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d-1092 – Cancer that develops at any primary site is capable of metastasizing to the lungs. The primary tumors that commonly spread to the lungs include: bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer, and neuroblastoma Lung metastasis is one of the most common causes of cancer related deaths. This is a combination treatment that would reduce metastatic spread of cancer to the lungs. ... Read More
d-0546 – This technology scans a mammal and acquires a local 3-D Depth Map which is represented by a canonical shape. The distortion of the local depth map to the canonical shape volume is used to estimate the volume of a mammal. Concurrently, a thermal image is used to estimate the fat to muscle ratio of the mammal, which is used to determine the animal's density. The two factors (Density &... Read More
d-0698 – The invention relates to a method of producing antibodies that recognize peptides associated with a tumorigenic or disease state, wherein the peptides are displayed in the context of HLA molecules. These antibodies will mimic the specificity of a T-cell receptor such that the molecules may be used as therapeutic, diagnostic and research agents. Market Applications: This new drug can... Read More
d-0384-d-0385-d-0491 – Due to the overuse of β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin and cephalosporin in the clinical and agricultural fields, there has been a major increase in resistance to these antibiotics. This is a method if identifying a high affinity nucleic acid ligand to inhibit the activity of a lactamase enzyme, Metallo-B-Lactamase, which is a key player in antibiotic resistance. Targeting this... Read More
d-1091 – The RON receptor is overexpressed in colon, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. This makes it an ideal target for cancer treatment. Anti-RON antibodies have been shown to stop this receptor's tumorigenic effects. Recently, many drug companies have focused research on the formation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). These ADCs are composed of a specific antibody linked to a cytotoxic... Read More
d-1105 – The early detection of "sweet spots" for oil/gas well site selection and fracturing in shale reservoirs is a challenge for many operators. Most of the time, unique parameters are utilized (i.e. brittleness) to determine the "sweet spots" for well site placement. Additionally, the fractures are generally placed equidistantly. This may create short transverse and/or axial fractures that are... Read More
d-1096 – The inventor has designed a fluid flow energy extraction system that requires no external rotor blades. The fundamental principle of the invention is to maximize the generation of high pressure potential in a passive structure. This is done through the design of a self-amplifying aerodynamic system consisting of two or more airfoils. The inventor has developed several embodiments for this... Read More
d-1129 – Breast cancer has become the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, and is the second leading cause of death in women. Although relatively ineffective, Mouse Double Mouse Minute 2 (MDM2) inhibitors blocking the MDM2-p53-binding interphase are currently used for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. This new technology targets a novel direct inhibitor of the MdM2 gene --SP141-- that... Read More
d-1125 – Previous research has shown that short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) can be used to inhibit HIV-1 replication. Because HIV-1 evolves very quickly the rapid emergence of escape mutations is a problem. In order to combat this, researchers have begun to use micro RNA (miRNA) backbones to express multiple shRNAs. However, the number of shRNAs that can currently be expressed is limited. This... Read More
d-1072 – This technology consists of a microdevice that separates blood cells based on differences in antigen expression. Cells of the same phenotype are separated based on their activation levels during infection and resting, thus enabling the microdevice to provide differential cell counts as a diagnostic tool for infections and inflammations. Market Applications: Features, Benefits... Read More
d-1079 – The energy density of a storage device refers to the amount of energy that can be stored within a device of a specific size. Power density refers to the manner in which energy can be stored. The greater the power density, the faster the storage device can be charged and discharged. Typically, batteries have high energy density and low power density while capacitors have low energy density... Read More
d-1089 – The invention is an optimization model used to generate sigma profiles of any concerned molecule from conceptual segment numbers of the molecule and linear combination of sigma profiles of four reference solvents representing hydrophobic, polar attractive, polar repulsive, and hydrophilic conceptual segments. Market Applications: • Chemical Processing • Product Development ... Read More
d-1070 – There has been an increasing development of microfluidic-based, biomimetic organ-on-chip devices that allow researchers to perform stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials and tissue engineering in three-dimensional in vitro models. A biomimetic heart system has been developed that simulates arterial flow, pulse properties and architectural environment as a cardiovascular... Read More
d-1099 – Malignant melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer and accounts for almost 80% of skin cancer deaths. About 60% of melanomas have a mutation in the BRAF oncogene at V600E. The FDA recently approved (January 2014) the combination of a BRAF inhibitor (Dabrafenib) and a MEK 1/2 inhibitor (Trametinib) to treat this type of melanoma. A problem with this therapy has been the development... Read More
d-1000 – MGMT is a DNA repair protein that interferes with the cytotoxic action of alkylating chemotherapy agents. Because of the prevalence of this protein in tumors, especially brain tumors, there is a great need for the discovery of an inhibitor that will not harm bone marrow stem cells. This invention has solved this problem through the discovery of a novel use for an existing FDA approved drug... Read More
d-1098 – Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement and balance and disrupts the function of the autonomic nervous system. This invention utilizes an FDA approved drug to treat MSA. This drug was originally approved for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Research has shown that this compound turns on neurotrophic factor expression in... Read More
d-1094 – This invention provides a treatment for osteomyelitis. Typical treatment involves surgical debridement to remove dead bone tissue, followed by long-term high dose treatment with intravenous vancomycin. This prolonged, high dose treatment often causes serious side effects. The inventor has created a method to target vancomycin directly to bone tissue. The antibiotic is encapsulated in a... Read More
d-1097 – Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) over time causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening, opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. Cell toxicity is a major problem when treating HIV. This invention is a unique vector for modification of CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells for anti HIV gene... Read More
d-1074 – The technology merges data from both Visible Near Infrared Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (VisNIR DRS) (350-2500 nm) with data from Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (PXRF) into proprietary algorithms for rapid, on-site characterization of soil chemical and physical parameters. This is a dual VisNIR/PXRF sensor system which integrates data seamlessly on-site using both data sets... Read More
d-1083 – This technology is an Assisted Reproduction Technology designed as a specific gravity system that estimates the weight of the embryos for determining the viability of embryos. It is a non-invasive technique that uses specific gravity as an indicator of weight and allows for the heaviest embryos to be selected for implantation. This safe and simple approach is safe and reliable. Market... Read More
d-1085 – Supercapacitors have higher power density than conventional batteries and a higher energy density than regular capacitors. They have proven invaluable for grid energy storage systems, especially with the upcoming intermittent renewable energy sources. This technology discloses a new vanadium oxides core/shell nanostructure based electrode to overcome the resistivity challenge of... Read More
d-1054 – Mutation of the Survival Motor Neuron1 (SMN1) gene causes spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder which is the leading cause of infant death in the U.S. Degeneration of spinal motor neurons caused by SMN deficiency results in muscle atrophy and death. The JNK3 pathway mediates neurodegeneration in SMA. JNK3-deficiency or treatment with JNK inhibitors... Read More
d-1068 – Currently, the standard practice to produce a conventional (high-permeability) gas condensate, is to inject gas and/or water to flood the gas condensate while maintaining the lower bottom-hole flowing pressure above the dew point pressure. However, keeping the flowing pressure above the dew point results in a lower pressure difference between the reservoir and the flowing pressure which... Read More
d-0949 – Advanced modeling of reservoir productivity is set to play a key role in the development and management of oil and gas fields. To prevent oil price fluctuation and meet increasing world demand, efficient extraction of petroleum resources is becoming a primary focus of production companies. Detailed modeling to determine well placement, characterize reservoirs, and highlight production areas... Read More
d-0917 – Emerging evidence suggests that histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) play a significant role in cancer treatment by allowing for the expression of a tumor suppressant gene. However, the inventors have discovered that HDACi also up-regulates the expression of Bcl2 protein, which leads to resistance to chemotherapy in almost every tumor model. Therefore, HDACi treatment has been limited in... Read More
