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Ok after some thought I can come with the 10 I enjoyed the most. In no particular order.....
Cystal Stilts- In Love With Oblivion
The Jolts- 8%
Nick 13- s/t
Washed Out- Within and Without
The Vaccines- What Did Expect From The Vaccines?
Brett Dennen- Loverboy
The Rifles- Freedom Run (Hey Dave, Weller plays on a track!)
Frank Turner- England Keep My Bones
Dum Dum Girls- Only in Dreams
Phantogram- Nightlife
Sharks- Joys Of living 2008-2010 ( I know this looks like a comp that came out in 2010 but it is not. Sharks were unsigned and only had diy eps that were sold at shows and indie stores, after they signed with a label all of their eps were collected and put out as their first album in 2011)
Best soundtrack-
Put aside that this a sountrack for a Disney movie, Rodrigo y Gabriela destroy and Hans Zimmer is bloody brilliant.
Here Is a new catagory i would like to start: fav re-issues of the year.
Discharge- Early Demos - March - June 1977 (I was a little kid when this came out, but it is cool to hear this stuff now)
The Damned- The Chiswick Singles- And Another Thing [Original recording remastered] (See Above and let me add The Damned are brilliant!)
The Smiths- Complete (I don't actually have this but I know it is great, it has everything they ever did and posters, a Dvd and other goodies, it only will set you back $500!)
And hey JD, I know what you are saying about finding new music. But there are different mags out there that can help and might I suggest you go the podcast route? There are countless ones out there, and yeah, it will take time to find the right one but there are podcasts that feature all types of new music.


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CALUMET - Scott Dianda is ready to get to work in Lansing to do the work of all the people of the western Upper Peninsula after defeating incumbent 110th State House District Rep. Matt Huuki in Tuesday's general election.
With 100 percent of 88 precincts reporting, Democrat Dianda received 19,702 votes, or 51 percent, to 18,617 votes, or 49 percent, for Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine.
Dianda said the campaign was a tough one, but he's up to the challenge of his new job.
"We worked hard," he said. "We're going to represent everybody in the 110th District."
Dianda said cooperation is needed now not only in Lansing, but in Washington, D.C., also. Cooperation is needed between the states and the federal government.
When he takes his seat in Lansing, Dianda said he'll immediately start working on that cooperation to improve things in the state and the Upper Peninsula.
"We need jobs," he said. "We need to educate the kids. We need to take care of seniors."
He'll work to make the rest of the members of the Legislature understand the needs of the people in the U.P., Dianda said, and he said he'll be open to all opinions about how to do that.
"Once we get over that hurdle, we'll be able to accomplish anything," he said.
Dianda said he appreciates the confidence voters have in him.
"I want to thank everyone for having the privilege to represent the people of the west end of the U.P.," he said.
Huuki could not be reached for comment by press time this morning.


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As a working woman, you know that doing business requires the use of energy, water and other natural resources. Time has also become a scarce "resource" in the workplace. With meetings to attend, goals to reach and phone calls to return (not to mention the inevitable paperwork that follows each), the need to take action grows, while the time to do so shrinks.
12:00 noon: Open the lunch you've brought from home. Congratulate yourself for packing each item in a washable, reusable container. Marvel at your ability to pack an entire meal-to-go without using one plastic baggie or piece of cling wrap.
12:05: Point your web browser to www.dmaconsumers.org and get your address removed from thousands of mailing lists designed to send you junk mail you didn't want in the first place. According to Oberlin College (Ohio), for each 100,000 people who stop their junk mail, 150,000 trees could be saved annually. They also note that the average American spends eight years of her life opening junk mail, so this step also gives you more time.
12:25: Now that you've finished your homemade lunch, it's time to wander down the hall. Don't forget to turn out the light when you leave. Many people believe that turning the light back on uses more energy than letting it burn, when in fact, that difference is made up in one second! If your organization has a community kitchen area, fill a pitcher with water and place it in the fridge. The Academy of Natural Sciences estimates that two gallons of water are wasted each time a person lets the water run to get cold.
12:30: Rummage around in the stock room, mail center or wherever empty boxes are found and neatly tape on labels designating one for used magazines and one for scratch copier paper. One ton of the coated virgin paper used for magazines uses 15 trees, according to the Oberlin recycling facts web page. Meanwhile, battered women's shelters eagerly accept donations of outdated magazines for their clients to enjoy. A single ream of copy paper uses 6% of a tree, so by simply printing rough drafts or in-house memos on the back of paper that would otherwise be discarded, a single office can save hundreds of trees every year. If you're using new paper for this type of work, print on both sides.
