too short… a kimono is the perfectly stylish way to stay classy, chic, and tasteful. This Spell and Gypsy Collective Kimono leaves much to be desired!
Hightop Heels
Don't you just love the dichotomy of this title? I sure do! I have to admit this fab fad threw me for a loop but they're undeniably bold and bad-ass. For those of you who can't quite get your head or foot into a pair of these puppies, you can opt for a traditional high-top sneaker. NastyGal is always one of my favourite online boutiques –think fun finds and a reasonable deal. Take a peek at their cutout hightop heels!
Get your suitcases and wide brim hats ready, gals! The sun won't be the only thing blazing – dahling, YOU will be too!
Guest piece written by Fashion Guru and Owner of Le Red Balloon, Skyler McCurine.


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Best Lamb of God AlbumsBKAllmighty
The Top Ten
This album is hilariously and unprecedentedly amazing. I have been listening to this album continuously for more than 4 years and it never gets boring. First of all, the production is the best (in my opinion) among the rest of their album; the perfect balance among the guitars, drums, bass and vocal is outstanding--not too noisy or heavy, but clean and powerful. Also, the tones of the guitars and drums are just amazing; they are so lamb-of-god-ish that you can recognize them instantly. Second, the music is just mind-blowing... The guitars and drums. This is the best metal album I have come across (after having listened to thousands of metal albums in 4 years).
The best album lamb of god have done so far, from the kick ass balls-to-the-wall riffs to the awesome production. Easily the best album they've done so much so, that I tattooed the flaming bird off of the album cover to my arm. Laid to rest, now you've got something to die for, the faded line and ashes of the wake will always be seen as the most popular lamb of god songs. The songs in this album feature frequently in all their set lists to this day. enough said
This and Sacrament (and Maybe as the palaces burn) are the Lamb of God albums I can sit down and listen to from start to finish and want to listen to it again and again. What ISN'T good about this album? The song list, the instrumentals, the mixing and mastering, the lyrics. Its easily their best album. (Listen to the end of one gun where Mark and Willie trade off, brilliant.)
Hourglass, The Faded Line. Blood of the Scribe... This album doesn't have a single bad second on it! Resolution comes second then Wrath but this.. This is just something else3 Comments
Walk with me in hell, redneck, blacken the cursed sun, again we rise, beating on death floor... All lamb of god albums are kick ass but this one for me is the best... - nooreldeen
This is their best one but it is understandable as of why some may choose differently
Definitely the most technical LOG album to date! Epic guitar work and fantastic lyrics! - AngryByrd
I listened the 4 first album in this list and Sacrament is my favorite because of the song's variety. I feel than in Ashes of the wake and As the palace burn, the songs are little bit repetitive, so I prefer Sacrament and Sturm und Drang - Olive855
Raw, angry, the ashy and tightly composed. Everything a metal album should be. Lamb of gods "Justice for all"
Ok now this list is horrible. As the Palaces burn is hands down their best and Wrath was terrible. So their best album is below their worst album. This list is trash - Sabbath
Their best album in my opinion, followed by Ashes Of The Wake.
Best album with two top 5 songs in 11th Hour and Vigil. Devil is also one of their best songs. No other album has 3 songs that heavy, angry and fast w/ wicked lyrics to boot.2 Comments
The great thing about Sturm Und Drang is that Lamb of God no longer comes across as a gimmicky metal band. In this album, while technically it is not their strongest, consistently delivers heavy face pounding songs even with some good clean vocals. It's the only lamb of god album that truly feels like a reflection of Randy Blythe as an artist. That being said, SuD has its weak moments, but all is forgivable when head banging 90% of the time. So yeah, Sturm and Drang is a good time indeed. If you are new to Lamb of God, I completely recommend starting here.
I think it is an awesome album and the band is awesome too. I really like them on all their albums but this one is just better to me. Keep the albums coming and stay together, and not break up like other bands.
Oh my god! This album blew my nuts off! Best Lamb of God EVER!
