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Romney in London: Gaffes, glitz and greenbacks
July 26 - U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will hope his glamorous London fundraisers are more successful than his attempts at diplomacy after he offends British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Mitt Romney is bringing his presidential campaign to Britain. The mission well it's twofold. To demonstrate his grasp of foreign affairs and beef up the campaign coffers. Actually make that three he's also here to cheer on his wife's holes at the Olympics. And Romney is part owner of real file cut a fifteen year old German man who'll be competing in the equestrian competition. Team USA will be hoping for a file can do is study on her feet. Romney has already full and at the first hurdle with undiplomatic remarks about Britain's readiness to stage the games. His suggestion brits aren't fully behind the spectacle touring a shop repeat from the prime minister -- Romney kept to safer ground with Tony Blair telling the former prime minister he's hoping to catch some of the Olympic swimming while he's here. And he demonstrated his understanding of British cope just by talking about the weapon with opposition leader Ed Miliband. Next up though will be David Cameron all set to give Romney a dressing down for his earlier gaffe. A busy day will be rounded off with not one suit fundraisers. The first of 2500. Dollar ticket reception the summit the UK's 250000. Strong American ex pat community. The second an exclusive private dinner. Breaking bread with the man who would be president will cost wealthiest supporters 50000 dollars ahead. And eight is that of American finance he is reportedly make up a sizable chunk of that guest list. Including HSBC's. Head of derivatives Whitfield fines and Bain capital's European MD's. President Obama is not in town wife Michelle is -- as head of the American Olympic delegation. And if Romney's got the bankers the obamas have got the blame. Windows Brad and Angelina all opening that heightens the Democratic Party fundraising soiree is. Paparazzi will be desperate to snap a lucrative shots of the team together. Team Romney will be hoping the First Lady isn't a big fan of courses. Nigel build it -- Royces.


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Going Social: How targeting stigma and discrimination can accelerate progress towards a leprosy-free world
Gyanu Paudel knows first-hand the sting of leprosy-related stigma.
When Gyanu was just eight years old she developed white patches on her arms. As the bacteria that cause leprosy took hold, mild deformities in her hands and feet began to appear. Ashamed and fearful, Gyanu's parents hid her in a room. Years went by.
Though Gyanu later accessed treatment, it never cured the problem completely. This is because Gyanu, who is now 74, was treated in the late 1950s, when leprosy treatment was rudimentary.
But even if Gyanu's story were played out today, where multidrug therapy (MDT) can fully cure leprosy, the result would be similar. This is because avoiding the disease's lasting damage, including disabilities, requires early detection. And early detection requires a society-wide willingness to deal with the disease in an open, honest and taboo-free way.
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia, where the Global Leprosy Programme is based, says efforts to root-out stigma and discrimination are vital to achieving the goal of zero leprosy transmission and zero leprosy-related disabilities, especially among children.
"Leprosy-related stigma is a crucial barrier to ending the disease once and for all. Despite the highly effective medicines at our disposal, leprosy continues to be transmitted and irreversible leprosy-related disabilities continue to occur," she says. "By targeting the disease's social components we can make further progress in key communities and accelerate towards a leprosy-free world."
While leprosy's prevalence has reduced 99% since MDT was introduced in the 1980s, in 2015 almost 212 000 leprosy cases were reported worldwide, of which 8.9% were found in children. 6.7% of the total number of cases already exhibited grade-two disabilities such as visual impairment, muscle atrophy or clawing.
Though the 22 countries that account for 96% of reported cases have large leprosy-free areas, the affliction continues to circulate among vulnerable communities. In the South-East Asia Region, six countries still report more than 1000 new cases annually. Leprosy has been eliminated as a public health problem at the global and regional levels, and in all but a few countries.
According to Dr Erwin Cooreman, Team Leader of the Global Leprosy Programme, combatting stigma will achieve two outcomes.
"An end to stigma means an end to transmission. Fear of diagnosis and stigma causes families to avoid the problem and its effective treatment. This leads to continued infection among close contacts and the disease's ongoing transmission. An end to stigma also means an end to leprosy-related disabilities. Stigma creates a disincentive to seek diagnosis and treatment, making early detection difficult and leading to deformities and disabilities," he says.
Regional Director Dr Khetrapal Singh, who has made the battle against leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases a flagship priority in the Region, says there are three high-impact interventions that health authorities and other sectors can make to address stigma and discrimination effectively.
The first is reaching out to and including leprosy-affected persons and communities in their programming. This makes for more responsive policy, and also advances the interests and visibility of leprosy-affected persons in the public domain.
The second is repealing laws or regulations that sanction or abet discrimination against persons suffering leprosy. Regressive legislation that discriminates against persons with leprosy continues to exist in several countries, inhibiting a range of basic rights.
And the third is mobilizing a concert of voices to counter harmful social attitudes. Nongovernmental and civil society organizations should be included in campaigns to challenge leprosy-related stigma, and to ensure that discrimination against affected persons and their family members is eliminated.
For persons like Gyanu, and for the future of leprosy control, an end to stigma and discrimination is the remedy most urgently needed.
"Despite science having found solutions to leprosy, our social, political and economic structures have created barriers. By dismantling these barriers and ending stigma and discrimination, we can accelerate towards zero leprosy transmission and zero leprosy-related disabilities," Dr Khetrapal Singh says, adding, "It is imperative that no one is left behind."

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Olivia Sega, Anchorage Alaska
Interviewed by Julius Guevara
"This change was a big one. It made a big impact on my life."
How would you feel about a sudden change in your life? Do you think it will affect your lifestyle? Well there are many of us who experience this feeling; just like this girl Olivia Sega. She is a senior at El Camino High School. She believes that "life should be fun, we shouldn't make life hard."
It was a chilly day in the quiet city of Anchorage Alaska. I was eight years old at the moment. My father and I were at the park. I could feel the rush of cold air pressed against my cheek as my dad pushed me higher and higher on the swing. It was dusk and the sun was drifting away quickly. As my father and I were heading home we would always pass by and grab scoops of ice cream from our favorite local ice cream shop at the heart of Anchorage. I would always get a couple of scoops of strawberry, while my father would always get vanilla. Even though it was chilly outside, ice cream to us is a weekly routine whether it was cold or not.
As I grew up from a little girl to a teenager, things began to change. I noticed that my father and I stopped going to our favorite local ice cream shop. He was either too busy working or he didn't feel like eating ice cream weekly anymore. This didn't really bother me. People say I am a strong girl, very funny, and down to earth. I am very interested in anything I do. I am also very talkative. At school my classmates and teachers would call me the "loudmouth" in middle school becuase I would never stop talking. Talking might just be one of my hobbies.
