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To Erin Price, who wrote the Oct. 1 letter regarding Measure 1: Instead of in vitro fertilization, have you ever considered adoption? There are so many babies and even older children who are waiting to be adopted into a loving home. Who knows where I'd be if I had not been ad...
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I have had the opportunity to serve with Sgt. Scott Brand in the same unit of the Army National Guard for more than five years. During that time, I personally witnessed Brand's selfless service, integrity and loyalty to his country and to his fellow soldiers. Brand will take these...
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Greater access to affordable prescriptions and more pharmacy options is why I'm voting "yes" on Measure 7. I cannot believe how much more residents pay for prescriptions here, or why we are limited by our own government as to where we shop. We live in North Dakota, not Europe. Some...
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In response to West Fargo Superintendent David Flowers' glowing approval of the Common Core State Standards, parents should ask themselves why they had not heard of these standards until recently and why they were not part of the process during this education reform from the beginning....
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As we near the 2015 North Dakota Legislative Session, interim committees and statutory committees are wrapping up their work. The judiciary committee has studied several issues during the interim, including court fees and intellectual property at our institutions of higher education,...
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Letter: Brand's military service has prepared him to represent District 13
This weekend I took a break from the campaign trail to focus on my duties as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. My contract ends in February, and I have decided to place more focus on my new family and career. As my military service of nine years winds down, I have entered the period...
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My friend in this case is George Sinner. We grew up working together on the farm and have been friends for as long as I can remember. What would you like to know about this man who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives? Would it be helpful for you to know that he pursued...
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Congrats to The Pioneer. The fifth-largest newspaper in North Dakota and statewide recognition – what a great story for West Fargo. The increased circulation will offer our advertisers increased business opportunities. Having spent our years growing up here and raising our family...
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This is in response to those who fear that Measure 1 would take away the chance to be a mother. I, too, experienced a period of infertility so I can empathize with the pain. Contrary to Erin Price's, (the author of a letter to the editor printed on Oct. 1) fears, Measure 1 will...
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As a woman living in North Dakota, I'm writing today to express my concerns about Measure 1 and to encourage voters to vote "no" in November. My husband and I have been struggling to have a baby for more than four years. While it is painful to acknowledge this in such a public...
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The Tax Commissioner's race may be the least publicized statewide race this year; however, it is one of the most important when it comes to the impact on taxpayers' everyday life. Our state hasn't had a more qualified candidate, let alone a tax attorney, as a candidate in two...
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With my final term in the North Dakota Legislature rapidly coming to a close at the end of November, I wanted to thank West Fargo residents for your wonderful support during the past 12 years. I could not have done it without the great advice and feedback that I received from our...
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Differences in Depressive Episodes Across Bipolar I, II, and Major Depression
In a recent retrospective study, people with bipolar disorder I, bipolar disorder II, and major depressive disorder were interviewed about a 14-year period of their illness, and several differences emerged.
People with bipolar disorder I described their illnesses as including more psychomotor retardation (slowing of movements) and more psychotic features. People with bipolar disorder II had more mixed states than both people with major depression and people with bipolar I disorder. They also had less psychomotor slowing than people with bipolar I disorder.
Another purpose of this study by Andrew Frankland and colleagues in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, was to determine the effectiveness of the Probabalistic Approach to Bipolar Disorder, a statistical method for differentiating diagnoses. The approach was successful in differentiating both bipolar subtypes from major depression, but not in differentiating between the bipolar subtypes.
Ambiguity in the Data on Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Depression
In a recent randomized, controlled clinical study comparing two types of omega-3 fatty acid supplements (one with EPA and one with DHA) with placebo in 196 adults with major depression, there were no statistically significant differences in outcomes across the three groups. The participants received the treatments for eight weeks, and response and remission rates were 40-50% in those receiving either omega-3 preparation (at doses of 1000mg/day) and 30% for placebo. The research was published by David Mischoulon and colleagues in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
If You Are Depressed After a Heart Attack, Treat the Depression
Depression is common following heart attacks, and it can complicate recovery. A recent study by Jae-Min Kim and colleagues investigated the safety of treating depression with escitalopram in people recovering from acute coronary syndrome. In a 2015 article in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, they reported that 217 people with depression and acute coronary syndrome were randomized to receive either escitalopram (in flexible doses ranging from 5–20 mg/day) or placebo for 24 weeks. Patients who received escitalopram saw more improvement in their depression on a variety of scales, and also showed improvements in social and occupational functioning. There were no adverse cardiac effects from escitalopram, though some people taking it did experience dizziness.
Child Network Launches
Parents, if your child (aged 2 – 12) has mood or behavioral difficulties, we would like to enlist your participation in a study called the Child Network. Parents who enroll in the study will complete an online rating checklist of your child's symptoms once a week by a secure web-based system.
In addition, adults who have been diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder and are the biological parent of a child (ages 2-12) who is currently healthy and has no troublesome mood or behavioral symptoms may also be eligible to participate in this study.
If you are interested in participating in this study, please click here. For more information, click here, call 301-530-8245, or email questions to PROTECTED EMAIL ADDRESS.
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Are Inherited Separately
While attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is fairly common among people with bipolar disorder, the genetic risks of inheriting these two illnesses run separately in families. In a recent study of 465 people and 563 of their first-degree relatives by Susan Shur-Fen Gau and colleagues, people with bipolar I disorder were likely to have relatives with bipolar I disorder, and people with ADHD were likely to have relatives with ADHD, but ADHD did not increase risk of bipolar disorder and vice versa.
The researchers hypothesize that other reasons people might develop both disorders include developmental precursors to the illnesses, neurocognitive functioning, sleep problems, and personality traits such as impulsivity and disinhibition.
Editor's Note: At a recent scientific meeting, Gau and her colleague Kathleen Merikangas said that people with bipolar disorder in the study were five times more likely to have relatives with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder and ADHD were comorbid in 37.8% of those with bipolar I disorder, 16.4% in bipolar II disorder, 14% in depression, and 1.1% in normal controls.
Employment Rights for People with Bipolar Disorder
"Society's accumulated myths and fears about disability and disease are as handicapping as the…limitations that flow from actual impairment."
—US Supreme Court
Attorney Katharine Gordon has provided some information on legal rights under the ADA.
When we think of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we might think of physical modifications to buildings, expensive lawyers, and complicated trials. But this law also gives people with bipolar ways to get fair treatment in the workplace. By learning a bit about your employment rights under this law, you can focus on excelling in your chosen career, rather than being sidetracked by ignorance, stereotypes, and stigma.
Here are a few things that you may not know about bipolar disorder and the ADA:
It is now clear that people with bipolar disorder are protected under the ADA in employment. Prior to 2008, there was often a battle of the experts to prove that a person with bipolar disorder had a severe enough impairment to be protected. This discouraged many from asking for their rights to be respected under this law in the first place. Unfortunately, companies would fire people for having bipolar disorder and then, in next breath, argue that bipolar wasn't a real disability therefore it was legal to fire people for reasons related to their bipolar disorder.
This changed with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, which made it easier to establish disability. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing this law, has made it clear in official regulations that bipolar should generally be covered as a disability for the purposes of protection in employment: "It should easily be concluded that the following types of impairments will, at a minimum, substantially limit the major life activities indicated:…major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and schizophrenia substantially limit brain function." 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(j)(3)(ii), (iii).
