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Reverend Martin Denesse pleaded guilty previously to several drug charges, theft and unauthorized use of a moveable.
Denesse's sentence included five years for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, five years for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, ten years for theft from the Grace Harbor Christian Ministries 'trailer fund,' and five years for unauthorized use of a moveable.
The drug and unauthorized sentences are concurrent, but the theft charge is consecutive. Denesse must also pay $363,000 in restitution.

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On Wednesdays, ESPN fantasy games expert Eric Karabell discusses ALL fantasy sports, whether it's football, basketball, baseball or hockey. No racing questions please. Anyway, tune in every Wednesday at 10 a.m. to discuss whatever fantasy sport you want.
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Pink clad revelers filled the streets of Spanish Town in Baton Rouge as the drizzle brought out umbrellas.
A skydiver jumping during Memorial Day festivities in Winchester, Tennessee got blown into power lines by high winds and was rushed to the hospital. He is said to be in good condition.
Witnesses watch helplessly as a man trapped in a white four-wheel drive sits perched on a washed-out causeway near Beorne, Texas.The rushing stream washes his jeep down the river but he manages to escape unscathed.
High winds in Kemerovo, Russia caused a construction crane to collapse. A 54-year-old woman, who was operating the crane at the time, was killed. There was also significant damage to the building and cars that were hit.
Severe weather across the Plains and into southeast Colorado has extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer chasing tornadoes in Colorado.
Oklahoma City broke the all-time monthly record for rainfall with 18.16 inches. Multiple vehicles were abandoned last night with a number of water rescues as well. More rain is expected.
Reed Timmer was storm chasing alongside a shelf cloud in Texas. A confirmed tornado had already touched down near Pocasset, Oklahoma.
Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer embarked on a Memorial Day weekend storm chase through extreme southwestern Oklahoma.
This man comes dangerously close to a tornado that touched down in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With no storm shelter nearby, the man retreats to his bathtub for safety.
The Summit Hotel in Kathmandu was hosting a party for a few kids when the earthquake hit the region. It caused the party to be flooded and scared a few partygoers, but everyone was safe and not injured.
Colombian police jumped into a swollen and debris-filled river in Salgar to save a dog that had been swept away by the current. Police said, "Prince" will be "welcomed to our police family" if his owner isn't found.


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Temporal range: Late Jurassic, 160Ma
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Xiaotingia is a genus of bird-like theropod dinosaur from early Late Jurassic deposits of western Liaoning, China, containing a single species, Xiaotingia zhengi.[1]
Xiaotingia is known from the holotype STM 27-2, an articulated and almost complete skeleton including the skull. It was probably collected in the Linglongta area, Jianchang, from the Tiaojishan Formation.[1]
Xiaotingia was first named by Xu Xing, You Hailu, Du Kai and Han Fenglu in 2011 and the type species is Xiaotingia zhengi. The generic name and specific name together honour Zheng Xiaoting.[1]
The initial analysis by Xu et al. showed that Xiaotingia formed a clade with Archaeopteryx, Dromaeosauridae and Troodontidae to the exclusion of other groups traditionally seen as birds. Xu et al therefore (re)defined the concepts of Deinonychosauria and Avialae to the extent that Archaeopteryx and Xiaotingia belonged to the Deinonychosauria in the clade Archaeopterygidae.[1] This led to popular reports that "Archaeopteryx is no longer a bird",[2] although Xu et al noted that there are several competing definitions of the clade Aves currently in use, pointing out that their definitions are compatible with a traditional Aves with Archaeopteryx as a specifier.[1] This was challenged by an analysis using different methods published several months later however, in which Archaeopteryx was again recovered as an avialan, while Xiaotingia remained closely allied to Anchiornis within the Troodontidae.[3] In 2012, an expanded and revised version of the initial analysis also found Archaeopteryx to be avialan and Anchiornis to be troodontid, but recovered Xiaotingia as the most primitive member of the clade Dromaeosauridae rather than a close relative of Anchiornis within Troodontidae.[4]
Relationships found by the revised analysis of Senter et al., 2012:[4]
Below is a cladogram published in 2013 by Godefroit et al.[5]
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- ^ a b c d e Xing Xu, Hailu You, Kai Du and Fenglu Han (28 July 2011). "An Archaeopteryx-like theropod from China and the origin of Avialae". Nature 475 (7357): 465–470. doi:10.1038/nature10288. PMID 21796204.
- ^ "Feathers fly in first bird debate". BBC News. 27 July 2011.
- ^ Lee, M.S.Y. and Worthy, T.H. (2011). "Likelihood reinstates Archaeopteryx as a primitive bird. Biology Letters, published online before print October 26, 2011, doi:10.1098/rsbl.2011.0884
- ^ a b Senter, P., Kirkland, J.I., DeBlieux, D.D., Madsen, S., and Toth, N. (2012). "New Dromaeosaurids (Dinosauria: Theropoda) from the Lower Cretaceous of Utah, and the Evolution of the Dromaeosaurid Tail." PLoS ONE, 7(5) e36790. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0036790 PMID 22615813
- ^ Godefroit, Pascal; Cau, Andrea; Hu, Dong-Yu; Escuillié, François; Wu, Wenhao; Dyke, Gareth (2013). "A Jurassic avialan dinosaur from China resolves the early phylogenetic history of birds". Nature 498 (7454): 359–362. Bibcode:2013Natur.498..359G. doi:10.1038/nature12168. PMID 23719374.


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If, for you, the mention of genealogy conjures up images of endless boring lists of "so-and-so begat so-and-so," then obviously you have not met Dorothy Sargent, who lives in Miller. Yes, genealogy is a list of names, but it is so much more than that. For with every name on the list, there is a story, and that is what makes it
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JUNIOR OLYMPIC CROSSFIRE VOLLEYBALL teams coached by Ashley Bonebright and Lisa Jones had a great season. They played teams from out of state and other South Dakota teams they
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Grand Theft Auto, swords, guns, laser pistols... nearly every boys toy in that store is violent or offensive somehow, to someone.
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Thompson Ice Arena is one of two Dartmouth sports facilities designed by the Italian structural engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, known popularly as the "poet in concrete" in tribute to the buildings he designed for the Rome Olympics. Thompson Arena is located just across South Park Street from Leverone Field House, the other Nervi-designed building.
Built in 1975, the 83,600 square foot building is home to the Big Green's Men's and Women's ice hockey teams and seats 3,500 spectators. Thompson also contains Smoyer Lounge, dressing rooms and training facilities for the field hockey and Men's and Women's soccer teams that practice and play on nearby Chase Field and Scully-Fahey Field.
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NDF committed to peace talks, says Jalandoni
LUCENA CITY—The National Democratic Front is open to the resumption of peace talks with the Aquino administration, the rebels' chief negotiator, Luis Jalandoni, said on Wednesday.
In a statement e-mailed to the Inquirer from his base in the Netherlands, Jalandoni said the NDF had "continually asserted that it is committed to peace negotiations that address the roots of the armed conflict and pave the way to a just and lasting peace."
Jalandoni assailed government officials for allegedly "acting irresponsibly by issuing bellicose statements" about terminating the negotiations.
He brushed aside as "completely untrue" that Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles had informed the Dutch government, which is facilitating the discussions, that the Aquino administration had terminated the talks.
Jalandoni said the government had not informed Ambassador Ture Lundh either formally or informally of such termination.
He said that the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (Jasig) of 1995 required a written notice by either party in ending the talks. "No written notice of termination of the Jasig and the peace negotiations has been given," he said.
