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Status: This project is complete. The Government has accepted the majority of our recommendations and, by the end of 2014, will produce a timetable for considering the remainder
There are between 7,500 and 8,000 level crossings on the railway network in Great Britain. Every year, people are killed or seriously injured in accidents on level crossings, and level crossings can cause considerable inconvenience to drivers, pedestrians (particularly disabled users), cyclists, horse riders and others.
In this project we examined the legal framework governing level crossings and made recommendations to modernise, simplify and clarify the law so as to make the framework more coherent, accessible and up-to-date, allowing for better regulation, better co-operation between those with duties at level crossings, more consideration of the balance of convenience between all users and the reduction of risk.
The project
This project was launched at the request of the Department for Transport and Office of Rail Regulation and has been carried out jointly between the Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission.
Formal consultation took place over four months in 2010, and we held meetings with stakeholders and presented our provisional proposals to a range of organisations and attended several site visits to level crossings. We received 114 formal consultation responses from a wide range of interested parties. We also had an advisory group of over 40 stakeholders who met with us at each stage of the project and provided evidence and guidance on issues we were considering.
We reviewed our proposals on the basis of what we learned in consultation and instructed Parliamentary counsel to draft a Bill and, unusually, Regulations under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to give effect to our proposals.
Our recommendations
We published a report explaining and setting out our recommendations on 25 September 2013 (Law Commission Report No 339, Scottish Law Commission Report No 234), together with a draft Level Crossings Bill, draft Level Crossing Plans Regulations, an analysis of consultation responses and an economic impact assessment. Our recommendations would:
- Create a new, more streamlined procedure to close individual level crossings where it is in the public interest to do so.
- Bring safety regulation entirely under the umbrella of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
- Provide tools to support this under health and safety regulations, including level crossings plans, enforceable agreements between railway operators and other duty holders, and a power for the Secretary of State to issue directions if necessary.
- Improve the balance of convenience to all level crossing users by imposing a statutory duty upon railway and highway operators to consider the convenience of all users when carrying out their obligations in respect of level crossings.
- Improve efficiency and level crossing management by imposing a statutory duty on highway and railway operators to make arrangements to co-operate with each other in carrying out their obligations in respect of level crossings.
- Provide clarity in certain areas of land law about the position of statutory level crossings.
- Disapply statutory provisions relating to safety at level crossings, which have been superseded by more recent law or are otherwise obsolete.
On 13 October 2014, the Government indicated acceptance of the majority of our recommendations. Acceptance was confirmed in a letter to the Commission from Baroness Kramer, Minister of State for Transport, and a detailed Government response. Both are available on this page.


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The Fruit Hunters
See the tasty documentary The Fruit Hunters sooner rather than later, because of the Evil Tyranny of the Weekend Box OfficeI enjoyed the documentary The Fruit Hunters immensely, just as many others did. (I'll put links to several favourable reviews at the bottom of this post.) I suggest that you see it because it's very enjoyable.
Review RIDM 2012: The Fruit Hunters documentary is finger-licking fantasticThere are many blissful faces, and a lot of oohing and ahhing, drooling and finger licking in The Fruit Hunters. I guess it's difficult to eat ripe, juicy fruit in a tidy and dignified way.

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Before the Clippers took the court Sunday night at Staples Center, no one with an ounce of common sense would have thought the Clippers could win.
The Spurs had won the first three games of the series. Check that. The Spurs had dominated almost the entire first three games of the series, slapping the Clippers around with an obscene amount of precision.
Blake Griffin could barely get himself up out of a chair after Game 3. Chris Paul was in even worse shape.
And, the Clippers just had their guts ripped out after blowing a 24-point lead, putting them in an impossible 3-0 hole.
The tank seemed like it was empty.
But it wasn't.
Despite the injuries, the wounded spirits and everything else that made it seem improbable, the Clippers found 48 more minutes of the fight that should ultimately define their season.
The Clippers came within three points of beating the hottest team in the NBA Sunday night, and while Paul, Griffin and the rest of the Clippers aren't satisfied with maybes and almosts, they did show off their most endearing quality.
See, the Clippers are a fighting team because they're made up of fighting individuals.
Chris Paul is as feisty of a player as there is in the NBA. Blake Griffin is constantly fighting the critics who say he can't do this or won't be that.
Randy Foye fought the perception that he can't be a starting shooting guard. Mo Williams fought the idea that he was a back up. Reggie Evans is nothing but fight and will. Kenyon Martin will fight anyone.
It goes on from there.
The Clippers showed tremendous fight throughout the season, dealing with a season-ending injury to their must veteran leader. They fought through a hellacious March schedule that almost tore them apart.
But they fought all of that off.
They surged towards the postseason. Once they got there, they came back from 28 down to win Game 1 at Memphis. They defied the odds to win Game 7 away from home.>


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Wireless in Ubuntu
I got one of those Linksys wireless G cards with Ubuntu 7 and i did the network thing and can't see the web.
I put in the name of the routher, the 10 digit wep, and use DHCP and browsing.
Isn't there another way to get this working? Plus there is a checkbox for roaming too. What is that?
Wirless works in windows fine but not Ubuntu.
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In 1903, Stewart Culin (1858–1929) became the founding curator of the Department of Ethnology at the Museum of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, now the Brooklyn Museum. Culin, a self-taught ethnologist, built the foundation of four curatorial collections for the Museum, acquiring objects representing African, Asian, Native American, and Eastern European cultures.
Culin was among the first curators to recognize museum installation as an art form. He was also among the first to display ethnological collections as art objects, not as ethnographic specimens. This approach is evidenced in his exhibition Primitive Negro Art, Chiefly from the Belgian Congo. The exhibition opened in April 1923, and displayed African objects he had acquired in Europe from dealers. Along with his colleagues, Culin set the parameters for cultural representation in museums through his collecting decisions and innovative installations. The cultural terms he used in his writings and exhibitions are representative of terms in use during his time, and his opinions and biases are evident throughout the collection.
These digital images of the African Art Exhibition held at the Brooklyn Museum in 1923 are from the Culin Archival Collection, the Museum Library, and the Digital Lab. This is a small selection of textual and visual documents; many more are available for viewing at the Brooklyn Museum Archives. To see additional materials, please e-mail us at email@example.com.
