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Brake systems on modern vehicles are actuated by hydraulic power. Hydraulic systems work by transferring force though fluid from one end of a sealed system to another. This sort of remote power transfer is ideal for braking systems, where there is one input source (the brake pedal) and multiple output sources (each corner with a brake piston). The major components of hydraulic braking systems are the master cylinder, proportioning valve, brake lines (both hard, and flexible), individual cylinders at the brakes, various components related to Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS), and the brake fluid itself.
There are different kinds of brake fluid, but they all serve the same function. Brake fluid is the medium through which power is transferred through the system. Important features of brake fluids are that they are non-compressible and they have a high boiling point. When fluids boil, they give off gas. Since gases are compressible, if brake fluid were to boil, fluid power would be lost and the brakes would cease to function when the pedal is pressed. Further brake fluid discussion can be found in the "Tool & Chemical" category.
Brake lines that carry the fluid are custom-bent hard-lines that route from the master cylinder, to the the proportioning valve, and to each corner of the vehicle. Because the wheels move with the suspension and steering systems, a flexible portion of the line is needed from the hard lines to the brake pistons. Most OEMs will specify rubber hoses for those sections. While low in cost and suitable for daily use, rubber lines are subject to expansion which can dull pedal feel. They are also susceptible to rot and damage from sharp objects. For performance applications it is common to replace these rubber sections with Teflon/nylon lines with a stainless-steel braided sheathing. These lines are more durable, and provide improved pedal feel, braking power, and consistency.
The master cylinder translates power from the brake pedal to hydraulic power. It has a push-rod input, and multiple line-outs. The master cylinder may also house a reservoir to hold additional brake fluid to feed the hydraulic system. The cap of the reservoir commonly has a float with a sensor, to warn of low fluid levels. Common failure modes with master cylinders involve internal or external leaks. External leaks are rare, but relatively obvious. Internal leaks involve fluid bypassing the internal piston seal, causing reduced pedal pressure.
Because the physics of braking cause a forward weight transfer of the vehicle, more braking is needed in the front wheels where they are more effective. Although the rear brakes are less powerful, they provide stability under braking. Fluid power is diverted in a specific front-to-rear bias though a steady-state device called a proportioning valve. Normally, this valve is not modified or changed, but in racing cars it is common to find adjustable proportioning valves, to bias braking front or rear as conditions demand.
Brake calipers and wheel cylinders are the service devices for the hydraulic power. Pistons in these parts act on brake pad or shoe linings to slow the vehicle. As pressure is applied to the hydraulic fluid, pressure is imparted on the cylinders at each wheel in a proportional amount. It is fairly direct system, apart from the added pressure given from the brake booster.


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Support for Facebook, Twitter and Video Streaming Coming to Google Glass, With New Tools on the Way
Facebook and Twitter are among a new array of partners that announced on Thursday that they have built or are building apps for Glass, Google's high-tech eyewear.
Facebook is building an app that allows photos taken on the glasses to be shared directly to the social network. Twitter is doing the same, as well as allowing access to send and receive tweets.
"In addition to sharing photos, you can also keep up with the people you follow on Twitter through notifications — for mentions, DMs and Tweets from users for whom you've turned on notifications," Twitter said in a blog post. "As always, you can reply to, retweet or favorite these Tweets."
Other partners include Evernote, CNN and Tumblr.
Google also said on Thursday that it is preparing a broader set of tools for developers to write software for Glass.
So far, Google has released a relatively limited programming interface, known as the Mirror API. During a technical session on Thursday, though, Google said it is working on a broader Glass Development Kit.
"We're actively building it," said developer advocate Timothy Jordan, speaking to a crowd of developers that filled the main room and an overflow room, and even spilled into beanbag chairs in an impromptu viewing area in the Moscone West lobby.
The developer kit is essentially similar to developing for Android, Jordan said, with some specifics tailored to the Glass hardware.
As for whether there is going to be an app store for Glass, Jordan noted that things are still in the early developer preview phase, but said, "We're definitely going to have something."
Google also announced Thursday that it will start supporting video streaming to Glass. Previously, Google had only talked about support for short video clips to be shown on the eyewear.
- Shoot the Moon: How Google Turned a Hodgepodge of Upgrades Into a Show of Strength
- Google I/O: Music, Maps, Messaging and More
- Larry Page Takes the Pulpit to Praise Technology, Snipe at Competitors
- Next Google Maps Update to Include Better Venue Search, Waze-Like Rerouting
- Google Gives Search a Deeper Voice and Adds Reminders and More to Google Now
- With Revamped Hangouts, Google Aims to Unify Messaging
- Google+ Gets a Bit More Pinteresting
- Google Chrome: 750 Million Active Users, Synchronized Web and Mobile Browsing
- Coming Soon From Google: A $649 Samsung Galaxy S4 Running Stock Android
- With Sights Set on Spotify (And Pandora), Google Launches a Music Subscription Service
- Google on Android: 900 Million Activations, New Tools for Developers Coming
- Google Doubles Down on Music Subscriptions, Which Means Google Isn't Serious About Music Subscriptions
- Where Are They Now? Google I/O 2012 Edition.
- At I/O, Google Tilts Toward Android Services Over Android OS
- Google Downplays Expectations Ahead of I/O Developer Conference
- Will Google Deliver on Its Nexus Q Promise? Not at This Year's I/O.
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In reality most marketing funnels are broken and spending money on more leads is like pouring expensive spring water into a bucket full of holes.
I call this "Duct Tape Marketing" and see specialists doing this regularly because they are too busy running other areas of their business. They inevitable see poor or non existent results.
This is why I created a simple 3-step process which has been tested and finely tuned over the last 5 years into a dependable formula. I call it The Client Accelerator FormulaTM Before you start any marketing activity you need to find your edge. Find your difference.
Once you do this you will have strong foundations to create a robust automated marketing strategy.
Here at Find The Edge we help specialists differentiate themselves from their competitors and attract the best match high quality clients. We do this by following the Client Accelerator Formula TM, which you can see below
This is where you figure out the aspects of your target client that affect what kind of marketing message most effectively persuades them to take action.
Once you have completed a thorough deep dive discovery you can craft your marketing messages, offers and services around this in an impactful way
When prospects discover you, whether through an ad, social media or via your website website you usually have about 5 seconds to convince them to stay. Your Rapid Engagement Message needs to show them why you are different from your competitors, whilst answering the following questions:
The rapid engagement message filters the relevant prospects to take the next step and either become an instant lead or filter further by more comprehensive engagement messages until they become a lead.
The next step in the process is to nurture your leads with ongoing value. We also build in what we call micro commitments such as surveys, quizzes, trackable buttons or links, that further reveal their intent. This process helps you:
When you get this right you very quickly start to see the magic when the best prospects start knocking on your door ready and eager to be your client.
Since starting the Client Accelerator program I've generated $34,000 worth of new clients. I can't THANK YOU enough Kenny!
Since Joining Kenny's program I've signed 2 new clients worth $15,000 in short term revenue. Kenny truly cares about your success.
In the first 30 days of working with Kenny I had my first $15,000 day. Kenny helped me overcome some very significant self value beliefs.
Kenny helped me get out of the time consuming 1-on-1 work and move into group coaching which now makes $15,000 per month profit
I just want to say a big THANK YOU to Kenny – we are now in week 6 and I have progressed so much. The guidance & support has been awesome!
The insight Kenny provides in developing your business is one that is sure to get you the results you want from your business.
Kenny Goodman's Client Accelerator Programme is a superb programme – each module is jam-packed with lots valuable information on how to reach your target market and how to generate more clients.
Have recently graduated from the Client Accelerator Formula and this proved to be more than just a system and has made a significant difference to how I run my business development activities.
Kenny's Client Accelerator Program is fabulous. Jam-packed with all the learning you need to drive your business further and how to give service to your clientele, it is truly worth it
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I wanted Carimi to keep falling to the Pack. Hate to say this about a Wisconsin boy, but I hope he has a poor NFL career! I'm not sure why he fell so far in this draft. Truth is, I think this was a smart pick by the Bears.
Ugh…the Bears
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April 28, 2011 at 11:43 pm |
The Chicago Tribune says that Jerry Angelos wanted Carimi so badly that he was looking to trade up in order to get him. He was fearful that the Chiefs were going to grab him. The fact that Angelos was willing to trade up says a lot about how much both he and Mike Tice like Carimi. Angelos is loath to trade up and actually has a long history of trading down. He prefers quantity over the risk of high draft pick busts.
PackerBelle Says:
April 29, 2011 at 8:52 am |
Apparently they agreed to trade with Baltimore. But Angelo didn't confirm it with the league. And now Baltimore wants the 4th round pick they agreed to with Chicago.
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Hate to say it – but that was a great pick.
I think we grabbed Sherrod to fight off the Lions D Line – now I think they may go with another OLB to get around Carimi from both sides.


