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Noted Iranian filmmaker makes first US visit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kamran Shirdel's films have been censored, banned and celebrated for documenting hidden parts of Iranian society — the plight of Tehran's prostitutes, the desperation of female prisoners, and the reality behind false heroes.
Now he's visiting the U.S. for the first time, speaking about his art and what it took to make it as a filmmaker, first under the Shah then under Islamic rule.
Shirdel, 75, began filming poor and working-class Iranians in the 1960s. Early documentaries such as "Women's Quarter" established Shirdel as an uncompromising artist — and got him fired from a job in the Shah's Ministry of Culture.
Shirdel spoke to The Associated Press at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, which invited him to America and sponsored the trip. He's also scheduled to talk at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and at Columbia University in New York.
Educated in Italy under legendary filmmakers Roberto Rossellini and Pier Paolo Pasolini, Shirdel worked as an assistant on John Huston's epic film "The Bible." Although he could have made his career working abroad, he said he couldn't forget "the harsh reality of life" among Tehran's poor and returned home and produced work that in spirit resembled documentary rabble-rousers such as Michael Moore.
Shirdel was at first given the opportunity to work within the system. In the mid-1960s the Ministry of Culture gave him a job and "wanted the propaganda films," Shirdel recalled, yet also allowed him to film inside a women's prison and at a reform school for prostitutes.
Seeing the tragic situations of the women firsthand, Shirdel knew immediately what he wanted chronicle, and knew it wouldn't be acceptable to the authorities, since the Shah was trying to promote an image of a modern, prosperous Iranian society.
He was right.
After seeing some of the films, "for three months they didn't give me any work to do," Shirdel said of his supervisors. Driven mad with frustration, Shirdel told a powerful administrator he'd seen the light.
"I said I know I've been wrong, making all these films. I convinced him that I'm ashamed of what I've done," and that the next film would give authorities what they want.
Shirdel was told to make a film about a boy who had supposedly saved lives by preventing a terrible train accident. But when he travelled to the town nobody wanted to be interviewed. The film essentially documented that the entire story was a feel-good fraud, designed to present a heroic story even if there had been no real heroism.
Shirdel finished the film — called "The Night it Rained" — and a culture ministry official came to see it.
"That was a tragedy. I was laughing of course," Shirdel recalled. "He said, 'This is the epic that you wanted to bring?' And I said this is the epic I saw. This is the real epic."
"I was expelled from the ministry," Shirdel said. "That was 1967. So I came out, and I never looked back."


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The Rev. Bill Lupfer has worked full time for six months to prepare for his work at Trinity Wall Street.
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Archbishop Welby: "The solutions are going to be in the ideological challenge to the basis of terrorism."
Anne Mallonee will become Church Pension Group's executive vice president and chief ecclesiastical officer.
Dean William Lupfer of Trinity Cathedral in Portland will become the 18th rector of Trinity Wall Street.
The vestry of Trinity Wall Street has selected Pelli Clarke Pelli to design a new mixed-use building at 68-74 Trinity Place.
A panel discussion at Trinity Wall Street on "Healing a Broken World: Partnership and Reconciliation"
Trinity Wall Street's choir provides backing vocals for "You Can't Always Get What You Want."

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Tycho Brahe
Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark have put to bed once and for all the rumors of Tycho Brahe's murder by mercury poisoning that have swirled for more than four hundred years, and all it took was exhuming the long interred corpse of the Danish astronomer from it's rightful resting place. Researchers have also found that Brahe's prosthetic nose, rumored to be cast from gold or silver, was actually made of brass, presumably solving this last mystery because, hey, if you've already got the guy dug up and all, why not, right? Read More
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If this year is anything like years previous, donations to Child's Play (and wandering, vagabond checks from friends of the initiative) aren't actually finished arriving - but the new year is a good time to take a final count, and then relate said count to the people who made the count so stupidly, inconceivably big. $2,294,317.53 is the total, which ticks the lifetime total to just under nine million, which is what you made happen in my most secret dreams. If it is possible to Win Charity, you have done so. This year, at least. If you have any ideas about how we're supposed to crest over 2.3 million dollars next year, I'm open to suggestions." Tycho Brahe, AKA Jerry Holkins, writer of Penny Arcade, reporting the total of this year's Child's Play charity, which brings games, toys, and craft supplies to pediatric hospitals around the world. (via Penny Arcade.)Read More


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|Tourist motivation to use homestays in Thailand and their satisfaction based on the destination's cultural and heritage based attribute
|Seubsamarn, Kanoknon, 1982-
|University of Missouri--Columbia
|This research explores the motivations and demographic characteristics of tourists and investigates which attributes satisfy tourists who visit cultural destinations. It is hypothesized that tourists' overall satisfaction of a destination is a function of attribute and tourists' motivation. Homestays in Thailand, serving as a cultural and heritage vacation destination, were used as the study site for this research. The data of this study was collected from homestays in the central part of Thailand during July-August 2009. Descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed according to respective objectives in this study. The results revealed that demographic characteristic, cultural/heritage attributes, tourists' motivation, were correlated with tourists' overall satisfaction. Tourists' motivation and cultural/heritage attribute on personal satisfaction of tourists who visited homestays in Thailand are key indicators of tourists' overall satisfaction.
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We have 2 Verizon smart phones and 2 Verizon internet lines at a cost of $225 / month. The reception is always 0-1 bars at our home (calls are almost always dropped whether sending or receiving, internet often returns a message of "Servor cannot be found"), inside or outside, though the service people try to blame it on my house construction. The only solutions Verizon offered were to buy a $250 extender / repeater or to cancel service. The problem with canceling service is I can't return the Verizon-locked devices. Friends with different service providers have the same problem in our home. Why are companies allowed by the FCC to advertise one thing and provide such abysmal service?Was this review helpful to you?
Switched from Alltel to AT&T by AT&T purchase of Alltel properties in our previous area. Although Alltel did not have towers in our new area, (Colorado Springs), we were using either Sprint or Verison towers while here - no reception issues. Now very questionable reception at my house. People have tried calling my wife on her cell phone multiple times, some giving up, some finally getting through. I have trouble calling from my home but get good reception at work (Garden of Gods and Forge). This is only day two on AT&T, not sure we'll stay with them. Contract runs out 1-Jun-11, now exploring options. Suggestions welcome.Was this review helpful to you?
If you are near the intersection of Powers and Fountain don't even try to use your phone in doors. It says I have 3 to 4 bars but can't connect to my data network and I'm not receiving calls.Was this review helpful to you?
This is a trouble spot for AT&T, not sure about Verizon. Coverage is very good here on Sprint. There is no signal at all here behind Ute Valley Park on AT&T. Haven't had a dropped call yet on Sprint.Was this review helpful to you?
The phone reports decent coverage here in Northgate where I live, usually 4 / 5 or 5 / 5 bars. However, ever since the iPhone came along we get dropped calls absolutely all the time. For a period of time in the summer of 2010 we would probably drop 1 out of 2 calls within the first minute, or often just be unable to dial out at all (connection error). AT&T reportedly made some network improvements last fall to address the problems, and now it's maybe 1 out of 5 calls are dropped. I'm tired of competing with the stupid iPhone for just having enough bandwidth to make a silly voice call. We're leaving as soon as we can. I believe that there is a Sprint tower about a mile west of us at I-25 and roughly mile marker 155, and no iPhone bandwidth hogs on Sprint. Also, there is zero coverage on Centennial about half a mile north of 30th all the way around Ute Valley Park to Eagleview middle school.Was this review helpful to you?
Have had T-Mobile going on 10 years and have had service everywhere we PCS 'd... . Really like it and the service people have always been great, sure hope it is always this good. Can even use phone in my house, that is upstairs and in basement, on post and off... . great, great, GREAT !Was this review helpful to you?
AT&T's air card is worthless. I work out of my home, and spend more time trying to connect / re-connect than I spend on work. I will literally get 20-30 "reconnect" pop-up windows every hour. I can't wait to get rid of this thing and get something that allows me to focus on my job instead of thrashing around on AT&Ts problems.Was this review helpful to you?
I am moving to colorado springs. If I live in North part of the city, Would Verizon be a good choice? I am inclined towards Verizon which works great every where else.Was this review helpful to you?
The reception is zero in this area. If you happen to get one or two bars when the wind blows in the right direction you don't get them for very long so it's not worth even trying to make a call. I am planning on paying out of my contract as soon as I figure out the best coverage for the area I spend most of time in.Was this review helpful to you?
