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Strawberry Shortcake on Steroids Recipe
Inspired by classic strawberry shortcake, this reinvented version is made with three forms of strawberry (macerated, powdered, pudding), features ginger-and-lemongrass-flavored choux pastry puff, and is topped with light, refreshing buttermilk granita. It's not traditional, but it is an explosion of flavors and textures that's absolutely worth making.
Why this recipe works:
- Using freeze-dried strawberries to flavor the pudding, macerate the strawberries, and dust the choux puffs adds deeply intense strawberry flavor throughout the dish.
- Buttermilk granita is light and refreshing and adds a subtle tang to balance the rich flavors in the dish.
- Infusing the choux pastry with ginger and lemongrass adds an unexpected, delicious aromatics to the dessert.
Note: This recipe makes enough for 16 small portions. While that may be more than is necessary, all of the components can be stored and used later, or used in other applications. Choux pastry can be scooped into balls and then frozen and kept in a zipper-lock freezer bag; defrost before baking. Buttermilk granita can be kept frozen for up to 5 days, and is delicious on its own. Strawberry sugar makes amazing strawberry milk (just stir it into milk until dissolved), and can be held in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
Read more: Ideas in Food vs. Strawberry Shortcake: The Full Recipe
- Yield:Serves 8-16
- Active time: 2 hours
- Total time:5 hours
Put strawberry pudding in a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip. Poke a hole in the bottom of each choux puff with the pastry-bag's tip and squeeze about 1 tablespoon of pudding into each puff. Set filled puffs on a baking sheet.
Put strawberry sugar in a small fine-mesh strainer and sift it over the puffs to evenly coat.
Arrange puffs on plates and spoon macerated strawberries alongside. Top strawberries with buttermilk granita and serve immediately.
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Muslim on Muslim violence does not divert the hypocritical gaze of the jihadist. Only imagined conflict pitting the west and modernity against Islam and tradition draws their ire.
While our foreign policy–that being the west in general–does play a role in stoking the naked hatred and aggression of terror groups such as al-Qaida, Abu Sayyaf, Hezbollah, and Hamas, it by no means consists as the primary make-up of the whole, and to claim as much is disingenuous. It is the Islamist ideology that stands at the center of their philosophical, religious, and political ideologies that exists as their principal rationalization behind their actions; all stemming from the Qur'an and the Hadith and a desire to emulate in all things their prophet, Muhammad.
Whether it be lying (taqqiya), plural marriage, spousal abuse, pedophilia, or murder, all is justifiable in the pages of the Muslim holy text with Muhammad setting the proper example for all good followers of Islam.
So while suicide and car bomb attacks will likely persist for decades, while the west continues to embrace such concepts as political correctness, multiculturalism, one-world governments, and unbridled, reckless equality, those who wish us harm will continue to exploit those weaknesses until, under our very noses, sharia law rules the land–overly dramatic yes, but a point that cries out for continued repetition rather than an absurd impossibility. Until our leaders can fully understand a concept of life within Dar al-Islam, we will only trudge ever on toward that possibility.
The Islamic world needs more moderate Muslim voices like M. Zuhdi Jasser and Asim Siddiqui below.
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Blaming UK foreign policy is not the answer. Where are the Muslim marches in revulsion against acts of terror in Islam's name?
July 3, 2007 12:00 PM
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The events of the last few days have been sobering for us all. The response from some UK Muslim groups (influenced by Islamist thinking) is still largely to blame foreign policy (undoubtedly an exacerbating influence but not the cause), rather than marching "not in my name" in revulsion against terrorist acts committed in Islam's name. By blaming foreign policy they try to divert pressure off themselves from the real need to tackle extremism being peddled within. Diverting attention away from the problems within Muslim communities and blaming others – especially the west – is always more popular than the difficult task of self-scrutiny. And what part of foreign policy do the Islamists want us to change to tackle terrorism? Withdrawal from Iraq?
The UK presence on the ground in Iraq is minuscule compared to the US. We currently have 5,500 troops from 40,000 at the start of the invasion. We will reduce them further to 5,000 by the end of the summer. The bulk of which will be located near Basra airport in a supporting role. Next year will likely see the numbers dwindle even further. Our troop presence is far more symbolic than military. It provides the Americans with their "coalition of the willing". The US, by contrast, is the only serious occupier in the country with over 160,000 troops. The government will not (and cannot) admit it, but we have been in withdrawal mode since the end of the war.
And once we've left Iraq, will they be satisfied? Of course not. Their list of grievances is endless: Afghanistan, Chechnya, Kashmir, Palestine, Burma … so long as the world is presented as one where the west is forever at war with Islam and Muslims there is nothing we can do to appease the terrorists and those who share their world view. Instead it is this extremist world view that must change.
Take for example the idea that radical Islamists are concerned about Muslim life (let's ignore human life in general for a moment). Where is their outrage at the 400,000 Muslims slaughtered in Darfur? Where are the marches and calls for action against this ongoing genocide? Where is the "Muslim anger" boiling up amongst British Islamists? It is nowhere to be seen because the Darfurians have been massacred by fellow Muslims, not by the west. Hence it does not appear on the Islamist radar screen as a "grievance". Such is the moral bankruptcy of this ideology.
No, it's not foreign policy that's the main driver in combating the terrorists; it is their mindset. The radical Islamist ideology needs to be exposed to young Muslims for what it really is. A tool for the introduction of a medieval form of governance that describes itself as an "Islamic state" that is violent, retrogressive, discriminatory, a perversion of the sacred texts and a totalitarian dictatorship.
When the IRA was busy blowing up London, there would have been little point in Irish "community leaders" urging "all" citizens to cooperate with the police equally when it was obvious the problem lay specifically within Irish communities. Likewise for Muslim "community leaders" to condemn terrorism is a no-brainer. What is required is for those that claim to represent and have influence among young British Muslims to proactively counter the extremist Islamist narrative. That is the biggest challenge for British Muslim leadership over the next five to 10 years. It is because they are failing to rise to this challenge that the government feels it needs to act by further eroding our civil liberties with anti-terror legislation to get the state to do what Muslims should be doing themselves. If British Muslim groups focus on grassroots de-radicalisation then this will provide civil liberty groups the space they need to argue against any further anti-terror legislation.
Of course I would like to see changes in our foreign policy and have marched on the streets (with thousands of non-Muslims) in protest on many occasions. But blaming foreign policy in the face of suicide attacks is not only tactless but a cop-out that fails to tackle extremism, fails to promote an ethical foreign policy and fails to protect our civil liberties.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. – On Thursday night, Syracuse looked capable of cutting down the nets at the end of this thing, dismantling 13th seed Montana, 81-34. On Saturday against 12th-seeded Cal, those same Orange looked like the reckless, offensively challenged group that lost four of their last five regular-season games. A team so unreliable, my SI colleague Seth Davis regrettably picked them to lose to Montana on national television.