Junior year in high school was coming to an end and I noticed that my mother and father weren't getting along as much as they used to. They would always fight and argue to the point that my dad would sleep in the car. Then one day after a great day in school I went home. When I went inside my house it made my day to a great to a horrible day. As I walked through the dining room I could see my mom crying on the kitchen table. I immediately rushed and sat in front of her. I asked "what's wrong mom?". She said that her and my dad was planning to get a divorce. When I heard that seven letter word "DIVORCE" I just broke down and cried my eyes out. I love my parents; I don't know how life would be without them. They are my heroes. I asked my mom what happened and what caused the divorce? She said that it is because her dad was having an affair.
My dad came back home from driving around the neighborhood to relieve his stress. When I saw him I mugged him and I said no word to him. I was mad and angry. From all the reasons for a divorce it had to be because of an affair. I was furious at my dad but I thought about it in my room, and decided to forgive my dad. "He still is my father" I can't hold a grudge on him. My parents taught me to never hold grudges and to always forgive and forget.
Ever since my parents had a divorce my dad moved out and life to me was gloomy and blue. It was very different. My mom would always be alone and she was always super busy. One evening as my mom, I and my younger brother and sister were eating dinner. My mom said we were going to leave Anchorage and move to San Francisco, California with my auntie. She said we were going to move to let go of all the memories we left here, its time to start off fresh.
I my mom and siblings were at the ticket lines getting our boarding passes for flight #118 Alaska Airlines from Anchorage, Alaska to San Francisco, California. on February 27th , 2007. As we were about to enter the security gates I could see my dad on the other side waving his last goodbyes to all of us. I really cherished this moment because I would never know when I would see him again. I started to let out a tear and I reminisced about the days my dad and I would spend together. All the fun times we've had, especially our ice cream dates together. From all my siblings I was the one who was closest to my dad. I guess you can say I was "daddy's little girl".
This change was a big one. It made a big impact on my life. We arrived in San Francisco and we went and got all our baggage. As we were exiting the airport I could hear a raspy voice similar to my mothers. We looked back and my mom and the lady whom I never seen since I was three years old which was my aunt was tearing with joy to see all of us. We all gave big hugs and kisses. As we were driving to my "new home" I could see building and houses and streets which were very different compared to anchorage. Back home roads were less crowded and buildings weren't as old as here. Also in anchorage I could see deer and bears and a lot of wildlife. Here all I could see is some birds and not a lot of wildlife. There weren't many trees here also. Back home there were plenty of trees and also mountains. I just had to get used to the city life.
When I saw downtown San Francisco I thought to myself saying "ewww its so ugly". It is very ghetto at some areas. There were also a lot of very pretty places like the pier and twin peaks. I loved twin peaks. My aunt brought me and my siblings there the night we arrived. The picture I saw would be stuck in my mind for the rest of my life. Anchorage was the biggest city in Alaska but it can't compare to the city of San Francisco. The lights and towers were glamorous. The only thing I can compare between Anchorage and San Francisco was the weather. They are both very chilly expect here we have a lot of mixed weather patterns. Back home it would also snow a lot. That is what I would miss about Alaska, the snow.
My aunt lives alone in a average sized house near cow palace. Over here the size of my aunts house is average, but in Alaska that is considered small. My aunt lives in a 4 bedroom 2 bath house. Back in Alaska we lived in a 6 bedroom 4 bath house. Now I have to share a room with my little sister. I also now have to sleep in a twin size bed. Back home I slept in a queen size bed. Life in San Francisco is tough. We have to work to survive. So then during the summer my mom made me work to help out with the rent. I worked at Subway in San Bruno. I loved working there I enjoyed making customers smile and laugh. I especially loved getting FREE sandwiches. Working at subway also helped me to stay healthy because you know "SUBWAY… eat FRESH!" Then school came along, I had to quit my job to focus on grades my mom said.
It was the 1st day of my senior year at El Camino High School. I really didn't know why I went to El Camino. My aunt just told me I'm going to that school because it was a very good academic school. I was scared to go to school. I wondered if I was going to have friends. I wondered if the kids here would be nice and friendly. As I entered the stairs at the front of the school my heart was beating with excitement but with fear also. It was time for lunch and I already met a new friend named Stephanie Roldan we met in chemistry class with this weird but funny teacher. By the end of the day I said to myself that I am going to love this school. School in "Elco" is very different from my old high school "West Anchorage High School". Elco has a lot of filippinos which was what I first noticed when I got here. Back in my old high school it was more diverse. What I loved about Elco was the friendliness of people.
So far my life here in San Francisco is great. I wouldn't regret moving here. Coming here taught me to become independent. I now take bus which I've never taken before till now. Also moving here helped me live in a whole new different lifestyle. To this day I still haven't seen my dad since the airport. I miss him very much. Once I get a change to go back home I would totally visit my dad and to see how he is doing. Overall my life didn't end here in San Francisco but it just began.


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Today we are checking out the rest of the first floor: the family room, the kitchen, and the study.
|image courtesy of Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweeptakes
The family room shares the same meticulous attention to detail as the living room, but it has a completely different personality thanks to the delicious chocolate on all walls.
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I usually like a lighter palette and once thought brown would never make a come-back. Well, Brian has shown me how to use this decadent shade of brown to add warmth, character, and to make a room feels "sexy". With a feature wall outfitted by a magnificent fireplace & statement artworks, handosme furniture pieces from Brian's furniture collection, and luxurious draperies that accenturate the soaring ceiling height, there is always something to look at in this sensational room.
One of the design tricks I picked up from this room is Brian's brilliant use of mirrors. The full length mirrors on either side of the fireplace do not only reflect natural light from the beautiful windows, they also create depth, dimension, and when well executed, you won't even noticed these are mirrored walls!
Do you know that there are many colors available for colored mirror? I only knew of the regular mirror or the antique finish, now I am crazy about this bronze mirror for its rich, sumptuous look.
Brian's tip on how to give a room its soul: artworks. If there is one thing that immediately reflects your personality and voice, it's art. In this family room, every wall surface is graced by one of a kind master piece. Which one speaks to you?
Another amazing detail I adore in this room: the custom trim treatment on the ceiling. It's not too difficult to install but what an impact it made to the 5th wall!
Ready to check out the kitchen? I bet you do. Surrounding by windows on three sides and a mega island with a beautiful countertop (Symphony Grey 5133 from Caesarstone) that houses everything from cooktop, dishwasher, double sink, and casual dining from 4 to 6, this kitchen is the ultimate sweet spot when entertaining. Imagine a fun garden party in a gorgeous summer evening with these french doors open to transform this kitchen into an indoor / outdoor space.
