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Glen Perkins
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Glen Weston Perkins
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 200 lb.
- School University of Minnesota
- High School Stillwater Area High School
- Debut September 21, 2006
- Born March 2, 1983 in St. Paul, MN, USA
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Pitcher Glen Perkins was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2004 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Mark Wilson for a $1.425 million bonus and made his pro debut that summer.
Perkins made his big league debut late in the 2006 season.
In 2014, playing in the All-Star Game for the second straight year, he got the honor of preserving the American League's 5-3 lead in the 9th inning in front of hometown fans at Target Field. He fulfilled his duty with aplomb, retiring Miguel Montero, Josh Harrison and Charlie Blackmon in order to earn the save.
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- 2-time AL All-Star (2013 & 2014)
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Squads 2014
Pakistan squad against Sri Lanka 2014
Breaking: Younis Khan is back in Pakistan's ODI squad for Sri Lanka series. Umar Akmal is back in Test squad. Misbah ul Haq will captain both ODIs and Tests. Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq have been left out. The 15-member squads for each of the two formats were picked by the selection committee headed by Moin Khan. The Team Pakistan plays two Tests and three one-day internationals in Sri Lanka through the month of August, 2014 see full schedule. Below is the official list of 15-member squad of Pakistan against Sri Lanka:
Pakistan ODI Squad1. Ahmed Shehzad
2. Sharjeel Khan
3. Mohammad Hafeez
4. Misbah-ul-Haq - (Captain)
5. Younis Khan
6. Umar Akmal
7. Fawad Alam
8. Sohaib Maqsood
9. Shahid Afridi
10. Anwar Ali
11. Saeed Ajmal
12. Junaid Khan
13. Mohammad Talha
14. Wahab Riaz
15. Zulfiqar Babar
16. Mohammad Irfan (In place of Junaid Khan)
Pakistan Test Squad1. Ahmed Shehzad
2. Khurram Manzoor
3. Shan Masood
4. Azhar Ali
5. Younis Khan
6. Misbah-ul-Haq - Captain
7. Asad Shafiq
8. Umar Akmal
9. Sarfraz Ahmed - WK
10. Saeed Ajmal
11. Abdur Rehman
12. Mohammad Talha
13. Junaid Khan
14. Rahat Ali
15. Wahab Riaz
Also see: Full series schedule of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Squad against Pakistan 2014
Sri Lanka Test SquadSri Lanka left out spinner Ajantha Mendis and included fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep in the squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan. Here is the updated list of squad for Test matches:
Angelo Mathews (C), Lahiru Thirimanne (VC), Upul Tharanga, Kaushal Silva, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Kithuruwan Vithanage, Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Shaminda Eranga, Dhammika Prasad, Chanaka Welegedara


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Descent - Gameplay
Gameplay from Descent, the classic corridor-crawling pilot shooter.
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There are several fan-driven mod projects improving the game and allowing to run it on modern OS's and hardware. If you really want to enjoy Descent even today, you should download and install one of these.
The one I prefer is D2X-XL (well, I am the maintainer ;-)), which allows to play Descent and Descent 2 in vanilla mode like in the old days, but also has a ton of optional enhancements for those who like to try a fresher flavor of Descent, offering high resolution textures, better models, improved sound, colored light, many effects (smoke, fire, lightning, weather, glow, etc. - stuff that is standard today), and much, much more, and on top of that has Oculus Rift support.
There also are great new missions available for D2X-XL, breathing new life into Descent with diverse, detailled levels, improved graphics, new level mechanics and non-standard objectives.
D2X-XL runs on MS Windows, Linux and OS X. Find it on http://www.descent2.de .
Fond memories of this series
Who plays with their cockpit showing?!?!
A remake of this game with VR support . And be sure to have a bucket nearby cos it will be hell of a ride...
Memories.... Loved this game!
The keyboard controls for this were tough to master, but once you got the hang of it they weren't so bad. Kudos to whoever was playing this for the video, obviously got some practice in before recording haha ;-)
I remember playing it so much.. I had to upgrade my graphic card in order to be able to get a reasonable FPS lol...
Memories. I remember it being much more awesome looking... I was thinking someone should remake this about halfway through the video, but then it dawned on me that this was mostly just strafe, shoot, repeat. Probably wouldn't hold up.
@Hello- Me!!! This is exactly how I played all the descent games and I LOVED it. Same with Terminal Velocity as well.
@KIDFOX I'm not even sure if you could buy video cards in 1995 or if all graphics were still integrated but yea I remember this game stressing my PC out.
@StammBladecastr Memories, indeed. The dodging. The strafing. The disorientation caused by that pesky third dimension. The urge to hurl all over my keyboard. Good times.
@StammBladecastr A while back I read about someone redoing this game in unreal engine, but haven't heard much about it since, might warrant a Google search :-D
@Psycold @KIDFOXYou had separate video cards at the time. It was before 3D cards, but you had a variety of 2D cards ranging from very basic via accelarated 2D cards the #9 Imagine 128 card I bought with a whopping 4 MB - I could do a whopping 1152x864 in true color, if memory serves.
The whole Dell P133 w/17" screen and the Imagine 128 cost about 5-6000 USD IIRC.


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The very best people want to rise up the organizational ladder. In fact, the best performers want your job. And you want someone like this, because you can't move up unless you have someone to replace you. You can be a role model and a mentor to this person and push him or her to succeed so that other companies don't tempt them away.
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Potential county lake lease suitors will have until next month to present bids to the Oktibbeha County School Board.
The school board voted Monday to extend the lease proposal deadline to July 31 and re-advertise bids following a recommendation from the Secretary of StateŌĆÖs office.
16th Section Land Manager Mike Ainsworth said only one proposal made it in before the previously set May 7 deadline, and one proposal came in late, rendering it invalid.
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Marvell Howard also presented a plan during MondayŌĆÖs separate public hearing in which the county would take over the day-to-day operation of the property and its associated lease.
Under HowardŌĆÖs plan, an estimated $85,000 worth of tax dollars would be used to secure the 407-acre lease and hire one full-time employee to maintain the property. The employeeŌĆÖs salary would start at $30,000, but insurance and social security costs would push the figure to $43,680.
The county would also need to take out $1 million in liability insurance.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖve got four options: We can do nothing and lock the gates ŌĆö thatŌĆÖs off the table; the school board can operate it; we can hope a proposal will come in thatŌĆÖs agreeable to this board and benefits the citizens and school board ŌĆö weŌĆÖre hopeful for this; or we can do this ŌĆśin-caseŌĆÖ option,ŌĆØ Howard said during the boardŌĆÖs public hearing on the matter. ŌĆ£The bottom line is a locked up county lake isnŌĆÖt good for anyone. WeŌĆÖre trying to work through the problem and get direction. I think the consensus is to keep the county lake public.ŌĆØ
An overwhelming majority of the 50-plus audience in attendance for MondayŌĆÖs public hearing agreed with Howard by showing support for a publicly accessible county lake. Many in attendance said the county should try to coax the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks ŌĆö the previous lease holder ŌĆö back to the negotiating table and share property expenses with the organization while it maintains the level of control it once had. Citizens also suggested challenging the county lakeŌĆÖs recent reappraisal ŌĆö almost $100 per acre┬ĀŌĆö by securing an outside appraiser. Howard said the appraisal, which was approved by the Secretary of StateŌĆÖs office, could be changed if an outside source developed a different price per acre and substantiated it enough for that officeŌĆÖs approval.
At the end of the hearing, Howard said the board would sit back and see how many and what kind of proposals the school board received before taking any action on the matter.