Syracuse did advance to the Sweet 16 with a 66-60 victory here in front of a heavily partisan Cal crowd, but not before doing everything in its power to waste a thoroughly dominant defensive effort. The Orange shot a staggering 41 free throws in the game but made just 63 percent of them. They still managed to lead 58-45 with 2:22 remaining, but let the Bears back in the game thanks in part to a series of turnovers. Up eight with 29 seconds left, forward C.J. Fair threw an inbounds pass from under his own basket that managed to go out of bounds on the opposite side of the floor, giving the ball right back to Cal without a second elapsing. The equally sloppy and cold-shooting Bears cut the deficit to six but couldn't get closer than that.
"It was not pretty," Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said of the final two minutes. "It was about as ugly as I think it can get."
Had this been a regular-season game, Boeheim might have come to the postgame press conference in a foul mood. He might have been disgusted by the free-throw misses, the turnovers, the rash of poor decisions. But this being the NCAA tournament, and with his team advancing to its fourth Sweet 16 in five seasons, there was no complaining. "When you get in this tournament and you get a tough environment, you just want to get a win," he said. "I thought our team really dug down deep in a tough, tough environment and won the game."
With a Sweet 16 date looming Thursday in Washington D.C. -- potentially against East No. 1 seed Indiana -- the question is, which Syracuse edition will suit up? When on their game the Orange are fully capable of defeating the Hoosiers. Boeheim's 2-3 zone is particularly suffocating this season, ranking 10th nationally in defensive efficiency. On Saturday, as planned, they thoroughly flustered Cal guards Allen Crabbe and Justin Cobbs, holding them to a combined 5-of-18 shooting, including 2-of-10 from three. The Bears, whose players fully admitted afterward they couldn't handle Cuse's zone, finished a miserable 4-of-21 from three.
"Whatever zone it was," said Cal coach Mike Montgomery, "they knew where Crabbe was at all times." Said Boeheim: "Our defense was as good as you could ask it to be for a long time tonight. I mean, they weren't getting shots."
But Boeheim and his players know the offense will need to improve and reduce its mistakes if they hope to advance beyond the next round.
"We had a 12-point lead and we kind of relaxed. We've got to close the game out better," said Fair, who led the Orange with 18 points. "Overall, we're getting better. Our offense is better. Our defense has been good all year."
Not yet knowing as of Saturday night who his team would face next, Boeheim -- whose parting comments included an extended monologue about the history of home-court advantage in the tournament (he was clearly thrilled to draw a 12th seed an hour from its campus) – was more concerned about logistics.
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:10 pm
Post subject: Does anyone sail Oyster Point?
I recently returned to the Bay after several years away and was pleased to see the installation of a windsurfing launch ramp at Oyster Point. I used to sail there from time to time and would always see several others there as well. I would have thought that the launch ramp (and grassy rigging area) would have made it more popular, but I never see anyone there. Why has this site declined in popularity? Have the conditions there worsened? Was it never very good to begin with? Is something else afoot?
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 5:16 pm
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Welcome back,
Genentech built a bunch of big buildings on the bluff which created
a bigger wind shadow while getting over to the big sailing bay next to the airport. The small bay right at the the O.Pt. launch is too small and gusty for most, except if you're into short freestyle moves.
It is still excellent when the wind is from the south though.
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 5:35 pm
Post subject: Oysters has its merrits.
I sail there after work at times. Its the windiest spot ever.
Keep in mind the real action occurs on the "other side" of the Genentech Cafeteria. The Cafe- causes a huge wind shadow and you must sail downwind of this to get to open waters. Once downwind far enough and in the clean nukin air, aim for the white fuel storage tanks to adjust your heading. If the wind dies there are several beaches of impressive beauty that you can pull into. You will have to jump fences to get back to your car.
Your ass is already in a sling sailing here. Do frequent wind checks. See what the wind is doing. If it
starts to get a bit holey start heading down wind and back through the wind shadow. Pinch as hard as possible keep in mind the wind in the channel area is still cranking once past the wind shadow. I cannot tell you how many close call I have had here.
Sailing here can get intense so dont go it alone!!!!
A breakdown during a strong tide will cost you dearly. Rig bigger than you need and use a floatier board.
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 2:24 am
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sailed there a week ago. Oyster is tricky on anything smaller than a 90 liter board. Uphauling and having your tacks down are essential, especially on an ebb tide when coming back to the launch.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 1:36 pm
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i sail there from time to time. however i mostly go there on a wsw wind so I can sail the flat water in the inside cove, although i have sailed out near the airport too. i really like this place when it's going.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 7:19 pm
Post subject: Oyster Point
They built the bay trail at Haskins now so its paved up to the launch point behind the recycling plant. At some point, the bay trail will go all the way around Genentech down to Costco along the water. You wont have to jump fences to get back to Oyster. You can just use the bay trail.
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 2:28 pm
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Sailing near the airport is nice alte season when they get just a little more wind than Coyote and 3rd and are therefore still sailable. Otherwise if it is blowing at these other site... why drive up there. there is a significant wind shadow to deal with.
Related Topic - I heard the other day that they build a rap down from the Genetec point so it is no longer a life threatening rock-hop! There is nice rigging there, and much less of a wind shadow to deal with (than oyster). Have not sailed it since the ramp, but think this will be a nice upgrade/launch when the winds favor this area...
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:49 am
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I hear the new ramp is over by the recycling center, kinda between
Genentech Park and Haskins St. It sounds better than either of those,
cause it puts you right into the wind. I'll check it out.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:24 pm
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Definitely used to be more fun before the new Genentech buildings...very patchy between the point and the clear towards the airport/tanks, which it is such as shame as the water is about as flat as you get for the bay area.
It also has a nice slip for access and amenities such as bathrooms and a shop in the marina.
Was there two/three weeks ago and it shut down, was on a 105lt with a 5,3..(nice people from the Harbor police came and towed me back in, was only 100yds from the shore but was better than swimming). always rig one size bigger than you would elsewhere...so you can pump through the holes past Genentech. Once you do it is fun and possibly less exposed/gusty than Candlestick, but it can be hard work to get back to the launch.
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You really have to watch the fog in the gap to the west. If it comes in too far you are screwed. Years ago we used to do downwinders down to the San mateo Bridge from there. Great place to work on gibes and do speed runs.
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The message was just a general message for all webmasters. Members get the same message when logging in to their accounts, so no need to mail them about it. I haven't seen anything regarding your site
When I logged in my own home topsites, and I read a message like this:
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PLEASE ensure that you and your members are not using autosurf, manual surf, pay to surf, or any other types of system where people are encouraged and rewarded for clicking through to your list. Any sites caught doing this will be removed immediately.
I do understand that, and I'm not using any autosurf or other kinds of systems to my topsites. But I only spread my topsites to people I know, and on Halloween and Horror forums. Is that okay?
Also, may I request your permission for me to contact all of my members this "Important!" message, so they need to know please, Dave?
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The message was just a general message for all webmasters. Members get the same message when logging in to their accounts, so no need to mail them about it. I haven't seen anything regarding your site
Ok, that's cool!
Just in case, I'd email to all members because if they don't know anything.
