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Christmas tree arrives at US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Capitol's Christmas tree has arrived.
The 65-foot tree comes from the White River National Forest in Colorado. It will be decorated with approximately 5,000 ornaments and will be lit by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, during a ceremony on Dec. 4.
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Comment posted on Pilots concerned on wind farm generated air turbulence by Karl Hughes
Thanks..saved me the trouble…note China V USA webcraft. QED
Aye webcraft…"excellent data" for the case against industrialisation of our "least damaged most natural places" I would say…
I suggest you print this out and place it above your laptop. Errr where is Scotlands co2 out-put…oh there it is… that misplaced pixel off out towards the Iceland !
As for historic data…excuse me but there seems to be something at odds here…are we not trying to reverse current trends to gat back to pastures once green… Webcraft ? or is the entire renewables campaign and search for alternative power sources wrong in your books…f
Anyhow there I go again wasting another nano-second..
off to pastures new , Take 2
Karl Hughes also commented
- Tim rewind:this was the catalyst
Karl Hughes says:
July 2, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Agreed…but we also have to change in a sustainable manner…like you say, we are a small, in geographical terms, nation…and as such, we are far less able to absorb large physical changes (industrialisation) in the way we deploy instruments of change industrial wind power stations
Local up is the obvious answer…not state down…and definately not state sponsored commercialism down. This methodology has a proven track record in some developing nation,,,for example, many of the rural areas of Western Africa…even her in Scotland…
We can lead by example…but deployment of large scale industrial wind power stations is a plinian victory in the face of massive and ever increasing energy use and co2 release related to China, India and the US, etcetera…seriously, what do we gain except empty moral high ground, the destruction or damage of our own environment…for the sake of $$$$$$$$$$ in foreign pockets.
Is this so wrong ? We are leading the way in a reduced hydrocarbon use and thats admirable…and we can go back historically and say sorry we did not know an industrial revolution would kick off global warming and accelerated climate change…much the same as we can say sorry for slavery…it gives some close-out to historic events, but does not achieve anything if developing nations are not willing or unable to stop themselves doing the same
…it's cyclic driven by want rather than need.China and the US etc may not have been the big poluters in the past…but they are now, and they will be in the future…1.3billion Chinese are looking to have the same lifestyle as we have in the west…and why not…the big difference is they have already noted the cyclic elements of development = pollution
" between 1791 and 1831 the population of England and Wales grew at an unprecedented rate: from about 7.7 million to 13.2 million and it was to double again to around 25 million by the 1860s. The Scottish population grew much more slowly doubling from around 2 million to 4 million during the whole period from the 1780s to the 1860s." now put this into the contex of growing industrialisation in for example: China… http://www.ehs.org.uk/industrialrevolution/PH_index.htm
If the commercial giants of wind want to make a change…they should look further a field…and make a real change. Using Scotland as a Shop window is wrong for Scotland (and I refer in total only to commercial windustrial wind)
China is already doing it's own thing (state owned in entirety of course)…so why do folks feel we will lead the world by example…they already accept we messed up.
- Thanks Cpt Kirk, I rarely look at the site,…quite an insight and definately on par with the worst articles I have seen on such spoof websites…
Off for a cuppa. "beam me up Scotty renewables".
- "Another place, another argument with a Scottish anti-wind activist who wants to know how much CO2, on a global percentage basis, will be removed from the atmosphere if Scotland meets her 2020 targets"…
I simply can't let this go…you are the author of spurious mis-information on your website. Now this can either be down to your inability to accept an individual does not agree with commercial wind, and is yet at the same time able quite easily to actively supports community wind; to the point where he was actively involved in building a turbine…(come to Tiree, it's the large grey structure with 3 blades)…or a blatant lie brought about by your inability to tell the truth….
On this basis alone you have no credibility as a useful or indeed honest source of objective information.
If anything your website is totally counterproductive to the renewables cause.
The article you have written then continues to be riddled with mis-information that the ill informed could be fooled into actually thinking is objective fact. Is this the way you expect to be able to change the current problems we find the world in Webcraft…who are your mentors ? it certainly is not the renewables industry, they show far more intellect in their arguments.
In future and free of charge would you like to forward me such articles and I ensure you they will become objective/informative/ and above all truthful and indeed useful.
Your are also lacking a total for your cumulative emissions what happened to the other 28+%…oh, don't answer that…it's too blatantly obvious !
Take care
(edit: Scots Renewables/webcraft subsequently removed inflamatory references.)
- When does picking a fight equate to asking for an answer from a supporter of industrial wind power ?
"Scotland's overall global contribution to CO2 reduction will be a very small number as a percentage. It will however be disproportionately large compared to her population."
Yes I agree, out of scale in comparison with both it's land mass and population…the problem is even though we may meet our targets…the global CO2 emmissions still rise. As a further break down you might want to take other renewables out of the pot..and focus solely on wind…after all is this not what this discussion is about.
