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December 6, 2012
Akamai jumps after announcing partnership with AT&T
Internet content delivery company Akamai (AKAM) is rallying after it announced an alliance with AT&T (T) earlier today. Under the deal, Akamai's content delivery platform will be combined with AT&T's IP network to deliver content delivery and telecom services to companies. Specifically, Akamai's servers will be placed at the edge of AT&T's IP network and in AT&T facilities throughout the United States, the companies said. With the deployment of Akamai's infrastructure within AT&T's network infrastructure, end customers are expected to benefit from more efficient content routing and better delivery of digital content, video and Web applications, AT&T and Akamai believe. The companies will initially focus their efforts in North America, but plan to expand globally within 12 months. No financial details of the deal were disclosed. In early trading, Akamai rose $3.13, or 8.82%, to $38.63.
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Akamai expands business operations in Canada
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AT&T betting on slow decline in traditional cable packages, WSJ says
AT&T (T) knew that demand for cable bundles had likely peaked when it bought DirecTV (DTV), but the company believes the decline in traditional cable businesses will be slower than anticipated, allowing it to fund upgrades to its broadband network, reports the Wall Street Journal, citing statements by Chief Strategy Officer John Stankey. "The world is going to be broadband... and that is where we want to be," said Stankey. The Journal notes that Apple (AAPL), Time Warner's (TWC) HBO, and Dish (DISH) have launched or plan to launch web-TV packages and services.
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March 26, 2015
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Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge to be available in U.S. beginning April 10
Samsung Electronics America (SSNLF) announced the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge will be available in the U.S. beginning April 10, with pre-orders starting March 27. In the U.S., the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge will be available in Black Sapphire, White Pearl and Gold Platinum -- in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB2 memory options. AT&T (T), Sprint (S), T-Mobile (TMUS), U.S. Cellular (USM) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) will carry both the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge, while Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS will carry the Galaxy S 6. Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy (BBY), as well as Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco Wholesale (COST), Sam's Club (WMT), Target (TGT) and Walmart will also carry the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge. Carriers and retailers will confirm specific pricing and availability.
March 25, 2015
BioMed Realty leases Akamai 67L square feet in Cambridge Innovation District
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AT&T management to meet with UBS
Meeting to be held in Tokyo on March 25 hosted by UBS.
Akamai reports Q4 DDos attack traffic up 20% vs. Q3
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March 20, 2015
Akamai volatility low as shares near 14-year high
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March 19, 2015
On The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street opened lower but turned mixed early in the day and remained that way for most of the session. The Dow and S&P spent most of the day deep in negative territory, while the Nasdaq managed to stay just above the flat line. Investors had a chance to digest yesterday's comments from the Fed and may have re-considered whether it latest policy stance was as dovish as originally believed. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., initial jobless claims rose 1K to 291K in the week ended March 14, which nearly matched the consensus 293K forecast. The current account deficit widened to $113.5B in Q4 from a revised deficit of $98.9B in Q3. The leading indicators for February rose 0.2% to 121.4, which was in-line with expectations. The Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey ticked down to a 5.0 one-year low from 5.2 in February, missing expectations for it to have risen a 7.0 reading. COMPANY NEWS: Apple (AAPL) joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the close last night, replacing AT&T (T). Shares of Apple finished their first day in the blue chip index down 97c, or 0.76%, at $127.50, while AT&T fell 39c, or 1.16%, to $33.20... Coffee giant Starbucks (SBUX) rose $1.92, or 2%, to close at $97.76 after hitting a new all-time high of $99.20 earlier. The move follows the company's investor day meeting yesterday, where it unveiled plans for two pilots of delivery services, reported a partnership to expand the distribution of its ready-to-drink products in China, and announced that its board has declared the sixth two-for-one split of the company's stock since its IPO in 1992. Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo were both unphased by the record highs and predicted the rally is not over for Starbucks in upbeat notes on the stock today. MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers was Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD), which rose $3.11, or 33.26%, to $12.46 after reporting positive results in meetings with the EMA and FDA. Also higher was Wynn Resorts (WYNN), which gained $7.19, or 5.85%, to $130.11 after research firm Brean Capital last night initiated coverage of the stock and several casino peers with Buy ratings. Among the noteworthy losers was Transocean (RIG), which fell $1.09, or 7.15%, to $14.16 after saying that it intends to scrap four rigs and noting that with those it has announced plans to scrap a total of 16 floaters. Also lower after its earnings report was diversified apparel company Vince Holding (VNCE), which fell $3.50, or 16.36%, to $17.89. INDEXES: The Dow fell 117.16, or 0.65%, to 17,959.03, the Nasdaq gained 9.55, or 0.19%, to 4,992.38, and the S&P 500 declined 10.23, or 0.49%, to 2,089.27.
AT&T to pay $40M after missing appeal deadline, Bloomberg reports
AT&T is required to pay $40M in a patent infringement case because the company's lawyers failed to read a court document, reports Bloomberg. An appeals court ruled that AT&T missed the deadline to appeal a jury verdict for $27.5M, plus interest, won by Two-Way Media LLC. AT&T said its missed deadline was "excusable neglect" because of the incorrect docket entry, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said others were given the information needed and refused to extend the time period for the appeal.