Jalandoni added that all immunity guarantees contained in Jasig would remain in full force even after such termination.
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C-4 seized in Colorado in Navy SEAL smuggling case
LAS VEGAS Federal agents seized five pounds of C-4 military explosives from the Colorado home of a man accused with a Navy SEAL and a Las Vegas associate of smuggling machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to Mexico, authorities said Thursday.
Grenades and night-vision goggles also were found in the Durango, Colo., home of 34-year-old Richard Paul, according to federal prosecutors and federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents in Las Vegas and Colorado.
Paul and Andrew Kaufman, 36, of Las Vegas, were arrested Wednesday and appeared Thursday before federal magistrate judges in Durango and Las Vegas on conspiracy charges. Each was ordered held in federal custody pending an evidentiary hearing.
They are accused of conspiring with Navy SEAL Nicholas Bickle of San Diego to smuggle and sell weapons to an undercover federal agent in Nevada and Colorado.
"As long as they got paid ... they didn't care if the weapons wound up in Mexico or on the streets of Las Vegas," federal prosecutor Drew Smith told U.S. Magistrate Judge George Foley Jr. in Las Vegas.
Smith characterized Bickle, 33, as a "rogue Navy SEAL" - an active-duty special warfare operator 1st class who Smith said also worked as a consultant on the Hollywood movie "Transformers 3."
Bickle was arrested Wednesday and was due to appear Friday before a federal magistrate judge in San Diego.
Smith said outside court that federal agents expected to find weapons, but were surprised to find five pounds of C-4 plastic explosive, blasting cap detonators and other military items at Paul's home in Colorado.
Brad Briersdorf, a Colorado-based ATF spokesman, said there were no evacuations of the neighborhood while agents removed the military-grade explosive. C-4 is a stable compound that requires an initiator or a blasting cap to cause a blast.
Briersdorf declined to elaborate about the destructive power of the explosives found in Paul's home.
Smith said federal agents were still serving search warrants Thursday at Bickle's home, vehicle and a storage unit in the San Diego area.
"What we have here is simply greed at any cost," Smith told the judge in Las Vegas.
Bickle is accused in a criminal complaint of smuggling 80 AK-47 weapons from Iraq or Afghanistan, including factory-made 7.62 mm Iraqi machine guns that would be difficult or impossible to trace. Other weapons included Ruger handguns of the type used by U.S. military police officers.
"According to the other members of the organization, this was possible because Navy SEALs are not searched when returning from deployments," the criminal complaint said.
Las Vegas-based ATF Special Agent Eric Fox alleged in a criminal complaint filed Oct. 29 that at least one of the accused coconspirators bragged that the guns were from the military in the Middle East and would be untraceable.
The investigation began with a tip from a fourth man, an ex-felon turned confidential informant facing felony battery domestic violence and robbery charges in Nevada. He is cooperating with authorities and was not charged in the federal case.


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I agree. In TMP and TWOK they wore these "field jackets" over their basic uniform shirts. I liked that, it added an extra touch of realism.
And in The Cage as well. Of course, I imagine budgets probably got in the way of that. After all, it's one more costume to make.
Although Enterprise did also have field jackets too.
was my joke to subtle?
Apparently, I didn´t for a second think about sports teams
But now that I got it, it really is funny
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I meant to post something here earlier this week but, I've been really busy with something new and exciting that I will announce in a few months, if not sooner. Until then, I'll have to settle for doing what is verboten for bloggers: posting at "off-peak" hours when readers are few and far between. Okay. I have some thoughts on some odds and ends from Tampa this week:Mariano Rivera: I was just as pleased as everyone else in Yankees Universe to hear that Mo had his first batting practice of the spring today, the first since his injury last year. I'm tempering my enthusiasm, however. I'll wait to hear how he feels tomorrow before doing a happy dance.Gardy/Grandy: Brett Gardner and Curtis Granderson are both team players who work hard and always do the right thing. If this switch of positions doesn't work, there'll be no one to blame. We'll only be able to say, "It just didn't work out."No-Go 'Sado: Raise your hand if you thought Jorge Posada was going to pull an Andy Pettitte this s...
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Controlling Tuberculosis in Community Corrections
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The increasing incidence of tuberculosis infection and active disease in the United States raises significant issues because much of the increase has occurred in populations involved with the criminal justice system. Persons with TB, moreover, are often also infected with HIV. In addition, new strains of drug-resistant TB have appeared in part because of patients' failure to follow prescribed courses of medication. Unless inmates with TB infection and disease are identified and appropriately treated, the disease can later develop among released inmates, who then may transmit the infection to their families, community corrections officials, and the general public. Challenges and opportunities for the criminal justice community include: (1) screening inmates, parolees, probationers, and criminal justice staff for TB infection and active disease; and (2) controlling spread of the disease by educating and training staff members to understand how the infection is transmitted and what can be done to contain its spread, establishing protective procedures for staff, ensuring prophylactic therapy for infected inmates and an appropriate medical regimen for those with active disease, and linking with public health agencies to ensure follow up with persons released from the criminal justice system. There is a description of how health departments and community corrections agencies can work together. Glossary, exhibit, notes source
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Tiruvannamalai: Two persons died and one was hospitalised after they consumed illicit arrack near Thanippadi on Monday.
The deceased were identified as Jayaraman of Bonthai village and Settu of Mothakkal village. The illicit arrack was sold at Bonthai. Gopalasamy (60) of Bonthai was admitted to Tiruvannamalai GH and later referred to a Vellore hospital, sources said. — Staff Reporter
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At the Budwig Clinic, as in many holistic cancer treatment centers all over the world I've studied at, there is a great deal of focus on bringing oxygen into the body. (Cancer can't stand O2 molecules!) One thing Dr. Jenkins teaches, as the director of the clinic in Spain, is to take 30 deep breaths […]9 Comments • Continue Reading →
A cup of joe…..friend or foe?
I've mentioned that I grew up not drinking milk and still never do. So why has my bone density "off the chart" for a 20-year old even though I'm mid-forties? I've been tested multiple times now using different tests. I don't know, but these are my guesses. They're based on what the literature says about […]10 Comments • Continue Reading →
The latest green smoothie debate! part 1 of 3
Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: Somebody on the internet says they don't recommend green smoothies because apparently the fiber is too broken down. And the fruit causes blood sugar to spike. Please prove them wrong so I can keep enjoying them. —Carly Answer: We have gotten this question several times this week, via email, but with at […]5 Comments • Continue Reading →
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Last night I went to Zumba with Matthew, as I often do, and he talked me into staying late for yoga afterwards. I'd already worked out that morning, then played my last league tennis match of the season mid-day. We were already planning to be in another yoga class, at another gym, early the next […]14 Comments • Continue Reading →
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I'm back from speaking in Seattle and Federal Way, WA with David Wolfe, see photos below. In one, we're sitting on the pier at our Lake Washington party house. (We had an after-party Friday night, and although I went upstairs to bed at 1 a.m., I woke up at 4:45 and the party was still […]39 Comments • Continue Reading →
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Comodo (http://www.comodo.com), a leading certificate authority and Internet security organization, today announced that Comodo CEO and chief security architect, Melih Abdulhayoglu, will be participating in a virtual industry conference hosted by Infosecurity magazine on June 2. The subject of his presentation is "Malware– The Bad, The Ugly and The Uglier."
The conference, hosted by Infosecurity's technical editor, Steve Gold, will conclude with a Question and Answer session to examine some of the hot topics related to the subject of malware and answer audience questions.
