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Don't they, now?The scientific process results in physical evidence opinions of scientists (or anyone's), doesn't.
Where does the scientific process get its physical evidence?
It gets it from experiments and observations. Which are planned and conducted by scientists.
How do the scientists plan their experiments? They first form a view (an opinion) as to what sort of experiment has a chance of producing significant data, to support or falsify some hypothesis...
If the experiment does produce significant data, then yes, the opinions of the scientists who planned it have then resulted in physical evidence, either for or against something.
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But, then again, that would just be my mere opinion ...
i do pretty much agree with the trust of your agument, but you really need to lighten up on those poor ol exo planets.
You may be right that it could never give answers to life with any reasonable certainty, but right now thats not what it is trying to do.
I think it will be many generations of space craft before we would ever be looking at one particular world with a watery mouth.
if ever there is such a target, maybe someone will pay for a Maccone gravitational lens program.
is our study of CMB physical evidence, or is it just evidence that fits predictions.
IT will be the same with exo planets i hope. we need lots of data so we can have models and be able to make predictions, then we need to build the hardware to see if those predictions hold true.
that is of course, just my opinion
selfism, if ever you have the inclination perhaps you could think about starting a thread where you put your case for why exo planet research is interfering with the progress of more potentially lucrative local research. I may be interpreting you wrong, but that seems to be your concern. It would be an interesting topic im sure
Last edited by mutleyeng; 2012-Apr-10 at 12:24 PM. Reason: addition
I think that the wording semantics flow in both directions in this admittedly "open question".
Many often repeat the refrain, "There is still not one single shred of evidence of life outside of Earth" (or something close to that).
This statement carries with it a certain air of definitiveness as if the question has been asked and answered (or almost exhaustively answered). The reality is that we are so far away from even beginning to scratch the surface of making a dent in the "evidence" that would be required to answer the question.
It is akin to looking at a newborn adopted infant (without any genetic testing) and stating things like, "there is not one single shred of evidence that this human will ever be able to hold a job", or "there is not one single shred of evidence that this human will become a self-made billionaire". Fine, true statements. But the infant is 7 days old. And when we all die that same infant may only be 11 days old.
I'm not sure what that adds, KABOOM.
One doesn't normally apply evidence to infants like that. We know that a vast number of infants grow up to hold down jobs, and unless the infant in question is markedly different in some way (e.g. severely disabled), we'd say that, based on the life stories of similar "samples", it seems reasonably likely that the infant will one day have a job.
Where life-bearing worlds are concerned, we have a single example. We know that life in the wider universe is either non-existent, extremely common, or somewhere in between. There is no reason to choose one of these until we have more information.
i just dont think thats a proper way to look at it Kaboom.
1. There is mounting evidence for ET life sustaining enviroments in the universe
2. there is mounting evidence for ET life.
the difference between these 2 is not semantics
So why has this thread gone on so long?
Because the word "evidence" has other meanings as well. People talk of weak evidence, circumstantial evidence, indirect evidence, inconclusive evidence.
It may not be as exciting as stronger evidence (proof). But the point is, if we follow up that weak evidence it will either lead to stronger evidence, or to falsification.
E.g. The atmosphere of Mars is now known to contain a small amount of methane. If we trace that methane to its source, we will either find
* the sort of proof you'd like -- living specimens of a Martian species of methanogen (methane-producing organism).OR
* we may find that a non-living process is producing the methane. In that case, the hypothesis that Mars has a population of methanogens will have been falsified.
Last edited by Colin Robinson; 2012-Apr-10 at 09:25 PM. Reason: small clarification
No - it does notThis statement carries with it a certain air of definitiveness as if the question has been asked and answered (or almost exhaustively answered).
I agree.The reality is that we are so far away from even beginning to scratch the surface of making a dent in the "evidence" that would be required to answer the question.
Totally false analogy. with nothing to do with the matter at hand.It is akin to looking at a newborn adopted infant (without any genetic testing) and stating things like, "there is not one single shred of evidence that this human will ever be able to hold a job", or "there is not one single shred of evidence that this human will become a self-made billionaire". Fine, true statements. But the infant is 7 days old. And when we all die that same infant may only be 11 days old.
the known discoveries of large numbers of exo planets and their variations, the universe holding more stars than thought as the article suggests, increases the evidence for the existance of et life sustaining environments - earth like or non earth like.
define ET whatever way you want.
for the record, i define it as belonging to a diferent tree of life from us.
No, it won't.Originally Posted by Colin Robinson
What if there are non-carbon based life forms on Mars, producing biogenic methane, but it gets consumed by some other unknown process, and the methane originally detected, is from a non-biogenic source ? (Your conlusion would be erroneous)... Or there exist carbon based ones, that produce a, hitherto, unknown form of non-biogenic methane ?
Or if the 'marginally biogenic' methane has been transported from its production area to another zone, by some unknown process ? (Ie: the notorious 'we didn't look in the right place' problem).
My point is, there is a major issue of being unable to distinguish between a null result and a non result which can lead to an invalid conclusion. This problem also points to a possibly flawed hypothesis*, (because of a lack of definition of what ET is). A random chance discovery is still, nonetheless, entirely possible.
(I might add, for no real reason, human exploration may also help to minimise the possibility of erroneous conclusions, as humans are well suited to the complex task of detection, under such circumstances ..)