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Stocks on Wall Street were mixed at midday, with Nasdaq slightly higher and the Dow and S&P 500 both down a bit more than 0.5%. The day's economic reports were generally benign and are likely less significant to the trading action than participants having had some time to digest yesterday's Fed comments. Immediately after the Fed's policy statement yesterday, the U.S. dollar fell as low as 1.10 against the euro, but that move was almost entirely reversed overnight. The dollar was back near pre-Fed levels against the euro early this morning, and similar moves were seen in pairs of the dollar and other major currencies. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., initial jobless claims rose 1K to 291K in the week ended March 14, which nearly matched the consensus 293K forecast. The current account deficit widened to $113.5B in Q4 from a revised deficit of $98.9B in Q3. The leading indicators for February rose 0.2% to 121.4, which was in-line with expectations. The Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey ticked down to a 5.0 one-year low from 5.2 in February, missing expectations for it to have risen a 7.0 reading. In Europe, the Swiss National Bank left rates unchanged, cut its growth forecasts for the country's economy, said that it will intervene in currency markets as needed since it believes the Swiss Franc remains overvalued. COMPANY NEWS: Apple (AAPL) joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average today, replacing AT&T (T). Shares of the iPhone maker were down 0.5% near midday, while AT&T stock fell a bit more than 1%... Shares of coffee giant Starbucks (SBUX) hit a new all-time high of $98.50 earlier this afternoon following the company's investor day meeting yesterday. In conjunction with its meeting, Starbucks reaffirmed its goal to grow its market cap to $100B, unveiled plans for two pilots of delivery services, announced that its board has declared the sixth two-for-one split of the company's stock since its IPO in 1992 and said it has entered into an agreement for Tingyi to manufacture and expand the distribution of Starbucks ready-to-drink products throughout mainland China. Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo both issued upbeat notes on the stock today, saying that the coffee retailer's shares can continue to climb. MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers was Coronado Biosciences (CNDO), which gained 42% after announcing the formation of a new company, Mustang Therapeutics, focused on Chimeric Antigen Receptor, or CAR-T, technology. The company also announced a licensing agreement with NeuPharma for EGFR inhibitors. Also higher was Guess (GES), which gained 15% after reporting higher than expected profits for its fiscal fourth quarter. Among the noteworthy losers was Transocean (RIG), which fell 6% after having announced last night that four of its 5th generation UDW drillships will be cold stacked and the contract with ENI (E) for the Transocean Amirante was terminated. Transocean also said it intends to scrap four rigs, noting that with those it has announced plans to scrap a total of 16 floaters. Also lower following its earnings report was diversified apparel company Vince Holding (VNCE), which fell 16%. INDEXES: Near midday, the Dow was down 128.51, or 0.71%, to 17,947.68, the Nasdaq was up 3.15, or 0.06%, to 4,985.98, and the S&P 500 was down 13.36, or 0.64%, to 2,086.14.
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T-Mobile announces 'Un-contract,' 'Carrier Freedom' initiatives
Today, during an event held to announce Un-carrier 9.0 − Un-carrier for Business − T-Mobile (TMUS) unveiled two new major Un-carrier initiatives for consumers. First, with T-Mobile's new "Un-contract," customers will now have more certainty in their wireless pricing than ever before. Consumers and businesses with the Simple Choice rate plan will find that rates won't go up as long as they're a T-Mobile customer and keep their plan − and even customers with unlimited 4G LTE will lock in their rates for a minimum of two years. The Un-carrier also launched "Carrier Freedom," a new move where T-Mobile will now cover all outstanding phone and tablet payments up to $650 per line when customers from AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ) or Sprint (S) switch to T-Mobile.
AT&T-DirecTV getting less attention than Comcast-Time Warner Cable, Reuters says
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March 16, 2015
Akamai Q1 results likely to beat expectations, says Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest believes that Akamai's traffic growth is accelerating slightly in Q1. As a result, the firm thinks the company's Q1 results should come in near the high end of its guidance and above consensus levels. However, the firm keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares.
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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 6
|Key Info
This holiday townhouse is CITY CENTER LOCATED and it is just 18 MINUTES WALK to the beach and night life , the beach is very close with a great transport links and it is just a 18 minutes walk to Agadir' s sandy 6 mile long tropical beach and night life , yet, peaceful at night. A unique feature of this house is its 2 large Arabian Salons and it is very spacious and airy . There are 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds and European Lounge , and contains a fully equipped Kitchen plus a beautiful Terrance .
Relaxing in your own Arabian lounge, you could be in Abu Dhabi! The other lounge is very practical. With a dining area, and along chapped Moroccan couch is ideal for relaxing watching Satellite Television on the Flat Television. It has one Bedroom either side of the T.V area .Both Bedrooms has two comfortable double Beds , both bedrooms have generous wardrobes. The Kitchen is large and very practical, it includes a Washing Machine.
