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June 25th, 2008.
Design tools
Recently there has been a lot of talk about what software designers should use, or whether they should just skip the entire process and go straight to HTML & CSS. The debate continues, but I want to echo some of the responses made and emphasise that design software in any form is just a tool, and that which tool you use hugely depends on what you are trying to achieve.
We have a huge variety of clients and design needs here at Datadial. Over the last month I have used Photoshop, Visio, the good ol' fashioned pen and paper and in one case I did go straight to HTML/CSS. What method do I like to use? It all depends on the client's needs! The project that I went straight to HTML with had a very minimalistic layout that is hugely dependant on typography. The ones I use pen & paper on require a large level of creativity and speed that you cannot get from going straight to a computer. Photoshop is very flexible and creative, likewise for Illustrator.
I don't think the tool really matters either. As long as the end result is what the client is after and works for their audience, then whether or not you use Photoshop doesn't come into the equation. The tool is not going to make a successful website – that comes to understanding who is using the site and designing for them.
June 23rd, 2008.
Valuable resources for web designers
My bookmarks toolbar in Firefox is full with great websites at my fingertips to keep up to date with what is happening in the web design industry. I have recently moved to London from New Zealand and I accidently left my great list of resources behind – whoops! I really should get into online bookmarking!
So I've had to rebuild my bookmark collection and thought it would be nice to share some them with you here (in no particular order…)
- Web Designer Wall – perhaps my favourite website of all, the mixture of news, tutorials and resources is just spot-on! And the site looks so pretty
Spoon Graphics and Design Reviver are in a similar vein with that magic combination of content.
- Best Web Gallery is a great spot for research and inspration. I really like it how this gallery doesn't discrimate about the technology used on the featured site, like there are Flash sites mixed in with Web Standards sites – but they are all chosen because of their outstanding design.
- A List Apart – the authority and cutting edge on web standards developments. Publishing techniques like the Faux Absolute Positioning is just invaluable, and illustrations are just so gorgeous…
- Which brings me to illustration websites. Unfortunately most of the great illustration sites I used to have bookmarked were ones I'd stumbled upon by accident, but Keven Cornell's site is a superb website that inspires me before I even read a word!
- Signal vs. Noise is a must read for anyone in the web world. Likewise for other blogs by the industry leading guys such as Douglas Bowman, Jeff Croft, Mark Boulton and John Hicks. I still miss Andy Clarke's old blog, but keep an eye out for the occassional post at Stuff & Nonsense
- Design Float is a great website that collates other blog posts about web design.
- Other design resources like ColourLovers (perfect for fleshing out colour schemes), Photoshop brushes, free fonts and more tutorials.
- Viget Inspire is a great blog by the web designers at Viget, addressing many issues regarding web design.
- And last but by no means least is the Web Standards Group email list. Over the last year or so I've found that the list itself can be rather tedious at times, but then once a week Russ Weakley puts out the Links for Light Reading which is a summary of what's going on around the blogosphere and in the web design/standards world.
June 20th, 2008.
What happens if your site goes down…
With Sainsburys website going down this week and Amazon's the week before it is worth taking a moment or two to consider what would happen to your business if your website was out of action.
For most e-commerce clients this could have catastrophic consequences: not only would sales evaporate but you would also lose access to all your sales and customer data.
However, hosting and the quality thereof is often totally ignored in client briefs. It is definitely not a priority and is only ever occasionally paid lip service. This may have been ok a few years ago when websites were just an experiment and an addition to an existing business rather than the core to a business.
However, it is difficult to convince people to invest in proper corporate hosting as there is a perception that hosting should be practically free. It's true there are some companies offering hosting for £10 per year of less. Honestly, what do you think these companies would provide in terms of back up or reliability servcie lever agreement. Not much I think.
So what should you consider when hosting your website.  There are many things to consider, here are just three.
First, where is your website being hosted and who manages and owns the servers. Most websites in the UK are hosted in Telehouse in Docklands where there are massive generally well managed datacenters. But have you ever seen inside a data center, have you ever asked about their air conditioning systems, their own back up power supply, their connectivity to the web? Then what about the servers; who owns them? Who is responsible for updating them with critical patches? When is this done? What happens if they crash? What is the rebuild time? How many other sites are their on the same server as yours? How secure is the access to the servers? If you are not asking these questions then you are not taking your website presence seriously.
Second there are back ups. How often is your site backed up and where are the back ups kept? If your service provider's data center is blown up (a very realistic proposition, especially if you house your website in Telehouse in docklands) will the back ups go up with it.  If they are kept offsite how often are they taken offsite.
Third, what about redundancy.  If your server crashes is there a mirror server which will automatically take over? What if your website is overloaded with visitors, can your server handle the traffic? Is there a load balancing mechanism that will automatically divert users to an alternative server?
All these issues need to be addressed when considering hosting and website owners need to change their mindset from considering hosting as essentially a free service to one that is valued and is invested in appropriately according to business requirements and risk assessment.
June 17th, 2008.
Open Office 2007 Docx files in Office 2003
January 31st, 2008.
Firefox Developer Extensions
Here is a list of 25 Firefox Developer Extensions that we find extremely useful at Datadial. These extensions are geared towards web development, SEO, network administration and end user marketing.
1. Firebug
Firebug integrates with Firefox to put a wealth of development tools at your fingertips while you browse. You can edit, debug, and monitor CSS, HTML, and JavaScript live in any web page… More
2. Web Developer
The extension is actually a large collection of various tools for a Web master. Using Web Developer, you can get extensive information about page elements: link details, size, attributes, and colors. More
3. View Source Chart
Draws a colour-coded chart of a web page's source code. More
4. Total Validator 5.0
Provides true HTML validation (HTML 2.0 to XHTML 1.1) using the official DTDs, plus added attribute checking.