d-0862 – Through advanced computer modeling, genes have been discovered that control development of flavonoids in seed producing plants. Flavonoids are involved in plant development, defense against stress, and characteristics such as color, aroma, and flavor. Small RNAs that target these genes can be used to manipulate ripening and nutritional value, especially in grapes. Market Applications: ... Read More
d-0339 – As a natural fiber, cotton is subject to contamination from a variety of sources, including surrounding vegetation, insects, and materials involved in cotton harvesting and handling. The contaminants, which survive the ginning process, have a direct impact on the grade and, hence, the value of the cotton and its derivatives. It is at this stage in the manufacturing process that a precise... Read More
d-1058 – A natural protein has been discovered that is effective in controlling blood pressure. Overexpression of the protein was found to lower blood pressure and inhibit the induction of angiotensin II mediated hypertension in mice. Further study showed that the mice, while treated with angiotensin II, had significantly higher relaxation of the mesenteric arteries Thus, this natural protein or... Read More
d-1057 – The invention is a self-deployed endotracheal tube using a combined cuff and skirt approach that solves many of the problems associated with traditional endotracheal tubes. This invention replaces the inflation conduit with a hole connecting the inside of the tracheal tube to the inside of the cuff. It also includes a deployable skirt just proximal to and draped over the cuff. When... Read More
d-1047 – Advances in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices have allowed sensors or tags to be placed on devices, animals, or even human subjects for tracking or other purposes. There have also been recent advancements to develop a tag-less sensor for the identification and localization of human subjects. This invention consists of a tag-less indoor human-oriented localization and... Read More
d-1046 – Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, accounting for seventy-five percent of skin cancer related deaths. Until recently, treatment options for late stage metastatic cancer had been limited. In 2011, the FDA approved vemurafenib, a BRAF inhibitor, for the treatment of late stage metastatic cancer that bears the BRAF oncogene. Patients treated with vemurafenib have showed... Read More
d-1038 – Additive manufacturing techniques, where successive layers are laid down additively into the desired shape, are utilized by 3D printers to manufacture thermoplastic parts. These 3D printers can print intricate product designs much faster than regular machining techniques; however, the strength of the final part may be compromised when compared to parts produced through conventional machining... Read More
d-1032 – The disclosed invention represents a new approach to surgical leg lengthening using an internal device that does not require nailing. The invention consists of a telescoping plate that attaches to the upper and lower portions of the bone via screw; a small motor will be affixed on or within the plate. This motor, controlled remotely, will lengthen the plate, thus lengthening the bone. A... Read More
d-1030 – Influenza virus is a prominent seasonal pathogen with the potential to break out into pandemic disease. Despite the availability of current seasonal influenza vaccines, the virus mutates rapidly and necessitates annual re-formulation of vaccines. Anthrax, conversely, is a disease that may be prevented with a single regimen of anti-anthrax vaccine injections. Like influenza virus, the... Read More
d-1020 – A pain-free, easily administered and stored vaccine for protection against botulism has been developed. Administration, through the skin, using a micro-needle elicits a stronger immune response than commonly used, and frequently painful, intramuscular injections. The use of a DNA plasmid makes the vaccine quick and simple to manufacture. Together, the DNA plasmid along with the vaccination... Read More
d-1007 – Much of the current research related to wind energy is focused on achieving optimal power harvesting techniques. This technology relates to the optimization of wind farms and provides a method for increasing the power production of both an upwind turbine and subsequent downwind turbines by utilizing yaw control and wake steering techniques. The technology also makes adjustments to other... Read More
d-0932 – A specific strain of Lactobacilli, NP51 combined with a Propionibacterium, PF24 may be added to cattle feed to improve animal performance and treat E. coli O157. The invention has also been shown to reduce the presence of Salmonella in the lymph nodes of cattle at harvest. Additionally, this product may also be used in dairy cattle and swine to reduce the presence of Salmonella in the lymph... Read More
d-1004 – Prostate Cancer is the second leading cancer-related death in men. While earlier stages are more easily treated, later stage prostate cancer is extremely aggressive. A method has been developed to genetically modify a patient's immune cells with a noted inhibitor (PEDF) of prostate cancer cell growth. Through this method, incurable, late-stage Castration-Refractory Prostate Cancer (CRPC) can... Read More
d-0953 – Cancer immunotherapies have become a focal point for cancer research because of the ability of the therapy to target cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells unharmed. This technology proposes a method for improving the ability of the human immune system to kill tumor cells by generating dendritic cells that enhance the effectiveness of protective immunotherapy with antigen specific... Read More
d-0930 – Various Salmonella strains are common food born microbes that cause disease in humans and animals. Some strains can cause intestinal infections, while others cause typhoid fever. Because of the large variety of Salmonella strains present and the different pathogenic effects of these strains, it is important to develop methods capable of observing salmonella within the lymph nodes of cattle... Read More
d-0929 – A method to both detect and quantify NP51 in animal feeds, foods and fecal samples as well as other environmental samples has been developed. The protocol combines traditional culture methods with molecular methods to detect a very specific strain of industrial importance to the food and feed industries. Additionally the use of a unique primer to specifically detect NP51 allows for the... Read More
d-0928 – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, in part because of chemo-resistance. Using a combination therapy with a novel CRM1 inhibitor has shown to prolong survival for lung cancer. Research has shown very low doses of the inhibitor administered with traditional chemotherapeutic agents reduce toxicity effects compared to other treatments, while extending survival. Market... Read More
d-0923 – Contemporary vaccination against the influenza virus has the distinct limitation of transient effectiveness due to the phenomenon of periodic antigenic shift by which the virus mutates to outpace vaccination. However, by targeting a different, more conserved (unchanging) area of the virus, a universal vaccine may be produced that does not need to be updated seasonally. While a universal... Read More
d-0885 – The technology has the potential to be used by military personnel to fight bioterrorist attacks. Anthrax spores can be aerosolized and dispersed as a bioweapon. Post-exposure treatment for inhalational anthrax is available, but unreliable at later stages of infection when high levels of anthrax toxins are present. Anthrax toxins enter cells via two identified anthrax toxin receptors:... Read More
d-0882 – The technology is a more effective treatment for Parkinson's disease and could be marketed to the pharmaceutical industry. FTY720 (fingolimod) is an anti-inflammatory compound that regulates sphingosine-1 posphate receptors (S1P1) (Hiestand et al., 2008, Miron et al., 2008, Czech et al., 2009). FTY720 has been used in research to treat various health conditions, ranging from stoke and... Read More
d-0852 – Introduction Enterprise demand for more digital storage capacity is on the rise exponentially each year. Digital innovation continues to drive this need; with the proliferation of advancements in media at the center of the new data storage capacity demands. As a result, the need for supporting cloud computing services to better manage this increasing complexity is on the rise. Firms continue... Read More
d-0738 – This method for activating the GPR 43 receptor naturally present in cattle enhances beef marbling, improving the meat's juiciness, flavor, tenderness, and economic value. The GPR 43 receptor is present in far greater quantities in intramuscular rather than subcutaneous adipose tissue, which helps encourage marbling while cattle are young, while simultaneously preventing the growth of inedible... Read More
d-0581 – Recently, the US Patent Office has issued a patent (No. 8,420,841) to Texas Tech University that describes a new, efficient method to produce biodiesel. The process has the following key features: · The transesterification reactions are taking place in a tubular reactor that operates at temperature higher than 110°C (230°F), and · The unconverted alcohol is recovered in a flash... Read More
d-0911 – These bio-inspired fibrillar structures reduce viscous drag and turbulence on surfaces of wind turbine blades, the hulls of submarines, and the interior of oil pipelines by up to 40 percent. Reducing drag and turbulence reduces their power consumption by improving machine speed and endurance. These mushroom-shaped fibers — inspired by gecko footpads and lotus leaves — add a controlled,... Read More
d-0884 – This oral vaccine delivery system uses pollen grains or plant spores as the vehicle for vaccine delivery. Oral vaccines have the advantage of being painless, easy to self-administer, and less expensive to produce and disseminate. Pollen grains are an excellent vehicle for oral vaccine delivery because their strong outer shell doesn't dissolve in stomach acid, allowing the vaccine to be... Read More
d-0898 – This hydraulic fracturing process, developed by Texas Tech, is a method for enhancing the far field network complexity in subterranean formations by optimizing the placement of fractures along the deviated wellbores. Texas Tech's fracking technique is a modification of the zipper frac that initiates fractures in a staggered pattern. Field tests demonstrate that the modified zipper frac... Read More