Pleasant Moroccan decor and pictures, it's an ideal accommodation for families. The owners are willing to supply extra Bed linen and Towels (small charge made here) to make it possible to house 2 more children, sleeping in one of the lounges on Moroccan couches, generous Bathroom arrangements with an English Toilet in each.
This holiday accommodation comes complete with us meeting you at Agadir Airport, driving you 16 Miles to your Holiday home, settling you in , and return Transport back to the Airport. It also includes FREE USB Modem for the duration of your stay.
Fresh bread and cakes are right below you, the owner runs a bakery, other shops, and of course the Souk are just a few steps away.
Situated on the main Taxi Route, petit Taxis hold 3 people and nothing costs more than £ 1 ! So Transport in and around Agadir is no problem, day or night.
Now just enjoy some of Agadirs 320 guaranteed, warm, sunny days, of the year, with no winter here com at anytime.
We are the only English run,holiday accommodation and real estate sales business, in Agadir.
We aim to conduct our business in an honest and straight forward manner.We insist that our holiday accommodations meet something we call, " A European Standard " meaning that everything we handle has to pass our high standards which extend to cover clients safety, and clients satisfaction.Our staff,are trained to insure your party enjoys a happy,enjoyable and safe holiday.
Our dedicated multi-lingual staff are on hand to answer your questions or assist your holiday plans during your stay in Agadir.
We insist all our properties passing a safety and comfort standard before they are offered for holiday let. All prices are inclusive and contain no additional or hidden changes.
We guarantee once you have booked your holiday accommodation it will be fully prepared and ready for your occupation to cover your reserved dates.
We offer a list of additional extras like airport transport or car hire at the advertised prices in our advertising, these can be booked at the time of your reservation.
Feel free to email our Agadir offices.
We work to provide first class holiday accommodation in Agadir at truly competitive rates and back it up with a service, second to none, check out our many good testimonials from fully satisfied clients, who return again and again to Agadir.
Best Home Away is English owned and it is also registered in Morocco , Agadir .
Best Home Away .............We Have The Art To Keep You Happy .....!!.
|Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms
|Will consider
|Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car not necessary
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: El Massira 30 km, Nearest railway: Marrakesh 250 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, Yes, smoking allowed
Features and Facilities
|Internet access, DVD player
|Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms, Solarium or roof terrace
|Double beds (2), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 8
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Balcony or terrace
|Secure parking
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The Souss-Massa-Draa Region
Riad Salam
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1 Oct 2013
"A quite and spacious apartment in Agadir."
The apartment is exactly as advertised. It is 10-20 dirhams (about £1.50 on average) by taxi to the sea front. At night time you will pay at least double. There are plenty of cafe and shops near by, the Souke is a 5 mins walk.
The apartment owner is very pleasant and helpful, he will try to assist where he can. It was no trouble for him to completely re-configure the whole TV sat box to suit my requirements. I did not use the kitchen, to be honest the one thing I would want improved in the apartment would be the bedding. The apartment and location felt very safe, as did the whole of Agadir.
The real bonus of renting through Best Homes is that you have Mohamed to look after you. He is very friendly and was exceptional in trying to ensure that my trip was well organised. It was good to know that he was available whenever I needed to call him. I will contact Mohamed when I need to find accommodation in Agadir again.
The beach at Agadir is great - 6km long, shallow warm water with fantastic waves.
Best Home Away dedicated and very friendly Team are very happy that you have spent with us , and in our Specious holiday accommodation, a great Holiday. Yes, it is one of our duties to look after our Guests, in any way possible, to ensure that they have a happy care-free holiday. You are more than welcome to stay under the umbrella of our Company Services at anytime and it was really a great pleasure to accommodate you.
Regards Best Home Away ..........We Have The Art to Keep You Happy .....!!!
17 Jun 2013
"Privacy, trustworthy, but not perfect"
Had a good experience with the agent, Mohammad. He was professional, prompt and friendly. The place was furnished decently, had a private entrance, was safe, had wifi at a cafe nearby. Although the pl… More
Best Home Away dedicated friendly Team are very happy that you had with us a Great holiday.
It is true that our being TRUSTED Friendly Team is a Greater Compliment to our being also the biggest , successful and the Most trustful professional agency in Agadir . As you have discovered, we do not over sell or mislead clients as we want them to have a happy carefree holiday and come back to these lovely shores year after year.
Best Home Away Company always ensures that all of its dedicated friendly Team had a professional training in United Kingdom every year to ensure that all of Team members learnt how to respect holiday makers' privacy and establish a respect based relationship with all previous clients.
Yes, it is also one of our duties to be prompt to respond to our clients' requirements , and provide them with a clean environment to stay in.
You are more than welcome to stay in any of our Cosy Holiday accommodations at anytime.
Regards Best Home Away Team ..........We Have the Art to Keep you Happy.....!!!
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A Fireman's Night Before Christmas
A Fireman's Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town,
the fire siren echoed blaring its sound.
The firefighters came running from far and from near,
and raced to the trucks quickly donning their gear.