In regards to China…please get your facts right…they are the fastest growing producers of CO2 and are expected to over take the USA's emissions within a 10 year period. The USA will also continue to produce more CO2..(trends up in both cases)
"I don't intend to enter into a discussion with you about subsidies, except to say that most authorities agree that onshore wind will be competitive without subsidy by 2016. It seems strange to me that you and your fellow travellers want to scrap a new technology just before it becomes competitive."
It is not like industrial wind has just appeared ! go take a look at a time line. There we go…ZERO. and also you revert again to the economist spin of "competitive"…and have the gall to seperate onshore and offshore wind…they are the same industrial/commercial beast.
Please do not tell un-truths, it does nothing for your credibility…. I have never mentioned scrapping a new technology "wind" (not that wind is that new eh ) I have always and always will support community wind/renewables ventures…I suggest you re-read all of my posts..and note that common thread.
I will revisit the issue in 2016…I think you will find that this, if not before, will be the year in which the coffin nail will finally be driven home…
Time to move on to a new issue.
- in this case your silence speaks volumes…ok lets go with ZERO…maybe you will publish this " Inconvenient Truth" on your website.
Recent comments by Karl Hughes
- Failing first time round, RMT go for 2nd strike to screw Scotland – and themselves
Hi Robert et al…
So who are the strikers…crew or auxilery, or both ?
(thankfully the 10th is a Monday and therfore not a regular change over day for tourist/visitors)
- Failing first time round, RMT go for 2nd strike to screw Scotland – and themselves
Some clarification please… the strikers, are they the auxilery crew ie: Cooks, barstaff, cleaners and the likes….or the technical crew….deckhands, skippers, mariners…or dockers…. or all 3 ?
- Failing first time round, RMT go for 2nd strike to screw Scotland – and themselves
You are obviously militant-left wing,
…the sort of person who sprays SCAB on peoples homes, or worse….
My father was a miner who broke the picket during the last weeks for a humanitarian reason…we had our windows put out…40 years my dad was in the NUMW…never did he ever call somebody a scab, blackleg…they were simply strikebreakers to him…
You should be ashamed using such antiquated sick words….
- Is Greece facing the possibility of another junta?
I take it you use a calculator provided by the SNP….. ? lets see what we get in Scotland if we get FFA…,
- Failing first time round, RMT go for 2nd strike to screw Scotland – and themselves
As the company is a public entity the employees should take it up with the SG…
Personally, I would either take the change on the basis that I still have a job, or look for a new job….. we had a 30% paycut last month ( oil and gas sector)…I still have a job….QED…. but thats my decision based on the economics of the company I work for….
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With Mardi Gras just around the corner, I am so excited about planning evening festivities to enjoy with family and friends. Mardi Gras, also known as "Fat Tuesday", is the day before Ash Wednesday and filled with raucous celebrations, colorful beads adorning the necks of millions of revelers, and of course, breathtaking floats parading through the streets of New Orleans. However, Mardi Gras is about more than just beads, bringing diverse groups of people together to celebrate together. Let the good times roll!
Here's a recipe I found for a lovely little cocktail to start off your Mardi Gras festivities. Enjoy!
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• 2 ounces light rum
• 2 ounces dark rum
• 2 ounces passion fruit juice
• 2 ounces pineapple juice
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon grenadine
• 1 orange, sliced into wheels, for garnish
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The Wii U is better than modern consoles as far as specs are concerned. I'm not going into details (because details are sparse), but the only gotcha as far as hardware is may be the processor in comparison to the rest. Most of the crap spewed by those who haven't even touched a Wii U will be "Nintendo sucks" and "Wii U sucks" because "soandso gaming site/dev said it!"
I'm not interested in correcting people, so that's all there is to it.
I can definitely appreciate not wanting to correct people, as it can become tedious very quickly. However, I haven't really seen many "Nintendo sucks" posts here thus far. I appreciate your advice but I have to say, you're not really making any sense. You said there's a lot of misinformation in this thread (which isn't even that big), but aren't willing to say what? *confused*


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A piece of the pi: Google offers $3.14159 million in cash rewards to any hacker who can crack its Chrome operating system
Google is so confident in security on the company's Chrome operating system its offering $3.14159 in cash rewards for successful hacks of the system at this year's Pwnium hacking contest.
The figure is a nod to pi, an irrational number that has intrigued mathematicians for thousands of years.
Previously the tech giant has offered reward of $1 million and $2 million to crack its systems.
Hack: Crack the Chrome OS and you could win millions
The most likely outcome is that multiple hacks momentarily compromise the system with several contestants earning up to $100,000 each, or $150,000 should their hack survive a system reboot.
For a hack to count, it must be delivered via webpages on a basic-model Samsung 550 Chromebook over a Wi-Fi connection.
'We believe these larger rewards reflect the additional challenge involved with tackling the security defenses of Chrome OS, compared to traditional operating systems,' Google Chrome developer Chris Evans wrote.
Google's previous contestes - CanSecWest 2012 and Hack in the Box - focused on compromising the Chrome browser but not the same-named OS.
Online: Hacks will only count on a Samsung laptop and done via Wi-Fi
Pwnium was started last year as an alternative to the Pwn2Own contest after the latter temporarily changed its rules so that successful hackers didn't have to show their methods.