Hi, I see that this thread is pretty old and I am a new member. I have sent messages through this system and have not seen them posted.
Well anyway my question is regarding autosurf. Are we allowed to advertise our sites through other top sites since they do reward others for traffic.
I hope someone responds because I do not want my site closed. If this is not allowed I will take the banners down in the sites that I have posted my topsite link in.
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Other topsites etc are fine. That announcement is mainly geared toward autosurfs, and sites that offer credits for something just for clicking a link to a top list.


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ATLANTA -- Don Mattingly has adjusted his late-inning bullpen use recently by deploying Kenley Jansen to face the hitters posing the greatest threat, no matter the inning.
"I don't like a committee of guys, that's always unsettling, like every day is a tryout, and that's not the environment I want for my pitchers," said Mattingly. "I want them to know I'm confident in them and trust them. It's not like you give up a run and you're out.
"But the way it's been going is the best way to do it. Kenley gets the tougher part of the order, and there's a chance of anybody in the ninth. We don't have Mariano [Rivera]. You see teams changing all the time in the last inning or two."
But Mattingly said that doesn't mean "closer" Brandon League has necessarily lost his job.
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About 75 years ago, parliamentarians sounded the alarm over an emerging "menace" — marijuana — that if left unchecked, could have "far-reaching, poisonous and demoralizing effects" on the country's youth, according to debate records.
A front-page Globe and Mail article from 1937 said the "narcotic evil" had the potential to cause insanity and turn "quiet, respectable youths into raving murderers."
How far we've come.
Today, marijuana is accepted as a medical treatment. Stores peddle all forms of paraphernalia, from ganja party games to bong cleaners. And some groups are lobbying to end pot prohibition altogether.
Even though the Harper government remains firmly opposed, the pro-legalization movement has picked up some allies in recent weeks. A majority of Liberal party delegates voted to support legalization at their convention and four former attorneys general in British Columbia came forward to declare prohibition a "failure," joining groups of police officers, provincial health officers, academics and politicians who've done the same.
A trending topic on Twitter last week was #IfWeedWereLegal.
But it's not all high-fives and hookah parties on the pro-legalization front. Activists acknowledge deep divisions within the movement over what the best post-prohibition model should be.
Should there be heavy government restrictions on production, distribution and consumption, or a hippie-dippy free-for-all? Control in the hands of a few or open to everyone?
"There is a lot of division among activists regarding what model should replace prohibition. Many relationships have been strained because of it, too, unfortunately," said Vancouver activist Jodie Emery, wife of the "Prince of Pot," Marc Emery. "Even some of my own friends and I strongly disagree about where to go from here.
"It's a cannabis conundrum."
There are a lot of things members of the movement agree on.
They concur that prohibition has failed because it has created a black market, overrun by violent gang members and because the drug's availability and consumption — including among teenagers — has not fallen, despite billions of dollars spent on enforcement.
They agree that legalization is a better way to go because police resources would be freed up to deal with more serious crimes and that it would boost tax revenues.
They firmly reject doomsday scenarios trotted out by the anti-legalization crowd. No, there won't be a sudden decline in workplace productivity. No, park benches won't be suddenly awash with people high on dope.
Sure, there might be a bit of a spike in consumption at the beginning.
Vapour lounges and Netherlands-style cannabis cafes could open up, as well as schools offering pot-entrepreneur and cultivation classes. No doubt, there will be growth in secondary and tertiary industries, such as vaporization-device manufacturing and "bud and breakfasts."
But day to day, the average citizen won't see all that much difference, activists say.
"I don't think that things would change that much on the street," said Eugene Oscapella, an Ottawa lawyer and member of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. "People will smoke, eat a little more than now and will be a bit more visible, but . . . it is primarily about pulling back the curtain than creating a new play."
Stephen Easton, a professor of economics at Simon Fraser University, who has studied the subject, agrees.
"While it may become popular, it will share the consumption spectrum with all our other intoxicants and be relegated to one vice among many. Legal and widespread, but hardly dominant," he said.
But what our society will look like if pot becomes legal — and how visible marijuana will be — will depend to a large extent on what sorts of regulations lawmakers impose. And within the pro-legalization movement, members are all over the map when it comes to which blueprint is best.
Vancouver activist David Malmo-Levine, who many years ago, fought the constitutionality of prohibition laws all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada and lost, envisions a marijuana industry modelled after the wine industry in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley — lots of commercial growers of varying sizes, producing hundreds of varieties.
A post-prohibition world, he says, has to be one that is inclusive, doesn't deny consumers a variety of choices of strains and potencies, and doesn't push aside companies and private citizens who want a piece of the commercial pie, he said.
"This is of value to those who wish to reduce unemployment and share the wealth," he said. "I want a ma-and-pa-friendly form of legalization."
It's fine to want to spread the wealth, says legalization supporter Line Beauchesne, a criminology professor at the University of Ottawa. But you also need stringent regulations to ensure the quality of the product.
Her main concern? Big companies — with deep pockets — will try to lobby the government to water down regulations. Look at the example of big tobacco, she said.
"The tobacco industry showed us that a plant can be totally transformed to enlarge the clientele and transformed to create a more addictive drug."
A similar debate exists over how marijuana should be distributed. While some activists, such as Malmo-Levine, favour making licences available to everyone, others say restrictions are needed.
Beauchesne thinks marijuana only should be sold through government-run drug stores. That's the best way to prevent access to children and to ensure proper training for vendors, she said.
Mark Haden, a Vancouver author and educator on drug policy, prescribes an even more restrictive model. He envisions government-run apothecaries that are hospital-clean with a low-key street presence. Advertising would be banned, and so would any form of branding on product packages.
In the U.S., where 16 states now allow some form of medical marijuana, some dispensaries have reportedly turned to bikini-clad models and buxom "budtenders" in newspaper ads and YouTube videos to draw attention to their weed-related wares.
Marijuana is not something that should be glamorized, Haden said. In fact, the goal should be to make marijuana look as "boring" as possible.
Like prescription pill bottles, marijuana packaging should provide plain information about concentration, dosage and strain, and warning labels to not smoke and drive.
"Our history with alcohol is problematic as alcohol is a branded product which is advertised and glamorized. We receive many contradictory messages about alcohol, based on the different agendas of the different players," he said.
"Having an apothecary model would allow for a fresh start without contamination of the pro-consumption model."
But Toronto activist Matthew Mernagh, who favours distribution of marijuana through outlets modelled after provincial liquor stores (instead of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, there could be a Cannabis Control Board of Ontario, for instance), said he is not opposed to product branding or advertising.
In fact, Mernagh, who is in the midst of a court battle over the country's medical-marijuana laws, said one day he would love to mass-produce a strain of marijuana and market the heck out of it.
"We'd probably put my face on it," he laughed, adding that his TV ads could be modelled after Russell Oliver, the Toronto cash-for-gold business owner known for running cheesy, low-budget commercials.
"If you can't have fun with marijuana on some levels, it'd make my life miserable," he said.
