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Comparing Two Approaches for Consensus Computation in Group Decision Making Problems
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In group decision making problems, the soft consensus calculus is an important topic. Soft consensus measures are utilized to show the different agreement degrees between decisors. Using the concept of coincidence we have ...


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Statements of Conjecture
A conspiracy theorist is a modern day heretic. Through its control of the media and ultimately the historical record itself, the established power structure denies the exposure of the hidden conspiratorial framework which allows it to operate with impunity.
In studying conspiracy theory, one finds many differing stories and spins. Myself, I am researching to understand and hopefully help in a my own little way to bring peace into this beautiful mudball we call home. Conspiracy research customarily delves into questions of evil motives and agendas. I believe evil is what man makes it. Man's free will is the variable in life's equation. The devil doesn't "make" people do things -- people choose to commit evil acts.
Based on my own research, I believe that a network or networks of multi-generational cults are fomenting conspiracy against mankind. Are there any good guys, really? Are there bad guys? Who's to know? Like I said, there are many stories and many spins, all of which deserve much wider public debate in a forum such as CTRL. My personal take is that there is a definite group of "baddies" that move through various organizations at differing times and locales, similar to the plans which Adam Wieshaupt outlined in the Illuminati papers, which were seized by the Bavarian Government. (And there are those that put a whole another layer of conspiracy about that revelation).
There is much research and conjecture to draw from, and researchers may arrive at very similar, or completely different, conclusions. Lyndon LaRouche has his take on the conspiracy; A-albionic posits a power struggle between the Vatican and English Freemasonry; author John Daniel sees the conspiracy as a war between English and French Freemasonary. There are the Templers versus the Knights of St. John's (Malta), there's the Order of Skull & Bones, the Nazis and of course the all-encompassing, all-pervasive Illuminati. These a just a few examples of the various worldviews shared among conspiracy theorists. Amidst all these purported plots and sub-plots lies the role of organized religion and the recent disclosures regarding the relevations of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Hopefully CTRL can pull on the resources of the many to help us all understand and make use of that understanding to meet the future head on.
I do believe that we have an elite that suppresses both history and science. I believe that we are in a time when all shall be made known, and I believe it behooves us to understand the methods of propaganda that are being used against our body politic. I believe that through our combined efforts, we can progress from a society in which an elite uses the shield of secrecy to abet their plans of darkness, into a new digital age which will breath new life into our Republic, transforming it into a free and open society where everyone has equal access to all information, the quintessential tap root of power.


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Celebrate the end of the work week with a little book humor.
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Reading is a passport to countless adventures
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Time Remapping Spins Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round
"TimeRemapExportHD" by Adrien M and Claire B. explores the incredible, slit scan-like distortions that After Effects time remapping feature can produce. [Boing Boing]
Growing Your Weed in a Pond Isn't Nearly as Gross As it Sounds
It's called aquaponics and works on the same general principles of conventional hydroponic systems. The main difference of course is that instead of just sitting in nutrient and water, aquaponic systems add fish and supplementary plant life to provide rich, natural fertilizer. But the process isn't for everyone, mind you. There are plenty of pitfalls to avoid but may hold the key to a perpetual harvest. Big Buds explains.
The Awesomest Way to Make an Omelette
The folks over at the Slo-As-a-Mofo-Sho (my new favorite YT channel) have devised some interesting ways of separating a yolk from its shell, though I suspect that it didn't take them nearly as long to film as the video suggests. [YT via Boing Boing - Gizmodo]
Longtime Canadian Activist Hits the BC Lottery
Robert Erb, a long-time marijuana activist and one-time Marijuana Party mayoral candidate, recently hit the BC lottery jackpot worth 25 million (albeit, Canadian) dollars. This right here? This is what is known as "karma".
James Brown and B.B. King Live
You wouldn't expect Soul and the Blues, with such different tempos and beats, to so well together on stage. But they do.


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One Dock Works With Apple and Samsung Gadgets [VIDEO]
Multiple charging docks are a fact of life for tech lovers who must accommodate different ports for their many different gadgets.
But now, there's "One Dock" to rule them all. An Australian company has developed a metal docking station that can be configured to work with Samsung's Galaxy S and Nexus smartphones, as well as iPhones (3 and up).
One Dock will work with all Apple iPhone connectors, such as the 30-pin, and even the company's newest Lightning connecter, according to a release. It is also compatible with Samsung's micro-USB cable for charge and sync. Every One Dock comes with a charge cable and USB wall charger.
So far, the company has raised just over $2,000 out of its $90,000 goal on Kickstarter. For more on One Dock, check out the video above.
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I would like to apply for the International Business & Management at the Saxion University of Applied Sciences (quote where and the period). I found the information about this university on the Internet.
I am Wojciech Jeziorski, a third-year student of high school in Goleniow. I have been interested in studying abroad since I began university.
I was wondering about the best place to improve my skills and knowledge. I figured out that Saxion University in Netherlands is the most proper choice for me. Your institution offers a professional help towards each student. Studying abroad would give me the opportunity to gain valuable insights into another educational system. Also, sharing experiences with students from different backgrounds would be very useful in improving my communication skills and in becoming more self-confident. This would be a great opportunity for me to work with people from different cultures. As a persevering and hard-working person, I am able to achieve my ambitious goals.
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In a country where it is illegal to organize many types of public meetings, fans formed booster clubs and canvassed malls to court prospective voters. There were even accusations of voter fraud, as rabid fans circumvented the rule limiting each person to 15 votes.It's not just the chance to engage in political-style activity that makes this story so compelling. It is the chance to break away from the centralized cultural norms:
"It's like a gigantic game that has swept so many people into a euphoria of voting, which is a testament to a society opening up," a social commentator, Zhu Dake, told state media.
Unlike much programming that comes out of Beijing or Shanghai, "Super Girl" featured young women from the provinces. For many fans, it was the lack of polish of the performers, and the lack of predictability of the voting results, that made the program addictive.And consider the winner, the Super Girl:
[Li Yuchun], 21, is almost the antithesis of the assembly-line beauties regularly offered up on the government's China Central Television, or CCTV. Tall and gangly, with a thatch of frizzy hair, the adjectives most used to describe her in the media were "boyish" or "androgynous." Some commentators speculated that her fan base consisted of young girls who considered her to be their "boyfriend" because of her appearance.Don't think style isn't part of politics. Smashing the government's image of the feminine matters!


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guaranteed 100% stability and waterproofness, characterised by both its
versatility and functionality. Our choice fell on the Nebula by The
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year and in all weather conditions.
A quick check immediately brings to light the quality of the Nebula – the floor is in Taffeta Nylon 70 Dernier coated in PU to guarantee waterproofness, while the flysheet is in 75 Dernier ripstop nylon. The all-important seams are taped and although all these materials are not ultra-light they are extremely robust. In line therefore with the design goals and philosophy behind every North Face tent
Durability, reliability and resistance. These are the three keywords that describe TNF tents, and the actual structure, supported by three poles in 7075-E9 Easton aluminium, translates this concept perfectly. These alloy poles are famed for their strength and reduced weight and still today are without rivals.
How the various components fit together is a crucial factor in tent stability, and the designers of the Nebula opted for continuous pole sleeves. These not only help pitching, but also guarantees an even distribution of tent tension. Unlike clip-on flysheets, the continuous sleeves reduce the risk of localised damage to the flysheet due to sudden gusts of wind, snow build-up etc.
The tent is fixed to the floor using aggressive aluminium V-shaped pegs, inserted into adjustable loops. These proved to be far more efficient than the traditional elasticised loops at tensioning the flysheet, especially on rugged terrain. TNF has gone one step further, colour-coding these loops: setting up the tent wrongly is practically impossible, even at night since the pulls and loops are glow-in-the dark and reflective!
The Nebula proves to be extremely versatile and comfortable, with all available space optimised 100%. The twin vestibules are great for storing rucksacks and gear and operate as easy entry points. Two windows provide ample illumination: the first, in polyurethane, is located on the door providing a great view outside, while the second is internal and works somewhat like a Venetian blind. It has to be said though that we removed the blind in summer to increase ventilation, which with the two doors is already excellent.
As has become the norm with all North Face tents, the Nebula excels for its attention to detail. Paradoxically though there are almost too many zips on the doors, while perhaps an internal mesh is missing to hang up wet clothes.
The combination of durability, size and height does not place the Nebula at the top of the featherweight category. Weighing in at 3.66kg, it isn't exactly the lightest. But perhaps this is also one of its greatest plus points, for the Nebula can be relied on when the going gets tough. And, not to be underestimated in an emergency, it can fit 3 people at a push. Definitely an excellent partner for both mountaineering and trekking.