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I had such a great time at #BrunchwithBrian and this recipe for the Old Fashioned by Conor Brown from her Majesty's Pleasure scored A+++. Try it out at your next dinner party:
"In a chilled Old Fashioned glass, use one sugar cube and dilute with a drop of simple syrup and 4-5 dashes of Angostura bitters. Use 3-4 generous amounts of orange zest. Muddle together until liquid and add 1 oz of bourbon and ice. Stir for about 10-15 revolutions and then top with ice and add the other 1 oz of Bourbon. Stir again. Garnish with orange peel rimmed in glass. You can also use a maraschino cherry but make sure they are the real ones!"
|image of Old Fashioned via Gluckstein Home
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- sculptural chandelier by Avenue Lighting available at Universal Lighting
- classic arm chairs from ELTE Market
- statement built-in bookcases
- unique brass and lucite accessories, like these candleholders for a touch from the past in this brand new showhome
It wasn't easy to take pictures of this study (the staircase and the lighting with the big window at the back) but I did manage to capture a couple to share with you:
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A lot of folks are questioning this week's announcement that the New York Racing Association is planning to increase admissions prices for Belmont Park and Saratoga. Saratoga is one of racing's jewels, but an expanded meeting and more mediocre races than ever have diluted the magic – attendance was down this year despite the extra publicity of its 150th anniversary. And as much as I love Belmont Park, it was built for another era and now can only achieve a decent crowd one day a year. A few thousand in attendance, all it can muster most days, and the place looks like a ghost town. Does it really sound like there's an opportunity to increase revenues by raising admission prices at both tracks?
Racing is unique among both sporting venues and gambling venues. At other sporting venues, there is no gambling on the premises; they rely on admissions and concessions revenues so ticket prices are high. Casinos, on the other hand, rely on gambling revenues. Admission and parking is almost always free; gamblers don't have to spend money for the opportunity to lose even more money. And food and beverage costs have historically been held low (although that has changed somewhat with more emphasis on high-end restaurants and non-gaming revenues).
Racetracks are a different breed entirely. They have tried to generate revenue from admissions, parking and concessions while at the same time depending primarily on the pari-mutuel commission (net revenue from gambling). Players pay, sometimes dearly, for the privilege of betting, since they also have to buy a program and/or Daily Racing Form. In the early years, the model worked.
But times change. Many racetracks figured out that charging for admission and parking was counter-productive in an era where it was just as easy for a player to stay home and wager via computer, or to visit a nearby casino as those facilities exploded into markets across the country. Even before slot machines entered the picture at tracks, many eliminated admission and parking fees. Today, almost all tracks with casino activities offer free admission and parking; many without gaming also offer at least one level of free admission and/or parking.
NYRA president Christopher Kay said that raising admission prices at Belmont and Saratoga to $5 for grandstand and $8 for clubhouse brings them in line with other tracks that still charge admission. Really? Let's take a look. By far the highest charges in the country are at California's racetracks. And guess what, that's where the industry is struggling mightily – yet another track will close at the end of this year. Coincidence?
Santa Anita charges $5 for grandstand admission, $10 for the clubhouse and $4 for parking. Betfair Hollywood Park, currently operating its final race meeting, charges $10 for general admission, but at least you get parking and a program when you fork over that fee. Del Mar rakes it in on parking – you pay $10 for that privilege. And you still have to pay $6 to get into the grandstand and $10 for the clubhouse, but you get a program in the bargain. Golden Gate Fields charges $6 for the grandstand, $8 for the clubhouse and $4 for parking, but has $1 Sundays with reduced prices on everything.
Elsewhere, tracks still charging admission usually range in the $2 to $5 range and most of those offer at least one level of free parking. The most expensive places to get into the gate outside of California appear to be Monmouth Park in New Jersey, with a $3 grandstand admission ($5 clubhouse) coupled with a minimum $4 parking charge, and Emerald Downs in Washington, with a $7 general admission (discounted to $5 for members of the track's rewards club) and free parking. Keeneland, a very special place in the heart of horse country, has a $5 general admission charge and free parking. Although my research was certainly not exhaustive, it appears that at virtually all other tracks, it costs less than $5 to get into the gate – sometimes much less.
And remember, rarely does a racetrack admission fee include a guaranteed seat, although with today's sparsely-attended events, "free" seats are easy to come by unless you want a premium location. And you'll pay more for that privilege – sometimes a lot more.
I'll leave it to you. Do these examples really support NYRA's proposal to increase admissions prices based on what other tracks are doing?


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I found out yesterday about a site called lelivro.com.
They're a new online book retailer. You can upload your book as a .mobi, an .epub or a .pdf, and they'll sell it for you. Just like Amazon, Kobo, Nook or Smashwords.
Two things about lelivro pulled me in:
- You get 85% of every sale–REGARDLESS OF YOUR BOOK'S PRICE (some of you just went, "OOOH!")
- You are paid immediately. Funds are sent to your Paypal account upon receipt. No waiting months for Amazon royalties.
Now, does this mean lelivro will be the next Amazon? Probably not. There probably never will be another Amazon, unless Google decides to get off their butts and make Google Books a real thing. They're the only ones who MIGHT be big enough to take on the big A.
But lelivro has something Amazon doesn't, and can't any more: the personal touch. They're new. Actually, they're still in beta. And when I signed up and published my first four titles, I immediately got an email from a sales rep, asking if I found the process easy, and did I mean to make that one book free? He asked if there was anything else he could do to help make my adoption of the website easier. And he asked if I wanted to submit a blog article to their site. I did. Hopefully they'll publish it, helping to drive readers to my books.
I never got an email like that from Amazon, I can tell you.
Kobo is another site like this. They're relatively small, and as a result they can afford to take a personal interest in you as an author. Their blog is a tremendously helpful resource for writers. Their customer service people are attentive, friendly and FAST.
But back to lelivro. Am I expecting them to replace or even rival my Amazon royalties? No. But, I am a moderately successful indie author, and as lelivro grows, I will grow with them. On Amazon, I'm one in a million. On lelivro, I'm one in much less than that, and I'm already more successful than the majority of the authors in their marketplace.
It's the "medium fish in a small pond" scenario. Early adopters do tend to do better with a new platform than those who join in after it's already gotten big. I'm no Dan Brown, but I'm a few steps ahead of many people in the indie book world.
In the final analysis, I'm not losing anything by joining lelivro. And I stand to gain a lot. You could, too. If lelivro grows to become a player in the marketplace (which could theoretically happen, with authors wanting to flock to them due to their higher royalty percentage) then you could get in on the tidal wave and surf it to (possibly) a very comfortable career as an indie author.
And if not, well, then, you've just got one more place where people can find you and buy your books.
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Clouds to gradually increase on a windy Tuesday in Wichita
A crisp, increasingly cloudy day is on tap today for Wichita, forecasters say.