I've suffered with AT&T wireless reception for years, iPhone 3G and now iPhone 4. This week bought a Verizion iPhone 4 for wife. FANTASTIC! Side by side, she has 4-5 bars, I have 1-2. If you live in Mountain Shadows, and are looking at the iPhone, DEFINITELY get the Verizion version. I would trade in my AT&T iPhone 4 right now, but there are rumors of an iPhone 5 coming out this year.Was this review helpful to you?
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I have used Verizon for years without problems throughout the U.S. However, when I moved to Colorado Springs that changed. On the south end of town I get okay reception. However, as you move north reception decreases down to 0 bars at my apartment in the Briargate area where my Droid Incredible is now a useless paperweight. Looking for a new provider.Was this review helpful to you?
Poor reception in house. Have to stand near one upstairs window or on back porch away from house.Was this review helpful to you?
This area has a known signal issues and you will be lucky to get Sprint phone service, but NO data. Sprint has a "new" Airrave 2 unit that you can put into your house. It's a mini tower that uses gps and internet. This is supposed to be the fix, we'll see! I have been with all the companys between work cell phones and personal phones, T-Mobile has the best service in Colorado Springs.Was this review helpful to you?
Verizon has a terrible signal in this area. Can't even get 1 bar in my home on any of the 4 phones on our family plan. After talking to neighbors, everyone that had Verizon switched to Sprint or ATT. They got tired of walking the street to make a call!Was this review helpful to you?
Everyone who comes to my house with VZW gets either no reception or one bar; and its the whole neighborhood. Extremely frustrating! I'm going to tell Verizon to build a tower in my backyard if they have to.Was this review helpful to you?
Cetain areas by the Broadmoor have absolutely no coverage. My wife has AT&T and it is just as bad. I think I am going to try Sprint.Was this review helpful to you?
Been with Sprint for eight years and the only problem I have is going through the "Black Forest Triangle" where signals go to die. Otherwise signal is good just about everywhere.Was this review helpful to you?
Schriever Air Force Base Has little to no coverage. trying to send a text, forget about it. It takes atleast 3 times to try and send one. and Calls hope they arnt important because you'll get a voicemail message 30mins. later (IF someone left a message).. But we cant cancell our contract free of charge because on their maps it shows there is coverage when there clearly is NONE!Was this review helpful to you?
If you haven't been watching the news here since April Verizon has had some major problems. There network was out from wyoming to Colorado Springs and it is out for DAYS! I am switching too AT&T where here it seems like there is no problemsWas this review helpful to you?


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Neutrogena Oil Free eye makeup remover
1279 reviews
75% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.7
Price: $$
Package Quality: 3.7
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INGREDIENTSWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Poloxamer 182, Allantoin, Tripotassium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cucumber Fruit Extract (Cucumis Sativus), Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate.
on 11/28/2005 4:26:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
Raining on the parade here - I tried this eye makeup remover based on reviews here, but I'm not totally satisfied. It does take off my waterproof mascara - eventually. I need to spend several minutes and soak my cotton pad 2-3 times before it's all gone. Maybe I just use heavy duty mascara or something (L'Oreal Voluminous). The main gripe I have so far with this product though, is that it isn't very gentle on my eye area... after two nights of using it, my eyes felt dry and sore, especially at the corners - big thumbs down. Also, everyone keeps saying it's cheap, but I got it for $10.99 CDN which doesn't seem that cheap to me, especially for something I need to use every night that won't last very long. So, I'm still looking for "the one". *EDIT* I gave the remainder of this to my mom, and she just informed me last night that she doesn't like it either.
on 11/26/2005 10:55:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I've always used Clinique or Mary kay makeup removers.....I bought this weeks ago when running low on $. I'm glad I did. This stuff works just as good as the expensive ones. Took off most of my makeup and didn't make my skin feel sooooo greasy like some others do. Totally buy again!
on 11/26/2005 1:19:00 PM
Age: Unknown
Skin: Acne-prone, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I'm so grateful for finding this product. It's so gentle, never irritates my eyes yet removes all the waterproof eye makeup. And truly non-greasy at all! I switched from Clinique Take the Day Off/ Rinse Off, and this is definitely better, and cheaper!
on 11/23/2005 10:34:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Love this product!! It took off the most stubborn of waterproof mascaras (Maybelline XXL - white primer + black topcoat) gently and in one wipe! Yes, I've used other equally effective removers before, but this is the only one that doesn't leave an oily film. Definitely would buy this again!!!!
on 11/19/2005 9:39:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
This remover is fantastic! I will never purchase Lancome's Bi-Facil again...as I find this very similar and *much* less expensive. This is a completley gentle dual-phase eye makeup remover (just like lancome's). It is fragrance free and non-irritating. It removes all of my waterproof mascara and liner with ease. HG!!! Highly recommend!
on 11/16/2005 7:11:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
This works great for removing waterproof mascara. The bottle does have a large opening but if you use cotton pads instead of cotton balls it will be just fine. Because cotton balls tend to soak up excess amount of the remover, and that can get into your eyes if you are not careful. With cotton pads you can get just the right amount.
Place cotton pads on your closed eyes for at least 30 seconds for optimal results. This will help you remove your mascara effortlessly without tugging or pulling. To wash off the rest of the makeup on my face I would follow with a gentle cleanser. Eventhough it is an oil-free remover it does leave behind this film. Since I wash my face after using it, it doesn't bother me.
Here is the best part. After using this remover I've notice that my eye lashes have grown longer and thicker, both upper and lower lashes. I swear. It's true. It was hard not to notice the lashes getting longer, especially since I barely had any on my lower lashes to start with. Anyone else notice this besides me?
on 11/9/2005 11:25:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Other, Dark, Warm
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I lucked out and found this product today! I was really PO'd with the product I used earlier, the Rimmel gentle eye makeup remover which is complete garbage by the way, and was seeking an affordable yet effective alternative.
This was it. Worked so great. It did have a greasy feel, like some have made note of but ladies, IT IS EYE MAKEUP REMOVER!! What did you expect?
I did not like the packaging because of the large opening. Actually, I transferred the product into my old Rimmel bottle (at least it was useful for something) because of the small opening that allows you to use the product sparingly.
on 11/7/2005 8:37:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Frick, frackin' fabulous. This is the best!! You can get it for about $6.00 for a 5.5oz bottle. It kind of looks like italian salad dressing.. like water and oil.. you need to shake it up to activate it. It works wonderful. I saturate a cotton pad with it and pat my lashes until all traces of my WATERPROOF, yes i said waterproof, mascara is gone. It might feel oily after using, but rinses away when you wash your face. I ran out of this, and I love it so much that I went to Walmart, on a Friday, at 5pm... which is insane :) Love it, I stocked up so I won't ever have to be without it. Love it!
on 11/4/2005 7:57:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Black
This is my HG make-up remover. It works just as well, if not better, than more expensive dual-phase removers. I can even use it when I wear my contacts and have yet to experience any irritation. I usually pay $6 for the 5 oz. bottle. It removes ALL traces of make-up, including mascara and transfer-resistant foundation/lipstick. One caveat: I don't use much eye make-up and don't wear eyeliner. I love that it's fragrance free and extra gentle. It may feel oily on your skin but that's actually the silicone. I always wash my face after taking my make-up off so I don't have a problem with the "oily" feeling the remover leaves behind.
on 10/17/2005 5:21:00 AM
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Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
After reading all the rave reviews here, I thought this would be the perfect alternative to the good but pricey Lancome bi-facil. Unfortunately it's not available in Singapore, so I was really excited to get it in a swap. First, the good points: It's a HUGE bottle, so you really get your money's worth. It definitely works alright - one swipe and my budge-proof Fasio mascara is gone! Now the reason why I give it only 3 lippies: It's GREASY. I was puzzled as to how this can be oil-free when after using it, my entire eye area feels like I spilled grease on it! Yuck! Lancome bi-facil never felt that slimey. 2nd thing, because of the greasy feel, it occasionally leaves a film in my eyes and blurs my vision. Granted it doesn't last very long but it doesn't feel great. And 3rd, the opening is WAY too big. if you ever spill this bottle, you'll probably lose half the contents before you can recover it. So the end result is, if you're on a tight budget, this probably will do but it's no replacement for my beloved bi-facil.
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On Ancestry.com I found 3 birth records for people who I believe are my husband's relatives. As I can only pick out a few words, I am hoping that someone would be willing to help translate the records for me. The records were found in the Caserta record for Teano, Italy. They were all from the year 1899 and were in the Atti di Nascita. First record was on page 8/186 under the name DeTora, Carmina, top right hand side. Second record was on page 39/186 for DeTora, Fortunato on the upper left hand side. Third record was on page 118/186 for Gelsomino, Antonio on the lower right hand side.
