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Traceability and Labelling of GMOs as a Framework for Risk Management in European Regulation
AbstractTraceability and labelling are required by European regulation for food produced from GMOs. For this regulation one of the main advantages of traceability consists in providing information that should allow the precise withdrawal of products from the production process. This paper tests this idea. For that purpose, it seeks to establish whether the mandatory traceability will create an information set refined enough to locate GMO products in the production process. In this respect, the limits of the European regulation are pointed out. It is shown however that results are improved as soon as labelling is introduced alongside the requirement of traceability.
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- Shi Zheng & Pei Xu & Zhigang Wang & Shunfeng Song, 2012. "Willingness to pay for traceable pork: evidence from Beijing, China," China Agricultural Economic Review, Emerald Group Publishing, vol. 4(2), pages 200-215, May.
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Prior to primary elections Representative Dingell and Representative Rivers debated several issues. Their Congressional district was merged following redistricting based on the 2000 Census.
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This Day in Labor History: November 22, 1887
On November 22, 1887, a group of white vigilantes crushed a Knights of Labor led strike of black sugar workers in the fields around Thibodaux, Louisiana. Fighting back against largest black social movement in the state since the end of Reconstruction, whites killed dozens and perhaps hundreds of black workers, seeking to take control of the racial hierarchy, state politics, and labor relations back from empowered African-Americans.
Slaves had made up the sugar workforce before 1865 and with the failure of Reconstruction to give blacks meaningful rights, the white plantation owners sought to reinstitute conditions as close to slavery as possible. The Louisiana Sugar Planters Association determined to keep wages as low as possible. Workers made about 60 to 65 cents a day, paid in company scrip that kept them dependent upon the white economic structure. But black workers never accepted white attempts to recreate dependence. They fought back in many ways, including by striking. Beginning in 1880, sugar workers engaged in some sort of protest each year over the conditions they faced.
By 1886, the determined struggle of the Louisiana workers attracted the Knights of Labor. Although the Knights would fall into decline after the Haymarket Riot, in 1886 it was at its height and the sugar workers welcomed its organizing expertise and national following. In a world where the American Federation of Labor, founded in that year of 1886, would explicitly exclude black workers (among a lot of others), the Knights being willing to cross racial boundaries is notable and important. Many of the Knights' local assemblies were segregated, but sometimes they were integrated. With the Knights' support, worker organizing increased rapidly. A planter wrote in 1886 that employees "are becoming more and more unmanageable. By degrees they are bringing the planter to their way of thinking in regard to how they should work and no telling at what moment there will be a serious move to compel the planter to comply with any request."
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Workers took serious actions as 1887 went on. As early as January, 15 workers went on strike. For instance, a striker named Adam Elles was arrested and charged with preventing Nelson Christian, a black Union veteran, from working. As the summer slid into fall and the harvest season approached, whites became increasingly fearful of mass action. Local newspapers began reminding readers of the horrors of black political action, tying that into larger paranoia of black-on-white violence that southern whites had connected to mobile and empowered black labor going back at least a century.
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"The ones you love don't always know it."
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February, 8, 2007
Jerry Jones may not know how welcome the Cowboys defenders will be to having Wade Phillips as their coach. Quietly, they had been grumbling toward the end of the season about the Cowboys' 3-4 scheme. There was not enough blitzing and there was too much two-gapping in which a defensive line has to basically wrestle with a blocker instead of shooting a gap and going up field. Phillips' 3-4 scheme features more slanting and one-gapping. Plus, it has more blitzing. The happiest people will be along the defensive line because they will be able to be more aggressive and possibly post some decent statistics.
"Those guys are going to love his system," Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo said. "They've been in a straight-forward 3-4 defense where they were two-gapping. They're going to do a lot more moving, a lot more blitzing. They're going to have opportunities to make plays."
All in the family? Maybe I'm crazy, but it would be fitting for Phillips to bring in his son, Wes, to be an offensive coach on the staff. Wade's father, Bum, did it and look how well that turned out. Plus, Wes is reportedly a pretty good college coach. Phillips talks about his coaching jobs as being part of a family. The Phillips family has produced some pretty good coaches.


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On September 24, 2012, the Red Star team arrived on the ground in Memphis, Tennessee to take over the sheltering operation for 121 animals from a hoarding seizure at the request of Dr. Jennifer Dunlap. Memphis Humane Society had been working long hours to care for the animals in an emergency shelter while continuing to maintain business as usual at their own facility. The animals were in deplorable condition, hungry, dehydrated, and others suffering from diseases including mange.
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ARLINGTON — Two million dollars.That will be the payoff for the The American Rodeoat AT&T Stadium on March 2.The $2 million payoff is the largest ever for a one-day rodeo.The show will feature the sport's top athletes such as Decatur cowboys Trevor Brazile, a 10-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world all-around champion, and Silvano Alves, a two-time Professional Bull Riders world champion.The event is scheduled on the same weekend as the PBR's Iron Cowboy V, a standout PBR tour stop that's scheduled for March 1 at AT&T Stadium.The American style of rodeo competition has existed for about 150 years and no organizing committee has been close to offering competitors $2 million in a single day. The 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, for example, offered riders $5.5 million over 10 days in December. The NFR traditionally is the PRCA's world championships and is the world's highest-paying rodeo overall.The Calgary Stampede in Alberta is the highest-paying rodeo during the regular season, offering competitors around $2 million over a 10-day period. The Stampede also has awarded the highest one-day payout for many years during its final performance. On July 14, competitors vied for $1,018,800.By comparison, the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo in January and February offered competitors $571,348 over 17 days.The American is the brainchild of Randy Bernard, who was the PBR's chief executive officer in the late 1990s and 2000s. He is credited for the PBR's ascent to becoming the world's highest-paying bull riding tour. One of Bernard's accomplishments was awarding the PBR world champion a $1 million bonus, which began in 2003.Bernard heads up RFD-TV, a cable network that covers agriculture, ranching, western riding sports and western entertainment. Bernard and other organizers said the mission for the one-day rodeo is to offer bronc riders, ropers, steer wrestlers and barrel racers the same type of payouts and media exposure that PBR bull riders are receiving. "I believe this will be one of the biggest milestones that I've ever been part of," Bernard said of the Arlington competition. "It will give rodeo competitors the payouts that they deserve."Like the Calgary Stampede, each single event champion at The American will earn $100,000 and the runner-up will pocket $25,000. In addition, organizers will designate a $1 million "side pot" for non-credentialed competitors who earn the right to compete through qualifying rodeos in cities such as Stephenville, Alvarado and Mesquite. If a no-name competitor defeats the all-star cast of riders in an event, that person will receive $1 million. If more than one non-credentialed competitor wins a single event title, the $1 million will be split, Bernard said.The event will feature the sport's standard events such as bareback riding, barrel racing and team roping. Some of the sport's biggest names and organizers made short speeches at the news conference. Among them was seven-time world all-around champion Ty Murray, six-time world all-around champion Larry Mahan, seven-time world tie-down roping champion Fred Whitfield, eight-time world bull riding champion Don Gay, two-time PBR world champion Justin McBride, former National Finals qualifier Cody Lambert and PBR CEO Jim Haworth.Stephen Jones, the Dallas Cowboys' COO, and Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck, also spoke. Jones said the rodeo will raise the sport's profile and then praised the competitors for their toughness. "We have had a Super Bowls, a NBA All-Star Game and great boxing matches here — we've had many of the world's athletes come through," Jones said. "But pound for pound, I don't know that we've had any tougher athlete than what will we have at this rodeo."