But Mernagh added that some profits could bere-directed to drug awareness and media literacy campaigns.
One illustration of how heated the debate within the legalization movement could get was seen in 2010. Californians were voting on a historic ballot measure that would allow individuals to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana and local governments to tax and regulate the drug's cultivation and sale.
Jodie Emery flew to Oakland, the epicentre of the Proposition 19 initiative, to rally supporters, excitedly telling people that visitors to the state could soon "Go to Disneyland" and "Go to a cannabis cafe."
But back in Vancouver, fellow activist Malmo-Levine was using social media to denounce the initiative, calling it "fake legalization."
Malmo-Levine says he opposed the measure because it would have placed too many restrictions on who could grow and distribute marijuana. Instead of "legalization for all," it would've been legalization for a "lucky few."
His comments didn't sit well with other activists, who called him a "turncoat" and a "traitor." Some even suggested he was opposed to Prop. 19 because he was making money in the black-market economy.
There are a raft of other issues that lawmakers will have to decide if Canada ever pursues legalization: What environmental regulations should be imposed on cultivation? What should the tax rate be? What age restrictions should be imposed? Should personal grows be allowed? What restrictions should be imposed on outdoor and indoor use? How do we deal with the potential influx of "narco tourists?" And should we erase the criminal records of those previously convicted of pot possession?
No doubt, the transition to a post-prohibition world will be slow, and there'll be lots of experimentation between provinces, experts say.
"I don't mind being initially strict on it out of an abundance of caution," and then maybe easing up over time, said Oscapella, the Ottawa lawyer.
Emery admits she's torn. She understands the point of view of "old-school" activists who want limited regulation. At the same time, she realizes that the only way prohibition is going to be lifted is if grassroots activists work with "establishment" types to reach a solution, which may mean they don't get everything they want at the beginning.
"We're not going to legalize by holding 4-20 rallies every year," she said, referring to the annual holiday when pot lovers gather to celebrate cannabis.
Serving a five-year sentence in the U.S. for selling marijuana seeds online, Emery's husband, Marc, via email, echoed the need for accommodation from all sides.
While he still believes the ideal model of legalization is one with "no controls" on who may cultivate and distribute cannabis or how much they can grow, he also recognizes that progress in politics is incremental.
"So, we chip away at the absolute prohibition in whatever way is politically feasible," he said.
Of course, wouldn't it be ironic if, after all the effort to make legalization a reality, no one bothered to smoke it anymore, one Twitter poster hypothesized last week.
"No fun in doing something you can't get in trouble for, right?"
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Of those cars, the Diablo pictured here was #40, making it the last Lamborghini Diablo ever made. Half of the final 40 cars were painted "Oro Elios" or Sunrise Gold and the other half were painted "Marrone Eklipse" or Sunset Maroon like the Diablo seen here. Not surprisingly both colors were exclusive to the final model run.
The last Diablo, which has a mere 12 miles on it, will be sold with No Reserve during prime time on Saturday January 21 at Barrett Jackson Scottsdale. The auction company has not released a pre-auction estimate but we feel pretty safe saying the last Diablo ever made would bring an unbelievable price even if it wasn't in pristine condition with only 12 miles on the odometer. We can't wait to see what this one brings.


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Children age six (6) and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent, guardian, or caregiver. Caregivers must be at least twelve (12) years of age. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children, and guardians and caregivers are responsible for the conduct of the children in their care. The Library is not responsible for the safety or security of children left unattended.
When a situation develops that warrants the attention of a child's parent/guardian and that individual is not present, the Library will attempt to contact the parent/guardian.
Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse or leave the Library at the discretion of Library staff.
Any child not able to travel alone must be picked up before the closing of the Library. If a child is alone at closing time and a parent or guardian can not be contacted, the Cuyahoga Falls police will be called. Under no circumstances will Library staff transport a minor in their personal vehicle. Staff will post a note on the entrance door stating, "Unattended child is in the custody of the Cuyahoga Falls Police." Names will not be indicated on the sign.
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Lends His Support To U.K. Parliamentary Competition 'Rock The House'
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has been asked to be a patron for "Rock The House", a Parliamentary music competition founded by Mike Weatherley, a British Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP), and backed by the music industry and a huge roster of music legends. It sees MPs nominate musicians from their own constituency that are then judged by a panel of international music industry experts and musicians to determine the finalists who will compete in a live battle of the bands. Winners in each artist's category will then play a live set on the Terrace of the House of Commons in the evening at the finale reception and winning loads of once-in-a-lifetime prizes.
Commented Yngwie: "I am very honored and excited to be patron of the 'Rock The House'. It is for a great cause, and I am looking forward to being there."
Added Weatherley: 'I am delighted that Yngwie — who I know from many years personally, listening to his work to be such a virtuoso and influential guitarist — has become a patron of 'Rock The House'.
"The 'Rock The House' competition, raising awareness of intellectual property and live music issues with parliamentarians, is indeed a 'Rising Force' in Parliament, attracting 165 MPs to take part last year making it the largest parliamentary event this year. The target, with Yngwie's support, is over 200 MPs.
"On September 20, Yngwie Malmsteen and [his wife/manager] April Malmsteen will be given a private tour of the Houses of Parliament and later a private event."
The "Rock The House" competition is backed by Ministers, cross-party MPs, industry professionals and bodies — and rock stars, including Alice Cooper, DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan, BEE GEES' Robin Gibb, BLINK 182's Mark Hoppus, WHITESNAKE's Bernie Marsden, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's Matt Tuck, ANTHRAX's Rob Caggiano, BUSTED and FIGHTSTAR's Charlie Simpson, GALLOWS' Laurent Bernard, DON BROCO's Rob Damiani and YES' Rick Wakeman, who are all official Patrons.
Said Weatherley: "The competition is so important in getting legislators to connect with a creative demographic that they sometimes do not engage with. Rock the House hopes to increase political awareness of IP issues and ensure that the U.K. remains a world-leading creative economy. It is a huge privilege to have created a forum for musicians, music industry professionals and Parliamentarians to add to the debate and discuss these crucial issues to pave the way forward. I am delighted that the Prime Minister will be taking part by entering a nomination."
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Equity futures are close to even this morning following yesterday's fluff. The dollar is down, bonds are down a little, oil is flat, gold & silver are lower, while food commodities are flat as a tortilla – corn or wheat, doesn't matter.
The people in this world who I respect the least, those who run the Mortgage Banker's Association (okay, make that second to last), reported that the Purchase Index fell 5.7% in the prior week, and according to them hit the lowest level in modern record keeping. Here's Econogullible:
July home sales proved disappointing and MBA's purchase index points to further bad news for August. The purchase index fell steeply for a second week, down 5.7 percent in the August 19 week and now at its lowest level in 15 years. Low interest rates aren't helping with applications falling across the board including a 15 percent fall for jumbo loans and an eight percent fall for government housing programs. Low rates had triggered a surge in refinancing applications which however eased back 1.7 percent in the latest week. Rates moved slightly higher in the week with the 30-year up seven basis points to 4.39 percent.
