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Growth hormone deficiency - children
Growth hormone deficiency - children
Growth hormone deficiency means the pituitary gland does not make enough growth hormone.
Alternative Names
Pituitary dwarfism; Acquired growth hormone deficiency; Isolated growth hormone deficiency; Congenital growth hormone deficiency; Panhypopituitarism
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Short stature refers to any person who is significantly below the average height for a person of the same age and sex. This problem may happen if the person does not produce enough growth hormone. Growth hormone is produced in the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain.
Most of the time, the cause of growth hormone deficiency is unknown.
It may be present at birth (congenital) or develop as the result of an injury or medical condition. Severe brain injury may also cause growth hormone deficiency.
Children with physical defects of the face and skull, such as cleft lip or cleft palate, may have poorly developed pituitary glands and decreased growth hormone levels.
Slow growth may first be noticed in infancy and continue throughout childhood. Your child's pediatrician will usually plot your child's "growth curve" on a standardized growth chart. The child's growth may range from flat (no growth) to very shallow (minimal growth).
Although it is uncommon, growth hormone deficiency may also be diagnosed in adults. Possible causes include:
- Tumors involving the pituitary gland or hypothalamus
- Brain radiation treatments for cancer
- Severe head injury
Children with growth hormone deficiency have a slow or flat rate of growth, usually less than 2 inches per year. The slow growth may not appear until a child is 2 or 3 years old.
The child will be much shorter than most or all children of the same age and gender.
Children with growth hormone deficiency still have normal body proportions, as well as normal intelligence. However, their face often appears younger than children of the same age. They may also have a chubby body build.
In older children, puberty may come late or may not come at all, depending on the cause.
Signs and tests
A physical examination -- including weight, height, and body proportions -- will show signs of slowed growth rate. The child will not follow the normal growth curves.
Hand x-ray (usually the left hand) can determine bone age. Normally, the size and shape of bones change as a person grows. These changes can be seen on an x-ray and usually follow a pattern as a child grows older.
Testing for growth deficiency requires more than a simple blood test. Testing is usually done after your child's pediatrician has explored other causes of poor growth.
- Growth hormone causes the body to make insulin-like growth factor (IGF1) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP3). Tests can measure these growth factors.
- Accurate growth hormone deficiency testings involves a stimulation test. This test takes several hours.
- MRI of the head can show the hypothalamus and pituitary glands.
- Tests to measure other hormones levels (lack of growth hormone may not be the only problem) may be done.
Treatment involves growth hormone injections given at home. Patients often receive a growth hormone injection once a day.
Serious side effects of growth hormone therapy are rare. The most common side effects are:
- Headache
- Fluid retention
- Muscle and joint aches
- Slippage of the bones at the hip
Expectations (prognosis)
The earlier the condition is treated, the better the chance that a child will grow to be a near-normal adult height. Many children gain 4 or more inches over the first year and 3 or more inches during the next 2 years. The rate of growth improvement then slowly decreases.
Growth hormone replacement therapy does not work for all children.
If left untreated, growth hormone deficiency will lead to short stature and delayed puberty.
Growth hormone deficiency may occur with deficiencies of other hormones, including the following:
- Thyrotropins (control production of thyroid hormones)
- Vasopressin (controls water balance in the body)
- Gonadotropins (control production of male and female sex hormones)
- Adrenocorticotrophic hormone or ACTH (controls the adrenal gland and its production of cortisol, DHEA, and other hormones)
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if your child seems abnormally short for his or her age.
Most cases are not preventable.
Review your child's growth chart with your physician after each check-up. If your child's growth rate is dropping or your child's projected adult height is much shorter than an average height of both parents, evaluation by a specialist is recommended.
Parks JS, Felner EI. Hypopituitarism. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 551.
Review Date:5/7/2012
Reviewed by:A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix. Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine (8/2/2011).
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The best advice I've ever ignored
By Motley Fool Staff - April 2, 2012
Many years ago, when I was a mere twinkle in my parents' eyes, my grandfather gave my father some very simple and sage advice: don't drink, don't gamble, and don't chase women. My father then passed this advice down to me.
Now, apart from the occasional tipple, I hardly drink. Frankly, I don't have the energy to chase after women. And, of course, I don't gamble. Or do I?
Well, recently my father has said that I have been going against one of these rules. Because he tells me that investing is just a form of gambling.
The case against shares
I must admit, there is some truth in what he says. There is clearly a strong element of luck involved. Stock markets, and the shares listed on them, because of their openly traded nature, will fluctuate. And sometimes the fluctuations can be wild.
Shares are at the mercy of rumour and conjecture. A profit warning or other piece of bad news can send the share price tumbling. Unless you have powers of clairvoyance, you can't be 100% sure that a share will do well.
I would agree that investing done in a reckless fashion really is no better than gambling. Say you listened to random tips. Say you didn't bother to diversify your investments. Say you took other people's advice for the gospel truth and didn't do your own research.
Say you traded too much, causing trading costs to eat into your returns, and that your trades were at the mercy of your emotions, leading you to buy high and sell low.
Say you took no notice of valuation, buying shares which were the flavour of the month, despite their unjustifiably high prices.
When you think about it, there are actually so many ways to lose money in the stock market! For the uninitiated, for those who know little about the risks but plough on anyway, investing really is just gambling. To that extent, my father is right.
The thing is, 'investing' like that really isn't investing at all. Sure, people use that label, but it bears no relation to investing the Motley Fool way.
The case for shares
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Say you research your investments carefully, taking heed of information from sources such as The Motley Fool, but also throwing in a healthy dose of scepticism.
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Suddenly you are stacking the odds in your favour. Suddenly, investing no longer looks like gambling, but looks planned, considered and deliberate.
Of course, this is investment as it should be. But to develop a method of investing that works and that, importantly, suits you, takes time. Everyone, including the experts, makes mistakes. The key thing is that you learn from your mistakes, and don't keep repeating them.
It's not what you do, it's the way that you do it
So, is investing gambling? The thing is, as regular readers of the Fool will know, there are a million ways to invest.
If you are reckless then 'investing' is the worst type of gambling there can be. If you are careful and intelligent then investing is not gambling, but is an integral part of long-term financial planning. In fact, the greatest gamble is to put all your money in a savings account, earning a miniscule rate of interest and being steadily eroded by inflation.
That's why I have not taken my Dad's advice and have continued to invest in shares. And why my advice to my son will be a little different: don't drink, don't gamble, don't chase women. But do make a cautiously assembled portfolio of shares an integral part of your long-term financial future.