For some commercial hackers who only sell their secrets to the highest bidder the change was welcome.
For Pwnium, contests can keep their true identities a secret. A teenager only identified as Pinkie Pie - a name shared by a My Little Pony character - has won $60,000 at each Pwnium.
While Google calls Chrome OS its most secure operating system its market share is so small it hasn't yet faced a real world field-test.
Niche: Though Google believes its operating system is solid, its market share is so small it hasn't had a real world field test
However the Pwn2Own prize for cracking the Chrome browser is $100,000 but only $60,000 for Firefox and $65,000 for Safari. Internet Explorer running on Windows 8 wins $100,000 and IE 9 on Windows 7 nets $75,000.
Pwn2Own winners also get to keep the contest provided laptops.
Pwnium hasn't said whether winners will be able to leave with their Chromebooks but as they only run $450 its likely the company won't lose sleep over the losses.
Google has never once paid out the full amount offered for a Chrome browser crack.


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The Government of India announced a revision in the Service Tax applicable for passengers travelling by air.
The below mentioned amended rates will be applicable on all tickets sold / re-issued on or after May 22, 2015 and for travel effective June 1, 2015.
Guests travelling to and from Qatar are requested to note that smoking within the Hamad International Airport is strictly prohibited. Those who wish to smoke, may do so only within spaces specifically assigned and designated as "Smoking Zone" and /or "Smoking Rooms".
The above restriction is in compliance of Qatar Law No. (20) of the year 2002 and Airport Bylaw Regulations. As per Article (13) of the said law, any individual violating the mentioned rule, shall be punished with a maximum fine of QAR 500 for each offence.
Effective 00:01 hours, March 17, 2015 all Syrian nationals will no longer be able to transit the United Kingdom using only a B1/B2 US (American) visa.
All Syrian nationals seeking to transit the United Kingdom must be in possession of either a valid United Kingdom visa or an alternative exemption document.
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In the Union Budget 2015-16, the Government of India announced a revision in the Service Tax applicable for passengers travelling by air.
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The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at Terminal 3 in Abu Dhabi Airport is a purpose-built facility that allows U.S. bound guests to undertake all immigration, customs and agriculture inspections in Abu Dhabi prior to departure.Effective January 15, 2015, guests traveling on codeshare / interline flights on Etihad Airways to New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Dallas and Los Angeles from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Goa can avail of the CBP facility at Abu Dhabi Airport.Abu Dhabi Airport is one of only a handful of airports outside North America that offers the CBP facility. Having cleared CBP, guests can check-in their baggage through to their final destination in the United States. On reaching the United States, guests will be treated as domestic arrivals, which allows for faster processing at their arrival airport and permits shorter connection times for the onward flights.
Effective December 21, 2014, security procedures at Hamad International Airport will be enhanced.
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Prior to walking through the metal detector, kindly remove all items with metallic parts, being carried in person (e.g. phones, wallets, watches, keys, belts, shoes, etc.). Place these into your cabin baggage or in a tray at security screening.
We thank you for your patience and understanding in helping us to comply with the enhanced security regulations.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has been declared as a Silent Airport. Guest will now be required to check the display screens for flight information, as public address announcements will not be permitted at this airport.
For travel effective April 1, 2014, Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for guest(s) departing from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad has been revised to INR 147.
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The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) in India granted permission to levy User Development Fee (UDF) for guests departing from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati. This fee will be applicable for travel on and after January 1, 2014 and ticketing with immediate effect and to be collected on the ticket at the time of sale as below:
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The above fee is inclusive of Service Tax and must be collected on the ticket at the time of issue/re-issue.
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is a multiple entry, multipurpose lifelong visa for guests visiting India. This card along with a Visa stamped in the passport along with a U sticker works as a lifelong visa. Guests traveling to India must carry the OCI card along with the passport which has the OCI stamp. This card entitles the guest an exemption from registration with the local police authority for any length of stay in India.
The Indian consulate advises guests to transfer the visa stamp to the new passport. However, guests who have the OCI card and have not transferred their lifelong visa stamp onto the new passport have an option to transfer the visa stamp or sticker, or the guest has the option to carry the expired passport having the U Sticker along with the current passport while travelling.
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Guest holding a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card does not require a visa while visiting India during the period of validity of PIO Card. The PIO card is not valid without a valid passport. Incase you have acquired a new passport; the passport number has to be endorsed onto the PIO card as advised by the consulate. If the guest has not endorsed the new passport number, then the guest is required to carry the passport which has the number endorsed on the PIO card.
Guests holding a PIO card are exempted from registration if their stay in India does not exceed 6 months. Should the continuous stay exceed six months, registration will be required within 30 days of expiry of the six months with the concerned Foreigners Registration Officer.
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Kindly note that as per the Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation, only the approved Zamzam water produced by the King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Zamzam Water Project, will be accepted & carried by Air.
All Jet Airways flights from Ranchi will depart from the new Integrated Terminal building at Birsa Munda Airport.The new terminal is adjacent to the existing Domestic terminal.Guests are requested to proceed to the new terminal for arrivals or check-in / departures.
