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For many Myanmar Muslims, it's time to flee
Families send loved ones into hiding as attacks spread
May 7, 2013
"The Buddhists came again on Friday night, shouting 'Kill all, kill all. This is our land. This is our land.' We would all be dead if the police had not fired warning shots into the air," said Haniq, a Muslim man living in Kyawe Kone Lay, one of the villages burned to the ground in Myanmar's latest anti-Muslim attacks.
This small Muslim farming village in Okkan township, Yangon Division, about 96 kms north of the country's largest city, suffered the most severe arson attacks which took place on April 30 after a Muslim woman accidentally bumped into an 11-year-old Buddhist novice monk, causing him to break the lid of his alms bowl.
No one was killed here because the Muslim villagers said they managed to cross the creek behind their village and go into hiding before Buddhist mobs arrived armed with knives and sticks. Charred wooden posts are all that remain of the 49 houses in the village.
"We are now living in constant fear, especially as the night draws in. We have nowhere to flee to," says Haniq.
Many women and children have been sent away to their relatives in Yangon because of the continued sense of insecurity, despite a heavy police presence around the village.
Early this week, women and children were still trying to discreetly leave the village in taxis driven by sympathetic Buddhist drivers.
Many Muslim men have decided to stay on because they fear losing their land as they try to survive on donations offered by Muslim associations in Yangon.
"The terrorists swooped down here in broad daylight so it means that they can attack us at any time. But I can't help that – I cannot give up my paddy field," said Haniq, one of the men who has stayed on.
As a farmer, his livestock and plots of land are all that he owns, he adds, and therefore he cannot run away. His children have been sent to Yangon, however.
In the center of Okkan, another Muslim man, Eithu, cautiously looks out of the smashed window of his home.
He and his family moved to this Buddhist majority neighborhood 18 years ago and have always lived happily alongside their Buddhist neighbors. Eithu said they saved their lives last week.
"Maybe some Buddhists from a different area of the town attacked us -- not my Buddhist neighbors who hid my family and fed me during and after the violence. But I still do not dare to go out now," he said.
Okkan's police captain, San Myint, said security is improved but he admits that violence could break out at any time.
"The situation is very unpredictable. That's why we have deployed police in areas where Muslims are living," he says.
The sectarian violence which started in June last year in western Rakhine state spread to the central city of Meikhtila in March. In recent weeks anti-Muslim attacks have reached Okkan and northern Kachin state. Overall, hundreds have been killed and thousands injured as Myanmar's authorities have struggled to contain the violence.
Muslims across Myanmar say that they now live in fear. Many are taking precautionary action and fearing the worst.
Maung Maung, a Muslim businessman who runs an electronics store in downtown Yangon, said that he sent his three children to Malaysia last month and has also saved most of his wealth in a foreign bank over concerns that the violence may hit major cities in the near future.
"If violence breaks out in Yangon then this will be a sort of declaration of war against all Muslims in the country and we will have nowhere to run," he says. "Wherever we flee, we will be under attack."
The state of helplessness facing Myanmar's Muslims has much to do with an inadequate response by security forces which had been so adept at containing social unrest during half a century of military rule, say Muslim politicians in the country.
"The government has [to take] responsibility to prevent anarchy," says Myo Thant, a spokesman of the Democracy and Human Rights Party, a political party recently formed with Muslim leaders. "We are not safe. Our belongings are not safe."
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NCPA Clarifies Dismissal of John C Goodman
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Fired Dallas think tank head John Goodman was dismissed after an investigation for sexual misconduct and "breach of fiduciary duty," the conservative National Center for Policy Analysis announced Friday.
"We hoped to handle this in a professional matter, but Mr. Goodman's actions require that we clarify the situation," the center said in an unsigned statement.
Goodman called the accusation "not true," but said he would not elaborate. "I don't want to go there," he said. "It just gets too ugly."
Goodman, an economist who has specialized in health care matters, was president and CEO of the center since its founding in 1983. The center's board of directors voted "unanimously" for his dismissal earlier this week, spokeswoman Catherine Daniell said.
Goodman said a dispute over his leadership ruptured the board and led to the resignation of three board members.
The center's statement said board chairman Jerry Mills, head of MJ Mills Interests, LLC in Dallas, would be acting CEO of the center until a replacement for Goodman is found.

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The fecal immunochemical stool test (FIT), introduced in Nova Scotia in 2009, has been very effective. As of September 2015, the test has identified over 5,000 asymptomatic Nova Scotians with one or more adenomatous polyps; it identified another 317 Nova Scotians who had cancer, often diagnosed at a very early stage, when treatment is most effective. If the earlier test is so good, why change? Unfortunately, only about 30% of Nova Scotians are currently participating in the program, and even fewer are repeating the test when it is re‐offered every two years. So we have looked for ways to encourage more people to do the test. Learn more about the new test.
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Vishy Anand played a tough Queen's gamblit declined and Kramink didn't find the way to attack his solid position. After 29 moves a draw was agreed between the World Champion and his challenger.
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The World champion, Vishy Anand, played a very interesting Slav in the third game. In the end he had a very strong attack for two pawns and after the time control Kramnik resigned.
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Ladies, Start Your Engines
After almost a decade, Barenaked Ladies' slow and steady wooing of America
finally came to fruition this past summer. Stunt, the Canadian band's fourth full-length CD, debuted at No. 3 in July -- not bad when you consider its predecessor, Born on a Pirate Ship (1996), was a commercial disappointment. Stunt's success was buoyed by the ubiquitous single, "One Week," which turns an up-tempo, fairly routine relationship song into a freestyle rap that name-checks, among others, Sting, LeAnn Rimes, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
If anything, the fact that "One Week" went to No. 1 in this country proves the Ladies' appeal extends beyond the wise-ass collegiate cult that has embraced the group from the beginning. Its show-stealing displays during the H.O.R.D.E. Tour and a sublimely hilarious performance on the MTV Music Video Awards' preshow broadcast only cemented Ladies' status as one of the few legitimate breakthrough acts of the year.
Still, in light of the band's tepid track record south of the Canadian border, Stunt's meteoric sales must come as a shock to a band seemingly resigned to quirky-outsider status.
"We had no idea," says singer-guitarist Steven Page. "I thought maybe it would enter in the Top 30 or something. We had built up a pretty amazing fan base. And I thought all those fans would run out and buy the record, and it would enter at No. 30 and then disappear into oblivion. Now it's been in the Top 10 for 14 weeks; I think that means we've crossed over."
