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Development and validation of a weed screening tool for the United States
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- Larry Fowler,
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The Australian weed risk assessment has been promoted as a simple and effective screening tool that can help prevent the entry of weeds and invasive plants into new areas. On average, the Australian model identifies major-invaders more accurately than it does non-invaders (90% vs. 70% accuracy). While this difference in performance emphasizes protection, the overall accuracy of the model will be determined by its performance with non-invaders because the frequency of invasive species among new plant introductions is relatively low. In this study, we develop a new weed risk assessment model for the entire United States that increases non-invader accuracy. The new screening tool uses two elements of risk, establishment/spread potential and impact potential, in a logistic regression model to evaluate the invasive/weedy potential of a species. We selected 204 non-invaders, minor-invaders, and major-invaders to develop and validate the new model, and compare its performance to the Australian model using the same set of species. Performing better than the Australian model, our new model accurately identified 94.1% of major-invaders and 97.1% of non-invaders, without committing any false positives or false negatives. The new secondary screening tool we developed reduced the number of species requiring secondary evaluation from 22 to 12%. We expect that the new weed risk assessment model should significantly enhance the United State's timeliness and accuracy in regulating potential weeds.
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- Title
- Development and validation of a weed screening tool for the United States
- Journal
Biological Invasions
Volume 14, Issue 2 , pp 273-294
- Cover Date
- 2012-02-01
- 10.1007/s10530-011-0061-4
- Print ISSN
- 1387-3547
- Online ISSN
- 1573-1464
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Weed risk assessment
- ROC analysis
- Predictive screening tool
- Base-rate effect
- Australian WRA
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Anthony L. Koop (1)
- Larry Fowler (1)
- Leslie P. Newton (1)
- Barney P. Caton (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. United States Department of Agriculture, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Plant Epidemiology and Risk Analysis Laboratory, 1730 Varsity Drive, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC, 27606-5202, USA


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Lost in all the brouhaha over the HP leak scandal is how angry the practice of pretexting makes phones companies. Verizon Wireless sued in federal court unnamed individual that it says acquired records on its customers through "fraud, trickery and deceit," according to this post from the Wall Street Journal's LawBlog. The legal filing says […]
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Hewlett Packard Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd has begun his testimony. He started with a brief statement that tracked his written testimony. "If Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard were alive today, they'd be appalled," he said. "We began an investigation into leaks on our board, and we wound up investigating our investigation." Responding to questions […]
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Larry Sonsini just got dangerously close to perjury. Asked who can hold directors accountable, Sonsini said shareholders. "Shareholders are the ones who can appoint and remove directors." To paraphrase the Joker: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Perhaps Sonsini needs to review the reality of the corporate landscape. Shareholders cannot remove directors. They can only withhold their vote in favor […]
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Kentucky Fire Department Ceremony Honors Lifelong Volunteer
After more than 50 years of dedicated service with the Lexington division of fire, it does not appear that Donnie Ridley plans to retire any time soon.
Retirement is something Ridley's sister, Myrna Burke, says she has discussed with her 66-year-old brother, but it's not an option that interests him.
"I've tried to get him to retire, but he won't," Burke said, chuckling. "I think it's wonderful that he's had the longevity to stay here."
Yesterday, Ridley was promoted to deputy chief, making his time with the department even sweeter.
Ridley, who is mentally disabled, has been an adopted brother of the fire department since he lived around the corner from Station No. 5 as a teenager in the 1950s.
Veteran firefighters say Ridley started hanging around the crews when his mother lived down the street from the station at Woodland Avenue and Maxwell Street.
The firefighters used to wave to Ridley in his front yard when they were going on calls. Eventually, his mother allowed him to go to the station every night from 6:30 to 8:30, said Ron Short, a retired captain.
Short said the men at the station took Ridley in, and in 1955, they gave him a uniform.
Soon thereafter, the fire chiefs started a tradition to promote Ridley through the ranks.
Short, who worked at Station No. 5 from 1978 until he retired in 1993, said Ridley was a permanent fixture at the station.
"All of the guys that come here have to learn his ways -- they know to watch out for him and to take care of him," Short said. "He's just as important to us as anything that comes in and out of this station."
When Ridley's mother died in 1995, he moved in with his sister, and his once-frequent visits slowed down.
Nowadays, Burke takes Ridley to work with her at Kwik-Set Fasteners Inc. She said she tries to take him to Station No. 5 every afternoon from 4 to 5:30.
During Station No. 5's 100th birthday celebration yesterday, Chief Robert Hendricks promoted Ridley from assistant chief to honorary deputy chief, the highest rank next to chief.
The celebration was attended by current and retired firefighters, their families and local residents. It included food and refreshment, music, a dunking booth and a display of old fire equipment and vehicles.
"If you don't know Don, you've missed something," Hendricks said during the ceremony.
Hendricks said the promotion did not come with any monetary salary; however, "it comes with years of gratitude for your faithfulness to Station 5."
The chief also said the station would overlook a six-month probationary period, automatically granting Ridley permanent employment. Hendricks then gave Ridley a white chief's helmet resembling those worn during fires.