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Many years ago, when I was a mere twinkle in my parents' eyes, my grandfather gave my father some very simple and sage advice: don't drink, don't gamble, and don't chase women. My father then passed this advice down to me.
Now, apart from the occasional tipple, I hardly drink. Frankly, I don't have the energy to chase after women. And, of course, I don't gamble. Or do I?
Well, recently my father has said that I have been going against one of these rules. Because he tells me that investing is just a form of gambling.
The case against shares
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NBA players reject offer, choose disclaimer of interest, anti-trust lawsuit
NBA players flipped the script on owners Monday, deciding to file a disclaimer of interest that will effectively disband the union, and an anti-trust lawsuit against the NBA. The only problem? Nobody knows where the hell this is headed.
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The biggest legal benefit to dissolving the union through a disclaimer would be that, once the union was transformed into a trade association, the players could almost immediately file an anti-trust lawsuit against the league — which in theory would open the owners to not only the financial losses of a canceled season, but also anti-trust damages. In all likelihood, the players would file their action in the 9th Circuit in California, where more employee-favorable law exists. Since the league already has pre-emptively sued in the employer-friendly 2nd Circuit in New York, a messy and potentially lengthy jurisdictional battle would then unfold.
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NBPA outside counsel Jeffrey Kessler, who oversaw the NFLPA's disclaimer of interest, "wants to protect not only players in this negotiation but players' ability to use this weapon in the future," Feldman said. "He has to make it appear that this dissolution is a not a sham."
Pretty much, this is chaos. Nobody knows where these negotiations are headed or specifically how long this process could last. If you're an NBA fan, today sucks. The only hope is that owners get spooked by the threat of legal action and (finally) decide to negotiate in good faith. But if you listened to David Stern's interview today, you know that's only slightly more likely than Jerry Sandusky being named Penn State's next head coach.


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Tea Home Remedies For Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis home remedies come in many forms. Some are compresses to be held on the eye. Some conjunctivitis home remedies involve taking supplements. This article will describe the use of tea in home remedies for conjunctivitis.
While many home remedies for various conditions are based on old wives' tales and not scientific fact, science may actually support the use of tea to treat infections. Research has shown that tea contains alkylamine antigens which have been shown to boost the immune system and help the body fight infection. So, there may be some scientific evidence to support the use of teas to treat conjunctivitis.
One pink eye home remedy recommends drinking green tea a few times a day, while others recommend black tea. Since both contain alkylamine antigens, it may be left to personal preference. Some people who are allergic to ragweed have allergic reactions to chamomile. People who have had allergic reactions to either ragweed or chamomile should avoid using chamomile home remedies.
One pink eye remedy is to use water in which chamomile has been boiled as an eye wash. After boiling chamomile in water, allow the water to cool. The chamomile should be strained from the water. The water can be used as eyewash as long as the water does not contain any debris from the chamomile.
The person with pink eye can soak a cloth in the water and use it as a compress. Some people with pink eye like to use a chamomile compress then squeeze a little of the chamomile water into the eyes. A chamomile tea bag that has been steeped in hot water and allowed to cool can be used as a warm compress. After using it as a compress, a pink eye remedy recommends squeezing the damp chamomile tea bag into the eye so that a few drops go into the eye.
Another home remedy for pink eye uses green tea teabags. In the same way that chamomile teabags can be used as a warm compress, green tea teabags can be used. Some people prefer to use black tea teabags. Black tea and green tea both contain alkylamine antigens which may be at work in treating the conjunctivitis.
Tea can be used to wipe the eye clean. The person with pink eye can make hot tea to use to wipe the eyes. Some home remedies recommend chamomile tea while others suggest green tea. The person should dip a cotton ball into the tea and wipe the eye from the inside corner outwards. This can be repeated with a new cotton ball. Another new cotton ball should be used for the other eye.


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Monica Malpass (born April 28, 1961) is an American journalist and television anchor for WPVI Action News in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She co-anchors the WPVI 5 p.m. weekday newscast and hosts the station's political talk show, Inside Story. Monica Malpass was born on April 28, 1961. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1983 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She won a Rotary scholarship to the University of Puerto Rico in 1984. Malpass began her career as a reporter for the student-run newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then worked as a news anchor and reporter for WCHL-AM in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; a reporter for WFMY-TV, in Greensboro, North Carolina; and a reporter and anchor at WXII-TV in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Malpass joined WPVI (Channel 6), the local ABC affiliate in Philadelphia, in January 1988. She initially anchored the morning newscasts. She remains at WPVI as the 5 p.m. co-anchor as of 2010. Malpass obtained a master's degree in political science from Villanova University in 1999. She has also completed the Inside Washington program at the Brookings Institution and was a  ( Wikipedia )
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is a post-baccalaureate entry-level practice degree intended for students who want to study to become practicing occupational therapists.
The entry level MSOT program is a full-time on-campus graduate program offered at the W.A. Lettinga campus. The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Davenport University provides practice-based education that prepares students to be exceptional practitioners. Classroom education is supported by extensive hands-on training provided through on-campus practical activities and off-campus immersion experiences in practice settings. Small class sizes and individualized instruction by experienced clinicians and educators assist students master skills needed for contemporary and emerging areas of practice.
Length of Program
The MSOT program (78 credits) is delivered as a full-time on-campus program. Students enter the occupational therapy program in the Fall Semester and progress through the program as a cohort. The typical program is 28 months in length and is conducted over 7 consecutive semesters (including summers).
Fieldwork experiences are important components of Occupational Therapy education. Davenport University Occupational Therapy students will participate in fieldwork experiences throughout the program. Some fieldwork will occur in combination with on-campus classes at locations close to Grand Rapids. Other fieldwork occurs as full-time immersion experiences where students leave campus for extended periods of time. The full-time fieldwork immersion experiences may occur nationwide. Students enrolled in the program cannot be guaranteed fieldwork placements in any specific location including the Grand Rapids area.
Occupational Therapy Program Philosophy
The field of occupational therapy is concerned with the ability of individuals, families, and societal groups to participate in activities of daily life and engage in personally meaningful occupations. Occupations are all the activities that give our lives meaning and promote health, well-being, and sense of purpose. Due to human diversity, engagement in occupations at any point in the life span is unique. Occupations are as unique as the individuals themselves. Disruption of occupations can be caused by illness, injury, disease, or life events. In situations such as these, functional abilities and independence may be diminished or lost resulting in loss of well-being and sense of purpose.