View items relating to the African Art Exhibition of 1923:
- Correspondence: Includes letters, announcements, business cards, invitations, membership cards, memos, postcards, receipts, and telegrams. Culin corresponded with dealers, fashion industry members, and museum colleagues, among others, about his acquisition of African objects and the organization of the exhibition.
- Exhibition Catalogue: Primitive Negro Art, Chiefly from the Belgian Congo [04/11/1923–05/20/1923]. Catalogue: Department of Ethnology, Brooklyn Museum, 1923.
- Publications: Primarily clippings from newspapers and magazines describing the exhibition and the opening. Included are brief articles from Women's Wear referring to new clothing with African motifs that was inspired by the exhibition.
- Other Textual Materials: Includes lists of African objects selected or purchased by Culin, an illustrated program featuring a performance by Paul Robeson for the benefit of the Harlem Museum of African Art, an article published by the National Urban League regarding the creative arts, and Culin's expedition reports: On his many collecting expeditions, Culin wrote detailed reports about the people he met, the communities he visited, and the objects he acquired. These images are a select group of pages from his reports relating specifically to his acquisition of African objects.
- Visual Images: Includes installation views of the exhibition, images of objects displayed in the exhibition, and other visual materials, such as sales photographs of objects from the dealer W.O. Oldman.


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Begin your tour with a view of the impressive military fort of San Felipe de Barajas, the greatest and strongest fortress ever built by the Spaniards in their colonies. This is an exceptional accomplishment of Spanish military engineering where construction began in 1656 and lasted for 121 years. At the Rafael Nunez House, a horse carriage ride will take you through the narrow streets of the walled city where you'll find Colonial houses and squares such as La Merced, Santo Domingo, Custom Square, San Pedro Claver, and the beautiful Baroque door of the Inquisition Palace at Bolivar Square.
Visit the dungeons within the walled city ramparts which were built to store provisions for the troops and are now home to a high quality handicrafts market. This market offers a variety of brightly decorated cloths, woodwork and woven bags made by some of the indigenous people of Colombia.


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Jenny Kleeman: The Top Gun fan who has everything may yet get the best possible surprise this Christmas. The Albanian armed forces have announced the forthcoming sale of their entire fleet of MiG aircraft, the Soviet-built fighter planes synonymous with the cold war.


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Petrus Alamire, in addition to his musical endeavors, may have acted as a political spy for Henry the VIII.
For many composers grappling with the death of a colleague or patron, the best memorial proved to be...music. We'll hear a selection of musical memorials.
We'll hear music of Neidhart, Ockeghem, Pierre de la Rue, Falvetti and Vivaldi. Plus, a "classic" release, the first recording by the ensemble La Petite Bande.
Cappella Pratensis strikes again with Ockeghem / de la Rue!


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Enjoy a cozy evening by the fireplace (gas insert) and enjoy the beautiful views and sunsets of Lake Massapoag. Beautifully, newly remodeled four + bedrooms including 2 queens and 2 full beds, and 2 futons. Lakefront home is located on a corner lot in Sharon with Beach privileges on Lake Massapoag boasting water views from all rooms. There are oversized picture windows not only in the dining area, living room but also in the master bedroom. Open floor plan so you will enjoy exceptional views and conversation from the kitchen. Washer/Dryer on premises. In the fall you will see the colorful leaves and in the summer the sailboats. Fish any time of year w/state license, right off your own beach. Available by the week or the month. Would prefer no pets but would consider. Near Gillette Stadium, Patriot Place, where there are concerts and Patriots football. 3D Smart TV in LR and another setup in rear. WIFI... Off street parking. Did we say beautiful sunsets anytime of year?
Owners own adjacent properties next door. Sharon was voted the number one place by CNN Money magazine
Roberta Saphire purchased this house in 2008
Beautiful area on the lake. Good anytime of year.
This lake house was described as recently renovated and I must say that the owners did an excellent job. The interior of the house is beautiful, and much larger than it seems from the outside, with its open floor plan. I stayed with a group of friends from college and we had plenty of room, and enjoyed fishing and kayaking on the lake. Owners were very friendly and helpful with all questions and requests we had. We would definitely stay again.
The lake house was wonderful. We stayed a week this summer. We traveled to Boston all week long, it was wonderful to come home to a quite neighborhood. I am old fashioned, and not very good on the computer, so I was very skeptical to book a home online. I am so afraid of getting there and the house being a shack. But I was NOT disappointed with the lake house, the pictures and description are dead on. Roberta was wonderful to work with and would highly recommend the house to anybody. It is very spacious. We had six adults and plenty of room. The kitchen was beautiful. There was a grocery store close bye and Sharon is a quant little town. And if you are planning on going to Boston to sightsee check into the Boston to go card. (saved us a lot of money).
Our family (2 adults, 4 kids under the age of 9) spent about a week at the Lake House this summer. The place was just as described and we were able to make daytrips into Boston and down to Cape Cod. I'd estimate closer to 45 minute to get to downtown Boston.
One of the best parts about the location was the nearby activities that we could do. As an example, the house is across the street from a lake and a very quick dash to a public, sandy beach on that lake. It was great to have the laundry facilities and the lawn was well used by the kids when they needed to let off some energy.
I'd highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to be in the Boston area.
Our stay at the Lake House was wonderful. The home was so spacious and clean. There were eight of us in the house and we never felt crowded and everyone had their own sleeping space. The sunsets were gorgeous and mornings on the lake were equally as beautiful. In warmer weather kayaking and swimming are right at your doorstep. The location was perfect and allowed us easy trips to Newport, Connecticut, Boston, Plymouth and Western Massachusetts. Roberta & Jerry were wonderful hosts and a pleasure to deal with. I can't think of any negatives about this house and would stay there again in a heartbeat. Maybe next time the Sox will win!
We visited the house two families from Argentina five days in February 2014.
Very beautiful house. High comfort and convenience.
Large and well decorated rooms. Comfortable beds. Cleanliness. With all the items for a carefree stay.