As described above, it may also lead to a non-result .. and if we can't distinguish this from a null result, the hypothesis may be flawed.It may not be as exciting as stronger evidence (proof). But the point is, if we follow up that weak evidence it will either lead to stronger evidence, or to falsification.
* (But at least it has been cited this time .. thanks for doing so ).
That particular definition might also satisfy only one particular individualOriginally Posted by mutleyeng
Does that form necessary and sufficient grounds for constituting scientific evidence ?
If life is found on Mars, it is pretty insignificant for me if we cant isolate it as of unique origin. For others they will be happy with that as being ET.
By my definition, you could also find ET on earth, of earth...thats still good enough for me because we have answered the extra terrestrial aspect through probability. I win either way.
Noted that 'happiness', is also subjective (ie: individual reality).Originally Posted by mutleyeng
I think we'd need another term, other than 'ET', eh ?Originally Posted by mutleyengIt is highly 'improbable', hence 'implausible' (I really do object to having to use those terms), that such a finding will be made, because of the vast amount of hard scientific evidence presently supporting the theory of a common origin of terrestrial life.Originally Posted by mutleyeng
i dont really know how plausible it is.
they tell me most life on earth lives under the surface, we havnt checked out all that much of it.
plate tectonics may limit really ancient life...i dont know. At least it gives astrobiologists an excuse for field trips to Yellowstone.
Defining ET or Alien dosnt bother me.
You find something - either it satisfys me or it dosnt
Last time I checked this out, I found this interesting article, about a study which figured out that 86% of all species on land, and 91% of those in the sea, have yet to be discovered and catalogued.
The most precise prediction so far, comes up with a total of 8.74 million eukaryote species on Earth. (Micro-organisms and viruses are not included in this figure). 2.2 million (~25%) of these, are expected to be marine dwelling.
So far, about 1.25 million species, (14% of the predicted number), have actually been described and catalogued, and another ~700,000 have been described, but not catalogued, (as at the end of 2011).
As far as I know1 however, with only a handful of minor exceptions2, of all of the catalogued species so far, all have nucleic acid based genomes, and align with the standard genetic code3. All known species have the same 3 polymer types, have the same chirality in the DNA/RNA proteins, and work in accordance with either Glycolysis, Citric Acid or Oxidative Phosphorylation metabolic processes. In all known eukaryotes and the majority of prokaryotes, glycolysis is performed in the same ten steps, in the same order, with the same ten enzymes. All use the ATP molecule as transport for chemical energy within cells.
On its own, the 1.25 million number may not sound very convincing, however, when one considers the full range of statistically possible variations just within what we understand to be the 'Standard Earth-Life Genetic Code', it is quite overwhelming that the same commonality exists amongst all known species here on Earth. Whilst other variants may be possible in pure theory4, it would be extremely exceptional to find something radically different from this model, on Earth5.
Once again, there is no evidence to suggest that any variant of this model, would result in viable 'life', anywhere else.
1. Happy to be corrected on any of this, (if its in error) base reference source is a summarised version of 'The Phylogenic Tree'.
2. Which are close standard genetic code derivatives, anyway.
3. There are 1.4 x 1070 informationally equivalent genetic codes, and all known life aligns with just one of 'em !
4. They may be theoretically possible, in number (ie: the maths), but whether these other models result in viable lifeforms, is totally unknown.
5. There is much, much more evidence than just the genetics bit mentioned in this post. That's just the beginnings of it, and excludes anatomical, morphological, DNA, molecular and genetic inheritance evidence.
Try this one: The hypothesis that measurable amounts of methane in the Martian atmosphere are being produced by a population of methanogenic organisms (Hypothesis A) will be falsified, if and when a non-living process that produces methane is found on Mars, and if the scale of the non-biological methane production is consistent with the measured level of Martian atmospheric methane.
If Hypothesis A does get falsified, there might (as you've pointed out) still be methanogens on Mars that do not produce measurable amounts of methane (Hypothesis B).
One difference between Hypothesis A and Hypothesis B, is that Hypothesis A can be tested, although doing so will take a lot of work. But how would you test Hypothesis B?
As I'm sure you know, the scientific community is more interested in hypotheses it can test, than in those that it can't...
Etymologically, I think you'll find "extraterrestrial" means "beyond Earth". Thus "extraterrestrial life" means "life beyond Earth". However, I don't think anyone would call the residents of the International Space Station "extraterrestrials", even though they are living beyond Earth right now.This problem also points to a possibly flawed hypothesis*, (because of a lack of definition of what ET is).
I've seen "extraterrestrial" defined as life which originated beyond Earth. If we are going to define it like that, then logically we should define "terrestrial" life as life which originated here. The trouble with definitions like that, is how do you prove a particular family of organisms originated on one planet rather than another? If "terrestrial" and "extraterrestrial" are defined in terms of origin, it would be difficult to prove that "terrestrial" life exists! To do so, you would need to rule out the possibility that the organisms on Earth have descended from an extraterrestrial ancestor.
So it probably makes more sense to define "terrestrial" and "extraterrestrial" not in terms of where the first ancestors of an organism appeared, but in terms of its more recent ancestry...
E.g. If a living organism is found on Mars and turns out to be adapted to Martian conditions to an extent consistent with millions or billions of years of evolution there, then in my opinion it should count as a Martian organism, and as an extraterrestrial one...
In any case, finding such a thing, when and if it happens, will be a breakthrough.
thanks for post 738 selfism.
It was interesting and certainly puts things into context well.