And I in my bunkers my boots and my hat,
jumped to the engine to see where the fire's at.
Down at the corner of Fifth and of Oak,
the dispatcher informed us of a house filled with smoke.
Smoke poured from the sides, from up and from down,
yet up on the roof there was none to be found.
So up to the rooftop we raised up a ladder,
and climbed to the top to see what was the matter.
I came to the chimney and what did I see,
but a fellow in red stuck past his knees.
Well we tugged and we pulled until he came out,
then he winked with his eye and said with a shout.
"These darn newfangled chimneys they make them too small,
for a fellow as I, not skinny at all."
With a twitch of his nose he dashed to his sleigh,
and called to his reindeer, "AWAY now, AWAY."
As we rolled up our hoses he flew out of sight, saying
"God bless our firefighters" and to all a good night.
Stay safe well.
JohnStay Safe and Well Out There....
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Objection to renaming of page[edit]
I object to the changing of the birthdate and renaming of this page based on a four-letter edit summary. SIHR (or Society for International Hockey Research) has been wrong in the past and I don't trust this one, private source in the face of every other one - SIHR is the ONLY source that claims he was born in 1920 that I could find and considering that there was an article on Riley at the age of 90 (under external links), I would like to see more evidence than just "SIHR" before it is concluded that he was born in 1920. Changes like this require consensus, as the majority of sources suggest a 1919 birth. Canadian Paul 15:18, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
- I was forwarded some information and saw what the problem is: the 1920 birth date refers to Jack Riley, the Olympic hockey player, who is listed on Wikipedia as John P. Riley, Jr. This article is about Jack THOMAS Riley, born June 14, 1919 according to SIHR and other sources. Canadian Paul 15:10, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
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Drywall alternative
Just looking for something like wall panels that we could use instead of drywall. Everything we look at on google search is either really expensive or shows no price. Are there any kind of plastic panels or something that can be used instead of drywall that is close to the cost of drywall (including install, labor, paint) ?
I'm just going to throw 2 things out here that don't answer your question.
#1) Nothing is as cheap as drywall
#2) Why do you want something different? - is is durability, fear of chinese toxins? Does it need to look as good as drywall?
If you are looking for durability - wood makes sense.
You can buy 4x8 sheets of beadboard plywood either 1/4 or 1/2" thick and paint it to allow moisture to pass or not.
You could also tape drywall without sanding and apply a vinyl wall covering.
You could also use pre-finished vinyl covered drywall.
Foil-backed drywall or a polyethylene sheet behind drywall will act as a vapor retarder.
Anything you use will create some kind of debris when it is cut.
Thanks for all the answers macv. We are not concerned about the dust during installation as much as we are concerned after. When painted drywall is done it collects dust faster than slick plastic like the kind in bathroom which is what we are looking for or something similar and painted drywall doesnt stand up to repeated moist cloth wipe downs as well. If we have to go with drywall then we will and it wont be the end of the world but just looking for something made like the plastic/fiberglass stuff you see in restrooms in commercial applications.
I've designed a lot of commercial bathrooms and they had semi-gloss (sometimes epoxy) paint on abuse resistant GWB or CMU or these substrates were covered with ceramic/stone tile or solid surface materials (Corian, etc), or vinyl wall covering. Plastic paneling scratches too easily and has really awful joints.
You have opened up my eyes. I have done some research and will do more reading. I will talk to the wife about different painting options for the interior house walls. As far as the bathroom goes then yes we do want the plastic panels close to the shower but it sounds like maybe we can go regular drywall there as well with the right paint applied.
In our area, it's required to have drywall with a tape coat before any other type of wall panels/type. If you come up with an alternative to drywall, you might want to check in with your local building dept to check out the requirements in your area.
Semi-gloss paint on GWB sometimes shows the imperfections of the taped joints. Blueboard (veneer plaster system) is a uniform hard coating with no flaws and holds paint well. Unfortunately it is not available in all parts of the US. It can't hurt to ask if it is available. In my area it is the standard finish and also the cheapest.


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Removing caulk from around countertop.
The caulking around my bathroom counter (master bath that's not yet painted) looks terrible. Not even a year after it was finished it started to shrink and crack. I'd love to know what the idiot builder used.
So before I jump into painting I need to redo this. I was just going to attack it with a utility knife but I've been reading I need to heat or soften the existing?
I'm realllly dreading this because caulking doesn't come as easy for me as it looks and what a pain to have to redo something that shouldn't look that way in the first place.
They make a little tool that helps in removing caulk.It has a little hook on the end to help pull it out. Any paint store should have it. I'll guess that your builder used the wrong kind of caulk. It needs to be specifically made for use in the bathroom in wet areas AND it needs to sit for 24 to 48 hours before you get it wet.
Heating it can help. Use heat gun or a blow dryer. For indoors I prefer the blow dryer.
When you go to redo it. Cut the tip of your caulk at a angle and make it smallish this gives you better control when the caulk comes out. Remember if you click on the gun handle it should stop the flow of the caulk. Use a wet finger to gently push on the caulk and in a single continuous stroke move your finger across the caulk. Any holes just dab a bit of caulk on your finger and press it in and then run your finger across the caulk line again.