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Forget about Marco, they've waived Jermareo Davidson!
I can't believe this only got a footnote in another article. Jermareo Davidson! The happy-go-lucky floppy-haired 3rd-string backup center we all loved so much. At the end of last season, it looked like he might be our 5th forward, but I guess his performance in summer league sealed his fate. Hard luck injury at the worst possible time for him.


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NCL's Pride Of America berthed at Kahului, Maui. Cruise ships dock at Pier 1 in Kahului harbor. There's little to see in Kahului itself, and most calls at Kahului include an overnight stay, so renting a car is a good option. You can take a complimentary shuttle bus to one of several car rental concessions (it's wise to book in advance).
Baldwin Beach
Baldwin Beach is a pretty white sand beach on Maui's North shore, a few miles east of Kahului. Pacific ocean waves pound against the north shore coastline, but Baldwin beach escapes the power of the ocean thanks to a natural breakwater parallel to the east side of the beach (or Baby beach!). Behind the breakwater there's a huge pool, safe even for kids. Good swimmers will love the boogie-boarding along the main length of the beach. Most days there's a lifeguard in attendance. Facilities include restrooms, BBQ pits, and picnic tables. It's just a 6 mile drive along the Hana Highway from Kahului airport to reach HA Baldwin State Park (its full name).
Road To Hana
The celebrated Road To Hana is filled with natural wonders, impressive views, and worthwhile stop-offs. These include Hookipa Beach Park, Waikamoi Ridge Trail, Keanae Arboretum, Puaa Kaa falls, Waianapanapa State Park, and Red Sand beach in Kaihalulu bay (Editor's note – the swimming at this beach is very exciting if not downright dangerous!). The 52 mile long road usually takes about 3 hours of driving time, and the road winds around a lot, so take motion sickness tablets beforehand if necessary.
Haleakala Volcano
A two hour drive from Kahului by way of Haleakala Hwy and Crater Road takes you up to near the summit of one of the world's largest dormant volcanoes, Haleakala Volcano. At the top a Visitor Center awaits you, armed with pamphlets and hiking maps to help you make the most of your visit. The masochistic tourist might opt for the popular 'See the sunrise from Haleakala' outing, which mandates getting out of bed at around 2.30am! Alternatively the visitor can choose a tour that takes you up to the summit in a van, then lets you ride down Crater Road on a bike.
Molokini Island
A 20 minute boat trip from Kihei boat ramp takes you to crescent shaped Molokini Island, one of the best snorkel sites in the world. There are hundreds of species of fish to see - a huge chart on your boat will help you identify the most memorable. In the early part of the year you're also likely to hear whale sounds, and/or see the leviathans of the ocean from the boat. Kihei is 15 miles south from Kahului.
Makena State Park
Makena State Park comprises two beaches, Big Beach and Little Beach. The two beaches are separated by a lava promontory – a short trail crosses this, making it easy to walk from one to the other. Behind the sands lies Pu'u Ola'i (translated Earthquake Hill), made by the last known volcanic eruption in Maui (in 1790). The cinder cone, the verdant kiawe trees and rolling white sand dunes combine to lend the beaches a spectacular setting, making the beach a favorite for many. Facilities include lifeguards, restrooms and picnic tables. Makena beach is 20 miles south from Kahului, past Kihei and Wailea.


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|Introduction and Related Information
It is fairly safe to say that Intel has far and away been the dominant player in the mobile processor market for what seems like forever. Though AMD's Turion 64 is a solid alternative to Intel solutions, clearly AMD's market share of 13% or so is an obvious sign that the company just hasn't been able to penetrate the Notebook space with the same level of success they have in the Desktop and Server markets. And while the prospects of a combined AMD/ATI total solution approach for notebooks is encouraging, Intel continues its onslaught of Core 2 releases which today also officially takes flight in the Mobile CPU arena.
With the performance profile we saw in Conroe testing on the desktop, it certainly looks like Intel is poised to maintain or widen that market share with Merom in notebooks. We'll step you through key specifics of Merom and how it performs in the pages ahead, so you can make your own judgments.
The long and short of the specification list we've noted above is that a Core 2 Duo processor for Mobile/Notebook applications is essentially built on the identical CPU architecture that Core 2 Duo processors for the Desktop are (and even Core 2's Server versions for that matter).
Clearly, a common architecture approach offers huge economies of scale efficiencies from a manufacturing standpoint for Intel. Beyond its Socket 479 PGA packaging, the only difference between the Desktop and Mobile versions of Core 2 Duo is that Merom is built with more aggressive power savings in mind. Additionally, Conroe chips have a measured operating voltage of around 1.3V while, from our initial observations, Merom runs in the 1.1V range.
A closer look at Merom is next...
|A Closer Look at Merom
Intel's Mobile Core 2 Duo, otherwise known as Merom, is a completely revamped dual core processor based on Intel's "Core" micro-architecture. This architecture differs greatly from the Core Duo "Centrino" processors that are built with a pair of Intel Dothan (Pentium M) core CPUs under the hood.
Merom, like the Core 2 Duo for Desktops, has a unified 4MB L2 cache that contributes to a significantly larger die size versus Core Duo Dothan-based dual core processors that have only 2MB of cache. The additional cache offers substantial improvements in latency and bandwidth since more operations can be processed completely on-chip rather than having to go out to external system memory.
Finally, the good news for current Core Duo "Centrino" customers is that Merom/Mobile Core 2 Duo is also backwards compatible with most existing Core Duo-based notebooks that are built on Intel's Mobile 945 Express chipset. Some systems may require a simple BIOS update, while others will be a completely plug-and-play affair.
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For reference on how to actually perform a Core 2 Duo transplant, we invite you to check out our recently published Do-It-Yourself Whitebook article here.
|Notebook Test System, Vital Signs and Power Consumption
We tested Intel's Merom Mobile Core 2 Duo in our Asus Z96JS whitebook that we showed you here recently. It provided a solid test platform to easily compare and contrast performance characteristics of Intel's legacy Core Duo (Dothan) architecture versus Merom (Core 2 Duo).
Taking a look at readings from CPU-Z, we see similarities between the older Core Duo architecture and Core 2 Duo. Below are screen-shots from CPU-Z with a Core Duo T2600 (Yonah) chip, a Core 2 Duo T7600 (Merom) processor and finally a Core 2 Duo E6700 (Conroe) chip.