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A mechanic noticed his co-worker drinking brake fluid at lunch.
"What are you doing, man? You can't drink that stuff!"
"Relax," replied his co-worker, "this stuff tastes pretty good, and I don't drink it all the time."
"Seriously," the mechanic exclaimed, "that brake fluid is poison!"
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Itaya, your cards are so lovely.
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guest | June 04, 2009
Itaya: Great photography and painting. Very simple subjects that say a lot. Wonderful work.
guest | May 30, 2009
Hi, Itaya! You've got some beautiful work! I see that we have a similar eye. Sometime I'll have to send you a couple of my shots that are real similar to a couple of yours. I love the syncronicity. :) And I adore your doxie picture. -Robin (AngelDogCards)
Robin | May 23, 2009
Hi Itaya,
Just stopped in to say you have some great designs in your store!
Just stopped in to say you have some great designs in your store!
Bill | May 06, 2009
You have a truly amazing store, your designs are just gorgeous, im sure you will do very well with your store - best of luck with it all!
Olwyn | April 06, 2009
Itaya, a compliment from you regarding my artwork is a compliment indeed. Me, I love your work - and I also really love your Bio - you have a way of saying what I wish I could say. And you sure know how to make an interesting blog etc. An all-around talented artist would seem to describe you well. :) Great work! And Thank You.
Michele McCauley ...I see there are two of us with one "l" now :)
Michele McCauley ...I see there are two of us with one "l" now :)
Michele | March 31, 2009
Itaya, your cards are so rich in colors and flow nicely. I love your newest card the Easter Duckling....so adorable. Thanks too, for your kind comments in regard to my store. Best Wishes as you continue to bring us such creative cards.
Trudy | March 22, 2009
You are amazing! There are so many that I love, however the Birdies with their mommy is my favorite...it makes me want to cry. Precious! I can't wait to see more!! ~Vena
guest | March 05, 2009
Wonderful store, you have one of the most beautiful headers to your store I have seen.
guest | February 18, 2009
Really beautiful cards, Itaya. I especially like your use of light, and your Birdie in Tree card is one of the sweetest I've seen. I've added to my Favorites. Tom at Comical Captions.
Tom | February 10, 2009
I love your artwork! I can't wait to see more of it. I have listed you as a New GCU Artist To Keep An Eye On on my blog at http://greeting-card-universe-me.blogspot.com/
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text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - converted Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in converted Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Help Center View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message [email protected]Joined: 17 Oct 2006Posts: 49 Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:39 pm Post subject: converted please help me in writing correct English. (1) The signal is converted into a digital value. Question: in this case, does the "converted" digital value mean the digital value obtained through the conversion? I'm afraid that the "converted" digital value mean a digital value converted into some other form. Back to top rogerrowlesJoined: 24 Jan 2017Posts: 6Location: Boise, Idaho, USA Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:54 am Post subject: The way that I interpret it is yes, the digital value is a result of the conversion. Does that answer your question?_________________- Roger Co-founder of www.linguaplex.com Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Help Center All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


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Doctor Vigari Gallery is an eclectic gallery store located in the heart of bustling, funky Commercial Drive, featuring a variety of talented local, BC, and Canadian artists.
Inside the store you will find art works in many different mediums. For a list of currently exhibiting artists and designers, please visit the 'exhibiting artists' section. Also, be sure to click on the 'what's new' link for a sneak-peek at works currently for sale in the gallery. You can also check out our facebook or twitter feeds for artist and exhibit updates.


