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Myanmar President U Thein Sein Biography, About President U Thein Sein, Who is U Thein Sein: U Thein Sein is Myanmar former Prime Minister and President since March 2011 to present. President Thein Sein is one of the most adorable politicians in Myanmar in such moral, humility and his love of change. It is the reason some people give him a title "Reformist."
Family: U Thein was born in a small village, Kyonku village, Ngapudaw Township, Pathein District in the Ayeyarwady Division of Myanmar on 20 April 1945. He was the youngest son of U Maung Phyo and Daw Khin Nyunt, born in a small wooden house on the road that runs through the center of Kyonku. All his childhood was being a poor kid. Mr. Kyaw Soe, a person from Kyonku village, said, 'His parents were landless, and his father, U Maung Phyo, made a living carrying cargo at the river jetty and weaving bamboo mats.' U Thein Sein married to Daw Khin Khin Win and they have three daughters.
U Thein Sein Service and Career:
- 1968 Graduate of the Defense Services Academy – 9th intake
- 1988 Light Infantry Division 55 (Military Rank: Major; Location: Kalaw, Shan State)
- 1989 Graduate of the Command and General Staff College (Location: Kalaw, Shan State)
- 1990 Commander of Infantry Battalion 89 (Location: Kale, Sagaing Division)
- 1992 – 1995 General Staff Officer at the War Office (Military Rank: Colonel; Location: Rangoon)
- 1995 Military Operations Command- 4 (Location: Hmawbi Township, Rangoon. Assigned to establish the newly-formed military command)
- 1996 – 2001 Commander of the Triangle Regional Command (Military Rank: Brigadier General; Location: Kengtung Township, Shan State)
- Nov 2001 –Aug 2003 Adjutant General of the War Office (Military Rank: Major General.
- Aug 2003 – Oct 2004 SPDC Secretary-2
- Oct 2004 – Oct 2007 SPDC Secretary-1
- May 2004 – Sep 2007 Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission (Oversaw the National Convention's proceedings)
- Oct 2007 – Feb 2011 SPDC Prime Minister
- Oct 2008 – Feb 2011 Chairman of the National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee (Tasked to oversee relief efforts for cyclone Nargis)
- Apr 2010 – Feb 2011 USDP Chairman (Resigned from the USDP after being elected as Burma's President)
- Nov 2010 – Feb 2011 Member of Parliament (Elected with 91% of the votes as the USDP candidate to the People's Assembly in Naypyidaw's Zabuthiri Township)
- Feb 2011 – Present Head of the National Defense and Security Council (NDSC)
- Feb 2011 – Present President of Myanmar (Elected with 408 out of 659 votes (62%) in the National Parliament) (Source:ALTSEAN)
Personality: U Thein Sein is a humble man and who hate corruption. "There were certainly people who were close to the military who thought that he was one of the better ones, that he was not personally corrupt," said Larry Dinger, who headed the U.S. mission in Myanmar until last August.While he was serving in Shan Stage all people love him. "If you ask the people here which commander they liked the most, it would go to him," Mr. Khuensai said. "Or, more accurately, he was the commander that people hated the least."
Three Things That Open U Thein Sein Eyes:
1. Nargis Cyclone: When the Nargis Cyclone disaster happened to Myanmar in 2008, Thein Sein was the head of the country's disaster preparedness committee and thus the leader of the military junta's emergency response efforts. His native village, township and district was the most hit area. He saw how thing went terrible and horrible, it made him realize the limitations of the old regime.
2. International Affair: During his Prime Minister career, he represented Myanmar and visited several countries such as US (New York), Singapore and other countries. He saw something. This opened his eyes to the economic backwardness of the country, one of the poorest in Asia as well as the world.
3. Saffron Revolution: 2007 Saffron Revolution may turn his mind from the old regime. In Saffron revolution thousands of Monks were killed. According to close source U Thein Sein is devoted Buddhist. This occurred may be one of the most difficult thing for U Thien Sein to deal with. No more old school, start new fashion.
Some Result in His President Time:
When U Thein Sein became national leader, Myanmar has tasted new governing style; both authorization and democracy. Later on it changed step by step. Latest election, 1 April 2012, is free and fair election, there will be no more by election than that. International community also satisfied about that. The first and biggest thing President U Thein Sein has done change step by step. He is not revolutionist but he is reformist (Not Revolution but Evolution). Let's count some change that we can see
1. Released Political Prisoners
2. Lead the election free and fair
3. Communicate to International Society (Ease Sanction)
4. Convince NLD and International Community
5. Reconciliation With Rebels
6. Open wider door for media and press
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The Ides of March have come and gone, and the Android gaming scene is marching in step. Last month saw the inclusion of an impressive variety of both hardcore and casual games alike, including plenty with fascinating new ideas for gameplay. Here in no particular order are our picks for the top seven, plus a few honorable mentions. Just about everyone should be able to find at least one Android game they'll love among the following titles.
Cut the Rope isn't Angry Birds, but in term's of popularity, it's come pretty close. The original game centered around getting a piece of candy into the mouth of the most adorable green, one-eyed something we've ever seen. The core gameplay in the latest sequel is, unsurprisingly, largely the same. Players will still spend their time feeding the appropriately named Om Nom by cutting the many ropes that some unspeakably evil being (game designer) has used to keep the poor creature hungry.
One of the bigger mobile games that still somehow manages to disappear under the marketing behemoth of Angry Birds is Cut the Rope. Now, the company behind that title has released a new adventure: Pudding Monsters. The basic gist is, there is red, gelatinous pudding in the fridge, and man is the guy who owns that fridge a jerk. He keeps eating all of these clearly-sentient and terrified desert creatures.
ZeptoLab, following up on the wild success of Cut the Rope, has released Cut the Rope: Experiments to the Google Play Store, with new characters, gameplay elements, and other features that set Experiments apart from the original in a handful of ways.
In Experiments, players will still try to feed candy to the adorable Om Nom, but will follow a new storyline, in which Om Nom is dropped off at a "mad (but not bad)" scientist's lab.
Update: If you're the type that likes your games to be ad-free, then you'll be glad to know that Cut the Rope just landed in the Android Market sans ads. Of course, this mean you'll have to pay for it, but at $0.99, it's probably not going to break the bank. Hit the widget for download.
Today is just getting better and better with all these early presents.