Right, record low. And we're supposed to believe the wild refinancing number last week, but this week it's negative? To say that they are making stuff up would be kind. To call their report a lie or outright fraud would be in line with reality.
The July Durable Goods report shows mysterious improvement. I don't trust this report either and also realize that "goods" in their mind are always first measured in dollars, and to make them "real" they correct using inflation data that is simply not real. So, at this stage we are reporting this stuff just to keep an eye on the criminal enterprise that is the "Fed," not that we believe or act on any data they produce. Here's Econopray with the goods:
A monthly surge in new orders for motor vehicles & parts, the best in eight years, headlines a strong durable goods report for July. New orders for durable goods surged 4.0 percent in the month with the motor vehicle component up 11.5 percent in what appears to be the well anticipated Japanese-related snap back. Aircraft orders, which nearly always show wide month-to-month swings, rose 43 percent and together with motor vehicles made for a 14.6 percent jump in the transportation category. Excluding transportation, new orders rose a solid 0.7 percent following 0.6 and 0.8 percent gains in the two prior months.
A surge in overall shipments is another big plus for this report, up 2.5 percent on top of June's 1.1 percent gain. Primary metals show a third straight month of shipment strength as do motor vehicles and aircraft. Capital goods also show gains in shipments in what offers an early signal of strength for third-quarter business investment.
Other details show a steady 0.8 percent gain for overall inventories with unfilled orders showing an increasing rate of build, from 0.3 percent in June to 0.7 in July. But the one factor that limits the impact of this report on the economic outlook is that it's data for July. Early looks at August conditions, that is from the New York, Philly, and Richmond Feds, show significant contraction making it too soon to say whether manufacturing, which has been the economy's backbone, is once again re-accelerating.
Please… auto sales surging? Really? Sold to them.
The FHFA House Price Index is released at 10 Eastern this morning, and as usual will be reported inside of today's Daily Thread.
So, the markets zoom ahead of the Jackson Hole "Fed" meeting announcement. Wow, really, can't wait. What are they going to do? More QE? As if that has accomplished anything positive so far? Is there really political support for that? I'm not expecting nearly as much as the market seems to be, but know that regardless of what they do, or don't do, the impossible math will continue to get worse as long as they are in control of the production of our money. That control provides them the string that makes the politicians into puppets, and the people into slaves.
Did Paul Krugman really say, "People on twitter might be joking, but in all seriousness, we would see a bigger boost in spending and hence economic growth if the earthquake had done more damage?"
Space aliens and now this. And these are the guys held up as experts to the world and given Nobel Prizes?
Stupid is as stupid does, Forrest Krugman. This is called "The Broken Window Fallacy" (thanks Mick).
So many myths out there, so little time. Run Forrest, RUN!
Did you see the pictures of Warren Buffett meeting with Obama to tell him what he thinks of the economy?
What a piece of work, both of them. That they would even listen to criminal Buffett is one slap in the face of the people (don't buy his BS "tax the billionaires" cover), but that they would tout the President listening to, or acting upon, an obvious special interest party shows blatantly once again that this is a special interest government. I can almost see the strings in that photo.


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At night I saw a child ghost in the local cemetery. It turned out to be a white rag someone threw over a faucet. But I swear I heard the faucet crying in the dark...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Posted by Ka`iana at 7:11 PM
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omigod...you HAVE to send this in to "Ghosthunters!" Proof positive that ghosts really do exist!
- October 22, 2008 at 6:20 AM
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I am so excited. Finally. Real proof. I am having an out of body experience right now just thinking about it...
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A picture is two-dimensional and yet, when we look at it, we perceive depth. A number of visual cues tip us off to the relative distances of items in a photo. One of them is focus; if something is out-of-focus, we know it's not going to be the same distance away as something that appears sharp. To date, however, no animals were know to use focus as their primary means of estimating depth. But a paper in today's issue of Science provides some compelling evidence that this approach is the primary method used by jumping spiders.
Jumping spiders, as their name implies, don't capture their prey in webs. Instead, they make sudden leaps to reach and rapidly disable their targets. As you might imagine, that requires very accurate depth perception. Get the distance wrong and the spider could come up short of its prey, allowing it to escape.
Given that the spiders have two sets of eyes facing forward, depth perception wouldn't seem to be a problem. However, researchers have blocked the vision in the pair of outside eyes—technically, the anterior lateral eyes—and found that this doesn't impact depth perception at all. (You may now pause for a moment to envision spiders with tiny blindfolds on that cover two of their four forward-facing eyes.)
The spiders also remain motionless prior to striking, which means that they can't use the difference in perspective provided by motion to judge distances. Finally, the principal, forward-facing eyes don't have the sort of distinct-but-overlapping visual field that lets some other organisms judge distance. In short, we know a number of different methods for organisms to judge distance, and spiders appear to use none of them.
So what do they do? The researchers began to suspect that they might use out-of-focus images to figure out where their prey resides. Their reason for suspecting this is some studies people have done with the spiders's principal eyes. These focus light onto a retina composed of several distinct layers, with different wavelengths of light being in-focus on different layers (UV and blue on the top layer, redder lights on the deeper ones). The odd thing about this structure is that a green sensitive pigment was present in both the layer where it would be focused, and on a layer where it would only image items out of focus.
The obvious consequence of this system is that the spiders's ability to judge depth-of-field would be entirely dependent upon the visual scene containing some green light. So the researchers set up some flies, illuminated the scene in either red or green light, and then set the spiders loose. The spiders managed to make an accurate leap when the prey was illuminated in green, but when red light was used, the spiders generally came up short. In fact, they actually had to make a second leap in a few of the tests.
Although these results are pretty clear cut, the biggest weakness is that there were only a limited number of tests—four each for green and two different intensities of red light. The authors say that further work needs to go into characterizing the system.
But they also suggest that the further work would be worthwhile. The jumping spiders are the first animals that appear to be using this "depth through defocus" as their primary system of vision, but there are people trying to develop the approach for use in robotic systems. The authors think that a better understanding of a biological approach, honed through millions of years of evolution, might help the engineers out.
Science, 2012. DOI: 10.1126/science.1211667 (About DOIs).


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The much-anticipated, IGF-nominated, pixel-artisan'd indie scroller action game, Noitu Love 2, has finally arrived. (Well, it came out last week, actually, but I was on a secret mission to Moscow.) You can purchase the game via the developer's site here, or check out the demo. (Less than a Peggle.)
It's retro-robot-bashingly excellent, although I couldn't find a button to quit. Esc for universal quit/menu standard!


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The safety and welfare of all members of each family group, (that is, both family and non-family members coming to camp with you) is of our utmost concern. It is with this in mind that we require the following information for all individuals in your family group. It is important to emphasize that the answers to the questions are kept completely confidential, and do not affect whether or not one can participate in camp activities. They are simply used by the camp nurse so we can be prepared.
