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Mass Effect 3
Until the EA press conference, the eventual triumph of Mass Effect 3 seemed almost certain. By refining the template laid out by its predecessor, Mass Effect 2 got the game design to a place that most people would be happy to see repeated. A sequel only needed to deliver on the story and just tweak and re-balance elsewhere, but the E3 demo was a poor showcase for the series' strengths. The fact that it culminated in a turret sequence was the unpleasant twist in the tale. But more than anything, I'm concerned that the conclusion of such an epic tale will shift the balance too far towards action. I'll place my faith in Bioware.
Too Obvious: The Xbox 360 has been in rude health recently, but gamers have a right to feel short-changed by the Microsoft press conference. Halo 4 aside, there was little to get the adrenaline pumping.


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That worked out perfectly for the Falcons, who scored in the top of the seventh to force extra innings and pushed across a run in the 10th to snatch a 2-1 victory over Conley and snap DHC's six-game win streak. Jacobs, who struck out eight batters, and DHC starter Peyton Ahlers (61⁄3 innings, three strikeouts, two hits allowed) keep the offensive highlights to a minimum, and each team finished with four hits.
The Falcons (5-7, 2-4 Eastern Carolina Conference) didn't record a hit in the 10th and scored the winning run on a balk by Conley relief pitcher Tyler Crum.
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The Atlantis II basin containing the Atlantis II deposit is located in the Red Sea, approximately 115 km west of
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The Preussag coring program on average sampled only the uppermost 8.5 metres of the sedimentary sequences. The program demonstrated that mineralisation is open at depth and extended over an area of approximately 57km(2). Composited one metre core assays showed a variable grade in the top 7-11 meters of sediments, with high grade areas yielding results up to 20.1% zinc, 3.6% copper and 338 ppm silver. The underlying sediments were also shown to be mineralised in all of the samples that were taken extending into this unit. The thickness of these underlying sediments is currently unknown, but high resolution seismic studies undertaken by Preussag suggest that it may attain thicknesses of up to 28 meters.
Deep tow seismic data commissioned as part of the Atlantis II investigation indicates that sediments in some parts of the Atlantis basin may attain a total thickness of up to 160 metres. The composition of these deeper sediments is currently unknown, but they offer potential to host a further significant resource. On the basis of the data from the Preussag study, the Company estimates that only a minor portion of infilling sediments contained within the Atlantis II Deeps have been sampled.
A historical resource figure based on 587 core samples taken only from the uppermost unit and the first meter of the underlying sediments (average 8.3 meters thickness) estimated the deposit to contain 89.5 million tonnes of sediment at a grade of 2.06% Zinc, 0.45% Copper and 38.4ppm Silver on a dry salt free basis ("DSF"). The Company has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources. Accordingly the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources, and the historical estimate should not be relied upon.
A pre pilot test mining study undertaken by Preussag successfully demonstrated that the mineralised mud of the Atlantis II Deeps can be continuously mined and concentrated at sea, using conventional flotation techniques. During test mining operations, 15,000 m(3) of sea floor sediments and brines from four test sites in the Atlantis II basin were processed. Metal grades derived from this operation proved to be higher than those predicted by the Preussag resource modeling, with grades varying from 2.51% – 4.91 zinc, 0.47%- 4.91% copper and 59.43 ppm – 111.24 ppm silver (DSF).
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Blanc, and Anschutz, 1995. New stratification in the hydrothermal brine system of the Atlantis II Deep, Red Sea. Geology.1995; 23: 543-546
Guney M., Nawab Z., and Mahoun N.A., 1984: Atlantis II Deep's Metal Reserves and their Evaluation. OTC 4780, 16th Ann. Offshore Technology Conf.
Herzig P.M., Holroyd, R. Hardman, M. Osmaston,
Herzig, P.M., Petersen S., and Hannington M.D., 2002: Polymetallic Massive Sulphide deposits at the Sea Floor and their Resource Potential. In Polymetallic Massive Sulphides and Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crust: Status and Prospects. International Seabed Authority Tech. Rep. # 2.
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Acquisition reform is one of the most popular subjects on Capitol Hill right now. The likely next chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), is leading a task force on defense acquisition reform. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations just published a collection of essays from acquisition experts on the next steps for reform. Our special report, The Missing Pieces of Procurement Reform, focuses on finding some kind of legislation reform. Tom Davis, director of government relations for Deloitte and former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, tells In Depth with Francis Rose what's changed since the Services Acquisition Reform Act panel presented its work to his committee eight years ago.
