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*** Cain Velasquez Vs. Alistair Overeem? Who wins??***
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If Silva can get inside Overeem's striking zone without being hurt or buzzed, he poses some sort of a threat to Overeem, that said Overeem is a wrestler, he has an excellent sprawl, sadly i dont give Silva a great chance here, i will say Silva should not be overlooked in the boxing aspect, Overeem while a striker is a poor boxer, and im talking pure boxing here, head movement, slipping, rolling, putting combinations together, range appreciation ............ for the level of awards he has as a "striker" it really is alarming!
If Silva can poor / plod forward aggressively while maintaining a decent output and take Overeems shots, he could put Overeem in places he cant go at the weight, cardio wise!
Can Overeem beat Silva? yes i believe he can and will, thats providing he's still super man off the roids mind you!
Velasquez Overeem
I said before the JDS fight that Velasquez's stand up is badly under rated, he was a minuscule away from being a "good striker" when JDS flattened him! that was what, 12 months ago? thats a full year of work gone into his game.
Overeem is a striker with a good solid all round grappling game, but not even remotely close to Velasquez as a grappler.
I honestly believe Velasquez will have a much easier nights work with Overeem than he did with Jr, pace, short compact striking, mixed with aggressive striking from the top position and superior cardio!
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But nostalgia, rather than cultural or aesthetic criticism, is Workman's game. A flurry of movie and TV clips that send up Beat culture, a couple of Beat generation events on contemporary college campuses with many close-ups of worshipful young faces, and then we're back in New York in 1944 where Ginsberg, Kerouac, and Burroughs meet and change history. The thesis, such as it is, illustrated by chronologically ordered archival footage, follows a familiar trajectory. The Beat generation rebelled against the conformity and creeping consumerism of American post-World War II society. Poets and novelists, they were part of an art movement that also included abstract expressionist painting, bebop jazz, and underground film. Disconcerted when they were made the butt of the mainstream media, they dispersed to various corners of the world, but returned to become spokespersons of the '60s counterculture. Their celebration of the individual as outsider, bonded in rebellion with other outsiders, inspires successive generations of rock-and-rollers; their voices echo in the poetry slams of the '90s.
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Given that modesty was never a Beat virtue, it's not surprising that a film relying on insider testimony would have a self-congratulatory ring. But if The Source isn't informed with current reevaluations of the Beats, it does attempt to include a small acknowledgment of a feminist critique. There's a clip of filmmaker Shirley Clarke saying, "They got away with murder because what they were proselytizing was the male artist hero." It's followed by a clip of Ginsberg countering, "I don't think we were practicing machismo. Burroughs and I were queer, very sensitive and literary," and a clip of Burroughs tossing out the sardonic rejoinder "Some of my best friends are women." Since Clarke appears for 20 seconds quite early in the film and her argument never resurfaces, she is effectively silenced by everything that follows. I left The Source feeling as put down as I used to feel in the '60s. It didn't help that I knew why.
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Could be a vision problem. I'm near sighted with astigmatism and wear corrective lenses for reading tickets, driving, etc. I notice that when wearing glasses my vision is sharper, but can get slightly distorted near the edges or with quick movement of my head. I don't detect a similar issue with contacts, probably because they're not floating an inch in front of my eyes. The way light and shadow work off of the blade could be skewing his perception.
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Even when the documentation contains the egg?
How long is this "finite time"? My Windows Steam client has been offline for months - I'm behind a campus proxy and can't be arsed to use a proxifier or VPN on Windows. I use Wine + redsocks + tor on Linux to update the SteamApps directory as and when needed, but otherwise there's no connection between the Wine Steam and Windows Steam.
nmcli, nmtui, nm-tool all use small letters.
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Like spouses?
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Ah, but others endangered by your actions want it to.
How does using COW images save RAM? It's one of the arguments posted by GGP.
If that system takes over, what difference does autofilling an entry make? It only fills the field, and doesn't submit it. On the other hand, idiotic site's like Microsoft's will stop being an annoyance to users like me.
The linked changelog and description are for Firefox 28. For FF 30: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/30.0/releasenotes/. Even accounting for FF's release schedule and for Slashdot delay, that's a bit much. Only important change for me as an end-user looks to be:
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The first is Linus's reply in which the very first line is:
And by "their" you mean Kay Sievers.
As for Ingo, for all I know, he may have some beef with the systemd team.
Those interested may look at LWN's report for a saner, more balanced view: http://lwn.net/Articles/593676/
Torvalds is pissed off at Kay Sievers, not at systemd and not at the systemd team. He's fine with Greg Kroah-Hartman taking over that mess until Sievers can get his shit together. I went through the original bug report and the kernel mailing list discussion when it first caught the limelight, and I think you're seeing Sievers's actions (condemnable as they are) as representative of the whole systemd team. (They maybe, in which case you need to show more than one lone post as proof.)
Finding "systemctl -xb" you just realise that there actually is something neat about the system being able to understand it's own logs. Finding out that your system is failing to boot because of one directory permission (/var to the wrong user) and that it doesn't start a shell at all or anything you can debug with is just disappointing.