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The Chippewas were among 217 women's programs and 160 men's programs to earn All-Academic honors. To qualify as a USTFCCCA All-Academic Cross Country Team, the team must have had a cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or better.
On the women's side, the Chippewas boasted a combined 3.45 GPA and were one of eight Mid-American teams to win the award. This is the second consecutive year the women's squad was recognized.
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Jan 27, 2011Crunch, crunch, crunch
As I sit here, I am munching on my latest concoction. Not that it is the best thing I ever ate, only, very crunchy, slightly salty and addicting. I am sure to be over my calorie limit today!
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I've tried to minimize and simplify getting into ice fishing. You can get as over the top as you would like. There are a couple other items that will help you complete the simplicity and then we will discuss some of the over the top items.
Ice ladles are not very expensive and a must have for keeping the ice hole clear.
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We thought it would be fun to try something new this year on the Blog. Travels of a Camp Chef seemed like a fun enough idea and something that some of you might actually be interested in. So here we go on a year of adventure!
Jan 26, 2011Beaver Mountain Utah
These avid skiers even use their Del Rio Fire Pit at Bear Lake in the summer. This is a great way to keep the kiddos warm. It was great meeting you at Beaver Mountain!
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The Culinary Arts Club of Los Amigos High School has been studying sushi in their class. Can you guess their tool of choice for making sushi? That's right, the SUSHEZI! There's no better way to make sushi fun and easy!
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Communication and integration with existing legacy systems is key to implementing SOA strategies for enterprise information systems that contain legacy systems.
The Screen Scraping Service Engine provides a complete solution for updating legacy systems with current technologies and exposing them as web services. The orchestrated web services make it possible to share data and services between legacy systems and other information providers and consumers.
The current implementation includes support for the IBM Telnet 3270 protocol to access mainframe-based applications. A NetBeans plug-in module provides tooling for developers to design legacy system web service's data and operations. The resulting design artifacts are used by the Screen Scraping Service Engine to enable real-time integration with these applications.
The NetBeans plug-in module and the JBI service engine are two parts of this component.
Developers use the NetBeans wizard to create a Screen Scraping Module project and to design web service artifacts for targetted TN3270 applications. The service engine running within GlassFish ESB's JBI container executes generated Ruby scripts to interact with the server. The screen scraping API is developed in Java, and is used in both the design-time and runtime components. The API interprets IBM Telnet 3270 protocol from datastream established over TCP/IP connection to the server.
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After the screen scraping NetBeans module (NBM) is installed to NetBeans, a TN3270 terminal node appears in the Services window. The user can use the TN3270 terminal node to connect to any TN3270 type server. In addition, the user can reload an existing Screen Scraping Module project to modify the execution scripts.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
For obvious reasons it's been tougher to avoid lately. Just to start with, I've got my very own. We've gotten to know a few families pretty well from our interrment at Hopkins. And we've gotten to know a few families, virtually, from the internet community.
When your tumor type has a one in four chance of cure, it's not surprising that some of the kids that you meet don't do well. It's heartbreaking. And terrifying.
Last week a little boy Henry's age relapsed. He had his stem cell transplant within a week of Henry's first. He's been feeling great. Hair coming back in, eating well, very active. But it's back, seven tumors on the spine. They're looking for options, but I don't think they have many.
Yesterday a little girl Henry's age, with anaplasia as Henry has, failed chemotherapy. The tumors have grown even during treatment. She entered the hospital for chemo, and is leaving with hospice. I can feel the ache in her mother's chest in my own, but I know it's just a hint of the real deal.
I want so badly to read success stories, to see kids who have made it. There is one that I follow, entering kindergarten in just one week, over a year out and thriving. He's not yet out of the woods, but is doing well. So I follow these stories, looking for good news, and then the bad news comes. I feel like a rubbernecker on the highway, surveying the gruesome scene for the sobbing parent, the blood on the road.
Sometimes I think I can't look away. I care too much about what happens to these kids.
But today I think I decided I have to. These two relapses have hit me hard. I'm not sleeping well. I'm tearful again. I'm thinking about it whenever my mind isn't actively engaged.
I see some parents embrace the pediatric cancer community. They become activists, fundraisers, lobby congress, speak publicly. That won't be me. As soon as I am able, I will flee. To see the pain, the loss, the disability that these families go through...it rips me open every time. If we are the lucky ones, and Henry makes it through, I don't think I'll be able to look it in the face over and over. If things don't go well, I know I won't. At times that makes me feel weak...that I should give back to this community that has so embraced me and given all it could to my family. But I'm just going to have to find another way to give back.
