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12:00 am
Oregon Field Guide "Dinomorph/Estuary/Rancher Skier" A professor shows how dinosaurs really lived. New technology reveals forces at work at the mouth of the Columbia River.G
12:30 am
Travelscope "Zambia River Adventure" Joseph "roughs it" in a swank safari camp on the shore of the great Zambezi river within ear shot of hippos and elephants and then heads south to stand on historic Livingstone Island at the edge of thundering Victoria Falls. D
1:00 am
Wonders of the West "Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park" Listed as a World Heritage Site, Yosemite's breathtaking vistas inspire and awe. From bears to trout fishing, learn about the wildlife of this area, visit with Native American Master Basket Weaver Julia Parker, and discover the rich history of Buffalo Soldiers in the park. Visit a grove of giant sequoia trees as we continue our adventure to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. D
1:30 am
Wonders of the West "Sonoran Desert" For many generations, the Tohono O'odham Indians have been harvesting the fruit of the saguaro cactus and welcoming the summer monsoon rains that have been so vital to their survival. Learn the traditions of the annual harvest as we collect and prepare fruit with members of the Tohono O'odham nation. Discover the wildlife of the Sonoran Desert and join us as we learn about some of the tastier plants that grow here!. D
2:00 am
Market Warriors "Antiquing In Pasadena, CA" The experts take the field at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California, for its monthly flea market. They are looking for Native American wares and other treasures.G
3:00 am
Outdoor Idaho "Writers at Harriman" Thirty-five teens from throughout Idaho gather at Harriman State Park in eastern Idaho for the six-day Writers at Harriman camp experience. In the tranquil setting surrounded by wildlife the students attend class with expert teachers and write.G
3:30 am
MotorWeek "Bmw M5" Road Test: 2013 BMW M5 Road Test: 2013 Tesla Model S Goss' Garage: Internet Advice. D
4:00 am
Sesame Street "The Shape O' Bots" Telly, Elmo, and Rosita are playing Shape-O-Bots, robots that actually transform into shapes to help people. Andy, a guy in need of shapes, rushes in and explains that he needs an octagon to help stop people from crashing into him. Telly tries to transform into an octagon with eight sides and eight angles, but changes into a triangle with three sides and three angles instead. D
5:00 am
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Daniel Shares His Tigertastic Car/Katerina Shares Her Tutu" Daniel Shares his Tigertastic Car - Daniel and his friends are playing together in the park. Daniel has a new toy car and struggles to share it with the others. But in the end, Daniel learns that sharing is easy when he knows he will get his special toy back. D
5:30 am
Martha Speaks "Martha and Skits/Martha Plays A Part" Martha and Skits - A new puppy joins Martha's household, bursting with puppy energy and the desire to chew everything. Martha Plays a Part - Helen is miserable after Martha volunteers her for a part in the school play.G
6:00 am
Nature "Is That Skunk?" The familiar but mysterious creature in woods and neighborhoods with its infamous weapon reveals itself to intrepid researchers and cameramen. They track skunks across America, to uncover how the animals hunt, forage, mate and raise families.G
7:00 am
Rick Steves' Europe "Burgundy: Profound France" Rick takes time to enjoy the region's edible, drinkable, scenic and floatable delights. He travels on a canal barge, visits a medieval hospice and a modern monastery, builds a barrel, appreciates fine Burgundy wine, slurps escargot and eats well.G
7:30 am
Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa "Bath and South Wales" We conjure a bit of magic when we visit the Georgian city of Bath and follow tales of Camelot into South Wales. In Bath, we marvel at ancient Roman spas and peek into the high society of Jane Austen's day. We stop by Wells to admire that city's spectacular cathedral, and we quest for the Holy Grail in the mystical town of Glastonbury. D
8:00 am
The Desert Speaks "Jaguars and Vaqueros" Host David Yetman travels along with the Northern Jaguar Project to see how they use motion activated cameras to track jaguar movements through Eastern Sonora Mexico. By paying local ranch owners for any jaguar images captured on their land, this project working to convince the vaquero (the Mexican cowboy) that el tigre is worth more alive than dead. D
8:30 am
Ciao Italia "Have A Cookie/Avere Un Biscotto" Cookie jar empty? Time for Mary Ann make the most delicate Orange-Scented Madeleines you've ever tasted. But she doesn't stop there. The enticing smell of fresh-baked Little Hazelnut Cookies soon fills the kitchen and fills her cookie jar as well. D
9:00 am
Cooking Odyssey "Chios" Eva explores medieval villages, tours a winery that has brought an almost extinct variety of grapes back and discovers a product only cultivated on this island while Chef Yianni and a guest make a simple pomegranate salad and fresh hand rolled pasta. D
9:30 am
Pati's Mexican Table "Puebla: Food from a Colonial Jewel" Travel with Pati to the state of Puebla to see why it isn't just the site of the legendary Cinco de Mayo battle - it's also home to some of Mexico's most luscious, delectable culinary treats. Creamy Poblano Soup; Chicken Tinga; Glazed Santa Clara Cookies. D
10:00 am
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Desserts with An English Accent" Test cook Yvonne Ruperti shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Classic Bread Pudding. Chris then discusses the virtues of stale versus dried bread while baking with science expert Guy Crosby. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals the best small appliances in the Equipment Corner. D
10:30 am
GardenSMART Our guest gardener thinks it is possible to take a few exciting, unique plants and create a beautiful garden. Join GardenSMART for a look at an exceptional garden in a unique part of the U.S. D
11:00 am
Bluegrass Underground "Jerry Douglas" As a 2004 National Heritage Fellow (America's highest honor for traditional artists) and 13-time Grammy winner, Jerry Douglas has, frankly, re-invented his instrument, playing the dobro with unprecedented speed and haunting lyricism. Starting as a teen, Douglas performed with J.D. Crowe, Emmylou Harris, the Country Gentlemen, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello and James Taylor, all while working as one of Nashville's most in-demand session players. D
11:30 am
Music Voyager "Beyond Bob Marley" Ask the average person what they know about Jamaican music and the first thing they will think of is Bob Marley. While the legacy of Marley is alive and well, in this episode, Jacob Edgar visits with some of today's most popular reggae artists who are keeping roots reggae going strong. Edgar's travels to St. D
12:00 pm
Sesame Street "Letter R Mystery" Detective Alfie Betts is on vacation at Sesame Street and is enjoying a plate of raisin raspberry ravioli when Telly rushes in very upset because his robot and remote are missing. Then Leela enters looking for her rake and roses. When the raisin raspberry ravioli disappears, too, Detective Alfie Betts decides it's time to investigate to find out why things keep going missing. D
1:00 pm
Dinosaur Train "The Egg Stealer?/To The Grandparents' Nest We Go!" Buddy and Don stumble upon a mystery when they find unhatched eggs on their beach, The mystery grows when some of the eggs are stolen. Don and Buddy become detectives and suspect that maybe Tiny, Shiny, or other friends may be stealing the eggs. They're not. D
1:30 pm
Super Why! "The Ant and the Grasshopper" Littlest Pig is on a picnic and he is starving! Problem is, he didn't plan ahead and pack a snack! The Super Readers fly into the story of Ant and Grasshopper where the jovial grasshopper finds himself equally unprepared for the onset of winter. Will his responsible friend Ant teach him (and Pig) a lesson about planning ahead? Or will the two friends be left out in the cold?G
2:00 pm
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Rain Game/No Sssweater Is Better" Rain Game - Sally wants to water the plants in her backyard, but it's hot and sunny outside. They need rain, and lots of it! Good thing the Cat in the Hat knows exactly where to go to get some: the rain forest! With the assistance of some toucans and the singing of howler monkeys, they explore each level of the rain forest, eventually reaching the top and the rain! No SSSweater is Better - Nick's favorite sweater is too small and he doesn't want to change it. The Cat in the Hat has a friend with the exact same problem! He brings them to meet Slyde the snake who shows Nick and Sally how he sheds his skin when it gets too small for him. D
2:30 pm
Wild Kratts "A Bat in the Brownies" When a little brown bat crashlands into a plate of Jimmy Z's famous brownies, Martin and Chris out set out to convince Aviva, Jimmy Z and Koki that bats are nothing to be afraid of. With bat activated Creature Power Suits, the bros follow join their new friend on a nocturnal fly about, and the entire crew must come to the rescue when the bat colony's roost is destroyed by a lightning bolt. In the end the Wild Kratts crew "goes batty," as they gain a new appreciation for bat ecology, predators and insects and echolocation, and learn to love bats. D
3:00 pm
Wyland's Art Studio "A River Flow" Develop and eye for composition and perspective while painting a mountain river scene.G
3:30 pm
Piano Guy Host Scott Houston and guests show viewers how to play Roger and Hart's "My Funny Valentine" and discuss Salsa tunes. Featured guests include Bradley Sowash, Lori Mechem and Dave Powers. D
4:00 pm
Inventions That Shook The World "The 1990's" A new telescope named Hubble lets us see even farther into the universe revealing more of its majesty and mysteries. The wind-up radio brings the outside world to the smallest villages in Africa. The Neurotrophic Electrode helps those with locked-in syndrome get out through a computer interface. Part 10 of 10G
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NOVA "Hunting The Edge of Space - The Ever Expanding Universe" The conclusion investigates the universe's distant past - and its future. Modern telescopes add a mysterious new twist: The majority of the stuff of the universe is invisible, tied up in dark matter and dark energy. A new generation of telescopes embarks on a new mission, to seek out these mysterious dark forces. Part 2 of 2G