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That Tom Brokaw "Introduction to Canada" video? See it now, while you can.
NBC may release a commemorative DVD of the network's Olympic coverage at some point, or it may not. Either way, there's no guarantee that Tom Brokaw's fine visual essay of Canada — a kind of "introduction to Canada" for viewers in the U.S. who may not know Canada from Carolina — will be on it. (CTV already has a commemorative DVD in the works. You can preorder it from CTV directly, or on iTunes, but it definitely won't include the Brokaw video.)
Many of NBC's TV programs turn up on Hulu, the complimentary — i.e. free — video site that NBC owns in part, but Hulu isn't accessible from Canada.
The Brokaw segment has shown up on YouTube, though, and it's worth seeing, even though it's nowhere near as effective when not seen in HD.
Grainy or not, you'd better watch it now, before it disappears again — possibly for good, this time.
It really is worth seeing, if you haven't already. Brokaw lends a certain gravitas and dignity that is sorely lacking in most Olympic TV coverage — on both sides of the border.
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Successful companies understand that the customer always comes first; solid customer service attracts and retains customers. That's why a well-designed call center, running the latest software over a VoIP network, is a key part of these companies' winning business strategies.
Setting up a cutting-edge VoIP call center is not a trivial investment, but nonetheless more and more companies are taking the plunge. BusinessWeek estimates that $5 billion was spent on call-center and related technology in 2003. If you agree that enhancing customer satisfaction, reducing costs and facilitating change will make your company more competitive, here are some strategies to keep in mind.
1. Make your call center an income generator. While the most obvious benefits of a call center revolve around incoming calls (tech support, sales inquiries and so on), in reality, much of its income potential comes from outgoing calls. So make sure that your call center software includes multichannel ACD (Automatic Call Distribution), IVR (Interactive Voice Response), CTI (Computer Telephony Integration), a flexible predictive dialer, multimedia recording and appropriate administrative tools to enable outgoing sales campaigns. And remember: Increased customer satisfaction from a responsive call center makes it easier for your agents to up-sell and cross-sell to customers.
2. Move offshore — or at least out of the office. Anyone who's called a tech-support number recently knows that outsourcing call-center agents is the flavor of the decade. And it's no secret why. Savings of 20 to 30 percent are common. While lower agent salaries are appealing, the complexity of managing multiple sites around the world can be daunting and may have an adverse affect on customer satisfaction, with too many busy signals and horrible wait times. Make sure your call-center software is designed to manage far-flung agents as easily as possible. Remember that the call center doesn't have to be overseas — any location with lower costs of operation could work.
3. Minimize employee turnover. Well-designed call-center software can keep your agents from going crazy. Look for technology with skills-based routing that can automatically distribute calls across the entire pool of agents and place needed resources at every agent's elbow. The result will be a far more manageable workload for every agent — and happier agents make for happier customers.
4. Virtualize your call center. If you've already outsourced multiple contact centers, networking them to create a virtual contact center makes terrific sense. By combining routing technology with premises-based rules, your organization can route calls to individual agents in any location within the virtual contact center. This allows for a significant reduction in transfer rates between centers — and virtualized call centers increase customer satisfaction by using flexible, "intelligent" skills-based routing to ensure that a caller reaches an appropriately skilled agent as quickly as possible.
Transforming multiple stand-alone centers — national, international or simply across your company campus — into a virtual call center will provide maximum efficiency, consistency and control.
5. Provide multichannel support. No matter how your customers contact you — telephone, email, Internet or IM (instant messaging) — make sure your software provides seamless access across all those channels and supports every contact channel in a unified way. Providing your call-center agents with instant access to each customer's contact history across all channels is equally essential.
6. Host with the most. Doing it yourself doesn't always make sense. A hosted/outsourced call center operated by a managed services provider can be a highly flexible pay-as-you-go solution. With a managed service, companies requiring a call center (but unwilling to invest a million dollars or more in startup costs) can outsource the technology infrastructure while retaining all the control and security they need. Hosted call centers allow you to deploy just the pieces you need, without a huge capital expense.
7. Go VoIP. An all-IP solution creates significant savings on both inbound and outbound toll charges and also simplifies virtualization. Even if you're already up and running with an analog in-house contact center, most vendors are prepared to help you orchestrate a painless switchover to VoIP technology, with minimal disruption.
8. Make your voice mail heaven, not hell. It's counterintuitive, but sometimes busy customers would rather interact with a well-designed self-service voice-mail system than have to wait for a live agent. Self-service is often sold to businesses as a way of reducing costs — and it does — but it doesn't have to be "voice mail hell." If your software makes it easy for users to reach the automated features they need most, and callers are allowed to elect self-service rather than being stuck with it, users will get the best of both worlds. Remember: Giving the caller the option to speak with a human being whenever they wish is essential to customer satisfaction.
9. Work the Web. Increasingly, the Internet is becoming the most cost-effective method to provide customer support. Successful companies understand that while virtual agents have an important place, providing Web-based support (live chat, messaging, email, FAQs and search capability) empowers customers to get fast answers to their questions via the channel of their choice.
10. Put managers in the know. When you provide your managers with operational visibility and full control over agent activity across your virtualized call center via easy-to-use, Web-based administrative and reporting tools, everyone benefits. Key call-center metrics include: the ability to measure, monitor and manage the performance of all agents; first-call closure rate; customer satisfaction; and building a 360-degree view of each customer and their interaction history, for use in future up-selling or cross-selling campaigns.


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Nearly a million New Yorkers rush through Grand Central Terminal to and from their desks every day, barely taking notice of the spectacular Beaux-Arts building that surrounds them. First-time visitors to the terminal, though, may find it hard to imagine taking such an architectural masterpiece for granted: with its massive, echoing main concourse, soaring multi-paned windows, and vibrant astronomical ceiling mural, it's one of America's great structural gems. Little wonder that so many tourists (some 21.6 million per year) can be seen standing amid the crowds of commuters, marveling and snapping cell-phone photos.
While the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, and Mount Fuji may be the first images that come to mind when we picture beautiful landmarks, the truth is that there are numerous dazzling sights — both natural and man-made — right here in the United States. And while some of them may require a road trip or plane ride to get to, others, like Grand Central, may be practically right under our noses.
The past century-and-a-half has seen the creation of two organizations that work together to protect America's national treasures. After the first national park, Yellowstone, was established in 1872 to protect the natural beauty of its world-famous geyser basins and wildlife, the U.S. National Park Service was founded in 1916 — and now oversees the preservation of 58 parks around the country. Later, the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 created the National Register of Historic Places, to protect landmarks that specifically illustrate the heritage of the United States. (Until it was named a National Historic Landmark in 1976, Grand Central Terminal fell into disrepair and was nearly demolished; happily, today it has been restored to its former glory.)
Not all of the landmarks on our list have been officially designated as state parks or National Historic Places. And, on their surface, many of them may seem dissimilar: one is an extraordinary (and still active) volcano, while another is a lighthouse; one is a mighty waterfall, while another is a centuries-old desert adobe settlement. But what's amazing is that these landmarks, disparate though they are, share a home right here on U.S. soil. And all of them have played a part, however small, in our national history.
These sites, in short, are attractions that all Americans should feel proud of. And our appreciation, and protection, of them will guarantee that future generations will be able to admire them, too.


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Here, you can find up-to-date training and consulting offers, information on educational projects that take place in this district.
It's a place where every investor can find useful information. In business zone you can add job advertisements, it also offers a database of local firms and institutions.
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The Irda has charged SBI Life Insurance Life of violation of various norms by mis-selling the policy and payment of higher commission to agents.
We are confident that a fair outcome will prevail subsequent to the presentation of our case with the appropriate authority. SBI Life Insurance remains committed towards ensuring highest level of customer transparency and customer centricity, it said. While SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya is the chairman of the insurance firm, Atanu Sen is the MD & CEO. SBI Life Insurance will appeal to the Irda chairman, an official said.
SBI Life Insurance has been asked to refund the amount within six months.
The amount of Rs 275.29 crore to be refunded as directed in these orders shall be debited to shareholders account, Irda had said in an order on Tuesday. SBI holds 74 per cent stake in SBI Life Insurance while BNP Paribas Cardif has 26 per cent. The refund amount works out to 44 per cent of the Rs 625 crore premium it had collected under the scheme.
The order was issued after an enquiry that revealed SBI Life Insurance was charging the second year premium along with the first year premium on its Dhanaraksha Plus Limited Premium Paying Term (LPPT), a group insurance policy. It relates to polices issued during FY9, FY10 and FY11.
The premium collected in more on lines of a single premium than two yearly regular premiums against the approved file and use features, the order said. Irda noticed that 99.99 per cent of the total premium procured under the LPPT product was sourced by corporate agents of the life insurer belonging to SBI Group. The insurer has paid 40 per cent of first year premium as first year commission and 7.5 per cent of second years premium as second year commission.
However, had the single premium version of product been offered to the policy holders, the actual commission payable would have been only 2 per cent. Hence it can be concluded that the large scale sale of LPPT as single premium payment policy has only facilitated higher commission payments to insurance intermediaries involved who are predominantly SBI and its associate banks, the order said.