The primary objective of occupational therapy is to support persons of all ages and with all levels of ability to fully participate in life. Occupational therapy evaluation and intervention focuses on factors impacting participation such as body structure and function; functional abilities; the nature of the activities to be performed; and the context of participation. Engagement in occupations is not just the goal of therapy, but is also a therapy tool. Participation in meaningful activity is therapeutic in itself.
Participation in education is considered part of the human occupational experience. Occupational therapy education programs have the mission of educating students to become practitioners of the future. Students are likely drawn to the field as an educational choice due to alignment of values and envisioning their future roles as occupational therapists.
The Occupational Therapy Department at Davenport University is an academic program focused on student learning and achievement. The program's curriculum design, course construction, and instructional approach reflect the belief that learning is strongly influenced by intrinsic motivation and that the motivational needs of students can be addressed through a thoughtfully constructed education program. The occupational therapy program teaching approach is founded on a hierarchical structure that builds on prior knowledge and guides students forward and upward through introduction, reinforcement, and mastery of concepts. Implementation strategies include classroom instruction, experiential learning, self-directed study, and self-reflection. Our goal is to provide practice-based education that is knowledge-driven and prepares students to be team oriented and client-centered clinicians who incorporate principles of human occupation into their practice.
Student Learning Outcomes
Four concepts (curricular threads) are emphasized throughout the Davenport University Occupational Therapy program:
- Professional identity
- Professional and social responsibility
- Effective and exemplary practice
- Knowledge-driven clinical reasoning
The four curricular threads provide the foundation for evaluation of student performance and overall success of the program. At the conclusion of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program graduates will:
- Interpret the importance of purposeful activity and meaningful occupation to consumers, colleagues, administrators, and policy makers;
- Integrate concepts of human occupation into evaluation, treatment, goals and documentation;
- Demonstrate professional and social responsibility through socially and culturally competent communication and interaction;
- Exemplify professionalism through ethical behavior, advocacy, and leadership supporting the diverse needs of individuals, communities, and society;
- Appraise and recommend effective interactive, adaptive, and technological approaches intended to facilitate communication, enhance function, and promote participation;
- Implement exemplary practice utilizing depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and abilities in assessment and treatment;
- Evaluate options to address challenging issues in practice and the profession through clinical reasoning, creative problem solving, and critical thinking; and
- Advance best-practice in contemporary and emerging areas of practice by consistently seeking, critically reviewing, and utilizing information from the literature and credible sources.
Application Process:
- Apply to the University. Apply to Graduate Admissions at Davenport University through davenport.edu/apply (a $25.00 non-refundable fee is required). The DU Graduate Admissions application is separate from and in addition to the OT application. Applications to the Occupational Therapy program will not be reviewed without concurrent application to Davenport University Graduate Admissions.
- Apply to the OT Program Through OTCAS. Apply to the Davenport University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program through OTCAS (Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service). The application process, instructions, required documents, supplemental information, and fees are described on the OTCAS web page: https://portal.otcas.org/ Note: Applications will only be accepted through OTCAS. Entry into the program is competitive – not all applicants who apply will be accepted.
- Complete the DU OT Prerequisite Form. The purpose of the Prerequisite Form is for the applicant to identify completed courses ready for evaluation (regarding DU OT course prerequisite requirements) and identify plans for fulfillment of course prerequisites that have not yet been completed. Please complete the form and email directly to Davenport University Registrar Office at: email@example.com. Note: applications will not be moved forward for review by the Admissions Committee until this form has been received. Click here for form:
- Optional - Experience Updates. After submission to OTCAS, applicants may update their experiences in Volunteer/Community Engagement, Employment, and Occupational Therapy Observation. Experience Updates should be documented on the appropriate form and submitted by email directly to the Registrar Office at Davenport University (firstname.lastname@example.com). Experience Updates can only be submitted ONCE after the initial OTCAS submission. Experience Updates will be accepted beginning January 1 and must be received by the DU OT application deadlines listed below. Click here for instructions and forms.
- Assistance. For assistance with the application process contact the Admissions Department at Davenport University (800-686-1600 – ask for an Admission Representative regarding Occupational Therapy applications)
Application Deadlines:
- First Round Applications: February 16, 2015.
- First Round applications must be COMPLETE and VERIFIED through OTCAS by February 16, 2015.
- Note: Verification by OTCAS may require 4 – 6 weeks. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete and submit their applications in a timely manner in order to meet the February16 verification deadline.
- In addition, applicants must apply on-line to Davenport University Graduate Admissions by February 16, 2015 (through davenport.edu/apply.). OTCAS applications will not be reviewed without concurrent application to Davenport University Graduate Admissions.
- Second Round Applications: March 31, 2015.
- Second Round applications must be COMPLETE and VERIFIED through OTCAS by March 31, 2015. Second Round applications will be considered for the Fall 2015 class only on a space-available basis.
- Second Round applicants must also apply on-line to Davenport University Graduate Admissions by March 31, 2015 (through davenport.edu/apply.). OTCAS applications will not be reviewed without concurrent application to Davenport University Graduate Admissions.
- Applications verified after the March 31 deadline may be considered until the class is filled.
Admission Requirements
At the time of application, students must have:
- Completed a baccalaureate degree or provide documentation that the baccalaureate degree will be completed prior to the start of occupational therapy classes,
- A competitive cumulative grade point average - a gpa of 3.0 or better is strongly recommended,
- A minimum of 40 hours of documented volunteer or shadow experience in at least two different areas of occupational therapy practice,
- A personal statement (essay),
- Two completed letters of recommendation, and
- Completed all specific prerequisite courses (with a grade of 'C' or better) or provide documentation that the prerequisite classes will be completed prior to the start of Occupational Therapy classes:
- Second Level English Composition and Technical Writing
- Introductory Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Introductory Sociology
- Development Across the Life Span
- Oral Communication/Speaking Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Introductory Statistics
- Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab)
- Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab)
Health related experiences (other than occupational therapy), volunteer/community enrichment, past employment, leadership, and achievements (honors and awards) are not required, but are considered as part of the admission review. Strengths in these areas will strengthen the application.
If you have any questions whether a course you have taken or plan to take will count toward a prerequisite, please contact the Admissions department at Davenport University for assistance (800-686-1600 ask for an Admission Representative regarding Occupational Therapy applications). Course descriptions, copy of syllabus and/or original transcripts may be required.