What would be interesting addition to the data would be to establish reasonable hypothesis as to how you could explain the existance of two surviving trees of life, where one is abundant and the other limited to very small geological/geographical areas. Then run the numbers again for just those the hypothesised environments*.
Basically that limits it to extremophiles and microbial life.
when i say hypothesised environments, the environments are real enough, the hypothetical is that they could hide undiscovered tree of life.
So, straight from the horse's mouth (NASA/JPL's site)From this it is clear that it has been determined that measurements of the characteristics of the environment surrounding any discoveries, have to be taken, in order to interpret that discovery (especially if we can't specifically characterise what it is we're looking for in advance). This is also what I mean about gathering direct evidence for that database which aims at correlating environmental conditions with anything 'suspect' (meaning 'life' of some sort). The discovery could potentially be meaningless without the habitat data.The MSL mission has four primary science objectives to meet the overall habitability assessment goal:
1) The first is to assess the biological potential of at least one target environment by determining the nature and inventory of organic carbon compounds, searching for the chemical building blocks of life, and identifying features that may record the actions of biologically relevant processes.
2) The second objective is to characterize the geology of the landing region at all appropriate spatial scales by investigating the chemical, isotopic, and mineralogical composition of surface and near-surface materials, and interpreting the processes that have formed rocks and soils.
3) The third objective is to investigate planetary processes of relevance to past habitability (including the role of water) by assessing the long timescale atmospheric evolution and determining the present state, distribution, and cycling of water and carbon dioxide.
4) The fourth objective is to characterize the broad spectrum of surface radiation, including galactic cosmic radiation, solar proton events, and secondary neutrons.
and then .. more detail ..
So, my big point in all this is that IF one commences the search NOT from a biased assumption of 'life exists' ... but from a the cold, hard reality of the known facts .. ie: THERE IS NOTHING AT ALL KNOWN ABOUT 'ET LIFE', the test design will end up being scoped, so as to maximise the chances of finding the UNKNOWN. This is such an important point, I can't emphasise it enough !! This was the lesson learned from the Viking Lander ! All the speculation in the world amounts to zip, if one starts to believe any of it ! Exploring demands as unbiased approach as is humanly possible. The only way to achieve this, is by staying focused on physical reality. Forget all this 'opinion' stuff .. all it does is bog down progress ! (That's one huge opinion, I might add, .. but at least I can back it up !)MSL will investigate a site that shows clear evidence for ancient aqueous processes based on orbital data and undertake the search for past and present habitable environments. Assessment of present habitability requires an evaluation of the characteristics of the environment and the processes that influence it from microscopic to regional scales and a comparison of those characteristics with what is known about the capacity of life, as we know it, to exist in such environments. Determination of past habitability has the added requirement of inferring environments and processes in the past from observation in the present. Such assessments require the integration of a wide variety of chemical, physical, and geological observations.
MSL is not a life detection mission and is not designed to detect extant vital processes that would betray present-day microbial metabolism. Nor does it have the ability to image microorganisms or their fossil equivalents. MSL does have, however, the capability to detect complex organic molecules in rocks and soils.
If present, these might be of biological origin, but could also reflect the influx of carbonaceous meteorites. More indirectly, MSL will have the analytical capability to probe other less unique biosignatures, specifically, the isotopic composition of inorganic and organic carbon in rocks and soils, particular elemental and mineralogical concentrations and abundances, and the attributes of unusual rock textures. The main challenge in establishment of a biosignature is finding patterns, either chemical or textural, that are not easily explained by physical processes.
MSL will also be able to evaluate the concentration and isotopic composition of potentially biogenic atmospheric gases such as methane, which has recently been detected in the modern atmosphere. But compared to the current and past missions that have all been targeted to find evidence for past or present water, the task of searching for habitable environments is significantly more challenging (e.g., Grotzinger, Nature Geoscience, 2009).
Primarily, this is because the degree to which organic carbon would be preserved on the Martian surface–even if it were produced in abundance–is unknown.
MSL's job is to snoop out as much as it can .. and just maybe, it might find something which catches the watchful eyes of the human minds pouring through the data. The only better alternative to this I can think of, (along with the extra risks and costs), is to actually send 'fully armed', (technologically), humans to snoop it out directly !
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The major paper, (book actually), authored by the 'Committee on the Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems, Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life, National Research Council' is called: "The Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems; The National Academies Press, 2007".
Its purpose was primarily to provide guidance for NASA on the search for exo-life. The table of contents is here.
Of particular interest is the Chapter on "Strategies to Mitigate Anthropocentricity".
Here's a quote from that Chapter:
After a hundred pages or so, and eight Chapters, the final conclusions/recommendations are here.Finally, the committee considered more exotic solutions to problems that must be solved to create the emergent properties that we agree characterize life. It considered a hierarchy of weirdness:
- Is the linear dimensionality of biological molecules essential? Or can a monomer collection or two-dimensional molecules support Darwinian evolution?
- Must a standard liquid of some kind serve as the matrix for life? Can a supercritical fluid serve as well? Can life exist in the gas phase? In solid bodies, including ice?
- Must the information content of a living system be held in a polymer? If so, must it be a standard biopolymer? Or can the information to support life be placed in a mineral form or in a matrix that is not molecularly related to Darwinian processes?
- Are Darwinian processes and their inherent struggle to the death essential for living systems? Can altruistic processes that do not require death and extinctions and their associated molecular structures support the development of complex life?
