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He said he believed the people of Penang too did not feel anxious by the deluge of flags which carried the 1Malaysia logo as well as those bearing the Barisan Nasional logo.
"I would rather use the money that is spent on flags to help the people.
"We (Pakatan Rakyat) do not want to win on flags, but what we want is to win on votes," he said after visiting the Perkampungan Juru market here yesterday.
Describing the sea of flags, especially on the island, as "incredible", Lim, who is Penang Chief Minister, said instead of winning on (the number of) flags, Barisan should spend the money on the people.
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A genetically distinct lion (Panthera leo) population from Ethiopia
- Susann Bruche,
- Markus Gusset,
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Lion (Panthera leo) numbers are in serious decline and two of only a handful of evolutionary significant units have already become extinct in the wild. However, there is continued debate about the genetic distinctiveness of different lion populations, a discussion delaying the initiation of conservation actions for endangered populations. Some lions from Ethiopia are phenotypically distinct from other extant lions in that the males possess an extensive dark mane. In this study, we investigated the microsatellite variation over ten loci in 15 lions from Addis Ababa Zoo in Ethiopia. A comparison with six wild lion populations identifies the Addis Ababa lions as being not only phenotypically but also genetically distinct from other lions. In addition, a comparison of the mitochondrial cytochrome b (CytB) gene sequence of these lions to sequences of wild lions of different origins supports the notion of their genetic uniqueness. Our examination of the genetic diversity of this captive lion population shows little effect of inbreeding. Immediate conservation actions, including a captive breeding programme designed to conserve genetic diversity and maintain the lineage, are urgently needed to preserve this unique lion population.
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- Title
- A genetically distinct lion (Panthera leo) population from Ethiopia
- Journal
European Journal of Wildlife Research
Volume 59, Issue 2 , pp 215-225
- Cover Date
- 2013-04-01
- 10.1007/s10344-012-0668-5
- Print ISSN
- 1612-4642
- Online ISSN
- 1439-0574
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Addis Ababa
- Captive breeding
- Cytochrome B
- Ethiopia
- Lion
- Microsatellites
- Zoo
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Susann Bruche (1) (2)
- Markus Gusset (3) (4)
- Sebastian Lippold (2)
- Ross Barnett (5)
- Klaus Eulenberger (3)
- Jörg Junhold (3)
- Carlos A. Driscoll (4)
- Michael Hofreiter (2) (6)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
- 2. Research Group Molecular Ecology, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Deutscher Platz 6, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
- 3. Leipzig Zoo, 04105, Leipzig, Germany
- 4. Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, Tubney, Abingdon, OX13 5QL, UK
- 5. Department of Archaeology, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
- 6. Department of Biology, The University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK


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Earthdance 2009 :: 09.25.09 – 09.27.09 :: Black Oak Ranch :: Laytonville, CA
For the past 12 years, Earthdance has brought together hundreds of thousands of people across the globe in a simultaneous celebration of peace and humanitarian efforts as part of the International Day of Peace. From New York to Brazil, more than 350 cities combine efforts each year as part of the global initiative.
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BLVD with MC Souleye :: 8:45
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Hailing from San Francisco, BLVD and Souleye played to the night sky and the crowd's desires with a set that blended the worlds of electronica and hip hop in a clean package. Often led by guitarist Curtis Sloane, BLVD whipped the crowd into a hypnotic frenzy as wordsmith Souleye spit his patented brand of Earth-conscious lyrics, which were a nice fit for the event. Playing last year on the Arlo Forest Stage to a much smaller crowd, BLVD upped the level of sound and playing for the Main Stage as they delivered a strong set of live electronica. A few songs in, Souleye took a breather while Sloane, drummer Dylan McIntosh and keyboardist/bassist Tripp Bains showcased the roots of BLVD. Building up to an infectious, heavily layered groove within moments, BLVD began firing on all cylinders. And then came the lasers. Amidst the heavy smoke and fog, BLVD's laser show had many fans looking to the sky, chasing green lines with bugged out eyes. While the lasers were blowing minds, the band quickly synced into a groove and it was hard to tell where one song stopped and another started, which proved to be the perfect approach for a crowd full of dancers ready to go all night.
Ana Sia :: 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. :: Taj Mahal Dome
Pnuma Trio :: 10:15 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. :: Arlo Forest Stage
It's been almost six years since I first heard the Pnuma Trio at Bonnaroo 2004, and a lot has changed since then. For starters, members Alex Botwin, Lane Shaw and Ben Hazelgrove have grown immensely in popularity, playing Red Rocks and numerous festivals across the nation, including Wakarusa and Rothbury. But the attendance isn't the only thing that has changed. In this short time, Pnuma Trio have grown as musicians and producers, with one of the highlights being that Botwin and Hazelgrove recently teamed up to produce a track for Virginia rappers The Clipse, and it shows. Although technical difficulties delayed Pnuma's set, no intensity was lost. The trio came out of the gates swinging and those who waited around for the start were rewarded. As Shaw pounded out the beat and Botwin and Hazelgrove padded the edges, an intricate and layered sound emerged and the band didn't look back. Keeping the intensity high, Pnuma played tracks with elements of drum & bass that had the crowd basking in its ethereal soundscapes. While everything was strong, the treat of the set came in the form of new track "Spain" (you can download a version of the song for free here).