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|Synthesis of ordered nanoenergetic composites
|Mehendale, Bhushan J.
|University of Missouri--Columbia
|Energetic materials can be defined as the substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application. Thermite is a subgroup of pyrotechnic, a class of energetic material. Conventionally thermite materials are synthesized either by physical mixing of solid oxidizers and fuels on a macro scale (also known as energetic composite) or creating a monomolecular energetic material, in which each molecule contains an oxidizing and a fuel component. For the energetic composites, the total energy that can be released after combustion can be much greater than that of monomolecular materials. However, for the composites the burn rate is relatively slow when compared to that of monomolecular materials. It is known that the energy release and the burn rate can be significantly different in nanostructured materials (1 to 100 nm) called as nanoenergetics. A new approach to synthesize nanoenergetic materials is developed using the sol-gel chemistry. In the present sol-gel approach to synthesize energetic composite, fuel nanoparticles are added just before the gelation of oxidizer. This may adversely ainter facialnterfacial area for the energetic reaction which may result in the lower energy release and burn rates. To address this issue the main focus of this thesis is to create uniform pores and their distribution using templating agent during sol-gel synthesis of oxidizer and subsequent impregnation of fuel. This will result in homogeneous nanoporous oxidizer ninter facial high interfacial area for energetic reaction and will thus improve the energy release and burn rates.
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Research Roundup
Overviews of the climate change work happening at Forest Service research stations.
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This project uses a model study system across the North Hilo-Hamakua Districts of Hawaii Island to model climate change and invasive species impacts on hydrological yield of 86 streams, and the potential response of yield to management including watershed restoration (invasive plant removal) and protection (fencing).
Across this system, total annual rainfall ranges from just under 2000mm per year to over 6000mm per year, but temperature, soils, and vegetation vary minimally. This project integrates hydrological modeling with spatial data on stream habitat condition (measured for the project area), critical habitat for plants and animals, ownership type and conservation status, cost of management, and management efficacy in order to create a watershed decision support tool (WDST). This tool will forecast: 1) climate change and invasive plant effects on stream flow; 2) threat management effects on stream flow; and 3) costs and hydrological benefits of management.
Pacific Southwest Research Station
This project uses a temperature gradient spanning 5 degrees Celsius to perform studies on responses to warming in a tropical system, including: soil carbon response, soil microbial community response, and carbon stock and flux responses for above and below ground carbon pools and fluxes. These studies take place in the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest and Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, across an area where canopy vegetation, soil type, soil moisture, and successional history are all relatively constant.
International Institute of Tropical Forestry
This project is working to (1) evaluate the vulnerability of Puerto Rico's forests to projected increases in temperature; (2) improve our understanding of global warming effects on tropical forest carbon (C) and nutrient cycling; and (3) provide valuable forest response information to land managers, policy makers, and global climate modeling efforts.
International Institute of Tropical Forestry
Hurricanes are important drivers of periodic disturbances on tropical forests of the Luquillo Mountains, and this type of disturbance is expected to increase with climate change. This long-term experiment is designed to: 1) examine the effect of canopy disturbance (e.g., increasing light levels, temperature, moisture, etc.) vs. increased detrital inputs on rates of germination, growth, survival, detritus processing, nutrient cycling, soil conditions, and trophic structure, and 2) to increase the frequency of simulated hurricane effects above background levels to once every six to ten years.
International Institute of Tropical Forestry
The San Juan ULTRA is a long-term network and research site established in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2009 by the USDA Forest Service and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to produce knowledge on urban areas and to support policy, education, and local initiatives in order to improve the quality-of-life and environmental conditions in the city. San Juan ULTRA is a collaborative research network composed of multiple academic institutions, public agencies, non-profit partners, and community leaders, which seeks to conduct and support research about the city of San Juan as a social-ecological system (SES). A SES lens looks at the complex human-nature interactions, taking into consideration multiple spatial and temporal scales, and how these systems can adapt and be sustainable in the face of future changes, such as climate change.
Pacific Northwest Research Station
Water stress represents a common mechanism for many of the primary disturbances affecting forests, and forest management needs to explicitly address the very large physiological demands that vegetation has for water. This study demonstrates how state-of-science ecohydrologic models can be used to explore how different management strategies might improve forest health.
Pacific Northwest Research Station
Changes in timing and magnitudes of streamflows under climate change pose significant risks to ecosystems, infrastructure, and overall availability of water for human use. We have developed a spatial analysis that predicts how both peak (winter) and low (summer) streamflows are likely to change in the future for Oregon and Washington. This set of spatial tools gives land managers a full toolbox with which to anticipate and plan for streamflow changes on forest lands.
Pacific Northwest Research Station
A key challenge for resource and land managers is predicting the consequences of climate warming on streamflow and water resources. Over the last century in the western US, significant reductions in snowpack and earlier snowmelt have led to an increase in the fraction of annual streamflow during winter, and a decline in the summer. This study explores the relative roles of snowpack accumulation and melt, and landscape characteristics or 'drainage efficiency', in influencing streamflow. An analysis of streamflow during 1950-2010 for 81 watersheds across the western US indicates that summer streamflows in watersheds that drain slowly from deep groundwater and receive precipitation as snow are most sensitive to climate warming. During the spring, however, watersheds that drain rapidly and receive precipitation as snow are most sensitive to climate warming. Our results indicate that not all trends in the western US are associated with changes in snowpack dynamics; we observe declining streamflow in late fall and winter in rain-dominated watersheds as well. These empirical findings have implications for how streamflow sensitivity to warming is interpreted across broad regions.
Pacific Northwest Research Station
What will the rivers of the Pacific Northwest look like in the future? Will they be stable or unstable? Will they have salmon or other species? Will the waters be cold and clear or warm and muddy? These questions motivate our study of the effects of climate warming on streams draining the Cascade Mountains.
Previous studies have shown that snowpacks throughout the Cascades are highly vulnerable to warming temperatures, readily changing from snow to rain, and melting earlier. Less certain is how these changes are likely to affect streamflows, particularly in streams that derive much of their flow from deep groundwater and springs. These groundwater streams, which are currently characterized by very stable bed, banks, and vegetation, are particularly sensitive to increasing peak flows in the winter. We want to know how changing snowpacks and increased peak flows are likely to affect these channels, potentially changing their suitability as habitat for threatened species such as bull trout and spring Chinook. Results from our work, which include field and modeling components, will be used to guide management decisions affecting these streams: how dams are operated, whether water suppliers need to worry about turbidity, and how we should manage riparian vegetation.
Pacific Northwest Research Station
Natural areas are special areas set aside for research, conservation, and education. There are over 580 natural areas in Oregon and Washington totaling >1.4 million acres and managed by 20 agencies and organizations. These include Forest Service Research Natural Areas (RNAs) as well as BLM RNAs and Areas of Critical Ecological Concern. Natural areas may one of the best network of sites for studying long-term effects of climate change and this project focuses on three areas of study. The first is to determine if natural areas adequately represent the depth and breadth of the natural ecosystems found in both states. The second is to prioritize sites that may be most vulnerable to climate change effects in the next several decades. Initial findings suggest natural areas are representative across several ecological gradients important for understanding effects of long-term climate and ecological change. In addition, several lists are being developed to help prioritize monitoring based on predictions from a broad range of existing climate change models. The third area of focus is to develop a standardized set of monitoring protocols for long-term monitoring of change using existing and new protocols. New methods being tested include use of terrestrial LIDAR plots to monitor changes in forest structure over time.


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Indiana Township Association
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The Indiana Township Association provides educational opportunities for elected township officials and their employees.
During the 2015 ITA Convention, held in Indianapolis in February, new officers for the Board of Directors were elected, including John Henry, our new President for 2015-2016. John is the Pleasant Township Trustee in Allen County and has served as the ITA Vice President for the past several years.
A letter to trustees was written this month by President Henry and can be viewed by clicking HERE. John wants to put an emphasis on communication and volunteerism within the ITA. Please let the office know if you are interested in being more involved in the organization and please be certain that we have your updated email address so that you do not miss pertinent information.
The remainder of the Executive Board are Ed Morales - Vice President (Porter Township, Porter County), Rlph Flowers - Treasurer (Hamilton Township, Delaware County), and Andy Harris - Secretary (Wayne Township, Marion County). Also, representing the seven area directors on the Executive Board is Kay Walker - East Central Area Director (Center Township, Delaware County).
