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With her recent series Displaced, the photographer Linda Kuo examines the illegal importation of exotic animals into the United States; her subjects, some torn from their habitats and others unable to adapt to their environments in captivity, give voice to the 300 million animals similarly brought to the states as pets.
Each photograph captures the life of a creature being treated for illnesses or wounds at New York City Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine; placed within the sterile context of the hospital, the displaced beasts oscillate between confusion, curiosity, and lonesomeness. The emotional core of the work is rooted in each creature's supreme isolation; a bird sits alone on a scale, searching for some sort of recognition. Simultaneously, a guinea pig resigns himself to the clean, white basin, and a bird turns his puffy green back.
Amidst this sorrowful sense of displacement emerges an unexpected warmth, fueled by the desperate yearning of both animal and man to feel safe. After a failed resuscitation, a yellow bearded dragon falls into a gentle set of female hands that tenderly enfold his delicate flesh in a bright blue towel. Similarly, a turtle is offered carefully diced vegetables, which he cautiously accepts from giant human fingers; a bird's heartbeat is measured anonymously but tenderly. Amidst a chaotic world, the hospital is shown to be a respite for the animals, fighting for their wellbeing against the odds.
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ATLANTA - The new $75 limit on lobbyist spending in Georgia might prove looser than its supporters initially hoped.
State lawmakers voted during their chaotic final session Thursday to set the state's first restrictions on lobbyist spending. If the plan is signed by Gov. Nathan Deal, it would end a system allowing lobbyists to spend as much as they want as long as that spending is publicly reported.
After the vote, there were questions Friday on whether it still allows lobbyists to skirt the $75 cap and gives attorneys ways to avoid the regulations altogether.
Those questions are a product of the chaotic process. While the debate over lobbyist spending went on for months, the final legislation was not unveiled until just hours before the vote. It was negotiated by a six-man committee of lawmakers behind closed doors, giving other legislators limited chances to ask questions or make changes.
"I'm not saying this was bad intent on anyone's behalf, but when you have a process like we had in the last 40 hours, sometimes things slip through the cracks, and I think a fairly large loophole was created," said Sen. Joshua McKoon, R-Columbus, who pushed for limits but was not on the negotiating team. "What we'll clearly need is a cleanup bill to fix some of those things."
Legislative leaders acknowledged the bill was imperfect, a product of forced compromise between rival House and Senate plans.
"Sometimes you just have differences of opinions with people, and sometimes it's more important that you do something rather than nothing," House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, said Thursday.
Earlier plans made clear that public officials could not accept gifts such as meals, tickets or entertainment worth more than a specified value. However, the measure approved Thursday only limits what lobbyists can spend, not what public officials can accept. That could make it possible for two lobbyists to split the cost of a $150 baseball ticket for a lawmaker without violating the law.
The plan contains other exceptions. It would not set any total spending caps, meaning lobbyists can make multiple $75 expenditures on an official in a single day. Lobbyists could also spend as much as they wanted hosting events open to all members of the General Assembly, legislative committees and caucuses. Legislative leaders added restrictions limiting the committee events to one annually and forcing all caucuses to seek approval from either the House or Senate Ethics Committee.
The bill would allow lobbyists to pay to send public officials and their staff on trips within the United States so long as it is connected to their official duties.
There was confusion Friday over whether the bill allows lawyers to avoid registering as lobbyists. The existing law says that attorneys do not need to register if they are representing a client in an adversarial case before the state, for example, defending a firm in an administrative law case. The newly approved legislation appears to expand that exemption, saying that attorneys and their staff do not need to register if they are representing a client and not getting paid specifically to lobby. It makes no reference to ongoing legal cases.
Some legislators described that change as a minor amendment meant to clarify the law, but professional lobbyists worried it would allow attorneys to lobby without registering, abiding by spending limits and disclosing their expenditures. Leaders at Common Cause Georgia said they expect to ask the state's ethics commission to clarify the issue using its newly approved rulemaking power.
"It certainly could be construed to give a waiver to attorneys," said Jet Toney of the Georgia Professional Lobbyists Association.
Russell Sewell, a lobbyist for the State Bar of Georgia, said he did not believe the new wording would have any practical change on state law. Sewell said that under current law, clients can hire attorneys to review legislation and explain those proposals to others, including lawmakers, without registering as lobbyists. He said that if lawyers go beyond offering legal advice, for example, taking lawmakers to dinner and pressing them to support or oppose legislation, those lawyers must still register as lobbyists.
"I don't think it gives lawyers any more ways to skirt the law than maybe existed before," Sewell said. "I've always told lawyers who come down there if they're down here all the time, they need to register."
If signed by the governor, the new law takes effect Jan. 1.

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He regressed and got scared of the box again. Forgot his box turn. Avoidance of the box, of the jumps, of ME. I thought all hope was lost (and that he was getting back at me for actually writing my first flyball tournament check )
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Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis censored in Chicago schools
DNA Info Chicago's reported that Iranian exile Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis was considered for being banned from being used for teaching assignments in public Chicago schools:
The Chicago Tribune has more, and quotes Satrapi saying:
Update: the good news is that a student group was one of the sources that recognized the blatant censorship in motion by the school boards, and organized a protest against the ban. Which says that the younger generation can understand when an injustice is being performed.
"Persepolis," described by Time magazine as a memoir of girl growing up in Iran who has "an obsession with becoming God's new prophet," has been banned in Iran, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates because some Muslims consider it blasphemous.It's a facinating question if the board wanted to take it out for the same reasons the UAE and Satrapi's own Iran did - because it's against their oppressive Islamofacist regimes. Chicago's already notorious for the political correctness that plagues almost every neighborhood, and this is another bad step they're making. The real world is unfortunately full of harsh realities, and while I could understand if a fictional movie full of violence isn't something responsible parents and teachers would want to show younger children, a book/graphic novel about real life is something entirely different, and they have every right to know about the horrors Satrapi's native country is being devoured by. It makes no difference even if they're trying to just keep it out of 7th grade classes; that's still censorship, and suppression of vital info.
In a letter to principals, the schools CEO said that the move to remove the book from its seventh-grade curriculum came after "It was brought to our attention that it contains graphic language and images that are not appropriate for general use" for that age group.
While saying "We are not banning this book from our schools," Byrd-Bennett instructed principals: "If your seventh-grade teachers have not yet taught this book, please ask them not to do so and to remove any copies of the book from their classrooms."
While "Persepolis" "may be appropriate" for junior and senior students, Byrd-Bennett said that CPS is reconsidering whether the book, because of "powerful images of torture," should be used in the curriculum of eighth through 10th grades. [...]
The controversy was sparked by reports of an email sent Thursday in which the Lane Tech principal told school staff members that he was informed by one of the CPS' Network Instructional Support Leaders group that all ISLs were given a deadline of Friday to make sure the book was not in the library, that it had not been checked out by a student or teacher, that it was not used in "any classrooms" and "to collect the autobiographic graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi from all classrooms and the Library."
"I was not provided a reason for the collection of 'Persepolis,'" Dignam's message concluded. [...]
A film version of "Persepolis," released in 2007, was banned in Iran, a move that the author told an interviewer in 2010 was probably because "it is too Western, and it is un-Islamic and maybe anti-revolutionary."