Mayor Teresa Isaac made Ridley a distinguished citizen of Lexington and presented him with a key to the city that "unlocks the door to every fire station in Lexington."
Ridley, uniformed in a chief's white button-up shirt, blue dress pants and dress shoes, smiled amid applause and cries of "Chief Ridley!"
"Thank you very much. Thank you very much; God bless you," Ridley said.
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This is as meaty and satisfying as any bolognese, but it's completely vegetarian (vegan, if you choose) and very healthy. I made it because I wanted a meat-free bolognese that was still rich and hearty. Crimini mushrooms of different textures was the trick.
- 1In a food processor, pulse the onion, carrot and celery together into small pieces.
- 2Add 2 tbs of oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Transfer onion, carrot and celery mixture to the pot. Add 1/4 tsp of salt, stir and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- 3Meanwhile, add 1/3 of the mushrooms to the food processor and pulse coarsely. Add another 1/3 of the mushrooms to the chopped mushrooms and pulse again. Add the last 1/3 and pulse until roughly chopped. The first batch will be almost pureed and the last should be mostly large pieces.
- 4Transfer the mushrooms to the pot and add 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper. Stir and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates.
- 5Add the remaining tbs of oil, the garlic, chili, marjoram and thyme, and stir. Cook for 3 minutes.
- 6Add the tomato paste and sugar, stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
- 7Add the madeira wine and red wine vinegar and stir. Cook for one minute to allow some of the alcohol in the wine to cook off.
- 8Add the pureed tomatoes and the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes.
- 9To serve, ladle some sauce over cooked linguine or parpadelle and mix to coat the noodles well. Serve pasta onto individual plates and add a little sauce to the top of each. Drizzle with olive oil and/or shaved parmesan, if desired.
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Are you looking for something new to do with your spare time? Has the thought of taking on a new hobby crossed your mind? Would you like to create things you can make use of, or just find something to occupy your time? Read on to find out more about hobbies.
A great hobby to have is paintball. It can be extremely fun to go out into an open paintball field and have a strategic battle with your family and friends. All you need to do is buy the right gear, such as a decent paintball gun and the appropriate clothing.
If you are not the most creative type of person, but you would like a new hobby, consider trying out counted cross-stitch. In this piece of needlework, you simply follow a pre-printed graph where each square contains a symbol that relates to a specific color of thread. Follow the graph completely and a beautiful picture is the end result.
If you have spent a lot of time working on a counted cross-stitch project for your home, remember to think past the finished product. All needlepoint deserves to be admired by everyone so allow money in your budget for framing. A professionally done framing job can make all the difference if you wish to hang your piece up on the wall.
If you would like to relax, you should take up fishing. Just find the supplies you need and a location to fish on. If you require a license or permit, get it. Fishing is a great way to wind down from everyday life.
If you are looking for an intellectual hobby, but don't have a lot of money to spare, try reading and writing. Books can be obtained very cheaply at yard sales or thrift shops, and writing requires little more than paper and pen. Both keep you busy, teach you things, and will expend your creative energies in positive ways!
Another great hobby if watching films! They are lots of different genres today and everyone can kind a category of movie that they like. If you want to get a wide selection of movies, you should order Cablevision Cable TV with some of the premium channels such as HBO and Showtime. This offers a lot of different movies you can watch at all times of day! Once you start watching some of these movies, you can begin to figure out what types of movies you like and who your favorite actors are.
Many people turn their love of music into a fun filled hobby. By picking up a guitar or taking some piano lessons, you can do the same. Whether self taught or professionally trained, a musician can enjoy a hobby for life that also allows them to entertain family and friends.
Now that you know so much about hobbies, you should have no problem determining what to do with your spare time. You can now choose a pastime that will fill you with great joy. Take your time as you decide what to do next and then enjoy every moment you have doing it.


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Will Taylor Swift Follow in Bruce Springsteen's Footsteps?
It's another natural progression from Swift's relatively tasteful commercialization of her brand (she "sells" Diet Coke, Keds and perfume, not to mention loads of expensive merchandise at her shows) to a somewhat more subtle, fan-centric way of making money. Because, after all, making money isn't all about Swift; she has to produce for her label as well as the hundreds of people who work on every aspect of her tour.
But, in the end, the tour will probably make more money than it does now. On the recently completed North American leg, The Red Tour grossed more than $115 million, that's approximately $1.7 million per performance. That's not going to change. And, while it might clash with a more stripped-down set, Swift could continue to commercialize the night (as much as I would hope she doesn't).
However, in addition, she could not only embrace, but put live streaming of concerts on the map. We're talking about a multi-billion dollar industry most of the big names in the music industrial complex -- particularly the major labels -- continue to ignore. Instead they have allowed bootleggers and reputable startups such as LoveLive, iRocke and Concert Window to grind it out as they take ownership of the space.
Swift could serve as the model for taking what is already a top-grossing tour and, quite possibly, doubling or tripling the money it makes.
