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To kill an AmericanFebruary 07,2013The New York Times, in an editorial, said the following:
On one level, there were not too many surprises in the newly disclosed white paper offering a legal reasoning behind the claim that President Barack Obama has the power to order the killing of U.S. citizens who are believed to be part of al-Qaida. We knew Obama and his lawyers believed he has that power under the Constitution and federal law. We also knew that he utterly rejects the idea that Congress or the courts have any right to review such a decision in advance, or even after the fact.
Still, it was disturbing to see the twisted logic of the administrations lawyers laid out in black and white. It had the air of a legal justification written after the fact for a policy decision that had already been made, and it brought back unwelcome memories of memos written for President George W. Bush to justify illegal wiretapping, indefinite detention, kidnapping, abuse and torture.
The document, obtained and made public by NBC News, was written by the Justice Department and coyly describes another, classified document (which has been described in The Times) that actually provided the legal justification for ordering the killing of U.S. citizens.
That document still has not been provided to Congress, despite repeated demands from lawmakers. The white paper was sent to Capitol Hill seven months after the military carried out Obamas orders to kill Anwar al-Awlaki, an American who moved to Yemen and became an advocate of jihad against the United States.
In private, administration officials say Awlaki was a commander of an al-Qaida affiliate and actively involved in planning attacks on the United States. Publicly, it has refused even to acknowledge that Obama ordered Awlaki killed or back up its claim that he was an active terrorist. The White House has vigorously fought holding any court hearing over the killing of Awlaki or his 16-year-old son, who was killed in a subsequent attack.
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing to have the operational memo on those killings released, arguing that a U.S. citizen has constitutional rights that a judge must make sure are being respected. We agree.
According to the white paper, the Constitution and the congressional authorization for the use of force after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, gave Obama the right to kill any U.S. citizen that an informed, high-level official decides is a senior operational leader of Al Qaeda or an associated force and presents an imminent threat of violent attack.
It never tries to define what an informed, high-level official might be, and the authors of the memo seem to have redefined the word imminent in a way that diverges sharply from its customary meaning. It talks about due process and the need to balance a persons life against the United States interest in forestalling the threat of violence and death to other Americans.
But it takes the position that the only oversight needed for such a decision resides within the executive branch, and there is no need to explain the judgment to Congress, the courts or the public or, indeed, to even acknowledge that the killing took place.
The paper argues that judges and Congress dont have the right to rule on or interfere with decisions made in the heat of combat. Some officials also draw a parallel to police officers who use violence to protect the innocent. Even in wartime, there are many ways to review commanders and soldiers decisions, and while courts-martial are internal to the military, their verdicts are subject to appeal to a civilian judge. When a police officer so much as discharges his weapon, it triggers a great deal of review, based on rules that are known to everyone.
The white paper is a confusing blend of self-defense and law of war concepts and doesnt clearly explain whether there is a different standard for killing a senior AQ leader depending on whether he is a citizen, said Kate Martin, director of the Center for National Security Studies. Its due process analysis is especially weak.
The memo could and should have been released months ago. The administration could and should have provided a select number of lawmakers with the specifics on the killing of Awlaki and his son. The president could and should have acknowledged that decision and explained it.
Going forward, he should submit decisions like this one to review by Congress and the courts. If necessary, Congress could create a special court to handle this sort of sensitive discussion, like the one it created to review wiretapping. This dispute goes to the fundamental nature of our democracy, to the relationship among the branches of government and to their responsibility to the public.MORE IN CommentaryIve been arguing that the big divide in the world these days is between the world of order and a... Full StoryThe federal law that makes possession of marijuana a crime has its origins in legislation that... Full StoryThe New York Times said the following in an editorial: Full Story
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Texas Holdem RulesRonald Norris
The article below introduces the general Texas Holdem rules and hands and is directed towards novice players. If you are planning to become a winning Texas Holdem pro, you need to learn these rules and keep on studying the strategy of the game, learn winning hands, familiarize with the important poker terms available in our glossary and read Texas Holdem tips provided by poker professionals. All intellectual games, including Texas Holdem poker, demand intelligent approach and reward most patient and smart players with easy and stable income.
Betting structure
The game of Texas Holdem usually begins with forced bets posted by two players sitting to the left of the dealer button. These forced bets are called "the blinds", or "blind bets". There are two types of blind bets – the big and the small blind. Another type of forced bets – "the antes" (a kind of forced bets charged from each player at the table) are usually charged in upper stages of the tournaments and can be used in addition to blind bets. Usually, the antes aren't charged in ring games offered by the majority of online poker rooms. The dealer button moves clockwise after each game indicating a player who represents the dealer's position and blinds.