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You could say that. Barenaked Ladies -- a band that also includes singer-guitarist Ed Robinson, drummer Tyler Stewart, bassist Jim Creeggan and keyboardist Kevin Hearn -- has hung around the Top 10 longer than Marilyn Manson or the Beastie Boys. Stunt's sales stamina may be due, in part, to the fact that the Ladies have figured out what it takes to become a priority concern at a major label -- in this case, Reprise.
"We went out and worked pretty hard doing the hand-shaking kind of thing before the record came out," Page says. "I think a lot of times record companies don't have artists who will agree to doing a lot of the glad-handing. But you make a record, and you want people to hear it. We certainly had the sense that this was the record that the record company was going to push for us. We went out and made the best record that we thought we had made -- at least in a long time, if not ever -- and we'd have hated for them to drop the ball on it and say, 'Well, you guys didn't go out and do what we asked you to do.' So we said, 'Fine, OK, we'll go out and shake some hands at some retailers' head offices, if that's what it takes.'"
Barenaked Ladies' formula for success is a glaring exception to the ongoing problems with artist development in this country. Most new acts are expected to hit the mark right out of the gate or run the risk of being dropped. In the rare case when a band does have dead-on commercial aim, there are always the inflated expectations that accompany album number two. God forbid the release doesn't outsell the debut (more often than not, sophomore releases don't), as that gives a label yet another excuse to send a band packing.
Page puts the issue into perspective by offering a hypothetical scenario of what might have happened to relative slow-starters U2 if they'd first come around in 1998: "You think, jeez, October [U2's second album] didn't do so hot. So you dump them after October. Then they get re-signed and put out War on some Internet-only label, and that sells 15,000 copies, and that's the end of that."
A similar fate could have easily befallen Barenaked Ladies -- possibly even in their homeland. Though the band's first album, 1992's Gordon, sold 900,000 copies in Canada, its second, Maybe You Should Drive, sold only a third of that figure. But with each effort the band stuck to its guns, alternating potshots and poignancy, hooks and hilarity, shtick and technical skill. Rather than cutting the band loose, for whatever reason, Reprise opted to play its hunch.
"For our label -- or [Reprise parent company] Warner Bros., in general -- I think it is a part of their tradition," Page explains.
But he's also skeptical of how long even the slightest bit of gambling on long-term potential will be allowed to continue. "There are people who are not in the entertainment industry buying [record] companies," he says. "They are saying, 'Your bottom line this quarter was so bad that you are going to have to drop eight artists and fire a bunch of people,' which kind of excludes the people like the Van Dyke Parks of the world that made Warner Bros. so interesting a label to be on -- or Randy Newman or Ry Cooder or whoever else. They didn't necessarily sell tons of records, but they were part of the fabric of the label."
Page offers his take on how Barenaked Ladies fits into tradition: "I think, frankly, we never got dropped because we sold lots of copies of our first record in Canada. We always sold just enough to recoup everything, but it sure looks nice for a label to say, 'We've got five albums with this band before they broke.' And maybe it will set a precedent for other labels to go, 'Maybe it will take five records before they make it big.'"
But Page isn't naive enough to think that all bands could follow the same trajectory as Barenaked Ladies. The reason there are so many one-hit wonders, he suggests, is that bands and labels focus every ounce of energy on trying to squeeze out a hit. "I think some of that has to do with bands only having one song, too," he suggests. "For us it's not that hard because we write pop songs, basically. Essentially I think any of [the tracks on Stunt] could be singles, because they are within the constructs of pop music. That's what I like, that's what I listen to, and that's what I try to write. I don't try and write singles, I don't try and write hit songs."
With that said, "One Week" has been omnipresent over the last few months, a fact that still stirs excitement in Page. Sure, Barenaked Ladies crossed over. And, yeah, maybe even your mom sings along to "One Week." But what Page finds so satisfying is that years from now "One Week" will be forever tied to the summer of '98. Corny but true.
"We've certainly been building a fan base over time, and even if the people who liked us for the one song, if they drop off, we'll have a fan base that's bigger than when we came into this record," says Page. "I think it's going to be good for us in that way. I was so excited about having the big summer song. I think that's cool. We'll see if the follow-up happens in a similar way. But regardless I think it was exciting that it was us. It seems so unlikely to me."
Page remembers vividly the moment he knew "One Week" was a hit: "I was walking down the street in Virginia Beach, and some guy in a convertible was driving down the street, and [the song] was pumping out of it. I thought that was cool. That was always my dream, was to hear someone cruising down the street with one of our songs blasting out of a convertible."
There was another defining moment for Page and the others, and it happened during the MTV Video Awards. "We walked up on stage and started doing our thing, and I thought, oh, this is great. We're finally cool," Page says. "And then Marilyn Manson walked up, and we were no longer cool."
But the clincher came later, while the Ladies were seated behind the Anti-Christ Superstar's entourage. And it couldn't have come from a more unexpected source.
"[Manson's] dad was sitting right in front of us," Page recalls. "He turned around and is like, 'I may have produced the Anti-Christ, but I love you guys.'"
Words every musician longs to hear.
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A state push for greater oversight of the Pasco Housing Authority this week picked up an unexpected, but welcomed, endorsement from the regional prosecutor, who told legislators they should consider even broader changes.
The commentary from Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney Bernie McCabe came Monday afternoon at Pasco's legislative delegation meeting after the lawmakers unanimously endorsed a bill giving the County Commission authority to appoint board members overseeing the agency. Those appointments are now made by the governor's office.
McCabe asked legislators to act further, citing untrustworthy audits, huge volumes of pass-through money, historic mismanagement and a propensity for volunteer boards to be led astray by the professional staff. Among his suggestions is a requirement to have circuit court clerks — who double as county comptrollers with auditing power — verify housing authority audits.
Certainly another set of eyes wouldn't hurt, particularly in Pasco where the housing authority's $15.1 million budget is under scrutiny after a whistle-blower lawsuit alleged fraud, bribery and falsified time sheets to provide exorbitant overtime to favored employees. As Times staff writer Lee Logan reported recently, a review of time cards showed one employee worked 1,000 hours of overtime in an eight-month period, including instances where he was on the clock for 110 hours a week. The authority has said there is no wrongdoing and the overtime was earned during a remodeling of the agency's headquarters.
Since the lawsuit's allegation became public: The agency's executive director resigned after acknowledging she dated a subordinate, but denied inappropriate behavior while on the job. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) began a review of the agency's finances and management practices. And, Gov. Rick Scott appointed four highly regarded community members to the board, replacing the current volunteers whose terms had expired.