Crack down on the bootleggers (yes, I am talking about people like YouTube phenomenon "The Real Concert King"). Cut a deal with one of these startups or seek a partnership with Pandora and/or Google (GOOG) to not only live stream the next tour, but make each show available on-demand. Forever. I explain how that might look in the above-linked article, but there's no question some diehard fans would pay a monthly fee or a few bucks a night to watch every single Taylor Swift performance they can't attend. As somebody who has been to 15 or so Springsteen shows, I would pay simply to relive the memories in HD. You can package this approach and make a legitimate killing off of it in any number of ways. At this point, fans, myself included, are stealing bootlegged concerts constantly. It's happening right now. And Google, for its part, is doing very little about it, at least if you gauge the company's efforts on the basis of currently available concert bootlegs at YouTube. Here's where the artist needs to step in and incite change. Plus, opening up live streaming as a revenue generator takes the focus off of a royalty battle that's not going anywhere and likely won't for quite some time. This isn't only about an obvious way forward for the sustainability and vitality of Taylor Swift's career, it's about a star of her caliber taking matters into her own hands as the music industry fails to fully leverage the power of technology. Follow @rocco_thestreet -- Written by Rocco Pendola in Santa Monica, Calif.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Rep. Worsman shows strength & compassion for those around her
To The Daily Sun,
Interesting wording L. Michael Hatch used when referring to Representative Worsman: "rules with an iron fist, and treats those that do not agree with her with little respect and allows them little input."
Wow! That's quite a statement from Mr. Hatch. I'm wondering if attends the same meetings as I do? I think Representative Worsman shows a great deal of strength and sincere compassion for those around her regardless of how she is treated in return. For example, when Rep. Worsman asks Commissioner Thomas how he is doing and he replies, "Go to hell," or when Rep. Fields goes on his rants (against the Chairperson Rep. Worsman and others that do not share his point of view) he shows little or no respect for the title of representative and is an embarrassment of our state. We the citizens should be demanding more from our elected officials.
Another example of utter disrespect and immaturity is Rep. Gulick. When she doesn't agree with an issue, a motion, etc. instead of responding appropriately as a representative and an adult, she replies similar to that of an entitled and disgruntled teenager with ohhhh, ughhh, etc.
So I ask Mr. Hatch, Why do you have contempt for Rep. Worsman? Is it because her views and ideologies differ from yours? Why don't you feel the need to demand a level of civility?
Over the past four years I've witnessed the commissioners being rude, arrogant, disruptive, and showing little, if any, respect for any representative of the County Convention who disagrees with the direction of their budget recommendations. It's important not to forget that we have a wonderful system in this country that calls for checks and balances to ensure We The People are represented. The commissioners present the budget; the delegation approves, disapproves, or revises the budget.
The first County Convention Budget hearings I attended began December 2010 and ended in March 2011. The commissioners were used to the Convention holding their hearings (30 minutes per department) and giving approval. But the County Convention had new people who took their position to represent the constituents whom elected them seriously. As they questioned the budget and dug into the numbers the commissioners took offense to it.
One of the first questions that was asked of the commissioners at the time was how they were going to spend the federal stimulus money (the free money that comes from federal taxes). The representatives were given a report outlining the maintenance needs at the jail and the county courthouse. The minority of the delegation (eight representatives) wanted to use the monies for the courthouse and the jail, but the commissioners wanted their separate offices, new chairs and tables for the County Convention. They also wanted a gym for the administrative staff of the county. The outcome, they now have spiffy new offices complete with pretty new furnishings.
Unfortunately, the jail is in worse shape. Why isn't the commissioners' budget in question? Where is the common sense? What is going through the minds of these people when repairs to our county's buildings are no longer the priority?
The 2012 budget approval/evaluation process runs December 2011 thru March 2012. The convention decided to cut a mere $200,000-plus (approximate). Although the commissioners told the convention at the time, they were required to report on each line item that would be affected by the cuts in order to properly document the changes, once the budget was passed, Commissioner Philpot told the convention it really does not matter where you cut it from we will do what we want. Please feel free to watch the tapes if you don't believe what I'm saying.
During that time meetings were being held for the proposed $42 million prison. Ms. Shackett, who is an unelected person, was heard saying as we were leaving one of the meetings, "We will get the prison."
When did unelected officials start having authority? Ms. Shackett needs to put down her iron fist and remember she has no authority at these proceedings.
Again Mr. Hatch, where have you been? Where did you get your facts? Why the need to write a disparaging letter about Rep. Worsman? The facts speak for themselves — so do the tapes. The commissioners try to rule with an iron fist along with the unelected Ms. Shackett.
Barbara Comtois
Last Updated on Friday, 21 March 2014 07:28
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Paul Ryan's ancestors heard the same words he's using today
To The Daily Sun,
Did you ever wonder what makes a person a liberal or a conservative? I have found that personal wealth and income are not the main factors in the difference. The poorest man in town can be a conservative, while a man with the wealth of Warren Buffet may be a liberal.
Professor Roderick Stackelberg, a retired history professor from Gonzaga University has written extensively about what it was like to live in Germany in the 1930s. In discussing the rise of ultra-right-wing parties in pre-war Germany, the professor writes, "The more a person deems absolute equality among all races of people to be a desirable condition, the further left he or she will be on the ideological spectrum. The more a person considers inequality to be unavoidable or even desirable the further to the right he or she will be."
This easy test of a person's politics, makes one stop and look at himself as well as those around him. This exercise made me realize just how far right or conservative some of our political leaders have become.