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Rastatronics and S.F.'s Knowa Knowone kept ears ringing until the early hours of Saturday morning. Playing mostly dubstep tracks with reggae-inspired a cappellas over the top, Rastatronics had attendants stomping their feet and raising their fists to his brand of monstrous bass. And Knowa Knowone was no stranger to the squishy low end as his set picked up right where Rastatronics left off. A heavy duty remix of Drake's "Forever" had the late night crowd in a flurry as the sounds of Burning Man and the Bay Area club scene came pounding through the speakers like a diesel engine.
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The relationship between adolescent sexual behavior and affective states is receiving increased attention in the literature. For some time, clinicians have recognized that dysphoric youth engage in high risk behaviors, specifically substance abuse and early sexual activity. In some youth, these behaviors seem to ward off unpleasant affects. However, a growing body of research is suggesting a contrasting view: early sexual behavior may predispose youth to depression. (2) An analysis of these complex relationships is beyond the scope of this paper. It is clear, however, that a clinical presentation of adolescent depression necessitates a review of the adolescent's sexual behavior.
In addition, since the family is the primary context for all development, adolescent depression requires a careful assessment of family functioning. Current literature focuses on the attachment of parent to child and, particularly in adolescence, to the adolescent's emerging independence. (3)
Therefore, a clinician assessing a dysphoric adolescent must consider both sexuality and family. Children learn from parents about sexuality either directly through instruction or indirectly through observation of parental interaction. Parents' spiritual perspective or worldview clearly influences attitudes toward sexuality. (4)
With respect to sexual behavior associated with adolescent depression, spirituality may serve as either a protective factor or as a risk factor. Early sexual behavior is universally seen as a risk factor in adolescent health. (5) Spiritual and religious involvement of the adolescent and the family are associated with delaying sexual intercourse. (6,7) Research has found a positive correlation between spirituality/religiousness and a family environment with a high degree of marital commitment and stability, seen as conferring mental health benefits to children and adolescents. (8) Spirituality can also model forgiveness for sexual and other transgressions, a component in healing that is increasingly recognized in secular settings. (9)
Religious and spiritual perspectives can also serve as a risk factor when developmentally normal adolescent sexual urges are not respected and openly discussed. Spiritually based codes of sexual behavior may cease to provide a healthy structure and become harsh and rigid when implemented by an emotionally distant family.
The following two cases illustrate both the presence and the absence of spirituality as a clinical risk factor.
Patient 1
Amanda, a 16-year-old, tenth grade student and an only child, was admitted to a psychiatric hospital after an ingestion of eight pills of the antidepressant sertraline. After stabilization, she was referred for outpatient treatment, including psychotherapy. Her depressive symptoms had begun several months earlier, with decreased school performance and mild insomnia as the primary symptoms. Her hospitalization was triggered when her mother found a note from her boyfriend, Colin, which made reference to increasingly intimate behavior between the two. Amanda's religiously devout parents were significantly distressed when they confronted her. They restricted her from seeing the boy and, as one way to monitor her behavior, her mother began to surreptitiously read her daily diary.
Therapy was intense and involved numerous early interchanges during which trust was a constant theme. Her parents were convinced that she had had sexual intercourse with Colin, something Amanda vehemently denied. Over a several year course of therapy, Amanda resisted the family's religiously based conservatism, which included a subservient view of women that angered Amanda. Her parents attempted to control Amanda's friendships with those who did not share their own religious beliefs. Over time, they reached compromises. Amanda told her parents that she believed in God but primarily had problems with organized religions. The family allowed her to attend another church, comfortable that "at least she was going." Amanda became more respectful of her parents. She continued to try to see Colin and was angered at her father's hypocrisy: when she wanted to invite Colin to church, and her father did not allow her to do so, she wondered, "Isn't that what the church is for--to reach out to people?"
In this case, the family's religious rigidity appeared to provoke a negative reaction against organized religion. The spirituality that her parents represented seemed to worsen her depression, to the point of desperation and attempted suicide. The therapist had to carefully monitor the influence of spirituality in treating Amanda's depression.
Patient 2
Derek, a 16-year-old, tenth grade student, the second of four children, was referred by his pediatrician to a child and adolescent psychiatrist for evaluation of anger, depression and impulsivity. He had no previous psychiatric history, apart from being treated for attention difficulties as a young boy. He was sexually intimate with his girlfriend, although they had not had intercourse. Derek described her as someone whom he "could never live without."
In the first several sessions, Derek related a troubled relationship with his father. As he described the father's constant criticism, he shared his rage toward his father for having an ongoing affair with a woman for whom his sister was employed as a babysitter. While his parents remained together, his father remained unrepentant for his behavior. At the time of initial evaluation, Derek described routinely calling his father to inquire regarding his whereabouts if he did not arrive home at an expected time. He related to the therapist that from the ages of 9 years to 11 years, he had harbored the secret of the affair and painfully related the burden of anxiety that accompanied this knowledge. Derek shared with the therapist that he would not tolerate his father ever hurting his mother again. As a concomitant, he acknowledged that it was difficult for him to trust his girlfriend and her fidelity to him.
This nominally religious family had no prior psychiatric history. Derek's anger and dysphoria seemed powerfully influenced by his knowledge that his father had never asked his mother for forgiveness. He was also plagued with insecurity in his own dating relationship, seemingly influenced by his parents' troubled marriage. In addition to relationship dynamics, Derek seemed deeply troubled by his father's lack of reconciliation toward his mother. In this instance, the absence of a religious/spiritual source of coping, such as reconciliation and forgiveness, seemed most troubling to Derek.