d-0837 – The autonomous geriatric fall detection system technology is a form of fall detection thatnot only detects when a fall has occurred but could also prevent falls with the evaluationof collected data. The technology is intended for medical facilities such as nursinghomes, hospitals, and other facilities in the related field. To implement the system into an institution it would have to have the... Read More
d-0696 – Schistosomiasis, known as snail fever or bilharzia, is a tropical disease caused by several types of parasites called schistosomes that infest open bodies of water. A scistosoma vaccine has been developed that could help eradicate this parasitic disease and save millions of lives. Snail fever is second only to malaria in terms of its devastating social, economic, and public health impact... Read More
d-0879 – Our Wind Energy Bachelor of Science degree program is the only one of its kind in the nation. Rapid growth in the wind energy industry has produced an increase in demand for a well-educated workforce. Texas Tech University, already a pioneer in wind energy education, developed the Bachelor of Science in Wind Energy to meet these expanding needs and educate the future leaders of the wind... Read More
d-0812 – Optoelectronic devices, such as deep UV LEDs (deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes) and neutron detection handheld devices can both be made using hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) semiconductor crystals. It has been difficult, in the past, to produce layers of hexagonal boron nitride crystals with the properties needed to enable wide use in optoelectronic devices and neutron detectors. In... Read More
d-0292 – This Cotton Stickiness Evaluation process uses multi-temperature testing to measure cotton quality and provide an accurate cotton stickiness grading system for cotton production and textile processing. The cotton disease sticky cotton is a worldwide contamination problem. Cotton stickiness is caused by sugar deposits most commonly produced by honeydew from insect pests feeding on the... Read More
d-0300 – The quantum computer represents the next generation of computer circuitry – the potential for computers much smaller and faster than today's silicon-based machines. As we reach the limits of Moore's Law (which states that the number of transistors on a computer chip doubles every two years, while the chip gets smaller), scientists have begun to look to quantum computer circuits. Quantum... Read More
d-0593 – This Upland Cotton naked-tufted mutant seed significantly enhances cotton production of Gossypium hirsutum L., the most widely planted species of cotton in the U.S. The naked-tufted cotton seed mutant line of Gossypium hirsutum L., produced by chemical mutagenesis, improves crop quality and lowers cotton processing costs by reducing the formation of linters (fuzz) on the surface of... Read More
d-0205 – This speech signal processing system performs vocal recognition for applications like voice-over-internet potocol (VoIP), medical transcription and hearing aids. The system recognizes vocal patterns and tracks each voice in a group so that an individual's voice can be selected and extracted from background noises and other competing voices. Human speech changes rapidly in pace and pitch... Read More
d-0611 – This Alzheimer's treatment uses FDA-approved endothelial interrupters, angiogenic drugs that are currently used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor and multiple myeloma respectively, to block the dysfunctional angiogenic signals in Alzheimer's patients. Using angiogenic drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease is effective in inhibiting the disease's... Read More
d-0880 – This invention uses microwave heating to detect carbon nanotubes in biological samples, measuring carbon nanotube concentration more effectively than current methods like electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Carbon nanotubes (CNT's) are made up of carbon atoms arranged in a cylindrical nanostructure. They are among the most widely used carbon-based nanomaterials. Nanotubes can... Read More
d-0825 – Anti-cancer and other drug therapies are affected by the multi-drug resistant protein P-glycoprotein. Research of the drug is critical to determine its role in allowing anti-cancer drugs and other drug therapies to target diseases in the body. P-glycoprotein is a plasma-membrane protein that actively extrude anti-cancer agents from the cell interior, decreasing drug accumulation and... Read More
d-0396 – The bulletproof or bullet-resistant vest is an important form of soft body armor, used by police forces around the world. These types of padded personal armor help absorb the impact from bullets, shrapnel, and other high impact projectiles. Even though bullet-proof vests greatly reduce the risk of dying from gunfire, many law enforcement officers choose not to use ballistic protection... Read More
d-0827 – Lung cancer causes millions of deaths per year worldwide. Radiotherapy is the major lung cancer treatment, either alone or combined with surgery and chemotherapy. Lung tumors present a particular problem because they often float freely, making targeted radiation therapy difficult. Compound that with the movement caused by the patient's breathing and targeted radiation becomes... Read More


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Keep your dog safe in your car
It is quite likely that you take your dog along with you whenever you go out for a drive. Do you make certain that he is safe whilst in the vehicle? There are several precautions that you should take when you travel with your dog in the car.
Never allow your dog to sit in the front seat if you have a passenger airbag. Suppose the airbag get deployed, the force could seriously injure or kill him. The best place for a dog to travel would be in the rear seat or the back of the car.
It is not advisable to let your pet put his head out of the window as the debris could fly into his face and eyes and injure him. Moreover the air rushing into his delicate ears could harm the blood vessels of the ear. Let him get a view of the world outside through the closed windows. Remember to set the child window and door lock switch.
Restraining your dog during your drive will ensure that he cannot climb into your lap or otherwise distract you. Depending on the size of your dog and the place where he is seated while traveling, there are several options available that will enable you to safely secure your dog.
For small dogs, car booster seats, like the Kurgo skybox booster seat, are ideal. Booster seats provide a good view for to your pet while keeping him secure and comfy. A pet seat belt also helps to restrain dogs of all sizes.
A backseat hammock serves several purposes. It keeps your car clean, allows your pet to rest comfortably while traveling and also ensures that he stays in the rear seat without distracting you. A vehicle barrier is ideal for a van, wagon or SUV as it prevents your dog from gaining access to the driver and the passengers and yet provides him ample space at the back of the vehicle.
Finally, ensure that your dog is wearing his collar with identity tag with the correct details. Even if due to some unforeseen circumstance your dog does get lost, it would be possible to contact you when he is found.

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Family of murdered gay teen Michael Causer back appeal against sentences 1
5:31 PM — The family of murdered gay teenager Michael Causer have told PinkNews.co.uk that with the Crown Prosecution service, they will attempt to appeal against the sentences given to his killer and the defendant who admitted lying to police.
Christian association bites back after gay marriage video faces widespread ridicule 10
4:21 PM — The National Organization for Marriage (NOM), which released an ominous video last week detailing its fears over gay marriage, has insisted on its widely-mocked audition tapes being removed from YouTube.
Vatican launches investigation over nuns' teachings on homosexuality 13
3:33 PM — The Vatican is investigating the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, allegedly because it has not towed the official line sufficiently on teachings on homosexuality and other issues.
New York governor confirms introduction of gay marriage bill 1
2:42 PM — David Paterson, the governor of New York, has confirmed he will introduce legislation to make gay marriage legal in the state. If passed, the bill will make it the fifth state to legalise gay marriage, after Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Iowa.
Military gay ban supporter warns of mass resignations 21
2:26 PM — A retired army general who is leading the campaign against allowing gays to serve openly in the US military has warned of "mass resignations" if Section 654 of US Code Title 10 is repealed.
Civil liberties group challenges US school boards to remove internet ban on gay sites
12:10 PM — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has asked school board officials in Tennessee to stop censoring gay websites. Schools in the area use a web filtering system that censors out unsuitable material such as websites which have sexual content but this also excludes educational gay sites.
Xbox Live manager meets gay charity to tackle homophobia issues 1
11:14 AM — Xbox Live policy manager Stephen Toulouse has met with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) to discuss the issue of homophobia in the game.
Spanish gay murder reveals issues with domestic violence laws 5
11:01 AM — The case of a man who killed his ex-partner before committing suicide last week in Almeria, Spain, has revealed that domestic violence legislation in the country does not apply to gay men.


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I am honored to serve as Acting Head of School for the 2014-2015 school year following the retirement of our founding Headmaster Jeff Woodcock. As I carry forth the mission of the school, I also welcome an on-going dialogue with OCS parents, students, faculty, and staff, and the greater community. We believe that the best years are ahead for Oaks Christian School as we firmly build on the remarkable foundation that began when the school opened in 2000.