Congressman Paul Ryan in an effort to find favor with his Republican and Tea Party bases has continually brought up "the culture of dependency," that he claims "is a safety net that becomes a lazy-day hammock." Food stamps, unemployment insurance, Obamacare and raising the minimum wage just make people more lazy, according to the Congressman.
Using substitute racial code words, like "inner city" and "welfare," he claims "generations of men are not even working or learning the value of the culture of work." It does not take a liberal to assume, that the Congressman is talking about minorities who live in our cities, which he says, "are bred poor and lazy."
It's ironic that the congressman talked on St. Patrick's Day about his great-great grandfather coming to America to escape the potato famine. He does not mention the centuries of British rule that attempted to strip the Irish of their language, their religion and their land, producing a wretched peasant class.
Sir Charles Trevelyan, the English aristocrat who was in charge of relieving the famine is quoted as saying, "The hungry millions were a selfish, perverse and turbulent people. Giving the Irish charity would upset the free market and make people lazy." The prevailing view of 19th century England was that the Irish were poor because of a character defect that made them not want to work.
At least 1 million died in the famine — one in eight people. As men, women and children were dying, food produced by Irish hands on Irish lands was being shipped to England as if no emergency existed. Many with full stomachs believed the poor caused their own condition and deserved their fate.
It's shameful, that Congressman Ryan, who had ancestors who were objects of such prejudice and cruelty would clearly discriminate against people who are struggling in this country. It's a simple fact that when a fast-food job opens up in the inner city more than 60 people apply for that position.
Nick Vazzana
Last Updated on Friday, 21 March 2014 07:00
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Hope is gaining that consumers can strike a better cable deal
To The Daily Sun,
I would like to thank Dale Channing Eddy of Gilford for providing some insight regarding my recent letter about MetroCast Cablevision, as well as provide a response. I enjoy reading Mr. Eddy's letters and find them to be informative and insightful. I am glad that Mr. Eddy agrees with me (I think) and clarified the difference between cable TV franchises and cable TV companies. Now please allow me to address some misconceptions that he has regarding cable television.
Mr. Eddy mentioning that there is bargaining (negotiating) with all parties involved in the industry/business were exactly the points I was trying to make, just worded differently. Cable companies are negotiating with content providers, cable TV providers negotiating with cable companies and cities/town's negotiating with cable TV providers. I feel there has not been good negotiating going on in the Lakes Region with all that dark fiber available that he mentioned. I truly understand that MetroCast is a customer of the cable companies. However, they (MetroCast and like providers) do control their own channel programming, as they are switching up channel packages every two years and justifying it with a price increase. It is the reason I am unable to watch the Boston Bruins in the playoffs after following them all season on basic cable. I can't afford the higher tier of channels. That is only one small reason why good old American competition is necessary.
I worked for Kiewit Construction back in the late 1990s and worked for Level(3) Communications two years before the tragedy of 9/11. These two companies were intertwined. Level(3) Communications performed a global construction project partnering with Kiewit (as well as subcontracting Parsons-Brinkerhoff, Bechtel and others around the world) laying multiple conduits with fiber optic lines that could carry an unlimited amount of bandwidth. This is where the dark fiber that you mentioned in your letter comes in to play.
Dark fiber refers to unused fiber-optic cable. Often (as in the case of Level(3) Communications) companies lay more lines than what's needed in order to curb costs of having to do it again and again. The dark strands can be leased to individuals or other companies who want to establish optical connections among their own locations. Being a member of a local planning board I thought you would already be aware of this, or at least would want to know. The whole project was on a scale that dwarfed the old MCI-WorldCom project 30 to 40 years ago. The sole reason for the project was to drive the cost of transmissions of phone, cable and internet use down to mere pennies for the customer. I actually believed that as I watched our stock soar.
No wonder Mr. Buffett (he has a top floor office above Kiewit Construction in Omaha, Neb.), Jim Crowe, Bill Gates and a few others led that project. They are tough negotiators. After the enormous construction costs to build the network, the vast majority of the field employees were let go. Most of the operation is in the equipment that has been installed and is run by a limited number of people in the field and a large number of people in the administration and finance departments of these companies. The same is true with MetroCast. In my employment I was fortunate enough to learn a few things about the industry. Obviously, the one who own the lines wins.
I understand that companies are running tight in today's world but, in my opinion, there is not tough enough negotiating or competition. You see, it is about money. Not service. Thanks again Mr. Channing Eddy as I will take your advice and file a complaint, although I have not always received much of a response from the city or court system in Laconia in the recent past regarding other matters, never mind MetroCast. However, I am gaining hopes of some positive change as folks like us are becoming more informed and more involved. I would also like to thank Robert Richard for validating my points in his letter as well. That's three of us, there has to be more who feel the same. Thanks again.
Scott Kipreotis
Last Updated on Friday, 21 March 2014 06:40
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Public invited to LRCC's Women's History Month celebration
To The Daily Sun,
On behalf of Lakes Region Community College's Equity Committee, I would like to invite the public to our celebration of Women's History Month.
We will hold this event at noon on Thursday, March 27, in the Academic Commons located in the college's new building.