Evaluation Criteria and Selection of Applicants
Entry into the Occupational Therapy program is a competitive process. Not all students who apply to the program will be selected for admission. Many factors are considered in the selection process including academic performance (cumulative grade point average, natural science gpa, and social science gpa); personal statement; extent of Occupational Therapy exploration; and letters of recommendation. Health related experiences, volunteer/community enrichment, past employment, leadership, and achievements will also be considered as part of the admission review. An application that is complete and well-written is likely to receive a more positive review. Students who are completing their baccalaureate degree and/or course prerequisites after the application has been submitted can only be considered for provisional admission. Entry into the Davenport University Occupational Therapy Program is contingent upon successful completion of all requirements prior to the start of Occupational Therapy classes. Applicants will be notified by U.S. postal mail of the Admissions Committee decision. It is the responsibility of the applicant to respond to an acceptance offer by the designated date on such offer. Decisions made by the Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee are final.
The Occupational Therapy Curriculum is a full-time commitment. Even though many students work while going to graduate school extensive work commitments may jeopardize academic performance and success in the program.
International Students
Students with English as a second language must provide documentation of scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A Total Score of 89 (or greater) and a Speaking Score of 26 (or greater) on the TOEFL are required.
Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening Policy
Davenport University
All students in the Davenport University College of Health Professions are required to submit to criminal back ground checks and drug screenings. The results of the checks/testing, which remain confidential, will be used to determine a student's eligibility for continued enrollment in the College of Health Professions and the Occupational Therapy program. Students who refuse to consent to criminal background checks and/or drug testing will be dismissed from the program. The first background check and drug screening occur early in the first semester of the Occupational Therapy program. Background checks and drug screenings are not part of the application process. However, applicants who have concerns are encouraged to contact Christy Nelson Davenport University Occupational Therapy Department Chair for further information (email@example.com; 616-871-6156).
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Persons who have been charged with or convicted of a felony may be barred from being certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). NBCOT certification must be successfully completed to practice as an occupational therapist. Prior to application to the Occupational Therapy program at Davenport University, applicants with concerns are encouraged to review their specific situation with NBCOT. Questions should be directed to: Credentialing Services at NBCOT, 12 S. Summit Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877. Phone: (301) 990-7979; email: character.review.nbcot.org.
Faculty and Staff
Department Chair: Christy L.A. Nelson Ph.D, OTR/L, FAOTA
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Susan Dee Owens, MS, OTR/L
Faculty: Theresa Leto, DHS, MOT, OTR/L
Regional Accreditation
Davenport University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602-2504).
Occupational Therapy Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy program at Davenport University has received Candidacy Status from Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and is moving through the typical two-year accreditation process. Candidacy Status indicates that Davenport University may enroll students into the program and conduct occupational therapy courses and fieldwork. Candidacy Status does not guarantee that a program will become accredited at the end of the accreditation process. However, Candidacy Status indicates that ACOTE has thoroughly reviewed the program's candidacy application and has determined that the program's plans and resources provide evidence of the program's ability to meet ACOTE standards and requirements leading to accreditation.
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John Brantley thought the show was all his this season now that Tim Tebow is gone, but Gators coach Urban Meyer says Monday he wants to use a two-QB rotation this fall.
Almost lost in the hype of all the big matchups, FSU-Oklahoma, Miami-Ohio State, Penn State-'bama, there's the I-75 showdown between U-S-F and Florida. The big question going into that one, have the Gators corrected the problems that caused all the miscues last Saturday. Certainly part of the cure, Urban Meyer spending some extra time working on the psyche of his young q-b Johnny Brantley.
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"...Whenever you hit a storm, and that was a storm, there's only one thing to do. And that is get right back to the fundamentals. Watch the ball in, throw the ball, find the movement, key throw from him. Not worry about what else is going on, that play's done, get to the next play. That's why a guy like Tim was so valuable, he had an uncanny ability to, and so did Chris, after he got going, and John will have the same, get to the next play."
That game set for 11:20, Florida favored by 2 td's.
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Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer was true to his word when he said he would take his VETO branding irons to bills that are unconstitutional, frivolous or in direct contradiction to the expressed will of Montana voters.
In a ceremony on the north steps of the Capitol, the Governor was joined by more than 100 onlookers as he took the brands to 7 bills.
The bills the got the brand were:
- SB114: Which initially would have put sheriffs in charge of federal law enforcement officers, but now had been amended to where it was pointless and would do nothing but clutter our law books
- HB318: Would put county commissioners in charge of bison management, rather than FWP as it currently is
- SB109: Would kills jobs in the state and roll back our progress towards renewable energy
- HB272: Would make it more difficult for the public to acquire land for hunting, fishing and recreating
- SB159: Would make it harder for homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient
- HB180: Would eliminate election day voter registration
- SB306: Would overturn two voter approved laws that restricted cyanide leach open-pit mining and thus would severely damage our rivers, lakes and streams
In addition to these bills, the Governor also held a more traditional veto signing in his office. Here he vetoed the following bills: HB456, HB464, SB111, SB228, SB324, SB370, SB324, SB370, SB254, HB161, SB183 and HB542
Government Shutdown in Montana?Posted by:
After Democrats in Congress narrowly averted a federal government shutdown that was pushed by GOP lawmakers pursuing their social agenda, it appears Montana Republicans are looking to shutdown the state government.
This afternoon, Governor Brian Schweitzer sent a letter to Attorney General Steve Bullock asking him to take initial steps to prepare for the event that Republicans in the legislature do not produce a responsible budget, to fund state services and the government is forced to shutdown.
In the letter, the Governor says:
The prospect of a shutdown raises large-scale questions which I hope you will address for me. What employees, for example, can be retained at the State Prisons or the State Hospital at Warm Springs or Pine Hill School for Boys, or our state National Guard? Can we keep all highway patrol officers on duty? Are there powers unique to these circumstances that I may exercise to soften the financial losses to the state that will result from the closer of "non-essential" services services such as state parks, museums, the lottery, state liquor stores and drivers license stations? Are there any extraordinary steps I may take to prepare the thousands of state workers who will be furloughed from "non-essential" programs?
If the government is shutdown because of the GOP's irresponsible budget, Montana's economy will be dramatically hurt.
Read the full letter from the Governor HERE
The GOP must have forgotten that today is St. Patrick's Day, a day where people are encouraged to sport green, or risk being pinched. They chose today to push many of their extremist policies that would be devastating to our beautiful environment in Montana.