Very cordial and respectful its owner: Roberta
What a wonderful 6 nights in a wonderful home… This family get together worked out so well even down to them having a port crib, Sippy cup and some toddler toys. My son and his family are relocating to Hull, MA. I chose this location because it gave them the opportunity to close on their house and we could babysit our darling granddaughter. It is a joy to wake up every morning and see this incredible lake from the master bedroom, living room and kitchen. It is a great open floor plan and yet you can find your own nook to read or do a puzzle. Cross the street and you are literally on the lake…. we had a blast watching my son's dog swim and taking my DG to Ward's berry Farm down the block. It is so convenient to go to Boston for the day, Plymouth and of course Cape Cod…. Highly recommend…and it's nice to have your expectations exceeded. Thank you Roberta….hands on owner!
We stayed 10 days in this beautiful Lake House. It's exactly as described: roomy, great views of the lake, incredible sunsets, very clean home in a lovely & quiet area. It was extremely convenient having the use of washing machine & dryer with detergent & dryer sheets provided! The mattresses were very comfortable. The location was perfect for us. We took day trips every day going to Boston, Salem, Lexington, Concord, Fall River (Battleship Cove-very impressive!), Plymouth, Falmouth's historic downtown, Mystic Seaport in CT, & Newport in RI. Some of the restaurants where we ate delicious food were: Brookside Café in Norwood, MA; Legal Sea Foods in Braintree, MA; Copper House Tavern in Waltham, MA; Russell House in Cambridge, MA; & Fresh Catch in Mansfield, MA. Roberta & Jerry are wonderful & thoughtful hosts & it was so nice to meet them. We definitely recommend this vacation home!
Sharon, Massachusetts - Halfway b/w Providence & Boston - Less than an hour's ride to the mouth of Cape Cod & also to Connecticut & New Hampshire - an ideal central location, overlooking Lake Massapoag with beautiful sunsets. Good home base while you travel to Cape Cod, Newport RI, Historic Plymouth, Boston, Providence or New Hampshire. Less than 3 miles to beautiful Borderland State Park. Nearby golf & within 20 mins to the beautiful Blue Hills for horseback riding, etc. Within 5 minutes, go to nearby MooseHill Sanctuary for hiking, bird sanctuary; within 5 minutes go to Ward's Berry Farm for pumpkins, blueberry picking, hayrides, petting zoo. Walk to the Town Beach for concerts, activities. Walk to the Community Center for activities or walk to Beech Tree Park for outdoor concerts in the summer. Close to major highways. Next town over to Foxboro Gillette Stadium for football games, concerts, Near the Wrentham Village Shopping Outlets.
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Vintage 1986 Prince Spectrum Comp 90 White Tennis Racquet with tan leather grip, and orginal case. > Composite of Graphite, Kevlar, Fiberglass and Silicone Carbide Ceramic Fibers > String Pattern: 14 Main/18 Cross > String Tension: 50-65 lbs/23-30 kgs > Prnce Ful Grain Leather Grip 4 1/4 No.2 Racquet and Case are in Mint Condition!! Best Offer!


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Lenovo LaVie Z HZ550
Despite a few design quirks make it feel less than premium, the Lenovo LaVie Z can't be beat for a combination of light weight and processor power.
Apple MacBook Air 2015 ( 13-inch, 128GB)
While still a great all-around useful laptop, the 13-inch MacBook Air is stuck with a lower-res display and a design that's no longer cutting-edge.
Razer Blade ( 2015, QHD+)
Whether it's for gaming, multimedia enjoyment, work or all of the above, the Razer Blade is a fantastic choice if you need high performance but don't want to sacrifice mobility to get it.
Nextbook Ares 11
Although affordable, the Nextbook Ares 11 isn't fit to be your next workstation or tablet. You'd be better off investing in an inexpensive Chromebook.
Samsung Ativ Book 9 ( 2015)
This very usable 12-inch laptop is a good, if expensive, tool for websurfing and casual use, but would benefit from better battery life.
Hisense Chromebook
The Hisense Chromebook offers just enough power and comfort for far less money than the competition.
Apple MacBook ( 2015)
If you can live with its limitations, the new 12-inch MacBook delivers a groundbreaking design that points the way to the next chapter in laptops.
Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi
This good-looking fanless hybrid works as a slim Windows tablet or an ultra-portable laptop, but still suffers from the same awkward marriage of base and screen as many hybrids.
Acer Chromebook 15 ( white, 32GB)
If your one gripe about Chromebooks is the small screen sizes, the Acer Chromebook 15 is the solution and it's a very nice solution at that.
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display 2015 ( 13-inch, 128GB)
While the upcoming 12-inch MacBook has all the buzz, this 13-inch system gets a handful of updates to remain a top choice for combining power and portability.
Google Chromebook Pixel ( 2015)
The updated Chromebook Pixel sets the bar for high-end for Chrome OS hardware, but its browser-based operating system imposes far too many limitations to justify its lofty price point.
HP Spectre x360 13t
The HP Spectre x360 delivers a high-end, flexible Windows laptop design at a mainstream price with a battery that runs all day.
Acer Aspire V Nitro 7-591G-70JY
A thinner, lighter gaming laptop, the Acer Aspire V Nitro Black Edition satisfies with an excellent screen and performance and understated good looks.
Dell XPS 13 Non-Touch ( Core i5, 4GB, 128GB)
Taking a second look at the new XPS 13, this lower-end version costs less and has better battery life, but isn't as tightly designed.
Dell XPS 13 Touch ( Core i5, 8GB, 128GB)
This new Dell XPS 13 is the first great laptop of 2015, but it owes that title more to a smart design revamp than Intel's new processors.
HP Omen 15-5010nr
HP shakes up the world of gaming laptops with unique-looking and highly portable Omen. It offers very capable performance in PC games, despite being stuck with a last-gen graphics card.
Alienware Alpha
The bold Alienware Alpha makes good on many parts of its promise to meld the gaming PC and living room game console, but there are still too many rough edges to make this a true console killer.