Effective March 19, 2013, guests arriving in Hong Kong will be issued landing slips at the Hong Kong Immigration office instead of stamping visa on the passport / travel documents. Guests need to produce the landing slips during departure, at the departure immigration office. Landing slips will not be issued and the passport / travel document will not be stamped on departure.The landing slip bears the guest's name, travel document number, arrival date and the condition and limit of the stay in Hong Kong.Guests are advised to keep the landing slip while in Hong Kong as it would be equivalent to a Hong Kong visa.Guests who have lost / misplaced the landing slip may approach the Extension Section (5/F Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong) to apply for a replacement landing slip free of charge. Note - Stamping of travel documents would be done in exceptional cases only.
All flight from Kolkata operating within India will depart from the new state of the art T2 integrated terminal at Kolkata's New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) in Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The new terminal is adjacent to the existing Domestic terminal.Guests are requested to proceed to the new terminal for arrivals or check-in / departures.
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has approved to levy a User Development Fee from each guest departing from Chennai International Airport for domestic travel within India effective May 1, 2013. For tickets booked on / after October 15, 2013 for travel on / after November 16, 2013, the User Development Fee for each guest departing from Chennai International Airport for international travel is as follows -
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has approved to levy a User Development Fee from each guest departing from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata for travel effective March 1, 2013.
Guests travelling on flights within India will now be permitted access into the airport premises upon producing a printout or soft copy of the eTicket on their smart phones, tablet PC's or laptops accompanied with a valid photo identification. The image of the eTicket produced at the entry point must be the same as provided by the issuing airline. SMS or partial flight information will not be considered as valid documentation for entry.
Please be advised that Jet Airways does not accept any baggage for check-in at Bangkok airport, that is under customs bond in the arrival hall. Guests are required to carry the baggage at the check-in counter for acceptance.
Effective April 1, 2013, the UK APD (Air Passenger Duty) charges have been revised. Please find revised the charges below.
Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for guest(s) departing at Singapore Changi Airport has been revised to SGD 19.90 with effect from April 1, 2013. The new PSC will be applicable to all air tickets purchased from November 1, 2012 for travel on or after April 1, 2013. The Passenger Security Service Charge (PSSC) of SGD 8.00 remains unchanged. Including the Aviation Levy of SGD 6.10, collected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), departing passengers will be charged a total of SGD 34.00.
In accordance with the EU safety & security directive, London, Heathrow airport security has implemented, increased security checks on cabin baggage for all flights.The new requirement is to search 1 in 5 cabin bags at terminal security and this change has been implemented from immediate effect. Please note, additional security officials have been placed across all terminals in order to decrease the impact of time taken for these security checks. However, long delays are expected due to these increased checks.Our check-in counters at Terminal 4, welcome guests to check-in 4 hours prior to departure. We advise all guests to report early to the airport in order to complete the additional terminal security checks as well as the check-in formalities. Guests will then require to proceed as usual towards the British Airport Authority (BAA) security checks with minimal / essential cabin baggage items, to ensure they are at the gate to board for an Ontime departure. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Effective September 5, 2012, guests traveling with infants on Jet Airways can avail additional seats on the day of departure at a flat rate at the airport.
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Effective July 9, 2012, Jet Airways will levy a flat fee of INR 5000 per container for carriage of pets on domestic journeys within India. This fee will not apply to service animal accompanying a disabled guest.
Effective July 24, 2012, Jet Airways will permit pooling of baggage between two or more guests checking-in at the same time to the same destination, booked on same / separate PNRs.
Effective June 29, 2012, guests booked on 9W Marketed / Thalys operated railway service between Brussels and Paris Nord can collect their rail boarding pass from the Air Rail desk at Brussels Airport train station. This facility is available only in cases where the guest does not receive the boarding pass for the 9W marketed / Thalys operated service at the first check-in point.
Please be advised that effective June 24, 2012, guests would not be provided lounge access at Riyadh airport due to the closure of First Class Lounge.
Guests who are registered as OCI ( Overseas Citizen of India ), when travelling to India, must be in possession of the Blue OCI booklet and the passport with Lifelong OCI visa sticker in it. Both these items are mandatory for OCIs to be allowed entry into India as per the OCI rules of the Government of India. Guests who are not in possession of both items - Blue OCI booklet & Lifelong OCI visa passport, will not be accepted for travel to India.
Effective August 16, 2013, guests travelling on Jet Airways flights will be charged a revised fee of INR 50 for requesting a reprint of their eTicket itinerary at the airport or city offices. This charge will be applicable to all guests (except JetPrivilege Platinum members and Première guests) only for reprint / duplicate copy of the existing booking. Any additional changes to the booking will be charged as per the fare rules applicable.
Effective June 1, 2012 Jet Airways would discontinue its limousine service for Première guests to / from Dubai airport. This service is discontinued for all tickets issued on or after May 7, 2012. In cases where guest has already issued the tickets and has also availed of the limousine service, the guest would be given a free transfer by car to / from Dubai airport.
Effective May 10, 2012, the surcharge applicable on Infant ticket(s) will increase to INR 731 from INR 518.