On the Senate floor, Sen. Chas Vincent's bill that would essentially demolish the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) was given initial approval. This bill would gut environmental protections that have helped to maintain our quality environment for years. If this bill becomes law, it would be much harder for Montanans to hold polluters accountable for the damage they do.
The Senate Energy and Telecommunications committee heard two bills that would hurt Montana land, water and air. The first, seeks to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of the ability to impact greenhouse gas emissions. This policy was put in place after Republican obstruction in the federal government prohibited meaningful environmental protections to be passed.
The second bill would rollback the clean air act and mercury rules. If these extremist Republicans successfully pass this law, corporate polluters would be free to release 700 pounds of mercury into our air. This would not only hurt our environment, but would have huge negative impacts on the health of all Montanans.
Finally, the Senate Judiciary committee heard Rep. Kennedy's bill that seeks a constitutional referendum amending our right to a clean and healthful environment. Kennedy seeks to forever alter our state constitution by stating that our environment must be economically productive. This would not only be devastating for our environment, it would likely cost taxpayers thousands of dollars in legal challenges to the bill.
With all of these anti-green bills the Republicans must have received a lot of pinches today from Montanans.
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Today, Montanans from across the state descended on the Capitol to talk about the importance of a clean environment. Superintendent Denise Juneau joined them to talk about the impacts of these GOP choices.
For nearly 45 days, we've watched the GOP attempt to gut longstanding environmental protections in the state. We've also witnessed as they have introduced legislation that seeks to kill jobs in the renewable energy section. These decisions would be devastating to our rivers, lakes, streams and economy.
They have:
- Embraced global warming
- Sought to amend the "Clean and Healthful Environment" clause of the Montana Constitution
- Killed proposals to increase renewable energy jobs in the state
This is only a few of the proposals they have pursued (or opposed). Rather than focusing on creating jobs and making Montana a better place to live, they followed an agenda that does neither, in fact it would kill jobs and ruin our hunting, fishing and recreating areas.
Creating Jobs Through Clean EnergyPosted by:
The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee today heard Senator Kendall Van Dyk's bill that would increase the amount of energy that power companies must produce from renewable sources, such as wind and solar. Currently, these companies must get 15 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2015. If this bill is signed into law, these companies would be required to produce 25 percent of there power from these sources by 2025.
This bill serves two purposes. First, it will help to maintain a clean environment in Montana, this will let Montanans keep the beautiful state they've come to enjoy and will help our tourism industry continue to thrive. It will also bring new jobs and businesses to the state.The initial standards for renewal energy in the state was passed in 2005. After its passage, more than 600 jobs were created across the state. These jobs served to boost the economies of Montana's rural communities.
Sen. Van Dyk's bill will also lead to lower costs for consumers. Under these standards, energy production companies will be able to purchase less foreign sources of energy. Instead, they'll be able to rely more on wind and the sun. Which we have plenty of here in Montana.
This is the type of legislation that Montanans want to see from lawmakers. It has a proven track record of success. It creates jobs. It maintains the environmental quality of the state. And it does all of this, without costing the taxpayers money.


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What is meant when it says man is made in the image of God?
The term "image of God" occurs three times in the Bible. In Genesis 1:26-27 and 9:6, we find out that man is created in the image of God. In 2 Cor. 4:4 we see the phrase used in reference to Jesus who is the "image of God." There is no exact understanding of what the phrase means, but we can generalize. It would seem that the first two verses refer to God's character and attributes that are reflected in people. The term cannot be a reference to a physical appearance of God since Jesus says in John 4:24 that God is Spirit, and in Luke 24:39 Spirit does not have flesh and bones. Therefore, we can conclude that the image of God deals with humanity's reflection of God in such things as compassion, rationality, love, hatred, fellowship, etc. God exhibits all of these characteristics--as do people.
As a side note, in 1 Cor. 11:7 man is considered the image and glory of God, and the woman is the glory of man. But, we know from Genesis 1:27 that both male and female are created in the image of God.
The third verse, 2 Cor. 4:4, is specifically in reference to Christ. It says, "in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." We know that Jesus was in the likeness of God (Phil. 2:5-8) and is the exact presentation of the nature of the Father (Heb. 1:3). Therefore, we can understand why Paul says that Christ is the image of God. But Jesus is a perfect image of God--where we are not. Jesus never sinned (1 Peter 2:22) and always did the will of the Father (John 6:37-40).
There are different opinions among Christians as to exactly what the image of God is and to what extent it was affected by the sin of Adam. Undoubtedly, the image of God continued after the fall (Genesis 9:6), which states that whoever sheds man's blood, by man his blood shall be shed because he was made in the image of God.
Finally, because everyone is made in the image of God, then everyone should be treated with proper respect and honor because they reflect God. Of course, we know that many people are full of evil and hatred; and we must guard ourselves and others against them. Still, we are to treat others with respect.
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Duly Quoted: Education Minister Liz Sandals, on Governance Issues at the TDSB
Provincial government orders independent review of TDSB to address "ongoing concerns."
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The sport's popularity is greater than ever—especially with a new generation of players
They're hoping the City will enforce a ban on public nudity at the event.
A roundup of storm-related weirdness.
No one can expect Spence alone to own the unfulfilled promise of the socially-constructed group of people we call black.
TDSB chair Chris Bolton announces Spence's resignation in the wake of growing plagiarism controversy.
Toronto's top education official swiped passages from newspapers and blogs.
Welcome to Wednesday Newsstand; side effects may include nausea, depression, headaches, hair loss, and erectile dysfunction. In the news: Rob Ford is in football trouble again, Toronto man gives money to bullied bus monitor, some religious parents don't like their kids learning facts, and Gardiner holds onto its concrete.
TDSB students display their art in the rotunda of City Hall as part of National Aboriginal Day celebrations
The Toronto District School Board beat their budget shortfall, but it won't be pretty. Let the finger-pointing begin.
Crack open the sugared cereal, 'cause it's Friday, baby. In the news: the Globe and Mail will soon charge for online content; the Mounties and CSIS just want to be liked; southern Etobicoke residents want more attention for the western waterfront; and for all its glitz, Casa Loma is in serious need of cash.
Wednesday: the beginning of the end. So sit tight. But also: Woodbine racetrack vies for the casino; some neighbours of Harbourfront threaten to ruin the fun for everybody; the City will keep some TDSB pools afloat for now; and U of T law students attempting to chill out causes stress for some.
Residents in in Don Valley East and Scarborough-Agincourt have until 8 p.m. to cast their ballots for new school board trustees.
Nominated for: inspirational advocacy in the face of institutional prejudice.