HP Stream 11.6
The HP Stream 11 aims to be a cloud-focused laptop, much like a Chromebook, but with the added utility of Windows 8. It's a rock-bottom budget laptop, so don't get your hopes up, but the battery life is impressive.
Toshiba Chromebook 2
If you're looking for an all-around solid Chrome OS experience -- with one of the best screens we've seen on a Chromebook -- the Toshiba Chromebook 2 should be your starting point.
Asus ROG G751
One of the first laptops that can drive games at 4K resolutions, the Asus G751 is an expensive but capable alternative to gaming desktops.
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro
The Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro has a breakthrough design, but requires careful consideration of the trade-offs required, particularly battery life.
Samsung Chromebook 2 ( 11.6-inch, Intel Celeron)
Samsung keeps the nice-looking design of its previous 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 while making it a little more durable and puts live support help just a click away, making it a noteworthy update to the company's Chrome-computing lineup.
Lenovo Y50 Touch 4K UHD
One of our favorite gaming laptops get a sharp 4K display that will make all kinds of content look better, although it's a bit of a tease, as you can't actually crank most games up to that resolution.
Lenovo N20P Chromebook
Lenovo's N20p is a long-lasting touchscreen Chromebook with a design on the sharper side of budget, but its semi-hybrid hinge feels like a half measure.
Lenovo ThinkPad 11e ( Chrome, touchscreen)
The education-aimed Yoga 11e Chromebook bends into several useful hybrid shapes, but it's also too thick and rugged for commuters who want lightweight hardware for their lightweight operating system.
Digital Storm Krypton
The bulky, dated body of the Digital Storm Krypton doesn't feel particularly high-end, but it's great at running games at high detail settings, and can be configured to provide excellent bang for your buck.
Chromebook 13 ( CB5-311-T677)
One of the nicer-looking and better-performing Chrome OS systems, the 13-inch Acer Chromebook adds some zip by ditching Intel for an Nvidia processor, but also hits a few issues with popular Chrome apps.
Origin PC Eon17-S ( 2014)
The big-screen Origin PC Eon17-S gaming laptop won't win any design contests, and isn't particularly portable, but our high-end config was great where it counted -- running new games at high detail settings.
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display ( 15-inch, 2014, 256GB)
While the small updates to the 2014 model aren't enough for most existing users to upgrade, Apple's excellent 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro is still our go-to laptop of choice for shoppers at the high end.
Samsung Ativ Book 9 ( 2014 Edition)
A big-screen ultrabook with a long, long battery life, the Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 Edition delivers a high-end laptop experience for its premium price.


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- The Turkish central bank hikes its overnight lending rate to 12% from 7.75% and the overnight borrowing rate to 8% from 3.5%, in a surprisingly strong move to defend the country's embattled currency and perhaps alleviate the declines in emerging market currencies.
- Analysts say Turkey's decision is significant since the central bank had come across as reluctant to take action - indeed, it's political independence was not considered a certainty.
- The turkish lira jumps more than 3% on the move, which has propelled Dow futures sharply higher and should spark a strong open for Asia's equity markets.
- ETFs: TUR, ARGT.
Turkey delivers big rate hike to defend currency
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How is this positive, business funding cost goes up so this should slow the economy, this is net negative for growth. It helps turkey control inflation and dollar outflow. It appears as act of desperation. This move may close few shops in financial industry I think.
like sl100 says, according to a recent article in the WSJ Econ blog, raising interest rates to combat a currency devaluation is actually wrong, though it's 'standard economic practice'. Studies have found that not defending the currency is actually the best thing to do: shock therapy is less disruptive than the slow death of raising interest rates. So this may end up badly for Turkey.
You guys need to stop drinking the Krugman koolaid, that stuff is like crack, it seems nice at the time but will destroy your mind.
I can. Inflation is about 7.5%; GDP growth is sub 3%; public debt is low at 35% of GDP and unemployment is 10%. So not your typical crisis scenario. But problem is the net private foreign debt is $200 billion (1/4 of GDP) and the current account deficit is 7%. Without dollars they can't service the debt and more immediately finance the trade deficit. The problem would correct thru a naturally devalued currency but that would drive up inflation (particularly energy) and hurt foreign debtors. Which would further erode the exchange rate and around we go.
This might work. I think the fear is increasing unemployment and political instability but their good debt position probably gives them some wiggle room if need be. However, you really need to understand their economy if you plan on investing. Headline investing is silly.
But the bottom line is they can't grow at these interest rates so they need to address the structural issues. Good luck I say. I'll keep my money else where.
QE caused lots of US dollars to be invested in EM's, Turkey included.
Talking taper starts an inverse momentum, capital being withdrawn from EM's.
The problem with EM's is they haven't taken the necessary measures in case this would happen, in other words, no reserves whatsoever.
If tapering gets on, 2014 is going to be the year of rude awakening for the EM's.
Wow,,, wait... you mean they will actually have to SAVE money first before buying something? That's unreal.... God forbid you cant take out credit, I mean how will life go on?
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Doing business in Argentina is tough, local CEOs and business owners say. The roller-coaster booms and busts are bad enough, but companies must also learn to navigate endless bureaucracy, regulatory corruption and a tangled tax code that some bosses say invites double bookkeeping. "It's very hard to do business here," a Buenos Aires entrepreneur says. "It's like you're in a disco, and you have to dance to whatever music the DJ plays."
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Nucleix Researchers Discover DNA Evidence May Easily Be Falsified
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Nucleix, Ltd., an emerging life science company specializing in forensic DNA analysis, announced that company researchers have proven DNA evidence found at crime scenes can easily be falsified using basic equipment, know-how and access to DNA or a DNA database. Recognizing the need to safeguard the accuracy and credibility of DNA samples in the field of forensics, Nucleix scientists have developed a novel assay termed "DNA authentication" for combating this form of "biological identity theft" by distinguishing between in-vivo (real) and in-vitro (fake) DNA. These findings and new technology have also been published online in the forensic industry's leading peer-reviewed scientific journal, Forensic Science International: Genetics. In a paper entitled, "Authentication of Forensic DNA Samples" (1) (http://www.fsigenetics.com/article/S1872-4973(09)00099-4/abstract), Nucleix scientists demonstrate that while DNA fingerprinting is considered one of the leading forensic tools in many criminal investigations, DNA evidence can easily be falsified and planted at crime scenes prior to collection by law enforcement officers. The company has developed a state-of-the-art and scientifically-validated technology that can integrate DNA authentication into standard forensic procedure.