This isn't the place for me.
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- rlbates said...
Dr Smak, it's okay. You have to do what is best for yourself (and by extension your family). Take care.
- August 1, 2008 at 9:28 PM
As always you say it all so well. Rubbernecking is a good parallel.
RLBates makes a good point. And there are families that have turned and run - we just don't hear about them. And who could find fault?
It's OK - however you deal with this and still keep the stability of your family intact can only be admired.
- August 2, 2008 at 1:51 PM
- Bianca Castafiore said...
Dr. Smak,
First, best wishes for a good sleep, even if piecemealed together.
Second, there are plenty of folks suited for the public face of pediatric cancer -- I figure that the role plays a part in *their* recovery somehow. Perhaps at some point they made a promise they must keep?
Third, opting for a return to normalcy? Even running flat out to get there? Now that sounds wonderfully fine. Because maybe you have made your own promises?
Forgive the intrusion. I enjoy your blog! Bonne nuit, chérie. Dormez bien.
- August 2, 2008 at 8:29 PM
- JeanMac said...
I think you are already giving, in that you post your story. I'm always thinking of you and your family.
- August 4, 2008 at 3:28 PM
to possibly be more than a little callous, i still do feel great sorrow for those children and their families and am just putting forward the often unvoiced view, every time one of their treatments fails and their diagnosis gets worse your little boys odds get that little bit better...
- August 4, 2008 at 7:21 PM
- MEA said...
Dr. Smak,
You are not alone in your thoughts. My 18 yr son just finished a 2 yr protocol for lymphoblastic lymphoma and I feel same. Sometimes I think its just because of lack of energy or still processing all that we've been through. But there is no right or wrong way, everyone is different. You do alot by practicing medicine, juggling family and sharing your journey with this blog.
Thank you.
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Hey Eckt, what browser are you using with JB? Ive been toggling between the Oem and Chrome mobile and both are super glitchy.
So far so good with the DNA. Seems most of my issues are with Jelly Bean and not the phone. I wish I could revert back to ICS.
When Sprint and HTC released the initial JB update....man they really effed it up. My phone was super laggy, battery was draining much faster than with ICS. Sprint blamed HTC, HTC blamed Sprint. New maintenance update was released late last week, and we're back to normal.
My guess is, Verizon and HTC are working on an update for the DNA. So just be patient. Don't call Verizon because they'll make you do unnecessary Factory Resets. Which reminds me, Have you cleared your cache since doing the update?
The DNA is running JB, 4.1.1 out of the box. And I havent seen a update window open. Checked for a new update and nothing as of yet. I keep the cache pretty tidy to begin with so that shoudnt be a issue.
My major beef with this phone is I cant toggle between 3/4g (cdme/lte) anymore. Its 4g all the time which is absolutely KILLING my battery. That and I cant sync my comcast.net email account using 4g for some reason.
Im really on the fence about keping the DNA. Its a spectacular device but the OS is just sooo lacking so far. I have until Thursday to take it back if I want. I just may do it and sit tight on my perfectly running Thunderbolt for a few months. I dunno.
I'll give Dolphin a shot again. I had it on my Incredible a while back and wasnt super impressed...but that was 3 years ago.
I dont particularly care for how the new OEM browser is set up with the menu and the menu options. Its a heck of a lot more cumbersome to get to a bookmark than it was with ICS's browser. I wonder if there is a "classic" style option somewhere in there.
Nope. Under my "Preferred Network Settings" as choices it lists "Global", "CDMA/LTE" and "GSM/UMTS" and thats it. It has to be a Verizon thing...not being able to toggle. Blows.
Force 3G only - Droid DNA General - TeamBAMFSo with the DNA, it appears that the "CDMA Only" option is gone from the Mobile Network settings. Furthermore, access to the testing menu thru *#*#4636#*#* is gone. However, you can still download the "Phone Info" by SC@Taiwan app from the play store (There are other LTE Switch apps, but this is the one I use). For those of us who remember the early days of the Thunderbolt when LTE was in it's infancy, you'll see where I'm going with this.
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This is beautiful. The material feels soft and silky, and design is warm and elegant, and the quality is definitely excellent. It brings in the blossoming spring atmosphere in my home. I highly recommend this. Hope they have other sizes like Full or Twin size, so I can get this for my kids. I got the full/queen size, which is actully queen size.