In Amanda's case, her parents' religiously mediated impulse to provide a safe structure for the modulation of her adolescent sexuality became overly rigid and provoked her depression and resistance to change. In Derek's case, his depression seemed powerfully influenced by parental sexual behavior which subsequently influenced his dating relationship. The protective functions of spirituality, such as living by a higher standard, acknowledging one's moral failures and seeking forgiveness, were absent.
What are the implications for the busy clinician? By asking relevant questions, the physician underscores the importance of the spiritual component of care. This indicates to the patient and to the family that open dialogue about problematic aspects of spirituality is possible and suggests the potential for utilizing spiritual resources.
Adolescent depressive symptoms necessitate inquiry regarding sexual behavior and family relationships. This inevitably leads to a consideration of the family's spiritual perspective, or worldview. This perspective may be part of the problem, as in Amanda's case, or a needed resource as in Derek's case. While confidentiality of the adolescent must be respected, the clinician should promote needed dialogue with parents about sexual behaviors which have the potential for life-changing consequences (eg, pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease). The therapist's own religious or antireligious attitudes must not prevent such interaction between parents and adolescent.
In Amanda's case, the clinician could allow her to express concerns about parental restrictions while supporting her parents' adherence to their own worldview and expectations for Amanda's sexual behavior. A brief exploration of the reasons for mutual mistrust would also be helpful, since they seem to reflect differing perspectives on how the parents should fairly and respectfully address concerns rather than differences over core spiritual beliefs.
A clinician treating Derek would want to openly acknowledge his demoralization and longing for integrity in his father. The clinician would also want to help Derek to consider his models for living, and how he might better relate to women: "Has he seen examples of behavior that he admires?" "Where does he hope to find ideals that he can live by?" These are questions that require spiritual answers. Although the clinician needs to respect the confidentiality of this adolescent patient, he also should consider encouraging Derek to express his wish that his father be a role model for his family. If interest is expressed, the clinician even could offer to help the father with this challenge.
Both of these cases were appropriately referred for mental health treatment because of their complex family dynamics and significant parental emotional needs. Mental health clinicians in such cases should address spiritual issues as they arise, and consult with clergy if unsure how to best help patients meet their clinically important spiritual needs. (10)
1. Shaffer D, Waslick BD. The Many Faces of Depression in Children and Adolescents. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Publishing, 2002.
2. Hallfors D, Waller M, Bauer D, et al. Which comes first in adolescence-sex and drugs or depression? Am J Prev Med 2005;29:163-170.
3. Sexson SB, Glanville DN, Kaslow NJ. Attachment and depression. Implications for family therapy. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2001;10:465-486.
4. Josephson AM, Peteet JR (eds). Handbook of Spirituality and Worldview in Clinical Practice. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Publishing, 2004.
5. Albert B, Brown S, Flanigan C: Fourteen and Younger: The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents. Washington, DC, National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 2003.
6. Weaver AJ, Samford JA, Morgan V, et al. Research on religious variables in five major adolescent research journals: 1992 to 1996. J Nerv Ment Dis 2000;188:36-44.
7. Mabe PA, Josephson AM. Child and adolescent psychopathology: spiritual and religious perspectives. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2004;13:111-125.
8. Murstein BI, Mercy T. Sex, drugs, relationships, contraception, and fears of disease on a college campus over 17 years. Adolescence 1994;29:303-322.
9. McCullough ME, Pargament KI, Thoresen CE. Forgiveness: Theory, Research, and Practice. New York, Guilford Press, 2000.
10. Peteet JR. Approaching spiritual problems in psychotherapy: A conceptual framework. J Psychother Pract Res 1994;3:237-245.
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The Arizona Cardinals offensive line has been historically bad through nine games, leading the coaching staff to finally make a change. With veteran left tackle D'Anthony Batiste struggling mightily in the pass protection, the Cardinals moved rookie Nate Potter to the top of their depth chart.
The move shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, as Potter came in early against Green Bay and held his own against Clay Matthews and the Packers' formidable pass rush.
Entering the Cardinals' lineup during a five-game losing streak, the former All-American out of Boise State will look to cement himself at the starting spot but knows he just has to concentrate on the task at hand.
"I'm just focused on doing my job. As an O-lineman you kind of want to be out of the spotlight," Potter told Arizona Sports 620's Doug and Wolf. "You don't want your name to be called because it's probably for a bad reason. So, my focus is on preparing for the game and trying to do what I got to do."
Potter went on to say he's taken advantage of the veterans surrounding him at practice to help get past the mental barriers that come with an NFL game.
"I learned I've still got a long ways to go," said Potter. "I learned about the importance of mental preparation and how that plays into the game. But, this is the NFL so every game is going to be a learning experience with new schemes, new people. So you've got to be ready for anything."
With the responsibility of facing a premiere pass rusher every week, Potter stressed the mental preparation that comes with being a left tackle is just as important as being physically ready.
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday announced the constitution of two committees to take stock of the implementation of the recommendations of the working groups on Kashmir.
While the standing committee of the roundtable would meet as and when necessary to review the implementation process, the oversight and monitoring mechanism would coordinate the task of implementation, identify delays and resolve bottlenecks.
Addressing the third round table conference on Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Singh said the standing committee would have membership from within the roundtable, the second panel would comprise officers from the Government.
Earlier, the conference accepted the recommendations of the four working groups to address various aspects of the Kashmir problem while the fifth working group on Centre-State relations is yet to finalise its reports.