In her statement Friday, the author said she visited a Chicago school in 2004 "and loved seeing the kids there, so full of passion and questions. I felt close to them and they felt close to me."
"But when I hear that they want to ban my book — in America — I just don't understand. I cannot accept it. Why? America is the largest democracy in the world!...Shame on them," said Satrapi.
The Chicago Tribune has more, and quotes Satrapi saying:
"These are not photos of torture. It's a drawing and it's one frame. I don't think American kids of seventh grade have not seen any signs of violence. Seventh graders have brains and they see all kinds of things on cinema and the Internet. It's a black and white drawing and I'm not showing something extremely horrible. That's a false argument. They have to give a better explanation."What they really have to explain is if they're succumbing to dhimmitude, which I assume is the real reason. Again, it makes little difference if it's just the 7th grade they're trying to remove the book from, it's still an attempt to suppress the student's right to knowledge about a foreign country consumed by a bleak religious mindset.
Update: the good news is that a student group was one of the sources that recognized the blatant censorship in motion by the school boards, and organized a protest against the ban. Which says that the younger generation can understand when an injustice is being performed.


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The Boulder City Council unanimously gave initial approval to a ballot measure that would ban fracking through 2018 unless, after June 2016, a two-thirds majority of the City Council decides it should be lifted.
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Anyone using Satori? Can anyone provide some information on the manufacturer of Satori? My local "high-end" dog/cat store has really been pushing this Canadian brand of kibble.
Here is the ingredient list for the dog chicken recipe:
Chicken Meal, Potato, Fresh Deboned Chicken, Peas, Salmon Meal, Whole Egg, Fresh Deboned Turkey, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a natural source of Vitamin E), Whitefish Meal, Flaxseed, Pea Starch, Suncured Alfalfa, Natural Flavours, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (Pumpkin, Cranberries, Spinach, Blueberries, Pomegranate, Carrots, Apples, Tomatoes, Raspberries, Alfalfa Sprouts), Pea Fiber, Herring Oil (source of DHA), Choline Chloride, Kelp, Chicory Root Extract (FOS), Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera, Probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophillus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium), Digestive Enzymes (Papain, Bromelain, Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product), Botanicals (Aniseed, Cassia, Thyme, Rosemary, Chamomile, Horseradish, Juniper), Vitamins (Vitamin E, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid), Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Chelated Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate).
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Hi Myka
Overall, it looks pretty good! The one thing I don't agree with though is they state it's for dogs who have allergies and sensitivities, but there are way too many ingredients for that. I would actually consider it, but Nookie can't have tomatoes (too acidic for him) and is allergic to carrots. Are you looking at this for your food sensitive girl? If so, we have finally found one that seems to be working great for Nookie. It's not the easiest food to find, but if you have a store you normally deal with, they would be able to order it for you (that's what we did).
Salmon Meal, Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Naturally preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Smoked Salmon, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Raspberries, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Kelp Meal, Flaxseed Meal, Calcium Propionate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), D-Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement
Even though Nookie is allergic to chicken, the chicken fat doesn't bother him at all. The ingredients are very limited. The only things I don't like about this food are the minerals are not chelated and there are no probiotics. But, that being said, all you have to do is supplement the probitiocs, which is what we have done. To keep his skin issues/itchies at bay, it's worth it
We did try the Carna4 (at $180 for a 13KG bag!), but he had horrible diarrhea, as did Thorin. Expensive doesn't mean good or that it will work! It may be good food, but neither of mine could tolerate it.
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Yeah, I was thinking of trying it for Roxy, but now I've seen the ingredients I agree with you that it isn't the best choice for allergies/sensitivities. I'm still having troubles with her. I will see if my food store can order the one in that you suggest. I might have to go raw with her though...ugh. $$$
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EAGLE NEST -- Eagle Nest Lake is temporarily closed to fishing and boating until the ice that now covers the lake becomes thick enough to allow safe passage, the Department of Game and Fish and New Mexico State Parks announced Friday.
The lake will be reopened for fishing as soon as officials determine the ice is safe for walking and angling. The ice will be considered safe when it is at least nine inches thick, according to criteria established by the Department of Game and Fish and State Parks.
Eagle Nest Lake State Park will remain open for other activities.
The State Parks Division has a formal procedure for checking the depth of ice. The ice thickness is measured starting at the shoreline and progressing out over the lake. When the ice is of a thickness that is considered safe, the lake is opened to ice fishing. Also, park staff continually makes visual checks of the ice looking for cracks, water on top of the ice, and open water, all signs that the ice may not be safe for anglers.
The State Parks Division and the Department of Game and Fish jointly manage Eagle Nest Lake and surroundings via a Joint Powers Agreement. According to criteria established by both agencies under the agreement, Eagle Nest Lake State Park staff report the ice conditions to the Department of Game and Fish. When the ice thickness meets its requirements, the Department allows ice fishing on the lake.
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The temptation of Twitter can at times bring out the worst in people, and Sunday night was no exception, when satirical publication The Onion posted a profane tweet aimed at 9-year-old Oscar hopeful Quevenzhan� Wallis.
Here's a roundup of some other tweets that have riled and raised eyebrows — remember, there is no accounting for taste:
"You already own you. Now go — Earn the power. Earn the Truth. Earn the most important component in this entire dimension, your self c" — @charliesheen weighs in from the annals of the nonsensical.
"All impacted by # Sandy, stay safe! We'll be doing lots of Gap.com shopping today. How about you? — @Gap puts on the hard sell as Hurricane Sandy prepared to wreak devastation on the East Coast late last year.
"WHY is everyone in SUCH a panic about hurricane (I'm calling it Sally)..? Stop projecting negativity! Think positive and pray for peace." @lindsaylohan,before the storm. Superstorm Sandy eventually cost the state of New York billions to recover.
"Good morning shooters. Happy Friday! Weekend plans?" @NRA_Rifleman the morning after the fatal mass shooting in an Aurora, Colo., movie theater last summer.
"How did fat lady who fell thru street get to 400 lbs? Welfare, stamps etc? Then leave us all with 20 yrs immense health bills. — @rupertmurdoch, CEO of News Corp., shows his social conscience in response to an article about a woman who fell through a sidewalk in New York City. He later apologized, kind of.
"Millions are in uproar in # Cairo. Rumor is they heard our new spring collection is now available online at http://bit.ly/KCairo-KC" — @KennethCole gets political about events in Egypt. The firm later said it was sorry and had not intended to make light of events.
(Cole also has the non-Twitter distinction of saying to the New York Daily News after 9/11: "Important moments like this are a time to reflect ... To remind us, sometimes, that it's not only important what you wear, but it's also important to be aware.")
Facebook, too, has hosted plenty of gaffes, including this:
"May is Mental Health Month ... or so the SHADOWY CONSPIRATORS WHO CONTROL THE WORLD would have you believe. — from 7-Eleven's in 2011.
What are some of your favorite instances of complete and utter Twitter fail? Tell us at @usatoday or @khjelmgaard
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The temptation of Twitter can at times bring out the worst in people, and Sunday night was no exception, when satirical publication The Onion posted a profane tweet aimed at 9-year-old Oscar hopeful Quevenzhan� Wallis.


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Bruno Sroka is already 2007 course race champion, but the 2+3 place is pretty close between Sean Farley and Sami Gali.