Lt. Gen. Michael E. Williamson, U.S. Army
Sometimes you have a plan but contingencies come up and force you to change. That's the situation the Army finds itself in. The service is taking a close look at how budget constraints and blossoming global conflicts are forcing it to adjust. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Williamson is military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and director of Acquisition Career Management. He spoke with Emily Kopp at the Association of the U.S. Army Expo.
Bill Greenwalt, Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Today is the first of a three-day series here at Federal News Radio called The Missing Pieces of Procurement Reform. Today's focus is legislating reform. Over the years, what statutes have made the most impact, what have been the least successful and what pending legislation holds the most promise? The Clinger-Cohen act changed the landscape of federal procurement back in 1996. It gave agencies more authority and formalized the CIO position. Bill Greenwalt is a former Senate staff member who helped pen Clinger-Cohen, formally known as the Information Technology Management Reform Act. He's now a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Greenwalt joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to explain why the Clinger-Cohen act was needed to update the prevailing law at the time.
New isn't always better when it comes to acquisition law
Regular review of the federal government's acquisition laws and regulations is appropriate, and even necessary, in order to keep up with changing times and circumstances. Enacting new laws, however, isn't always the solution, unless we fully understand and analyze our past paths, says acquisition policy expert Cathleen Garman.
Is it time for fresh procurement reform or just a rereading of existing law?
Few activities have vexed the federal complex of Congress, agency managers, overseers and regulation-writers over the decades more than procurement. Buying things, so simple to individuals, is a highly legalized and regulated process in government. Federal News Radio's special report, Missing Pieces of Procurement Reform, will look back at the past 20 years of acquisition laws enacted to gauge their impact, and look ahead to short- and long-term changes that need to happen today to make a difference in 2016 and beyond.
Acquisition Legislation Timeline
The practices and procedures for how the federal government procures goods and services did not happen overnight. They were established by multiple pieces of legislation over many decades.
Are you guilty of procurement?
Uncle Sam is the biggest, shopper, consumer, buyer in the world. Everything from aircraft and weapons systems to protective suits used by medical personnel dealing with Ebola. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey preview's Federal News Radio's special report, "The Missing Pieces of Procurement Reform."
Content marketing: How to make it work for you
Elizabeth Harr of Hinge Marketing will discuss the benefits of content marketing and how to make it work for your agency or business.
October 13, 2014
Scraping off the barnacles of the defense acquisition system
William Greenwalt, the former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy, says its long overdue to update the way the Defense Department purchases goods and services.
Agencies get 2017 deadline to move to new procurement ID standard
The Federal Acquisition Regulations Council issued a final rule Monday detailing the timeframe and steps agencies must take to begin using the Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) numbering system. The PIID only is for new contracting actions after the effective date.
SARA not the be-all and end-all for acquisition reform
Tom Davis, director of government relations at Deloitte and former chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said acquisition offices haven't improved much since Congress passed SARA in 2003.


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Beautiful first-floor condo in 1868 brick Victorian(French 2nd Empire architecture) on Deering Street, one of Portland's most notable and historic tree-lined streets.
Wake to breakfast in the cozy breakfast nook with your complementary Starbuck's coffee, relax in the comfortably elegant 22 X 17 living room with two - 6' couches flat screen TV, enjoy cooking in the large, fully equipped kitchen (gas stove) and end your day in a soothing and cozy bedroom with queen bed. Original moldings, 12ft high ceilings and wood floors complete the experience of historic Portland. Step out to Portland's diverse and vibrant arts venues, restaurants, farmer's markets and Portland Sea Dogs baseball (the Red Sox Double A Minor League team) while enjoying city living in comfort.
Our condo is furnished with a mix of antiques, local art and new discoveries. Off-street parking, linens, laundry and available cleaning service make your stay easy and comfortable.
You are minutes to many of the features that have made Portland one of the US's favorite small cities. Within a 10 minute walk acclaimed restaurants, the I.M.Pei-designed Museum of Art and Victorian Mansion as well as the Longfellow Square and State Theatre music venues or the Deering Oaks Farmers Market every Saturday morning. A 15 minute walk will take you to Hadlock Field, home to the Red Sox's AA team the Portland Seadogs or to Portland's Old Port District and Casco Bay Lines where you can hop a ferry to the islands of Casco Bay. You are a mile to Whole Foods and Trader Joes and just a short drive over the Casco Bay Bridge to Cape Elizabeth's white sand beaches, and the country's most photographed lighthouse, Portland Headlight.