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Contact: Diane Pratt-Heavner
301-686-3124 Ext.
SNA Calls for Quick Passage of HR 5504
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD (July 1, 2010) – The School Nutrition Association (SNA) commended the House Education and Labor Committee for holding today's hearing on H.R.5504, the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, and called on Congress to pass this critical legislation before Congress departs for August recess.
"Today's witnesses are testament to the importance of nutritious school meals to the health and success of America's future generations. Doctors, military leaders, dietitians, experts in food security, even America's top chefs are all joining school nutrition professionals in calling on Congress to pass Child Nutrition Reauthorization," said School Nutrition Association President Dora Rivas, MS, RD, SNS, Executive Director of Child Nutrition Services for Dallas ISD (Tex.).
"With very few days left on the Congressional calendar, our leaders cannot afford to go on their summer vacation without first completing their assignment to meet the nutritional needs of students who will be returning to lunch lines this fall. School nutrition professionals are working hard to meet the goals of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign and the Institute of Medicine's recommended nutrition standards for school meals, but to succeed, these under-funded programs must receive the additional resources promised in H.R. 5504," said Rivas. Rivas testified before the House Education and Labor Committee regarding school nutrition issues in March.
The Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act of 2010 includes many critical improvements to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs which SNA has advocated for, including:
For additional information SNA's legislative priorities for Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010, please see SNA's 2010 Legislative Issue Paper.
The School Nutrition Association is a national, non-profit professional organization representing more than 53,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country. The Association and its members are dedicated to feeding children safe and nutritious meals. Founded in 1946, SNA is the only association devoted exclusively to protecting and enhancing children's health and well being through school meals and sound nutrition education.
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Stephen Ascuaga smiled as he recalled a recent instance exemplifying the impact that his family's biggest annual event has made throughout its 25-year history. Ascuaga said a gentleman in the Bay Area, upon discovering his Reno roots, said, 'Is that barbeque event coming up? We haven't been for a couple years, but we are coming this year.'
The interest in the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off made Ascuaga realize how much the event means to the national public, locals and the northern Nevada region. Those feelings were shared with sponsors and community supporters Wednesday afternoon at the Nugget when Ascuaga and his team unveiled some of the changes upcoming for the event's 25th anniversary event, beginning Aug. 28 in downtown Sparks.
A notable layout change for the 25th annual event will move four of the 24 rib competition vendors from the east end of Victorian Avenue to Victorian Plaza near the movie theater. The vacant spot will be filled with crafters and vendors during the six-day event, which Ascuaga said brings a couple improvements to the event.
"We are pretty much maxed out space wise," Ascuaga said Wednesday. "What we have found with various issues involving the fire department, restaurants and in terms of access to get product to restaurants, as well as crowd flow, and the improvements to the plaza, we wanted to make a few changes.
"I think it is going to let the event breathe a little better, I think it is going to accommodate the crowds better and I think it is going to help us for any type of emergency access or servicing things. It makes for better access to garbage removal points and keeps with the safety of the event. It really is going to have a nice feel and the restaurants will have a great feel and it will be a big hit."
A study done two years ago showed a $24.8 million impact to the northern Nevada economy and in 2012 about 225,000 pounds of ribs cycled through Victorian Square. Numbers like those, combined with reaching the quarter-century mark of the Rib Cook-Off, prompted the Nugget to create a face for the event. This brought the birth of a new mascot, 'Mr. Ribster,' who will appear on Victorian Square during scheduled appearances this year.
The rarest of new features will bring Maker's Mark, a Kentucky Bourbon company, to Sparks where a unique 25th anniversary commemoration will grace bottles of the company's whisky. The hand-dipped wax atop the bottles will have a Rib Cook-Off stamp for guests to purchase and the dipping will take place live inside Rib Village, a rare act for the Kentucky establishment.
Among the new features to the event, the Rib Cook-Off will bring back popular events, including the Rib Eating Contest on opening night where the world's top competitive eater, Joey Chestnut, will defend his crown. Judging will be done Sunday for the 24 barbeque vendors, competing for a total purse of $14,500 and live entertainment will occur throughout the week on both ends of Victorian Square, which Ascuaga said totals about $100,000 in free entertainment.
"There is something about the event and the way it has evolved where it puts the stamp that summer is wrapping up and we are heading into fall, and it is a great way to wrap things up," Ascuaga said. "It is a little emotional, though, seeing 25 years of all the stories and characters that have come and gone, different cookers and bands. It has been good to see it grow. It really makes you feel good to see everybody enjoy it so much."