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As much as I don't want to say it, I feel like this may have been the week where the contenders separated themselves from the pretenders, or where the wheat finally separated itself from the chaff, if you will. It pains me, mostly because I'm an Arsenal fan but also because I'm desperate to see someone (ANYONE) other than ManU hoist that trophy, with as many changes in that top four oligarchy as possible – other than Arsenal's place in it, of course.
Tottenham 1-3 Manchester United
1-0 Defoe, 1′
1-1 Giggs, 25′
1-2 Anderson, 41′
1-3 Rooney, 78′
So Tottenham playing well was a good thing for me, because, despite their heated rivalry with Arsenal, it was another team putting pressure on the biggies and they had the chance today to knock off the reigning champs. They failed, and big time. They opened the game in brilliant fashion with a laser of a bicycle kick from Jermain Defoe inside of the first 50 seconds putting the North London side up 1-0. But then United did what they always do – slow and steady to the finish line. In the 25th minute, Ryan Giggs curled in a free kick to knot the scoreline, and Anderson blasted one past Cudicini just before halftime to give ManU the lead for good. Paul Scholes had a typical Paul Scholes day, sliding into two dangerous tackles and earning himself a red card in the 59th minute. Being reduced to ten men didn't hamper United much, though, as Rooney tiptoed right down the lane to slot home Manchester's third and final goal of the game.
And just like that, Tottenham's supposed coming-out party was put on ice, if not abandoned altogether, and their 100% record went out the window as well in favor of a clear statement of intent from the defending league champions. Spurs just seemed short of answers today, scoring early but then never really finding anything else to punish ManU with. Perhaps the loss of Modric had a role to play in this, but whatever the case, it doesn't bode well for the longevity of their stay at the top of the table.
Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal
1-0 Almunia (og), 20′
1-1 Van Persie, 62′
2-1 Bellamy, 74′
3-1 Adebayor, 80′
4-1 Wright-Phillips, 84′
4-2 Rosicky, 88′
I don't even want to talk about this one. Maybe I'm officially a soccer nut if a loss like this can screw up my whole day, because that's what it did. I watched the rest of the matches I recorded today after this, but only grudgingly and with the bitter hope that the other big teams would fail too. I'm not going to bother describing each goal, because it will just depress me further. The first was tragically comical in everything from the ball's lofted trajectory off Micah Richards' bulbous head to Almunia's hapless expression as the ball ricocheted off his own melon and into the Arsenal goal. 1-0 City despite Arsenal looking the better side in the opening minutes. Things were pretty even for a while after that, until Arsenal started piling on the pressure in the second half, eventually resulting in a goal by Robin Van Persie to tie things up. For a good ten minutes after that, it seemed inevitable that we would get another and take the lead, but there was some kind of lapse in the aftermath of Adebayor's very intentional kick to Van Persie's face and Alex Song's foul of revenge on his former teammate. City parlayed the resulting confusion into a lightning quick counterattack and a strike from Craig Bellamy to restore their lead. And then Adebayor scored (that's all the description I'm going to give) before jetting to the other end of the field to celebrate in front of the Arsenal fans. Cunt. It might have been the fastest I've ever seen him run. If he had hustled like that last season, Arsenal might have competed better down the stretch. But no matter. He got his ticket (check?) out of London and over to the trendy new Manchester side, where it must be said he is playing quite well. He reminds me of my separated parents, only NOW doing all the things he should have been doing all along to salvage his former relationship. Do I sound bitter?
There was one silver lining in this match, and it was the return of Tomas Rosicky, including a sweet goal in his first game back. It came on some gorgeous link-up play between he and Fabregas, who lofted the ball to the little Mozart, who in turn needed just one touch to send it on its way. The whole Arsenal side looked better after he was introduced, so everyone just pray he can miraculously avoid anymore injuries for a while and we may have a winning combination on our hands.
Liverpool 4-0 Burnley
1-0 Benayoun, 27′
2-0 Kuyt, 41′
3-0 Benayoun, 61′
4-0 Benayoun, 82′
Stoke City 1-2 Chelsea
1-0 Faye, 32′
1-1 Drogba, 45′
1-2 Malouda, 90′
Two very different victories here, but with very familiar overtones. Liverpool absolutely ran rampant over Burnley, with Yossi Benayoun netting a hat trick and effectively setting up Dirk Kuyt for the fourth by blazing the shot that Brian Jensen parried into Kuyt's path. Chelsea, on the other hand, needed another late-game winner to beat a bottom half side, but they, like Manchester United, proved that it doesn't matter how you earn those points, as long as you get 'em. They secured all three today and kept their perfect start going, now having won five games in five tries. Only they and Manchester City can claim a 100% record going forward, with Chelsea having played one more game at this point.
Which brings me to a question I have for my own theory: if the true title contenders are separating themselves from the pack this week, what does this say about Man City? Because I don't really consider them contenders for anything other than a Europa League, or at least I didn't before the season started. I'm hoping I've just come up with a faulty explanation for the weekend's turn of events, but I'm beginning to worry. They can't be the real deal, can they?


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Athanasius Against the World
Standing for the truth of God's Word is often costly, as we have seen in the cases of Justin Martyr and Athanasius. However, if we have counted the cost, we will be prepared to pay the price when and if ...Read More
Defenders of the Faith
Irenaeus' confrontation of the Gnostic heresy reminds us that Christianity is a public religion. God revealed Himself in Christ to many people and not just to a select few, and there is no secret oral tradition that has been handed ...Read More
Arius' teaching — Arianism — is alive today in cults such as the Jehovah's Witnesses. It may also be held unwittingly by Christians who have not received good teaching and believe, implicitly, that the Father is a "higher" God than ...Read More
Modalistic Monarchianism
Today's study describes a heresy known as either modalistic monarchianism or modalism. It is alive and well today in some varieties of Pentecostalism. Analogies that compare God to water (vapor, liquid, and ice) are also essentially modalistic, even though most ...Read More
Christ's Word and the Believer
Paul closes out Colossians 3:17 by reminding us to do everything in the name of Jesus. This entails not merely an action accompanied by an audible expression of "in Jesus name"; rather, to do something in His name is to ...Read More
Proper Christian Growth
It is all too easy for us to think that once we know the basics of the gospel we must then move beyond them for true spiritual growth. Yet it is not extrabiblical revelations and methods that mature us, nor ...Read More
The Fruit of the Gospel
If there is no change from smug self-righteousness to humble, selfless repentance in those who profess the gospel, then the church should consider whether it is in fact preaching the gospel and its application to all of life. Of course, ...Read More
The Teaching of Demons
John Calvin also points out that it has been common throughout history for heretics to shun true holiness and offer in its place a substitute to conceal their own wickedness. We are prone as human beings to make God's standards ...Read More
Ignorant and Vain Discussion
Matthew Henry says, "Mere talk, especially in religion, is meaningless, and yet many people's religion consists of little else but meaningless talk." Is your practice of the Christian religion tied up in endless talk on peripheral matters, or is it ...Read More
Council of Nicea
The deity of Christ is very important. As God He is able to bring us face to face with the Father and restore to us that which has been marred in the fall. Moreover, because Christ is God, there is ...Read More