Also performs accessibility validation (WCAG, US-508), broken link checking, spell checking (5 languages), and takes screenshots using 25 browsers on Windows, Linux, and OS/X. More
WASP is the Web Analytics Solution Profiler, a free Firefox extension aimed at web analytics implementation specialists and web analysts who wants to do quality assurance and understand how their web analytics solution is implemented. More
6. FireShot
FireShot is a Firefox extension that creates screenshots of web pages. Unlike other extensions, this plugin provides a set of editing and annotation tools, which let users quickly modify captures and insert text and graphical annotations. Screenshots can be saved to disk (PNG, JPEG, BMP), copied to clipboard, e-mailed and sent to external editor for further processing. More
7. JSView 2.0
8. Router Status 0.1.7.8
View the status of your router in the tool or status bar. More
9. Console² 0.3.9
Console² (pronounced Console Squared or Console Two) replaces the JavaScript Console with what could be the next generation Error Console… More
10. GA? – Is Google Analytics Installed 0.6
Checks to see if Google Analytics is installed on any given page. More
11. IE View 1.3.5
Lets you load pages in IE with a single right-click, or mark certain sites to *always* load in IE. More
12. Professor X 0.4.1
The Professor X Extension let's you see inside a page's head without viewing the sourcecode… More
13. EditCSS 0.3.7
Stylesheet modifier in the Sidebar. More
14. SeoQuake 2.0.11
Seoquake is a Mozilla Firefox extension aimed primarily at helping web masters who deal with search engine optimization and internet promotion of web sites. Seoquake allows to obtain and investigate many important SEO parameters of the internet… More
15. TrashMail.net 1.0.10
Create free disposable email addresses and paste them directly in forms. This helps to protect you from spam mails and could be useful when subscribing to forums or newsletters… More
16. ViewSourceWith 0.0.9.1
The main goal consists to view page source with external applications but you can also…
– open page source as DOM document, read faq
– open CSS and JS files present on page
– open images using your preferred image viewer (e.g. GIMP or ACDSee)
– open PDF links with Acrobat Reader or Foxit Reader or what you prefer
– edit textboxes content with your preferred editor and automatically see modified text on browser when you re-switch focus on it, this simplifies wiki pages editing, read faq
– open server side pages that generate the browser content, this simplifies web developer's debug, read server-faq
– open files listed in Javascript console. When editor open file the cursor can be moved to line number shown on javascript console.
17. FireFTP 0.97.1
FireFTP is a free, secure, cross-platform FTP client for Mozilla Firefox which provides easy and intuitive access to FTP servers. More
18. KGen 0.2.1
KGen (Keyword Generator) is an extension that allows you to see what keywords are strong on visited web page. Then, you can retrieve them for social sharing (tag filling) or webmastering/SEO. More
19. Extended Copy Menu 1.4
Provides the option to copy selection as plain text or html… More
20. PageDiff 1.2
Pagediff is a simple page compare application. It helps web developers and designers to see HTML-code(text) differences between web pages… More
21. IE Tab
This is a great tool for web developers, since you can easily see how your web page displayed in IE with just one click and then switch back to Firefox. More
22. View Dependencies 0.3.2.2
View Dependencies adds a tab to the Page Info window, in which it lists all the files which were loaded to show the current page. More
23. MeasureIt 0.3.6
Draw out a ruler to get the pixel width and height of any elements on a webpage. More
24. Add-ons Sidebar 0.2.2
View your Add-ons in the sidebar by pressing Ctrl+Shift+E! More
25. Update Notifier 0.1.5.3
Notifies you when updates are available for your extensions and themes. Allows quick access to your extensions and themes and the ability to check both types for any updates. Easily configurable for automatically installing updates when available… More
November 27th, 2007.
Disclaimers & signatures
Disclaimers and signatures in general are very easy and quick to implement. Saying that if you are a small business running exchange 5.5 2000/2003/2007 and need to ensure that all users are setup with a standard Disclaimer and Signature or other advanced features you would normally need to use a third party software.
There is no better product than Exclaimer to achieve the desired results. In the Scenario where a client with over 50 users needed to add a disclaimer, Signature and auto-reply (to certain groups) with different responses. My only request to the client was send me a list of all user details and request all users to remove signatures before they leave at the end of the day.
An hour later after updating there Active Directory with staff details I was able to setup a centralised location for all Signatures and Disclaimers.
All user's information is pulled in automatically from the active directory, and groups where setup with different auto-responses.
August 29th, 2007.
Global Web Stats
Just how popular is Vista today? How many people have switched from IE6 to IE7? Just what share of the browser market does Firefox have?
For answers to these questions and more it is worth regularly checking W3 Counter's Global Stats which can be found here:
These stats are generated by tracking the last 32 million unique visits to 5,500 websites that represent a broad cross section of internet traffic. From each unique visit, the web browser, operating system, country of origin and screen resolution can all be determined to produce a reasonably good picture of just what general web traffic looks like today.
From looking at the latest stats for 20/08/07 we can see that a person in the USA, running Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6 with a screen resolution of 1024×768 is your average Joe web surfer, this accounts for 6% of web users. Myself I am based in the UK, running Windows XP, Internet Explorer 7 (as my primary browser) and screen resolution of 1280×1024. Only one in a thousand computers run the same combination as I do.
But lets look at the really interesting stats.
Starting with web browsers we can see that Microsoft's Internet Explorer still dominates the market with an approx 66% share. This is not taking into account the stats for IE5, IE4 and earlier, which I am sure some systems in less developed countries are still running. However the real story here is that IE's lead is slipping due to Firefox's continuing popularity – Firefox versions 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 now account for approx 25% of all web browsers. Safari still has an approximate 2-3% share, however it is unclear whether Safari or Firefox dominate the browser industry for Macs.
Operating system stats show that it's been a slow start for the brand new operating system from Microsoft – Windows Vista. Just 3.33% of the OS market in August, but recent trends show that share increasing. In May 2007 it was 2.13% and has increased by 1.2% over the past 3 months. XP still dominates, but I expect to see Vista's share increase more rapidly over the next few years as more people buy new PCs or upgrade. Mac OS X users still account for just under 4% of all users suggesting that the marketing managers at Apple need to do more than their latest "Mac vs PC" advertising campaign to encourage more people to make the big switch.