"Today we now have multi-vectored and hybridized malware plus bot-net driven attacks with cyber criminals at the helm of a multi-billion dollar industry dedicated to ripping off Internet users, whether they are at home or business users," said Gold.
This event is sure to shed new light on the extent and prevalence of malware today.
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Dear Pastor…
Have you ever wanted to learn more about science but not had the time to do so?
Are you fascinated by and in awe of what science is revealing about the world God has created?
Do you feel like your ministry would benefit if you know more about scientific areas like the human genome project, personalized medicine, dark matter, neuroscience and the mind, and the Higgs Boson (the "God Particle")?
If so, we very much want you to be a part of an international network of pastors committed to increasing their understanding and appreciation of modern science. Check out this brief video that describes the conference and contains interviews of some of the pastors who participated in 2014.
We are offering ALL EXPENSE PAID pastor's retreats. The first was in 2014 and the second one is planned for June, 2015. These will take place on the beautiful campus of Gordon College, in Wenham, MA, located near one of the most significant biotechnology and educational centers of the world. If you are interested in learning more about our project, we encourage you to fill out a short survey and tell us a bit about yourself and your interests.
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Leukemia - Treatment Overview
For childhood ALL
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common leukemia in children. Treatments for ALL in children aren't the same as treatments for adults, and are different for infants, children, and adolescents. Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy with stem cell transplant, and targeted therapy.
The 5-year survival rates for childhood ALL are:6
- For infants up to a year old, 62 out of 100 infants.
- For children ages 1 to 14, about 89 out of 100 children.
- For adolescents 15 to 19, about 50 out of 100 adolescents.
Improved treatments have increased survival in infants, children, and adolescents. These numbers are taken from reports that were done at least 10 years ago, before current treatments were available. So your child's actual chances of survival are likely to be higher than these numbers.
For childhood AML and other myeloid diseases
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) in children is grouped with other myeloid diseases that affect the blood and bone marrow, including chronic myelogenous leukemia. Treatment for each type is different, but include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and targeted therapy.
Survival rates vary widely, depending on the individual child. The 5-year survival rates for childhood AML are:6
- For children younger than 15, about 58 out of 100 children.
- For adolescents aged 15 to 19 years, about 40 out of 100.
Improved treatments have increased survival in infants, children, and adolescents. These numbers are taken from reports that were done at least 10 years ago, before current treatments were available. So your child's actual chances of survival are likely to be higher than these numbers.
Additional information about childhood leukemia is provided by the National Cancer Institute.
- For Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, see www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/childALL/Patient.
- For Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies, see www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/childAML/Patient.
Supportive care
Cancer treatment has two main goals: curing cancer and making your quality of life as good as possible. Palliative care can improve your quality of life by helping you manage your symptoms. It also can help you with other concerns that you may have when you are living with a serious illness.
For some people who have advanced cancer, a time comes when treatment to cure cancer no longer seems like a good choice. This can be because the side effects, time, and costs of treatment are greater than the promise of cure or relief. But this isn't the end of treatment. You and your doctor can decide when you may be ready for hospice care.
It can be hard to decide when to stop treatment to prolong your life and shift the focus to end-of-life care. For more information, see:
This information is produced and provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The information in this topic may have changed since it was written. For the most current information, contact the National Cancer Institute via the Internet web site at http:// cancer .gov or call 1-800-4-CANCER.
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Sour Patch Kids Challenges Justin Bieber Fans to Take My World 2.0 Platinum
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 15 /PRNewswire/ — Good looks, a perfect head of hair, millions of adoring fans and one (possibly two) hit albums. With all he's got going for him, Justin Bieber's latest album, My World 2.0, which launched on March 23, has only reached Gold status. Not bad, but we think it can do better … and faster, so we challenge Justin's fans to help out.
One million packs of Sour Patch Kids, a Cadbury brand, are sold every five days, so you'd think Justin's new album could reach Platinum in the same amount of time … not! To sweeten the pot, we're challenging fans to help My World 2.0 reach one million in sales faster than expected. And if My World 2.0 reaches Platinum status by Tuesday, May 4, Sour Patch Kids will donate $15,000 to Pencils of Promise, a Justin-supported charity – sweet!
"We hear that Justin is a big fan of Sour Patch Kids, and we're huge fans of Justin, so we're engaging in a little friendly competition to see if his fans can do in six weeks what Sour Patch Kids does in five days," said Sebastian Genesio, marketing director for Sour Patch Kids. "The sweet part of the challenge is that we have the opportunity to help Justin reach the Platinum status he deserves, while donating to a great charity he supports."
As part of the challenge, Sour Patch Kids will donate $15,000 to Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization that builds sustainable schools in the developing world, if My World 2.0 can hit Platinum by Tuesday, May 4. If Justin's fans pull together and help him reach Platinum within six short weeks of launch, it will be a significant milestone – beating his own seven-week record set with his first album, My World.
As of the week ending April 11, 2010, Justin had sold approximately 676,000* copies of My World 2.0 – just 324,000 short of the total needed to reward Justin's fans with a $15,000 donation to Pencils of Promise.
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Sour Patch candies were launched in 1985 and have long been a favorite among people of all ages. Sour Patch is known for its "sour then sweet taste sensation," in which the sour coating gives a real sour hit in the mouth, but quickly turns sweet to offer a satisfying candy treat. Today, Sour Patch Kids is a top-selling sour brand in the North American U.S. marketplace. The Sour Patch family of soft and chewy candy products includes Sour Patch Kids, Sour Patch Watermelon, Sour Patch( )Extreme, Sour Patch Xploderz, Sour Patch Chillerz, and Sour Patch Fruits. To learn more about Sour Patch Soft and Chew Candy, visit www.SourSweetGone.com.
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The combination of Kraft Foods and Cadbury creates a global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals. With annual revenues of approximately $50 billion, the combined company is the world's second largest food company, making delicious products for billions of consumers in more than 160 countries. The combined company's portfolio includes 11 iconic brands with revenues exceeding $1 billion – Oreo, Nabisco and LU biscuits; Milka and Cadbury chocolates; Trident gum; Jacobs and Maxwell House coffees; Philadelphia cream cheeses; Kraft cheeses, dinners and dressings; and Oscar Mayer meats. Another 70+ brands generate annual revenues of more than $100 million. Kraft Foods (www.kraftfoodscompany.com; NYSE: KFT) is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor's 500, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index.
About Pencils of Promise
Pencils of Promise works with local communities to build schools and create educational opportunities in the developing world. We focus on sustainable preschools, primary schools and female empowerment within each village we support. In 2009, the organization's first year of operation, Pencils of Promise raised over $150,000 in donations through fundraising events and donor support, built three schools in Laos, and established a presence in more than 20 cities and college campuses throughout the country. In 2010, Pencils of Promise has goals to attract 5,000 new supporters across the globe, to build seven more schools in committed villages in Laos and Nicaragua, and to continue to identify additional areas of impact around the world. More information about Pencils of Promise is available at www.pencilsofpromise.org.
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Research shows hackers can pull credit card info from Xbox 360
An interesting report surfaced earlier this week claiming that hackers can pull credit card information off your old Xbox 360 hard drive. This news came as a bit of a shock as it claims that even formatting your hard drive will not entirely wipe the data off the storage device.
As reported by Kotaku, an ongoing study at Drexel University lead by researcher Ashley Podhardsky has revealed that credit card data can be retrieved off old Xbox 360 hard drives. Podharadsky revealed that Microsoft does a good job at projecting its own proprietary information on the console, but doesn't take steps to protect user data such as credit card information.
