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The Italian Almanac
Just What We Need
An Italian chapter of the American white supremacist group Ku Klux Klan (KKK) has launched a membership drive via internet. An Italian ''realm'' of the Michigan-based United Northern and Southern Knights of the KKK has posted ads on extremist web pages and blogs seeking ''good, Christian people ready to win back what we've lost''. Prospective members are instructed to send an application and scanned photo ID by email in order to receive a provisional one-year membership.
''We're looking for white patriots willing to defend our race and heritage, and take back what's been stolen from us,'' reads the appeal. An introductory note on the group's web page laments the ''sad and inexplicable lack of white pride'' among Italians and lists Christopher Columbus and Dante as examples of ''the fathers of white civilization''. The page includes a special section for ''proud Italian women united with our brothers to defend our children''.
The KKK made its Italian debut with a small group that quickly broke up. Former members put a new group together in 2008, which obtained recognition from the Northern and Southern Knights of the KKK, an organization with chapters in 27 of 50 American states.
The National Office Against Racial Discrimination said it had flagged the site for Rome prosecutors and would be keeping an eye on it. Equal Opportunity Minister Mara Carfagna called the group a ''dangerous farce, which would deserve to be ignored if it didn't incite violence against gays, blacks and people of other religions''. Carfagna urged ''authorites'' to investigate the group and ''block out its messages,'' which she feared could inflame smoldering racism in Italy.
The Ku Klux Klan was founded in the southern United States in the years following the Civil War to terrorize freed black slaves and entrepreneurs from the victorious north. The first groups were broken up within a few decades, all but disappearing by the turn of the 20th century to re-emerge in the 1920s, reaching over 4 million members around the US. Membership in the US has fallen steadily to an estimated 6,000 members in 2008 divided between dozens of groups scattered across the country.


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Play hard or just relax at this stunning secluded 200+acre retreat with unimpeded mountain views that's perfect for romantic getaways or family reunions. Located just below Spruce Knob and bordering the Monongahela National Forest, you'll be surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on the East Coast. We have the largest rental property in the area with so much to explore on site that it's a destination in itself! Enjoy amazing wildlife out the window, explore and play in the woods and fields, or hike up to panoramic views along our privately-owned trail network - all right out the front door!
Our spacious house with all new furnishings has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We can accommodate a maximum of 8 adults and 2 children. Our king and queen bedrooms have handcrafted Amish furniture and super-soft designer linens, our den/third bedroom has a charming daybed that expands to a queen, and our basement bunk area has rustic bunk beds with down duvets. There is also a queen air bed for kids/extra guests. The master bath has a walk in shower and jacuzzi tub for relaxing after a long hike. Curl up with a good book or watch a movie in our cozy living room with gas fireplace and stunning mountain views. We have a well-equipped cook's kitchen (stainless pans, good knives!) with farm table for 10 and gas grill and patio set on the side deck. There's even a swingset and walkout basement for the kids to run around in, a ping pong table for rainy day distractions, and at night our firepit is perfect for ghost stories and s'mores.
Hop in the car for a scenic ride up to Spruce Knob, one of the highest points in the Mid-Atlantic with endless views. The Monongahela National Forest is our backyard - from a leisurely stroll around the top to an all-day trek, waterfalls, mossy forests, a mountain lake, and incredible scenery await your discovery!
Looking for adventure? A mountain biking paradise, we are minutes from two IMBA Epic rides at Spruce Knob and North Fork. Rock climbers are surrounded by some of the East Coast's best climbing at Seneca Rocks and the via ferrata at Nelson Rocks (and don't miss their new world-class zip line course)! Canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are available on the nearby North Fork. Naturalists will find interpretive displays, video presentations and guided nature walks at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center just 15 miles down the road.
We're also a perfect place for catching your supper! Fisherman can troll for trout at Spruce Knob Lake or go fly fishing on Seneca Creek or the North Fork River, just down the road. Hunters are within minutes of various access points into the Monongahela National Forest.
Don't miss all the hiking, biking, sledding, and cross-country skiing at scenic Blackwater State Falls Park or the wild blueberries and cranberry bogs at the ecologically unique Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. Be sure to stop in for a little local craft shopping and a bite to eat at one of the many great spots in Thomas and Davis, WV - and catch a live bluegrass show at The Purple Fiddle!
Take the kids for minigolf, gemstone mining, and a cavern tour at nearby Seneca Caverns or Smoke Hole Caverns, or visit the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center with its menu of activities specifically geared to engage the natural curiosity of children. Try a horseback ride to the top of Seneca Rocks or, if you'd like to move a little faster, catch a historic train ride on the Cass Scenic or Durbin & Greenbrier railroads. Explore the mysteries of the universe at the kid-friendly Green Bank Telescope or just gazing up from our deck at the infinite number of stars in the darkest skies on the East Coast - the Milky Way is a regular visitor to our back yard!
In the winter, we are only 38 miles from downhill skiing at Canaan Valley/Timberline resorts and cross country skiing at White Grass Touring Center, and 55 miles from the Mid-Atlantic's best skiing at Snowshoe Mountain Resort.
Whether you want to get outdoors or relax with a good book, you'll find a perfect vacation at the Apple Tree Guest House!
NOTES: In addition to lodging costs, guests are required to leave a cleaning fee in cash or check at the time of departure ($90 for 1 bedroom used, $110 for 2-3 bedrooms, or $130 for whole house).
5% discount on lodging rate for returning customers - we appreciate your loyalty!
This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
We're outdoorsy types who grew up climbing trees, riding bikes, and playing in creeks and couldn't believe our luck when we found a 300 acre private park bordering the Monongahela - all within a 3.5 hour drive from DC! Our wonderful co-owner lives up the road and knows every nook and cranny of the area; he'll be available if you need anything.
Danielle purchased this house in 2012
We love to escape the heat of the city and the crowds at Canaan and Timberline to enjoy unimpeded mountain views, cool fresh air, and total peace and quiet. Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks are stunningly beautiful areas that are still kind of secret, and we are one of only a handful of rental properties in this area. Although totally secluded, we are a short drive to several parks, caverns, and ski resorts with endless things to do for adults and children. We are surrounded by the most incredible mountain views and have a totally unique property that reveals new discoveries every time we go out there.
Our property shares 250 acres of common space with our co-owner's house, so we essentially own a large private park in addition to the beautiful lot the house sits on. We've put together a home with handcrafted furniture, thick towels, comfy sofas, and nice kitchen ware because we wanted a place to go where everyone could totally relax and enjoy themselves. We love poking around for newts and frogs in the stream beside the house, listening to the singing of all the rich birdlife, spotting chipmunks and the occasional morel mushroom, and savoring the many colors of the seasons. We've also had fun expanding the trail network on the common space to reveal valley views that rival those from Spruce Knob!
Hi Danielle-
Just wanted to thank you for sharing your home with our family this past weekend. We had a wonderful time together in such a beautiful place. Art was so helpful and kind- he went above and beyond helping us get in and out safely. All of that snow definitely was an experience for these southerners! We loved every minute of it! Looking forward to returning in the future. Thanks again-
Beautiful house nestled in a national park. Very private. Place was well stocked. Short hiking trails were within walking distance. Spruce Knob was an easy drive. Owners had a nice "Things to do" info. pack.