The stats for the countries of origin offer no real suprises with the US of A leading. Germany and the UK in 2nd and 3rd place respectively and a suprising Latvia in 4th. The Chinese account for just over 2% of all users who visited the web pages in question, but recent media reports suggest this statistic is far higher (almost as dominant as the US). It is well known that the Chinese government have blocked internet sites, which could include many in these reports, or that it may be that the sites in the report are more westernised, located in the US (may be blocked), or are written in languages that Chinese web users are generally unlikely to understand – you can only speculate.
Screen resolution statistics are largely trivial, but the most common is 1024×768, which I am sure will remain dominant for many years to come. Many IT professionals, gamers and experienced computer users generally opt for higher resolutions such as 1280×1024, or widescreen resolutions such as 1280×800 or 1440×900. If any of these statistics should be taken into consideration its that 8.42% of web users are still using a low resolution of 800×600. This figure is falling slowly, in May 2007 it was 9%. While many of the systems running 800×600 may be in less developed countries, nevertheless it is important for web designers to design websites with this low resolution in mind. An example of how not to do it – http://www.hrodc.com/.
Because of the lack of legacy data, it is difficult to put some of these stats into context over the past few years, but rest assured I will be keeping track of them over time and a review of the stats will come in the shape of another blog article towards the end of the year.
July 19th, 2007.
Virtual Desktop Screen
If you are like me where you have to give support on several different systems and are constantly hopping desks looking for a free mac or linux, or you have several machines in front of you and you are having to switch between machines using a kvm switch you are going to love this tool synergy.
I lined up 4 Desktops and monitors with different OS that I constantly use. I then installed synergy on all machines, after 15 mins I was in control of all machines using only one mouse and keyboard and Scrolling typing and opening programs from left to right across all desktops as if the computers where welded together
Matt Cutts shows how to configure Synergy in six steps
July 12th, 2007.
Surface Computing
Ever thought you could exchange Pictures from your PDA or Camera buy simply placing your device on top of the table,
or Placing an order a la minority report style
Microsoft have finally revealed Surface Computing a technology where users intereacts with the desktop
Completly by touch.
Official Surface Computer Site
July 12th, 2007.
Building a PC
Have you ever thought of building your own PC, but have been put off due how daunting the task maybe?
Well if you can put together a lego kit you can put together a pc from parts.
Jeff Attwood has written an excellent article he explains how to put together the components, test stability and overclocking the PC.
One of the most common questions I get asked from clients is, why do I get spam or email virus that appears to originate from inside our organization.Spammers and Viruses are becoming evermore resourceful in trying to elude us to open their emails. One of the simplest ways of getting you to open an email is spoofing email address of users we trust. There are several ways they can get hold of user's emails the question is how you stop spammers and viruses from faking addresses.Today's anti-spam are composed of several layers for detecting spam. One of the methods for detecting fake or spoof emails is inbound authentication and Identity verification technically known as SIDF.
How Sender ID Works
- The sender sends an e-mail message.
- The recipient's inbound e-mail server receives the message.
- The inbound e-mail server checks which domain claims to have sent the message and checks
the DNS for the SPF record of that domain. The inbound server then determines if the IP address
of the sending e-mail server matches the IP addresses that are published in the SPF record.
E-mail messages that fail may be deleted, blocked, or sent to the Junk e-mail folder.
- As a recommended option, the Sender ID result can be combined with reputation data about the
IP/domain holder. This reputation data enhances delivery decisions for all e-mail, including
messages sent from both legitimate senders and spammers which may pass the Sender ID check.
- When combined with the receiving network's anti-spam and anti-phishing technologies, the
e-mail may be delivered to the Inbox, the Junk or Quarantine folders, or may be blocked and deleted.Â
Question is, so why are fake emails still getting through?
Many small businesses do not know or still have not implemented this extra layer of security until a majority of business implement the SPF on their domains we will still continue to receive fake emails or we could opt to block all emails that have not implemented, this solution is risky as businesses could possibly lose important emails from potential clients.


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You may have to be dressed in layers to hunt for the eggs this year, but many people will still celebrate the tradition.
Although the weather certainly does not feel like Easter weekend,
shoppers stocked up on the necessary supplies to celebrate the holy weekend at Martin's in South Bend.
The supermarket is closed Sunday so plenty of shoppers made a last minute trip.
Some people chose to celebrate Easter the night before
On Notre Dame's campus at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart its the traditional Easter Vigil where the pasqual candle is lit and brought in, and the flame shared throughout the congregation
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10 states with the highest average annual tax burden and the 2010-2013 three year population growth (50 state average is +2.9%):1. New York, $9,718 +1.4%2. California, $9,509 +2.9%3. Nebraska, $9,450 +2.3%4. Connecticut, $9,099 +0.6%5. Illinois, $9,006 +0.4%6. Wisconsin, $8,975 +1.0%7. Vermont, $8,838 +0.1%8. New Jersey, $8,830 +1.2%9. Iowa, $8,788 +1.5%10. Maine, $8,622 -0.1%
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Differences are much bigger, cuz there´s no $175,000 house in Los Angeles so you´re paying property tax on a $650,000 house and (still) deducting huge mortgage payments from your federal taxes.I see Texas and Florida in the bottom ten, no surprise.
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Gov. Scott Walker (WI) and the GOP legislature has cut taxes 3X already. Let's hope that Gov. Walker is re-elected and the GOP remains in control after the '14 election. Wisconsin is such a weird state (thanks much to Madison and Milwaukee) that the tax cutting might be viewed as a bad thing.
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Sounds like BS to me. I live in Wyoming and paid in excess of $11,000.00 not counting a 5% sales tax, on 75K gross with about $180,000.00 house 2013.
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A native of upstate New York, Natalie earned her Masters Degree in Nutrition Management from Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a Registered Dietitian (RD). After working five years in critical care as a Nutrition Support Dietitian, she yearned to improve the quality of life and health of her clients outside the critical care environment. Natalie began her STOTT PILATES® training in 2002 and became a Certified Instructor in 2006. She has taught Pilates and group fitness at the Denver Corporate Training Center since 2008 and became and Instructor Trainer for Merrithew Health & Fitness™ specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2009. Natalie is passionate about teaching students and enjoys making a difference in her clients' lives. Her enthusiasm for her work is evident as she works tirelessly with students to help develop their skills, confidence and a love for their new career path.