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From the Bus Station (Gare Routiere) of Geneva, you can visit the beautiful French neighbor cities, such as Annecy, Chamonix, Megeve, Flaine, St. Gervais, Les Contamines. With the exception of Annecy (Lake and old city), others are popular ski cities in the French Alps. In the summer these cities have also beautiful mountains and lakes to visit and climb. The cost of busses is around 30 Swiss Frances for a round rip.
Geneva isn't fun to drive around. Buses & trams are a brilliant alternative: they often have their own lanes & traffic lights, so are faster than a car, especially at peak times. The buses are clean, frequent, remarkably long, & on time.
Most buses & trams have an electronic sign inside the bus informing you of the final destination, & the next stop. The bus stops are usually named after a local feature (eg. museum, hospital) or nearby street. Some buses also have a vocal announcement telling you which stop is approaching.
NOTE: normally buses & trams stop at every stop along a route, so you do not need to signal. However, to open the doors you must press a button located beside or on the door on the outside, or on a pillar or on the door on the inside.
Tickets are available from every bustop. There are very useful maps of the city & routes at most stops. You can also pick up a free map showing the whole city & its bus and tram routes, from the Cornavin station - the central city bus, tram and train depot. All roads lead to Cornavin it seems! It is a short walking distance from a lot of the central hotels, and is well signposted.
The TPG website is quite useful, & much of it available in English. You can plan routes quite easily & down to the very minute. Once you know which number bus you want, click on it & it will bring up a document showing all the stops. If you click on your particular stop, it will give you all the departure times for that particular stop.
One last thing... ticket machines do not give change, so be careful what coinage you put in! If you have to overpay, keep your ticket and take it to the central station where they will give you the balance back.
The town of Geneva and its agglomeration (in fact the canton or state of Geneva) has an excellent public transport network including local trains, tramways, buses and electric trolleybuses.
When arriving at Geneva airport and before going through customs, pick up a free ticket, that gets you by train or bus from the airport to any destination in Geneva county within 90 minutes.
Most hotels will provide a travel pass that gives you free public transport during your stay in Geneva. If you don't stay at such a hotel, get the ticket (best a Day Pass) from the ticket machine at most stops. If you are caught without a valid ticket, you risk a hewfty fine of CHF 120.
I would suggest that anyone travelling with the bus in Geneva, bring along his bus pass(its 45chf per month and can be easily bought at the gare cornavin station-if ur a resident here)or if you are a tourist id reckon you purchase the 4.50chf ticket on the section A in the bus stand for it covers up to 12 hours for the whole day..
should somone forget his/her bus pass or ticket...and upon being caught during those random checks it would cost 80chf and no amount of bribery or excuse will get you out of it
Geneva Airport is approximately 6km from the city centre.
How to travel to/from the airport :
- By bus : TPG (Geneva Public Transport) bus stops are situated at the departures and arrivals levels. Bus Number 10 goes to the city centre every 10 minutes. Bus Number 18 goes to the UN building every 30 minutes. You can purchase tickets from the machines at the bus stops (please have the correct amount, machines don't give change!). Ticket costs CHF 3.- (60min).
- By rail : the underground rail station is located 300m from the airport departures and arrivals levels. All trains stop at Geneva-Cornavin (city centre). The journey takes about 5 minutes, and costs from CHF 3.-.
- By taxi : the journey to the city centre will cost between CHF 30-35.
1ST GOOD NEWS : from 2008, Geneva International Airport will be offering every passenger arriving in Geneva a UNIRESO ticket free of charge, valid for 80 minutes in Geneva public tranportation. A ticket machine is installed for that purpose in the baggage reclaim hall. In the event of a ticket inspection on the network, anyone holding this type of ticket will have to show they have an air ticket proving they arrived in Geneva on that day.
2ND GOOD NEWS : since 2007, all visitors staying at a hotel, youth hostel or camping in Geneva can benefit from the Geneva Transport Card, with no additional cost. This personal and non-transferable pass is established upon the visitor's check-in in the hotel, youth hostel or camping of his (her) choice, enabling its holder to use of the entire public transportation network without restriction (bus, train and boat), with validity for the entire duration of his (her) stay including the departure day.
If waiting your flight, I highly recommend to have a drink or a light meal to the Zoulou bar (level 2), you could enjoy a great view on the tarmac and less crowed bar. The Follow-me in front of the Post office (arrival level) is another good and quiet address if you are waiting someone at the airport.
There are plenty of buses coming from and going to the neighboring countries. If you come from Switzerland, the only possibility in terms of public transportation is the train - there are no bus connections whithin Switzerland.
If you drive a car in Geneva, you'll get crazy. Just don't.
**ALWAYS** buy a ticket when riding the buses in Geneva. The dude doesn't check your ticket or stuff like that, but when the ticket guy comes around and finds that you have no ticket you will pay a big fine that makes the whole no ticket concept suck.
A person on our bus did not have a ticket and the mess that caused was quite amazing. Yelling and stuff. Bah. Just buy the damn ticket and chill out.
A Genève tout est possible ! Il y a un aéroport, une gare, des bateaux (lac léman), plein de voitures....
Par contre les taxis sont très chèrs !. Personellement je préfère me déplacer en bus dans la ville, c'est tellement plus simple !.
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SPECIAL WEEKEND EDITION Three's company in MVP race
Waiting on the other side of this weekend, for most teams on the NBA map, is the magical 41 Games barrier.
That's right, people. Half the season, finito.
It was quick and it was conclusive, too, especially for those of you -- which we've come to learn means pretty much everyone -- who like to get an early start on the annual MVP debate.
How conclusive?
It looks like we're already down to just three guys who can actually win this thing.
At the virtual midpoint of the 82-game grind, assuming the next 41 (or so) games look a lot like the first 41, that's it. Trois.
There are only three who merit serious consideration because you have to rule out anyone from the unsightly Eastern Conference, unless Gilbert Arenas, LeBron James or Dwyane Wade can muster a barrage of second-half victories laced with 30- and 40-point games that takes their respective teams to a level where they're looking down at the rest of the Least.
So that leaves:
Two-time reigning MVP Steve Nash.
His good buddy Dirk Nowitzki.
And the otherworldly Kobe Bryant.
Your regular-season Most Valuable Player can only be one of the above.
I was actually leaning toward saying it's already down to a two-man race between the perpetually inseparable Nash and Nowitzki and was even encouraged to do so by Kobe when he visited Dallas on Thursday night. But rest assured Bryant can still intervene here. With the Lakers on a remarkable 53-29 pace entering the weekend in spite of injuries to Lamar Odom and Kwame Brown, and with Odom and Brown due back reasonably soon, No. 24 will be an undeniable factor in MVP balloting as long as the Lakers uphold their current success rate and finish with a win total in the 50s.
Regular readers know that team success is always the foundation of our MVP deliberations, with at least 50 W's required to crack the conversation. (Unless you play in the modern-day East, which means you'd probably need at least 55 wins and a few of those unforgettable walk-off triples that Arenas keeps giving us.)
Since only two teams in the league have established 60-win paces, we naturally gravitate toward the two guys driving those teams.
Nash. Nowitzki.
Nowitzki. Nash.
Kobe, for his part, says it's Dirk if the season ended today. Nash echoed that sentiment after the Suns' morning shootaround Friday, saying: "Dirk gets my vote. Again."