Pretty good, considering we heard a lot of the songs before it was released. - IronSabbathPriest7 Comments
Sorry this one takes it for drumming and guitar work. THAT SNARE TONE
Better than VII and ATPB
I love this album! Contractor is my favourite song on the album, especially the HUGE scream near the end. When someone asked me who Lamb of God were, I played them Grace. They were like this seems nice, and then they heard the guitar slide! They made a new fan!
THE BEST instrumental work and experimentation YET! The hooks on the album are nuts!3 Comments
This should be No. 2 after Ashes of the Wake, it is so awesome, just listen to songs like Desolation or the blowing away King Me! - Philipp606
Hard for me to chose but I chose this one its personal preference. All there albums are awesome apart from there first 2 to be honest
You know Resolution is good. It just works albeit being easy to overlook.
This is so heartbreaking
Should be #2
This album is amazing because it is so different from the others. The vocals are amazing! Number one no doubt! 1 - heavymetalrocker777
My personal favorite album, love some of the breakdowns and styles they produced. This is when lamb of god was more experimental, "they've been there and done that." Randy bythes aggressive lyrics make this album even more compelling
This is the only lamb of god album I truly dislike.3 Comments
Raw, angry, aggressive. Crunchy guitar riffs superb drumming, great album all together, before they were officially, Lamb of God.
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Watershed Year for Killarney Engineering
Jet Park-based Killarney Engineering, a subsidiary of Andrew Mentis, is experiencing a watershed year, with a significantly increased order book that includes large orders.
In response to the accelerated pace of production required to keep up with the new orders, Killarney Engineering is currently upgrading and reconfiguring its 3 500 m2 production facility to create a more streamlined production flow and achieve improved lead times. The company's premises are also going through a refreshing facelift, with new corporate signage and vehicle livery. Read the rest of this entry »


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The Library: That's What's Up
Photo Credit: Emily Warren
Story by Jenny Brewer.
Let me introduce you to a very valuable resource for the Shasta College student: The library.
You could call me a regular at the Shasta College library. The computer lab is where this very article was written. It becomes a place to focus, far away from the distracting chaos of the local coffee shop or busy home.
It's easy to get work done here. I find a rhythm amongst fellow students as they type away. Printing is inexpensive, at just 10 cents for black and white prints. Students can conveniently print from their laptop and use copy machines. Plus, unfinished work can be saved until the end of the day on the student drive.
When the computers cease to be useful it is easy to wander the aisles of the library. The surrounding dusty pages give out comfort only libraries can provide. It is easy to become inspired in the studious atmosphere. Neat secluded study spots literally lie within the shelves, creating an awesomely sweet work space.
Likewise, study rooms are offered to students wanting a small group learning environment. Not to mention The Balcony is now open for student use. Why sit cooped up inside when you can breathe the fresh air on The Balcony? Located upstairs, The Balcony offers sublime views and a cool place to study.
Students can also make suggestions; one recently granted was the new array of graphic novels. Graphic novels help bridge the gap in literature. Text is combined to be written and visual.
For visual inspiration, artwork is beautifully displayed throughout the library. Currently, 3D artwork from instructor Belinda Hanson's Art15 class is sitting atop desks provoking the thoughts of students.
A feature called "Creative Destruction" is presently decorating the walls upstairs. Students from Art21B were provoked to celebrate the process of creating art, rather than only focusing on the finished project. March artwork features ceramic and glass blown pieces from the Art 35 and Art 46 classes.
If there are any questions to be asked, chat with a librarian! A feature that Shasta College Library offers includes students being able to directly talk to a librarian via a message style service, located on the Shasta College website.
If you prefer face to face interaction, the library staff is phenomenal. While gathering the research for this article the Reference Librarian, Carolyn Singh was eager to assist me with any questions I had. Singh remained cheerfully patient while I desperately tried to take notes fast enough.
The bottom line is, the Shasta College library is where it's at. Not to mention, obtaining a library card is FREE! And new extended book loaning is now available.
(Photos below taken by Jenny Brewer)


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The Crimson coeds will race at its second national championship qualifier this weekend (photo courtesy Athletic Communications).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The No. 13 Harvard coed sailing team will take its first step towards qualifying for the ICSA Gill Dinghy Championship by sailing at the 69th Coast Guard Alumni Bowl, which serves as the New England Dinghy Championship, this weekend.