The yard was a little too sloped to do any sporting type activities.
Would stay again in a heart beat.
We had a wonderful stay here. The house is huge and has obviously had a lot of thought put into its design. It's quite off the beaten path and we loved the peaceful nature of the area.
The house is perfectly located to enjoy Seneca rocks. Seneca Caverns and the Cass Railway.
I highly recommend staying here.
We spent 4 nights with six adults and two small kids (2 and 4). The house and space inside felt larger than they appeared in the photos, and the views and access to the surrounding wilderness is outstanding. If you are looking for a comfortable and modern house in a remote setting, this is the place for you. Having the huge 4-car garage for unloading and staging outdoor activities was great, and you are a short drive (or 30 minute walk) from a nearby trailhead to access 250+ acres of private forest. Its like renting your own private nature preserve!
The house was clean and comfortable, with lots of open space and minimal clutter, which worked great for the kids. The bedding and furniture was all new and comfortable, and the large bathroom (shared between the two large bedrooms downstairs) has a nice jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. The kitchen was well-stocked with small appliances, utensils, cookware, flatware, and glasses, and having the grill and large open deck right off of the dining room/kitchen worked well. The layout of the house took a day to get used to, but we found it worked really well once we figured it out!
This place is particularly great for nature-centric visitors. The house sits in an opening with forest above and below, and at least a dozen species of forest birds flew back and forth by the house regularly. The small stream below the firepit and surrounding forest is nice, and the larger creek and forest patch out in front of the house is very nice, great for those who love Appalachian mountain forests and searching for salamanders and other resident wildlife.
This place is the best. The owners are awesome. Perfect for all your needs.
Had a couple little issues, but the property manager was understanding and rectified the situation promptly.
Great view, beautiful mountain, and big house.
NO cell phone service and wifi was weak. Definitely need a 4x4 in the winter. Over 30 minutes to the grocery store. It's a good 50 to 100 yard walk to the fire pit. That means no music, unless it's downloaded to your phone.
I'd consider returning in the fall to enjoy the trails. But the kids did enjoy playing in the snow.
Second year in a row staying at the Apple Tree Guest House and already planning a third. Wonderful setting and even more beautiful property. We specifically love the master kitchen and large deck that overlooks the mountains. The garage (4 Trucks to be exact) is also a huge plus and made our climbing and biking gear prep easy. We met Art and he was wonderful and happy to have good neighbors. Once again looking forward to next year.
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A Cleaning Fee for all rentals based on number of bedrooms used to be paid in cash/check at time of departure: $90 for 1 bedroom, $110 for 2-3 bedrooms, $130 for all bedrooms and bunk area.
There is an additional refundable security deposit of $150 for parties over 8. We have a maximum occupancy of 8 adults and 2 children.
5% discount on lodging rate for returning customers - we appreciate your loyalty!

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We can assist you.
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Business areas of regional interest
These business parks, located in the 8 Departments of the region, enjoy a quality label awarded by the Regional Council. They feature high or very high data connections, efficient infrastructures, workshops and/or office rental offers, personalized support for your project, mobilization of financial assistance, long term land availability, etc. The best of Midi-Pyrenees to get you settled!
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Depending on your business and the progress of your project, you may be eligible for personalized support within a business incubator. These facilities are available throughout the entire region and linked through a recognized network.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Ondaatje (On-DAH-Chay), author of the acclaimed novel "The English Patient," is once again writing about World War II.
Alfred A. Knopf announced Thursday that Ondaatje's "Warlight" will come out May 8. The novel is set in London in 1945 and tells of two young siblings who have been separated from their parents in the aftermath of the Nazi bombings. "Warlight" is Ondaatje's first work of fiction since the 2011 release of "The Cat's Table."
Ondaatje's other books include "In the Skin of a Lion" and "Anil's Ghost." He won the Booker Prize for "The English Patient," a 1992 publication later adapted into an Oscar-winning film of the same name starring Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Juliette Binoche.


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Investing in property at the moment is a no-brainer. The major capital cities have gone past the bottom of their cycles and are heading up, auction clearance rates are on fire and mortgage rates can be found below 5%pa. Meaning your average Australian property is going to be pay for itself, even with 100% debt. As we have said for a long time, it is the debt that gets you wealthy over time (inflation pushes up house prices and wages while the value of debt goes down in real terms because you are being paid more). So if you can secure more debt backed by property selected on sound principles with underlying good economic fundamentals you will be placing yourself in a optimum position to ride the next wave of property growth.
The "experts" are even now saying there'll be another housing bubble. (My how quickly times change!)
Currently however there are no real signs of a housing bubble. Property prices are only just back to where they were three years ago for most areas. If we are at the bottom of a price growth wave that will get so big it is worthy of the label "bubble" then best we all jump in the water and start to paddle. Surf's Up and you don't want to miss the wave.
With investors and SMSF's being major buyers in some areas you need to make sure you aren't jumping on a wave to nowhere. Selecting property for investment is about finding property with the maximum potential upside and little or no downside. This property will go up in price irrespective of who is driving the market. And stay up if all the drivers go away.
It just so happens that is exactly what I do at Investors Direct. If you want to find out how to pick the right property for the next wave then why not come to one of my workshops held on Tuesday nights at our office. Just email Natalie.conti@investorsdirect for details.


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It has been a while since I've posted, but not much has gone on, with the warmer weather arriving. We've had many family, church, and work events that have taken priority.
Recently, my lovely has done much to help me install the Trackside Scenery Valley Flat line of photo-based backdrops (www.tracksidescenery.com). Owner Joey Ricard does some amazing stuff, if you haven't seen it in person, go to the website.
Here's my photos, quickly taken, while the adhesive was curing (and smelling!), on our way out. :o)
And, here is what I was able to do, with a little cleaning up.
19 May, 2015
Backdrop Install
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- Marg said...
Hey Norm - The photo back drop is awesome! Makes your display so life-like! Let us know when the boys can come play trains with Uncle Norm!
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Tune in to hear a backlog of Uncle Vibes shows on Soho Radio, SoulRadioUK and K2KRadio with monthly shows celebrating all things soulful and all things boogielicous.
Lock in for the usual plethora of funky vitamins, with shows jam-packed with special guests, mixes, exclusive edits and remixes for all those of a funky inclination from both near and afar.
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The past year has seen many local groups rise to the occasion and provide a vast array of tournaments for the Arizona gaming community. Keith Abbott, founder of Euphoria Gaming, is no different in this respect and spoke with The Pause Button on the groups' hopes and plans for 2012.
As Euphoria Gaming plows into 2012 with their Super Marvel Madness finale on Saturday, as well as several planned free tournaments, the group has alot of potential to grow and change within the coming months.
Abbott first founded his own gaming group, Euphoria Gaming, in 2010 in an effort to support and flourish a West Valley gaming scene. He started off by hosting small tournament gatherings at a local shop called GameTag in Litchfield Park. The competitions began to receive good receptions and Abbott decided to pursue more.
After running multiple small tournaments in games such as Capcom vs. SNK 2 and the like, Abbott decided to officially name his group Euphoria Gaming and move on to running slightly larger events in different venues. Unfortunately, due to the closing of GameTag within a year, Abbott was forced to re-examine his plans and adjust his strategy.