That emotion was shared among the Ascuaga family Wednesday afternoon as John Ascuaga took the podium to accept a 9.5-pound, 168 troy-ounce solid silver pig from the Nugget. The silver trophy, according to Director of Marketing Beth Cooney, will compliment the Nugget's golden rooster currently displayed in the hotel's lobby.
"I just can't say what this means to me ... and it really means to me more than anything," John said as he continually glanced at his silver pig and his two children standing behind him. "Our staff from bottom to top is dedicated to this operation and that is why the Rib Cook-Off is so successful."
Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung said following Wednesday's kick-off appreciation luncheon that the Rib Cook-Off has built a large reputation that northern Nevada has maintained. He added that the community of Sparks, and the surrounding areas, have chipped in to keep the event healthy.
"It is a city event, but it really is a northern Nevada event and brings so many people to our region," Hartung said. "It is a truly wonderful event that has established us in the west as a place that holds unusual events. There are very few other cities that have events like the Rib Cook-Off, Hot August Nights and the other events they do downtown. It is an event that brings people out west who would not necessarily come here.
"It is truly a team effort and the Nugget does an amazing job. And, as they mentioned, it is the City of Sparks coming together. I think it has morphed into something they never imagined it would turn into."
More information about the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, including free shuttle services, rib vendors, entertainment lineups and times, can be found at www.nuggetribcookoff.com.


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It marked the third win of the season for the Thunder.
Senior running back Cody Blohm led JCA in rushing with 104 yards and a pair of touchdowns. JCA rushed for 352.
"I thought it was a well-rounded team effort," Thunder head coach Tommy Miller said.
Daylon Brackett, who gained more than 500 combined yards the previous week passing and rushing, turned in another solid effort. He rushed for 91 yards on three carries and passed for 150.
"Daylon had his normal game," Miller said.
The Silent Warriors drew first blood early in the first after a recovered fumble led to a touchdown drive from sophomore running back Anthony Scott and a 6-0 lead.
Jacksonville Christian answered immediately on its next possession. Blohm exploded out of the backfield for a 42-yard run. The next play Blohm took the ball again and scored.
A turnover on downs for ASD quickly put the ball back in Thunder's hands. A long drive carried over into the second quarter and ended with another six points from Blohm.
ASD was unable to score for the remainder of the half, but Jacksonville Christian filled up the quarter with a series of impressive plays and touchdowns.
Junior wide receiver Justin Armprester scored on a 20-yard pass reception. Senior running back Dakota Crook caught a bullet pass for a 25-yard touchdown run. Brackett put up six more points with a 74-yard quarterback keeper, and Armprester scored again at the end of the half with an interception return for a touchdown.
The Thunder led at half time 41-6.
The start of the second half saw some younger players on the field for Jacksonville Christian. The Thunder received to start the third, and after a long drive downfield, Freshman Jaden Mitchell carried the ball into the end zone.
The Warriors managed to put two more on the board in the fourth, as both touchdowns came from Scott. ASD attempted a 2-point conversion both times, but were unsuccessful.
The final touchdown of the game went to the Thunder. Armprester returned the kickoff from the 10-yard-line, resulting in a 90-yard touchdown run.
"We got started off pretty slow," Miller said. "But fortunately we woke up."
Miller mentioned Blohm's effort, citing this as one of his best games.
Will Parris and Tyler Morales, both seniors, stood out on the JCA defense. Parris had a total for 10 tackles, two behind the line, and one sack. Morales had seven tackles and one sack.


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Freeseer a video capture utility capable of capturing presentations or demos. It can capture USB, firewire, local desktop, and more. It captures video and audio and mixes them together to produce a video, thus enabling you to capture great presentations, demos, or training material easily.
Showkeys is a simple program to display keys being pressed on the screen. It is useful while making presentations and screencasts. The audience will be able to see the keys being pressed. It is similar to key-mon. Key-mon has more features than showkeys. but the latter solves some specific problems: it doesn't use GTK/GNOME; uses libxosd to display keys directly onto the screen; has no floating windows to that always need to be on top (which is very useful if you're using a tiling WM like Xmonad); and has keystroke history. key-mon has keystroke history, but doesn't show modifiers. showkeys does, using an Emacs style key notation.
A Live CD to compile programs.