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Stay tuned, Friday is registration and I will be at the location reporting from there!
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The government of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper once again demonstrated its unwavering support of Israel on Thursday when it unequivocally backed the Jewish state's military response to incessant terrorist rocket fire.
"We fundamentally believe that Israel has the right to defend itself and its citizens from terrorist threats," stated Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird. "Far too often, the Jewish people find themselves on the front lines in the struggle against terrorism, the great struggle of our generation."
Referencing the hundreds of terrorist rockets that sparked Israel's "Operation Pillar of Cloud" - a provocation much of the world has suddenly forgotten about - Baird said that Canada "condemns the terrorist group Hamas and stands with Israel as it deals with regional threats to peace and security."
The Obama Administration also issued a statement of support immediately following the start of Israel's surprise aerial campaign on Wednesday evening.
"We strongly condemn the barrage of rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel," said US State Department spokesman Mark Toner. "We support Israel's right to defend itself."
However, Toner also threw in what some might see as a veiled warning: "We encourage Israel to continue to take every effort to avoid civilian casualties."
It has been reported time and again that Israel takes more care to avoid civilian casualties than any nation on earth, including the United States. Some Israelis view remarks like Toner's as an assertion of moral superiority, and a suggestion that Israel needs to be reminded to act in a civil manner.
Of course, many also take it as a friendly warning that the rest of the international community is likely to use every Palestinian civilian casualty as a weapon to attack not only Israel's military actions, but its legitimacy as a nation.
Meanwhile, Russia and the Arab world predictably condemned Israel's military response in Gaza while almost completely ignoring the Hamas rocket barrage that preceded it, and Europe registered its displeasure over the "disproportionate" nature of the Israeli action.
Egypt recalled its ambassador to Israel in protest, and Israel returned the favor.
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CONWAY, S.C.-The Coastal Carolina University women's basketball team's 21-0 first half run to helped lead them to an 81-46 win over Coker College Sunday, November 29 in Kimbel Arena.
Coastal improves to 4-2 on the season and is a perfect 35-0 in the all-time series versus Coker. With the loss, the Cobras fall to 0-5 on the season.
The Chanticleers held the Cobras to a 10 minute scoring drought and just 17 points in the first half as the Chanticleers were ahead by 34 at the break. Senior Amanda Stull and junior Sydnei Moss led the team with eight points apiece, and Coker's Lotta Aaltonen scored four points, including her 1,000th career point in the first half.
The Cobras came out the second half not giving up as Aaltonen scored seven points and Kiesha Beavers added two foul shots put the Cobras within 15 points (42-27) at 15:22, the closest they would come to the Chanticleers.
Coming off the bench, sophomore Olivia Irick took over the scoring for the Chanticleers by going 2-2 from beyond the arc and scoring 12 in the second half. The Coastal bench tallied the 30 of the 47 points scored in the second stanza.
Aaltonen led the Cobras with 15 points. Coker was held to 31.3 percent from the field, and the Chants forced 23 Cobra turnovers.
Irick had a game-high 16 points, shooting 7-of-8 from the field. Moss followed by adding 14 points and seven rebounds while Stull added 13 points and two rebounds. The Chants shot 55.4 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc. Coastal out rebounded Coker 37-31 and scored 30 points off of turnovers.
Coker will now prepare to face Conference Carolinas rival Belmont Abbey on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Belmont, N.C.


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Suburban parents finding ways to sneak in exercise
More and more parents are getting savvy when it comes to sneaking more nutritious food into their child's diet.
Adding pureed veggies to sauces, swapping out oil with unsweetened applesauce in baked goods, using an avocado spread instead of mayo -- cookbooks are filled with so-called hide-and-eat recipes.
But an improved diet will do only so much if a child remains largely sedentary.
"Parents used to tell kids to go out and play and come home when the streetlights come on, but we're not comfortable doing that anymore," said Dr. John Beckerman, a pediatrician in Barrington and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "There are fewer opportunities for exercise, and we're seeing the downside of those lifestyle changes."
Since few kids are bound to like -- or stick to -- a regimented fitness program, parents are turning to more creative ways to get their heart rates' up.
Trampolines, for one, have become an increasingly popular trend. Just check out Xtreme Trampolines in Buffalo Grove, which caters to dozens of birthday parties each weekend.
Located at 950 Busch Parkway, the facility features commercial grade trampolines with five separate courts and a giant foam pit. Play dodgeball or basketball, just jump around or even check out "Airobics," a low-impact workout that mimics different types of sports movements at an estimated 1,000 calories per class, owner Eric Beck said.
"We get some pretty sweaty people in here," said Beck, who also owns Xtreme Trampolines in Carol Stream. "It's just fun, especially in the winter when kids find it's a way to get their energy out."
Although Dr. Beckerman recommends caution, Beck cites an American Academy of Pediatrics journal article showing Xtreme Trampolines' injury rate to be 2 in 1,000 jumpers, compared to 15 per 1,000 football players or 21 per 1,000 soccer players.
Dr. Beckerman says our need for a more active lifestyle is crucial given the startling statistics. According to the Centers for Disease Control, obesity prevalence among children and adolescents in the U.S. has nearly tripled since 1980. He also said two-thirds of adults are overweight.
He recommends the 5-4-3-2-1 Go plan, which, in addition to nutrition guidelines, urges two hours or less of nonschool-related screen time each day, and at least one hour of physical activity.
Ed Gagnon, general manager of Dave and Buster's in Addison, said the establishment features several interactive games that get kids moving.
There's Speed of Light, in which players quickly stretch, jump and bend to try and hit roughly 30 discs that light up. There's also Pump It Up, a dance simulator game that Gagnon describes as an electronic version of Twister.
"You sweat doing that more than you would at the gym," Gagnon said. "There are definitely some kids who are obsessed with it."
Getting your child moving doesn't need to be a drain on your wallet.
Orbit Skate Center in Palatine, for example, is one of several roller rinks across the country that teamed to fight childhood obesity through kidsskatefree.com. Each week, Orbit will email two free skate passes for children 12 and under.
Stores -- and even libraries -- are stocking a growing number of "exergames" on their shelves. Video games such as "Kinect Adventures," "WarioWare Smooth Moves," "Wii Fit," "Dance Dance Revolution," "Punch-Out!!" and "EA Sports Active 2" are popular draws with kids and families alike.
"Although they're certainly not as good as going out for a walk, a ride or a run, it's a big improvement from laying around on the couch," Dr. Beckerman said. "A lot of pediatrics is about prevention, and moving can lessen the risk of many long-term health consequences."