First, the similarities. For starters, both Yonah and Merom run on a 667MHz FSB. In the case of our T2600 Yonah chip, a 166MHz clock is driven into a X13 multiplier for the core CPU speed and a X4 multiplier for the FSB. Our T7600 Merom is clocked likewise with the exception of a X14 multiplier for its core speed of 2.33GHz versus the X13 multiplier and core speed of the 2.16GHz T2600. And that's where the similarities end for the mobile processors. The rest of the architecture for Merom is much more akin (or should we say "clone" even) to Conroe.
First and foremost, Mobile Core 2 Duo and Desktop chips support Intel's updated SSE instruction set that CPU-Z likes to call SSE4. Also, both Merom and Conroe can process EM64T instructions for Windows XP 64-bit support. And finally both Merom and Conroe have the same 4MB L2 cache and 32K Instruction and 32K Data cache architectures, although there are 2MB variants coming as well. The primary differences between the Mobile Core 2 Duo and Desktop chips are their operating voltages -- 1.163V observed here for Merom and 1.32V observed for Conroe -- along with a much faster FSB for Conroe at 1066Mhz.
But does this upgrade in Intel's Mobile CPU architecture come with a power consumption cost?
Clock-tick for clock-tick the answer is a resounding "No". In the graph here, we've listed total system power consumption for our Asus Z96JS whitebook at idle speeds for the processor and then again under 100% CPU load. We took readings on power draw from the system's AC adapter connected to our lab's wall outlet. Some quick math reveals that Merom's 2.33GHz clock speed advantage over the T2600 (Yonah) 2.16GHz chip almost directly correlates to its additional power consumption. To be exact, our Core 2 Duo T7600 is clocked around 8% faster than the Core Duo T2600 and likewise only draws about 9-10% more juice.
When you consider the fact that both Yonah and Merom are both built on Intel's 65nm process and that Merom has an additional 2MB of L2 cache along with EM64T support, Intel's design engineering triumph with Core 2 Duo becomes crystal clear. Intel's Mobile Core 2 Duo offers more processing power, capacity, features, and does so at power parity versus their legacy mobile Core Duo architecture. Against the backdrop of Intel's Pentium 4 Netburst architecture, Conroe's advancements resulted in impressive and massive gains from a performance-per-watt perspective. In kind, Merom seems to offer similar gains versus the already power-efficient Yonah architecture. Let's take a look at the hard data next and confirm these statements.
|PCMark05 - General Usage Performance
Futuremark's PCMark05 offers a quick-take benchmark analysis with various standard day-to-day computing usage models. The following is a quote directly from Futuremark that explains exactly what these tests do and how they work.
"The CPU test suite is a collection of tests that are run to isolate the performance of the CPU. The CPU Test Suite also includes multithreading: two of the test scenarios are run multithreaded; the other including two simultaneous tests and the other running four tests simultaneously. The remaining six tests are run single threaded. Operations include, File Compression/Decompression, Encryption/Decryption, Image Decompression, and Audio Compression" - Courtesy FutureMark Corp.
As we noted, our Mobile Core 2 Duo T7600 Merom chip has roughly an 8% clock speed advantage over our T2600 Core Duo Yonah chip. However, in terms of raw CPU throughput, PCMark05's CPU test module shows a 17%+ advantage for Core 2 Duo T7600 at 2.33GHz.
"The Memory test suite is a collection of tests that isolate the performance of the memory subsystem. The memory subsystem consists of various devices on the PC. This includes the main memory, the CPU internal cache (known as the L1 cache) and the external cache (known as the L2 cache). As it is difficult to find applications that only stress the memory, we explicitly developed a set of tests geared for this purpose. The tests are written in C++ and assembly. They include: Reading data blocks from memory, Writing data blocks to memory performing copy operations on data blocks, random access to data items and latency testing." - Courtesy FutureMark Corp.
PCMark05's Memory subsystem test shows roughly a 35% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7600 Merom processor versus the fastest Yonah Core Duo chip on the market. This is undoubtedly attributed to the chip's additional 2MB of on board cache, more advanced pre-fetch algorithms that Intel's dubs "Smart Memory Access", and the shared-memory cache architecture dubbed "Smart Cache" that is employed in Merom as well as its brethren Conroe desktop chip.
|Office XP and Photoshop 7
With WorldBench 5.0, we run a series of pre-configured scripts that we believe give a well rounded view of system performance. The tests we focus on are Office XP SP2, Photoshop 7, Nero Burning ROM and Windows Media Encoder while multitasking with a Mozilla-based web browser.
Below we have the results from our WorldBench 5 Photoshop 7 and Office XP tests. These results are recorded in seconds to complete all workloads. Lower times indicate better performance here, so the shorter the bar the better.
Though the Core 2 Duo T7600 (Merom) does show a distinct performance advantage here, the results are more in line with the CPU's clock speed advantage over the fastest Core Duo T2600 (Yonah) chip in our test system. The basic Office applications don't exploit the additional resources available in our mobile Core 2 Duo Merom processor.
Our Photoshop 7 test taxes the memory subsystem a bit more and as a result, Merom at 2.33GHz offers roughly a 14% performance advantage over the fastest Yonah chip in our test and it's over 25% faster than the 1.83GHz clocked Core Duo T2400. Mobile Core 2 Duo's performance advantage is impressive here but maybe we could let Merom stretch its legs a bit more in a few encoding tests.
|Windows Media Encoder/Mozilla MT and Nero
Media Encoding has always been a strength with the Intel platform and below we have tests from WB5's Windows Media Encoder Multitasking test that also runs an instance of a Mozilla web browser in the background.
Merom once again shows a more significant performance advantage beyond just its clock speed. Here we see the Core 2 Duo T7600 sneaking in over 12% faster than the fastest Core Duo Yonah chip.
Things got a little squirrely with our Nero Burning ROM tests and due to the time crunch we were under with this launch, we had to forego testing the Core Duo T2400 chip. We are confident in the numbers shown for both the Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Duo T2600 here though, as we re-ran the test several times with repeatable results. This version of Nero doesn't really exploit the new Mobile Core 2 Duo architecture all that much and Merom only shows a smallish 4% edge or so versus Yonah.
|3DMark06 DX Gaming Performance
As you'll recall from our system specs, the Asus Z96JS whitebook we tested was setup for moderate gaming capabilities with its integrated mid-range Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics subsystem. This gave us the ability to test Merom in a gaming environment and as such we have a few standard game-test metrics in the pages ahead.
3DMark06's built-in CPU test is a multi-threaded "gaming related" DirectX metric that's useful for comparing relative performance between similarly equipped systems. This test consists of two different 3D scenes that are generated with a software renderer, which is dependant on the host CPU's performance. This means that the calculations normally reserved for your 3D accelerator are instead sent to the central processor. The frame rates recorded in each test are used to determine a final weighted score.