7:00 pm
Inventions That Shook The World "The 1990's" A new telescope named Hubble lets us see even farther into the universe revealing more of its majesty and mysteries. The wind-up radio brings the outside world to the smallest villages in Africa. The Neurotrophic Electrode helps those with locked-in syndrome get out through a computer interface. Part 10 of 10G
8:00 pm
Lonesome George and the Battle for the Galapagos Known as the loneliest animal on the planet, Lonesome George is the last remaining male of the Pinta Island Galapagos giant tortoise. Scientists have tried to match him to a mate but none have been acceptable. His story is told against the backdrop of the bigger conservation issues faced by the islands.G
9:00 pm
Scientific American Frontiers "Flying Free" The guiding spirit behind this program and the subject of this episode's "Frontiers Profile," Paul MacCready became famous when, at the age of 50, he built the first human -powered airplane. In the 25 years since, he has gone on to build even more amazing machines. Alan Alda helps to test the latest creations of engineers at Aerovironment, the company MacCready founded. D
10:00 pm
NOVA "Hunting The Edge of Space - The Ever Expanding Universe" The conclusion investigates the universe's distant past - and its future. Modern telescopes add a mysterious new twist: The majority of the stuff of the universe is invisible, tied up in dark matter and dark energy. A new generation of telescopes embarks on a new mission, to seek out these mysterious dark forces. Part 2 of 2G
11:00 pm
Inventions That Shook The World "The 1990's" A new telescope named Hubble lets us see even farther into the universe revealing more of its majesty and mysteries. The wind-up radio brings the outside world to the smallest villages in Africa. The Neurotrophic Electrode helps those with locked-in syndrome get out through a computer interface. Part 10 of 10G


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London has the highest proportion of socially rented housing in England. The proportion of people living in relative poverty is also the highest in the UK.
In 2010, 24 per cent of homes in London were rented from local authorities and social landlords, compared with the UK average of 18 per cent. Over a quarter (26 per cent) of homes were privately rented, above the UK average of 17 per cent.
In the three-year period 2007/08 to 2009/10, 28 per cent of people (2.1 million) were in households in London with incomes below the poverty threshold.
However, in London there is a much wider range of incomes relative to other regions. The median weekly household income after housing costs in London was £371, one of the highest of all English regions.
The median house price in 2009 in London was £250,000, the highest in England. The lowest median price at borough level was in Barking (£160,000).
A fifth of children in London lived in workless households in Q2 2011 (20.7 per cent), the highest proportion in the UK.
London had the highest proportions of households with one person (30 per cent), two or more unrelated adults (6.5 per cent) and lone parent households with dependent children (9.0 per cent) in 2010.
Life expectancy at birth in London was above the UK average in the three-year period 2008 to 2010 at 79.0 years for males and 83.3 years for females compared with 78.2 and 82.3 years respectively for the UK. Life expectancy was highest in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea for both males and females (85.1 and 89.8 years respectively). The lowest life expectancy for males was in Islington (76.0 years) and for females it was in Lambeth (81.1 years).
In 2010 42.2 per cent of the population were qualified to level 4 or higher of the National Qualification Framework (NQF). This compares with the average of 31.6 per cent for the UK as a whole.
Crime rates in London are among the highest in England. Police recorded crimes, which include crimes against visitors to London, amounted to 107 per 1,000 population in 2010/11. The average for England was 75 per 1,000 population. Looking at crimes reported to the British Crime Survey by people living in the metropolis, an estimated 1,040 crimes against the person were committed per 10,000 adults. This was 20 per cent above the England average (850 incidents).
You may also be interested in the following:
There is an interactive map to view the percentage of households in poverty for small areas.
The Atlas of Deprivation for England shows the variations in area deprivation within local authorities on a range of economic, social and housing issues and a single deprivation score.
There is an interactive map of life expectancy figures for local authorities.
A short article has more on variations in the housing market for local authorities including a map.
Workless households for regions across the UK provides information about households and the adults and children living in them.
You may also be interested in variations in Regional Family Spending patterns.
Also see Further Information below.
Source: Office for National Statistics
This profile is based on the latest published data at the time of writing.
The poverty threshold is household income below 60 per cent of UK contemporary median disposable household income after housing costs. The data are a three year average.
For an example of analysis showing the wide range of incomes see Figure 5.3 in the Regional Trends article 'Understanding incomes at small area level'.
Disposable household income is net of income tax, National Insurance, personal pension schemes, child maintenance and Council Tax and is adjusted for household size and composition (equivalised). The 'after housing costs' measure will partly take into account differences in the cost of living between regions as housing costs include rent, water rates, mortgage interest payment, building insurance premiums, ground rent and service charges. The data are a three year average.
The median is the middle value, so that half of cases are above and half below that value.
The information on median house price is based on the prices paid for all dwellings (houses/flats) which changed ownership during 2009, excluding those bought at non-market prices.
Workless households are households with at least one person aged 16 to 64, where no-one aged 16 or over is in employment. Children refers to all children under 16.
Life expectancy figures are based on mortality among those living in the area in calendar years and mid-year population estimates. Rankings of the areas with the highest and lowest life expectancies are based on unrounded data. The data are a 3 year average.
Qualification figures are for male residents aged 16 to 64 and female residents aged 16 to 59. Qualifications at level 4 of the National Qualification Framework refers to degree or equivalent. Please note that these estimates, at national or regional level in England, will not agree with National Statistics published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in the Post 16 Education and Skills Statistical First Release (see Table 12).
The British Crime Survey provides a measure of people's experience of crime based on responses to a survey of households and does not cover all types of crime, for example fraud or forgery or crimes against commercial property. Recorded crime covers offences reported to and recorded by the police. Population for crime rates covers those aged 16 and over.
Household income data are from the Households Below Average Income series, Department for Work and Pensions.
Workless household data are from the Labour Force Survey, Office for National Statistics.
Household type data are from the Annual Population Survey, Office for National Statistics.
Housing tenure and house prices data are from the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Life expectancy figures are calculated by the Office for National Statistics.
Qualification data are derived from the ONS's Annual Population by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
British Crime Survey and Recorded Crime data are from the Home Office.
Details of the policy governing the release of new data are available by visiting www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/assessment/code-of-practice/index.html or from the Media Relations Office email: email@example.com
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It is so amazing to watch kids as young as two years old play on an iphone or their parents computer. Really. It's a mind boggler. Kids play games at such young ages these days and they already get the concept. I watched a child that is just a little over two recently and she was whipping through an iphone app for kids like she was a tech pro. She turned it on by herself and flicked the first two screens across til she found the app she wanted ... clicked on it and away she went. Incredible.
Kids like to imitate parents and parents spend a lot of time on their computers these days. And why not let the kids play too? Young kids get the benefit of learning good hand to eye coordination with many kids online games. They learn mouse control and get a head start on computer operations.
So, what are some of our favorite online games for Preschoolers? And favorites with the kids?
Feed the Monster This is a fun game where kids drag the items of food over to the cute little Monster to eat. He says "Yum, yum, yum" as he eats and then begs for "more food" when you're finished. Lots of smiles and laughs for this game.
Boowa & Kwala Lots of games on this page to choose from from our friends Boowa & Kwala.
Hide n Seek Zoomer One of the most favorite games for kids on ZiggityZoom.com Kids have to look behind the Numbered doors to find Zoomer. He is hiding in a different spot each time the kids play the game.
Monster Maker Kids get to pick and choose which parts to use to make their own cute little Monster. A drag and drop game that's easy for young kids.
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Accenture Holiday Shopping Survey
While holiday spending is likely to increase again this year, frugality will be the theme this holiday season, as shoppers want more for their money and are willing to put in the extra work to get the best deals.