We have several other new members to the Board. Click HERE to view the full listing.
2014 Trustee of the Year
The Indiana Township Association is pleased to announce the recipient of the "Harold 'Gene' Stofer 2014
Trustee of the Year" as Kathryn Martin of Knight Township, Vanderburgh County.
Each year the Association presents several awards for exceptional service in township government during the educational conference held in Indianapolis every year. Hundreds of township officials and employees from across the state attend the three-day event to learn best practices and requirements set forth in Indiana state laws.
The presentation of the award to Kathryn Martin was made by the 2013 Trustee of the Year, Julie Roush, from Fairfield Township in Lafayette. Trustee Roush described Kathryn as "a very determined, caring and savvy individual who has not only faced incredibly stressful township dilemmas, but also a gut wrenching personal tragedy."
The Indiana Township Association 2014 Educational Conference, held in Indianapolis, included the presentation of its annual awards for exceptional service in township government. On September 23rd, the 2014 Township of the Year was bestowed to Portage Township, Porter County, Brendan Clancy, Trustee.
Through community outreach, education and programming, citizens are quite aware of the role township government plays in the community of Portage. The award was given to Portage Township for "going above and beyond simply performing mandated duties," according to Debbie Driskell, Executive Director of the Association.
The award was presented in Indianapolis by the 2013 Township of the Year recipient, Kay Walker (Center Township, Muncie). As Trustee Walker announced the winner, she read a list of the recent accomplishments by Portage Township. Some of those endeavors were:
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FMLY Fest assembles dozens of musicians for DIY weekend
By Emily Eveland
Hollow Boys embrace the dark on third album
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10 Thousand Sounds 2014: Behind the bands
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Black Market Brass delivers hip-shaking funk rhythms
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Max Gremillion steps into the spotlight
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Girl Talk
Night Ripper
Illegal Art
Gregg Gillis needs to make a decision, fast. The 25-year-old Pittsburgh musician, who goes by the name Girl Talk, has just released his third album, Night Ripper, and right now he's wrestling with a question that lies at the center of so many artists' consciousnesses: Should I quit my day job?
On the one hand, Gillis, on the day I speak with him, has just been offered a permanent position at the biomedical lab where he's toiled for the past few years as a long-term temp. On the other hand, Night Ripper is generating the kind of internet buzz of which musicians (and their publicists) can only dream. Just a few weeks ago, the indie kingmakers at PitchforkMedia.com threw their critical weight behind Night Ripper. In the ensuing days, the album sold out and needed a repressing, Gillis traveled to New York to play an MTV Video Music Awards after-party, and, in the same weekend, flew to London to play a gig. Back in Steel City, Gillis has just finished another day at the lab when I reach him by phone.
"It's officially decision time," he says. "I like the job and it's cool, but it also seems like perhaps it's time to dedicate my life to music for at least a little bit."
Let's hope so, because the Pittsburgh biomedical lab's loss stands to be the gain of party people the world over. Gillis has dropped a freaky, sugarcoated amphetamine rush of an album that mixes, mashes, and recontextualizes more than 160 samples into a plunderphonic whole. Drawn almost exclusively from Top-40 hits, Night Ripper is a soundtrack for the ADD generation, a dizzying aural phantasmagoria that lacks a genre—it's not really a straightforward DJ mix or a mash-up—but does not lack an ethos: P-A-R-T-Y.
Whereas the typical mash-up answers only one question—what would the Clash sound like with Missy Elliott, or more famously, the Beatles' "White Album" with Jay-Z's Black Album?—a single Girl Talk song poses a press conference full of questions. One track alone, "Minute by Minute," has at least 14 samples (it's hard to say exactly how many there are—even Gillis says that he loses track of all the source material), including Ying Yang Twins' "Badd," Sophie B. Hawkins' "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover," Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgetting," Neutral Milk Hotel's "Holland, 1945," Punjabi MC's "Mundian to Bach Ke," Missy Elliott's "On & On," Better Than Ezra's "Good," Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit," and Steely Dan's "Black Cow." (Gillis, who does not pay for any of the samples he uses, is relying on a decidedly mellow legal strategy, arguing "fair use" laws and asserting that record labels could only benefit from his work, "so they should embrace it.")
But is Girl Talk a gimmick? Glancing at the extensive list of samples and beats that go into each song, it's easy to call bullshit on the whole project; the samples look like an almost too-perfect mix of mainstream goo, hip-hop swagger, and indie cool, and it seems possible to view the whole Girl Talk project as one long in-the-know wink to the Pitchfork crowd.
But, one listen to the album and you realize it's not a gimmick. The thing that rescues Gillis is his ability to meticulously transform the samples into sonic collages that sound altogether original. Describing Night Ripper as a "sample-based recontextualization of current Top 40," Gillis adds that the album is simply "a celebration of pop music."
Gillis works by trial and error, and he says it's not unusual "to work on a remix for three hours to produce 15 seconds" of material. He spent more than a year working with a .wav editor on his laptop to produce Night Ripper, and acknowledges that it's hard to know when to call something finished and resist the temptation to layer it ever-deeper with samples.
"I could have packed this record with twice the number of samples and made it over the edge and totally abstract, or I could have calmed it down with half the samples and made it way more danceable," he says.
The fact that Night Ripper is weighted so heavily toward Top-40 hits is no accident, and it represents a gradual evolution of Gillis's musical perspective. In high school he listened to a lot of Merzbow, the godfather of Japanese experimental noise, and belonged to a noise band called the Joysticks. The first Girl Talk release, a glitchy, fuzzed-out, mostly unlistenable record called Secret Diary, came out in 2002. By 2004's Unstoppable, however, Gillis was embracing the pop music that he had scorned as a jaded youth. Whereas Secret Diary seems to allow room for some ironic distance—maybe he's laughing at Joan Osborne and Lil' Bow Wow by mixing IDM beats and fuzzed-out screeches over their songs—Unstoppable makes it clear that at the heart of Gillis's hit-radio deconstructionism is an unabashed pop fan: t.A.T.u.'s "All the Things She Said" plays over the drum beat to "Billie Jean," Sean Paul is laid under AC/DC, and, hilariously, Khia's sexually explicit "My Neck My Back" is accompanied by the piano refrain to Richard Marx's ballad "Right Here Waiting."