Use of DNA fingerprinting as evidence in criminal proceedings relies on the assumption that the DNA sample is genuine. However, standard molecular biology techniques, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), molecular cloning and more recently available whole genome amplification, enable anyone with basic equipment and limited know-how to synthesize unlimited amounts of artificial (in-vitro) DNA with any desired profile. Such fake DNA can easily be incorporated into genuine human tissues (e.g., blood, saliva) or applied to surfaces and planted at crime scenes. As reported in the paper, Nucleix's research demonstrated that current forensic procedures cannot distinguish between real and fake DNA evidence. Moreover, Nucleix showed that in vitro-synthesized DNA samples that were profiled by a leading independent forensic laboratory were indistinguishable from in vivo-generated or real DNA.
According to Nucleix, in vivo-generated DNA contains loci that are completely and consistently methylated and other loci that are unmethylated, differing from in vitro-synthesized DNA, which is completely unmethylated. Nucleix's novel proprietary assay can identify and differentiate between real and all potential types of fake DNA through methylation analysis of a set of genomic loci. Results of the company's research demonstrated both the current risk in sample integrity and the success of Nucleix's new approach to DNA source verification.
"DNA evidence has become the gold standard in forensic investigations and criminal justice in the last decade. We are deeply committed to applying our insights into DNA analysis and sample validation technology to ensure the highest level of accuracy and credibility for DNA evidence," said Meirav Chovav, Vice President of Strategic Affairs and Board member. "Based on preliminary response to our research findings, we are working to make our proprietary assay available as soon as possible to the forensic science community."
"We believe that DNA authentication should become an integral part of the standard forensic procedure in order to assure genuine biological material has been evaluated," said Elon Ganor, MD, Nucleix Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder. "The state-of-the-art DNA authentication technology that we developed can easily be integrated into the standard protocols currently performed in forensic laboratories to assure the authenticity of the DNA sample being genuine and not fabricated. From our research in the forensic sciences community, we believe that this application of our technology to prevent 'biological identity theft' may be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the potential for falsification of individual DNA."
About Nucleix
Nucleix, an emerging life science company specializing in forensic DNA analysis, has developed a "DNA authentication" assay for forensic casework samples with potential applications across multiple DNA analysis and validation fields. DNA fingerprinting has been established as one of the most important forensic tools in criminal investigations. Nucleix scientists have demonstrated the viability of creating artificial DNA and "biological identify theft."(1) Using basic equipment and know-how, DNA with any desired profile can be fabricated in the lab, and this artificial DNA can then be planted in crime scenes as fake evidence. Until recently, there has been no way to distinguish between genetic profiles obtained from falsified DNA samples, which can appear identical to real biological profiles based on current analytical protocols and technologies. Nucleix's proprietary assays can distinguish between "fake" (in-vitro synthesized) DNA, and "real" (in-vivo generated) DNA. The company is committed to developing state-of-the-art "DNA authentication" assays that can be integrated into the standard forensic procedure, in order to maintain the high credibility of DNA evidence in the courtroom and other uses. For additional information on Nucleix, please visit the company's website at http://www.nucleix.com.
(1) D. Frumkin, et al., Authentication of forensic DNA samples, Forensic Sci. Int. Genet. (2009), doi:10.1016/j.fsigen.2009.06.009
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The Philippines is expected to experience a surge in fraud committed against holders of automated teller machine (ATM) and credit cards over the next few years—the downside of having more people involved in the banking system as the country's economy booms.
In a briefing, officials of financial risk service firm Fico said that international fraud syndicates have focused their efforts on the country in recent years because of the growing number of banking clients, many of whom remain vulnerable to scams because of lack of information.
"Because of the incredible growth of the Philippine market, fraudsters are saying 'this is where we have to be,'" said Fico country manager Burton Crapps. "The banking system in the Philippines is expected to grow 30 percent year on year over the next five years, and the fraudsters know that. The more ATM cards and credit cards are out there, the greater the opportunity for them to commit fraud."
Fico, formerly known as Fair, Isaac Corp., is based in the United States and specializes in providing trend and fraud management solutions to banks and finance institutions worldwide.
The company estimates that ATM fraud has grown 50 percent faster over the last three years, and this rate will even accelerate in the coming years.
At present, financial fraud in the Philippines is predominantly about ATM skimming and "card-not-present" operations, according to the Fico official.
ATM fraud involves the installation by fraudsters of a card-reading device on ATMs that will allow them to read bank clients' data as they undertake transactions, while a hidden camera simultaneously captures personal identification numbers as they are punched onto the ATM keypad.
These are committed by international syndicates based in Asia and Eastern Europe. They capture data from thousands of ATM cards, produce duplicate cards based on the captured information and withdraw the victims' money overseas.
"The Philippine economy is growing at 6.6 percent annually. Plus, there are a lot of overseas workers sending home more and more funds," the Fico official said. "The more money that comes into the Philippines, the more we become susceptible."
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|Sep 13, 2013, 11:55 AM
11in, 13in or wait for 13in Retina?
I'm sort of in a toss up. I'd like to get a new laptop but I'm not sure if I should get a 11in or 13in with i7 and 8GB of RAM, or wait for the 13in Retina refresh.
The small weight difference doesn't matter much to me. The 11in Air has the power I need, and has the ports I need, but the 13in Retina has a great high resolution. I kind of see the 13in as a compromise between the two.
Am I thinking this through right or should I just wait and see what the new 13in Retina will be?
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|Sep 13, 2013, 12:20 PM
If you don't actually need it now, what's the harm in waiting?
I had a 2011 13" MBA and recently replaced with an 2013 11" MBA. I am really happy with it (got the i7/8gb/512gb model). I use Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Photoshop, VectorWorks, Filemaker Pro - this is a very fast little machine. At home the size and screen don't matter because it's always connected to a big monitor and external keyboard.