Oaks Christian School is characterized by a culture that deeply values academic achievement, offering students a dynamic and stimulating learning community with the support of dedicated teachers. A key OCS philosophy is that great teachers not only have expert subject knowledge with keen didactic skills, but they also have hearts to help develop students spiritually as they nurture every student to succeed. In addition to our rigorous curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities, caring teachers who instruct with passion and expertise have become the hallmark of an OCS education. Current OCS students and alumni continue to share with us the difference OCS teachers have made in their pursuit of education, their development as a person, and their inspiration for faith and integrity. OCS teachers, our proven college-preparatory curriculum, innovative classroom technology, and expansive leadership and service programs prepare OCS students for acceptance to the nation's top universities. OCS alumni are also engaged in significant careers in nearly every industry, continuing to exemplify the OCS motto: "Minds for Leadership and Hearts for Service."
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opinionBy Tahar Rajab
As we await the ever-important March 4, many people are enjoying election frenzy through a rather comical yet undeniably-addictive way.
Election Thief is an indie Android game developed by four young Kenyans, who together makeup the University of Games. Its compelling storyline sees the votes of a state election stolen while being counted.
Playing the national hero, it is the player's job to chase down the bandit and save the day for their country. Available as a free download via Amazon and the Google Store, there are three things that make Election Thief such a fantastic and necessary game.
The first is obvious: playability. The second is the game's storyline, while the third is its social reconciliation aspect, with Election Thief acting as a tool for spreading a message of peace, fairness and the honour of democracy, via social media networks.
The scars of Kenya's previous elections in 2007, during which widespread violence led to the deaths of several hundred are still felt within a country eager to use this year's election process to prove to the world - and more importantly themselves - that they have truly moved on.
Election Thief is a light-hearted way to help Kenya triumph through the elections amicably and peacefully, highlighting the nobility in collectively ensuring elections are conducted with integrity.
Rather than needing to recover a batch of votes in one go, the task in Election Thief is to retrieve one vote at a time, demonstrating each single vote's importance.
Furthermore, wise and engaging messages transmittable to friends through Twitter and Facebook, display throughout the game, serving to politically-educate as well as entertain.
"The overall message of the game is peace. We wanted to spread messages that encourage peace through the game," says the University of Games' lead programmer Brian Kinyua.
Brian has a history of developing computer games with political implications. As a student studying Computer Science at the University of Nairobi, he produced a first-person shooter game based on the story of the Mau Mau struggle for independence.
In regards to this tendency to involve Kenyan history and politics, Brian says: "Let's just say that I develop games based on stories that I feel strongly about, and some topics are just hard to ignore."
He recalls presenting his Mau Mau game to a group of panellists before being asked how they could verify whether he was merely playing them a movie.
This is perhaps indicative to the reserved attitudes in Kenya towards unconventional careers such as computer game programming, and Brian has had to get used to receiving awkward responses when explaining his craft.
"There was one time, when a professor wanted to make a point to a fellow student," he says. "I happened to be nearest to the professor and so he asked me what I had done for my second year project.
I looked up, smiled, and said 'Inteli-Tic-Tac-Toe'. The professor twisted his face in great confusion, paused for a while, and then asked what that was. When I said it was a game, his look of confusion grew even deeper!"
The situation is that while the Android computer game market is now booming throughout parts of the world, Kenya hasn't quite clocked on. "Game development is still very new here and as such, people are always shocked to hear that it is what I do professionally."
The University of Games plan to change this; although with no formal schools in Kenya covering the subject, Brian admits it will have to take time.
"People here are yet to take game development seriously as a business. The same goes for developers here who would rather be involved in the tried and tested road of making systems considered more serious such as those used in business.
We are trying to develop some home-grown developers of games, although it is going slowly." Kenyans would be pleased to know that there are plans to fully develop Brian's Mau Mau game, once the University of Games have enough capacity and resources. In the meantime, Android owners can immerse themselves in the highly addictive and informative Election Thief.


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William D. Lewis, 63, formerly of Granite City, ILposted: Saturday January 28, 2012
WILLIAM DAVID LEWIS, 63, of Ironton, Missouri and formerly of Granite City, Illinois died on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Iron County Hospital in Ironton, MO. He was born July 16, 1948 in Rector, Arkansas, a son of the late Vestal Eugene and Edith Monteen (Fowler) Lewis. He married Gloria J. (McIntyre) Lewis on January 30, 1973 in St. Louis, MO. She survives. The United States Air Force veterans proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Arcadia Valley Elks Lodge #2330 and the Granite City Aerie #1126. He retired in 2010 from Metro Transit where he had more than 30 years of dedicated service in the St. Louis and Illinois areas. He enjoyed his days of fishing, hunting and boating and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends. In addition to his beloved wife of 39 years, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Mindy Lewis of Granite City, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Tony Tucker of Pontoon Beach, IL; five grandchildren, Daniel, Danita, Kristin, Brianna and Anthony; one brother and sister-in-law, Randel H. and Bonnie Lewis of O'Fallon, IL; nieces; nephews; cherished companion dogs, Harley and Chopper; other extended family and many friends. In addition to his beloved parents, one brother, Vestal Eugene Lewis, Jr., and one sister, Zandra Lewis, preceded him in death. Visitation was help on Thursday, January 26, 2012 and funeral services were held on Friday, January 27, 2012. Military rites were accorded. Memorials: Disabled American Veterans. Irwin Chapel of Granite City was in charge of arrangements. www.irwinchapel.com
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By Eric Kohn | Eric Kohn August 17, 2010 at 3:10AM
I've been struggling to understand the tension between fact and fiction in "Exit Through the Gift Shop" and "Catfish" ever since both documentaries premiered at Sundance. And now comes "I'm Still Here," the Joaquin Phoenix meltdown movie, which also provokes suspicions about its veracity. With this trio in place, the 2010 question of "truth" in non-fiction cinema has effectively become a trend. Bring on the trailers!
"Exit Through the Gift Shop"
Here's my post for Filmmaker magazine from Sundance, where I grappled with the mystery behind the movie's production.
I cornered the filmmakers at Sundance and interviewed them for The Wrap. They claimed they could back up the movie's central premise, but my skepticism about what really happened has not wanted. Nevertheless, I still love the movie, which opens September 17th.
"I'm Still Here"
I will presumably see this at the Toronto International Film Festival next month. Until then, I'll withhold judgment...although based on what I've heard about the movie's content, it looks like this trailer seriously misrepresents the movie's grotesque tone. It opens September 10th.


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Heart North West is a regional radio station owned and operated by Global Radio as part of the Heart network. The station broadcasts to North West England from studios at Exchange Quay, Salford.
Originally known as Century Radio and Century FM, and from 2009 Real Radio North West, the station relaunched as Heart North West on Tuesday 6 May 2014.
Century Radio[edit]
The station opened as Century Radio on 8 September 1998 as the second Century station in the country (the first being Gateshead-based 100-102 Century Radio). Owned and operated by Border Television, Century was founded by managing director John Myers, who had also established the north east station. Like the first station, Myers also presented the breakfast show under the pseudonym John Morgan.
The station's launch was the subject of an episode of a BBC Two fly-on-the-wall documentary Trouble at the Top, mainly following Myers. The episode, entitled "Degsy Rides Again", showed Myers' attempts to train lunchtime phone-in host Derek Hatton, a controversial local ex-politician who had never before presented on radio. Myers was not confident enough in Hatton for him to appear on pre-launch publicity, although his show "The Degsy Debate" performed well at the first RAJAR. Also amongst its launch presenters was controversial shock jock Scottie McClue.[1]
The documentary also covered the station's acquisition of exclusive commentary rights for Manchester United F.C.'s games. They remained United's official radio partner for almost a decade until selling the rights to Xfm Manchester for the 2007–08 season.