Intercepts and logs database statements of applications using JDBC


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Delightful combination of traditional Santa Fe style and modern amenities. This tasteful renovation of a older adobe home includes a new addition and the opportunity for modern living. A large open concept living, dining and kitchen provides the focus of the house. Spacious in nature with lovely hardwood floors and vigas, light and bright, the open kitchen has high end appliances, beautiful traditional cabinetry with lots of storage. The dining and living room maintain the openness inviting casual living. A large and very private master suite includes a deluxe bathroom and large walk-in. Additionally there are 2 bedrooms that share a bath, a cozy office area and a great powder room. There is a lovely view terrace facing the mountains and a one car garage. Central AC, radiant heat and all the creature comforts one wants! Owner is a New Mexico Real Estate Broker.


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A HEAT LAMP to help hatch endangered penguin eggs.
to help hatch endangered penguin eggs.
Where this gift goes
During the 1930s, about 1.5 million adult African penguins lived along the coast of Southern Africa. Human activity has reduced their number by a staggering 90%. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) works to reverse the decline in sea bird populations through the rescue, rehabilitation and release of oiled, ill and injured sea birds. Recent research shows that the African penguin population is 19% higher due to the efforts of SANCCOB.
A new hatchery for endangered African penguins will boost these conservation efforts. The project will upgrade SANCCOB's existing chick-rearing facility and create a hatchery where they can develop local expertise to hatch African penguin eggs and hand-rear chicks.
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The first away game of the season and Jose Mourinho's next visit to Old Trafford draws near, and it has the Chelsea manager looking back on previous games against Manchester United.
His current side heads north with a 100 per cent record from the two games so far and Mourinho's past record against the Old Trafford outfit stands comparison with any. He has faced them with all four of his most recent clubs.
'I've lost, I've won, I drew,' Mourinho recalls.
'I knocked them out in the Champions League, I was knocked out by them in the Champions League. I have every result against them. Maybe I have won more than lost, but what playing Man United gives me is pleasure, I like it.
'Last year when Real Madrid were playing the Champions League knockout phase and everybody was in Madrid with some tension because at that early stage we have to play Man United, I was happy. I like the stadium, I like the opponent and I like the difficulty of the game.'
Real won over the two legs last season but it was the first encounter with Man United and Alex Ferguson that Mourinho chooses when asked to pick his highlight.
'It has to be the Champions League with Porto because we were a very good team coming to the competition for the first time, all of us, and there was a last-minute goal, so it was one to remember.'
There is just over a week to go in the transfer window and Mourinho states that Chelsea will sign a maximum of two players during it. Looking generally, he does not understand why players are sold between the big clubs in England less frequently than in other countries, and Italy especially where such moves have long been the case.
'It is a difficult decision [to sell a player who wants to leave],' he says.
'You can feel that the player's personality is something you can control and turn around and settle down so he gives you the maximum of performance, but that old-fashioned mentality of you don't sell a player in the same country I think doesn't help the market and it doesn't help the players.
'Sometimes you push the players to play abroad when you should be interested in keeping the players in your league because you are contributing to making your league the best.'
Mourinho would be prepared to sell one of his best players to a rival if he thought the decision was right but is keen to point out that every case is an individual one.
'There is not a rule for a player who is unhappy. We had Arjen Robben unhappy and we sold him to Real Madrid because he wanted so much to go to Real Madrid. We had William Gallas unhappy and we sold him to Arsenal. Other times for sure we have kept players.
'I was so sad about William Gallas. He was fundamental for us when we won the two Premierships and he wanted to go and we decided not to stop him.
'It was not an economic problem for the club, just the will of the player to go. Carvalho and Terry were playing central defender all the time and he wanted to be a first choice all the time. He was playing many matches in a position that was not his best, he was playing left-back and sometimes Wayne Bridge was playing there was so he was not so happy, so we thought it was a fair situation to sell him in the end.'


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Large areas of downtown Toronto reported power outages Tuesday evening. By 11 p.m., electricity was slowly being restored to residents.
Pollen Forecast
3 Day Pollen Outlook
Updated: Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 7:00 AM
Reported at: Vancouver,BC Data provided by Aerobiology Research
Tue. Apr. 15High
Boxelder, Maple - Moderate
Alder - Moderate
Birch - Moderate
Wed. Apr. 16High
Birch - Moderate
Boxelder, Maple - Moderate
Cedar, Juniper, etc. - Moderate
Thu. Apr. 17Moderate
Boxelder, Maple - Moderate
Cedar, Juniper, etc. - Moderate
Alder - Low
|Low 0-20 grains/m³
|Moderate 21-80 grains/m³
|High 80+ grains/m³
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