All were necessary steps to rebuild public confidence in an agency charged with housing low-income residents in a dozen public complexes and providing rental vouchers for the poor and elderly to obtain private apartments.
Monday, area legislators took another necessary step — making board members accountable to the Pasco County Commission, which would give oversight to five locally elected officials. The bill from Sen. Mike Fasano and Rep. Peter Nehr must be approved by the full House and Senate.
While the bill is debated in Tallahassee, legislators should consider incorporating McCabe's ideas to make public housing agencies more accountable to the audience they are supposed to serve — the public.


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Woodside Pertroleum Limited announced Wednesday that the joint venture for the Browse floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project offshore Western Australia (WA) will not to proceed with the development, citing the existing economic and market environment for the decision after completing the front-end engineering and design (FEED) work.
The Browse FLNG operator said an extremely challenging external environment negated the impact of FEED work that had focused on delivering targeted cost savings and value enhancements.
"We have undertaken a comprehensive and rigorous process to assess all elements of the development. The decision represents a disciplined approach to large-scale capital investment and is consistent with our requirements for a development concept to be commercially robust across a range of scenarios," Woodside CEO Peter Coleman said in the press release.
"Woodside remains committed to the earliest commercial development of the world-class Browse resources and to FLNG as the preferred solution, but the economic environment is not supportive of a major LNG investment at this time," he added.
Woodside intends to leverage on the high quality work on the Browse FLNG project that has been delivered, including the involvement of the WA Government to agree key principles for domestic gas and supply chain arrangements and the WA and Commonwealth Governments to manage maritime boundary changes.
The joint venture remains focused on satisfying its work program commitments under the Browse retention leases, which were renewed in 2015. The current term of the leases ends in mid-2020. Woodside will now work with the Browse Joint Venture participants to prepare a new work program and budget to progress development activities.
"Accordingly, we will use the additional time to pursue further capital efficiencies for Browse," Cole said.
Woodside holds a 30.6 percent participating interest in the Browse resources, amounting to 2C share of 4.9 trillion cubic feet of dry gas and 142.6 million barrels of condensate. Shell holds 27 percent stake in the project, while BP, Japan Australia LNG and PetroChina hold interest of 17.33 percent, 14.4 percent and 10.67 percent, respectively.
The latest decision by the Browse FLNG project partners came earlier than expected. In January, Woodside has indicated that FEED work was progressing ahead of a final investment decision in the second half of this year
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Testing patients with metastatic colorectal cancer for a variant of a gene involved in metabolizing the drug irinotecan may reduce treatment costs and may slightly increase quality-adjusted life expectancy in patients who metabolize the drug more slowly than normal, when effectiveness is not diminished by dose reduction. Patients with two copies of the *28 variant of the uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 gene (UGT1A1*28) are slower in removing the active form of irinotecan from their bloodstream, resulting in an increased risk of severe loss of certain white blood cells (neutrophils). This loss, neutropenia, can lead to hospitalization or even death.
The researchers used findings from previous clinical studies and Medicare payment data to create a mathematical model to calculate cost effectiveness of reducing irinotecan dosage by 25 percent for the 11 percent of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have two copies of UGT1A1*28. The model indicated that making this change in treatment based on genetic testing would avoid an average of 84.5 cases of severe neutropenia (including 4.5 deaths) and save $2.7 million in treatment costs for every 10,000 patients tested.
Chemotherapy regimens including irinotecan are used on the approximately 30,000 patients annually diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer, as well as those with certain tumors of the upper digestive tract and the central nervous system. These other uses should be taken into account when determining the cost-effectiveness of the genotyping-dose reduction approach to "personalized" treatment, suggest the researchers. Their study was funded in part by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS16075).
More details are in "Cost effectiveness of pharmacogenetic testing for uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 before irinotecan administration for metastatic colorectal cancer," by Heather Taffet Gold, Ph.D., Michael J. Hall, M.D., M.S., Victoria Blinder, M.D., and others in Cancer 115(19), pp. 3858-3867, 2009.
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Driving in Hyderabad traffic is like hell. The city roads are experiencing heavy traffic jams due to several people violating traffic rules. But from now on either follow traffic rules or face a jail term, say Hyderabad Traffic police. With a view to effectively implement the traffic rules in Hyderabad, 17 special traffic court are being set up in the city. this means from now on traffic violators cannot escape punishment in the city. Watch the video for more details . . .


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3D print a forest of unique, customized trees using Thingiverse Customizer. With about a dozen parameters, the Customizable Tree allows you to easily generate all the flora your inner arborist desires.
We just upgraded Customizer to a more recent version of OpenSCAD (2013.06), so we created the Customizable Tree to show off some of the new features. It now supports recursion, or the process of repeating similar shapes, in modules and functions and the scaling parameter for linear extrusions which allows the tree branches to taper.
Additionally, the tree customizer uses a new library we wrote for handling 3D vectors and a small library for converting hue-saturation-value colors to RGB. The 3D vector library comes with some helpful functions for rotating vectors toward other vectors as well as a module for visualizing vector paths.
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- Updated the branches to used a simplified version of custom shapes to fix very long render times.
- Fixed a bug where the branch caps weren't rotating properly with twisted branches.
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The randomizing code has a bug (or maybe this is expected?); the same seed value is used for every single branch at all levels, which means that only a single random value is used for each varying parameter, e.g. all branches will have 3 sub-branches, even if you set the range from 2-5. I fixed this locally by having a global counter which I incremented in each call to the branch creator. I added this value to the seed in every rands() call, so that a unique seed is used for each branch. this makes the trees a lot more random and realistic.
Can you update the code to address this issue, or add a "trueRandom" parameter or something to enable it?
I don't know if that's still relevant, but publish a derivative, the liscence allows you to, and i'm interest in that bugfix.
sorry I don't think I have the code anymore, but I worked around it by generating a new seed each time it was used if I recall. Hacky but I didn't know any other way
I've been trying for an hour now to create a slender tree similar to the black one shown as the cover image, with no luck. Do you by any chance have the stl that was used to create it, or a list of the settings needed to create a similar tree?
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I've tried exporting to STL the basic tree so that I can open it in ReplicatorG but it doesn't seem to like the STL file for some reason.
Any ideas anyone?
What settings did you use to generate the tree? It should have created a nice watertight model. The only thing I can think of is that maybe the polycount was a bit high and RepG is choking on that perhaps...