Myers left the group to head GMG Radio, overseeing the launch of the similar Real Radio brand. Capital Radio bought the Century network, and was subsequently acquired by GCap Media. GMG Radio acquired the Century stations in October 2006, reuniting Myers and John Simons (programme director on the original Gateshead station) with the brand.[2]
Real Radio[edit]
Century was be re-branded as Real Radio on Monday 30 March 2009.[3]
On 15 October 2012, Real Radio announced the station would increase its amount of networked programming. Weekday daytime shows from 10am - 4pm, currently presented by Darren Parks and Debbie Mac, are now networked across all Real Radio stations from Monday 5 November 2012 with further networked shows introduced at the weekend.[4]
On 25 June 2012 it was announced Global Radio (the owner of stations such as Capital and Heart) had bought GMG Radio. The former GMG stations, including Real Radio, continued to operate separately as 'Real and Smooth Limited' until 1 April 2014.[5][6]
On 6 February 2014, Global Radio announced it would be rebranding all Real Radio stations as Heart.[7] Real Radio North West began a gradual transition to the Heart branding on 24 March 2014 and phased out the Real Radio branding on Sunday 20 April 2014. On 1 May 2014, local programming moved from Laser House in Salford to nearby Exchange Quay, sharing facilities with sister stations Capital Manchester and XFM Manchester.
The full relaunch as Heart North West took place at 6am on Tuesday 6 May 2014. Local programming is retained at breakfast and drivetime on weekdays and on weekend afternoons. Networked programming from Salford was replaced by Heart's networked output from Global's Leicester Square headquarters in London.
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Heart News[edit]
Heart North West broadcasts local news bulletins each day. A ten-minute programme, Heart Nightly News, also provides news. The station's North West news team also produces bulletins for Capital Manchester and XFM Manchester. National news updates are from Global's London headquarters.
As Century, the station won three awards in the 2008 IRN Awards, including Best Scoop, for obtaining an eyewitness interview after the fatal shooting of Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones. The station also won a Bronze Award at the Sony Radio Academy Awards for its coverage of the subsequent murder trial.[9]
In 2010, Real Radio North West won News Team of the Year at the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards and also picked up the Social Action Initiative Award for its internet safety campaign, Websafe.[10] The team also won a Bronze award at the Sony Radio Academy Awards for News Journalist of the Year and a Silver Sony Radio Academy Award for the documentary The Return To Hillsborough, which commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
In 2012, the station was again named News Team of the Year, this time at the IRN Awards.[11]
The Real Radio North West news team also won a Gold Sony Radio Academy Award in 2012 for Feature of the Year following its Walking with The Wounded documentary.[12]
- ^ "Degsy Rides Again", Trouble at the Top, BBC Two, March 1999
- ^ "Fellowship for John Simons". Radio Today. 2006-12-18. Retrieved 2007-01-06.
- ^ "End of an Era for Century". Radio Today. 18 Dec 2008.
- ^ Real Radio introduces networked daytimes, Radio Today, 15 October 2012
- ^ GMG Radio sold to Global for £50m Mark Sweeney, The Guardian, 25 June 2012
- ^ Global Radio seals £50m purchase of GMG Radio Maisie McCabe, Media Week, 25 June 2012
- ^ Martin, Roy (2014-02-06). "Communicorp buys 8 Global stations". RadioToday. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ ref name=The-Drum-2013-03-08>West, Gillian (8 March 2013). "Boots UK launches radio and online programme hosted by Kate Thornton". The Drum. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ http://www.gmgradio.com/company/awards
- ^ http://www.gmgradio.com/news/story/real-radio-north-west-win-prestigious-arqiva-awards/139
- ^ http://radiotoday.co.uk/2012/03/winners-of-irn-news-awards-2012-revealed-2/
- ^ http://www.gmgradio.com/news/story/a-sony-gold-each-for-smooth-real-radio/233
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Amy MacLennan has been published or has work forthcoming in River Styx, Hayden's Ferry Review, Cimarron Review, Linebreak, Pearl, Rattle, South Dakota Review, Folio and Wisconsin Review. One of her poems was included in So Luminous the Wildflowers, An Anthology of California Poets (Tebot Bach). Amy has appeared at the Petaluma Poetry Walk and the San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival. She is the Assistant Managing Editor for The Cortland Review.
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Gregory Payne is from Australia and is a Hong Kong-based dispute-resolution lawyer. Greg loves to read history, pore over books on ancient Chinese weaponry, and to indulge his adventurous imagination through writing. He has been developing the story of the China Exploration Club, which is at the centre of Chase to the Brazen Head, over the last few years.
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Emma Phillips teaches in a London primary school and tries to find enough time to write. Her work has appeared in This Poem is Sponsored By ... (Corporate Watch Anthology, 2007), the Bluechrome Poetry Competition Anthology 2006 and she was highly commended in the 2004 Oxfam and 2005 Red Pepper/Iraq Occupation Focus competitions. Emma likes travel, plastic jewellery and people who make her laugh.
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Three-time international poetry-slam champion Buddy Wakefield puts it squarely in the spoken-word pocket with a chaser of philosophical musings in this intriguing show.
From Kingston, Wash., Wakefield's show is equal parts poetry, storytelling and standup comedy. He deconstructs religion, sports, passion and politics with an energetic delivery style that makes the 60 minutes fly by.
Sometimes his discourses unravel into mere rants and, visibly nervous during his first fringe foray, several of his jokes fall flat. Crowds usually love topical humour, while Toronto references don't always work in this 'hood. But when he revs up to deliver his rapid-fire poems, scarcely pausing to catch his own breath, all is quickly forgiven.
As a bonus, the crowd was also treated to Wakefield's ad-libbed reaction to thunder booming precisely during his references to God. You couldn't have scripted better sound effects — or for a more skilful bard to roll with the thunder, er, punches.
— Holly Harris
Buddy Wakefield's energetically disarming delivery and humorous knack for baptizing failure into fireworks promises to drop jaws and warm hearts all festival long. A three-time international Poetry Slam champion, Wakefield is performing work from his Riled Up and Wasted On Light 2014-15 World Tour (skipping Chechnya).
Each performance offers something new in this raw, rounded, part-stand-up, part-storytelling, largely poetic revival that is often breath-giving and eye-opening. Acclaimed by the likes of Norman Lear and Ani DiFranco, this event is a joyful win.
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Occupy Tampa celebrates two year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street
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Tuesday was the 2-year anniversary of the birth of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
In downtown Tampa, six activists -- including Susie Shannon stood in a light rain waving at evening rush hour traffic.
"We're here today because it's the second anniversary of Occupy Wall Street and the spirit lives on. The work keeps going. So we're just here to celebrate it."
Where are we?
"We're at Curtis Hixon in downtown Tampa and Occupy Wall Street is in Zucchati Park and all over New York City. This park is where Occupy started in Tampa, it's where we first 'occupied'. We actually started meeting over in Gaslight but this is the first place that we camped out and where we took over the sidewalks."
What is the direction, where's Occupy Tampa, where's Occupy Wall Street going right now?
"I don't where Occupy Wall Street is going specifically. I know they're working on strike debt issues, I don't know what kind of working groups they really have going but we're working on a number of things. We like to get involved in different national calls to action and so forth. And help people organize with direct democracy. So whether it's an Occupy event or another event we're out there working on it usually."
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VIDEO: Pastor Arrested for Reading Bible in Public
One California pastor says his recent arrest has proven that - at least in his town - you can read the Bible, and you can be in public ... but you can't do them simultaneously.
Controversy is stirring after he was arrested for reading his bible in public in front of a local DMV. Video captured police confronting the preacher, telling him he needed to "go someplace else."
The man's lawyer called it another example of Christian persecution in modern America, saying his client was cited for
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"It's crazy," said attorney Bob Tyler.
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The pastor said he thought his speech was protected because it was on public property, it was over 50-feet from the entrance, and he wasn't blocking anyone. But a constitutional attorney begs to differ, saying that he created an intimidating situation for people who simply wanted to get their licenses renewed.
"Preaching in public is okay, but not when your audience has no [choice] but to listen," he said.
Tyler defended his client against the doctrine, however. "If the doctrine of the captive audience is going to apply broad-brush, no one is going to be able to go to a public park where people are having picnics and playing football and read from the Bible."