On references to Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf's proposals and statements raised during the discussions, he said several ideas having a bearing on improving relations between India and Pakistan were being discussed at various levels and careful consideration was being given to the views expressed at these roundtables. "Some public statements in this regard emanating from Pakistan do not give the correct picture,'' he said.
In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister acknowledged the role of security forces in maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir, and said their deployment was directly linked to the extent of violence on the ground. However, there are concerns about human rights violation and undue harassment of people that need to be addressed, he said.
Dr. Singh said wide-ranging initiatives were already being implemented to revitalise the economy of the State and the need was to work closely together to further carry forward the efforts to build a new, peaceful and prosperous State. "It is a vision of naya (new) Jammu and Kashmir which is symbolised by peace, prosperity and people's power.''
Pointing out that a harmonious neighbourhood and a reconciliation with Pakistan were important to realise the vision of an India and South Asia free from the fear of war, want and exploitation, the Prime Minister said for this it was essential to resolve differences and overcome the trust deficit that had cast a shadow on relations (with Pakistan).
Dr. Singh said there were two dimensions to the problem of J&K internal as well as external involving Indo-Pakistan relations. "It is our intention and sincere desire to advance on both fronts towards resolving the problems through a process of dialogue,'' he said, while adding that the working groups and the roundtable process were part of the Government's efforts to find pragmatic and practical means of improving the quality of life of the people so that they led a life of self-respect and dignity.
On the external front, the Prime Minister said the Government had engaged in talks with Pakistan to improve relations and resolve all pending issues.
Efforts have been made and will continue to be made to work for a reconciliation recognising the interdependence of destinies. "However, these efforts will not be fruitful unless a peaceful environment is created through honouring of commitments made, in letter and spirit, to curb terrorist activities.''
Reiterating the Government's commitment to a constructive dialogue, Dr. Singh hoped that those who had decided not to join the dialogue would also join the process and contribute to the resolution of the issues.
Both the factions moderate and hardline of the Hurriyat Conference, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front have been boycotting the roundtables.
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That bridge was the Edmund Pettus. There, on a Sunday in March 1965, about 600 civil rights marchers were attacked by state troopers and county sheriff's deputies, who tear gassed and pummeled them with clubs. Scenes of the day, broadcast around the world, helped inspire Congress' passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Debra Reeves-Howard, 47, of Selma, a job developer for the Selma Career Center, went to the bridge Wednesday and considered both the past and future.
"In 1968 Robert Kennedy said that in 40 years we could have a black president," she said. "I've been ready for a black president since then. I had to believe that we would get there some day. I think Obama is a different caliber of person, you can see it in his face. You can see the kind of change he wants to bring to the country."
•Detroit: The West Side corner where the nation's worst race riot began in 1967 has nothing to mark the 43 people who were killed. There's only a vacant lot, several abandoned store fronts, and a small park where a man slept on a bench Wednesday. Many of the area's brick homes had an Obama sign on the lawn.
Miiko Baldwin, 26, a single mother of two and criminal justice student, basked in Obama's victory. She also sported an "I voted" sticker on her jacket — "to let people know I helped contribute to getting my man in office."
For all the celebration, however, African Americans in Detroit brought a hefty dose of realism to Obama's chances of making the great changes he promised on the campaign trail.
In a city where one-third of the population lives at or below the poverty level, Detroiters such as Lynda Reynolds, 43, and Joe Wooten, 33, said their city's problems, along with the nation's current economic crisis, took a long time to develop and will take a long time to overcome.
"It's not like we wake up in the morning and suddenly things are better," said Reynolds, a social worker.
•Chicago: The old brick rectory where Obama worked as a community organizer in the 1980s is vacant, but memories of his time there echoed Wednesday in the Roseland section. The drugstore was sold out of newspapers by 7:30 a.m.
"The whole neighborhood is ecstatic," said Mary Young, 52, a preschool teacher. "I feel like he's my brother."
Young said she wept when Obama won, but on Wednesday she focused on what the president-elect might do.
"I'm hoping and praying that we'll have more jobs open," she said. "I'm hoping and praying that mothers will be able to send their children to college. I'm hoping and praying the gangs will even get off the streets."
•Atlanta: At the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., said he was hardly able to believe that more than 40 years after he was left beaten and bloody on the Pettus bridge, he had voted for a victorious Obama.
"It is a night of thanksgiving," Lewis said.
For all its spiritual uplift, Obama's victory did not change some sobering facts.
Fewer than 4% of America's elected officials are black, and the vast majority of them represent districts that are predominantly non-white. One-quarter of blacks are poor, compared with about 8% of whites.
Obama's win reflected profound demographic changes in the USA.
Minorities now account for about one-third of the population; in a few decades the United States is expected to become "majority-minority," because no racial group — including non-Hispanic whites — will be more than 50% of the population.


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All last fall, state leaders touted this legislative session as the "Education Session."
This week, they delivered on this promise.
While charter schools have been the main focus, most leaders agree charter schools will take several years to have an impact and that they needed to take action that could show immediate results.
Gov. Phil Bryant proposed an aggressive and wide-reaching education plan. While he pushed for an omnibus bill that would include all of his proposals, he has wisely worked with lawmakers to create a bill with the core proposals that have the most support in both the House and Senate. Doing so means other more controversial measures or those proposals with narrower support can be debated independently.
Lawmakers seem poised to approve measures that would:
? Require students in third grade to pass a reading proficiency test before passing to fourth grade.
? Increase admission standards for teacher education programs.