Development Fee of INR 113 for Domestic departure and INR 675 for International departure will be levied from each passenger departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai and Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) airport in Delhi. Development Fee is exempted for :
Based on an alert from the US Security Department, all guests travelling onboard flights to the US will require to undergo a secondary security check. This safety measure will involve frisking of guests and checking of handbags at the boarding gate by Jet Airways Security personnel in addition to the routine security check performed by the local airport security.In compliance with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security guidelines, the mentioned secondary security check procedure will also be applicable to guests on select flight(s) within India.
Jet Airways will provide transport from one terminal to the other at Thiruvananthapuram airport to all guests travelling between Chennai / Tiruchirapally and Dammam via Thiruvananthapuram.
Please note that effective March 5, 2012, check-in counters in Bengaluru airport are located at 18-26 in Island B.
Effective 1st January, 2012, short term visas for travel to Sri Lanka will be granted online at www.eta.gov.lk, for a fee. Guests wishing to apply for short term visas should submit their details online at www.eta.gov.lk and pay the required fees by credit card. Once the application is approved, visa applicants will receive an Approval Notice, a printed copy of which should be carried when travelling. In addition to the Approval Notice, guests must also have a passport of validity of at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay, confirmed return/onward tickets, travel documents valid for the next destination/return and sufficient funds for stay. More details of the application process, fees and credit cards accepted may be found at www.eta.gov.lkETA applications may also be submitted on arrival in Sri Lanka, at the ETA counter at the airport.Short term visas issued earlier in the passport will continue to be valid for the validity period/purpose of travel/duration of stay and number of entries stipulated on the visa.Jet Airways regrets that we are unable to submit applications online on behalf of the visa applicants.
Updated on November 21, 2011
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) in India granted permission to levy Development Fee (DF) for guests departing from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi). This fee will be applicable for travel on and after December 1, 2011 and ticketing with immediate effect and to be collected on the ticket at the time of sale as below:
Domestic Departure – INR 221 .
International Departure – INR 1434 .
Persons travelling on official duty on aircraft operated by Indian Armed Forces
Airline crew on duty
Transit/Transfer Passengers (up to 24 hours). A passenger is treated in transit only if onward travel journey is within 24 hrs from arrival into Delhi and is part of the same ticket, in case 2 separate tickets are issued it would not be treated as a transit passenger."
Involuntary rerouting due to technical problem or weather conditions.
Each embarking guest who has purchased a ticket in advance (before June 11, 2011) without being charged this fee on the ticket at the time of purchase, will have to pay the same at the airport.
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Guillem Balague says Chelsea's Juan Mata is starting to get the praise he deserves in Spain
After lengthy discussions in the office and some questions from some of you, I asked my colleague and stats man Chris Collinson (@chriscollinson7) to research whether Barcelona have changed their style under Tito Vilanova in comparison to Pep Guardiola's team.Back to story
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Luke Watkins (Arsenal fan) says...
Hi Guillem, there are rumours linking Arsenal with a January swoop for Atletico's Adrian Lopez. There are also rumours that they made a move last summer and that Adrian was Arsene Wengers preferred purchase over Olivier Giroud. Have you heard anything about this? With Arsenal struggling to score goals so far this season could Adrian be the answer?
Posted 07:55 4th November 2012
Rod Massie (Aberdeen fan) says...
Hi Guillem, As a Barca fan it is obvious that a top quality centre back is required to be added to the squad, do you think that will be a priorty next summer and if so do you know of any names being linked. Another question regarding Fernando Llorente, I would love to see him at Barca next season as it would add another dimension to their attacking play, but what club to you think he will join as I think he will have numerous offers. Keep up the great work with the column and Revista!
Posted 16:52 1st November 2012
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Posted 18:11 30th October 2012
Ian Westhall (Liverpool fan) says...
Hi Guillem, great insight into La Liga each week, it's always a great read. My question is, this season at Barcelona, due to Xavi's less regular usage in the first team, if Cesc was to pick up an injury or a drop in form, do you think there would be an opportunity for maybe Sergi Roberto or Gerard Deulofeu to step up from the B team?
Posted 16:30 30th October 2012
Paul Schofield (Chelsea fan) says...
So a long ball is now a HOOF with no particular target?!? You talk like you're a manager! Have you passed any coaching badges?!?
Posted 13:33 30th October 2012
Galen Scroggins (Barcelona fan) says...
Hi Guillem! I enjoy your insight week in week out. As a football fan in the States, I have a question that might pose as an interesting topic for fans everywhere. American professional sports is seemingly burdened with illicit substance abuse, with Lance Armstrong being the most recent case. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring tons of goals year in and year out, I ask what qualities there are to admire about the top athletes of the beautiful game in Europe that maybe American fans cans learn from in regard to dedication and sportsmanship. Though football is no stranger to doping, there is something so intricate about the game that it seems to be a point to be mentioned. Cheers!
Posted 05:43 30th October 2012
Naveed Siddiqui (Barcelona fan) says...