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L.E.S.G.O. Entertainment presents, the 1st installment of "The SUM of Both Worlds" Concert Series; Saturday, January 12th, 2013 from 9pm – 2am, LIVE at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in NYC! This is a 16+ event [21 to drink] Sponsored by L.E.S. Clothing Co. & hosted by Solana LaDiva from the "Girls Rule Boys Drool" show & "Street Heat TV" with music by Dj'Trase TheyoungJedi from Team Straight Face! The 2 "Headline Acts" will be L.E.S.G.O. Entertainments own Papi Shank & CheRyl Martinez; both of whom have recently returned from their debut Album Tours! Also Performing LIVE: Jack $paid (L.E.S.G.O. Ent.) Ayana D (Family House Ent.) Family House Frat (Family House Ent.) SAME GANG Smoove Society Jae Slim (Smoove Society) The Nuyorican Poets Café is located at: 236 East 3rd Street Between Ave B & C. Tickets are $12, Doors open at 9pm; the Concert is from 10pm – 12am & will be followed by a Networking After Party from 12am – 2am! This event will be covered by Family House TV & MP Photography. *Find out more about everyone involved in this event: www.Facebook.com/PapiShankFANS www.Facebook.com/MissSexAppealFANS www.Facebook.com/JACK.SPAID www.Facebook.com/pages/Ayana-D/155185431164466 www.Facebook.com/FamilyHouseEnt www.SAMEGANG.com www.Facebook.com/pages/The-Smoovement/204974946192961 www.Facebook.com/pages/JaE-sLiM/202305769788825 www.Facebook.com/LESCLOTHINGCO www.Facebook.com/solana.ladiva www.Facebook.com/DjTrase We hope you all have a Happy New Year, rest up & then come BOMB Stomp w/us as this will be our 1st LIVE Performance of the New Year so Spread the word! Questions? contact www.LESGO.biz
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Since the ING Marathon in NYC was canceled this yr due to Hurricane Sandy, we here at L.E.S.G.O. Ent. have decided to release NEVER BEFORE SEEN video footage of Papi Shank as well as other L.E.S.G.O. Ent. Artists Performing LIVE in Brooklyn at the 2011 ING Marathon!!! Stay Tuned: www.LESGO.biz
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text: Items 25 to 48 of 64 total View 12 / 24 / 48 Previous 1 / 2 / 3 Next Does the job. By Andy on 8/15/2013 Andy would recommend this product to a friend Does what it is supposed to. Only have it running a week, so I cannot comment on the quality. Seems to be built nicely. waste of money By vetdog on 6/27/2013 vetdog wouldn't recommend this product to a friend Stopped working soon after warranty. Good for an ATO but wouldn't use it for KALK. By b on 6/2/2013 b would recommend this product to a friend I'm now on number #2 the first pump lasted 2-3 years it still runs but has a horribly loud grinding sound for the past 6-8 months. Tapping it every once in a while quiets it down but not always. I did have an issue with it not working once but again tapping it got it going again. It's fine for a straight ATO, however I wouldn't run Kalk with it due to all the issues people are having. I would find a more precise way. 1.1ml pumps work amazing, it's a shame the 50ml have so many problems. The second pump I just received just a few weeks ago already seems a lot better then the first. It's quieter right from the get go. If I can get 3 years out of this one I'll be happy. Both pumps failed a little after 1 year mark. By PT on 5/24/2013 PT wouldn't recommend this product to a friend Both pumps started to grind around 7-8 months and fail right after the 1 year warranty. I called BRS when the pumps started to grind and the help support reassured me that some noise was normal. I called after the pumps failed, mentioning the prior grinding and was assured that the pump was now out of warranty and nothing could be done. Still good value for the $ even if it fails. By William on 3/29/2013 William would recommend this product to a friend First BRS 50ml dosing pump failed just shy of 2 years. I use exclusively for Kalkwasser at a rate of about 3 gallons per day coupled with a aqua controller for redundancy. Same reason as others have had, motor runs but the gears no longer strong enough to spin. After researching for a different pump to replace this failed pump, I came to the conclusion that the higher quality dosing pumps were in the price range of $300. So knowing that I'm still saving even if I have to replace this pump more often. Easy, quiet, well built By Anthony on 2/26/2013 Anthony would recommend this product to a friend Use this to dose kalk water on my 150 gallon tank easy to adjust the time when coupled with a digital timer. This is the life line of my tank the heart that's how much trust I have in this product Died less than 1yr By Hollywood on 2/2/2013 Hollywood wouldn't recommend this product to a friend Work great til the gears stripped. Was used for R/O top off water with Neptune controller. Life was cut short just before it's 1st birthday. pump failed By Steve on 12/23/2012 Steve would recommend this product to a friend I would only recommend if you needed 6 months of use... used mine for about 6 months then took a break... started using it again this fall then it failed. pump sounds like it is trying to work but the pinch roller will not turn. I was counting on this pump to keep my Ca levels right but I may be looking for a better product. Concerned customer!! Steer clear, high failure rate By cardiffgiant on 11/23/2012 cardiffgiant wouldn't recommend this product to a friend Mine failed after a few months of normal use. The motor turned, but the rollers did not. It was under warranty and BRS replaced it quickly. There are a handful of failures with these pumps with members of my local reef club. I recommend steering clear. Accurate, Easy, and Fairly Priced By Calvin on 10/26/2012 Calvin would recommend this product to a friend I have purchased several of these pumps for dripping Kalkwasser from my resevoir to top off tank from evaporation. The pumps are xtremely accurate and easy to set up. I have owned for almost a year and its still working just as well as it did on day 1. DIED after 1 year of use By AB on 9/24/2012 AB wouldn't recommend this product to a friend I used these pumps for my ATO and these worked great for a year, but than one died and i replaced it with a spare pump, which died in about 2 weeks. When works are great, but for that kind of money, I would expect better durability. Good Item By Andre on 8/14/2012 Andre would recommend this product to a friend Does what it is supposed and does it well Thanks BRS Nice Pump does what it should By Andre on 8/14/2012 Andre would recommend this product to a friend Just a nice item and the distance it can pump is amazing Decent performance, a little loud By Joshua on 7/24/2012 Joshua would recommend this product to a friend I don't know what this pump sounds like when it's mounted outside of a wooden stand, but it's pretty loud when it's mounted inside of one. I use it to dose my kalk on an Apex, and it performs like clockwork every 30 minutes. It was also a little bit bigger than I expected, coming in at ~4hx3wX4d (inches). It gets the job done, but I think it would be a much better value at the sale price permanently. Perfect for Application By TW on 7/21/2012 TW would recommend this product to a friend I purchased this for my Biocube 29 and it has been running perfectly for several months. As referenced in the description of the product there is some associated noise but for the amount of time the doser runs it is not an issue. Working well so far By David on 7/17/2012 David would recommend this product to a friend I have 3 of these, plus two of the 1.1 ml per minute pumps. I guess I'm all in. Working well so far. I use one of these for my auto top off. The other two I use as a automatic water changer. They run 20 minutes every 6 hours, one in each direction. My outflow pulls water from 15 feet away, and pushes in agains their ceiling another 20 feet to the drain. Tough little pumps. Time will tell on durability I guess. Not durable. By freds on 7/4/2012 freds wouldn't recommend this product to a friend The pump died out very quickly, only lasted a few weeks. A shame, poorly built... What a waste of money, time and effort. Great product By Me on 6/22/2012 Me would recommend this product to a friend After trying multiple Tom's Aquatic Aqua Lifter pumps with each one failing to work I bought one of these and love it. I used industrial strength velcro to attach it to the stand, to me its quiet. However, it is in a fish room and the noise is probably drowned out by the other pumps. Great top off pump By James on 5/21/2012 James would recommend this product to a friend I needed a pump that would easily pump about 15' of head from my basement, this one did the trick. Easy to install and has been running flawlessly. Not durable By Doug on 5/13/2012 Doug wouldn't recommend this product to a friend I have had two of these pumps fail after a couple of months use. The motor is ok, but the gears must be cheap. In both cases, the motor turns, but the pinch rollers do not;. So far so good By Keith on 4/21/2012 Keith would recommend this product to a friend I actually bought two of these because I saw some of the other reviews where they had broken down. From the initial setup point of view, these devices are thick front-to-back. I am mounting these to a wall rather than a stand and I will likely cut out the dry wall to embed them as the back is about the same depth as a dry wall electrical box. I was concerned they would stick out so far they would get bumped and ripped off the wall. Very sturdy feeling. Overall one of the best ato pumps By OBB on 4/17/2012 OBB would recommend this product to a friend Fast enough to keep but not so fast it changes water chemistry rapidly ! The one and only flaw I have noticed w/ it is fairly loud on initial kick in, but not to loud it's livable other than that amazing ato pump guys !!! Broken - gears stripped By Nytewatch on 4/1/2012 Nytewatch wouldn't recommend this product to a friend Bought one of these to use as a top off pump 3 months ago. It broke this weekend - gears are stripped inside. I see this has happened to others. It's a very simple design, took it apart and its just a simple motor that turns the two tumblers. Testing my finger lightly against one of the tumblers showed stopped it completely (motor turning, but tumbler assembly slipping). It appears the gears inside are cheap and that is the problem with these. Works for me!! By Eric on 3/24/2012 Eric would recommend this product to a friend I'm using it on a controller as my ATO pump. I like that it doesn't clog which is a bonus since I have kalk in my ATO resevior. I can't comment on why it's failed for others. However, per the instructions, it specifically says that this pump is only supposed to run intermittently and NOT continously. Another note is that it sounded like a freight train when I mounted it to the back of my wood stand. You'll want to put something soft between it and your stand to cushion the vibration if you go this route. Write Your Own Review You're reviewing: BRS Top Off Doser – 50 mL per minute *How do you rate this product? *Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes No *Nickname *Summary of Your Review *Review Submit Review


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THEATER REVIEW: 'Yonkers' delivers in emotional intensity at the Globe
Neil Simon's plays are a staple of the community theater circuit, but they're rarely produced by the major regional theaters because they're often seen as sentimental and old-fashioned.
So it's refreshing to see Simon's "Lost in Yonkers" given such a first-rate treatment this month at the Old Globe. Billed as the first full-length run in the Globe's newly opened Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, "Yonkers" is well-cast, well-directed and beautifully produced in the new state-of-the-art, in-the-round space.
Like other Simon plays set in the '40s, "Lost in Yonkers" was inspired by his childhood, but it's darker and its laughs are more bittersweet. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, "Yonkers" is set in 1942, where teen brothers Jay and Arty (15 and 13, respectively) learn from their widowed father, Eddie, that they'll be forced to live for 10 months with their cold, mean-spirited Grandma Kurnitz while he travels the South selling scrap iron.