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The Era of the Megaship is Hardly Over
Good news for those looking to take a cruise on as big a ship as possible, as there will soon be two new vessels from which to choose thanks to those over at Norwegian Cruise Line.
The company has plans to add a pair of new ships to their fleet, and each should have room for around 4,200 passengers. Meyer Werft shipyard over in Germany are in charge of putting all the pieces together and, when it's all said and done and christened, these big bad boats will cost just over $2 billion.
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Google Street View is on the move again, and this time they're heading somewhere that lacks any roads—the water.
The camera and photo arm of the search giant just finished checking out one of the ships over at Royal Caribbean, as Allure of the Seas smiled and posed for well over 20,000 images of all its goings-on.
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Royal Caribbean Heads Towards Land with New 'TourTrek' Venture
Royal Caribbean is taking their business out of the water and onto the land, as they're working on starting up some kind of tour company spinoff.
At this point details are limited, but they did confirm things on a recent blog post; however, we're wondering if that was only because Travel Weekly kind of beat them to sharing the news.
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Eastbound or Westbound: That is the Transatlantic Question
Paris, London, Tokyo, Sydney...a list of world capitals may make for a respectable "places visited" list, but don't consider it complete without time spent on the open ocean. To be specific, we're talking about taking a transatlantic crossing, sailing between Southampton, UK and New York, NY.
We've already done the math to discover that going by Cunard's RMS Queen Mary 2 ocean liner is half the cost of flying Business Class, but now to face the biggest decision: eastbound or westbound?
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By Sea or By Air: Comparing the Costs of Transatlantic Travel Today
In one day, approximately 8,100 travelers fly one-way between New York and London. The journey from one airport to the other, with the stretch of the Atlantic Ocean between, takes 7 hours, during which time the luckiest passengers will manage to squeeze in a nap between tiny meals. In one year, that's nearly 3 million winging their way, one-way, through the clouds between continents.
In one week, 2,620 travelers sail between New York and London onboard Cunard's ocean liner, the Queen Mary 2. In 2014, as she celebrates her 10th Anniversary, she'll transport 23,580 via 9 westbound transatlantic crossings full of black tie evenings, three lavish meals daily, proper afternoon teas, splashes in pools, Canyon Ranch spa treatments, lectures by notable personalities, walks around deck in the sea breeze, and stargazing nightcaps on balconies before tucking into bed.
That's 3 million in the sky versus 23,500 on the seas, and you can double those totals to approximate roundtrip travel. Crossing the Atlantic by ship is indeed a niche option these days, and it's a rarefied experience in more ways than one. Still, it is first and foremost a mode of transportationthe QM2 is a real ocean liner, not a cruise ship, after alland the small self-selecting group to chose an ocean liner over an airplane are actually getting the deal of their lives.
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How to Follow Along with the Queen Mary 2's 10th Anniversary Voyage
There's more than one way to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Although flights between New York and London fly nearly hourly, a far more rarified experience is to travel between continents via ocean liner. It's hardly a thing of the past; Cunard's three ships regularly feature transatlantic itineraries of seven days at sea. In fact, we're aboard one at this very moment.
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... The 10th Anniversary transatlantic crossing of the Queen Mary 2
... A rare rendezvous in Southampton for all three Cunard ships: Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth. This is a grand send-off to the QM2 on her anniversary, complete with a 10-minute fireworks departure (one minute for each year of service so far), and an early preview of the excitement for next year, which will mark the 175th for Cunard Line.
... A royal visit. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will preside at the anniversary ceremony onboard the QM2. You may know him better as Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who herself christened the ship in 2004.
... The lead-up for another big event, next week. On May 16, when the QM2 arrives into New York Harbour, she will turn around and leave again, back across the ocean for Southampton, completing a round-trip anniversary. New Yorkers can watch her leave in the evening of May 16. Best views can be had from the Staten Island Ferry or Red Hook, Brooklyn.
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Is Wes Anderson Scouting a Cruise Ship for His Next Movie?
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Cunard's Queen Mary 2, a modern cruise ship of classic style, from a company that's been in the business of ocean travel for 174 years. For such a momentous occasion, Cunard is peppering the year's sailings with special events and visits by honored guests, including Wes Anderson, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman and Roman Coppola.
With the filmmakers and actors onboard, passengers will have the opportunity to participate in multiple film screenings, plus a Q&A session in the ship's Royal Court Theatre. Book ASAP; this is all happening soon, on the June 13 eastbound transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton, England. Prices for the sailing start from $1,298 per person, which covers almost everything for 7 days at sea.
To tell the truth, we're quite hopeful that Anderson is using the trip for a secret, secondary purpose of location scouting for his next film. After all, he is already a fan of Cunard's transatlantic crossings, having sailed on one of the Queen Elizabeth 2's final voyages several years ago.
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We realize travel budgets may be limited, but it's free to dream. This is where contests come into the picture, as there's alway these current contests:
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Enter between now and April 30th each and every day, as United Airlines is giving away some airfare over to Belize as part of the My Coke Rewards program. Apparently if Belize isn't your preferred destinations things can be changed, as options across the United States and Central America are also open to the winners. It's all part of Earth Day celebrations, as they want you to learn all about United and their commitment to the environment. The link above will fill you in on the rules and regulations, and you'll be one-step closer to scoring something with an a approximate retail value of $1,050.
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The Next Logical Step for Food Trucks is to Board a Cruise Ship
We're going to go ahead and call it at this point, as we think the food truck craze has finally jumped the shark. Please let us know if you feel differently, but the latest offering by the folks over at Royal Caribbean just takes things to the next level of wrong.
It attempts to cash in on the food truck craze Royal Caribbean is working to install a food truck—or the equivalent sea-worthy version. The plan is to get things up and running aboard Quantum of the Seas, as SeaPlex Dog House will serve up things like hot dogs, sausage, and other to-go eats as part of the ship's entertainment hub.
Although we're quick to criticize, we'd probably visit for a bite to eat after taking in a ride on the very first bumper car track aboard a cruise ship.