No argument here, either. The Mavs have the league's best record at the midpoint and Nowitzki is better than ever, operating at his usual high level of offensive efficiency but now regularly sprinkling in game-winning shots and monster fourth quarters in the wake of his NBA Finals heartbreak in June. Seventeen points in the final period and overtime last week in Indiana. Twelve points in the fourth at Toronto to cap Dallas' big rally. Fourteen points in the fourth against Houston earlier this week, after Tracy McGrady did the early dazzling with 29 points by halftime.
Nowitzki is one of the few elite-level players who, even after eight seasons, shows up for season No. 9 having noticeably improved his game. He'll never get the credit Nash gets for making others better, because he's not a distributor, but another big Mavs progress-maker -- Josh Howard -- would say otherwise.
The ultimate proof? Dallas awoke Friday morning with a 5½-game lead over its longtime rivals to the south in San Antonio, with Nowitzki fueling the Mavs' 33-4 response to their 0-4 start. It's a stunning gap which must feel twice as big to Tim Duncan's Spurs, given how close these teams usually are.
Nash, meanwhile, is arguably playing better than he did in his back-to-back MVP seasons, something you undoubtedly hear now on a nightly basis on the highlight shows. The fact that he has two Maurice Podoloff trophies at home is bound to hurt him with some voters, crazy as that sounds, because resistance to the idea that Nash belongs in the three-in-a-row pantheon with Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird began to bubble early in some corners. Yet that shortsighted view overlooks two key truths.
1. You can only judge Nash against the competition of the day, based on the season in progress.
2. The alleged "help" he gets from Mike D'Antoni's system doesn't make all those shots go in -- 53 percent from the field, 50 percent on 3s and 88 percent from the line in averaging 19.6 points and 11.4 assists -- and doesn't come close to measuring his leadership impact, which is borderline immeasurable these days. The Suns' ability to reintegrate Amare Stoudemire alongside Shawn Marion and Boris Diaw so seamlessly, after playing so differently for a season without him, wouldn't have a chance of working if Phoenix didn't have special chemistry. You don't need more than one guess to know where that chemistry starts.
Yet Nash, not surprisingly, doesn't even want to field an MVP question or debate the respective cases out there.
"I don't want to disrespect the award, because I cherish everything that's happened to me," Nash said. "But all I want to do [now] is win a championship."
Two and a half seasons of this MVP stuff and he still doesn't get it. The masses, Nashy, don't even want to wait until January to start arguing.
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Don't take it personally that you weren't included above, Yao. You have bigger things to worry about anyway. (Read below.)
Western Conference
Checked in Thursday with Phil Jackson regarding the Lakers' interest in giving Penny Hardaway his comeback opportunity, something L.A. is still considering.
It doesn't sound as though we should be expecting a signing or press conference tomorrow, but Phil also says he hasn't ruled out a move in the near future. That makes sense given that Hardaway is Jackson's kind of guard (big and experienced), presumably a good fit in the triangle offense (with his passing and ballhandling ability) and "not that old" in Jackson's estimation (if Penny is indeed healed after some six years of knee problems).
The Lakers have had what Jackson terms "a couple observation opportunities" to evaluate the 35-year-old behind closed doors. Hardaway is working out daily, shuttling between three cities (Miami, Houston and his hometown of Memphis) and insists that he's far healthier than he was in either of the past two seasons, when he managed to appear in only 41 games.
The difference, Penny contends, is a knee operation he had last March -- his fifth -- to address a bone-spur problem that complicated the recovery from Hardaway's original microfracture surgery back in 2000. Seattle also gave him a tryout but, as covered here recently, ultimately passed at least in part because new Sonics vice chairman Lenny Wilkens has final approval on basketball matters and had no interest in Hardaway after coaching him in New York.
Chances are it won't happen, but Jackson, by contrast, has never shied away from reclamation projects, deftly handling players with worse locker-room reps than Hardaway's. Yet I couldn't get more than a chuckle out of him when I pointed out that putting Penny in the same backcourt with Kobe Bryant -- with Phil on the bench and Jerry Buss in the stands -- wouldn't exactly improve the Lakers' chilly relations with old pal Shaquille O'Neal.
A bonus bite from Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy on Houston's ability to maintain a 50-win pace -- 51 wins, actually, as of Friday morning -- despite Yao Ming missing the past 13 games:
"We're not really on course for anything," Van Gundy said, rejecting the notion that the Rockets have proven themselves playoff-worthy.
"I think it's too early to determine anything, just like I think it's too early for the teams that are rolling -- like Detroit last year -- to determine what you're on course for.
"At times, as we've gone through this little [9-4] streak, the results have actually been a little better than the play has been."
And this won't help matters: Houston is now projecting Yao to be sidelined until March by his broken leg.
The Clippers and Pacers have spent the past day or so trying to leave zero doubt -- Indy CEO Donnie Walsh says it as clearly as you can on Chad Ford's podcast this week -- that there will be no Corey Maggette-for-Mike Dunleavy swap now that the Pacers have acquired Dunleavy.
But we might have to take it a step further, with the Clips insisting that the chances of Maggette being moved anywhere before the Feb. 22 trading deadline are "extremely unlikely."
Now is that mere posturing from the Clips to get interested teams (Utah, San Antonio and Minnesota among them) to make better offers?
That's a sensible conclusion.
The Clips, though, maintain that it's a faulty conclusion. As much as they need to make the playoffs to help pay for Donald Sterling's increasingly liberal spending -- and as much as Maggette is the natural choice for a shake-up move given that he and everyone else have been expecting a trade for months -- rumblings persist that Maggette has a better chance of moving into the starting lineup than relocating in the next month.
Question Marc
From the Stein Line e-mailbag:
Bernard (Atlanta): Enough is enough. Just one man's opinion, but why is this grown and rich man being so sensitive? Was Dikembe's family complaining about age jokes when he filed last year's tax return? Athletes are not held to the same standards as the common man, so why should things change when people get their feelings hurt about something as petty as a 20-year-old joke that is harmless?
Jesus (San Jose, Calif.): Tell Mutombo to stop crying. He is old enough to take a joke. If his kids don't know the difference between a joke and what's not a joke, then he should sit down and talk to them about the difference between the two. It gets old -- don't pardon the pun -- that athletes cry about everything.
Jeremy (Dallas): I say we get lawyers to draft a contract stating that no one on television can joke about his age as long as he stops the outdated finger wag that was cool in 1992.
Stein: Got a flurry of these in response to Thursday's story about Dikembe Mutombo's displeasure with people -- media folks in particular -- constantly questioning how old he really is. I hear you. I agree (to a degree) with a lot of these points.
Mutombo is indeed the oldest player in the NBA, which pretty much guarantees a running commentary about his age. Public figures do have to accept that they're going to hear all kinds of barbs along with the bouquets, just as LeBron James did and just as I'm sure Greg Oden is finding out every day at Ohio State when folks crack wise about how mature he looks for a college freshman. One could argue, furthermore, that Mutombo is only inviting more attention to the issue by speaking out on it and especially by suggesting that he wants to get David Stern involved.
I hear what he's saying, too.
These jokes/accusations have been in circulation for two decades and I've never heard him complain before. So why now? It's obviously an integrity issue for him, as opposed to Deke being unable to handle the jokes. Mutombo is a proud man and deservedly is considered one of the finest statesmen this league has ever seen. If your integrity was openly questioned for so long -- and if you gave as much back to society as Deke -- I'm guessing you wouldn't like it and would eventually have something to say about it.