Tony retired from a 27 years law practice to operate his own real estate services company, specializing in Buyer Agency for those seeking Portland and Maine Coast Properties. www.tonyholtrealestate.com
Deb is a professional communications consultant and Kripalu yoga teacher who just launched a business, Practice, bringing yoga-based wellness strategies to people who work, live and play in Portland.
Tony Holt purchased this condo in 1995
We wanted to live where we didn't need to use a car for anything, and we wanted to be close to everything we enjoy, from arts and entertainment to ocean going activities. And by Amtrak we can be in Boston is 2 hours.
What we love the most is the feeling of volume in all the rooms, which are large and have 12 foot ceilings with a very cozy, quiet bedroom.
And living so close to all the wonderful restaurants both in our neighborhood and beyond... what can we say about all those wonderful restaurants...yum!
Tony Holt's lovely apartment sits on quiet residential Deering St. Yet it is just a 3 minute walk to the old town with its fabulous restaurants and surprisingly rich Portland Museum of Art. The apartment is beautifully and tastefully appointed. Also it is very spacious, comes with a Jacuzzi, Bose stereo equipment, a very modern kitchen and genuinely beautiful art work on the walls. The owners are very very nice people. I would book this apartment anytime I stay in Portland which I hope is in the near future. Rating wise we give this apartment all of the stars.
Wren and Bob
Castleton, NY
If you have an appreciation for tasteful, comfortable amenities, and want someplace not generic, tiny box apartment,where you can actually do more than sleep, like-entertain! or hang out, Tony and Deb's place is for you. Spacious, quiet, parking (small-ish), a private laundry/yoga room, and huge, full, kitchen and common rooms. Very high ceilings. Fantastic, private screened gazebo in back, then parking right in driveway, off South St! This home is in a real brownstone, OLD, tree-lined, brick side-walked, neighborhood where you can enjoy a families BBQ, then walk 2 minutes to Congress St and have fancy happy hour tapas, walk a block and fill your tank and junk food needs at the gas station or 7-11. Gourmet deli, awesome Thai food. Funky coffee shops, it reminded us of three towns we lived in and love: Ann Arbor, MI, San Francisco, and our beloved town now, the Other Portland, in Oregon. Had 2 gentle dtrs (9,13) with us, they used the two long, luxurious couches (silk, down?!), plus there's a great foam fold out bed/couch. It could work for a close and not exceedingly private foursome, or a couple needing to have lots of space and privacy, or one or two gentle kids (there's nice artwork). Very unique step down, deep jacuzzi tub, with a great shower. WiFi good, AC in bedroom terrific, ceiling fans perfect even in 85 degree heat wave. Tony very responsive to questions, and lots of great literature on area. Yeah, it may be becoming a little gentrified, but in a good way, I am sure. We all walked ALOT, at night, and it really felt safe. We are intrepid and friendly, and used to big city funky folks. We'll be back, for sure. (we even got cleaning fee returned, very decent!)dee
Tony and Deb were very responsive during the rental experience and have a beautiful Victorian. The interior was plenty comfortable and inviting. It was nice to be shielded a bit from the street when using the outdoor lanai.
I rent a lot of homes/condo's for our personal travel. At first, it was odd being on vacation yet living amongst everyone elses daily activities. Once in the groove, it gave us a good experience of what it would be like to live in Downtown Portland. Congress Street is around the corner. We walked all over the city. I was surprised to see how many Asian restaurants were in the vicinity of the home.
All in all, it was a nice stay and well worth the price. Caution: there is a funky tub/shower set up that could be difficult for some. Tony/Deb should really share that with potential clients.
If you're going to be in Portland for more than a few days, this is a perfect home base, close to attractions and great restaurants. With off street parking (in an area where availably parking can be tough to find) and lots of living space, the apartment is clean, spacious, comfy, and even has laundry facilities!