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Is this really a change? For the last eleven days, the US has attacked Libyan military targets almost exclusively under the wide definition of "protecting civilians," which looks more like air cover for the rebellion. It hasn't worked very well to stop Moammar Gaddafi, as the rebels now have begun falling back along a long line, losing Ras Lanuf today after retreating in disarray from Sirte yesterday. Misrata is now under "intensified" attack from government forces despite the no-fly zone and its air-to-ground strategy, which has Congress worried about the likelihood of a "stalemate":
Opposition members in Libya said Wednesday their fighters are working to regain momentum in the face of punishing assaults by forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi.
After days of dramatic advances by rebels, government forces have cranked up their firepower, pushing from Bin Jawad to Ras Lanuf, a key eastern oil town that the opposition seized Sunday, and launching escalated strikes in the western town of Misrata.
Now the US says that NATO may start attacking Tripoli itself, presumably to get to Gaddafi's command and control functions, which makes perfect sense if the mission objective was regime change. There are no reports of massacres in Libya's capital at the moment, at least none which NATO or the White House have publicized.If the mission is the protection of civilians, which is what the UN mandate states (which Obama said he would not exceed in his speech Monday night), how will bombing Tripoli accomplish that? We will increase the odds for significant collateral civilian losses, not decrease them.
The only explanation that makes sense is an attempt to decapitate the regime, a legitimate goal if we knew the nature of the rebels and what would follow afterward. CNN reports the "flicker of al-Qaeda" testimony from Admiral Stavridis yesterday in a dismissive fashion without mentioning that one of the rebel commanders was captured by the US in Afghanistan in 2002 fighting for the Taliban. John McCain insists that the rebellion isn't hoisting the AQ flag, but even Stavridis wouldn't say that yesterday.
Clearly, air power alone won't stop Gaddafi unless we just happen to get lucky and kill him, and the shift in momentum back to the government on the ground won't encourage military units to defect any time soon, either. We're either looking at stalemate or escalation, as Obama and the West can't afford to leave Gaddafi in power after these efforts to dislodge him. We'll end up with another Saddam Hussein in North Africa, right where he can wreak a lot of havoc in the underbelly of Europe.


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A car prowler shattered a window of a parked Jeep, stole nothing and left behind a little something for the car's owner -- a dozen tortillas scattered across the floor.
The crime happened last week near the University of Washington.
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Print — literature, journalism, you name it — has experienced an extended obituary over the last decade, alongside the rise of digital media.
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Missions calling draws student back to Hungary
PLAINVIEW – After last summer's adventure in Hungary, Wayland Baptist University student Shanna Buck wasn't sure she'd return to the European nation. But the same God who called her there in the first place kept the country on her mind, and Buck made a repeat appearance there this past summer, although it was brief.
A senior religion major from Pampa, Buck has been involved in missions for several years. She spent two summers in Canada, then felt a call to missions overseas. The pastor at her home church contacted her about being part of a missionary group to Hungary for the summer of 2003. Pampa native Mark Aderholt, also a Wayland graduate, is currently serving in mission work there, and the church wanted to support his endeavor.
Buck agreed and spent the summer working in sports camps and teaching intense English as a Second Language classes in various areas of Budapest. She and other summer missionaries also gathered research on the Hungarian culture, covering everything from social customs to religion to family relationships. The data was compiled to help mission teams working in the country to know how to better relate to the people.
Buck was surprised at the results.
"You really find that they don't think like Americans," Buck said. "When you first meet people, they'd prefer you to tell all about yourself, rather than asking questions about them like we do in America.
"They're also more wary of outsiders," she added. "They'll help you out if there's a need, but they don't get close to you otherwise."
Buck said she was intimidated at first to teach English, since she had never taught before, but found the curriculum helpful. During mornings, she and other visitors would learn Hungarian, then spend afternoons teaching ESL, often using Bible stories as the reading material for the classes.
That and the relationships built during the camps gave the students opportunities to share their faith, though they didn't see any dramatic results right away.
"Hungarians are hesitant to accept the gospel," she explained. "They're interested in learning about it, but that doesn't really mean they'll accept it as truth."
This past summer, though school obligations meant she could not commit an entire summer, Buck returned to Budapest for two weeks, jumping right back into the classes and camps and enjoying reunions with people she'd built relationships with the previous summer.
Buck said she's not sure yet where God will send her after graduation in December, but she knows she's meant for foreign service and is looking into returning to Hungary in the spring.
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The CEOs of the not-so-Big Three made it to DC for committee hearings beginning today at 10:00 AM. According to Bloomberg's sources, GM and Chrysler execs are considering a pre-arranged bankruptcy (which we've already said is a good thing) as a last-resort of getting a multibillion-dollar government loan.
This flies directly in the face of GM CEO Rick Wagoner's past comments that a bankruptcy would mean liquidation because customers would refuse to buy cars from a company that might not be able to back warranties or supply parts. Our sources, whether from inside the General or from the outside, have given us similar arguments in the past.
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Wedbush Securities, an independent broker-dealer, said it hired a veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley (MS) on Tuesday.
Richard Wright, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, will be a senior vice president of investments and an estate-planning consultant for the Los Angeles-based firm.
According to Wedbush, Wright will continue to serve his clients nationwide and will reporting to Roc Willis, senior vice president and manager of the independent firm's San Diego County operations.
"Richard prides himself on understanding the priorities of his clients and their families, and then finding the best solutions for their financial goals," said Wesley Long, executive vice president and head of private client services for Wedbush, in a statement/ "We are pleased to welcome him as we continue to grow our team of Wedbush Financial Advisors."
Wedbush now includes 400-plus financial advisors who work out of more than 100 offices nationwide. The group aims to expand to 700 advisers over the next five years, with the ultimate objective of reaching 1,000 FAs, according to a recent Reuters report.
In mid-September, Wedbush added Tina Huyler to its Private Client Services Group as vice president, investments. She is a 20-year industry veteran and will continue to serve clients in Colorado and surrounding regions.
On Wednesday, Morgan Stanley said it grabbed a team from Wells Fargo and a top female producer from Raymond James Financial Services.
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Fugu — Shimonoseki, Japan
Fugu, also known as pufferfish, is a fish whose liver and internal organs contain deadly amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin, for which there is no known antidote. It might surprise many to know, however, that any fugu chef worth his weight in Japan will attempt to leave just the right amount of poison for a tingling sensation to pass through the diner's tongue, leaving him satisfied with the taste and experience.
If you are in the mood to "risk your life," be sure to travel to the city of Shimonoseki in western Japan where no fugu-related deaths have ever been reported. In addition, you have the choice of raw fugu sashimi, fried fugu (tastes like chicken), boiled fugu, fugu with miso, and fugu sake.
Ackee — Jamaica
Turning our attention to the Caribbean, we find the delicious but dangerous ackee fruit. Although rich in vitamins and protein, if the fruit is eaten before it is fully ripe, it prevents glucose from being released from the liver, quickly lowering one's blood sugar and ensuring violent illness or death. Many have called the symptoms following ingestion of the unripe fruit "Jamaican Vomiting Sickness."
Bullfrog — Namibia
Why settle for mere legs in France when you can have the whole frog? The Giant Namibian Bullfrog is a delicacy in this African nation, but when you consume them, timing is everything. People are generally advised to dine "after the third rain" or when the frogs start croaking and breeding. Failure to do so will usually result in kidney failure, what the locals call Oshiketakata.
San Nak Ji — Korea
There's not a great deal of preparation required to serve san nak ji (raw baby octopus) to food enthusiasts: the octopus is dismembered, seasoned with sesame oil, and immediately presented on a plate. As such, many of the tentacles will still be moving around (remember, each "leg" of an octopus has its own brain), and won't hesitate to use their suckers on you if you try to swallow them. Take care to chew thoroughly before you risk letting something alive and potentially dangerous down your throat. Despite the "thrill," many foreigners trying the dish have reported a relatively bland taste, more chewy than delicious.
Apricot Seeds — Turkey
We're so accustomed to hearing things like "you should eat healthy, natural foods, like apricots" that we forget all the preparation required to eliminate poisons and toxins harmful to humans. Seeds of cherries, plums, peaches, almonds, apricots, and even apples contain cyanogenetic glycosides, which upon ingestion release hydrogen cyanide. Don't panic if you're eating an apple while reading this fascinating article; it would take a massive number of seeds for any harmful effects to occur.
Unfortunately in Turkey, known for its large population of apricot trees, a few have died after "seed binges". Roasting the seeds will make them safe for consumption if you're determined to eat a bowl with milk for breakfast everyday.
Cassava — Africa, South America
The leaves and roots of cassava are surprisingly rich in cyanide. By this point, we may as well wish cyanide were the most delicious, sumptuous substance on the planet if we had to die to enjoy a bite… there is not much in the way of flavor, though. Cassava is a tropical vegetable originally from South America, but has gained popularity in Africa, particularly for its juice, which can be fermented to produce a drink called piwarry.
Casu Marzu — Italy
Casu marzu is technically outlawed throughout much of Italy, and many would consider it more like garbage than food. Nevertheless, its preparation is as meticulous as a fine dessert: cheese from sheep's milk is left outside to ferment and in the process is introduced to a certain species of fly, which is allowed to lay its eggs on the cheese. The eggs hatch and dinner begins… for the maggots, that is — not you; the best is yet to come.
Eventually, the maggots soften the cheese enough for consumption, but they must be eaten alive along with the cheese to prevent extra toxicity. If you don't want to eat live maggots (what? you don't?), you can starve their oxygen supply by placing the cheese in a sealed paper or plastic bag; the larvae will eventually jump out of the cheese in search of air and, finding none, die.
Elderberries — Europe
Just like ackee, it's not exactly to the food connoisseur's advantage to consume unripe elderberries. This is probably the least dangerous food on the list, however, as the ripe fruit is eaten around the world safely and deaths are extremely rare. Take care to keep the plant away from small children and animals, and remember never to eat the stems or leaves of the sambucus (elderberry).
Blood Clams — Shanghai, China
You don't have to sleep with someone suspicious to get hepatitis if you choose to eat blood clams in Shanghai. Although blood clams are considered one of the more delicious Chinese delicacies, the style of preparation in Shanghai involves quick-boiling them, leaving many viruses and bacteria present, including hepatitis A, E, typhoid, and dysentery.


