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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are making plenty of room for their new family. The parents-to-be have purchased a $11 million mansion together.
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Now the commented items are added to the RSS feeds so that it's possible to see what have been commented recently.
Submitted by marc.battyani 3121 days 17 hours 24 min ago
unicode possibilities
It would be nice if cl-user would display unicode input for CJK text. With PCL and On Lisp getting new printings in Japan, it might be beneficial to attract more brain-share from that side of the world. Would this be considered out of cl-user.net's scope?
Submitted by charliemac 2217 days 11 hours 9 min ago
Perhaps it would be interesting to open up a "universities" category (or subcategory of Organization) to list universities that teach lisp?
Submitted by informatimago 2210 days 2 hours 26 min ago
re: universities
This is a good idea. Done.
Submitted by marc.battyani 2207 days 6 hours 40 min ago
re: unicode possibilities
I have to think about it.
The use of English as the standard language is prefered so that the information is useable by most lispers.
I don't mind some other language content though.
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Change descriptions may accept invalid characters
Attempting to view the "Last Modified Items" RSS feed in the Google Chrome browser gives the error: "error on line 10 at column 2048: PCDATA invalid Char value 12". Adding the feed in Mozilla Thunderbird: "<feed URL> is not a valid feed."
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Repository access
Many sites have a link to view the repository such as:
Source code repository http://common-lisp.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/?cvsroot=cl-semantic
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The McCutcheon ruling just made our bad campaign finance system worse.
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This is what one dollar, one vote looks like.
Rigging the Electoral System for the Rich
Either through electoral channels or a constitutional amendment, the American people must fight back against Supreme Court rulings like Citizens United and McCutcheon.
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Our electoral process doesn't fit within the traditional definition of "democracy," so we're changing the definition.
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Five things to keep in mind while watching preseason games
by Mike Lombardi. This is really one of the areas where Lombardi knows his stuff as a former NFL front office guy. (my 3 point summary of his 5 point article) 1. Coaches should control the roster through 50. Spots 51-63 should be under the control of the front office. 2. the practice squad should really be for the future, not really for day to day practice (although they will need to help out there every week) 3. I like what he has to say about backup QBs


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Tilda Swinton wore Haider Ackermann at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival "We Need To Talk About Kevin" Premiere tonight.
I'm sure like me many of you expected Tilda to opt for this designer, as she's been known to work closely with Haider Ackermann on many occasions.
Her Fall 2011 custom-made dress is inspired by a similar look on the runway.
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The Mulgrew Miller/Kenny Baron Duo will perform Sunday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. in the Shea Center for Performing Arts, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, in Wayne. The WPU Jazz Room Series kicks off with two master pianists in an intimate two-piano duo setting. WPU's Jazz Studies director and internationally acclaimed jazz artist Mulgrew Miller joins forces with equally renowned pianist Kenny Barron. Tickets are $15 and Seniors $12. For more information, call 973-720-7321 or visit www.wp-presents.org.


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A technology that makes it easier to have a blood test done may also have a future as a biodentification tool. The vein viewer by Luminetx uses infrared technology to "lighten up" veins just below the surface of the skin. This illuminated view for an IV or a blood draw. The company has just received a patent to use the technology as an identification tool. Another benefit, the vein network is unique to each person, making a vein ID system a more secure way to document people.
Finding the best way to stop cancer can be challenging. A new treatment that's currently under investigation heats up tumors to make them more susceptible to therapies. The BSD 2000 uses microwave energy to heat a specific tumor site, such as for cervical or colorectal cancers. The hypothermia treatment increases blood flow in the tumor, which in turn brings in more oxygen. Increasing oxygen in tumors makes cancer cells less resistant to radiation and chemotherapies.
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North County Public Radio begins a series of monthly programs on the arts this month. Open Studio will debut on Thursday evening, April 27 at 7 pm. NCPR's Todd Moe will guide listeners through a one-hour on-air magazine that explores the work and the stories of the region's many visual artists, musicians, theaters, writers and dancers. Open Studio will be co-hosted by Hilary Oak, Director of the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, and Beth Robinson, of What a Raquette Music and Dance - a Potsdam-based group that promotes music and dance.
Each month, Open Studio will give listeners a chance to hear what's new, what's hot and what's happening in the arts in the region. Hilary Oak says the SLC Arts Council is pleased to be a part of the new show. "We'll be talking to our neighbors who are making music, writing books, carving sculptures, braiding rugs, and making beautiful things just down the road," Oak said. Each monthly program will include a live musical guest or band, a calendar of arts events, stories and features about artists from across the region, and "Giving Voice," a showcase of recent poetry performance in the region, selected by NCPR's Dale Hobson.
The April 27 show will feature live music and conversation with Piquant! Their music evokes a "bistro" atmosphere with flavors from Latin dance styles, along with the sweet tones of French Musette and a touch of swing. Dale Hobson will talk with Vermont poet David Budbill about his hermit alter ego "Judevine Mountain," and play some of his work as interpreted by a jazz improv trio. Also featured, rug hooking expert Prudence Matthews whose exhibit of rugs depicting scenes on the St. Lawrence River, "Hooked on the River," is on display at TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) in Canton.
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Former CNN Headline News anchor and cancer survivor Bob Losure continues to expand his repertoire on-stage and on-camera with keynotes, interviews, webcasts, and hosting duties including tradeshows, debates, press conferences, fundraising galas, and more. In November, 2013, Bob hosted the Thrivent Financial National Sales Meeting at the Minneapolis Convention Center, interviewing 30 financial experts including the Wolf of Wall Street himself, Jordan Belfort, live on-camera before 2,000 Thrivent sales executives. The interviews reached a virtual audience nationwide, with questions submitted as Bob conducted his interviews.