? Provide substantial scholarships for the highest-performing students in teacher education programs and full scholarships for those highest-performing students who give five years of service in Mississippi public schools.
? Increase funding for public-private partnerships that will expand the early childhood education programs throughout the state.
? Tighten reporting requirements for schools to ensure that data used in the Mississippi Adequate Education Program funding formula is more accurate.
These measures may not be as high-profile as charter schools, but they are arguably more important and impactful. If lawmakers pass this legislation, then they - along with the governor - will have succeeded in leaving a transformative mark on Mississippi's public education system.
Furthermore, these are all good measures that should meet little resistance. They are simply commonsense proposals grounded in sound education policy.
Lawmakers should take this spirit of cooperation, negotiation and compromise and apply it to other proposals as well. Likely, they should start with charter schools. Clearly there is widespread agreement that the state should have a stronger charter schools law. Both the House and the Senate have passed bills, and the differences in them are minor.
If Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Speaker Philip Gunn want a charter schools bill, then they need to agree that neither will get everything he wants. Most likely, if the Senate does not agree to most - if not all - of the House's compromises, the charter schools bill is dead.
The question becomes: Do lawmakers want good policy with broad support or do they want political victories?
We've seen with the measures listed above that they can find common ground and pass good policy with broad support. Let's hope that when it comes to other education policy - along with health care policy, budgeting priorities and other difficult issues - that they can keep this same spirit of cooperation alive.
While nothing has yet become law, we are excited about the education reform that appears to be headed that way. If Bryant gets the chance to sign legislation described above, it will be a great day for the schoolchildren of Mississippi.


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Women's screenings offered
CAMP PENDLETON ---- The Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton will hold a Women's Health Day to provide screenings for breast and cervical cancer. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 15 in the Family Medicine team six clinic. The event is for all TRICARE Prime beneficiaries, including active duty, who need a PAP test or mammogram. Appointments are not required. For more information, call the Breast Health Office at 760-725-1734 or Maureen Parker at 760-725-0808.
Doctor shares inspiring story
RANCHO SANTA FE ---- In 2004, U.S Navy clinical psychologist Dr. Heidi Squier Kraft deployed to Iraq to uncover the wounds of war that a surgeon would never see. Dr. Kraft will share excerpts from her book, "Rule Number Two," from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on May 19 at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea Del Cielo. The cost for the event is $50 and includes a copy her book. To register, visit rsffoundation.org or call 858-756-6557.
'Sons of Fallen' to screen
"Sons of the Fallen: A Live Tribute to Our Military Heroes," a big-screen event airing at 8 p.m. May 18 at the Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Cinema, 1180 W. San Marcos Blvd., showcases boys, ranging in age from seven to 17, whose fathers were killed while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The show follows the boys as they live together for a week at a ranch in the Rocky Mountains, sharing experiences they typically would have shared with their fathers ---- climbing the 14,000-foot Pikes Peak, fishing, kayaking, archery and riding in race cars at Pike's Peak International Raceway. This uplifting event will feature live (tape-delayed on the West Coast) fireside discussions with the boys and celebrity camp mentors who celebrate their courage in overcoming many of life's challenges. Tickets cost $12.50 are available at the Edwards San Marcos box office and online at www.fathomevents.com .
Free bike ride offered
MARINE CORP AIR STATION MIRAMAR ---- The Fun Bike Center is hosting a free ride at 8:00 a.m. May 15. Riders will start at the Fun Bike Center, 5755 Kearny Villa Road, and return at the Flying Leatherneck Museum, T-4203 Anderson Ave. on the MCAS Miramar base. Lunch will be served with a $20 donation to the Flying Leatherneck Museum. To sign up or learn more, visit funbike.com/ridesignup.html or call 858-278-6635.
City celebrates active military
OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Chamber of Commerce presents its eighth annual Operation Appreciation celebration to thank the military and their families for their dedication. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 15 at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. Live entertainment and a barbecue will be offered. Dozens of military land and amphibious vehicles will be on the beach for exploring and demonstrations. Admission is free for all; food and rides are free for active-duty military personnel and their families (with ID); the general public can get a ride wristband for $10 and food is available for a fee; 760-722-1534 or visit oceansidechamber.com/opapp/index.html .


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Completed in 1943, Broadway Boogie-Woogie is Mondrian's masterpiece and a culmination of his aesthetic. Although he spent most of his career creating abstract work, this painting is inspired by clear real-world examples: the city grid of Manhattan, and the boogie woogie music to which Mondrian loved to dance. The painting is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Printed on heavyweight artist paper, this print has been custom-framed in exclusive hand-finished molding.


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July 2011
It's all fun runs, flower shows and festivals for July giving Londoners ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Highlights include a Pulp reunion in Hyde Park, the start of England's cricket test series against India, and a joint performance from two of the world's most famous opera singers. Oh, and there's the small matter of The Proms, which get underway at the Royal Albert Hall.
Wireless with BarclaycardHyde Park, London, W2 2UH
1st July 2011 - 3rd July 2011
Do you remember the first time? Celebrating its seventh consecutive year, Wireless with Barclaycard returns with a bang in 2011, with Britpop legends Pulp taking once again to the stage for a headline slot. Jarvis Cocker and his Different Class pioneers split up back in 2002 after the release of their seventh studio album, We Love Life. But now the Sheffield septet have decided to reform for a handful of summer festivals, including the top-of-the-billing slot on the Wireless' final night on Sunday 3rd July - and fans of one of the biggest bands of the 90s will no doubt flock to Hyde Park to hear the likes of Disco 2000 and Common People performed live for the first time in almost a decade. Wireless has firmly established itself as one of London's major outdoor live music events, attracting crowds of over 20,000 for each of the three days. It may lack the atmosphere of a traditional camping festival such as Glastonbury - the weirdoes in costumes, stalls, tepees, organic cafes and strange entertainments have been replaced by blandly corporate fare and giant logos - but while there's definitely less of a community feel, the line-ups are consistently excellent, with Jay-Z, Pink, Kanye West and Daft Punk all featuring in recent years.