Before the school board approved its action, Ainsworth also said Clyde Pritchard of Pritchard Engineering conducted a survey of the land to ascertain the 16th sectionŌĆÖs southeast corner. This cornerŌĆÖs location had never been established before, he said, and as a result, it was uncertain whether the spillway controlling the lakeŌĆÖs water level was inside or outside the 16th sectionŌĆÖs borders.
If the spillway was inside the borders, the OCSD would be responsible for it, Ainsworth said. However, it turned out to be outside the borders, he said, so it falls under the supervisorsŌĆÖ purview.
ŌĆ£Without having a survey, we would not know that,ŌĆØ Ainsworth said.
The board has set a July 1 deadline for the MWFPD to remove all of its improvements to the lake before those improvements become OCSD property, and Ainsworth said it is important to wait until after this deadline to begin evaluating proposals. In a related matter, Ainsworth said there are two RVs still parked on the property, costing the OCSD money for electricity and water. Bennie Jones, OCSD attorney, said the county would take action against the trespassers.
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I've got good news, and I've got good news. First, the good news: Based on my recent hands-on play sessions, Mortal Kombat on PS Vita plays identically to its PS3 counterpart. That means fluid 60 frames-per-second fighting, lush presentation, and every bit of content from the console version. That includes the critically acclaimed Story mode, a full character roster, the Krypt, the works.
I also tried out a series of local (non-internet) Wifi multiplayer matches, and I'm happy to report that the game felt smooth and responsive with no perceptible lag. If you're skeptical, watch the video above to see local multiplayer — and my hairy, hairy paws — in action.
Now for the good news: The PS Vita version adds an ambitious array of extra content, starting with every piece of DLC ever released on PS3.
The good news: Mortal Kombat is coming to PS Vita! The bad news: Details are so scarce that we haven't seen so much as a single screenshot! Luckily, Netherrealm Studios Creative Director Ed Boon emerged from the shadows to share first details with PlayStation.Blog readers, including the existence of a PS Vita-exclusive second Challenge Tower and hints at how the game will take advantage of PS Vita's unique hardware capabilities. Read up on our full Q&A below and check back soon for more details on this spring's eagerly anticipated portable pugilist.
PlayStation.Blog: What's the scope of Mortal Kombat for PS Vita? Does it include all the content from the PS3 game?
Ed Boon, Creative Director, Netherrealm Studios: It's actually everything from the PS3 game: the entire Story mode and all the downloadable characters and content, plus additional modes and features that are tailored for PS Vita. We really wanted to take advantage of Vita's hardware.
About 20 years ago, Midway was at the cutting edge of arcade game development using a unique method of creating very realistic images. By digitizing live actors, shot in front of a green screen, a number of games were developed that had a photorealistic look not found in any other games. Games like Narc, Smash TV, NBA Jam and Terminator 2: Arcade all used this technology. This approach was applied to a number of game categories including sports, gun games, and shooters. One genre, however, had not yet been attempted – the fighting game. In 1991, a small team of four decided to try making a fighting game using digitized graphics. The goal was to make something bold, shocking, and as realistic looking as possible. The game would eventually become Mortal Kombat, the first in a series that have sold over 30 million games.
Mortal Kombat was the "bad boy" of fighting games. It unapologetically depicted blood and had a much more hard-edge presentation than its tamer competition. Mortal Kombat's bold presentation wasn't without its controversy, but that only fueled the game's unstoppable popularity. In addition, Mortal Kombat introduced a deep story and unique characters that also set it apart from other fighting games.
I'm really happy to see the upcoming release of the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection, which hits PSN next Tuesday, August 30th. The MKAK is a great way to relive the classic Mortal Kombat arcade games right in your own living room, but I'm also excited that players who enjoyed this year's new Mortal Kombat will soon have the opportunity to play the first three games that set the foundation for the entire fighting-game franchise.
I was introduced to Mortal Kombat on April 20th, 1992. I was fresh out of art school and starting my career at Williams/Bally/Midway. I remembered being overwhelmed that I was actually walking into the building where some of my favorite games were created: Narc, Robotron, Defender, and Smash TV just to name a few. Mortal Kombat was yet to be released. However there were a few Mortal Kombat prototypes lining the halls of Midway that we could test out. I remember being just blown away by my first experiences with Mortal Kombat. What first struck me was the size of the digitized characters on the screen. They were huge! I remember selecting Kano as my first character: I was a big Terminator fan at the time, so the choice was obvious. I also remember how in awe I was working (and playing) along side of the guys that created the game. A few days after that, I met the actors that were filmed for the game.
Heads up, PlayStation Fans: The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit is coming to Raleigh, NC August 26th-28th. We'll be there holding head-to-head UNCHARTED 3 and Resistance 3 competitions in the PlayStation Compound. Join us for your chance to win awesome prize packs, and experience these highly anticipated games before you can buy them.
Raleigh, NC also marks the fourth stop of the 2011 Call of Duty: Black Ops Pro Circuit season. Competition is fierce, with the best players coming out for the circuit. Think you can handle it? Passes for the event are available now (details here) Whether you're planning to compete in Black Ops or just observe, remember to drop by the PlayStation Compound to play, compete or just chat us up. Event details and programming below:
And the PlayStation Comic-Con panel fun continues this weekend: At 6pm tonight, Twisted Metal co-director David Jaffe will reveal a Twisted trailer and a new boss in room 5AB; at 10am on Sunday, Starhawk's creative director, writer and senior producer will discuss the genesis of the game's sci-fi universe in room 25AB. And iff you're admiring the UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception limited-edition cover art poster shown above, it could be yours this Sunday: celebrated artist Adam Hughes will be signing them in room AA3 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. The School of Nursing is looking for a motivated nurse educator who not only desires to teach, but also desires to serve in an administrative capacity as Coordinator of the Undergraduate (pre-licensure) Program. This is an 11-month faculty position with a workload consisting of approximately 50-70% teaching and scholarly activity and service with approximately 30-50% devoted to the daily operation of the Undergraduate (Pre-Licensure) program. In this position, you will collaborate closely with the undergraduate clinical coordinator. The Undergraduate Program Coordinator reports to the Chair of the Undergraduate program.
Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate rank, commensurate with experience in teaching and scholarly activity and service, in either the Tenure Track or Clinical Track position.
This position will afford you the opportunity to:
• Teach in area of expertise in compliance with the School of Nursing Workload Policy.
• Participate in local and national activities promoting personal and professional educational growth funded by the School.
• Pursue scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Participate in academic and professional mentoring of students.
• Participate in Program, School, College, and University committees and activities.
• Apply appropriate policies and regulations within the University, College, and School.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others within the University, the community, and clinical agencies.
• Maintain clinical expertise for teaching nursing.
• Maintain a professional appearance on campus and in the clinical area.
• Apply appropriate teaching methods supported by evidence.
• Provide input to the Chair in the development and implementation of the Undergraduate Program.
• Work with the Chair to assure Program compliance with IBON and ACEN/CCNE and other Program specific professional standards.
• Participate with the Chair in the orientation, mentoring, and evaluation of full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty.
For tenure track position:
At a minimum, you should have
• Doctorate in nursing or related field.
• Teaching experience at an accredited university.
• Two years' experience using simulation in research, practice, or teaching.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Idaho by starting date of employment.
• Competence in Medical-Surgical nursing.
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• Teaching experience at an accredited university.
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• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Idaho by starting date of employment.
• Competence in Medical-Surgical nursing.
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• DNP or Doctorate in nursing or related field.
Salary and benefits: $67,000-$84,500 per year, an excellent benefits package, and relocation funding is available for eligible employees, for more information visit: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/.