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Determine which actions during the day, are your "heroic moments".
Heroic moments might be viewed as simple required actions, obligations by others, but deep inside us, we understand that these actions require us to make a yes or no decision. We have to commit ourselves.
Heroic moments consist of an internal decision to do something for the greater good, to contribute to an idea or organization, to participate in a selfless act. The decision to start, follow-through and finish a project or activity that will benefit others.
It's a moment when we say to ourselves "I will do this, no matter what".
Heroic moments occur when we decide and commit to actions that that we know are required, expected or desired by others.
The most important heroic moments happens daily, when we make the decision to leave the comfort of our warm bed, wake our sleeping body and mind, and start the day.
A heroic moment occurs when you make the decision to face the angry customer, and resolve the problem.
A heroic moment occurs when you dig into the pile of paperwork on your desk.
A heroic moment occurs when we pick up the phone and start "cold- calling".
A heroic moment occurs when we're having a miserable day and keep smiling and don't take it out on others.
A heroic moment occurs when we decide to motivate or lead others through inspiration and not fear.
A heroic moment occurs when we start an exercise program.
A heroic moment occurs when we decide not to involve ourselves in an personal argument or conflict.
A heroic moment occurs when we DO involve ourselves in an argument or conflict in order to solve a organization or family problem.
As employees, leaders, managers, parents, children, siblings, co-workers, or even as strangers, we are confronted with many opportunities to make "heroic" decisions.
We don't do these things because we'll be recognized. We don't do them because someone will build a statue. They may not be monumental actions. It's not the type of heroism that makes it on to the front page of the newspaper.
The only person who might know about it is you.
Finding and identifying the heroic moments in our lives is a simple way to motivate ourselves and feel good about our decisions and how we are interacting with the world around us.
(Thanks to Jesus Sotomayor for the phrase and idea)
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Because the forum was down for most of the season, we sadly didn't get to do our usual games (guessing the theme/title, guessing the launch date, and gift swaps). To make up for it, I'm choosing posts at random (based on my own pre-planned criteria) to win prizes. To increase your chances, just post often (with well thought out comments). If you happen to post on the right time, on the right topic, or just get lucky with my random generator, you'll be able to win a prize from the shop.


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Property Location With a stay at Hôtel de Lisieux in Lourdes, you'll be minutes from Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Basilica of St. Pius X and Grotte de Massabielle.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 93 guestrooms. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as wireless Internet access (surcharge) and gift shops/newsstands. This Art Deco hotel also features shopping on site and tour/ticket assistance.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Hôtel de Lisieux. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a library. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.


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Register now for the upcoming webinar Building Adult Students' English Language and Workforce Content Skills on December 6, 2012 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Programs in the Carlos Rosario International Charter School in Washington, DC are highlighted.
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Increasingly, many immigrants and other non-native English speakers are studying in career and technical education certificate or degree programs. Their acquisition of content may be compromised by challenges with English vocabulary, language structures and functions, and cultural information. In Washington, DC, the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) has been training workforce instructors at the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School in sheltered instruction methodology that improves students' English language proficiency and content knowledge. Hear about the project and its outcomes, and learn about some of the strategies instructors employ to build learners' English language and workforce content skills.
Miriam Burt, Adult ESL Specialist, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), Washington, DC
Heather Tatton-Harris, Computer Literacy Instructor, Curriculum Specialist, Carlos Rosario International Charter School, Washington, DC
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Oakley High Function Line
Trends may come and go, but functionality is forever. Oakley understands the importance and timelessness of functionality transcending fashion trends, and has launched its new High Function Line (which, as its namesake suggests, is geared towards function with a laser-like focus). The design of the collection remains simple and color palette is muted in greys and blacks to highlight the importance of function over outrageous style. In this collection, each piece of apparel is more than a cover up.
All pieces in this collection are made with ultra lightweight material and are crafted with mobility in mind. For instance, the Motorcycle Jacket (a biker take on the nylon sports jacket) is ultra functional with a snug crevice for every imaginable belonging one might have. ID and credit cards can go into a pocket on the right sleeve, and the MP3 player or iPod on the left sleeve (with a opening for earphones). Taking Oakley's famed glasses in mind, a front pocket is designed specially for eyewear and it can also hold a camera. Like wise, the shirt jacket holds the same function. Other items in the pack include waterproof High Tech Military Cropped Pants and the Amphibian Cargo Shorts. To top off the cool all-black ensemble that will probably allow one to bring as many gadgets as one wishes without having to carry a bag, there are polos and tees to go with it all.The collection is now available at retailers such as hnyee.


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Archaeologists from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Heritage Trust Program hosted a film screening of the Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve documentary film series in Columbia, SC, USA for the 2015 Day of Archaeology. Also in attendance were archaeologists who worked with DNR from the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) and the South Carolina Archaeology Public Outreach Division (SCAPOD).
The film series documents archaeological excavations, tabby restoration, and public tours that took place at Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve during the winter of 2014-2015. The films and supplemental educational resources (lesson plans and vocabulary list) are available for free on the films web page and HD film versions are available through the filmmaker's website and Vimeo.
Funding for the film series was provided by the DNR Heritage Trust Program, and grants received from the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund and The Humanities Council SC. A survey is provided to gain feedback from viewers.
The Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve is a 3-acre property owned by the DNR and located in Port Royal, Beaufort County, SC, USA. Situated along the Beaufort River, the preserve contains the remains of a tabby fort built by the British between 1730 and 1734 to defend against possible attacks from the Spanish at St. Augustine, Florida. The preserve acquisition was made possible by a donation of the site from the National Park Service's Federal-Lands-to-Parks Program and funds from the DNR's Heritage Trust Fund.
The fort, also known as Fort Prince Frederick, is thought to be the oldest tabby structure in South Carolina and possibly the oldest tabby fort in the Southeastern United States. Provincial scout boats were stationed here periodically. A relatively small fort, it measures 125 feet by 75 feet with an obvious bastion on the southwest side. The eastern wall was lined with a battery and cannon. The interior of the fort held a barracks and a magazine, and was garrisoned by an independent Company of Foot British Regulars until their transfer to Georgia in 1736.


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Siteimprove Releases 4th Corporate Social Responsibility Report
jun 03, 2014
Software-as-a-Service company Siteimprove released its fourth annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) report today, outlining its efforts to cultivate an exceptional workplace, support digital accessibility, and reduce environmental impacts. The report, published in accordance with the United Nations Global Compact, is now available online.
In 2013, Siteimprove won a prize for best emerging CSR report from the Danish Accountants Organisation. For Siteimprove founder and chief executive officer Morten Ebbesen, this was a great validation for Siteimprove to continue increasing its CSR efforts.
"Small software companies traditionally tend not to place an importance on CSR" Ebbesen said. "Here at Siteimprove, we like to see ourselves as not only the world leading provider of web governance tools and solutions, but also as a world-leading example of how CSR can be successfully integrated into other software companies."
One area that Siteimprove continuously focuses on is digital accessibility. In 2013, the company achieved a number of its previous year's goals, including hiring a second accessibility expert, developing new initiatives for a more accessible digital environment, introducing a PDF accessibility checking feature within its tool offering, and establishing an online accessibility certification program.
Additionally Siteimprove sought to provide all employees with a psychologically and physically sound working environment and elevated its environmental commitments. "We encouraged employees to bike or take public transport to work, planted trees in Malawi through our UK 'Fruitful Office' program and even sponsored the endangered hammerhead shark species at the Danish National Aquarium" said Ebbesen.
As part of its CSR efforts, Siteimprove also chose to extend its focus on charity and fundraising, and throughout 2013 and 2014 the company packed airplane travel bags for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, ran in a charity event for Syrian refugees, and hosted a cake sale fundraising for the UK charity Children In Need.