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Hyundai Motor Company's i20 World Rally Championship (WRC) car will be featured in EA's (Electronic Arts) popular 'Real Racing 3', a mobile-based racing game. This vehicle is now available in the roster for all users who download the free-to-play mobile game through Android or iOS applications.
To celebrate Hyundai's return to the WRC in 2014, and the release of 'Real Racing 3' featuring the Hyundai i20 WRC, the automaker will launch a competition running from 21 November to 11 December 2013 through the mobile game.
The gamer who achieves the fastest 'time attack' record with the Hyundai i20 WRC car, around the newly-designed Dubai Autodrome track, will be crowned competition winner and be awarded the major prize. The winner will receive a four-day VIP trip for two people to attend the first round of the 2014 WRC season in Monte Carlo in January 2014. In addition they will have the opportunity to visit Hyundai Motorsport's service park and meet the Hyundai rally team.
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James Taylor And Dennis Wilson's Movie Two-Lane Blacktop Gets Reissued
Two Lane Blacktop, the 1971 road movie featuring James Taylor in a leading role, has been reissued by art movie distributor, Criterion Collection.
The plot of the film, directed by Monte Hellman (The Shooting, The Greatest), centered on the characters of Taylor and former Beach Boys drummer, Dennis Wilson, who played two vagabond street racers. It was Wilson and Taylor's only film roles.
The 2-disc DVD set ($31.96) features restored high-definition digital transfer, an alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, two audio commentaries, interviews with Hellman, Taylor and music supervisor Kris Kristofferson, as well as rare screen test outtakes.
The film has been compared favorably with other road movies of the era such as Vanishing Point, Easy Rider and Electra Glide in Blue.
Two Lane Blacktop was one of 25 movies added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 2012.
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July 9, 2012
Group 3 went to Adulam park to do an archeological dig, where they opened the door to the past and found ancient artifacts! Then they went on a short hike and arrived at caves that were used during the Bar Kokhba revolt around 132 C.E. They had the opportunity to go spelunking through these caves, which is the exploration of ancient tunnels. After, they returned to their base at Nes Harim to have dinner, practice for Haevent and enjoy a campfire!


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MLS Regular Season
Waiting in line. It can bond people together. Timbers fans have been known to wait in line for hours, sometimes even days, to get their preferred seat before a game. It's a situation that people run across at Disneyworld, music festivals, and the like.
But here at JELD-WEN Field, that line waiting sometimes comes with some benefits. Forbes.com writes in a recent article about the re-imagning of the line waiting experience and how the Timbers are doing it a bit differently:
Major League Soccer executives are upping their game when it comes to line management. The league's Portland Timbers club, for instance, handed out free Stumptown coffee and pizza, and a few of the team's players joined fans waiting in line to sign autographs. The Timbers club's owner Merritt Paulson even personally delivered coffee and doughnuts to line waiters during one cold morning.
So who knows? Next time in line, you never who you may run into.
Got a story, tip, soccer tidbit to share? Send it in to thebackcut (at) portlandtimbers.com.
adidas Soccer unveiled a new ad this morning online touting their revolutionary miCoach Smart Soccer system. Set to debut on Saturday during the Chelsea-Bayern Munich Champions League Final on FOX, the ad features a starring role for Timbers midfielder/forward Darlington Nagbe alongside fellow co-star, the Timbers Army.
Filmed in part during the Timbers 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City last month, there are also appearances by some other guys.
Okay, yes, those other guys are pretty good MLS'ers too: SKC's Teal Bunbury, FC Dallas' Brek Shea, and Real Salt Lake's Javier Morales.
After shooting footage during the Timbers-SKC match, the adidas crew spent the next day utilizing locker rooms and other areas inside JELD-WEN Field to shoot the players' individual scenes. Check it out:
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The old saying that "if you want to be Timbers Army, then you already are," makes for an incredibly easy recruiting tool. The North End at JELD-WEN Field is always packed with legion upon legion of fervent Timbers Army fans.
But what of frontier outposts? How do fans who have chosen to follow the Timbers band together to support their team in the furthest reaches of soccer fandom?
NYC Loggers claiming their territory Photo: MLSsoccer.com
In Manhattan, the NYC Loggers are one group that have taken up the cause. A friendly band made up primarily of ex-Portlanders who now find themselves in Brooklyn and Manhattan, the Loggers set up camp inside the Football Factory at Legends in the heart of Midtown to cheer on the Timbers for every match--no small feat considering the late Eastern time zone kickoffs.
On Tuesday night, a collection of Timbers Army faithful took up their posts inside The Football Factory for the Portland-Houston match whereupon they came across a collection of MLSsoccer.com staff members who were settling in to take in the match. MLSsoccer.com was kind enough to snap a picture.
Advance intel from Loggers organizer Cesar Diaz tells us that a few of them are planning to come in person to the Timbers Cascadia clash against the Whitecaps later this month and are already looking ahead to when the squad travels to Red Bull Arena in August. As always, the Big Apple detachment of Timbers Army troops are, much like the open arms of Lady Liberty, looking to welcome more to their platoon. As their motto proudly states:
We are the Mad Men who occupy Madison Ave chanting "RCTID" as we support the Timbers from Sea to Shining Sea! Give us your mental, your barmy, your Gotham Masses yearning to be Green!
Are you among the Timbers faithful in far off remote outposts? Find yourself in the Deep South? The Midwest? Europe? Asia? At sea? Send us a note at thebackcut (at) portlandtimbers.com and let us know your tales. Also, MLSsoccer.com is devoting this whole week to Supporters Week coverage with unique features on supporters culture, tifo, and more. Be sure to check it out.
With the Houston Dynamo opening their new BBVA Compass Stadium this weekend, MLSsoccer.com takes a look at some of the most memorable MLS stadium debuts.
With all due respect to our Canadian neighbors in Toronto, and the Midwestern folks in Kansas City, the JELD-WEN Field opening takes the cake. Beyond that, though, the opening of Houston's new field marks another development in the growth of soccer-specific stadiums in MLS.
And it's another great stadium to watch a match. Give Armchair Analyst Matthew Doyle's Three for Thursday a read and then re-live the House of Pane opening.
What are some of your favorite memories at JELD-WEN Field?
Got a story, tip, soccer tidbit to share? Send it in to thebackcut (at) portlandtimbers.com.
Photo: Miranda Chrislocke
Next Tuesday, May 15, presents a unique double-header event for Timbers fans.
The Portland Timbers of MLS travel to Houston to take on the Dynamo in the first evening home game at BBVA Compass Stadium at 5:30pm PT on ROOT SPORTS / 750 AM The Game. Also on the same day, The Timbers U-23s of the PDL begin their U.S. Open Cup campaign hosting the USASA's PSA Elite at 7:30pm PT.
You may be asking yourself, how can I--devoted Timbers fan that I am--watch them all in the same place?
JELD-WEN Field has you covered in four simple steps:
Step 1. Get yourself a ticket to the Timbers U-23s match for Tuesday. Tickets for U-23s are only $7 bucks general admission and can be purchased at the JELD-WEN Field box office or via Ticketmaster.
Step 2. Come to JELD-WEN Field on Tuesday beginning at 5:15pm with beer specials and $7 hotdog/soda combos available.
Step 3. Watch the Timbers-Dynamo match on the big BIG screen in the House of Pain that starts at 5:30pm.
Step 4. Stick around for the Timbers U-23s U.S. Open clash following the MLS match that kicks off at 7:30pm.
What are you waiting for? It's a simple four-step process. See you on Tuesday.
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The Backcut.
In logging terms, it's the last of the cuts needed to fell a tree. As an experienced logger would tell you, it's a key element to make for a clean cut.
For us, it's the beginning of a new blog that sits at the intersection of Timbers, soccer, and culture. We'll talk about Timbers news, sure, but we'll also talk about great soccer books you can't do without, important soccer results from a local area match, random soccer tales from around the world, films, music, tidbits, and more. At least, that's the plan.
Join us as we go on this journey deep into the various nooks and crannies of this grand game we call football. Or soccer. Take your pick.


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21 trends to watch for their impact on education
What's driving the changes in education? What are the trends we should be watching?