The Accenture Holiday Shopping Survey offers insights into consumer buying patterns during the holiday period. It gives an indication of retail performance expectations both on the high street and online at a key time for the sector.


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1:00 am
Nature "Attenborough's Life Stories: Life On Camera" Sir David Attenborough revisits key places and events in his wildlife filmmaking career, reminisces through his old photos and reflects on memorable wildlife footage, including swimming with dolphins and catching a komodo dragon. Part 1 of 3G
2:00 am
Frontline "The Untouchables" FRONTLINE examines why Wall Street leaders connected to America's financial meltdown have escaped prosecution. Even though fraudulent practices at financial institutions contributed to the meltdown, to date none of the titans at the helm have been convicted of a crime connected to the crisis.G
3:00 am
MI-5 "Celebrity" Celebrity couple Riff and B (fading rock star and slipping supermodel) want MI5 to investigate when their baby is kidnapped. Oliver Mace provides help from Six. The case is handed to Adam, and his wife, Fiona, goes undercover to befriend B. Fiona learns a terrible truth that threatens a government scandal.G
4:00 am
Masterpiece Classic "Little Dorrit - Part Four" Alarmed that his mother is suspected of murdering the missing Rigaud, Arthur searches high and low for the scoundrel. He also invests in Merdle's bank, as does most of London, including the newly arrived Mr. Dorrit. Amy though stays behind in Venice. Part 4 of 5G
5:30 am
Visionaries, The "Maine Stream Solutions" This episode will feature two of Maine's most unique environmental organizations both affecting the future of Maine's wildlife and natural beauty. Segment 1 - A Stream of Conscience - Visionaries will take viewers to an area overflowing with wildlife and natural beauty to meet the people who have created a model of conservation that will inspire communities across the country to band together to preserve the part of their community they cherish most. Viewers will discover how a small, but well organized, group of committed people overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to preserve Maine's beautiful and productive forests, lakes, and streams in the northeastern corner of America and a community that has long been a destination for outdoor recreation. D
6:00 am
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Ready to Read" Where does Mister Rogers find a 500 pound baby? At the zoo! It's a baby elephant, and Mister Rogers visits there to learn about how the mother elephant and people at the zoo help care for it. Mister Rogers also has a video showing how people make backpacks. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday is determined to see what's inside Mayor Maggie's backpack and commands Corney to make a machine that sees inside things. D
6:30 am
Curious George "Guest Monkey/Charkie Goes to School" Guest Monkey - George is almost as excited as Allie on her first day of school, but is ecstatic when she invites him to school the next day as a special guest monkey! He soon learns, though, that kindergarten has a lot of special rules that he's not used to - like not climbing on the furniture or standing in the sand table. Will George get extra credit for trying to follow the rules, or will his effort create one big mess? Charkie Goes to School - Charkie's building has a new rule - all dogs must have a good-behavior diploma from obedience school. After seeing Charkie struggle with the obstacle course, George recruits the academy's top alumni, Hundley, to help prepare Charkie for the final exam. D
7:00 am
Wild Kratts: Lost at Sea The Wild Kratts take an undersea adventure with dolphins and blowfish. D
8:00 am
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Be Cool/Elephant Walk" Be Cool - Phew, it's hot outside! How are Sally and Nick going to stay cool? Cat suggests that they should visit some friends in the Dizzle-dazzle Desert to learn how to keep cool. They learn that some animals are light coloured, some stay out of the sun, and some, like Tommy the coolest toad around, just mooove sloooow. Nick and Sally take their advice, but Cat has an even better idea - run through a sprinkler! Elephant Walk - When building a toy construction set, Nick and Sally wonder if there's such thing as a one-thing-does-it-all tool. D
8:30 am
Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps "Angelina and the Dragon Dance/Angelina's Opera" Angelina and the Dragon Dance - Viki wants to perform a dragon dance with her partners for a school assignment. Her friends, however, have another idea and are too busy to listen to her. When Viki finally gets the chance to show them the celebratory dance from San Fran-cheese-co, her friends become inspired to perform the best dragon dance ever! Angelina's Opera - It's time for Chipping Cheddar's annual Cheese Day celebration and Angelina's class gets to present the cheese-related history to the whole town. D
9:00 am
Bob the Builder "Fun at Work" Scoop the Artist - Today's job is to build a new wing on the museum, before the grand exhibition opening. At the museum, Scoop decides he wants to be a great artist too! Scoop asks David, the artist, to teach him how to paint! At the museum, Bob wonders where Scoop is - they really need his help to get finished before the grand opening! As it was getting dark, Scoop rushes to the Supplier's Yard only to find it shut! He wanted to be an artist as well as a digger, but he didn't actually paint anything! Back at the museum, Bob asks Scoop to dig some flowerbeds. Scoop works extra fast, to make up for being out so long! When they are done, Scoop and David survey the work. D
9:30 am
Thomas & Friends "Let It Snow" The Christmas Tree Express - Rheneas is very excited when he finds out that there are Christmas trees on Misty Island and wants to bring one back to the Blue Mountain Quarry before the other engines wake up. He asks Toby to take him to Misty Island. On Misty Island, Toby wants to travel slowly, but Rheneas is excited and in a hurry. D
10:00 am
Wishbone "Twisted Tail" This live-action program follows the exploits of Wishbone the dog and his human friends, Joe, David and Samantha through their adventures in their hometown of Oakdale. Wishbone's everyday experiences trigger his imagination and he finds himself in scenes from classic works of literature. In this episode, there's a thief in the neighborhood, who strikes both at Wanda's house and at Joe's place. D
10:30 am
Idaho Reports 2013 Greg Hahn covers the Legislature with a blend of interviews, meet-the-press-style panels and in-depth stories.G
11:30 am
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack "Financial Thought Leaders: Andrew Lo" Guest: Andrew Lo, Professor of Finance, MIT; Hedge Fund Manager. This week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack focuses on the sea change in the markets. "Financial Thought Leader" Andrew Lo, renowned professor of finance at MIT and hedge fund manager, says the markets are more complex and challenging than ever before. D
12:00 pm
To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe Women in Combat: The Pentagon decides to lift the ban on women in combat positions, but not everyone agrees women on the front lines is best. Hillary Testifies: Hillary Clinton testifies before the Senate and the House, showing her poise under pressure. Awarding Women: The SAG Awards changes their policies on gender specific terms for actors, prompting some to wonder, should we still have gender specific awards? Panelists: Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway; Former Judge and Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa. D
12:30 pm
McLaughlin Group TOPICS: Benghazi Revisited; Obama's Inaugural; Women in Combat? PANELISTS: Pat Buchanan, Author and Columnist; Eleanor Clift, Newsweek; Mort Zuckerman, US News & World Report; Susan Ferrechio, Washington Examiner. D
1:00 pm
Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer "The Vanderhorst Plantation" On Kiawah Island, South Carolina, Sarah visits the pre-civil war Vanderhorst Mansion and learns its history. Roger paints the long oak lined driveway and talks with interested students. D
1:30 pm
Sewing with Nancy "Doll Fashion Studio, Part 2" Little girl's gifts in minutes-sew simple 18" doll outfits for all occasions. Nancy and designer Joan Hinds create adorable doll clothes that are easy to sew and incorporate fast closures for little fingers. Learn to make impressive special occasion clothing including a fairy princess dress, a cheerleader outfit, a snowy day ensemble, and a sweetheart dress. D
2:00 pm
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Links, Part I" Marianne and Mary share how to selectively build a sewing tool collection and how to store your tools for future use. Marianne and Mary will demonstrate how to use a special tool to make a Lemoyne Star Block. D
2:30 pm
Hometime "Exterior Harmony: Doors and Stone" The new home's architecture is enhanced with continuity of garage doors, entry doors and shutters as the foundation is covered with natural thin veneer stone. D
3:00 pm
Woodsmith Shop "Conquering Curves" Learn the basics of adding graceful curves to your next project - starting with a graceful curved-front table, then moving onto a beautiful bow-front drawer, and finally a unique bentwood coat rack. The editors of Woodsmith show three simple techniques for conquering curves.G
3:30 pm
This Old House "Essex 2012/13, Human Centered Design, and Demo" Kevin visits the Institute for Human Centered Design and one of architect Sally DeGan's accessibly designed projects; the bad shed dormer is removed at the house, and work starts on a barrier-free entry. D
4:00 pm
Ask This Old House "Maintaining Kitchen Appliances/Installing A Rain Gutter" Host Kevin O'Connor meets appliance repairman Richie Issacson to learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout and rain barrel. D
4:30 pm
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "The Food Show" Allen explores Mt. Vernon Estate, learning about the vegetables and herbs George and Martha Washington grew in their gardens. He examines the rosemary hedges and what it takes to care for this versatile herb. He also looks at the abundance of fig trees that grow on the estate and shares his fig preserve recipe.G
5:00 pm
Moyers & Company "What's Fueling The Modern Abortion Debate?" This year marks the 40th anniversary of Roe V. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that overturned many federal and state restrictions on a woman's right to an abortion. But while polls show that most Americans support the decision, and that a majority -- for the first time -- believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, anti-abortion forces show no sign of relenting. A study by the Guttmacher Institute reported that state legislatures passed 92 provisions restricting a woman's access to reproductive health care in 2011 -- a number four times higher than the previous year. D
6:00 pm
William and Mary Molly comes home from the hospital and the family anxiously waits to hear her results. William gets a shock when he meets the twin brother of a body he is arranging a funeral for.G
7:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Winter Play" Idahoans participate in a historic Scottish game on ice; team up with a dog for unusual cross-country ski contests; fly above the snow with a snowkite; drive 4x4s across the snow; and take the plunge for a polar bear swim.G
7:30 pm
Oregon Field Guide "Brown Pelicans, Freeriding, Oak Savannah" The brown pelican has rebounded so successfully, the government has removed it from the endangered species list. Freeriding is a new twist on a style of mountain biking that originated in Canada where wooden ramps and bridges and logs were laid so bikers could avoid muddy forest trails.Several endangered Oregon species, including the Kincaid's lupine, rely on oak savannah, a type of habitat that once covered a million acres in the Willamette Valley.G
8:00 pm
Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey (S3 E3)" Two social revolutions arrive at Downton Abbey: the Irish civil war and the fight for women's suffrage. A mysterious conspiracy keeps Bates, who is imprisoned, and Anna from communicating in any way. Part 3 of 7G
9:00 pm
Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey (S3 E4)" The Crawley family faces its severest test yet. Meanwhile, new faces try to fit into the tight-knit circle of servants. New evidence turns up in a baffling case. Part 4 of 7G
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1. Re: moving validate capability to metadataStefano Maestri Jul 16, 2010 9:27 AM (in response to Stefano Maestri)
Well the same apply IMHO to merge operation that is in org.jboss.jca.common.metadata.Metadata too. If we still need it (I'm not sure at the moment, but probably it will be) we can add an interface MergeableMetadata to be implemented by metadata for which make sense.