We made our reservations at the last minute (the day before checking in) and were amazed by how helpful and communicative Tony and Deb were. Upon arrival, they gave us a tour and overview of the house and surrounding neighborhood. Additionally, they left plenty of very informative notes, visitor guides, magazines, maps, etc. The condo itself is gorgeous - nicely decorated and comfortable. The queen bed is insanely comfortable and the bedroom itself is just very restful - honestly it was hard to leave in the mornings, except that Portland is such a wonderful city we wanted to get out and explore! Our son slept on the fold out couch and declared it to be comfortable, as well. The layout of the apartment allows for privacy between the bedroom, study and living room areas. Also, it's incredibly quiet - though there are other units in the building, we didn't hear the neighbors at all - and you couldn't even tell the unit was in a vibrant downtown area. (I actually live downtown in another city, and we hear sirens, pedestrians, etc all of the time - not so at Tony and Deb's place.) However, we were within a block of Congress Street and excellent restaurants, art galleries, and shops. The Portland Art Museum and the Children's Museum of Maine were two blocks away, as were acclaimed restaurants like 555, Nosh, Green Elephant (and Otto Pizza, which delivers!). We were within walking distance of just about everything you'd want to see downtown - though the Old Port was a bit of a long walk, just over a mile according to GPS. The location couldn't have been much better and the private parking behind the building was a definite plus in Portland. And, there was even a charming little backyard area! The home was spotless and fully stocked. All in all, my best HomeAway experience yet! I almost don't want to give it an honest review because I want to keep it my little secret and book it again next year!
Tony and Deb's hospitality provided the perfect backdrop for an idyllic anniversary weekend in Portland! The spacious accommodations and comfortable furnishings made for a relaxed, informal "home away from home" retreat. This rental is a perfect choice if you're looking for a clean, spacious, gracious, and warmly lived-in environment rather than the stuffy and pristine formality of an overpriced hotel. The location is perfect for exploring the downtown area on foot and our host's were very generous, responsive and accommodating in sharing their knowledge of the city and spot-on dining recommendations. This was a wonderful HomeAway experience, from start to finish!
Portland is an historic seacoast city filled with galleries, one-of-kind boutiques and shops, and nationally acclaimed restaurants.
Regularly listed at the top of places to visit, live and retire, Portland is on the map! Recently profiled in the Wall Street Journal's Best Places to Retire, Portland has also been listed in Forbes Magazine as One of America's Hippest Hipster Neighborhoods, in Kiplinger Magazine as the best city in the country for the young at heart and Bon Appetit claimed Portland on its America's Foodiest Small Towns list. Come see why!
A few blocks from the waterfront, is Portland's secret treasure–the Arts District. With Congress Street as its center, this once traditional shopping street has turned into a mecca of art galleries, antique shops, and artist studios. The world class Portland Museum of Art, the Children's Museum of Maine, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Maine College of Art, the Center for Cultural Exchange, the State Theater, the Portland Stage Company all line Congress Street.
Our home-away-from-home is in a friendly residential neighborhood just short walk from all these activities and more.
Other Activities: Wine tasting, Music, History
Golf: Five public courses within 30 minutes
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- The U.N. Security Council has issued a presidential statement calling for an "immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza as the Palestinian toll tops 1,000. The weekend saw a series of ceasefire announcements by both Israel and Hamas. On Saturday, more than 130 bodies were pulled from Gaza's rubble during a 12-hour truce. Just before the truce took effect, an Israeli strike on a house in Khan Younis killed 20...July 28, 2014 | Story
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ANDREA: A houseplant's new best friend?
Meet ANDREA, a filterless, houseplant-based air purifier that's both stylish and, purportedly, super effective at eliminating household pollutants.
Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 09:18 AM
Do you use a plug-in air purifier around the house? I used to rely on a small, unobtrusive wall unit in my old apartment but two years ago I moved into a new place with much better air circulation. I've also amassed a small arsenal of houseplants. I'd like to think that this does the trick, especially since I'm watching my energy use and live directly across the street from a pollution generating cruise ship terminal — which I suppose, doesn't help with my whole "open window" plan — but I'm always on the lookout for effective, inventive ways to keep the air quality in my home healthy.
The ANDREA air purifier, a stylish (it's on display at the Museum of Modern Art), just-released device invented by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur and scientist/Harvard professor David Edwards has certainly piqued my interest. The ANDREA isn't as economical as my budget air purification methods (it retails for $199) but I'm quite intrigued by its award-winning design that combines cutting-edge technology with potent natural plant filtration.
First, you place a common household plant — aloe vera, spider plants, peace lilies, and red-edged dragon trees are said to perform best — in the machine. Next, turn the ADREA on and it "naturally purifies air by drawing it with a whisper-quiet fan to propel it through the leaves and root system of a plant, then out through water and soil filtration and back into the room environment." The ANDREA doesn't require replacement filters and is said to perform with 53 percent efficiency when filtering formaldehyde and is 40 times more efficient at combating indoor air toxins that typical HEPA or activated carbon filters. It's also worth pointing out that instead of trapping pollutants in a filter, the plants placed inside the ANDREA metabolize and completely eliminate toxins through a biochemical process.