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The Lasso: Roping in the best of the web
Actress America Ferrera ambushed on red carpet by notorious prankster
The career of actress America Ferrera has been somewhat quiet since "Ugly Betty," in which she was lead character, left the television airwaves in 2010.
This weekend, however, she got back in the spotlight again, but for unfortunate reasons.
As she was on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival with her "How to Train Your Dragon 2" co-stars on Friday, a man snuck up behind her and put his head under her puffed-out white dress while she was posing for pictures.
The man didn't last there long, however, as Ferrera's co-stars -- including Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou -- reacted, and security quickly pulled the man away and kicked him off the red carpet. The "Dragon" stars, including Ferrera, all looked upset over the ambush, which can probably be labeled as an assault.
The Daily Mail reports the man is Vitalii Sediuk, a Ukrainian journalist who is notorious for other pranks. Some of the more notable stunts include trying to kiss Will Smith at a "Men in Black 3" premiere, for which Sediuk promptly got slapped in the face, and rushing the stage at the 2013 Grammys as singer Adele was accepting an award.
Sediuk has also pulled pranks on actors Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as musicians Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull.
He might have reached a new low with this one, though.


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Fruits are rich in nutrients essential for health and longevity. Not just vitamins and minerals, but thousands of compounds that the body uses for proper functioning and to help prevent disease.
Have you ever considered what life would be like without fruits? Here's a great little video about fruit and their nutritional importance.
They are all around us so we tend to take them for granted. We also hear news stories about the medicinal benefits of all kinds of exotic fruits and berries, but tend to overlook the goodness in the fruits we are accustomed to eating every day.
It is well known that fruits contain many vitamins and essential nutrients that are necessary for healthy living. However, the importance of the other compounds in fruits has not been recognized until recently.
Research today reveals that vitamins and minerals are only a small number of the compounds in fruits. Basic scientific research has now revealed that there are other qualities of fruits that are just as important as vitamins. Some of the other important compounds are explained are explained in more detail further into this site.
The complete list of compounds present in fruits and vegetables is still unknown. However, the medicinal benefits from eating fruits have been gaining more recognition in the last 2-3 decades. Based on the research taking place, more evidence is being found that is identifying an increasing number of the compounds they contain that are beneficial to human health.
The health benefits of fruit nutrients are no longer seen as being from just vitamins A, C, D and E but rather from a complex array of compounds. These compounds are working in processes that are still being discovered and that are yet to be completely understood.


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BRYAN WHITMAN (deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Public Affairs): It looks like we got video. Let me see if Colonel Snow can hear us.
Colonel Snow, this is Bryan Whitman in the Pentagon. Can you hear me?
COL. SNOW: Hey, Bryan, you're just coming in just a little bit low.
MR. WHITMAN: I just need to speak up a little bit. There we go. How's that?
COL. SNOW: Hey, Bryan, sounds much better. How are you?
MR. WHITMAN: Very good. And thank you for joining us today. And good morning to the press corps and good evening to you.
Today Colonel Jeffrey Snow, who is the commander of the 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, is going to spend some time telling about what his unit has been doing. He's assigned to Multinational Division in Baghdad and has been operating primarily in northwestern Baghdad. You will recall, I think, that Colonel Snow spoke to you about five months ago, February, I think, February time frame. And his unit's been there just about a year, and he's going to update us on their activities and take some of your questions.
So Colonel Snow, with that, let's go ahead and turn it over to you.
COL SNOW: Okay, thanks, Bryan.
Well, good morning, everybody. It's great to be with you to talk a little bit about this brigade and its accomplishments, as well as to share some insights into how I think we're doing as we come to the conclusion of our one-year rotation and begin preparations to redeploy back to Fort Drum. First I'd like to talk to you about the brigade's area of operation, our mission, and then share some information that I think will provide a foundation from which you can an ask me questions.
Our area of responsibility consists of western Baghdad, stretching from the heavily urbanized areas along the Tigris River west to the farmlands of Abu Ghraib, encompassing more than 300 square kilometers and home to nearly 1.3 million Iraqis. There are more than 200 mosques and religious centers. Key among them is the Khadimiya shrine, one of the holiest shrines for Iraq's Shi'a population. Three Iraqi army bases and the Abu Ghraib internment facility all fall within our boundaries, along with the Baghdad International Airport complex.
Within our battlespace there are neighborhoods that are predominantly Shi'a or Sunni, and others that are mixed. In the rural Abu Ghraib area, the population runs to 90 percent Sunni. Linking these areas are several key routes which serve as arteries for travel in and around Baghdad.
Our mission has been to conduct full-spectrum operations in partnership with Iraqi security forces to neutralize anti-Iraqi forces while simultaneously training those forces.
In order to accomplish this mission, we identified six objectives early on.
The first was to neutralize anti-Iraqi forces.
The second was to train Iraqi security forces so that they are capable of enforcing the rule of law.
The third was to facilitate the establishment of competent, local councils responsive to the needs of the people.
The fourth was to improve the quality of life for the Iraqi people.
The fifth was to improve economic opportunities.
And lastly, we wanted to find ways to enhance the perception of Iraqi security forces and the government of Iraq.
So the question is, well, how did we do?
I believe that in conjunction with our Iraqi counterparts, we have contained, suppressed or disrupted the insurgencies in areas once considered safe havens. Early in the deployment, success was indicated by the positive referendum and national election turnout that were a direct result of our combined operations to interdict insurgent networks and mitigate risk to the political process.
Over the past four months, success has been seen in the disruption of Sunni and Shi'a rejectionists and terrorist networks across the area of our responsibility. The enemy has been forced to adopt new tactics as our combined offensive operations have continually disrupted insurgent activities.
I'm pleased with the progress of Iraq security forces. We have trained two Iraqi army brigades and one national police brigade that to a certain extent can plan, execute and sustain counterinsurgency operations with limited coalition support. Though some logistics assistance is necessary, the Iraqi security forces are making progress in providing security for the Iraqi people.
When we first arrived, we were partnered with one Iraqi brigade, and U.S. forces controlled over two-thirds of the battlespace. As we depart, there are two Iraqi army brigades, a national police brigade and a more robust Iraqi police force operating in our area, and Iraqi security forces are in the lead in two-thirds of the battlespace, with coalition forces in tactical overwatch.
Because of the growing effectiveness of Iraqi security forces, we were able to expand coalition efforts to the west of Baghdad. We have been able to disrupt insurgent networks and the route lines they used to travel into Baghdad by denying insurgents crucial support zones and destroying their caches.
The Iraqi security forces are getting better every day, and although they have growing pains like any new army, they have demonstrated a strong will to fight and protect the Iraqi people. It will only get better with time.
Coming into this mission, I told soldiers our mission was to work ourselves out of a job, and we've worked hard to do that. As I am sure you know, our brigade is not being replaced by another brigade. It is being replaced by portions of three coalition battalions under the command and control of three different brigades. We are making progress.
As far as local councils are concerned, we're making progress, but it's uneven progress. In urban areas, the security level facilitates the execution of local governments. In the rural areas, we're having a harder time. While the councils are meeting consistently, they still struggle to get everyone to the meetings and to communicate with higher councils in Baghdad due to security concerns.
We have worked hard to improve the quality of life of Iraqis. We've executed over 50 medical operations to provide medical care to Iraqis in areas where care isn't available. In our area of operations, we have spent over $150 million to enhance the quality of life for Iraqis. We have built water treatment plants, improved water distribution and sewer systems, rebuilt electrical infrastructure and renovated 35 schools. We've made progress, but there is still more work to be done. Our brigade has developed numerous projects that other brigades will see through to completion.