Over the past year, Bob's appearances have included his keynote, The Time of My LifeA Former CNN Anchor Remembers Ted Turner...and Looks Ahead as a 28-year Cancer Survivor, at an evening gala of Executive Women International at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. His cancer survival story and how it led him to the CNN anchor chair has captivated audiences from M.D. Anderson in Houston to Provena St. Joseph's in Chicago. He also talks about the life lessons learned working for Ted Turner. As EWI President Karen Kellogg wrote, I can see why youre speaking and emcee skills are in such demand. What a wonderful voice you haveand you have such a natural command of the stage.
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Bob has interviewed some of the most powerful people in Americafrom former Homeland Security Chief Tom Ridge and retired CBS anchor Walter Cronkite to G-E Chairman Jeffrey Immelt and Cancer Treatment Centers of America Chairman Dick Stephenson. His hosting resume includes six years with the Mercedes Concours dElegance and seven years with the Outdoor Advertising Association of America.
During his 12 years anchoring in Atlanta at CNN, Bob also covered national stories live in the field, reporting on the Loma Prieta earthquake in San Francisco, Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriegas capture and return to Miami, and Nelson Mandelas historic visit to Atlanta.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Baker Mayfield showed his scrambling and throwing talents in the Red Raiders first two games against lesser programs' defenses.
Now it's time for the freshman walk-on to face No. 24 TCU, which returns nine starters from Big 12's top defense last season.
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MAJOR plans to reshape part of the Weavers Triangle complex in Burnley have been given the go-ahead.
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The book for my exhibition in Malaga, Spain.
October 22nd-November 18th, 2010.
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Johan516 Marbella, Spain
Born 1959 in Sweden Full time visual artist Acrylic on Canvas, Paper, Wood and others Photography Exhibited in: France, The UK, Spain, Sweden, The USA, Hungary. Exhibitions 2009: New York/The USA, Boston/The USA, Stockholm/Sweden, Malaga/Spain, Majorca/Spain, Berlin/Germany, Budapest/Hungary, Marbella/Spain
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CATEGORIES MoviesFile this under least surprising news of the day. Less than 24 hours after Brett Ratner resigned his Oscar producing duties, Eddie Murphy has stepped down as host of the 84th annual Academy Awards. Murphy leaves the high-profile position after the uproar surrounding Ratner's controversial comments at a 'Tower Heist' screening last week, when the director said, "Rehearsing's for fags."
"First and foremost I want to say that I completely understand and support each party's decision with regard to a change of producers for this year's Academy Awards ceremony," said Murphy in a statement released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. "I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I'm sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job."
Said AMPAS president Tom Sherak about Murphy's decision, "I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well."
With Murphy officially gone, the question must be asked: Who is going to step up as host? Neil Patrick Harris, come on down?
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A member of the Bengals first ever coaching staff has died.
Jack Donaldson, a member of the original 1968 Bengals coaching staff, spent 10 seasons (1968-77) on the staff, starting as defensive line coach and spending his last nine seasons as offensive backfield coach. He died on Saturday in Cincinnati, at age 86.
He was hired directly by Paul Brown, Bengals founder and first head coach. He coached two seasons under head coach Bill Johnson after Brown's retirement following the 1975 season.
"Jack was an outstanding coach," said Bengals president Mike Brown. "He aided the development of running backs that our longtime fans remember well -- Paul Robinson, Jess Phillips, Essex Johnson, Lenvil Elliott, Boobie Clark and Archie Griffin. He was greatly respected by my father, as well as by myself, and we are saddened by this news and send our condolences to Jack's family."
A native of Pataskala, Ohio, near Columbus, Donaldson earned undergraduate and Master's degrees from Ohio State. He coached in Ohio high schools, at the University of Toledo and with the New York Jets before being sought out by Paul Brown for the Bengals. He contributed to Bengals playoff teams in 1970, '73 and '75.
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On the eve of the 2014 NHl free agent signing period, the Bolts clearest roster need is now on the lower lines.
While the deay is dominated by trade talk, the Bolts made a pair of roster moves in anticipation for returning to action tomorrow in Nashville.
The Bolts add depth to their system while trimming their camp roster, plus the lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the St. Louis Blues in Orlando.
Roster moves yesterday give way to a new team today as the Lightning take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh.
With Sami Salo's lower body injury, Lightning coach Guy Boucher announced he will be rolling with seven defensemen against the New York Rangers on Thursday, including Brendan Mikkelson.
Steve Yzerman talks about what he wants and what he can get to upgrade the Lightning in goal. What are the implications of these public statements?
Steve Yzerman and the Lightning staff have a tough decision to make regarding the goaltender situation in Tampa Bay. This decision starts with their assessment of the talent currently in the system...
Reports have it that the Lightning have signed G Sebastien Caron for the remainder of the season.
Time for another look at the Lightning's performance statistics, including the Lightning's playoff chances as of March 4.
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ALBANY, N.Y. – Albany was the host of the 26th annual Stair Climb Thursday.
Two hundred people will race up 42 flights of stairs at the Corning Tower to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northeastern New York. Individuals, firefighters and relay teams will compete to see who can make it to the top the fastest.
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A couple with legal medical marijuana cards were arrested for having bake sale cooked with marijuana oils. Police say 45-year-old Todd Timothy Leavitt and his girlfriend, 36-year-old Erin Marie McHarg, were arrested on Thursday. Detectives went to their home and found them allegedly selling marijuana, drug paraphernalia and baked goods like brownies, muffins, cookies and lollipops laced with pot. Police say the pair had set up a counter and had a business hours sign, menu and prices. The couple had legal medical marijuana cards but were each only allowed to have 2.5 ounces of marijuana.
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If you haven't applied Feng Shui to your home environment, you may be missing out on a way to help your marriage.