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text: « Return to Search Ula V. Jurkunas, M.D., is Awarded the Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Grant April 08, 2013 Contact: Mary Leach 617-573-4170 Boston (April 8, 2013) – Ula V. Jurkunas, M.D., Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, specialist in corneal and refractive surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Assistant Scientist at Schepens Eye Research Institute, has recently been awarded with the Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Grant for 2013. Dr. Jurkunas is a resident of Winchester, Mass. The Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Grant is a highly competitive award intended to encourage and promote the early career development of clinicians and scientists entering research in vision science and ophthalmology. Awardees receive grants from Alcon Research Institute (ARI) to further research in their specific areas of expertise within ophthalmic or optometric research. This is a worldwide application and eight recipients are chosen each year for the grant. The $50,000 grant will be applied to support research in corneal and external disease at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Schepens Eye Research Institute. Dr. Jurkunas will be studying the pathogenesis of Fuchs dystrophy which is an age-related corneal endothelial disorder that causes a gradual decline in vision. Currently, there are no medical therapies for Fuchs dystrophy and corneal transplantation is the only treatment modality to restore vision. The studies in Dr. Jurkunas' laboratory will be investigating how lifelong damage to the cellular DNA and specifically mitochondrial DNA leads to the development of Fuchs dystrophy. The award will be presented to Dr. Jurkunas at the annual Award Symposium to be held at Alcon headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. About Massachusetts Eye and Ear Mass. Eye and Ear clinicians and scientists are driven by a mission to find cures for blindness, deafness and diseases of the head and neck. After uniting with Schepens Eye Research Institute in 2011, Mass. Eye and Ear in Boston became the world's largest vision and hearing research center, offering hope and healing to patients everywhere through discovery and innovation. Mass. Eye and Ear is a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital and trains future medical leaders in ophthalmology and otolaryngology, through residency as well as clinical and research fellowships. Internationally acclaimed since its founding in 1824, Mass. Eye and Ear employs full-time, board-certified physicians who offer high-quality and affordable specialty care that ranges from the routine to the very complex. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals Survey" has consistently ranked the Mass. Eye and Ear Departments of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology as top five in the nation. For more information about life-changing care and research, or to learn how you can help, please visit MassEyeAndEar.org.


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Monday, 29 January 2007
avant-window-navigator fc6 rpms available
I have included the debuginfo rpms, which I suggest you install as well so if there is a problem, you get useful output!
*Update* New rpms available here. They should fix the gconf problem, please let me know if they work, either by leaving a quick comment here, or emailing me : njpatel_AT_gmail_DOT_com.
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Hey there, I tried the fc6 rpms on my FedoraCore6 fully updated machine and I get this:
[ghaefb@mycomp ~]$
[ghaefb@mycomp ~]$ avant-window-navigator
Segmentation fault
[ghaefb@mycomp ~]$ avant-preferences
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/avant-preferences", line 250, in ?
app = main()
File "/usr/bin/avant-preferences", line 143, in __init__
self.setup_chooser(APP_ACTIVE_PNG, self.wTree.get_widget("activefilechooser"))
File "/usr/bin/avant-preferences", line 221, in setup_chooser
TypeError: GtkFileChooser.set_filename() argument 1 must be string, not None
[ghaefb@mycomp ~]$
- 30 January 2007 at 12:08
I think that gconf keys are not set correctly, well they are not set at all. I tried compiling the source from tarball and latest svn and I get the same result.
You should look into that.
- 30 January 2007 at 12:32
- Neil J. Patel said...
Hi there,
Thanks for the feedback. Regarding avant-window-navigator, can you please install the *debuginfo rpms, and try again (so it spits out some info when it segfaults).
And regarding avant-preferences, can you please see if
gconftool2 --install-schema-file=/usr/etc/gconf/schemas/avant-window-navigator.schemas
works (as there was a problem in the makefile (i am fixing this now). This may fix the avant-widow-navigator error as well.
I hope that helps.
- 30 January 2007 at 12:55
- Neil J. Patel said...
woops, that should read (all on one line):
gconftool2 --install-schema-file=/etc/gconf/
- 30 January 2007 at 13:12
Yup, that did the trick. All I had to do is run this command.
gconftool-2 --install-schema-file=/etc/gconf/schemas/avant-window-navigator.schemas
- 30 January 2007 at 13:45
- Neil J. Patel said...
Glad to hear it! I've fixed this in the rpms, and I have uploaded the new ones, so there shouldn't be any more problems.
Thanks again.
- 30 January 2007 at 14:37
is there any .deb packages or how to install avant in ubuntu and dependencies list?
- 1 February 2007 at 12:37
- Banshee said...
It would be nice to also have .deb packages, it's very easy, just checkinstall
- 1 February 2007 at 14:08
- Neil J. Patel said...
Hi there,
There are no ubuntu debs that I know of, however I am going to install ubuntu and create my own for the next release.
Regarding compilation, if you install from svn, then you only need:
libwnck >= 2.16 (it may work on earlier releases, however I have not tried it).
gconf & gtk.
I you have gnome installed, and have compiled program before on it, you probably only need to install the 'libwnck-devel' package before you install Awn.
- 1 February 2007 at 14:44
- Jared Smith said...
Can you please post your SRPM? Not all of us are running on i386 machine, you know...
- 1 February 2007 at 22:53
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Hi Jared,
SRPMS for Awn and libwnck are now available from the download page.
- 1 February 2007 at 23:38
Neil, you may want to change your comment from gconftool2 to gconftool-2 if you have the time. The post right below yours references the correct command, but as a linux noobie it threw me off for about a half hour.
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Our Evening Bike Tour takes you to the best lit monuments as the sun is setting over Paris. Among other things you'll discover the wonders of The Eiffel Tower at night, Champs-Elysées, Notre-Dame and the Louvre. It's a beautiful and fun sightseeing tour of Paris!
- Enjoy a 4-hour bike tour around Paris at night
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- Get a ticket for the boat cruise on along the Seine River
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- Includes: Comfy bike, stylish helmet and a local guide
On this tour you'll see:
The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame and a boat cruise along the Seine River (45 min).
The tour is operated in English.
How do I get my tickets?
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Reservations Required on Pacific Surfliner Trains For High-Traffic Weekend of July 19, 20 and 21
SACRAMENTO – Advance reservations are required for travel occurring Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, on all Pacific Surfliner® trains throughout the entire route. Amtrak California passengers are encouraged to book early to ensure a guaranteed seat during this heavily traveled opening weekend of the Del Mar horse races and San Diego Comic-Con convention.
Additional equipment is being added to accommodate passengers, and similar to last year, an exclusive Cross Country Café Dining and Lounge Car will be available to passengers upgrading to Pacific Business Class. The Cross Country Café Car will operate on trains 774 and 595 on Friday, July 19, and trains 768 and 591 on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21.
"This temporary reservation system is being implemented to alleviate overcrowding and improve the comfort and safety of all passengers," said Bill Bronte, Division Chief, Caltrans Division of Rail. "Reservations are not normally required on Pacific Surfliner trains. Since space is limited, it is important that those wanting to travel during this time period, plan ahead and make reservations as early as possible."
The Pacific Surfliner operates between San Luis Obispo and San Diego. For reservations and complete information visit AmtrakCalifornia.com. Reservations can also be obtained at Amtrak.com; at Quik-Trak kiosks; from station ticket agents; or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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Oklahoma Geological Survey
Application of Organic Petrology to Shale Oil and Gas Potential of the Woodford Shale, Oklahoma, USA
TSOP Annual MeetingAugust 1, 2011Three Basic Factors Necessary for a Successful Gas Shale Play
Hydrocarbon Source Rock: Organic Matter TYPE, QUANTITY, AND THERMAL MATURITY.
Mineralogy:quartz and carbonate vs. clays. Mineralogy and rock fabric influence porosity and mechanical strength (brittleness vs. ductile)
Stress:rock is difficult to break and fractures may close in high stress; low stress regions result in better stimulation.