Job applicants should never be asked whether they have bipolar disorder (or any other disability) until a conditional offer has been made. Read more
Abnormal Levels of Cytokines Found in Brains of Suicide Victims
Cytokines are chemical messengers that send signals between immune cells and between the immune system and the central nervous system. Their levels in blood are considered a measure of inflammation, which has been implicated in depression and stress. A new study by Ghanshyam Pandey and colleagues reported increased levels of cytokines in the brains of people who committed suicide. In the prefrontal cortices of people who died by suicide, there were significantly elevated levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-1 beta, IL-6 and TNF-alpha compared to the brains of normal controls. There were also lower levels of protein expression of the cytokine receptors IL-1R1, IL-1R2 and IL-1R antagonist (IL1RA) in the suicide brains compared to controls.
The researchers concluded that abnormalities in proinflammatory cytokines and their receptors are associated with the pathophysiology of depression and suicide. This research provides direct confirmation of the indirect measures of inflammation observed in the blood of depressed patients compared to controls.
More Data on Memantine for Treatment-Resistant Depression
In 2012 we reported on an open study by Athanasios Koukopoulos and colleagues that explored whether the NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist memantine (Namenda), which is used to treat dementia, could be helpful to people with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder. In an update of that study, the researchers, led by Giulia Serra, compared patients' symptoms during three years of treatment as usual, followed by three years with memantine added to their stable medication regime (at doses of 20–30 mg/day). Patients improved progressively over the three years of taking memantine.
Improvements in symptoms included decreased time ill, decreased severity of symptoms, decreased duration of new episodes, and fewer episodes per year. Memantine was particularly helpful for those patients who had had rapid or continuous cycling. Side effects were minimal.
Given the success of this open study, randomized controlled trials are needed to explore this much-needed option for people with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder.
Anti-Inflammatory Treatment Prevents the Effects of Stress in Female Rats
Women are more likely than men to experience depression, and this difference begins in adolescence, when girls show more sensitivity to stress. Researchers are studying how animals react to stress in the hopes of learning what mediates these gender differences in mental illness.
At a recent scientific meeting, researcher Jodi Lukkes and colleagues presented a recent study of stress and inflammation in female rats. The rats were exposed to different types of stressors. Some were separated from their mothers for four hours a day during the first 20 days of their lives. Later, some rats were exposed to an acute stressor, witnessing another rat receiving shocks. All the rats were placed in a box in which they could escape a shock by jumping to the other end of the box, in order to measure their motivation. Because drugs that inhibit the inflammatory enzyme COX-2 had reversed the effects of maternal separation in earlier studies, the researchers also treated some rats with these anti-inflammatories.
The researchers found that anti-inflammatory treatment could prevent behavioral consequences of stress in adolescent female rats. Witnessing another rat being shocked brought about deficits in motivation (a depression-like behavior), but in rats that had received treatment with a COX-2 inhibitor, these deficits were reduced. The COX-2 treatment was only helpful to rats that had experienced an acute stressor in their lifetime, either maternal separation in infancy, or witnessing another rat receive the shocks. A history of stress was required for the anti-inflammatories to improve motivation.
Lukkes and colleagues hope that this research begins to clarify the relationship between stress, inflammation, and gender. This may eventually lead to new targets in the treatment of depression.
Transgenerational Transmission of Drug Exposure and Stress in Rodents
New data suggest that there can be transgenerational transmission of the effects of drug exposure and stress from a paternal rat to its offspring. The father mates with a female who was not exposed to drugs or stress and never has any contact with the offspring. Consensus is now building that this transmission occurs via epigenetic alterations in sperm.
Epigenetic alterations are those that are mediated by chemical changes in the structure of DNA and of the histones around which DNA is wrapped. These changes do not alter the inherited gene sequences but only alter how easy it is for genes encoded in the DNA to be activated (transcribed) or suppressed (inhibited).
There are three common types of epigenetic modifications. One involves the attachment of a methyl or acetyl group to the N-terminals of histones. Methylation typically inhibits transcription while acetylation activates transcription. Histones can also be altered by the addition of other compounds. The second major type of epigenetic change is when the DNA itself is methylated. This usually results in inhibition of the transcription of genes in that area. The third epigenetic mechanism is when microRNA (miRNA) binds to active RNA and changes the degree to which proteins are synthesized.
At a recent scientific meeting, researchers described the various ways epigenetic changes can be passed on to future generations.
Researcher Chris Pierce reported that chronic cocaine administration increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the medial prefrontal cortex of rats. (BDNF is important for learning and memory.) The cocaine administration led to acetylation of the promoter for BDNF.
This exposure to cocaine in male rats who then fathered offspring led to two changes in the offspring, presumably conveyed by epigenetic changes to the fathers' sperm. The first change was a decrease in cocaine reinforcement. The offspring took longer to acquire a cocaine self-administration habit. The second change was long-lasting learning deficits in the male offspring, specifically recognition of novel objects. The deficit was associated with a reduction in long-term potentiation in the offspring. Long-term potentiation is the strengthening of synapses that occurs through repeated patterns of activity. Surprisingly, the following generation also showed deficits in learning and memory, but did not show a loss of long-term potentiation.
Editor's Note: These data indicate that alterations in sensitivity to cocaine (in this case slower acquisition of cocaine self-administration) can be transferred to a later generation, as can learning deficits in males. These data suggest that fathers' experience of drugs can influence cocaine responsiveness and learning via epigenetic mechanisms likely mediated via epigenetic changes to the father's sperm.
This research suggests the possibility that, in a human clinical situation, there would be three ways that a father's drug abuse could affect his child's DNA. First, there is the traditional genetic inheritance, where, for example, an increased risk for drug abuse is passed on to the child via the father's genetic code. Next, drug abuse brings about epigenetic changes to the father's sperm. (His genetic code remains the same, but acetyl groups attach to the BDNF promoter section of his DNA, changing how those proteins get produced.) Lastly, if the father's drug abuse added stress to the family environment, this stress could have epigenetic effects on the child's DNA.
Researcher Alison Rodgers described how epigenetic changes involving miRNA in paternal rats influence endocrine responsivity to stress in their offspring. Rodgers put rats under stress and observed a decrease in hormonal corticosterone response to stress. When a father rat was stressed, nine different miRNAs were altered in its sperm. To prove that this stress response could be passed on transgenerationally via miRNAs, the researchers took sperm from an unstressed father, loaded it with one or all nine miRNAs from the stressed animal, and artificially inseminated female rats. Rodgers found that the sperm containing all nine miRNAs, but not the sperm carrying one randomly selected miRNA, resulted in offspring with a blunted corticosterone response to stress.