The 3DMark06 CPU test definitely enjoys Merom's roomier 4MB cache in addition to its overall processing throughput advantage. From an available CPU resources perspective, our 2.33GHz T7600 is over 18% faster than the T2600 and again, that's with only an 8% clock speed advantage. Further, the T7600 driven system is 34% faster than the T2400 system.
The "default" 3DMark06 test also heavily taxes the graphics subsystem in our Asus Notebook test machine. As a result the scores are significantly less dispersed between all of the processors we tested. Here our 2.33GHz T7600 enabled system is showing only about a 2% advantage over the 2.16GHz T2600. This is a direct result of the test being completely GPU limited by the Asus machine's Radeon X1600 graphics processor. Had we tested with a higher-end Mobility Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce Go 7 series graphics under the hood, scores would have been significantly different.
|Quake 4 Gaming Performance
Some may consider 3DMark06 scores to be a bit nebulous relative to any sort of real-world gaming performance assessment, so we then fired up the Id's venerable Quake 4 engine for some straight forward frame rate recording with our various Intel mobile processors in the socket.
First we tested various Core Duo and Core 2 Duo mobile processors in what by all rights should be considered a CPU-limited test methodology. Low quality special effects and image quality were selected and a low resolution of 640x480 was set. The results were surprising to say the least...
The moral of the story here? You simply don't need a ton of CPU power to run Quake 4 at reasonable frame-rates; you need GPU power. For example, with a GeForce 7900 GTX powering the graphics pipeline, a Core 2 Duo E6700 chalks up around 190 fps in this testing scenario.
At higher resolutions and image quality, the results scale accordingly and with almost identical variance between each mobile processor type that was utilized in the CPU socket.
|Cinebench 3D Rendering
To further illustrate the point we've made relative to the test system being GPU-limited, we also ran Cinebench which is a 3D Rendering benchmark based on Maxon's professional-grade Cinema 4D rendering software.
The Cinebench 2003 benchmark is an OpenGL 3D rendering performance test, based on the commercially available Cinema 4D software suite. This is a multi-threaded, multi-processor aware benchmark that renders a single 3D image and tracks the length of the entire process. The time it took each test system to render the entire scene is represented in the graph below (listed in seconds).
Our Cinebench results show us what the Core 2 Duo T7600 is capable of, if it were not held back by the Mobility Radeon X1600 is our test system. In both multithreaded and single-threaded test runs the Core 2 Duo T7600 Merom processors is 25%+ faster than the fastest Core Duo T2600 chip and 48-50% faster than the 1.83GHz Core Duo T2400. This is easily the largest performance advantage we've seen in our testing here with Merom and perhaps a hint of the potential for additional headroom in the future for Mobile Core 2 Duo as third-party software is continually optimized for the architecture.
On a side note, just for reference, a similarly equipped Athlon 64 FX-62 dual core processor based system scores about the same as our Core 2 Duo T7600 posted here. That's a full-power 2.8GHz dual-core desktop chip versus a 2.33GHz notebook CPU -- impressive to say the least.
|Battery Performance
For our battery life tests, we used the standard benchmark settings from Bapco's MobileMark, along with a few other minor system tweaks. The screensaver was disabled and the volume was set to off.
MobileMark runs an instance of the Netscape web browser reading a large file of the epic novel "War and Peace". Battery time is calculated in number of minutes to exhaustion with 1% battery life left.
In the realm of semiconductors, die size and clock speed is directly proportional to power consumption. The Core 2 Duo Merom processor, with is 2.33GHz clock speed an additional 2MB of L2 cache, as we've shown you, offers significant performance gains over Core Duo at 2.16GHz. However, these gains do not come completely for free. Battery life with a 2.16GHz Yonah-based Core Duo T2600 under the hood is extended by an additional 17 minutes of operation. A Core 2 Duo T7400 at 2.16GHz would definitely offer a more comparable platform test but unfortunately our whitebook test system did not allow us to adjust multipliers or clock speeds.
A rough clock speed/power consumption estimate leads us to believe that an identically clocked T7400 Merom chip versus a T2600 Yonah would still not quite be on par but it would be very close, well under a 10% differential most likely. Our performance testing with the likes of Cinebench, in conjunction with this battery life test, speaks volumes for the performance-per-watt value that Merom brings to the table.
|Performance Analysis and Conclusion
Performance Analysis:
It's hard not to be thoroughly impressed with the type of performance gains that Merom brings to Intel's notebook platform. Rarely are we able to observe large performance increases like this with the launch of a new processor core, especially at relatively comparable power consumption characteristics versus previous generation micro-architectures. If Intel was noted as the dominant player in notebooks before, it can most likely be said that they're going to "own" that market now. AMD obviously has some serious catch-up work ahead of themselves. Perhaps with ATI's competency in mobile chipsets, AMD will gain some much needed traction, but that is a rather large and complex equation to calculate at this juncture.
Unfortunately, we were not able to get a comparable Turion 64 X2-based notebook in time for testing, but when last we checked, the Turion single core was roughly on par or slightly below a single core Pentium-M performance-wise. Core Duo offered significant performance gains over the Pentium-M, and with Mobile Core 2 Duo's (Merom) debut here today, the performance and features gap widens in Intel's favor. Though AMD has been able to inflict a serious chink in Intel's armor in the Desktop and Server markets, in Mobile computing, "Intel Inside" is an understatement. As an aside, we intend to follow-up on this article with some actual Turion 64 X2 performance testing, in the near future hopefully.
Pricing for Intel's new line-up of Mobile Core 2 Duo processors for notebooks will roll out as follows:
With near immediate availability in the channel and with complete backwards compatibility for socket 479 - 945 Express based machines, we're certain Merom will sell like hot-cakes, just like Conroe has. Not to mention, Intel's Easy-Bake oven is going to punch out these chips like Martha Stewart jacked-up on Red Bull smoothies.
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News: LL Cool J Won't Be Charged After Brutally Beating Homeless Burglar: "He's The Victim, Not The Perpetrator"
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 10:35AM
Music icon LL Cool J will not have to worry about getting handcuffed after laying a beatdown on a 56 year-old homeless man who broke into his Los Angeles home earlier this week.
According to reports, LL does not have any criminal charges coming his way.
He kicks major butt on NCIS: Los Angeles, but did LL Cool J go too far in busting up a would-be burglar? For those few who think the "Mama Said Knock You Out" MC might have gone a little too far in his response, Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, tells E! News that of course he won't be charged. "He's the victim, not the perpetrator," Robison said. (E! Online)
Specific details of the injuries LL dished out surfaced online Thursday (August 23).