Am I wrong?
2. Re: moving validate capability to metadataJesper Pedersen Jul 19, 2010 8:49 AM (in response to Stefano Maestri)
The Metadata class is there to have a single point of access to all metadata - both ra.xml and jboss-ra.xml. And a merge of thoese.
It also contains a simple method to validate the structure from a resource adapter level.
Feel free to move this functionality around, but document the structures in doc/developerguide/en/modules/metadata.xml


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August 2009 4x4 Truck & Auto News - DrivelinesPosted in Features on August 1, 2009
All-New Grand Cherokee
In the past a headline like this would have generated a lot of excitement around our offices. We have been big fans of Jeep's Grand Cherokee, awarding it our 4x4 of the Year trophy just about every time it entered the competition. This time, though, any excitement has been tempered by a healthy dose of skepticism. We're not worried that beleaguered Chrysler may go under before this '11 model is introduced (though there is that terrifying possibility). No, what has us shaking our heads are some of the big changes Jeep is introducing to the Grand.
Do the words "four-wheel independent suspension" set your hearts afire? Nope, not ours, either. But that's what you'll find beneath this latest Grand. In Jeep's words: "The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is built on a proven rear-wheel-drive unibody platform sharing the same underpinnings as the Mercedes-Benz ML." In Editor Pw's words, it's "the end of the Grand, the Jeep, and Chrysler."
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OK, so the boss may be prone to hyperbole. Independent suspension notwithstanding, it sounds like there's some interesting technology aboard the new Grand, including a Quadra-Lift air suspension with two off-road height settings that give the Jeep as much as 11.1 inches of ground clearance (normal ride height is 8.1 inches). The Jeep also receives a new Selec-Terrain traction-control system that electronically coordinates up to 12 of the vehicle's dynamic systems (throttle, gearing, stability control, and so on) to optimize traction in a variety of terrain types, including sand, mud, snow, and rocks.
The familiar 5.7L Hemi V-8 will be an option for the new Grand, but the standard engine will be an all-new 3.6L, dual-overhead-cam, flex-fuel V-6 rated at 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque (see accompanying story on the next page for more details). We were hoping to see a diesel engine on the options list, but, for now at least, it's available only overseas.
Three transfer cases will be offered, including two full-time 4WD boxes: the Quadra Trac II and the Quadra Drive II with a rear electronic limited slip diff. Notice that the front limited slip is no longer offered, even though the term Quadra Drive II is used. We guess they can't count. The Selec-Terrain traction control will be standard equipment with both 4WD transfer cases.
The new Grand Cherokee will go on sale "early next year," says a Chrysler rep, meaning it won't qualify for this year's 4x4 of the Year test. We'll bring you a full drive report as soon as we can. Keep your fingers crossed that the suspension isn't as bad as Pw fears.
U.S. Women Finish Rally
Emily Miller, a member of Rod Hall Racing, and co-driver/navigator (and Olympic skier) Wendy Fisher were the only U.S. entrants in the recent Rallye Aicha des Gazelles, which started in France and finished in Northern Africa. The race is different from other competitive rally events in that all the entrants are women and the teams are not allowed to use GPS to navigate. Driving an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, the Miller/Fisher team finished 21st overall (out of 119 teams) and fifth out of 85 first-year racers. To read blog entries about the team's endeavor, log on to teammillerfisher.com.
Pentastar V-6 Debuts
The '11 Grand Cherokee gets a new standard engine when it goes on sale next year, a 3.6L V-6 named Pentastar that's good for 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The all-new powerplant is built on a 60-degree aluminum block and fitted with aluminum cylinder heads topped by overhead camshafts. Variable valve timing (VVT) helps the engine produce 90 percent of its peak torque between 1,600 and 6,400 rpm.
Jeep expects the Pentastar to improve fuel economy 11 percent over previous Grand Cherokee V-6 engines. In addition, the Pentastar will eventually replace seven V-6 mills in Chrysler's various models, improving the entire lineup's fuel economy by 8 percent and raising Chrysler's corporate average fuel economy numbers by 2 mpg. The Pentastar is flex-fuel capable, so it can run on either regular-grade gasoline or E85.
The Pentastar will be built in Trenton, Michigan, with a second plant in Saltillo, Mexico, coming online for the '12 model year.
Tellico Closed
The U.S. Forest Service announced that it has "temporarily" closed the Upper Tellico OHV trail system in North Carolina while the agency evaluates the area's long-term future. The issue is water quality. An environmental assessment shows that "the Upper Tellico OHV Trail System has extensive damage and contributes unacceptable levels of sediment into the Tellico River and its tributaries," said National Forests in North Carolina Supervisor Marisue Hilliard. "The Forest Service is not meeting its own standards and North Carolina state water quality standards because visible sediment from the OHV trails is reaching the Tellico River and its tributaries in hundreds of locations."
We put temporarily in quotes because the environmental assessment recommends permanent closure of the trail network to rehabilitate the area. Sadly, these temporary closures often turn into permanent ones, removing many of our beloved 'wheeling areas.
There will be a meeting to discuss the closure and alternative plans on Saturday, June 28, in Murphy, North Carolina. We've seen a number of chat-room threads talking about a massive show of support to keep the area open; log onto Pirate4x4.com for the latest on that movement. To find out more about the meeting in Murphy, call Candace Wyman, Upper Tellico Project Coordinator, at 828.837.5152, extension 113. Or go to the website of the Upper Tellico OHV Area (www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm). Another online resource you can visit is www.rescuetellico.org.
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This Just In
* Yamaha has started a free repair program for three versions of its side-by-side Rhino in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). According to the CPSC, more than 40 deaths have been attributed to the Rhino 700, 660, and 450 models, most of them due to rollovers. Yamaha is offering to upfit these Rhinos with wheel spacers and remove the rear sway bar, which will reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling, says Yamaha. If you own one of these Rhinos, Yamaha recommends you not operate it until your local dealer has made the modifications.