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My day of archaeology is relatively mundane: I spend most of it working on my dissertation, a look into the transition from slavery to freedom on a 19th century plantation in Southern Maryland. While I love my work, I often get the urge to be in the field, particularly with the weather as wonderful as it has been this week. So, I thought I'd take out my archaeology bag and show you around.
The archaeology bag is more than just a bag with your trowels in it: in many ways it is a reflection of what kind of archaeologist you are. I'm one of those guys who likes to have a tool for everything. I am a gadget man, and I'm always on the lookout for a new tool that could help me be a more effective archaeologist, or to be more helpful in the field.
My bag is a Mountain Hardware Splitter. I particularly like this bag because it is comfortable and rugged, and can hold a great deal of equipment. It was originally designed for mountain climbers to hold their ropes. It has some nifty features on it. My particular favorite is a system of loops at the top of the inside: I use them to attach carabiners to, and then hang equipment from the carabiners. This way, the equipment doesn't bunch up at the bottom of the pack. Instead, it hangs, evenly distributed, throughout the entire pack. Not only does this mean things are easy to get to, but it also means that the weight is distributed throughout my entire back, making it easier to carry.
Some of my favorite tools include my trowels, which I received during my field school. Some tools I love for their practicality, such as the duct tape or the WD-40 to keep my tools from rusting, or some of the surprises (sham-wows work). Others still tend to be a bit more personal: if you click on the images below, you'll notice that quite a lot of my tool bag is devoted to reducing perspiration (I have a very efficient personal cooling system). Towels, hats, sweat bands, hydration packs…I even carry a bag of salt with my lunch to replenish what I lose.
The tools you carry are also going to reflect where you excavate. I used to dig in Michigan, so foot and hand warmers have become a mainstay in my pack, as have an extra pair of gloves. Now that I'm in Virginia, hydration is the most important part of my kit. In addition to the hydration pack, I typically have two or three water bottles at the ready. A mosquito net has been advantageous in both states.
Safety is also a crucial component of the archaeology bag. Mine includes a tiny first aid kit, sunscreen, a hat, gloves for screening (nails and glass can cut), a reflective vest for roadside or hunting ground survey, and a hard hat (or at least, it did…then my dog chewed it up). Archaeology is a physical activity, and you never know when one of these items might be needed.
Finally, there's lunch. It's important to make sure that you eat an adequate lunch each day, as well as a few snacks throughout. I purchased a lunch bag from Mountainsmith ("The Sixer") that can adequately hold enough food, snacks, and water, to keep me fueled for the day. It easily attaches to my pack via carabiners if necessary, or I can throw it over my shoulder with the strap. I always freeze one of my water bottles to serve as an ice pack. This saves me some room, and I have ice cold water to drink at lunch time. I also love my Mr. Bento: this contraption will keep food hot or cold for up to eight hours. There's nothing like pulling out warm soup at lunch time when you're excavating in frigid temps. The best part about the "Sixer"? It holds exactly six beers for post-excavation relaxing.
Feel free to browse the photos below for a glimpse into my bag of archaeological goodies. You'll probably recognize most of them: we archaeologists are wonderful at the reuse of everyday objects. Click on an image and it will take you to my Flickr set, where I have added notes to the image describing the tools, what they are, and how I use them!


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This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
It was recently pointed out to me that I have not blogged in a long time (thank, Kelli!). During this time away I updated my Blogroll (on the bottom right side of the page). This is a list of my very favorite blogs. Check them out if you're looking for new blogs to read. They are all wonderful.
Even thought Luka was released to full activity last month the dogs and I just returned to the dog park last week. While we've gone twice in that time, it's been too cold to use my camera. So, this post is a random assortment of pictures taken at home and a few lower quality pictures taken with my phone.
Last month I had my furnace serviced. When the service guy had the furnace taken apart Milo was obsessed with climbing inside. I tried to explain to him that "curiosity killed the cat" is a cliche because it's true, but he didn't listen. So, I put him in jail.
Now that cold weather is here Milo's favorite afternoon perch is in the sunshine.
Once the sun goes down he resumes his sprawling.
I'm still amazed that Milo has tamed Luka. Luka used to be obsessed with chasing cats. When I brought Milo home last year I never in a million years thought I'd ever see this:
They have moments that end with Luka getting clawed across the face but for the most part they peacefully co-exist.
I'm not sure either of them would admit it, but I think they're pretty good friends.
Luka is a pretty popular guy when the weather turns cold. Sadie discovered that his tail makes a great pillow.
And, the close up:
I love this picture of Sadie and Luka.
This portrait of Luka was achieved by holding a treat behind the camera. 🙂
The dogs and I hit the road for Thanksgiving. Sadie enjoyed hanging out with one of her cousins.
All the dogs supervised the carving of the turkey.
At the dog park this weekend I recorded this video. These eight short seconds sum up what I am most grateful for this Thanksgiving: my boy is healthy.


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Today, 100 yards along Myers Corners Road will be the site of the possibly Week 6's biggest rivalry game in Section 1 — easily the biggest around here.For that's where the Roy C. Ketcham football team will host John Jay, with Wappingers Central School District bragging rights on the line.
Each team heads into Week 6 having been on opposite ends of the score in last weekend's competition.The visiting Patriots enter the game 3-2 overall and 1-2 in their league; John Jay beat Suffern, 16-13, last week. You can click on this video to watch John Jay head coach Tom O'Hare talk to the Poughkeepsie Journal about this week's game and its importance to his team — everything from what it means between the lines, to what it's like around school this week when his team takes on Ketcham.
Playing their third straight home game, the Indians are looking to get back on the winning track having split the last two contests.Ketcham come in with a 2-3 record on the season, including a similar 1-2 mark in the league. Ketcham lost a league game to Mahopac last week, 22-18. Click this video to watch the Indians' head coach, Pat Keevins, talk to the Journal about Saturday's game, how last week's loss has motivated his players and the the playoff implications of the game.
The Journal will be at the game, and we'll be posting live scoring updates our Sports department's official Twitter feed throughout the afternoon. Simply watch our tweets and look for messages with the #JJRCK hashtag for updates about the game. Then look for a complete game story in Sunday's edition of the newspaper, as well as on our website.