Cut The Rope, which arrived to Android yesterday, is one of those "top shelf" iOS titles that has done so well for itself that it's become synonymous with mobile gaming. Of course, it isn't at an "Angry Birds" level yet, but it's permeated the public consciousness to a point where I've heard non-gamer friends talk about it with enthusiasm.
Cut The Rope is a puzzle game where you aim to feed a piece of candy to a green monster named Omnom.
In probably the least subtle unofficial announcement possible, the Cut The Rope developer team (via Twitter) sent us a message with this picture:
Now, whether there is supposed to be an "Amazon" there is unknown. If so, they might want to change the spelling - lest they give Apple some ammunition in its recent litigation. And if it is an Amazon Appstore release, that means it's likely non-US Android users won't be able to access it for a couple of weeks.
Let's say you've got a problem of a scientific nature: you've got a group of rogue atoms wreaking havoc in your petri dish, and you need to get rid of them. They've managed to convert certain structures into deadly traps, and are content to just hang around like a college grad who just won't move out. Who do you send in to fix this problem?
If you answered "Pandas", I'd like you to get your head checked.
While we Android users seldom admit to jealousy of any kind when it comes to iPhones, one of the more popular games for iOS, Cut The Rope, can really turn us green with envy. Back in October, we pined to have an Android version and were given a vague hint from the developer that it would be coming eventually. That day may be finally approaching soon, as it was revealed on developer ZeptoLab's Twitter account today that the incredibly fun game is headed to Android.
Back in October of last year, ZeptoLab, the maker of a very popular iOS game Cut The Rope, announced its tentative plans to port the hit to Android, albeit without an expected release date. We've waited for a few months, but the release didn't come (though, I'm sure, they're hard at work). Feelingtouch Inc, however, didn't want to wait and in the meantime developed and released a clone - Rope Cut.

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[1452] Quantifying Gland Morphology for Computerized Prostate Cancer Detection and Gleason Grading.
Rachel E Sparks, Anant Madabhhushi. Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Background: Observer variability between expert pathologists when assigning Gleason grade is high, particularly distinguishing Gleason patterns 3 from 4. Consequently there is need for decision support system that having extracted subtle, quantitative image descriptors can help distinguish intermediate Gleason patterns.
Gleason patterns differ subtlety in their in their gland morphology and nuclear structure, with pattern 3 glands being larger and more distinct compared to pattern 4 glands. Similarly benign prostate glands tend to be larger with distinct lumen and orderly nuclei Compared to malignant glands which tend to be small with indistinct lumen and irregular nuclei. In this work we present a novel scheme for extracting quantitative descriptors of gland morphology that can be used to distinguish (a) intermediate Gleason grade patterns, and (b) malignant and benign prostate areas.
Design: We present novel Explicit Shape Descriptors (ESDs) for modeling gland morphology. The method involves (a) modeling gland shape (via the medial axis transform as seen in Figure 1), (b) pairwise comparison between fitted shape models, (c) dimensionality reduction to obtain ESDs, and (d) a support vector machine classifier to distinguish (i) Gleason patterns, and (ii) benign and malignant areas.
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Hard Candy • Glow All The Way in Doll Face • Highlighters
(78 reviews)
Average Rating. | 4.2 |
Would buy this product again. | 80% |
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*TOP REVIEWER* Angelamakeup on 6/10/2012 11:54:00 PM more reviews by Angelamakeup
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I tried and returned this product so for now I'll say that I won't repurchase. I thought this would be like Benefit High Beam but it comes out a tiny little bit too pink. I swatched them side by side on my hand and actually when sheered out the Hard Candy came out a little like the High Beam. My thought was that I wouldn't be able to get through this huge tube of product as a highlight in my lifetime. I didn't think it was terrible but I just didn't think I'd be able to use it since I already have so many other things.
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Sunkissed101 on 6/4/2012 1:03:00 AM more reviews by Sunkissed101
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
Am I the only one thinking..Ughh I hate this?
My highlighter I GOT was totally NON-PIGMENTED...I applied it and it just made my skin all oily and didn't deposit any color. I have a light skin tone and it didn't show up at all!! I was so disappointed.
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akharri785 on 4/18/2012 3:40:00 PM more reviews by akharri785
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
After emptying my wallet over and over again for Benefit's High Beam, I began a desperate search for a new highlighter/illuminator. Let me start off my saying; I still absolutely ADORE High Beam and would happily buy it all the time if I were Bill Gates. But sadly, Bill Gates, I am not. So, in order to give my poor little wallet a break, I began researching for "comparable" highlighters. I stumbled across some good ones most were almost just as expensive as High Beam, if not more. I came across Hard Candy's Glow All The Way in Doll Face. I read some pretty positive reviews and decided to give it a try. For almost four months since first hearing about it, it was always sold out at Walmart... Always! Finally, after essentially giving up,the heaven's opened up while I was wasting time in the beauty aisle and little rays of light practically beamed down at it. I grabbed it, excitedly squeaked about it to my fiance (who didn't understand what all the fuss was about but was supportive none the less), and ran home to give it a try. Let me start off by saying that this bottle is HUGE. It will last a VERY long time. It's quite a steal for $8 and 2.7oz worth of product (see picture I added with it in my hand for size comparison). Also, the packaging is pretty cute. And I haven't had any problems with my lid not shutting tightly likes others have mentioned, so I guess I just got a good tube. Now, for the product itself, when you first squeeze it out, it's VERY pink and golden. It claims it's "infused" with 24 karat gold but I think they're fibbing there. I was seriously doubting my purchase initially BUT it blends incredibly well and melts into your skin like butter. So make sure you blend, blend, blend, ladies! It is more pink-y and golden than High Beam, which is a little more creamy and cool, but if you blend it well it still works very well and appears subtle and not over the top. For those that say it looks too much like "clubbing" make up, I find that with some great blending and light powder on top, it really isn't garish at all. If you'd like to see the difference between High Beam and this, see the picture I added. (High beam is swatched on the top of my hand and Glow All The Way is one the bottom.) I also like this packaging better than High Beam's. High Beam is quite small and I'm not a fan of "brush" applicator and it's nearly impossible to get all of it out of the jar. Glow All The Way is nice because you can squeeze it directly on your fingers. Overall, I found this product to be a worthwhile purchase. I will say that I do not think it's a dupe of High Beam but it's a pretty darn good substitute. So if you're like me and you're looking for a cheaper alternative, this is your ticket.