Modified from Norton and Tushingham, 2011)Criteria from U.S. Energy Information Administration "World Shale Gas Resources: An Initial Assessment of 14 Regions Outside the United States"
Higher thermal maturity shales may contain nanopores that contribute to additional porosity in the shale matrix. [What is the effect of thermal maturity and OM type on porosity?]
Marine shales [e.g., Type II Kerogen] tend to have less clay and more brittle minerals (e.g., quartz, feldspar, carbonate) that respond well to hydraulic fracturing.
Non-marine shales [e.g., Type I Kerogen] tend to have more clay, are more ductile, and absorb frac energy."Magnificent Seven" Gas Shale Basins of the U.S. and CanadaUNITED STATESCANADA
BarnettHorn River
Woodford (Late Devonian-Early Mississippian)
From Kuuskraa, 2011All gas shales have marine Type II Kerogen bulk compositionComer (1992)
Woodford ShaleWoodford Shale Plays
Geologic provinces from Northcutt and Campbell, 1995
Dry Gas
OilBiogenic Methane1,725 Woodford Shale Wells(2004-2011)1,366359Importance of thermal maturity (by vitrinite reflectance) on the Woodford Shale oil and gas plays.VRo ValuesMaturity
<0.55% Immature
0.55-1.15% Oil Window (peak
oil at 0.90%VRo)
1.15-1.40% Condensate–Wet-
Gas Window
>1.40% Dry-Gas WindowFrom Jarvie and others, 2005
Guidelines for the Barnett Shale (Based on Rock-Eval Pyrolysis)Distribution of 112Woodford Shale samples with vitrinite-reflectance data (n ≥20; whole-rock pellets)Eastern OklahomaCardott, in preparationMISSISSIPPIAN& OLDEROUTCROPAREACHOCTAW FAULT11432211.310.560.790.590.782.190.640.6421.732.091.371.791.981.870.571.231.050.860.7410.723.322.690.522.940.580.50.550.570.80.830.7220.127.116.11.230.792.530.570.560.61.690.821.883.462.42.442.483.4126.96.36.1993.444.856.364.760.590.560.540.490.670.571.07.5188.8.131.520.50.562.813.472.252.261.882.552.90.520.640.620.631.881.892.522.510.510.511.151.661.622.850.940.980.945.281.612.01.582.292.551.121.452.311.031.831.560.863.0412.522.214.171.1243.190.591.91PETRA 10/6/2009 3:10:12 PM
Isoreflectance Map of the Woodford Shale in Eastern Oklahoma (Updated October 2009)
Cardott, in preparation
Map prepared by R. Vance Hall using PetraMississippian and Older Outcrop Area (different than Ozark Uplift Province boundary)-5,000-15,000-10,000342
Woodford Shale Structure& VitriniteIsoreflectanceMapArkoma Basin Initial PotentialMostly Vertical (shallower/thinner)Mostly HorizontalWoodford Oil/Condensate/Gas ProductionCaveat
Gasproduction is reported by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission by WELL.
Oil/condensateproduction is reported by the Oklahoma Tax Commission by LEASE [production by well is only on single-well leases]
(Production data supplied by PI/Dwights LLC, © 2011, IHS Energy Group)Woodford Shale Oil/Condensate/Gas Production (2004-2011)
Condensate based on 54.4 API DEGProduction in first few months is interpreted as flowback from oil-based drilling mud(1) Newfield 3H-36 Genevieve (36-6N-11E; Hughes Co.; IP 2,118 Mcfd)Liquids production only in first few months interpreted as flowback@ 2.05%VRoIntermittent liquids production in first few months interpreted as oil-based drilling mud flowback(2) Cimarex 3-34H Hall(34-3N-11E; Coal Co.; IP 1,740 Mcfd)@ 2.05%VRoWoodford Shale-Only Condensate Wells Excluding Early Month Spikes3
4(3) St. Mary Land & Exploration 3-14 Marvin(14-1N-10E; Coal Co.; IP 3,125 Mcfd)Example of Woodford condensate produced later in well"s life1.67%VRo(4) Antero 30-1H Harris
(30-1S-11E; Coal Co.; IP 1,334 Mcfd)
Spikes in production may be from intermittent trucking
@ 1.6%VRoAnadarko BasinWoodford Shale Isoreflectance Map based on 81wells (Cardott, 1989)Anadarko Basin Initial PotentialUSING THE SAME CRITERIA AS FOR THE ARKOMA BASIN TO EXCLUDEWELLS WITH LOW AMOUNTS OF EARLY LIQUID PRODUCTIONAnadarko Basin Produced LiquidsWoodford Shale VRo on StructureWoodford Shale IPs on StructureThe Bakken Shale (Late Devonian-Early Mississippian; North Dakota & Montana) is the analog for shale oil plays. However, the reservoir of the Bakken is a permeable, non-shale middle member.
Other formations considered shale oil plays (mostly carbonates) are the Eagle Ford Shale (Late Cretaceous; Texas) and Niobrara Shale (Late Cretaceous; Rocky Mountains).
"The preferred rock type for a shale-oil play is a hybrid—that is, a formation with a good mix of non-shale lithologies, particularly carbonates" (Darbonne, 2011)
Shale Oil PlaysWoodford Production on Structure Oil production from silica-rich rock is from natural fracturesCherokee Platform Initial Potential on Isoreflectance MapCherokee Platform Production on Isoreflectance Map
Some Biogenic Methane (note outcrop)Woodford-Only Production
1,475 wells with production data; excludes 55 OWWOCumulative: 932 Bcf, 3,701,330 BoOther useful petrographic thermal maturity indicators:
Fluorescence color of telalginite [qualitative indicator in oil window] (green, greenish-yellow, yellow, orange, extinguished)
Bitumen reflectance"The primary mechanism of gas production from shalesis the fracture networkin the reservoir. Gas residing in the very tight matrix system is forced to flow into the fracture network, first through chemical desorptionand then through diffusion, to travel to the matrix/fracture interface." (Biswas, 2011)What is the potential for gas storage and diffusion within the organic network in shale?Importance of Bitumen to Gas-Shale Plays
Thermal Maturity Indicator
Porous sites for gas storage and migrationBitumen is defined as organic matter that is soluble in organic solvents (e.g., carbon disulphide). There are many names for this type of organic matter:BitumenSolid BitumenMigrabitumenSolid HydrocarbonAsphaltiteAsphaltic PyrobitumenGeneric Bitumen ClassificationHunt (1979)Genetic Bitumen Classification
Pre-Oil Solid Bitumen: early-generation products of rich source rocks, probably extruded from their sources as a very viscous fluid, and migrated the minimum distance necessary to reach fractures and voids in the rock. [Kerogen Bitumen Oil]
Post-Oil Solid Bitumen: products of the alteration of a once-liquid crude oil, generated and migrated from a conventional oil source rock, and subsequently degraded. [solid residue of primary oil migration]
Curiale (1986)Use of pre-oil solid bitumen as thermal maturity indicatorfollowing "solid hydrocarbon" reflectance to vitrinite reflectance equivalent regression equation of Landis and Castaño (1994)VRE = (BRo + 0.41)/1.09Homogenous formGranular form
Two Common Pre-Oil BitumenOptical Forms Based on Landis and Castaño (1994)
[regression equation is based on homogenous form]
OPL 1076500XFormation of Pre-Oil Bitumen from Tasmanites200X(OPL 1386; @ 0.67% Ro)(OPL 1395; 0.62% Ro)200X [field width is 320 microns]Proposed Post-Oil Bitumen NetworkClassification (@ 500X)Speckled WispyConnectedOPL 1372OPL 1366
OPL 1368Lowest thermal maturity containing post-oil bitumen network (0.85% VRo, n = 35)Post-Oil Bitumen Connected NetworkVitrinite (0.90% Ro; sample OPL 1366)
[500X field width is 140 microns]