Because of insurance and accreditation requirements, we need to have assurance that each adult member (18 and over) in each family group approves the terms of our Permission to Provide Medical Treatment and Activities Waiver. Also, should they provide approval of use of their photo and statements (optional), such approval must also be acknowledged. Adult parents/guardians can acknowledge approval on behalf of their children and/or other minors (i.e. children under 18).
To accomplish approvals electronically, each of the adults must enter their name as an acknowledgement that they have read and approve the terms of camp policy. If each adult is not available to personally enter their name on the form, the person completing the form may enter other adults' names, with their approval, after discussing the purpose and content of the respective statements with them. Entry of names in this way acknowledges that the adult has been made fully aware of the policy, and that they agree to such terms.
All organized activities at Medomak Camp are supervised. Counselors are always on hand to instruct campers on the use of equipment, and to observe activities. Once campers are participating in activities, unfortunately there is always the opportunity for injuries. For the typical situation at Family Camp, should any accident with injury occur, an adult, the child's parent or guardian, will be present to act on behalf of their child(ren) who are injured. It is the parent or guardian who has the authority to make any decision as to type and extent of medical treatment. Medomak Camp staff who are on hand at the time will always seek to assist based on their first-aid training in consultation with parent/guardian. There exists certain limited times at Family Camp where children are separated from their parent(s)/guardian(s). Children may be involved in an activity at one site on camp, while their parent(s)/guardian(s) are involved in activities at a different site. Alternatively, there may be times when parent(s)/guardian(s) may be off the Medomak Camp site. Under this circumstance, when children are being supervised by Medomak Camp, but when parent(s)/guardian(s) are not immediately available, Medomak Camp staff may need to take immediate action to treat an injured child. Also, should an adult be injured such that they are unable to exercise their authority to make a decision as to type and extent of medical treatment, Medomak Camp staff may need to take immediate action. To allow for immediate treatment should a parent/guardian not be readily available, or should an adult not be able to exercise their authority, Medomak Camp requires that every adult camper give permission for Medomak Camp staff, in consultation with medical personnel, to provide either routine or emergency medical treatment. The same form also serves to allow Medomak Camp staff in consultation with medical personnel to treat all minor children in a given family in case their parent/guardian is not available or able to participate in medical decisions.
Acknowledgement of the statement below signifies that each person, adult and child, understands and grants permission for Medomak Camp to provide medical treatment as provided in the statement.
Each of the members of the family unit (family and non-family members) registered hereby give permission to the Medomak Camp Nurse, as well as other medical personnel selected by the Medomak Camp Nurse or Director to administer medical treatment, including hospitalization; to administer medications; to order X-rays, routine tests, treatment; to release any records necessary for insurance purposes; and to provide or arrange necessary related transportation for the named person who is attending camp with my family. In the case of minor campers (less than 18 years) this approval applies in the event the parent/guardian cannot be reached in an emergency. In the case of an adult, approval applies if in the opinion of the Medomak Nurse in consultation with the Medomak Camp Director the injured adult is unable to participate in medical decisions. This completed form may be photocopied for trips out of camp.
We all must be fully aware that there are potential risks and dangers inherent in engaging in outdoor recreational activities and in living in an outdoor camp environment. To heighten awareness, upon arrival at camp, each family must participate in a mandatory safety orientation where camp rules and regulations are discussed. As part of the orientation each family member will have the opportunity to ask questions or seek clarification as to any issues related to being at camp. The majority of camp rules are cited in our Campers Handbook. We advise camper families to review the Handbook prior to coming to camp. The Handbook is available online, or you can contact Medomak Camp by email or phone to receive a paper copy.
Each of the members of the family unit (family and non-family members) as entered in the registration form, acknowledge they have had the opportunity to read the Camper Handbook, discuss any issues with family, or ask any questions of Medomak Camp staff. Through this means, additional information provided on the Medomak Camp website, and conversations with Medomak Camp staff, entry of each name further signifies that adult family (or non-family) members are making an informed decision regarding attendance at Medomak Camp, and understand and accept all of the terms of attending Medomak Camp. Entry of each name acknowledges further agreement to release Medomak Camp, it owners, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims for loss or damage of property and/or personal injury sustained at Medomak Camp or while engaging in activities associated with Medomak Camp.
We have found that over the years the photos and comments provided by families who attend Medomak are our best kind of marketing. The impact of families telling other families, or statements made by families that we can use on the Medomak Camp website have proven very powerful in our effort to have Medomak Camp grow and be successful. The following form is completely optional. Should any family or non-family member's name be entered, doing so acknowledges that they are willing to let Medomak Camp use any photos or comments attributable to that member of your family or any non-family member that is attending camp with you during your time at camp. Please do not feel obligated to acknowledge this consent. If you do acknowledge, however, we want to thank you for your consideration. Having provided consent also would mean that your family group will likely be included on a compact disk of photos that we send to each of the families free of charge at the end of the season.
Each of the members of the family unit (family and non-family members) as listed in the registration form, confirm that photographs/statements of, by, or about their experience at Medomak Family Camp may be used in the public domain in promoting the camp or its related activities.
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Great White Serial Killer Shatters Wednesday Viewership Records with 3.22 Million Viewers
Discovery's SHARK WEEK broke 26 years of Shark Week Wednesday viewership records last night with the premiere of Great White Serial Killer. This stands as the highest rated and most watched SHARK WEEK Wednesday program in the 26 year history of SHARK WEEK. Discovery was also the #1 cable network among Persons and Men 25-54/18-49 and Persons, Men and Women 18-34, and the #2 network in ALL OF TELEVISION among Men 18-34 delivery during primetime, behind only FOX.
Discovery had the top two cable programs on Wednesday night among Men 25-54 and Persons/Men 18-49 delivery with Great White Serial Killer and Top Ten Sharkdown. The record breaking telecast of Great White Serial Killer at 10PM earned a 2.23 HH / 1.92 P25-54 / 1.82 P18-49 AA% and delivered an average of 3.22 million total viewers P2+. Top Ten Sharkdown at 9PM earned a 1.90 HH / 1.52 P25-54 / 1.52 P18-49 AA% and delivered an average of 2.78 million total viewers P2+. Additionally, Great White Serial Killer was the #1 cable telecast on Wednesday night among Persons, Men and Women 25-54, Persons, Men and Women 18-49 and Persons and Women 18-34, delivery.
Discovery's late night live talk show, Shark After Dark, hosted by comedian Josh Wolf at 11PM, delivered 0.93 HH AA% / 0.74 P25-54 AA% / and 1.01 million total viewers P2+. This telecast beat TBS' Conan, Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report, BRAVO's Watch What Happens Live, and E!'s Chelsea Lately in both the Persons 25-54 and Persons 18-49 demos.
SHARK WEEK 2013 continues with new specials airing tonight Thursday, August 8 with Sharkpocalypse at 9PM and Alien Sharks at 10PM. Shark After Dark returns at 11PM with guests comedian Tom Green, wrestler Justin Gabriel, wildlife filmmaker Devon Massyn and conservationist Dr. Greg Stone.