I guess you mean "journalctl -xb". Even so, I had an issue with a mount failing (not a critical one), and systemd dropped me into a what it called a root shell. (See #733232 for a similar situation). Of course, then the system was practically fully up, so the shell was fully functional. However, I refuse to believe that systemd can't start a shell to debug. It might not do so by default, but it can. See http://freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/systemd/Debugging/ (and https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Systemd_early_debug_shell for what I presume is an older guide).
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Gartner: Lotus Symphony No Competition for Microsoft Office
IBM's Lotus Symphony will be unable to break the dominance of Microsoft's Office package according to market researchers Gartner. Open Office still has too many deficits for enterprise use, they say, and the future belongs to Web-based office and collaboration solutions.
In its analysis, Gartner assumes that IBM is aiming to shake up Microsoft's market dominance in office applications with Lotus Symphony. Microsoft Office is widespread and corporations need full compatibility, which Open Office does not guarantee, according to the market researchers. In the long term the institute believes that Web 2.0 applications will prove the more serious competitor to Microsoft, stating that it would take too long for the Open Office project to benefit significantly from IBM's contribution.
Due to its 10-year support guarantee for office products, Microsoft has bred a moment of inertia into its products that prevents the use of Open Document solutions in corporations. Various functions that are only available in MS Office and the lack of compatibility between document formats are the other factors that make MS Office so reticent. Lotus Symphony relies on the Open Office word processing, spreadsheet and presentations software modules, as Linux Magazine reported. IBM thus supports the free ODF with its free Lotus Symphony Office Suite.
Interest in the Open Document Standard is likely to increase, and Gartner's IT strategists cite the OOXML flop as the major reason for this. Barrier-free use as advertised by IBM may cause authorities to move to Open Office in future, as this deficit was a major obstacle in the past. And IBM's press release points to the excellent response the Symphony Suite has received in the first few weeks.
In the meantime, IBM's competitor has not been idle, and collaborative editing capabilities make Web applications a third alternative. This is the bigger threat to Microsoft, says the Gartner analysis, as Lotus Symphony does not offer enough in the line of benefits compared with Open Office.
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They arrived to see flames blowing out the kitchen windows at 10857 McClimansville Cemetery Road. However, the fire was under control within a half hour.
Chief Dave Taylor of the Tri-County Joint Fire District in Mount Sterling said the blaze appeared to start in the kitchen and left that room heavily damaged.
Thick smoke left the remainder of the home uninhabitable, Taylor added.
Firefighters from Pleasant Township in Franklin County, Range Township and the City of London, responded at 5:13 p.m. to a blaze.
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Agree with TCF. I have known parents who firmly believe their kid will go pro, and they approach it as a career i.e. deadly serious. I even know one who did go pro. The dad/coach would leave tournaments immediately after finishing the match, so they could work on what to improve. Socialization was almost non-existent at events. I also have known parents who choose their kid's career for them in law, medicine, or business, and approach it in the same way, so it's not unique to sports.
My wife and I made a conscious decision to direct our children into sports that they could play at 80, and still have good scholarship potential if they were good. Football and gymnastics were out. I don't know any 30-year old gymnasts, and every 30+ football player I know is suffering physically. We take our sports seriously as much for the life-lessons, as the potential of a return on our investment through scholarships, so we win either way.
I have also known families who freely admit they are there
for the social aspects, and have no intent of working toward a scholarship.
I cannot condemn anyone's approach as long as they are not abusive. We've all seen the psychotic parents who you just know will eventually push their own kids out of the sport. Our coach likes to say "there are two things that drive kids out of tennis; parents and coaches." Choose your own path, and love your kids. They didn't ask to be born; you dragged them into the world kicking and screaming (literally), so it's incumbent upon you to treat them well.
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Ackles seems to be doing pretty well so far, within an hour of creating his account, he had over 100-thousand followers.
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Black, 36, was among the first of potentially thousands of inmates who are being released early from federal prison because of an easing of the harsh penalties for crack that were enacted in the 1980s, when the drug was a terrifying new phenomenon in America's cities.
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SAN DIEGO ---- Philip Rivers threw the first three passes of Thursday's exhibition to an old friend.
His target was star receiver Vincent Jackson, a player Rivers has come to rely on in good times and bad.
The first was a 6-yard gain to the right. The third was an incompletion a bit too lofty for Jackson's taste.
The second, however, was vintage Chargers. Jackson broke away from coverage and sprinted down the left sideline. Rivers sent a tight spiral high and far. The result was certain before gravity worked its magic.
Jackson out-jumped those around him, met the ball at his highest point and came down with a 48-yard reception. Important facts about that catch: It came on 3rd-and-6. It was the catalyst of a touchdown drive on the first-team offense's only series of a 24-17 preseason loss to the Seattle Seahawks. And, most importantly, it proved just how vital Jackson is to the Chargers' success.
The Chargers certainly missed Jackson last season, while he withheld services in protest of his contract status. Jackson missed seven games fighting that cause, three more on the roster exempt list and a game and most of another due to injury.
Jackson proved his worth last season with a five-catch, 112-yard, three touchdown performance against San Francisco last season, but Rivers and Jackson should be consistently in sync with a full preseason together.
In fact, Jackson had as many yards in one series as he did in three of his four games in 2010. Practicing together in camp clearly has Jackson and Rivers off to a great start and fosters the theory that the two are incredibly difficult to stop.