"It was hard," said Abbott in a Saturday interview. "Because the West Valley didn't really have any place to go to other than GameTag and once it closed it was alot harder to find a spot to hold stuff at."
The group took a temporary hiatus as Abbott changed plans. Euphoria re-emerged more so in 2011 with hosting several tournaments such as the Bloodlines and Arcana Blaze series of competitions held at various venues such as Gotham City Comics and LAN Speed Games. Abbott cited the support from local gaming groups such as Team Hazmat, as well as the venues, helped fuel his plans for more competitions.
"My purpose is to help AZ gaming and grow the scene and welcome new players," said Abbott. "I want to grow the scene and get alot of stuff going in the state for upcoming games."
Abbott and Euphoria Gaming are definitely not alone in this aspect, as the group has received much support from other local gaming groups. Abbott mentioned that the new year will hopefully see the birth of an official Euphoria Gaming website, logo, and bigger and more varied events.
Euphoria's next event will be the finale to their Super Marvel Madness series on Saturday at the University of Advancing Technology, where they will be joined with Team Hazmat. Following that, the group has plans to host numerous free tournaments for Soul Calibur V, King of Fighters XIII, and Blazblue CS: Extend.
For more information, follow Euphoria Gaming on Facebook for event information, as well as keep an eye on The Pause Button for posts on upcoming events.


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Robust growth in non-interest income and reversal in tax provisions helped the Union Bank of India to record a 12.5 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit in the quarter ended March 31 this year.
The bank reported a net profit of Rs.108 crore in the fourth quarter (Jan-March) as against Rs 96 crore in the year-ago quarter. However, for the full year the net profit was down 59 per cent to Rs 555 crore (Rs 1,352 crore in FY16), the Hindu Business Line reported.
In the Q4, net interest income (the difference between interest earned and interest expended) was up 14 per cent at Rs 2,387 crore (Rs 2,085 crore in the year-ago period).
Non-interest income, comprising fees and commissions, foreign exchange and derivatives revenue, gain on revaluation/sale of investments, miscellaneous income, jumped 45 per cent to Rs 1,446 crore (Rs 996 crore).
Provision for non-performing assets (NPAs) was lower at Rs 1,505 crore (Rs 2,008 crore). There was a reversal in provision for taxes (arising from recognition of deferred tax assets) to the tune of Rs 418 crore.


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COATESVILLE, Pa. (WPVI) --Four legged police officers put their skills to the test Wednesday in Coatesville.
Teams of K9s and handlers from across the region are competing in the US police canine association trials.
They're put through drills to detect narcotics, explosives, and human remains, to name a few.
The chester county sheriff's office is the only agency with at least one dog in every specialty.
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The main entrance to Two Pershing Square, our new office location.
Just off of Main Street there is a circle drive entrance that leads to underground parking for our visitors. Please park in the visitors parking spots.
Visitors will take the central elevator in the parking garage to the lobby.
The lobby has a directory that will also help you navigate your way to our office.
HCF's new office will be in Suite 304. Visitors can take the stairs or elevator to the third floor.
The lobby exit to the parking garage is clearly marked. Don't forget to request a ticket from us for free parking!
After a fun few weeks of packing, this week is moving week for HCF. Moving trucks are shuttling our work environments to the new office, and we have said goodbye to 18th and Prospect.
By Friday afternoon, we will officially begin settling into our new interim home in Two Pershing Square (2300 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108).
As you can well imagine – moving 14 years of Foundation work is no small task. HCF associates will be spending next week unpacking and familiarizing ourselves with our new home. We appreciate everyone's patience and well wishes as we go through the moving process.
Here are a few details we wanted to share with you:
- HCF associate will be offline from Friday, March 3 – Monday, March 6 as the IT and moving companies transfer our email servers and workstations to the new office.
- The HCF website will continue to be online and operate with full functionality.
- Beginning March 3, our new address will be 2300 Main Street, Suite 304.
- Our phone number will remain the same: (816) 241-7006
- All HCF board, committee and CAC meetings will now be held at the Two Pershing Square location.
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When approaching 2300 Main, there will be a circle drive in front of the building. Follow that to the underground parking and park in the visitors' spots along the west side of the parking lot. Enter the central set of elevators and proceed to the lobby. From there, you will need to either take elevators or stairs to the third floor. We will give you a ticket to exit the parking lot.
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My first cosplay was at the May 2010 London MCM Expo as Tifa from Final Fantasy VII (Advent Children outfit). I bought the main part of the costume but made the earring and painted an old pair of shoes for it. I was pretty pleased when people at the Expo seemed to like my costume and wanted my photo since I wasn't sure it was that great. I have since cosplayed Bellatrix Lestrange from Harry Potter and Princess Leia (A New Hope variant) with purchased costumes. I have now started making my own costumes and made River Tam's battle dress from Serenity. I am currently working on a dalish elf costume from Dragon Age. Nienna is my own character so it's a lot of fun. I have a lot of other ideas in my head, but for now I'm concentrating on Nienna.
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Top Ten Reasons Why Pink Floyd are Better Than Led ZeppelinBrianScott01 I love Zeppelin too but Floyd for me are much better.
The Top Ten
I agree with the idea of this list and the items originally submitted by the author (I don't know what items will be submitted later). I disagree with zxm - Led Zeppelin didn't have only "partial rip offs". They had many entire rip offs, 100% - whole songs with the music, lyrics and even song titles. Songs that were actually uncredited covers - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, I Can't Quit You, Baby, You Shook Me, In My Time of Dying, Dazed and Confused. Songs with 90% plagiarism are Whole Lotta Love, The Lemon Song, Since I've Been Loving You. And many songs with less shares of ripoffs. - Metal_Treasure
Ha ha, I knew it'd be on top. It's the best thing of their's (floyd). Led Zeps did worse in this case. They had partial rip offs in their songs. Maybe 5 or 10%. But they blew their whole reputation for this. They simply could go on without any plagiarism. Kashmir, Achilles Last Stand, Rain Song, Tangerine etc. They had creativity but they couldn't use it properly. What if they hadn't plagiarize Babe I'm Gonna Leave You. The riff of this song was awesome. They had originally created it. But for the lyrics they blew it all. - zxm
I agree with this, too. Jimmy is good but always seeing him at #1 best guitarist of all time is just laughable. Jimmy Page is the most overrated guitarist of all time. - Metal_Treasure
Technically he is better than Jimmy Page. Cause playing progressive rock is harder than hard rock and blues rock. Even in some cases playing prog rock is harder than some metal genres. A lot of chords to play. - zxm
Led Zeppelin, never wrote any songs like Us and Them, Dogs, and Have a Cigar - RogerWatersfan1999
Goes without saying. Led Zeppelin massive plagiarism doesn't speak "original". Led Zeppelin level of originality is this: the best cover band of all time. - Metal_Treasure
Yes, they were an experimental band. it created genres like space rock at that time. - zxm
I would agree with this point, even though I do love Led Zeppelin, and they're still one of my favorite bands. When I think of Pink Floyd in think of the very powerful music they made throughout they're career as a band. I don't really think of any love/sex songs. While a lot of led zeppelin's songs are about love/sex for sure. - RogerWatersfan1999
Yes, but it wasn't the original reason why Jimmy disbanded the band. It was one of the reasons. Jimmy disbanded it because he was strongly addicted to drugs. He had lost a lot of his weight. He barely could play guitar. This was the main reason. So, He got an issue to break the band. However. Robert Plant wasn't interested in the band. He had lost his interest for writing songs with Led Zeppelin. So, out of all four members John Paul Jones was the only member who was actually good. Jimmy, John and Robert all had been troubling with their personal issues. So yes, in this case Pink Floyd wins. Cause when Roger departed, David held his role in the band. He even played bass guitar. - zxm
I don't know if this was one of the reasons but could be: Robert Plant lost much of his voice very early, in his early 30s, even before Bonzo death. - Metal_Treasure
By the way, Plant's 5 years old son had died. This may be one of the reasons why he didn't want to stick with Led Zeppelin. - zxm
I wouldn't count it as a pro of their's. Cause Led Zeppelin also popularized hard rock. In this case they win. Cause they were more popular. - zxm
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I prefer High Hopes than all of these songs. - zxm
No...they didn't. And for that we should all be thankful. - Britgirl
You forgot to add it. In my opinion, every prog rock has better sound mixing than most other rock genres. By sound mixing I meant music arrangements. Like all the unique, strange music playing in the back. - zxm
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Time, The whole wall album... nothing else. - RogerWatersfan1999
Echoes...easily the deepest song ever written.