But for travel, the 11" is really great. I think the screen is a reasonable trade-off for the portability. Go to a store where the 11 and 13 are displayed side by side and pick one up in each hand. I think the 1/2 pound difference is pretty significant. And the difference between the 11 and the 13" rMBP is even more significant - about 1.2 pounds.
|Sep 13, 2013, 12:28 PM
I mostly do coding. I have a similar home setup where I plug in my display and then all my devices are attached to that or are bluetooth.
I previously had a 13in 15/4GB/128GB Air, and then Work gave me a 13in i5 8GB/256GB Retina to use so I sold my Air. I didn't fine the weight change to be any problem. I think the biggest change is that I have the Retina at 1680x1050 resolution most of the time with a few windows open and I will have to get used to using the lower resolution and how to work the Window management.
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|Sep 13, 2013, 01:30 PM
The Retina is nice for going high-res (even 1920x1200 with QuickResX or whatever), plus it's easy to hook up 2 external monitors
|Sep 13, 2013, 02:20 PM
Am I missing something?
Let me get this straight; you had an Air, but sold it because your job gave you a Retina, right?
So....why do you need to spend your money to get another laptop then?
1. Apple will be fine without your additional cash. I promise.
2. Apple will release portables with Broadwell chips in 2014 that will presumably be improvement over today's Haswell and Ivy Bridge models. I'm fairly sure the same thing will happen in 2015. And 2016. And...
3. Unless you know the work laptop was a once in a lifetime, one off event, your employer will probably provide you with a newer model once your current machine can no longer serve its purpose.
The REAL question is......is your employer hiring?!?
I've found that the sanest question I can ask myself is 'Am I going crazy?' --Jack Robbins
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|Sep 13, 2013, 03:02 PM
2015 Razer Blade: 1080P/8GB/256GB - Still manage 6hrs of battery :-)
Surface Pro 2: i5/8GB/256GB
|Sep 13, 2013, 03:25 PM
So, there's an open position then?
In all seriousness, I'd hold off on a 13" rMBP until a CPU upgrade. There's no point in spending top dollar on tech that is about to be superseded.
You've had eyes and mitts on both machines. If you have to have one now, go with the Air if you can live with it, or find a used, refurbished, open box 13 retina. I'm seeing retina's going up on CL since many are aware of the imminent upgrade in the near term.
If the laptop would be primarily used while hooked up to an external screen, the Air should be fine. But if I had to spend most of the day staring at the attached screen, I'd go retina.
Then again, I'm a bi-focaled 45 year old with the beginning stages of Fuch's* syndrome.
*Which sounds remarkably close to what I repeatedly exclaimed after getting the news...
I've found that the sanest question I can ask myself is 'Am I going crazy?' --Jack Robbins
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|Sep 13, 2013, 04:27 PM
|Sep 13, 2013, 04:54 PM
And it still may be a valid option, depending on his needs and wallet, to find a current rMBP for a sizable discount. Not wanting to be too general, but judging by the Airs, the marquee feature of Haswell is having the same performance or a modest increase while getting drastically improved battery life. If the current version is good enough to meet his needs, it may be advantageous to obtain one at a reduced cost.
I've found that the sanest question I can ask myself is 'Am I going crazy?' --Jack Robbins
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|Sep 14, 2013, 01:49 AM
If not in a hurry. Wait.
Solution: FREE, Explanation: Is gonna cost ya.
|Sep 14, 2013, 02:20 AM
I'll echo those other posters who have suggested waiting. Normally, I suggest that people buy a computer if they need one, but, as I doubt that you will need one until immediately after you leave your current position, perhaps you should wait and see what the next update brings.
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The temple you see now was rebuilt at the turn of the 20th century and sits in a shady compound surrounded by palm trees. The temple is quite colourful, with bright yellow and red accents, and inside sits the temple's namesake, the largest cast bronze Buddha in the province. This sizeable sitting Buddha was the only object from the original Wat Ong Theu to survive the razing, and now sits serenely surrounded by smaller statues and offerings. Though the temple is not the most spectacular in the city, its location near many guesthouses makes it a convenient place to go for a meditative stroll. Inside the temple grounds is the Sangha School, where monks from across Laos go to study Buddhist doctrines.
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MANILA, Philippines— Fire gutted two establishments in separate incidents in Pasay and Makati on Tuesday amid heavy rains brought by tropical storm "Maring."
The fire that struck a clothing warehouse in Pasay City at around 6:41am was put out after more than two hours while another blaze gutted the second and third floor of Ayala Builders, a hardware store along EDSA Magallanes in Makati City at 9a.m, a radio report said.
The fire in Makati reached the third alarm and was put under control at 10:30 a.m. The establishment was said to have contained storage of paint that made it difficult for firefighters to contain the blaze.
The report said the fire might have been caused by faulty electrical wiring although the Makati Local Fire Bureau has yet to determine the cause.
No injuries were reported in both incidents. Authorities have also yet to determine the cost of damage.
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The Villa, situated on top of a hill, offers a breathtaking panoramic view over the sea from the Vedra to the bay of Cala Conta. It is surrounded by 10.000 sqm of pine forest and is perfect for a private, calm and relaxing holiday. The beautiful beaches of Cala Conta and Cala Bassa are within 10 minutes walking distance, Ibiza town is only a 20 minutes drive away and the picturesque village of San Jose can be reached within a 10 minutes drive. The four bedroom villa, furnished in rustic style, has a fully equipped kitchen and three brand new bathrooms. The living room opens up to a covered terrace with a dining table, overlooking the sea. The pool area, which offers another dining possibility, can be used also by night as there are pool and garden lights. To enjoy romantic sunsets or contemplate the stars, the spacious roof terrace is provided with an outside sitting area. The patio with its fireplace and grill accommodation invites to cosy barbecue evenings.
we spent a week there with 5 people, with few friends coming and going every day. We never experienced any lack space! Rooms are of very nice size, well equiped and furnished. Only problem could be that some beds tend to squeak when operated :) further more, the location seems far, you surely need a car to get there, but it is actually a nice driving distance from practically any tourist spot on the island, a nice beach laguna is only 5 minutes away. And you are definetly away from it all, which is actually quite nice after a busy night on town.