This week, a rare moment of political cohesion as all parties agree that anti-bullying legislation is necessary and important. Residents of Ontario should be proud.
"If 50 years from now we still have black-centric schools, we will have failed abysmally, but for a period of time I'm willing to listen to people saying, 'We need your help.'"
Trustee Chris Glover says he wants to ask the Queen to make two appointments to the TDSB board. He's not (entirely) serious.


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Jahlil Okafor true to his word, commits to Duke
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Jahlil Okafor couldn't quite keep his emotions in check.
On Friday at Young, he committed to Duke in front of a national-television audience and nearly his entire school, but the person foremost on his mind wasn't there.
"My mom is not here today," Okafor said. "I truly believe every day she has been my wings. I want to give a special thank you to my mom, who I know is watching me right now."
Dacresha Lanett Benton, Okafor's mother, died when he was 9. It's possible that loss has led him to value personal connections more than the average high school kid.
Okafor made a connection with Apple Valley, Minn., point guard Tyus Jones during his freshman year. The two highly regarded players decided to attend college together. That's something that happens a lot, but it's not something that fickle teenagers usually stick to, especially when faced with all of the outside influences that come along with high-profile recruitments.
On Friday, they stuck to their word, committing to Duke together.
"Our relationship goes far beyond basketball," said Okafor, a 6-11 center. "We never thought about splitting up."
Okafor follows in the footsteps of another friend, Simeon grad and current Duke star Jabari Parker. Both are expected to spend only one year at Duke, so they might have a better chance of playing together in the NBA two years from now than at Duke next year.
"The past two and a half weeks my family, [Tyus Jones'] family, our inner circles have been having conference calls, comparing the schools," Okafor said. "They're all great universities. It came down to the academic side and Coach K [Mike Krzyzewski]. He is the most winning coach of all time."
Okafor, the top player in the national Class of 2014, went into the week considering Duke, Kansas and Baylor. The list was trimmed to Duke and Kansas on Thursday.
Kansas didn't totally strike out on Friday. Jayhawks coach Bill Self landed Curie's Cliff Alexander 15 minutes after Okafor committed to Duke. The ceremonies were shown together on ESPNU.
"It's a special day," Chicago mayor Rahm Emmanuel said. "Chicago has shown again that we are first on the court and in the classroom."


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Laurel – May 16, 2013: The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is in the process of painting its 45,000 fire hydrants in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. WSSC fire hydrants have a grey or white body with a green top. During the painting process, hydrants will receive a coat of primer, leaving the entire hydrant light grey in color until crews return to paint the body of all hydrants grey and the tops green.
There will be approximately 5,000 to 7,000 hydrants in various areas of Montgomery and Prince George's counties that have been primed. All of the primed hydrants will be painted the regular colors by the middle of November.
The hydrants remain in service while painting is underway. Whenever a hydrant is taken out of service, WSSC immediately contacts the affected fire department. The hydrant is also marked as out of service. On an average day, 99.99 percent of WSSC fire hydrants are in service. In addition to painting, WSSC maintains a rigid inspection program that includes inspection and maintenance of each hydrant in a three-year period.
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ODAC Newsletter - 2 November 2012
Welcome to the ODAC Newsletter, a weekly roundup from the Oil Depletion Analysis Centre at nef dedicated to raising awareness of peak oil.
The US Presidential campaign in which the issue of climate change has been avoided for the first time since 1988 got a last minute shake-up this week as the Northeastern seaboard was hit by superstorm Sandy. The storm which also hit the Caribbean and Canada, might just end up forcing the climate issue back onto the political agenda. President Obama remained silent as he visited affected areas, the press was however less circumspect. Most prominently Bloomberg's Business Week magazine went with the cover story "It's the Global Warming Stupid". Time will tell whether the moment proves significant for US energy policy.
While the big oil story in the US was New Yorkers queuing for gasoline, the publication of Q3 results for the major oil companies demonstrated that they are struggling to maintain output. The collapse in the US natural gas price is certainly having an impact on production, but there is also the fact that new oil has to come from harder to exploit resources. BG Group took the biggest hit after announcing that production in 2013 will be flat in contrast to market expectations of 10% growth.
A new IMF working paper was released this week considering the economic impact of a number of scenarios around stagnating or declining oil production. The report Oil and the World Economy: Some Possible Futures follows on from the excellent The Future of Oil: Geology versus Technology released earlier in the year, which found that the geological modelling of oil production had proved much more accurate than economic modelling. The latest report projects a number of different scenarios and responses. Interestingly, alongside the more standard economic models, which allow for substitution of oil based on cost alone, the study considers scenarios which take into account oil's critical role as a requirement for the viability of many key technologies. The output contribution of oil is thus treated as higher than indicated by its cost share alone. The study shows once again that seeking economic solutions without considering peak oil makes no sense.
In the UK this week the circus that is government energy policy continued with a Laurel and Hardy performance in the House of Commons from DECC ministers Ed Davey and John Hayes. Recent arrival Hayes undermined the government's credibility on renewables earlier in the week by telling the Daily Mail that "enough is enough" on onshore windfarms and suggesting that their impact on landscape and property prices were part of the government's forthcoming review on costs. Hayes was quickly slapped down by Davey, but the split in the coalition on energy policy is becoming ever more obvious.
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IMF study: Peak oil could do serious damage to the global economy
The world isn't going to run out of oil anytime soon. But there's still concern among various geologists and analysts that our oil supply won't grow as quickly or as easily as it used to. We'll have to resort to harder-to-drill oil to satisfy our crude habits. More expensive oil. That would push prices up. And high oil prices could act as a drag on growth.
This, at any rate, is the basic idea behind "peak oil." And there's some reason for worry. Between 1981 and 2005, world oil production grew at a steady pace of about 1.8 percent per year. All was well. But starting around 2005, oil production appeared to plateau. And, since demand for oil kept rising, especially in countries like China and India, that caused prices to soar. Oil doesn't get much cheaper than $100 per barrel these days. And that, some economists worry, has acted as a drag on growth around the world...
Oil companies struggle to increase output
The world's top oil and gas companies are struggling to improve output and failing to capture the full value of a resilient price for crude oil while weak gas prices in the United States take their toll.
Third-quarter results from Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell and other top international players released over the past few days mostly beat expectations thanks to a shortage of the fuels and other crude-oil based products they make...
BG Group sees £6bn wiped off its value after production warning
BG Group suffered the biggest one-day share price fall in its history on Wednesday, wiping about £6bn off the value of the company, after warning it would see no growth in its oil and gas production next year.