"We worked hard during the offseason together and have continued doing so in training camp," Jackson said. "Philip and I already have great chemistry, but it can only get better through repetition. Everything's coming along, and we're going to continue to improve throughout the preseason."
The dynamic Rivers-to-Jackson connection is nothing new, but Corey Liuget's presence is. The first-round pick out of Illinois played significant snaps in front of an announced crowd of 55,318 at Qualcomm Stadium, showcasing rare athleticism and quickness for a man his size. Liuget collapsed the pocket on several occasions and made a good run stop for no gain negated by a penalty.
"That definitely revved me up," Liuget said. "The defense had a bunch of momentum, and it was good to contribute such a positive play. It was a great snap for my confidence, but I want a lot more of those. In order to get that, I need to keep working hard to master the defense. I wasn't perfect with my technique, but I'll get better in time."
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WEDNESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- A new Canadian study confirms that people given Trasylol, a drug used to reduce bleeding during heart surgery, face a 53 percent increased risk of death.
Trasylol's German maker, Bayer AG, suspended marketing in the United States last November after preliminary results from this trial revealed problems with the medication. On Wednesday, following release of the new findings, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the manufacturer had begun removing any remaining stock of the drug from the U.S. market.
"In the trial, we asked whether aprotinin [Trasylol] was more effective at reducing massive bleeding during high-risk heart surgery compared to other drugs," lead investigator Dr. Dean A. Fergusson, from the University of Ottawa Centre for Transfusion Research, said during a teleconference Monday.
"We also asked were serious complications, such as death and organ failure, lower for aprotinin compared to the two other drugs," Fergusson said.
The report was released online Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine and will appear in its May 29 issue.
In the Canadian trial, known as BART, Trasylol was compared with two similar drugs Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) and Amicar (aminocaproic acid).
During the trial, 2,331 high-risk cardiac patients undergoing heart surgery were randomly assigned to one of the three drugs.
"The most important outcome of the trial was a bit of surprise," co-principal investigator Dr. Paul C. Hebert, a critical care physician at Ottawa Hospital, said during Monday's teleconference.
The rate of death from Trasylol was 6 percent versus 3.9 percent and 4 percent for the other two drugs, Hebert said. "This represents a 53 percent of relative risk of dying, which translates into for every 50 patients treated with aprotinin, one patient would die," he said.
Most of the deaths associated with Trasylol were from cardiac complications, Hebert said. Because of the significant increased risk of death, the trial was stopped in October 2007, before the scheduled completion date.
The researchers concluded that while Trasylol may have a small advantage in reducing massive bleeding, the increased risk of death precluded the use of the drug in patients undergoing high-risk heart surgery. "That's the statement at the end of the paper, and we stick by it," Hebert said.
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Here are a couple life lessons to live by: Always sign out of your Facebook, folks. Oh, and also don't cheat on your girlfriend. Valuable lessons to takeaway from this deceptively cheerful breakup note peppered with hearts and exclamation points.
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As ever, Fergie is the star. She luxuriates in some playground-grade taunting and gets off a delectably dorky diss that's already an Internet catch phrase in the making: "I'm so 3008, you so 2000-late."
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All of you Fergie haters out there, you can go home!!! She is an amazing vocalist and performer who always leaves her all on stage. She has worked so hard to be where she is now and it saddens me to see all these people talking negative things about such a beautiful woman. Perez Hilton, what have you ever done that has made you so good that you can talk so badly about someone?!?!? And if you don't have anything nice to say, don't type it!!!!!!! We can always count on the Black Eyed Peas to drop some sick beats!! Their album, The E.N.D. is amazing!!!! I love you Fergie and never let any of these haters bother you!!!! Keep being Fergalicious!!!!! She is amazing both ways! Duh :)))
pinkerbell03 6 years
Other- neither! She is not talented at all IMO. And she's just kinda scary.
Midnight-Harlow 6 years
I perfer her gone. I think the BEPs were a better grounp when there were only three members, and then she came along and ruined them.
spicyaroma 6 years
I liked her solo album, but I love her when with the awesome BEPs, she should stay with them! There's seriously when of the most talented groups ever! :dance:
gruaig_rua 6 years
Cannot stand her at all!
gruaig_rua 6 years
Cannot stand her at all!
blondie829 6 years
I actually like her both ways, but BEP music is just ridiculously fun!
LolaSvelt 6 years
I chose other for obvious reasons!
Yv 6 years
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arrowstraite 6 years
With, but they haven't recaptured the magic of Elephunk. Time to spend some time in the 'hood' with little money kids. Only way to get that hunger back.
simplyfab87 6 years
With the BEP, though I prefer their old stuff before her. Fergie just annoys me to no end.
Briandiesel 6 years
It just depends.. I mean half of her solo album was produced by Will.I.Am so it sounded like a BEP album but with just her only singing. That sentence makes sense in my head haha I like her- I love her husband though
Briandiesel 6 years
It just depends.. I mean half of her solo album was produced by Will.I.Am so it sounded like a BEP album but with just her only singing. That sentence makes sense in my head hahaI like her- I love her husband though
tlsgirl 6 years
Some of her solo songs are really catchy and fun, but the ballads irritate me (that goes for almost any singer though). At the same time, some of the BEP stuff is also fun, and some of it is just annoying.