Our featured speaker will be Wendy Wilson who will discuss the history of midwifery. Ms. Wilson is a nurse/midwife and a retired professor from our college's nursing program.
All are invited and refreshments will be served. Come out and help us celebrate Women's History Month.
Scott Cracraft
Professor, History and Social Sciences
Lakes Region Community College
Last Updated on Friday, 21 March 2014 06:23
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Easter Meat Raffle will fund local post's scholarship programs
To The Daily Sun,
On Saturday, April 12, the Wilkins-Smith American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1 will be hosting an Easter Meat Raffle to benefit our Scholarship Fund.
We will be raffling off complete Easter dinners (among many other complete meals), and some fun Easter Baskets. The event will start at 1 p.m. and will be held at Wilkins-Smith American Legion Post 1 on 849 North Main St. in Laconia. This is a non-smoking event.
Each year our Unit gives two scholarships to deserving Laconia and/or Gilford High School seniors. This scholarship can help with books or other items that are not covered under their loans or traditional scholarships and grants.
Thank you very much on behalf of our entire Unit.
We are working hard to support our veterans, children and youth programs, and our community.
Lisa Beale
Unit 1 Secretary/Treasurer
Last Updated on Friday, 21 March 2014 06:08
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ELLISVILLE, Mo.—The Central County Emergency 911 Board has approved contracts to provide fire and emergency medical dispatching services to the two departments that currently are served by the North Central County Fire Alarm operation, according to an article from Newsma
AUSTIN, Texas—Protect America, a provider of wireless home security systems, based here, has appointed Rylan Francis its new creative director, according to a company statement.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., and MELVILLE, N.Y.—The Metro Transit in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., is standardizing parts of its transportation platform with Verint's Nextiva VMS, according to a company statement.
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Vivint, ADT and Guardian Protection Services all secured a top-five ranking for the annual CE Pro 100 list, which recognizes the highest revenue residential integration companies in North America.
MELVILLE, N.Y.—Honeywell Fire Systems has identified an issue with its BG-10 Series fire alarm pull stations that can affect normal operation, according to a company bulletin. Honeywell strongly recommends that such devices be replaced.


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I've already posted this in Johnson's previous incarnation's article comments so it is technically a repeat post. As it just innocent good fun, I hope Moderators will bear with me.
I would like the author to have in mind unfortunate experiences in nations with the same language.
Some years ago the Portuguese military attaché to the Embassy in Brasilia was General Buceta Martins.
The Portuguese very commonly use double names so Gen. Buceta Martins the gentleman ought to be called and not only just Gen. Martins.
As far as I know, Buceta in European Portuguese means nothing: just a name and nothing else.
Unfortunately in Brazilian Portuguese it does mean something and not very proper it is, either.
It is, how shall I put it delicately? the human female genitalia in the lowest possible shape of very rude slang.
Exactly every bit as rude as the literal English translation: not to be pronounced in front of well brought up hears, male or female.
So now you can understand the difficulty at the Portuguese Embassy in Brazil. To Brazilian visitors he would be introduced or announced as Gen. Martins. Fair enough.
Problem was Portuguese visitors would insist, Portuguese manners so requiring, to call him by his double name.
You can imagine the guffaws and suppressed bursts of laughter when Brazilian staffers of the Portuguese Embassy or Brazilian visitors were around and the General's full name was uttered.
Like a true military gentleman, General Buceta Martins suffered this indignity for the full time of his tenure.
I hope he got a medal for gallantry.
POOR IGNORANCE! 'Oe' in Boehner, is pronounced as 'e' in 'm'e'rchant'!!
It's the people OUTSIDE U.S. and England, that know how to pronounce words, they all pronounce words as they are spelled, etc.! That's why we have an alphabet, where vowels and letters, always are written and pronounced in the same way, according the Latin alphabet, with no distortion of the vowels, etc.! (wouldn't it be fun to mess up the digits etc. too, in the same way?, it would make the same sense, would it not? The accountants would have a ball, like all kids, and spelling bees, now have with the spelling!)
'I', is not an 'ai', it's always an 'i' as in 'sit'! 'A' is not an 'ei' etc., it's an 'a', as in 'mamma', always and forever! 'Y' is pronounced as 'y' in 'y'oung'! 'E' is 'always'! like an 'e' in 'ebony', but with more 'closed' lips! 'O' is like 'o' in 'pore', with more closed lips! 'U' is not pronounce right in any English word, but in some languages it's sometimes 'distorted', pronounced like 'o' in 'pore'!
' That's the way it is, Mr Johnson (which correctly is spelled 'Johnsson','Johns son!)'!! '


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Review: Type-To-Navigate for Mac allows for Web browsing without a mouse or trackpad
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Type-To-Navigate for Mac installs as an ordinary Safari extension, but there will be no new buttons visible on the toolbar. The moment you start typing on the keyboard, when not in a text field, you will notice the extension trying to match the typed phrase to the links available on the open Web page, marking the text you type in green. Hitting "Return" on your keyboard lets you follow the link, while using the shortcut CMD+G lets you move to another link containing the same text. Even though both options worked fine for us, in our tests we found the lack of typo correction option rather disappointing. The app only marks text as red if it can't be found on the current Web page, but doesn't correct the text if you misspelled it. The extension does include two useful options you can configure -- a blacklist of sites and Instapaper support. Using the shortcut CMD+I you can easily send a URL to Instapaper, while if you just want to copy the URL, you can use the standard shortcut CMD+C.