How you make this parametric? There is any tutorial? Thanks
This is programmed using OpenSCAD (http://www.openscad.orgwww.openscad.org). To make the script editable in Customizer we added comments to allow controls like sliders for the variables, you can find info on how to do that here: http://customizer.makerbot.com/docshttp://customizer.makerbot.com....
There are some good tutorials on getting started with OpenSCAD here: http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2011/01/19/openscad-basics-the-setup/http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2...
Keep getting errors processing.
Sorry for that, custom shapes were causing problems when they had too many vertices. I've updated the script to fix that problem, so try again!
processing since one hour...
As mentioned above, this was likely due to custom shapes bogging down Customizer. If you don't mind trying again, it should be better now.
If you insert a rotate([0, 0, -twist_poly]) command on line 479, the branch caps will align nicely with the branches if twisted.
I don't know what I am doing wrong, but I can't seem to replicate anything close to your example pics (the black one I like much).
The black tree was created using some parameters that I didn't expose for simplicity's sake. I've updated the script to have an "Advanced Settings" tab which can be used to get skinnier trees. Be warned though, they may be much harder to print and will require supports.
I can't figure out how to make one similar to the gray one in the front.
I've added an "Advanced Settings" tab to give more controls. Trees created with those controls can be unprintable so be careful with the settings.
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More Money for NIH and Pell Grants Is Approved in 2011 Spending Bill
An appropriations panel in the U.S. House of Representatives approved a spending bill Thursday evening that would provide a $1-billion increase for the National Institutes of Health and raise spending on Pell Grants by $5.7-billion in the 2011 fiscal year.
The additional Pell money would meet growing demand for the grants while preserving the maximum award of $5,550. But it would come at the expense of other student-aid programs, which would generally see no increase in funds, and the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program, which would be eliminated.
The House had previously included the additional Pell aid in a supplemental spending bill for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but that measure has yet to pass the Senate.
The bill would provide $32-billion for the National Institutes of Health, an amount equal to President Obama's request for the 2011 fiscal year, which begins on October 1. In a written statement, the chairman of the House panel, Rep. David R. Obey, a Democrat of Wisconsin, said that "continued support for biomedical research" was one of the bill's priorities.
"Within limited resources, this year's bill puts the emphasis on translating basic research results into practical and available cures and treatments," he said.


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Alcumus ISOQAR is now UKAS accredited to this standard
The BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Storage and Distribution standard is applicable to food and non-food products. The standard helps ensure supplier compliance, taking into consideration warehousing, transportation and distribution. The standard contains separate modules for the different sectors within the supply chain, namely storage, distribution, wholesaling and contracted specialist services offered by storage companies such as: product inspection/sorting; contract packing (repacking, assembly packing; quantity control inspection; contract chilling/freezing/defrost operations).
Certification to BRC storage and distribution…
- provides evidence of commitment and, in case of a food safety incident, legal defence in the frame of the due diligence concept
- helps improve operational efficiency and best practice therefore reducing costs
- helps preempt and manage safety risks


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Allusions is a brand new screen print from Tom French which advances the suggestive narrative of his Shrouded Perceptions image. This dark addition demonstrates the development of his mixed media technique, coming in two versions. The first a single colour screen print is an edition of just 50. The second larger format prints have been heavily hand painted making each one unique.
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Bringing It All Together
Over 13 years ago, I started using the tagline "bringing it all together" to describe the satisfaction I get from juggling all the details of an event, and we still use it as our Kennedy Events slogan today. It reminds me of the goal that started it all: to create events with a positive impact. Every event is an opportunity for great results, whether it's fundraising for worthy causes, educating on industry issues, or connecting employees to their companies and each other.
Taglines are an opportunity for companies to create a memorable phrase that sums up the kind of service or product they sell. But it must be short. Think of it as a sort of elevator pitch in which you only have a quick opportunity to make your audience remember you. When done correctly, a thoughtfully developed tagline can build brand trust and loyalty.
Don't believe me? How many of these brands can you identify simply by reading their famous taglines?
Behold the power of cheese
The fabric of our lives
We bring good things to life
The best a man can get
Where's the beef?
All the news that's fit to print
Just do it
These slogans have endured the test of time and have become synonymous with their company or product. If you haven't come up with a slogan that captures the heart of your brand, consider adopting one.
Need help coming up with one? Start with this recent Inc Magazine article in which 10 successful entrepreneurs were interviewed and asked to share their tips on making a tagline resonate (hint: the overwhelming majority remind us to keep them short!).
(Answers: American Dairy Association, Cotton Incorporated, General Electric, Gillette, Wendy's, The New York Times, Nike)


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I was already investigating a shadowy organization in St. Petersburg, Russia, that spreads false information on the Internet. It has gone by a few names, but I will refer to it by its best known: the Internet Research Agency. The agency had become known for employing hundreds of Russians to post pro-Kremlin propaganda online under fake identities, including on Twitter, in order to create the illusion of a massive army of supporters; it has often been called a "troll farm."
Adrian Chen went to Russia and found a fascinating propaganda center.


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Visitation: Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Christ Community Church, 37W100 Bolcum Road St. Charles, IL 60175
Service: Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 12:00 PM at Christ Community Church
Burial Location: South Elgin Cemetery
"I knew Jim from the phone company and later drove also for Elgin Medi, and enjoyed knowing him for all these years...he had such a unique sense of humor and was just a quiet, gentle man. My deepest condolences to his family."
"I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know he was an inspiration and a wonderful role model to all. The most important things you can be in life is to live and love well.
Please accept my sympathy on Jim's home going. I'm unable to come on Wednesday, but will lift you and your family up in prayer, especially these next few weeks. What a testimony Jim had right up until the end!
"Jim was such a nice man, his smiling face will be missed. May he be at rest now "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Ruth and her family."
"Jim was a wonderful neighbor, he will be missed
May he now rest in peace"


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Context Is Everything—Use It and Re-Use It!