Chouette4u 6 years
Hmm it just depends. To me, all of her solo hits were WAY better than this "Boom Boom Pow" crap, but earlier BEP songs were great.
Brandi13jrm 6 years
Neither... ick!
Brandi13jrm 6 years
Neither... ick!
ilanac13 6 years
i actually like her more with the BEPs rather than on her own. i know that she's talented - but there's just something about staying with the group that resonates better for me.
billyart101 6 years
I love the way you put option two because that's exactly how I feel. It is the only way I can tolerate her.


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(Beijing, Xi'an, Lijiang, Yunnan's Shangrila, Hong Kong)
From Shangri-La, the Forbidden City, Great Wall picnic & Terra Cotta Army to extravagant cultural shows, spiritual encounters, culinary feasts, alpine hikes & village visits, this exclusive private guided adventure will immerse you in the true China. Tour Beijing, Xi'an, Lijiang, Yunnan's Shangrila & Hong Kong in luxury with expert private guide.
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Enjoy a full day guided tour of Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven with a deluxe lunch. Tiananmen Square was built in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty and stretches a vast 440,000 square meters. The Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex with 9,999 buildings. The Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. Fourteen emperors of the Ming dynasty and ten emperors of the Qing dynasty reigned here until 1924. The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 AD during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven. The Summer Palace occupies an area of 294 hectares, three quarters of which is water. Classically designed as an archetypal Chinese garden, it's ranked amongst the most noted gardens of the world and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1998.
Enjoy a full day private guided tour with lunch at the Great Wall at Mutianyu located 45 miles northeast of Beijing. This section winds along lofty, cragged mountains for 1.4 miles. Construction was started in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577) and was restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Built mainly from granite with 8 meter walls and 5 meter wide at the top, it is notable for its 22 watchtowers. Lunch is included.
Fly from Beijing to Xi'an. Flight time is approximately 2 hours.
The first stop of this private guided bicycle tour is the Terra Cotta Army. Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses, and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210 BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars. The tour continues on to the imposing ancient city wall. The walls, ramparts, gates, and watchtowers from one of the oldest and most complete city defenses still around. They were built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city center. The last leg of the tour is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is a major Buddhist site. The simple, elegant brick pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.
Fly from Xi'an to Lijiang via Kunming or Chengdu.
The Impression of Lijiang open-air theater show boasts over 500 actors, 100 horses, and an unbelievable natural setting. At 170 feet above sea level, with a backdrop of the Yulong Snow Mountain, this one of a kind show combines an incomparable outdoor setting, culturally inspired music and some truly, large-scale, epic choreography. A trip up the cable car lift brings you to unobstructed mountain-top outdoor amphitheater. Keep in mind this is an outdoor show, so it is suggested that you dress warmly. The show is translated completely in English and depicts the legends and myths of ancient Chinese history.
Experience a full day private guided tour of Old Town, Black Dragon Pool, and Naxi Museum with a deluxe lunch. The Old Town was built in the late Song Dynasty and the early Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. Since Kublai Khan set his reign here, the first Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, Lijiang has been the nexus of trading activities among Yunnan, Tibet, and India. The streets of Old Town reflect this prosperity with flourishing traditional houses and shops with fancy and superb collections of handicrafts. Naxi people are famed for their artists and poets. Great talents in the areas of poetry, calligraphy, painting, and music have all come from this rich and captivating culture, featured in the Naxi Museum.
Transfer from Lijiang to Zhongdian via Tiger Leaping Gorge. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is a scenic canyon on the Jinsha River a primary tributary of the upper Yangtze River. At a maximum depth of approximately 3790 meters from river to mountain peak, Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyons in the world. Lunch is included.
Zhongdian is a town in Yunnan which houses the Emerald Pagoda Lake locally known as Bita Hai, the major highlight of this town. Situated about 32 kilometers away from Shangri-La County, Bita Hai covers an area of 166 hectares. Bita Lake, a fault lake, is an intact natural attraction with various species of flora and fauna and picturesque landscapes. In the Tibetan language, Bita means "a piece of land as soft as cattle hair felt". With an altitude of 3,539 meters, the lake is the highest in Yunnan Province. The main attraction of this area is the Tibetan folklore, the primeval forest, the highland meadow, and the highland flowers and plants.
Enjoy a full day trekking at Napa Lake and the surrounding villages. In the morning you will drive to Napa Lake which is a "seasonal" lake. This meaning that the entire pasture turns into a lake during the springtime where lots of wildflowers bloom and and dries out come fall. Start your trekking from Hamu Village and visit a Tibetan family on route. Then drive to Nixi Village where you will enjoy a local style lunch. After lunch, visit Tutao Village also known as the Pottery Village, continue for about 2 hours, and then drive back to your hotel.
Fly from Zhongdian to Kunming. Flight time is approximately 1 hour.
Fly from Kunming to Hong Kong. Flight time is approximately 2.5 hours.
The first half of your day is spend on Hong Kong island where you will have the opportunity to visit Victoria Peak (one of the most spectacular views of the city), Aberdeen Fishing Village, and view Repulse Bay. You will continue to a floating restaurant in the harbour for a typical dim sum lunch at Jumbo Floating Restaurant (included).