* Poison Spyder Customs has changed hands. Clifton Slay wanted to "simplify his life" and was going to close down the hardcore parts business, but a meeting with rockcrawling competitor and 'wheeling enthusiast Larry McRae at last year's SEMA Show set the wheels in motion for McRae and his wife, Cheri, to take over the business. "Our goal is to build on Poison Spyder's solid foundation and continue the Heritage in Hardcore," said Cheri. "With my husband's history in the rockcrawling industry and his passion for hardcore 'wheeling, Poison Spyder seemed like the perfect fit." Clifton will serve as a consultant and help the McRaes during the transition.
* Off-road and NASCAR racer Robby Gordon has entered into a product development and marketing agreement with Polaris. The three-year deal has Robby promoting Ranger RZR side-by-sides and pitching new product ideas at Polaris for future vehicles and accessories.
Earth Watch
* Tread Lightly! is holding its second annual charity auction on eBay to raise funds for the organization's outdoor ethics programs. More than 175 products have been donated for the auctions, including a custom-built '07 Wrangler from BDS Suspensions and a Grizzly 550 ATV from Yamaha. You have to act fast, though, as the auctions end June 11.
* Blaming the "current economic climate," BFGoodrich is scaling back its Outstanding Trails program for 2009. The tire maker, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and the United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), will continue to recognize some of the nation's finest trails and support local clubs in their efforts to keep those areas open for recreational use, but just two trails will receive recognition this year: the Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area north of Gilmer, Texas, and the Fordyce Creek Trail in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains.
* New legislation will push the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) numbers higher for the '11 model year. The average light-truck mileage standard moves up 1 mpg, from 23.1 to 24.1 (average CAFE standard for cars will rise from 27.5 to 30.2 mpg). But in a new wrinkle, each manufacturer will have its own mileage target to hit based on the average of its vehicle's "footprint" (basically a measure of the vehicle's size using each wheel as a corner). So makers of small trucks, like Honda, will have a higher CAFE average to hit (25.4 mpg) than GM (23.3 mpg), for example. Industry estimates peg the cost of this new technology at $1.46 billion. And guess who pays for that, folks?


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Clinton on Tunisian Suspect and Algeria Attack
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses whether a Tunisian arrested in the Benghazi consulate attack was part of an attack on an Algerian gas plant. Photo: AP.
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Spain's Rajoy Could Be Quizzed in Corruption Scandal
Madrid – There is sufficient cause to investigate fresh allegations of irregular financing of Spain's governing Popular Party and if necessary the country's prime minister Mariano Rajoy would be called in for questioning, Spain top prosecutor said.
Attorney General Eduardo Torres-Dulce was responding to the publication of so-called secret papers by former party treasurer Luis Barcenas that ran in El Pais. The papers allegedly documented payments of under-the-table money to leading party members, including Rajoy, over many years. The money was allegedly paid by businesses, many in the construction sector.
El Pais, reporting on the allegations for a second day Friday, said nearly two thirds of the payments violated Spain's old party financing laws.
Speaking on 13TV television late Thursday, Torres-Dulce said a decision on opening a fresh investigation or possibly incorporating the allegations into one already under way will be taken within days.
The Popular Party denies the documents have any connection to the party and secretary general Maria Dolores de Cospedal, one of the alleged recipients, has said "we have absolutely nothing to hide."
Opposition parties have demanded Rajoy break his silence of recent days and some have even called for his resignation and elections.
Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria declined to answer questions on the issue after a weekly Cabinet meeting Friday, claiming it was a party matter but said Rajoy would speak after a specially convened party executive committee meeting Saturday.
She denied the scandal had affected the stability of the government and made a strong defense of Rajoy's character and behavior.
"I have worked with Mariano Rajoy Brey for 12 years, first in government, then opposition and then government, and what I have seen in those 12 years has always been exemplary behavior. He has never broken any rules and has always been an example, to those of us who worked him, of an upright life in serving the public," she said.
Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said he did not think the scandal was affecting investor confidence in Spain.
The revelations come as Spain, after a year of soaring borrowing costs, begins to show signs of convincing investors and European authorities that it is serious about reforming the economy and keeping its finances in check so it does not need a bailout.
Last week, Rajoy said he would deal firmly with anyone found to have accepted money under the table.
The scandal broke when the National Court reported recently that Barcenas amassed an unexplained €22 million ($30 million) in a Swiss bank account several years ago.
Barcenas, who served in the party's treasury for 20 years, resigned in 2009 after he was named in a National Court probe into alleged irregular financing practices by the party.
His lawyer denies the Swiss account money was illegally obtained or linked to party.
The lists published by El Pais include the names of former ministers Angel Acebes, Javier Arenas and Francisco Alvarez Cascos. The paper said the documents showed that as of 1997 Rajoy received some €25,000 each year.
The paper said each of the party members listed and the businesses named denied receiving or making the payments shown.
Many of the payments occurred during Spain's boom years of the late 1990s when the Popular Party was in power and the construction industry made the country one of the most successful economies in the European Union.
The corruption scandal is the latest to rock Spain, with dozens of other cases involving bankers, politicians, town councilors and even the royal family. But this one has shocked people more given that Rajoy and his party are demanding enormous sacrifices of Spaniards as the country battles recession and 25 percent unemployment.
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Chicago lovers, Genia and Tim had the most beautifully classic yet sophisticated wedding at the Malibu Rocky Oaks Villa. With So Happi Together, they created a memorable wedding for their friends and family full of beauty and class. The color palette was neutral with lots of organic elements that gave an effortless, warm and inviting feel to the wedding. Neutral is always a good idea for weddings! With beautiful florals by Heavenly Blooms, impeccable tabletop by Casa De Perrin and vintage items from Found Rentals was featured in this wedding. Written Word did the invites, programs and special papered goods for an elegant touch of script. We are so excited to share this beautiful couple's wedding.
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DRHOOK- Total recall: Drug companies face contamination issues
Bad batch of cookies? I've never been much of a baker. I can stir-fry anything and make a mean hot and sour soup. However, baking is something I leave to tourists on the beaches of Cape May— (who don't seem to have heard of sunscreen or umbrellas).
Because I got a KitchenAid mixer for my birthday, I made the unthinkable decision: bake a cake from scratch. I now understand why they call it "scratch." It took me two days to find all the ingredients for a devil's food cake, and I thought I had everything. However, I mistook my 9" baking pans to be 8" so my cake turned out flatter than Jack Nicholson's man-boobs. I had to scratch the cake.
What happens when your medicines have to be scratched due to errors?
Lipitor might be the #1 selling drug in the US, with over $7.5 BIIIILLION (say it Carl Sagan style) in sales in 2009. However, on October 29, 2010, Pfizer recalled 38,000 bottles of Lipitor due to a musty mold smell. If that weren't enough, Pfizer also had had to recall 191,000 bottles of Lipitor earlier in October, and 140,000 bottles in August for the same problem. (And we thought it was bad enough when Pfizer spent over $258 million on ads using Dr. Jarvik, who's not a cardiologist or even licensed to practice medicine.)
Johnson & Johnson has had several drug recalls in 2010 because of reported nausea and diarrhea after people took over-the-counter Tylenol or Benadryl. These products were found to contain small amounts of a compound 2,4,6-tribromoanisole that's used to treat wooden pallets commonly used to store and ship bottles. Even as recently as October 18, more Tylenol was recalled due to contamination by this substance.
Guess where more 2,4,6-tribromoanisole has been found? In the Pfizer manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico.
On October 27, Sandoz Inc. recalled 24 lots of Methotrexate injectables because of glass particles in the medicine. The glass vials were delaminating. I don't think they looked like a snow globe tourists buy in NYC or Paris, but if injected in the blood or nervous system, the glass particles could be lethal or cause damage to internal organs like the lungs and brain. Vessel damage from the glass flakes, localized swelling, and granulomas (a kind of scar tissue) could occur.
Three recalls by different pharmaceutical companies occurred between October 21 and 27: Standard Homeopathic Company recalled Hyland's Teething Tablets because they wanted to address some manufacturing processes. B. Braun recalled seven lots of Heparin API because of a contaminant, oversulfated chondroitin. And Actavis Inc. recalled 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25mcg/hr because it was releasing the narcotic too fast, which could cause a rapid blood pressure drop, slower breathing (or no breathing!), and excessive sedation. Mind you, there aren't reported bad outcomes for these three companies this month.
Maybe I've been watching too many episodes of Damages, with Glenn Close, which makes me scratch my head and wonder whom you can trust. It does leave a sour taste in my mouth every time I hear about products that aren't up to snuff.
Nonetheless, I do believe most medications are made properly.
And even though I wanted to scratch my devil's food cake, the Ghirardelli frosting I made was superb! So I slopped it on my three slices of cake that looked like chocolate pancakes. I called my office ahead of time to be sure a wheelchair was ready to escort my crippled cake. Despite my disappointment with the cake, everyone ate the whole thing. I will make another one, with better quality control!