It takes some practice. Trick is not to be afraid of making a mistake with it. Worse comes to worse you wipe it all off with a wet disposable rag and do it again.
Some folks I know claim using a piece of plastic cut from a detergent bottle to spread a smooth caulk line is the way to go. I've never done it because I think my finger works just as well but it's something for you to try.
Use silicone caulk. You can buy colored caulk from Laticrete I think it is, available at Lowes. Caulking is not terribly difficult to do, but takes pratice to do right. You'll need a good caulking gun with a no-drip feature. If you touch your fingers to the caulk, be sure to wet them first - caulk won't stick to your fingers.
Thanks guys!
When I used caulk before I think I bought GE paintable, silicone caulk from Lowes (white/blue tube). Does the water keep it from sticking to your hands?? I had a heck of a mess the few times I had to use it. I'm talking all over my hands, the caulking gun, it was terrible and I couldn't get it off with soap and water.
Shee - timely thread for me. New kitchen countertops going in right now and of course the wall board behind the old splash (not being replaced) is a mess. They'll have to caulk only in spots until I get walls patched. Then I'll probably have to remove the caulk they put in so I can get a continuous bead. Could be a disaster because I am not very good at caulking. Lack of patience I think!
When I get home tonight I'll see what kind I used. It was water clean up.
My old sink had some pretty big gaps - probably needed leveling or something, but I was determined to do something to visually freshen up that countertop! I just dampened an old towel to clean up the edges. Not perfect, but much better!
I've been recaulking the inside of our windows, and have found that taping off the edge of the bead (on both sides) with painter's tape before you lay down the caulk makes a huge difference in the final look and cleanup. Just make sure and peel off that tape as soon as you're done smoothing to bead, or you'll pull off the caulk with the tape.
Much as I've tried, I've never mastered making a nice, straight, even bead, and then not smearing the whole thing into a mess when I smooth it out. Most people probably know to do this, but I just found that tidbit on the internet and thought "Well, duh!"


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State has ranked 39th among universities worldwide in the fourth annual Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, released today (March 5).
Penn State entered the Top 50 for the first time in the 2014 reputation rankings, based on 10,536 responses, from 133 countries, to an invitation-only academic survey carried out by global data provider Thomson Reuters.
According to the Times Higher Education website, the survey is the world's largest survey of its kind. The survey takes a unique approach to data-gathering and analytics by directly engaging more than 300,000 academics and researchers, who are asked to identify the institutions they consider to be the best in terms of research and teaching, both in specific regions and globally.
The reputation-only rankings are a subsidiary of the annual Times Higher Education World University Rankings, published in the fall. Penn State ranked 49th internationally in 2013.
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growing roses from seed
I would appreciate comments and suggestions on growing roses from seed. I have cross polinated two roses and now have hips that are maturing. I assume they will be ready for harvest later this summer or early this fall. Once I harvest the seed, what do I do next? How long can I keep the seed before planting? I don't have any greenhouse or growing area other than a window sill. Should I wait until late winter or early spring before planting?
The hips will take 90 to 120 days to ripen and should turn yellow, orange or red in color when they're ripe. Once you harvest them keep them in a cool dry place until you are ready to start them. I can email you my paper on how I do my seeds if you will PM me with your email address. It's to long to post it here.
I have been a member here for a few years but this is my first post. I tried growing roses from seed last year and was unsuccessful. I have some hips that look workable on my Chicago Peace this year and wanted to try again. Could you please email me your paper on how you do your seeds? Thanks!
Hi, I think it is Henry Kuska that put all the instructions you need on the internet. You have to simulate the seed being eaten by the bird, the digestive tract of the bird goes to work, then the seed sits in bird droppings, then it has to overwinter, and then finally it can germinate. So this involves treatment with enzymes, cold stratification, etc. I did this once and it works. You will get seedlings in about 3 or 4 months.
My way with rose seeds. First, I have not had hips change the colors approaching the 100 day mark. So I harvest about 100 days. Once I've removed the seeds from the hips each one is cleaned off in my mouth! Then the seeds go in a labeled bag of 1/2 oz hydro coir and 1 oz distilled water. From there they are placed in the crisper of fridge maintained at 40 degrees. After about 100 days I check for germination. There are then a quantity ready to be transplanted. Those being transplanted go into a seed mix with perlite on top of mix. A humidity dome goes over the tray and then under plant lights on a timer. Also, there is a heating mat placed under the tray. So while my method may seem crude to some it has resulted in satisfaction at my skill set. If interested I have do have a blogspot.
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Key West Travel Tips
Key West is a veritable hot spot for literary icons, both today and in the past. This small Florida island was loved by the likes of playwright Tennessee Williams, and poets Robert Frost, Wallace Stevens and Shel Silverstein.