An old Chinese Proverb: "If there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation.
If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world."
This type of harmony in your own home can come from using time-tested Feng Shui guidelines when you decide where to place your bed, desk, stove, sofa, table, etc.
For example, where you place your bed can affect your love life.
Some Feng Shui practitioners believe that Feng Shui can reveal if a couple is likely to argue and divorce.
How to Begin Trying Feng ShuiIf you are interested in trying some Feng Shui, where do you begin? Here are some beginning points:
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Brazil is the largest country in South America with 15,735 km (9,777 miles) of
boundaries with 10 out of the 12 South American countries: Argentina, Paraguai, Uruguai, Bolivia,
Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guiana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
There are only two South American countries that do not border with Brazil: Ecuador and Chile.
Brazil has 7,491 km (4,655 miles) on the Atlantic Coast.
With such a large coastline, there are inumerous beautiful beaches in Brazil.
But there are many other interesting landscapes. Check below.
Brazil has 8,514,215 square kilometers (3,287,343 square miles) of land, making
it the 5th largest in the world. Only Russia, Canada, China,
and the US have larger territories than Brazil.
If you take out Alaska, all of the US could
fit inside Brazil with a little to spare. All 23 European
countries could easily fit inside Brazil.
Brazil is a tropical country. Its territory are for the major part situated north
of the Tropic of Capricorn, which runs near
Săo Paulo. The tropical siting
manifests itself most in the climate and vegetation, therefore influencing the
land use,
the way of life
and the character of Brazilian people.
Brazil is the 5th most populous nation in the world, only surpassed
by China, India, Indonesia, and the US. Most of the 180
million Brazilians live in cities located in the relatively narrow coastal corridor
which widens somewhat south of Minas Gerais.
The interior of the country is either lightly populated or still uninhabited. However,
many additional development areas have sprung up in the last few years. There are
more people living in the southern part of the country than in
the northern one. Relatively few people live in the
Amazon Rainforest.
Check out the extension of the Amazon Rainforest on the map below.
Brazilian people bear a
large variety of races and skin colors, made up of approximately 55% whites, 32% mixed of all shades, plus
some 8% blacks. A small part of the remaining percent is made up of native Indians,
whose numbers are estimated to be anything from 50 to 200 thousand. A much larger
group are the Japanese, who make up between 1% and 2% of the population.
Politically and administratively, Brazil comprises
five major regions - South, Southeast, Center-west, North, and Northeast - 26 federal
states, and the capital
Brasília, located in the federal district.
If you want to know more about the five major regions of Brazil,
click here.
Brazil is a federative republic. At the top of
the executive branch is the president, both the chief of state and head of
government. The legislative branch consists of a bicameral National
Congress, with a Federal Senate (81 seats) and a Chamber of Deputies (513 seats).
At the top of the Judicial branch is the Supreme Federal Tribunal, composed by
11 ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Each state has a governor and each city has a mayor.
The president, governors and mayors, as well as senators, congressmen,
state and city representatives are elected by the people.
Brazilians vote in electronic ballot boxes which ensure
a perfect count every time. It's as secure as using an ATM
at your local bank, and it's also very quick.
Soon after the election is over, the results are known.
The current President of Brazil, Luís Inácio Lula da Silva, was elected
in 2002 with more than 52 million votes. He took office on January 1, 2003.
Salvador was the first capital of Brazil,
Rio de Janeiro the second.
Since 1960, Brazil's capital is
Brasília, located in the heartland
of the country, in a central plateau.
president works at the Palácio do Planalto
and senators work at the National Congress.
Supreme Court Justices work at the Supreme Court.
These three buildings are situated around a large square in Brasilia,
called The Square of the Three Powers.
Water Resources
Brazil has the largest hydrographical network in the world,
with 55 thousand square kilometers of rivers.
If you travel through Brazil, you will cross many bridges over many
rivers. Some rivers are long and wide, like the Amazon, São Francisco
and the Paraná, but most are smaller in size. Look below
for a sunset over the Amazon River.
Rivers are important for transportation purposes, for irrigation
and also because they supply a great deal of electrical
energy to the country. In many countries, coal burning power plants
supply electricity, but they pollute the air. Energy may also come from
nuclear power, but disposing of the spent nuclear fuel can be a
big problem. In Brazil, however, most of the energy comes from
hydroelectric power that uses the waters own weight under gravity
to drive turbines to generate electricity.
fact, the second largest hydroelectric plant in the world is in southern
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Hours after a meteor exploded 20 miles above parts of Russia, a second much larger asteroid had a close call with the earth.
The asteroid weaved its way in between the moon and weather satellites to come 17,200 miles from hitting earth Friday afternoon. That was the closest encounter earth has had since sky survey's were started in the 1990s.
The asteroid is 150 feet in diameter, about half the size of a football field. Astronomers say that size isn't enough to change the climate or wipe out humanity, but it could destroy a city if it impacted it directly.
About the same size meteorite hit Arizona roughly 50,000 years ago leaving behind the deep crater that remains today.
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I have to assume that many of McCoven post while at work. My jobs computer network gives most managers the capability of being able to see your screen from their screen. That being said, there are plenty of times throughout the day (especially during the winter (aftermarket motorcycle industry)) where there is not much to do and could get onto McCoven, but I am scared shitless of getting caught.
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News: Maino Speaks On T.I.'s Prison Sentence, "Me & Tip Talk All The Time" [Video]
Sunday, Jun 7, 2009 4:00PM
After just a few weeks after T.I. turned himself in for a 366-day prison sentence, Maino has shared his thoughts on how Tip will handle his time behind bars.
Claiming the two often speak, Maino said the rapper's past history in prison will work to his advantage.