Good luck, ladies!
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adares on 4/15/2012 5:23:00 PM more reviews by adares
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Other
This product does what it intends! It creates a beautiful glow on the face with a nice pink tone. It blends very well with the skin and has a nice shimmer. The only bad part I can say is that it doesn't stay on the skin for a very long time. Since the bottle is quite large it is not something that you can just casually carry around making is inconvenient to re-apply.
Also since my cheeks are a little rosy to begin with, this product does bring that out but with the right foundation it looks very nice!
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chefjordan on 3/4/2012 6:30:00 PM more reviews by chefjordan
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
In my opinion, I don't think this is a dupe for Highbeam. Highbeam gives a softer, sheen type of highlight, whereas this is much more "in your face". This is a brighter pink with visible shimmer, and stays pink after blending, while Highbeam is a softer pink without detectable shimmer. It's great if that's what you're looking for, but I'll stick with my highbeam. Also, this has a TON of product in it, I can't see anyone going through the whole thing. I prefer to use this on my arms, legs, declotte (sp?) if i'm going out to the beach or something like that.
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*TOP REVIEWER* dawnfire90 on 2/18/2012 8:54:00 PM more reviews by dawnfire90
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
I am a NW05 and I use this mixed into my moisturizer all over my face. It gives a nice pretty glow without being overly shimmery. I also dab a tiny bit onto my lips and its soo pretty! Definitely recommend
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alinguyen on 1/26/2012 11:26:00 PM more reviews by alinguyen
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I like the formula. Its creamy, blends out well and gives my skin a beautiful pink glow. I use a very small amount (after foundation) on the apples of my cheeks to my temples.
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ontheverge on 1/23/2012 5:42:00 PM more reviews by ontheverge
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond, Curly, Medium Eyes: Blue
Love this as an inexpensive alternative to Benefit's HighBeam. While I don't like it quite as much as high beam, I use it day-to-day and save the high beam for special occasions.
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*TOP REVIEWER* camilla8 on 1/23/2012 12:11:00 PM more reviews by camilla8
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Hazel
Just want to sing the same praises everyone else is singing with this product. I wasn't sure how I should use it at first, I don't like spreading highlighters on my cheeks with my fingers...in the process I normally take my foundation off and the redness in my face shines through. But I put a dab of this in with my foundation and it makes my whole face glowy and dewy. It is very comparable (if not better since it's the best highlighter I've found IMO) to a high end product for a quarter of the cost!
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evangie on 12/13/2011 2:45:00 PM more reviews by evangie
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Okay, i just bought this (the pink one)about 5 minutes ago at Walmart. Im an NC42 in Mac and Honey Beige 34 in MUFE Face and Body. To add to that, I'm a huge Sephora addict!. This PRODUCT IS AWESOME! i've been looking for a good luminizer, i did buy Nars albatross and Mac refined bronze powder but i feel that this gave me that glow i was looking for. I almost bought a luminizer at sephora, and im glad i bought this for $8 at walmart!
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Gather the children at worktables. Distribute Handout 1, Bee Body Parts and/or the parts you have already cut out, along with glue sticks and, if children will be cutting, scissors.
Show the children the poster again. Point out that the poster's beehive, and say you need their help to find the bees that live there. Tell the children they may each make a bee for the poster.
Show them your completed bee as one example of how the body parts could be put together. Distribute Handout 1, Bee Body Parts, scissors, and glue. If you have cut out the pieces earlier, let each child pick a body part piece and a head and glue them together. Help the children draw yellow stripes on their bees with the highlighter marker and glue on the bees' wings.
Allow children to be creative when cutting out the body parts and putting them together — it is not necessary for all the bees to look alike.
As children finish their bees, set the bees aside to dry. Allow children whose bees are not finished to continue working while you begin Activity 3: What Bees Do at Home.
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Lately it seems like not a day goes by without a famous person having a baby, and today's celebrity offspring news came as a total surprise: Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley have adopted another baby, y'all! So what do we know about this new bundle of joy? Not much so far. The baby is reportedly a girl, and her arrival makes their daughter Naleigh, whom they adopted from South Korea in 2009, a big sister.
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Nov 6, 2012 9:21 PM by CJ, The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is the winner of the 16 electoral votes in Michigan - the state that benefitted the most from the auto industry bailout. Michigan, where Mitt Romney's father served as governor, wasn't heavily contested by the two campaigns, though it did see some late GOP advertising.
Obama also won in New Jersey, battered last week by Hurricane Sandy.
Romney, meanwhile, has added Alabama's nine electoral votes to his column. Romney also captured the 38 electoral votes at stake in Texas, and added wins in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Arkansas and Wyoming. He also won at least four of Nebraska's five votes.
Obama won in New York, with 29 electoral votes. At last count, Romney has 153 electoral votes to Obama's 123.
Texans elected Republican Ted Cruz as the state's first Hispanic U.S. senator. Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow won re-election over former U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra. Democrats Kirsten Gillibrand in New York and Amy Klobuchar in Minnesota are also staying in their Senate seats. Republican John Barrasso won re-election in Wyoming.
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Tiny bubbles! So, SWMBO is preggo, and cannot drink beer. I boiled up 5 gal water, cooled, and kegged it to make her soda water for her to mix with fresh lime, juice, etc. I carbonated by chilling to 38F, cranking my reg to about 45, and shaking the crap out of the keg. After some trial and error, it dispenses correctly at 30 PSI, (20' 3/16" thick walled bev tubing, perlick 525SS tap). This is about the carbonation I was shooting for, (and by correctly I mean, if I go less than 30 PSI I get the characteristic "chuffing" of bubbles in the line...and I can see bubbles in the line, if I go more than 30 PSI it flows too fast and knocks out carbonation). So, I think it's correctly carbed. But, it doesn't look like soda water in a glass. It's got itty bitty bubbles, not the big huge bubbles that normal (commercial) soda water has. Any reason for this? This is the first time I've tried to do anything "soda like". Thanks...
Water quality might effect the carbonation. If you have low minerals it might not have the nucleation points to make lots of bigger bubbles.
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Could be the minerals. I know most commercial Soda water is actually high in Sodium.