Since I was 15
Both of them were underrated. But when it comes to keyboard, Richard Beats John. - zxm
Duh, richard is mainly keyboard player while john paul jones is mainly bass - Fenna
It's true that Plant has a good sounding voice but he screams and it gets on my nerves after a while. Not with PF, they don't scream and even when Plant isn't screaming they still have better voices than he does.
Syd Barrett messed himself in drugs. All of the pink floyd members did drugs, but that didn't hamper their music ability that much. At least not like Jimmy Page. Jimmy Page kept on taking drugs, which made him even worse. - zxm
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The History of the English Bible Part 9: The Great Bible (1539)
In 1534 a petition was sent to King Henry VIII for a translation of the bible to be authorized in English. Several years later Thomas Cromwell Vicar-General under Henry VIII asked Coverdale to make a revision of the Matthew's bible to become the authorized version in the church. King Henry's decree was that all churches should have a copy of the Great Bible in their church. It was called the Great Bible due to it's size. It was printed 16 1/2 by 11 inches.
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Irfan Asghar, Pakistan Squash Federation's secretary, had alleged in a newspaper interview that his players could not take part in the World Junior Championships in Belgium because the WSF had delayed sending visa letters to Pakistan.
It resulted in the Belgium Embassy in Islamabad refusing to issue visas to Pakistani players.
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Watch: Former Ohio State linebacker John Simon makes incredible pick six
Braxton Miller has spent the preseason trying to impress his new Houston Texan teammates and coaches at wide receiver. On Sunday, a different former Buckeye stole the show with his hands and speed.
Linebacker John Simon made a spectacular interception off of Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer in the Texans third game of the NFL preseason. But he wasn't done there.
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The 2012 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Simon is entering his fourth season in the NFL, his third with the Texans. He made 53 tackles and had five sacks for the Texans in 2015.


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Roaster's Corner
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Anna Canning, Special Correspondent
Roasting coffee has a romantic sound to it. One of the old-school trades that one rarely learns from a book, the delicate balancing act between science and art is generally learned through apprenticeship from another roaster and a lot of trial and error.
It's often a rather solitary pursuit that involves hours by a hot machine, the din of the motors drowning out the sound of anyone nearby. However every year the Roaster's Guild hosts an annual retreat that draws the solitary craftspeople out of their roasteries for a weekend of workshops, competition, collaboration, learning, and dialogue. I caught up with Head Roaster, Derek, to hear about his recent trip to scenic West Virginia, where this year's retreat was held. Derek's been roasting for over 5 years now, applying his chef's training and seasoned palate to a prodigious amount of coffee knowledge. This year marked his fourth attending the Retreat and, as always, he returned inspired, thoughtful, and thoroughly caffeinated.
Q: One of the highlights of the retreat always seems to be the opportunity to try out different roasting machines. Anything stand out in that regard?
A: It is always an amazing experience to be in the roasting tent at the Retreat and to have 4 different roasting machine manufacturers standing alongside their machines for us. There were two highlights for me this year. First, being able to roast a batch on a Probat Probatino. Probat is a major sponsor, so there are Probatinos at every Roasters Guild, but this was the first time that I had the opportunity to roast the coffee for the roaster's challenge on the Probatino. It was great, beautiful, functional roasting machine, and my batch turned out pretty good. The second was a new machine/manufacturer that I had never heard of: Geisen Coffee Roasters from the Netherlands brought their Geisen G1 all the way to West Virginia. It was the sexy beast of the roasting tent, but sadly I only ogled and never got a chance to operate the G1. Maybe next year!
Q: What classes/workshops did you attend?
A: This year was different from past retreats because of the addition of a track schedule. This allowed for more diversity in class offerings, and you choose the class track best for you. That really made the difference in quality and quantity of the learning experience. I choose track 1 that included Defect Cupping and Identifying Roast Defects -- lots of opportunities to taste the things that (should) never make it into the coffee drinker's cup. The retreat also included a presentation on the El Manzano project (more on that in a minute) and LOTS of cupping, some great round table discussions (especially on coffee descriptors and the fancy language we use to describe what we taste), and the annual team roasting challenge.
Q: I've heard a lot of excitement about the Manzano project. Can you tell me a bit about what that was?
A: The course guide described it like this: "Emilio Lopez Diaz of Cuatro M single origin coffees shares the results of experiments carried out at the Beneficio El Manzano with 2010-2011 finca El Manzano harvest which examine the impact that coffee variety and processing style have on the cup, as well as a look at the coffee fruit selection and methodologies for grading coffee cherry."
Beneficio El Manzano is located in El Salvador at 1300 to 1550 meters altitude. Basically, the project focusses on understanding the impact of all the farm level variables on the resulting flavor of the coffee. Some of the experiments ongoing as part of the project are on the flavors of coffee grown at different elevations, different varietals, different harvest times, shade vs. non-shade, wet milling, and drying methods. The goal is to be able to predict the quality of the cup by knowing those variables.
Categorization is a method being developed to measure the quality of the cherries being received at the wet mill. All cherries that are received at the mill are graded with both the miller and farmer understanding quality grade given. This allows the mill to offer up quality bonuses to a farmer at the mill and for the mill to better blend incoming lots. It allows the farmer to better understand quality of cherries being picked and brought to the mill. All very exciting stuff.
We participated in the cupping of the processing experiments from El Manzano. It was an amazing and hugely informative cupping. The coffee we cupped was of the Red Bourbon varietals, grown at 1450-1500 meters, and picked on Feb. 14th and 15th, 2010. The coffees were all processed on the same day by different methods: some were fully washed, some mechanically washed, some pulp natural, and some dry or natural processed. The results of the cupping were amazing! As you cupped around the table in order of processing (same as above) you could taste the coffee's qualities and complexity grow as you cupped. Each process added a little more to the coffee's qualities and complexity. I then understood how a farmer could raise his coffee quality specifically through processing. Not to mention how dramatically it increased my palate's understanding of the huge differences in the attributes that each method of processing brings to the cup. Emilio was an excellent instructor and his passion for coffee, coffee farmers, and sharing knowledge really came through and will always be with me.