500XNanopores associated with "organic matter" using ion milling and SEM (from Loucks and others, 2009)Study of Nanoporositydevelopment by Organic Matter Types and Thermal Maturity using SEM backscatter electron imaging of ion milled samples Working with Mark Curtis (OU) to sample from Known to UnknownSample Types:Solid Hydrocarbon vein deposits (grahamiteand impsonite): study of post-oil bitumenCoal(high volatile and medium volatile bituminous): study of maceralgroups (vitrinite, liptinite, inertinite)Woodford Shale:
1.low thermal maturity samples with amorphous organic matter, lamalginite, telalginite(Tasmanites), and pre-oil bitumen;
2.high thermal maturity samples with post-oil bitumen networks.2D SEM BSE Image of Lower Hartshorne Coal (1.28% Rmax) showing Organics (mostly vitrinite; dark) vs. Minerals (mostly clays; light)[SEM images are by Mark Curtis]Focused Ion Beam (FIB) milling + SEM Backscattered Imaging:Low thermal maturity (0.56% Ro; OPL 600) Woodford Shale core containing amorphous organic matter, pre-oil bitumen, and TasmanitesHigher thermal maturity (1.4% Ro; OPL 1387) Woodford Shale core containing wispy post-oil bitumen network @ 500XHigher magnification of previous slide showing nanoporosityin wispy post-oil bitumen networkAOM, lamalginite, telalginite, and pre-oil solid bitumen in Woodford Shale (OPL 601; 0.58% Ro)Low Thermal Maturity Woodford Shale
3D image from serial sectioning of 2D slices of Dual Beam Imaging (sequential ion-milling and backscatter electron imaging of a sample without changing its position)3D image of organic matter from serial sectioning of 2D slices of Dual Beam Imaging (sequential ion-milling and backscatter electron imaging of a sample without changing its position)AOM, lamalginite, telalginite, and pre-oil solid bitumen in Woodford Shale (OPL 601; 0.58% Ro)Low Thermal Maturity Woodford ShaleSEM Backscatter image is favored to ILLUSTRATE:
Distributionof organic matter (over a small area)
Abundanceof organic matter (especially amorphous organic matter and bitumen network)
Nanoporosityin organic matterRecognition of ORGANIC MATTER TYPES (to date) is favored using the light microscope (reflected white light, reflected fluorescent light, transmitted white light)
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Fresh interview with Hwang Inseong, champion of the 16th Go to Innovation (Berlin)
Hwang Inseong: Hi, Viktor!
Sandmann: Hi! How are you? I heard you won the Go to Innovation tournament, congratulations!
HI: Thank you! It's the 7th time I win this tournament (and I was runner-up once).
S: How do you feel about it?
HI: I'm very happy. It's my first tournament after a 20 months break :P This is one of the hardest tournaments for me; even so, I try to join every time because… There are many reasons.
1. This tournament uses Hahn-system; Prof. Hahn is the guy who gave me the chance to go to Europe in 2005. Without him, I could not have come to Europe at all :) so I want to keep this tournament runnung and thus I join and try to make it more fun for people who enjoy this tournament.
2. When I came to Europe for the first time, I stayed for about 6 months at Martin's place (main organiser). I know how much he likes Go and this tournament. So I want him to rejoice in my participation and showing a good performance.
S: What do you think of the Hahn system?
HI: Ah, the rules are very hard for strong players. Therefore, I don't want many tournaments to adopt these rules, but on the other hand, to play this very special tournament once a year would be very nice for Go players!
So I'd like to recommend to Go players to join this tournament!
S: I heard you are staying in Berlin, what are your plans?
HI: Between GTI and Kranich tournament, there is the Berlin Go Week. There are different events every night, I'm in charge of two events: a workshop on Wednesday and live-commentary of the Berlin championship finals on Friday night. More info: www.govb.de
S: Does Semi (Inseong's wife) want to say something?
HI: About?
S: Whatever :D I heard you are learning French.
HI: Semi said "no":P
HI: Yes, I moved to Grenoble. Starting in Decembre or January I'll become one of the national pédagogues in France. The FFG hired me as a teacher, therefore I'll have a visa in France. I'm very grateful to the FFG that they hire and give me an opportunity to stay in Europe longer. Of course Semi is with me all the time :) <3
S: I ran out of questions. Do you want to leave a message for your fans? Semi can say something too.
HI: Semi went shopping… :P
S: Noooooo.
HI: Hmm, these 2 years I haven't joined many tournaments in Europe because I focused more on teaching with my online Go school Yunguseng Dojang. However, in the future, I plan to join more tournaments and show good quality games so people can enjoy my games therefore enjoy Go more.
It doesn't mean that I won't focus on my Go school. I'll open one more Go school next year for American Go players (same system for different time zone). I will start advertising in Decembre.
My plan is that, I'd like to provide good quality teaching and teaching system. Therefore Go players can improve their strength and enjoy this great game more! I'll do my best to let people know what I know.
S: Oh wow. Ok, I think it's enough. Thank you for your time! I will arrange it in an intelligent way for EuroGoTV.
HI: Thx Viktor! It was very good to see you in Berlin. Hope to see you again soon!
(further smalltalk omitted)
HI: Hi, Viktor, please add a link for the Yunguseng Dojang:) http://yunguseng.com/
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Shaw tells me you are now organizing and have in forward preparation.
Thanking you heartily for the kindness and promptness with which you have met my views in this matter, and referring you to my letter to Mr. Jefferson Davis as a guarantee that all soldier fighting for the flag of their country in this department will be protected irrespective of any accident of color or birth, I have the honor to be, Governor, with the highest esteem, your very obedient servant,
Major-General, Commanding.
Hilton Head, Port Royal, S. C., June 3, 1863.
Honorable E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.:
SIR: I have much pleasure in transmitting to you herewith certified copy of a telegraphic report* just received from Colonel James Montgomery, commanding Second South Carolina Regiment, of the result of the first of a series of raids upon the main-land, now organized and in process of being carried out.
From the report you will see that Colonel Montgomery, with 300 men of his regiment and a section of the Third Rhode Island Battery, commanded by Captain Brayton, penetrated the country of the enemy 25 miles, destroyed a pontoon bridge across the Combahee River, together with a vast amount of cotton, rice, and other property, and brought away with him 725 slaves and some 5 horses.
This expedition is but the initial experiment of a system of incursions which will penetrate up all the inlets, creeks, and rivers of this department, and to be used in which I am now having several of our light-draught transport steamers supplied with bulwarks of boiler-iron to protect the troops on board from musketry and rifles; such steamers carrying 10 and 20-pounder
howitzers in their bows.