Today, beloved children's author Judy Blume keeps a home here, and every January for more than 30 years, writers and readers from around the country gather at the high-profile Key West Literary Seminar - spread over two weekends - for lectures, readings, discussions, workshops and parties. The event has featured the likes of Joyce Carol Oates, Junot Diaz and Gore Vidal.
Key West should be high on the list of travel locations for any literary lover and creative soul because of its deep history in extraordinary American literature. Ernest Hemingway even kept a fabulous estate in Key West that today has been converted into a museum and bookstore. Visit the beautiful and historic Ernest Hemingway Home and then check out some of the writer's rumored favorite spots.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Hemingway's stately, olive-shuttered two-story cottage at 907 Whitehead Street in Old Town Key West is no doubt a visitor favorite. If you're a die-hard Hemingway fan, you'll have to brave the crowds and come here.
The home was built in 1851 from limestone excavated from the exact land upon which it is built. Hemingway bought and lived in the estate from 1931 until 1940 with his wife and kids before he left for Cuba. This spectacular estate, which includes a rear guesthouse and is surrounded by elegant gardens and rustling palms, is still the largest residential property in Key West.
You might be surprised to see that the beds are made in full linens and the home looks recently lived in - it's as if the family just stepped out for lunch and will be home shortly. Here are the highlights you should take note of inside and around Hemingway's marvelous estate:
The Ritzy Pool
A pool this large - or any pool at all - in 1930s Key West was a luxury. To fill it, construction workers had to drill to the salt-water table deep in the ground and install a water pump. Hemingway's wife - Pauline - had the costly pool built as a surprise for Hemingway while he was in Spain in 1938 working as a correspondent during the Spanish Civil War.
The Happy Cats
Hemingway's six-toed cats - or polydactyls - are legendary. Recently uncovered letters from Hemingway to a friend explain just how sad he was at the loss of one of his cats - Willie. The Hemingway Home and Museum curators maintain that each of the 40 to 50 cats on the grounds is a direct descendant of Hemingway's first cat, a white polydactyl named Snowball (Though they don't all have six toes on each paw, all are said to carry the gene for polydactyly). The cats living here are very friendly and many will actually pose for pictures. They're all vetted and well-taken care of - not your average strays!
The Lush Gardens
The Hemingway House gardens are stunning, featuring a vibrant array of tropical flowers - shrimp plants, heliconia, bleeding hearts and the funky looking pelican flower - and banana, Barbados cherry, papaya and Spanish lime trees, among many others.
Other Literary Tour Stops
410 Caroline Street is Jessie Porter's home - a fifth-generation Key Wester - who was good friends with Robert Frost. He spent several winters in the cottage in Porter's backyard. The site used to be the Heritage House Museum, though it has been closed since 2010. If you want to see things the iconic Frost saw, at least take a stroll past the home!
Green Parrot Bar and Sloppy Joe's Bar are rumored to be hangouts of Hemingway and his friends like Wallace Stevens.


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The Greek food brawl: Hundreds fight each other for free vegetables on the streets of Athens
- Vegetables and fruits were handed out by farmers in Athens today
- One man was trampled and injured in the commotion caused by the free food
- Event sparked debate about the situation for the Greek people post collapse
Hundreds of people were fighting eachother on the streets of Athens during a food giveaway, prompting an outcry over the growing desperation created by economic crisis.
Farmers protesting against government cuts gave away 50 tonnes of free vegetables and fruit in the Greek capital earlier today, causing chaos in the streets as impoverished and hungry people elbowed their way to the stalls.
Startling images of Greeks struggling to seize bags of tomatoes and leeks thrown from a truck outside the Agriculture Ministry have sparked further debate about poverty in the debt-ridden nation.
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Desperation: A man tries to reach higher than his competitors as hundreds of people scramble to get their hands on the free vegetables given away in Athens today
'These images make me angry. Angry for a proud people who have no food to eat, who can't afford to keep warm, who can't make ends meet,' said Kostas Barkas, a lawmaker from the left-wing Syriza party.
Other lawmakers from across the political spectrum decried the images 'of people on the brink of despair' and the sense of 'sadness for a proud people who have ended up like this'.
The living standards in Greece have dropped significantly since the collapse of their economy and as the nation enters its sixth year in recession, unemployment is at a record high.
In order to avoid bankruptcy, the country has been forced to push through painful wage and pension cuts demanded by the European Union and International Monetary Fund bankrolling the bailouts.
Dire situation: An elderly woman holds on to a bag of oranges as she is nearly elbowed in the back of her head outside the Agriculture Ministry in Athens
Taking action: Greek farmers give away fruit and vegetables to down-and-out citizens as part of their protest against high production costs, earlier today
Hunger: A woman fills a plastic bag with vegetables as others reach for morsels from the trucks
Free-for-all: Many had queued for hours before the farmers arrived and as word spread of the giveaway the crowd became desperate and one man was injured
Clamour: The farmers were handing out their goods from trucks and tables throwing the scraps into the crowds as they started to run out
The free food handout in Athens began peacefully as hundreds of Greeks lined up in advance outside the Agriculture Ministry.