I believe the soldiers of the Warrior Brigade Combat Team have made an historic role in this country, and I believe their efforts have made a difference. There have been setbacks and sacrifices, but we depart optimistic about the future of Iraq. We have witnessed two historic election periods that have set the foundation for the new Iraqi government.
For the first time in decades, all Iraqis now have a voice in their future. This momentum will be hard to reverse, and even the Samarra bombing did not sway the Iraqi people from their belief that all Iraqis can live together, regardless of their religious background.
The insurgents tried to split the people along religious lines, but this tactic backfired. Reporting by Iraqis on insurgent activity has increased significantly since we arrived. Iraqis want to see the enemies of freedom and oppression defeated as much as we do.
It will be a long and challenging endeavor, but in the end, I feel democracy will prevail. As long as we continue to support the Iraqi government and the Iraqi security forces continue to improve, then the insurgency will wilt away from the burden of its own oppression. You can only kill your own people for so long before they say, "Enough," and turn against the terrorists.
And they are turning more each and every day. Yes, some are turning to militias, but most are turning to the government and the security forces to solve these problems.
I think this is an important point for the American people and the media to understand. My personal opinion is that the only way we will lose this war is if we pull out prematurely. But in the end, I understand this is a political decision that the American people and our elected representatives will have to make, based on recommendations from our senior leadership. I would hope we get the time and support we need to finish this mission.
This war is a battle of the wills. The insurgents will never defeat our soldiers' will to fight, ever. So they've taken aim at the willpower of the American people. Our soldiers may be in the cross-hairs every day, but it is the American voter who is the real target, and it is the media that carries the message back each day across the airwaves. So when the news is not balanced and it's always bad, that clearly leads to negative perceptions back home.
Now, I'm not saying bad things don't happen. They do. But there are also good things going on, and we are making progress. Our soldiers believe in this mission, and they're proud of what they've done for the people of Iraq.
I tell you this because 746 soldiers from this brigade have reenlisted, and we accomplished our fiscal year 2006 mission in only seven months -- a remarkable achievement. These soldiers understand the mission, and they're willing to continue the fight.
In closing, I want to tell you how proud I am of the discipline and teamwork that each unit and soldier within this brigade has demonstrated this last year. The soldiers continue to amaze me with their dedication, loyalty and motivation. They have represented the 10th Mountain Division and our country well while working for two different divisions.
The Iraqi people and security forces respect the 10th Mountain patch and the results we have achieved in the last year. We've worked hard to build upon the success of those who preceded us, and we knew that the mission would not be complete when we depart.
Our successes come from being team players, forging a relationship with Iraqi civilians and security forces, conducting combined operations with the Iraqi security forces and, perhaps most importantly, from the support of our families and the American people.
At this point, I'll be happy to take any questions you have.
MR. WHITMAN: Well, thank you for that update and for your perspective from the ground there. Certainly some impressive accomplishments of your unit there.
Let's get into some questions. In fact, let's do something a little bit different. Colonel Snow, we actually have your hometown newspaper here, and we'll start with the Watertown Times. And Marc, you got the first question.
Q Hi, Colonel Snow. It's Marc Heller from the Watertown Daily Times. At the risk of being a little bit inside baseball, you're probably thinking a little bit ahead to getting back to Fort Drum. And I wonder if you could talk a little bit about getting reset. Tell us a little bit about what condition your equipment is in. And when you get back to Drum, what do you need to do to get yourself ready, ultimately, to go out again? Tell us a little bit about that process.
COL. SNOW: Sure. Marc, that's a good question.
Actually, we have actually started our redeployment process. Our torch party, with 56 soldiers, actually left this morning en route back to Fort Drum to prepare for the return of our soldiers. And it'll be a tiered deployment process between now and really the 1st of August to get everybody back.
Now, when we get everybody back, what the soldiers do is they go through a reverse, what we call soldier readiness checks, to ensure all their paperwork is in order.
And there are screening forms, health assessments, other things of that nature to make sure that the soldiers are physically and mentally prepared to take a well-deserved block leave, which will start in the middle of August and run until September.
Now, when we come back from September, most of our equipment that we will ship here in the coming weeks from Iraq we'll get back there to Fort Drum, and then, we'll begin the process of what we call reconstitution and reset. And that is, we will have a number of soldiers that will be leaving the brigade over the course of the next 90 days, about a third, and then, we will go about the business of recovering our equipment that we ship back, and then, drawing equipment, what we call left-behind-equipment, that's currently waiting back there at Fort Drum for us and rebuilding our equipment sets for the units. And then, we'll go about the business of beginning training, which will take us over, you know, a period of months in an effort to prepare us for future endeavors.
It is a complicated process, but I'll tell you, the Army has come a long way since we've started this endeavor, and we get better and better at it. It allows us to recover quicker and quicker.
Q: How long should it take in total? How long should it take in total to get to, you know --
COL. SNOW: Well, the goal is to be fully prepared to execute combat operations within six months. That is the goal.
Q: Colonel Snow, I'm going to follow up on Marc's question a little bit here. We were told this week about how much it's going to cost the Army to reset as well as the Marine Corps. They Army total was about $17 billion. Can you talk a little bit about how much equipment you are going to leave behind for the Iraqi security forces? And I'm sure you don't have a total on how much it'll cost to reset, but can you give us a picture of how much equipment you will need to replace, repair?
COL. SNOW: Boy, you know, ma'am, that is a great question, but fortunately, my leaders protect me from having to worry about the money.
You made one comment about us leaving equipment for Iraqi security forces, and I don't know that to be a correct statement. We are leaving most of our up-armored humvees and a lot of our equipment for other coalition forces, either in theater and/or -- it's my understanding that some of that will go into reset for other units. And possibly some of that is to the Iraqi security forces, but I'm not aware of that.
As to the cost associated with that, I'll be honest with you, I don't have a clue. I probably should know that, but I don't, and I'm very fortunate that I've got commanders that allow me to focus on the fight. And they tell me, and I explain to them what I need, and they'll forget how to resource it. And thus far, throughout transformation and the entire time we've been here, they've held true to that.
Q: Do you know about how much of your equipment you'll leave for other coalition units?
COL. SNOW: Well, you know, over here -- when we deployed over here, we did not have any up-armored humvees, and so you know, that number is in the neighborhood of 220. All of those will be left here. There's equipment called stay-behind-equipment that is left for units to deploy in, because what the Army is trying to do is reduce the amount of equipment that they've got to load on to ships and put on the planes to come over here in support of other units.
For example, most of you there know that the 2nd Brigade from the 10th Mountain Division is going to be deploying shortly.
So whatever equipment we have that is similar, it makes sense for the Army to keep it here and reduce the amount of equipment that has to accompany follow-on units. And we've been doing that for some time, and I think it's the right thing to do because it minimizes the amount of time it takes to get that equipment over here. It certainly reduces the cost of having to ship or fly that equipment over there. And I think the Army's doing a great job in that regard.
MR. WHITMAN: Pamela.
Q: Colonel Snow, it's Pam Hess. In your opening statement you talked about your brigade being replaced by pieces of three battalions. Does that mean that battalions from other brigades are just expanding their AO? What kind of an exchange is that people-for- people?
And also, on the larger point you made about media coverage, Baghdad is one of the most dangerous places in Iraq, Baghdad and Ramadi. What you reported to us is pretty positive. How do we square the daily casualty reports out of Baghdad, particularly, with the progress that you say you're making? We have a logical disconnect on that.