All Times Eastern/Pacific
Shark After Dark is produced for Discovery Channel by Embassy Row and Green Mountain West. Executive Producer for Embassy Row is Michael Davies. Executive Producers for Green Mountain West are Craig Ferguson and Rebecca Tucker. For Discovery, Craig Coffman is Executive Producer with Sydney Clover as Associate Producer.
Great White Serial Killer is produced for Discovery Channel by Shark Entertainment, Inc. and Jeff Kurr is Executive Producer. For Discovery, Julie Meisner Eagle is Executive Producer
Top Ten Sharkdown is produced for Discovery Channel by NHNZ and John Hyde is Executive Producer. For Discovery, John Cavanagh is Executive Producer.
Source: Nielsen. NHI Calendar. 8/7/13. Live+SD AA% and (000).


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I love poetry.
I am especially fond of 'found poetry', and I mean found in all its forms… found in book titles, found in magazines, on book pages, cut out words and sentences – you name it. There is so much possible when it comes to 'found poetry'… and this kind of poetry is also great to use on art journal pages also.
I therefore started FOUND POETRY FRIDAY – everyone is welcome to play along!
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Connolly, Chefetz win Saltaire election
The second time was the charm for Ann Connolly.
In Saltaire's village election Friday, Connolly won the most votes (88) to gain one of two open trustee seats on the board. Incumbent Alexander K. Chefetz won the other seat with 55 votes, eking out a win over longtime trustee Hugh O'Brien, who received 53 votes. Connolly and Chefetz will serve two-year terms.
On Monday, the trustees-elect are scheduled to be sworn in at the Fire Island village's board meeting at 9 a.m. Last year, Connolly was one of four candidates vying for two open trustee spots, but lost to incumbent John A. Zaccaro Jr. and Frank Wolf.
Connolly, 60, a professional management consultant from Pelham who describes herself as a lifelong Saltaire resident, has said her problem-solving abilities, knowledge of the village and business experience qualified her as a candidate.
Connolly did not respond to a request for comment.
Chefetz, 50, an investment banker from Manhattan, declined to speak with Newsday, but had said in a campaign letter that he wants to maintain the village's fiscal health while Saltaire recovers from the expensive blow dealt by superstorm Sandy. This will be his second full term as trustee, though he has already served three years after being appointed to fill a vacated seat.
Hugh O'Brien, 60, lamented losing his bid for what would have been a 12th term as trustee. "I'm very disappointed to have lost," O'Brien said. "I think the two people who were elected are very good . . . My main regret is that I'm not going to be on the board when we continue the work of reconstruction after Sandy."


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Death of the Greenhouse Gas Theory
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From the Introduction:
Slaying the Sky Dragon: Death of the Greenhouse Gas Theory reveals startling new facts that will reverberate among international policymakers and national science institutes. A team of world renowned scientists, scholars and climate experts detail how fudged equations exaggerated the heating effect of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere by a factor of three. This detailed volume not only shows CO2 cannot possibly cause such warming but, indeed, is really a gas responsible for increasing the atmospheric cooling efficiency.
With concise and detailed equations and helpful diagrams to guide the non-scientist, Slaying the Sky Dragon: Death of the Greenhouse Gas Theory, does more than simply expose shocking faux climate science. It is a step-by-step guide to how the United Nations, western governments and leading corporations manipulated the infant science of climatology in pursuit of such disparate goals as global green government, an international carbon trading ponzi scheme and the self-aggrandizement of well-placed UN officials and political leaders.
Dr. Tim Ball - Professor Timothy Ball is a renowned environmental consultant and former [retired] professor of climatology at the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Ball has served on many local and national committees and as Chair of Provincial boards on water management, environmental issues and sustainable development. Dr. Ball has given over 600 public talks over the last decade on science and the environment.
Dr. Claes Johnson - Dr Claes Johnson is Professor of Applied Mathematics, School of Computer Science and Communication, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden and has quickly established himself among the vanguard of international commentators with his highly-respected blog, Claes Johnson on Mathematics and Science as well as such papers as Basic Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere and Greenhouse Gases without Greenhouse Effect.
Dr. Martin Hertzberg - Dr. Martin Hertzberg is a long time climate writer, a former U. S. Naval meteorologist with a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Stanford and holder of a Fulbright Professorship. Hertzberg is an internationally recognized expert on combustion, flames, explosions, and fire research with over 100 publications in those areas.
Joseph A. Olson - Retired Texan engineer and science writer, Joe Olson PE is an internationally respected science writer with over 100 major climate-related articles to his name.
Hans Schreuder - http://www.ilovemycarbondioxide.com/ Retired analytical chemist and technical contractor Hans Schreuder has long been a staunch and highly regarded critic of the greenhouse gas theory and a leading commentator, using his website as a publishing hub for fellow scientists critical of the theory.
John O'Sullivan - Legal analyst and specialist writer on anti-corruption, John O'Sullivan is the coordinator of these exciting new books and will take the reader on a tour through the maze of confusion surrounding almost all aspects of climate alarm. John is an accredited academic who taught and lectured for over twenty years at schools and colleges in the east of England as well as successfully litigating for over a decade in the New York State courts and U.S. federal 2nd circuit.


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Last night, Gawker's Nick Denton was forced to entertain a group of about 30 reporters and editors who are in town for a Wall Street Journal organized digital training program all by himself because his expected co-star, Buzzfeed co-founder Jonah Peretti, was a no-show. On Twitter, Mr. Peretti had a rather interesting explanation for standing up Mr. Denton.
"I didn't feel like talking to @nicknotned tonight, you really got to be in the mood for that guy," Mr. Peretti wrote last night.
When we emailed Mr. Peretti to inquire about the event this afternoon, he attributed his absence to a scheduling glitch rather than any distaste for Mr. Denton.
"Nick is great, who wouldn't want to spend time with him? The event host just made a scheduling mistake and the last minute fix was for us to do the talks on different nights which was the original plan," Mr. Peretti wrote. "We are scheduling now, not sure if it is set yet. And I was not in the mood for a surprise Lincoln-Douglas debate."
Guess that makes Mr. Denton and Mr. Peretti the Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas of our time? Gawker and Buzzfeed are hardly the Illinois legislature, but we'll let the comparison slide. Mr. Denton and Mr. Peretti certainly have way more twitter followers than either Lincoln or Douglas.
Mr. Denton ended up with an empty chair and, although he made the inevitable Clint Eastwood comparison, Mr. Peretti had some comforting words for the Gawker mogul.
"Clint Eastwood is a huge movie star, congrats," he tweeted.
Luckily, Mr. Denton finds himself plenty entertaining. And at least he had WSJ editor Alan Murray to keep him company.
"Alan and I entertained the crowd–rather successfully I thought. Alan at least can handle me!" Mr. Denton emailed us today.


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Louisville – Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Posted on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 10:51 pm
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash.
The incident happened at the intersection of Wilderness Road and New Cut Road after 8:30 pm Sunday.
23-year-old Sajoni Perez was driving his motorcycle when it hit a SUV.