Pride LondonTrafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS
2nd July 2011
For the past few years London's Pride Parade has been growing in scale and ambition. They've got something even bigger to aim for with London chosen as the city to host WorldPride in 2012. While this year's details have yet to be confirmed you can expect a huge turnout for one of Britain's biggest street parties. Gay or straight, you can join in the heady mix of fun, fabulous costumes, live concerts and politics. Around half a million gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight people are expected to fill the streets, making their way down Oxford Street and Regent Street for the parade. Entertainment is provided by floats and costume groups and walking bands. The serious stuff takes place in Trafalgar Square, where community stalls and music support a rally, with major speakers celebrating a year of successes for the Gay Rights movement. Soho and Leicester Square usually host more frivolous activities, with DJs, cabaret and bands in the square. There's usually an official afterparty but there are also hundreds of lesbian and gay bars and clubs in the area who'll be keeping the celebrations going all night long.
Hampton Court Palace Flower ShowHampton Court Palace, London, KT8 9AU
5th July 2011 - 10th July 2011
Henry VIII built one of the finest gardens in the world at Hampton Court Palace, so it is only fitting that one of the world's largest horticultural show should take place there. The Royal Horticultural Society organised Hampton Court Palace Flower Show includes displays from over 150 specialist nurseries. Among the blooming sights, some are beautiful, complex works of living art, filled with rare flowers and water features. However, many are on a smaller scale, and should give you ideas for improving your own garden. The Festival of Roses is Britain's largest annual display of roses in full bloom; the sweet scent is overwhelming, as is the sight of thousands of stunning roses blooming all under one roof. During the final afternoon many of the exhibitors sell off their plants at bargain prices - you can bet the gardening gloves come off for this free-for-all.
The British 10K London RunHyde Park Corner Tube, SW1X 7TA
10th July 2011
Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the 2011 ASICS British 10K London Run takes place on the second Sunday of July with nearly 30,000 runners expected to take to the streets of the capital. Starting at Hyde Park Corner, the course heads down Piccadilly and Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square, along the Embankment to the City, taking in St Paul's and Tower Bridge, and finally back to Whitehall, looping past the London Eye on the way. The runners are joined by a bunch of celebrities and athletics champions. Both Steve Cram and Haile Gebrselassie have participated in previous races. Last year, the men's event was won by Ruben Lindigo while Getenesh Tamirat took the women's race, both athletes logging impressive times just over the half-hour mark. Ten kilometres is a fair old way for newcomers to running but by no means impossible. If you fancy the challenge of racing against fellow Londoners, then visit www.theBritish10klondon.co.uk but do it soon as history proves this will be a sell out event.
Port of London ChallengeHQS Wellington, WC2R 2PN
11th July 2011
Founded in 1996 by Betty Boothroyd, the former Speaker of the House of Commons, the Port of London Challenge showcases the growing sport of Waterman's Cutter racing. Traditionally, Thames Waterman's Cutters are 34 feet long and 4ft 6inc wide, have fixed seats for up to six rowers and a canopy at the back with room for a cox and passengers. Often, races require for the cutters to be decked out in ceremonial livery, complete with historical regalia and flags. Starting at 7pm, the Port of London Challenge is raced over a 4.4-mile course from HQS Wellington on the Embankment to Chelsea Harbour. The cutters are crewed by six rowers and a cox and, in keeping with tradition, a passenger must be carried - although in this event the boats are not fitted with canopies. The first race back in 1996 featured just five crews but the growing popularity of the event means the race now has to have staggered starts where cutters are set off in waves, meaning each crew is racing both against those in their starting rank, but also against the clock. For more information please visit www.traditionalrowing.com.
Dylan Moran: Yeah, YeahHammersmith Apollo, London, W6 9QH
14th & 15th July 2011
There can't be many bedraggled Irish stand-ups who have been named "the greatest comedian, living or dead" by French newspaper Le Monde so Dylan Moran, so scornful of the Perrier Award he won years ago as a 24-year-old newcomer, should take it as a compliment. Best known for his turn as the misanthropic curmudgeon bookseller Bernard Black in his Bafta-winning Channel 4 sitcom Black Books, Moran has a delightful capacity to meander and a sumptuous imagery to match. Following his previous sell-out tour, the star of Shaun of the Dead and Run Fayboy Run - whose film breakthrough came as Rufus the book thief in Notting Hill - returns to London stage with his new show Yeah, Yeah for two nights at the Hammersmith Apollo. The former florist (for a week) mulls over life's joys and disappointments in a wonderful display of observation which The Scotsman recently describes as having "more comic gems in one performance than most comedians on the Fringe will produce in their entire run." Ageing, religion, kids, and relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life in a show of searing observations and dark humour, delivered no doubt in Moran's trademark cutting and haggard style.