"Me and Tip talk all the time," he said in a recent interview. "And actually, I was at his house the day before, which was Sunday, the day before he went in. He went in Monday. I was at his house, we talked briefly and we talked other times. You know, he's a dude that's been through struggle already. It ain't like he ain't never been to jail before. It's just a hard pill to swallow when you got so much going on. He's a strong dude and I know he's gonna get through it. He knows what it is when he goes in there, he knows how to handle himself and the focus, goal, is to get back there to his family and to his business, music, money and do what you gotta do. In and out. He gonna be all right." (iHipHop)
Other artists close to Tip such as Bun B recently spoke with SOHH about the rapper's prison sentence.
"Tip's a very intelligent young man, he's very resourceful," Bun explained. "He has a very sharp sense of understanding life and situations involved in it. I couldn't give him any more advice than what he probably knows already. Just to keep God first, stay focused and do his time don't let his time do him. Prison is not a place to commiserate and make friends at. But like I say, all these things are things that I'm very sure Tip knows already. I'd just tell him to keep his head up like anybody else and make sure he got an address on me and I got one on him. So I can shoot him a kite, send him a picture or two. That sh*t go a long way I don't think people realize. Tip's a good dude he's a smart dude. I'm pretty sure with God on his side, he'll be alright. (SOHH)
"Whatever You Like" producer Jim Jonsin talked with SOHH about Tip's time behind bars.
"I was trying to see if he could get an iPod in there so he could write some music while he's in there. He doesn't think that that's possible. T.I. look, what I'm going to do for you is I'm going to contact every crooked cop in the system and I'm gonna find a way to get you an iPod so you can write some music," said Jonsin. "So any of you corrections officers that want to try and get T.I. an iPod just contact Jim Jonsin and I'll send out ten bucks and an iPod so you can buy some lunch or maybe I'll get you a beer tab at your local bar." (SOHH)
Maino, despite his New York City roots, has been able to draw in a strong crowd of support from Southern fans.
"You already know what I'm about, I'm a solider, I'm a rider, I'm a ghetto survivor, matter of fact, I'm all of the above, you feel me," he said in a video interview. "Over here in Orlando, Florida, just got finished performing you know...A real n*gga always gonna get love no matter what. [I get love in the South] because I'm a different kind of, different design of n*gga. You understand what I'm saying? They gonna f*ck with me because I ain't greetin' all the people, I'ma come down and give 'em me. I ain't gonna come down here with some bullsh*t." (Power Played)
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February 18, 2006
Albany- Area pet owners can have their pets spayed or neutered for free or at a discounted rate thanks to the Humane Society's latest fundraiser. Hog Wild Motorcycles hosted its fourth annual poker run to benefit the Pennies for Puppies campaign Saturday.
More than 125 riders came out in their leather and chaps to ride to nearby businesses to raise money for the charity. The Pennies for Puppies campaign hopes to cut down on the homeless animal population here in Albany.
"This money is for individuals in the community that have a pet that needs a spay or neuter. So, every penny raised goes back into the community. You can choose a vet of your choice and we'll have your pet spayed or neutered we'll pay for it," said Donna Strickland, Humane Society Director.
"If you love pets this is the ride to be on," said Paul Murray, Independent Riders Association.
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Get TV's Andy Levy to Actually Write "The Obamafication Of American Wussies "
TV's Andy Levy has been constantly pushing his book "The Obamafication Of American Wussies." But where is it? It isn't on Amazon! It's not in the whiskers section of PetsMart. Rumor has it that you can only purchase it from him out of the back of the "Pussy Wagon," the van Andy uses for collecting NY's strays (cats) and getting them hooked on his home-brew catnip. Or he just hasn't written it, and this is just a running joke on the show. Either way, we demand that Mr. Levy make his book a reality, and spread his sermon of self righteous introversion to the American people! Andy, it is not just that we want this book... America needs it.
Pinky Fahn
Yes, this needs to be written.
Alexander Hoffman
This is the most important book that's yet to be written. I also hope Andy dedicates the book to Pixel and Stormy and have a forward written by S.E. Cupp, with blurbs on the back cover by actor Victor Roberts, author Manatee Grey and Pinch.
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Phil Garner was a 5'10" second and third baseman from Jefferson City, Tennessee. Born April 30th, 1949, he was originally drafted in the first round of the 1971 January secondary amateur draft by the Oakland Athletics, third overall. He made his professional debut soon afterwards with the Burlington Bees of the "A" level Midwest League, hitting .278 with 11 homers and 70 RBI in 116 contests. 1972 would see him merit two promotions, first to the "AA" level Birmingham A's, in the Southern League (.280, 12 home runs, 40 RBI, 71 games), then later with the Iowa Oaks in the "3A" American Association (.243, nine home runs, 22 RBI.
1973 would see Garner, also known as "Scrap Iron," join the "AAA" Tucson Toros out in the Pacific Coast League (.289, 14 home runs, 73 RBI, 138 games). He also saw his first major league action, with Oakland late in the season (no hits in five at bats).
In 1974, Garner spent most of his season with the Toros (.330, 11 home runs, 51 RBI, 96 games), also enjoying a cup of coffee in May with the A's, later joining them for the rest of the season on July 30th. He hit .179 in 30 plate appearances.
Garner was in the "Big Show" to stay in 1975. He spent two more seasons with Oakland, totalling a .251 average in 358 games, nailing 14 homers and 129 RBI. He was selected to represent the American League in the 1976 All-Star game. Halfway through 1977 spring training, the A's sent him along with Chris Batton and Tommy Helms to the Pirates for Tony Armas, Doug Bair, Dave Giusti, Rick Langford, Doc Medich and Mitchell Page.