Being a die hard fan and watching all the games every season since 2001 I agree with you about the noticeable change in style. However I think it is a very positive and bold move on Villanova's part. Although the previous to last season for Guardiola was the best so far in terms of the quality of football overall but we saw that was worked out by many teams last season. Even when teams do not work it out, merely "parking the bus" usually proved sufficient to counter them in a lot of games. So I think this new style has proven to be plan B so far for the teams who defend deep. The game against Celtic was the clear evidence of that. Your thoughts?
Posted 22:33 29th October 2012
Ijlal Ali (Barcelona fan) says...
Hey Guilleme, I read the analysis you had on there being more long balls being played this season compared to last, the and I was wondering if that was because of the injuries to the first choice back four, and hence, the lack of confidence in the makeshift options. Perhaps they just don't trust them enough to play it out from the back. Could that also partly explain them keeping the ball in the opposition half more simply because it keeps it as far away from their own area as much as possible. Thanks!
Posted 20:25 29th October 2012
Glenn Stephens (Arsenal fan) says...
Perhaps Barcelona's conversion of 2 midfielders, Mascherano & Song ,into Centre Backs gives you some insight as to how the next few years will go. It's not some mega coaching insight on those players but a need to have better passers at the back and that they can get away with it because they have so much possession. It might be why they are 'launching' marginally more balls from the back but it also makes sense to get the ball into the area more quickly so that the defending side has less time to bring their midfield and strikers into defensive positions. Their problem against the very top sides for the last few seasons (Inter, Chelsea, Real Madrid) has been breaking down those very well organised defensive walls and maybe Vilanova is thinking more along Arsenal lines and using more pace with the passing game in the transition phase, with Pedro, Jordi Alba & the Chilean chap .Looking forward ,it is also likely that their possession will reduce a little, with Xavi probably starting to decline . Cesc is not going to be the new Xavi nor any of the other kids coming through. You yourself say that Messi is a one off, but so is Xavi & to an extent Iniesta. These players are not 'manufactured' & replicable easily ,no matter how good the academy is. So their game will become more direct , but at the margin. Certainly Cesc knows how to play that way.
Posted 19:54 29th October 2012
Rahul Malhotra (Liverpool fan) says...
Hello Guillem, an absolute privilege to read your articles!! My question to you is that, going through your articles, you seem to be disappointed with the way Tito Vilanova is going about taking charge at Barcelona in terms of their philosophy,style, technique etc.. Last week your colleagues stats summed it up. Their is a slight change but not much. Barcelona's style has become more direct with more long balls. As an unbiased football fan I think this is absolutely fantastic. It means Barcelona are great with possession based football and also can play long balls when the situation demands. This makes them more potent and deadly and I think Vilanova needs to be given a pat on his back for bridging the gap. Your thoughts?? Thanks in advance, always a pleasure reading your stuff!!
Posted 19:46 29th October 2012
Somim Ali (Newcastle United fan) says...
I love this column its pretty much the only one I read !! keep up the good work. My question is why do you think Athletic Bilbao have had such a terrible start considering the talent on offer, also is Llorrente in the last year of his contract if so would he be leaving for free ?
Posted 19:09 29th October 2012
Stewart Mccoy (Manchester United fan) says...
Alright Guillem? Thanks for your insights and views, always an interesting and worthwhile read. Just want to comment about the Ballon D'Or section at the end of your blog. Why is the list always so biased towards attacking players? I mean I fully realize that football as a business is about entertainment and that ST/AM/WG etc. for most fans provide the greater enjoyment and excitement within the game. However, I feel like standing up for the "Alan Hansen" view of football on this one. Are the defensive players in the game discriminated against in this way? I'm not suggesting its a top level marketing agenda (although...lol) or even intentional just that it seems that way to me? Take Man City last year (winning the PL), was Vincent Kompany not just as important to them as Sergio Aguero? But hes not on the list despite being their captain, stand out performer defensively and arguably being 1/3 best CB in world football? And I am a Man Utd fan! Also looking at the previous winners of the award over the last two decades, only 3 defenders make the top 3 for the award, Fabio Cannavaro, Roberto Carlos and Paolo Maldini. Where is John Terry from the Jose Mourinho era Chelsea (he was unbelievable at that time) or Alessandro Nesta from most of his career (best CB of his generation)? Within the current world scene however I do understand to a point that attackers are dominating this award. The stats and performances that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have produced for 3/4 seasons (at club level anyway) have been undeniably world class and beyond everyone else (arguably for all time) in the game! However in a sport where scoring goals is more important than not conceding them (my opinion but I think its true), I still think the tendency within the game right now is to favour attackers and that the "football men" running things and the media analyzing them are not viewing things through the eyes of a "purist" in this sense!
Posted 18:06 29th October 2012
Colin Khuthe (Manchester United fan) says...