Thanks for the thread resurrection. A little update: I swapped out my 20' of 3/16" vinyl bev tubing for 35' of 3/16" poly tubing from McMaster, (I think like 12 cents/foot?). I also increased carbonation to 35 PSI. The extra tubing seemed to really help slow the flow down, and the soda water is a lot more like the "real thing". My wife is happy with it now, as am I. I think there's still room for improvement. I couldn't get the poly tubing onto the 1/4" tailpiece no matter how hot I heated it. It fit onto the 1/4" QD MFL tailpiece, but that one had a "rounder" end. I settled for connecting 3/16" vinyl line to the tap tailpiece, then inserting the poly line into the vinyl line and hose clamping it. This works, but at the junction of the two lines there is a diameter change, which causes a pressure drop and lots of CO2 to come out of suspension, (I can see it when I open the fridge). I think if I could reduce this, um, "foaming" (to use the beer term), I'd get even better performance. Nevertheless, the solution, for the most part, seemed to be the same thing I repeat over and over and over in the kegging forum. LONGER LINES!
I get big bubbles when I pour and for about a minute afterward, then tiny ones. I've been using 20' of 3/16ths and 35 psi. Next time I need to replace a beer line, I may use the soda line and get a longer one.
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I fill my corny up with water (muni supply) right out of the tap, throw in a pinch of sea salt and hook it up to the gas. Sometimes I shake it other times I set and forget it. 30-35 psi, about 18-20' (I can't remember the length) of 3/16 with a picnic tap. It always turns out perfectly bubbly. One thing I do is pour off the first 6 oz. or so of the water that was in the line because I just don't like the taste or feel of it. Congrats by the way I just went and poured one because this thread reminded me of it sitting in the kegerator. hmm hmm delish
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Vt. police say DNA linked killer to burglaryThe Associated Press | December 06,2013GUILDHALL - A Vermont man convicted of killing a baby 20 years ago has been charged with burglary after police say DNA linked him to a blood-spattered pamphlet at the crime scene.
Forty-three-year-old Shawn Boyd pleaded not guilty to felony burglary and unlawful mischief in Essex Superior Court Thursday and is being held on $10,000 bail.
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Those look like the seeds or at least what should contain seeds. See if they are hard, not all soft when you put pressure on them. That is what is important. Remy |
- Posted by christinmk z5b eastern WA (My Page) on Wed, Jul 14, 10 at 12:22
Thank you very much Remy! The whole thing is kind of soft, not hard. I have searched inside it for seed but can't seem to find any black/brown bit to it to. Might have to do some more research on these before I trade them! Thanks again... CMK |
You shouldn't find any black/brown bit. The seed should be the same color as the outside and sort of like rice shaped so pretty much what you have there in your photo. They might be a little moist still so they could smush with enough pressure, but they should not feel flat and soft like you could easily roll them into nothing. If they feel good but still a bit too soft, you can leave them on the plant a bit longer. If you feel they will fall off or get eaten by birds if you do that, you can bag the heads. Take a look at the link below. They do not have Blue Oat Grass, but many other grasses and many with seed photos. You'll see what I mean. Remy |
Here is a link that might be useful: Prairie Moon Seed, Grasses List
- Posted by christinmk z5b eastern WA (My Page) on Sat, Jul 17, 10 at 12:27
Ah! I see now. Did not know that should be the color of the actual grass seed. Thanks for the link Remy, it was very helpful! CMK |
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When it does open, though, the local Spot will boast a lounge, bar and table seating, and a spacious indoor-outdoor patio. Of course, all the usual caffeinated subjects will be offered, made from beans roasted in-house, along with a fairly extensive café menu that features focaccia sandwiches, selection of multi-culti wraps, breakfast dishes from omelets to waffles, thin-crust brick-oven pizzas and desserts.
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just built a new house. wondering what is the best driveway snow markers? we have 900' of gravel driveway w/Ohio clay soil on each side. So many on the market: stick reflectors, round reflectors on sticks. need something that is easy to drive into the ground, durable (since I have to purchase so many) and visible. never used any before. do they last? any advice is much appreciated |
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I have used the first and fourth snow stakes. The circled reflectors ars not as tall as the white orange pole stakes , off only by a few inches. I guess it depends on who manufacturers them. The circled reflectors shaft splintered over time . These tiny slivers are nasty. I have a 1200 foot drive way. I used the first circled reflectors to stake the utility box and stream. I used the orange and yellow stakes to border the drive leaving space for the tractor to pass as we hauled the snow. I bought a box of 200 stakes off the internet and a few break each year by the UPS truck or they snap as I pull them out at the end of the season. |
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thanks! are the pole type reflectors (orange & yellow in photo) easy to push into the ground? if its snowing, is it too late to push the plastic into the frozen ground? |
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Once the ground freezes it is very difficult to insert the thin orange snow stakes. They do not advance and end bending as you try to force them in. I paid less buying them off the internet then Home Depot prices. |
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Washington DC, Jun 15, 2010 -- Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384
USDA Under Secretary Honors National Housing Site Managers of the Year
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2010 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced today three recipients of the National Multi-Family Housing Site Manager of the Year award. The awardees were selected for "exemplifying the standards set for tenant satisfaction with the site manager, curb appeal of the property, accurate and complete recordkeeping with no incidents of noncompliance, and action of the manager that consistently goes beyond the regular duties of the position."
"The Obama Administration is committed to bringing the necessary resources to rural America provide decent, affordable housing to those who need it. As we celebrate National Homeownership Month, USDA Rural Development is proud to recognize three outstanding housing managers for their outstanding work." Tonsager said. "Their performance has been instrumental in protecting the homes of residents and maintaining the quality of local apartment buildings that Rural Development helps fund. A strong Nation is made up of strong families. Safe, quality housing contributes greatly to rural Americans' quality of life, and these site managers and many more like them are an important part of that effort."
This year the awards are being presented to Christal Stidham (Indiana), Nancy Fargo (New York), and Tami Egeland (North Dakota) based upon their contributions to elderly and multi-family family housing.
In Indiana, Christal Stidham was nominated by Lori Martin, the Regional Property Manager of Village Management Company. Stidham is the site manager of 40 units at the Village Apartments of Scottsburg II in Scottsburg, Ind. Stidham went beyond the call of duty during a fire last May at the Village Apartments. She not only provided assistance at the scene, but also made sure that all tenants were safe before she left the scene.