A sunny morning will make way to an abundance of clouds as the afternoon unfolds, with highs reaching the upper 30s in the Wichita area. Northerly winds will be primarily in the teens, gusting to more than 25 miles an hour.
Overnight lows will dip below 20, and Wednesday should be sunny with calmer winds and highs in the upper 30s again.
Another chance of snow arrives Thursday and Friday, so stay tuned to forecasts.
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ME Alumnus Receives Three Prestigious Awards
Dr. Calvin Mackie, STEM Leader Extraordinaire and Woodruff School alum (BME '90, MSME '92, PhDME '96), recently received three highly-acclaimed awards from three top education, leadership, and community service organizations. The mechanical engineer, motivational speaker, bestselling author, award winning mentor, and entrepreneur received the United Negro College Fund's Legacy Award, Morehouse College's Bennie Award in Achievement, and the Jack Leadership and Community Service Award from the New Orleans Chapter of Jack and Jill of America. These awards commend Dr. Calvin Mackie for his notable character attributes and laudable actions toward improving the community and world around him.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the country's largest minority education organization, and the Legacy Award is the highest award an alumnus of an UNCF college can earn. The Legacy Award honored Dr. Mackie for his long-standing record of encouraging students to realize their full potential. The Legacy Award was presented to Dr. Mackie on Friday, February 15, 2013 during the UNCF Alumni Recognition Event at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. "It's a true honor to receive the Legacy Award," says Dr. Mackie. "Having experienced the challenges that many minority students face today, I take great pride in helping them overcome adversity and grow into successful men and women."
In addition to the UNCF, Morehouse College, Dr. Mackie's alma mater, honored Mackie with the 2013 Bennie Award in Achievement. He was presented with the award during the "Candle in the Dark" Gala on February 16, 2013, as part of Morehouse's annual Founders Week. The black-tie gala event highlighted the talents of current Morehouse students, while simultaneously celebrating nationally acclaimed African Americans who are leaders within their respective fields.
Dr. Mackie was accepted to Morehouse College under the condition that he undertake remedial classes first. Surpassing everyone's expectations, he went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude and as a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Over the course of the next 11 years, he earned four STEM degrees, reaching the peak of educational success with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. In 2003, he was presented with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in a White House Ceremony. The 2013 Bennie Award in Achievement served as a profound reminder to Dr. Mackie of his modest beginnings and the power of hard work.
As if winning two esteemed awards within ten days was not enough, Dr. Mackie hit the trifecta when the New Orleans Chapter of Jack and Jill of America presented him with the 2013 Jack Leadership and Community Service Award on February 24, 2013. The non-profit African American organization supports future leaders by enriching children ages 2-19 through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and, philanthropic giving. Dr. Mackie was honored and celebrated as a professional, leader, father, and dedicated member of the New Orleans community, especially in areas that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina back in 2005.


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It is funny how time remains static in Indian cricket. This was my post in 2009 and still remains relevant. I know that Ravi Ashwin, Pujara, Tyagi Chawla have been tried since I wrote this article but still we are in the hunt for good bowlers. The emergence of Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav has for sure spiced up the attack, but will they sustain? We need to wait and see.
India is almost out of the champions Trophy and barring a miracle, they will pack their bags and head home tomorrow. As I wrote earlier India's bowling problem hurt their chances in the Champions Trophy. The Indian bowlers were pathetic against Pakistan in their first game allowed them to escape from a precarious 65/3 to 302 which in the end proved too much for the depleted Indian batting lineup. This has been the problem with the Indian team for the past 1 year or so.
The batting strength was able to shield this weakness but with the absence of couple of key players it was exposed even further against the Pakistanis in the Champions Trophy. So the perennial question is where are the bowlers? So much of domestic cricket being played, so much of talent but why do we keep hearing the same names again and again? Are the selectors…
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Breaking the British Druid magic spell at last!!
According to the Holy Bible, Satan's kingdom is hierarchical, and the evil one assigns his most powerful demons to rule over the various nations. Daniel the Prophet saw all this in a vision given to him personally by JEHOVAH:
After his stoning at Lystra, Saint Paul had a global view of the stationary earth when he was caught up to the 3rd heaven:
The most powerful of Satan's principalities is called Zeus or the Prince of Greece. Zeus plays second fiddle to nobody . . . not even Jupiter.
In Egypt, the old serpent appeared everywhere; even on Pharaoh's crown, where he was known by the name Amun-Ra.
Every nation of antiquity had their supreme false god who was the equivalent of Amun-Ra or Zeus.
Before the death and Resurrection of the Messiah, the entire world worshipped and sacrificed to Satan under different names.
Zeus was called Jove in Rome
The Romans borrowed their entire pagan pantheon from Greece. Zeus was called Jove, and as the father of the false gods, he was also called JUPITER.
The Roman Empire–the 4th beast of Bible prophecy–officially began with the reign of Augustus Caesar. The name Caesar means "hairy."
The Romans spread the worship of Jupiter/Zeus throughout their Empire. A profound peace called the Pax Romana prevailed until the reign of the mad Emperor Caligula.
The glorious Resurrection of the Messiah took place in 30 AD, which was the 19th year of Tiberius Caesar. With Satan's defeat, and the Pax Romana, a glorious golden age should have commenced for the entire world . . . but alas that was not the case.
After his expulsion from heaven, Satan took total possession of Caligula!!
The Messiah began his ministry exactly 483 years after the end of the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews in 457 BC.
After his ascension into Heaven to sit at the right hand of JEHOVAH, the first order of business for the Messiah was to kick Satan and his fallen angels right out of heaven:
The expulsion of Satan meant the cleansing of heaven from his defiling footprints, but it was very, very bad news for planet earth:
About 6 months into the reign of Caligula, he experienced a strange metamorphosis, and from then on he claimed to be Zeus incarnate in the flesh.
Caligula called himself Zeus and demanded divine worship from everyone in the Empire. He was determined to put his statues in the great Temple in Jerusalem:
Only the timely assassination of the mad Caligula prevented him from forcing everyone in the Empire to worship him as Zeus incarnate.
In 41 AD his infamous career was cut short by assassins . . . and that was the end of the first line of Satan possessed Pontiffs.
Zeus was called Esus in Britannia
Britannia was invaded and annexed permanently to the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius Caesar. Esus ruled supreme there through his deadly devotees called Druids.
The inhabitants of the British Isles were just as intelligent as the Greeks but nothing is known about them until the Roman invasion. The super-secretive deadly Druid priesthood kept the people in abject slavery and isolation from the rest of Europe.
The Britons under the Druids fought fanatically against the Romans. It took them at least 10 years to subdue the southern part of the country.
The Druids had their own Arch Druid or Pontiff and they were not about to relinquish control to the Pontiff in Rome.