"Twenty-One Trends for the 21st Century: Out of the Trenches and into the Future" may have the answers. Written by futurist Gary Marx, the book also provides real strategies to develop the leaders needed to manage these trends.
The book is available for $32.50 at www.edweek.org/go/21trends.
Here's a sneak peek at those 21 trends:
- Generations
- Diversity
- Aging
- Technology
- Identity and privacy
- Economy
- Jobs and careers
- Energy
- Environmental/planetary security
- Sustainability
- International/global
- Personalization
- Ingenuity
- Depth, breadth, and purposes of education
- Polarization
- Authority
- Ethics
- Continuous improvement
- Poverty
- Scarcity vs. abundance
- Personal meaning and work-life balance


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UK firms may opt for sukuks
HABIB SHAIKH (Souq Sukuk) / 4 October 2010
A spate of corporate sukuks by UK organisations are expected in the coming few months following the recent launching of the first corporate sukuk out of United Kingdom by Gateshead-based International Innovative Technologies, or IIT.
A major GCC-based sukuk arranger, which is reportedly working on a corporate sukuk issuance for a UK healthcare company for the last year, hopes to launch the issuance in September. A London-based Islamic bank is also working on a sukuk issuance for a UK client which is near to being finalised.
While the IIT four-year Musharaka sukuk is modest by market standards with a total issue size of $10 million, Tom Wilkinson, chairman of IIT, is confident that there is potential for other UK companies to access Islamic finance including sukuk as an alternative source of funding.
Indeed, the company which specialises in making state-of-the-art eco-friendly industrial precision milling machines has gone to the international markets to raise funds at a time when small-and-medium-sized enterprises in the UK are finding it difficult to get credit and financing from the high street banks. IIT is a new technology development company specialising in design, precision engineering and manufacture of innovative products, including the m-series range of inertia mills and the c-series range of classifiers, which are used in the construction and waste recycling industries.
According to Wilkinson, historically venture capital and private equity funds have looked for certain board rights and controls, which were challenging to incorporate in a Shariah-complaint investment structure. "The investment into IIT via a Musharaka structure is more of a framework by which small, medium and large UK companies can pursue Islamic funding sources, in order to meet balance sheet, working capital, research and development and expansion capital requirements," he explained.
He said that the proceeds of the IIT sukuk will be used as growth capital for the company. "IIT has developed innovative, patented, powder milling technology which can produce very fine powders at very low energy levels plus uniquely recycling waste products for reuse. For instance glass reinforced plastic scrap, instead of going into land fill, is grounded into a fine powder and recycled. Additionally, IIT is developing technologies which will significantly reduce waste streams from coal fired power stations," he added.
The sukuk issue was placed privately with Millennium Private Equity Ltd, leading private equity firm based in the Dubai International Financial Centre and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Millennium Private Equity Ltd is co-owned by United Gulf Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank. The issuance has a profit rate of 10 per cent per year and matures in 2014. It was also listed on the Cayman Stock Exchange on June 30.
The sukuk is essentially a convertible sukuk, whereby Millennium Private Equity Ltd can convert the sukuk into equity. Wilkinson said the conversion is based on certain performance milestones, subsequent to which Millennium Private Equity Ltd would receive agreed equity interest.
GUINEA: At this stage when the global sukuk market is growing education and knowledge, especially of Islamic Capital Markets, becomes a competitive advantage. The Islamic Markets Programme, which is held annually by the Securities Industry Development Corporation, the training and development arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia, is by far the best in the world and is aimed at helping participants to analyse the philosophy and fundamentals of ICM and to distinguish between its various products; to evaluate Islamic equity, sukuk and derivatives as alternatives means of financing and investment to conventional products; and to assess the significance and essentials of corporate governance, risk management and sound regulation in promoting Islamic markets. - email@example.com
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I've been championing this movie since I first saw it a couple of years back but it's out on R1 DVD now and I feel like it's my duty to pimp this movie.
I thought it was really strange that Ong Bak made it over here to the states. No one saw it, and that's a shame, but the fact that Tony Jaa and his complete disregard for personal safety made some money man at a major studio take a chance speaks volumes. Rightfully so, Ong Bak is a movie that rides solely on its stunts and fights, which are completely amazing. Fans of meticulously choreographed and gracefully executed kung fu fight scenes should take notice. Thai boxing is an entirely different beast but just as thrilling to watch if not a little more. But I'm getting off track. Tony Jaa is pretty sweet but he's not in Born To Fight. Dan Chupong is and, quite frankly, these guys are all interchangeable. They all seem to have a very narrow range of acting. There's the pissed off face, the determined face and the pissed off and determined face. But the stories in Ong Bak, Tom Yum Goong and Born To Fight are secondary to the action, maybe even tertiary. Stolen statue head, stolen elephant, total Die Hard Ripoff, respectively. What we all came to see is a stunt spectacle and Jesus Christ, this shit delivers!
Born To Fight, storywise, is completely rancid. Unlike the other two movies I've reviewed here so far, this one has a coherent, logical plot, even if it is retarded and very familiar. Deaw is a Bangkok supercop. He and his partner go undercover to bust General Yang, drug and warlord. When their cover is blown and Yang and his goons make a getaway in two 18-wheelers, one loaded with a bomb. Deaw makes chase and winds up on top of one of the trucks engaging in an immediately thrilling fight scene featuring a lot of knees and elbows and falls stunts involving moving vehicles. It's absolutely amazing. The movie really wastes no time. It's knows what you're here for and it will gladly provide. Naturally, Deaw busts General Yang but not before the bomb in the truck detonates, killing his partner, and certainly not before the very same truck plunges through a hillside village in a scene similar to the car chase in the Jackie Chan flick, Police Story. Take notes, you're going to notice a lot of familiar plot elements here. So in an attempt to get away and clear his head, Deaw escorts his sister and a bunch of Thai athletes on a charity mission to a very poor village that also happens to be the target of Yang's private army as they move in and take hostages in exchange for the release of the General. They also have a nuke pointed at Bangkok. We're subjected to a brief lull in the action as we kinda/sorta get to know the athletes, their special talents and so on. We're also treated to a scene that really drives home how completely evil this army is. A lot of innocent villagers die in spectacular and extraordinarily bloody fashion before Deaw gives a rousing speech to lift the hearts of the villagers. The Thai national anthem plays over a nearby radio and the village rises up to sing along at the top of their lungs before charging headlong into a wall of machine gun fire in an attempt to take back their village or die trying. At this point you really should get comfortable. We're about thirty minutes in. The following hour is an extended action scene featuring a non-stop parade of amazing stunt work.
I've only seen a few Thai action movies, two Tony Jaa movies, this one and a complete piece of shit called The Tiger Blade. I guess you can't win 'em all, but when you are winning, these filmmakers knock it out of the park. No time is wasted trying to tell you a cool story. You're not in the market to be gripped by masterful storytelling with complex plot twists, relationships and drama. You just want to see a lot of people get punched in the face. The Thai seem very conscious of who their competition is as far as martial arts movies go and when you have to go head to head with Hong Kong whose golden age of the late 80's/early 90's is still being celebrated by fans today, you really need to go the extra mile and carve out a niche of your own. Thai boxing is unique enough to stand a safe distance from kung fu, but exciting and brutal enough to ride on the same appeal that kung fu has. There's also no stunt man union in Thailand so when the director says, "I want you to ride that motorcycle off of that jump, through that shit that we lit on fire and straight into that truck where you will be propelled over the truck." you do it. The only thing on anybody's mind is filming 90 minutes of incredible stunts that no other country is doing. I've seen a million martial arts movies and I can honestly say that the Thai movies are like nothing I've ever seen before. The lengths these stunt men are wiling to go for a cool, painful looking stunt is amazing. I could also swear that the fighting you see in these movies is full contact. Many times it looks like they're trying to beat the shit out of one another.