I recently blogged about centralized log management and its role as a foundational piece of your IT platform. The LogLogic operational data platform integrates business services, applications, and infrastructure for operational analysis. It's important to understand what integrating operational data originating from disparate software and hardware brings to your enterprise…. Read More →
Log Your Way to Lower Operational Expenditure
In my years as a TIBCO rep, I've had the opportunity to work closely with technology architects who are tasked with enabling innovation for their companies while reining in costs. These people develop high-quality software while making difficult choices, including whether to build or buy components, systems, and applications. What… Read More →
IT Security: The Flak Jacket vs Blue Blankie Approach
Anyone who has considered making a big purchase has most likely heard the question "…and can you really put a price tag on that?" at some point. An example: "With the purchase of this big-rig, you're also going to want these mud-flaps with the silver silhouettes because they shout to… Read More →
40 Trillion Gigabytes of Data by 2020
Forty trillion gigabytes. That's the amount of data IDC predicts will be created by 2020. This growth is in part due to machines signing on to networks and the Internet. Machine Big Data is information processed by a digital machine or device operation. This type of information can seem overwhelming… Read More →
How to Manage the Maze of Log Data for Real Value
Log management doesn't need to be a multi-dimensional maze game without boundaries. This is especially true when regulatory compliance monsters are chasing you — you have to outrace your opponents and navigate the maze within a mandated time. Organizations are responsible for governance and risk management as a part of… Read More →
Put an End to "Jiggle the Cord" Troubleshooting
The era of "do more with less" is far from over, and this is often felt most painfully by technical support staff. While traveling in the past weeks, I've had various issues that required me to place several unexpected calls to tech support teams. I had to call: My cell… Read More →
TIBCO Iris Provides a Living, Learning Knowledgebase For Support
TIBCO CTO Matt Quinn took advantage of the Transform 2013 conference stage to announce the release of our latest big data product, TIBCO Iris. The beauty of a product like Iris is indeed in the eye of the beholder, as the core concept behind the product is the democratization of log… Read More →
When Will Security Systems Start Avoiding the Avoidable?
This week, TIBCO LogLogic has been taking part at InfoSec Europe, the largest Information Security Event in Europe. According to initial reports, there are over 17,000 registrants at this year's event. We are at booth F50 and we hope to see you there. One of the highlights about going to… Read More →
How North Korea is Like a Rogue Computer Process
Recognizing North Korea and Kim Jong-un's recent actions as probable bluster has parallels to assessing a rogue computer process or questionable user activity on a network. When a process goes wrong in a system, log monitoring software gives off a real-time alert as a warning. With a less-than-enterprise class solution,… Read More →
You're Being Stingy With Your Data
With all the talk about how big data should be used, what for, and why, rarely do we hear about who uses "it." All the recent buzz around big data is not because data has all of a sudden become more valuable, it's that people are now realizing and discussing… Read More →


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Church youth musical to celebrate black history
A Black History Youth Musical, hosted by Praise and Deliverance House of Prayer, begins at noon today at 315 N. Gray St. in downtown Killeen.
The musical features the Victorious Praise Youth Choir, local choirs, praise teams and soloists.
Area churches are invited to participate.
The public is invited.
The pastor is Bishop Robert Fletcher Sr.
Call Missionary Dorothy Fletcher at 254-289-2922 or Wanda Bradfield at 254-393-5219.
FUMC-Killeen plans Family Movie Night
The public is invited to Family Movie Night beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church-Killeen, 3501 E. Elms Road.
Movie night kicks off Winshape Camp registration.
Proceeds from the box dinner sales go to Winshape Scholarships. Bring your family and blankets and enjoy a movie.
Call Mandy Tirella at 254-634-6363 or email email@example.com.
Ordination of deacons scheduled for Sunday
Jason Lewis and Ray Archie will be ordained deacons with the Rev. Ed Talley presiding at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service at New Sunset Community Church.
After the customary questioning of deacon-elect Lewis and Archie, Brother Jimmie Auten, minister of education for New Sunset Community Church, will give the ordination sermon.
The public is invited.
The church is at the intersection of Gilmer Street and West Avenue C in Killeen.
Call 254-634-5055.
Prayer day planning luncheon set for Monday
A National Day of Prayer planning luncheon is from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at East Side Baptist Church, 500 N. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen.
Churches are encouraged to send a pastoral staff member or a representative to the brown bag lunch.
The National Day of Prayer is May 1.
Call Dan Galanffy at 254-680-2983 or retired Lt. Col. Joel Lytle at 808-754-3292.
Budget conference gets underway Tuesday
The C.H. Mason Memorial District Budget Conference convenes at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the Garden of Gethsemane COGIC, 111 Cox Drive, Harker Heights.
The theme for the conference is "Recapturing Holiness" Isaiah 35:8-9.
Tuesday's musical evening features guest speaker Pastor Lloyd Halliburton of Fort Worth with guests, the A.J. Reed Gospel Ensemble.
Bishop A.L. Thomas Jr., Texas Southeast Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, is scheduled to speak Wednesday.
District Missionary Florence Grove, C.H. Mason District, hosts the Women's Day program Thursday. Joyce Thomas Campbell is the guest speaker.
Pastor Robert Curtis, New Life Church in Temple, speaks on the official night, which is Friday.
Willie D. Grove is superintendent of the C.H. Mason District.
The public is invited.
Call 254-690-5733 or Lois Wyche at 254-681-2975.
Killeen Healing Rooms opening Tuesday
The Killeen Healing Rooms are open from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the KPLE-TV building, 502 E. Elms Road, Killeen.
The group's commission is based on Mark 16:17-18, "And these signs shall follow those that believe ... they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." Prayer teams will be available to seek healing in the name of Jesus Christ.
If you are interested in being trained to be part of this ministry, go to www.killeenhealingrooms.com and let us know, or call Pat Galanffy at 254-690-8785.
Agape COGIC set to host 'Knowing God' Revival
The "Knowing God" Revival is Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Agape COGIC.
Guest speaker is Pastor Anthony Scott of Houston, founder of Word of Life Church.
The public is invited.
The church is at 3716-C E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen. Call 254-680-7729.
Friday's 'Who Touched Me?' open to the public
"Who Touched Me?" starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday at New Life Apostolic Church, 702 N. Eighth St., Killeen.
The event is free, family appropriate, and open to the public.
At 10 a.m. March 1, "How to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight without gadgets or gimmicks" will be offered to women only. Afterward, lunch will be served to the public, and then a church rally is planned. Call Abby White at 254-290-1138.
Ladies in Prayer Station meets March 1 in Cove
Ladies in Prayer Station meets at 9 a.m. March 1 at "Faith, Truth and Deliverance Ministries," 203 S. Second St., Copperas Cove.
Call Lillian Billie at 254-415-2348.
Simmonsville church honoring pastor, wife
Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church its celebrating its pastor's anniversary and honoring his wife. Pre-anniversary services with guest speakers and churches are as follows:
March 2, Pastor H. L. McGee, First Baptist, Austin.