I have also to report that Colonel Hawley, Seventh Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, commanding Saint Augustine, recently made a raid into the interior, in which he captured 118 head of cattle and many mules and horses, the cattle belonging to one Feitch, who was a contractor for supplying beef to the rebel army.
Colonel Montgomery with his forces will repeat his incursions as rapidly as possible in different directions, injuring the enemy all he can and carrying away their slaves, thus rapidly filling up the South Carolina regiments in the department, of which there are now four.
The Fifty-fourth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers (colored), Colonel Shaw commanding, arrived to-day in good condition, and appear an excellent regiment, over 900 strong. They will soon have abundant and very important employment, as will all other regiments, white or colored, that may be sent to re-enforce this department.
Congratulating you and the country on the favorable aspect of affairs in the Southwest, and hoping soon to be in a position to send you good news from this department, I have the honor to be, sir, with the highest esteem, your very obedient servant,
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'Lorelai & Rory' Just Shared Massive Gilmore Girls Spoilers!
Gilmore Girls fans, do we have some news for you!
We've been speculating for awhile about how life has changed for our favourite mother-daughter duo Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel).
Now we have a few more hints at where the reboot 'A Year In The Life' starts off.
Rory fans will be happy to know that she is still on the journalism trail as a writer!
There was some worry when pictures surfaced of the younger Gilmore in the classroom, but we can relax, the actress herself explains.
"She has been working hard, as she does," Bledel told US Weekly.
"She started her work as a journalist at the same time that newspapers were going away.
"Her field changed dramatically as she was just kind of getting up and running. So that's where we pick up with her."
Last we saw she was about to embark on her first adventure in the media world as part of the Obama presidential campaign.
Could she still be in politics? World news? Or perhaps following in ex-boyfriend Jesse's (Milo Ventimiglia) footsteps and writing books.
The actress revealed her career has her "crashing on couches and staying with friends" while travelling instead of "planting roots anywhere".
"It's real time, so it's been about eight years that she's been living a bit of a vagabond lifestyle, kind of chasing each story that she becomes passionate about and wants to tell," Bledel continues.
As for Rory's boyfriends, the 34-year-old actress remained coy about who she ends up with, if any of them.
But she did share some hints.
"It think there is satisfying closure for any fans of any of the three couples that tend to get some attention," Bledel said.
"But they're very different interactions. I would say each one of them [gets] closure in a different way."
As for one Ms Lorelai Gilmore - we pick up at a darker time in her life as she mourns the loss of her father.
"I would say not much has changed [for Lorelai in the reboot], which is kind of where we start our story because she's maybe had a case of slight arrested development, and something about losing her dad is going to propel her forward," Graham told US Weekly.
"But in most ways, in all the ways I loved the character, it's the same."
From publicity shots it does seem that she rekindles her romance with Luke (Scott Patterson) - but we will have to wait until November 25 to discover just where their relationship is at.


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You can listen to and download the full length project, Adieu Or Die, for free at the new site.
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text: The coastal city of Mombassa is one of Africa's major tourist destinations, with some of the best beaches in the world. Located on Kenya's Eastern coastline bordering the Indian Ocean, Mombassa has become popular for its exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly people.Mombassa's history dates back to the 16th century, and it has been ruled by the Portuguese, Arabs and British-which have all influenced the town's culture and the attractions that still exist including historical ruins such as Fort Jesus and the Old Town. Mombassa's beaches offer a host of activities for kids and adults alike, such as deep-sea fishing and water sports. Tours of the town, safaris in game parks, and camping can all be planned through travel agencies within the city. Hotels also incorporate these activities as part of their entertainment, with the aim of making the trip to Mombassa the ultimate holiday experience! The beaches in Kenya have become one of the world's greatest playgrounds, with plenty of opportunities for water sports or simply sunbathing. More than half of the country's international hotels are based along the Coast. We welcome you to Mombassa, where the sun shines all year round and the diversity of activities is unequalled, make Mombassa your next holiday destination. Must visits Old Town - It is the part of Mombassa that is reminiscent of the days when the Arabs exerted a heavy influence on the town and its culture, and especially in the architecture and language (Kiswahili has a lot of phrases derived from various Arabic dialects). It is well known for its ancient buildings, extravagant art designs and curio shops that sell antique and popular Kenyan souvenirs. Old Town is best seen when explored by foot with an experienced guide, as the streets are too narrow to accommodate a large number of vehicles. The town's inhabitants are mostly of Arab origin who's forefathers once roamed the same streets of the town. Fort Jesus is located just a few steps away from where the town "starts", thus a complete tour of the fort and the "Old Town" can be done in a single day. Fort Jesus – It is Mombassa's most popular tourist attraction. The fort, located along the coastline near the Old Town , is a monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The fort has a museum that displays various artefacts from the era where Mombassa served as a transit point for trading of slaves and commodities, and which enjoyed regular visits by seafarers and the like. Its interior comprises torture rooms and prison cells where slaves were kept in captivity before being traded. Weapons such as canons, which were used to defend the fort from invading foreigners as well as rioting locals, can be seen both inside and outside the fort. The fort opens its gates for viewing in the morning and closes at dusk.Mombassa "Tusks" – They are symbolic representations of the entrance into the heart of the town. The tusks were built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the town in 1952, as they lay directly on the path from the port to the town. Ivory was considered to be an exquisite commodity during the time, and in essence the tusks were meant to embrace the Queen and the British Empire into the town and within its social structure. Coincidentally the tusks also spell the letter "M" for Mombassa.Hindu temple – It is a one of the many symbols of Mombassa's cultural diversity. The temple is a popular tourist spot and a tour can be taken inside the temple, with a historical background of the temple given by one of the temple gurus. Extravagant idols and stone carvings of the various religious beliefs are displayed within the temple and on its walls. It is located near the Railway Station just outside the perimeter of the downtown area.Weather Kenya's different topographical regions experience distinct climates. Generally, the hottest time is in February and March and the coldest in July and August. The coastal region is largely humid and wet. The city of Malindi , for instance, receives an average rainfall of 1,050 mm ( 41 in ) per year, with average temperatures ranging from 21° to 32°C (70° to 90°F ) in January and 20° to 29°C (68° to 84°F ) in July. The low plateau area is the driest part of the country. There, the town of Wajir receives an average annual rainfall of 320 mm ( 13 in ) and experiences average temperatures ranging from 19° to 37°C (66° to 99°F ) in January and 19° to 34°C (66° to 93°F ) in July. Shopping Local hand-crafted items and souvenirs can be bought in the city as well as on the beachfront from tourist shops and local vendors respectively. Traditional African and Arabic clothing can also be purchased at these places. Prices vary, and some good deals can be obtained with a bit of bargaining.


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NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The Little East Conference announced its annual men's soccer All-Little East teams and major award winners. Earning conference Offensive Player of the Year honors was sophomore Stefanos Galouzis (Watertown, Mass.), making him only the second player in the program's history and first since 1996 to earn the conference's top offensive honor.
Galouzis' also found his name on the First Team All-Conference list alongside junior midfielder Victor Hugo Costa (Malden, Mass.). Goalkeeper Brycen Dowd (Mansfield, Mass.) garnered Second Team All-Conference honors. The two first team all-conference selections marked the first for men's soccer since the 2006 season. It was also in 2006 that UMass also had a goalkeeper earn an all-conference selection, in Paul Maniscalco.