In 1977, Garner hit .260 in 153 games with a career high 17 home runs, 77 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. He ranked ninth in the NL with 99 runs scored, 10th in the league with 35 doubles, and fifth in the league with 10 triples. He played mostly at third base (also making 50 appearances at second and a handful at shortstop) while batting first, second, and seventh in the lineup. On July 10th, in the second game of a doubleheader, he went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and three runs as the Bucs dispatched the Philadelphia Phillies, 12-10. Pittsburgh went 96-66, missing the NL East title by five games behind the Phils.
In 1978, Garner appeared in 154 games for Pittsburgh. He hit .261 with 10 home runs, 27 stolen bases, and 66 RBI. He ranked fourth in the NL with nine triples. He started every spot in the order at least once (appearing in the ninth spot as a pinch hitter), but mostly hit sixth or seventh splitting his season between second base and third. On September 15th, he hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning, going 2-for-3 with a walk in a 6-1 victory over the Montreal Expos. The Pirates again missed out on the postseason behind Philadelphia, going 88-73 and missing the slot by a game and a half.
1979 would see the Pirates go 98-64, winning the division by two games over Montreal before sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in the NLCS (three games) and taking seven games to send the Baltimore Orioles home disappointed. Garner hit .472 (17-for-36) in postseason play. When you add in his four walks, his OBP was .512. Through the regular season, he hit a career high .293 with 11 home runs and 59 RBI hitting second, sixth, seventh, and eighth in the order. He split the season between second and third, making a handful of starts at short. In the first game of a doubleheader on July 27th, he went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 5-4 win over the Expos.
In 1980, Garner was selected to his second career all-star game (and first since joining the NL). In 151 games, he hit .259 with 62 runs and 58 RBI. He played the whole season at second base, again filling the second, sixth, seventh, and eighth slots in the batting order. In a 5-0 win over the Expos on April 30th, he hit two home runs, knocking in three. In the first game of a doubleheader on August 10th, he went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and a run in a 7-1 win over the Phillies. At 83-79, the Bucs weren't good enough to repeat, missing the playoffs by finishing eight games behind the Phillies.
1981 would see Garner reprise his role on the NL all-star team. He hit .248 in 87 games for the Bucs. Just prior to the trading deadline, the Pirates sent him to Houston for players to be named later for Johnny Ray. (The Astros completed the trade a week later by shipping Kevin Houston and Randy Niemann to Pittsburgh). Garner played parts of seven seasons in Houston (753 games, .260, 49 home runs, 320 RBI). He also made appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers (70 games, .190, two home runs, eight RBI), and the San Francisco Giants (15 games, .154, one RBI).
Garner went into the managerial pool after retirement, and has captained the Milwaukee Brewers, the Detroit Tigers, and the Houston Astros. He is currently a "special advisor" with the Oakland Athletics.
All-Time Statline: Five seasons, 664 games, .267/.335/.404, 639-for-2391, 125 doubles, 35 triples, 44 home runs, 280 RBI, 112 stolen bases, 243 walks, 284 strikeouts, 12.3 wins above replacement.


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LonghornScott relives how West Virgina held on for dear life and what the takeaways are for Texas fans.
A brief visual post-post-mortem of Texas vs West Virginia, because reality is painful, and moving pictures make things better.
Texas Longhorns DC Manny Diaz Talks West Virginia Mountaineers Game
These West Virginia people are awesome.
And they scored 48 points.
Did Texas get too conservative? When 38 offensive points isn't enough.
Jack In The Box loves college football and GIFs that animate. We love Jack's tacos. And commercials.
Shooting from the hip with some rapid reactions to the Longhorns' tough home loss at the hands of Geno, Holgo and...Buie???
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Longhorns. Game Day Thread.
Manny Diaz has lost some luster with the Longhorn faithful. Here's how he can restore the shine and ground the Air Raid.
Mountaineers. Longhorns. Shut your yap.
A look at what some may feel are outlandish goals for the Texas Longhorns this season. And next.
How does Texas take down the West Virginia Mountaineers? Read and find out.
Can Diaz figure out how to handle the explosive West Virginia offense and keep the Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 title hunt?
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Ombudsman wants political Code of Conduct revised
POLITICAL Ombudsman Bishop Herro Blair says that the political code of conduct, which his office oversees, was done in haste and needs to be revised.
"...What I actually believe is that the agreement on the political code must be revised, not reviewed...," Blair told the Human Resources and Social Development Committee of Parliament at its meeting on Tuesday.
He also had a word of caution for the committee which is exploring a motion tabled in the House of Representatives by Opposition Member of Parliament Everald Warmington (South West St Catherine) seeking to have Parliament review and revise the terms of and objectives of the Office of the Political Ombudsman to determine its relevance to the existing political structure.
"This nation is a democracy, but you will stand indicted if, for one reason or the other, you close the Office of the Ombudsman. Those of you who sit here today, will one day understand what I am saying," Blair cautioned the bipartisan committee of the House of Representatives.
The ombudsman admitted that there were inadequacies in his office, but attributed this to the haste in which it was established prior to the 2002 general election.
He explained that he was out of the periphery when the code of conduct was conceived, until he was approached by the leadership of both then governing People's National Party and the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party.
"You may recall that the PSOJ (Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica) was behind this, and they literally threatened the political parties... They made the recommendation that this office must be established. The political parties would not have gotten a dime if this was not done. And so, with great haste, in response to the demands of the PSOJ, this was done.
" I am not saying it is going to be done again, but there are watchdogs out there who are interested in not only their political affairs, but their businesses and they do not want what happened in the 90s, the 60s and the 70s to be repeated in this country...," Blair said.
He told the committee that he still had the ears of the leaders of both the PNP and the JLP.
"I have no reason to say today that the leadership of the political parties would not support the office of the ombudsman and also the holder of the office," he explained.
The committee will resume after Parliament's summer recess.