Researcher Eric Nestler showed that when a rodent goes through 10 days of defeat stress (being defeated repeatedly by a larger animal), they begin to exhibit behaviors resembling those seen in depression. Social avoidance was the most robust change, and continued for the rest of the animal's life. Animals did not have to be physically attacked by the bigger animal to show the depression-like effects of defeat stress. Just witnessing the repeated defeats of another rat was sufficient to produce the syndrome. Again, father rats that experienced defeat stress or witnessed it passed this susceptibility to defeat stress on to their offspring (with whom they never had any contact), likely by epigenetic changes to sperm. Read more


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Bradley Manning apologized for leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks during his sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Manning faces up to 90 years in prison after being convicted last month on 20 counts. He said: "I am sorry for the unintended consequences of my actions. When I made these decisions, I believed I was going to help people, not hurt people." Manning added, "I understood what I was doing and the decisions I made....August 15, 2013 | Story
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The sentencing hearing for Army whistleblower Bradley Manning begins today following his acquittal on the most serious charge he faced, aiding the enemy, but conviction on 20 other counts. On Tuesday, Manning was found guilty of violating the Espionage Act and other charges for leaking hundreds of thousands of government documents to WikiLeaks. In beating the "aiding the enemy" charge, Manning avoids an automatic life sentence, but...July 31, 2013 | Story
Despite being acquitted on his most serious charge of "aiding the enemy," Army Private Bradley Manning still faces up to 136 years in prison for the 20 other counts on which he was convicted. The sentencing phase begins today and is expected to last a week. We speak with independent journalist Alexa O'Brien from outside the courtroom at Fort Meade, Maryland, where she has covered the trial daily since it began. O'Brien...July 31, 2013 | Story
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I suppose Johnny Damon technically fits the eligibility requirements, but the Tigers will probably post someone at the gate to keep him out:
You can try out for the Tigers on March 4 in Lakeland.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) February 11, 2013
You must be between the ages of 18 and 23 or have previous professional baseball playing experience and you must bring your baseball mitt.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) February 11, 2013
Wood bats, helmets and baseballs will be provided by the Tigers.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) February 11, 2013
It's hard to imagine in this day and age that legitimate, professional-level baseball talent can go unnoticed so that a player could latch on like this via a tryout. But weirder things have happened. I mean, Ron LeFlore got discovered while he was in prison.
Former Mets, Orioles utility guy Jeff McKnight has passed away
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He was only 52.
Meanwhile in Maryvale: Brewers starters have some sweet bathrobes
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As a man who knows from hanging around in loungewear all day, I can tell you: this is cool.
Don Mattingly says Jimmy Rollins will be the Dodgers' leadoff man
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement, but whatever.
Masahiro believes poor mechanics were what led to his bum elbow
Mar 3, 2015, 11:32 AM EST
Will he be the same Tanaka this spring?
Joba Chamberlain's son had a lot to do with him signing back with the Tigers
Mar 3, 2015, 11:03 AM EST
The million a year helped, but Chamberlain's son provided the definitive push back to Detroit.
Predictably, the Daily News mocks A-Rod for his performance in an intrasquad game
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The Daily News is gonna Daily News
Baseball media is rooted in public relations just as much as it is rooted in news
Mar 3, 2015, 9:00 AM EST
A nice history lesson from Jack Moore at The Hardball Times.
Russell Martin made a point to emulate Derek Jeter . . . and Joey Votto
Mar 3, 2015, 8:30 AM EST
Reds fans may wonder why anyone would WANT to be like Votto, but everyone who doesn't listen to Marty Brennaman knows that Votto is a pretty swell guy to emulate.
Curt Schilling lowers the boom on some men tweeting threats against his daughter
Mar 3, 2015, 7:08 AM EST
Twitter does a pretty bad job of policing threats of violence against women. Curt Schilling does a much, much better job.
Diamondbacks to wear patch in spring training games in memory of Kayla Mueller
Mar 2, 2015, 10:01 PM EST
Mueller died at the age of 26 last month while in captivity in Syria.


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To help businesses and consumers with mobile web computing capabilities, IBM has expanded its relationship with AT&T, Sprint, a provider of wireless and wireline communications, and other wireless carriers to provide e-mail access to their customers who use IBM Lotus Notes and Domino software on their hand-held devices.
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IBM, DOST collaborate to build IOC for the Philippines
The Department of Science and Technology, or DOST, and IBM unveiled a new intelligent operations center to provide a central point of command for disaster management. The new center will help the Philippine government better manage ongoing and future disaster response and recovery efforts following Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Immediately following the typhoon, IBM donated an Impact Grant of technology and services. As part of the grant, IBM, in collaboration with trusted business partners, delivered the IBM Intelligent Operations Center, or IOC, with an Integrated Communications System, or ICS, that will facilitate better and more coordinated disaster management efforts with the DOST and across various government agencies. The integrated solution will pull data from disparate sources into a common view, providing emergency managers with critical information such as advance warning for extreme weather events, feedback from first responders on the number of casualties and affected families, condition of buildings, roads, and infrastructure. These distributed data sources provide analytics and scenario planning to streamline and integrate the government's response to disasters. In addition, the solution will enable advanced communications for first responders and emergency personnel.
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IBM downgraded to Underweight from Neutral at Atlantic Equities
As previously reported, Atlantic Equities downgraded IBM to Underweight from Neutral. The firm said IBM faces long-term structural issues and is unconvinced by management's strategic plan will change the direction. The analyst sees further room for disappointment around consensus expectations of 8% earnings growth in 2016-2017 and lowered its price target to $140 from $150.
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Buffett says IBM interest 'increasing day after day'
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March 1, 2015
Berkshire's Buffett says 2015 will be 'tough year' for 'Big Four' investments
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February 26, 2015
On The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street moved in a narrow range for most of the session while remaining near record levels. The Nasdaq was the strongest of the indices, as it continues its march towards 5,000. Crude oil prices fell by over 5% during the regular trading session, but recovered a bit in after-hours trading. The market is on pace to complete its fourth consecutive week of gains and close out the month of February with gains after suffering losses in January. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., the Consumer Price Index fell 0.7% in January, with the core rate rising 0.2%, versus expectations for the headline CPI to be down 0.6% and the core rate to rise 0.1%. Initial jobless claims rose 31K to 313K in the week ended February 21, versus expectations for 290K first-time claims. Durable goods orders rose 2.8% in January, versus expectations for a 1.6% increase. The FHFA home price index rose 0.8% to 218.6 in December, versus expectations for an increase of 0.5%. COMPANY NEWS: The Federal Communications Commission voted 3 to 2 in favor of adopting new open Internet, or "net neutrality," rules. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has proposed that the FCC use its Title II authority to implement and enforce "bright-line" rules to ban paid prioritization and the blocking and throttling of lawful content and services. However, Wheeler said his proposal will "modernize" Title II, insuring there will be no rate regulation, no tariffs, and no last-mile unbundling. Major Internet Service Providers, including Verizon (VZ), AT&T (T), and Comcast (CMCSA), have opposed the rules, while Netflix (NFLX) has been a strong and vocal supporter of open Internet provisions... Shares of International Business Machines (IBM) slipped $1.94, or 1.19%, to $160.87 after Big Blue held its investor day meeting in NYC. At the meeting, IBM backed its fiscal year profit view but also said that the company now expects currency to impact revenue growth by over 6 points for the full year, which is greater than the impact previously provided based on January 16 spot rates. IBM also said it was shifting $4B into "strategic initiatives," including Big Data, the Cloud, mobile, social and security... Barnes & Noble (BKS) rose $1.67, or 6.89%, to $25.92 after announcing plans to split its Education business from its Retail and NOOK Digital businesses. The separation into two independent, publicly traded companies is anticipated to be completed by the end of August and is intended to be a tax-free distribution to shareholders, B&N noted. MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers was Emulex (ELX), which jumped $1.57, or 24.69%, to $7.93 after the company agreed to be acquired by Avago Technologies (AVGO) for $606M, or $8 per share in cash. Avago also rose $16.57, or 14.71%, to $129.25 after announcing the deal and reporting "beat and raise" quarterly results. Also higher was UIL Holdings (UIL), which gained $9.74, or 23.01%, to $52.07 after the company agreed to be acquired by Iberdrola USA to create a newly listed U.S. publicly-traded company. The proposed transaction implies total value per share to UIL shareholders of $52.75, including $10.50 per share paid in the form of cash, the companies said. Among the noteworthy losers was Clayton Williams (CWEI), which fell $11.41, or 17.77%, to $52.79 after the company suspended drilling operations in both of its core resource plays, citing low oil prices, and its shares were downgraded at Wunderlich. Also lower following their earnings reports were network solutions provider Inteliquent (IQNT), which dropped $3.05, or 17.33%, to $14.55, and electric weapons maker TASER (TASR), which slid $4.36, or 16.14%, to $22.68. INDEXES: The Dow fell 10.15, or -0.06%, to 18,214.42, the Nasdaq gained 20.75, or 0.42%, to 4,987.89, and the S&P 500 declined 3.12, or 0.15%, to 2,110.74.