Blind bets
In Texas Holdem, the small blind is posted by the first player sitting to the left of the dealer button and the big blind is posted by the second player sitting to the left from the dealer button and is usually equal to the minimum bet. The small blind is equal to half of the big blind. In Texas Holdem tournaments, the value of blinds and antes is periodically increasing. Note that though value of blind bets is usually calculated proceeding from the minimal bet of the table, each online poker room can set up different values of the blinds. Also note that in tournament games, if there are only two players left (frequently referred to as "heads up" or "head-to-head"), the rules change: a player indicated by the dealer button posts the small blind and his opponent posts the big blind. Besides of this, the player indicated by the dealer button acts first preflop and last after the flop.
Limit, no-limit and pot-limit Texas Holdem poker
Besides of classic Texas Holdem, there are three popular variations of the game, played in the majority of online poker rooms. These are limit Texas Holdem, no-limit Texas Holdem and pot-limit Texas Holdem. These branches of the game have slight difference in betting structure and sometimes even in game rules.
In limit Texas Holdem, both bets and raises throughout the first two betting rounds are limited to the size of the big blind and during the third and fourth betting rounds both bets and raises kust be equal to double big blind.
In no-limit Texas Holdem, which is the most popular type of the game within major world poker events including World Series of Poker, the players can bet and raise any amount of chips over the minimum raise and even go all-in (make a bet or raise involving all chips possessed by the player). A player who wants to re-raise must raise at least the amount of chips equal to the previous raise and if a raise or re-raise is "all-in" and isn't equal to the size of the previous raise, then the initial raiser is unable to re-raise again, which actually matters if somebody called before this re-raise.
In pot-limit Texas Holdem, the maximum raise is limited to the current size of the pot.
Play of the hand
Texas Holdem is played with a standard deck of 52 cards without jokers. When the small blind and the big blind are posted, each player is dealt with two cards face down (frequently referred to as "pocket cards"). Pocket cards are the only individual cards in the game – the rest of cards dealt throughout the game are shared by all players and are frequently called "community cards". Pocket cards are only revealed at the showdown, unless a player folds.
The first betting round (preflop) begins with a player sitting to the left of the big blind, unless no blinds are used (in this case the game starts with a player sitting to the left of the dealer button). Note that all poker games including Texas Holdem are played clockwise. During the first betting round all players must either fold, call the big blind (unless you posted one of the blinds – if you have posted the big blind, which is considered a bet – you can check or raise and if you have posted the small blind than you will either have to call a half of the big blind, or raise) or raise bets made by someone sitting earlier than you.
For example, if you have posted the small $0,5 blind and the next player have posted the big $1 blind, then when your turn comes you can either fold, call $0,5 (to match the size of the minimum bet) or raise, if someone before your already made a bet or raised.
Right after the the preflop, if there are still two or more players staying in the pot, the first three community cards are dealt face-up (the flop). The flop is followed by the second betting round, which, as well as all subsequent betting rounds, starts with a player sitting to the left of the dealer button.
After the flop, as well as after all subsequent betting rounds, only one community card is dealt onto the table. The last community card is followed by the fourth betting round and then the showdown occurs, unless only one player still says in the pot (the others fold).
In live games, the dealer burns one card before the flop, turn and river, which is done to prevent players see the back of the next community card to come, because it can be somehow marked by coggers. In online Texas Holdem games no cards are burnt due to the fact that marking cards in online poker rooms is simply impossible.
The showdown
Normally, a Texas Holdem game ends with showdown, unless all but one player fold during one of the previous betting rounds. In this case the only remaining player is awarded the pot without revealing his pocket cards. Otherwise, after the last betting round all players open their cards to compare hands and decide the winner. At the showdown, each player presents the best hand of five cards he can form from the seven available cards (2 pocket cards and 5 community cards). In order to form a winning hand, a player can use his 2 pocket cards and any 3 community cards, or his 1 pocket card and 4 community cards, or even none of his cards, but all five community cards. If someone is using just the community cards to form a winning hand, then this player is said to be "playing the board", but though the community cards are shared by all players at the table, those, who "play the board" can only hope for a share of the pot.
In case if several players hold the strongest, but equal hands, then the pot is equally split among them. Note that if all equal hands are formed by less than five cards, then the winner is decided by the comparison of "kickers" – the cards, which weren't involved in winning combination. For example, if John has AAKKQ and Mary has AAKKJ, then John wins, because his kicker (Queen) is higher than Mary's Jack. Also note that in Texas Holdem suit values are irrelevant.
The above article describes the basic rules of Texas Holdem poker and requires knowledge of winning Texas Holdem hands and further study of Texas Holdem strategy.
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And he's only in his fourth season at age 24.
This year, he's not just breaking out; he's exploding. He's not only above a point per game pace, but he's among the league's leading scorers in points, and more suprisingly for a Devil, in goals. In 48 games, Parise has 28 goals, 28 assists, 172 shots, and 5 game winning goals for the Devils this season. Some of them haven't been pretty, but they all have been the result of great skill and/or great effort. Need more stats? His CORSI is out of control at 13.1, according to Behind the Net, who rates him on their statistical formula as the top Devils' player as of right now - not including tonight's game.