Q: Of those, which was the most exciting?
A: Without a doubt the presentation and cupping on the El Manzano project.
Q: What are you most excited to bring back to the roastery from all the ideas and experiments?
A: The certification class on identifying roast defects was full of take-home knowledge. The class was well presented and organized, and included great hands-on labs. First we we're taught some very basic roast science/chemistry. Then we we're taught the physical characteristics, causes, and effects of the most common roast defects. Next we went to the roasting tent to create the two most common roast defects: scorching and tipping. Beans in hand, we proceeded to the cupping lab to analyze the cup profiles of the defects we'd created, thus completing the knowledge loop around roast defects. So having a complete understanding of roast defects and what to do to correct them and improve overall cup quality at our roastery was the most exciting take away.
Q: It seems like networking and roaster hijinks are another standard part of the agenda. Anything noteworthy in that regard?
A: This year's Retreat was held around Roanoke, west Virginia in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Roaster's Guild area. The roasters from Strange Coffee Co. really represented their regional guild well with the hosting of our traditional Saturday night bonfire party. They put together a great evening -- one of the highlights was a latte art throw down. As a roaster more than a barista, I had never even seen a latte art throw down so I was excited to check it out. As I was minding my own business waiting for the throw down to begin, I was recruited to be the shot puller for the latte artist. Being partially inebriated, I accepted my duty and tried my best to create a good vibe around the espresso machine, hoping to aid in creating of the Art. It paid off with many drinks coming my way, and much art being created around me. And as I toiled in the spotlight of the latte art throw down-I met a lot of great people, had a lot of fun, and shared my coffee madness with like-minded individuals. On another social note I was also part of a great roasting team with awesome coffee professionals that I really enjoyed getting to know
Q: Overall,what was the highlight of the Guild for you?
A: Probably the closing ceremony. Chris Schooley, the chair of the Roaster's Guild Executive Council gave a heart-tugging closing speech. The importance of our Guild was really highlighted by the words and emotion of his speech, and the emotional investment that he and others made to make it the best it can be. To see someone so passionate and caring trying to help you is touching. After the speech I found him to shake his hand, look into his eyes, and to say thank you. I did, and he looked me back into my eyes and said "Thank You"!


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RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - In the Restaurant Report every Thursday at 11 p.m., we show you the restaurants that had critical violations on their state health inspections. Restaurants are held to a high standard of health and safety.
So how would your kitchen at home measure up? Would you pass inspection? We asked a state inspector to put an NBC12 reporter's kitchen to the test.
NBC12 anchor and reporter Sunni Blevins is usually confident of her cooking and cleanliness, but today she tells us, "I'm a little nervous."
One of the most common violations in a restaurant is that the food in the fridge is not being kept cold enough, often because the door is frequently opened. Foods in the fridge should be no more than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
State environmental health manager Chris Gordon said Sunni's fridge passed with flying colors. Said Gordon, "You have a really good refrigerator. It's 36 and dropping."
But it was where Sunni placed her raw chicken that earned one critical violation. Her raw chicken was on a shelf over some ready-to-eat foods. Explained Gordon, "Sometimes there are juices in the package and they can leak out and contaminate the other ready to eat foods."
Many people don't date the food in their home fridge, but restaurants are required to. So that was Sunni's second critical.
Sunni washed her hands before cooking. But Gordon encouraged her to take off her ring, which is hard to clean. And she earned a third critical for not washing her hands after touching the raw meat. Gordon pointed out, "Now you've touched raw food, you've put it in the glove, and you've touched different things," which can spread bacteria that can lead to food borne illness.
Sunni earned good marks for changing to clean utensils when she touched the raw chicken. Said Gordon, "I've noticed you've been really good about doing that."
But she had the same problem that is common on cutting boards in many restaurants. Gordon showed her, "You can pretty much see there are a lot of score marks. It's hard to keep that clean and sanitized over time." That's a fourth critical violation.
And finally, Sunni has a meat thermometer, but doesn't always make sure foods have been cooked to high enough temperatures. "So I had how many critical violations?" she asked.
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Ukrainian women will be able to enjoy a week off during Ukrainian Christmas and New Year, although in two batches. For the upcoming 2016 celebrations the Ukrainian cabinet approved 7 days off as public holidays.
1-3 January 2016 will form a long weekend for the New Year celebrations. The next weekend is even longer: Ukrainians will get 4 days off, 7-10 January.
Ukraine's public holiday for Christmas is 7 January, in accordance with the Orthodox date. Russia also has a public holiday on 7 January, while Belarus celebrates Christmas on 25 December with the Catholic world.
Most employers offer shortened working hours on 31 December and 6 January, which allows employees to arrive home to their families earlier. Some companies close down their offices from 1 to 10 January.
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Celebrating the pipe organ, the King of Instruments
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…organists Marilyn Keiser and Nancy Lancaster play on C.B. Fisk's 97-rank magnum opus instrument in Saint Paul, MN.
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FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Organ Sonata in A, Opus 65, number 3, 1st movement
W.A. MOZART: Andante in F, K. 616
J.S. BACH: Selections from Clavierübung III: Christ, comfort of the world, S. 673; All glory be to God, S. 677; Our Father, which art in heaven, S. 683; Kyrie! God, Holy Spirit, S. 671
JOHANN NEPOMUK DAVID: Partita, Es ist ein Schnitter, heisst der Tod [1946] –Nancy Lancaster
HERBERT HOWELLS: Prelude on Psalm 130, Out of the depths
PETER HURFORD: Trio
WILLIAM MATHIAS: Processional
LOUIS VIERNE: 2 Fantasy Pieces, Opus 54, number 2, Impromptu; Number 6, Carillon de Westminster
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www: WONDER follows www:WAKE and www: WATCH. These three books constitute a genuine trilogy - not a massively large single story that got published in three volumes, not a "trilogy" that expands into an unending series, but an actual trilogy like the Greek playwrights used to construct, each with its own thesis, antithesis, and synthesis, each contributing its part to a story arc; the ending is definitively The End, and a most satisfying one it is. All together, they make for one of the best SF reading experiences to come along in the last 3 years. I simply cannot say enough good things about these books - just, WOW!
If you haven't already discovered how good a writer Sawyer is, this is a great time to discover him, and to share the adventure. This series, with its young heroine, qualifies as SF/Young Adult cross-genre, and makes for an excellent gift set.
There are three subplots that develop and intertwine in these books. First, Caitlyn Decter, 15 years old and blind from birth, good at math and science with a strong online persona, is invited to participate in an experimental surgery that might make her sighted. Second, the world-wide web is developing sentience. And third, a bonobo-chimp hybrid named Hobo is at the heart of a research project studying cross-species communication. The potentials of cross-boundary communication is the theme at the heart of the trilogy.
In this, the third volume, Caitlyn her friends and family are trying to protect a still fragile Webmind from Government agents who want to shut it down while they still can. Webmind has some good ideas on how to demonstrate his benign nature, and he wins lots of friends as he uses his information sorting and synthesis skills to help humanity. Even so, said agents are ungrateful and terminally paranoid. While the US government tries to directly destroy the basis for Webmind's existence, the Chinese government erects a firewall that effectively divides Webmind in two separate entities - with disastrous results, for the parts are considerably less than the whole.