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Five Travel Contests To Enter Before the End of March
We realize the travel budget is limited, but it's free to dream. That's where contests come into the picture, as there's always that one in a million chance that you'll score the grand prize. Imagine yourself elsewhere today, and take a few minutes to enter these contests ending sooner than later:
Hawaiian Airlines – Explorer Video Contest
Enter between now and April 1st for a chance to score 240,000 HawaiianMiles, as that's about $2,000 worth of points sufficient to get two of you to plenty of international destinations—and of course Hawaii. Check the rules for the full scoop, but the bottom line is you need to upload a one-minute video revealing your love for the Aloha State.
Queen Mary 2 – 10th Anniversary Celebration Sweepstakes
Get ready to climb aboard one of the world's most fancy pants ocean liners, as the Queen Mary is giving away free balcony stateroom accommodations. The lucky winner will get a transatlantic crossing between New York and Southampton. Name, address, email, and the other usual stuff is all that's required, so be sure to enter before March 31.
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How Cunard Pulled Off an Epic At-Sea Photoshoot with the Queen Mary 2
"She is an iconic ocean linerthe only one of its kind in service."
An iconic ship needs a photoshoot worth of a diva for a decade of service and, in the case of Cunard's Queen Mary 2 10th Anniversary, that's exactly what she got.
In case you haven't yet seen the incredible photos, check them out right now because we've got a video of exactly how the at-sea photo stunt was made possible.
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Cruise Ship Photos Don't Get Any Better Than This
She may not be the largest cruise ship in the world any longer, but the Queen Mary 2 is by far the most photogenic.
2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the Cunard liner's christening, one blustery day in January 2004 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II smashed champagne on the bow. It's that bow which is again the focus, as the ship posed for an anniversary portrait featuring Captain Kevin Oprey standing not on the ship's bridge, but on her bulbous bow.
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"Lost Girl" recap (3.08): What a long, strange trip it's been
As the season progressed, I must say I've admired the assortment of belts and jackets the Lost Girl costume department has found to hide Anna Silk's burgeoning baby bump. Still at this rate by the end of the season they'll have to send Bo to an ice world where she's forced to wear a parka while battling an abominable SnowFae.
Thanks to her cricket training (and full circle, nice), Bo is able to put down the gunslinger and saves the girl. In celebration for making a wise final pick back at the Dal, Trick and Stella share a kiss. Their chemistry sparks against the machine, which causes Tamsin to run up and kiss Bo. And boom goes the dynamite. Remember, I didn't start this war. I only Paul Revere-ed its coming.
Back at Lauren's place, an award-winning scientist who missed picking up her award is passed out on her couch, champagne glass in hand and still in her soooo sexy dress. Le sigh. There's a knock at the door, but it isn't Bo. It's a dude. A scientist dude. A scientist dude who is very taken with Dr. Lewis' work. A scientist dude who is very taken with Dr. Lewis' work and perhaps with Dr. Lewis altogether, too. And now I frown the frown of a million lesbians.
He invites her out for a drink to "get in that head of yours." And then he laughs at her "nitrates/day rates" joke. OK, OK – let's stop right here. Right, exactly here. Now, I'm not sure what exactly the writers have in store for Lauren and this scientist dude. But if it's anymore than just getting into "that head" of hers it's going to get very ugly very quickly.
Perhaps this is just a tease, to skirt around the third rail of lesbian character tropes. But according to Palmer herself, and from all evidence of her adult relationships, Dr. Lauren Lewis is a lesbian lady. No, it's never been explicitly stated – but really no one's sexual orientation has been explicitly stated in the Lost Girl universe. But still, there is a difference and it matters. So if there must (and I really, very much, totally wish there wasn't) some sort of flirtation/affair/dalliance with Lauren, it should be with another woman.
Right, so off my soapbox. On with the show. Bo returns. The Spriggan and his crazy adventure and corresponding steampunk contraption was the invitation the whole time. Bo passes, so it's welcome to The Dawning. But, oh crap, she forgot about her girlfriend at home all alone in her beautiful dress. She runs off and finds an empty apartment. And Tamsin trails behind her like a puppy. Seriously, she came with Bo to grovel to her girlfriend for missing her big award banquet? Bo asks Tamsin why she came with her on her vision quest in the first place. She makes up some excuse about never hearing the end of it if the "succulent" got hurt. Or is it really because she's starting to likey her? Bo calls her one of the good ones and Tamsin is like, honey, you suck at this game. And gives her an awkward arm tap.
So, for those keeping score at home, in this episode Tamsin has slapped, kissed, frisked, grabbed, dragged and now non-sexually tapped Bo. Love trapezoid, how you confound us all. But even more confounding is the rain of Tarot cards that greets Tamsin as she leaves. It's all "The Wanderer" and a distraught Valkyrie pleads "Please tell me she's not the one" with the sinister falling skies.
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The service is called either 'Field Evaluation' for US market entry or 'Special Inspection' program for Canada.
"We soft launched the service in 2013 in the UK and Germany and have seen great demand from our customers. It's a fast and cost effective way to obtain the approval to help ship products faster to North America and ensure conformity to local market requirements," says Magali Depras, chief operating officer, CSA Group. "Global market access is one of our core competencies, and I am pleased that we can add value for our customers in Europe through the new programs."
The Special Inspection and Field Evaluation programs are an evaluation according to the safety requirements in Canada (Model code SPE-1000-13) and in the US (NFPA791) and can be conducted in less than one week. CSA Group's engineers collect the necessary information, prepare the inspection, conduct it on site and – if passed – immediately certify and label each product on site.
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Mar 08, 2012
Diplomatic solutions are retaking center stage as recent developments—Iran's parliamentary vote and the Netanyahu-Obama meeting—lead to a palpable softening of rhetoric, reducing the likelihood of imminent military action, Wilson Center expert Michael Adler tells Context.
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Feb 23, 2012
The recent peaceful transfer of power in Yemen might provide an example of how the U.S. and the international community could stem violence in Syria and remove Bashar al-Assad from power, Wilson Center President Jane Harman tells MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell.