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'People power' KOs plan for a takeaway in Pendle
2:52pm Wednesday 5th February 2014 in News By Tyrone Marshall, Reporter
RESIDENTS have won a battle to stop a takeaway from opening on their street.
Councillors voted to refuse planning permission for the food outlet in Brunswick Street, Nelson, after people living nearby said the extra traffic would cause mayhem in the area.
The plans had been recommended for approval but about 40 residents packed out Nelson Town Hall to make their feelings clear.
One resident said: "The parking is already a nightmare. It is a lottery whether you get a parking space near your house at night.
"There are also problems with youths hanging around the corner shop a couple of blocks away. That will only increase if this application is approved, leading to anti-social behaviour."
Dozens of residents had aired their grievances at a public meeting with local councillors the week before the application was discussed at Nelson Area Committee.
Coun Eileen Ansar, who attended that meeting, said parking was a major problem because residents of Walverden Terrace had no front street, and had to park in Brunswick Street.
She said: "I normally support local businesses but this is in the wrong area.
"In a different area I would probably support it, but it is clear the residents do not want this."
Coun Mohammed Iqbal said: "I have never seen the chamber this packed before, and that shows the strength of feeling in that area.
"We want to support local businesses and Nelson needs local businesses, but we can't ignore the feelings of people in this chamber who don't want a takeaway on their street."
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This is simply the Labour Party supporting their own takeaway owners when it suits them and blocking other takeaways when it sounds like competition....
Oh what a wonderful life................
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Cllr Ansar needs to be shot.
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The electric arc furnace operates as a batch melting process producing batches of molten steel known "heats". The electric arc furnace operating cycle is called the tap-to-tap cycle and is made up of the following operations:
Modern operations aim for a tap-to-tap time of less than 60 minutes. Some twin shell furnace operations are achieving tap-to-tap times of 35 to 40 minutes.
Furnace Charging
The first step in the production of any heat is to select the grade of steel to be made. Usually a schedule is developed prior to each production shift. Thus the melter will know in advance the schedule for his shift. The scrap yard operator will prepare buckets of scrap according to the needs of the melter. Preparation of the charge bucket is an important operation, not only to ensure proper melt-in chemistry but also to ensure good melting conditions. The scrap must be layered in the bucket according to size and density to promote the rapid formation of a liquid pool of steel in the hearth while providing protection for the sidewalls and roof from electric arc radiation. Other considerations include minimization of scrap cave-ins which can break electrodes and ensuring that large heavy pieces of scrap do not lie directly in front of burner ports which would result in blow-back of the flame onto the water cooled panels. The charge can include lime and carbon or these can be injected into the furnace during the heat. Many operations add some lime and carbon in the scrap bucket and supplement this with injection.
The first step in any tap-to-tap cycle is "charging" into the scrap. The roof and electrodes are raised and are swung to the side of the furnace to allow the scrap charging crane to move a full bucket of scrap into place over the furnace. The bucket bottom is usually a clam shell design - i.e. the bucket opens up by retracting two segments on the bottom of the bucket. The scrap falls into the furnace and the scrap crane removes the scrap bucket. The roof and electrodes swing back into place over the furnace. The roof is lowered and then the electrodes are lowered to strike an arc on the scrap. This commences the melting portion of the cycle. The number of charge buckets of scrap required to produce a heat of steel is dependent primarily on the volume of the furnace and the scrap density. Most modern furnaces are designed to operate with a minimum of back-charges. This is advantageous because charging is a dead-time where the furnace does not have power on and therefore is not melting. Minimizing these dead-times helps to maximize the productivity of the furnace. In addition, energy is lost every time the furnace roof is opened. This can amount to 10 - 20 kWh/ton for each occurrence. Most operations aim for 2 to 3 buckets of scrap per heat and will attempt to blend their scrap to meet this requirement. Some operations achieve a single bucket charge. Continuous charging operations such as CONSTEEL and the Fuchs Shaft Furnace eliminate the charging cycle.
The melting period is the heart of EAF operations. The EAF has evolved into a highly efficient melting apparatus and modern designs are focused on maximizing the melting capacity of the EAF. Melting is accomplished by supplying energy to the furnace interior. This energy can be electrical or chemical. Electrical energy is supplied via the graphite electrodes and is usually the largest contributor in melting operations. Initially, an intermediate voltage tap is selected until the electrodes bore into the scrap. Usually, light scrap is placed on top of the charge to accelerate bore-in. Approximately 15 % of the scrap is melted during the initial bore-in period. After a few minutes, the electrodes will have penetrated the scrap sufficiently so that a long arc (high voltage) tap can be used without fear of radiation damage to the roof. The long arc maximizes the transfer of power to the scrap and a liquid pool of metal will form in the furnace hearth At the start of melting the arc is erratic and unstable. Wide swings in current are observed accompanied by rapid movement of the electrodes. As the furnace atmosphere heats up the arc stabilizes and once the molten pool is formed, the arc becomes quite stable and the average power input increases.
Chemical energy is be supplied via several sources including oxy-fuel burners and oxygen lances. Oxy-fuel burners burn natural gas using oxygen or a blend of oxygen and air. Heat is transferred to the scrap by flame radiation and convection by the hot products of combustion. Heat is transferred within the scrap by conduction. Large pieces of scrap take longer to melt into the bath than smaller pieces. In some operations, oxygen is injected via a consumable pipe lance to "cut" the scrap. The oxygen reacts with the hot scrap and burns iron to produce intense heat for cutting the scrap. Once a molten pool of steel is generated in the furnace, oxygen can be lanced directly into the bath. This oxygen will react with several components in the bath including, aluminum, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, carbon and iron. All of these reactions are exothermic (i.e. they generate heat) and supply additional energy to aid in the melting of the scrap. The metallic oxides that are formed will end up in the slag. The reaction of oxygen with carbon in the bath produces carbon monoxide, which either burns in the furnace if there is sufficient oxygen, and/or is exhausted through the direct evacuation system where it is burned and conveyed to the pollution control system. Auxiliary fuel operations are discussed in more detail in the section on EAF operations.