Because of all of the amazing things he has done and will continue to do- the hustle on nearly every shift, the willingness to get physical and into traffic, the oh, so many highlights - I decree that this be the Zach Parise Own Zone.
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Similar to the serum chemistry profile and CBC, urinalysis is indispensable in diagnosing kidney disease. However, it often
does not shed enough light on whether the kidney disease is acute or chronic. An active urine sediment with evidence of pyuria,
hematuria, bacteriuria, and proteinuria can be seen with either form of kidney disease. Renal epithelial cells may be present
in a urine sample in a patient with AKI. However, it is not possible to definitively distinguish whether the cells originated
in the kidney or lower in the urinary tract unless they are formed into casts.45 Occasional renal epithelial cells may be normal. However, larger numbers may indicate acute inflammation, infection, or
neoplasia of the renal pelvis.45
Casts may be evident in both AKI and CKD and indicate active damage. Casts rapidly disintegrate, frequently precluding identification
at the laboratory.46 Hyaline casts are present with acute or chronic proteinuria and may not represent marked renal pathology.43 Cellular casts are more common in AKI.43 White blood cell casts are usually associated with acute nephritis, pyelonephritis, or toxins that damage the renal tubular
epithelium, and red blood cell casts often support a diagnosis of glomerulonephritis or renal hematuria,47 although both types of casts are uncommon in cats and dogs. Casts with kidney tubular epithelial cells signal tubular damage.48 Granular casts can be present in cases of AKI and are composed of cells that have degenerated such that the cell type cannot
be distinguished.47 Fatty casts are course granular casts with lipid granules that are seen with glomerular disease or diabetes mellitus.47 Waxy casts indicate chronic renal tubular degeneration47 as they are the final stage of granular cast degeneration.46
An increased serum phosphorus concentration decreases the serum ionized calcium concentration, which stimulates secretion
of PTH to return the ionized calcium concentration to normal. With progressive CKD, PTH concentrations tend to increase. In
one study, 47% of asymptomatic cats with CKD had elevated PTH concentrations, compared with 100% of cats with severe end-stage
CKD.14 In another study, 100% of dogs with CKD or AKI had elevated PTH concentrations.35 Although the mean PTH concentration was higher in the dogs with CKD compared with those with AKI, this difference was not
Radiography and ultrasonography can be useful tests in differentiating AKI from CKD as well.
Radiographic examination
An abdominal radiographic examination allows evaluation of renal size and shape. Normal canine kidneys should measure 2.5
to 3.5 times the length of the second lumbar vertebra in a ventrodorsal view.49 The kidneys of neutered cats should measure 1.9 to 2.6 times and the kidneys of intact male and female cats 2.1 to 3.2 times
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Law Firm OverviewWe are a small Swiss law firm based in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. Our long term clients consist mainly of small and medium sized companies in the area of finance (private and regional banks and asset managers), IT (system integrators and software developers) and technology (industrial production).
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This is the Griffith Observatory Sky Report for the week ending Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Here is what's happening in the skies of southern California:
As evening twilight deepens, look for an arc of four bright objects in the southern sky. From right to left, they are the blue-white star Spica of Virgo the Maiden, the orange planet Mars, also in Virgo, the golden planet Saturn, in Libra the Scales, and the orange star Antares, of Scorpius the Scorpion. As the week starts, notice how Mars appears close to Spica, while Mars, Saturn, and Antares appear evenly spaced from each other. By the end of the week, Mars will be almost midway between Spica and Saturn. Saturn, with its fantastic system of brilliant rings, remains ideally placed to see through Griffith Observatory's free public telescopes.
The brightest planet, Venus, rises above the east-northeast horizon just before dawn, and can still be glimpsed at sunrise when it is 20 degrees high. The slender crescent moon is 5 degrees to the lower right of Venus on Thursday the 24th.
The moon free period of late July is the best time to plan a trip to a desert or mountain wilderness location, far from urban light, to see the Milky Way arching up from the south and stretching to the east-northeast in the early evening. The clouds of stars, dust, and gas surrounding the center of our galaxy create a vast mottled glow covering Scorpius and Sagittarius. Even without detailed knowledge of the sky, a careful examination of that region with ordinary binoculars will provide stunning views filled with sheets of stars, punctuated by bright star clusters, bright hazes of star forming nebulae, and opaque silhouettes of the distant clouds of dust and gas waiting still to form into stars. Due to the effects of light pollution, viewing the Milky Way is almost never possible from heavily populated areas.
The south delta Aquariid meteor shower will benefit from the absence of moonlight on the shower's peak night of Tuesday, July 29/30. The meteors can be seen from 10:00 p.m. until dawn, with their greatest numbers occurring at 3:00 a.m., when their radiant point, in Aquarius the Water Carrier, transits in the south. Even from an excellent and dark viewing location, expect only about 10 Aquariid meteors per hour plus another 10 per hour from other minor showers active then, but none from the bright skies of urban or suburban locations. Some south delta Aquariids are visible for a week centered on the date of maximum. The favorite summer meteor shower, the Perseid, will have to contend with a nearly full moon that spoils its peak activity on August 12/13.