Latin American Program in the News: Menendez warns of Iran's outreach to Latin America
Feb 23, 2012
Tensions over Iran's presence and influence over Latin America arise after the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee hearing on the Iranian government's activities in the Western hemisphere.
Iran's Apparent Rebuff Risks Escalating Nuclear Tension
Feb 22, 2012
IAEA inspectors were unable to visit Iran's controversial Parchin nuclear facility despite "intensive efforts" to include the site on a recent itinerary, Wilson Center expert Michael Adler writes in The Daily Beast. Characterizing the omission as a rebuff, Adler says it could ratchet up concerns in the international community that Iran is exploring the use of nuclear technology in military applications.
Wilson Expert: Military Strike No 'Silver Bullet' Against Iran Nuclear Capability
Feb 21, 2012
Distinguished Scholar Aaron David Miller international pressure on Iran over its nuclear program and the possibility of an Israeli strike against Iran on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports.
Iran's Offer to Talk About Its Nuclear Program Eases Tension For Now
Feb 21, 2012
"Iran showed this week that it has a policy every bit as dual track as the one the United States is pursuing against it," writes Public Policy Scholar Michael Adler. "In a dramatic gesture, Iran stepped away from warnings of military retaliation to offer talks on a nuclear program Washington fears could lead to the bomb for the Islamic Republic."
Latin American Program in the News: US Senators Warn Latin America on Iran Ties
Feb 17, 2012
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs held a hearing on February 16, 2012 on Iran's relationship and influence in Latin America. Director Cynthia J. Arnson was among the witnesses.
Iran-U.S. Ties Fray on Nuclear Concerns
Feb 08, 2012
The threat of military confrontation between Iran and the U.S. is real, as bilateral relations touch a low point on Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon, says Trita Parsi, founder of the National Iranian American Council. A former Wilson Center public policy scholar, Parsi questions whether efforts to negotiate and engage with Iran have hastened conflict, making war a more real risk than under the Bush administration, which employed a more hardline approach to Iran.
Efforts to Stop Iran from Developing a Nuclear Bomb
Feb 06, 2012
"A unilateral Israeli strike is possible but it is not probable," Public Policy Scholar Aaron David Miller tells NPR's The Diane Rehm Show. "This is still a war of discretion when it comes to Israeli calculations...the risks and consequences of an Israeli attack right now are still extremely sketchy." Miller was also joined by USIP-Wilson Center Distinguished Scholar Robin Wright to discuss diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and the possibility of armed conflict.


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City at odds with illegal signs
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The city of Jacksonville is cracking down on illegal signs all over town.
So far, the city has cited more than 230 business owners, and the city is making the illegal sign activity known by "robo-calling" those responsible for the signs, 50 times a day until those people appear in person before code compliance and pay their fines.
News4Jax spoke to some of the business owners who are putting up illegal signs to advertise, and they're calling the robo-calling harassment.
Local business owner Paul, who uses signs to advertise for his tree trimming company, said he's sick of the calls he's getting from the city.
"They're calling me on the phone probably every five minutes, telling me I have to appear in court, and they won't leave me alone," he said. "They're harassing me big time. I'm just trying to make a living, that's all. I said, 'This is harassment, leave me alone.' I said, 'I'll call you every five minutes, see how you like it,' and I have."
The city said the signs are illegally placed on city property. Signs that advertise a business, promote a yard sale or even look for the owners of a lost dog are considered blight.
A member of Jacksonville's Code Enforcement explained the signs, referred to as "snipe signs," are considered litter.
The automated call going out to businesses placing illegal signs on city property says:
"This is an automated message from the city of Jacksonville. Illegal signs containing this phone number have been found on public property. Further placement of these signs should cease immediately. This broadcast will continue until you appear in person before the Municipal Code Compliance Division located at 214 North Hogan St., Suite 134. If you have any questions, please call 904-255-7000. Thank you for your cooperation."
"The code officer confiscates the sign once he finds it, but if signs continue to go up, they will be adjudicated repeat offenders, and the fines will go up incrementally," explained a Jacksonville code enforcement officer, who didn't want his identity revealed.
The illegal signs come with a hefty price tag for offenders. The city charges $50 per sign and for every day that the sign remains on city property, the price goes up.
A man named Moses told News4Jax over the phone Monday that he lives in Charlotte but advertises his company, "We Buy Houses," all over Jacksonville.
"I think we help a lot of citizens trying to get out of a property, and they have no way to sell it," said Moses. "It saves the homeowner a lot of hassle and headache and at the end of the day it really helps the city, because if the property falls into foreclosure, the city in a sense is going to have to foot the bill with some of that because you're going to have overgrowth, vandalism with the property and things like that."
"That's what is giving me the business," said Paul. "I never thought signs like that would do it, but you wouldn't believe how many calls I get, they say 'we saw your sign.'"
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Some of the rudest employees I have ever met
I just returned from a weekend trip to the Shore Club. I was extremely disappointed in the attitude of the employees at this hotel. When we went to the front desk to inform them that the rooms were received were far smaller than those we had reserved, they condescendingly told us they were fully booked and started to inform us how we should deal with them in the future. Unbelievable, as though we should be honored just to be in their presence! Obviously Ian Schrager needs to teach his employees that they are working in the hospitality industry.
This same attitude was carried throughout the hotel with the exception of the bell men who were friendly and helpful. It took 45 minutes to an hour to get drinks on the beach! Every meal that my friends ordered had a problem and never once did an employee ever offer to comp us with a drink or a dessert to make up for any problems we experienced. I also witnessed the beach employees being openly and loudly rude to each other on the beach in front of guests. UNBELIEVABLE!
As for the decor, I've stayed at some pretty amazing and hip hotels throughout the US and Europe and some may call the Shore Club's decor minimalist but with the exception of the Sky Bar's decor, the decor is simply cheap! The rooms look like college dorm rooms. The cement floors are not cool, they are obnoxious, loud and unfriendly. The beds are small and the rest of the furniture in the rooms looks like it was purchased at KMart, ie tiny plastic night stands and sconces. There are absolutely NO amenities in these rooms.