What do you think? Would you pay $200 for a device that helps a houseplant perform its inherent pollutant-busting duties or would you rather keep your plug-in air filters and household greenery separate?
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Fair value, good clean amenities, lovely garden and professional hosts. We enjoyed our 2 nights and would certainly go again.
Well done Garden Cottage team
One of those rare escapes when we held high hopes for peace, comfort & a private escape, and enjoyed so much more than that. Gorgeous hosts. Two nights felt like a week away. We will be back for a longer stay.
Everything that opens and shuts, very clean. Nice touch with fresh eggs and bikkies.
Beautiful gardens but when we arrived it was difficult to find owner, who was with visitors.
The entrance is unfriendly as gate closed and could be hard for some to open and then you don't know where to go (no signage). It should be stated on...
It is always disappointing to receive a poor review and I am sorry that these guests found fault with the cottage.
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This handy hair cutting umbrella catches those annoying hair clippings that fall down your neck, into your clothes and onto the floor. Imagine no more sweeping or vacuuming. No more itchy, irritated skin. Great for kids or adults. Fastens comfortably but snuggly with a "touch" closure. This hair care product is made of wipe-clean nylon. Folds for compact storage. 22" diam.
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Buzz myself, don't use a barber any more. I also use it for trimming my 95 year old dads facial hair before shaving him.
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The picture of the product is accurate - the "cone" floppily rests on your shoulders instead of above them, allowing hair to flop out of the cone or miss the cone entirely. We have to constantly adjust the straps on the cone with clothespins (pulling the straps tighter to make the cone stand up somewhat straight), and if you're not careful, hair falls in the hole where the Velcro neck strap sits. That being said, we've had one for about 15 years, and it's better than nothing. It beats having to pick up hair off the floor and furniture.
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I used this to cut my sons hair and it was great. He did not get hair all down his neck and I did not get hair all over my floor. I just went outside and shook it in the grass. So much easier for everyone.
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"We find that the tree of life is no longer a tree but a bridge whose final destination is yet to be dreamt in the minds of the builders."
"Being born is certain, Death will come, But whats in between is the adventure, It starts when you take the risk."
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Letters: Readers respond to rape hoax story, Logan Jenkins and more
Regarding the 15-year-old girl who met up with a stranger from the Internet to have sex ("Kidnapping, rape story a hoax," Local, Sept. 28): Her parents should most definitely have to pay all of the associated costs of the search. They should have to take parenting classes. Most important, this girl should have to attend meetings of Parents of Murdered Children and listen to rape survivor stories. Maybe then she won't think her lie was such a good idea.
Emily Neal
I realize Encinitas Mayor Dan Dalager's remarks were no doubt well-intentioned. But please, to state "you're much happier that it is a hoax rather than something like that happening here, because it's so out of character for our community," is a bit disturbing. He should have stopped at "happening." These things do happen. They can and do happen anywhere. And most certainly, anyone in any community would rather this be a hoax. I hope that when the mayor has read about other incidents in other communities he has felt real concern and not just "I'm glad it didn't happen here." Name a community where kidnap and rape is in character.
Grady Dutton
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Tea party heating up
When it comes to members of the tea party, U-T columnist Logan Jenkins feels if you can't beat them, mock them.
After attending a Tri-City Tea Party meeting, Jenkins couldn't resist indulging in his predictable snarky remarks. "I was charmed," said Jenkins. That's something you say after little Johnny performs his first polka on the accordion.
Jenkins is making the typical liberal mistake. Tea party supporters are conservative; namely, they are generally polite and reserved. They aren't 1960s "burn-your-bras-and-draft-cards" radicals. But that doesn't mean they're not going to resolutely shake California and the nation Nov. 2. The tea party backers will politely let their votes speak for themselves. I suspect that on Nov. 3, Jenkins won't feel quite so charmed.
Gary Cass
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Let locals decide issues in Oceanside
The editorial "Kern and Felien in Oceanside" (Sept. 28) stresses the issue of Jerry Kern and Gary Felien as battling against powerful union interests, but there are other many other issues for the voters to consider.