Comet C/2014 E2 Jacques is visible through binoculars in the morning sky in the southern portion of Auriga, the Charioteer. The comet can be seen during the hour before dawn and is located low in the northeast. . An article about the comet on the Universe Today website contains finder charts. Recent observations place it at magnitude 6.0, appearing as a very condensed ball, only 2 arcminutes wide. Photographs reveal that the comet has a faint tail.
Another comet, 67/P Chuyumov-Gerasimenko is now being approached by the European Space Agency probe Rosetta. As Rosetta maneuvers to enter orbit around the comet's nucleus on August 6, images from the probe are revealing the nucleus to consist of two separate objects that appear fused together. The European Space Agency website has images and videos of this strange-looking object. Rosetta houses a landing probe called Philae, which will attempt to touch down on the comet's surface later this year.
Free views of the sun during the day and of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects at night are available to the public in clear weather through Griffith Observatory's telescopes from Tuesday through Sunday before 9:30 p.m. Check our website for our schedule. The next public star party on the grounds of Griffith Observatory, hosted by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, the Sidewalk Astronomers, and the Planetary Society, will take place on Saturday, August 2.
Sky Report updates and other items of interest to Sky Report readers can be followed on Twitter.
From Griffith Observatory, I'm Anthony Cook and I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — The year 2014 is barely a month old. As an optimist by heart, I am still trying to hold on to the hope inspired by the start of a brand new year. I am still looking for the signs of positive change in our state, in our nation and in our world. This past week, however, as I watched some of our national moments unfold, I have to admit that I experienced some dismay.
Like countless other Americans, I watched the State of the Union Address, and later read the transcript on line. Each year, when I watch this speech, I am usually patriotically inspired and encouraged to reach for greater excellence as a citizen of the United States of America. This year, however, I was immediately struck by the dis-unity within the ranks of our leaders.
Division and gridlock has gotten so much worse that even the façade of unity was lacking, as our national leaders were seated, segregated by political party and persuasion. Where was the promise of working together for the greater good the American people? Where were the progressive steps forward towards greater unity? Where was the laying aside of extreme differences for the sake of accomplishment? What has happened to the UNITED States of America?
Early in his remarks, President Obama said:
"After five years of grit and determined effort, the United States is better positioned for the 21st century than any other nation on Earth. The question for everyone in this chamber, running through every decision we make this year, is whether we are going to help or hinder this progress. For several years now, this town has been consumed by a rancorous argument over the proper size of the federal government. It's an important debate – one that dates back to our very founding. But when that debate prevents us from carrying out even the most basic functions of our democracy – when our differences shut down government or threaten the full faith and credit of the United States – then we are not doing right by the American people."


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EU-South Korea: Current Trends of Cultural Exchange and Future Perspectives
In 2012, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) asked the EENC to map existing trends in cultural exchange between the EU and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and their economic dimension. The request arose in the context of the implementation of the Protocol on Cultural Cooperation, which entered into force in 2011 as part of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
The resulting document presents a mapping of the current reality of cultural exchange between the EU and South Korea in several specific fields, including publishing, performing arts, cultural heritage, the mobility of artists and culture professionals, cultural industries and audiovisual (with a particular focus on co-production), as well as the policies and cooperation frameworks existing in these fields. The report was completed in late 2012 but some tables were updated in September 2013, at the request of DG EAC.
The report was prepared by Marie Le Sourd, Elena Di Federico (both members of staff of On The Move) and Dr Sung-Won Yoon (University of Suwon, South Korea).cultural and creative industries, EUs Cultural Policies and Programmes, External Relations and Culture, Mobility of Cultural Goods, Mobility of Cultural Professionals, South Korea


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I've always considered traditions an important part of family. Since interviewing Meg Cox, family traditions expert and author of "The Book of New Family Traditions," for a piece on end of summer traditions last week, I've been giving traditions even more thought.
Cox is correct in her assertion that traditions are more important than ever to give kids a sense of what she calls "their tribe." Given the frenetic pace of contemporary life and the far-flung way we live, I think family traditions give adults some important benefits, too.
For one thing, you have to think about what's important to you in order to decide upon a tradition. If you decide to celebrate the invention of the toaster or the first man on the Moon, it will be because those dates hold some significance to you. It may be as simple as the fact that you've chosen the silliest thing you can think of, or the most profound. Either way, it says something about who you are and your outlook on life.
Establishing a ritual is also part of starting a tradition. Will you all wake up early? Dress a certain way? Observe customs that are different than the norm? Will it be formal? Informal? Silly? A mix? Whatever you decide, it will be the result of some thought on your part. Thought that forces you to examine the values you hold and want to pass on to future generations.