Nancy Fargo is the site manager of Dalton Estates and Grandview Court in Carthage, N.Y. She was nominated by Sarah J. Millard, the Public Housing Manager of the West Carthage Housing Authority. Fargo was recognized for tenant satisfaction, and received high marks for her emphasis on tenant safety.
In North Dakota, Tami Egeland serves as the site manager for two properties, Villa De Remer (senior housing) and Grafton Living Center (family), in Grafton, N.D. Egeland played a vital role in maintaining the quality of life for the residents of these facilities, while promoting a sense of community through her outstanding customer-oriented service.
The awards were presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing in Arlington, Va. Each year staff in Rural Development offices across the country choose the top site managers for multi-family housing in their states. From that pool of finalists, a panel consisting of housing professionals from the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) and representatives from Rural Development selected the three national honorees. This year, there were 28 nominees representing 17 states.
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Fritz Holzwarth was appointed Deputy Director General for Water Management in the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety in 1991. His professional responsibilities are inter alia: Head of the German Delegation, Baltic Marine Environment Commission (HELCOM); Head of the German Delegation for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR); Head of the German Delegation for International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR); President in 2003 and President of the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR) (2004-2007); President of the International Commission for the Protection of the River Elbe since 2008. He is Member of the Board of Advice of the European Water Partnership, the External Advisory Group of WATCH (Water and Global Change), the Board of Advice of the Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, the Supervisory Board of the GKSS Research Center (Member of the Helmholtz Association) as well as a Member of the Kuratorium of the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology.
Mr. Holzwarth has been actively involved in transboundary cooperation in international river basins. Together with the World Bank he was one of the initiators of the "Petersberg Process on Transboundary Water Management", a global initiative. In his position as German Water Director he has been actively involved in developing EU-Directives such as the Water Framework Directives, the Marine Strategy Directive and other water related regulations. Furthermore, he jointly initiated with the EU-Commission and the Joint Research Centre the discussion process on Climate Change and the European Water Dimension and was Chair of the Conference under the German EU-Presidency "Time to Adapt - Climate Change and the European Water Dimension Vulnerability – Impacts – Adaptation" in February 2007. He also was part of the discussion process on "Marine and Coastal Dimension of Climate Change in Europe".
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A British minister was brutally beaten Monday after discussions with Muslims on his gospel program, The London Daily Mail reported.
The Reverend Noble Samuel had been debating Muslims on his Asian gospel show when the argument began.
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New NASCAR Rules Intended to Inhibit Tandem Drafts – MotorAuthority
NASCAR Competition Director John Darby – Anne Proffit photo Enlarge Photo Get daily news, spy shots and more! NASCAR doesn't want to see repeats of 2011′s tandem running on the two restrictor plate racetracks it uses–Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, both long tracks built for high speeds. Those generated high speeds have forced NASCAR to impose restrictor plates on the engines to slow them down below the 200-mph mark and have had the effect of nose-to-tail running by two cars in unison.
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Updated Dec 15, 2011 10:58 AM ET This week, FOXSports.com will offer its own series of NASCAR awards to close out the 2011 season. In this segment, NASCAR on FOX's Darrell Waltrip, Larry McReynolds and Jeff Hammond, FOXSports.com Senior NASCAR Editor Jorge Mondaca, FOXSports.com Senior NASCAR writer Lee Spencer, FOXSports.com NASCAR writers Holly Cain and Rea White and SPEED NASCAR writer Mike Hembree weigh in on which moment from the 2011 season will be the most enduring
NASCAR: Eliminating Teammates' Communicating Is Possible – Motorsport.com
Since the phenomenon of tandem racing cropped up at NASCAR's restrictor plate tracks – Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway – the sanctioning body has made attempts at eliminating or at least cutting back on the two-car draft. "We would prefer to eliminate tandem racing in the manner it exists today," NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France said near the end of the 2011 season. "There is no question about that.


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13 Questions Left Unanswered by 'World War Z'
Discussion By Christopher Campbell on June 22, 2013 | Comments (37)Spoilers Ahead: This article contains advanced talking points for Marc Forster's World War Z. We recommend reading it after you see the film. I know. It's pretty futile starting up a list of unanswered questions regarding a popcorn flick about vaguely defined zombies co-written by Damon Lindelof. But just because something is futile doesn't mean it can't be fun. I haven't read the original book by Max Brooks, which apparently doesn't matter given how little the movie resembles the text. I also haven't followed every little piece of the production, but that shouldn't matter either since the movie on screen should stand alone. However, where there is some relevance to explaining something on screen by the issues of the rewrites and reshoots and such, so I do try to mention it if I'm aware of it. Speaking of the infamous production problems, they do tend to factor into narrative flaws and holes and confusion like those I raise below. Additionally the expectation that the story of World War Z will continue in sequels means the filmmakers might be choosing to flesh out some stuff later on. And of course, as usual, some of the questions are not answerable at all because they're more criticisms in the form of a hypothetical query or simply disagreements with how the movie was plotted or how the characters thought or acted. All in all, let these talking points first and foremost serve as a means to discuss the movie in full without concern for spoilers.