As Rockets general manager Carroll Dawson says: "He's averaging a rebound, what, every 2.4 minutes? I figure people would be saying he's younger [than 40], not older." Put another way: If Mutombo really were as old as everyone says, wouldn't that make his recent streak of double-digit rebound games even more astonishing?
Yet I can understand why he doesn't see it that way. I'm fairly sure it would bother you a bit if your 9-year-old daughter asked you why, as Mutombo describes it, people "think your father is a liar."
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Dirk has come out blazing this season and everyone's noticing. He's already got two unofficial votes for MVP from his main competition -- Kobe and Nash.
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The Pacers, I'm told, didn't go to Jermaine O'Neal to get his sign-off before making Wednesday's eight-player trade with Golden State. Player consultation is generally not a step Indy CEO Donnie Walsh feels comfortable making before completing a big trade.
Not even in this case, with Indiana forced to part with Al Harrington -- whom O'Neal refers to as a "little brother" -- to achieve its twin aims of moving Stephen Jackson to a new city and acquiring frontcourt prospect Ike Diogu.
That said
Pacers management, by all indications, was already convinced without needing last-minute reassurance that an openly frustrated O'Neal had reached the same conclusion his bosses had: JO and Baby Al simply didn't mesh as frontcourt sidekicks nearly as well as Indy believed when it spent weeks over the summer scrambling to reacquire Harrington from Atlanta.
Here's a Rasheed Wallace-related problem for Flip Saunders that no one can debate: Sheed awoke Friday morning with a league-leading 12 technical fouls in 35 games.
That would put Mr. T on pace for 27 techs if he doesn't miss another game this season which computes to six one-game suspensions (yes, SIX) based on the disciplinary scale introduced last season that hits any player with a one-game ban after his 16th technical, 18th technical, 20th, etc.
Perhaps no less troubling for the Pistons: Rip Hamilton is tied with Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki for second place with eight T's in 35 games. Rip, then, is on course for 18 technical fouls if he doesn't miss another game, which would result in two one-game suspensions.
Some mathematical loose ends from the Indy-Golden State trade:
The Pacers are now $2.2 million under the luxury-tax line this season, with Golden State at nearly $700,000 under.
Indiana sent out $71.6 million in combined guaranteed salaries if Harrington picks up his player option for the 2009-10 season and if Sarunas Jasikevicius elects to exercise his option for next season instead of returning to Europe.
But the Pacers also took back $32.7 million more than Golden State in long-term salary obligations if Harrington and Jasikevicius see out their contracts with the Warriors and if Indiana, as expected, picks up its team option on Diogu for the 2008-09 season.
That's why I keep saying the Pacers better be sure that Diogu becomes the player they've projected since last winter, when they were trying to pry him away from Golden State in Ron Artest talks. If Diogu doesn't develop as expected -- and if Dunleavy and/or Murphy are Pacers for the long term -- Indy will be spending a lot of money for the privilege of finding a new home for Jackson.
One-On-One To Five
Five questions with Magic forward Grant Hill:
Q: Approaching the halfway point, can you give me a Magic progress report?
A: We're coming along. In terms of what the [big-picture] expectation is, I'm not sure. I'm not trying to look too far down the road, but I think playoffs are reasonable. I think we have a chance to win our division. I think we can play with anybody.
Q: And how's Grant Hill doing?
A: Grant Hill is tired tonight, but overall Grant Hill is doing well and feeling good.
Q: What about your future? You're a free agent in July. Do you want to re-sign with the Magic or have you started thinking going elsewhere to try to chase a championship?
A: I've learned not to look too far down the road. I know it's a cliché, but I'm really just taking it one day at a time. I looked down the road in '01 and '02 and "down the road" didn't turn out so good. So I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. But I will say I like it here in Orlando being part of this team.
Q: After everything you've been through injurywise and off the floor, does that make having one last shot at a championship before you retire less of a priority?
A: It would be nice. It would be really nice. But Orlando may not be that far away. We've taken some big steps this year. My approach is [that] it's January. I've only played past January twice in the last six years, so I'm just glad to be playing in January.
Q: You see him up close every day, so can you give me a Dwight Howard progress report?
A: He's going to be really, really good obviously. But the thing I like is that he's not only gotten better last year to this year; he's gotten better since the start of the season to now. And he's still learning the game. He's getting better passing out of double-teams, reading the defense. As good as he is, he can still get a lot better and he knows that. He's not satisfied with where he is.
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Marc's Quote
"I'm not sure it's their level of madness that has me concerned. It's their speed, rebounding, defensive ability and some unbelievable offensive play that has me more concerned than: 'They've got revenge on their minds. Oh no! Not that.' "
Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy, when asked if he was expecting Houston's 31-point victory in early November to supply Dallas with added motivation or anger for the teams' rematch Tuesday, which the Mavericks wound up winning 109-96.
Rank Comments
It's one of the readers' favorites and we do it every week: Trot out five (or so) responses to the latest edition of my NBA Power Rankings to make sure you have your say.
Straight from the rankings mailbag:
Jeremy (Evansville, Ind.): I'm that pessimistic Jazz fan whose e-mail you posted back in November. I promise I'm a real Jazz fan, but my worries came true: .500 basketball after the quick start.
Thanks for giving my team props, but if these really are "Power Rankings," then even No. 7 might be a bit high for my Jazz right now. I think we're pretty good and getting better, but you don't go from the lottery to the upper tier of the West in one season.
Committee's counter: But here's the thing, Jeremy. There really is no upper "tier" in the league at the minute. It's a two-team tier at most: Dallas and Phoenix have separated themselves from everyone else.
The rest of the playoff contenders in the league -- even a title contender like mighty San Antonio -- are in week-to-week flux because of injuries and other issues. So Utah, Houston and the Lakers have been able to stay up there, even though none of them was expected to join the upper class this season, and despite what could be described as a period of protracted mediocrity from the Jazz.


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Combating bird and animal menace at Karipur
Calicut International Airport Director J.P. Alex has reiterated the necessity of setting up mechanised slaughterhouses in the neighbouring panchayats of Kondotty, Pallikkal, and Nediyiruppu in the wake of the narrow escape an Air India flight had at Karipur a few days ago after one of the engines of the aircraft sucked in a mammal while taking off with 173 passengers on board.
Air India flight 997 suffered serious damage when the engine on its right wing caught fire after hit by the nocturnal mammal (suspected to be a palm civet), and was forced to seek an emergency landing soon after take-off at Karipur. People on duty at the airport were terrified by the deafening sound of the aircraft when the mammal hit the engine.
The incident, described by airport officials as a providential escape, has brought back to focus the presence of birds and animals in the airport's vicinity. An increase in poultry and meat stalls in the neighbouring panchayats in recent years and incessant dumping of slaughter waste in open spaces has been attracting birds, particularly scavenger birds, raising concerns of the airport authorities about aviation safety.
"We have been asking the civic authorities in the neighbouring panchayats to set up mechanised slaughterhouses for the past several years. Setting up mechanised slaughterhouses will certainly help control the presence of birds in the airport vicinity,'' said Mr. Alex.
The airport head said that vigil against animals and birds would be intensified. Bushes in the airport compound will be cleared and grass will not be allowed to grow near the runway, he said.
Mr. Alex said the demand for having mechanised slaughterhouses in the neighbouring panchayats would be raised again at the Airport Environmental Management Committee (AEMC) meeting to be held soon.