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February 25, 2015
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After a friend told me she had waited three-and-a-half hours recently to get her Georgia driver's license renewed and then had to deal with a clerk that could have passed for a robot - and an unhelpful one, at that. I thought this to be a typical example of a bunch of government bureaucrats who don't care because they don't have to. Where else are we going to go to get our driver's licenses renewed? Burger King?
In the late summer of 1968 I sat down on the floor of my grandparent's ranch house to watch television with my father and uncle. I did not get to watch what I wanted because the Democratic Convention in Chicago was on all the channels. Back then there were only three channels.
Editor's Note: This is the second of several articles by Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle designed to give readers a better understanding of applicable state laws and responsible firearms ownership.
Despite the rants of publicity-seeking bigots, the blather of Twitter twits and a national news media more interested in scooping the competition than in accurate reporting, the fact is that our American system of justice presumes one is innocent until proven guilty.
I continue to be humbled by the opportunity to serve as your representative in the State House of Representatives. I recognize that the seat I fill does not belong to me, but to the people I serve.
It looks like our legislators are about to lose one of their most cherished perks: free football tickets. Bless their hearts.
When I spoke up for public schools in my last column, I had no idea that Dr. John Barge, current state superintendent of schools, was about to announce his candidacy for governor. So, I must say that although we will probably agree on a number of issues, I am not "politicking" for Barge.
Dear Syrian Rebels: I thought I'd take a minute to correspond with you as you resume your efforts to overthrow Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. You are no doubt disappointed that the United States government chose not to come to your aid as they promised. There is a good reason and that is my purpose in writing you.
I was honored Aug. 30 to be the keynote speaker at the Lanier Technical College's GED graduation at Free Chapel in Gainesville.
Because I have been physically confined and not "out and about," and because I don't have my computer available, I've done very little column writing recently except ones dealing with personal situations. But there's a public issue that I really want to understand better and to comment about: Why are public schools under such attack?
It is flattering to have readers tell me I should run for public office. There are also an equal number of adoring fans that say I should stick my head in a bucket of tar. But that is a topic for another day.
When the news broke recently of a school shooting in Dekalb County, I'm sure each of you joined me in saying a prayer for the safety of the children and employees. Thankfully, in this situation no one was hurt and the individual that was responsible was taken into custody.
Rats! As if creating this profound and pithy prose each week wasn't hard enough, now I have discovered a legislator with a sense of humor. The apocalypse is upon us.
The local economy is slowly getting better. Statistically that is true, although many people think the economy is still in the tank. They have a point. Analysis suggests that the recovery is about 40 percent at this point. That is significant, but for many people the recovery has yet to appear at their doorstep.
Please indulge me a moment of introspection and feel free to think along with me. Chances are what I am going to say may apply to you as well.
Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. It is a time to spend with family and friends and to celebrate the birth of our savior. It is also a time to reflect back over the past year and to begin to plan for the year ahead. This season I have taken time to look back over my first term serving as your State Representative.
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Helio still atop IndyCar standings as scene shifts to Toronto
Jul 7, 2013, 6:41 PM EST
With trouble finding Ryan Hunter-Reay early in the Pocono IndyCar 400, Helio Castroneves had a clear path to increase his lead over the American in the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series championship.
Castroneves ran as high as third this afternoon before falling back to an eventual eighth-place result. But with RHR finishing 20th after getting hit from behind on pit road by an out-of-control Takuma Sato, the Team Penske pilot still built up a 23-point advantage going into next weekend's doubleheader at the Honda Indy Toronto (Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network).
"It's definitely good to come out of this race building our lead in the championship," said Castroneves, who had led by nine markers before Sunday's race. "The team did a fantastic job this weekend. The race was very challenging. For us, as a team, we had to make a lot of decisions during the race.
"Ultimately, the key was saving fuel for a good result, and we'll take a top-10 finish and move on to Toronto with the good points we earned here."
Marco Andretti led 88 laps today, but late fuel woes dropped him to 10th at the checkers and kept him from moving closer to teammate Hunter-Reay in the standings. Meanwhile, Pocono winner Scott Dixon is gaining on Andretti (55 points behind Castroneves), jumping three spots in the championship to fourth (65 points behind Castroneves) thanks to his first victory of 2013. James Hinchcliffe dropped to fifth in the table (84 points behind Castroneves) after his Lap 1, Turn 1 crash.
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1. Helio Castroneves, Team Penske/Chevrolet, 356 points
2. Ryan Hunter-Reay, Andretti Autosport/Chevrolet, -23 points
3. Marco Andretti, Andretti Autosport/Chevrolet, -55 points
4. Scott Dixon, Target Chip Ganassi Racing/Honda, -65 points
5. James Hinchcliffe, Andretti Autosport/Chevrolet, -84 points
6. Tony Kanaan, KV Racing Technology/Chevrolet, -85 points
7. Simon Pagenaud, Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports/Honda, – 87 points
8. Justin Wilson, Dale Coyne Racing/Honda, -103 points
9. Will Power, Team Penske/Chevrolet, -114 points
10. Takuma Sato, A.J. Foyt Racing/Honda, -115 points
Pippa Mann to serve as a Team Captain in Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure
Mar 3, 2015, 4:45 PM EST
Pippa's Pink Posse to feature prominently in Komen Race for the Cure, for Central Indiana Affiliate.
McLaren's already difficult offseason unaided by its handling of Alonso story
Mar 3, 2015, 3:00 PM EST
Fernando Alonso's accident in testing has raised way more questions than answers.
Sunoco named IMS official fuel; extends relationship with INDYCAR
Mar 3, 2015, 11:46 AM EST
Sunoco joins IMS, extends with INDYCAR.
Florida Power & Light signs onto Miami ePrix; Brabham enjoys demo run (PHOTOS)
Mar 3, 2015, 10:51 AM EST
Formula E partners with FPL for Miami ePrix; Matty Brabham does the demo runs.
Rolling Stone partners with Tequila Patron ESM for the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Mar 3, 2015, 10:06 AM EST
Tequila Patron ESM, Rolling Stone come together for one-off outing at 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Susie Wolff will have at least two FP1 outings, Spain and Britain
Mar 3, 2015, 9:53 AM EST
Susie Wolff confirmed for Spain, Silverstone FP1 outings and another day in Austria.
Mercedes F1: Race to Repeat: Teaser clips and preview (VIDEO)
Mar 2, 2015, 7:31 PM EST
Mercedes F1: Road to Repeat premieres this Thursday, March 5, at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
PWC enters 2015 season with an overflow of riches in all classes
Mar 2, 2015, 1:00 PM EST
With 114 cars total and a manufacturer overload, things look promising for Pirelli World Challenge heading into 2015.