There's also value in continuing some of the traditions you had as a child, even if you have to tweak them a bit. Doing so says that even though you may not have followed the likely path, those traditions are still a part of who you are. For me, the Christmas bows I made with one of my other grandmothers each year don't quite fit in my current life, but baking is an important part of the holidays I now celebrate with my children. And we have a dishwasher in my home, but one of my favorite childhood traditions was standing on a step stool at the sink and helping my other grandmother wash dishes on the rare occasions we visited her. The warm soapy water and the quiet time with her that went with the process meant so much to me. From time to time, I hand wash the dishes with my kids. The experience seems to speak to them as much as it still speaks to me.
Some traditions are less obvious – like stories at bedtime, family dinners, the weekly trip to the grocery store, picking outfits for the week on a Sunday night, or my personal favorite: the movie marathon we hold the night before my oldest heads back to college each year.
Whatever you settle upon, each thing you do with your kids not only brings another layer to their understanding of what it means to be a part of your family, it also gives you an opportunity to pass along the things that matter most to you.


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Advertise as an average CMA making $36k. Top 10% might make close to that.
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"Good place to work but some politics"
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Nascar Speedpark is just minutes from Myrtle Beach South Carolina's sunny beaches, conveniently located on Highway 17 bypass at 1820 21st Ave North, across the street from Broadway at the Beach.
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The following is an excerpt from the Woburn Police Department log. Please note that this is a sampling of activity in the log, not a complete account. We report all arrests included in the daily police log.
Featured Call of the Day:
Oct. 23 – At 6:05 p.m., Patrick Kelley Brogna, 51, of 49 Creston Ave., was arrested and charged with assault and battery. According to police, officers responded to a report of a man hitting someone inside the house repeatedly. When officers arrived, the victim told police an argument started over a broken bottle of laundry detergent. Brogna told police he couldn't remember why he argued with the victim, but that he was trying to eat his meatloaf dinner when the fight started. A witness told police he heard the argument and called 911.For up-to-the minute updates on Woburn Police news and more, follow Woburn Patch on Facebook and Twitter, or sign-up for our e-mail newsletter.
Other Incidents:
Oct. 23 –
At 9:10 a.m., an Elijiah Street woman reported her unlocked car was entered and a GPS was stolen overnight. Several other items were displaced in the car, said police.
At 9:16 a.m., police responded to a two-car accident at Lake Avenue and Arlington Road. According to police, one car failed to yield and rear-ended another vehicle.
At 9:53 a.m., an Elijiah Street woman reported her unlocked car was entered and a GPS unit was stolen. There was no damage to the vehicle, said police.
At 2:11 p.m., police responded to a Main Street apartment for a report of threats made. According to police, the suspect denied making any threats toward the caller. Witnesses in the area said no threats were made, but the two men did argue vehemently.
At 3:14 p.m., a Kilby Street man reported his unlocked car was entered and some CDs and family photos were stolen.
At 6:04 p.m., police responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Floyd Street. Police spoke to all parties involved, who said the argument was verbal only. A couple left the residence without incident, said police.
At 6:30 p.m., a Sports Authority employee reported seeing a man walking around the store with a large leather bag full of merchandise. When the employee spoke to the man, the man began avoiding him. Police reported the man then emptied the bag in the store and left. According to police, several North Face jackets and other items were left in the store and the suspect had removed the security tags. Police are investigating video surveillance footage of the incident.
At 7:51 p.m., police responded to a two-car accident on Commerce Way at Atlantic Avenue. According to police, one driver admitted to running the red light, causing the crash. That driver was cited by police.


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Now that's just dang funny
Rex Hammock: I don't know why, but I appreciate the honesty of the reporter (or editor) including the phrase, "according to rumor and speculation."
However, for the record, as a long-time Apple observer who has blogged continually for three years about the impending announcement by Apple that it is launching such a device, I'd like to clarify that I have not based any predictions on rumor or speculation.
I find guessing a lot easier.


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in Crystal Lake will serve half-priced appetizers and eco-friendly cocktails by candlelight, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday.
The candlelight event is in support of Earth Hour, the largest environmental event in history, according to the World Wildlife Federation's (WWF) Earth Hour website.
Earth Hour was started by WWF in 2007, in Sydney Australia. At the first event, 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights out for one hour to take a stand against climate change.
More than 5200 cities and towns in 135 countries participated in Earth Hour 2011. During Earth Hour 2012, supporters will turn off their lights between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 31, in their time zone.
The symbolic event is meant to inspire individuals to go beyond the one hour and make a commitment to the planet, according to the Earth Hour website.
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Back with another preview this one of the Grandaddy of them all. It feels odd that this game is not on today on New Year's Day.
The Basics: Monday, January 2nd from Pasadena California at 5:00 PM EST. The game will be televised on ESPN. Wisconsin (11-2) and Oregon (11-2).