March 7 at 7 p.m., Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church and Greater Peace Pastor McMullen; officiate and speaker, Pastor Moland.
March 9 at 3:30 p.m., Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Lewis.
Pastor and Wife Anniversary Banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the Courtyard Marriot in Killeen.
The guest speaker is G.V. Clark.
Pastor Gary Wood with Pentecost Missionary Baptist Church in Slidell, La., is the guest speaker for the 10:30 a.m. service on March 23. For the final hour at 3:30 p.m., guest speaker and guest church are Dr. Pastor S. Moton and Marlboro Missionary Baptist Church.
The church is at 509 S. 42nd St., Killeen. Call 254-699-1956.
Cursillo scheduled for Catholic men, women
A three-day personal walk with Jesus, by the Austin Diocese English Cursillo, is set for the Women's Weekend, April 3-6, and the Men's Weekend, April 24-27.
Each Cursillo — for all adult Catholic men and women — begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and ends with a ceremony Sunday afternoon. Call Robin Spencer at 254-220-3833 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Public invited to attend gospel concert March 15
The second annual Central Texas Gospel Quartet explosion kicks off at 4 p.m. March 15. Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church, 2306 S. Farm-to-Market 116, Copperas Cove.
The explosion features the Divine Messengers of Killeen, the Gospel Holy Tones of Temple, Marylyn Taylor and Co. of Waco, the Gospel Crew of Waco and the Gospel Stars of Austin.
This event is free to the public. Call 254-702-4769.
Immanuel Lutheran celebrating anniversary
Immanuel Lutheran Church ELCA is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
Kicking off the yearlong celebration is a special church service at 10 a.m. April 6, conducted by Tangled Blue, a husband-and-wife team who performs Christian-based folk and rock music.
Tickets for the barbecue meal are $10.
Last day to purchase tickets is March 30 at the church office, 1104 N. Fourth St.
Call 254-634-2772.
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2009 is proving to be a tough year globally - recession, the threat of unemployment and money worries are all causing unprecedented challenges.
But what does all this mean for the motorist?
Are motorists shunning their cars in favour of public transport? Are they happy with the status quo in terms of investment in the road system? Are they still getting greener? Or have money worries knocked all these concerns into touch while they concentrate on making ends meet?
The 2009 RAC Report on Motoring shows starkly the effect the current economic climate is having on motorists. This UK based report gives the motorist a voice - what they are thinking and feeling about current driving conditions and the laws that surround motoring.
The emerging theme this year is one of increasing disengagement. Motorists do not currently feel connected with the big issues of the day, such as the environment, traffic management and road pricing.
Motorists drive where they have to out of necessity, choose public transport where they can and are not worrying about the bigger picture. There is also a growing belief that their voice is not being heard. This is illustrated by the move away from the desire, evidenced in the 2008 RAC Report on Motoring, to form a partnership with government and manufacturers to improve motoring. This year there has been a shift back towards putting the onus for change firmly on the Government's doorstep.
Concerns over greener motoring are also sidelined, as motorists concentrate on saving money rather than the planet. But there is a welcome side effect to this behaviour - the more economically a motorist drives, albeit to save money, the more environmental their behaviour becomes. Using the bus or train rather than their car reduces CO2 emissions. Buying a more fuel-efficient car also reduces CO2 emissions as well as costs.
The challenge however is to make sure motorists continue with this thrifty and environmental behaviour after the economy has improved.
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Do I need a root canal?
Two years ago I had a bridge seated. I have not been able to eat on that side of my mouth since having the procedure done. It hurt so bad when he was seating the bridge I had to have the area numbed up. After adjusting my bite several times my dentist sent me to an endodontist to see if I needed a root canal. He did testing and didn`t think it indicated I needed a root canal at that time. My dentist suggested I see a periodontist for a crown lengthening. I had the procedure done but there was no relief. My teeth only hurt when I bite down or apply pressure on them,they really aren`t sensitive to hot or cold. This bridge has cost me more than it should have and I still can`t chew on it! I have started seeing a new dentist and he has adjusted my bite and seems to think I should have a root canal done. There was some sensitivity at the gum line of one of the teeth when the dentist was probing the bridge area. If I have the root canal done in both teeth do you think I will be able to chew on this side of my mouth after the procedure? I`m concerned about putting more money into this bridge if I`m still not going to be able to chew on it! The bridge is on the lower left side, a molar-pontic-cuspid(I think it`s a cuspid).
Unfortunately, even with all the information you have provided, I cannot really tell you if root canals are needed or not. The fact that you are not having any thermal sensitivity may be a good sign that you don't need them, but it could also mean that the crowns are so insulating that the nerve of the teeth cannot be stimulated by the cold, or the nerves of the teeth have died. The fact that you are having continual pain only on chewing could indicate that there is some type of irritation to the ligaments around the teeth of the bridge (from a misaligned bite or an irritated nerve). The question arises if it is one tooth or both teeth? Adjusting the bite does not seem to be working so this may indicate that nerves of one or both of the teeth are irritated or possibly dying. They may be dead already. There also may be a crack in one of the roots or teeth. Cracks don't often show up on x-rays and are hard to diagnose. If there is a crack, the extent of the crack may determine if the tooth can even be saved.
You can see that there are a number of possible causes for your pain. I feel that a second evaluation by the endodontist is in order and then a decision needs to be made, by you, whether or not it is worth the effort/cost to try and see if the root canal/s could resolve your pain. They may not.
John M Nusstein, DDS
Associate Professor of Endodontics
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University


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In her 24 seasons, Utah volleyball coach Beth Launiere has taken the Utes from a one-win team in 1989 to a Top-25 power among the Pac-12 elite. She has led the team to six conference titles and 11 NCAA tournament appearances — including one this season. Deseret News sportswriter Sarah Thomas asked her about her experiences in volleyball.
Q: How did you become introduced to coaching volleyball?
A: I played in college at a small NAIA school in Michigan — Aquinas College. It's a very small liberal arts school. I also played softball; I was probably better at softball. From there, I just started working camps and fell into a couple of really good assistant positions early on in my career. And I was fortunate to get this job (at Utah) at 26.
Q: What brought you to Utah?