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The British Museum International training Programe (ITP) , is a six week course arranged with several UK museums, in museology, art galleries. for experts, archaeologist and all students around the world.
Most Participants come from different parts of the world From :Afghanistan, Brazil China , Egypt, Ghana, India ,Iran , Iraq, Kenya, ,Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestine , South Africa ,Sudan, Turkey, UAE and Uganda.
However, during the ICTP 2009, a facebook group (ICTP) has been launched to keep communication between ICTP participants, BM staff, and collegeus from other participant Museums. The group gives its members the chance to share their news through posting on group wall, and uploading their photos on the group. The ICTP facebook group has an international environment, with its 84 members from more than 16 countries, sharing different cultures and languages, but all has same interests in Museum Studies, Archaeology, and history…etc. Moreover, the group celebrated all kinds of events social and professional.
The group has been developed well over the past months, and it starts to become an excellent communication link between participants and a gathering point to all members. It also started a self introduction of itself towards further participants. For the first time, the group had sent welcoming PowerPoint slides before the beginning of the programme to both ICTP participants of 2010, and 2011 and plan to send it Annually .
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Last year around this time, the US House Science Committee was considering a bill that would force the National Science Foundation to reconsider its funding priorities. The Foundation has been tasked with funding basic research, but the bill would have directed it to only fund science deemed to be in the national interest—things like research with defense applications or with obvious economic outcomes.
Yesterday, the committee put the final touches on this year's version of the bill, and in a bit of good news, some of the more problematic language was gone. Although the current bill still wants the Foundation to perform "investment in strategic areas vital to the national interest," the actual funding requirements it stipulates provide the NSF with a broad leeway in interpreting the national interests. Grants can go to programs that aid in the "development of a STEM [science, technology, engineering, and math] workforce and increased public scientific literacy" or the "promotion of the progress of science."
But the Committee still wants to be able to blame someone if a grant it doesn't like gets funded, as it added a requirement that an NSF official provide "written justification" for any grants that are awarded.
The bill also laid out the NSF's budget, setting funding priorities for different areas of research. When the bill was first announced, Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) had targeted some of the grants in the social sciences by claiming, "Unfortunately, NSF has misused taxpayer dollars and funded too many questionable research grants." Accordingly, the original bill chopped $50 million from the $250 million budget for social science research. But that wasn't enough for some members of the committee, as Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) tacked on an amendment that took another $50 million out of this area's budget.
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The state is creating smoke-free areas outdoors at New York state parks and historic sites, including around playgrounds and pools.
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saysthe smoke-free zones will be around recreation areas, including beaches and picnic shelters. The agency operates 178 parks and 35 historic sites.
Parks officials say the ban will protect children and others from the dangers of secondhand smoke and reduce litter from discarded cigarettes.
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Wharton Tops UT Dallas Business School Research Rankings
Dr. Hasan Pirkul
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania held its firm grip on the No. 1 spot in The UT Dallas Top 100 Business School Research Rankings for 2013™ released Wednesday by the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
Harvard University, No. 2, and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, No. 3, also maintained their places in separate annual rankings of schools in North America and worldwide. Both sets of rankings measure business school research productivity by tracking contributions in leading publications.
The Naveen Jindal School of Management compiles the rankings from a database of faculty research published in 24 major peer-reviewed journals. The index scoring system measures single and multiple authors and their university affiliations.
Current-year standings, determined March 11, are based on articles published from 2008 to 2012. The Wharton School has topped the rankings since the index was created in 2005. This year it received the top score of 192.21, with 357 articles. Harvard's score was 123.221, with 228 articles.
Top-Ranked Schools in North America
- University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School
- Harvard University – Harvard Business School
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor – Ross School of Business
- New York University – Leonard N. Stern School of Business
- Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business
- The University of Chicago – Booth School of Business
- Stanford University – Graduate School of Business
- The University of Texas at Austin – McCombs School of Business
- Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
- University of Maryland at College Park – Robert H. Smith School of Business
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Sloan School of Management
- Columbia University – Columbia Business School
- University of Southern California – Marshall School of Business
- University of Texas at Dallas – Naveen Jindal School of Management
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Kenan-Flagler Business School
JSOM's ranking rose to No. 14 among North American business schools and No. 15 worldwide. The school ranked No. 15 in North America and No. 16 globally last year. The school has climbed from No. 36 in North America when it first began reporting the rankings in 2005.
"The rankings demonstrate our serious commitment to research at UT Dallas," Jindal School Dean and Caruth Chair of Management Dr. Hasan Pirkul said. "Our faculty continues to build a reputation as a leader in making significant research contributions."
The rankings give business schools and faculty members a benchmark for measuring their progress at making research contributions, Pirkul said.
The database can be searched by journal, school, author or key phrases in articles from 1990 to present. Publications follow a range of disciplines, including accounting, finance, information systems, international business, marketing, operations and organizational behavior.
NYU climbed to fourth place in the annual rankings, from No. 6 last year. Duke University moved from No. 4 to No. 5, and the University of Chicago changed from No. 5 to No. 6.
Two non-U.S. schools made the top 20 worldwide, including INSEAD, based in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, which was No. 14 worldwide. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranked No. 16 worldwide.
The rankings included two new schools this year: University of Groningen in The Netherlands, which was No. 95; and Virginia Tech, No. 97.
For a complete listing of the most recent research productivity rankings, visit the Jindal School website.
Media Contact: The Office of Media Relations, UT Dallas, (972) 883-2155, [email protected].