F1, IndyCar seasons finally premiere in 2015's version of March madness
Mar 2, 2015, 11:00 AM EST
F1 and IndyCar kick off; NHRA, sports cars and ladder series also have a busy month of March ahead.
Michael Schumacher's son Mick to race in ADAC F4 championship this season
Mar 2, 2015, 8:59 AM EST
Mick Schumacher to advance from karting into cars this season.
Red Bull takes off the camo testing livery, reveals full color on Monday
Mar 2, 2015, 7:34 AM EST
Red Bull takes off the camo, comes back in color.


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HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition (RAMP) will host their inaugural meeting in Houston on March 15, 2014 at King Street Patriots. This forum will highlight the fundamentals of marijuana policy. RAMP will explore the four major initiatives gaining traction nationwide: medical marijuana, decriminalization, industrial hemp, and the legalization model to tax & regulate marijuana like alcohol. Meant to be an open discourse, RAMP encourages attendance by those on all sides of the debate.
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A national political caucus founded in 2012, RAMP serves as a voice for all Republicans who oppose the failed policy of prohibition. RAMP's mission is to work within the GOP to educate and connect with lawmakers, party leadership, and grassroots activists. The conservative principals of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty are the focal point of RAMP's message. RAMP believes these core Republican ideals have been greatly eroded by government policies that criminalize responsible adults for using cannabis.
RAMP's first public event will feature the group's founder and Executive Director Ann Lee. A lifelong Republican, octogenarian, and mother to five sons, Lee changed her viewpoint on marijuana after a workplace accident left her son Richard Lee as a paraplegic. Richard Lee uses marijuana to relieve his chronic nerve pain since discovering the medicine's benefits in the 1990's. Richard is a highly respected entrepreneur and founder of Oaksterdam University in Oakland, California.
In addition to Ann Lee, featured speakers will include:
Terry Nelson of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) will be discussing The Strategy of Federal Drug Enforcers: Cost, No Benefit. Nelson has served as a US Border Patrol Agent, US Customs Agent, and Department of Homeland Security Agent during a career lasting over three decades. His assignments have put him in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Judge John Delaney served in the 272nd District Court in Brazos County, Texas, for sixteen years and from 2001 to present as a Senior District Judge on child abuse and neglect cases. Delaney has managed a solo mediation and arbitration practice since 2001. He will present Protecting Children? Why Marijuana Prohibition is Not a Pro-Family Policy.
Richard A. Evans, M.D., is a board certified surgical oncologist and founder of the Texas Cancer Center. He will be speaking about Medical Marijuana: Patients' Experiences in Texas. He is the author of Making the Right Choice: Treatment Options in Cancer Surgery and has been treating cancer patients since 1978.
More speakers will be announced soon. For more information, visit RAMPGOP.org or the Facebook event page.
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One of the biggest impacts of the Internet of Things is and will continue to be on data; specifically data volume, management and usage. Companies are scrambling to adapt to this new and unpredictable data reality with legacy infrastructure that cannot handle the speed and volume of data.
In his session at @ThingsExpo, Don DeLoach, CEO and president of Infobright, will discuss how companies need to rethink their data infrastructure to participate in the IoT, including:
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By Pat Romanski Since 2008 and for the first time in history, more than half of humans live in urban areas, urging cities to become "smart." Today, cities can leverage the wide availability of smartphones combined with new technologies such as Beacons or NFC to connect their urban furniture and environment to create citizen-first services that improve transportation, way-finding and information delivery.
In her session at @ThingsExpo, Laetitia Gazel-Anthoine, CEO of Connecthings, will focus on successful use c... Mar. 1, 2015 04:00 AM EST Reads: 2,881 |
By Liz McMillan Sensor-enabled things are becoming more commonplace, precursors to a larger and more complex framework that most consider the ultimate promise of the IoT: things connecting, interacting, sharing, storing, and over time perhaps learning and predicting based on habits, behaviors, location, preferences, purchases and more.
In his session at @ThingsExpo, Tom Wesselman, Director of Communications Ecosystem Architecture at Plantronics, will examine the still nascent IoT as it is coalescing, includin... Mar. 1, 2015 03:30 AM EST Reads: 2,418 |
By Pat Romanski The true value of the Internet of Things (IoT) lies not just in the data, but through the services that protect the data, perform the analysis and present findings in a usable way. With many IoT elements rooted in traditional IT components, Big Data and IoT isn't just a play for enterprise. In fact, the IoT presents SMBs with the prospect of launching entirely new activities and exploring innovative areas. CompTIA research identifies several areas where IoT is expected to have the greatest impac... Mar. 1, 2015 02:00 AM EST Reads: 3,014 |
By Carmen Gonzalez Wearable devices have come of age. The primary applications of wearables so far have been "the Quantified Self" or the tracking of one's fitness and health status. We propose the evolution of wearables into social and emotional communication devices. Our BE(tm) sensor uses light to visualize the skin conductance response. Our sensors are very inexpensive and can be massively distributed to audiences or groups of any size, in order to gauge reactions to performances, video, or any kind of present... Mar. 1, 2015 12:00 AM EST Reads: 2,943 |
By Pat Romanski SYS-CON Events announced today that GENBAND, a leading developer of real time communications software solutions, has been named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's WebRTC Summit, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
The GENBAND team will be on hand to demonstrate their newest product, Kandy. Kandy is a communications Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that enables companies to seamlessly integrate more human communications into their Web and mobile applicatio... Feb. 28, 2015 05:00 PM EST Reads: 1,374 |
By Carmen Gonzalez VictorOps is making on-call suck less with the only collaborative alert management platform on the market.
With easy on-call scheduling management, a real-time incident timeline that gives you contextual relevance around your alerts and powerful reporting features that make post-mortems more effective, VictorOps helps your IT/DevOps team solve problems faster. Feb. 28, 2015 05:00 PM EST Reads: 1,167 |
By Carmen Gonzalez Skeuomorphism usually means retaining existing design cues in something new that doesn't actually need them. However, the concept of skeuomorphism can be thought of as relating more broadly to applying existing patterns to new technologies that, in fact, cry out for new approaches.
In his session at DevOps Summit, Gordon Haff, Senior Cloud Strategy Marketing and Evangelism Manager at Red Hat, will discuss why containers should be paired with new architectural practices such as microservices ra... Feb. 28, 2015 04:00 PM EST Reads: 1,390 |
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By Liz McMillan Companies today struggle to manage the types and volume of data their customers and employees generate and use every day. With billions of requests daily, operational consistency can be elusive.
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By Liz McMillan From telemedicine to smart cars, digital homes and industrial monitoring, the explosive growth of IoT has created exciting new business opportunities for real time calls and messaging.
In his session at @ThingsExpo, Ivelin Ivanov, CEO and Co-Founder of Telestax, shared some of the new revenue sources that IoT created for Restcomm – the open source telephony platform from Telestax.
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By Carmen Gonzalez The industrial software market has treated data with the mentality of "collect everything now, worry about how to use it later." We now find ourselves buried in data, with the pervasive connectivity of the (Industrial) Internet of Things only piling on more numbers. There's too much data and not enough information.
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In her session at DevOps Summit, Shannon Lietz, Senior Manager of DevSecOps at Intuit, will discuss how DevSecOps got started and how it has evolved.