I refuse to provide spoilers, because the revelations are brilliant, and each reader deserves the chance to discover this treasure trove for him/herself. Not only are the plotlines intriguing, the characters are wonderful. These include Caitlyn's mother, an expert in Games Theory; Caitlyn's dad, a mathematical genius who happens to have Asperger's' Syndrome; Hobo, who confronts no less august body than the United Nations, and tells members the truth about themselves; and Wai-Jeng, a hacker who risks his life to make communication possible in Communist China. How can you not love a book in which a nerd with Asperger's is one of the heroes?!?
The book was published weeks before a certain international event that had huge political ramifications, but other events, such as the 2012 election, are anticipated with unusual warmth - even heat. It is increasingly rare for SF to take on politics with any directness; but with all the leverage and censorship politicians exert on scientific endeavors, it is past time for writers to return the compliment.
For all the book is sheer fun to read, it is hugely informative. Very, very few writers provide an education along with their story; Sawyer is one of the best. I hope he gets a Hugo nomination for this one. - Chris Paige
New Books Published on Space Nuclear Power
September 21, 2011
A three volume series on the history and engineering of space nuclear power and propulsion systems has just been published. Written by 50-year space nuclear program veteran David Buden, these books provide a comprehensive look into the space nuclear systems that may play a critical role in enabling human missions to the planet Mars.
The first book, Space Nuclear Radioisotope Systems, describes the technical workings of radioisotope systems, the requirements and safety design considerations of these systems, the different systems using this technology that have been developed, and their operational history, including information on the two Viking missions using radioisotope system technology.
The second book, Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems, explores the fundamentals of nuclear rockets, including the safety issues, mission requirements, developmental history of various concepts both in the U.S. and Russia, and a summary of the key developmental issues of this technology. This book also includes a comprehensive history of the Rover / NERVA rocket programs, which took NTP systems from the drawing board to the verge of flight tests as part of NASA's post-Apollo plans to achieve human missions to the Red Planet by the 1980s.
The third and final book of this series, Space Nuclear Fission Electric Power Systems, discusses the components that make up nuclear fission power systems, the principal requirements and safety issues involved, various development programs, status developments and development issues. Such systems are key for enabling the production of rocket propellants on the Martian surface, thereby making possible mission plans such as Mars Direct.
The author of this series, David Buden, is an engineer whose career spans five decades of space nuclear research and development and was involved in the development and management of various advanced nuclear power systems from the days of the nuclear airplane to the SP-100.
As a technical resource, these books are essential for anyone interested in the engineering of space nuclear power systems. All three books are currently available for purchase at www.amazon.com.
For further information about the Mars Society, visit our website at www.marssociety.org.
by Dave Duncan
Edge Science Fiction, 2010, $15.oo, 250 pp
Pock's World examines the human tendency, or temptation, to play God. Five men and women, each of them influential in very different ways (political, moneyed, media-sleaze, corporate, and religious) are sent to evaluate whether the population of an entire planet needs to be "sterilized" to eliminate an "alien" influence from taking hold. But just how alien are they, really? The so-called Diallelon abominations are nothing other than extensively genetically modified synthetic hominins - "supermen" - deemed heretical by the Catholic Church, and feared by colonists. The question is, are they feared for themselves, or for the repercussion of sterilization that is visited upon planets infected by hubris incarnate? Or is the Church simply looking for an excuse to get rid of a planetary population that enjoys a heretical, happy freedom of its own? Theoretically, by sending five investigators, only one of whom is a priest, an objective and fair assessment will be made. Hmmm.
Five different agendas - more, when you factor in the citizens of Pock's World and the diallelons - jostle for pre-eminence in this story, and the reader gets to make up his or her own mind as which has the ring of truth, or if all of them are variations on a theme of self-deception.
The cover art is designed to appeal to the young adult market, but there is YA and YA. Pock's World is in Golden Compass territory, not to be confused with teen angst or Heinleinian chest-thumping. - Chris Paige
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by Elizabeth Moon
Del Rey, 2011, $26.oo, 478 pp
When an author returns to a trilogy after an absence of 20 years and extends it, there is invariably a shift; the author herself has changed, hence, so does the story-telling. Moon's style of writing is less romantic in tone, less Tolkienesque, more pragmatic, even as she describes wonders and terrors, magic, necromancy, elves and daskdraudigs.
Kings of the North is the 5th in the epic Deed of Paksenarrion continuum. The focus has shifted away from Paksenarrion herself to the men she made kings: Kieri and Mikeli. Paks still shows up, but she is very much on the sidelines, at least for now.
Kieri is under pressure to re-marry and provide heirs to the kingdom, preferably heirs who will strengthen the elven-mortal ties and be able to wield magic. He is reluctant to make a merely political alliance, especially when adjacent kings are sending their young daughters as either hostages or assassins. Furthermore, he is distracted by warning messages from ghosts, and by the incomprehensible, erratic behaviour of his elven grandmother who is the co-ruler of the kingdom. Most problematic of all, how could he, a half-elf who can expect to live for centuries but will not live the millennia elves enjoy, impose or endure the burden of age-discrepancy upon a wife? A mortal young enough to bear children would be a mere child in his eyes; and the elven maids who show an interest are ... old enough to be his mother. Heck, they all remember his mother. And honestly, he has more pressing concerns, like protecting the kingdom from invasion.
Mikeli has his own hornets' nest to deal with. - Chris Paige
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by Morgan Spurlock and Alba Tull,
DK, $24.99, 192 pp.
Here are photos and words from people in San Diego Comic Convention 2010. Inside are costumes, celebrities, and cool stuff.
By the way, found out this book never had episodes one to three. Only, Morgan Spurlock has done this documentary about a small peak on this convention. I guess he's a big fan of Star Wars...This book gives a glimpse of the biggest fan gathering in the U.S. (130,000). Awesome. Recommended to fans of San Diego Comic Con. -- By Jeffrey Lu
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Edited by Nancy Kilpatrick
Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, 2011, 263 pp
This anthology presents a variety of vampiric futures, all of them exploring aspects of predator-prey relationships, some with humor, some via horror, several with truly original twists of the tail. The demarcations of hunter and hunted are often ambiguous. Stories are organized into three groups: Pre-Apocalypse, Post-Apocalypse, and New World Order. Some of the Pre-Apocalypse stories, however, are already set in extreme conditions of over-population and global warming that are far past the tipping point, barely this side of the breakdown threshold.
One of my favorites is "Six Underground" by Michael Lorenson: in a neat reversal of the film Twelve Angry Men, a lone juror who is convinced that a Guilty verdict should be returned, sets out to convince the other 11. The story has cunning layers of logic and revelation, and more SF packed into its pages than any other three stories combined. "Toothless" is another standout; a detective story set in a near future where a few minutes of exposure to sunlight is enough to boil anyone's skin. (In both these stories, the differences between humans and vampires are vanishing.) The descriptions of how vampires are being affected by all the ambient radiation, and by human adaptations, are simultaneously hilarious and ghastly. "Nosangreal" by Ivan Dorin is the weirdest contribution, and yes, that's a compliment. The other two I enjoyed the most were "Out with the Old", a Post-Apocalyptic story by William Meikle, and Sandra Kasturi's "The Slow Turning of the World", which is the end piece, and an unusually successful example of pure narrative.