A: The job. I was an assistant coach at the University of Illinois and we'd gone to the Final Four. I was 26; they (Utah) were bringing in a head coach; and there wasn't a lot of money in the program when I got here. I think they were OK with bringing in a young coach to develop with the program. I met with Chris Hill and Fern Gardner, and they were committed to building the program along with me — and that's what happened. It was a process of increments. Everything we talked about in the interview, Chris Hill and the athletic department came through over time. It was a really great building process.
Q: From then until now, what kind of changes have you seen inside the Utah volleyball program?
A: It's just night and day. We started out playing in half of what is now Crimson Court with wooden bleachers. We got Crimson Court in 1994 and now we're playing in the Huntsman Center. Just the move from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 was I don't think people can understand how I don't want to say difficult, because it was fun and wonderful also, but it had its challenges.
Q: Has there been a sense of camaraderie among Utah coaches with the move into the Pac-12?
A: I think that's a true statement, probably more than any time before. Everybody in the athletic department really has been grinding it out, trying to figure out how to be successful. We all got thrown into this barn burner and I think there was a sense of, 'How you doing?' every day — checking up on people because we had to really dig down.
Q: What is your greatest memory in the NCAA tournament?
A: For sure it is with Utah volleyball because it is different when you are the head coach. Probably the two Sweet 16 years stand out. In 2001, we hosted the first and second rounds and beat Utah State to get to the Sweet 16, which was awesome. We played Stanford in the Sweet 16. In 2008, we went to Clemson, won two matches there and then went to Washington in the Sweet 16. Those are just such great milestones for our program.
Q: What is your most memorable Utah team?
A: There was another year (2007) where we didn't make the tournament, but we had some adversity in the program the year before. I had a team that battled to 15-13 in the fifth (set) of the conference championship and almost got back to the NCAA tournament. That year was one of the most memorable, one of the most amazing years even though we didn't make it back because of the players on the team. We faced adversity; we lost some players; and then we just battled and almost got back to the tournament. Didn't get there but then the next year got back to the Sweet 16.
Q: How do you recharge away from volleyball?
A: I try to keep my working out up. That's very important to me. I spin and work out and do some yoga. I very much end up hanging out on the couch with a remote control in my hand. I like to get lost in mindless movies. I try to get outside, up to the mountains, and clear my mind. And I read.
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Suburban Driver Sentenced To 13 Years After 8th DUI
Timothy Morrow has had eight DUIs in 27 years.
But this time, Morrow won't be back behind the wheel of a car or having a drink for 13 years.
The Round Lake Beach man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the eighth time he was caught intoxicated while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle according to the Chicago Tribune.
Our advice? Don't drink and drive.
Here's the Chicago Tribune's full story, "'Grim Reaper' sentenced to 13 years for eighth DUI"
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13 years is more than what people who actually hurt others get. There was no indication in the article he even caused property damage in any of the DUIs. It seems rather scary that risk of harming someone else no matter how high the probability of taking that risk is has punishments higher than actually harming others.
You mean like the way Cook County passes down probation for felony gun crimes?
This strikes me as a perfect example of the public good being served by the actions of the Government. This person did the equivalent of intentionally firing a gun into a crowd of people at least 8 times (and likely many more times than this) and was fortunate enough that he didn't actually kill anyo0ne. The public good is served by keeping this guy away from a car. He was given too many chances.
"This person did the equivalent of intentionally firing a gun into a crowd of people at least 8 times"
Let's not be so overly dramatic. This guy would be free today with a valid license in good standing if he had a habit of watching TV while driving (with the same results that got him noticed and pulled over) instead. BAC is singled out as a crime while other contributions to poor/risky driving with the same results are mere 'accidents' even when a driver does harm others.
Yes, let's be so dramatic. Driving while impaired is incredibly dangerous to others and no one but a sociopath would ever try to argue that it is not a bad thing. Are other forms of distracted driving bad? You bet. But unlike driving will impaired, the distraction stops when the activity stops. An idiot on a cell phone becomes a "better driver" by stopping. A drunk driver is drunk for the entire duration of the drive. He should have lost his license a LONG LONG time ago and if he kept driving he should have gone to jail many violations earlier.
Should we more stringently control other forms of "distracted driving" sure. But that's not a reason to go easy on the very worst kind of distracted driving.
The crime is inexcusable, but should be renamed "failure to use public transit while impaired". If you like to drink, move to a place where you can walk or use public transit after you drink up. Which is to say, drinking and suburbs don't mix.


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It's laying a licking on Canada when it comes to establishing and strengthening trade links with Asia, but Australia can also teach this country a thing or two about public-private partnerships (P3s).
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P3s were in the news again recently following release of the Fraser Institute's Using Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Transportation Infrastructure in Canada.
The report's authors concluded, among other things, that Canadian governments should harness P3s to help them deliver much-needed transportation projects and other infrastructure rebuilds.
Considering that municipalities across the land face infrastructure deficits variously estimated at hundreds of billions on up to a trillion dollars, all levels of government would be well advised to heed the FI recommendation.
P3s are not a silver-bullet solution to all government-infrastructure challenges, but they're a key piece in the puzzle – regardless which side of the political fence proponents and opponents are on.
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Earlier this year, Steve Bracks was in town banging the P3 tambourine at an event hosted by the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships.
The former premier and Australian Labor Party leader of Victoria, which generates the country's second-highest GSP (gross state product), is a P3 convert – even though his political pedigree is closer to B.C.'s NDP than it is to the BC Liberal Party.
Bracks' decision to embrace the P3 option was as much about getting things done as it was about pursuing political objectives.
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Author has written 4 stories for Fruits Basket, and Itazura na Kiss.
Hey! I'm an innocent girl that lives in Fremont, California. Huh? Did you just question my innocence? Oh, I'm gonna-- Ahem. Sorry about that.
Anyways, I'm a big fan of Fruits Basket and Korean dramas. Did I mention I liked Korean dramas? Haha!
Here's a list of my favorite animes, mangas, and dramas.
1. Fruits Basket: I guess it's still pretty good. This is based on the manga Fruits Basket, but I don't think it's too good because it cuts off, leaving so much you don't know versus the manga. So if you have to watch this, watch it, but if you don't, you should read the manga.
2. Itazura Na Kiss: This was actually even better than Fruits Basket (the anime one) I love Kotoko and Irie-kun.
3. La Corda D'oro: I loved this and all, but I wish the author put Kahoko and someone together, instead of not pairing anyone at all -_- I didn't like the ending...
4. Skip Beat: Overall, it was a pretty good anime, but they never got around to finishing it. Oh well, it was their fault...The company was bought or something, so they had to make an abrupt ending...