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By Carmen Gonzalez Operational Hadoop and the Lambda Architecture for Streaming Data
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JUNE 12, 2014 - Chicago, Il – Voluntary Benefit Solutions Corporation (VBS), an insurance brokerage focused on the retail and wholesale industries, is joining with Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the leading supermarket industry trade association, to offer FMI members a series of unique Aflac supplemental insurance programs. Under the new FMI Voluntary Benefits Exchange Program, which is being launched at FMI Connect, VBS is providing highly competitive benefit options to FMI retailers and wholesalers, and Aflac's most senior agents will assist in servicing the accounts.
"At FMI, we are constantly working to develop programs for our members that make them more attractive as employers and enhance their reputations in the communities they serve. FMI Voluntary Benefits Exchange not only accomplishes both of these goals, it does so at no direct cost to the members and with recognized leaders in the voluntary benefits industry," said Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI.
FMI members participating in the FMI Voluntary Benefits Exchange program will work with VBS and Aflac to create a customized list of offered benefits for their employees. Benefit reviews will then be offered to individual corporate, distribution or production center and store-level employees, at the expense of VBS, which will conduct personalized worksite meetings to explain selected corporate benefit offerings and assist with enrollments.
"At a time of increasing premiums and expanding deductibles, making voluntary benefits available, alongside major medical insurance, helps individual employees get the additional high-quality coverage they may need, at a reasonable cost. And with VBS and Aflac administering the FMI Voluntary Benefits Exchange program, it can provide true financial value to the member's bottom line," said Joe Ciolino, president and CEO of Voluntary Benefit Solutions Corporation.
VBS and Aflac are working together to ensure that FMI members receive the best voluntary benefits package available at the lowest possible rates. Members will be able to join easily and employees will be treated with care by Aflac's most experienced agents.
FMI members are encouraged to visit Booth #4469 and discuss opportunities to enhance their benefit offerings, improve employee relations and save money through the FMI Voluntary Benefits Exchange.
Food Marketing Institute proudly advocates on behalf of the food retail industry. FMI's U.S. members operate nearly 40,000 retail food stores and 25,000 pharmacies, representing a combined annual sales volume of almost $770 billion. Through programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations, FMI offers resources and provides valuable benefits to more than 1,225 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI membership covers the spectrum of diverse venues where food is sold, including single owner grocery stores, large multi-store supermarket chains and mixed retail stores. For more information, visit www.fmi.org and for information regarding the FMI foundation, visit www.fmifoundation.org.
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WASHINGTON D.C.—Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that $6,622,682 will go to housing development programs for five communities in Iowa. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and HOME awards. These programs provide financing, development and improvement to public housing projects throughout the country. Harkin is a senior member of the Appropriations subcommittee that funds HUD. "Grants that HUD provide are vital for the growth and prosperity of our communities in Iowa," Harkin said. "For those who are feeling the effects of these tough economic times, this funding creates opportunity for assistance to those in need to acquire quality, affordable housing." Details of the Funding are below. $445,371—Ames (CDBG) Trackback(0)
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If you plan on visiting London soon, you should definitely make sure to do (and see) the following top attractions – we guarantee each will be worth it in its own way!
1. The British Museum – remember how we mentioned "some of the world's most amazing museums" just before? Now, this is one of them. This is the kind of museum that will leave you awestruck even if you are not actually passionate about history – from Egyptian mummies to absolutely fascinating Pantheon sculptures, this museum actually manages to "recreate" the entire history of the world within its walls. Fabulous indeed!
2. Madame Tussauds – jumping to an entirely different kind of museum, Madame Tussauds is the place where you will want to take a lot of pictures. While it may not sound completely tempting to selfie yourself with a mummy, it will definitely be more than appealing to take a photo near the world's most famous people – from great M.J to Kate Middleton. No, they are not real, but the artists who worked on these wax sculptures really made them look amazing.
3. Selfie yourself from the London Eye. Since we have just talked about selfies, make sure you don't miss on the *rare* opportunity of shooting a photo of yourself up in the skies, in the London Eye. Although fairly new on the list of London attractions, the London Eye somehow manages to capture the modern English spirit – and it does offer a splendid bird's eye view over London and the little roaming ants on its streets.
4. Visit the Buckingham Palace. You can't visit London and not get a taste of all that royalty that is going on around the city (and the entire country, for that matter). Buckingham Palace is an absolute must for every London tourist and even if the idea sounds not-so-exciting at first, trust us when we say that you will be left mesmerized by the gorgeousness of everything this palace is about.
5. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. England is the Shakespeare country by definition – and you should definitely not miss out on the opportunity of seeing the Globe Theatre. Tickets here are quite expensive, but if you can afford it and if you like the idea of seeing the place where Shakespeare's greatest plays were (and still are being) staged it will definitely be worth it!
Of course, you cannot compress all the greatness of London in 5 attractions only. Perhaps 5 books full of attractions described in minute details would not be enough either! However, if you do get to London, these are absolute must-sees you should definitely put on your list.
]]>Which are the places you should absolutely explore in England? Read on and find out more.
The Northeast. If there was an "opposite" of London and everything it stands for and if you had to located it in England, that would be the Northeast area. Remote and almost painfully beautiful, the Northeast is the kind of spot where you would imagine the moviemakers to shoot some really grim scene and it is also the kind of spot filled with mystery and grace at the same time. Allow yourself to immerse in the haunting landscape here and you will definitely want to come back again.
The East Midlands. If you want to explore the kind of place the Jane Austen books would be set in and if you want to explore the kind of place that feels somewhere at the cross-roads between "old and graceful" and "powerfully industrialized", the East Midlands are what you are searching for. Places such as Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire do have their share of beauties and exploring them will definitely feel absolutely blissful and rewarding.
The Western Extremities. If you go far West into England, you will discover two counties that have managed to successfully blend in the elegance of the cozy, typically-English villages to the splendor of those marvelous spots that proudly face the Atlantic. A truly magnificent area to visit indeed! Aside from the natural attractions in the area, a long list of amazing restaurants and interesting galleries and museums will make your stay here really great from all points of views – which is actually one of the reasons the area has become so popular throughout the past few years.
Yorkshire. If you travel up North, you will encounter people who genuinely believe that "North" is the best place on Earth – despite what the general stereotype may say about the places where these people have been born into. Yorkshire does feel completely different than the "South" and from multiple points of view. The landscapes here are very much different, the food is different, the dialect is different and even the beer tastes different too! Come here for the kind of English culture that very frequently gets unnoticed by tourists. Come here for genuine cuisine and for the warmest people you have ever met. And come here to shoot some really spectacular pictures because the "backdrop" will really help.
Every area in England has its own special share of attractions to offer. All it takes is a bit of "adventurous" spirit and the willingness to discover the jewels behind the "crown", in the end. Do not be afraid to explore England beyond London – and trust us when we say that you will be repaid for your attempt!
]]>Which are the easiest and most exciting holiday trips from London? Read on and find out more.
Paris. Oh, the city of love! Few other cities in the whole wide world have the same reputation as Paris – and truth be told, it is quite likely that your expectations will not be in vain. Paris is everything you have heard it is – and more. Kind of grim, and yet extremely romantic, kind of smug and yet extremely beautiful – these are just some of the things Paris is all about. Add this to cheese, delicious pastry, amazing wines and to street performances happening every day and you've got the perfect blend for a perfect holiday in "close vicinity" to London. How much does it take to get from London to Paris? Between 1 hour (by plane) and about 3-4 hours (by bus/car).
