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Microsoft Xbox 720 event scheduled for May 21: report
According to a new report, Microsoft will introduce the Xbox 720 console at a press event in late May.
Microsoft could unveil a new Xbox console as soon as next month.
According to the tech site The Verge, which cites anonymous industry sources, Microsoft will host a May 21 press event, where it will show off a device that many analysts believe will be called the Xbox 720. The console would then get a full airing in June, at the E3 conference in Los Angeles. Microsoft has not yet commented on The Verge report, but the dates certainly line up with what we've heard elsewhere.
The Xbox 720 – codenamed Durango – is the successor to the Xbox 360, which first launched way back in 2005.
In 2012, the Xbox 360 was remain the most popular console in the United States, beating out the Nintendo Wii, the Nintendo Wii U (which launched late in the year), and the Sony PlayStation 3. In fact, the NPD Group has reported, in December of 2012 alone, Microsoft sold 1.4 million Xbox 360 consoles to American consumers – a figure that helped shore up what NPD analysts called the device's "dominant" position in the US (hat tip to Engadget).


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The Serpentine Gallery in London has unveiled plans by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei for this summer's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion: they'll conduct an archaeological dig to find traces of past pavilions on the site then line the resulting trenches with cork. More »
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Saunders Architecture
Slideshow: here's another of the six artists' studios that Norwegian firm Saunders Architecture designed for an island off the coast of Canada, this time a white angular cabin (photographs by Bent René Synnevåg). More »
Sauna Huginn&Muginn by AtelierFORTE
Milan studio AtelierFORTE have built a sauna in the northern Italian countryside that has wings like a bird. More »
Designed in Hackney: The Sunday Stuga
by Liddicoat & Goldhill
Designed in Hackney: London borough of Hackney architects Liddicoat & Goldhill have completed a garden cabin with a zigzagging facade that angles south towards the sun. More »
Coca-Cola Beatbox by Pernilla & Asif
London architects Pernilla & Asif have unveiled designs for a pavilion that can be played like a musical instrument for the London 2012 Olympic Park. More »
Playhouse by Bach Arquitectes
This children's playhouse by Barcelona architects Anna and Eugeni Bach has stripy wooden walls, folding window hatches and a ladder instead of stairs. More »
Recreational Island House
by 2by4-architects
Slideshow: Rotterdam studio 2by4-architects designed this gabled summer house so the walls of one corner fold open. More »
Wendy by HWKN
Architects HWKN have won this year's MoMA/P.S.1 Young Architects Program competition and will install a giant spiky structure that cleans the air in the courtyard of the P.S.1 Contemporary Art Centre in New York. More »
Folk in a Box by Cristina Monteiro
Performance venues don't get any more intimate than this. Folk in a Box provides just enough space for a single musician to play to an audience of one. More »
Vanke Triple V Gallery by Ministry of Design
Here are some images of an extremely pointy pavilion in Tianjin, China, by Singapore studio Ministry of Design. More »
Pombal Castle Hill by Comoco Architects
Mirror House by MLRP
Funhouse mirrors are mounted on the gabled ends of this playground pavilion in Copenhagen, as well as behind the doors. More »
Steilneset Memorial by Peter Zumthor
and Louise Bourgeois
Architect Peter Zumthor designed this memorial on an island in Norway to commemorate suspected witches who were burned at the stake there in the seventeenth century (photographs by Andrew Meredith). More »
Shore Vista Boat Dock by Bercy Chen Studio
A waterfall is one of the features of this cylindrical boathouse in Austin by Texan architects Bercy Chen Studio. More »
Movie: Pabellon Ultraligero Centrifugo
by Clavel Arquitectos
This movie by photographer Cristobal Palma shows how children playing on roundabouts generate electrical power for three twirling parasols at an installation by Spanish studio Clavel Arquitectos in a Shenzhen public square. More »
Genesis by David Adjaye at Design Miami/
Visitors to this year's Design Miami/ fair could climb into the hollow belly of a wooden pavilion by architect David Adjaye. More »
Taichung Infobox by Stan Allen
New York architect Stan Allen constructed this pavilion of bamboo scaffolding at a former airport in Taichung, Taiwan. More »
Rollercoaster by Interval Architects
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ALL OF ME (Inside Out #6) by Lisa Renee Jones
Published: February 2, 2015
Format: ARC
A mini novel at 50,000 words…Passion. Mystery. It all collides in the breathtaking ALL OF ME. He's rich and famous, his past dark, but so is hers. Can they save each other? Or will the darkness tear them apart?
**Disclaimer** I received an ARC copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The views and opinions that I have expressed here are solely my own and in no way a representation of the views and/or opinions of the author, publisher, and/or distributor.
The conclusion to Lisa Renee Jones' INSIDE OUT series is one of the most heart-warming books I have ever read. It summed up the series perfectly. I believe, as readers, we got the closure from Rebecca's death and from each couple that we have all been craving.
I'm amazed at Mrs. Jones' ability to enthrall readers and suck them into this world of suspense and romance. The INSIDE OUT series will forever be one of my most cherished series. Her writing style is flawless and the overall storylines flow perfectly from one book to the other. I never wanted Chris and Sara's story to end! We also get a glimpse of Mark and Crystal in this final installment, which makes this book even better than it already was.
If you love the previous books in the INSIDE OUT series then you will love this book too; maybe more so than the others because you finally see the HEA and how everything plays out. Lisa, summed up the storyline and gave each character a closing. I just really, really, really wanted more!!
Now, from USA TODAY bestselling author Gena Showalter, comes THE DARKEST TOUCH, the eagerly awaited story of Torin—host to the demon of Disease—the most dangerous and wretched of all the Lords of the Underworld, a legendary group of powerful and seductive warriors doomed to a cursed eternal existence.
As keeper of the demon of Disease, Torin carries a weight heavier than any of his ill-fated brethren. Knowing that his merest touch has the potential to kill untold innocents by infecting any creature with whom he comes in contact, Torin is forever destined to live a solitary existence, denied that which he craves most—love and companionship—as he struggles constantly to resist the deadly, lustful urges of his demon within.
Keeley Cael, better known as the infamous Red Queen, has a serious grudge against Torin. As one of the most dangerous beings in existence, with the power to kill armies in a snap, Keeley gains her strength by forming mystical bonds with people she cares about, like her friend Mari. But when Mari is unintentionally killed by physical contact with Torin, Keeley vows to get vengeance by hunting down the deadly demon-host and destroying him.
After Keeley finds Torin, however, she too is inadvertently stricken by his diseased touch. But then Keeley is stunned to discover that Torin is not the bloodthirsty killer she imagined, but a caring and noble protector who nurses her through her affliction. Even more surprising is the new invisible bond with Torin she suddenly feels through her irresistible attraction to him.
Torin, likewise, is taken aback by the rampant desire he has for the Red Queen, a desire that has somehow quenched all his other deadly lusts. But Torin knows there is no happy ending here; Keeley is still an infected carrier and any further contact with him could prove fatal to her.
When Keeley reveals to Torin knowledge of his origin, however, and of the existence of an object with the power to heal her and free him and his brethren of their plight, this accursed Lord of the Underworld finally allows himself to feel something he has not known in an eternity…hope.
Gena Showalter is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose books have appeared in Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazines, as well as Entertainment Weekly. Her novel Red Handed has been optioned by Sony Television. Critics have called her books "sizzling page-turners" and "utterly spellbinding stories," while Showalter herself has been called "a star on the rise." Her mix of humor, danger and wickedly hot sex provides wildly sensual page-turners sure to enthrall.