COL. SNOW: Right. Well, with regard to your first question, you're exactly right, there are elements of three brigades. One of those is the 4th Brigade, which is operating to the east of us. They are going to assume responsibility for providing tactical overwatch of 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, which has independent battlespace. So, by tactical overwatch, they have what we refer to as a MiTT team from the Iraqi Assistant Group that is providing training and assistance. But if they need additional assistance or a Quick Reaction Force, that comes from 4th Brigade.
From the north, the 1st Brigade of 4th Division is going to assume responsibility of tactical overwatch for 3rd Brigade of the 6th Division. They also have independent battlespace. So those two Iraqi army brigades are taking their guidance and direction from 6th Division. However, by tactical overwatch, what I mean is coalition forces are responsible for QRF or if they need additional assistance, they're capable of responding.
And then the third unit is actually coming from the south, and that is the 2nd Brigade of the 101st is assuming responsibility for a sliver of our battlespace. And the reason for that, quite frankly, is right now 3rd Brigade only has two of their three battalions operational. But there are plans over the course of the next 60 to 90 days to form that third battalion, and that will be great because they'll be able to expand their area of operation. And I think that's a good thing.
Now, with regard to your second question, I would answer it this way. I think sometimes we just focus a little bit too much attention to, you know, IEDs and kidnappings and murders. I am not denying those things happen, that they do. I think how you get around that is, you know, I think embedded media is the answer. By and large those media that have come out here and spent time with us -- and you were one of those -- I think they come away with a different perception when they actually get there and spend time with Iraqi security forces or they spend time with coalition forces, and they go around and see firsthand what is going on and talk to the people. By no means do I want to undermine the kidnappings and some of the assassinations that are going on. They're tough.
And if I could give you one more example, take for example we have had some pretty tough attacks here recently with Operation Together Forward where some of our checkpoints have been attacked. Now, if you were to look at that, you'd think, well, that's a terrible thing the checkpoints are being attacked. But if you go up there and you talk to the soldiers and the national policemen at those checkpoints, they feel like they're making a difference. And we had four of these type attacks over the course of a three-day period.
And in three out of the four, they thwarted those attacks. They identified the VBIED before it got to the checkpoint, did a good job reacting, and as a result minimized casualties. Additionally, they believe they have significantly disrupted the insurgent ability to move in and around western Baghdad.
But if you don't get out there and spend the time with them, what you tend to focus on is the fact that, well, we had another, you know, VBIED strike. That is unfortunate, but I think they're moving in the right direction.
MR. WHITMAN: Let's go over here to Jonathan.
Q: General (sic), Jonathan Karl, ABC News. You offered your personal opinion that the only way to lose is to prematurely pull out of Iraq. So I'm wondering if I can press you a little bit further on your personal opinion. How long do you think that process will take? I mean, what would represent a prematurely pulling out of Iraq? How much more work remains, and what are the big challenges ahead?
COL. SNOW: Right. Well, again, my personal opinion -- although, I think you will find it to be very consistent -- we go through a very deliberate process each and every month to assess the status of our Iraqi army forces and our Iraqi police forces. It's much like a unit status report, if any of you are familiar with that for our own Army. We put a lot of time and effort into assessing that in determining what we need to continue to make forward progress.
Now, I don't know what that amount of time is. What I can tell you is that each and every month we've been here, you know, it's gotten better. I mean, just recently, the two brigades in my own -- in -- that I have tactical overwatch with, the 1st and 3rd Brigade, just got up-armored humvees. The 3rd Brigade got about 36, and the 1st Brigade got about 60. But the 1st Brigade's a little bit larger. That's why they got the increased number. So about 15 per battalion. That is a significant force protection enhancement for those units.
In terms of the time, I don't know that. I mean, what we are working on right now is working on enhancing the logistics and the maintenance and the -- I would put it in the category -- maintenance, logistics and supply capability, repair capabilities of the Iraqi forces.
Again, my personal opinion is that's the long pole in the tent. But as we speak, we are working very hard to train that capability within the Iraq army units. And then the division and above leadership is working very hard to develop those next levels of maintenance, responsibility and training. So it's going to take some time, but I would just -- again, my personal opinion is I look at how much time and effort people are putting into this, and we're going as fast as I think we can go. And in some cases, it's an awful lot of training to get these folks where they need to be. So it's not going to be easy, but I think we're doing the right things. And when the conditions are right, you know, as all of our leadership has said, I think we will move on to something else.
MR. WHITMAN: Jeff.
Q: Good morning, Colonel. This is Jeff Schogol with Stars and Stripes. You had mentioned the importance of embedding. We were told recently that your brigade is not accepting any embeds. Can you talk about why?
COL. SNOW: Hmm. And I would tell you, I'm not aware of that. You know, to my knowledge, not only have we accepted embedded reporters throughout, but it's my understanding we've got one more that's en route to accompany us on the way back.
Now, the only thing I would say is it could be a case of we just went through a very deliberate relief in place process, and during that time frame, if in fact that's what you're referring to, then I probably did not accept an embed because the priority has got to be to providing information to those units that replace us.
And that may have been the case why you were told that. I'd have to go back and check it.
But what I'd tell you about that is, reliefs in place are very important. I mean, we've gained a lot of information and a lot of knowledge. We've developed a lot of personnel relationships with local nationals, local government officials, Iraqi security forces, and we've got an obligation to pass on those lessons learned. And that is leader intensive. So that may have been why that's the case, but I'll be honest with you, I have not turned down an embedded media the entire time that I've been here.
Q: Quick follow-up. My understanding is this was turned down yesterday. Is it possible -- is this not coming up at the BUB or -- I mean, have you been so busy that you've been unable to attend the BUB?
COL. SNOW: I'm sorry. I could not hear the last part of that question.
Q: My question is, is this information not coming up at the BUB, or have you been too busy to attend the BUB with everything you're doing?
COL. SNOW: Hey, listen, I attend every battle update assessment six days a week, and no, that is not something that is coming up at the battle update assessment.
MR. WHITMAN: Let's go back to Barbara.
Q: Colonel Snow, Barbara Starr from CNN. I also want to follow up and ask you about your comments about the media. When you say -- quoting you -- "We focus too much attention on IEDs and murders," I just, I want to ask you a couple of questions just to be very clear. Is that also, as with a couple of other things today, your personal opinion, or is that a command view?
And your view about embedding, in light of, of course, what happened to Bob Woodruff and to Kimberly Dozier, are you taking any new measures for the security of reporters who embed since you're encouraging us to do that?
And third --
MR. WHITMAN: Let's try to keep it to -- (inaudible) --
Q: Well, this really gets to the nub of it, Bryan. Excuse me. I'd like to ask, what --
MR. WHITMAN: -- (inaudible) -- Barbara.
Q: -- what are your statistics on attack levels, since you say you have all this progress? What are the actual statistics on attacks in your area?
MR. WHITMAN: Colonel Snow, feel free to answer two of the three, and we'll get to another reporter. Thank you.
COL. SNOW: Okay. Bryan, I would just say, I'm having a hard time getting all of it. Let me answer what I -- at least part of the question. With regard to reporters, for embedded reporters, we do have a responsibility for providing force protection. So you know, the answer -- is that something that we look at? The answer is yes. We look at where the reporter is going, are we taking the right measures, do we brief the reporter on the threats in that particular area, and do we go through a thorough process to ensure that -- what that patrol is doing, task and purpose, or understand, and what their actions should be in the event of an attack. All of that is true, and we take that very seriously. And I personally have got to sign and approve when embedded reporters are coming in. But I've done that, and so that's not an issue.
And unfortunately, your first and third questions, I did not get, so I'm going to have to ask you to repeat those.