Lovebox Weekender 2011Victoria Park, London, E3 5SN
15th July 2011 - 17th July 2011
The Lovebox Weekender returns to Tower Hamlets' Victoria Park this July for three days of festival fun. The line-ups are yet to be confirmed but last year's event, billed as the biggest and most ambitious to date, featured the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Roxy Music, Mark Ronson, Empire of the Sun, Wild Beasts, Hot Chip, Ellie Goulding and Noisettes. Set up by Groove Armada and inspired by Glastonbury, Lovebox is the park party that comes closest to capturing the vibe of a proper festival, with a huge range of musical styles across multiple stages, and a friendly, music-loving crowd. Victoria Park is a great festival venue, with loads of space and a sympathetic council who let them turn the music up really loud. Running from Friday afternoon through until Sunday evening, each day will have its own distinct musical identity. "Lovebox is not just one of the most authentic festivals of the summer, but an annual love letter to the capital," says The Guardian. Please visit www.lovebox.net for more information.
The Proms 2011Royal Albert Hall, London, SW7 2AP
15th July 2011 - 10th September 2011
All eyes return to the Royal Albert Hall for the 2011 Proms as the most popular season of classical music in England continues to go from strength to strength. A varied but accessible programme regularly draws huge audiences, concluding on the last night with seas of Union Jack-waving Brits belting out their national anthem. The aim, for the past 100 years, has been to mix the popular and familiar with the surprising and innovative, so if you go to a concert to hear some favourite piece, you may leave having discovered a whole new composer. Five hundred standing tickets for each concert are available on the door for just five pounds, so top international orchestras and soloists, programmes that mix the adventurous and the accessible, and a real sense of fun can all be had for half the price of a central London cinema ticket. There are also chamber music concerts and Saturday matinees in Cadogan Hall and outdoor events throughout the country. You should turn up early for the biggest stars - and queue overnight if you want to get into the fabled Last Night of the Proms. Alternatively, join Terry Wogan and thousands of revellers in the annual Proms in the Park closing party in Hyde Park.
1st npower Test: England v IndiaLord's Cricket Ground, London, NW8 8QN
21st July 2011 - 25th July 2011
England host the world's number one ranked side in a fascinating four Test series that gets underway at the world famous Lord's Cricket Ground. English cricket has rarely been on such a high: the comprehensive thrashing of the Australians to retain the Ashes over the winter has fanned the flames of optimism surrounding the team and many now believe they can go on to become the world's best. To do that, however, they'll have to overcome a formidable India side, with batting lynchpin and all-time legend of the game Sachin Tendulkar surely making his last playing appearance on English soil. Expect a gripping series as England's talented young bowlers attempt to topple the mighty Indian batting line-up.
High Voltage Festival 2011: Judas Priest, Dream TheaterVictoria Park, London, E3 5SN
23rd & 24th July 2011
Dust off your black jeans, leather jacket and bandana... Following a successful debut last year, High Voltage returns to Victoria Park this July for a weekend of classic rock, progressive rock and metal from 40 acts handpicked by the UK's fastest-growing music magazine, Classic Rock. Topping the bill are legendary British heavy metal outfit Judas Priest, who have been putting on spectacular stage shows and thrilling audiences worldwide for the past three decades. Joining the veteran rockers is arguably the world's leading progressive metal band, Dream Theater. Having notched more than 10 million album sales in a 25-year career, the critically acclaimed American group is renowned for the technical proficiency of its instrumentalists - and High Voltage 2011 will mark the first UK performance of their new line-up following the departure of drummer and founding member Mike Portnoy. Support acts have yet to be named so keep an eye on www.highvoltagefestival.com for full line-up details and ticket information.
Placido Domingo and Angela GheorghiuThe O2 Arena, London, SE10 0BB
29th July 2011
Two of the opera world's leading lights join forces for a spectacular Friday night bonanza at The O2 Arena this July, as Placido Domingo and Angela Gheorghiu perform alongside one another for the first time ever in the UK. Spanish tenor Domingo has had a career spanning half a century and is one of the most revered names in classical music, having sung in more operas than any other tenor in history. Best known as one of the legendary Three Tenors, Domingo was forced to cancel concerts in London last year after undergoing surgery to treat colon cancer. But now back in good health, Domingo continues to cement his reputation to audiences worldwide, both as an outstanding singer and more recently as a conductor. Romanian soprano Gheorghiu is a global superstar whose agile vocals and glamorous looks have taken her to major opera venues around the globe. Together, Domingo and Gheorghiu will form an alluring partnership that no classical musical lover would dare miss.
Planet Earth LiveThe O2 Arena, London, SE10 0BB
30th July 2011
Classical music and nature lovers should flock to The O2 Arena like migrating Siberian swans this summer for the UK debut of Planet Earth Live. This spectacular musical event, which sees the Emmy Award-winning composer George Fenton conduct the 84-piece BBC Concert Orchestra twice in one day, stars the mezzo-soprano Haley Glennie-Smith and is accompanied by awe-inspiring HD-filmed scenes from the groundbreaking BBC series projected upon a whopping 100-foot hemispherical screen. Using pioneering production techniques this live cinematic event will take you on a journey of our planet, its habitats and life on a scale never seen before. Planet Earth Live show has been designed to create a fantastic family experience, as well as appeal to fans of great orchestral music. Having dazzled crowds in the US last summer, the world's most popular natural history series is now being transported to the stage for the first time in Europe with this ground-breaking event at The O2 Arena.