Of course the view is really amazing, truly breathtaking sometimes. The house is definetly worth the money!
I recently returned from a one week stay at the villa and wish I was still there! I went with a group of friends (2 couples and 2 singles in total) and we never felt crowded. The bedrooms are on one side of the villa opposite the living area, a double and a twin bedroom on each level spearated on each floor by large double bathrooms. An additional bathroom is located downstairs, so there were never any fights over who was having the first shower! The layout also ensured maximum privacy - great for those wanting an early night while others opted to stay up! A car is definitely recommended (we had two) and the villa is within easy reach of shops, ATMs, restaurants, beaches etc. San Jose has a few eating options but this time we only went to the Tapas restaurant, where it seemed we ordered every tapas dish on offer (and ate them all!). Another good spot for drinks/ food is Kumharas - located amongst the dodgy bull/karaoke bars in Portes de Torrent. Sundowners at the Ashram Sunset bar down the road from the villa is must- as is their beef satay. We had a BBQ at the villa one night - the BBQ area could benefit from better lighting, and cooking on the BBQ itself really requires a torch after dark.
The water at the beach in Cala Conta was literally like a swimming pool. Unfortuantely my other half managed to get badly sunburned on the first day, which seriously resticted our ability to visit the beaches, however the villa provided lots of shade for him to escape the sun (and lots of comfortable sun loungers for me to soak up the sun). The pool is lovely - a night swim is definitely recommended, under a night sky filled with thousands of stars (definitely not something we get to see living in Dublin!) .
In summary, I would definitely recommend this property and hope to return.
I celebrated my 30th birthday in Sep08 in Ibiza and my friends & I decided to stay at this villa - and we're so glad we did!
The description provided is very accurate. It's very hard to put the amazing view from the rooftop into words...It really has to be seen to be appreciated especially at Sunset!
The property was clean, well-maintained & a pleasure to stay at.
The location was good but not easy to find at first! Having a car is a must.
Overall I would highly recommend this villa & if I return to Ibiza with my friends in the near future I would gladly stay here again.
I spent 2 weeks at Villa Los Pinos this September looking for a long, relaxing break after a very hectic year at work! And it turned out to be the perfect location. The property manager met us at the airport (quite late at night), and we followed him in our car to the villa which was great, as we definitely wouldnt have found it in the dark on our own! Comments on The House: a) It is much bigger than it looks in the pictures. There were 7 of us and there was plenty of space and we never felt on top of each other. b) The views just cannot be captured on film.....they are so much better in person, and we had the most amazing sunset views each evening c) It was quiet and not overlooked, so really got a feeling of being away from things d) Initially we were worried about not having airconditioning, but we got used to it very quickly, and there are fans in most of the bedrooms. e) The rooms were a good size, real double beds in 2 of the rooms, small singles in the others....clean, functional, not fancy. f) The pool was great, lots of sunloungers, a covered area which even had sockets so we could play music. g) Great eating areas....particularly out the back where the bbq is situated h) A very cool rooftop area - unfortunately it was quite windy, so didnt spend too much time up there. Comments on The Area: You definitely need a car. We discovered a great beach bar/restaurant (Sunset Ashram) down the road at Cala Conta for our mojitos at sunset! The supermarket at the roundabout is excellent (it looks small, don't be deceived), and they had a great butchers (for the bbq) and a good bakery for breafast pastries. We tended to travel for beaches as Cala Conta is quite small. Nowhere is very far to get to in Ibiza, and from Los Pinos it is about 25 mins to Ibiza town, 15 mins to San Antonio or 10 mins to San Jose.
All in all, a great relaxing holiday and I would definitely recommend the villa.
Nach mehreren Jahren Pause besuchten wir wieder einmal Ibiza, das wir seit 1972 in- und auswendig kennen. Seit über zwanzig Jahren sind wir eigentlich nur noch hier gewesen, um Freunde zu besuchen, weil uns die Verschandelung der Insel durch den unaufhörlichen Bauboom und die Zunahme der internatiolen Hektik immer mehr gestört hat. In der Villa Los Pinos fanden wir nun "unser" Ibiza wieder. Der Panoramablick von Es Vedra bis Cap Nono, die herrlichen Sonnenuntergänge, die Ruhe und Gelassenheit dieses Küstenabschnittes und der Komfort der Villa im typischen Inselstyl hat uns nicht nur die Erinnerungen wieder zurückgebracht. Wir werden ab jetzt wieder regelmäßig zurückkehren.
Roswitha und Bernd, Älteres Paar
The Villa Los Pinos is situated on the south-west coast overlooking the bay of Cala Conta and the little islands 'Illa d'es Bosc', 'Sa Conillera' and 'S'Espartar'. Cala Conta is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and Cala Bassa offers various sports activities. There are a doctor and a dentist down the hill. Two supermercados can be reached within a 5 minutes drive and the very good restaurant Sa Rima is only a few minutes away. The region invites to beautiful walks through nature.
Other Activities: exciting nightlife with extraordinary bars and clubs and restaurants.
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John Carey, Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor, visited the Fayette Campus of Southern State Community College recently to meet with students and discuss the new community college funding formula that is currently in the Ohio legislature.
The new formula, which leads the nation as a performance-based model, is designed to lead to more college graduates in Ohio and a skilled workforce for high-demand jobs.
"One of Gov. Kasich's first priorities was to align higher education with workforce," said Carey. "He called upon your president, Dr. Kevin Boys, and Dr. Roderick McDavis, president of Ohio University, and challenged them to come up with a new formula that is performance based. This was a bold move away from colleges getting their state share of instruction when students enrolled. It didn't matter if those students completed.
"This new funding formula promotes direct career plans for students, and gives them guidance so they will have the credentials they need to be successful."
Several student representatives in attendance for Monday's event were invited to testify in support of Southern State's programs, and share their personal journeys in attaining higher education.
Alanta Wolf, a senior from Jamestown, is enrolled in Southern State's dual credit program which allows her to complete high school and college work simultaneously.
"The dual credit program at Southern State is awesome," she said. "Everyone has been very helpful and I've saved so much money—over $1,000 in books alone. I'm ahead of the game."