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Former President of the Portuguese Republic, Jorge Sampaio, will be honoured for his dedication in the fight against tuberculosis. The ceremony will take place on Monday, April 15th, at 2 pm at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva. "Dr Sampaio has been an envoy of the first order for tuberculosis, but also for the values of public health for what WHO stands for", said WHO Director General Margaret Chan.
Jorge Sampaio ended his tenure as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the UN to Fight Tuberculosis in December 2012. The event aims to celebrate their commitment and dedication to raise the profile of public health and tuberculosis. In this ceremony the Director General of WHO will honour Jorge Sampaio for his efforts in defending better control of tuberculosis among world leaders. The tribute will take place following the debate on the future of high-level political advocacy.
During his appointment as UN Secretary-General Special Envoy to Stop Tuberculosis, Dr Sampaio has embarked on an ambitious programme to raise its visibility, including contacting all the G8 leaders to encourage them to prioritize tuberculosis.
For more information, please contact:
Vittorio Cammarota, Relações Externas - [email protected]
The Brussels based United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe - UNRIC provides information on UN activities to the countries of the region. It also provides liaison with institutions of the European Union in the field of information. Its outreach activities extend to all segments of society and joint campaigns, projects and events are organized with partners including the EU, governments, the media, NGOs, schools and local authorities.
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC Brussels)
Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155, Block C2,7th and 8th floor, Brussels 1040, Belgium
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Overactive immune response blocks itself
As part of the innate immune system natural killer cells (NK cells) play an important role in immune responses. For a long time they have been known as the first line of defense in the fight against infectious diseases. Therefore, researchers assumed that the body needs as many active NK cells as possible. However, scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) have now shown that the principle "the more the better" does not apply to this type of immune cells.
"During certain phases of the immune response it seems to be beneficial to have less active natural killer cells," says Dr Jadwiga Jablonska-Koch, member of the research group "Molecular Immunology" at the HZI and responsible author of a new study published in the European Journal of Immunology. "This is particularly true during the beginning stages of an infection, which is precisely when they were assumed to be most important".
Usually, Listeria monocytogenes infection leads to a deadly sepsis in mice and immune suppressed humans. Interestingly, researchers observed that removal of NK cells during the early stages of Listeria monocytogenes infection improves survival of the mice. These new findings could help to prevent sepsis in the future.
Until now it was believed that mice and humans die from listeriosis because their killer cells do not fight the infection effectively enough. However, the new results show the exact opposite. Even though the killer cells produce messenger substances that activate the immune system, the overproduction of the interferon IFN-? causes problems. The large amounts of IFN-? block the recruitment of neutrophilic granulocytes.
Those so-called scavenger cells are the most common white blood cells and are able to engulf bacteria and destroy them. If their migration to the site of infection is blocked in the initial phase, the bacteria can grow uncontrolled. This leads to fatal sepsis and death.
However, having no active NK cells could also lead to uninhibited bacteria proliferation. In later stages of an infection NK cells are crucial for the survival of both; mice and humans. "It is important to find the right balance for NK cell activity. It has to be high enough to activate other immune cells, but at the same time the migration and activation of scavenger cells shouldn't be blocked," says Jablonska-Koch.
Where exactly this balance lies is still not clear. At least, the scientists were able to show that in the later phases of infectious diseases it can be beneficial for the body to have large amounts of highly active NK cells. The discovery of HZI scientists could be relevant in the future, especially from a medical point of view. If these results prove to be true for humans and also for other bacteria, they could help to develop new treatment strategies. "If we know how exactly the killer cells function, we could use this information for treatment of bacterial infections. But it is still a long way to go," says Jablonska-Koch.
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"The Truth About the Fast and Furious Scandal," by Katherine Evan for Fortune, is an investigation into how the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives became accused of intentionally allowing American firearms to get into the hands of Mexican drug cartels.
Here's an excerpt:
Voth grew deeply frustrated. In August 2010, after the ATF in Texas confiscated 80 guns -- 63 of them purchased in Arizona by the Fast and Furious suspects -- Voth got an e-mail from a colleague there: "Are you all planning to stop some of these guys any time soon? That's a lot of guns… Are you just letting these guns walk?" Voth responded with barely suppressed rage: "Have I offended you in some way? Because I am very offended by your e-mail. Define walk? Without Probable Cause and concurrence from the USAO [U.S. Attorney's Office] it is highway robbery if we take someone's property." He then recounted the situation with the unemployed suspect who had bought the sniper rifle. "We conducted a field interview and after calling the AUSA [assistant U.S. Attorney] he said we did not have sufficient PC [probable cause] to take the firearm so our suspect drove home with said firearm in his car…any ideas on how we could not let that firearm 'walk'?"