Farmers had announced the giveaway as part of their ten-day protest against Greece's conservative-led coalition government's plans to increase taxation on agriculture.
They also demand that the government reduce the price of fuel and cut sales tax on their goods.
However the peaceful good-will protest soon escalated into chaos as the tables piled high with fruit and vegetables began to thin.
Protest: The farmers want Greece's conservative-led coalition government to reduce the price of fuel, scrap plans to increase taxation on agriculture and cut sales tax on their goods
Large haul: Dozens of hands reach out for a bag of oranges as farmers gave away more than 50 tons of fruit and vegetables
Scraps: A woman and a young child reach for the last broken tomatoes on a table
Tensions flared as dozens of people - some carrying small children - rushed to a nearby truck and shoved each other out of the way in the competition for what was left.
One man was treated for injuries after being trampled when he fell to the ground in the commotion.
Greeks lamented that income cuts and tax hikes had made the cost of living unbearable, forcing them to seek out free food.
'It's difficult. I never imagined that I would end up here,' said Panagiota Petropoulos, 65, who struggles to get by on her 530-euro monthly pension while paying 300 euros in rent.
'I can't afford anything, not even at the fruit market. Everything is expensive, prices of everything are going up while our income is going down and there are no jobs.'
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Can you help with my Wilderness Kickstarter campaign?
So the time is drawing ever closer for A Wilderness of Mirrors to come out. Can't quite believe it really – it's been 5 years of work, on and off. But the reality of modern writing and publishing is that more and more is expected of authors themselves. And that includes marketing. Read more
Spurgeon's Sorrows: a book I never realised I was desperate for
If you're from a certain corner of the global harvest field that is the church, then Charles Haddon Spurgeon will be a familiar, if not revered, name. The 'prince of preachers' (as he was known) was perhaps the world's first megapastor – but the wonderful thing about him was that it never went to his head, he wasn't corrupt, he was a character of whom it could certainly be said that 'what you see is what you get.' A far cry, in other words, from the smooth-talking, chiseled and attractive megapastors of today. Read more
Q marks the spot – Treasure Map 78 (March 2015)
Sacred Treasure
- Josh Byers over at Visual Theology has produced a GREAT infographic summarising all the arguments for the historicity of the Resurrection
- Cranmer rightly notes the increased levels of Christian engagement in the next UK General Election (see last month's Q treasure). And here's his great reflection on Andy Flannagan's book Those Who Show Up.
- Ian Paul covers the ground on Stephen Fry and God
Devise a surprise (Q's 40Acts contribution)
I was asked by the fab 40Acts team over at Stewardship to contribute a short piece for their Do Lent Generously campaign – which is a creatively positive twist on the standard give-up-something-for-Lent routine.
My bit came out last weekend, but I repost it here, in case it gets more to sign up to the daily mailings. Read more
Time to stop doubting and learn to love immigration
RANT ALERT (This is v abnormal for me, but I'm quite exercised about it!)
I'm getting tired of people complaining about immigration, and just wish politicians would have the courage to speak up for it. The UK has ALWAYS been a country of immigrants – you just have to look at the history of London's East End over the last 5 centuries to see this. Read more
Feeling out of your depth…?
Am in the middle of a book which was recommended to me by a friend I hardly see for reasons of which I have no knowledge! Zack Eswine's Sensing Jesus – Life and Ministry as a Human Being.
Q marks the spot – Treasure Map 77 (February 2015)
Sacred Treasure
- Show up: a fantastic campaign endorsed by scores of different outfits – to encourage Christian involvement with politics generally, and May's General Election specifically.
- It isn't a battle; it's a pilgrimage: helpful wisdom for anyone, not just those struggling with porn issues
- Michael Wenham is someone with Lou Gehrig disease and so uniquely qualified to consider the Stephen Hawking movie, Theory of Everything.
There but for the grace… pastors escaping the power-trip pitfalls
We could call them the 'pastor's power pitfalls.' There are many. Too many. It's actually scary how much power a pastor wields – for good… and ill. It's one of the key issues that has preoccupied me a lot about in the last few years while writing my culture of suspicion book (out VERY soon at all GOOD bookshops!). And I've witnessed (and struggled) under power-trip pastors. The worst thing, though, is how blissfully unaware they are of it. As one friend said of a church boss he struggled under for several years, "he's like a drunk driver who never looks in the rear-view mirror." Read more
Maintaining a mixed diet of reading
I was recently speaking at the UCCF staff conference which was a real privilege and joy – and in one of the talks, I gave some tips on reading books, and a number asked for them to be reproduced (as they weren't on the handout). So I will now oblige here (such is Q's generosity of spirit). Read more
The Paradoxes of Loneliness from Jean Vanier's Becoming Human
Depression isolates and introverts. It's a brutally vicious circle. And so when one occasionally gets swept up by outbreaks of energy, they are often focused on desperately trying to make connections beyond oneself. It might be music; it might be a conversation with someone who gets it with minimal explanation; it might be words on a page. I love that line from Shadowlands, William Nicholson's TV play (turned into a stage play and then feature film) about C. S. Lewis's grief for his late wife Joy (though bear in mind that the film really misses a lot of the theological nuance of the play, inevitably): Read more
Q marks the spot – Treasure Map 76 (January 2015)
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have a fab 2015
watch this space because there are some big changes afoot for Quaerentia in the coming months…!!