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Hi, all!
Since this forum has bogged down a bit, perhaps a new topic might help
Congruent behavior, behavior that agrees with your words, is essential in verbal self defense.
Consider the following: A person says, "Back off, man, I don't want to hurt you!" while standing with shoulders hunched, leaning away from the other person, face turned away and down, hands in an almost push away position, moving in an uncoordinated manner, vaguely waving the person off.
Compare that to the strong, shallow stance of a boxer, hands in a firm push away position (similar to the Chinese Two Hand Swing position), head up, strong eye contact and a fighting grin on the face.
Who would you believe?
Another example, non-combatant situation: One guy says "I really like you" while shaking his head "no" and frowning slightly.
Or the guy who says the same thing, makes warm and friendly eye contact and nods his head and smiles.
Who would you believe?
Being congruent in non-verbal communication, matching your body language to your message, is something that psychologists and actors have understood for some time. It may be time for MA's to get with that concept and work with it.
If you see someone in your dojo communicating incongruently, mention it to them, kindly, and ask them what they are really feeling - or, better yet, teach the class about congruent communication.
I may be able to dig up a few sources, but anyone who has any off the top of their heads would be most welcome to help!
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Arcidiacono's leads Villanova over UConn, 70-61
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HARTFORD (AP) -- Ryan Arcidiacono scored 25 points and Villanova grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in beating Connecticut 70-61 on the road Saturday.
Mouphtaou Yarou added 11 points and had 16 rebounds for the Wildcats (16-10, 7-6 Big East).
Omar Calhoun scored 16 points to lead UConn (17-7, 7-5). The Huskies came into the game having won five of their last six, including an emotional upset over rival Syracuse on Wednesday.
But Villanova held UConn's guard tandem of Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright to just six points. The pair had been averaging just under 33 points a game.
A pair of Arcidiacono 3-pointers sparked an 11-0 run that turned a three-point halftime deficit into a 52-45 Villanova lead and the Wildcats never trailed again.
The freshman guard had five of Villanova's nine 3-pointers and the Wildcats hit 9 of 21 from behind the arc.
They are now 13-0 when they make six or more 3-pointers in a game.
A layup from Yarou gave the Wildcats a 64-57 lead with just over 2 minutes left and Bell sealed the win with a 3-pointed that stretched the lead to 10.
Shabazz Napier picked up two fouls in the game's first 4 minutes, and the Huskies had a difficult time running their offense without him.
Villanova went on an 11-0 run, holding UConn without a field goal for more than 7 minutes in the first half, before a fast-break dunk by DeAndre Daniels made it 13-8.
Daniels had six of the Huskies first eight points.
Napier came back in midway through the half, helping the Huskies to a 10-2 run that gave them back the lead at 16-14.
Back-to-back 3-pointers from little-used Leon Tolksdorf brought the crowd into the game and stretched the lead to 22-16.
Tolksdorf had just 10 points all season coming into the game, six in Big East play.
Arcidiacono kept the Wildcats close. He had 17-first half points, including the team's final seven of the half. He had five of the team's nine first-half baskets.
Napier didn't get his first bucket until after halftime, but had nine assists. Boatright's first bucket didn't come until the game's final minute.
Villanova outrebounded UConn 41-25, including 20-5 on the offensive glass.
The Wildcats came in leading the Big East in rebounding, pulling down an average of 39 per game.
UConn, which lost 7-foot-1 center Enosch Wolf to an indefinite suspension following a domestic-violence arrest, has nobody on the roster taller than 6-9.
Villanova has been an enigma this season, beating Syracuse and Louisville in the same week, but losing to Providence twice and suffering an 18-point loss to Columbia. They were coming off an 18-point loss to Cincinnati, after wins over DePaul and South Florida, two teams at the bottom of the conference standings.
UConn had won the last four meetings between the schools.
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Hey, guess what platform exclusive games have sold over a million copies in the UK recently? Why, it's Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit, of course.
Trade organisation ELSPA has been counting the beans and both Wii titles have been selling like hot cakes made of chocolate-coated crack with porn sprinkles - making them eligible for ELSPA's coveted Diamond sales award.
The two games join other Diamond-rated games such as Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, Dr Kawashima's Brain Training and New Super Mario Bros. Only platform-exclusives are eligible for Diamond status, so GTA IV had to make do with a mere Double-Platinum despite selling about a bajillion copies in its first weekend.


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Arriving at the beach, Kinar, Rosa and Billy immediately spend time until tonight. When they get ready to go home to the hotel suddenly their car broke down. The distance to the hotel quite far and there is no public transportation. Finally, there is no option for them except stay on the beach.
Perfect holiday eventually turned into something bad. The south coast with the natural beauty of the day, turned out to save the terrible mystery. Bloody terror target when they entered an old villa that has been unused and found a body in it!They are all stuck in a tense situation when each one of them becomes the target of mysterious masked killer and bring a large grass shears!. Pengantin Topeng
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Deciding where to set up shop is an important decision for any advisor. AdvisorOne has been collecting data to help advisors make the decision. Adding to our recent slideshows looking at wealthy areas with the most and fewest advisors is this latest offering culled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows the top-paying metropolitan areas in the country.
Along with the mean wages for each metro area, we have included the Cost of Living Index to give you an idea of just how far your paycheck will go.
Some areas on the list, like the metro area including New York City, weren't a surprise. Big cities are known to be places where living is costly and compensation is relatively high. On the other hand, the region in Arkansas surprised us. Some places were also on AdvisorOne's 5 Cool Places for Advisors to Find Clients and Top 10 Wealth Zones With Fewest Advisors.
Here then are the Top 9 Metro Areas With Highest Pay for Advisors.
(For some reason, the BLS did not have employment or Quotient figures for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Conn., the place with the highest annual mean wages at $144,790, and thus that region was not included on this list.)
9. Norwich-New London, Conn.-R.I.
Annual Mean Wage: $120,180
Hourly Mean Wage: $57.58
Cost of Living Index: 125.3 (Providence, R.I., metro area)
Famous for hosting the shipyard where submarines for the U.S. Navy have been built for generations, the New London area's appearance on the list was unexpected. Maybe it shouldn't have been. Ability to draw clients from wealthy areas in nearby Rhode Island makes the area a good spot for advisors. And when you factor in the sparse number of advisors working there, it's no wonder the pay scale is in the stratosphere. Still, the cost of living is high.
8. Worcester, Mass-Conn.
Annual Mean Wage: $120,380
Hourly Mean Wage: $57.87
Cost of Living Index: 117.0
We aren't shocked to see a zone that's part of the Boston region make the list, but the cost of living is less than the ninth metro area on our list. That does surprise us. The same pay, a paycheck that goes a little bit further and all the attractions of a big city. Might be worth a shot.
7. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn.
Annual Mean Wage: $121,140
Hourly Mean Wage: $58.24
Cost of Living Index: 88.0
The Nashville metro area has high wages and low costs. Sounds like a great deal if you like country music and a moderate climate.
6. Ithaca, N.Y.
Annual Mean Wage: $124,870
Hourly Mean Wage: $60.03
Cost of Living Index: 103.7
Ithaca might not be the first place you think of when considering where to live. It's a good four-hour drive from Manhattan and can be downright frigid in the winter. But it is home to two prestigious learning institutions, Cornell and Ithaca College, and has managed to maintain its downtown shopping area. Add to that a thriving music and arts scene influenced by the colleges and Ithaca just might be worth a look.
5. Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y.
Annual Mean Wage: $125,100
Hourly Mean Wage: $60.14
Cost of Living Index: 139.0
It's no surprise to see a Long Island metro area on the list. But while the pay is high, the cost of living (don't look at that property tax bill) won't leave you much for discretionary spending.
4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City
Annual Mean Wage: $130,070
Hourly Mean Wage: $62.54
Cost of Living Index: 161.3
San Francisco has it all: Arts, sports, outdoor activities, high pay for advisors. The cost of living is high, but the laid-back lifestyle is still attractive.
3. Charlottesville, Va.
Annual Mean Wage: $132,510
Hourly Mean Wage: $63.71
Cost of Living Index: 104.4
Located smack dab in the center of the state known as the Cradle of American Presidents, Charlottesville is where Thomas Jefferson lived. His home, Monticello, is the biggest tourist attraction in the area and the school he founded, the University of Virginia, is renowned for its academic quality. And, it turns out, advisors working in the town earn a handsome paycheck and the cost of living is not so bad.
2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, N.Y.-N.J.
Annual Mean Wage: $136,000
Hourly Mean Wage: $65.39
Cost of Living Index: 223.9 (Manhattan)
New York is the center of the financial world. It's no wonder that advisors are paid well, but the cost of living will eat into that nice paycheck. All in all, it's hard to argue that New York is the place to be for many advisors.
1. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark.-Mo.
Annual Mean Wage: $140,050
Hourly Mean Wage: $67.33
Cost of Living Index: 86.1
Besides being the surprise entry at the top of our list, this metro area is the sixth-fastest growing area in the U.S. and is home to Wal-Mart. The first store in the mega-chain was in Rogers. Also in the area is the University of Arkansas. With a growing population and a huge employer, this metro area just might be the place for advisors. High pay and a low cost of living add to the allure. Don't forget to show the proper Razorback spirit: Wooooo. Pig. Sooie!
Top 10 lists from AdvisorOne:
- 10 Worst Tax States for Small Business
- Top 10 Wealth Zones With Fewest Advisors
- 5 Cool Places for Advisors to Find Clients
- Top 10 Mobile Apps for Financial Advisors
- 10 Best Cities for Jobs in Financial Services
- Top 10 Cheapest States for Long-Term Care Costs.
- Top 10 Worst Financial Meltdowns by Athletes
- Top 10 Surprisingly Best Cities for Retirees
- Top 9 Most Disliked U.S. Companies