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Double Down Showdown: KFC's New Doublicious
Would you like fries (or onion rings or chicken tenders) with that?
If the Big Mac is the fast food equivalent of Michael Jackson, the KFC Double Down is Justin Bieber. Think about it: the Big Mac is the most famous fast-food item of all time, but there was a time recently when the Double Down stole the show. In the wake of the Double Down's success, KFC wants to capitalize on its fame with the "Doublicious," a new iteration that re-incorporates that old sandwich staple: bread.
KFC bills the Doublicious as a Double Down on a bun. "It combines a savory boneless chicken filet with a sweet Hawaiian Bread bun for a one-of-a-kind sweet and savory taste," the company is quoted as saying. It comes in two varieties: original recipe and grilled. (I had hoped for extra crispy, but that option doesn't exist). The original recipe sandwich has all of the same ingredients as the Double Down—fried chicken, bacon, Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses, and the Colonel's Sauce—plus a Hawaiian bun. The grilled variety? KFC's newer grilled chicken, Honey Mustard BBQ sauce, and lettuce instead of bacon.
Uninitiated to the original, I tried the Double Down first. What surprised me right off the bat was its size. Knowing how big KFC's breasts and thighs can be, I assumed I would receive a massive sandwich—but it's no larger than a Big Mac. The original recipe chicken was, as always, solid: the breading and spices were good, despite the chicken being so salt-infused. The cheese is nothing to write home about (tasting more like white American than pepper jack) and the bacon is the same chewy, thin, uninspiring stuff you find in most fast food burgers. The Colonel's sauce is a bit ranch-y, with a hint of spice.
A look back at the Double Down »
When I reached the regular Doublicious, however, I was totally let down. The Hawaiian bun, very cake-like, was good, if sweet, and panini-pressed, a nice touch—but there was absolutely nothing novel or interesting about this sandwich, even from a fast-food gimmick point of view. The bacon, cheese, and sauce were all the same, but without the fried-chicken-as-bun, it lost its appeal. It reminded me of the Gold Rush chicken sandwich at Roy Rogers, which I love. Though the Doublicious chicken beats Roy Rogers' "chicken patty"-like breast, Roy's sauce is definitely better. And, while you do save in terms of calories with the Doublicious versus the Double Down (540/470 for Original recipe, 480/360 for Grilled), the new sandwich just isn't very inspiring.
The Grilled Chicken Doublicious came next. On the second sandwich, I did notice how much easier a bun makes the sandwich. You don't have the awkwardness of holding onto two oblong chicken breasts, and nothing falls out of the Doublicious into your lap like it does in the Double Down. The grilled chicken breast tasted just the same as the chicken at Subway or Wendy's, albeit a bit juicier. The lettuce was standard-issue limp fast-food fare, and, again, the cheese could have been Kraft. (Sometimes I feel a bit repetitive commenting on fast-food, but there are an awful lot of shared characteristics. Why shouldn't the chicken at Subway taste like the chicken at KFC, if they're both mass-supplied?) But again—it's just a chicken sandwich.
Final Verdict?
The Double Down is, by far, the best of the three. I know it's unhealthy. I know it's uber-American. I know it's a gimmick. But it's still better, both tastier and more exciting, than its newer, "healthier" counterpart. To extend the Justin Bieber analogy, it's possible to like the Double Down, even though it's obnoxious and you know you shouldn't. The Doublicious is more analogous to Ke$ha: it's out there, they're marketing it, but it's just not anything special.
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Carnival Saturday.
Washed up on the Catalan coast,
a Venetian mask,
shrunken by the sea
til it resembles nothing but bone,
the splinter of a story
that tonight
will sound across the Mediterranean.
Citizen of Nowhere
Driftdreams and fictive streams in the heart(h) of Midlothian and beyond
Blogging on autism and art.
This WordPress.com site shows recent art work by Lesley Yendell
How Would Lubitsch Do It? - Billy Wilder
An ongoing art project created by Misha Myers and Dee Heddon that seeks to bring together walking and books
A Trail of Thoughts
Adventures in Time and Place
Shedding light on the concealed object, revealed
Nights of white satin
A Trail of Thoughts
Ah, this writing life...
Notes from life north of latitude 56N or thereabouts
Writing and photography on nature, place and landscape
Artist Jo Atherton works with found objects gathered on the UK coastline.
Writing, Reading, Teaching
Wildlife and nature on a small croft by the sea and set amidst spectacular mountain scenery of Wester Ross in North West Scotland
on the land - on the sea - at my desk
A source for Cornish music publications


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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney must have been one romantic guy! After all, Walt's world is filled with famous romances: Cinderella and Prince Charming, Lady and the Tramp, Beauty and the Beast, not to mention Mickey and Minnie.
It turns out the legendary Disney magic can touch even the romantically impaired, who refer to Feb. 14 as just another Hallmark holiday.
Not mentioning any names of course, but even my husband had fun celebrating our wedding anniversary and discovering some of that Disney romance for ourselves. Whether you're an "old married couple" like us, or just beginning your own fairy-tale relationship, here are a few ideas for feeling the love at Walt Disney World:
Engagements, honeymoons, anniversaries and especially weddings are all celebrated at Disney World, were more than 1,000 couples tie the knot each year. Wedding ceremonies come complete with Cinderella's coach and, if you choose, wedding rings carried in a glass slipper.
Another Take: Disney World's five most romantic spots
I couldn't talk my husband into renewing our vows during our anniversary trip to Disney World, but we did sneak a peek at a couple getting married in the Wedding Pavilion. Perched on its own romantic little island, the chapel even has Cinderella's Castle perfectly framed in the window behind the altar.
And when it comes to where, when and how to "pop the question," it seems a bit of Disney magic and dazzling fireworks to back you up can help prompt the answer you're hoping for.
Couples can get an exotic taste of romance at Epcot's World Showcase, where the brand new Spice Road Table has tasty tapas platters for two and a waterside view of spectacular nightly fireworks. It's only one of several places suited to romantic dining:
— Catch the sunset, stars and Magic Kingdom fireworks during dinner at the newly renovated California Grill atop Disney's Contemporary Resort.
— Share a secluded table for two at Victoria & Albert's in the iconic Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
— Dine in fairy-tale elegance at Be Our Guest restaurant in the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. Known as the place where Belle and Beast fell in love, the grand ballroom in Beast's Castle is set for romance as "snow" falls gently on the "French countryside" outside the windows.
— Also at Epcot: Toast your love with French champagne at Monsieur Paul Restaurant at the France pavilion. Sip margaritas by moonlight at a riverside table in Mexico's San Angel Inn. And, not to be outdone, our own Canadian pavilion offers a private wine cellar experience at Le Cellier Steakhouse.
— Our favourite romantic stay is Disney's Polynesian Resort with its South Pacific charm and tiki torches casting a tropical glow while stunning fireworks light the sky over the Magic Kingdom. We even indulged in a couples' massage at the elegant Grand Floridian Resort & Spa next door.
Another Take: Disney World for adults
— Go wild at Animal Kingdom Lodge, where you can watch exotic wildlife roam through savannahs while you cuddle on your own peaceful, private balcony.
— Port Orleans Resort is whimsically wrapped in the lacy wrought-iron railings, gracious gardens and private courtyards of New Orleans' historic French Quarter.
— Disney's Board Walk Inn and the Yacht Club Resort are two perfect places to get romantic. Stroll the starlit boardwalk, dine at great restaurants like The Flying Fish and dance the night away at the retro Atlantic Dance Hall.
For information on Walt Disney World romance packages, hotel and dinner reservations, and park passes, visit disneyworld.ca.
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Hey, new dads and mums out there. I know, babies can be rough with you. But you're a grown man or woman. Get a grip. You don't need to be taking no crap from no baby.
This handy instructional video will show you how to seize back the imitative.
Both me and Fahey can vouch for wind. It really is our secret weapon against the might of babies.
HOW TO FIGHT A BABY [YouTube, via Laughing Squid]