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First Use Of Natural Gas To Power Equipment For Hydraulic Fracturing In Northeastern Pennsylvania
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) announces the use of Marcellus Shale natural gas to fracture wells via innovative dual fuel technology. This marks the first time "field" gas has been used in northeastern Pennsylvania for this purpose. The process of using clean-burning natural gas can displace up to 70 percent of the diesel fuel traditionally used to operate fracturing equipment. This successful effort was a partnership with FTS International (FTSI) and Caterpillar Global Petroleum (NYSE: CAT).
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Use of dual fuel technology, where the engines operate on a mixture of natural gas and a small portion of diesel, provides several benefits:
- Reduced air emissions for a cleaner environment, due to a reduction in diesel usage
- Reduced truck traffic when field gas at or near the well site is used due to a reduction in the transportation of diesel fuel to site
- Reduced costs, as natural gas can be a less expensive fuel option than diesel, providing potential cost savings for the industry and for energy consumers
" Cabot is continually searching for ways to utilize cutting-edge, environmentally friendly technology during our operations," explained Dan O. Dinges, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Cabot. "We are already converting our vehicle fleet and currently have a drilling rig using natural gas as well, so the next step is to utilize the technology on a hydraulic fracturing site."
In order to operate using natural gas, FTSI's mobile pressure pumping unit at the site was retrofitted with a Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB) kit from Caterpillar. The system enables substitution of diesel fuel with natural gas during high pressure pumping operations and is compatible with field gas, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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June 21, 2010
by Scholarships.com Staff
The health of the environment is on many people's minds these days as the BP spill continues to stream oil into the Gulf. If your interest in Earth's natural resources goes so far as to determine your chosen field of study, this week's Scholarship of the Week could be for you. The Barona Sustainable Environment Scholarship from the Barona Band of Mission Indians and Barona Resort and Casino is open to California students majoring in horticulture studies, turf grass management, natural resources management, and the environmental sciences.
If you don't quite fit the criteria for this one but are entering college with an environmental streak, make sure you explore other green scholarships. Scholarship money isn't only awarded to students coming to college looking to major in a "green" field of study, but to those interested in other environmentally-friendly activities, such as community service or advocacy work related to the environment.
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Further details about the application process can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search on Scholarships.com. Once the search is completed, students eligible for this scholarship award will find it in their search results.
June 28, 2010
Now that baseball season's in full swing, it may be the perfect time for you baseball players out there to consider how to supplement your financial aid packages. Baseball scholarships are more common that many other sports scholarships, and the American Legion is one of the biggest providers of awards in the sport. If you're on an American Legion team, make sure you're aware of this week's Scholarship of the Week—the American Legion Baseball Scholarship.
Although applicants must be nominated for this award by their team managers or coaches, it doesn't hurt to know what you're eligible for if you think you excel in not only the sport, but in the other qualities lauded by the Legion: leadership, service, discipline, and impressive academics. If you think you'd be a good candidate, consider talking to your team leaders to make sure they're aware of the awards available and that you're interested in getting your name out there for scholarship contention. If you're not on an American Legion team but are decent on the diamond, know that there are numerous awards out there targeting baseball players.
July 12, 2010
We're not only here to match you with outside awards through our free scholarship search. We're also here to offer you 14 ways of our own to help meet your college costs. In addition to our 13 Area of Study Scholarships, where we award one scholarship per month based on the field of study you mark off in your user profiles, we also award five annual $1,000 scholarships based on how you respond to essay prompts that we provide. This week's Scholarship of the Week is our Resolve to Evolve Scholarship, and the deadline is fast approaching.
The annual Resolve to Evolve Scholarship is an essay contest that allows applicants to come up with workable solutions and criticisms to questions and issues we put before them. This year, applicants are asked to discuss how we as a country could better meet President Obama's goals of getting the United States to become the most educated country in the world by 2020, and how technology and the Internet have changed the way institutions of higher education operate.
If you're picked as a winner, you won't only have an additional $1,000 to cover your college costs, we'll forward your essay to officials who may be able to act on your suggestions. Pretty cool, right? Check out our Official Rules for more information on applying if you're interested, and make sure to follow the directions closely. You won't be considered otherwise!
Prize: A total of five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 19 or older. You must be a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or a full- or part-time graduate or non-traditional/returning student who will be enrolled at a U.S. Department of Education accredited college, university or vocational school at the time the prize is awarded. (Prizes will be awarded in November 2010.) Graduate and non-traditional/returning students may be enrolled part-time.
Deadline: July 31, 2010
Required Material: All applicants must choose one of two essays to respond to in 300 to 800 words, in addition to a short answer response on why attending college is important to you, your academic and career goals, and what your biggest obstacle has been in your desire to attend college. Applicants must also submit a letter of reference and a proof of enrollment, such as an official/unofficial transcript, printout of courses, or a letter of enrollment or admittance from your college or university.