Once enough scrap has been melted to accommodate the second charge, the charging process is repeated. Once the final scrap charge is melted, the furnace sidewalls are exposed to intense radiation from the arc. As a result, the voltage must be reduced. Alternatively, creation of a foamy slag will allow the arc to be buried and will protect the furnace shell. In addition, a greater amount of energy will be retained in the slag and is transferred to the bath resulting in greater energy efficiency.
Once the final scrap charge is fully melted, flat bath conditions are reached. At this point, a bath temperature and sample will be taken. The analysis of the bath chemistry will allow the melter to determine the amount of oxygen to be blown during refining. At this point, the melter can also start to arrange for the bulk tap alloy additions to be made. These quantities are finalized after the refining period.
Refining operations in the electric arc furnace have traditionally involved the removal of phosphorus, sulfur, aluminum, silicon, manganese and carbon from the steel. In recent times, dissolved gases, especially hydrogen and nitrogen, been recognized as a concern. Traditionally, refining operations were carried out following meltdown i.e. once a flat bath was achieved. These refining reactions are all dependent on the availability of oxygen. Oxygen was lanced at the end of meltdown to lower the bath carbon content to the desired level for tapping. Most of the compounds which are to be removed during refining have a higher affinity for oxygen that the carbon. Thus the oxygen will preferentially react with these elements to form oxides which float out of the steel and into the slag. In modern EAF operations, especially those operating with a "hot heel" of molten steel and slag retained from the prior heat, oxygen may be blown into the bath throughout most of the heat. As a result, some of the melting and refining operations occur simultaneously.
Phosphorus and sulfur occur normally in the furnace charge in higher concentrations than are generally permitted in steel and must be removed. Unfortunately the conditions favorable for removing phosphorus are the opposite of those promoting the removal of sulfur. Therefore once these materials are pushed into the slag phase they may revert back into the steel. Phosphorus retention in the slag is a function of the bath temperature, the slag basicity and FeO levels in the slag. At higher temperature or low FeO levels, the phosphorus will revert from the slag back into the bath. Phosphorus removal is usually carried out as early as possible in the heat. Hot heel practice is very beneficial for phosphorus removal because oxygen can be lanced into the bath while its temperature is quite low. Early in the heat the slag will contain high FeO levels carried over from the previous heat thus aiding in phosphorus removal. High slag basicity (i.e. high lime content) is also beneficial for phosphorus removal but care must be taken not to saturate the slag with lime. This will lead to an increase in slag viscosity, which will make the slag less effective. Sometimes fluorspar is added to help fluidize the slag. Stirring the bath with inert gas is also beneficial because it renews the slag/metal interface thus improving the reaction kinetics.
In general, if low phosphorus levels are a requirement for a particular steel grade, the scrap is selected to give a low level at melt-in. The partition of phosphorus in the slag to phosphorus in the bath ranges from 5 to 15. Usually the phosphorus is reduced by 20 to 50 % in the EAF.
Sulfur is removed mainly as a sulfide dissolved in the slag. The sulfur partition between the slag and metal is dependent on slag chemistry and is favored at low steel oxidation levels. Removal of sulfur in the EAF is difficult especially given modern practices where the oxidation level of the bath is quite high. Generally the partition ratio is between 3 and 5 for EAF operations. Most operations find it more effective to carry out desulfurization during the reducing phase of steelmaking. This means that desulfurization is performed during tapping (where a calcium aluminate slag is built) and during ladle furnace operations. For reducing conditions where the bath has a much lower oxygen activity, distribution ratios for sulfur of between 20 and 100 can be achieved.
Control of the metallic constituents in the bath is important as it determines the properties of the final product. Usually, the melter will aim at lower levels in the bath than are specified for the final product. Oxygen reacts with aluminum, silicon and manganese to form metallic oxides, which are slag components. These metallics tend to react with oxygen before the carbon. They will also react with FeO resulting in a recovery of iron units to the bath. For example: Mn + FeO = MnO + Fe Manganese will typically be lowered to about 0.06 % in the bath.
The reaction of carbon with oxygen in the bath to produce CO is important as it supplies a less expensive form of energy to the bath, and performs several important refining reactions. In modern EAF operations, the combination of oxygen with carbon can supply between 30 and 40 % of the net heat input to the furnace. Evolution of carbon monoxide is very important for slag foaming. Coupled with a basic slag, CO bubbles are tapped in the slag causing it to "foam" and helping to bury the arc. This gives greatly improved thermal efficiency and allows the furnace to operate at high arc voltages even after a flat bath has been achieved. Burying the arc also helps to prevent nitrogen from being exposed to the arc where it can dissociate and enter into the steel.
If the CO is evolved within the steel bath, it helps to strip nitrogen and hydrogen from the steel. Nitrogen levels in steel as low as 50 ppm can be achieved in the furnace prior to tap. Bottom tapping is beneficial for maintaining low nitrogen levels because tapping is fast and a tight tap stream is maintained. A high oxygen potential in the steel is beneficial for low nitrogen levels and the heat should be tapped open as opposed to blocking the heat. At 1600 C, the maximum solubility of nitrogen in pure iron is 450 ppm. Typically, the nitrogen levels in the steel following tapping are 80 - 100 ppm.
Decarburization is also beneficial for the removal of hydrogen. It has been demonstarted that decarburizing at a rate of 1 % per hour can lower hydrogen levels in the steel from 8 ppm down to 2 ppm in 10 minutes. At the end of refining, a bath temperature measurement and a bath sample are taken. If the temperature is too low, power may be applied to the bath. This is not a big concern in modern meltshops where temperature adjustment is carried out in the ladle furnace.