Paula Campagna, who calls herself "a seasoned student," decided in 2011 to go back to school. She will graduate next month and is enrolled in Lindsey Wilson College bachelor's degree courses at Southern State's campus in Hillsboro.
"I'm very involved in my education now," said Campagna. "I'm secretary of Phi Theta Kappa and will be in the theatre department's production of 'Almost, Maine' this weekend. My kids think it's so cool!"
Kristi Slavens, who holds a work study position and serves as vice president for Phi Theta Kappa, said she was scared out of her mind to start classes at Southern State.
"I don't' know what I was afraid of," she said. "Everyone here has been willing to help me every step of the way. I can't stress enough the amazing staff at Southern State."
George Martin, president of SSCC's Student Government, decided to begin his college journey in 2009 when his wife passed away.
"I am 57 years old and that just proves it's never too late," said Martin. "I will graduate from Southern State in May and from Lindsey Wilson College in November."
Other guests started their journeys in the college's Adult Opportunity Center where students can take free-of-charge GED preparatory classes or college readiness courses.
"I dropped out of high school when I was 17," said Alexandra Marion. "I later married and had two children, and it was rough to justify going back to school. But I found Southern State's GED program and signed up. The program was amazing and the teachers celebrated my decision to make my education a priority."
"I earned my GED in 2009 and decided to become a full-time student," said Dan Klein who graduated from Southern State last year. "I then chose to enroll in Ohio Christian University's logistics program which offers its bachelor's degree classes on Southern State's Central Campus."
"I didn't think I needed a diploma," said Brenda Landrum. "I never had a problem getting a job because I work hard. But I saw myself getting overlooked for promotions because I didn't have my GED. I went through Southern State's program, got my GED, and I'm now a supervisor at Candle-lite. The sky's the limit for me."
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John M. "Jack" Whitling Sr., 80, of Spencerville, died April 2, 2008.
He was born July 15, 1927, in Allen County, to Walter and Ethel Pearl Potts Whitling. On Nov. 8, 1952, he married Betty Mae Pond, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, John M. (Dee), Spencerville; three daughters, Cheryl S. (Kent) Morgan, Lima; Diana R. (Don) Degen and Carla J. (Michael Sr.) Baer, all of Spencerville, five sisters-in-law, Marcele Whitling, St. Marys, Jane Whitling, Lima, Opal Howell, Mendon, Ruth (Jack) Frysinger, Van Wert, and Ruby Bollenbacher, Celina; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Michael A., and four brothers, Raymond, Joe, Glen "Deke" and Robert.
He founded Jack Whitling Home Improvement Co. (later named Whitling & Sons Construction Co.), which operated for more than 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Spencerville United Church of Christ and Bowersock Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6772, also of Spencerville. A 1946 graduate of Spencerville High School, he served 16 years as a Jennings Township trustee and was a member of the Ohio Township Trustees Association.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Stephanie L. Haines officiating. Burial is at the Spencerville Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the VFW and American Legion, both of Spencerville.
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HOUSTON Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma shut down the Houston Astros for seven innings on Sunday.
Then the Mariners went to the bullpen and things went downhill quickly.
Rookie Brett Oberholtzer pitched a four-hitter and Jason Castro hit an RBI double in the eighth inning, lifting the Astros to a 2-0 win over the Mariners.
The 24-year-old Oberholtzer (4-1) struck out five and walked one. He did not allow an extra-base hit in his sixth career start and ninth appearance to lower his ERA to 2.79. He had never pitched more than seven innings entering Sunday's game.
Iwakuma scattered six hits and struck out seven. It was the third time in four starts that he'd pitched seven innings. He didn't argue when manager Eric Wedge took him out with 99 pitches.
"I'm just out there to do my job," he said through a translator. "If the skipper wants me to go another inning, I will go. If not, I'm totally fine with that."
Charlie Furbush (2-5) took over for Iwakuma in the eighth and Jose Altuve greeted him with a double that rolled into the corner of right field. Castro followed with a ground-rule double that bounced into the bullpen in right-center to give Houston the lead.
"He was up on the pitch to Castro it looked like," Wedge said of Furbush. "The first hit you tip your cap to him. He sticks his bat out there, he's trying to hit a pitch away and a good hitter went right over the bag. You can't defend against that."
Castro advanced to third on a fly out before scoring on a bunt single by pinch-hitter Brandon Barnes. Barnes tried to bunt on the previous pitch but it popped foul.
Furbush said he couldn't remember a time when a team tried a squeeze twice in a row.
"You kind of know it's coming," he said. "I just didn't think it was going to happen two times in a row."
Second baseman Nick Franklin was disappointed that he didn't help make the play on the bunt.
"It's one of those things right when I saw the runner take off, I took off immediately, hoping that he'd push the ball toward me," Franklin said. "I ended up being wrong in that case and I was supposed to cover first. It's just a mistake you learn from. It's the first time that's ever happened to me. It's something to learn from, which is key."
Kyle Seager singled with one out in the ninth. Right fielder L.J. Hoes sprinted to make a sliding catch in foul territory on a ball hit by Kendrys Morales for out No. 2 before Franklin Gutierrez also hit a fly ball caught by Hoes to end it.
Trevor Crowe, who was recalled from Triple-A after Saturday night's game, added two hits as the Astros avoid a four-game sweep.
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Rory McIlroy confirmed on Wednesday he will represent Ireland should he qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil where golf will return to the Games.
The former world number one had been torn between either representing Britain, given he was born in Northern Ireland, or Ireland, given he played all his amateur golf under the banner of the Dublin-based Golfing Union of Ireland.
However, 25-year-old McIlroy opted to make public his decision ahead of next month's International Golf Federation meeting that is set to announce the eligibility criteria for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.
"I've been thinking about it a lot. I don't know whether it's been because the World Cup has been in Brazil and I've been thinking a couple of years down the line," said McIlroy, one of the most marketable players in the sport.
"I have also thought about all the times that I played as an amateur for Ireland and as a boy and everything so for me it's the right decision to play for Ireland, so I'm going to play for Ireland in 2016."
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