It has been said that business interests and specifically real estate developers favor Kern for the position of councilman. Thus many homeowners who now enjoy a more rural pastoral setting in Oceanside would likely see expanded growth, additional roadways and a reduction in the agricultural areas. Now isn't that for us the locals to decide without the interference of outside parties? So I say to the Union-Tribune, which is based in San Diego, leave the politicking to the locals.
Daniel J. Pawlowski
Feeling derailed by trolley experience
So I guess that the manager of the San Diego trolley system, whom I read gets an almost Bell-like salary, is satisfied with its lousy service.
On Sept. 25, we took the trolley from El Cajon to Qualcomm Stadium. We had an unscheduled stop on the line making us late for the Aztec football game. Later, inexplicably, on the way back from the game and fireworks show, every passenger was ordered off the trolley at San Diego State. The next trolley east was too packed to board, so we had to wait even longer for the next one.


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Promise Pegasus R6 (VERY SLOW!)
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I just installed my Promise Pegasus in RAID 6 with one spare drive and I'm getting very slow data transfers 100 MB/s Wright and 116 MB/s READ. I also looked and the drives are only SATA 3 GHZ not 6. Any one have the same issues also thought they should have been SATA III 6 GHZ. Not SATA II.
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Dancing with the Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd wants a new partner – off the dance floor. Though currently linked to her partner on the show, James Maslow, sources tell RadarOnline.com exclusively that she's secretly pining for her ex, Maksim Chmerkovskiy!
"Peta has wanted Maksim back ever since they broke up," an insider told RadarOnline.com. "She's not over him."
Murgatroyed and Maks split last February after ten months of dating. Now, according to the source, she is doing everything in her power to win him back, including getting close with his brother, Val Chmerkovskiy.
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"She has gotten very close with Val and has really become Val's best friend," the insider said, and it's all "in an effort to win Maksim back."
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Ruby, Alaska
|Coordinates: 64°44′14″N 155°29′16″W / 64.73722°N 155.48778°WCoordinates: 64°44′14″N 155°29′16″W / 64.73722°N 155.48778°W
|United States
|Census Area
|September 25, 1973[1]
|• Mayor
|Katherine Dozette[2]
|• Total
|7.6 sq mi (19.6 km2)
|• Land
|7.6 sq mi (19.6 km2)
|• Water
|0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
|249 ft (76 m)
|Population (2007)[3]
|• Total
|• Density
|24.9/sq mi (9.6/km2)
|Time zone
|Alaska (AKST) (UTC-9)
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Ruby is an incorporated town in central western Alaska, situated on the south bank of the Yukon River at the northwestern-most tip of the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. It is accessible only by boat or air. A formerly sizeable gold-mining and lumbering town servicing the region, at the 2010 census the population was just 166, with only a general store and post office remaining as businesses.[4]
The town of Ruby was established in 1911 as the result of a gold rush. Gold was first discovered at the current townsite in 1906 on Ruby Creek. That discovery brought more prospectors to the area. In 1910 word leaked out about a gold strike on Long Creek, 30 miles south of Ruby, and a stampede was on. Discoveries on other nearby creeks followed and Ruby became the supply point for the mines.
At its peak the population was near 3000. By 1918 the town was in decline. Many of the men had left to fight in World War I and several of the towns business people and their families were lost in the sinking of the ship Sophia.
A fire in 1929 destroyed much of the business district and a flood in 1931 took out what was left of buildings on the riverfront.
After World War II the population of the community had left. Natives from the village of Kokrines moved in to take advantage of the abandoned homes. There are currently fewer than 200 people living in Ruby.
Local residents nicknamed the town The Gem of the Yukon, because it is located along the Yukon River and the name resembles that of a ruby gemstone.
The largest gold nugget ever found in Alaska, 294.10 troy ounces (322.67 oz; 9,148 g), was found near Ruby in 1998.[5]
Ruby is located at 64°44′14″N 155°29′16″W / 64.73722°N 155.48778°W (64.737306, -155.487693).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 square miles (20 km2).
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 188 people, 68 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 24.9 people per square mile (9.6/km²). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 14.2 per square mile (5.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.98% Native American, 13.83% White, and 3.19% from two or more races.
There were 68 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.55.
In the city the age distribution of the population shows 37.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 111.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $26,667. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,544. 32.3% of the population and 23.8% of families were below the poverty line. 45.3% of those under the age of 18 are living below the poverty line.
Notable people[edit]
- Barry Clay – Discovered Alaska's largest gold nugget, 294 oz (9.15 kg), in 1998 in the Ruby mining district.