De-slagging operations are carried out to remove impurities from the furnace. During melting and refining operations, some of the undesirable materials within the bath are oxidized and enter the slag phase. It is advantageous to remove as much phosphorus into the slag as early in the heat as possible (i.e. while the bath temperature is still low). The furnace is tilted backwards and slag is poured out of the furnace through the slag door. Removal of the slag eliminates the possibility of phosphorus reversion. During slag foaming operations, carbon may be injected into the slag where it will reduce FeO to metallic iron and in the process produce carbon monoxide which helps foam the slag. If the high phosphorus slag has not been removed prior to this operation, phosphorus reversion will occur. During slag foaming, slag may overflow the sill level in the EAF and flow out of the slag door.
The following table shows the typical constituents of an EAF slag:
Once the desired steel composition and temperature are achieved in the furnace, the tap-hole is opened, the furnace is tilted, and the steel pours into a ladle for transfer to the next batch operation (usually a ladle furnace or ladle station). During the tapping process bulk alloy additions are made based on the bath analysis and the desired steel grade. De-oxidizers may be added to the steel to lower the oxygen content prior to further processing. This is commonly referred to as "blocking the heat" or "killing the steel". Common de-oxidizers are aluminum or silicon in the form of ferrosilicon or silicomanganese. Most carbon steel operations aim for minimal slag carry-over. A new slag cover is "built" during tapping. For ladle furnace operations, a calcium aluminate slag is a good choice for sulfur control. Slag forming compounds are added in the ladle at tap so that a slag cover is formed prior to transfer to the ladle furnace. Additional slag materials may be added at the ladle furnace if the slag cover is insufficient.
Furnace Turn-around
Furnace turn-around is the period following completion of tapping until the furnace is recharged for the next heat. During this period, the electrodes and roof are raised and the furnace lining is inspected for refractory damage. If necessary, repairs are made to the hearth, slag-line, tap-hole and spout. In the case of a bottom-tapping furnace, the taphole is filled with sand. Repairs to the furnace are made using gunned refractories or mud slingers. In most modern furnaces, the increased use of water-cooled panels has reduced the amount of patching or "fettling" required between heats. Many operations now switch out the furnace bottom on a regular basis (2 to 6 weeks) and perform the hearth maintenance off-line. This reduces the power-off time for the EAF and maximizes furnace productivity. Furnace turn-around time is generally the largest dead time (i.e. power off) period in the tap-to-tap cycle. With advances in furnace practices this has been reduced from 20 minutes to less than 5 minutes in some newer operations.
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GENDA Battle Heats Up in Albany
Posted by kristin , May 09, 2012
Housing Works Staff Advocating for GENDA Bill in Year's Past
Empire State Pride Agenda Equality & Justice Day Calls for Transgender Rights
By: Carmelita Cruz, Director of NYS Advocacy & Organizing
Housing Works transgender activists and allies joined hundreds of activists from across New York State on Tuesday, May 8th for the Pride Agenda's annual Equality & Justice Day. The focus of this year's event was transgender rights: passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), transgender healthcare issues and LGBT youth housing.
The day held workshops, caucus', legislative office visits and a rally that was moved inside due to the weather. But it didn't dampen the spirits of the folks in the room. Chanting and applause could be heard throughout the Concourse during the afternoon in-door rally where one of the speakers was the new Senate bill sponsor, Daniel Squadron, a Democrat from lower Manhattan and part of Brooklyn.
Activists were on hand to thank the Assembly for the April 30th passage of the GENDA bill, for the 5th year in a row. Assemblyman Richard Gottfried (a Democrat from the Chelsea area of Manhattan) is the Assembly bill sponsor and spent about two hours methodically arguing the bill amid insane accusations from Assembly Republicans. The major challenge being issues arising around bathrooms.
Currently, GENDA protections exist in a hodgepodge across the State: Rochester, Ithaca, Albany, Buffalo, New York City and Westchester, Tompkins and Suffolk Counties. These jurisdictions account for about 75% of the State's population. Assemblyman Gottfried argued that the protections should be extended to cover the remaining 25% of the State's population.
No bathroom issues have arisen in the jurisdictions within the State or the 16 States and District of Columbia that have GENDA protections in place. So why does this argument appeal to opponents of LGBT rights? It's a fear tactic, with no supporting evidence.
Hopefully, Senate Republicans will open their eyes and acknowledge that no issues have arisen in areas with GENDA laws in place and decide to support passage of this law for New York State residents. This isn't a bi-partisan issue, it isn't an LGBT issue, it's a human rights issue. And it's time for New York State to PASS GENDA NOW!
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"Bengals defense ranking":http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000047364/article/defensive-power-rankings-texans-niners-elite
Top Shelf: HOU, SF, BAL, PIT
Next Level: SEA, NYG, NYJ, PHI, ARI, CIN, KC
Knocking on the door: DET, CHI, GB, DAL
Middle of the pack: BUF, OAK, ATL, JAX, WAS
Not sold: MIA, DEN, CLE, SD, NE, CAR, STL, TEN
Sub-mediocre: NO, TB, MIN, IND
Their top few make sense: Baltimore & Pittsburgh have been dominate top-10 defenses for much of the last decade....and San Francisco was the top defense last year.
But in the grouping right below them was the Cincinnati Bengals. Imagine that – props from the national media. What gives?
Here are their quotes regarding the teams in our division:
Baltimore isn't nearly as old as you think, while Pittsburgh still has a surplus of linebacker talent and great continuity under Dick Lebeau.
We love Bengals coordinator Mike Zimmer and his deep rotation of pass rushers.
Cleveland wasn't as good as their ranking last year indicated.