A man charged with breaking into LL Cool J's home Wednesday morning faces a long prison sentence if convicted because of his previous convictions, the prosecutor's spokeswoman said Thursday. Jonathan Kirby, 56, suffered a broken nose, jaw and ribs when he encountered the muscular rapper-actor inside his Sherman Oaks, Caklifornia, home, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons. (CNN)
The burglar could reportedly face nearly 40 years behind bars for his crime.
Jonathan Kirby, 56, was charged with residential burglary with a person present, which in combination with his criminal history could result in significant prison time. Kirby, who is facing his third strike or serious or violent felony, faces a possible maximum sentence of 38 years in state prison. (Los Angeles Times)
LL's representative released a statement on the robbery attempt's aftermath a day prior.
"LL Cool J, and his family, are safe and thank everyone for their thoughts and concern. As a father, husband and citizen, he is committed to keeping his family safe and is cooperating with authorities on this private matter," a representative for Smith said Wednesday. (ABC News)


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The Redskins will head out west in Week 4 to play the Raiders in Oakland on Sunday. The Redskins are coming off their third-straight loss and are looking to get a tally in the win column. With a defense that is having issues against both the run and the pass, Washington's offense will have to step up in Oakland. Robert Griffin III has had a tough time with turnovers this season and he will have to hold onto the ball in order for Washington to have a shot on Sunday. The Redskins will likely go ground-and-pound against a weak Raiders front-seven.
The Raiders are also coming off a loss from Week 3, as they were blown out by the Broncos on Monday. Quarterback Terrelle Pryor is dealing with a concussion and is not a lock to play, so backup Matt Flynn may get the call. Whichever quarterback starts on Sunday, the Raiders will have to spread the ball to open up running lanes for running back Darren McFadden. If Oakland can run with consistency on the Redskins, the Raiders would be poised for a home win.
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I try not to miss Canucks broadcasts (radio or television) if at all possible. My wife can attest to this on the date of our second son's birth, when I made the (reasonable) excuse that our child should be exposed to our national sport (sorry lacrosse). Unfortunately, this was the 2006 game on April 1st (a fool for a father, a fool for a son) when Vancouver lost to Los Angeles and were eliminated from the playoffs, despite the late-season additions of Keith Carney and Eric Weinrich (I know, right?!).
Although our son's first hockey experience (at less than 8 hours old) was the early Hockey Night In Canada broadcast between Toronto/Montréal (which I realize now could have jeopardized his mental development), I still managed to include the Canucks in that special day.
Fortunately I (we) got to watch that game on a television in our hospital room, but I had planned for a contingency by packing my Sony AM/FM portable stereo in a travel bag--just in case.
My point is--I've always had something to listen to when there was an important Canucks game (or series) to be played.
Back in 1982, when I was an afro-wearing teenager with bigger hair than Bob Manno, and Tainted Love was acceptable, I carried around a bulky "solid-state" transistor radio to tune in to the finals against the New York Islanders. The radio bulged excessively from the belt of my rugby pants and I had a single earphone which wouldn't stay in my ear, despite all the wax to keep it fixed. The reception was often poor, but despite all of the static, Jim Robson's enigmatic voice cut through all the clatter to provide me with an exceptional mental picture, and particularly of Game 3 of the '82 finals, which I was unable to see due to some community event. While less conspicuous than a Secret Service agent with a reel-to-reel wire-tap, I was able to enjoy the game, despite the obviousness of my position, and more than one stranger approached me during the broadcast, asking me the score.
In 1994 (with afro gone), I had modestly upgraded my Canucks-listening technologies with a Sony Walkman and I was able to play my Soft Cel cassettes on the go, and despite the brightly-coloured over-the-head headphones, the device was bigger and bulkier than my old radio. While I had purchased the Walkman for hockey games (of course), it was also as an encouragement to go rollerblading along the Seawall, although I doubt I ever made it past Third Beach, but that was more due to the scant materials used on women's bathing attire at the time.
But now it's 2011, and while I don't expect to miss any of the Canucks/Bruins Stanley Cup Finals games for any reason, I think I'm prepared. I can set up my iPhone for Canucks broadcasts through NHL Mobile, or listen in through Wi-fi. I have several iPhone applications that will update me with scores, and instantaneous Twitter feeds from (mostly) reliable Canucks sources, and failing that, I believe I still have two or three antiquated audio devices with which I could "tune in" to the John Shorthouse-announced games on TEAM1040 radio (if necessary).
I don't live far from work, I have extra televisions in my home, and I'm not expecting any more children, so I think I'm communications-ready for the upcoming series. My concerns now are not for my ability to receive the games, but rather if there's enough beer to last throughout the finals!
At least, if the Canucks win, my wife will let me return to Third Beach--as long as I bring the kids.


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Same ol' Buffalo Bills, another year, same result, which seems to be a never ending cycle. The Bills finished the 2013 season with a 6-10 record for the third year in a row, and four times out of the last five years. Since the last time the Bills made the playoffs, the Bills have amassed an 88/136 win/loss record in that 14 year time span. Since the Bills last season which they ended with a winning record [2004], they amassed a 54/90 win loss record.
So far, this offseason has already brought in some changes. Mike Pettine was hired by the Cleveland Browns as their new Head Coach (HC), and took some of his defensive assistants with him. Replacing him as Bills DC is former Detroit Lions HC Mike Schwartz. It's possible that the Bills defense could actually improve from its #10 ranking as Schwartz's defenses have been known to be strong against the run (something the Bills defense has been weak against over the past 10 years), as well as 3rd down conversions (another area that the Bills were weak on). Joining Schwartz is former Bill Belichek disciple, Pepper Johnson. Johnson has been with the Patriots over the past 14 years and left the team in the offseason to break out of Belichek's shadow.
On offense, Doug Marrone knew his young Offensive Coordinator (OC), Nate Hackett was in over his head with having three rookie QB's to train, plus implement a new offense, so he brought in some reinforcements to help the young OC. Jim Hostler was brought in as the Bills senior offensive assistant as the Bills look to improve their disappointing offense. To add to the help Hackett needed, Bills hired former Lions QB coach Todd Downing to the same capacity. Joining the offense is another one of Marrone's pals, Rob Moore. Moore was the WR coach with Marrone in Syracuse and will serve in the same capacity with the Bills.
At the moment, is there any reason to feel optimistic about the Bills chances in 2014. Well, the answer to that question is in the eye of the beholder, or, to us Bills fans, the eye of the beerholder. While the Bills defense improved this season, Special Teams (STs) took a nose dive as they finished the 2014 season one of the worst STs units in the league. Instead of firing ST coach Danny Crossman, Marrone is backing his buddy by saying the unit needs more playmakers, so Crossman gets a pass. A significant reason why the Bills have been very unsuccessful over the past nine years is the play of their offense and lack of playmakers. Over the years, the Bills have mainly had below average QB's as their starters, one solid Wide Receiver (WR), followed by below-average WR's to round out the group, a mediocre to below average Tight End (TE), good to very good Running Back's (RBs), followed by one or two good offensive lineman, with the rest being below average. With the Bills drafting EJ Manuel last year and giving him time to develop, they need to give him as many weapons as possible to see if he can truly be the franchise QB. Regardless if its Manuel this year, or another rookie QB in years to come, the Bills need multiple, solid contributors on offense if they are ever going to have another winning season again.