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing showcases the city as a unique reflection of the many changing facets of contemporary Chinese culture, where ancient cultural sites vie for space alongside high-rise buildings and an intricate freeway system. This Beijing lodging is just minutes away from several popular attractions, such as Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China, and the Forbidden City. The world-renowned services at the Park Plaza Wangfujing Hotel Beijing ensure that guests enjoy a warm and personalized stay. Enjoy their amenities, including a gymnasium and massage center. The Park Plaza Wangfujing Hotel features three on-site restaurants that offer a range of cuisines. Enjoy Asian dining at Ooodle, international dishes at Bloo Dining, and a menu of light fare at First Lounge Bar.
The heritage of Xian and the classic French hospitality of Sofitel combine to create a stunning hotel welcoming travelers to the heart of the city. Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square is located very centrally within the Xian city walls near many historical sites including the Bell Tower Drum Tower Great Mosque and Forest of Steles. The airport and Terra Cotta Warriors are both a 45-minute drive. All luxury hotel rooms, suites, and apartments indulge with modern conveniences. Explore Mediterranean flavors and Moroccoan Chinese Brazilian and Japanese cuisines in the 5 elegant restaurants in addition to 2 inviting bars and lounges. For more leisurely pursuits, guests can enjoy the services of Touch Spa with the swimming pool Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art fitness center.
The InterContinental Lijiang is set amidst a sprawling 51,000 square meters of lush greenery and is strategically located in World Cultural Heritage listed Lijiang , Yunnan Province. The resort is situated inside Ancient Town with direct vehicular access to and from the main street, the hotel's architecture and interiors reflect strong influences from the unique Naxi/Dongba culture with a hint of contemporary touches woven strategically into selected public areas. There are 5 private dining rooms located on site serving a celebratory feast. Relax in the Lobby Lounge terrace as the evening envelops Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Songtsam Shangri-la is situated right next to the Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan province. The lodge is housed in a traditional Tibetan dwelling within this typical, self-sufficient Tibetan farming village where the founder of Songtsam, Baima Dorjie, spent his childhood. Songtsam Shangri-la is 20 minute from Shangri-la airport.
The award-winning Kowloon Shangri-La, known for its legendary warm and friendly hospitality, is conveniently situated in the Tsim Sha Tsui East shopping and entertainment district overlooking the world famous Victoria Harbour. All its guest rooms and suites, amongst the most spacious in town, offer the ultimate in luxurious comfort and feature a floor-to-ceiling bay window commanding breathtaking harbour views or exciting city vistas. Complementing its exemplary services are state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a range of fine restaurants and bars enhanced by our warm and caring people.
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December 12, 2014
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December 12, 2014
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December 12, 2014
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December 12, 2014
"We were so impressed with all aspects of the trip that Kensington arranged for us - even at short notice. The itinerary was perfectly planned, full of extra activities like riding an elephant and a water buffalo cart ride. The guides were wonderful in all the places we went and the travel was easy between locations. Vietnam is a wonderful destination and Angkor Wat is amazing too. We loved the overnight on the boat in Halong Bay and the train ride to Sapa. The day we spent trekking between indigenous villages in the mountains of Sapa was one of the most interesting days of my life! We have travelled a lot and this was one of the best trips we have ever taken."
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June 03, 2014
"I have to admit, this was the BEST vacation I ever had. The tour was nothing less than Fantastic! The hotels were great, the guides were great, the transportation was great, the places were great, the people were great, the food was great and last but not least China, itself was out of this world. I'm so glad I booked this tour and would recommend this to anyone. Thanks so much for all your help, your interest and your recommendations. Steve in China was so attentive, he called constantly to make sure everything was fine. We really had a fabulous time and even my jaded husband who normally only seems to care about where the nearest golf course is, was impressed and had a wonderful time.
Thanks again, and unto the next vacation (although I don't know how we would top this one!!)
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April 21, 2014
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January 15, 2014
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On an overcast Saturday afternoon in Davie, about 50 kids and parents emerge from Buehler Planetarium, where they've just watched a show called The Little Star That Could. In the animated program, a star searches the galaxy for a family of planets and along the way teaches kids the basics of astronomy -- simple stuff like how day and night occur as a result of the Earth's rotation. But the next feature, The Cowboy Astronomer, has an audience of only two. Maybe the word cowboy is keeping the grownups away, and maybe the word astronomer sounds too serious for parents looking for kids' fare.
Whatever the reason, the 40-minute show, which offers advanced insights into the stars and planets from the viewpoint of a cattle wrangler on an open range, is geared toward people of all ages. Cowboy poet Baxter Black -- who reads his work on National Public Radio -- provides the voice-over, which combines astronomy with entertaining star lore and legend, all told in his twangy voice. While lines from the introduction like "You can observe a lot just by watchin'" can get a little corny, they're worth sitting through.
Just as cheesy is the cartoonish scenery projected onto the lower edges of the planetarium dome depicting the prairie and mountains beneath the nighttime sky. But without light pollution to dull the view, as it does in cities, thousands of stars are visible in the "sky," and that's what counts as Black talks about how to find the North Star.