Virgin Active London Triathlon 2011ExCel London Exhibition Centre, London, E16 1XL
30th & 31st July 2011
The triathlon is fast replacing the marathon as the event of choice for testing your body to the limit and the London Triathlon is the world's largest event of its kind. Over 13,000 confirmed entrants are set to participate in a punishing programme of running, swimming and cycling, while 55,000 are expected to line the streets and visit the Triathlon Expo. There is a strong focus on raising money for charity, with £1 million usually donated each year and media celebrities, major sporting figures and some of the world's best triathletes all expected to take part. Starting at the ExCel Centre in Docklands and making its way past major London landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye and Tower Bridge, the setting is idyllic for all those involved, and the Thames hopefully not too cold for the brave athletes. It's a great spectator event too, with the chance to see some of the fittest sports people do battle across three gruelling disciplines in the heart of London. For more information, head to www.thelondontriathlon.co.uk.
Underage Festival 2011Victoria Park, London, E3 5SN
31st July 2011
The Underage Festival in Victoria Park claims to be the world's first and best under 19s music event of its type - and this one has a twist, for not only are the crowd all musical savvy youngsters of the MySpace and iPod generations aged 14 to 18, but many of the lesser-known performers are themselves teenagers, giving young bands a huge leg-up in the industry. The line up for the 2011 festival, which takes place on the last Sunday of July, has yet to be announced but last year's highlights included M.I.A., Tinchy Stryder, Ellie Goulding, Daisy Dares You, Gold Panda and Hadouken!. Now in its fifth year, the Underage Festival is the brainchild of Sam Kilkoyne (now 18) and, along with the Underage Club, the concept has been critically acclaimed by the media and the enthusiastic adolescent audience it benefits. Note: this is an alcohol-free event with an 8pm curfew.
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With winter on the way out, March's Ideal Home Show and the Country Living Fair are great occasions for a spring clean. Elsew...March 2011
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SEO in under 10 minutes
for startups
Maile Ohye
Developer Programs Tech Lead
Startups better qualified for this talk
- Have their main content below 50ish pages
- Hope to rank only for a handful of related terms
- Provide the basics in an efficient manner
- Rest assured that you're not doing something totally wrong related to Search
- Provide pointers for more information
Select www or non-www
Then 301 accordingly to consolidate indexing signals.
301 redirect
Verify ownership in Webmaster Tools
Enable email forwarding to receive critical messages from Google (e.g. hacked, malware, crawling issues)
"Using Webmaster Tools like an SEO"
Domain background check
Previously a spammy domain? Submit a reconsideration request through Webmaster Tools
- "Keywords" listed in Webmaster Tools
- Indexed with a [site:foo.com] search
- Rank when searching for domain name
Webmaster Guidelines: http://goo.gl/5cCLw
Penalties and reconsideration requests:
Webmaster Tools: Fetch as Googlebot
Crawl then submit to index
Include analytics code
Start collecting data even if you're not ready to use it.
Strategy in site design
Consider users/personas for your site
- Customers
- Parents/kids
- Developers
- Enthusiasts
- First-time vs. loyal customer
- Investors
- Press
Site strategy ideas
- Utility: Does our site design meet the needs of each persona?
- Navigation: If searcher lands on child page...
- Can they figure out where they are?
- Can they easily navigate to where they want to be?
- Focused: Does each page contain one logical topic obvious to visitors?
Define your conversion
I want my <group foo> visitors to:
- Sign up for the newsletter
- Contact our bizdev lead
- Buy our product
- Try our product
- Share our service
Make a relevant conversion possible on every page -- don't force users to make extra clicks.
Be smart about your copy
Include relevant keywords naturally in your text.
- Include query terms normal people would use to find your product/business (e.g., "running shoes," not "athletic footwear")
- Research common terms through Adwords keywords tool
- Consider tag clouds and misspellings as fairly played out
Smart about copy (cont.)
- Answer your visitors'/personas' questions
- Is the product reputable? Show reviews, let users review.
- What if it doesn't work? Explain customer satisfaction policy.
Every page should include
- Unique topic
- Unique title (displays in search results)
- Unique meta description for the snippet
- For non-dynamic sites: keywords in the filename, lowercase and hyphen separated
- Descriptive anchor text for every link
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Anchor text: Good example!
For more information, please read our product specifications.
More info on sitelinks http://goo.gl/OM2Ji
Potential pitfalls
- Hiring a rogue or shady SEO (if they guarantee anything, that's bad news)
- Participating in link schemes or buying links to pass PageRank
- Focusing more on site fanciness than having indexable/searchable text
- Akamai study finds two seconds as customer "acceptability" threshold for e-commerce sites
- Google aims for under a half-second
More info on performance and SEO http://goo.gl/SnIJt
- Check how you rank for your company name. (Hopefully #1 and with sitelinks.)
- Understand how you rank for other terms through Webmaster Tools' Search Queries (again, video at http://goo.gl/VM31L)
Ranking (cont.)
- Get involved.
- No one searches for your new kind of product or service? Perhaps prioritize finding a potential audience/community on existing forums, blogs, or social media sites.
To rank well, provide an awesome product or service, then attract buzz: natural links, +1s, likes, follows, shares...
Social media marketing
You likely have limited resources.
- Think holistically: Create an identity on key sites, participate, connect users to entry point of conversion
- Focus your energy where your audience hangs out
- Play to your authentic strengths
- CEO likes to tweet
- Salesperson enjoys Facebook
- Developer already on Google+, Stack Overflow
Even with great marketing
and terrific advertising,
valuable conversion still happens on your site.
Stay focused and make sure you're ready!
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