Q: (Off mike) -- you've mentioned all of the progress, so can we have some statistics to back that up? What have been the rate of attacks? And if you need to provide it for the record, but we would like to know. What have been the rate of attacks over the last several weeks against U.S. troops and Iraqi civilians in your sector? Are they up or down?
COL. SNOW: I would say, if you look at -- let me -- just I want to check my facts here before I answer that to you. The way I would answer that is that attacks here recently are up in our area; however, the effectiveness, the overall effectiveness of them down.
So, you know, you may perceive that as double-speak. I don't have the precise numbers in front of me.
What I'd say is this. I think since we have started Operation Together Forward, you'll find that the number of attacks are going up. Why is that? I think in part because we've put a lot of time and effort and we've communicated that we were going to do this, to the Iraqi people. And in doing so, in an effort to inform them, I think insurgents have also taken note. And I really think this has had an impact. So as we populated and put additional patrols, both dismounted and mounted, into neighborhoods, what we refer to as mahalas, and we increased the number of checkpoints, we expected that there would be an increase in attacks, and that is precisely what's happened. So we really weren't surprised.
But I believe that these attacks are going to go down over time. So I remain optimistic.
MR. WHITMAN: Colonel Snow, we've reached just about the end, just about the end of our time, and I wanted to give you the last couple of minutes if you had some closing remarks.
COL. SNOW: Well, I do. First of all, I want to thank you for the questions. While I'm incredibly proud of the accomplishments of the BCT and our partner units, it has come at a significant cost. There are pictures of 12 soldiers and two Marines on the Memorial Wall in our headquarters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, 11 of them from the 10th Mountain Division, who will not return with us when we go home. They are gone, but not forgotten, and I assure you they will never be forgotten. Each of their losses serves as a sobering reminder that freedom is not free; and all died a hero in the defense of his country and a set of ideals bigger than all of us.
The future of Iraq is bright, and I would like to share two anecdotes to tell you why. In one of the more dangerous areas of western Baghdad, we have national police and Iraqi army working side by side planning and conducting operations. Four days ago, a national police checkpoint was conducting routine operations when one of the policemen saw something suspicious in a vehicle waiting to pass through the checkpoint. The policeman opened the trunk and discovered explosives, and in that instant he pulled the driver of the car out and away from the car as it exploded.
The national policeman at the checkpoint as well as the driver only sustained minor wounds. Concurrent with the blast, an Iraqi army battalion sent tanks and infantry to secure the site. The wounded national policeman and driver were evacuated to the nearby Iraqi army base, where they received initial triage and then they were evacuated to a coalition military hospital.
It is this sort of competence and teamwork that will solve the current security concerns. Iraqi security forces are in the lead in many portions of our area of operations, and they're getting better. The people of Iraq desire security, and it will be won by the security forces.
I'd like to conclude by sharing a poem written by First Lieutenant Robert Seidel, a platoon leader that served in 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Battalion, shortly before he was killed in action on 18 May. And I quote:
"As I am cloaked by the darkness of the soft desert sky, I feel a strange likeness between my father and I, for I am the father of 30 young men related only by the blood we shed. And they look up to me to lead them through the fight, for we know not what awaits us this cold desert night. But I vow to protect them and bring them all home, so may I find strength in the courage they have shown. And like my father, I ask the Lord as I pray, watch over my boys if today is my day."
It is because of the dedication and commitment of Iraqi security forces and leaders like Lieutenant Seidel that we will win the global war on terrorism. We owe it to them to complete the mission we started.
Thank you.
MR. WHITMAN: Thank you, and we wish you a safe and speedy redeployment, and for sharing some time with us this morning.
COL. SNOW: Well, thank you, Bryan, and take care.


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The New York Times ' David Kirkpatrick reports that a/the key adviser on Catholic issues to the Bush campaign, Deal Hudson, announced yesterday in a column on National Review online that he is resigning as a BC04 adviser "because of a Catholic newspaper's investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct involving a female student at a college where he once taught." Hudson is the "publisher of the conservative Roman Catholic journal Crisis and the architect of a Republican effort to court Catholic voters." LINK
In a New York Times must-read, Dick Stevenson examines the president's rhetoric on defense and military issues on the trail this week, Noting that the emphasis "appeared intended to position him as an innovative, forward-looking commander in chief whose vision extends well beyond the problems he has had bringing Iraq under control." LINK
Stevenson looks at the politics and writes that "the challenge for Mr. Bush is not so much to solidify his standing as the nation's commander in chief as it is to make sure he appears stronger and more reliable than Mr. Kerry. As Mr. Bush's political advisers often say, elections are about choices and comparisons.
And with just two weeks until the President's speech at the Garden, this sentence is probably not what campaign advisers hope to be reading: "The upshot is that Mr. Bush's standing among voters on national security matters is not what he and his advisers had hoped it would be heading into the Republican Convention in New York, which the White House had once assumed would be a perfect setting to showcase the president's standing as commander in chief in a post-9/11 world"
The Washington Post 's Dana Milbank wraps President Bush's trip to Chippewa Falls, WI, where he "proposed new educational benefits for National Guardsmen and reservists." LINK
Milbank Notes the presence of a permanent face on the campaign plane: "Traveling with Bush was Karen Hughes, a key figure in his 2000 election who joined the campaign this week at a salary of about $15,000 per month. 'I took the training wheels off today,' said Hughes, who will travel with Bush for the rest of the campaign."
The Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press report on the president's rally yesterday. LINK and LINK
Jim Lakely of the Washington Times looks at the President's message on the campaign trail yesterday and writes that Bush "is counting on public perception of his handling of the war on terror to carry him to a second term, and this new proposal signals that Democratic charges that Mr. Bush has ignored the needs of veterans at home is getting traction." LINK
USA Today 's Richard Benedetto covers the President's bus trip yesterday. LINK The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Alan Borsuck wraps the President's stops in Wisconsin, including sound bites from Karen Hughes! LINK
Rick Klein looks at the President's ability to give off an average guy vibe to voters by "turning on the folksy charm, hoping to sharpen the contrast with his Democratic opponent." LINK
Klein Notes: "Bush often mentions his Texas upbringing, the importance of religious values, and his mother still telling him what to do. Although he is the son of a president and grandson of a senator, Bush is nevertheless able to convey a sense of wide-eyed wonder about being in the White House."


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Floridaâs legislative session may have concluded two weeks ago. However major budget cuts and the indictment of former speaker of the house Ray Sansom left much to be discussed. Which is why the Tiger Bay Club of Tampa, hosted a panel discussion this afternoon, focusing specifically on the latest session.
Hillsborough Republican house representative Kevin Ambler was on that panel, and spoke to a question regarding Ray Sansom.
Sansom was indicted in April by a Tallahassee grand jury on charges of official misconduct. He procured millions for projects for Northwest Florida State College. The same day Sansom became speaker of the house, he was hired to fill an unadvertised position at the college.
Rep. Ambler says he believes Sansom will be vindicated of the charges upon closer examination.
Democractic Sen. Dan Gelber of Miami Beach took part in the panel. He is also running for democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, but addressed rumors that he may instead choose to run for Attorney General.
Gelber also addressed Amblerâs commentary on former speaker Ray Sansom. He believes that more transparency in the Legislature is needed.
The budget still looms over the Legislature, which extended a week longer than usual. Ambler says that overall he is happy with how the budget turned out despite major cuts.
Republican Rep. Ed Homan of Hillsborough County also took part in the panel. He said that of the 2,500 bills that come to the Legislature every session, only 143 passed, the lowest number passed in Florida history. He agreed with Ambler that the session went well.