Jay works slavishly in Grandma's downstairs candy store, and Eddie's plan to strike it rich sputters when heart problems keep him laid up for long stretches in distant hospitals. But the boys are buoyed by the colorful stories of their Uncle Louie (an alleged money launderer, who's hiding out from the mob) and the irrepressible spirit of their weak-minded Aunt Bella, who seems to be the only Kurnitz family member capable of standing up to their cruel granny. The show's first act is filled with laughs, but the tables turn in the fiery, emotional second act.
The Globe production, directed in mostly subtle fashion by Scott Schwartz, shows off the multistory space's best features. Set designer Ralph Funicello's apartment windows rise into the rafters with the new fly system, and cast members enter from deep underneath the stage from a basement-level staircase. The White theater re-creates the sightlines of the old Cassius Carter theater (where audience members are close to the action and at the actors' eye level) and Schwartz smartly moves the cast around the space so everyone can see their faces most of the time.
Broadway vet Judy Kaye leads the cast as the icy-veined Grandma Kurnitz, whose description of herself as steely is carried through in Alejo Vietti's all-gray costumes and pewter wig design. She's immobile as stone in her emotions and speaks only through clenched lips. Only in the play's closing moments does the glacier begin to melt, and only then, ever so slightly.
The young actors playing Jay and Arty are terrific and natural. Steven Kaplan burns with teen angst and intensity as the indignant, boy-on-the-verge-of-manhood Jay. And local actor Austyn Myers is boyish and effervescent as the plucky Arty.
Jennifer Regan is a mixed bag as Bella, the show's most difficult role. Her mental deficiency is played for laughs in the script's first act, and in some scenes Regan overplays these moments. But she settles in well in the more moving second act, where Bella falls in love and dreams of breaking free to start her own family.


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A cosmic cloud of dust approaches, a hypercane is on the horizon. catastrophe from which we wont recover, so kill me. pull the trigger.
All your cities are piles of ash, all your waters are tainted with blood. this is a threnody to those who will not be missed.
None of you prepared for the new world order. you ignored your remorse and neglected the hysteria. and now your skies are shrouded with strychnine, as you're regurgitating the atmospheric poison.
All your antidotes are irradiated. all your wounds will go unhealed. anything and everything is dying around you, and I am the Revenant.
Hypercanes - Bigger Than Katrina |After The Last Day #Storm #Hurricane #Apocalypse
Hypercane or Hypothetical?
Hurricane Frances
You wouldn't believe how much I wanted to title this article "Hypercanes – Bigger Than Jesus". I think I may have been listening to The Beatles too much…but I digress…
Some Fine Day by Kat Ross (Captain Doomsday Recommendation coming your way very very soon) deals with a superstorm called the Hypercane (although the book never mentions what those in…
I dreamt last night about a hypercane forming in the Pacific to the size of North America flowing through. All I remember hearing was high pitch whistles and a gradient of gray flowing through my vision. Apparently the average wind speed during a hypercane is 800 km/h, so I don't understand why I was able to see destruction.
Hypercane! I know, it sounds like a SyFy Channel movie but it's theoretically possible and scary as shit.


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Tim Hortons Kicks Off a Tasty Festive Season With $1 Specialty Coffees for a Limited Time
Monday, November 26, 2012
Tim Hortons Kicks Off a Tasty Festive Season With $1 Specialty Coffees for a Limited Time08:00 EST Monday, November 26, 2012OAKVILLE, ON, Nov. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - This holiday season be sure to pop into Tim Hortons for some decadent inspiration.Starting today, this hot deal is only available until December 9th:Specialty Coffees $1 small (Nov 26-Dec 9, 2012)For a limited time get any small specialty coffee for just $1! This includes guest favourites such as our classic French Vanilla, Café Mocha or premium Espresso Lattes.New this year! Tim Hortons Peppermint Mocha Latte is a decadent Espresso Latte made with warm frothy milk, rich cocoa and a hint of mint chocolate flavor finished with chocolate whipped topping and a sprinkle of cocoa. A small is only $1 until Dec. 9th.Try these festive favourites available now through December 30th:Candy Cane Hot ChocolateBack for a limited time, this holiday favourite is perfect for the child in all of us. Featuring our premium hot chocolate flavoured with a hint of mint chocolate, finished with whipped topping and a sprinkling of candy cane bark .Holiday DonutsShare the spirit of the season with one of our holiday donut six packs including the very popular Candy Cane Chocolate Donut and the Gingerbread Glazed Donut. Additional varieties include: Holly Jolly Vanilla Dip, Frosty's Favourite, Jingle All The Way and our Festive Raspberry Vanilla Bloom.ABOUT TIM HORTONS INC.Tim Hortons is one of the largest publicly-traded restaurant chains in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots, specialty teas, fruit smoothies, home-style soups, fresh Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked goods, including our trademark donuts. As of September 30th, 2012, Tim Hortons had 4,138 system-wide restaurants, including 3,365 in Canada, 755 in the United States and 18 in the Gulf Cooperation Council. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.Follow Tim Hortons on Twitter: www.twitter.com/timhortons. Image with caption: "Share the spirit of the season with a Tim Hortons holiday donut six pack, including the very popular Candy Cane Chocolate Donut and the Gingerbread Glazed Donut. (CNW Group/Tim Hortons Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121126_C3239_PHOTO_EN_21124.jpgImage with caption: "From November 26th until December 9th, get any small specialty coffee from Tim Hortons for just $1! (CNW Group/Tim Hortons Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121126_C3239_PHOTO_EN_21125.jpgSOURCE: Tim Hortons Inc.For further information: Michelle Robichaud Tim Hortons 905-339-5047 email@example.com


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a1 The following laboratories participated in the study: Public Health Laboratories: Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chester, Derby, Exeter, Gloucester, Guildford, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Poole, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Swansea, Winchester, Wolverhampton, Worcester; and the laboratories at Bedford General, The Brompton and the Royal Free hospitals
A five year collaborative study of influenza in volunteer families from 1973–78 covered a period in which there were outbreaks every year but no major epidemics of influenza. Volunteers over the age of 15 years were bled before and after each of the five winters, and virus isolation was attempted from as many as possible when they reported episodes of illness. Children under 15 in the volunteer families were also swabbed when they were ill. Although most families experienced one or more attacks by influenza viruses, there was little transmission within families.
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Barcelona Hop-on Hop Off Tour: East to West Route
We've selected the best candid trip photos submitted by our users to help you decide if the Barcelona Hop-on Hop Off Tour: East to West Route is right for you. Make the most of your next trip to Barcelona with Viator's exclusive Photo Galleries.
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The view from our hotel. The Torre Catalyuna.
The Beautiful Fountains
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These fountains light up to music every evening, Thurs-Sun. Worth going to have a look. Very romantic.
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Beautiful buildings
The City Centre
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It was very hot!
Our view from the bus, on route to the Olympic park.
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This is the bus. You can hop on it wherever it stops with your voucher.
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Riding the rooftop of the Barcelona City Tour bus. Recommend ride on one side of the bus one way and try to ride on the other side the next time.


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Hamas Launches Barrage, and Signs Its Name
Out of the blue attack likely meant to provoke, distract
In violation of a two-year ceasefire that had mostly been enforced, Hamas launched (and took credit for) dozens of mortars from Gaza into southern Israel Saturday morning, injuring two civilians. Another rocket from Gaza—this one not like the mortars fired Saturday, and not yet claimed by any group—landed in the coastal Israeli town of Ashkelon Sunday. Israel responded Saturday with tanks and helicopters, reportedly injuring five and killing two. Israel also moved to lodge a formal complaint with the United Nations, which has lately become a battleground for Palestinian statehood.
The New York Times accurately described the attack as "unusually intense," and Hamas's taking credit for it as "uncommon." Hamas asserted it was a response to an Israeli airstrike Wednesday that killed two of its members. The technical term for this explanation is bullshit: Israel struck Wednesday in response to a rocket fired earlier; Hamas knows that whenever it fires into Israel, Israel fires back. So what prompted it?
The best guess is that Hamas is trying to distract Gaza Palestinians from the current grassroots campaign for unity between Hamas and Fatah, the less extreme Palestinian group that rules the West Bank. Over the past week, in the Palestinian territories' version of the upheavals that have gripped most of the Arab world, people in both Gaza and the West Bank have taken to the streets to demand that the rivals (indeed, foes—they fought in armed conflict a few years ago) unify for the larger cause of Palestinian nationalism. In turn, both groups, and especially Hamas, have cracked down on these protests.