Fans can follow live stats from the race, here.
Follow Harvard Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay connected with all the breaking news from around Cambridge and to get inside access to your favorite Crimson programs.
About the 69th Coast Guard Alumni Bowl/New England Dinghy Championship
The New England Dinghy Championship is the final regatta the Crimson will sail in the qualifying process for the national championships. This year, New England's is hosted by Yale on the Thames River. Similar to the Schell Trophy held in the fall, the top eight teams in the field of 18 will qualify for the ICSA Gill Dinghy Championship that will be held June 3-14 at St. Mary's. Boats are schedule to take the water at 9:30 a.m.
A year ago, Harvard finished 10th with 288 points.
Related Link: Sailing Takes 10th at Northeast Dinghy Championship, Completes Four Regattas
The New England championship will see north winds around 10 knots to open racing on Saturday before shifting to northwest breezes in the afternoon. Northwest gusts will continue on Sunday at 10 to 15 knots.
For up-to-date forecasts, click here.
Last Time on the Water
The Harvard sailing teams took to the water for four regattas last weekend as the women claimed 13th at the Reed Trophy. The then-No. 14 Crimson coeds finished third at the 10th George Morris Trophy, fifth at the 84th Boston Dinghy Cup and 12th at the Admiral's Cup.
Related Link: Sailing Races at Four Weekend Regattas
Rank and File
After seven weeks of sailing this spring, Harvard's coed team sits 13th in Sailing World's College Rankings, presented by Gill and Sailors for the Sea. The Crimson coeds were initially ranked 19th in the national preseason poll.
Week of
Related Link: Sailing World's College Rankings
Charles Chargin'
The Crimson has competed on the Charles River 17 times throughout the 2013-14 campaign and finished in the top-10 in every outing except two. Harvard's two victories came on the local water.
Olympic Model Athlete
The International Sailing Federation Association named Harvard freshman Juan Carlos Perdomo as one-of-28 experienced sailors to serve as an Athlete Role Model for the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China August 16-28. The Miami, Fla., native looks to transfer his knowledge and experience to the next wave of youth champions and Olympic heroes as a key role in supporting, mentoring and offering advice to the 100 young sailors racing across four events on Jinniu Lake.
Related Link: Perdomo Named Youth Olympic Games Sailing Athlete Role Model
Sailor of the Week
For his second-place finish at the ICSA Singlehanded Championships, Juan Carlos Perdomo was named the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association Coed Sailor of the Week Nov. 12. The weekly accolade was the first of the freshman's career and first weekly award presented to a Crimson sailor this season.
Related Link: Perdomo Named NEISA Sailor of the Week
Leading the Fleet
Michael O'Connor is entering his 17th season at the helm of the Harvard sailing teams. With O'Connor at the helm, Harvard won the national team race championships in 2002 and 2003, as well as the 2003 national coed championship and the women's national title in 2005.
Captains of the Ships
Sophomores Sydney Karnovsky and Andrew Mollerus have been elected captain for the 2014 campaign. Karnovsky will lead the women's squad while Mollerus takes on the leadership responsibilities of the coeds.


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Carie Lewis from the Humane Society of the U.S. left a very valuable comment on our interview post. She shares some good tips to convert folks from just passive members of your group on MySpace or Facebook to active advocates or givers.
When something big hits, like the Michael Vick case for instance, I'll go immediately to MySpace and blog about it, because that's where our biggest network is. I use a very casual tone, because I've seen that our MySpace friends are very passionate, very driven, and very VOCAL. There's a huge age span but one thing's for sure... they love their animals. There's a lot of profanity and harsh statements, some that I can't even post. So I'll start the blog off by saying something to get people riled up, maybe throw a bit of sarcasm in there, and then go into what they can do to help.
Then, I go to Facebook. I can't just copy and paste my MySpace blog into Facebook - as much as I would like to in the interest of time. My Facebook readers are different. They are more calm and cool, most in the 20 something crowd, most went to college. Now this is not to say that they are any smarter or even more sophisticated. But many Facebookers use the site to stay in contact with college friends or coworkers. Before the addition of Facebook Causes, I didn't see much activism on the site. Most of the groups I visited were dormant or just for fun. And since orgs can't have individual profiles, there was a roadblock. Getting started on Facebook was a challenge. You have to fit in somewhere amongst all the connections between friends. So, I speak to my Facebookers very simply. Here's what you can do and here's why. Very organized and straight to the point, like Facebook! And now, with Facebook causes, there's a sense of social recognition when your achievements are displayed on your profile. Brilliant!