Dr. Hook cracks a joke or two, but he's a renowned physician with an interesting website, drjohnhong.com. Email him with your questions.


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The history behind St. Paul's co-named streets
Travel around St Paul and you'll notice that some of the streets have two names—the one that appears on maps, and a second, co-street name that honors an individual. Katie McWatt Avenue, Raskas Road, William Mahoney Street—these caught the eye of KFAI producer Bobbie Scott, who dug into some of the stories behind the street names. This documentary features an African-American woman and civil rights activist, a local rabbi involved with national issues, and a labor activist who became the mayor of St Paul during the Depression.
He was the spokesperson for the Jazz Age. A big drinker who enjoyed the high life. One-half of the golden couple of the Roaring '20s. He was F. Scott Fitzgerald. And before the celebrity and success of "The Great Gatsby," he was a St. Paul boy who dreamed of becomming a great American author. KFAI producer Britt Aamodt talks with noted Fitzgerald scholar Dave Page, and tours St. Paul with guide Ann Melhus in this audio documentary, This Side of Summit Avenue: Fitzgerald in the St. Paul Years.
MinneCulture presents youth poets from across the Twin Cities. The Capri Theater in North Minneapolis stages an open-mic event on the first Monday of every month. Recently, young people participating in the Brave New Voices international youth poetry tournament performed to a full house. Hear their passion and connect with this new generation of poets, coached by local poet/educator Guante, and hosted by hip-hop/spoken-word/community advocate Tish Jones of TruArtSpeaks. This program was produced for KFAI by Daniel Zamzow, and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
It's a fall pledge-drive edition of MinneCulture tonight, hosted by engineer Dave Rolf and Legacy producer Danny Sigelman. Tonight we hear shorts from our 10,000 Fresh Voices series, which air during the Morning Blend, Monday through Friday from 6-8am. Our features include video and filmmaker Phil Harder, aerial silk fitness and drumming robots. Thank you for supporting MinneCulture and KFAI—Twin Cities community radio!
Grant Cutler is a songwriter, producer and composer. His ethereal electronic music has garnered national acclaim, and this year he received a commission from the Minnesota State Arts Board for a three-part composition. Here is Grant Cutler, performing at the Cedar Cultural Center in January 2012. Produced for KFAI by Tom Garneau. MinneCulture is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Sagna sees bright future at Arsenal
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna is confident the north London club can battle for the Premier League title next season.
And the France international insisted he would have quit the club had he thought the Gunners would continue their silverware drought.
Much speculation has surrounded the 30-year-old Sagna, the former Auxerre player struggled with injuries and inconsistent form last season and a move back to his homeland was strongly rumoured as his contract enters its final years.
But after the Gunners were able to overtake arch-rivals Tottenham in the race for a Champions League spot late in the season, Sagna started to believe the current Gunners squad could return past glories to the club.
"I truly believe we can be champions or else I wouldn't be playing football," Sagna told www.gulfnews.com. "I would have gone already. I truly believe we can succeed with the team we have.
"I strongly believe we have the quality to be the best in the Premier League.
"Look at the end of last season, when we got 26 points from a possible 30. Not a lot of teams can do this and this is what makes me believe we can beat anyone.
"What we managed last season can be done only by a true team with a great team spirit. I believe we can achieve a lot more."
However, Sagna warned his team-mates that to fulfil their potential, they had to eradicate the common mistakes that have plagued Arsene Wenger and his men in recent years.
"On some days we can switch off and lose to anyone and to avoid this, we need to take things game by game and stay focused from the beginning to the end," he said.
"There are no major things that we ought to do to continue succeeding.
"I think we just have to stick around as a team, where each one helps out on the pitch, and stay consistent like we did in the second half of the season."
On a new deal with the club, Sagna added: "We are still talking [about a new contract]. I never said I wanted to leave the club, but there are some journalists who want to speculate as I have just one year to go.
"The fact is that I am still at Arsenal and I am looking forward to playing next season.
"Arsenal made me grow as a player and as a man. People have been talking about me going back to France, but at the moment I am at Arsenal."


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Big Tex, Beloved Landmark, Burns In Accidental Fire
Big Tex, the beloved mascot of the Texas State Fair who stood at the gates greeting fairgoers for sixty years, caught fire yesterday. Even the hardest-bitten cowboy is shedding a tear today.
Big Tex got his start as a gigantic Santa Claus used to promote holiday shopping in the town of Kerens, TX. In 1952, he was converted into the big cowboy Texans know and love, booming "Howdy, folks!" and making announcements to fairgoers.
Sadly, Tex, being in his sixties, isn't quite what he used to be and he caught fire due to what authorities believe was an electrical short. The good news, though, is you can't keep a good cowboy down: Texas State Fair officials have sworn that Big Tex will be rebuilt in time for the next fair.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – After two straight weekends of tournament play, five members of the Yale men's tennis team will travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the ITA Men's All-American Championships. The nine-day tournament will host over 300 of the top players in the nation, with the singles quarterfinalists, doubles finalists and consolation champions receiving automatic entry into the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships Nov. 3-6 in Flushing, N.Y.
The pre-qualifying rounds will begin on Saturday, October 1. The top 16 finishers in the singles draw and top 8 doubles teams will advance to the main draw. Junior John Huang, the sole Bulldog in the draw, will play Sebastian Gomez from Texas Arlington at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Tournament information can be found here.
Once the pre-qualifying rounds have concluded, the main draw will begin on Thursday, October 6. Juniors Marc Powers and Daniel Hoffman are two of the 112 players who have already received spots in the main draw. Powers and Hoffman will also team up in the main draw of the doubles tournament, alongside senior captain Erik Blumenkranz and classmate Joel Samaha. Draws are not available at this time.
Last season, none of the Bulldogs were able to advance to the second round of tournament play. Huang, who was the only Bulldog to play in the singles draw, lost to Tennessee's Matteo Fago in straight sets. In doubles, Blumenkranz and Samaha fell to the then No. 7 ranked doubles team in the nation, Tennessee's John-Patrick Smith and Rhyne Williams.
Report by Courtney Kaplan '13, Yale Sports Publicity


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Press article from the Winchester Fashion Show 2014 last week:
It was a day of monochrome prints, stark lines, bold colours and even tartan at this year's Winchester School of Art graduate fashion show.Models strut confidently in the futuristic designs created by the final year students to mark the end of their education but the start of their careers.
There were even some hints of the sixties swinging back into fashion entwining floral prints with asymmetric lines. Crop tops, oversized coats and overstated eyeliner could be seen from numerous designers while others mixed pastel princess-inspired dresses with snazzy glitter-infused leggings and tops.
Programme leader and organiser Cecilia Langemar said the students showed natural talent commending them for their hard work. "The show went very well," she said. "The students produced a range of interesting, creative and ambitious outfits. It was a showcase of what they'd been working on for the last 12 weeks, which included 49 students in all, specialising in fashion design. The models were amazing and very professional.
"Year on year we've gone from strength to strength and the students have gained employability at a range of manufacturers around the world including the likes of Topshop and Burberry. Some of them have even been shortlisted for the graduate fashion week in London," Ms Langemar added.
"Overall we have been very impressed with the level of difficulty and the techniques and the mix of hand-made fabrics produced. They have been hugely ambitious in some cases and there's been a great deal of hard work and late nights."
Article by: By Lauren Howard, Reporter


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How does the NEC control your signaling and control wiring requirements?
Today's industrial facilities use a host of control circuits for motor control, instrumentation signals, and plant shutdown schemes. Motors, valves, thermocouples, transmitters, emergency shutdown systems, and just about every process in a modern plant interacts with a highly intricate control system or device like a distributed control system (DCS) or a programmable logic controller (PLC). Correctly applying the Articles of the Code that govern their use (Art. 430, Part VI; Art. 725; or Art. 727) can be difficult without knowing how to classify the circuits with which they're associated and which cables to use for their installation. But once you have such a knowledge base from which to start, it will be easier to know which Article to apply and when.
A DCS supplies power to, or receives power from, the circuits which it operates in several ways. A power supply within the DCS typically provides 24VDC or 120VAC power to the electronic cards within the system. In some installations, the DCS power supply may directly power solenoids, limit switches, or other field instruments. This arrangement means the devices are loop powered. In other cases, a field instrument may supply a powered output, often referred to as field-powered circuit. In either arrangement, the circuit is typically considered low-energy.