- Donald Honea, Sr. – Traditional chief of the Athabascan people
- Emmitt Peters – Last rookie to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
See also[edit]
- ^ "Directory of Borough and City Officials 1974". Alaska Local Government (Juneau: Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs) XIII (2): 68. January 1974.
- ^ 2015 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League. 2015. p. 132.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Alaska". United States Census Bureau. 2008-07-10. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ^ "US Census Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Alaska: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011". Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ http://rubyalaska.info. Missing or empty
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


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Helena Dragaš
Helena Dragaš (Serbian: Јелена Драгаш, Jelena Dragaš; Greek: Ἑλένη Δραγάση, Elenē Dragasē; c. 1372 – 23 March 1450[1]) was the empress consort of Byzantine emperor Manuel II Palaiologos. She is venerated as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church under the name of Saint Hypomone (Ὑπομονὴ), translated in English as Saint Patience.
Helena was born to Constantine Dragaš of the noble House of Dejanović. Constantine was a Serbian provincial lord, ruling one of the principalities that emerged after the breakup of the Serbian Empire, centered at Velbăžd (Kyustendil). Her mother was Constantine's unnamed first wife (not his second wife, Helena's stepmother Eudokia of Trebizond). Her stepmother was a daughter of Alexios III of Trebizond and Theodora Kantakouzene, and the widow of Tadjeddin Pasha of Sinop, Emir of Limnia. Her father died in 1395 at the battle of Rovine, while fighting for his overlord Sultan Bayezid I of the Ottoman Empire against the rebel Mircea I of Wallachia.
She was well known for her beauty, piety, wisdom, and justice. Her husband (as a former emperor) became a monk with the name Matthew (Ματθαῖος). After his death, on 21 July 1425, she became a nun at the Monastery of Kyra Martha, taking her monastic name. She helped to establish a home for old people, with the name "The Hope of the Despaired". The home was located at the Monastery of St. John in Petrion, where the relics of St. Patapius of Thebes are also kept. Helena died on 23 March 1450 in Constantinople. She is venerated by the Orthodox Church as a saint, and her memory is commemorated on May 29, the day of the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans and of the death of her son Constantine XI Palaiologos. Her skull, as a holy relic, is treasured in the Monastery of Saint Patapios in Loutraki, Greece.
On 10 February 1392, Helena married Manuel II Palaiologos. They had several children. The list follows the order of births given by George Sphrantzes:
- A daughter. Mentioned as the eldest daughter but not named. Possibly confused with Isabella Palaiologina, an illegitimate daughter of Manuel II known to have married Ilario Doria.
- Constantine Palaiologos. Died young.
- John VIII Palaiologos (18 December 1392 – 31 October 1448). Byzantine emperor, 1425–1448.
- Andronikos Palaiologos (d. 1429).
- A second daughter. Also not named in the text.
- Theodore II Palaiologos (d. 1448).
- Michael Palaiologos. Died young.
- Constantine XI Palaiologos (8 February 1405 – 29 May 1453). Despotēs in the Morea and subsequently the last Byzantine emperor, 1448–1453.
- Demetrios Palaiologos (c. 1407–1470). Despotēs in the Morea.
- Thomas Palaiologos (c. 1409 – 12 May 1465). Despotēs in the Morea.
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|Ancestors of Helena Dragaš
- ^ Charles Cawley, Medieval Lands, Serbia
- "Life, akolouthia, paraklitikos kanonas and egomia of the holy mother ''Saint Hypomone" [Dr. Charalambos Busias, edition of Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios, Loutraki 1999]
- "Saint Hipomoni: History and asmatiki akolouthia" [Archpriest Makrystathis Sotirios, Athens, 1993]
- "Kanon parakletikos & Hairetistirioi oikoi to the Blessed Mother's Saint Hypomone" [Dr. Charalambos Busias, edition of the Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios Loutraki 2007
- "The Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios in Loutraki" [edition of the Metropolis of Corinth, Sikyon, Zemenou, Tarsus and Polyfengous, 2012].
- «The Greek Monasteries» [Ev. Lekkou, Ihnilatis, Athens, 1995].
- "Agiologio of Orthodoxy," [Christos Tsolakidis, Athens, 2001 edition]
- «O Megas Synaxaristis of the Orthodox Church" Saint Patapios, p. (254) - (261) [m Victoras Mattheos, 3rd edition, Metamorfosi Sotiros Monastery, Athens, 1968]
- "Saint Patapios" [Stylianos Papadopoulos, professor of the University of Athens, Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios, Loutraki, Greece, edition 2006).