July 19, 2010
One of the more popular scholarship categories is "scholarships by type," or awards based on specific student characteristics, like a commitment to community service or a passion for poetry. An expanding category has been scholarships for students with disabilities. As access to education in general has improved for students with disabilities over the years, so has the access to resources that can help pay for those educations. This week's Scholarship of the Week is the AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship, which targets students who use wheelchairs.
As part of this scholarship, you'll be asked to write an essay on one of two topics provided by AmeriGlide. The first asks which area of your school you think would benefit from improved accessibility and how you would improve it; the second asks which area of your school already has excellent accessibility and why. If you don't fit the criteria for this award but feel you'd be eligible for a different disability scholarship, browse through the information we have posted on scholarships of that type or try a scholarship search. There are awards out there based on any and all student characteristics. It's up to you to put in the work to seek them out and apply!
Prize: $500
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college, use a manual or electric wheelchair, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa.
Required Material: Those interested in the scholarship must complete an online application form, which includes an essay of a minimum of 500 words on one of the prompts provided by the scholarship provider. Applicants will also be able to submit two character references once they complete their online applications.
July 26, 2010
Law school is by no means inexpensive. If you've taken the leap to ace that LSAT and get yourself into a law school program, you should know there are scholarships out there for you future lawyers. If you plan on using that law degree to better your community or for humanitarian purposes, there may be even more funding available. This week's Scholarship of the Week from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) targets law school students interested in the civil rights of Latinos.
While the MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program isn't a minority scholarship, you will need to prove that you've already shown your commitment to the Latino community or have a plan to do so once you've completed law school. If this doesn't describe you, know there are plenty of law and criminal justice scholarships out there for you to explore to help you cover the costs of your degree.
Prize: Scholarships come in varying amounts, but the maximum is $7,000 annually.
Eligibility: This award is open to students who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited law school in the United States in 2010-2011. Applicants must have a commitment to advancing the civil rights of Latinos through law. Financial need, past achievements, and the potential for achievement will be considered.
Deadline: September 30, 2010
Required Material: Those interested in the scholarship must complete the MALDEF Law School Scholarship Application (available for download online) and submit a current resume, personal statement that details a history of service to the Latino community and the applicant's background, and two letters of recommendation. Current law school students should also submit their most recent law school transcripts.
August 2, 2010
The field of culinary arts isn't easy to break into. Those students who do excel in the kitchen or are interested in paying their dues to work in the food service industry are then eligible for a number of scholarship opportunities to reward them for their talents and hard work.
This week's Scholarship of the Week opportunity comes from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The organization's scholarships for first-time freshmen consist of $2,500 awards to go toward the costs of a food service-related program. The awards are merit-based, not need-based, so you will be judged on the quality of your application. If you're already in college, the organization also awards scholarships to undergraduates; the deadline for those awards is in March.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident, first-time freshmen (including graduating high school seniors or GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time), and be accepted and planning to enroll in an accredited culinary school, college or university.
August 18, 2010
Applicants are able to apply online through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. As part of their application, applicants will be asked to complete two essays, one a personal statement on their ultimate career goals in the restaurant or food service industry, and the other on the experience or person that most influenced that applicant's decision to pursue a career in this field. Applicants should also provide one to three letters of recommendation.
August 9, 2010
With an increase in programs to keep students in school and a renewed focus on improving college preparedness and high school graduation rates, it's no surprise that there are scholarships out there that want to help students achieve those goals. This week's Scholarship of the Week is one such award, and targets college-bound high school students in Oregon who "beat the odds" to get to where they are and onto the path to higher education.
The Beat the Odds Scholarship Program from the Stand for Children Leadership Center awards $2,500 scholarships to students who have overcome personal obstacles and hardships while remaining on track to graduate high school the following year. Winners will be asked to share their stories publicly, so applicants should be comfortable doing so. You don't need to be attending an Oregon college to apply, but you do need to be an Oregon high school student. Those in other states should try a free scholarship search to find awards they qualify for; as this one asks for volunteer experience, there are dozens of awards out there for those who help out in their local communities.
Five $2,500 renewable scholarships
Applicants must be enrolled in a public high school in Oregon, on track to graduate the coming June, have a 3.0 GPA showing marked effort, improvement, or success, have succeeded in spite of hardships (the scholarship provider lists disability, personal tragedy, and poverty as examples), have volunteered or participated in other altruistic activities, and have financial need.
September 17, 2010
Those interested in this scholarship have the option of applying online or printing out an application and submitting it by mail. The application will ask for a personal and academic letter of recommendation, and a personal statement of between 500 and 1,000 words. Applicants will also be asked to provide a copy of their high school transcript and a copy of their parents' most recent federal income tax return.
August 16, 2010
What better way to kick off the school year than an additional $10,000 to help cover your college costs? This week's Scholarship of the Week will do just that, and all you need to do is enter a drawing. The ScholarshipPoints.com $10,000 Scholarship offers registered users the opportunity to collect points by completing simple activities on the site; each point a registered user receives equals one entry into any of the site's scholarship contests. This also isn't the only time ScholarshipPoints will be awarding this particular scholarship, either. The site hopes to give away $100,000 in 2010.