Perez was pronounced dead at the scene.
If someone you love suffered severe injuries or died in an accident, you may be uncertain of where to look for help. The Lexington injury lawyers of Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP have helped many people through the process of fighting for the compensation they need, and are ready to be your champions as well. Contact us at (859) 279-0561 to speak with an attorney today.
Note: Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP has experience handling many types of accident cases, many of which we report on through this blog. You never get used to hearing about the consequences of serious injuries and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. These postings are put together using available information sourced from recent news articles. As more information is uncovered, sources are often updated. Should information within our posting be outdated or untrue, please contact us so that we may update our posting.
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The Go-Go Ultra X travel scooter from Pride Mobility comes in 3-wheel and 4-wheel versions. Both versions are easy to breakdown for transport, even using only one hand. The battery pack doesn't require any wiring either, just drop it into the scooter's base and you are set to go. When it comes time to charge, it can be done on or off-board using the dual voltage charger.
This is the 3-wheel version. The 3-wheel version of the Go-Go Ultra X has a tighter turning radius than the 4-wheel version.
This is the 3-wheel version. The 3-wheel version of the Go-Go Ultra X has a tighter turning radius than the 4-wheel version.
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- Overall Length: 37"
- Overall Width: 19.5"
- Seat Depth: 17"
- Seat Width: 17"
- Scooter's Total Weight: 95.5 lb
- Heaviest Component Weight: 29.5 lb
- Number Of Components: 5 Pieces
- Front Wheel Size: 8"
- Rear Wheel Size: 8"
- Tire Type: Solid
- Charger Type: Off-board, 2 Amp
- Battery Type: Battery Pack with (2) 12 Amp Batteries
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- Tiller Style: Handle Bar
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Visions of home-brewed hell take center stage as an anti-war protest on a California college campus turns into a cannibalistic massacre at the clawing hands of the hungry undead. Two lost soldiers fight their way across a jungle wasteland teeming with rot. And in Vietnam, Agent Declan Rule reveals his true reasons for being in country.
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OAK BROOK, Ill., April 4 (UPI) -- McDonald's Ukraine Ltd. halted operations in three of its restaurants in Crimea, following the ongoing tensions in the region.
McDonald's has said the closures are due to "manufacturing reasons," and that it hoped to resume work at the restaurants as soon as possible.
"Due to manufacturing reasons, not dependent on McDonald's, the work of restaurants in Simferopol, Sevastopol and Yalta has been temporarily halted," McDonald's Ukraine Ltd. said in a statement.
The company said that it had offered its Crimean employees work at its Ukrainian restaurants at their current salary levels and also offered to cover the costs of relocation expenses for the employees and their families.
McDonald's is the second company in Crimea to halt operations after Deutsche Post said on Thursday it was no longer accepting letters for Crimea.
The closure led to protests from Russian politicians with Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the leader of the Liberal and Democratic Party of Russia, asking that all McDonald's restaurants across Russia be closed.
"McDonald's has closed its restaurants in the Crimea -- this is very good. Now it needs to close all restaurants in Russia. I ordered the teams of municipal organizations of LDPR to put pickets in front of all McDonald's restaurants in Moscow and across the country. They should get out of the country ... as soon as possible," Zhirinovsky told reporters on Friday.
Zhirinovsky proceeded to spew his anger at Pepsi as well, the reasons for which are unknown.
"We will close them across the country and then proceed to Pepsi," he said.
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Keplar records is synonymous with cool electronica and the fantastically weird and tasteful sounds of arty-looking people experimenting with all sorts of, erm, stuff. 'Gleichstrom/Wechselstrom' is the sixth Keplar release, and hopefully there will be loads more to come!
Mikrofisch combine the powers of boy/girl singing with synths, Casio, guitars and, hooray, Fruity Loops. The resulting sound is pleasant, frail electronic stuff with a spoonful of twee thrown in for good measure. Think along the lines of plenty of Glockenspiel and minimal guitars. In fact 'Gleichstrom/Wechselstrom' sounds so damn cute it's almost painful.
The icing on the cake are two tasteful covers, namely Morrissey's 'Everyday is like Sunday' and - wait for it - Throw That Beat's 'Little Red Go-Kart'. All done in weird synth style a la Mikrofisch.
In short, everybody with even the slightest conception of good taste should get a copy of this NOW!
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Landrys paralysis –>
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(Science: neurology, syndrome) acute infective polyneuritis that results in a form of peripheral neuropathy with temporary loss of movement and sensation due to inflammation of multiple nerves and loss of myelin.
The exact cause is unknown but has been associated with an abnormal immune response to viral infection, particularly cytomegalovirus infection, in which there is cell-mediated immunity to a component of myelin. The disease may be autoimmune in origin and complete recovery can take up to six months.
Synonym: guillain-barre syndrome
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According to reports, the pressure and abuse against political prisoner Monireh Rabiei and her family have increased.
This political prisoner has been under psychological pressure and has been subjected to insults by prison guards. She has also been banned from receiving visits from her family for weeks in the past. She would be offensively body searched and would then be summoned by the assistant head of prison and pressurized after every visit.
On the other hand, her family is insulted and threatened by female prison guards when coming to the visiting hall. One of the female guards body searches them in an insulting manner and uses offensive language when talking to them trying to provoke them into a reaction to ban them from future visits. She also treated Monireh Rabiei's niece/nephew abusively because he/she had some raisins in his/her pocket and the child started crying from terror. When she was met with protests from the family, she started insulting them and threatened to cut off their visits again.
Some time ago, her family was informed via Ms. Rabiei's lawyer that she can be released on bail. This family spent a large amount and money and time and pledged their home ownership document in the Registration Department for this issue. But when they went to court, they were told that the letter for the home ownership pledge was missing.
This is while they had confirmed that they had received the letter and this issue was even documented in the court secretariat office.
Monireh Rabiei's case is followed by Pir Abassi, the head of the 26th branch of the Revolutionary Court. This person treats her family inhumanely and is the main person who prevents her release.
Political prisoner Monireh Rabiei, 32, was sentenced to 5 years of prison to be served in exile in Berazjan Prison by the 26th branch of the Revolutionary Court. The exile sentence was only recently announced to her family.
Rabiei and her lawyer protested this heavy and inhumane sentence and her case has been currently referred to the 36th branch of the Revolutionary Court.
On October 7, 2009, this chemical engineer was summoned to the 3rd branch of the Revolutionary Court to answer questions by the head this court branch. She was arrested because she answered a phone call from her uncle who is in Camp Ashraf in Iraq.
She was detained in solitary in section 209 in Evin Prison for close to 20 days while being interrogated and physically and psychologically tortured and insulted by an intelligence agency interrogator, nicknamed Alavi.
She was then transferred to section 350 in the women's section of this prison.
Rabiei has denied all the charges against her and has announced that (the call with her uncle) was a family call saying that it is a shameful that her family calls are tapped and used against her. Ms. Rabiei and her lawyer believe that her trial was a show trial and her sentence was pre-determined.
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