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First Drive: 2011 Ford Shelby GT500
Chevrolet hasn't even acknowledged its existence, but the engineers at Ford's Special Vehicle Team know that a supercharged Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is on its way. That car could be the first direct competitor to the Ford Shelby GT500, as its closest competitors today either come up short in horsepower (Dodge Challenger SRT8, Camaro SS) or fit into an entirely different class of car (Chevrolet Corvette). To combat the Camaro Z28 before it even arrives, Ford has freshened its hottest Mustang, making it a leaner, more powerful, and more agile muscle car.
Fewer Pounds, More Ponies
The biggest change comes as a result of switching from iron to aluminum for the 5.4-liter V-8 engine block. The switch is more dramatic, both on the spec sheet and from behind the wheel, than you might think. Ford claims a massive weight savings of 102 pounds, which suggests that the old iron block might have been carrying some unnecessary mass. The updated engine block features cylinders that are finished with a spray-on coating, rather than a steel sleeve. In addition to saving 8.5 pounds over the traditional steel-sleeve aluminum block, the spray bore reduces friction and increases heat transfer from the combustion chamber to the coolant. Power climbs 10 ponies to 550 hp at 6200 rpm, while torque is unchanged at 510 lb-ft. Fuel economy also increases to 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. That's one extra mile per gallon in both ratings, which allows the GT500 to escape the gas-guzzler tax that ensnared last year's car.
New Performance Package
An optional $3495 performance package is new for 2011. It lowers the car eleven millimeters in front and eight millimeters in the rear, and features springs that are 20.5 percent stiffer in front and 9.5 percent stiffer in back. It also includes a shorter, 3.73:1 final drive ratio, a Gurney flap on the spoiler, narrower stripes on the hood, and a white cue-ball shifter. Forged aluminum wheels, measuring 19 inches in front and 20 inches in back shave a total of fifteen pounds off the base car's weight. The gorgeous, graphite-finish wheels are wrapped in Goodyear's new Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 summer tires.
Other new features include an optional glass roof on the coupe ($1995), convex blind-spot mirrors, standard high-intensity discharge headlamps, and fold-down rear headrests that greatly improve visibility. Pricing starts at $49,495 for coupe and $54,495 for convertible.
A Better Balanced Beast
We were given the opportunity to drive the 2011 Shelby GT500 against the 2010 car back-to-back on Virginia International Raceway's full 3.27-mile course. It wasn't an apples-to-apples comparison, as the 2011 GT500s were equipped with performance packages, an option that wasn't offered in 2010. Still, the track time highlighted how removing weight from the front end has altered the Shelby's character. The 2010 car is significantly more sensitive to how it's driven. Trail brake or get on the throttle too early and it's happy to wag its tail. Take a corner too fast, and the nose-heavy machine will plow toward the outside of the turn. It's certainly manageable behavior, but it takes patience and experience to learn exactly how to control this snake. The 2011 car, on the other hand, is much more neutral, requiring more deliberate or more ham-fisted inputs. The new car also stays much more stable and level over VIR's esses, with their unsettling camber changes.
As with all 2011 Mustangs, the Shelby switches from hydraulic steering assist to an electric motor mounted on the steering rack. The steering feel isn't quite as connected when you're unwinding the wheel, but it's still a great calibration that builds effort naturally and communicates nuances in the road. The steering"s most frustrating attribute is the lack of a telescoping column. The suspension is unquestionably firm, but we never found a spot of pavement on 180 miles of road driving where it became uncomfortable. Of course, that could be a function of the well-maintained roads rather than the suspension.
The power is predictably awesome. Ford claims that 80 percent of torque is available from 1750 to 6250 rpm. To publicize the engine's authority, Ford has switched the exhaust system from an X-pipe to H-pipe configuration while the plumbing has increased a quarter of an inch to a 2.75-inch diameter. The result is a note that's just as raucous as before but offers more burbles and snaps for a livelier personality.
Small Changes Add Up
The changes made by Ford's Special Vehicle Team are quite subtle on the spec sheet and from outside the car. But from the driver's seat, they add up to a substantial difference that makes the GT500's capabilities more accesible and its handling more predictable. Topped with cherries like a more aggressive exhaust note and better visibility, the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 is a truly meaningful enhancement. Bring on the Z28.
2011 Ford Shelby GT500 coupe
Base price (with destination): $49,495
Price as tested: $52,990
Body style: 2-door coupe
Accommodation: 4-passenger
Construction: Steel unibody
Engine: 32-valve DOHC supercharged V-8
Displacement: 5.4 liters
Power: 550 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drive: Rear-wheel
Fuel economy: 15/23/19 (city/hwy/combined)
Steering: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning circle: 37.0 feet
Suspension, front: Strut-type, coil springs
Suspension, rear: Live axle, coil springs
Brakes: Ventilated discs, ABS
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2
Tire size, front: 265/40YR-19
Tire size, rear: 285/35YR-20
Headroom F/R: 38.5/34.7 in
Legroom F/R: 42.4/29.8 in
Shoulder room F/R: 55.3/51.6 in
Hip room F/R: 53.4/46.8 in
Wheelbase: 107.1 in
L x W x H: 188.2 x 73.9 x 54.5 in
Track F/R: 61.9/62.5 in
Cargo capacity: 13.4 cu ft
Weight: 3820 lb
Fuel capacity: 16.0 gal
Est. range: 304 miles
Fuel grade: 91 octane