There are a number of awards out there that don't require you to write an essay or fill out a lengthy application in order to qualify. While competition for these scholarship contests and sweepstakes will be fierce because there are fewer requirements determining eligibility, someone has to win, right? Why shouldn't it be you? For more information on similar awards and scholarships based on other criteria, make sure to conduct a free scholarship search and keep your profile updated regularly, as new scholarship contests crop up often.
You have to be a registered user of ScholarshipPoints.com to be eligible for this award. Registered users must be enrolled, will be enrolled within the next 12 months, or are planning to enroll in a college or university of the United States and be legal residents of the United States. Residents of Canada and Puerto Rico are not eligible. Winners may have their testimonials and photos displayed on the site, so applicants must agree to those terms.
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Once you've registered with ScholarshipPoints.com, all you'll need to do is log in and enter the scholarship drawing. To earn "scholarship points," you'll need to complete simple activities on the site. This can consist of playing games, surfing the web, taking surveys, or reading a blog, among other options. Each activity you complete means one point for you, and one entry into this scholarship contest and others offered by the site.
August 23, 2010
With most fall semesters just beginning or yet to begin, now may be the perfect time to spend some time applying for scholarships that may require a bit more effort on your part. If you're a stellar writer, spending some of your extra time on an essay scholarship may lead to a decent prize to help cover some of those college costs. This week's Scholarship of the Week asks applicants to reflect on topics based on the Ayn Rand novel Atlas Shrugged. If you've already read the book, the Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest may be a no-brainer for you. If you haven't read it yet but have impressive speed-reading skills, you may still have enough time to submit an essay before the deadline.
This isn't an award you can just recycle a previous essay for, unless you have the good luck of having studied the novel in your high school literature class. There are essay and writing scholarships out there though that have more general topics for you to reflect and compose narratives on. Make sure to keep copies of every essay you write, whether it's for a scholarship or college application. Those personal statements and reflective essays may come in handy when you're applying for internships, grants, fellowships, or future scholarships.
Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergraduates, or graduate students.
Applicants are asked to write an essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words on one of three topics provided on the Ayn Rand Institute's website. Essays will be judged on both style and content, including a writer's grasp of the novel Atlas Shrugged, and may be mailed in or submitted online. Mailed essays should include a stapled cover sheet. The winning essay will be posted online, so applicants must be comfortable having their names posted on the Ayn Rand Institute's site.
September 7, 2010
by Alexis Mattera
Yes, there still may be a few weeks left of summer but it's not too early to start thinking about what's to come in the months ahead. For high school seniors, that often means college applications and searching for ways to pay for further education without breaking the bank. Scholarships are an excellent way to do this… especially when a single scholarship can make a significant dent in funding your education.
Need more proof? Check out the AXA Achievement Scholarship. Here are the details: The AXA Achievement Scholarship awards $670,000 annually. Fifty two students – one from each state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico – receive scholarships of $10,000. Of those 52 students, 10 students are chosen as national winners and receive an additional $15,000 scholarship award and the opportunity for an internship with AXA Equitable. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals and the ability to succeed in college.
The deadline is December 15th but for more information on this and other scholarships, conduct a free scholarship search at Scholarships.com.
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Pulis Leaves Stoke City!
After guiding Stoke City back into the top flight of English Football and keeping them there for five consecutive seasons, Tony Pulis has left the club by mutual consent.
The 55-year-old Welshman, who was in charge at the Britannia Stadium for a second spell after being reappointed in 2006, met with the chairman on Tuesday and it was then revealed that they had parted ways.
"Stoke City and Tony Pulis confirm that they have mutually agreed that Tony will leave the club with immediate effect." said a statement released by the club following the meeting between the two parties.
For Pulis, the end of the line has come.
Despite his success with the club and his achievement of keeping the Potters in the Premier League since their arrival back in the 2008/09 season, his style of play has grown tiresome to the faithful at the Britannia.
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With fur made of Velcro and super glue.
Their big yellow eyes are poison no doubt
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They paw and they claw and they shred all your stuff,
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Chelsea have hit out at claims that Michael Ballack's Stamford Bridge future is in doubt following his decision to have ankle surgery back in Germany.
Media stories suggested the Blues were unhappy with the Germany captain's conduct after he allegedly had surgery to correct an ankle problem without their knowledge.
Ballack has not played since suffering the injury in the goalless draw with Newcastle United on April 22 and following the surgery will not play again this season.
But Chelsea have denied claims they were kept in the dark about Ballack's treatment and insist they sanctioned the operation following consultation with the club's medical department.
"In answer to recent speculation regarding Michael Ballack's injury, nobody's future at Chelsea Football Club was ever in doubt following his operation," read a club statement.
"There is also no doubt that Michael has put Chelsea's interests first.
"On speculation regarding the diagnosis of the injury, this has never been an issue. There was a debate on when an operation should take place, and there was a final agreement on that surgery taking place.
"Chelsea and all its players have full confidence in our medical team headed by Bryan English and his professional reputation.
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Please for everyone's sake create legit football threads and avoid the immature complaining about other peoples threads. Some individuals are in the no huddle when creating threads and create 3 in about a minute that have no merit.
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