The MSL/Curiosity Rover technologies, are a direct flow-on from these recommendations.
This is a great example of how local exploration and the technologies being built into robotic probes aligns with a sound, well though out strategy, which, after much review of what IS known, ends up concluding basically that 'We don't know what's out there.' ... no word-play, no biased beliefs about the presence or absence of exo-life, no vested interests other than pure exploration out of nothing more than: 'Curiosity' !
Speculation ??? Nahh .. forget it .. leave that for Sci-fi movies .. keep it well and truly clear of real Science by swamping it with real, physical, well considered evidence, brought to bear, courtesy of the scientific process, I say.
(Yep .. yet another big opinion .. must be time for me to stop posting ! )
Actually, you know, the very title of this thread "Evidence for ET is mounting daily, but not proven", is based on a public statement by one of the top smart people -- Carl Pilcher, the current director of NASA's Astrobiology Institute. Here is what Pilcher said
The opening post of this thread has a link to the article where this quote appears.The evidence is just getting stronger and stronger... I think anybody looking at this evidence is going to say, 'There's got to be life out there.'
"There's got to be life out there"
does not equal
"There is life out there"
Look at the OPERA debacle for instance and Ereditato's story (and ultimate fate).
I have mentioned my issues with the field of Astrobiology:
I am yet to find evidence that preconceived belief isn't the prime motivator for most of what what they say.Originally Posted by Selfsim
Pitcher would seem to be attempting to make serious in-roads by working on public perceptions, (concensus reality), rather than science (physical reality).
I really wish that the public could develop more of a sense of the distinctions between the two, so as to be able to recognise the two distinct motivations behind such messages.
well, as a member of the public, i found Pilchers quote in the article to be overzealous, particularly in relation to the arsenic eating microbe, which dosnt seem to have gone down too well outside of NASA.
I think it is unfair to OPERA to compare
The quote from Chris McKay in the same article read like a much more realistic (responcible) thing to say.
I am of course assuming that Pilcher wasnt quote mined


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After breakfast, we leave La Parrina and cycle to the coast and Talamone, where we'll discover the many Greek legends linked to this little fortress village. There'll also be time to swim in the glittering blue sea. This medieval hilltop town is set in the rolling countryside of the Maremma, one of the least-developed areas of central Italy. Talamone stands on a small promontory overlooking the Mediterranean and is dominated by an ancient Sienese castle. This little town of fishermen originally stood on the Talamonaccio hill and served as an ancient Etruscan port. Currently, Talamone is set inside a World Wildlife Fund nature reserve known as Parco Regionale Della Maremma (Maremma Park), which features an incredible variety of protected flora and fauna. Lunch today is a delicious picnic prepared by our Trip Leaders.
In the afternoon we cycle back to our hotel, where we can relax at the wonderful pool or take a walk on the mapped trails that weave through the estate. Or you may opt for horseback riding in the area, well-known for its local breed of Maremma horses.
Tonight our hosts at La Parrina conduct a cooking class. Out on the terrace, learn how to prepare typical Tuscan cantucci—delicious almond cookies that are best when dipped in sweet Vin Santo wine. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 - Cycle to Porto Ercole and Orbetello / Enjoy swimming / Meet local fishermen
This morning, ride through the countryside toward the coast and Ansedonia, passing elegant villas and gardens and enjoying great views of the sea and the old watchtower that once was used for defending this stretch of coast. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way at a typical Maremma country farm that grows its own organic vegetables and breeds cattle. This afternoon, we cycle through a thick pine forest, and then roll along a sandy beach where you can take a refreshing swim. This is one of the most beautiful routes of the week. After a short visit in the fishing village of Porto Ercole, we continue to the old town of Orbetello, traversing a cycling strip built on the lagoon. We explore the lush byway around the lagoon, then rejoin our Trip Leaders and follow them to a great
spot. A short shuttle will take us back to our hotel.
Tonight we meet some local fishermen and enjoy a tour on their fishing boat on the lagoon and a taste of local fish and wine. Dinner in on your in Orbetello, and you can opt to remain at your hotel if you prefer.
Day 6 - Porto Santo Stefano / Ferry to Giglio Island
This morning, we say goodbye to our hosts at La Parrina and transfer to the bustling harbor and quaint village of Porto Santo Stefano (except during March and October—see note below). From this port town, we board a ferry to Giglio Island, arriving in the village of Giglio Porto. With a local guide, we shuttle to the walled hilltop town of Giglio Castello, dominated by a fortress called the
Rocca Pisana
, and explore the site with her. This town is the oldest inhabited center on the island and still retains much of its medieval atmosphere.
After the tour, we continue westward to Campese Beach for an informal lunch in one of the restaurants. You have free time to swim or relax on the beach. If you prefer, opt for a hike along the Faraglione cliffs, where our guide points out some of the 700 different species of wildflowers and plants growing in this remote little corner of Tuscany. On our way back to Giglio Porto, stop for a gelato before ferrying back to the mainland.
Please Note: Alternate Itinerary in mid-March, late September and October: Due to the seasonal ferry schedule, guests on March and October departures spend this day exploring historic Tarquinia, a vibrant, welcoming town with medieval towers and Etruscan necropolises. From La Parrina, we transfer by shuttle to this city, about 45 minutes from the hotel. Then, we meet a local guide for a short presentation on Etruscan history and culture. The Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2004. Afterward, we visit some of the most beautiful and well-preserved painted tombs from the ancient world. Because of their uniqueness, they are comparable only to Egyptian tombs.