Elizabeth DeVille doesn't belong at a party like this–one where the gowns cost more than her Camry and cigars run higher than her grad school utility bills. Dragged out of seclusion by her best friend Suri, Elizabeth is merely playing dress-up, rubbing elbows with a crowd that banished her troubled family years ago.
Hunter West is tired. Tired of parties, tired of pretending, and tired of trying to right a wrong that haunts him every day. Bourbon heir and professional poker player by day, by night Hunter is gambling with his life in a high-stakes game of crime and blackmail.
When Elizabeth stumbles into Hunter's den of vices, she's a light in the darkness, a flame in the void. And, just like everything he touches, Hunter mars her in a record time. To rectify the damage done, Elizabeth needs money she doesn't have, and she's come up with a foolproof way to get it.
Follow Elizabeth–code-named Scarlett–to the lush Nevada brothel where she'll auction her virginity and risk the only thing that's not for sale: her heart. The highest bidder is a familiar face, with wicked hands and the devil's mouth. And a secret so dark that it could cost her life.
**Mature Content Warning** Not recommended for readers under the age of 17 due to mature language, sexual content, and violence.
Ella James is a Colorado author who writes teen and adult romance. She is happily married to a man who knows how to wield a red pen, and together they are raising a feisty two-year-old who will probably grow up believing everyone's parents go to war over the placement of a comma.
Ella's books have been listed on numerous Amazon bestseller lists, including the Movers & Shakers list and the Amazon Top 100; two were listed among Amazon's Top 100 Young Adult Ebooks of 2012.
To find out more about Ella's projects and get dates on upcoming releases, find her on Facebook at facebook.com/ellajamesauthorpage and follow her blog, www.ellajamesbooks.com. Questions or comments? Tweet her at author_ellaj or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you read Beast part three, and you should have, since these are serials, I don't think I need to entice you to one-click this novella. Beast and Annabelle are f*cked – and you know they're f*ckING, too. Grab your guns and a few extra pairs of panties! We're on the lam, and it's sexier than ever.
At twenty-one years old, third-generation movie star Cal Hammond was on top of the world. He had more money than God and more women than any man could need. But when a night of debauchery ends in tragedy, he forfeits a life of luxury for a ten-year prison sentence at La Rosa, California's most violent prison.
Eight years later, a ruthless, cunning man runs La Rosa from the inside. He is known simply as Beast. All the wardens fear him. All the gangs obey him. He speaks to no one but his inner council. What he says is law.
Annabelle Mitchell's stepfather is the warden at La Rosa. He deals as dirty as his trustees, and after years of smooth relations with Beast and the gangs he runs, Holt lands on the powerful prisoner's hit list. That very afternoon, Annabelle pays a surprise visit to La Rosa, hoping to use her new counseling license at a place she thinks she could make a difference. When Beast sees her, he releases the warden and grabs the nameless girl who played a starring role in the worst night of his life. The price for the warden's error is not death. It's his precious Belle.
Continue the dark, erotic journey of Annabelle, the warden's daughter, and the man she's pined for since high school. No longer Cal Hammond, actor, Beast is a brutal man who runs La Rosa Prison's gangs from behind a shroud of secrecy and lies. Can Annabelle's love save him from his tainted past, or will his deceit ruin both of them?
Return to La Rosa Prison as Annabelle tries to save Beast from his grizzly fate. Her tongue and hands are doing most of the saving.
Okay, not really.
There's suspense and a healthy dose of smut, too. You know that's how you like it…
Ella James is a Colorado author who writes teen and adult romance. She is happily married to a man who knows how to wield a red pen, and together they are raising a feisty two-year-old who will probably grow up believing everyone's parents go to war over the placement of a comma.
Ella's books have been listed on numerous Amazon bestseller lists, including the Movers & Shakers list and the Amazon Top 100; two were listed among Amazon's Top 100 Young Adult Ebooks of 2012.
To find out more about Ella's projects and get dates on upcoming releases, find her on Facebook at facebook.com/ellajamesauthorpage and follow her blog, www.ellajamesbooks.com. Questions or comments? Tweet her at author_ellaj or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
ONE MORE CHANCE by Abbi Glines
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Published by Atria Books
Grant Carter did everything in his power to convince Harlow Manning that he was a good guy. More than a smooth-talker and someone she could trust. He had to overcome his reputation as a playboy, and his history with Harlow's half-sister, Nan, a woman with a reputation of her own.
Harlow had taken the chance, falling hard and fast for the guy who thrilled her with his all-consuming desire. After a lifetime of avoiding bad boys like Grant, she had opened herself to the possibilities of love…
But a life-changing secret has torn them apart, and now Grant and Harlow must decide if they have enough fight to make it work – or if the pain of betrayal has permanently destroyed their future.
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of TWISTED PERFECTION, FALLEN TOO FAR, NEVER TOO FAR, JUST FOR NOW, WHILE IT LASTS, BECAUSE OF LOW, BREATHE, THE VINCENT BOYS, THE VINCENT BROTHERS, THE EXISTENCE TRILOGY.
WORTH FORGIVING by Vi Keeland
Publication Date: August 21, 2014
Source: TRSOR Promotions
Format: Digital ARC
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They say men like a lady in the living room and a whore in the bedroom. I never knew the sentiment was reciprocal. Until I met Jax Knight. A gentleman in public, a commanding, dirty talking rogue in the bedroom.
Daughter of legendary fighter "The Saint," Lily St. Claire knows firsthand how fighters can be. As the owner of a chain of MMA gyms, she's no stranger to aggressive, dominating, and possessive men. That's why she's always kept her distance. But the day Jax Knight walks through her door she's captivated by his charm. Stunningly handsome, well mannered, Ivy League educated, and confident, he shatters all the preconceived notions she'd come to think were true about men who trained to fight.
But falling for someone so soon after her breakup wasn't something she'd planned on. And definitely not something her ex plans to allow.
DOM WARS ROUND SIX by Lucian Bane & Aden Lowe
Publication Date: August 13, 2014
Genre: BDSM Erotic Romance
When Gladiator Inc, an adult toy company expands their market to familiarize the 'vanilla' world with the elements of BDSM, the result is a pay-per-view reality show with video feeds streamed live to subscribers. The show, Dom Wars, is a competition to determine the Top Dom that will become the spokesperson for the company.
The contestants all wear cameras to film every moment and angle of the competition, while they complete various challenges to determine who has ultimately Dominated various elements of themselves.
The hero and heroine of the series, Lucian Bane and Tara Reese, have barely made it into the Sixth and Final Round of Dom Wars. This week-long Survival Round will determine the Top Dom, once and for all.
The contestants are taken to an uninhabited island, where they will have to cross formidable jungle terrain. First Dom to reach the boat anchored on the other side of the island wins the million dollars and the title.
Seems simple. Except Lucian's old adversary, the Sadist Jase Duff from Round One, has been tasked with making sure none of the five teams make it to the boat.
If he is successful, he wins the prize, only it's not money that Jase Duff cares about, its revenge on Lucian and Tara. And his sadistic need to inflict pain makes it game on
A WHOLE NEW CROWD by Tijan
Publication Date: August 18, 2014
Source: Crazies R Us Book Blog
Format: Digital ARC
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Taryn grew up in a different world. Her boyfriend was a criminal. His older brother was part of a gang. They weren't great people, but they were her family. Then everything changes when she's sent to a new family in the neighboring town. New family. New friends. A new world. She's elated. This is her chance for a new beginning, but secrets start being revealed and Taryn learns her new life has some ties to her old one, ties that she's not happy about. Her new family might not have been the lucky break she thought she had.