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Help me understand how America is a nation of purported "family values" yet mothers do not get paid maternity leave. This abomination is not a partisan issue. If there is one thing unites women (and men) across party lines, it's motherhood. We all love our children fiercely and value that time at the beginning to bond with and nurture our babies as we grope our way through those sleepless nights and zombie days. The United States is among the world's richest nations - rich in terms of financial wealth, military muscle, world power, intellectual capital, and opportunity. It's shameful we don't value motherhood as much as we value wealth.
Women in America today can take up to 12 weeks leave through the Family Medical Leave Act. My husband, in fact, used the benefits of this act to take off a month when our first son was born. It was a joy for him to have that bonding time. Other women have to use sick days and disability to cover "maternity leave." Let me be clear here, motherhood is neither a sickness nor a disability. We must not treat it as such, making the whole concept of maternity leave seem punitive.
The modern woman's Sophie's Choice is paycheck or baby. There are so many unsavory dynamics that go into becoming a mother in America. When I was pregnant with my first son I was laid off from my job (under sketchy circumstances), bullied by the managers in my new job about being pregnant (though I disclosed I was pregnant in my interviews), and dragged through legal ordeals about health insurance when I left the bullying company. In my second pregnancy, I was dropped from my husband's health insurance in his new job because pregnancy was considered a pre-existing condition. I was engaged in battle before my babies were even born!
Why do we make it so difficult for people to start a family?
Remarkably, we have legions of people who fight to give more rights to unborn fetuses than to living mothers. It's not a matter of either/or here; it is a matter of providing support to families and children and mothers. Many issues that ail society and stress out families and marriages are due to lack of support. The issues are complex and gargantuan, but in simple terms, American values, standards, and budgetary priorities do not care about women and families, for which society pays the price. Exactly what standards are we using when we puff out our chests and proclaim to be the greatest nation on earth?
To reiterate, the United States is the ONLY industrialized nation in the world to provide no paid maternity leave. This must change, regardless who sits in the Oval Office.
Image via Think Progress
It's shameful we don't value motherhood as much as we value wealth.
It's funny how you used that statement in an attempt to strengthen your arguement, and it's exactly the issue that makes the oppositions point. If you truly valued motherhood over making money, you wouldn't need maternity leave from your job. If you truly valued motherhood over making money, you would adjust your lifestyle so there could be a full-time at home parent. If you really valued motherhood over making money, you wouldn't be seeking for a federal grant in order to bond with your newborn.
I agree so much with this. I only got a month off when my child was born because I was the only one working, my SO got laid off in Feb. and the baby was born in March.
@TLVitale -I understand what you're saying, and agree that being a mother doesnt mean the world owes you. AT the same time, it must be nice to be able to quit a job because you "hated it any way". Unless you have been in the position of not being able to afford feeding your family and bonding with your newborn I dont think you can relate to this article.Would you also say that people who cant afford to eat arent "owed" food stamps because they should have went to college and got a good job? There are certain things like higher education and healthcare that shouldnt be a privilege extended only to people aho can afford it. I think maternity leave falls into this catergory, every new mom needs support the first few months no matter how much money they have in the bank.
As a small business owner (and mom of 3), I have to say that having to pay for maternity leave for someone would put me out of business, because I would also have to pay to a temp worker to do her job while she was done. With only 5 employees, we could not finanicially stay afloat if we have to do that and then 4 other people would be with out a job.
It makes me think that the author of this doesn't understand business 101.
She also doesn't understand how small business drives our economy.
Businesses that CAN do it ALREADY are...................
No one owes anyone anything...but I've worked hard at my job and I have every right to take the time that I have earned...my PTO, my LTIB...I shouldn't get a "percentage" of it and then have to rely on the state to pick up the rest...


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Graphic Novels
R.I.P. Joe Kubert
Sad news today Polish/Jewish born Jacob Kubert who emagrated to Brooklyn NY at age two months, known for his comics and the graphic novel Yossel. Kubert wrote, "I got my first paying job as a cartoonist for comic books when I was eleven-and-a-half or twelve years old. Five dollars a page. In 1938, that was a lot of money". Kubert was inducted into the Harvey Awards' Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1997, and Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1998. Joe Kubert died on August 12, 2012, three weeks short of his 86th birthday. He will be missed.
The Art of War: A Graphic Novel Exhibition @ White Box NYC
Six years in the making, even sample copies stamped with real blood, The Art of War: A Graphic Novel, illustrated by Michael DeWeese and written by Kelly Roman is available starting today. Through my site via amazon for $14.54 USD. An exhibition of The Art of War's original artwork kicks off this week at White Box in New York City. Check out the animated trailer below.
The Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival December 3, 2011
The third Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival is a special free event suitable for all ages featuring independent comics and graphic art from over 75 artists and publishers displaying and selling their publications. There will be open lectures and panel discussions on comics and graphic novels. The event takes place December 3, 2011 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 275 North 8th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Union Pool 484 Union Avenue # A New York, NY and with other independent events all over the Brooklyn area in arts and culture institutions.
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1:10 PM ET, September 28, 2011
Citi Field, New York, New York
W: M. Batista (5-2)
L: E. Volquez (5-7)
NEW YORK -- Jose Reyes heard the boos when he was lifted for a pinch runner. Mets fans wanted to see more.At least another at-bat or two. At least another season or two.It was an afternoon of mixed emotions for the effervescent shortstop in what could have been his last game in a New York Mets uniform, a 3-0 win over Cincinnati on Wednesday.After a bunt single in the first inning, Reyes was finished. The strategy paid off: Reyes won the National League batting title late Wednesday when Milwaukee's Ryan Braun went 0 for 4.
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By taking himself out of the game, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes cheated teammates and fans and proved once again that he's no Derek Jeter, writes Rob Parker. Story
To play or not to play on the final day of the season with the batting title in the balance has a long and storied history. SweetSpot blogger David Schoenfield looks back. Story
On the 70th anniversary of Ted Williams hitting .406 -- including going 6-for-8 in a season-ending doubleheader, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian remembers an icon. Story
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The Mets honored groundskeeper Pete Flynn, who is retiring after 50 years with the organization. ... The Reds' Drew Stubbs ended Mark Reynolds' run of three straight years leading majors in strikeouts. Stubbs struck out 205 time and Reynolds had 195 heading into the Orioles' season finale Wednesday night. ... The Mets announced a crowd of 28,816, giving them a final attendance of 2,352,596, a drop of about 7 percent from last year and their lowest total since 2004, when they played at Shea Stadium.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Miguel Batista #47 of the New York Mets pitches against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi...(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Scoring Summary
|N Evans singled to center, W Harris scored, J Satin to second.
|M Baxter homered to right center (397 feet), J Satin scored.