After visiting the necropolis, we stroll to the city center of Tarquinia, where you have free time to explore this medieval Etruscan capital. Known as the heart of ancient Tuscany, Tarquinia gently rises to breathtaking views overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. You can visit the archaeological museum, stroll through the medieval district, or have lunch in the beautiful city center. In the afternoon, we cycle along the coast from Tarquinia to Montalto di Castro. In Montalto, board a coach to our hotel, Fattoria di Magliano, where we have time to swim in the hotel pool before dinner.
If you prefer, you can opt for a bike ride to the Argentario promontory, or you can spend the entire day playing golf at the scenic Argentario Golf Resort & Spa in Porto Ercole, magnificently set on the hills of the Argentario peninsula with a view of the sea. Our Trip Leaders will facilitate your choice.
Dinner is at the hotel tonight.
Day 7 - Follow the Wine Road / Explore the medieval city of Magliano / Wine tasting
After a leisurely breakfast, we ride on quiet country roads, passing fields of poppies and sunflowers, with vineyards gently sloping down to the sea. Tour the wine roads south of Scansano, famous for the red
wine. Then, we join the Andreini family for a picnic lunch at their olive-oil mill. Before lunch, we tour the facility and participate in an interesting olive-oil talk and tasting. After lunch, cycle through Magliano, a walled city that in the Middle Ages housed the Aldobrandeschi mobile court in winter. Some of the 14th-century city walls are still intact.
From Magliano, cyclists who wish to have a taste of hilly Tuscany can take an optional, gentle-but-steady climb to the lovely villages of Pereta and Scansano. Back at the hotel this afternoon, relax or swim in the pool before sipping local wines—produced right on the farm—during an included wine tasting. Dinner is on your own. You can opt to follow your Trip Leaders to Magliano, where you can choose an area restaurant, or dine at the hotel.
Day 8 - Discover Capalbio / Farewell dinner at a local organic farm
Today we bike to the medieval town of Capalbio. Dating to the 11th century, historic Capalbio is surrounded by great walls. Stroll along these ancient ramparts above the city and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Enter the historic center through one of two gates—the Sienese or the Porticina—and visit the city's Romanesque Castle of Saint Nicholas, with its dramatic bell tower. The tower features two rows of mullioned windows dating to the 12th century. Explore the town's winding cobblestone streets, medieval churches and shops. Finish your week with a rewarding bike ride all the way back to the hotel, or hop in a van shuttle.
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watching the sunset. Our festive farewell dinner at a local farm features organic vegetables from the garden and local wines.
Day 9 - Transfer to Rome / Free time / VBT No-Air Package ends
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VBT Air Package guests: After breakfast, we transfer by private motorcoach (approximately 3 hours) to our centrally located Rome hotel for our final overnight stay. We arrive at approximately 11:30 am and have the rest of the day to shop or relax in one of the city's outdoor cafés.
If you have chosen the independent Post-Trip Extension to Rome, you remain at this hotel for the next three nights. Upon your arrival, a VBT Rome representative will be there to answer your questions. An optional walking tour of Baroque Rome will be offered.
Day 10 - Depart for U.S.
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Detectives have identified the 27-year-old man found dead outside a house in Goole, as Dale Partington from Snaith. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They are a 37-year-old man, a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman all from the Snaith area. Tests have revealed Mr Partington died from stab wounds. The scene at St. Lawrence Avenue and a house on Chestnut Close in Snaith have been cordoned off and forensic inquiries are on-going.
– Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Hutchinson
"My thoughts are with the family of Dale Partington at this terribly sad time and specially trained officers are with his family, offering support, during this difficult time."We have arrested three people for murder but we have a lot more enquiries to do in order to establish Dale's whereabouts and what happened to him leading to his body being discovered and I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact us".


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If these Boston Bruins had any statements left to make in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, they made them on Monday night, starting hot and putting away the Vancouver Canucks early, winning 5-2.
But while the style might have been alarming and the attack too much for Vancouver - and especially Roberto Luongo, who was pulled 10 minutes into the game - to handle, there was more to the game than just goals and shots and hits and faceoffs.
There were goals, of course. And, at least for Boston, they came early and they came often; Brad Marchand's poke-check turned partial breakaway turned wicked wrister that gave the Bruins an early lead; and there was Milan Lucic squibbling a puck through Luongo's legs just 35 seconds later to give Boston a 2-0 advantage.
And there were hits, too - namely Alex Edler's high hit on Rich Peverley that put the Bruins on the power play, where Andrew Ference slapped one past Luongo, chasing the Canucks netminder who gave way to Corey Schneider, who promptly watched Michael Ryder deflect a Tomas Kaberle shot into the net behind him.
The four goals, scored in a 4:14 span, were the fastest four goals the Stanley Cup Final has ever seen. But they were merely bookends.
Just a week earlier in the same building, on the same ice, Nathan Horton was upended by a blindside hit from Vancouver's Aaron Rome. Horton was taken off the ice on a stretcher. He was diagnosed with a severe concussion and ruled out for the remainder of the series by team medical personnel.
Rome, too, was ruled out for the remainder of the series, as NHL disciplinarian Mike Murphy suspended him for four games for the hit.
Horton, it was assumed by a team and fan base that had seen star players (see: Savard, Marc; Bergeron, Patrice) lose entire seasons, wouldn't be seen or heard from again.