Gelber disagreed. Education budgets, especially for universities, decreased significantly. Colleges across the board are experiencing cutbacks, thus resulting in fewer classes offered and higher tuition. Gelber says that the root of the problem across the state, lies in a lack of investment into public education.
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When you have a famous sibling, it can be hard not to feel like you're in their shadow. They're the A-lister, paparazzi scream their name, while you're virtually unknown or only referred to as the brother or sister of "such-and-such" celebrity. But some siblings have managed to use their talents, or in some cases good publicity, to create an identity that separates them from the other famous family member.
Check out 7 celebs who stepped out of their siblings' enormous shadows.
Solange Knowles
Once upon a time, Solange couldn't escape the title, "Beyonce's Younger Sister." She will always be, but she's now known more as a style influencer and DJ.


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Distributor recalls beef products that may contain pieces of broken conveyor belt
January 17, 2012
FOREST CITY, N.C. — RSW Distributors of Forest City, N.C., is recalling approximately 3,104 pounds of seasoned diced beef products that may contain small pieces of a conveyor belt that was damaged during production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The products subject to recall were produced on Dec. 9, 2011 and shipped to institutions for further distribution to schools in South Carolina, Tennessee and Washington as part of the USDA''s National School Lunch Program.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of consumer complaints or reports of injury or illness at this time.


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Things to see and do - Sangüesa
Leaving for Spain
Church of Santa María la Real :
Nearby tourist site
Church of Santa María la Real
Church of Santa María la Real : Michelin's recommendations
It was built in the 12C and finished in the 13C by the addition of the octagonal tower, a spire and the splendid south doorway. The latter has such an abundance of sculptures that it is astonishing for the sheer variety of subjects and the richness of their expression. Saint Francis Xavier was born in 1506 at Castillo de Javier, 7km to the northeast.
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Dunnewood Vineyards Description
Dunnewood is on the east side of North State Street in a light-industry area of Ukiah. It makes a range of wines, but focuses on reds from Mendocino County vineyards.
From the busy ambiance of an industrial park, you wander back through a gate and enter the tranquil patio of Dunnewood Vineyards. Redwood trees and picnic tables are positioned about on their lush manicured lawn. The tasting room and offices are found in a simple wood-sided building. Inside there is a tasting bar and a few gift items for sale.
Dunnewood was recently added to the winery family of Constellation Wines, a large multinational wine conglomerate. The winery makes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a couple of ports.
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I have a wireless Thomson modem/router issued by Bigpond. Can I put this into bridge mode & make the 2TB TC my wireless router with no speed loss?
Have bigpond Thomson wireless modem/router and want to connect 2TB TC as router and back-up. Can I use ethernet to connect and will I lose any speed?
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I have a Thomson DSL modem/router and it works just fine with my TC. They sit next to each other on a shelf next to the phone point and are connected with a 2' (60cm) Cat6 cable. This is theoretically capable of 1Gbps, 700-800Mbps can probably be expected over that kind of distance: my DSL runs at about 16Mbps down and 2Mbps up so there is minimal danger of the ethernet link over 40x faster than that being the cause of any slowdowns or bottlenecks.
I have set the Thomson box up to not route between wired and wireless networks and have a wireless network on the Thomson that I give the password out to guests. My own wireless net is on the TC - clearly this should be on a different channel to avoid interference - and I don't give anyone the password for that, so I keep everything in my network separate from guests' devices that I don't necessarily trust.
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Peugeot's Bugatti beater?
TG was at the launch of an electric Pug supercar capable of outpunching the Veyron. But did it work?
Posted: 30 Aug 2011
One stone. One renegade, anarchic stone. A stone of dissent, you might think, intent on bringing the zero-emission, tree-hugging future crashing down on our heads.
Yesterday, for a couple of minutes, TG witnessed the electric potential of the future. An electric supercar capable of matching the Bugatti Veyron to 62mph. Then Stone arrived, and TG witnessed the power of fate conspiring against The Future.
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City officials said Friday that they no longer have complete confidence in the accuracy of their speed cameras' radar systems and have instituted a new "reasonableness" test on two cameras known to have issued erroneous tickets.
"We now know we can't just rely on radar being 100 percent accurate," said Frank Murphy, the city's deputy transportation director for operations. "It is incumbent upon us as the operator to make sure what's being issued is accurate."
Murphy's comments came after a Baltimore Sun investigation showed that a series of vehicles received speed camera tickets at two cameras along Cold Spring Lane even though the cameras' own pictures proved the vehicles were traveling too slowly to warrant the tickets.
Murphy could not say whether the 81 other cameras located throughout the city were issuing erroneous tickets, but he said they "may" be, and that the government and its vendor planned a citywide audit to find out.
"We asked them, 'How do we know how widespread it is? Or, are we confident that it's not happening anywhere else?' " Murphy said of the city's speed camera vendor, Xerox State & Local Solutions. "Their response was they're going to go out and audit every location."
Each citation issued by the city's speed cameras includes two time-stamped photographs offered as evidence that the vehicle was exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 mph, the threshold for speed camera tickets under state law. Some cameras also record video. The Sun took several photographs that came with questionable tickets issued on Cold Spring Lane and, using clear markings on the pavement, measured the distance the vehicles traveled. With the time stamps on the two photos, it was clear the vehicles had not traveled fast enough to warrant a ticket.
Murphy said Xerox will begin performing a similar review process for each ticket issued by the Cold Spring Lane cameras, estimating the distance traveled by looking at the photos. Murphy also said city officials were looking closely at a third camera, on Greenspring Avenue, after citizen complaints.
"Now there's a reasonableness test," he said. "Does the video show movement of the vehicle that's in conformance with the speed or not? And if it's not, it's rejected. That way they won't issue any in which the speed doesn't jibe with what's shown in the picture.
"You look at the pictures. You may not know if they're going 31 to 32 [mph] but you can tell if they're going 30 or 60. So it's a reasonableness test. That's what they need to do."
Chris Gilligan, a spokesman for Xerox, directed questions to the city.
Murphy made his comments after a meeting Friday of a task force called by mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to look into the speed camera system. Task force member Ragina Averella, the manager of public and governmental affairs for driver-advocacy group AAA Mid-Atlantic, said she would like to see certain cameras shut down until the errors are fixed.
"We appreciate the fact there have been additional steps put in place," she said. "But even those additional steps aren't explaining to me why people are erroneously being cited. So, absent knowing why that is, why not shut it down until we get to the bottom of what the errors are and then put it back in place?"
At the meeting, Xerox manager Ryan Nicolas said the new "reasonableness" test doesn't "vary greatly" from the oversight already performed by the contractor, a unit of the office equipment company Xerox Corp.
"It's just an added level of scrutiny, intensified focus," he said.
Murphy said he didn't believe it necessary to shut down the cameras in question "because as long as we have this extra level of scrutiny and we're weeding out any erroneous citations, there shouldn't be any erroneous citations."
An investigation by The Baltimore Sun published in November found that the $40 citations issued to motorists can be inaccurate and the process unfair. The Sun's investigation found that the city continued to operate a camera on Cold Spring Lane months after learning it had issued an incorrect speed reading. The Sun also showed that city judges frequently toss out tickets for deficiencies and that the city has long ignored the state's narrow definition of a "school zone," in which most cameras are supposed to be placed.
Baltimore also has implemented what a top Maryland judge called a "bounty system," which pays Xerox a portion of each fine the speed cameras issue.
City Councilman Brandon Scott has called for an investigative hearing, and other elected officials have voiced concern about the speed camera program.