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|Home Plate - Brian Runge, First Base - Ted Barrett, Second Base - Tim Mcclelland, Third Base - Marvin Hudson
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With a bunt single in the first (he was immediately pulled for a pinch runner), Jose Reyes finishes the season the season with 181 hits in 537 at-bats (.3371 average). Entering his final game of the season, Ryan Braun has 187 hits in 559 at-bats (.3345 average). To pass Reyes, Braun must record at least 3 hits in no more than 4 at-bats. A 3-3 evening will put him at .3381 and a 3-4 evening will give Braun a .3375 average. Anything less will leave him short of Reyes' now final average and give the Mets shortstop his first batting title.
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ANDERSON — Carol Peckinpaugh has already looked into a membership to one of the city's newest fitness gyms — before it opens.
"I'm trying to get healthy," Peckinpaugh said. "It's new, nice and open 24 hours a day, five days a week. I'm retired and I can go whenever I want, so I like those hours."
Planet Fitness is operating a temporary office outside its facilities at 4366 S. Scatterfield Road as the owners complete more than $1 million in renovations and equipment for the new gym. Officials say they hope to open before the winter holidays and they are receiving quite a bit of interest from potential gym members.
Peckinpaugh is joining a growing number of retirees looking to keep fit. According to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, members over 55 grew by more than 343 percent from 1987 to 2003 while those 35-54 increased by 180 percent.
Anna Majors, 24, is the manager of the new gym.
"We are a judgment-free zone," she said of her facilities. "We don't cater to body builders. We want to offer something in Anderson that people can afford and feel comfortable going in to work out in. We don't have the big scary people here."
Alex Baker, a regional manager for the fitness chain, said the Anderson location will offer 10 tanning beds, two massage chairs and two hydrobeds. Planet Fitness is open 24 hours a day through the week and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.
The nearest Planet Fitness locations to the new Anderson facilities are in Kokomo and Muncie.
"We had been looking at Anderson for awhile," Baker said. "We knew we were going to open one and we love the area. When we got word of mouth that the area is thriving again we decided it was time to open a gym here.


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OXFORDSHIRE Fire & Rescue Service has set up a 'Gold Command' team to prepare for further flooding.
The county's senior fire officers have met to put in place emergency flood plans.
With more rain expected in the coming days, areas along the River Thames are on amber alert and the Environment Agency expects them to flood.
Yesterday a spokeswoman for the fire service said crews had been making general patrols and monitoring river levels, especially in the south of the county, over the weekend.
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Approximately 1 hour from Tauranga, Rotorua was the home of the 2006 Mountain Bike World Championships.
Rotorua boasts possession of some of the best mountain bike trails in the Southern Hemisphere, some would say the world, that has become synonymous with the city.
The Whakarewarewa Mountain Bike Trails have made Rotorua, the mountain bike MECCA of New Zealand, attracting thousands of people from all over New Zealand, and the world.
Over 60km for purpose built mountain bike trails to explore. These incomparable trails, wind and weave their way through a forest of redwood, radiata, douglas fir, eucalyptus, and larch.
Beautiful native bush, towering trees, envelop riders. Stunning views through gaps in the forest of lakes, and the looming bulk of Mount Tarawera, reward riders.
Within Whakarewarewa Forest, an extensive, and varied network of trails offer riding for all levels of ability, from novice to expert, child or adult.
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Residents may bring the following electronic equipment: answering machines, compact disc players, electric typewriters, fax machines, hard drives, laptops, mobile phones, modems, microwave ovens, pagers, personal computers, monitors, keyboards, mouse and peripherals, printers, printed circuit boards, remote controls, stereos tape players, telephones and telephone equipment, televisions and VCRs. Residents are responsible for any personal data contained on electronic devices and computer hard drives.
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|Marden Rehab Employee Finishes 140.6 Mile Ironman Event
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The Ironman Triathlon is a 140.6 mile long event held in more than a dozen venues world-wide each year. The competition includes a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 marathon run.
One may think that competitors get days to cover all those miles, but instead the time limit is 17 hours with the competition beginning at 7 a.m. with required completion by midnight of the same day. Wassam said, "To do it in 17 hours, you have to move. There's thousands of people each year that start and don't finish due to the time restrictions."
The competition began with a mass start (all 2800 competitors jumping in at once) of the swimming portion. The swim portion took place in the Gulf of Mexico, which was choppy due to recent storms. "It was probably the most intense experience of my life," Wassam said of the veritable mosh pit that forms when thousands of bodies hit the water at the same time. While no one was hurt in the Ironman Florida swim, Wassam said that two or three people usually die during the swim portion, mostly due to cardiac events.
After the intense swim, Wassam and the other competitors spent a large chunk of the 17 hours on the bike ride, the longest leg of the Triathlon. Following the ride was a marathon run which most people wouldn't be able to complete fresh, let alone after the long swim and bike ride. At the end, Wassam was able to finish with 2400 other world-class athletes within the time limit.
Needless to say, to be fit enough to finish the event, Danielle had to do extensive training. She said she trained over a period of nine months for the event, training 20-25 hours a week while working a more than full-time job.
While training for such an event would be hard enough for any athlete, Danielle entered training with two hurdles to overcome. First of all, Wassam had not ridden a bike regularly since she was 10 years old and had very little swimming experience. Secondly, Wassam said, "I went into training nine months ago with a knee injury." Fortunately, Wassam's profession allowed her to make sure her knee would hold up to the strenuous training regiment.
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Motor fuel tax laws have been revamped in Alabama by a new bill. The bill is named HB 399 and states that suppliers, permissive suppliers and terminal operators must obtain a surety bond in a quantity equivalent to double the average monthly tax liability, but can't surpass $2 million. Exporters, blenders, importers, and distributors must read more »
Alabama real estate appraisal management companies have new legislation to abide by. The new law is titled SB 320 and requires real estate appraisal management companies to obtain a $25,000 surety bond to guarantee the company's compliance with state law. SB 320 states that the surety's aggregate liability can't surpass the sum of the bond. read more »
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Construction work is full of risk being there is so much that can go wrong. A big risk relating to construction work involves the threat of deceitful contractors. Some contractors will go to great lengths just to get their foot in the door for a specific job and then wind up performing negligent work; surety read more »
Alabama State enacted a new bill concerning officials of an emergency telephone district. The new bill, which is referred to as HB 188, requires the members of staff or officials of an emergency telephone district that manage or disburse its funds to acquire a surety bond in a quantity that is no less than the read more »


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Man released on bail after woman found dead
A Sussex Police spokesman said that the body had not yet been formally identified but it was believed to be that of Ms Stevens, of Baltimore Court, The Drive, Hove.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Pollard, of Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team who is leading the investigation, said:
"The 49-year-old man has today been released from custody on bail and our investigation into how Mrs Stevens died continues.