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Commentary Commentary By Rob Hunter on January 31, 2013 | Comments (2)Alex Cross is not a good movie. There's no singular reason as to why that is, but you can take your pick from the messy script to the casting of Tyler Perry in the title role as a police detective previously played by Morgan Freeman. Director Rob Cohen sat down to record a commentary for the Blu-ray/DVD which hits shelves next week, and he speaks highly of his film, his cast and crew while detailing the making of the film. He makes it very clear that he'd like the series to continue too, so tell everyone you know to buy a copy. Keep reading to see what I heard with this week's Alex Cross Commentary Commentary…
'World War Z' Trailer: God Can't Save You, But Brad Pitt Can
Movie News By Jack Giroux on November 8, 2012 | Comments (12)World War Z certainly had a bumpy production trip to the big screen. The movie got pushed back six months, had a troubled shoot, and an ending which needed assistance from man who isn't exactly well-regarded for his endings. Based on this first trailer for the film, some of the more creative troubles are on display. Word was Marc Forster was unsure of what type of zombies he wanted, and the kind he went with go against the gritty, grounded style he's clearly aiming for. Whenever a horde of CG zombies appear in this trailer, Forster's "serious" approach falls flat. Nothing can take someone out of a movie more than an all-CG character, but there looks to be plenty of cartoon zombies running amok in World War Z. Check out Brad Pitt running, staring off, and shouting a lot in the full-length trailer for World War Z:
'Alex Cross' Director Rob Cohen: "I'm Not Going to Be One of Their Darlings"
Features By Jack Giroux on October 19, 2012 | Comments (3)Alex Cross director Rob Cohen has never been one what could label a "critical darling." There are a few notable exceptions in Cohen's filmography, like Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story or The Rat Pack, but even his most successful and well-liked blockbusters – xXx and The Fast and the Furious – didn't get much love from the critical community. To Cohen, that doesn't matter so much, especially if the audience eats it up. A bad review may hurt Cohen, as he compares it to someone calling your baby the ugliest baby of all, but it won't ever match the power of having a mass audience enjoying one of his popcorn movies. Obviously Alex Cross, his latest film starring the box office overlord Tyler Perry, hasn't been met with a kind response thus far. Considering who Cohen wisely cast in the lead, those reviews won't matter much when he sees this weekend's box-office receipts. Here's what Rob Cohen had to say about crafting Alex Cross's bug-eyed villain, critics, his love for Seth MacFarlane's Ted, and why Raiders of the Lost Ark wouldn't get made today:
Review: 'Alex Cross' Is Ridiculous Dross
Movie Reviews By Rob Hunter on October 19, 2012 | Comments (1)You'd think a thriller about a brilliantly dogged detective matching wits with a sadistically smart serial killer would be at least somewhat entertaining. You'd be right in thinking that too, and if that's the kind of film you're looking for I recommend Memories of Murder, Copycat or Seven to fill your needs. Because there's nothing about the new film Alex Cross that comes even close to brilliant, smart or intentionally entertaining. Alex Cross (Tyler Perry) is a homicide detective and doctor (of some kind but probably a psychologist) in Detroit who's grown weary of his police beat and is considering taking an adviser role with the FBI. Before he can convince his pregnant wife that the move to Washington DC is in their best interest he's tasked with solving a multiple murder with a tortured woman at its center. Cross' team includes his childhood friend, Det. Tommy Kane (Ed Burns), and the young but talented Det. Monica Ashe (Rachel Nichols), and their target is a determined and very capable killer whose name changes with the turn of the script's page. Picasso aka the Four Roses Killer aka Cadillac spokesperson (Matthew Fox) is targeting high-ranking executives, but after he's almost caught during an attempted hit he turns his focus towards Cross and friends. It doesn't take long before you'll start wishing him the best of luck.
Matthew Fox Transforms for 'Alex Cross' and Mourns the Fate of 'Speed Racer'
Features By Jack Giroux on October 17, 2012 | Comments (1)It's fair to say Matthew Fox is still in a transitional period post-LOST. After six years on the air, the rapid fanbase, and ending on that hugely divisive note, it's naturally going to take time moving away from a show that big. Picasso, the egotistical psychotic assassin at the center of Alex Cross, is certainly a role which could assist Fox in that department. The actor transforms himself somewhat similarly to the way he did a few years ago with Speed Racer, a box office bomb he rightfully calls far ahead of its time. Racer X and Picasso may not be share personality traits, but both characters rely heavily on Fox's physicality. As anyone can see in Alex Cross, making a transformation in achieving that physicality is a challenge the star embraces. Here's what actor Matthew Fox had to say about defending a psychopath, avoiding villainous monologues, and his love for Speed Racer:
'Alex Cross' Trailer is Fascinated With Pain
Movie News By Scott Beggs on June 26, 2012 | Comments (5)If you needed further proof that making your voice gravely doesn't make you seem nearly as cool as you think it does, look no further than the trailer for Alex Cross. Tyler Perry – like Karl Urban's constipated Eastwood in Dredd and Christian "Where are the Drugs?" Bale – forces out a low guttural that makes him sound like he's doing a hard math problem in his head while recovering from a cold. Of course, it doesn't help that he seems to be sleepwalking. Fortunately, Matthew Fox looks like he's gone full-on insane to play a vicious serial killer obsessed with causing pain. Based on the James Patterson novel "Cross," the trailer shows a bit of promise, but Perry is going to be a hard pill to swallow. Check it out for yourself:
Movie News After DRINKING: Will Smith Welcomes a Reporter to Earth, Matthew McConnaughy with His Shirt On, Ryan Reynolds Gets Immortal, and 'Girls' Finds Its Token Black Guy
Movie News After Dark By Robert Fure on May 18, 2012 | Comments (4)What is Movie News After Dark DRINKING? It's the end result of a long work day, a half dozen mini doughnuts, a glass of cheap Canadian whisky, Robert Fure, and a keyboard. Suck on it, suckers! This week's movie news after Drinking is brought to you by Revel Stoke spiced whisky (We should not get paid for this because I'm not drinking this again. Or no we should still get paid, but I'm not drinking this again). But basically the deal is I get kind of drunk and then try to type up a whole bunch of movie news before my arms stop working. If you're wondering why I'm typing all this nonsense, it's because we need a certain amount of buffer before we move into the news to put a proper text break in here. But totally keep reading because Will Smith NO JOKE SLAPS A RUSSIAN IN THE FACE IN THE FIRST STORY. (OH LOOK AT ME I'M FRILMCRIT HULK BECAUSE THIS IS ALL CAPITALS)
Tommy Lee Jones Will Join Matthew Fox in 'Emperor'
Casting Couch By Nathan Adams on January 17, 2012 | Comments (1)Director Peter Webber (Girl With the Pearl Earring) has a new project coming up called Emperor that looks at the tension and confusion in Japan immediately after their surrender in World War II. The film will star Lost's Matthew Fox as a man named General Bonner Fellers (or "boner feeler" as he was doubtless known in his junior high), who served General Douglas MacArthur as his leading expert on all things Japanese. Basically he was the 40s military version of kids that are really into manga and video games. Being the leading expert on Japan was a pretty important role in this particular moment in history, however, as Fellers ended up being the guy who had to decide whether or not Emperor Hirohito should be tried and hanged as a war criminal. That's some pretty grave stuff, but Fox won't have to handle the dramatic load alone. THR is reporting that veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones has now signed on to the project to portray General MacArthur. Emperor producer Gary Foster says of the choice, "Tommy will bring strength, intelligence and gravitas to the portrayal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, a legendary American hero." Gravitas is a good word to use there. Jones is one of those actors that just lends a certain weight to every role he takes, no matter how ridiculous the movie around him might be. I'm sure his familiar presence will add quite a bit to this historical drama. Hell, at this point he's practically a legendary […]
J.J. Abrams Asks, 'Can You Do Better?' Regarding 'Lost' Ending
Movie News By Jack Giroux on August 3, 2011 | Comments (48)It's been over a year since the Lost finale, and it doesn't seem like the outcries have died down yet. "I loved it!" and "It sucked!" are the most popular responses the ending has seemed to gotten. However, when you're hitting the message boards, you'll mostly come across the "it sucked" sentiment. Now, J.J. Abrams asks those "it sucked" folks if they can do better: "For years, I had people praising Lost to death, and now they say: 'I'm so pissed at you for the end of Lost.' I think a lot of people who were upset with the ending, were just upset that it ended. And I've not yet heard the pitch of what the ending should have been. I've just heard: 'That sucked.'"