- "St. Patapios and his miracles," [Dr. Charalambos Busias, edition of Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios Loutraki 2004]
- "Deltos of Miracles of our miraculous father St. Patapios" [Dr. Charalambos Busias, edition of Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios 4th Edition, Loutraki 2011]
External links[edit]
- Information about St Hypomone from the Church of Sparta
- http://www.impantokratoros.gr/agiaypomoni.el.aspx
- http://www.globalusers.com/monastir_eng.htm
Helena DragašBorn: c. 1372 Died: 1450
|Royal titles
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Helena Kantakouzene
|Byzantine Empress consort
with Irene Gattilusio (1399–1408)
Anna of Moscow (1416–1417)
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Sophia of Montferrat


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Simpson's Gloves was formed in 1924 and produced leather gloves and coats, handbags, helmets and associated leather goods. The company first operated in Smith Street, and subsequently Alexandra Parade, Collingwood, relocating to Victoria Street, Richmond in 1928, where it remained until 1988.
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By LISA BRITTON
Of the Baker City Herald
Faced with too many dark hours during these chilly winter nights?
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This week you could take a night to pile the family in the car or take a walk through the neighborhoods to revel in the festive greens, blues, yellows and whites of the holiday season.
Sam and Nora Bass, 2450 19th St., again snagged first place in this year's Christmas lighting contest with their walk-through display of lights and wooden figures painted like many popular animated characters.
The contest is sponsored by OTEC and the Baker City Herald. Entries were judged by the Baker County Ambassadors, a group of graduates from the Leadership Baker program.
Bass said this year they've added a few new arches, as well as the characters of Spongebob Squarepants and Shrek.
"And some M&M guys and girls," Bass said.
He said they've had more than 600 visitors venture through their yard so far this year.
How do they keep track?
Candy canes, Bass said.
Everyone who climbs from a toasty warm car and enters the Bass' festive world is handed a candy cane.
"That's how I know how many come through," he said.
Bass will receive a $75 credit from OTEC for first place in the contest.
Mark Osborn used more than 5,000 lights to illuminate his house and yard at 1523 Madison St.
He said it took him about eight hours over two days to decorate his place including lines of lights running diagonally across his roof.
Osborn placed second in the lighting contest and will receive a $50 OTEC credit.
"I'll do more next year, for sure," he said.
Glenn Brooks and Matt Thornton, 2215 Third St., placed third in the contest, earning them a $25 credit from OTEC.
"We just moved here in March. This is our first Christmas here," Thornton said. "At our old house we used to blow circuit breakers if we'd run the microwave when we had all the lights on."
His favorite feature of the lighting display is the strands of lights that swoop from the chimney down to the edge of the roof.
"I was just trying something different, "I wanted to go down to the fence. Maybe next year," Thornton said.
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The RV Park was awarded first place in the lighting contest, and will receive a quarter-page advertisement in the Baker City Herald.
"On the porch we have Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and we have some snowmen," said Mardell McCauley, manager at the park.
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I was diagnosed with stage 3a cancer May 16/10. No symptoms other than feeling tired. Have since had radiation, surgery, and now on 4th on 8 chemo sessions. Chemo week has me feeling tired and slightly nauseous. Then it's back to normal until the next chemo in 3 weeks. No history of colorectal cancer and always ate well, exercised regularly, no excess weight. Thank goodness my family doctor insisted on stool screen! It saved my life!
Comment from: Grateful, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: January 12
I was only 39 so colon cancer was the last thing on my mind, but I started having significant rectal bleeding. Also, in hindsight, I had been a little constipated for an extended period of time but nothing really alarming. My husband encouraged me to see a doctor, and she referred me to a gastroenterologist, who did an endoscopy first. The rectal bleeding stopped so I asked him if the colonoscopy was necessary and he said yes. Thank God, because they found a very large cancerous polyp.
Comment from: corbans, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: January 03
I was mostly constipated. It was difficult to eat because I felt full most of the time. Swelling of the lower abdomen was also a symptom which appeared at times. My bowel motions swung between chronic constipation and diarrhea. Low energy and anemia were big signs for me. I spent a lot of time in bed not knowing why and hiding it from my family. My skin in face was yellow due to spread to liver. Diagnosis happened through colonoscopy. I am under 65 and this is a 65+ year old type of cancer and so I was misdiagnosed for at least a year.
Comment from: Andrea, 55-64 Female (Patient) Published: January 03
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