DEBT INHERITANCE (Indebted #1)
by Pepper Winters
Publication Date: August 16, 2014
Source: TRSOR
Format: Digital ARC
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"I own you. I have the piece of paper to prove it. It's undeniable and unbreakable. You belong to me until you've paid off your debts."
Nila Weaver's family is indebted. Being the first born daughter, her life is forfeit to the first born son of the Hawks to pay for sins of ancestors past. The dark ages might have come and gone, but debts never leave. She has no choice in the matter.
She is no longer free.
Jethro Hawk receives Nila as an inheritance present on his twenty-ninth birthday. Her life is his until she's paid off a debt that's centuries old. He can do what he likes with her—nothing is out of bounds—she has to obey.
There are no rules. Only payments.
A modern day Dark Erotic Romance
This is an erotic fairy tale inspired by Beauty and the Beast.
Yes or no? What will she do? Can Annabelle redeem Beast with her heart intact, or will her time at La Rosa Prison ruin her? Find out who Beast really is in the dark, erotic retelling of Beauty & The Beast.
"You look nervous," he says. His hand, still in my hair, turns to my cheek. It's warm. Smells good. "Come and sit down."
He takes my hand and leads me to a window seat. A built-in bench, pressed up against a wall of glass. He wraps his hands around my waist and lifts me up. Sits me down up there. My eyes scan the patchy, dirt-strewn yard outside. The way the rain smashes off the ground and into something else. The sky is white. Stark white.
"Just a minute," he says.
My mind screams as he steps away. He reaches onto some shelves along the wall and grabs an armful of navy blue blankets. Painters' blankets, I realize as he holds them out for me. He sits them on the bench beside me. Smooths one out. Lifts me up and sits me on it. Then he tucks another one behind me.
"Thank you," I murmur. Despite the blankets' tattered appearance, they seem soft enough. There's no paint on them, and they don't smell like it. Another one unfolded by his big hands, tucked around me.
"You got wet. Warm up a moment."
I sit there because my brain is broken and my heart feels puffed up like a balloon.
He climbs up behind me and gently nudges me forward. He leans his torso up against mine, spreads his legs around my butt and thighs. Strong hands begin to knead my shoulders.
"Don't be nervous here, Angel. I'll take care of you. Always."
Ella James is a Colorado author who writes teen and adult romance. She is happily married to a man who knows how to wield a red pen, and together they are raising a feisty two-year-old who will probably grow up believing everyone's parents go to war over the placement of a comma.
Ella's books have been listed on numerous Amazon bestseller lists, including the Movers & Shakers list and the Amazon Top 100; two were listed among Amazon's Top 100 Young Adult Ebooks of 2012.
To find out more about Ella's projects and get dates on upcoming releases, find her on Facebook at facebook.com/ellajamesauthorpage and follow her blog, www.ellajamesbooks.com. Questions or comments? Tweet her at author_ellaj or e-mail her at email@example.com.


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Pakistani politician blames assassination attempt on CIA, Pakistan government
(Read article summary)A prominent Islamist politician and fierce critic of US presence in his country survived the attack unscathed. He blamed it on the CIA and local government, despite contradictory evidence.
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• A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
A suicide bomb in Pakistan's turbulent northwest apparently targeting a prominent Islamist politician killed at least 10 people Thursday when it hit the politician's convoy, but failed to hit the politician himself. While police identified the bomber as a local student, the killed politician's party leadership pointed the finger at the US and at the Pakistani government.
The attack, which killed police and companions of the party leader and cleric Maulana Fazlur Rehman, but did no harm to him, was the second time that the hard-line Islamist Jamiat-e-ulema-e-Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) party came under attack in two days, Reuters notes. The first attack killed 12 people at a JUI gathering in the northwest town of Peshawar before Mr. Rehman arrived. While the BBC describes his party as close to militant organizations, Reuters says that Rehman is a "firebrand" critic of the US-Pakistani government alliance to fight terrorism, but is still wary of militant violence.
Today's bomb exploded near Rehman's car in the town of Charsadda when the leader was on his way to attend a public gathering. Pakistan's The News reported that police had found remains of the suicide bomber and his student card identified him as a local resident.


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Obama presses 'reset' button for war on terror
Posted: 24/05/2013 Filed under: Nigel Inkster, Transnational threats and political risk | Tags: counter-terrorism, drone strikes, drones, Guantanamo, Pakistan, President Obama, war on terror, Yemen 1 CommentIn his national security speech on 23 May, President Obama may have focused on the specific issues of the Guantanamo detention centre and drone strikes, but he also used the speech to set out a new approach to national security and counter-terrorism that his administration has been working towards for the past four years.
This speech could mark the point at which the US government begins to shift away from a counter-terrorism approach that has become excessive and unsustainable, towards one that enables resources to be redirected towards more salient national-security issues. Obama noted that the United States could not remain at war forever and needed an exit strategy; the threat from terrorism was now from 'lethal, yet less capable, al-Qaeda affiliates, threats to diplomatic facilities and businesses abroad, homegrown extremists'.
Getting real about cybersecurity
Posted: 14/11/2012 Filed under: Nigel Inkster, Transnational threats and political risk | Tags: Budapest Conference on Cyberspace, cyber attack, cyber espionage, cyber security, Cybernorms 2.0 workshop, MIT, Stuxnet, World Economic Forum Leave a commentBy Nigel Inkster, Director, Transnational Threats and Political Risk
On 12 October 2012, US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said that cyberattacks could inflict more damage on the US than 9/11. Shortly afterwards, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the United Kingdom suffers from thousands of cyberattacks – mostly criminal – each day.
Our vulnerability to cyberattacks is increasing as we become dependent on ICT-networked systems for almost all aspects of daily life, and in particular for the smooth operation of global trading and financial systems.
At a conference on cybernorms that I attended last month at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a key takeaway was that governments were starting to repatriate the Internet within the confines of national sovereignty. And, at the Budapest Cyber Conference, I found myself chairing a session of non-governmental speakers addressing the reality that cyberspace was becoming militarised.
The battle for cyber security
Posted: 16/08/2012 Filed under: Nigel Inkster, Terrorism, Transnational threats and political risk, US | Tags: cyber attack, Cybersecurity, European Union, Senate, US Leave a commentBy Nigel Inkster, Director of Transnational Threats and Political Risk
The recent failure of a major cyber security bill in the Senate shows just how complicated it is going be to properly protect the United States' infrastructure from hackers and online spies. With the nation's power grids, transportation and water supply all heavily dependent on computer networks, national security officials have long argued that regulation and minimum security standards will be necessary to guard against cyber attacks. But there is political resistance to introducing these, because of privacy concerns and questions over the role of government.
An estimated 85% of US infrastructure is owned and operated by private companies.
According to National Security Agency (NSA) Director and Head of US Cyber Command General Keith Alexander, there was a 17-fold increase in cyber attacks on critical infrastructure between 2009 and 2011. He has rated America's ability to cope with a major attack at three out of ten.
On the trail of Hizbullah and Iran
Posted: 07/08/2012 Filed under: Gulf and Middle East Security, Nigel Inkster, Transnational threats and political risk | Tags: assassination plot, assassinations, car bombings, Hizbullah, Iran, Israel, Mexican drug cartels, terrorist attacks Leave a commentBy Nigel Inkster, Director of Transnational Threats and Political Risk
Both under pressure, Iran and Hizbullah seem to be involved in a 'shadow war' with Israel. Iran's economy is suffering from international sanctions imposed because of concerns over its nuclear programme, and the risk of an Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, possibly before the US presidential election, remains a real possibility. Its ally Hizbullah, the powerful Lebanese Shia group founded in the 1980s with Iranian backing, is also concerned about the possible demise of the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad, which could cut off vital supply lines to Iran.