So their shock was understood when Horton was back in the Bruins' locker room following Game 4 to hand off the team's famed Starter jacket to Peverley.
It was a sliver of hope for a team that rallied around the injury and routed Vancouver in two straight games that maybe their star winger wouldn't be incapacitated, would be able to enjoy his summer and come back to training camp healthy.
If that instance was a sliver, then Horton's appearance after practice prior to Game 6 was a healthy serving. It didn't compare to his next appearance that night.
At the first media timeout of the game, with Boston already leading 2-0, clips of Horton's game-winners in Game 7 of both the Montreal and Tampa series were shown on the video screen, followed by other highlights of his postseason play.
The next step was a logical one. Horton, decked out in all black, waving two gold Bruins towels, was shown. Anybody who didn't know wouldn't have had a clue he was hurt; his trademark ear-to-ear grin was as evident as ever, and as 17,565 rose to their feet and raised their voices to commend him, he mouthed only two words before tears started to well in his eyes: "Thank you."
They were, for anyone who doesn't know, the two most common words Horton uses when dealing with teammates, coaches, members of the media, anyone. And, to be sure, Horton's weren't the only pair of eyes that saw things get a little dusty.
It's safe to say that, having seen the worst of concussions reduce Savard to a withered heap and Bergeron to a silent shadow, neither the fans nor the team expected that Horton would be around nary a week after his injury.
And yet, there he was.
It was an uplifting moment for the fans. It was an uplifting moment for members of the media - for whom applause is verboten - who stood and clapped at the sight.
But it was an equally uplifting moment for his teammates.
Two more goals followed quickly; Ference's at 8:35, and Ryder's 70 seconds later. After that, it was academic: the Bruins went into their shell, Tim Thomas stopped the shots he needed to and the team got one more timely goal, from Horton's center, David Krejci, on the 5-on-3 in the middle of the third period.
It was, as statement games go, trivial; the teams have to head back to Vancouver, where the Canucks have been solid and the Bruins have appeared sedated, being outscored 5-2 over three games, shut out twice and cleanly beaten each time out - that's a far cry from their 17-3 margin of victory in the three home games they've had this series.
But they'll do it with a little extra this time, knowing that their once-fallen teammate is well on the road to recovery, not a shadow of himself, but an exact replica.
"(Horton) will be in our hearts and souls when we go to Vancouver," said Brad Marchand after the game. "He obviously wants to be there, but we've gotta go up there and battle for him."
It's a common sentiment, one that both Krejci and defenseman Johnny Boychuk share, as the Bruins head into their first Stanley Cup Final game seven in franchise history. Of course, Boychuk knows it's a little bit bigger than that, too.
"I think it's win it for him, but also win it for us and win it for Boston."


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Ben Sheets is back, striking out five in six scoreless innings against the New York Mets while making his first big-league start in nearly two years. He left the game in line for the win, allowing just two hits and a walk in 88 pitches. The Atlanta Braves purchased his contract before Sunday's game from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Sheets last appeared in the majors in 2010, starting 20 games for the Oakland A's before suffering a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow for the second time in two years. After sitting out the entire 2011 season, he signed a minor-league contract with the Braves on July 1 to begin his comeback.
The veteran, who turns 34 years old on Wednesday, made two starts for Double-A Mississippi, where he showed some signs of rust by giving up six earned runs in 10.2 innings. He also missed a lot of bats, though, striking out 10 with just one walk, which was enough to convince the Braves he was ready for Sunday's promotion. Clearly, he was ready.


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Our research on film emphasises historical and archival approaches to both critical and creative practice. We are continuing to expand and develop our research and the recently established Centre for Film and Digital Media led by Dr Melanie Bell complements the work of the Newcastle Institute for Creative Arts Practice. Dr Bell's work relies on archival research to explore the relationship between gender and British filmmaking, particularly women's involvement in the production process. She has been awarded a major AHRC grant to research the economic history of women in the industry. Dr Andrew Shail studies early cinema, its representation in culture, and particularly its relationship with literary Modernism. His new work is exploring the emergence of film celebrity in Britain in the early years of the twentieth century, and he is working towards a landmark History of the Cinema in Britain. Dr Neelam Srivastava looks at film through a postcolonial lens, and has published on Gillo Pontecorvo's anti-imperialist filmmaking and Bollywood as nationalist cinema. Tina Gharavi is a practising filmmaker, specialising in stories of migration, whose work connects with the postcolonial critics in the School. Her feature film I am Nasrine follows siblings forced to flee Tehran and becoming refugees in North-East England. It had a nationwide release and in 2013 Tina Gharavi was nominated for a BAFTA in the 'Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer' category. Gharavi's documentary projects are similarly concerned with questions of diaspora, including the Arts Council England-funded story of Mohammed Ali's 1977 visit to the Northeast, The King of South Shields. Additionally, Gharavi has created an archive and exhibition to record the dispersing Yemeni community in the North East.
Researchers in our film cluster deliver research-led teaching in the School, and our students have opportunities to study film and film-making at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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A keyboard, amplifier, flute and two recorders were stolen from the Light of the Glade Church on Sanibel Boulevard in Fort Myers, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office reports.The church supervisor contacted deputies after arriving to the church and discovering the front doors unlocked. Once she went inside she immediately noticed the instruments were missing, reports said.The church supervisor told deputies the past two nights, people had been staying at the church.Two of them were regulars, but the third person is new to staying at the church. She said he is homeless and appeared to be on drugs.