Analysts had been expecting growth of more than 10pc in 2013, building on anticipated growth of 5pc in 2012...
Coal resurgence threatens climate change targets
Coal is enjoying a renaissance, with the highest consumption of the fuel since the late 1960s. The unexpected development threatens to put climate change targets out of reach – and much of the reason is the rise of a supposedly "green" fuel, natural gas.
The controversial use of shale gas in the US, where it now makes up a quarter of electricity generation, has brought down carbon emissions there – but the greenhouse gases have simply been exported elsewhere, meaning no net gain for the planet, research by the Guardian and other sources has found...
Shell attacks 'ridiculous' effects of European energy policy
Royal Dutch Shell has attacked the "ridiculous" impact of European energy policy, warning that governments are erasing the environmental benefits from expensive renewables by allowing coal use to increase.
Andrew Brown, one of Shell's most senior executives, also warned that shale gas would not have the same impact in the UK as it has in the US, where is has been heralded as a new era of cheap energy...
Scientists cast doubt on shale gas' low carbon credentials
Shale gas has helped the US burn less polluting coal, but any emissions savings are being wiped out by exporting the fuel overseas, researchers at the University of Manchester will say today.
In a new report commissioned by the Co-operative, the scientists will add that without a meaningful cap on global carbon emissions, the exploitation of shale gas reserves is likely to increase total emissions...
Cost of mining coal continues to climb
It's become common to blame the flagging fortunes of coal mining companies on low natural gas prices that have convinced many U.S. utilities and industries to slash their use of coal.
But there's another reason for the woes of mining firms: The cost of mining coal has been going up...
Hitachi unveils £20bn plan to build nuclear reactors in the UK
The company said on Tuesday that it would pay £696m to buy Horizon, the nuclear venture put up for sale in March by German utilities RWE and E.ON.
Hitachi said its plans could create 12,000 jobs in construction of the reactors at Horizon's two sites, at Wylfa on Anglesey and Oldbury in Gloucestershire, and 1,000 permanent jobs in operating each site...
New nuclear reactors could be eligible for subsidies, says minister
The nuclear industry could get subsidies from the taxpayer to build new reactors, the new energy minister has said, despite opposition in the coalition agreement and repeated assurances to the contrary.
John Hayes told MPs on Thursday that new nuclear power would not receive specific government subsidy but could be eligible if other forms of electricity generation also benefited from the scheme...
Nuclear power turns to developing world as west recoils from Fukushima
A nuclear fuel pellet the size of your little finger provides more energy than 800 kilograms of coal or 650 litres of oil – and all without belching any carbon dioxide or other fumes into the atmosphere.
But the intense power of uranium, the raw material of nuclear fuel, was demonstrated to the world by the Fukushima disaster last year. Its price on global markets has collapsed, from a record $136 a pound in 2007 to just $44 last week – a slump so severe that some of the world's biggest miners have decided they're better off leaving the mineral in the ground...
US nuclear plant exits 'alert' after storm waters recede
A US nuclear plant exited "alert" status Wednesday after the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy receded, ending the flood threat at New Jersey's Oyster Creek plant, though it remained offline.
Three other reactors were still shut down in the wake of the storm, which damaged transmission lines and other power infrastructure in the US northeast, officials said...
Tensions clear as Energy Ministers face House of Commons
The apparent tensions within the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) were made clear today, as ministers faced accusations they are watering down support for a range of low carbon technologies.
Appearing together for the first time since yesterday's high profile row over wind farm policy, the DECC ministerial team faced questions in the House of Commons, during which MPs repeatedly attacked the contradiction between Energy Minister John Hayes' opposition to onshore wind farms and Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey's stated support for the sector...
Inconsistent, contradictory and anti-democratic – this is no way to run energy policy
Every time you think British energy policy can't get any more ridiculously disorientating, another curve ball appears.
I know it is already a cliché to liken the real-life goings on in Whitehall with the fictitious events of The Thick of It, but John Hayes' catastrophic intervention on wind farm policy would make even Peter Mannion blush...
Renewable energy will overtake nuclear power by 2018, research says
Renewable energy capacity will overtake nuclear power in the UK by 2018, if current rates of growth continue, and will provide enough power for one in 10 British homes by 2015, according to new research.
The amount of electricity supplied by wind energy alone is up by a quarter since 2010, in a surprisingly good year for the renewables industry. While the government has notably cooled on wind power – more than 100 Tory MPs signed a statement this year opposing new windfarms, and the chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne, has queried the future of subsidies – the industry has continued to grow, with investment in offshore wind up by about 60% to £1.5bn in the past year. Planning approvals for onshore windfarms also rose, up by about half, to reach a record level, according to the trade association Renewable UK...
Government pumps £3.2m into social housing green heating programme
Over 40 social housing projects across the UK are to install renewable heating systems designed to slash carbon emissions and energy bills, after the government awarded £3.4m in new funding to the projects.
The funding awards were made today as part of the third phase of the government's Renewable Heat Premium Payment social landlord competition, providing 44 projects with around £156,000 each in direct grants...
UK energy investment hits 20-year high
Investment in the UK's energy sector is currently running at a 20-year high, with over £43bn invested by energy companies over the past four years, according to a major new industry-backed report.
The report, entitled Powering the UK, was undertaken by consultancy Ernst & Young and commissioned by industry body Energy UK. It found that total energy investment exceeded £10bn last year, with investment in renewable energy generation capacity dominating the market...
Water professionals urge caution over shale gas
Proposed shale gas projects in the UK should face mandatory environmental risk assessments, according to a water industry body that has become the latest organisation to warn the government it must tread carefully in developing the controversial energy source.
In the UK, there is currently a moratorium on the process used to extract the gas, known as fracking, until more is known about its potential impacts, which campaigners say extend to earth tremors, landscape degradation, water contamination, and the release of methane emissions...
It's Global Warming, Stupid
Yes, yes, it's unsophisticated to blame any given storm on climate change. Men and women in white lab coats tell us—and they're right—that many factors contribute to each severe weather episode. Climate deniers exploit scientific complexity to avoid any discussion at all.
Clarity, however, is not beyond reach. Hurricane Sandy demands it: At least 40 U.S. deaths. Economic losses expected to climb as high as $50 billion. Eight million homes without power. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated. More than 15,000 flights grounded. Factories, stores, and hospitals shut. Lower Manhattan dark, silent, and underwater...