History: The Rose Bowl is just oozing with History and probably the bowl game that us Big Ten fans know the most about. It usually pits the winners of the Pac-10 and the Big 10, unless of course either of those teams make the NC game. Probably one of the best Ohio State memories comes from the 1997 Rose Bowl when our Buckeyes defeated Arizona St. and Jake Plummer when Joe Germaine hit David Boston in the corner of the endzone. The Rose bowl started in 1902 and has been played at the Rose Bowl stadium ever since it was built in 1922. Oh, and there's also the yearly Rose Bowl parade as well that usually takes place on New Years day.
Wisconsin: Wisconsin is a team that at one point in the season had hopes of playing in the NC after the off-season transfer of Russell Wilson to Quarterback the Badgers. This was until Michigan State beat them on Hail Mary, which was followed up the following week by Braxton Miller's back foot throw in the last minute to Devin Smith. Wisconsin was then able to finish out the season, and win the B1G.
The Badgers are led by a huge offensive line on offense. They pave the way for Montee Ball who led the Badgers with 1,759 yds and 32 tds. Ball finished the season with 38 total tds which is one short of the FBS record set by Barry Sanders. Russell Wilson also has Nick Toon to throw the ball too, who has turned out to be a very good college receiver. Wisconsin will be looking to avenge last years Rose Bowl lose to TCU. The game will fall on the shoulders of their Offense to be able to put up plenty of points as well as their D to try and slow down the high powered Oregon offense. Wisconsin is not to be outdone by Oregon's new uniforms (more later) with the unveiling of their new Adidas uniforms for the Rose Bowl game.
Oregon: The Ducks also have a big play maker that totes the rock in LaMichael James. He led the country with 149.7 yds / game. They are led on offense by Daron Thomas at QB. Oregon also possesses two more threats out of the backfield with Kenjon Barner and De'Anthony Thomas. Thomas is also the leading receiver for the Ducks. Oregon will also be unveiling new Nike uniforms and a "liquid metal" helmet.
Oregon will also be trying to avenge losses in BCS bowl games as they have dropped their last 2- Last year in the NC game against Auburn and 2 years ago to our own Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl game. Look for Oregon to really try and go up tempo and put a ton of points on the board; which, to be honest, they should be able to do against a so-so Wisconsin D.
Fun Fact: This game will have 2 of the top 10 Heisman finalists in Ball (4th) and James (10th). The fun fact is Ball was a 3 star #47 RB in the 2009 class and James was a 3 star #40 RB in the country in the 2007 class. Both were very underrated to say the least, and it's a great reminder about scouting services.
Who we got?
None of us have faith in our B1G representative… or maybe we just hate Bielema.
Go Ducks!
January 2nd, 2012 at 1:22 am
I'm actually torn… want the B1G to win, hate Wisconsin. Have Oregon relatives, hate that Phil Knight has bought them a program…
So, in the end, I went with the Ducks. If you're good enough to be in the NCAA crosshairs, you should be good enough to beat Wisconsin…
(says the voice of experience)
I want Bucky to win just for the pure sake of shutting down the too much speed argument against the B1G we always hear. Any example to make them look stupid is a plus.


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According to a recently published article in the Wall Street Journal, stress is the number one workforce risk issue, ranking above obesity and physical inactivity. What's more, there seems to be a disconnect between what employees say stress them out and what employers focus on when it comes to stress. A Catalyst work report shows that most employees feel stress in four main areas: workload levels, interpersonal issues, job security, and juggling work and personal life. Does this sound familiar? If so, it's time to examine what you might be tolerating in your life; those things that may be driving some of your unhappiness and lack of productivity.
Here are the top ten:
Being Burned Out.
Burnout is the chronic state of being out of sync with one or more aspects of your life, and the result is a loss of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence. If the causes of your burnout are not immediately addressed, your physical health and mental well-being will likely deteriorate.
People often get stuck because of fear, guilt, or simply not knowing which way to go next. In order to achieve bigger goals, take smaller steps. If you are staring down a goal that seems overwhelming, keep breaking down the goal until you can say with confidence, "Of course, that's so easy I can get that done!"
Given how hard the professional world is today and how often you are barraged with negative information, it's easy to be tuned into pessimism and negativity. Fight back with humor. Early studies of humor and health showed that humor strengthened the immune system, reduced pain, and reduced stress levels. Since humor builds positive emotion, it can also help reduce feelings of anger, depression, and anxiety (McGhee, 2010). Additional research in this area shows that positive emotions predicted increases in both resilience and life satisfaction (Cohn et. al., 2009).
Disorganization is a barrier to productivity. If you continually say, "I don't have time to do x," you can get more organized by creating schedules and systems that become habitual. The business book E-Myth, by Michael Gerber, does a wonderful job of describing the importance of systems in the business world, and the idea is transferable to non-work situations as well. Good systems are fluid, measurable, and can and should be changed as better methods are established or as missing pieces are learned.
Chronic stress.
We have long heard that chronic stress is bad for us, but we are now learning that it actually ages us down to the cellular level. Our chromosomes are capped by these little things called telomeres (TEE-lo-meers), which look like the plastic ends on your shoelaces. Telomere shortening is a marker of aging, and high levels of chronic stress actually cause your telomeres to shorten (meaning you age faster!) (Singer, 2011).