I feel that the focus on messi over shadows the talent of other athletes.. Such as santi carzola or even falcao there should be a wider focus to grow football and not on two stars and two teams (barcelona and real madrid). I feel david DeGea's start to manchester was fairly poor considering the hype around his talent, he has shown glimpses of his shot stopping abilities but more consistency is needed, Fergies decision to rotate keepers has its pro's as it limits complacency from both keepers. Juan Mata will grow and soon to begin to challenge palyers such as the potent silva for a starting spot. We appreciate the wise information and insight of Guillem Balague allows us to look at a lot more reasons other than our narrow minded thoughts
Posted 17:17 29th October 2012
Yousaf Sabir (Chelsea fan) says...
Hi Guillem. Excellent column every week. (And fantastic suits at the weekends!) I have two quick questions. 1) Fernando Llorente looks certain to leave Athletic Bilbao in 2013. Do you think his next stop will be to the Premier League? 2) I am a big fan of Valencia. in particular Jonas & Ever Banega. Do you see either of them leaving La liga in the near future? I think Banega is a gifted footballer who has had a cruel run of injuries. Thoughts? Thanks. Keep up the good work!
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Human Gene Therapy Methods
Provides in-depth coverage of the technological advances in cell and gene therapy that promote the development of gene therapy applications into effective therapeutics.
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The leading journal for publishing data relevant to the regulatory review and commercial development of cell and gene therapy products.
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Editor-in-Chief: James M. Wilson, MD, PhDIncoming Editor-in-Chief: Terence R. Flotte, MDDeputy Editor: Thierry VandenDriessche, PhD Human Gene Therapy Editor: Mark A. Kay, MD, PhD Methods Editor: Hildegard Büning, PhDClinical Development Editor: Barry J. Byrne, MD, PhD
ISSN: 1043-0342 • Online ISSN: 1557-7422 • Published 22 issues annually
Current Volume: 26
Latest Impact Factor* is 3.755
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Terry Flotte, MD Appointed New Editor-in-Chief of Human Gene Therapy
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James M. Wilson, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Gene Therapy Program Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Suite 2000, Translational Research Laboratories 125 S. 31st Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-3403 Ph: 215-898-0819 Fax: 215-494-5443 Email: email@example.com
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Akseli Hemminki, MD, PhD University of Helsinki
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Steven Howe, PhD UCL Institute of Child Health Wenlin Huang, PhD, MD SunYat-sen University Carl H. June, MD University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Chang-Yuil Kang, PhD Seoul National University Hans-Peter Kiem, MD University of Washington School of Medicine David Klatzmann, MD, PhD INSERM Robert M. Kotin, PhD National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Francois M. Lemoine, MD, PhD Université Pierre and Marie Curie
You Lu, MD Sichuan UniversityFrancesco M. Marincola, MDSidra Medical and Research Center
Patrick Midoux, PhD INSERM-CNRS
Eugenio Montini, PhD San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy
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Victor W. van Beusechem, PhD VU University Medical Center
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A romantic and feminine design that sparkles with a brilliance you will love! Crafted in sterling silver and palladium with 18K yellow gold embraced™ accents, this stunning ring features one oval shaped 16 x 12mm pink kunzite in a fancy setting. It is accented with two square cut 3mm amethysts and eight round cut 1.7-1.5mm pink sapphires, all in claw settings, arranged around the center stone.
The total kunzite weight is 10.78ct, the total amethyst weight is 0.40ct and the total sapphire weight is 0.24ct (all approximate). This ring measures 1-1/8"L x 13/16"W x 7/16"H.
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Amethyst, the most precious member of the quartz family, exhibits purple shades ranging from pale lilac to deep purple, sometimes exhibiting reddish or rose overtones. Very deep-colored amethysts are the finest and most highly valued. Some stones are so over-saturated with color they have areas that are blacked out, which can negatively impact their value. Paler shades, sometimes called "Rose of France," were common in Victorian jewelry. Banding—darker and lighter zones of color—is also a common occurrence. Occasionally, amethyst is even found combined with its sister quartz, citrine, into a single stone called ametrine.
The birthstone for February, amethyst is an extremely popular gem for jewelry because of its regal color, variety of sizes and shapes, affordability and wide range of hues. It also is the recommended gem for couples celebrating their 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. With a hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale , amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have six-sided pyramids at either end, or can form as drusies that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations.
The ancient Greeks believed that amethyst made one immune to the effects of alcohol. In fact, the name even comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means "not drunken." Legend has it that the amethyst originated from Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus became angry at the mortals and vowed that the next mortal to cross his path would be eaten by tigers. Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden, was on her way to worship the goddess, Diana. Diana turned her into colorless quartz to keep her from being eaten. Bacchus observed the miracle and repented his hasty decision. He poured wine over the young maiden, leaving her feet and legs colorless. This is the reason that amethyst crystals are usually uneven in color and have a colorless base at the bottom. Because amethyst was believed to prevent drunkenness, wine goblets were often carved from it in ancient Greece. Today, the gem still symbolizes sobriety.