There are still a number of lines of inquiry we are following."


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I know most of you are terribly cold right now, but grilling can bring a little touch of warm weather to your table.
Any grill will do but I love our new Char-Broil grill. Back in November, with Thanksgiving looming and our Viking oven out of commission (again!), I got a great suggestion from Pam. Grill the turkey! (The turkey turned out great, btw.) Our old grill was about dead anyway, so it was a great excuse reason to go grill shopping. The design of this one, with the actual burners protected from drips and spills, was the biggest selling point. It also makes it easy to use wood on a gas grill, which is what I did here.
Any wood would do, but we used grapefruit wood. Our poor grapefruit tree, may it rest in peace, was damaged by hurricanes back in 2004 and never quite recovered. When it finally died and we cut it down to use the wood for grilling and smoking. It's hard, burns hot and add a nice flavor.
Adding oranges was an easy choice, we just picked them from the tree. Since rosemary goes so well with citrus, I picked a little from the herb garden and added it.
For the fish-haters in my house, I grilled up a bunch of boneless chicken breasts in the same way. Just as easy and also a hit!
- Mahi-Mahi Fillet (or any other mild fish)
- Oranges, 2 or 3
- Rosemary, 2 or 3 tablespoons, snipped
- Orange Juice
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Zest one orange and snip the rosemary.
Remove the skin from the fish if necessary. Lay it out in a baking dish and pour in a good amount of OJ. Season with salt and pepper. Add orange slices and a bit of rosemary and let it sit in the fridge for just a little while before grilling.
Heat the grill to medium or medium-high heat. I threw in the grapefruit wood and let it start to get smoky before adding the fish. Be sure to coat the grate with oil or use Pam for Grilling. Put the fish on and sprinkle it with orange zest and a little rosemary. Grill for about five minutes, or until the underside is white and flaky.
Carefully turn the fish and sprinkle this side with zest and rosemary. Put the orange slices on top. Cook for just a few more minutes, until the fish is flaky and white all the way through. I closed the grill lid so the oranges would soften and warm a bit.
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Once upon a time in DreamAfrica,a DUTCHMAN was walking by himself and saw Snake lying under a large stone. Snake implored his help ; but when she had become free she said, " Now I shall eat you."
The Man answered, " That is not right. Let us first go to Hare."
When Hare had heard the affair, he said, " It is right."
" No," said the Man, " let us ask Hyena." Hyena declared the same, saying, " It is right."
" Now let us ask Jackal," said the Man in his despair.
Jackal answered very slowly and consider-ately, doubting the whole affair, and demanding to see first the place, and whether the Man was able to lift the stone. Snake lay down, and the Man, to prove the truth of his account, put the stone again over her.
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9:00am Saturday 29th March 2014 in News By Craig Manning, Chief Reporter
MORE than 400 women have signed up for this year's Wirral Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK.
The Globe-backed event will be held in Birkenhead Park on Sunday, July 27.
Last year, 3443 women took part and raised a fantastic £153,104. Its organisers need 3600 women and girls to stride out this time around to help raise £350,000.
Jennifer Ward, Cancer Research UK's North West events manager, said: "Race for Life events are not competitive. They are not about being fit or fast.
"Instead, they are an amazing way to celebrate life but also remember those who have been lost to the disease.
"Participants may be walking, jogging or running but what's inescapable is the power and strength that comes from thousands of women joining together to confront cancer."
Wirral nurse Julie Lloyd, who lost her mum and mother-in-law to cancer, took part last year.
She is unable to run this time around because of a back injury, but will shout encouragement from the sidelines on the day, and is urging mums, daughters, sisters and friends to register for the event.
She said: "Cancer has been very prominent throughout my life.
"I have lost family members and friends to the disease and as a community nurse I have supported and nursed lots of patients with cancer.
"Taking part in Race for Life was my way of fighting back against cancer for taking both my mum and mother-in-law.
"It was an incredibly emotional event, but I know they would have been proud of me and that by taking part I was able to help other families have more precious time with their loved ones."
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Biking Vacation Ideas
Are you considering a biking vacation? Do you prefer a trip that will challenge your muscles, keep your body as active as your brain as you ride past the scenery, the culture, and the geographic wonders? Check out these biking vacations that are worthy of sore legs and then book a vacation rental suited precisely to your needs from VacationRentals.com so you have a comfortable place to relax at night after days filled to the brim with new sights, sounds, and muscle ability on your exciting biking vacation.
Outdoor Adventure Biking Vacation Ideas
Southwestern desert is beautiful and is accessible for roughly three fourths of the year. Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks offer some of the most awe-inspiring natural splendor as well as thrill inducing bike trails in the country. Red and orange stone paths are yours alone except for your traveling companions, and the sound of your tires on the rocks. Race your adrenaline down the canyon sides and watch the skies turn the color of the surrounding earth as sun sets on each glorious day of your biking vacation.
At Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska, you can bike into true wilderness. Some of the park you have to explore on foot, but many biking trails exist that will take you into range of glaciers, mountains, lakes, and forests. Bike along Firehole River in Yellowstone and you just might see a moose, beaver, or buffalo in this wildlife rich park.
Wherever you decide to park your gear and rest your head during your adventurous biking vacation, you're sure to find suitable lodgings at VacationRentals.com. You can choose the perfect rental for your needs, most of which come with a ready to use kitchen so you can keep your healthy lifestyle going and save money by cooking your own meals instead of eating at restaurants that use lots of fats and sugars, and are often overpriced. With home cooked meals in your vacation rental you can eat well and keep your body fueled for your outdoor biking vacation.
Seaside Biking Vacation Ideas
Biking vacations are not just for the super athletic. Acadia National Park is a great place to discover from the seat of a bicycle. Keep a leisurely pace as you ride the coastline in the salty breeze, mountains, and meadows full of flowers in view. Continue your ride past quaint oceanside villages that have a slower pace than major cities and a New England charm. Peek in antique shops or stop for a bite and then hop back on your bike for more coastal sightseeing in Maine.
Los Angeles offers several beautiful bike paths along the water, including the Long Beach and the South Bay bike trails. Warm air and interesting people make these beachfront paths great for sightseeing, enjoying the sun on your skin, and seeing the California coast. Oregon and Florida also have seaside biking trails that are stunning in their landscapes and easy on the legs. Take leisurely rides along some of America's prettiest coastlines, and stay the nights in an easy to customize VacationRentals.com vacation rental to make your biking vacation even better.
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Vancouver is one of the most bike friendly places in the world. Interconnected cycling pathways wind through the city and give newcomers views of Vancouver's lush parks, sparkling ocean and urban gardens. Visit Stanley Park's paved seawall bike path that offers tremendous mountain and ocean views. A ride here provides a chance to ride past totem poles and under the Lion's Gate Bridge and end up at English Bay where you can have a lovely picnic.
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