Speed Racer is the young, hotshot kid that's going to shake up the world of racing. With the help of his loving family and hot girlfriend (?), he'll be able to stop the stock scheme of some villain and change the face of race car driving forever. Will Speed find the will to defeat some evil corporate schmuck? Since this is intended to be a kid's movie, yes, you bet he will! Why We Love It: Dick Tracy + Sin City + The Matrix + The Wizard of Oz + Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory + Wall Street (yes, that Wall Street) + whatever visually eye-titillating movie you can think of = Speed Racer. This film is totally "cool beans," and that, while featuring flavors of those movies listed, is its own colorfully bombastic beast.
Matthew Fox Might Be Fighting In 'World War Z'
Casting Couch By Scott Beggs on June 14, 2011 | Comments (1)World War Z finally appears to be happening, with stories coming out quickly about who will be cast in which parts and when filming will start. The latest name to be tossed out is Lost star Matthew Fox, who might be bringing his trademark ability to scrunch up his face while crying to the production. According to Bloody Disgusting, they have reliable sources telling them the actor is on board to play "Parajumper." There are apparently no other details about the character beyond the name (which sounds like a placeholder), but it does sound like Fox would be donning some military fatigues (or be donning veteran status). It would make for great casting alongside already great casting. Fox would join Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale and Anthony Mackie to describe the time that the planet got overrun with zombies. No word yet on what cameo role Max Brooks will take, but the people demand that he be on screen. Fox will next appear in I, Alex Cross and in Speed Racer if you want to rent it.
The Secrets of The Lost Complete Collection Blu-ray Box Set
Features By Neil Miller on August 23, 2010 | Comments (9)For many fans, closing the book on Lost once and for all has been a difficult task. Not only was it one of the most devoutly followed shows of all time — a series that showed us that the world of television could be delivered in a manner that felt cinematic, but existed over a longer period of time — but it was also one of the most intriguing and divisive shows in recent times. Our most recent memory of the J.J. Abrams championed show is just that — the great divide created by the big finale, dubbed appropriately "The End." On May 23, 2010, it all came to an end. And with it came the answers to questions, some six years in the making, as well as more questions that have continued to plague the starving masses to this day. None of that hysteria will end with the release of the Complete Collection on Blu-ray. The questions remain. However, this week's release of Lost in its entirety, complete with delicious goodies, is meant for a celebration. It's time to look back at Lost from the beginning and celebrate one heck of a journey.
The Definitive Guide to WTF Just Happened on 'Lost'
Television By Genevieve Blaber on May 24, 2010 | Comments (192)Face it: LOST is over. And whether your eyes are puffy from a night of post-reunion crying or simply one to many Dharma beers, chances are you're now searching for the meaning behind those last two-and-a-half hours — or at least confirmation that you're not crazy in your interpretation of them. So whether you loved it or hated it, here's your Definitive Guide to WTF Just Happened on LOST.
'Lost' Audition Tapes: Everyone Wanted to Play Sawyer
Television By Neil Miller on May 19, 2010 | Comments (3)Last night I recapped the second to last episode, "What They Died For," exploring all of the questions that have been answered and discussing some of the questions that have risen just in time for the Big Finish. Today, I'm looking back much further — back to the beginning. Well, before the beginning.
Lost: Episode 6.16, "What They Died For" Review and Discussion
Television By Neil Miller on May 19, 2010 | Comments (5)The end is nigh. With Lost dancing through the final few hours of its heralded six-year run, it's hard not to be at least a bit nostalgic every time a character of yore appears on screen. And as we a thrust — more literally than we'd ever expected — toward the finish line, questions are being answered.
LOST: Episode 6.14, "The Candidate" – Open Discussion
Television By Neil Miller on May 5, 2010 | Comments (20)Just when you thought the folks behind Lost were ready to begin unraveling the story and cranking the surprises up to eleven, they go to twelve instead. With The Lost Club taking this and next week off due to some scheduling conflicts, I am here to lead the discussion with all of you — our lovely readers.
Review: Lost: 'The Last Recruit' Video Blog
Television By Neil Miller on April 21, 2010 | Comments (3)Another episode of Lost has come and gone — with only a few left now — and once again, The Lost Club has convened to discuss what is happening on the magical island and in bizarro world. This week's episode — entitled "The Last Recruit" — jumps in right where things left off last week…
Lost: The Final Season – 'Lighthouse' Video Blog and Review
Television By Neil Miller on February 24, 2010 | Comments (6)Every week through the epic final season of ABC's Lost, we are bringing you into the common area of Reject HQ. There, as they have for a while now (several weeks), the Reject HQ Lost Club meets to watch the episodes live and discuss afterward. These video blogs are a record of what happens when the Bad Robot is done doing his little dance, or whatever that is…
Lost: The Final Season – Episode One Review and Video Blog
Television By Neil Miller on February 3, 2010 | Comments (8)It's time to clean yourselves up friends, as Lost is back. And in honor of the epic final season, we're unleashing a series of video blogs direct from Reject HQ.
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Hi, I'm so glad you're here. Let me first introduce myself and my family. I'm Amy J. Bennett. I'm a 35 year old working mom of two daughters.
I married my high school sweetheart Scott 15 years. I graduated from college with a Computer Science degree 2 years later and have been working with a large bank in Charlotte, NC as a developer since. I'm lucky enough that I get to work from home several days a week. Scott got his dream job as a State Trooper 10 years ago so we team up and take care of our two daughters in a suburb of Charlotte just inside South Carolina called Fort Mill.