This was illustrated by researchers Elissa Epel and Elizabeth Blackburn who studied moms who cared for chronically ill children. Each participant in the study was given a Perceived Stress Test and various biological measures were taken. What they found was that those moms with the highest levels of perceived stress had telomeres that were far shorter than those moms with the lowest levels of perceived stress; in fact, those women in the high stress group were found to be physically a DECADE older than the women with lower rates of perceived stress!
Keeping up with the Joneses.
It is our natural tendency to want to know how we stack up to others; it's not enough to know our own performance, but we also want to know how we're doing in comparison to other people. When it comes to having material possessions, people think those possessions will bring us more happiness than they actually do. In 1940, Americans reported being "very happy" with an average score of 7.5 out of 10. Fast forward to today, and with all of our iPods, Smart Phones, computers, fast cars, and an income that has more than doubled, what do you think our average happiness score is today? It's a 7.2. Not only does materialism not bring happiness, it's a strong predictor of unhappiness (Lyubomirsky, 2007). One study examined the attitudes of 12,000 freshman when they were eighteen, then measured their life-satisfaction at age thirty-seven. Those who had expressed materialistic aspirations as freshmen were less satisfied with their lives two decades later (Nickerson et al., 2003).
Thinking that perfect exists.
It took me years to realize how destructive the pursuit of perfection really is. Thinking you have to do things perfectly and/or be perfect is like carrying around a heavy weight on your back, and it absolutely crushes creativity. According to research professor, Brene Brown, "Perfection is correlated with depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis or missed opportunities. The fear of failing, making mistakes, not meeting people's expectations, and being criticized keeps us outside the arena where healthy competition and striving unfolds."
Everyone's opinion of you.
Oh the time and energy I have wasted caring about what other people thought of me. Was I wearing the right thing; did I say the right thing; did I handle that situation correctly? When I had to create a new path after I burned out, I decided to stop caring about the opinions of everyone other than a handful of key people in my life. I decided to be in charge of what I wanted and didn't want.
A job that you hate.
According to the most recent Gallup survey on employee engagement, 50% of workers report being "not engaged" while another 20% report being "actively disengaged." That means 70% of employees aren't working at their full potential! If your circumstances prevent you from changing jobs now, start putting the pieces in place to transition when the time is right.
Being financially illiterate.
I know the importance of saving and planning for my financial future, but I find the world of finance about as fun as a root canal. Despite that, I've forced myself to understand the differences between a 401(k) and a 403(b), Roth IRA's, plain IRA's and SEP accounts, and what exactly a no-load mutual fund is. If the world of finance isn't your cup of tea, get some help. There are many resources out there from books to blogs to certified financial planners.
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, "Too many people die with their music still in them." Maybe that is due in part to our tolerance of the wrong things? What would you add to this list?
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"We live longer than our forefathers; but we suffer more from a thousand artificial anxieties and cares. They fatigued only the muscles, we exhaust the finer strength of the nerves." ~Edward George Bulwer-Lytton.
On 'keeping up with the Joneses'~ has there ever been a study done on the happiness levels of the impoverished person who is concerned about having the lights turned-off, has medical, or dental problems that can't be addressed because of a lack of money, or is about to be evicted? It seems like these 'happiness studies' always focus on gauging the emotions of those who are well-off, while ignoring those who are undergoing financial duress.
You raise an excellent question, one that I have as well. Who are we "studying" when we look at happiness? Actually, the studies don't look at the well off, but rather ONLY the middle class typically. Ask everyone on the Forbes Billionaire's List to rate their relative happiness – they seem to be quite happy with their lives as well, probably just as happy as those in the middle class. Hmmm.
Your statement is correct that those who are impoverished are not that happy. The studies that I have seen is that incomes over a certain amount, say $50,000 to $70,000 does not correlate to increases in happiness. Having enough to eat, a reasonable place to live, transportation, etc are prerequisites to happiness, but the correlation ends at a certain amount.
I think what people do who are financially well off is to start providing money to increase the opportunities for others – that actually correlates with happiness. Making a difference in lives of others improves general overall happiness.
Early morning walk in natural place, specially a farm or garden or on hill top is STRESS-BUSTER. I have been enjoying my Nature walk for 3 decades. listen your favorite music on the walk,will make it more enjoyable.
It is an excellent piece of writing Paula, thanks a lot for such kind of research work. Knowingly or unknowingly we are adopting this kind of disease. And obliviously we are not aware of the harmful effects of it. You just opened our eyes. Next time, I will definitely change my attitude. Thanks a lot again, please take care.
It is a real commitment to try to keep your mind at calm , peace and serenity. Keeping stress at bay is all the more difficult when there are people who provoke and just harass you. So on top of the ten things you have listed to stop tolerating, I would have to add STOP any conversations with any rude and unpleasant people. No stress is worth your health and peace of mind. Thank you.