Ms. Kilpatrick did fine work here, and her Introduction essay is good to read in and of itself. Anyone looking for reading group material, or for examples of modern fiction to share with a literature class, should consider assigning some of these. Definitely recommended. - Chris Paige
Graphic Novel Segment - Reviewed by Jeffrey Lu
Dark Horse, $15.99
Buffy and her friends, Willow and Xander, are back. She will have an army of slayers. They will not only have to battle supernatural forces but also the military with someone known as "Twilight."
This is volume one. This starts as "season eight." Violence. Amusing. Different from what I generally read. Need to see the entire TV series to understand what's going on. Strange but
enjoyable. Recommended to fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
2) Buffy The Vampire Slayer No Future For You by Brian K. Vaughan, Georges Jeanty and Joss Whedon, Dark Horse, $15.99
More stories of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In one story arc, Amy is give a secret mission by Giles. Her job is to take out another slayer in England.
This is volume two. Continuing as "season eight." Violence. Interesting. Liked it. Recommended to fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy and her friends are trying to lose their magical powers. Why? So, they can disappear from their magical enemy, Twlight and his allies. But Buffy and her friends will be found out and they will have to fight against a military invansion...
This is volume six. Need to read the first five to know what is generally going on. Recommended for mature audience. Adult situations. Violence. Interesting. Recommended to Buffy The Vampire Slayer graphic novel readers.
4) Buffy The Vampire Slayer Twilight by Meltzer, Jeanty, and Whedon,
Buffy is a superheroine. Also, Twilght is revealed. Enough said.
This is volume seven. Need to read the first six to know what is generally going on. Recommended for mature audiences. Adult situations. Violence. Not surprised at who Twilight is. Good story. Recommended to Buffy The Vampire Slayer graphic novel readers.
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Dark Horse, $17.95.
Here is a Robert E. Howard's piece that was not complete. With Mr. Truman's help, the story is finally told. Conan the Barbarian will face many obstacles to save a friend. He will also fight something unnatural.
This is Volume 6. Reading volume 4 and 5 will help making this story clearer. Suggested for mature readers. Graphic violence. Cool. Lots of twists and turns. Great story. Recommended to Conan the Barbarian fans.
6) Sandman Mystery Theatre The Hourman and The Python by Matt Wagner, Steven T. Seagle, Guy Davis and Warren Pleece, Vertigo, $19.99, 199 pp.
Wesley Dodds a.k.a. The Sandman and his love, Dian Belmont, are investigating two cases. One of them will be a future friend and ally. Another will be a return of an enemy. Hints of World War Two loomed in the background. Suggested for mature readers. Cursing. Graphic violence. Cruelty. Surprises in the usual pulp hero story. Recommended to Sandman pulp hero graphic novel readers.
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The Vatican found that time traveling is possible. With this information, they decided a team should go in the time of Constantine and change history...Suggested for mature readers. Graphic violence. Adult situations. Different. Liked it. An interesting what-if story. Recommended to dark time traveling graphic novel readers.
8) Thor by J. Michael Straczynski and Marko Djurdjevic, Marvel, $14.99.
Dr. Doom and Loki are plotting to take out Thor. Will friends of Thor be able to counter this threat before Thor is seriously damaged? This is volume three and final with J. Michael Straczynski. Need to read the other two to know what is happening. Good story. Recommended to Marvel Thor graphic novel fans.
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Buffy will have to deal with a theft from Japanese vampires. She will need Xander's old friend, Dracula, to counter these foes. This is volume three. Need to read the first two to know what is generally going on. Recommended for mature audience. Adult situations. Violence. Different. Amused in seeing Buffy's sister, Dawn, fighting a metal monster of herself. Recommended to Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans.
10) Buffy The Vampire Slayer Time of Your Life by Whedon, Moline, and Loeb, Dark Horse, $15.99.
In this book, Buffy time travels to met another Slayer, Fray. Also, Dawn changes and Willow in the future is pure evil. This is volume four. Helps to read the last three to know what's going on. Recommended for mature audience. Violence. Also, Winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best New Series. Good story. Recommended to Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans.
11) Buffy The Vampire Slayer Predators and Prey by Whedon, Espenson, DeKnight, Greenberg, Krueger, Petrie, and Jeanty, Dark Horse, $15.99.
Buffy's old classmate, Harmony Kendrall, is now a vampire with her own TV reality show. The popularity of the show makes vampires the hottest thing on the market. But there is a catch, the Slayers will be the new enemy. And oh yes, Buffy's sister, Dawn, changes again.
This is volume five. Helps to read the last four to know what's going on. Recommended for mature audience. Violence. Liked it. Definitely different in vampire TV reality show. Entertaining. Recommended to Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans.
12) Daytripper by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, Vertigo, $19.99.
Here is Bras de Oliva Domingo. In this book is different chapters of his life. Each chapter will have some meaning to his life. Each end of the chapter will be his death...Suggested for mature readers. Nudity. Adult situations. Potential violence. Different concept of dying at the end of each story. Touching. Sad. Overall, cool. Surreal but life's interesting steps to fulfillment. This is an amazing work. Can't believe this is the first time for the brothers. Highly recommended to a life-well-lived graphic novel readers.
Manga Segment
Reviewed by Jeffrey Lu
by Darren Shan, art by Takahiro Arai, Yen Press, $11.99, 188 pp.
Darren Shan will face something more trouble as he goes back to school. He will also meet an old friend and an old ally. Yet, the vampaneze are still murdering innocents in a city Darren once called home. Will Darren and his allies able to counter them in time?
This is volume eight. Read first seven to understand what is going on. There is a teen level warning.
Surprises. Dark. Recommended to dark supernatural readers.
2) Cat Eyed Boy by Kazuo Omezu, Viz, $24.99, 532 pp.
Cat Eyed Boy is somewhat the horror narrator but also trys to help out in most of the stories. In one, he will attempt to prevent tsunami monsters from destorying a village. He suceed but at what cost? This is volume one. This is rated T+. In other words, recommended for older teens. Graphic. Dark. Creepy but well done. Recommended to horror manga fans.
3) Cat Eyed Boy by Kazuo Omezu, Viz, $24.99, 487 pp.
Cat Eyed Boy is again trying to help humans from the coming horror. He will do his best but not all will be a success. This is volume two. Need to read volume one to understand what is going on. This is rated T+. This is recommended for older teens. Graphic. Refreshing. Like the story, /The Meatball Monster/. Highly recommended to horror manga fans.
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A year and a half later, this volume finally comes out. The story is about a battle among Vatican fighters, vampire Nazis, and a British Hellsing who has a secret weapon- Dracula. But in this issue, Dracula is going againt a Vatican team of experts, an Archbishop and monster fighter, Anderson.
For Readers 13+- Violence, Mild language. Need to read first seven to know what's going on.
Worth the wait. Dark. Cool battles. Recommended to horror action graphic novel fans.
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Dark Horse and DMP, $13.95, 226 pp.
In this book, the battle between Anderson and Dracula finally ends. Another, Hellsing's butler, Walter, betrays his master. Something foul is going on in England...
For Readers 13+- Violence, Mild language. Need to read first seven to know what's going on.
Dark. Did not expect this encounter with vampires all over the place. Recommended to horror action graphic novel fans.