Iran has linked Israel (and the United States) to the deaths of five Iranian nuclear scientists since 2007. Meanwhile, Iran and Hizbullah have been implicated in more than half a dozen incidents targeting Israeli, Saudi Arabian and US interests.
Drugs: A war lost in Afghanistan
Posted: 30/05/2012 Filed under: Nigel Inkster, Transnational threats and political risk, Virginia Comolli | Tags: Afghanistan, drugs, war on drugs Leave a commentNigel Inkster, the IISS's Director of Transnational Threats and Political Risk, has a piece in Foreign Policy examining the failure of the drugs war in Afghanistan. The article – which draws on Drugs, Insecurity and Failed States: the Problems of Prohibition, a recent Adelphi book Inkster co-authored with Virginia Comolli – looks at the failure of eradication programmes, the limited quantities of trafficked drugs seized, and the largely fruitless efforts to persuade Afghan farmers to grow less profitable or less hardy crops.
Afghanistan is the source of around 60% of the planet's illicit opium and 80% of illegal heroin, he writes. 'The United Nations recently reported there had been a 61% rebound in opium production in 2011, and prices were soaring. This is a worrying trend, which seems set to continue after NATO troops leave.'
But with so many vested interests in the trade inside Afghanistan, and global demand for this highly profitable, highly transportable commodity remaining strong, can there ever be a solution? Maybe, suggests Inkster, 'but not while current conditions of high insecurity and pervasive corruption persist'…
Explaining the UK's 'secret justice' bill
Posted: 30/05/2012 Filed under: Nigel Inkster, Terrorism, Transnational threats and political risk | Tags: Binyam Mohamed, justice and security bill, Ken Clarke, Norwich Pharmacal Leave a commentBy Nigel Inkster, Director of Transnational Threats and Political Risk
The United Kingdom justice and security bill published yesterday has been widely criticised by lawyers and civil-rights campaigners for allowing courts to hear evidence in closed sessions in cases of national security. They argue that this erodes a long-established right to open justice. Even UK Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke (above, left) has acknowledged that the bill is 'less than perfect'. However, since a Green Paper was introduced last year for discussion, the bill has undergone substantial modifications to try to assuage some of its critics.
The final bill only applies to civil cases involving national security, instead of all cases dealing with sensitive information. Judges, rather than ministers, will determine whether the national-security argument is valid, and whether the use of 'Closed Material Proceedings' (CMP) offers the best option for balancing national security and justice. Coroners' inquests dealing with classified material will never be held in camera.
'Abandon the knee-jerk response on drugs'
Posted: 21/05/2012 Filed under: Adelphi books, Nigel Inkster, Transnational threats and political risk, US, Virginia Comolli | Tags: drugs, drugs prohibition, failed states, illegal drugs trade, war on drugs Leave a commentViolence related to the illegal drugs trade should prompt a rethink of global drugs policy, IISS Director for Transnational Threats and Political Risk Nigel Inkster and IISS Research Analyst Virginia Comolli said at the US launch of their Adelphi book, Drugs, Insecurity and Failed States: The Problems of Prohibition, at IISS-US last week.
As Inkster and Comolli explained, the prohibition of drugs was originally intended to reduce social ills associated with drug use. However, because drugs fell into the class of goods that were easy to conceal during transport, the global 'prohibition regime' had not succeeded in its purpose. Rather, it has only served to create a lucrative and illegal drugs smuggling industry.


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The Slaughterhouse machine stop by the Hot97 offices to chop it up with Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds.
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Mac Miller is a parasite
@antinerdrap no one takes you seriously clown
that white kid is trash.
@antinerdrap lmaoo fam you cant be this hurt over people you never met before. stop hating


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Recycled Sari Silk ribbon is made from fabric remnants leftover from making Indian saris. The offcuts in various colours are sewn together to create this colourful ribbon. The manufacturers claim that at least 90% of the yarn is silk offcuts while the remaining 10% may be cotton, rayon, silk blends and some metallic yarn. Each skein is unique, some having more pink or navy or orange, or whatever colour. The skeins are absolutely gorgeous and will make a unique textile item be it woven, knitted, knotted, embroidered.


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House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, D-SC, the highest-ranking African-American in the Congress, has some tough assessments of la famille Clinton today.
To Reuters, Clyburn — who is officially neutral in the Democratic presidential race — repeated the speculation that Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, is looking to destroy Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, so that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., wins the White House in November and Clinton can make another run in 2012.
"I heard something, the first time yesterday (in South Carolina), and I heard it on the (House) floor today, which is telling me there are African Americans who have reached the decision that the Clintons know that she can't win this," Clyburn said. "But they're hell-bound to make it impossible for Obama to win."
Clyburn did not call for Clinton to bow out, just to take the rhetoric down a notch.
"There's a difference between dropping out and raising all this extraneous scurrilous stuff about the guy (Obama). Just run your campaign … you don't have to drop out to be respectful of other people."
Clyburn also took aim at the Clinton campaign's sudden voting-rights fever for Florida and Michigan to count, even though those states disobeyed party rules and held contests in which no candidate competed and where, in the case of Michigan, Obama wasn't even on the ballot.
"I think it's so disingenuous … (adviser James) Carville and Sen. Clinton were all on TV. I've seen them two or three times this week, talking about counting Florida and Michigan."
Obama did not campaign in those states because the Democratic Party said Florida and Michigan wouldn't be included in the formal tally for the nomination. "Her name was the only one on the ticket in Michigan and still 42, 43 percent of the vote was against her," Clyburn said.
To the New York Times Clyburn said there was a near "unanimous" view among blacks that the Clintons are "committed to doing everything they possibly can to damage Obama to a point that he could never win."
Clyburn also said of the many comments former President Bill Clinton has made about race — most recently his curious complaint that the Obama camp played the race card against him, then his denial that he'd said that — that "black people are incensed over all of this."
"When he was going through his impeachment problems, it was the black community that bellied up to the bar," Clyburn said. "I think black folks feel strongly that that this is a strange way for President Clinton to show his appreciation."
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I was able to attend this year's RCX show in Long Beach. I was only able to attend on Saturday and early Sunday so I missed out on seeing some things that were only going to be available on Sunday. As I always do before a show I reviewed who was going to be there, what I wanted to see and what I wanted to buy. I needed a new Liposack so that was first on my list. I wanted to see two jets at Banana Hobby and decide if I couldn't live without one of them because I couldn't afford both of them. Finally, I wanted to see and report on the new FPVs Hobby People will soon be selling: the Spy Hawk plane and the Invader helicopter. As a reporter I decided I should make that my first priority. I was also hoping to see the new Calypso electric glider from Hobbico, the new 130, 300 and 500 helicopters from Blade and the beautiful E-flite Albatros and ParkZone Habu 2 coming this summer. Accordingly, armed with a plan of attack I went to the RCX at 9:00 on Saturday hoping I could get in early as a member of the press and I did. There were lots of interesting goodies to see but no Albatros or Habu 2 on display. Neither Hobbico nor Horizon Hobby had their larger planes on display at the show but I did get to see the Calypso which looks very nice and I learned about the Hubsan Spy Hawk.
The RCX organizers presented space for builders to display their models and their talents. There was not much information but I think I got a picture of every plane on display early Saturday morning. The weathered WWI fighter would have gotten my vote...but I didn't have one. Some very nice work on display below.