The block from Paris was found with 5 others in 1711 on the site of Notre Dame Cathedral. The Esus stone itself is inscribed with his name, and beneath this is a muscular god chopping down a branch of a willow tree.
Hesus or Esus, along with Teutates and Taranis, was one of the unholy trinity of Druidism. Julius Caesar's biographer mentions Esus in his epic poem about the Roman civil wars:
What a deadly deception paganism really is. Nobody can plumb the depths of Satan's religion. This was the deadly religion that St. Patrick had to overcome when he evangelized Ireland.
Druidism began with the expulsion of the GIANTS from Canaan!!
The rise of the Druids was the result of another expulsion: the expulsion of the GIANTS from the Land of Canaan by the sword of Joshua the son of Nun.
The Druids were the original terrorists and their big night was Halloween—October 31. They were called Men of Oak after the oaks of Mamre where JEHOVAH appeared to Abraham and promised him a son:
When Abraham first entered the land of Canaan in 2008 BC, JEHOVAH promised him that after 430 years his descendants would inherit the Promised Land.
Satan decided to challenge JEHOVAH's possession of the land, and by the time Moses was born, the land of Canaan was overrun by flesh eating giants.
Moses sent 12 men to spy out the Promised Land, and this is the report that 10 faithless, fearful men brought back:
The Goliath sized giants of Canaan looked upon the 12 spies as little more than insects to be easily squashed under their feet. That is why they didn't even bother to kill them.
JEHOVAH intervened supernaturally to defeat the GIANTS of Canaan. The walls of Jericho fell down flat. The sun and moon stopped moving. Great hailstones fell from heaven and JEHOVAH sent hornets to drive out the giants from their hiding places.
These giants could have been 22ft. (7 meters) or even taller because the Bible describes them as tall as CEDARS and strong as OAK trees:
The remnants of the giants that escaped the Conquest of Canaan found a refuge in Ireland, Britain, and the New World. Their perverted practice of sun worship and human sacrifice eventually became known as Druidism in England and Ireland.
Druidism is the old time religion of England!!
Druidism is the old time religion of England and right now it is 3500 years old. When it was outlawed and suppressed by the Romans it went underground.
When Augustine and his Papal monks invaded Britain in 597, Druidism began to flourish again. By the time of the blessed Reformation, the Druids and their monks owned 1/3 of the land and had over 800 Druid monasteries.
Druidism received a mighty blow at the Reformation but continued its covert existence.
Human sacrifices continued in the Druid monasteries . . . but in the cellars . . . and not under the oak trees....Babies born in the monasteries, or recalcitrant monks or nuns who wanted to leave the abbeys, often ended up sacrificed with dreadful torments.
The infamous Black Book, detailing the monstrous monastical crimes, was presented to the Reformation Parliament in 1536. Unfortunately for posterity, it was destroyed during the reign of Bloody Mary Tudor.
Thank God that King Henry VIII suppressed the Druid dens of iniquity called monasteries and gave their lands to the people. It was the greatest transfer of land from the monks to the people until the French Revolution.
Churchill was desperate to destroy Russia and restore the Papal States to his Arch Druid in the Vatican!!
Churchill got the U.S. involved in World War II for 2 reasons: to defeat Russia and to restore the Papal States to his Arch Druid in the Vatican.
The Messiah's name is not Jesus, Hesus or Esus!!
Jerome received a lot of help from the Men of Oak when he produced the Latin Vulgate. This is not surprising because Emperor Constantine was born in Britain of a Druid mother named Helena.
Constantine borrowed the cross symbol from his fellow Druids in Britannia:
Many times the Old Covenant mentions OAKS (Allon in Hebrew) as the place where JEHOVAH met with Abraham and the other patriarchs:
Here is that same verse from the corrupt Latin Vulgate:
Here is the name that St. Paul heard from the Hebrew Messiah on the Damascus Road:
Here is the answer to the most important question in the universe from the Latin Vulgate Version:
4 times in the Book of Revelation the Messiah refers to himself as Alpha and Omega. Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet:
The Holy Bible, correctly translated, is the Christians' sharp sword....It promises complete victory over Satan, his perverted translations of Scripture, his Papal Pontiffs, his British Druids . . . and over ALL the power of the enemy.
JEHOVAH also promises us that no Druid sorcery or divination would work against the New Covenant Israel:
Joshua the Messiah said:
Vital Link.
The Abomination of Desolation Has Been Revealed!!
Green, MIranda J. The World of the Druids. Thames and Hudson, London, 1997.
Morgan, R. W. St. Paul in Britain. Covenant Publishing, London, England, 1913.
MacCulloch, J. A. The Religion of the Ancient Celts. T & T. Clark, Edinburgh, UK, 1911.
Nichols, Ross. The Book of Druidry. HarperCollins Publishers, London, 1975.
Wright, Dudley. Druidism: The Ancient Faith of Britain. E. P. Publishing Limited, Yorkshire, England.
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Federline's attorney says Spears will have their boys about half the time – but not at concert venues
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are close to finalizing a custody arrangement allowing them both time to spend with their sons during Spears's tour.
Federline's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan tells E! News that an agreement can be reached in "probably the next day." Spears already has said sons Preston, 3, and Jayden, 2, would be joining her on the road when her two-month Circus tour kicks off on March 3 in New Orleans.
So how will visitation work on the road?
Spears will probably see her boys on "pretty much the same schedule that she has now," Kaplan tells E!. (Federline, 30, has primary custody of the boys, but Spears, 27, has nearly 50-50 access to them in visitation rights.)
"Kevin is working to make them accessible by going on various central locations in various areas of the country," says Kaplan. "He is doing that because he wants her to be able to have the maximum positive environment around her to assure that the tour will be successful."
Kaplan adds: "I don't think the kids will be at venues. They will be available in her life when she is done with the rigors of performing."
As for whether Federline's girlfriend, Victoria Prince, a onetime professional volleyball player, will be traveling with her beau, "I don t even know if they know yet," Kaplan tells E!, adding that Prince, 26, "is a very solid person, and they are really great together. She is very solid, responsible, and has a very positive effect."
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I created this blog to showcase my love of all things design. I decided with the name "A Shade of Teal" because ever since I was little, teal has been a favorite color of mine. You'll see from my posts that teal is always a factor.
I'm a clothing designer for a company based in CA. I studied Fashion Merchandising & Design and have been designing for various clothing companies for several years now. Clothing is not my only passion, I love making things; anything! I find making something yourself so much more rewarding than buying it. Renovating furniture has become a new interest for me, which I find to be so much fun.
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USA's local cigarette shipment volume in the course of the 3Q to the end of September, at 33.182 billion, constituted 0.1 % larger than it was throughout the same period of 2014, 33.165 billion.