On his first cattle drive, as Black tells it, an old-timer named Henry showed him how to find the North Star, also known as Polaris. What you do, he said, is find the two end stars at the bottom of the Big Dipper, then trace a line between them and extend the line southwest until you reach the brightest star in the sky.
The reason Polaris is so important to cowboys is that it enables them to get their bearings on the open range, Black explains. And like the sun, he says, stars rise and set. In fact, on that first night on the range, Henry told Black to take the first watch while they camped out with their cattle and to wake him when Polaris set on the horizon.
The only problem is that the North Star serves as a guide because, while other stars rise and set, it remains stationary.
"You know, I watched that star for the longest time," Black says, incredulously. "In fact I watched it all night, while I listened to ol' Henry just snorin' away! That blasted thing never did set! I'd been had. Royally."
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Spartak Moscow have looked like the best team in the EuroLeague Women thus far in the season and a convincing 77-46 win provided further proof of that.
The Russian-based side improved to 6-0 with all of the wins coming by double-digit margins.
With the game tied at 14, Spartak went on a 10-2 run to close the first quarter with a 24-16 lead.
Taj McWilliams' basket inside of a minute to play in the second quarter allowed Spartak to go into intermission with a 37-23 advantage.
Spartak delivered the knockout blow with a 18-4 run to start the second half.
Agnieszka Bibrzycka started the second half with a three-pointer.
Svetlana Abrosimova and Tina Thompson combined for 11 points during the stretch.
Spartak continued to pour it on in the second half and a three-pointer from Abrosimova with 3:36 to go in the fourth pushed the lead to 75-45.
Thompson finished with a game-high 19 points, while Abrosimova added 15.
Another key to Spartak's victory was their defense on Katie Douglas, the 2005-2006 EuroLeague top scorer.
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By WANI MUTHIAH
SHAH ALAM: The word "Allah" is present in the Selangor anthem titled Duli Yang Maha Mulia and the rakyat of all races sing it, said Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.
The word was an accepted general term for God in this context, he added.
Khalid explained that if "Allah" was used to describe God as a form of common understanding, there was nothing wrong in it.
However, he warned that the word must not be misused and action must be taken when it happens.
"For example, if the word Allah is written on an idol, then we must take action but this has never happened," Khalid told a press conference after chairing the weekly executive council meeting here yesterday.
The mentri besar added that the police must be strict in not allowing street demonstrations in the state over this matter.
"The Selangor CPO (Deputy Comm Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar) is against protests on the streets.
"He and I accept the fact that if anyone wants to protest, they can do it inside a stadium," said Khalid.
He was responding to a question about possible demonstrations taking place in the state over a court decision allowing the usage of the term "Allah" by the Catholic weekly Herald.
Khalid said the state executive council had reached a consensus on the matter and any wrong usage of the term would see the state taking action.
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If I were going to make the Delmarva Loop, and headed south in Chesapeake Bay there are a couple places near Cape Charles, VA that boats with a relatively shallow draft (under 5-feet) may wish to consider. Bay Creek Marina, formally known as Kings Creek Marina, has really improved over the years. It has been quite a while since I last visited this place, but it's on my bucket list for the upcoming season.
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There is some dockage near the Coast Guard station in Cape Charles Harbor, but the last time I checked it was very limited. There are some new restaurants in Cape Charles too, including Bahama Breeze, a chain that serves excellent cuisine. It's a neat town to visit, lots of old, historic buildings that have been restored, but like any town on the Chesapeake's eastern shore, it is surrounded by tidal marsh. When the sun goes down, the skeeters take over.
If you don't really need dockage, then I would just drop the anchor in the sheltered waters behind the concrete Liberty Ships at Kiptopeke Landing. The area is protected from most westerly winds and there's a great state park to visit. Miles of picturesque beaches to explore and let the kids collect shells of all kinds.
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Apple and pear trees, treated with the plant growth regulator prohexadione-Ca, are significantly less affected by fire blight (a bacterial disease), and by scab (caused by a fungus). Initial results indicate that prohexadione-Ca, which is inactive as a bactericide or fungicide, transiently alters the spectrum of endogenous flavonoids and related substances, thereby inducing natural resistance. This project aims to provide an in-depth explanation of the underlying physiological, biochemical and molecular biological mechanisms. As a result, optimised methods for fire blight control, which are urgently needed, particularly in pear-growing areas, will become available. The disputed use of antibiotics to combat this disease will no longer be required. Likewise, the understanding of the new type of resistance mechanism will lead to new, efficient, safe and environment-friendly products for pathogen control in several other crop plants.
The following objectives are dealt with in this project: 1) chemical, biochemical and molecular clarification of the basic flavonoid pathway in apple and pear shoot tissues, its modulation after pathogen infection and after prohexadione-Ca treatment. This involves the isolation and identification of flavonoids and phenylpropanoids, the characterisation of the involved enzymes, the isolation of the respective genes as well as studies on gene expression2) identification of the substance or combination of substances, which represent the active principle. Evaluation of the potential biological activity of bacterial endotoxin(s) versus Erwinia amylovora in vitro and in planta 3) Determination of the dynamics of fire blight and scab infections in pear and apple as related to dioxygenase inhibitor(s) application 4) Identification of additional compounds influencing flavonoid enzyme activity and evaluation of their effects on plant resistance 5) Optimisation of practical application (formulation, dosage, timing) of dioxygenase inhibitors and active resistance principles.