Although it hasn't been used since the 1971 NEC, the term low-energy best describes the types of circuits associated with DCSs and PLCs. Voltages in these systems are typically 24VDC and 120VAC, although the voltage can be in the mV range, as is the case with thermocouples. They may operate proximity switches, transmitters, or other low-voltage devices. The current is usually in the mA range.
Class 1, 2, or 3 circuits and cable insulation ratings.
Since few circuits associated with a DCS use a listed Class 2 or 3 power supply, they can't be classified as Class 2 or 3, even though they may really be low-energy circuits. Therefore, if you're designing and installing in accordance with the requirements of Art. 725, these circuits are classified as Class 1 by default. As a result, Class 1 circuits are by far the most common type of remote-control and signaling circuit used in today's industrial facilities.
All Class 1 circuit conductors must have insulation suitable for 600V, but Class 2 and 3 circuits may use conductors with insulation rated for only 300V. As a general rule, you can't install Class 1 circuits in the same cable, wireway, or enclosure as Class 2 or 3 circuits. Thus, it's very important to research the classification of all power supplies and the outputs of electronic cards used for instrumentation before determining whether you can, or should, use 300V cable in your design.
As previously stated, if a remote-control and signaling circuit isn't derived from a listed Class 2 or 3 power supply, or isn't installed in accordance with the requirements of Art. 727, the circuit has to be classified as a Class 1 circuit. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
The Code also implies in 430.72(A) that motor control circuits tapped from a motor branch-circuit, short-circuit, and ground-fault protective device (usually fuses or a breaker) need not be protected per the requirements of 725.23 because these circuits aren't considered to be Class 1 circuits and the requirements of Art. 725 don't apply (Fig 1.). Conversely, motor control circuits served by an external power source and those derived from the secondary side of a control power transformer are classified as either Class 1 remote-control and signaling circuits or power-limited Class 1 circuits, and the requirements of Art. 725 apply.
A Class 2 or Class 3 circuit can also be classified as a Class 1 circuit if its failure can introduce a direct fire or life hazard. In this case, you must reclassify and install it as a Class 1 circuit, even if it has a listed Class 2 or 3 power supply. Once the circuit is reclassified it can be installed alongside other Class 1 circuits.
One common misconception among many installers is that it's acceptable to route Class 1 circuits with other power circuits. After all, this basic concept is outlined in the requirements of 300.3(C)(1). However, the requirements of 725.26 don't allow you to install Class 1 circuit conductors in the same raceway, cable, or enclosure with power circuits unless they're functionally associated (Fig. 2). A change in the 2002 NEC (725.26) also prohibits the placement of Class 1 circuits in a cable tray with power conductors that aren't functionally associated. You should only combine systems that are functionally associated in their application in a common cable tray.
This change to the Code may create problems for industrial users. For example, new installations now require a separate tray system or a barrier for Class 1 circuits. It's no longer acceptable to install one common tray for all of the 600V insulated conductors. Design engineers now need to separate all Class 1 remote-control and signaling circuits from all unassociated power and lighting circuits. Separating Class 1 remote-control and signaling circuits from power circuits may also present new challenges when using composite power and control cables.
Choosing the right cable.
Cable rated with 300V insulation is a common type of wire used in industrial plants for instrumentation, but power limited tray cable (PLTC) can't be used on Class 1 circuits. The use of PLTC for most instrumentation and DCS circuits is in conflict with the requirements of the NEC. These low-energy circuits created a demand for a type of 300V cable that could go where 600V or PLTC couldn't — 600V insulated cable can be very bulky and many enclosures in instruments, instrument-marshaling cabinets, and in terminal boxes lack adequate space for it.
Instrumentation tray cable (ITC) was introduced in the 1996 NEC. ITC doesn't create the conflicts with the Code that PLTC can, and it isn't as bulky as 600V cable. It can be installed under raised floors in control rooms and rack rooms without using cable tray or raceway, as long as it's protected from physical damage. And possibly its greatest benefit when it's used is that the NEC no longer considers the circuit to be a Class 1, 2 or 3 circuit, and the requirements of Art. 725 no longer apply. ITC offers relief for low-energy instrumentation circuits because the Code classifies it as an unidentified type of circuit. Its thinner insulation also makes it much easier to work with.
One limitation of ITC is the circuit must operate at 150V or less and 5A or less, which is common with instrumentation circuits (Fig. 3 below). The Code also restricts you from installing ITC with power, lighting, Class 1, or non power-limited circuits.
Points to remember.
If a circuit has any type of signaling function, the Code considers it to be a remote-control and signaling circuit. If the power source isn't listed as a Class 2 or 3 supply, the circuit is probably a Class 1 circuit by default, requiring 600V insulation. If the circuit is an instrumentation circuit and meets the requirements of Art. 727.5, you can use ITC (300V insulation).
Some cable manufacturers make cables with a dual PLTC/ITC rating. However, you can use cables marked as PLTC only on Class 2 and 3 circuits. You can only use cables marked as ITC on instrument circuits operating at not more than 150V or 5A. If your instrument cable is dual labeled ITC/PLTC, you can use it on Class 2 and 3 circuits and instrument control circuits that comply with the limits of Art. 727.
Where the motor branch-circuit, short-circuit, and ground fault protective device (i.e. without a control power transformer) supply a motor control circuit, you must follow the requirements of Table 430.72(B). In this case, the requirements of Art. 725 don't apply. If a motor control circuit of 600V or less is derived from a control power transformer or a circuit breaker from another source, it will be classified as a Class 1 circuit and the requirements of Art. 725 apply.
When designing cable tray systems, always be aware of the classification of the circuit, the type of cable to be used, and the separation requirements set forth in the NEC.
Guidry is an electrical design supervisor for Fluor Enterprises, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, and a member of NEC Panel 11.


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Testimony has begun in the Anthony Sowell murder trial. DNA expert Dr. Nasir Butt of the County Medical Examiner's Office was first on the stand.
Dr. Nasir testified that a condom found wrapped in the blanket that a victim was buried in had insufficient DNA for testing.
Item after item tested for DNA in the Sowell investigation did not contain enough DNA to allow testing.
Dr. Nasir said the extreme conditions of heat, and being buried underground, would degrade DNA so the finding was not unexpected.
Victim Diane Turner's DNA was found on a sheet taken from Sowell's home, but the remaining sheet DNA tested was inconclusive.
He also testified that vaginal swabs from victim Latundra Billup's body did not contain identifiable Sowell DNA.
Lt. Michael Baumiller took the stand following the morning break. He conducted a taped interview with Sowell after his arrest. The tape of Sowell's interview was then played for jurors. In the tape, Sowell appears resigned, occasionally dabbing sweat with a shirt. He was also cuffed to a chair by one arm.
Sowell was given a cigarette and coffee and is being reread his Miranda rights. He then agreed to talk to the officers. The discussion is general. Who lives at the Imperial Avenue home, his mother's location and health. The audio on the tape is hard to understand.
Sowell described meeting Talisia Billups at a store, buying dope, going to his house and staying all day. He said sex was consensual. Sowell was animated as he described a sexual encounter with Billups. He said she wanted to whip him with an extension cord.
He claimed Billups was a frequent visitor to his home, but they only had sex two times. He also said she came to get high and drink his beer.
Sowell said the anger started when he broke up with a girlfriend he had loved and tried to help her get off drugs. When she did, she got a job and left him.
Sowell faces the death penalty if convicted of murdering eleven women. The bodies of the victims were found in and around Sowell's Imperial Avenue home in late 2009.
CLICK HERE to read the entire transcripts of Anthony Sowell's interrogation.
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BT's flexible working know-how accelerates successful implementation for UK's 2nd largest police force
When Greater Manchester Police moved to its new, purpose-designed headquarters in November 2011, Superintendent Chris Ullah and his team took this opportunity to introduce flexible working and accommodate 1,100 administrative and support staff in a building with space for 500 desks.
Calling on the experience of BT's specialists, Greater Manchester Police was able to design, develop and introduce shared desk working for 97 per cent of HQ employees - an astonishingly high proportion for a head office - in a very short time scale, achieving in a few months what conventionally might take years.
As a result, the force is on its way to reducing its office estate by 30 per cent by 2015, and reducing operational costs in line with government spending requirements."
Superintendent Chris Ullah, Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Police is the second largest force in the UK, serving 2.5m people and covering an area of 500 square miles. It employs around 10,000 people and has 12 divisional offices and 90 police stations. Its mission is simple: to be the most effective police force in the UK.
The force wanted to reduce operational costs in line with government spending plans. It had previously considered flexible working (or, as Greater Manchester Police term it, agile working), but at that time had not the technology to make it feasible. The move to a new HQ building provided the catalyst for change. This move, in November 2011, would require the force to find office space for 1,100 administrative and support staff in a building with space for 500 traditional, allocated desks.