He said that best efforts were being made to make the airport animal and birds-free. ''Yet, certain things are beyond our hands. We want the cooperation and support of the local civic authorities,'' he said, adding that all efforts would be taken to minimise such happenings.
Mr. Alex said the airport had begun to break at the seams because of the unavailability of land.
''What we badly need is land for expansion. Without it, nothing can be done,'' he said.
Demand for land
The demand for 137 acres of land on the southern side of the airport has been raised for the past several years. But local people have been refusing to part with their land.
The proposal for setting up a new terminal for international flight operations at the southern side of the runway has been lying in limbo because of the cold response of the local people to the airport's expansion plans.
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Brewing continues to be one of the most competitive and innovative sectors in the food and drink industry. Brewing: New Technologies summarizes recent technological changes in brewing and their impact on product range and quality. The book begins with a review of the improvements in ingredients, including cereals, adjuncts, malt and hops, as well as ways of optimizing the use of water. It discusses developments in technologies from fermentation and accelerated processing to filtration and stabilization processes as well as packaging and concludes with analyses of improvements in safety and quality control, including control systems responsible for chemical, microbiological, and sensory analysis.
NEW BREWING TECHNOLOGIES: SETTING THE SCENE, Dr. C. Bamforth Introduction The Materials Used in Brewing Brewing Issues Source of Further Information
PROVIDING CEREALS FOR BREWING, Dr. S.E. Heisel Introduction Quality Evaluations Commercialization of New Matling Varieties Future Trends References
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SUPPLY OF ADJUNCT MATERIALS FOR BREWING, Dr. D.L. Goode and Dr. A. Arendt Introduction Why Use Adjuncts?
The Range of Traditional Adjunct Potential New Adjunct Sources New Developments to Improve Adjunct Functionality New Beverages Based on High Adjunct Levels Future Trends Sources of Further Information References
MALT AND MALT PRODUCTS, Dr. N. Davies Introduction - Factors Driving Change Malting Barley Development Malt Processing Malted Ingredients Sensory Evaluation of Malt and Malted Ingredients Future Trends Sources of Further Information References
THE BREEDING OF HOPS, Dr. J. Henning Introduction Developments of Hop Breeding Molecular Techniques in Hop Cultivar Development Conclusion References
THE PROCESSING OF HOPS, Dr. C. Schonberger Introduction - The Processing of Hops Hop Pellets Hop Extracts Isomerised Hop Products Hop Products and Relevant Beer Analyses Future Trends Sources of Further Information References
YEAST GENETICS IN BREWING: NEW INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES, Dr. D. Quain Introduction Fundamentals The Yeast Genome The Rise and Fall of Genetic Modification Genetic Instability - Problem or Opportunity?
Genetic Differences between Yeast Species Future Trends Acknowledgements References
YEAST SUPPLY AND PROPAGATION IN BREWING, Dr. D. Quain Introduction Storage and Supply of Yeast Cultures Propagation Active Dried Yeasts Future Trends Sources of Further Information Acknowledgements References
WATER IN BREWING, Dr. M. Euman Introduction Water for Use in Breweries Treatment Technologies Recycling Future Trends References
THE BREWHOUSE, Dr. J.M.H. Andrews Introduction Milling Mashing Devices Mash Conversion Vessels Mash Separation Wort Boiling Energy Recovery Systems Hot Wort Clarification Wort Cooling Cold Wort Clarification Cold Wort Oxygenation
FERMENTATION OF BEER, Dr. C. Boulton Introduction Current Developments Fermentation Management Yeast Distribution in the Fermenter CO2 Collection Modeling Fermentation Continuous Fermentation High Gravity Brewing Yeast Physiology and Fermentation Performance Future Trends Sources of Further Information References
ACCELERATED PROCESSING OF BEER, Dr. I. Virkajarvi Introduction Diacetyl Reduction New Techniques Warm Stabilization Cold Stabilization Two Maturation Philosophies Sources of Further Information References
FILTRATION AND STABILIZATION OF BEER, Dr. G. Freeman Introduction Current Filtration Practice Possibilities in Recycling of Keislguhr Crossflow Filtration Single-Pass Membrane Filtration Novel Filter Aids Current Stabilization Process Novel Stabilizing Systems The Effect of Modern Precessing Technologies on Stability Pasteurization Future Trends Acknowledgements References
PACKAGING OF BEER, Dr. J. Browne Introduction Trends in Packaging Formats Developments in Canning and Bottling Developments in Handling Kegs Future Trends Source of Further Information Acknowledgements References
MODERN BREWERY SANITATION, Dr. D. Loeffler Introduction Sanitation Terminology Theoretical Aspects of Cleaning The Use of Water in Cleaning Detergents/Cleaners Mechanical Aspects of Cleaning Temperature Time Sanitizers/Disinfectants Future Trends Source of Further Information References
WASTE HANDLING IN THE BREWING INDUSTRY, Dr. R. Reed Introduction Assessment of the Character and Strength of Wastewaters Sources and Nature of Wastewater Extent of Treatment Outline of Processes and Technology Treatment Processes Summary of Recent Legislation Management Approaches for Water and Waste Minimization Future Trends References
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN BREWING, Dr. G. Jackson Introduction Hazard Analysis Critical to Control Points (HACCP)
Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2000
Integrated Management Systems - The BRC Global Standard - Food Feed Materials Scheme (FEMAS)
Future Trends
BREWING CONTROL SYSTEMS: CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, Dr. K.J. Siebert Introduction Brewing Analytical Methods Detection, Separation, and Measurement Techniques Combining Different Techniques What and Why Do We Measure?
Where and How Do We Measure?
Impact of Brewery Operation Scale Changes over Time Traditional, Emerging, and Future Methods New Technologies References
BREWING CONTROL SYSTEMS: MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS, Dr. E. Storgards Introduction Classical Microbiological Methods Optical Techniques Molecular Methods for Detection and Identification Indirect Methods Evaluation of Yeast Quality and Quantity Future Trends References
BREWING CONTROL SYSTEMS: SENSORY EVALUATION, Dr. B. Simpson Introduction Brands Tasters Assessment Methods Assessment Facilities Data Analysis Tools Data Reporting and Distribution Tools Future Trends Source of Further Information Acknowledgements References
THE FUTURE OF BREWING, Dr. C. Bamforth Choice Impact of Choice Technical Need Drives Research Global Influences The Nature of the Brewing Process in 2050


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Arambewela, Rodney, Hall, John and Zuhair, Segu* (2006) Postgraduate international students from Asia: factors influencing satisfaction, Journal of marketing for higher education, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 105-127, Routledge, New York, N.Y. [C1]
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Arambewela, Rodney, Hall, John and Zuhair, S.* (2004) Student satisfaction : impact of age and gender on satisfaction among international postgraduate students from Asia, in Davis, Barry and Dermody, Janine (eds), Virtue in marketing : proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Conference, 6-9 July 2004, University of Gloucestershire Business School, pp. 1-11, University of Gloucestershire Business School, Cheltenham, England [E1]
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Arambewela, Rodney, Hall, John and Zuhair, S.* (2004) International education services: challenges for Australia, in Hoque, Mohammad (eds), Proceedings of International Business Research Conference, pp. 1-14, World Business Institute, Melbourne, Vic. [E1]
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Arambewela, Rodney, Hall, John and Zuhair, Segu* (2004) The relevance of demographic variables in assessing student satisfaction: a study of international postgraduate students, in Wiley, Jim and Thirkell, Peter (eds), ANZMAC 2004 : marketing accountabilities and responsibilities, conference proceedings, ANZMAC, Dunedin, N.Z. [E1]
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Arambewela, R.* and Zuhair, S.* (2003) Economic impact of internationalisation of educational services, in Adams, Ron and White, Kate (eds), Internationalising education : risks and returns : proceedings of 2003 Victoria University/UCLA conference, Victoria University, Melbourne, Vic. [E1.1]
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Arambewela, Rodney*, Hall, John* and Zuhair, Segu* (2002) An analysis of factors of importance to international postgraduate students from Asia studying in Victorian universities, in Shaw, Robin; Adam, Stewart and McDonald, Heath (eds), ANZMAC 2002 : conference proceedings, pp. 721-727, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic. [E1.1]
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Posts tagged 'book review'
God, Zombies, and the Meaning of Life
I recently finished two books that I have been unable to stop thinking about. One was World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks; the second was The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Both of these books involve, in different ways, a global catastrophe and the varying responses to it of the characters in each story. Now, you may be asking yourself what, in Darwin's name, this might have to do with de-conversion, but hear me out! The issues they raise address (though perhaps in an unexpected way) some profound questions we have to struggle with as part of leaving our faith.