Dublin. Sometimes, people mistakenly believe Dublin is "kind of" the same as everything in the UK. However, Dublin is first and foremost not even part of the United Kingdom proper – as it is capital of Ireland (and not of Northern Ireland). Leaving aside all the "technicalities" though, Dublin does have a special fragrance that will really make you enjoy its culture. The castles, the museums, the churches – everything here has an Irish taste and that is precisely what makes this place so great to visit.
Bremen. Alright, this is the kind of trip that will be actually "easy" if you choose to fly yourself over there – which takes little over one hour. However, Bremen is especially worth the trouble if you want to experience a bit of German culture. Do visit the City Hall if you want to see some really amazing architecture and don't miss out on their museums and natural hot spots/parks because you will definitely enjoy everything there!
Bilbao. Get a taste of the amazing and vibrant Spanish culture too by flying yourself over there to Bilbao in less than two hours. The city itself is amazing and although at a first sight it may not feel very much different from a lot of other European cultures, as you allow yourself to immerse in it, you will start feeling its uniqueness. You will start feeling its Spanish-ness and its special kind of flavor. Somewhere in between very modern and old-school, Bilbao's architecture will enchant you. As for the food here, try everything without even blinking because you will definitely enjoy it to the point you will actually want to bring some plates of food back home with you!
Rochester, Kent. Located about 40-45 minutes away from London (on a train trip), Rochester is the kind of charming town that gets to your heart in an instant. Cozy, warm and comfortable, Rochester will definitely be a place where you will feel amazing from all points of view.
What is there to do and see here? You can wander around the nice streets, you can take a look at the architecture of the houses here, you can visit the beautiful Rochester Cathedral and you can even get to see a medieval castle too. The Rochester Castle was started in 1088 – however, you should know that the keep (the only part of the castle available for public visits) was started in 1127 only. Even so, it is definitely worth getting to see it, especially since it's the tallest one in the country.
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Home to the famous Cambridge University (one of the best ones in the world, actually), Cambridge can make for a lovely trip even if you are not actually interested in visiting the university itself. The trip there should not take more than 60 minutes (at most) and it will definitely be worth it.
One of the things you definitely don't want to miss out on when here is The Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This church was started in the 12th century and it is unique because it is one of the four round churches in the entire United Kingdom. Lovely and really special, this is the kind of architecture that will really feel a lot different from anything else you've ever seen (in England or elsewhere too).
Brighton, Sussex. Brighton is located at about one hour away from London (if you take the train). If you want a cheaper fare, go for taking the train from the London Bridge station because it will most likely be less expensive than other train stations in London.
Now, you would not expect something so close to London to have as one of its main attractions a building that feels like it was torn out of India. And yet, that is precisely what the Royal Pavilion is. The building started to be built at the end of the 18th century and it was meant to be a retreat for George, the Prince of Wales. The pavilion is built in the Indo-Saracenic style and it will really feel like an oasis of uniqueness in Brighton (and not only). Definitely worth seeing!
As a very large city and as one of the most important ones in the world, London offers plenty of shopping opportunities for everyone coming here. However, which are the very best shopping streets in London? Where should you go if you really want to shop for great items? Read on and find out more about our suggestions.
Oxford Street. This street is said to be the busiest shopping street not just in England and in the United Kingdom, but in the entire Europe as well. If you are looking for big department stores and multi-national names, you will definitely find them here. There's a myriad of shops to stop by when taking a walk on Oxford Street so even if you don't come here with the precise purpose of shopping, make sure to be prepared to leave some money in the stores here because it's quite likely that you'll find one or two things you will definitely love.
Seven Dials. If you are the kind who likes independent fashion more than that one produced by multi-nationals, don't forget to check out Seven Dials. The area is sprinkled with lots of shoe shops and independent fashion stores and it really provides its visitors with many options to choose from. To get here, turn left from the Covent Garden station. And if you want to take a break from shopping and relax yourself, turn right from the same station and you will reach Covent Garden, an area famous for street performances and a large number of bars.
Carnaby Street. This area is a combination between larger stores that might be well-known to you and smaller boutiques that will lure you in with their unique items. Carnaby Street can also provide you with 3-floored shops and with a good range of choices when it comes to dining out – so if you get tired of shopping and if you want to grab a bite, you'll definitely have plenty of options to choose from.
Fulham Road. If you are the kind who likes to hunt for antiques, you should definitely know that London is sprinkled with antique stores. However, Fulham Road is one of the most popular areas for those looking for antiques because there are multiple shops located in relative close vicinity to each other. Aside from antique stores though, you will find a lot of furnishing stores here too, so if you plan on inspiring yourself, this is a must-see spot in London.
Obviously, London can offer everything everyone can imagine in terms of shopping opportunities. From ethnic clothes to amazing spices and from cute souvenirs to high-end perfumes, there is really something for every kind of person, for every kind of style and for every kind of budget as well.
]]>So, which are the very best markets in London? Which are those markets you will truly want to visit and not just for the fact that they offer fresh produce but also for their special atmosphere? Here are some of our favorites:
The Berwick Street Market. This is one of the oldest markets in London – but don't expect it to feel actually old and energy-less. This is the kind of market that embraces you with lots of fresh fruit and veggies, but that also provides its visitors with delicious sandwiches and hot food as well. If you want to do your grocery shopping here, don't forget to stop by Pizza Pilgrims because it will be worth it for sure! Also, if you are in for a treat, do visit the fabulous vintage boutiques located around the market itself and then relax with a warm cup of coffee (or tea) in one of the numerous coffee shops there as well.
The Brockley Market. This market feels like a festival of the International cuisines. Aside from the wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables you can buy here, there are a lot of shops that serve quality grocery too. From Spanish cheese and chorizo to organic vegetables and free-range poultry, there's something for everyone – and even more for those who want to eat really healthy. Furthermore, if you get hungry along the way (it can happen, considering the amount of amazing aromas that fill up the air) you can always stop for a delicious Lebanese wrap or for a mouth-watering Austrian schnitzel.
The Whitechapel Market. If you are not necessarily interested in fashionable markets, but in something more practical, this is the market you should go to. You will find everything you need here: from fresh local vegetable and fruit to fish, spices and even pots and pans. The market is mostly sustained by local Bangladeshi people, so do expect to find quality spices and a good range of places from which you can buy yourself a well-deserved delicious Punjabi snack (or full meal, if you prefer).
The Real Food Market. Some of you may want to make sure that the food they eat is fully organic and ethically grown, so this market will definitely be a good option for you. The Real Food Market "hosts" a variety of sellers from organic fruit and vegetables to locally-made beer and it will also provide you with some interesting snacks as well, korritos (a mix between burritos and Korean barbecue meat) being one of the most popular ones.
]]>In fact, London can provide you with a lot of fun and interesting things to do for no money at all. There are tons of exciting free things to do here – and we have put together some of the very best ones, so make sure to read on and find out more.
Somerset House. This is probably one of the most famous buildings in London – and entering it will cost you nothing at all. Aside from the fact that you can enjoy its beautiful Georgian architecture from up close, you will also be able to get a really impressive view of the Thames River if you manage to get to its balcony. Even the courtyard fountains are a great source of joy – both during the summer and during the winter as well.
The Scoop. If you are in the mood for a movie, for a live music performance or for some theatre, The Scoop is where you want to be if you don't have a lot of money on you. The place is completely free to enter, it has about 800 seats and it hosts a variety of shows ranging from music performances to theatre and movie screenings – all of a really high quality and all 100% free as well.