"We chose BT to help us because of its reputation as a leader and practitioner in flexible working," says Superintendent Ullah. "Added to this was its holistic approach: where other suppliers just wanted to sell us IT kit, BT was very much more focused on our people, processes and new ways of working."
Experts from BT Workstyle Managed Services worked closely with Greater Manchester Police's project team to design a flexible working strategy that would maximise the new workspace and enable closure and disposal of seven separate properties.
Seven new working styles were identified and introduced to the organisation through briefings with its senior leadership team and workshops and presentations for all employees, including the use of colourful banners to communicate the changes in key buildings. Using its experience to support change management for the force was an important part of the BT solution.
Employees apply for a flexible workstyle via an online flexible working portal, which is provided and managed by BT. Once the application is approved, the employee uses the same online portal to order any equipment or other items he or she needs, making it simple and easy to switch to the new workstyle. A BT helpdesk supports employees throughout.
All newly-agile employees can now work from home or 'touch down' and work from any of Greater Manchester Police's 12 divisional buildings. Additional locations will follow in the coming months. Ninety seven per cent of head office staff now work flexibly across all HQ job junctions. The remaining three per cent have jobs that are strictly location-dependent (such as receptionists) and are the only individuals with an allocated desk.
Flexible working has been largely embraced with enthusiasm. "For a handful of managers, it was initially a challenge; they are learning to have confidence in their team's ability to meet objectives when they are no longer in the same location"* said Project HR Manager Carol Brady.
Flexible working will deliver considerable benefits to Greater Manchester Police.
It anticipates significant operational cost savings. Closure and disposal of surplus estate will reduce operating costs by £3.6m by 2014 and the force expects to benefit from a further £1.2m year on year saving from a reduction in business rates, energy and maintenance costs.
Flexible working will help the force achieve its 12 per cent reduction in consumption of gas and electricity by 2013, and also improve its carbon footprint. CO2 emissions will also be cut thanks to a projected 10 per cent drop in commuter car journeys by 2013. Many individual staff report a much improved work-life balance, thanks to fewer and/or shorter commutes to work.
Flexible working also underpins the cultural change embodied by its award winning, contemporary new workspace, which is designed to encourage more collaborative working. Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Peter Fahy, is passionate about flexible working and has no personal office himself. "Employees already feel empowered and act accordingly, taking the initiative with others and sharing information and ideas. Previously, people tended to work behind closed doors"* says Carol Brady. To maintain team spirit, all teams are encouraged to set aside one day a week to catch up in person. A clear desk policy operates.
A new Microsoft office environment enabled the introduction of an electronic document management system. This has greatly reduced the need for storage in the HQ building, freed up additional space for informal working areas and allowed staff to access documents when working away from the building.
BT Workstyle Managed Services
BT Workstyle Managed Services is a proven methodology for successfully introducing flexible working. It provides a structured change control service, practical expertise on the flexible working transition, support for property and HR functions, supply chain management and ongoing support.
BT flexible working specialists worked seamlessly as part of the Greater Manchester Police's small project team* sharing expertise and supporting the programme of change throughout, including developing employee communications and helping managers adapt to managing people by objective, rather than physical presence.
Project Manager Norman Ridley explains: "BT helped us show how everyone was a winner. The organisation realises financial savings and efficiencies; managers see a reduction in absence and increased performance; staff enjoy better work-life balance and save real money from reduced commuting; and the environment benefits from our lower carbon footprint. Once people understood where we were coming from, selling the concept was easy."
Central to the BT Workstyle Managed Services is a secure web application which is initially used to explain flexible working choices to employees and then supports them as they make the transition to a new work style such as more flexible office-based working as well as home-based and mobile working.
BT and Greater Manchester Police identified seven discrete workstyles. The largest group (50 per cent) were designated 'Agile Plus'* mainly functional roles such as business analysts and project managers who were out of the office for two or three days a week. The next largest group was 'Team Enhanced' (30 per cent), people typically working in administration, recruitment and finance, who are out of the office once or twice a week. All these employees can now work from home or any of Greater Manchester Police's 12 divisional buildings, with more 'touch down' locations to be added in the coming months.
Says Denise Byrne, Project HR Manager: "Staff are beginning to realise that working in an agile environment enables them to create the perfect balance between work and home life. Under agile working, team members are empowered to choose where and when they work, supported by modern communications technology, allowing them to keep in touch with line management and colleagues remotely."
As a fully managed service, BT Workstyle Managed Services frees Greater Manchester Police from the burden of running the flexible working portal, and supports employees and their managers in their day-to-day flexible working lives.
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Sharks douse Flames 4-1 in season openerby Aaron Vickers
CALGARY, Alberta -- After a disappointing finish last season, the San Jose Sharks knocked the rust off quickly and put the NHL on notice that they can still be dangerous.
Patrick Marleau took a bite out of the festivities of the sellout crowd of 19,289 at Scotiabank Saddledome by scoring twice as San Jose found the back of the net three times in a four-minute span in the second period to defeat the Calgary Flames 4-1 Sunday night.
"It was great to be back," Marleau said. "Even though it was their home opener, just being at the rink and having the fans cheering, it was something special."
After allowing 16 shots in an anxious opening 20 minutes, the Sharks settled down in the second period and took control of the game with three goals.
Trailing 1-0 and with Chris Butler in the box for roughing, Joe Thornton pickpocketed Calgary defenseman Mark Giordano behind the net and fed a backhanded pass into the slot to a waiting Marleau, who beat goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff at 13:52 to tie the game.
"Just aggressive off the faceoff, that's all that was," Thornton said of his first of two assists on the night. "(I) just lifted his stick, gave it to Patty and Patty made a great move on Kipper, threw it in the back of the net."
The quick assault continued.
Kiprusoff thought he had squeezed Marc-Edouard Vlasic's point shot, but he dropped the puck to his left and onto the waiting stick of Martin Havlat, who tucked the puck into the open net at 15:05 to put the Sharks ahead to stay.
Marleau added his second goal with 1:50 remaining in the period. Denied by the right pad of Kiprusoff, the six-time 30-goal scorer fired his own rebound into a wide-open net for a 3-1 lead.
"It's always nice to get one or two early on and try to build off that," Marleau said.
Goaltender Antti Niemi's poise in the first period paved the way for the Sharks' revival in the second.
"Nemo played great, he really did, especially that first period," Thornton said. "They had 15, 16 shots. He stood tall for a lot of those. He's a world-class goalie, and we love playing in front of him. That's just too many shots to take on early in the game."
Though San Jose also allowed 12 shots in the final period, Niemi and the Sharks closed the door to thwart any comeback attempt by Calgary.
"He's our stud and we feel real confident when he's in the net," Thornton said. "We feel he's going to carry the load for us."
The Flames' best opportunity to get within striking distance came with 6:54 remaining. After stopping Dennis Wideman's blast from the point, Niemi kicked out a rebound -- but he denied Calgary captain Jarome Iginla and Alex Tanguay in the ensuing scramble before San Jose was able to smother the puck.
Dan Boyle iced the game during a 5-on-3 advantage for the Sharks, blasting a point shot under the pad of Kiprusoff with 60 seconds remaining in the game.
Calgary came out with much more enthusiasm than the Sharks in the first period.
With Havlat in the box for goaltender interference, Lee Stempniak took a pass on the half-wall from Jay Bouwmeester, skated to the top of the left faceoff circle and fired a wrist shot over Niemi's glove at 12:21 for Calgary's first goal of the season and a 1-0 lead.
The Flames had plenty of opportunities to extend that lead but were thwarted by Niemi and his posts.
Newcomer Steve begin came in on a partial breakaway a few minutes later while killing a penalty and fired a shot that caught Niemi's stick before bouncing off the crossbar.
With 3:25 remaining, Mikael Backlund split Vlasic and Ryane Clowe to break in alone but was denied by the stick of Niemi. On the same shift, rookie Sven Baertschi struck iron, taking a feed in the slot and ringing it off the post.
"We had our chances and Niemi played well," Stempniak said. "We hit a post early on. Those are all things that I think contributed but for us, we stopped skating and things sort of fell apart. To me that's the issue."
Calgary will have little time to recover from the loss -- the Anaheim Ducks come to town on Monday. Backlund knows a short memory will be vital.
"You leave that game behind and look forward to the next game and focus on that," he said. "That's what we're going to have to be good at this year because it's a lot of games and a tight schedule. We have to really learn to forget about last game and move forward to the next one."