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The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent utility player Cesar Izturis to a minor-league contract on Wednesday. Izturis will be returning to the club that originally signed him out of Venezuela in 1996. Cesar is the half-brother of Maicer Izturis, who inked a three-year deal with Toronto on November 8.
Izturis spent the 2012 season playing with the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals, filling in at every infield position. He hit .241/.254/.343 and smacked a pair of homers in 173 plate appearances. The 32-year-old also played four games with Milwaukee's Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds, and hit .083/.083/.083 in 13 plate appearances, recording a single hit.
In his 12-year major-league career, Izturis has played for the Blue Jays, Pirates, Dodgers, Orioles, Cardinals, Cubs, and Brewers, and has hit .255/.294/.323. He does have some speed; the Venezuelan has hit 34 triples and swiped 110 bases in his career, but he has been caught 53 times.


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SAN DIEGO - Dozens of San Diego based ballerinas twirled and glided Monday in the hopes of becoming the next rising ballet star.
Auditions were held in Pacific Beach for the prestigious School of the American Ballet.
"I'm nervous, because it's my first time ever doing this," said 10-year-old Jonelle Torchia, who auditioned for the younger program in Santa Monica.
Her 14-year-old sister Karissa Torchia auditioned for the chance to study at the five week summer course in New York City. About 200 of the more than 2,000 dancers who audition during the 20 city tour will make the cut.
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"I want to be a professional ballerina when I grow up, and this will take you one step farther," said Karissa.
The program offers training and exposure. The Torchia's mother, Shoshanna, said she is proud of her girls.
"They miss out on a lot from school, like after school activities, to go to the dance studio and train," said Shoshanna. "I'd like to see it pay off for them."
The judges said they are looking for the auditioner who has the body of a ballerina. They are also looking for flexibility, technique, and the "x-factor."
"I love a kid that has a sparkle. I look at the eyes and somebody who really wants to listen," said Katrina Killian of The School of American Dance. "Someone you can mold who can come with a little bit of a technique but is not closed off and is ready just to give their heart to dance."
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The Atlanta Police Department has welcomed 29 new officers.
A graduation ceremony was held Tuesday evening at Atlanta City Hall for 26 men and three women who have completed 22 weeks of training at the Atlanta Police Academy and field training with veteran officers.
The training for Class #225 included classroom courses in constitutional law, local and state laws, department policy and procedure, defensive tactics, arrest techniques and daily physical fitness.
The keynote speaker for the evening was Russ Hardin, president of the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation.
Fourteen new members of the Citizens Police Academy also graduated Tuesday. The Citizens Police Academy educates Atlanta residents on the department's operations while also getting feedback from them to enhance police and community relations. It involves 30 hours of instruction.
The Atlanta Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in Georgia, with more than 2,000 officers.
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The Institute of Neurology & National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery have been awarded ten new Academic Fellowship posts for junior doctors in training interested in an academic career pathway. The scheme is part of a broad programme to improve career pathways for researchers in medicine and dentistry coordinated by the UK Clinical Research Collaboration. This will ultimately provide a stable career pathway for academic clinicians in all specialties from F2 to CCT.
The local Academic Clinical Fellowship program will appoint two clinicians per annum for five years in the first instance, and is designed to provide support for those with outstanding potential for development as a researcher. The post will provide a full clinical training in Neurology, Neurosurgery or related specialties and successful applicants will receive an NTN(A). Academic clinical fellows will also receive detailed training in generic research skills, and have ample protected time off the wards (between 20-25% of the working week) to undertake academic training. This will allow them to identify their particular research interest in clinical or basic scientific research, and specifically permit them to prepare an application for competitive funding for a higher degree (PhD). Additional local support will be provided in the form of mentoring and ad hominem tailoring of the program to the trainee's specific needs.
This academic fellowship scheme will provide two to three years of support, after which it is expected that the trainee will have secured funding for a higher degree and will start in that position. Failure to obtain such funding, or a decision that an academic career is not what the trainee desires, will result in the trainee transferring to the existing clinical Specialist Registrar rotation. There will be no time penalty for such a transfer as the clinical training received by academic fellows is equivalent to that received on the conventional SpR programs already in existence at NHNN.
Prior to full implementation of MMC, the scheme will be open to existing trainees (i.e. Senior House Officers) who are eligible to apply for a National Training Number (NTN). Existing Specialist Registrars who already hold an NTN are not eligible. Applications for the 2006 round are now closed and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in October 2006. The 2007 round of recruitment will be advertised in December 2006.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact either the academic lead for the program, Prof. Geraint Rees or the clinical lead Dr. Paul Jarman.
Further general information about academic fellowship schemes can be found at the NCCRCD and a pocket guide.
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5 Bed 5.5 Bath Townhomes*Steps to Gondola*WII*NEW VIDEO TOUR in Steamboat Springs
- bedrooms 5
- baths 5½
- sleeps 14
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Townhome
- community Cimarron Townhomes
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,765 - $ 15,365 / week
$ 7,000 - $ 20,000 / month
vacation rental description
Built in a private twin home configuration, yet steps from the Gondola, Steamboats newest luxury property provides 3300 square feet of generous living space that's as functional as it is well crafted.
Each bedroom is richly decorated with alpine themed furnishings and equipped with flat panel televisions, stereo speakers and ceiling fans. The Great room and Loft area are wonderful spaces for relaxing together around the fireplace, shooting pool or watching movies.