"Is there any other way to interpret Hamas' claim of responsibility than an attempt to divert attention from #Mar15?" tweeted George Hale, the English editor of the West Bank-based Ma'an News Agency, referring to the pro-unification movement. Hamas, this theory goes, is trying to change the subject from its conflict with Fatah by picking a fight with Israel in order to create a rally 'round the flag effect. Which would be solely its own business, if that tactic did not involve the reckless, provocative launching of dozens of notoriously inaccurate weapons at civilian areas. The attack, in other words, was unusual and uncommon, but, sadly, it was not out of charater.
Mortar Fire From Hamas, and Israeli Tanks Respond [NYT]
Palestinian Rocket Slams into Ashkelon [JPost]
Earlier: Hamas, P.A. Reportedly Crack Down on Unity Protests
Daybreak: Egypt Votes MB-Backed Reforms
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HoopsHype Nando De Colo rumors
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned center Aron Baynes and guard Nando De Colo to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. Baynes, who is making his third stint with the Toros this season, has appeared in three games for Austin, averaging 17.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.7 minutes. The Australian native has played in 11 games this season with the Spurs since being signed on Jan. 23, averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.6 minutes. NBA.com
The Spurs have re-assigned rookie point guard Nando De Colo to the NBA Developmental League's Austin Toros for the second time this season, the team announced Friday. San Antonio Express-News
The Spurs have recalled French rookie Nando De Colo from the Austin Toros of the NBA Developmental League, the parent club announced Monday. San Antonio Express-News
All-NBA point guard Tony Parker was still crowing Thursday about coaching the Spurs to their 101-99 victory over the visiting Hawks on Wednesday night. Popovich turned the team over to Parker — who had the night off — after he pestered his coach with advice after Atlanta made things close in the waning seconds. After the Hawks tied the score at 99, Parker drew up a play for rookie Nando De Colo, who nailed the winning jumper. "It's easy to do Pop's job," Parker said. "He's a little bit overpaid, I think. That's just my opinion." San Antonio Express-News
In just 14 minutes and 36 seconds of his first preseason game with the Spurs, rookie guard Nando De Colo established himself as a fan favorite Saturday with some of the slickest passing seen at the AT&T Center since Manu Ginobili's rookie season 10 years ago. He also impressed some teammates. According to Stephen Jackson, De Colo is reminiscent of another fan favorite. "Nando," Jackson said, "is another Manu Ginobili." San Antonio Express-News
It's a tradition in the NBA for any rookie entering their first season in the league - hazing. Whether it be practical jokes, carrying a teammates' bags or worse, any rookie should expect to get the rookie treatment even if you have been a pro overseas like San Antonio Spurs' Nando De Colo. And as Nando enters his rookie season, what better player to get the rookie treatment going than his fellow countryman Tony Parker (via RMC Sport.fr). "Nando will be forced to get my hot chocolate and donuts for Tim Duncan!" ProjectSpurs.com
Jeff McDonald: Describing Nando de Colo, Pop calls him "a poor man's Danny Ainge." I think that's meant to be a compliment. Twitter
Buford, speaking at a news conference about the summer league, said he expected to announce the signing of De Colo soon. De Colo is training for the London Olympics with the French National Team. San Antonio Express-News
At the end of the game I could chat with combo guard Nando de Colo, who had just reached an agreement with the San Antonio Spurs (for two seasons) hours before. He seemed very excited to join the NBA (to join the Spurs, above all) and grateful to his former team (Valencia). Sulia
Emiliano Carchia: OFFICIAL: Valencia announced the departure of Nando De Colo for the Spurs with whom he will sign a two-year deal Twitter
Nando de Colo has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs. "It's a great honor to arrive to the Spurs, but I will never forget the three years I spent in Valencia". Valencia Basket
Valencia Basket vice president Paco Raga: "I think Nando De Colo will play in the NBA next season. He wants to play there really bad" TuBasket.com
A 6-foot-10 forward from Slovenia currently playing with Ricky Rubio's old club in Spain, Lorbek was a sidepiece of the Leonard deal. De Colo, a 6-foot-5 guard from France, has also been playing in Spain since the Spurs drafted him 53rd overall in 2009. Both have a chance to cross the pond and join the Spurs next season, depending on how the free-agency landscape shakes out. If you're handicapping it, expect Lorbek to make the jump before de Colo. San Antonio Express-News
Spurs draftee Nando de Colo has no agreement in place with San Antonio, but the French guard will give the Spurs first dibs over European clubs as a free agent, his agent Wassim Boutanos told HoopsHype. "We have promised the Spurs we will let them know of any firm offer Nando receives - whether it is from Barcelona, (Caja Laboral) Vitoria or any other European team," Boutanos said. "We have been in contact with the Spurs for a long time and Nando is in every projection they have about the team for next season, but the timing now is not right to negotiate and it probably won't be until after the draft." HoopsHype
Today's edition of France-based L'Equipe has a brief bit on Les Bleus/Valencia guard Nando de Colo with regard to his immediate future. De Colo was selected by the San Antonio Spurs at no. 53 overall in the 2009 draft and, now that the Valencia BC season has ended at the hands of FC Barcelona, the man they call "Aladdin" awaits word from Texas. "I'm waiting patiently," De Colo told L'Equipe. "Some clubs are always interested in competition and hopefully will be fixed in June. The Spurs have followed me, come to see me, talked with me. But for now, nothing has been done, no agreement has been [made]." Ball In Europe
Nando De Colo will play with the San Antonio Spurs next season. They came to an agreement weeks ago and Valencia Basket is aware of it. Encestando
David Pejenaute: The agent for Nando De Colo has been in touch with Baskonia. But his priority is the NBA. The Spurs own his rights. Twitter
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Steps for upgrading EV
Hi , Please provide steps for upgrading EV from 10.0 to 10.4. What steps I have to take first like . Can I run .exe file directly or do I need to upgrade sql database first if yes which one first please.
1) run Deployment scanner.
2) Backup of all the database and EV server .
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Refer to Symantec Enterprise Vault 10.0.4 - Release Notes and Upgrade Instructions.
Are you running Compliance Accelerator or Discovery Accelerator in you environment ? If yes Make sure you have al look on the supported upgrade paths
As suggested by AmolZerocool follow the upgrade instructions , Apart form that It is also a good idea to go through the Maintenance routines prior to upgrade to ensure everything is in good shape, no outstanding errors,faults or issues, databases clean etc.
refer http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH74666
When performing the Upgrade make sure the SQL Mangement Studio is Closed on the SQL server , as sometime it causes issue.
The upgrade guide referenced by AZC will be a good place to start. However, if you are not familiar with the Enterprise Vault product, it will be better (and safer) to have a consultant on site to assist you with the upgrade process, since from EV 10.0 to EV 10.0.4 there are some additional steps you need to perform, specially with the indexing part of the upgrade process.
I hope this helps.
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Russia's MegaFon to sell shares in London
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia's second biggest mobile operator, MegaFon, announced its plan to sell shares in London this year and was expected to raise up to $2 billion from investors seeking a stake in the rapidly growing Russian market.
The initial public offering could value MegaFon at $13 billion and become the biggest by a Russian company since that of internet firm Yandex (YNDX.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) last year. MegaFon is controlled by Russia's richest man, Alisher Usmanov.
MegaFon says to launch London share sale
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia's second-largest mobile phone operator MegaFon MGFON.UL, controlled by the country's richest man Alisher Usmanov, is going ahead with an initial public offering in London that could be the biggest by a Russian company since last year's flotation of internet firm Yandex (YNDX.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz).
The IPO, to be completed this quarter, will give investors the chance to buy into a purely Russian-focused phone company that is outpacing rivals such as Vimpelcom (VIP.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) in a rapidly growing home market.
Russia's richest man is out to prove a point
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Alisher Usmanov, the richest man in Russia, is stabbing the air emphatically with his finger.
"With Facebook, people say I took money from the Kremlin," he declares. "But I invested my own money."
Arsenal player sales must stop says Usmanov
MOSCOW (Reuters) – England premier league side Arsenal will not win trophies if they keep selling their best players although manager Arsene Wenger has maintained an atttractive style with a changing squad, Uzbek-born shareholder Alisher Usmanov said.
Arsenal, who have not won any silverware since 2005, lost Dutch striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United (MANU.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) last month for a reported 24 million pounds after Cameroon midfielder Alex Song left for Barcelona in August.