I learned of these three new aircraft from coverage at the Toledo Show. They come Ready to Fly and the aircraft is controlled on 2.4GHz and the video signal is sent and received on 5.8GHz. The camera and electronics are already installed and it looked like a great way to get a taste of FPV (First Person View) without breaking the bank. At RCX Tim Johnson from Hobby People demonstrated the system to me and answered my questions.
The helicopters come with the camera mounted between their landing skids and angled slightly down. The camera is a 5 million pixel camera. The control distance is 100m-300m on the helicopters and the Live Video distance is from 50-100m with line of sight (Nothing in the way to block the signal). The Lynx helicopter is a coaxial helicopter and the Invader is a single rotor helicopter. The transmitter comes with a monitor installed in the center of the transmitter. This FPV monitor has shade shields on three sides to allow you to see what the helicopter is seeing. Pivot the helicopter and change the view. The helicopters looked interesting and even a novice should be able to fly the Lynx with its coaxial rotors. I found the Spy Hawk to be even more interesting. It comes in two versions, Basic and Deluxe.
The Spy Hawk is made of EPO foam so it is very damage resistant and the foam can be repaired if damaged. The wingspan is 842mm and the length is 617mm. The camera is mounted in the fuselage in the nose and is angled slightly downward. The Spy Hawk is powered with a brushless 3000 Kv motor and reported flight time with throttle management is 20 minutes. Tim advised that 12-15 minutes with more motor use is average for him. Importantly the range for both control and the Live Video distance with the Spy Hawk is 400m. The transmitter for the Spy Hawk is the same one as with the helicopters and one transmitter can control all three aircraft, one at a time.
The Deluxe version of the Spy Hawk includes an on board recorder for saving what the plane is showing through the FPV system and also has an autopilot so you can go hands off on the transmitter and it will level itself and fly without transmitter input. They were taking orders for the Deluxe version at the show for $400.00 complete. The inflight battery for both planes is the same 7.4V 450mAh Li-Po.
If you don't want to watch your plane on the transmitter monitor they have optional video goggles for just under $200.00. These plug into the transmitter for power and video image. Pilots should always have a spotter with them who has eyes on the aircraft when doing FPV. As I said I am particularly interested in the Spy Hawk Deluxe as I would like to use it to get in air video recorded of some of the planes and helicopters that I review. I think it would make an interesting presentation to see the plane being reviewed from the air and not just from the ground.
All three of these aircraft are currently scheduled to be available at Hobby People about the end of May. This is to be an exclusive for Hobby People so go to Hobby People's Website and check them out if you are interested. They are accepting advance orders at this time. It looks to me to be a great way to experience FPV.
Since one transmitter can control all aircraft I hope in the future they will sell the helicopters in a BNF version for those who have bought the Spy Hawk and already have the transmitter. It would be nice to have both without having to buy two full systems.
I took most of my pictures of the Horizon Hobby area before the show opened and I am glad I did! Once the doors opened this area was the first one people came to and it was pretty packed with people looking at the merchandise. I was able to examine first hand the new Carbon Cub scheduled for release in mid-May and the ASK-21 micro glider scheduled for release in June. Both looked fantastic and are must additions to Heer Force. I also liked the new 130, 300 and 500 helicopters and shot video of the 130 and 300 being demonstrated. They didn't have the scale body on display for the new 500 but I am thinking about getting the 500BNF basic and the scale body this summer with retracts but I will have to work some over time or land a review to pull that off. All of the above looked great.
However, because the event is combined RC they didn't have much by way of their larger planes. They had their new float plane as shown below and the Firebird Stratos but neither the ParkZone or E-flite Albatros nor the new ParkZone Habu 2. I got to fly a student's new Stratos and the automatic input of up elevator when making a turn should help make flying easier for the beginner. Turns are made with a combination of rudder and motor differential when pushing the stick to the side. Once students have learned to fly that function can be turned off so the student can learn how most planes fly with a combination of turn and up elevator. I recommend that beginners give the Stratos a close examination as it looks and flies like a good trainer.
They had a flying cage where they let children and teenagers fly coaxial helicopters like the Scout and I saw a lot of happy kids enjoying their first flight experience. They had two track areas and they were encouraging kids to drive an RC truck. Waiting in line seemed to go quickly as they watched others driving while they awaited their turns. Finally, lots of staff to answer questions of the customers.
Banana Hobby had a very nice display of planes. Some were available to purchase at the show but some were only available on the website. I bought a plane and some of their new Genesis Power 65C battery packs that I and three other authors have been reviewing. By buying there I got a special code good for 20% off my next internet purchase from them that is good one time per person through 5/15. I also got to see their new metal blade Genesis Power fans for ducted units. I am glad I got in early to take my pictures as later in the day it was very busy in front of their area.
FMS makes some beautiful planes and among those are there Focke Wulf 190 and the Me-109. These planes are scheduled to arrive at Banana Hobby in May along with a few other FMS 1400mm planes. What is special about the FW-190 and the Me-109 is that they are scheduled to be reviewed here in E-Zone so look for a review of these two new FMS planes here this summer. It was nice to get to see them at RCX.
There is very little in common between the Mig 29 and the Warthog other than they are both big twin 70mm ducted fan planes. However, I liked both of them and certainly couldn't afford both nor do I have space for both. They weren't for sale at the show but they were on display and seeing them in person helped me make my decision and I plan to buy the Mig 29 in green camo. Additionally, since I bought some Genesis Power 65C batteries from Banana Hobby I got a coupon with a discount for my next internet order so I will save money on my purchase as well. A win win for me.
Hobbico kept their larger planes that they displayed at the AMA Expo at home and had other things at the RCX show. They had their new, coming soon, Calypso electric glider and I have to admit that I like its lines, colors and graphics. It is a few inches short or two meters but it is a good size and looks like it should be a good flyer. I discussed the Calypso with John Stokes, a Product Manager for Hobbico, and he shared how he had been at SEFF earlier in the week and that the Calypso had flown great even in a strong wind that was keeping many planes grounded. I look forward to learning more about this sailplane when it comes out in about a month or so. (Click on the two pictures of it in the bottom row to see larger picturtes of the Calypso.)
The age old question of: Who wears short shorts? Has been answered. The Nitro girls wear short shorts. Pilots beware. Girls in short shorts can be distracting to young pilots as can be seen in the first video below.
Cermark was selling their full house Eagle two meter electric sailplanes in both a V-Tail and T-tail version. A review of these sailplanes will appear in RC Groups this summer. We will fly the two side by side and post the results. They also had a nice looking Spitfire and the DC-3 that Dick Andersen and I reviewed recently. They had two Hausler 450 helicopters for sale. One had more plastic parts and the SEV2 had upgraded metal parts. I was thinking of buying the upgraded version but they sold out before I acted so I lost out on that one. Very nice looking 450 considered a TREX clone.
While I saw a lot of booths selling coaxial helicopters of various sizes only one was claiming to have the World's Largest RC Coaxial. It was listed as 47 inches long and was selling for only $150.00. They had a video of it flying in an outside park setting and I would have loved to see it demonstrated at RCX. If they did demo it, I missed it.
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Tartago that was at the Kyosho booth. It is a very pretty plane. Mike Heer
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Dear Elios000;
I shot videos of the two new Blades that were flown at RCX. I showed the WORLDS LARGEST RC coaxial helicopter and would have shot video if they flew it. Too many people not knowing what they are doing can be said about almost every aspect of our hobby and many more as well. There is the possibility for abuse with almost every phase of our hobby and I would hate to have what is available controlled by what might happen. I look forward to flying a Spy Hawk and if I were to review one I will discuss the proper way to fly one with an assistant with you with eyes on the plane and flying at a proper site. Mike H |
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Found it!