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Killer is Dead is the latest game from Grasshopper Manufacture and the mind of Suda 51. The game features the protagonist, Mondo Zappa, a professional "executioner" in a near-future world. The game is being created as a new chapter in the Suda 51 "assassin series", following in the footsteps of killer7 and the No More Heroes series. Suda, the executive director, together with executive producer, Yoshimi Yasuda sat down with Japanese gaming magazine, Weekly Famitsu to talk about this latest game.
Yasuda, CEO of Kadokawa games, was approached by Suda in 2009 with a number of different ideas for Grasshopper's next game. He chose Killer is Dead because he himself was a fan of Suda's assassin series. Lollipop Chainsaw, which was in development at the time was more of a light-hearted "pop" game (no pun intended), from the "light-side" Suda. Recalls Suda, "Next I wanted something 'dark'."
With the protagonist Mondo, Suda had a very specific image in mind. "Mondo looks so frail you question whether he can actually kill anyone, but when it comes to his job, his aura completely changes." Explains Suda, "I had the insane duality of Christian Bale's character from American Psycho in mind. Mondo is written in the scenario as a man who has no illusions about his work as an executioner and shows little emotion."
So, will there be a scene where Mondo puts an axe through Jared Leto's skull (please)?
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EDMONTON - Critics are lashing out at government's response to a one-billon-litre leak from a coal mine containment pond in west-central Alberta.
Provincial officials on Monday warned 10 communities downstream of the spill not to draw water from the Athabasca River and also advised farmers not to allow livestock to drink from the river.
Initial test results do not show the massive spill on Oct. 31 poses a health risk, Alberta Environment said, adding that warnings were issued as a precaution until further assessments are completed.
The spill at Sherritt International's mine northeast of Hinton is now contained, the ministry announced.
"The 'sediment' release into (the) Athabasca has stopped?" NDP environmental critic Rachel Notley tweeted on Monday. "After one billion litres, (the) pond is probably empty."
About 100 employees and contractors working for Sherritt are at the site trying to determine how a wall in the containment pond was breached, propelling a plume of clay, coal dust, dirt, sandstone and shale through two creeks and into the Athabasca River. The company couldn't say Monday when the walls were last inspected.
Calling the leak "huge," Notley asked why it took five days for Alberta Environment to warn communities to stop drawing water from the river. She said officials in British Columbia issued immediate warnings in August when 65,000 litres leached from a coal tailings pond into the Tulameen River.
"I think government's response is more proof that it can't be trusted to act in the public's best interest," Notley said. "When this occurred in B.C., government reassured people everything was fine — but immediately told them not to drink the water or go into it.
"Why, with a billion-litre spill, was there a delay here? This is gargantuan, and these are not organic compounds. Coal waste includes a number of toxic compounds. (Government's) handling of this is grossly irresponsible."
Communities downstream have been warned to use caution, although most draw drinking water from wells and not the river itself. Only the city of Fort McMurray, town of Athabasca and hamlet of Smith, in the municipal district of Lesser Slave Lake, draw directly from the river.
Mayor Roger Morrill of Athabasca said the town shut off its water supply from the river on Friday, and will rely on reserves. Pollutants drifting slowly with the current are not supposed to reach Athabasca, about 170 kilometres east of the spill site, until Wednesday. Fort McMurray is so far distant that it could be at least next week before the plume reaches there.
Much farther east, the Alberta Newsprint Company's mill in Whitecourt, the only paper mill in Alberta, was shut down by the spill over the weekend, but was back in operation early Monday.
"It's just one of those things," Woodlands County Mayor Jim Rennie said. "It's unfortunate, but I think it is being handled as best as it can be."
The Alberta Energy Regulator said Monday no similar incidents involving coal mine containment facilities has occurred within the past five years in the province. There are four coal processing plants in Alberta, with seven containment and recycling facilities.
Mines are inspected once a year, or more frequently if concerns are identified, the regulator said. The department did not say when the last inspection occurred.
Wildrose critic Joe Anglin blasted government and industry, and called such incidents preventable.
"What's happening is inexcusable," Anglin said. "We are seeing a real negative trend when it comes to train derailments and leaks, whether from pipelines or containment facilities. It shouldn't happen if there is regular maintenance and monitoring.
"The company will take the blame, but where was the government oversight? This thing didn't just break overnight. We should have seen it coming."


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On August 14, we took the Shinkansen to Tokyo. We had reserved seats, but they turned out to be in a smoking car — and at the very front of the train. We decided to look for new seats, but all the unreserved calls are at the back of the train. I walked from car 16 to car 4, where there were lots of open seats, then went back to get Evan and our bags. It took until we got to the first stop to get everything settled.
We got in to Tokyo in the early afternoon and made our way to the fancy Keio Plaza in Shinjuku. We stayed a night, then spent the rest of our stay at the brand new Shinjuku Best Western, which was nice and cozy and had decent prices for Tokyo.
In Shinjuku, we went into plenty of fancy department stores and movie theaters and had a nice and filling Indian lunch at Pina Maharajah.
August 15, 2008
Our second day, we set off for Ginza to see the Sony showroom, where we played with cameras, TVs, phones and music players. It was fun, but less interactive than I'd hoped. The we went off to find the Godzilla statue that was marked on the map in our guidebook. We nearly missed it is was so small! It was quite a let-down, though it's possible that was the original size of the claymation Godzilla. After taking a quick photo, we went to see the parks around the Imperial Palace, which were very pretty, though much of the area is gated off.
Godzilla: smaller than he appears
After strolling around a bit, we used our Passmo cards to take the subway to Roppongi Hills to check out a giant shopping mall. Like Kanyon in Istanbul, it was modern, clean and a nice place to spend an afternoon.
August 16, 2008
The next day, we spent the afternoon at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, looking at old Japanese paintings, armor, ceramics, sculpture and clothing. It was a nice, concise collection that gave a good overview of Japanese art and culture. The park was also very pretty.
August 17, 2008
We took another museum excursion, this time farther out of the city, to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. We bought tickets months earlier, when we were still in London, because it was recommended to us, and we were not disappointed. The museum was fanciful and fun, with beautiful Zoetrope exhibits, sketches and painting. The building itself was also fun, with lots of small doorways, staircases, elevators and walkways. There was rarely a direct way to get anywhere. We also went to the cafe, where we had a great lunch, topped off by a giant piece of strawberry shortcake.
The robot on the roof of the Ghibli Museum
We went to a great macrobiotic place in Harajuku for dinner and had a lot of fun walking around the area. There are lots of funky little shops, and people make a real effort to look different, with candy-colored hair, Little Bo Peep-style costumes and neon clothing.
August 18, 2008
It was surprisingly hard to find vegetarian food in Japan, especially at standard restaurants. It was even harder to find menus in English. I learned to say "I'm a vegetarian" — "Watashi wa bejitarian desu," but that didn't always mean I'd get a vegetarian meal.
Evan wanted to get some good sushi while we were in Japan, so we tried to go for a nice sushi lunch. The nice place recommended by our guidebook was closed, so we found a small place with a good lunch special nearby. I told them I was a vegetarian, hoping to get a selection of vegetable rolls, but it apparently translated to "Don't serve me anything." I ended up picking some veggie rolls off Evan's place while he enjoyed the fish, soup and other small dishes.
For the afternoon, we took the elevated train on what felt like a fancy urban monorail ride to Odaiba, in Tokyo Bay to go to Toyota Mega Web in Palette City. We checked out cars, rode in simulators, and went to an arcade to play some air hockey. We also did a reaction-time race car driver test, where we had to press buttons as they lit up on a big board. I did a bit better than Evan (sweet!). The elevated train back to Ginza was fun again on the ride home since it was dusk and the city's lights were coming on and the towering glass buildings were becoming even more transparent.
Ginza by night
We went to Harajuku for dinner again and spent time in an English pub before getting a fantastic feast at Fujimama's, where I had a pink Hello Kitty cocktail and Evan had an orange Crouching Tiger one. We shared a grilled vegetable salad and Evan had something meaty while I had some really delicious handmade noodles with mushroom and truffle sauce. Of course, we had dessert, too, though our Oreo mousse was my least favorite course.
August 19, 2008
For our last day in Japan, we visited the Toto Super Space to check out — and test out — some fancy toilets and other homewares. The Japanese sure have a monopoly on fancy toilets, they have ones with auto-up seats, adjustable sprays and bidets that can move around and change temperature and intensity, and they have toilet sound cloaking noises you can turn on.
We stopped briefly at the Nikon showroom, which is just a couple of floors up from Toto, then we picked up a picnic lunch to take to the park. Unfortunately, since it was our last day and the ATMs would only let us take out a minimum of 10,000 yen (about $100), we were back to where we started in Japan — with no cash. We had just enough to buy lunch, but we couldn't scrounge up 400 yen ($4) to get into the park. Instead, we ate on some benches by the visitor's area, then went shopping in the department stores.
Late in the afternoon, we hopped on to the Narita Express from Shinjuku station to go to the airport for our flight to Hawaii.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 9 South Carolina and coach Steve Spurrier got a big scare to open the season. Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw helped the Gamecocks grind their way through past plucky Vanderbilt.
Lattimore ran for two touchdowns and 110 yards in his first game back after tearing his left ACL, and Shaw ran for 92 yards while playing the second half with an injured shoulder as No. 9 South Carolina rallied for a 17-13 victory against Vanderbilt on Thursday night.
Shaw bruised his right, throwing shoulder late in the first half and missed the first two series of the third quarter before returning. The junior drove the Gamecocks for the go-ahead touchdown and ran 12 yards to the Vandy 1 before rolling in pain in the end zone.
Lattimore scored the go-ahead TD on a 1-yard run with 11:25 to go.
Vanderbilt had plenty of time to attempt a comeback, the last with 5:08 left. But The Commodores turned it over on downs with 1:47 to go when Jordan Matthews couldn't handle a fourth-down pass from Jordan Rodgers. Gamecocks defensive back D.J. Swearinger appeared to grab Matthews' arm before the ball arrived.
Vanderbilt didn't have the sellout crowd coach James Franklin wanted, but most of the 38,393 who did turn out were wearing black as part of a "blackout." The Commodores came up with three sacks and forced two turnovers, and they outgained South Carolina 276-272 in total offense.
But South Carolina had Lattimore and Shaw running through and around the Commodores all night long. Lattimore played for the first time since tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament last October. The Gamecocks also got five sacks and came up with an interception that set up Lattimore's first TD, a 29-yarder in the first quarter.
The Gamecocks' night started off with two turnovers and a penalty on their first four offensive plays. Spurrier used three different quarterbacks, including senior Seth Strickland who's only on the depth chart as a holder when Shaw shuffled to the sideline holding his right arm close to his side to protect his aching shoulder.
South Carolina finished with 67 yards passing, a rare stat for a Spurrier-coached team.
Even with the ugly start, South Carolina jumped out to a 10-0 lead. Vanderbilt came right back with 10 straight points to tie it up going into halftime.
Rodgers threw a 78-yard TD pass to Matthews in the second quarter as Vanderbilt scored 10 straight points to tie up the Gamecocks. Carey Spear put Vanderbilt ahead 13-10 with his second field goal, a 44-yarder, with 6:51 left in the third quarter.
Shaw was hurt at the end of a 2-yard run down to the Vanderbilt 46 late in the first half. He went to the sideline before going to the locker room where he was examined. Dylan Thompson finished the half and oversaw two three-and-outs to start the second half before Shaw ran back to the Gamecocks' sideline.
The junior quarterback, who's now 9-1 as a starter, came back into the game with 6:02 left in the third quarter. He went three-and-out himself before putting together the game-winning drive. The big play was a 20-yard pass to Justice Cunningham. Officials flagged Vanderbilt cornerback Andre Hal for hitting a defenseless receiver above the shoulder, knocking the receiver's helmet off.
Hal tried to make up for the penalty with a 52-yard kickoff return, but the Commodores punted it back after going three-and-out to lose momentum.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 9 South Carolina and coach Steve Spurrier got a big scare to open the season. Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw helped the Gamecocks grind their way through past plucky Vanderbilt.