Amazing stunts aside, what really cements this movie on this site is the fact that is descends into pure madness at the height of the action. Not only do the villagers and Deaw rise up to fight the terrorists, the athletes do, too. Naturally, they all use their particular athletic skills to do their part. Some of them have practical skills like karate and Thai boxing, others not so much. There are a couple of gymnasts, one a girl who fights a guy from a balance beam, aother guy rescues a recently orphaned baby from a burning hut and escapes by swinging on the monkey bars before flipping way up into the air for this perfectly executed corkscrew flip with the baby strapped to his back. An old, retired Muay Thai champion leads a group of children to safety and one terrorist gets to feel the wrath of the littlest Thai boxer as an eight year old kicks his ass. There are some soccer players who kick things around, involving a kettle in one of the funniest scenes in the movie and a guy who spends a solid third of the movie carrying the Thai flag around so it doesn't touch the ground. Seriously. I haven't touched on it much as I'm getting a little long in the tooth, but they didn't even make movies this jingoistic here in the states during the 80's. I swear to god I thought the guy with the flag was going to run someone through with the pole like Mel Gibson in the Homer Simpson remake of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington.
It's been a while since I've been so entertained by a movie such as this. When I say that it is an unrelenting stunt spectacle that only gives you a few minutes to breathe, I'm not exaggerating. It comes out of the gate screaming and on fire and doesn't stop until it's over. Amazing, brutal fight scenes; explicit, mean gun fights, a shitload of impressive vehicle stunts and a complete embrace of the absurd. Honestly, what more do you need? There's not a lot of talking, it's just people fighting.
Mostly I reserve this space for older movies that I've loved for a long time, but this is a movie that really deserves a place here. It's shamelessly b-movie material and only wants to entertain you. You will be entertained, mark my words.
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Report Card: Week 2
Hurricane Ike attempted to blind me from the spectacle that was the Steelers' systematic dismantling of the Brownies. 70 mph winds killed the power just five minutes into the game and if not for the quick thinking and quicker acting on the part of my brother, who rigged a car battery, TV monitor and rabbit-ears to deliver relief, I would've only had Hilgrove and Tunch's radio version of the ordeal…it's good to know your way around "electrics," I say. Ike also stymied the offensive efforts of both squads involved in the contest, for the most part. Week 2 in the NFL was apparently an unofficial Points Orgy; bookmakers everywhere took a beating on the under. Christ, the Packers scored 3 times as many points as our entire game!
QBs: A
In a contest that was anything but a "shootout," Sunday's tally of 12/19 for 186 yards and one TD gives Ben the league's best QB rating of 136.3. Naturally, the detractors will point to quality of opponents up until this point and the fact that he's only thrown 33 balls. It's always great to have a quarterback that handles the in and out pressures of a game, whatever the setting or weather, and limits turnovers and mistakes. But Ben's ability to adapt play calling, maneuver away from trouble and make level-headed decisions mean he is clearly more than a "game manager" and has put us in position for both of our wins…he's an elite quarterback no matter what the talking heads yap about. There is some concern (and media overreaction, as usual) about Roethlisberger's shoulder and whether he has a separation or sprained AC joint…meaning he will likely benefit from some down time during practice this week.
Line: B+
Shaun Rogers was the only real challenge for our O-line this game as he played up to his potential, penetrating almost a dozen times. It's important to put this in perspective though: 104 yards rushing against 7 or 8 in the box every play, on a bad night when the opponents know you have to run the ball, is EXACTLY the type of performance we need to be able to expect week in and week out. Clearing a path for Willie and protecting Ben so that he can use the aforementioned abilities is huge. It's the difference between a good season and a potentially great one.
Running Backs: A
It takes living or spending a decent amount of time around fans of other teams who have not and do not expect 100 yard rushing performances every week to appreciate just how great it is to have that level of confidence in the Steelers. Willie averaged 3.8 a carry against an above average D-line according to most pundits…but most pundits are dickbags. I said it previously, but I'll restate: Willie isn't avoiding hits anymore, he's staying inside with his runs. It's only a matter of time until Peter King does a puff piece about how Willie learned this from Bettis…but it's probably true. No Mendenhall, which makes you wonder how much we'll see of him this season…
Wide Receivers: B+
The wind was the story in this category. While I don't usually blame the elements as both teams are asked to deal with them, it was clear even before kickoff that this wasn't to be a shootout. And while both teams had meager totals of around 150 yards, Ward and Holmes each hauled in 5, with 3 coming as part of the lone touchdown drive in the 2nd quarter. But no catch was as huge as Ward's TD, of course.
Tight Ends: B
Heath Miller only caught 2 passes for 33 yards and took a costly holding penalty in the 3rd. He remains a solid blocker, however and an underutilized weapon, one which we are likely to see more of against the Iggles soft linebacker corps, me thinks.
Line: A
The Brownies ran a number of unbalanced line packages, I suppose in an effort to facilitate both power running and misdirection. This did not work. Our D held Lewis to only 38 yards on 19 carries far less than his previous week's average of nearly 5 yards a rip. The pressure intensified once the Browns were forced to take to the air more. Aaron Smith's presence cannot be overstated as he remains the only Steeler lineman to tally a sack this season. It's tough to see Kiesel go down with an injury to his calf, although early efforts by Kirschke and Eason, his place-holders, have been encouraging.
Linebackers: A
No sacks and no picks, but guess what…solid game. Woodley and Thimmons will likely have to step up in pressuring McNabb with Keisel out, something that didn't happen or need to happen as much this game.
Defensive Backs: A+
Derek Anderson's evening must have been something akin to getting one's tonsils removed with a rusty spoon. Constant pressure and resulting rushed throws and tackles for loses/small gains. The pressure doesn't exuse all of the poor throws, but it's clear that "Troy and the Boys" were in his head. That pick in our redzone was inexcusable and game-changing.
Kickers: A
Jeff Reed was impressive again and DEPENDABLE. He had a few non-returnables on kickoffs and only one of the three came out to the 20, in a field position game, this was good stuff.
Return/Coverage: B+
Coverage was great. Cribbs was nullified by the wind and our downfield coverage. A little trouble on the receiving end with the wind, and almost had a muff cost us big time, pinning us deep in our own end. However, it was followed by a clutch drive by the O that flipped the field position, and effectively ended any hope for a cheap score by the Browns.
Not sure what Arians was trying to prove with two straight screen/dumps to start the game and I wish I could see Mendenhall and Miller a bit more, but it is good to know that we don't have to use all of our weapons to win, at least not against the Browns. Is it just me, or does Romeo Crennel look just like a black Jaba the Hut? I don't know HOW he thought kicking a field goal with only a few minutes left in the game was going to make sense in the long run…they needed a TD either way! That's back to back weeks of horrible clock management. The best part of this game is knowing that the Browns were as well prepared as could be and can't blame the outcome on anything else other than the fact that we are the better team. It was a microcosm of smash-mouth football. You know what's coming and you can stop us. I believe Sgt. Winslow said it best:
"They are the best defense in the NFL. They are great, not good. We just want to win the division and to do that, we have to beat those guys."
Not happening.
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- occoquanfrank said...
"Aaron Smith's presence cannot be overstated as he remains the only Steeler to tally a sack this season."
Harrison & Woodley both have two sack i believe.
I think he meant only D-lineman, but since we are being nit-picky, the Brownies kicked the 2nd FG w/ 3+ minutes left.
- Vern said...
That's what I was referring too earlier by saying Willie's performance was one of his best that I've witnessed. Sure, carving up a team like the Saints for two 80+ yard runs is nice, but he was dominant in this game. He always got some yards when he cut the ball upfield, even though there was rarely anywhere to go. I think he was the biggest factor in winning the game.
Also, I imagine a lot of the reason for a lack of Mendenhall was due to the situation. Close game, Hurricane, Willie dominating...didn't seem like the time to try and switch it up with something new.
- Dixie Normess said...
comments fixed
- Spatula said...
One of my brothers in PA lost power and had to call me in AL to get play-by-play (he commented on the absurdity). When we muffed the kickoff and had to start on the one yard line I cursed so loud I think I punctured his eardrum.
- Cornbread said...
Anderson always plays shitty against the Steelers. Definitely in his head.
I think Mendenhall gets no carries in a one score game until he can prove the fumble-itis is gone.
Good job ape with the website