I think it's going to be my first seaplane. http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/r...duct_id=104967 SQS Electric Powered Scale Air Racer MACCHI M33 50 EP Seaplane from the famous animated movie flies for real in R/C. Return to the golden age of the great seaplane races of the 1920's! The nostalgic era of seaplane racing was symbolized by the chase for the Schneider Trophy and the most advanced competitor of the time was MACCHI of Italy. As a competition between Europes best aeronautical engineers, the Schneider Trophy won and lost records and reputations for its many famous participants. Competing at the peak of the biplane era, the cantilever monoplane design of the MACCHI M33 made its appearance in 1925 and while it finished a credible 3rd, its innovative modern form is still talked about even today. Kyosho has recreated the magic of this historical seaplane in a magnificent fully assembled FRP fuselage. While maintaining scale accuracy, this model has been designed to produce optimal performance and control in the air and on the water with the overhead position of the power unit recreating both the MACCHIs unique form and its responsive control. Without compromising the watertight design necessary for a seaplane, all components can be accessed through just one hatch on top of the nose section. Also, as the airplane is nearly fully assembled, you can be in the air or on the water without delay. Re-establish the connection between sea and air that was first created in the golden age of seaplanes with this magnificent MACCHI M33. |
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POSTED: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 3:07pm
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Tyler, Texas (KETK) — Speaking of "Obamacare," this came out today from The Washington Times:
"The IRS paid as much as $13.6 billion in bogus claims for the Earned Income Tax Credit last year, according to a report the agency's internal auditor released Tuesday morning. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said it warned the IRS in 2011 that it was making the erroneous payments, but two years later the agency hasn't fixed the problem. Over the last decade, the IRS could have paid out as much as $132.6 billion in improper payments."
They have never fixed that problem and what about that "Obamacare" website?
Brietbart reports:
"According to the Washington Post, just days before the scheduled launch the "Obamacare" website would crash with only "a few hundred people" on it. "It crashed after a simulation in which just a few hundred people tried to log on simultaneously."
Nevertheless, the site launched. Warnings were ample that the website would have problems.
About a month before the exchange opened, a testing group urged agency officials not to launch it nationwide because it was still riddled with problems, according to an insurance IT executive who was close to the rollout.
One serious problem with the website, was that the agency responsible for working with the 55 contractors involved had not made sure all the "pieces" were working together.
Oh, to be a government contractor or consultant. Nothing has to work, you just have to prove you have good intentions and the the media and uninformed voters will love you.
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The bottom line is, Republicans / t-party are now REGRESSIVES. If you do not know what that is look it up.
If Obama were white then, Don would vote Republican
I am a registered repub., the republican party has left me. I am a conservative when it comes to money but do not agree that the government should be in each individuals personal liveslike the repubs do ie...abortion and gays. Personal choice which each individual will have to answer to a much higher power than the American govt. so our govt should not be as the repubs want imposing your religious beliefs on the Nation as a whole. My vote is based on FACTS & repubs of today do not use FACTS
Uh don...
All spending bills must originate in the House, not Senate. That is in the Constitution. But a budget is done in both houses. But don, for how many YEARS as the Senate refused to do anything on the budget with the House? Oh, yea day one of when the Republicans won the house back 3 years ago.
See it's the Democrat Senate that has dragged their feet for years, not the Republican House.
As YOU pointed out deaf, "All spending bills must originate in the House".
So you are saying that it is the republican / t-party controlled house that has taken our national debt to 17 TRILLION dollars and not President Obama? After all, "All spending bills must originate in the House".
Uh deaf, the constitution requires both houses to produce a budget and go to a conference committee to reconcile the differences. Both parties have done the same thing with dragging their feet on the budget IN THE PAST. WE ARE NOW TALKING ABOUT THIS CONGRESS where the republicans have refused 19 times to perform their constitutional duties of assigning committee members to the conference committee in the last 6 months prior to the gop shutdown. Can't relive the past, everyone must progress.
Remember deaf you thought the ACA and ObamaCare were two different laws? You should switch from fox to C-Span and watch the Congress in Action and get the information first hand.....you would learn a lot.
You do not watch C-SPAN do you deaf?
Not to mention deaf on March 26th, 2013 the senate passed a budget, the house passed a budget and both budgets were in the conference committee. The senate appointed their conference committee members but the house republicans did not and refused request to do so 19 times in the last 6 months.
Had the house assigned their members we would have had a budget and NO NEED FOR A CR IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Democrats CONTROL THE SENATE AND WHITE HOUSE. So 2/3s of the government is DEMOCRAT. And both Reid and Obama refused to do any negotiation or offer alternative ideas (other than just shut up and pass what we want passed.)
And Democrats had 100 percent control for the first 2 years of Obama Administration.
So how you blame the Republicans or Tea-Party (which is not exactly Republican)???
So just add 24 BILLION to that amount I posted above as Democrat caused.
This is why it is the republican/ t-party's fault deaf, the speaker of the house had already negotiated a deal with the senate on the CR and the huose republicans added to the deal a defund the ACA clause and sent it back to the senate who took the cluuse out and sent the already negotiated CR back to the house and the speaker would not let the house vote on it. Republican Speaker would not allow a vote on the house floor on the 1st negotiated CR. Repub fault
The defense contracts I worked on had specific tolerances. The company I worked for produced quality equipment. Defense contractors usually low ball a bid, just to get the contract. Then they make up their profit on spare parts, which usually have a multiplier of 4 or more on price. They also part out manufacturing to companies in as many congressional districts as possible. Then if someone try's to defund the project voters in dozens of districts call and complain, keeping the project alive.
Not to worry, Uncle Sam has everything under control. As long as you fork over your income taxes! A lot of this would stop if everyone had to write a check each month for their taxes instead of never even looking at their paycheck to see how much is "taken" out before they get their measley share.
I'm of the school of thought that the website is for phishing purposes only and was never designed to enroll the masses. There is no real proof that the masses have responded other than what media and the Whitehouse reports, and I have never found either source to report the truth. In short, the website is a gimmick, the IRS will eventually enroll us all.
$132.6 would pay one heck of the military's budget.
Or build 132 Billion dollar air craft carriers.
Or 132000 million dollar aircraft.
But who cares... it's just 'tax payers' money, right?
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Cameroon will hold presidential elections on Oct. 9. Over 20 challengers are facing off against President Paul Biya, who has held his post since 1982. Biya won elections in 1984, 1992, 1997, and 2004, and is running again after removing a two-term limit imposed by the 1996 constitution. Almost all observers expect Biya to win re-election this time as well. Official campaigning, which Voice of America describes as "sluggish," only began recently, but on a rhetorical and now physical level, the process has been punctuated by violence.
In terms of rhetoric, the major opposition candidate has used highly inflammatory language to describe other contenders:
The chairman of Cameroon's main opposition party, John Fru Ndi, said Monday that the other opposition parties competing in October's presidential race are "maggots."
Fru Ndi told supporters at a rally in the opposition stronghold of Bamenda that nearly all the parties running alongside his Social Democratic Front were set up by President Paul Biya as a ploy to fracture the main party.
Fru Ndi has also made vague threats of protests and boycotts:
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Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11
"I am haunted by waters." These are the last words of Norman Maclean's novella A River Runs Through It. Waters haunt all of us who profess the Christian faith. The human imagination is consumed with images of water, and rightly so. Our bodies are made up of water. If we fail to drink, or if we are prevented from drinking, we will expire.