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ResultsThe outcome of the project can be summarised in three different categories:1) basic prerequisites for the investigations of the flavonoid metabolism in Rosaceous species. Standard enzyme assays are available for the main flavonoid enzymes in apple, pear, rose and hawthorn. 2) scientific knowledge. The multidisciplinary investigations of the flavonoid pathway opened the way to an alternative and environmentally safe method for resistance induction in pome fruit trees, and this approach could be transferred to other crop plants as a general protection strategy.3) commercial product. BASF has started to commercialise prohexadione-Ca as an agent to control fire blight in pome fruit trees in various European countries.
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Honest justices at appeals court
I've been writing about the corruption at the Court of Appeals where some cases are decided not on the merit but on how much a litigant is willing to pay and where temporary restraining orders (TROs) are for sale.
I have my moles within the court, and because they are insiders, they know who are corrupt and who are honest.
You can count the justices in the Court of Appeals who are not—repeat, not—corrupt.
I am naming some of the incorruptible justices so the public may know:
Rosalinda Asuncion-Vicente; Eduardo Peralta; Fernanda Lampas-Peralta; Rebecca de Guia-Salvador; Jose Reyes; Apolinario Bruselas; Amelita Tolentino; Celia Librea-Leagogo; Hakim Abdulwahid; Noel Tijam; Ramon Cruz; Priscilla Baltazar-Padilla; Amy Lazaro-Javier; Pamela Ann Magsino and Gabriel T. Ingles.
The newly-appointed justices are not included on the list because my spies said they still have to handle cases where big money could change hands.
One of them is incapable of being dishonest, say my sources, because the justice is "weird" and, as such, is unapproachable.
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As the last court employee leaves the Court of Appeals building after office hours, luxury or flashy cars start to arrive within the compound of the appellate court, according to my moles.
The occupants of the cars are lawyers of litigants, or litigants themselves accompanied by their lawyers, who follow up their cases.
They lobby—to use a euphemism—with the corrupt justices for their cases to be decided in their favor.
Some of the lawyers reportedly bring decisions already written for the corrupt justices to sign.
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Normally, a case on appeal takes many months, even years, for the Court of Appeals to reach a decision.
But a decision was reached in record time recently for a much publicized case.
My sources said P10 million changed hands between the ponente (the justice who wrote the decision) and the favored litigant.
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The three San Juan City cops who allegedly "planted" drugs on a 23-year-old mother of two in her home have been charged with violating Section 29, Article II of Republic Act 9165 in the City Prosecutor's Office.
This is the law that imposes the death penalty on any law enforcer who plants drugs as evidence on an innocent citizen.
The death penalty has been replaced by life imprisonment, thanks but no thanks to President Gloria Arroyo, bowing to pressure from the Catholic Church.
Perhaps only a few policemen know that such a law exists.
For how can you explain the rampant planting of drugs on innocent citizens by antinarcotics cops?
If SPO1 Pablo Sillorequez, PO3 Erich Joel Temporal and PO3 Jayvin Pangilinan are found guilty of planting drugs on Michaela Joy Reyes, they will probably be the first cops to get the severe penalty under the law.
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Catalyst Contorl Centre
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Posted September 6, 2011 at 11:39AM
Recently, my Catalyst Contorl Centre has stop working and each time I boot up or tries to open up the control centre, an error message like this pops up:
Cataylst Control Centre:host APplication has stopped working Windows is searching for soultion
This happened after I somehow got an adware online. And Google Search functions returned to normal this morning after my Panda Antivirus detected 2 Adware Programs in my App Data Roaming files.
I think a registry cleaner can sort this out, but dunno which one to try/trust. Also, my graphics card has not been overclocked in the contorl centre either.
Thanks very much!
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Posted September 6, 2011 at 12:13PM
It would be best to un-install and re-install your drivers, Have a look at the link for removing and installing new drivers. http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
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Posted September 6, 2011 at 12:44PM
Thankss fr your reply. I have tried unistalling the Catalyst Contorl Centre, but in Unistall Programs, al it say's is Repair.
And when I tried to click repair/repair it, it says 'The feature your trying to use is a network resource and is unviliable?'
So I can't repair it nor unistall it, can you help me please?
Many Thanks
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Posted September 6, 2011 at 1:05PM
You could try running this first http://support.microsoft.com/mats/ProgramInstalland_Uninstall
Or download and run the Windows Installation clean up Utility, I have used this a few times when ptograms will not un-install.
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Posted September 6, 2011 at 1:12PM
PSF< i have managed to unistall Catalyst Contorl Centre by unistalling all ATI programs using their Install manager. However,, once I downloaded the Catalyst Contorl Centre again, the same error message pops up?
Many Thanks
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Posted September 6, 2011 at 4:54PM
Have you run Windows update to make sure that your Microsoft .net framework and Microsoft Visual C++ is upto date. I have had that before with ATI drivers. In the end I removed all .net and C++ and then rebooted and then re-run Windows update to re-install them. reboot after updates as well.
When you uninstalled the drivers did you shut down and then restart?