Thanks to the thoughtful design and layout, guests enjoy a townhome that provides large, comfortable space perfect for family gatherings. The master suite and each guest bedroom offer its own private bath, allowing the entire family an individual retreat for solitude and renewal.
The master bedroom also features a gas fireplace. Each of the bedrooms is equipped with a 32" HD flat screen TV, individually controlled stereo speakers for IPod, CD or radio enjoyment and rustic accent ceiling fans.
The kitchen is state-of-the-art with a Viking range, double dishwasher, stainless appliances, knotty alder cabinets all the expected gadgets. The great room features an expansive stone fireplace, 30 foot ceiling, hardwood floors, a 42" HD flat panel TV with a HD digital recorder and stunning views of the mountain and ski slopes.
The large loft area has a 56" HD TV with HD digital recorder, CD/DVD player and an XBOX 360 and Nintendo Wii all with surround sound. There is also a regulation 8' pool table and a full size Peter Jacobsen Golden Tee video game for a complete variety of leisure activities for kids of all ages. If you are still looking for more fun there is a ping pong table in the heated 2 car garage.
The balcony features a 7 person Hot Springs Spa to soothe your muscles or your soul after a day on the slopes or mountain bike. There is also a 5 burner natural gas grill and a table with seating for 6 so you can enjoy your meal watching the shadows rise up the mountain.
Tastefully decorated in a log post and beam style with rancher's stone and aged woods, guests will enjoy the in floor heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer, heated double car garages with heated walkways and driveway. Steps from the front door is an outdoor heated pool, outdoor spa, and an exercise facility.
Additionally, monthly rates for May, June, August, September, October and November are available if you are interested.
No Smoking or Pets, Please.
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David Clarke 602-369-1205
townhome rental amenities
Air Conditioning: Central A/C, Washer: High Efficiency, Dryer,
Linens Provided
Garage: Heated, Off Street Parking
Gas Fireplace: In Great Room and Master Bedroom.
BedsKing Bed (3) Queen (1) Tri-Bunk (1) Sleeps 4
EntertainmentCable/Satellite TV: HD Flat Panel LCDs (8), DVD (2) Video Game Console (2) : Nintendo HD DVR (2)
Wii, XBox 360, CD Player (2) Stereo System.
Jetted Tub in Bath
Private Hot Tub: Hot Springs Spa seats 7
Shared Pool: Heated Pool and Spa adjacent to Fitness Center
Pool Table, Ping Pong/Table Tennis
Kitchen: Full Kitchen: Viking Range, Cooking Utensils Provided, Refrigerator: KitchenAid Stainless,
Dishwasher: KitchenAid Double Drawer, Microwave: Kitchen Aid Stainless, Ice Maker
Outdoor Features: Natural Gas BBQ Grill: 5 Burner Kenmore
Balcony: Stone table and seating for 6.
View/Location: Mountain View: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAIN AND SKI SLOPES.
Communications: Telephone (3), Broadband Internet, WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free WiFi
In-floor heating in all areas, ceiling fans in all living areas. High Definition LCD TVs in all
bedrooms, loft and great room, Stereo Speakers in all rooms for Ipod and CD listening. Private hot tub AND heated outdoor pool and spa, Fitness Center, High Speed Wireless Internet, Thermostat-controlled gas fireplace, Full Gourmet kitchen, heated 2-car attached garage, Deck with Hot Tub, Gas
Grill and seating for six. Large recreation area for kids or parties in loft. Linens & towels provided. Lots of Cookware & utensils.
activities and attractions in Steamboat Springs Colorado
Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Rafting, Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Waterskiing, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Biking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill/Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Sledding/Tubing, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Rock
Climbing, Fitness Center/Gym, Health/Beauty Spa, Basketball Court, Antiquing, Cinemas/Movie Theaters, Live Theatre, Museums, Miniature golf, Horseback Riding, Hot Air Ballooning.
vacation rental rates
July 1, 2012 - Nov 23, 2012 .. $545/night ... 3 Night Minimum
Nov 24, 2012 - Dec 15, 2012 .. $695/night ... 3 Night Minimum
Dec 16, 2012 - Dec 25, 2012 .. $1,295/night ... 5 Night Minimum
Dec 26, 2012 - Jan 1, 2013 .. $1895/night ... 7 Night Minimum
Jan 2, 2013 - Jan 31, 2013 .. $895/night ... 3 Night Minimum
Feb 1, 2013 - Apr 1, 2013 .. $995/night ... 3 Night Minimum
Apr 1, 2013 - Apr 15, 2013..$695/night ... 3 Night Minimum
Apr 16, 2013 - Nov 23, 2013..$545/night ... 3 Night Minimum
David Clarke 602-369-1205
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WINDSOR, Vt. (AP) - Windsor officials say a pile of goat manure spontaneously caught fire, spreading stench and wrinkling noses through the Vermont town but causing no damage.
Town Manager Tom Marsh says the odor that followed the fire evoked "a damp kind of burning leaves or brush fire."
The Valley News reports 120 cubic yards of goat manure spontaneously combusted at the 800-goat Oak Knoll Dairy early Wednesday morning, erupting into small flames and spreading an odor that both perplexed and amused people.
Farm owner George Redick says the manure would typically have been spread around the farm earlier in the year, but the rainy season and other factors kept that from happening.
He says he used to think spontaneous combustion was a myth, but now he's a believer.
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