Psalm 29; Mark 1:4-11
In Psalm 29, the writer proclaims with majestic confidence that God is greater and stronger than every form of chaos, and by implication, than every idol through which we imagine we can control the manifestations of chaos. God is victorious over the wildness of water, storms and wind. Even mountains and trees appear unstable in the presence of God's strength.
Genesis 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
After the hectic and holy Christmas season, after the unusual turning of a new century and, wonderfully, a new millennium, the church and the culture will settle back into familiar rhythms. For the church and its calendar, this means the season of Epiphany with its festivals of Magi, miracles, baptism and transfiguration.
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Food Safety
The patchwork nature of the federal oversight of food safety calls into question whether the government can plan more strategically to inspect food production processes, identify and react more quickly to any outbreaks of contaminated food, and focus on achieving results to promote the safety and integrity of the nation's food supply.
The fragmented federal oversight of food safety has caused inconsistent oversight, ineffective coordination, and inefficient use of resources. A total of 15 federal agencies oversee at least 30 food-safety-related laws. The two primary agencies are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which is responsible for the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible for virtually all other foods. New food safety legislation that was signed into law in January 2011 strengthens a major part of the food safety system. It shifts the focus of FDA regulators from responding to contamination to preventing it, according to FDA. While the law has several provisions that require interagency collaboration on food safety oversight, it does not apply to the federal food safety system as a whole.
Fishery products, including wild catch, aquaculture, and processed fish products, are one of the most traded commodities in the world today. More than half of this commodity originates in developing countries, and almost 75 percent of it ends up either in the European Union, Japan, or the United States. Not only is the United States importing more of the seafood it consumes today than it did 10 years ago, but more of those imports are from fish farms. Currently the United States imports 84 percent of the seafood consumed, and about 50 percent of it is from aquaculture. Figure 1 shows proportion of imports to the United States from the top six countries exporting seafood to the United States.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can spread from animals and cause disease in humans through a number of pathways. Unsanitary conditions at slaughter plants and unsafe food handling practices could allow bacteria to survive on meat products and reach a consumer. Resistant bacteria may also spread to fruits, vegetables, and fish products through soil, well water, and water runoff contaminated by fecal matter from animals harboring these bacteria. If the bacteria are disease-causing, the consumer may develop an infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
Figure 1: Top Six U.S. Seafood Import Sources in 2009
Figure 2: Potential Pathways for Spread of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria from Animals to Humans
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2012 Adventures
Alumni adventure to Egypt with Rob and Teresa OdenChaco Canyon, NM
Carleton College Mini-Adventure: Chaco Canyon – Astronomy, Archeology, and Archaeoastronomy With Joel Weisberg, Carleton Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Natural SciencesArctic Ice Bears
I invite you to join fellow Carls for an unforgettable mid-summer exploration of the High Arctic.Grand Canyon and Riding the Colorado River
This 2012 Alumni adventure is similar to the 2010 adventure through the Grand Canyon led by Prof. Perry Mason and Beth Schwarzman '66. The name itself reflects the awe which this special place engenders. Carleton in the Grand Canyon will give you an opportunity to experience the canyon in an extraordinary way, with the time and opportunity to begin to get to know it.Exploring the Aegean
Spend two nights in a first-class Athens hotel and 12 nights cruising aboard the comfortable, 198-cabin Aegean Odyssey exploring the The Greek isles and west coast of Turkey.CUBA From Columbus to Castro
In partnership with the Center for the Study of Cuban Culture & Economy (CSCCE), we are pleased to offer you the finest available trip to Cuba, combining an in-depth itinerary and Cuba's best accommodations with the leadership of both Carleton Professor Alfred Montero and Professor Joseph Scarpaci, founder and Executive Director of the CSCCE.Temples & Palaces of India
Your are invited you to join Carleton College archaeologist Nancy Wilkie and art historian Dr. Annapurna Garimella on this specially-designed trip focusing upon masterpieces of Indian architecture and art, including visits to eleven incredible World Heritage sites.Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, a spectacular island in the Indian Ocean, has amazing sites with immense historical and archeological significance. Join archeology professor Nancy Wilkie in an exploration of this island.


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Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
Office website: | Official Link |
Term limits: | None |
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Length of term: | Serves at the pleasure of the Illinois Board of Education |
Selection Method: | Appointed by the Illinois Board of Education |
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Name: | Christopher Koch |
Assumed office: | December 1, 2006 |
Compensation: | $189,996 |
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The current officeholder is Christopher Koch. He was appointed as by the State Board of Education effective December 1, 2006.[2]
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The superintendent, along with the board of education, sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12, as well as vocational education. It analyzes the aims, needs and requirements of education and recommends legislation to the General Assembly and Governor.[3]
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In 2012, the Illinois Superintendent of Education was paid an estimated $189,996. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
In 2010, the Illinois Superintendent of Education was paid an estimated $189,996 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
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100 N. 1st Street
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External links
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Education "Mission Statement" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board Of Education, "Dr. Christopher A. Koch," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Education "State Board of Education" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved September 5, 2012
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Liam Hemsworth's nickname must be U-Haul because this boy is moving on, FAST!
As we reported earlier this week, the Aussie heartthrob has been hanging out with a NEW hottie, following the break off of his engagement to Miley Cyrus.
Liam and Mexican pop singer Eiza Gonzalez were sighted in Vegas over the weekend, looking [...]...
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TV Use in Williamson, IA
National trends have taught us at CableTV.com a lot about TV in Williamson, IA. So we thought we'd share. For instance, 97% of the population tunes in to traditional television, even though 1/2 of Americans watch at least one program online every week. In addition to that, 1/3 of homes in America have 4 or more televisions. Almost three-quarters of U.S. residents with cable bundle their TV service with high-speed Internet. Williamson has a population of 162, last we checked. So that's:
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Lanier Islands receives Southern LivingBy Ken Stanford Staff LAKE LANIER ISLANDS - Lake Lanier Islands has been awarded Southern Living magazine's Hotel Collection Distinction.
As an extension of the magazine devoted to celebrating the best of life in the South, The Southern Living Hotel Collection is a compilation of Four- and Five-Star independent resorts, hotels and inns in eleven states that are dedicated to "offering the finest in authentic Southern travel, hospitality and experience." Other destinations that have been tapped for the honor include the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina and the historic Keswick Hall in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Link: The Southern Living Hotel Collection Link: Lake Lanier Islands © Copyright 2015 AccessNorthGa.com
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La camisole amincissante de Genie représente ce qui se fait de mieux en matière de confort, de soutien et de bon goût pour la femme. Ne comportant aucun crochets ni armatures, elle est de conception fluide qui procure une apparence qui se fond sous les vêtements. Il s'agit en fait d'un vêtement 3-en-1, c'est-à-dire un sous-vêtement de maintien, une camisole et un soutien-gorge tout en un! Le soutien-gorge intégré Genie, avec ses bonnets souples, vous offre le maintien que vous recherchez. Les bandes larges de la camisole amincissante contribuent au confort et ne chercheront pas à s'enfoncer dans la peau ni à glisser des épaules. La technologie d'amincissement à 360o, avec ses cinq zones de compression confortables, supporte, rehausse et élimine les bourrelets au dos, à la poitrine, à l'abdomen, sur les côtés et à la taille.
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• Coussinets modestes amovibles pour une étendue et un maintien accru quand vous en avez besoin
• Matériau : 95% nylon, 5% élasthanne
• Soin : Laver et sécher à la machine. Cycle délicat et lavage à l'eau froide recommandé. Sécher à faible température. Enlever les coussinets avant de laver.