Amethyst has been a part of history throughout the ages. Evidence suggests that prehistoric humans used amethysts for decoration as early as 25,000 B.C. Legends suggest that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra wore an amethyst signet ring, as did Saint Valentine, who bared an amethyst engraved with the figure of Cupid. During medieval times, people used the stone as medication to stay awake and alert. Leonardo Da Vinci claimed that amethyst could dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. In some legends, the stone represents piety, celibacy and dignity. In the Middle Ages, for instance, the gem was an important ornamentation for the Catholic Church and other religions. It was considered the stone of bishops, and they still often wear amethyst rings. In Tibet, amethyst is considered sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often made from it. Amethyst has also long been a favorite of kings and queens for its royal purple hues that symbolize wisdom, strength and confidence. Amethysts are even featured in the British Crown Jewels and were worn by Catherine the Great.
Amethyst's availability and magical qualities make it the stone of preference in ancient lore and mysticism. As a meditation stone, it is said to quiet the mind, promote contemplation, sharpen psychic powers and uplift the spirit. It is a stone of deep wisdom. Folklore says it can quicken the wit, calm fears, ward off anger and overcome alcoholism. It has a royal purple essence that is said to lend courage to travelers, scare off thieves and protect travelers from harm, sickness and danger. Placed under the pillow or worn to bed, there are claims it promotes peaceful sleep, pleasant dreams, and the healing of tired joints and muscles. Amethyst can also be worn to supposedly make the wearer gentle, amiable and happy.
The stone is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African nations. Very dark amethyst in small sizes also is mined in Australia. But the ideal for fine quality amethyst was set by a Siberian variety, often called Russian or Uralian amethyst, which is now considered a defunct source. Generally, South American amethyst tends to come in larger sizes than African amethyst, but the African variety has a reputation for having deeper color intensity and is therefore considered more valuable. The African version also is harder to come by than amethyst mined from South America. Most of today's amethyst comes out of Brazil.
An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white/colorless, pink, orange, brown, purple, golden and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby." Since pink is really just a light red, the International Colored Gemstone Association has resolved to consider light shades of the red hue to be included in the category ruby, as it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, however, pink shades of corundum are known as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. All sapphires rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Pronounced PAD-PA-RAD-SHAH, the name comes from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom. Endowed with both pink and orange color components, its hues range from pastels to fiery shades. Padparadscha sapphires are usually heat treated to improve and intensify their color, while the color of untreated stones will fade over time. An untreated padparadscha sapphire that has faded will return to its original pinkish-orange color, however, if exposed to sunlight for about an hour.
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. Value is influenced by the intensity of the body color and the strength and sharpness of the star. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
The stone is mined in many parts of the world. The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, today called Sri Lanka, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar (formerly Burma) are considered the most rare and highly prized. Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. The stone is said to provide healing properties for mental illness and depression. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
Kunzite is a rare and expensive semi-precious gemstone that is most famous for its delicately pale, lilac pink color. It is known for its strong pleochroism, meaning it shows lighter and more intense coloring when viewed at different angles. For this reason, the pastel gem is always cut to show the deepest pink color through the top of the gem; the deeper the pink, the more valuable the stone. Because kunzite shows its best color in larger sizes, small sizes tend to be very pale. It needs a certain amount of mass to bring out its color, so stones should weigh at least 10.00ct to be really in the pink. The largest faceted kunzite is an 880.00ct stone that is on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.
Kunzite is often called the "evening stone" because it should be protected from strong sunlight. Direct sunlight and heat can fade the gem's color over time. It is an especially fragile stone due to its crystalline structure. In fact, kunzite's perfect cleavage and splintery fracture make it one of the most difficult gems to cut. It is a relatively hard gemstone, however, with a hardness rating on the Mohs Scale of 6.0-7.0.
First significantly found in Pala, California in 1902, kunzite is named as a tribute to George F. Kunz. He was the legendary gemologist and chief gem buyer for Tiffany & Co at the turn of the century, and was a pioneer of the science now known as gemology. Kunz wrote The Curious Lore of Precious Stones and searched the world for old stories and legends about gems while seeking new varieties and new deposits. Today, most kunzite is mined in Brazil, Afghanistan and Madagascar, and generally found in larger sizes of 10.00ct or more.
Modern folklore says that kunzite promotes emotional support and balance by helping to keep the mind and emotions in sync. It is believed that the gem aids in giving confidence and connection to a higher self. Many believe it reduces depression, mood swings and stress, while easing tension of tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. It is also suggested that kunzite increases the ability to open the heart to love and trust. In fact, the gem is considered a major gemstone of love, good for improving self-love, unconditional love of others and communication in loving relationships. Also known as a communication stone, kunzite is believed to help people better understand and interact with others.


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Stories from people who were children during World War II and the objects in this exhibit animate the past and inform us of a time when war took over daily life. "Retrospect is a very interesting thing," says Ruthie Kallnder. "At the time I don't recall any of the information we got as being propaganda," but the government tried to influence children to make "necessary" sacrifices. Propagandists made the war a battle between good and evil, democracy and fascism. They also asked children to share in the war effort. In response, many children took on more responsibilities. Ruthie explains that boys and girls felt "if that's what it was going to take" to win they "were willing to do it." The memories of the people in this exhibit and their wartime actions show the power of propaganda's messages and its lasting affect on their lives. Propaganda posters, children's books, and classroom assignments demonstrate how propagandists reached children and involved them in the national war effort.
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