The British Museum. The British Museum is most likely one of those attractions included in every single London travel guide – and not without any kind of reason. The huge number of exhibitions here cover for just about every major civilization that has ever existed on Earth and it will really amaze everyone – from those genuinely passionate about history to those who are here out of mere curiosity. And the best part of this is that the museum can be seen for free too!
Art Galleries. A lot of the art galleries in London are completely free to see – and they will provide you with some really nice exhibitions too. Tate Modern, the National Portrait Gallery, Sir John Soane's Museum, The Wallace Collection and the National Gallery are some of the most well-known ones – but there are many others just as amazing as these.
Changing the Guards. The Queen's Guard is, again, one of those "London trademarks" everybody is familiar with. Every morning at 11:30 am, the guards are changed (and this changes throughout the winter, when the changing of the guards happens every other day instead of daily). Watching the ceremony is completely free of charge and it will surely give you an insight into the English and London cultures as well. Plus, it's the kind of military tradition that are really fascinating for everyone.
]]>So, what do you do if you want to spend a weekend in Paris? Which are the things you should definitely not miss out on and which are the "hot spots" you should definitely get to see in your 2-3 days of staying here? Read on and find out more.
Visit the Louvre. Even if you are not a very passionate fan of arts, it's impossible to be left untouched when faced with the grandness of the Louvre. The large number of famous paintings here – and their really haunting beauty too – will definitely get to you. You may not be able to see everything the Louvre has to offer in a couple of days, BUT you will definitely be able to see some of the highlights of the exhibitions here.
Take a walk down Champs Elysees. It would probably take much more than a weekend (and a lot of money too) to buy everything you want on Champs Elysees. But taking a walk here (and maybe buying some of all those pretty things) is a must-do for a Paris city break. There's something elegant and almost magical about Champs Elysees – and truth be told, you will not realize this until you actually experience it on your own skin.
Visit Some Churches. With a history deeply rooted in the Catholic Church, the French have their own share of stunning church architecture. The moment you see Notre Dame de Paris will also be the moment you will realize just how fabulous this culture is and just how amazing are the things it has built back when modern technology was not even a dream. Aside from Notre Dame de Paris, don't forget about Sacre-Coeur too because the visit will definitely be worth it. Completely different than its Parisian counterpart, Sacre-Coeur will surely make for a really beautiful memory.
Stop for a Coffee and Pastry. It's one weekend, so you're allowed to indulge in the fabulous French pastry. Take a break from wandering around the city and stop at one of the many coquette coffee shops along your way. Have a strong, French cup of coffee and a piece of your favorite pastry. It will feel sinful and delicious at the same time!
Check Out on the Free Things to Do. A trip to Paris does not necessarily have to be abhorrently expensive. It can be, of course, but if you are running on a tighter budget, you should know that there are a lot of free things to do in Paris. In fact, aside from the coffee mentioned above, everything listed here is free (even Louvre, under certain circumstances). Check out with the magazines here and with any kind of free activities and you'll get a taste of the "local" life without spending a dime!
]]>If you plan on having a one-weekend trip to Brussels, don't think (not even for one moment) that there will not be a lot of things to do there. In fact, it is quite likely that you will need much more than 2-3 days to truly discover the beautiful jewels of Brussels.
And yet, which are the best places you should absolutely not miss out on when in Brussels? Here are some of our favorite ones:
BELvue Museum. A lot of people are not fully familiar with the beautiful history of Brussels (and Belgium in general). The BELvue is here to make a "quick fix" for you on that, before you even proceed to discovering any other attractions in Brussels. As a museum dedicated to the national history of Belgium, BELvue will be fascinating, interesting and really mind-opening when it comes to the things that made this country be what it is today.
Aside from this museum, don't forget to visit the House of European History and Museum of the City of Brussels as well – especially if you are actually passionate about history. All these places will definitely provide you with valuable insight into what this country (and city) is all about.
The Brussels Town Hall. Like most of the old cities in Europe, Brussels has had its fair share of Medieval architecture – and the Town Hall is really one of the best examples of how this trend was manifested here. Amazing, breath-taking, intricate and yet really simple at the very core, the Town Hall of Brussels is the kind of architecture that will impress even those people who do not have much in common with this particular branch of the arts.
The Belgian Comic Strip Center. It may seem surprising that a country and a city with such important history (and with such an important role in the creation and governance of the modern European Union too) would care enough about comic strips to actually dedicate a museum to this topic. And yet, they did it. The Belgian Comic Strip Center is a remarkable spot that should definitely get on your list. Opened at the beginning of the 20th century, the museum will show you a lot of comic strips in French, English and Dutch to – so make sure to include it on your city break itinerary.
Stop by Le Sablon. Le Sablon is the main antique shopping area in Brussels – and for someone who is genuinely in love with old-school items, it will be absolutely blissful from all points of view. And if you want to grab a quick (and healthy) bite, don't forget to stop by one of the many eating places in the area that offer amazing food and great atmosphere.
]]>Which are the best things to do when spending a weekend in Amsterdam? We have picked up some of the most popular ones – so make sure to read on and inspire yourself for your trip.
Visit the Museums. OK, you may not be an art aficionado – but even so, visiting the two most important art museums in Amsterdam is an absolute "must" of everyone who comes here. The Van Gogh Museum and the Rembrandt House Museum are both fabulous in their own way. Trust us when we say that even if you have no idea what art is all about, you will still be more than impressed by the paintings here.
Visit the Sex Museum. Moving on to a completely different type of museum, this one will truly show you just how open-minded the Amsterdam culture is. The Sex Museum lies somewhere in between art, obscenity and humor and it is the kind of place you will definitely tell your friends back home. In fact, it is quite likely that you will shoot a lot of pictures here and that you will post them to your Facebook as your profile picture – especially if you are the "funny one" in your group of friends.
The Hash, Marijuana and Hemp Museum. Now, we all know what Amsterdam is really, really famous for. But what you may not have known is the fact that they even have a museum dedicated to the intoxicating herb. Even if you are not actually a user, you will definitely find it more than interesting to walk through the history of this herb and to find out more about its uses.
Do Your Shopping. …But not necessarily in the large stores (plenty of those here too, if you really want to go for them). Amsterdam can pride itself with a really nice selection of markets able to provide people with everything – from vintage clothing to 100% organic farm produces too. Some of the most popular markets in Amsterdam include Albert Cuypmarkt, Noordermarkt and Waterlooplein.
Grab a Bite. You may not be aware of this, but there's some pretty amazing food in Amsterdam. From delicious Belgian fries served in kiosks at the corner of the streets to the most amazing Indonesian cuisine, there's something for everyone's taste buds – even for the most refined ones.
Amsterdam is an amazing blend of museums (some of which are quite unusual, as you have seen it as well) and a really energetic spirit that takes on you. If you truly want to boost your mood and if you want to discover a city that vibrates with color and good mood, this is precisely what you are searching for!


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I have a Acer GR235H 3D Monitor. I have upgraded my PS3 to the latest software & also bought a HDMI cable that is 3D compatible. When i play a 3D blu-ray in the PS3 i get a message on the screen saying my Blu-ray player cannot detect a 3D display.
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From a turned off state. Hold down the PS3 Power Button until you here some beeps.
You should go through the Audio & Video setup again so your PS3 will recognise your 3D display.
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