So THEN I head over to Care2, which is a network for activists. They are hardcore, highly engaged, and there for a reason: to create change and make the world a better place. They want to know what they can do to make a difference. So I usually post a quick intro with a direct link to the advocacy campaign. No sugar coating, no back stories – these people already know what's going on for the most part. They are on it!
And finally, I go onto Gather. Gather is a community geared towards a more "grown up" crowd. I don't even post all of our news or issues in this community. Most of the posts I put on there are related to issues in the media or pets. The harder issues just don't appeal to them. I use a more sophisticated, less casual tone. I provide a background and have to be very careful in incorporating the advocacy aspect into it, to make sure it flows well. Gatherers are there to discuss their opinions and share their thoughts with others… not so much to take action on the latest issue.
At first, it was a trial and error for all of these networks. I posted the same thing on every one of the networks. I monitored what kind of responses I got, as well as the tone of communication. Then I modified my messaging based on the responses I received. This is how I became familiar with the different crowds and learned how to speak to them separately. I had a lot of individual conversations back and forth with friends and group members. I came to understand what they were there for.
Just keep in mind that there are some things to keep consistent across ALL networks… it's all about two way communication, having a conversational tone, and keeping things short and sweet. Use bulleted lists, provide direct links to advos (reduce the number of clicks as much as possible!) and embed items whenever possible (videos, widgets, slideshows, etc.)
Grab people's attention by speaking to them in the right way and keeping your content fresh…. and you'll keep them engaged!
Thanks Carie!
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Mother's personality : Warm, embracing like islands in sun.
Daring, lively and energetic. Everyone adores Mother for her
sweetness of temper and girlish laughter.
Father's personality : An intellectual cheesecake.
Father thinks body is seperate from the soul and
Mother keeps body and soul together like a family.
Sister is blinded by youth and luxury. In her world, the body is
for others to gaze at like a supermodel swanning down the runway. She is yet to discover its soul.
Brother is a philosopher and poet. He does not see body seperate from soul; he embraces the whole. During a philosophical discussion on the eternal feminine, childbirth and the soul. He once said to Father: Human life begins within the womb; the body and soul are forever related; like twins.
Am still thinking about my brother's words. Today I'm reading, eating cheeries in nature, listening to music and nurturing my mind. Have a nice week, everyone. Hope you are all enjoying summer!
Images from my sunday afternoon in the garden.


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He's a Ryan, and the Cowboys knew that, but after eight weeks of football, Rob Ryan has caused as much havoc as any coordinator in the league -- and, let's be honest, not enough of it on the field.
In stark contrast to his more reserved head coach, Jason Garrett, Ryan's verbally sparred with opposing players and teams on a nearly weekly basis, and that comes with a cost, according to NFL Network's Jim Mora.
Mora and Brian Billick revisited Ryan's anti-Eagles riff -- which looked silly after his defense was ripped wide open Sunday night -- on "The Coaches Show" podcast this week, and Mora didn't hold back.
"I just don't understand Rob Ryan getting in a war of the words with a player, ever. Ever," Mora said. "I don't think it makes sense, I don't think it's a good thing for the league, I don't think it makes him look good, I think it makes him look small."
Mora spent five seasons as a defensive coordinator of the 49ers before taking a head coaching role with the Falcons and later with the Seahawks. Running the show, he encouraged his assistants to speak, but there were ground rules that obviously don't apply to Ryan.
"I think it's important the coordinator always understands -- number one -- they do not speak on behalf of the team. The head coach speaks on behalf of the team. They strictly speak on their side of the ball and what I wanted them to do is (heap) praise on our opponent, be objective where we were offensively and defensively, and to never say anything that would be inflammatory toward our opponent."
Add this to your list of conversations never overheard at Valley Ranch.