EU energy chief backs new renewable goal post 2020
The European Union needs new binding goals on renewable energy and on cutting carbon emissions to succeed green policy targets that expire in 2020, the EU's energy chief said, omitting any mention of replacing the current energy savings target.
His comments added to a debate about whether the three existing green goals should be followed by another three, with some EU nations and industry opposing what they see as too much regulation...
Spain's empty highways lead to bankruptcy
At the Leganes toll booth outside Madrid, the workers scan the horizon for cars. In Spain's recession, the stream of paying drivers has slowed to a trickle and the toll road is all but bankrupt.
Like the housing bubble, pumped up until it burst in 2008, and its speculation-funded phantom airports, the folly of Spain's road-building boom too is now being laid bare in vast stretches of tarmac...
Government mulls simplified road-pricing with 'two-tier' road tax
The government is reportedly considering a simplified version of road-pricing that would see the introduction of a "two-tier" road tax regime, allowing motorists to pay reduced Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) if they agree not to drive on the motorway network.
Both the Telegraph and the Sunday Times reported that the proposals are being investigated as part of the joint feasibility study into new ownership and financing models for the road network being undertaken by the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Treasury...
French supermarket uses Paris canals to reduce fuel costs
Franprix has become the first French supermarket to reinstate waterway deliveries to the heart of Paris, with the aim of bypassing traffic-choked roads and saving costs.
The supermarket group, part of the Casino chain, is supplying 100 of its city centre stores via barges which are unloaded by crane on the River Seine near the Eiffel Tower, a short truck ride away from the shops...
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I am the Law!A long-running Sci-Fi comic created by John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra and Pat Mills, and starring the iconic character from the British Anthology Comic Two Thousand AD, Judge Dredd follows the adventures of brutal Knight Templar lawman Joe Dredd, who cleans the streets of the grim, far-future megapolis Mega-City-One, a gigantic, decaying and crime-ridden urban sprawl which covers most of what used to be the East Coast of the USA. Dredd is a "Judge", a veteran officer in a law-enforcement force whose operatives quite literally act as Judge, Jury, and Executioner in a world where the criminal justice system and democratic government have long since disintegrated as a result of countless catastrophes and worldwide wars.The series is part Dystopian Sci-Fi adventure, part satirical Black Comedy. Mega City One embodies the social problems, urban decay and political issues of British and Western society since the 1970s turned Up to Eleven, with Dredd and the Judges a satire of the worst excesses of police and government authority, though some people seem to think his methods are a jolly good idea.The series is also notable for its moral complexity. By his very nature and purpose, Anti-Hero Dredd is firmly committed to his organization's authoritarian, brutal, and ruthless methods of law enforcement, but it's established that Mega City One would collapse without him and his fellow Judges, and more than once has. Though Dredd is impeccably honest and honorable, despises corruption, does not discriminate, goes out of his way to save innocents, has had some Pet the Dog moments throughout the years, and has been given cause to question his purpose more than once, he is an unapologetic authoritarian. In this setting, democracy within his society has been shown to be simply unworkable.For those who like their classical philosophy texts, Dredd's world has a distinct air of Plato's The Republic about it...As well being the hero of the longest-running strip in 2000 AD, having appeared since the second issue, Dredd has appeared in his own series of comics and audio plays from Big Finish. An arcade pinball machine was released in 1993 by Williams Electronics.Judge Dredd was also adapted into a movie in 1995 starring Sylvester Stallone. A second movie, starring Karl Urban, was released in 2012 (and yes, he kept his helmet on this time).IDW has also started a comic series in the wake of the 2012 film, designed to properly introduce the character to US readers. The series also spawned a fairly good computer game.There are also numerous Judge Dredd video games, some being better than others. They include Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death and Judge Dredd Vs Zombies.
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Why was the Boston Garden named after, you know, a garden?
Richard A. Johnson, coauthor of The Boston Garden and curator of the Sports Museum at the arena's current incarnation, TD Banknorth Garden: Tex Rickard would have had something to do with it. He's the guy who built the Garden. Nigel Collins, editor of boxing magazine The Ring: Rickard was the Don King of his day. He was the first promoter to draw a million-dollar gate, the fight between Dempsey and Carpentier in 1921 in Jersey City. Johnson: He owned Madison Square Garden, and wanted to build different Gardens in different cities. Okay, but why was he stuck on the word "garden"? Ah, I didn't research that specific topic for the book. But our Garden derives from Madison Square Garden. There's still a Madison Square Garden Club in the TD Banknorth Garden today. It's a dinner club. And how does one become a member of this club? Boston Madison Square Garden Club original bylaws, Article X: candidates to fill vacancies must be proposed by a member and seconded by another member of the club in writing. Johnson: What Rickard had in mind was a precursor to the luxury suite. Very la-di-da, no? He died before the Boston Garden was completed [in 1928]. Rickard wanted it to be known for boxing, but the Garden became common ground. It hosted church on Sundays. Dances. Churchill spoke there for a function for MIT. So sports weren't the main attraction in the early days? Well, the Bruins won the championship in the Garden's first year. Part of the rationale for building it was that the Bruins would be a good tenant. The city loved hockey back then. All those Irish immigrants were hockey fans? C. J. Doyle, who's coauthoring a book about peerless Boston-Irish pol James Michael Curley: People forget this, but a lot of the Irish who settled in Boston were first from Canada. They stayed a generation or two and then came to New England. Johnson: Fans loved this player named Eddie Shore. He was the Ty Cobb of hockey. He'd bonk you over the head or try to slice your ear off. His name is evoked constantly in Slap Shot. Nancy Dowd, screenwriter for Slap Shot and a Framingham native: The reason that name comes up in the script is because of my father, a first-generation Irish American. I never really saw Eddie Shore, but his name in the house was always 'The Great Eddie Shore." That's what I thought his name was: The Great Eddie Shore. And so it is in the script. Exactly. As a writer, any idea why anyone would name an arena after a garden? A guess: 'Garden" must come from jardin. Maybe not exclusively flowers and trees, but open public spaces—where one could escape one's revolting toiletless Dickensian stinking hovel. Um, could be. Bryan Garner, author of Garner's Modern American Usage: The best sense of "garden" for the arena context is "a place of amusement ornamented with plants"; in other words, a pleasure garden. Pleasure gardens open to the public have existed since ancient times. Originally they emphasized the pastoral settings, but soon many added various forms of entertainment. Like hosting Churchill or Eddie Shore? Even if there wasn't so much as a potted plant to be seen.
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