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Teen Takes Artificial Heart to School as She Waits for Transplant
Kyah DeSimone, 13, is kept alive by a left ventricular assist device.
March 1, 2013 -- Kyah DeSimone loves hip-hop dance, basketball, sleepovers and fashion. But the 13-year-old Bostonian carries a weight on her shoulder that few middle schoolers can imagine: the black purse that powers her partial artificial heart, and the looming prospect of a heart transplant.
Diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at age 10, Kyah lived with the slow stretching of her heart until it became too weak to pump. In October 2012, she was rushed from a friend's sleepover to a local hospital.
"I'm a nursing student, and I knew it was heart failure when I saw it," said Kyah's mom, Danielle DeSimone, recalling the horror of spotting the textbook pattern on Kyah's electrocardiogram.
Kyah was transferred to Boston Children's hospital, where doctors stabilized her with drugs. But it was a temporary fix. She needed a new heart. And until one came, there was only one option: a titanium pump, yet to be approved for children in the U.S., surgically implanted in her chest.
"In the past, we would just allow these kids to pass peacefully," said Dr. Christina VanderPluym, a pediatric cardiologist at Boston Children's Hospital. "But now we have ventricular assist devices small enough to put in children, and that's what we were able to use in Kyah."
Perhaps most famous for carrying former Vice President Dick Cheney through his 20-month wait for a transplant, ventricular assist devices, or VADs, are growing in popularity with the country's transplant waiting list. But the small, implantable device doctors wanted for Kyah was not approved for pediatric patients.
"We had to ask for an emergency exemption," said VanderPluym, recalling the rush to file paperwork with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration before they could order the device and learn how to use it. "It took a lot of work by lot of different people to make this happen."
For Danielle DeSimone, the 48-hour process felt like a lifetime.
"We didn't know if she would make it through the night," she said, describing how her once athletic daughter became violently ill, shedding pounds from her tall, thin frame. "It was the worst thing to watch, ever."
DeSimone said it's a "miracle" Kyah survived until November 11, the day doctors connected the shiny pump to her thirsty arteries. Within an hour, Kyah's cardiac output -- the volume of blood pumping through her heart -- swelled to five liters from one.
"It was a drastic improvement," said VanderPluym, comparing the device to a "garden hose to the aorta."
But Kyah wasn't out of the woods yet. Within a week she developed a blood clot, requiring open heart surgery. She also battled infections and eerie hallucinations from the medications, according to her mom.
After a two-month stay in the hospital, Kyah got to go home. And this week, she returned to school -- a first for an American pediatric VAD patient, according to VanderPluym, who talked to Kyah's classmates about the life-saving power pack she wears over her shoulder, which connects to her artificial heart through a wire into her abdomen.
Inside the black bag, a battery pack and a monitor the size of an iPod keep the pump running smoothly as Kyah's name rises on the transplant waiting list.
"Junior high can be terrifying, especially when you're coming in with a device you're completely dependent on," said VanderPluym. "This battery pack is her life support."
Artificial Heart Pump a Bridge to Transplant
When she's at home, Kyah can plug herself into the wall. If there's a power outage, the city has a backup generator on standby, in case her four back-up batteries run out. And if she's in a car, she can use an adapter to get power from the cigarette lighter.
The artificial heart, called a Heartware Ventricular System, was FDA-approved for use in kids Nov. 20, 2012 -- nine days after Kyah became one of a handful of American kids using the pump as a "bridge" to a transplant. Because it's continuous flow, meaning it doesn't contract and relax like a real heart, Kyah hears a constant hum instead of having a pulse.
"I can feel it inside, vibrating," she said. "It's very noisy."
Kyah, who wore skinny jeans and a loose gray t-shirt with a heart on the chest for her first day back at school, doesn't love the black bag. But her mom hopes to change that.
"We talked about bedazzling the bag," said Danielle DeSimone. "I'm sure we could do something."
But mother and daughter hope the bag and the device it powers are a very temporary fix.
"It's a little nerve-racking," Kyah said of the indefinite wait for a transplant. "I guess I'll just stay positive."


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Olsen's "There is a Lesson"
Olsen's "There is a Lesson" is another incendiary poem. First appearing in the Daily Worker (5 March 1934) and reprinted in The Partisan (April 1934), the poem concerns the murdering of Austrian socialists by the fascist Dollfuss government:
Keep the children off the streets,
there is an alphabet written in blood
for them to learn,
there is a lesson thundered by collapsed
books of bodies.
They might be riddled bv the bullets
of knowledge,
The deadly gas of revolution might
enter their lungs,
in the streets, the hazardous streets.
In a week, in a month, let them out
of their corners
it will be safe then ... (safe Dollfuss?
safe Bauer and Seitz?
there is a volume written with three
thousand bodies that can never
be hidden,
there is a sentence spelled by the
grim faces of bereaved women,
there is a message, inescapable, that
vibrates the air with voices of
heroes who shouted it to the last:
"Down with Fascism!
Down with Social Democracy!
Long live our Soviets")
Keep them off the streets, Dollfuss,
It will quiver your fat heart with terror
The alphabet written in blood out there
that children are learning.
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