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In the wake of the shooting in California yesterday, the issue of firearms and the Second Amendment seems to be creeping into the presidential campaign as candidates on both sides stake out positions. Hillary Clinton has embraced the gun control lobby, having met several times during her campaign with "Moms Demand Action," a group backed by former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg. On the other side of the issue, leading Republicans are pushing back against calls for more gun restrictions, instead focusing on the issue of mental health as well as a drive for legislation allowing national reciprocity for state-issued concealed carry permits. As it stands, Americans have trended away from gun control, though recent times have seen a slight uptick in support, though the level has not reached near the highs of twenty-five years ago.
Report from Politico:
From the stage in Boston's historic Faneuil Hall last Sunday, Hillary Clinton scanned the balcony, spotted a group of women wearing "Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America" T-shirts over their sweaters and waved her recognition.
Singling out the activists has become a regular occurrence on the campaign trail — a group of the Moms attend the majority of Clinton's town halls and rallies, with a presence large enough to make it hard for the candidate to ignore. Clinton has met with them numerous times privately, where attendees said she has spoken emotionally about her concern for the future safety of her granddaughter, and taken their questions publicly at town halls.
Now, with yet another mass shooting striking fear across the country after a reported 14 people were killed and another 17 injured in a shooting rampage in San Bernardino, California, Clinton's embrace of gun control is on the verge of becoming a defining issue in the campaign, with all the political benefits and detriments associated with confronting the National Rifle Association and 2nd Amendment activists across the country.
This makes sense for Hillary, especially during the primary when she's fighting for appeal among the Democratic party base, which fully supports new gun laws. On the other hand, it can be a political quagmire in the general election, especially in the South and Midwestern states where gun rights are favored much more highly over gun restrictions.
In the end, all reasonable parties want to reduce gun violence, though the philosophical difference in how that is achieved remains a deep divide.


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Reiki is a system of natural healing. The word comes from two Japanese words: Rei and Ki, which together mean "Universal Life Force Energy." There are many energy healing modalities, and Reiki is just one system.
Reiki works through the body to balance energy flow to help relieve the body of stress and pain so that the body is better able to heal. When the body's energy is not balanced (e.g., when there is too much energy, not enough, or it's "stuck"), there are often physical, mental, and emotional manifestations of that imbalance. Balancing the energy helps to relieve the body of these symptoms.
The Reiki practitioner acts as a channel for the energy. Energy passes through the practitioner's hands to move and balance the energy body of the client. The practitioner's hands can be on or just off the client's body. It works over clothing and coverings, or even from a distance, if needed in certain circumstances.
Reiki goes where it is needed. The person receiving Reiki is not taking energy from the practitioner, and the practitioner is not giving their own energy to the client. The practitioner is attuned to the Universal Life Force Energy that surrounds us all, and simply acts as a conduit for that healing energy to come into the body for the highest good.
Reiki works on all living things – people, animals, plants – because we are all forms of energy and we are all connected. Dogs, cats, and horses particularly seem to enjoy a Reiki session because it can help them process the energy they pick up from us, as their guardians/owners. Dogs are incredibly sensitive to the energy of their person. The more anxious the person is, the more anxious the dog is. Whether your dog needs to calm down to be more receptive to training, or whether your dog just doesn't have much opportunity to exercise, Reiki can help relieve some of that anxiety. If your dog is in pain due to a chronic condition or due to recovery from medical treatment, Reiki can help relieve some of that pain naturally as a compliment to other forms of treatment.
Persons receiving Reiki may feel heat or cold from the practitioner's hands, but most often, most people simply feel very relaxed and rested during the session and for a period of time afterwards. Some people are able to release some pent up emotions during this time.
Some dogs may start out standing away from the practitioner, especially if the person is unknown to the dog and the dog is particularly anxious. But as the session progresses, dogs will often move closer to the practitioner, sometimes lying or sitting so that the practitioner can place his or her hands on the area of the body where the dog wants to receive the energy.
Yes. Some people have enjoyed holding their dog in their lap or lying next to their dog while receiving Reiki. The energy shared between pet and guardian increases that loving bond.
For more information, pricing and to schedule a Reiki session, please call our office at 205.777.3699.