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Par ejp
de Nova Scotia
i like the cami shapers better than the bras and wear them all the time. The only thing i would improve on is the length of them - I would like to have them longer and i wouldn't have to keep pulling them down.
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Par Carrie, the whistleblower
de Vancouver, BC
I have ordered these in various colours and more recently the three pack consisting of only black, as I usually wear black undergarments. I also have the coloured camis. I purchased panties locally to match as close as possible to the coloured camis as I like to wear matching tops and bottoms. These camis are very comfortable and I am glad I don't have to wear underwired garments which tend to hurt and poke the ribs. I would recommend to those ladies who are big busted to try these. Thanks.
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Par Zaboo
de Burnaby, B.C.
Purchased this set at the Encore Price in size Medium. I am a size small or medium in clothing and the size M fits well. But that is about it. The problem as I see it, has to do with the lack of better ribbing right under the cup area. Therefore, whether you wear this garment with or without inserts, it will ride up. I don't mind it riding up sometimes from the hem, but NOT at the bustline. Ruins whatever "look" you are trying to achieve. I had put these in the charity bag, but retrieved them. I will try them again. I will say though, they have the right amount of compression.
Par TopCat
de BRADFORD
The cami shaper is too short. It doesn't actually roll but it shrinks up and doesn't cover my middle section. The larger sizes need to be longer.
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Par TSC addict
de montreal
I was so excited to receive these after they were featured as a show stopper. I was incredibly disappointed as once I wore it for the day, I was constantly pulling it down as the middle rolls up. I found it did nothing to help my tummy cuz it just rides up all day. When sandy was talking about these camisoles as though they were the greatest, I decided I needed to have them. Glad they were a show stopper and therefore a good price, otherwise I would have sent them back!
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Par Eve
de Stouffville, Ontario
At first I bought 1 only, item #589237 the same size as my Genie Bra BUT it was ok on my breasts but very very tight on the stomach area and it rolls up but I kept it because I wear it only when I dress up because it keeps my stomach in place. Recently I received the 3 pack in a bigger size thinking that this should be ok. The stomach area is tight but not too tight and it doesn't roll up BUT the breast area is too big. I will not be returning them because I will use them as undershirts for the winter on top of my Genie bra (taking the padding out). It should keep me very warm and put together.
To good to be true
Par Linda
de calgary
I own a few genie products,and love the line...however,I love the idea of the Cami shapper but I feel it needs some tweaking! The cups are plain weird...bulky and full of dents! Not a great look! I find that they roll up,even when sitting,annoying! Usually if something sounds too good to be true, it is.
Don't live up to the pitch!
Par Lorna
de Vancouver BC
I needed come camis to wear under open knit tops.I liked the idea of them being shapewear as well. The price seemed good,however these don't quite live up to the pitch given on tsc.They roll up, The pads are useless. I am a plus size so tried them with a bra underneath but they still smushed my breasts and provided an unattractive shape. The only positive I can say is they do smooth out the torso somewhat and provide some support to the back. The fabric is thick and somewhat warm to wear. They look kind of like my grandma's undershirts.
Ingenious Idea – Love em!!!!
Par Willy
de Winnipeg
I just love my new Cami's. I usually wear a size L in t-shirts. However, I purchased the XL because that's the size I purchased in the Genie bra. The fit is perfect. Very comfortable. I actually live in mine. I've heard people complain about the inserts. I took mine out and replaced them with my Genie bra inserts. Works and fits perfectly. I will definitely be purchasing the brights.
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Terrible, terrible
Par Nonicky
de Brighton, Ont
Seems one cannot give less than one star..so, the packing was good..too much plastic, but secure.The garments themselves..I am size L, but having had issues with this type of garment before, I sized up to 2 X..HAD TO GET HELP TO GET IT OFF..very strong material, loose around hips..bra, well let me say looked like I had 30 AAA breast !


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Mutations in the human DNA mismatch repair gene MSH2 are associated with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer as well as a significant proportion of sporadic colorectal cancer. The inactivation of MSH2 results in the accumulation of somatic mutations in the genome of tumor cells and resistance to the genotoxic effects of a variety of chemotherapeutic agents. Here we show that the DNA repair and DNA damage-induced apoptosis functions of Msh2 can be uncoupled using mice that carry the G674A missense mutation in the conserved ATPase domain. As a consequence, although Msh2(G674A) homozygous mutant mice are highly tumor prone, the onset of tumorigenesis is delayed as compared with Msh2-null mice. In addition, tumors that carry the mutant allele remain responsive to treatment with a chemotherapeutic agent. Our results indicate that Msh2-mediated apoptosis is an important component of tumor suppression and that certain MSH2 missense mutations can cause mismatch repair deficiency while retaining the signaling functions that confer sensitivity to chemotherapeutic agents.
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Two months after signing a distribution agreement with Sabre, US Airways has filed a federal civil antitrust lawsuit against the global distribution system (GDS) claiming anticompetitive and anti-consumer practices.
The suit, which was filed in the Southern District of New York and seeks monetary damages, highlights a growing dissatisfaction amongst airlines in the current distribution system.
US Airways' claims are broad. Over 35% of US Airways' revenue is booked through Sabre and Sabre-affiliated travel agents. The carrier claims Sabre "has engaged in a pattern of exclusionary conduct to shut out competition, protect its monopoly pricing power, and maintain its technologically-obsolete business model".
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Today's lawsuit falls on the heels of the recent execution of a new distribution agreement between Sabre and US Airways, which was reached in late February of this year. US Airways claims it was forced to acquiesce to Sabre's "my way or the highway" demands as a part of any new deal.
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Port of Spain, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago predictably trounced the Leeward Islands, easily pulling off an innings and 107-run victory in the Regional Four-Day Championship here Monday.
Bridgetown, Barbados, CMC – Their opponents' conservative tactics and a defiant half-century from Kyle Corbin helped Combined Campuses and Colleges earn a draw against Barbados in the Regional Four-Day Championship here Monday.
St John's, Antigua - It will be the fourth and final day in both matches at Three Ws Oval and the Queen's Park Oval as Round 3 in the Regional 4-Day Tournament ends today.
Yesterday, Guyana and the Windward Islands played to an exciting draw at Providence Stadium on Day 4. That match started a day earlier than the other two matches in the round.
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Georgetown, Guyana - Statistician Charwayne Walker continues his look at the stats relating to the meetings between Guyana and Jamaica in Regional cricket over the years. Here is part two of his writings on the encounters.
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Right now, in this moment, I am thankful for my "problems." I struggle with my weight, so that means that I have more food than I need. I struggle with clutter in my home, so that mean that I have a home. I have little arguments with my family sometimes, so that means that I have a family. I could go on. These days, I've been trying to remember to give thanks to God for the things that aggravate me. I believe that God is working in me, maybe like a coal miner or Roto-Rooter, by way of those prayers.
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Hull's record signing Jimmy Bullard made a spectacular goalscoring return to action in a reserves match on Tuesday night. Bullard, who has played just 37 minutes of first-team football since his £5million move from Fulham in January, struck a long-range opener in the second string's 2-1 home loss to Bolton. The 30-year-old, recovering from a knee operation, received the ball on the left and fired into the top corner from the edge of the area on the stroke of half-time at rain-soaked North Ferriby. It proved his last touch of the ball as he was substituted at the interval. Bullard injured his knee on his Hull debut at West Ham in January and consequently underwent major surgery on the joint for the second time in less than two-and-a-half years. Reserve-team boss Aidan Davison said: "It was the next step in his rehab, 45 minutes from him was plenty. There is absolutely no problem at all. It was business as usual for him."
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