5. Special A: I like the Kei and Hikari thing ;D I also think Jun is cute.
6. Bokura Ga Ita: Totally sad... :'(
1. Fruits Basket: I LOVED this manga! I really recommend you watch it. I love the couple Tohru and Kyo
1. Boys Over Flowers
2. Shining Inheritance
3. Goong/Princess Hours
4. You're Beautiful
5. Full House
6. Playful Kiss
I'm also in the midst of watching Mary Stayed Out All Night (aka Marry Me, Marry), Personal Taste, and Hello Baby: SHINee.
If you've read any of my stories, clearly you know that writing is not my forte. But I DO love ballet!
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I have to admit that this was extremely unexpected. I thought it was going to be a picture of Juno from, well, "Juno". I'm just that big of a movie fan. I'm not so much with video games. This is still a good picture. If I knew more about it, I would like it more.
It's great that you make a tribute to something you find underrated. There could have maybe been a background. You still did a good job with the shadows. Giant insects can't be good. I like the triumphant pose.
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This picture is awsome and I can't believe someone else on Newgrounds has played that game. It was awesome, but is only a Cult classic. A travesty!
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text: Report outlines additional threats to Elk River water By Ken Ward Jr. February 24, 2014 Story Share Read the reportCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A new report from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and the consulting firm Downstream Strategies identifies more potential threats of contamination to the Elk River, the drinking water supply for 300,000 state residents.The report, based on new information from state regulators, lists 63 potential pollution threats, more than the 52 that were contained in a decade-old report published by the state Department of Health and Human Resources.Forty commercial, 17 industrial and five municipal facilities -- everything from above-ground storage tanks to wells producing natural gas -- are on the list of "potential significant contamination sources," or PSCSs.The new information, provided by DHHR's Bureau for Public Health, did not provide names of the businesses or, in many cases, addresses for the potential contamination sources. Downstream Strategies and the Rivers Coalition used computer mapping and on-the-ground investigation to try to identify the sources.The report said that more information is needed to officially update the list of potential contamination sources, to be sure which deserve to be listed and which do not. "Once inventories of PSCSs are updated, there is no single solution available to minimize the risk that they present to public water intakes," the report said. "Water utilities, local governments, local emergency planning committees, and other organizations or individuals can all take actions to protect source water from contamination."The report concludes, "While this report focuses on the PSCSs and water resources permits above WVAW's Elk River intake, the circumstances that led to contamination of the Elk River are examples of what could happen to many communities if they do not engage in proper planning and if regulatory agencies do not provide proper oversight."In some cases, tighter regulations are also warranted," the report said. "Populations in Morgantown, Huntington, and cities and towns across the state are at risk if PSCSs are not accurately identified, and if risks from these sites are not managed."This is the second report that the Rivers Coalition and Downstream Strategies have produced since the Jan. 9 chemical spill at Freedom Industries. The first report brought widespread public attention to the regulatory failures at the heart of the water crisis, and proposed a series of potential reforms."Our goal is to provide data and information so that state leaders can make the most informed decisions possible to prevent future spills and to upgrade the protection of public water intakes across the state," said Evan Hansen, president of Downstream Strategies."Citizens question why facilities such as the Freedom site are allowed to be located immediately upstream from drinking water intakes," said Angie Rosser, executive director of the Rivers Coalition. "This report is a next step in understanding all of the threats to our water and what needs to be done to make sure we are better protected from the wide range of potential hazards."Reach Ken Ward Jr. at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1702. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 WVU notebook: Holgorsen says injured players 'close' 2 Nitro police captain fired over off-duty confrontation caught on video 3 WV Gov. Justice appoints Foster's replacement to House 4 Malfunctioning aircraft lands safely at Yeager Airport 5 DHHR: WV medical marijuana law will need $2 million in upfront costs PSC asks for further details on disputed water bills Previous Story Carper writes PSC about questionable water bills Next Story


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Every Fourth of July in San Diego fireworks light the night sky above San Diego Bay, setting it aglow in a celebration of America's independence rivaled by few other cities. This year, be there to see it.
With more than 70 miles of beaches, excellent weather and world-class golf courses such as 2008 U.S. Open host Torrey Pines, San Diego is the ideal place to spend this Fourth of July. Here are a few ideas to help plan your trip, from accommodation and golf to Independence Day events.
Hotel del Coronado: Built in 1888, the Hotel del Coronado has been called "one of the top 10 resorts in the world" by USA Today. It has hosted presidents, but it's also a great place for families, with its seasonal teen and children's programs.
The resort boasts 679 recently-remodeled rooms. All include the hotel's signature personal care and bath products, high-speed Internet access and, for the kids, a Nintendo Game Cube.
When you're not on the golf course, hit the beach for a surfing lesson or get a massage at the Spa at The Dell. Check out 1500 Ocean for a great dinner or, for something a bit lighter, try the Sushi Bar at Babcock & Story Bar. Both offer indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The Grand Golf Club: This is the place to play if it's been a while since you hit the links. The course measures just over 5,800 yards from the white tees, so it is manageable for a range of skill levels. You'll enjoy the scenery on this Tom Fazio design, arguably one of the most beautifully maintained golf courses in the area.
Barona Creek Golf Club: Follow up the Grand with a course that will test all your skills. Just 30 miles outside San Diego, Barona has some ball-buster holes, namely the 534-yard par-5 13th. It weaves through a valley and brush areas and slopes to the right in a dramatic dogleg. The tee shot is critical, as short balls will likely find their way into the hazard on the right side of the fairway.
Though bunkers surround many of the greens, Barona's spacious fairways provide a bit of a cushion. Barona's scenery is payoff for its frustration. Oak trees pepper the course and a stream plays through.
Torrey Pines Golf Course: Arguably the most respected golf course in San Diego, Torrey Pines will host the 2008 U.S. Open Championship, following a Rees Jones redesign in 2001. This muni is also home to the annual Buick Invitational, a clear indication Torrey Pines isn't your average public golf course.
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Solgel grating waveguides and their application to the fabrication of external-cavity distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) lasers are demonstrated. A new composition of aluminosilicate material is developed for the fabrication of single-mode waveguides and Bragg reflectors. An average loss of is measured in the single-mode waveguides at 1550 nm. The reflectors show filtering greater than 97% near 1530 nm, with a bandwidth of . The Bragg reflectors are used as feedback resonators for DBR lasers. Single-mode lasing with a sidemode suppression of better than 25 dB is demonstrated.
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