The first, World War Z, chronicles an outbreak of zombies (yes, zombies), as it spreads from the first few, sporadic cases into a rapidly engulfing worldwide plague, nearly pushing the human race to extinction as social order and entire societies collapse. Though I had never before heard the term "zombie apocalypse", as this sub-genre' of fiction is apparently called, I was nonetheless hooked. I couldn't get this book out of my head. I found it to be surprisingly, even strikingly, evocative – of a strange admixture of despair and poignancy. Which seemed a odd response to have to a book about zombies. I found myself wondering: why?…
Continue Reading March 17, 2008 at 2:20 am Richard 8 comments
Bart Ehrman, Questioning Religion on Why We Suffer (NPR)
It's one of the oldest faith questions: If there's an all-powerful and loving God, why do human beings suffer?
In his latest book, religious studies professor Bart D. Ehrman wrestles with that question — and with the implications of the often-contradictory answers he finds. In God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question — Why We Suffer, Ehrman meditates upon how the Bible explains human suffering, why he finds the explanations unconvincing, and why he gave up on being a Christian.
Ehrman, author of Misquoting Jesus and more than a dozen other books, chairs the religious studies department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill…
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Book Review: Parenting Beyond Belief
This book, written from an explicitly atheistic perspective, is unlike many other books about parenting that are available throughout the USA. The editor states that "There are scores of books on religious parenting. Now there's one for the rest of us" (p. x). In spite of its clearly non-religious posture, this book is not intended to denigrate religion and its practitioners. In fact, McGowan observes at the outset that "religion has much to offer parents: an established community, a predefined set of values. . .comforting answers to big questions, and consoling explanations to ease experiences of hardship and loss" (p. x). Nevertheless, McGowan and many others believe that there are compelling benefits to raising children outside of religious traditions. This book is intended to assist such parents.
The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which is comprised of an introduction by the editor and writings from various authors, many of whom identify themselves as freethinkers. These authors include philosophers, scientists, two Unitarian Universalist ministers, a former Pentecostal minister, a comedian and several others. The chapters address such issues as religious literacy, parenting in a mixed secular/religious marriage, good and bad reasons for belief, celebrating religion-free holidays, developing moral values, coping with death and consolation, developing critical thinking skills and habits, and building secular communities…
Continue Reading October 31, 2007 at 10:54 am the chaplain 8 comments
Misquoting Jesus by Bart Ehrman
I've been making my way slowly through the book Misquoting Jesus by Bart Ehrman and am more and more convinced that there is no such thing as a "true" text of scripture, let alone an inerrant scripture or a "verbally inspired" scripture. There ain't no such animal. It's all verbal and doctrinal gymnastics to keep the faithful ignorant. I think that's precisely the dirty, little secret of textual critics or anyone else who's been to a university not tainted by religious bias and committed to honest inquiry. There is no "text" of scripture at all, but several letters, treatises, gospels, and other bits and pieces that were chosen randomly by a bishop here or another teacher there according to their whims at the time. No women were allowed to choose the texts, even though women were apostles and prophets as well. God no more orchestrated the gathering of these bits and pieces together than Zeus orchestrated the gathering of all of his children from several different mothers for a family reunion of the gods in ancient Greece. Of course, I always knew this from my own studies. Ehrman just solidified it for me.
Ehrman began his career as a conservative Moody Bible College graduate who, after working his way to a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary, realized that what he was taught as an ultra-conservative fundamentalist Christian just didn't jibe with the facts. In fact, the tossing about of texts, the castigating of those of differing opinions, and the fighting over words went on from the very beginning of Christianity…
Continue Reading October 24, 2007 at 12:36 am mysteryofiniquity 71 comments
Christianity and the use of Anecdotal Evidence
I just finished reading a terrific book called "The Ghost Map," a nonfiction account of the 1854 cholera epidemic in London. The story follows a scientist and a clergyman whose investigations pinpointed the source of the outbreak that killed hundreds of people within a week. Their work saved untold thousands of lives: Due to them, London never again suffered a cholera epidemic.
Before Dr. John Snow and Rev. Henry Whitehead proved that cholera is a water-borne illness, there were myriad theories about how it was transmitted and cured. The patent-medicine industry spent huge amounts on advertising all sorts of quack "remedies," writes author Steven Johnson:
"Ordinary people had long cultivated their folk remedies and home-spun diagnoses, but until newspapers came along, they didn't have a forum beyond word of mouth to share their discoveries. At the same time, the medical division of labor that we now largely take for granted – researchers analyze diseases and potential cures, doctors prescribe those cures based on their best assessment of the research – had only reached an embryonic state in the Victorian age. … For the most part, this meant that the newspapers of the day were filled with sometimes comic, and almost always useless, promises of easy cures for diseases that proved to be far more intractable than the quacks suggested." pg. 46


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Scientists writing in the journal Nature Communications have identified a new species of dog-sized bone-headed (pachycephalosaur) dinosaur. The dinosaur, Acrotholus audeti, represents the oldest bone-headed dinosaur in North America, and possibly the world, dating back 85 million years ago.
Researchers, studying the heads of modern animals and one of the world's best dinosaur fossils (Stegoceras), have found that the bony anatomy of the dinosaur skull was better at protecting the brain than in any modern head-butter.
Named dinosaurs may actually be juvenile or subadults of already known taxa.
After half a century of debate, a University of Alberta researcher has confirmed that dome-headed dinosaurs called pachycephalosaurs could collide with each other during courtship combat. Eric Snively, an Alberta Ingenuity fellow at the U of A, used computer software to smash the sheep-sized dinosaurs together in a virtual collision and results showed that their bony domes could emerge unscathed.
The 66-million-year-old skull of a dinosaur whose name was inspired by the Harry Potter series has found a permanent home in the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, along with a world-renowned team led by paleontologist Dr. Robert Bakker, today announced the discovery and acquisition of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur skull that represents a new dinosaur species.
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Alaskacephale is a genus of dinosaur from the late Campanian stage of the Late Cretaceous Period (80 to 70 million years ago). It was first described by Roland Gangloff and colleagues as an unnamed pachycephalosaurid, possibly a Pachycephalosaurus, but after further studies it was determined to have dissimilar characteristics. It was given the name Alaskacephale by Robert Sullivan in 2006. The name Alaskacephale refers to Alaska, where the fossil was found. The species name anglophile,...
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