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Hi Hostesses!
You don't know how lucky you are to be getting one of Claudia Bildiricci's secret decadent recipes for chocolate dipped strawberries.Claudia made these strawberries for my daughter's bridal shower, and I thought that they would be a great symbol for a " clean slate" Rosh Hashanah dessert because of the white chocolate that encases these gorgeous long stem strawberries. Due to kashrut reasons we took off the stems, but you are welcome to ask your local rabbi for permission to leave them on!
If you do decide to make these chocolate dipped strawberries, please take a pic and send it to me! (marlene (at) thejewishhostess )
Wishing you a healthy and Happy New Year! Marlene
- Take 12 stem strawberries or a pint of regular strawberries. there is nothing like the long stem for dipping! Great to have a stem to hold when eating.
- Very important that you wash and DRY the strawberry well or the moisture will make the chocolate separate from the berry
10 Steps for Making Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:
By Claudia Bildirici:
- Melt one bag of chocolate chips in the microwave for one minute on high.
- Mix well adding a capful of oil to thin the chocolate.
- Keep mixing till the chocolate is completely melted. You do not want to keep heating in the microwave for too long or the chocolate will turn white when cooled. If needed place back in micro for 20 seconds.
- You can also melt chocolate on a double boiler. Just take a large pot with water 1/4 way up.
- Place a bowl on top filled with chocolate and keep mixing on medium heat.
- Place melted chocolate in a shallow bowl holding the berry by the stem
- Dip one side then the other forming a V of chocolate on the strawberry.
- This can be a nice time to add shredded coconut or chopped toasted nuts or even a drizzle of white chocolate (put chocolate into a ziploc bag and poke a TINY hole into the corner, drizzle across the whole tray of strawberries back and forth for a wispy beautiful swirly look) is always a hit!
- Place berry onto slipat mat or wax paper to dry.
- They will only last a few hours so try to do this as close to serving as possible!
- Love, Claudia
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- Great Tips On How To Melt Chocolate (drexeliuschocolates.com)
- Yeshivah Bakers Jewish Holiday Cupcake Wars, 2011- Re-Cap! (thejewishhostess.com)


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Teens sought in Independence break-ins
Group linked to 5 weekend crimes
Police asked the public for help identifying teenagers caught on security video smashing their way into several Independence businesses.
The surveillance video came during a recent break-in at the Goodcents Subs and Pasta deli on Highway 291 early Sunday. It was one of five businesses burglarized last weekend in cases that may be connected.
The video shows a teenager using a rock to get into the restaurant and others who were waiting outside. Another camera in the store shows an intruder carrying a flashlight as he darted behind the counter.
Staff members said they were surprised to learn that the intruder didn't take anything.
"There's not much in here they could take," said barber Bud Wehner. The 84-year-old man said his business was broken into for only the second time in nearly half a century.
Wehner said he's had enough and plans to retire this year.
"Kids that certain age, 14 years old, 13 or 14 years old, they've got nothing to do, so if they don't like you, that would be the reason," he said.
Nothing was stolen from the barber shop, but Wehner said it will cost him $350 -- the equivalent of 30 haircuts -- to replace the window.
Anyone who recognizes the young men in the Goodcents video is asked to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.


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There seems to be a favorite type of blog post addressed to the new social media user: "What To Do On… (name of social media network)." Along with blog posts, there are FAQs on almost every forum, listserv, and social network. Why do we need these posts? Each participatory media has its own culture and cultural norms. Part of the beauty of participatory media is that the participants actually want you to participate and reap the benefits of participation.
The culture of each social media network is entirely different. I would never write a blog comment with the same informality with which I'd write on a Facebook Wall. Not even to the same person. A Facebook friend always starts his updates with "…has just updated his professional blog. Check it out!" He acts similarly on Twitter. He doesn't know that participatory media means…participating and not advertising. A little bit of cultural orientation would probably increase his business three-fold.
Non-profits often make the same mistakes as people. Many smaller non-profits that I work with are just beginning to dive into social media, but are intimidated by the cultures. They want to engage meaningfully, but don't know how to start.
I want you to create meaningful conversations with your stakeholders. I have compiled a list of etiquette and cultural orientation advice about using each of the major social media networks and tools on the web.
Enjoy and, if you appreciate these tips, pass them along. If you have additional links or tips, please let me know. I look forward to conversing with you on the web!
Twitter Etiquette
14-Point Guide to Twitter Effectiveness (and culture):Writing My Twitter Etiquette Article: 14 Ways to Use Twitter Politely
Chris Brogan: Social Media Is No Place for Robot Behavior
Mashable's Top 10 Reasons I Will Not Follow You In Return on Twitter
Great cultural tips from Twitip (and a good twitter resource): Use Twitter for Your Business the Right Way
Blog Etiquette
Good overview of blog etiquette: Blog Etiquette
The cultural norms for blog comments: Blog Etiquette and Commenting
Nice roundup of blog etiquette from several blogs: Blog Etiquette or Blogtiquette
Good tips on making your blog look & conform to the cultural norm: 10 Mistakes That Could Be Killing Your Blog
Culture of blog linking: Why No One Links to Your Blog
Facebook Etiquette
A whole blog only about Facebook etiquette here!
A personal coach's experience of the two cultures: Twitter vs. Facebook culture
Friending on Facebook: The Facebook Commandments
Facebook etiquette for the college crowd:The Dormdelicious Guide to Facebook Etiquette
MySpace Etiquette
Suite 101 Roundup: MySpace Etiquette Tips
Nice perspective from the college crowd: Cyber Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts of MySpace
Bebo and MySpace etiquette: Bebo and My Space–Yes, My Love…There are Rules
LinkedIn Etiquette
From a reputation management expert's perspective for both the business and the individual LinkedIn Etiquette: Five Do's and Don'ts
Good LinkedIn and Networking Etiquette Post: Etiquette for LinkedIn and the Professional Networking World
From LinkedIn Blog: 7 Rules of LinkedIn Etiquette
Social Bookmarking Etiquette
Mashable's great tips on using StumbleUpon and understanding its community: How to Get the Most Out of StumbleUpon
Thoughtful guide to social bookmarking etiquette, in general: Social Bookmarking Etiquette
YouTube Etiquette: Be A Good YouTube Commenter
Podcast Etiquette
Podcast Etiquette: How To Make Your Guest Look Like a Star
Very comprehensive overview of Podcast Culture (note: cannot find more recent information): Podcast Culture — Made by Podcasters
What NOT To Do On Social Media Sites
Interactive Insight Group's Superlist of What Not to Do
What not to do with each social media tool: The Ultimate Social Media Etiquette Handbook
Additional Reference
Interactive Insights Group's 100 Resources to Boost Your Social Media Savvy in 2009 is a wonderful resource for using social media.