Emma is our first daughter. She's our creative care-taker.
Lexi is our second daughter–the one that keeps us on our toes laughing.
And I guess you may as well meet Tucker. He's our 2 year old lab that creates enough drama he could probably have his own blog.
Our newest addition is my baby Bella. I spoil her. A lot.
Now that you've met my family, let me introduce you to this blog.
I started blogging in 2002 when I was pregnant with our first daughter Emma. In fact, you might have passed through my old blog Permission to Peruse in the past. In the Spring of 2013, I moved to this new home.
In short, this is a lifestyle blog written by a Christian mom in the Southern suburbs. One of my favorite things to do is sit with friends over coffee at Starbucks right around the corner. Often, these posts are just what we'd talk about if we did the same. So why do I share it in print and in public? Well, I have a feeling we go through a lot of the same things. I need to hear a "me too" more often than I'd like to admit and I'm sure you do too. I'm hoping as I reflect on life, we both can grow together.
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[OS] CHINA/AUSTRALIA/US/MIL - China against US troops in Australia
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China against US troops in Australia
"It may not be quite appropriate to intensify and expand military
alliances and may not be in the interest of countries within this region,"
AFP quoted Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Liu Weimin as saying at a
news briefing in the capital, Beijing, on Wednesday.
Liu added," China believes that peaceful development and cooperation is a
trend of the times and is the mainstream of the foreign policy of
countries within this region, especially against the backdrop of sluggish
economic growth."
Australia will play host to a US Marine taskforce of 2,500 troops by 2016.
The first deployment of around 250 American troops will be sent to Darwin
in north Australia in mid-2012.
The US troops will conduct exercises and training on a rotational basis on
Australian bases with the Australian Defense Force troops. The move comes
as the United States is drawing down forces in Afghanistan and Iraq after
years of occupying both nations.
"It is a new agreement to expand the existing collaboration between the
Australian Defense Force and the US Marine Corps and the US Air Force,"
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Wednesday.
"Over a number of years we intend to build on this in a staged way," she
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama insisted on Wednesday that the
deployment of US troops in northern Australia should not be seen as a
threat to China.
"The notion that we fear China is a mistake. The notion that we are
looking to exclude China is a mistake," Obama stated.
Yaroslav Primachenko
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This is a nice article from "Data center Knowledge", which explains the meaning of "Virtualization" and gives some Pros/Cons for running a virtual environments.
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How does virtualization work?
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Welcome to SEMCOG's Think Regional/Act Local blog! SEMCOG is the only organization in Southeast Michigan that brings together all governments to solve regional challenges and enhance the quality of life for the seven-county regions 4.7 million residents. With this regional perspective in mind, we work with member local governments to sustain our regions reputation as a great place to work, play, and do business.
Our panel of SEMCOG staff bloggers will post daily to this blog, discussing SEMCOG's data, federal and state legislative issues, and environmental and fiscal sustainability best practices for local governments all with the goal of creating a successful future for the region.
In response to the financial challenges facing local governments, SEMCOG, in partnership with Munetrix, is providing members with comparable fiscal data for all Southeast Michigan communities. Use this database to identify trends, compare yourself to other communities, and assess the risk for emergency management. Financial data for school districts across our region are also included. Financial data must now be transparent. A WDIV story last week highlighted Munetrix. The reporter said citizens can use this tool to see how their community spends taxpayer dollars. Click the link below to access the data.
Community Fiscal Database from Munetrix
One of the more interesting charts provided in the database is the information entitled "Financial Trend and Forecast." Refer to the City of Ferndale's chart below as an example. Here you can see that in recent years Ferndale has matched expenses with revenue allowing them to maintain a healthy fund balance.
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I have written in the past that we are using fewer and fewer gallons of gas every year. Why? Well, I have told you that the main reason is the price of gas – the higher the price, the fewer gallons of gas we use. Add to that improving fuel economy, alternative fuel vehicles, and the sluggish economy, and you have an equation that explains why we are using fewer gallons of gas. Agree? Well, maybe not so fast.
Recently, a study entitled, "Transportation and the New Generation: Why Young People are Driving Less," identifies these causes, but cites additional reasons why we may continue to use fewer gallons of gas in the future. According to the study, the following are reasons for the decline in gasoline sales:
The most important reason I have not cited from this group is the impact of young drivers.
The study cites that from 2001 and 2009, the average annual number of vehicle-miles traveled by 16 to 34-year-olds decreased from 10,300 miles to 7,900 miles per capita – a drop of 23 percent. Why are younger people driving less? Well, because of higher gas prices, new licensing laws, improvements in technology that support alternative transportation, and changes in their values and preferences.
Many younger people also would rather live places where they have convenient options to the car, according to the study. We have heard this over and over here in Southeast Michigan and you can see communities placing greater emphasis on constructing more walkable and bikeable places in an attempt to be more attractive to younger adults.
All of this information suggests that gas consumption will continue to decline for years to come. This is a good thing, but what are the implications of this and how can we prepare? One obvious huge implication of this trend relates to funding. Fewer gallons of gas sold equates to fewer dollars to make road and transit improvements. On the other hand, it also means that our air will be cleaner.
I remember I couldn't wait to get a car when I was 16. Now I know kids that don't even want to get their driver's license until they are in college, or after college. It is a new world and to be prepared, we need to be looking at trends like these and trying to understand what they mean. What was it someone said, "The only thing constant is change." Think they got that one right!


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Stained Glass Mario Mushroom Powers Up Ordinary Windows
Who here among us doesn't like super mushrooms? After all, they're red, delicious and give you plenty of extra strength. This handmade stained glass power-up mushroom is sure too remind give you a jolt of happy whenever you look at the light of day through it each morning.
Created by stained glass artist Radiant Art, this stained glass super 'shroom was created as an homage to the classic 8-bit Super Mario Bros. series. Instead of being made from pixels, it's made from colorful glass. The piece was created from over 80 individual pieces of glass and comes in a 15-inch square zinc frame – I'm pretty sure there was no zinc in the Mushroom Kingdom. All I remember is gold coins. So much for accuracy. Feh.
So if you're looking for some art to complement your other Mario decor, you can find the super mushroom stained glass window over on Radiant Art's Etsy shop for $175 (USD). While you're over there, be sure to say hello to Pac-Man.
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