Marlboro volume dropped by 0.7 % to 28.392 billion; whilst the volume of the company's other high quality brands declined by 4.3 % to 1.769 billion however its low cost brand volume amplified by 10.4 % to 3,021 billion. In displaying its 3Q and nine-month figures, Altria stated that PM USA's revealed local cigarettes shipment volume had benefited in the 3Q from industry volume improvement and retail share profits. 'During the first nine months of 2015, PM USA's revealed local cigarettes shipment volume higher 1.5 % also as a consequence of these aspects and trade inventory movements,' it claimed. 'When adjusted for trade inventory movements and other issues, PM USA reports that it's local cigarettes shipment volume remained the same in the 3Q and boosted about 0.5 % for the first nine months. 'PM USA reports that entire industry cigarette volumes decreased by 1 % in the 3Q and around 0.5 % for the first nine months.'
Marlboro's market share has raised by 43.9 %, whereas the share of the company's other premium brands declined by 2.8 %, and the share of its low cost brands dropped by 4.6 %.
Altria's 2015 third-quarter documented diluted earnings per share (EPS) boosted by 9.9 % on those of the 3Q of 2014, while it's adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the effect of exclusive items, raised by 8.7 % to $0.75. "Altria proceed to supply outstanding efficiency in the 3Q and for the first nine months," explained Marty Barrington, Altria's chairman, CEO and president. "Once again, our businesses toughened their market leadership, with robust income development and sound retail share profits by the famous Marlboro and Copenhagen brands. "We consider our year-to-date adjusted EPS increase of 11.5 % places us effectively to offer on our full-year strategies.


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I'm liking the more colorful velvet fabrics more. Like many dark fashion people, I own black velvet things, but you kind of lose the texture of the fabric with black. I'm liking colored velvets these days (lol even though I just got a black velvet dress)
Red is one of my favorite colors for velvet, especially a deep bloodred. though I've seen it in a lot of "soft grunge" (though i don't think i've used this term since 2013 lol)
But I feel red velvet is best reserved for fancy vampiric looks:
Though black velvet creates the illusion of wearing the blackest black:
What's your favorite way to wear velvet? All-black? Color?


text: Über-victim Cara Lange feels invisible. At school, even her track teammates ignore her. At home, her affluent lawyer parents barely know their 16-year-old daughter's alive. Her mother lavishes more attention on her cat than on Cara. But after Ethan Gray—the boy Cara harbors a crush on—rescues her from choking on a carrot, she becomes all too visible, labeled "choker" and relentlessly bullied by Ethan's girlfriend and her posse. Enter Zoe, Cara's best, and only, friend in elementary school, whom she hasn't seen since fifth grade and who's on the run from her abusive stepfather. Cara hides her in her room, easily concealing Zoe from her absentee parents. As Zoe settles in, her presence at first boosts Cara's self confidence. However Zoe's lawless attitude and mysterious disappearances increasingly alarm her friend, especially after one of the girls who bullied Cara drowns and another goes missing. This debut serves up genuinely page-turning suspense, but to buy the plot (and particularly the denouement), readers will have to overlook some glaring inconsistencies and improbabilities along with a faint but troubling homophobic subtext. (Suspense. 14 & up)


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Published on Nov 22, 2016
Jon Staley, as well as three other UChicago faculty members in the Biological Sciences Division, was named as an AAAS fellow for his contributions to the understanding of pre-mRNA splicing catalysis, proofreading, and RNA dynamics of the spliceosome. He will be featured in the November 25th issue of Science magazine.
Check out the press release from UChicago News for more information.


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For the record – vinyl still has its own special, enduring appeal
Mar 13th, 2012 | By Abby Brown | Category: Featured Article, Features, Front Page Layout
Why do people still buy their music on old-fasioned vinyl records? ABBY BROWN visits some special Wellington outlets to find out:
THE carpet at Slow Boat Records in Wellington looks as old as some of the dustiest records on the shelves.
Walls plastered with band posters give the shop some insulation, but the real warmth comes from yellow paint, quaint music and friendly staff.
Slow Boat employee Jeremy Taylor is welcoming the return of the record store as a second home for music lovers. "I think we have seen a bit of a return of the record store as a part of the musical community," he says.
"A place where people meet like-minded souls, make lasting friendships, and talk and share ideas about music and records."
He hopes this will ensure independent music stores that specialise in vinyl records will retain a place in the heart of music lovers, despite competition from chain stores and downloading sites. He believes records give collectors something to hold onto, in both a literal and emotional sense.
Record buyers like the sensual aspect of being able to smell the dusty records, and hold the physical format in their hands. Their collection is almost artwork in itself. "I think some people certainly crave something a little more tactile and substantial than what MP3s are able to provide," says Taylor.
Gavin Row is a record collector who haunts Slow Boat Records and Rough Peel Music. His record collection is between 200 to 300. "I like the format, the sound of the needle hitting the vinyl, the artwork, the gate way fold, the pull out poster," he says.
Music reviewer Simon Sweetman agrees. "I value the physical format, the artwork, the interactive experience, the nostalgia factor. I feel it's more of a product, an actual piece, something to retain, than other formats," says Mr Sweetman, who loves records so much he documents every one he listens to on his blog, The Vinyl Countdown.
He says that, like record collecting, the blog has become a bit of an obsession. "The Vinyl Countdown is a series of reviews where I'm talking about the journey of the album as well as the music. I'm reviewing my record collection, good and bad, as much or more than I'm reviewing the music."
A regular Slow Boat customer is Wellington artist Xoe Hall who recalls her dad teaching her how to use the record player when she was five. "I had fallen in love with David Bowie because he had two different coloured eyes"
Still enamoured with Bowie – her clothing range, Mortal Gods, features hand-painted images of rock stars of that era – she remembers choosing the title track, Space Oddity, and says it blew her small mind.
"That song when you are five is the most awesome song in the world. I used to go home from school and put that on, and dance, you know sway from one foot to the other, holding the record cover as my dance partner. That was my first love. That's what I mean by romance, you can't do that with a download."
It's not just the music on vinyl that attracts enthusiasts. Record gatefolds have been an excuse for record companies to indulge in some epic artwork.
Think Led Zeppelin IV's inside gatefold with the mythic cloaked figure on the cliff. Think psychedelic- Cream, Hendrix, Pink Floyd. The bands all had artwork that was just as trippy as the music in the vinyl grooves. Even artists like rapper Kanye West, utilise the vinyl's gatefold by having a three piece fold-out and pull-out poster.
"Rage Against the Machine has vinyl that looks like it has blood splatter on it," says Wellington record collector Rodney Brown.
Closer to home, Wellington band Beastwars also went dramatic with their gatefold. They commissioned Weta artist, Nick Keller, to create a huge double-sided gate fold for their debut record. One side is dominated by fire, the other by water. They deservedly won the award for best cover art at the New Zealand Music Awards.