Don't let Windows install the drivers cancel the install and then run the installation from where you have downloaded the new drivers. It is best to use drivers for graphics cards direct from ATI and not use the Microsoft drivers. You get less problems using ATI drivers.
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Posted September 6, 2011 at 6:57PM
I'm sorry, btu I dont understand how to do all thoe things, Im not an expert at these things, please can you give me simple instructions so i can follow?
Also, after I unistall it, I didnt reboot nor after the installation is complete. However, just when the installation is completed, the error popped up on itself???
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Posted September 7, 2011 at 12:08AM
First have you downloaded the latest drivers for your graphics card? If not go to http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx and download driver for you card, make sure you download the correct version for your operating system. eg Xp or Win 7 32 or 64.
I take it by the fault described you have Win 7. If you do click Start>>>> control panel>>>>>> Programs and features>>>> then uninstal the Microsoft .net and microsoft visual C++ programs, re-start the computer and the run Windows update which will re-install the .net and C++ programs, once installed run windows update again for the updates for .Net, you may have to do this a couple of times as there are a few updates that have to be installed in order.
When that is all upto date remove the ATI programs as you did before.
Restart the computer, when the 'new hardware program' starts cancel it and ignore the problem message about the driver.
Then install the drivers from where you downloaded them. Once installed you will have to restart to finish off the installation. Hopefully that should resolve your problem....
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Arboriculture Degree Program and Certification Information
Read about degree and certificate programs for aspiring arborists. Learn about courses, specialty certifications, career choices and salary trends for those working in this field.
Essential Information
Arborists plant, maintain and/or remove trees, primarily in urban and suburban settings. Along with field knowledge, arborists must have the physical strength to climb trees and manage heavy equipment. Although the profession doesn't require formal education, certificates, associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees are available in arboriculture. Voluntary certifications are offered through an arboriculture professional society in a number of specialty areas.
Certificates for Arboriculture
While some schools offer certificate programs solely in arboriculture, some include the topic in a broader horticulture program. Depending on the range of courses, certificate programs can take as little as six months and as long as two years to complete. Students without practical experience might be required to take extra courses. Many classes require hands-on work, and programs might include internships. Some schools offer courses in the evenings and on weekends, and applicants usually only need a high school diploma to enroll.
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Courses typically include fundamentals in arboriculture, teaching students how to classify specific trees, as well as identify signs of disease and decay. Classes cover topics in:
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- Weed recognition and control
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- Natural environments
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Graduation from certificate programs often qualify students for entry-level jobs or provide training and skills to begin an arboriculture business. Some employment options include:
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Associate's Degree in Arboriculture
Associate's degree programs often focus on community or urban forestry issues. Some programs offer credit for experience whether the student participates in a paid job or volunteer work. Most programs include small business classes for those planning on running a business. A high school diploma is required for admission.
Program Coursework
Courses prepare students for a variety of tasks, such as how to select and preserve trees on construction sites and provide disease control and prevention in public parks. Some classes at the associate's level include field studies, teaching students climbing safety skills and how to use industry equipment. Some other course topics include:
- Landscaping with ornamental trees
- Tree disease diagnosis and management
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- Urban tree emergencies and response
- Plant genetics and bud management
Popular Careers
An associate's degree in arboriculture qualifies students for entry-level and skilled positions. Some examples of possible job opportunities include:
- Landscaper
- Tree surgeon
- Arborist
- Climber
- Urban forester
Continuing Education
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) offers six certifications for arborists, including a basic Certified Arborist credential and several specialties, such as Climber Specialist and Aerial Lift Specialist (www.isa-arbor.com). These certifications are not required to work in the field, but they are measures of professional knowledge and standards that give prospective employees an advantage in the job market.
Three years of professional work experience are required to apply for a certification. Examinations may be taken either in classroom settings or online. Certifications are valid for three years and can be renewed with additional education or retaking the certification test.
Bachelor's Degree in Arboriculture
Bachelor's programs are offered through forestry, agricultural and horticultural sciences departments. Arboriculture can be included as a minor in a larger forestry management degree program. Science aptitude is a key factor in an arboriculture bachelor's program, and students usually only need a high school diploma or equivalent to declare the major.
Program Coursework
Students begin arboriculture programs by learning about general plant biology before progressing to more tree-centric studies. These programs teach students about tree health, safety and management. Courses cover subjects including:
- Beginning botany
- Arboreal diseases
- Tree usage in landscaping
- Tree equipment selection and usage
- Arboreal insect problems and control
Employment Outlook and Salary Information
Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn't collect information specifically for arborists, the category of grounds maintenance workers includes landscapers, groundskeepers, pest controllers and tree trimmers (www.bls.gov). The BLS expected these professions to experience a 18% increase in employment opportunities between 2012 and 2022, faster projected job growth than the average for all occupations. According to the BLS, the median annual salary for tree trimmers and pruning professionals was reported to be $32,590 as of May 2013.
Continuing Education
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) offers a variety of courses and seminars for those wishing to stay on top of the latest innovations in tree care. Classes are available at facilities across the nation and through webinars. TCIA offers industry certification programs and training for both independent professionals and business owners. The organization also invites members to share expertise through classes and sponsor approved outside training programs.
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