Sacred Treasure
- AN Wilson on cracking form: it's the Gospel truth – so take it or leave it
- Ministry through the dark night: very helpful consoling piece by someone (!?) about depression and despair in ministry
- Interesting piece in the Washington Post: Gay Christians choosing celibacy emerge from the shadows
A very Happy Christmas to all Q readers
A VERY Happy Christmas to all Q readers
Some wonderfully apt lines from Eliot's Gerontion
Signs are taken for wonders. "We would see a sign":
The word within a word, unable to speak a word,
Swaddled with darkness
Q marks the spot – Treasure Map 75 (December 2014)
Hurrah! Q Treasure Maps have reached a 3/4 Century!
Sacred Treasure
- I know a number of the people involved in making this doc on Jesus' claims to be the Son of God – made in Turkey for those from that part of the world. Looks great!
- The Pope draws in Tom Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Nazir-Ali and others to the discussion about family. Unprecedented?
- In particular, here is fmr UK Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks' remarkable speech in full.
- Ros Clarke is an old friend who recently completed a PhD on the interpretation of the Song of Songs – she's set up a great website to offer the fruit of all her labours more widely.
Deep (?but not stuck) in the frozen wastes of winter faith: Brueggemann on Beck on Freud & James
Q regulars will be aware that issues related to depression come up here from time to time. One or two have encouraged me to be a bit more open about such things and to pick up a few things that others might find helpful, or at least a resonance.
So here are a couple of extended quotations from Walter Brueggemann's most recent book, Reality, Grief, Hope: Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks. These paragraphs jumped out at me from his middle section on the need for prophetic grief in the face of contemporary suffering, In this he echoes the mourning of Jeremiah and Lamentations in particular. Read more
Selfies and Silhouettes: at Düden Falls in Antalya
Part of the tour package on Wednesday was a visit to Düden Falls, which I'd heard were pretty spectacular – and as it was more or less on the way back from Termessos (see yesterday's post), I was fine with that. Have to say that I was decidedly underwhelmed on arrival – as it's situated in a rather built up Antalya residential area (surrounded by tower blocks and shacks offering roadside cuisine). Read more
Abandoned and Unexcavated: the charms of Termessos
Amidst a fairly busy schedule in Turkey this week, managed to occupy a day off with a trip into the mountains above Antalya to the abandoned city of Termessos. It's power and wealth derived from controlling the only local pass through the mountains – but its construction, so high and so elaborate (temples, theatre, agora, civic buildings, many houses etc), must have been an astonishing feat of engineering and endurance. Read more
Q marks the spot – Treasure Map 74 (November 2014)
Sacred Treasure
- Emma Scrivener on form yet again her: lovely piece on the Both/Ands of the Christian life.
- She's also got a great A-Z of Christianity – check it out!
- Nell Goddard writes beautifully and poignantly on When Christians cause the suffering
- The importance of plural leadership – yet another interesting thought from Chris Green
Transports of delight: 5 great Books about reading other Books
It wasn't a plan particularly, but then that's part of the joy of books – I never have a plan for what I'm going to sink my teeth into next. It is usually just a matter of wanting something different from the one before.
But a couple of books recently have done that self-referential thing: they're books about books (a bit like U2's recent self-referential album, I suppose). And it got me thinking about the other books I've loved that have done this. Read more
What's to like? 5 things to detest about depression
Here's one of those infernal lists. It hopefully speaks for itself. Read more
Veiled irrelevance: a surprising point of connection?
As ever slow on the uptake, but I finally got round to reading Azar Nafisi's beautifully written 2004 book, Reading Lolita in Tehran. It is a rich, highly thoughtful and thought-provoking memoir from an Iranian English literature professor about her life and students (in particular the small but diverse group of women in her reading group). She meditates deeply on her culture, on their favourite authors and their books, on the simple wonders of reading. She makes extraordinary, unexpected connections – which aid understanding of both the literature and life in Tehran.


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- "Road Dogg" BG James and Billy Gunn picked up another win over Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow at last night's RAW live event from Madison Square Garden. James tweeted the following after the event:
"@RealBillyGunn and I just ignited a fire under NYC! It felt so good just to feel the electricity generated by Madison Square Garden! #OUDK It felt equally as good in The Garden to experience this! Awesome feeling at this stage of our career! #glorytoGod"
Most of last night's MSG show was about the same as the previous night in Detroit. Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns defeated The Miz, Kane and Daniel Bryan in their MSG debut.
The Ryback vs. Paul Heyman NYC Street Fight barely happened as The Shield jumped Ryback as he made his entrance. This brought out Miz, Kane and Bryan for a brawl. Ryback ended up hitting Shell Shocked on Heyman for the win. Ryback returned to the ring and speared Heyman through a table in the corner to end it.
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