We saw the Delano which looked beautiful but I'm likely to stay away from Ian Schrager hotels from now on. We did walk through the Ritz down the street which had just opened up and interestingly we received friendlier service from the employees at the Ritz just walking through this hotel than we did at the Shore Club where we were staying. Stunning place and less expensive too!
Great style
The Shore Club is - if you are under 40 - fantastic. Luckily I am, and I loved it. The hotel is right on the ocean and has great ocean/pool/lounger facilities. Nobu, the Red Room and the Sky Bar are fantastic places to hang out. I found the staff (especially Concierge) to be immensely helpful, and our one-bed suite was very large and overlooked the ocean. Definitely a place where you can chill out in style, but equally stay out until the early hours as well.
Just Returned from the Shore Club
My wife and I just returned from our stay at the Shore Club. I have to admit that the scene at the Shore Club is not for everyone. There are definitely a lot of beautiful people that lay around the pool waiting to be discovered with the attitude that they already have been. I would say most of the people staying at the hotel were between 28-35, which was fine for us, but I would venture to say that it is not a place for my parents. The first room we were given was right outside the elevators in the building where Nobu is. We were not happy with this location so we explained to the front desk we were looking for a quieter location and they upgraded us to an ocean front room without hesitation in the newer building. I found the service to be excellent.
The rooms were definitely bigger than most of the rooms in Miami especially the bathroom. The hallways do get loud at night for two reasons: 1: The hallways are made out of stone like material instead of carpeting so everything echoes (it's very cool though). 2: The hotel has a younger clientele whose main objective is to party and relax.
Overall we were definitely happy with the room and service but we were a little turned off by all the posers.
Go to the Delano
The staff at the Shore Club is afflicted with a common problem among many of the new "trendy" hotels: it behaves as if you (as the guest) are the privileged one to be staying with them -- that, in effect, you should be grateful that the Shore Club deemed you worthy as a guest.
Bottom line: it was noisier than a cheap motel and the staff behaved no better than that at a cheap motel. Oh, and business travelers beware -- they lost my fax from my office three times. I have yet to see what is so great about this place. If you want to go to a fun but classy hotel (where the staff actually welcomes you as a guest and cares about the quality of your stay), go to the Delano. You'll like the Delano's lobby better, too.
Great Hotel
Great Hotel. The pool area is the best part of the whole place. It has couches, whole beds, and lounge chairs covered with terry cloth covers sitting by it for a very decadent lounging around the pool sipping drinks kind of atmosphere.
The floors in most of the place are made of these weird concrete tiles.
It makes the halls in the hotel rather noisy. We had to change rooms from a first floor one with a long hall and an elevator near by. Beach is nice and close to the pool exit. More lounging on the beach with chairs and drink service.
Rooms have a Spartan modern look, but I would rather have carpet and a big fluffy bed.
Unique and chic
Awesome service, unique, chic hotel. I was just in for a business meeting and would love to have stayed longer. The room was minimalistic but very comfortable. The sheets and pillows were heavenly. The meeting facilities were convenient and the service prompt and unobtrusive. I look forward to visiting again for pleasure!
Had a great time at the Shore Club in South Beach
I have stayed at Ian Schrager hotels in LA (Mondrian) and NYC,(the Hudson), and now the Shore Club in South Beach Miami, and I have to say all of his hotels have resulted in a consistently enjoyable and "stylish" experience. I was able to get a good rate at the Shore Club through www.eleisurelink.com, so I decided to spend a whole week there during the last week of October. I'm glad I did. My vacation at the Shore Club was fun and relaxing; I highly recommend the hotel for those interested in a special experience.The Shore Club's location in South Beach is ideal; two blocks from the restaurants and shops on Lincoln Road, it has its own private beach, and it s a short walk from most anywhere of interest in South Beach. The hotel itself has a clean, modern, and stylish design. The rooms are relatively large for hotels in South Beach, the bed was very comfortable, and the linens used were truly exceptional. The floor is natural stone (no carpet), which probably contributes to keeping the rooms cool. However, the doors to the rooms have a tendency to slam shut loudly, which could get a little annoying at times.The pool and surrounding area has to be one of the best I ve ever seen; beautiful and lush, surrounded by music. You are offered several lounging options (full-sized beds, clothed benches, as well as pool chairs). You are greeted by at least two pool attendants on your way to the pool who set you up for the day. The service at the pool and in the hotel itself is exceptional. Everyone was friendly and attentive.The atmosphere at night is relaxed and elegant, yet festive. Candles are lit everywhere: from the lobby to the grounds outside and around the pool. The Sky Bar is a very popular destination in South Beach and attracts people from outside of the hotel, so you really don t have to venture out of the hotel to have a good time at night. I stayed in a room on the 19th floor, so I couldn't hear the Sky Bar, but rooms on lower floors may be disturbed by the sounds that eminate from the bar well into the night.I will have to say that one of the most surprising aspects of my stay at the Shore Club was the usefulness of the concierge: both Martin and Jared were unbelievably helpful. I visited them daily to plan what I would do during each day. I especially appreciated their suggestion as to which clubs were the best to attend for that particular evening. They were able to get me on the guest list and with complimentary admittance at each of the clubs, which were usually two each evening. It actually made my stay in South Beach much better because I never had to stay in lines or even pay to get into all of the top clubs in South Beach. If you re interested in going to clubs in South Beach, you cannot underestimate the utility of this service. I suspect that the concierge at the Shore Club and the Delano (also an Ian Schrager hotel) are the only hotels in South Beach with the kind of "influence" with other venues because both hotels have a lively scenes of their own.Based on how much I enjoyed my trip, I doubt that I would even consider staying at another hotel when I return to South Beach.
Cool Hotel
A great hotel. He decor is very impressive as well as the service. The clientele is extremely good looking and if you want to be "seen" this is the place to be.
The rooms were decorated in a modern style and they were very comfortable. The ocean view from our room was great.
At night, the Skybar is pretty noisy but it closes at 3 AM so a little sleep is available. Don't come if you are not ready to put up with some noise.
On the down side, the doors to the rooms slam a lot and that is really unnecessary. It is a bit pricey as well. DO NOT USE THE MINIBAR whatever you do. VERY EXPENSIVE to the point of being ridiculous.