Taylor says there's a growing market for new vinyl releases, led by a demographic that grew up in a wholly digital age. "For the younger kids it's a way of rejecting the iPod culture. Instead of carrying an iPod, you carry a record bag."
Brown doesn't have an iPod. He believes the process of going and buying music at a store is as exciting as listening to the record when he gets it home. Having limited spending money and the anticipation of the purchase make the experience more thrilling, in comparison to the instant gratification you get with downloading.
"You go to the record store, you only have 20 or 30 bucks, so you are limited to what you can buy. There is hundreds of records to select.You whittle it down to your favourite five. You have got to make a decision that can take 30 minutes. Then you can't play it until you get home."
Even the creator of the iPod, Steve Jobs, preferred vinyl over MP3s because of the sound quality. Musician Neil Young told a media conference, "Steve Jobs was a pioneer of digital music, but when he went home he listened to vinyl." Young is critical of CDs, which he claims offer only 15 percent of the audio information contained on master recordings, and that MP3s are degrading music.
Brown says a thick, 200-gramme, 45 RPM, 12-inch vinyl, with its bigger grooves, gives the biggest and best sound. "Play that and your house will fall over."
Vinyl buyers aren't necessarily rejecting MP3s and CDs wholesale, however, and record companies and bands are combining the two. "The increase in new LPs coming with a digital download has made the LP an even more attractive proposition – almost the perfect format," says Taylor.
Some bands, like Turbostill from Palmerston North, are utilising records, CDs and MP3s. Their latest seven-inch vinyl comes with a bonus CD with the same tracks. The band, influenced by AC/DC and Motorhead, were so committed to getting their first vinyl pressed that they sent it to a Nashville, Tennessee, company.
Beastwars band members (left) only buy music if it's available on vinyl. Band members are such record lovers that they were not even considering putting out their album on CD.
"It just sounds better and looks much cooler than a shiny piece of plastic," says drummer Nathan Hickey.
The band made an initial pressing of 330 records, which sold out in a few months, and the second pressing of white and black marbled colour vinyl is selling just as fast. "A friend of ours works in the industry told me that most big international bands sell between 50 to 100 copies on vinyl in NZ, so we're doing ok."
Hickey certainly thinks independent music stores and vinyl will always have a place in the music market. "Vinyl is here to stay. Vinyl is a growing market and we're proud to be part of that."
Beastwars also have CDs and songs online at their website, to be bought and downloaded from there. "We do T-shirts that come with downloads of the album, too, for people who don't like CDs and don't own record players."
Slow Boat utilises online ordering to sell both LPs and CDs.
Taylor: "We sell music both locally and overseas online every day, but I would say that vinyl sales are cream rather than the main body of what we sell. Also, the internet means we are often able to find a buyer for something that we may struggle to sell locally for what it is really worth."
Rough Peel Music has started an online shop, too, after relocating from earthquake-damaged Lyttelton to Wellington. Owner Paul Huggins says he moved here because Real Groovy closed. "Real Groovy closing actually gave me more interest in opening," he says. "It created a gap that I thought I could fill."
He was aware of some the factors that caused Real Groovy to close, so made changes to his business model. One was the size of the store, which is why RPM is small and has less stock. He is focusing on products that could not be affected by piracy, like vinyl and t-shirts.
"Real Groovy Wellington was too big. They should have been looking to sub-let some of the space they had," he says. "This without a doubt contributed to the downfall of the shop."
Sweetman agrees that Real Groovy's size became an impediment to success as downloading took off. "I think Real Groovy in Wellington had a huge store, too big to fill as the model started to change," he says.
As to whether vinyl will be the saviour of his shop, Huggins says while it is their main seller, they don't rely on it solely. He says between a third and a half of his sales are vinyl, which has influenced the layout of the shop.
When you walk in the door of the purple and black Rough Peel Music premises, you are greeted by a row of records. The record collection continues along the right-hand wall and down the back wall. The centre of the store is dominated by CDs, and a few more racks of records. Dotted around is merchandise, with t-shirts, books and magazines lining the left-hand wall.
Because RPM only recently opened, it doesn't have the fashionably shabby, second-hand feel of Slow Boat. They are still in the process of building a relationship with customers.
Taylor of Slow Boat Records says that vinyl is recession-resistant, if not quite recession proof. "LP records are an excellent consumable, and even in tough times people seem to like to reward themselves with something nice, and LPs feel a little luxurious – maybe more so than CDs," he says.
"Curiously, I think the recession has been good for record buyers. Vinyl represents a luxury that people maybe think they can afford. They are prepared to pay $50 or $100 for something, but they won't buy that new car," he said in a Dominion Post article.
Sweetman is sharing his love of records with the crowd at Meow café. He spins records while the crowd's conversation burbles. The records crackle over the speakers, as he plays the easier listening songs from the last 40-odd years.
He is giving his infant son an education in music. His wife and son, Oscar, sit in front of the turntables for about an hour and a half of the four-hour set. Sweetman and Oscar will share a connected love for music, just like Xoe and her dad did.
Those are the connections that mean vinyl, and independent music stores, will always have a place in the market. It seems that Slow Boat is unlikely to be destroyed by recession, and RPM won't be devastated by earthquakes. Records, with their nostalgia, their sound quality, and their artwork, will always be valued and shared.


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The new BusinessWeek has a "special report" on "Design Schools" and identifies the "Best D-Schools" in North America, Europe, and Asia. Co-author Jessi Hempel talked to several of us at the Stanford d.school about the story, and I was delighted that we were on the list and even more delighted that they elected to simply list top schools rather than to do some kind of ranking from best to worst, as I think that this "category" is too new and there are too many differences among the different kinds of school -- so trying to rank the single course taught by the Harvard Business School to the MIT Media Lab to the California College of Arts doesn't seem reasonable. I think their perspective -- that these schools all try to produce people who can do creative work -- is the right take, that certainly is what we try to do at the Stanford d.school. The twist I would add is that we don't so much try to teach people to be creative individuals (although that is certainly one goal), our main mission is to produce people who are skilled at contributing to the process of creative collaboration.
I also was pleased to see that the opening main story on The Talent Hunt started off with a description of the Firefox project, which was part of the class that Diego Rodriguez and I taught on Creating Infectious Action -- which we've written about on both our blogs. We love coverage and we realize that there probably wasn't space to the name all students, but I want to give special thanks to John Lilly and Asa Dotzler from Mozilla, coach Debra Dunn, and to the four students who worked on www.firefoxies.com -- which was mentioned in the article, Thomas Niss, Xiao Wang, Corrine Putt, and Brian Witlin. More evidence that sex sells -- note also that those pictures sometimes are censored a bit before they are posted, as the website is rated PG!