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- Guerrilla: this is how UX is, accept that and stop crying around!
UXrecife's gathering at Marista College, Recife, April 2008
- Evangelizing usability to 700 people: strategies for building a user-centered organizational culture
Proceedings of the 11th IFIP TC13 International Conference on HCI (INTERACT'2007), pp. 673-674, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Accessibility implementation planning for large governmental websites: a case study
Proceedings of the 4th Latin American Web Congress (LA-WEB'2006), pp. 113-118, Cholula, Mexico
- Rapid prototyping in the iterative design cycle of multimedia applications for teacher's training [in Portuguese]
Undergraduate thesis, Informatics Center (UFPE), Recife, Brazil


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One of the curious facets of modern Americana is just how broad, how international its impact has become.
Goodnight Lenin hail from the West Midlands but sound for all the world as though they've been raised in the Carolinas.
Golden, glistening Americana delivered with a grunge twist, the band are influenced by the likes of Neil Young, Wilco and cult American outfit Phosphorescent.
Laurel Canyon devotee Jonathan Wilson takes control of production for Goodnight Lenin's new single, adding some hazy atmospherics to 'You Were Always Waiting'.
Gorgeous songwriting, the single will be released on November 3rd. Given the video treatment, you can watch the accompanying clip for 'You Were Always Waiting' below.
Goodnight Lenin are set to release new album 'In The Fullness Of Time' on November 24th.
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Sidra's growing team of nearly 50 medical, scientific and technical pathologists from all over the world is proud to mark International Pathology Day on November 5th. Over the next few weeks, we will focus on the pioneering work that led to the creation of an iconic laboratory assay, the Pap test, including the status of cervical cancer treatment in Qatar and updates about Sidra's upcoming symposium – "The 1st Century of Gynecological Cytopathology: The Pap Test –Then, Now and the Future". To begin, we are opening this series by introducing you to the field of pathology, to our team and to the vital role pathologists play in patient care every day.
Pathology focuses on the laboratory testing and analysis of body tissue and fluids for predictive, diagnostic, prognostic and forensic purposes. Interpreting these results can determine the cause and nature of diseases, thereby enabling doctors to diagnose, treat and advise their patents correctly. Patients at Sidra will primarily include a range from unborn babies to expectant moms, and infants to adolescents. Sidra Pathology will play an integral and specialized role focusing on a myriad of medical conditions important to this population – from infertility to prenatal and newborn disease through to cancers and other infectious diseases.
This is an exciting time for the field of pathology as it evolves in an age of new technologies. For instance, histopathology which traditionally uses glass slides studied under a microscope will soon be replaced with digital images, referred to as whole-slide imaging, allowing for virtual management of information and improved sharing of pictures. And with the explosion of new genetic technologies, including high throughput DNA sequencing and microarrays, Sidra Pathology will be working closely with the Research Department to bring cutting edge diagnostic assays to the clinic.
The opportunity to practice in a state-of-the-art center with international colleagues in Sidra's 52,000 square feet of clinical laboratory space will place Sidra in a position of leadership in the region. Pathologists at Sidra will cover a wide range of disciplines, including anatomical pathology, clinical biochemistry, hematopathology, genetics and microbiology. Our Pathology Department will be equipped to provide rapid and highly accurate disease diagnosis, up to 4,500 automated tests per hour, and many services will be available 24 hours per day.
Aside from the annual International Pathology Day, pathologists the world over are acknowledging November 2014 as the 100-year anniversary of the Pap test, a procedure which has significantly reduced human mortality from cervical cancer through screening and early detection. Conducting their research at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York during the early part of the 20th century, Dr. George N. Papanicolaou and Lady Andromache Papanicolaou started the world on a path that has now made cervical cancer one of the firsts cancers considered preventable thanks to the early diagnosis by Pap testing. The story of this test is a true testament to a wife and husband team's unwavering dedication to research, to women's health and to each other, a story you can read about in "Wars Against Cervical Cancer", written by Sidra's Cytology Supervisor Nikolaos Chantziantoniou in the Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology.
To take stock of advancements made in the last 100 years and to focus on the future of cervical cancer screening, Sidra Pathology is organizing the "The 1st Century of Gynecological Cytopathology: The Pap Test –Then, Now and the Future" seminar on Sunday, 7 December at the Four Season Hotel in Doha. For more details please email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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THON Releases Statement After Third Case Of Mumps Reported
THON sent out a health alert Wednesday after UHS reported that a third case of the mumps has been confirmed on campus at Penn State.
In the release, it ordered those who are showing any symptoms of the mumps — tender swollen glands below the ear or along the jawline on one or both sides of the face and neck, headache, fever, and/or cold-like symptoms — do not attend the festivities in the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend.
It is also asking those who have been in close contact with any of the confirmed students with the mumps do not attend THON.
"With THON Weekend quickly approaching, we want to remind everyone how vital it is to maintain a healthy environment for all those in attendance, especially Four Diamonds children," THON's release reads. "In order to maintain this safe and healthy atmosphere throughout the entirety of THON Weekend, we are asking those who feel sick to refrain from attending THON. Bringing illnesses into the BJC can greatly impact and compromise the health of Four Diamonds children, their families, dancers, and attendees."
Those with the mumps are infectious from three days before swelling begins through five days after the start of swelling.
Those planning to attend THON are encouraged to check with their healthcare provider that they have been sufficiently vaccinated against mumps, though THON is not asking for any proof of this vaccination. Anyone who has not received the vaccine can schedule an appointment with UHS to do so.
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Lamb and pumpkin curry with spiced coconut
Photo by Tam West
|2 Tbsp
|Vegetable oil
|600 g
|Lamb, diced
|Onions, finely chopped
|3 cloves
|Garlic, crushed
|10 cm
|Fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
|Red chilli, seeds removed, chopped
|1 tsp
|Ground cumin
|1 tsp
|1 tsp
|Curry powder
|1 tsp
|Ground turmeric
|2 tsp
|Brown sugar
|2 cups
|Vegetable stock
|800 g
|1 tsp
|¼ cup
|Natural yoghurt
Spiced coconut
|1 Tbsp
|Sesame seeds
|1 Tbsp
|Cumin seeds
|½ cup
|Desiccated coconut
- Heat oil in a large pan and fry lamb until brown (best done in batches). Remove to a bowl.
- Add onion to the pan and fry, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, then stir in the garlic, ginger, chilli, cumin, cinnamon, curry powder, turmeric and brown sugar. Stir to cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Return lamb to pan, add vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 1 hour.
- Peel pumpkin and cut into 2cm pieces. Add to lamb with salt and cook, covered, for a further 30 minutes. Stir yoghurt through just before serving.
- Cook the spiced coconut ingredients in a frying pan, stirring continuously until golden. Sprinkle on top of lamb to serve.


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Long and pale red hair, falling over slim shoulders.
Slim shoulders kept safe by a soft, light brown jacket.
A sweet face content in a pale ale and BLT.
Safe. I feel safe watching her.
I said "Hello.", touching her soft jacket.
It felt warm like Eden.
Angel in a swank sports bar, as hell follows a lost faith's pale horse.
She hugs me, and I believe the stars will remember us.
A hit of hope in her kindness, and her light, as I lose track of God and man.
And then home, to call them up for war.