The pool is amazing as well as the restuarant
Sleepless in Miami Beach
While the lobby and pool/beach area are very nice, the rooms are sparse to the point of being uncomfortable.The hotel becomes party central after 11:00 p.m., so if you're looking for a place to "see and be seen", this is the place for you. However, if you are interested in relaxing, having fun, AND getting a good nights sleep, this hotel won't meet your needs. In our room (on the 7th floor) we could hear loud music from the Sky Bar, doors slamming, and people yelling until 3:30 a.m. every night. I came home from vacation exhausted!In addition, the location is not the best. The hotel is a seven block walk to Lincoln Mall, and even further to South Beach. The area right around the hotel is very run down.I was tied into staying at the hotel for four nights, and after the second night, I couldn't wait to check out.
One night is not enough!
My friend and I went in late October 2002, this place is great! Very chic and hip! We arrived in the driveway and the hotel is hidden by huge, tall trees. Giving it the privacy from Collins Ave. The website was excellent, but when we arrived they were doing some renovating. (Don't blame them, it's off peak time. It's got to be done sometime.) We were only there one night, but I cannot wait to go back!! The rooms were clean and comfortable. We had a spacious room with two comfy, queen beds. The floor of the rooms are made of stone, interesting and perfect for the bathroom. But they do provide slippers and robes for you!! I'm easy to please I guess. We did not rent a car, the location of the hotel to Lincoln Road is perfect! We shopped all day!! And of course the nightlife!!! Before we went to dinner, we walked across the garden area of the hotel to Nobu. Had few cocktails and conversation with the bartender. Pricey, but that's South Beach, baby!!Luckily the next morning our flight wasn't until late afternoon, so we were able to soak up some rays on the beach!! We walked to the beach from the hotel, easy access, past the pool (beautiful!) to the ocean! We were set up with chairs and towels by the cabana boys. It was great!! I did not want to leave!
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Curbing motorcycle noise an ongoing effort for police
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"He had some problems as a result of what he did," Nashua police Capt. Bruce Hansen recalled Friday.
"We cited him for no muffler," he said.
Police can pull over a rider if they believe the motorcycle he or she is operating violates decibel limits and then test the bike with a noise-measuring device. But Nashua police don't often use their decibel meters.
Factors to consider
State Police Sgt. Stephen Kace, the liaison to the state Division of Motor Vehicles, said testing a motorcycle for noise isn't just simply pointing a decibel-measuring device. Certain conditions, such as wind and proximity to buildings, need to be considered.
In Manchester, Lt. Jim Flanagan said patrol officers don't usually carry noise meters in their cruisers but could call for one to be delivered as needed. Police, instead, set up a noise-testing station - a 32-foot circle with the motorcycle in the middle - up to a half-dozen times during the summer months.
Manchester police might conduct a noise station at the corner of Valley and Elm streets, getting permission from a business owner to use a parking lot.
Compliance time given
Police don't always cite operators and sometimes write up bikes for defective equipment and give their operators a certain amount of time to comply with state laws, Flanagan said.
"Motorcycle noise is a quality-of-life issue," Flanagan said. "It's a big problem (in Manchester). It's a problem throughout the state."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith will miss Game 4 of the Western Conference finals Thursday under a one-game suspension for high-sticking Los Angeles' Jeff Carter.
The NHL announced the suspension Wednesday.
Keith hit Carter with a one-handed blow in the second period of the Kings' 3-1 victory in Game 3, opening a 20-stitch gash on the star forward's face and cracking three of his teeth.
Keith's ungloved hand was nearly slashed by Carter an instant earlier. Keith got a double minor penalty, but the NHL's department of player safety followed up with a one-game ban for the dependable veteran who leads the Blackhawks in ice time.
Both teams went through practices Wednesday without knowing whether Keith would sit out when the Kings attempt to even the series.
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I can't stand overlap, it just causes too many problems in terms of multi-classing and doesn't really help in terms of class identity.
Idealy, I would prefer rogues, fighters and monks have their own set of maneuvers... and for the paladin/ranger not to have spells at all but abilities that reflect their role.
It would be nice for there to be the option of completely martial rangers and paladins as well where a character can choose abilities that arn't supernatural in nature. So you can have a Game of Thrones type ranger, a Middle Earth type ranger and a more supernatural ranger like in Forgotten Realms. Either way, all those abilities should be entirely seperate of divine spells — that is the clerics deal.


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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Broncos placed safety Rahim Moore on recallable injured reserve Tuesday and signed veteran Michael Huff to take his place.
Moore underwent emergency surgery to stop bleeding in a muscle in his left leg Monday. By placing him on recallable IR, the Broncos can bring Moore back to practice in six weeks and onto the active roster if they're playing in eight weeks, which would be the week of the AFC title game in January.
Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said, "obviously it hurts to lose Rahim, he'd been playing so well."
Huff was the seventh pick of the 2006 draft by the Raiders. He signed as a free agent with Baltimore last offseason but played sparingly in seven games this year before the Ravens released him.
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Initial Environmental Assessment of Canada EU Free Trade
Initial Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Negiotiations
The Government of Canada is negotiating a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union (EU). Further to the notice of intent to conduct a strategic environmental assessment of the CETA negotiations originally published in the Canada Gazette on July 18, 2009, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has completed an Initial Environmental Assessment of the negotiations.
The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable development. Mutually supportive trade, investment and environmental policies can contribute to this objective. As a result, the Minister of International Trade has directed trade officials to consider, when appropriate, potential environmental effects of trade negotiations. Strategic environmental assessments of trade negotiations are critical to this work. This Initial Environmental Assessment seeks to consider the potential effects of new trade and investment in Canada that may directly result from a CETA with the European Union.
Strategic environmental assessments of trade negotiations are prepared pursuant to the 2010 Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan, and Program Proposals. Further guidance is provided by the 2001 Framework for Conducting Environmental Assessments of Trade Negotiations.
The Initial Environmental Assessment can be found at the following Web site:
- Initial Environmental Assessment of the Canada-EU CETA negotiations: www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/eu-ue/initialEA-ceta-aecg-EEinitiale.aspx?lang=eng.
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