Meanwhile, Michael Dearing, Perry Klebahn, Liz Gerber, Alex Ko and I are teaching a new d.school class this term called Clicks-n-bricks: Creating Mass Market Experiences. The first day of class was Thursday and the first assignment is to "improve the theme park experience, especially for non-English speakers." We have buses of students off to visit local theme parks this weekend. I can hardly wait to hear what they discover and what design changes they suggest. I attach the description of the first assignment for the curious -- as you can see it is a very simple and broad description and, if you think about it, a mighty tough problem!


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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Effective today, Mountaineer Keystone, a growing pure play natural gas operator in the Marcellus basin, is pleased to announce it has changed its name to Arsenal Resources. The new name and logo represent a strong, contemporary brand, representative of the company and its dynamic approach as a best-in-class operator positioned for growth. The convergence of the two primary shapes of the letter "A" in the logo depict the unique combination of Arsenal's quality assets and exceptional people. The new tagline, "People Powered. Asset Strong.," intends to speak succinctly and with conviction about Arsenal Resource's commitment to continue as a partner of choice for our communities, stakeholders, and operational partners.
Already the fourth largest contiguous pure play natural gas acreage holder in the West Virginia Core, Arsenal Resources is poised for sustainable, long-term growth. Through a passionate local focus and the experience of its Appalachia-roots team, Arsenal is able to combine innovative drilling and completion technologies with a fully integrated midstream development plan.
Dave Wood, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arsenal Resources, commented: "It is our people and our assets that together are our greatest competitive strength, and our rebranding underscores this. We are strategically focused on pure play, dry natural gas assets in the Southern Appalachian Basin and have built a culture and acreage position that is poised for strong growth. Arsenal Resources, as a brand, reflects this strength and bright future."
The company will continue its full and complete transition to the name Arsenal Resources in the coming weeks. As part of the rebranding, the company has also changed its primary website URL to arsenalresources.com.
About Arsenal Resources
Arsenal Resources is an independent exploration and production company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of natural gas in the Appalachian Basin.
If you would like more information about Arsenal Resources, please contact (724) 940-1100 or visit arsenalresources.com


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World Day of Prayer - March 1, 2013
World Day of Prayer - March 1, 2013
The World Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Friday in March. It is an invitation for Christians to pause and pray together ecumenically and recalls Christian responsibility to be sensitive to the signs of the times so that we might bring a more authentically Christian dimension to the concerns of our world, our country, our community. Sponsored by the Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada and its national counterparts around the world, it is celebrated in approximately 165 countries. Source: Ordo, Liturgical Calendar 2012 - 2013, page 151.
World Day of Prayer can be an opportunity for moving toward a more important role for prayer in the life of our Christian community. A World Day of Prayer service will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (82 Kent at Wellington Street) on Friday, March 1 beginning at 1 p.m. Speaker: Huda Kandalaft, originally from Homs, Syria. Theme: I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the service.


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Guest: Dr. Paul Spudis; Topics: We discussed our guest's new book, "The Value of the Moon" plus Dr. Spudis responded to listener questions on numerous topics. Please direct all comments and questions regarding specific Space Show programs & guest(s) to the Space Show blog which is part of archived program on our website, www.thespaceshow.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm.
We welcomed back to the show Dr. Paul Spudis for a discussion about his new book, "The Value of the Moon: How to Explore, Live, and Prosper in Space Using the Moon's Resources," plus Dr. Spudis responded to many listener questions about returning to the Moon, going to Mars, and U.S. space policy. In the first segment of our 1 hour 45 minute discussion, Dr. Spudis introduced us to his new book, then I asked him to elaborate on his chapter that provided three reasons for our going back to the Moon. Paul went over the three reasons so let us know with a blog comment what you think of them. I do! I asked our guest why it has been so challenging to return to the Moon. You do not want to miss what Dr. Spudis said in response to my question. Listener emails started coming in with Karen asking why not first solve our economic problems before going into space or returning to the Moon. Dr. Spudis gave her a good answer, showing how important space has become to all of us.
Listeners wanted to know the Spudis roadmap for returning to the Moon so our guest summarized it on air but for all of it, get a copy of his book as that is where the details are located. Listener John wanted to know about public private partnerships, could the Moon be developed totally by the private sector, or would it be developed by only the government. Again, don't miss what our guest had to say in response to this question.
Another topic in this segment was Mars and going there as our priority. Dr. Spudis had much to say about going to Mars, using the Moon as a learning and testing base and being the only rational way to have human spaceflight to Mars. Mars was a major part of our discussion as it is a popular target for lots of people regarding spaceflight. We talked about SLS & Orion, , using the big rocket and capsule for going to the Moon, not Mars, and the need for a lunar lander. Dr. Spudis also talked about the important role of robots in returning to the Moon.
In the second segment, Judith from Seattle asked what Paul thought of one way trips to the Moon, similar to what Mars One was planning for Mars. He did not think much of them but listen to all of what he had to say about a one way lunar mission.
Cislunar transportation was discussed in some detail in this segment. So was the possibility of a lunar space elevator and the changing of US space policy to make space settlement a priority. In this context, our guest had much to say about ISRU.. Next up was an email from Luis in Venezuela asking about solar electric power (SEP).
SLS John called to be supportive of Paul's comments about SLS being a placeholder for American labor, skills, and technology. Marshall called to talk about robotic missions to both the Moon and Mars and what key technology was holding things back. Here, Paul talked about an upcoming 2019 NASA lunar mission, Resource Prospector.
Fuel depots for use in returning to the Moon were discussed as well as the prime locations for such depots. Todd wanted to know the timeline for humans returning to the Moon. Then Paul got a listener question asking if his plan for going back to the Moon was too supportive of the weaponization and militarization of space. Dr. Spudis had much to say about this, the risks and vulnerability to our space assets, the Chinese space program and military, their track record and more. Don't miss this important discussion.
Paul was then asked if our having gone to the Moon via Apollo to win the Cold War was the wrong way to have gone to the Moon and to blame for our having done nothing else since then with the Moon. Paul had a different take on this history, don't miss what he had to say. Jack from Brooklyn asked Paul if he was more supportive of sending humans to the moons of Mars rather than the actual planet. Again, don't miss Paul's reply to this question.
Dr. Spudis provided us with a solid closing statement. Please post your comments/questions in the comments section for this archived show on TSS website. You can reach Dr. Spudis through his websites, http://www.spudislunarresources.com, http://www.spudislunarresources.com/blog, http://blogs.airspacemag.com/author/paul-d-spudis, http://www.cislunarnext.org. Please remember that if you buy his book through Amazon to use the OGLF portal or Smile Amazon site as Amazon will donate part of the purchase price to OGLF and The Space Show.