For Galouzis, his sophomore season was highlighted by a conference leading 31 points. His 12 goals on the year currently rank him second in the LEC. The Watertown, native also added seven assists this season, to lead UMass to their first 11-win season since 2006. Throughout the year, Galouzis served as the go-to forward for UMass. On four different occasions, Galouzis recorded two more goals in a match, which included a hat-trick in the season opener at Suffolk University. His final three games of the season saw him score a combined four goals, while also tallying two assists for a combined 10 points.
The all-conference nod was the first in the career of Costa, who this past season established himself as one of the center-midfielders in the Little East. On top of being able to control the speed of any game, Costa also demonstrated the ability to go to goal, having scored a total of six times this season. His playmaking ability earned him a combined five assists. Starter in 15 of the 16 games this season, Costa was the foundation to a Beacons offense that scored 43 goals in 2011.
Securing the Beacons defensive third season, while also putting together the best year of his collegiate career was Dowd. Starter of every match this fall, Dowd posted a combined 59 saves in 1,443 minutes of playing time. His current goals against average of 0.94 rank him third amongst active conference goalkeepers. Of his 11 victories this season, seven were via shutout, which set a new single-season program record at UMass. Two of those shutouts came against conference opponents Western Connecticut State University (4-0) and Southern Maine (3-0).
Men's Soccer returns to action tomorrow when they travel to Vermont to face Norwich University in the first round of the ECAC New England Region tournament. The Beacons enter this year's tournament, as the fourth-seed, while Norwich enters the tournament as the fifth seed. Start time for tomorrow's match is scheduled for 1 p.m.


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STUDY: Sioux Falls Metro Area Leads State's Growth
(NPN) -- Sioux Falls and its bedroom communities lead South Dakota cities in growth percentage from 2011-12, according to a new study by the Black Hills Knowledge Network.
Based on new U.S. Census data, the group looked at the state's 27 largest communities of 2,500 residents or more.
Leading in growth percentage were the Sioux Falls metro communities of Tea (6.9 percent), Hartford (5.5 percent), Harrisburg (4.2 percent) and Canton (2.3 percent). The only non-Sioux Falls area community to break the top five was Box Elder (3.3 percent).
The next five communities in growth percentage were Brandon (2.2 percent), Sioux Falls (2.1 percent), Rapid City (1.7 percent) and Aberdeen, Brookings and Madison (1.6 percent).
Mitchell had the 15th highest grow rate at 0.9 percent, tied with Dell Rapids, another Sioux Falls metro community.
The following communities had no growth or showed losses in population during the period: Hot Springs (0.0 percent), Lead (-0.5 percent), Belle Fourche (-0.7 percent), Mobridge (-1.9 percent) and Winner (-2.2 percent).


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Bimbo Jones & Beverley Knight's "I Found Out" Song Of The Day On Notable Dance
DJ Ron from Notable Dance featured Bimbo Jones & Beverley Knight's "I Found Out" as song of the day, and also gave a stellar review for their just released album "Go Naked" which features Kristin W, Ida Corr, Sergio Mendes and many more! The album is currently up on Beatport and iTunes for purchase so make sure you get that today! You can read an excerpt of what Notable Dance had to say about the single and album below, and make sure you check out the rest of the article here:
"….Joining the previously released "Everything That I Got" (with Kristine W) and "See U Later/Questions" (with Ida Corr), "I Found Out" highlights the focus of their album – classically talented and big voices singing full-on songs over electro – something which is actually quite rare in the genre. With additional songs by Angie Brown, Blake Lewis, Debra Andrews, Sergio Mendes, and four powerhouse workouts by Katherine Ellis, 'Go Naked' is a must have for any lover of vocal dance music."


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The legend of Howard Mudd grows. We already knew that he was a molder of men, a mad scientist among offensive line coaches, and the inspiration for a frequently hilarious fake Twitter feed called @HowardMuddFacts.
Now we know this: that it was Mudd who insisted that his newly-signed left tackle, Demetress Bell, fix the spelling of his first name and change it from the incorrect "Demetrius."
"It was at dinner," Bell was saying Thursday, at his introductory press conference. Right at the start, Mudd asked him how to pronounce his name correctly. He asked if it was "Duh-MEE-tree-us" or "Duh-MEE-trus," and Bell told him it was the latter, and then Bell told him the rest of the story.
For his whole life, Bell had spelled it "Demetrius." But at some point, he got a look at his birth certificate and it was spelled "Demetress."
"I didn't care," Bell said. "That's how I learned to spell it growing up. That's how I spelled it until I looked at my birth certificate...When did I? I don't know. It was probably when I went to college. You don't look at your birth certificate until you have to take it to school. I'm sure it was right around that time."
Whatever and whenever, it was Mudd who insisted that it be fixed. So the coach went to the Eagles' public relations department and it was fixed. The name was spelled correctly in all of the team releases on the signing of Bell to replace the injured Jason Peters, and it was spelled correctly on a souvenir football that Bell clutched after the press conference was over.
In all, it was Muddian multitasking of the highest order. He will change Bell's technique in pass protection and he will change the spelling of his name, and he will do it all with the wave of the cane he used last year following mid-season hip surgery.
Meanwhile, Demetress Bell laughed.
"You make me feel like Chad Ochocinco," he said. "..It's really not a big deal."


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text: Hi fellow devs, I added a theme called "default-v2" to the SVN. It is a major overhaul of the "default" theme. It would be nice to get some feedback from you who run a test machine with the current SVN version (I just pushed the rc1 of default-v2 a few minutes ago). Let me know how it performs and if there are any problems with it. I added a poll about your wishes for the future of the "default" theme thx


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The last time Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III injured his knee, the team whisked him to an MRI tube and announced promptly that he had no structural damage in his knee.
This time around, there's a much different vibe.
Via Jim Corbett of USA Today, Griffin sounds far less confident than he did four weeks ago regarding the question of whether he suffered an injury to the ACL in his right knee.
"Honestly, it's up in the air right now." Griffin said. "I know coming off the field I thought it was just the same thing [a sprained LCL]. But right now, we'll see what it is.
"No matter what it is, our season's over right now, and I've just got to make sure that I get back healthy no matter what the injury is."
Right, but a mild sprain to the LCL can heal on its own, with rest. An ACL tear requires reconstructive surgery.
For Griffin, it would be the second torn ACL in his right knee of his career.
Whatever it was, it didn't look good. After his limping became more noticeable throughout the game, the knee gave out while Griffin was trying to recover a low snap on the first drive after the Seahawks took their first lead of the game.
It reminded me of the way Dennis Dixon's knee gave out several years ago at Oregon, when as it turned out he was actually playing with a torn ACL. While we're not saying or suggesting or hinting or even speculating that Griffin may have been playing with a torn ACL, the circumstances of this situation are sufficiently weird to make us at least wonder whether Griffin's actual condition was worse than anyone had previously admitted.
Regardless, it's clear that Griffin wasn't right on Sunday. Even if he wanted to be on the field, the NFL's desire to eliminate the "warrior" culture when it comes to concussions can't apply only to concussions. Teams and doctors must have the ability to remove a guy from the field, or no player will ever want to come out, whether he has a head injury or a knee injury or any other condition that could be aggravated by playing.