Sorry, which E-Myth book by Michael Gerber? He seems to have several on business. Really great article, I'm heading to your site now.
Clicked the link in the article to your site. It didn't work..Now I'm all STRESSED OUT!
(copy and paste works with a little editing)
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Too many managers today have been trained to expect "perfect" from their teams and a single mistake (like we were human or something) can dissolve the opportunity to advance. If we truly learn from our mistakes that should be part of the formula for success!
stop tolerating…so much wasted time on the internet.
i love spending time online. but i did an honest check with myself about a year ago and the hard truth was that at least half my time online (not including work) was wasted time. once i took back that time for more productive, enjoyable, and relationship (like…spending time with actual real life people) focused time it helped reduce some stress.
Worry about what others think? As someone on TV said, "don't worry about what others think, they don't do it very often.
Employers no doubt need to look for ways to improve communications in the workplace. We are living in fast-paced and tight budget times. Interventions which help communications and clarity in work will improve productivity, and resultingly lower stress levels. I don't think employers have done as much as they can in these regards. Much of my work today is in putting on "drum circles" as a neuroscientist to help create change among groups of people. I suffered a brain injury in 1992. So I know a few things about change management, dealing with adversity, and resulting mental health challenges and stress. When you take the necessary steps to make effective or "positive" change, you then reduce stress. I don't think companies do enough with this today. As for outside of work, companies could do more to encourage employees in activities and ways to reduce stress in their personal lives.
Great advice thank you. I have a huge issue with second guessing my decisions. Big decisions. Small ones. I am always back peddling, asking myself if I made the right choice, or not. It has plagued me all of my life, and I really hate it. That was not one of the ten on the list, but it sure does drive me nuts, and I believe it has really held me back in several aspects of life. I am just not sure how to overcome it.
Okay this article is kind of reasonable……………
STRESS is such a big word…and it's true WE MUST STOP TOLERATING… Nice share.
Your 'income has more than doubled' argument is off. Incomes increased dramatically from the '40s to the '70s, but since then have flattened and fallen. People are making less now for comparable work than in the '80s and '90s when adjusted for inflation, and many have lost higher paying jobs and are now struggling.


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Commonwealth Journal
December 26, 2013
Beach Buckets to host Platters singer Friday
by Chris Harris
Commonwealth Journal
Somerset —
A special guest from one of the iconic acts of early rock-and-roll will be appearing at Beach Buckets in downtown Somerset Friday night.
Al Holland, a member of The Platters, will take the stage at the music venue on the square at 8:30 p.m.
Beach Buckets operator Caroline Epperson got to know Holland as a friend while living in Florida.
"He and my son Christopher got to be real good friends; then I met him and hit it off," she said. "He's so down-to-earth and so soulful. He makes you feel good to be around him."
Epperson said Holland was on his way up to Michigan for a gig when she got him to stop in and perform at Beach Buckets tonight. He will likely do between 30-40 songs, and will be able to meet fans during a break.
"He's the real thing," she said. "This is a piece of history."
Holland wasn't a founding member of The Platters but was with them during their heyday. THe group was biggest in the 1950s and '60s, with four no. 1 singles. Songs like "Only You" and "The Great Pretender" remain classics to this day.
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|either of two viviparous tropical American freshwater cyprinodont fishes, Anableps anableps or A. microlepis, that swim at the surface of the water and have half of each eye specialized for seeing in air, the other half for seeing in water
four-eyed fish
either of two species of tropical American river fishes of the genus Anableps (family Anablepidae, order Atheriniformes). Four-eyed fishes are surface dwellers and have eyes adapted for seeing both above and below the water surface. The eyes are on top of the head, and each is divided into two parts, an upper half for vision in air, and a lower half for vision in water; hence, the common name. The fish grow to a maximum length of about 30 centimetres (one foot)
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By Rod Rose For the Times Sentinel
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---- — Boone County was not among 19 counties now eligible for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans to repair damage from a Nov. 17 tornado outbreak.
Gov. Mike Pence had, on Dec. 23, appealed a Dec. 11 denial by the Federal Emergency Management Agency of his request for disaster assistance. Pence's office announced Thursday that low-interest federal loans would be available to residents and businesses in Daviess, Fountain and Howard counties, which were in the original request, as well as Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Dubois, Grant, Greene, Knox, Martin, Miami, Montgomery, Parke, Pike, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vermillion, and Warren counties.
Two EF-2 tornadoes destroyed or caused major damage to 191 homes, damaged another 886, and injured 32 people in Howard county.
"Boone County did not have enough damage to qualify to be part of the application for low-interest disaster loans," said John Erickson of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
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Теплоэлектростанция, ул.Выборная, Новосибирск
Inya river in Novosibirsk with Vesenniy district
Bigest in Russian Asia planetarium - main park
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Novosibirsk region is a part of Siberian federal district of Russian Federation. It's located in south-west Siberia and adjacent to the Republic of Kazakhstan and Russia's Altai region. Its administrative and economic center is the city of Novosibirsk.