Profit fall at Russia's VTB underlines need for capital
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Quarterly earnings at VTB (VTBR.MM: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), Russia's second-biggest bank, dropped 63 percent due to volatile financial markets and foreign exchange losses, underscoring the importance of its plan to issue new shares to bolster capital.
The state-controlled bank's capital base has been strained by acquisitions and lending growth, and chief executive Andrei Kostin said on Wednesday it was considering a $2 billion share sale next spring after the successful sale of a $5 billion stake in larger rival Sberbank (SBER.MM: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) this week.
Russia's Prokhorov in talks to sell $4 bln Polyus stake
MOSCOW, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Russian tycoon Mikhail
Prokhorov's Onexim group is in talks with two potential buyers
to sell its near-$4 billion stake in the country's largest gold
miner, Polyus Gold.
The company's announcement on Wednesday signals the
abandonment by the businessman-turned-politician of his attempt
to use Polyus as a platform for a global merger, as valuations
of gold miners languish at their lowest in 17 years in relation
to rallying gold prices.
Media magnate Lebedev may sell Russian assets
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Banker and media magnate Alexander Lebedev said on Thursday he could sell his business assets in Russia after coming under pressure from the Kremlin, adding he feared he might be jailed in a criminal case he regards as politically motivated.
Lebedev also said Russia could face a wave of political repression following a series of moves since Vladimir Putin returned to the presidency on May 7 that opposition leaders have described as a crackdown on dissent.
Russian co-owners block TNK-BP dividend
MOSCOW/LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – BP's oligarch
co-owners in TNK-BP blocked a $1 billion dividend from
the Russian oil business on Monday, signalling a new low for a
troubled relationship which is heading for divorce.
The decision by the AAR consortium, grouping tycoons Mikhail
Fridman, German Khan, Viktor Vekselberg and Len Blavatnik, comes
after the British oil firm put its 50 percent stake in TNK-BP up
for sale last month.
Rosneft to talk to BP about buying TNK-BP stake
MOSCOW (Reuters) – State oil company Rosneft (ROSN.MM: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) waded into the dispute between BP and its Russian partners on Tuesday, saying it is in talks to buy half of the troubled venture in a reminder the Kremlin is likely to fire the final shot in the battle.
British oil major BP (BP.L: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) has said it is seeking to exit its troubled but lucrative investment in Russia's third-largest oil company, TNK-BP (TNBP.MM: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz). It formed the 50:50 joint venture with AAR, the consortium representing the tycoons, nearly a decade ago to tap into the country's vast energy reserves. The group is now estimated to be worth as much as $30 billion.
Rosneft to enter talks with BP to buy TNK-BP stake
MOSCOW, July 24 (Reuters) – Russian state oil company
Rosneft took centre stage in the dispute over assets
owned jointly by BP and a group of billionaires,
announcing on Tuesday that it is to enter talks to buy the
British oil major's 50 percent stake in TNK-BP.
Rosneft's entry into the fray serves as a reminder to BP and
AAR, the consortium representing the tycoons, that the
government is likely to have the final say on the future of the
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This year we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the first architecture program at U of T — and the 50th anniversary of U of T's landscape architecture program! 125 years ago, in 1890, the University of Toronto became the first school in Canada to establish an architecture program, the origin of U of Toronto's current programs in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. Together with the University's programs in Visual Studies, these disciplines form the basis of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.
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The Daniels Faculty's Green Roof Innovation Testing Laboratory (GRIT Lab) is participating in Doors Open this year. Join us at 230 College Street on Saturday, May 23rd for tours of our award-winning green roof research facility.
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Gallery hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, 11 AM - 8 PM; Saturday, 12 PM - 5 PM
Curated by Nam-In Kim: Graduate student, Masters of Visual Studies (Curatorial)
Opening reception: Thursday, April 23, 6-8pm
Opening performance: Bona Park, I Tell What you Believe 1, 6-8pm
Justina M Barnicke Gallery, 7 Hart House Circle
Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 PM - 5:00 pm &
Wednesday, 12:00 PM - 8:00 pm
Curated by Liora Belford: Graduate student, Master of Visual Studies (Curatorial)
Opening reception: Friday, March 20, 6-8pm, UTAC (remarks at 7:00pm)
Erratum Musicale Performance: 6pm at the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery
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Baby in belly, baby fresh out, baby now (pics:)
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I miss not having to suck in my stomach. And that I always looked cute. Bellys go with everything. ;)
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I wore my bathing suit to the birth center... The midwife who I first saw asked if we were at the beach lol! No actually, I've been laboring at home for about 8 hrs and I'm pretty serious about having this baby in the bathtub today!
"I might just decide I want to have a cunt one day and a twat the next."
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Hahaha oh, I thought you were in labor Jamwold I was seriously thinking you may be some sort of mythical creature;) still beautiful though!
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1st pic: 35 weeks pregnant/2 days before Addy came out:)
2nd pic: Addy when she was a day old!
3rd pic: Addy a few days ago. She will be 7 months on the 11th:)
Your LO's are all too cute!!
2nd pic: Addy when she was a day old!
3rd pic: Addy a few days ago. She will be 7 months on the 11th:)
Your LO's are all too cute!!
Josh and Kayla married July 23 2011=
Colton 1/21/2010(35w3d) Angel Baby 7/2/2011(6w1d) and Addison 6/11/2012(35w4d)
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This is SO making me miss pregnancy!! I can't wait to do it again in a couple years and complete our family. I can't believe how much joy and happiness he has brought to our lives!♥
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Soooo cute!! How fun!
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Oh. My. Gosh. It took me 8 months to figure out how to get my email back up so I could update this damn account....the reason for the disappearance is that I had gotten locked out, yadda yadda yadda.
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As hurricane season begins, New Yorkers are debating how to protect the city's 520 miles of coastline from major storms and rising sea levels. One camp favors giant offshore barriers to divert storm surge. The other says barriers are too expensive and too risky. They argue New York must learn to live with water by making streets, subways and buildings more resilient to flooding.
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Security guard found shot dead in bank armory in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines—A security guard allegedly burdened with financial problems was found dead Saturday night in an apparent suicide inside the armory of a bank located at a compound in Quezon City, a police report said.
Senior Police Officer 1 Eric Lazo of the Quezon City Police District identified the victim as Alfredo Surian, 42, a security guard of the Gamilla Security Agency.
Lazo said the guard supposedly shot himself around 8:50 p.m. inside the armory of a bank where he worked, the investigator said.
Another security guard, Santiago Tabao, who found the suicide's body, told police he was at his post on the rooftop of the bank, when he heard a gunshot coming from the driveway of the building.
He said he decided to check it out and saw blood flowing from the security armory.
The security guard said he took a look through the window of the armory and saw the victim's body, with face lying down and with an M16 rifle near the foot of the suicide.
Tabao told police he tried to open the armory's door but it was locked from the inside.
The accounts of other security guards indicated the victim was having financial and family problems.
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Twelve-year-old Cassie has a lot to cope with when her father moves "out of the picture." Her mom's constantly working overtime, her teenage sister's going AWOL, and her little brother seriously needs attention. It's up to Cassie to prevent total chaos at home -- or so she thinks.
She can't control everything, though. At school Cassie's two "best" friends are turning nasty, and a cute boy is sending mixed signals. And then there's Mr. Mullaney -- the weirdest, hardest… (more)
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (April 19, 2011)
Format: EPUB
Page count: 256 pages
File size: 3.8 MB
Protection: DRM
Language: English


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SUNDAY 11:45 am How'd Your Trees Do?
Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 11:49 AM
Way to go, tree! The oak tree near WNYCer Jenny Lawton's place is still standing strong this morning.
But others around Brooklyn haven't been so lucky. Check out this extensive photogallery of post-Irene damage (and pre-Irene planning), and let us know how the trees fared in your neighborhood.
Check out this CROWD MAP and report any issues you're encountering in Irene's aftermath
Comments [1]
Lots of broken tree branches and one uprooted tree fell - blocking the entrance to one of the apartment buildings.
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Schumacher Racing Premounted "Mini Spike" Slim 2.2 1/10 2WD Buggy Front Tires (2) (White) (Yello
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This is a set of two Schumacher "Mini Spike" Slim 2.2 1/10 2WD Buggy Front Tires, in Yellow compound. These tires have been pre-mounted on white dish wheels.
Schumacher Tire Compounds:
- Yellow: Soft Compound. The racers choice! The benchmark tire compound for all others to try and beat. Excellent choice for dry conditions.
This product was added to our catalog on November 9, 2010.
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