On Thursday, another top transportation official told The Sun that the agency would not seek to commission an outside party to determine how many citations issued by the speed camera network might be mistakes. Barbara Zektick, the agency's legislative affairs director, said in an email that the task force "may like to recommend that an independent party evaluate the error rate."
"But there is little sense in using taxpayer dollars to do so at this time when the department is transitioning from one vendor to another," she added.


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A human cellular model of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) has been created using cells taken from people with a subtype of the disease called ALS8.
This so-called "disease in a dish" research model already is enabling researchers to learn more about the role of a protein called VAPB in the ALS disease process.
Maryland biotherapeutics company Neuralstem has announced favorable results from the first part of a phase 1 trial to test the safety of its experimental spinal cord stem cell treatment in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease).
Stem cells are a hot topic these days in medicine, science and law, although the term has multiple meanings and it's easy to get confused.
In short, stem cells are cells at an early stage of development from which specialized cells, such as muscle or nerve cells, can develop (in other words, from which these specialized cells "stem").
Different kinds of stem cells are referred to as:
Researchers at the Psychology of Disability Lab at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor are exploring the social identity of people with disabilities through a short, anonymous, Web-based questionnaire.
The lab's Disability Identity Project is being headed by principal investigator Adena Rottenstein, a doctoral candidate in psychology.
The study closes the week of Aug. 22, 2011.
Every day in the United States, about 13 people receive a diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease).
That's 5,000 Americans a year who are new to this disease. MDA's ALS Division wants to reach out to these people and their families, encourage and support them, and most importantly, let them know they're not alone.
Biotechnology company Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics announced May 17, 2011, that it has received approval from Israel's Ministry of Health to conduct a phase 1-2 clinical trial of stem cell therapy in adults with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease).
The gene for FUS was associated in 2009 with some forms of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease).
Now, overlapping findings from four recent studies have revealed tantalizing clues about the molecular underpinnings of FUS-related forms of the disease.
Intense research is being conducted in many areas related to ALS, from basic science seeking the roots of the disease, to therapy development to find effective treatments.
About 5 to 10 percent of ALS is familial — meaning it arises in families in which there is a history of ALS. Several genes associated with ALS have been identified or at least mapped to a specific region of a chromosome.
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As the Ravens hit the practice field Tuesday, one of their AFC rivals was putting the finishing touches on a significant trade. The New England Patriots sent six-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Logan Mankins to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for tight end Tim Wright and a 2015 fourth-round pick.
Could the Ravens and general manager Ozzie Newsome also have a deal up their sleeves before they have to set their final roster at 53 on Saturday?


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Colts leave Baltimore
The Colts leave Baltimore for Indianapolis on March 29, 1984
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Baltimore Colts' owner Robert Irsay engages in a shouting match with reporters during a news conference on January 20, 1984. Irsay denied making a deal to move the NFL franchise to Phoenix. The team moved to Indianapolis instead, a little more than two months later. Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer is at the right.


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It's the season for sprites and elves in the Lowcountry, but you probably won't see them.
Freaks of nature
Sprites: Large, weak luminous flashes of red light with blue trails that appear above thunderclouds sometimes when powerful lightning strikes the ground below.
Elves: Rapidly expending discs of light that can accompany sprites. The name is an acronym for Emissions of Light and Very Low Frequency disturbances due to electromagnetic pulse sources. Sprite halos are similar to elves but shoot downward.
Blue jets: Brief shoots of light from thunderclouds, not associated with lightning strikes. Blue starters, trolls, gnomes and pixies are variations.
Source: University of Albany
Summer afternoon storm weather is cranking up here, the days when cumulonimbus clouds begin boiling as the air heats and the coast, inland or both get pelted. When sky-to-ground lightning strikes, some of the more spectacular freaks of nature sporadically occur above those thunderheads, 30 to 60 miles high in the atmosphere.
Sprites are huge, fantastical red flashes with blue trail flashes that look like a cross between fireworks and ghostly jellyfish. First photographed in 1989, they remain mostly a mystery. But scientists are getting a handle on them, and a recent Penn State University study linked them to "plasma irregularities," according to the National Science Foundation.
Um, plasma - you might be better off not asking, but plasma is recognized as one of the four states of matter, along with solids, liquids and gases. It's like gas but actually an electrically charged collection of electrons and ions. Much of the universe is made up of the stuff, according to Plasmas International.
Elves are like halos that form around sprites, giving them almost an angelic appearance.
There also are blue jets, blue starters, sprite halos, trolls, gnomes and pixies sparkling up there - all of them split-second flashes of one sort or another.
As for the storms themselves, it's time to factor the prospect in to outdoor plans. Thunderstorms can occur year-round here, but hot weather storms are so prevalent that at least one outdoor outfitter once said he wouldn't book afternoon trips.
"Thunderstorms, especially those triggered by the sea breeze, are very frequent along the coast," said Mark Malsick, S.C. Climate Office severe weather liaison. "With the right setup, thunderstorms can be a daily occurrence over the Lowcountry."
Forecasters on Monday expected a "low end" chance of the storms through Wednesday, said meteorologist Britt Cimbora, National Weather Service, Charleston. "It'll start to get busier Thursday."
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Sprites pictured above Red Willow County in Nebraska.(Photo by J. Ahrns)×
A boat makes its way down the Stono River near Maybank Highway as storm clouds roll in.×
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The D-Link Wireless N USB Network Starter Kit (DKT-408) allows you to easily setup a wireless network in a home or office environment.
Upgrade your Wireless network
D-Link introduces the Wireless N USB Network Starter Kit (DKT-408), which includes both a Wireless N Router (DIR-615) and Wireless N USB Adapter (DWA-130) delivering ultra high performance end-to-end wireless connectivity. The D-Link Wireless N USB Network Starter Kit provides better wireless signal with the latest draft 802.11n technology offering enhanced performance and improved network coverage over 802.11g. Upgrading your home network to Wireless N provides an excellent solution for sharing a broadband Internet connection with multiple computers over a secure wireless network.
Enhanced Wireless range
D-Link Wireless N products use Intelligent Antenna technology to transmit multiple streams of data, which enable you to receive wireless signals in the farthest corners of your home. Not only does the D-Link Wireless N technology extend your wireless range, it also works with your existing 802.11g wireless devices. The Wireless N Router (DIR-615) included in this kit includes QoS (Quality of Service) Prioritization Technology that analyzes and separates multiple data streams based on sensitivity to delay, enabling multiple applications including VolP, video, and online gaming to stream smoothly across your network.
Easy to setup
The DKT-408 kit makes it easy to setup your wireless network in your home or office without professional installation. The Router (DIR-615) includes an Installation Wizard CD-ROM, which allows you to set up a wireless network in minutes. The USB Adapter (DWA-130) also includes an Installation Wizard CD-ROM, which provides easy step-by-step instructions for a fast connection to your network. In addition, the USB adapter includes a Wireless Connection Manager to keep track of all the most frequently accessed networks. Once the router and USB adapter setup process is complete, you can share a high-speed connection, files, media, network attached storage, printers, and more.
Easy to secure
The DKT-408 kit supports the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 ensure the usage of the best possible encryption available, regardless of your client devices. In addition, the Router (DIR-615) utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
What this product does
Create a wireless network to share high-speed Internet access with notebook or desktop PCs, gaming consoles, and media players from greater distances around your home.
Why Wireless N is better
The Wireless N Router (DIR-615) and Wireless N USB Adapter (DWA-130) use draft 802.11n technology to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform standard Wireless G devices. Both devices make use of your home or office environment by bouncing multiple wireless signals off walls and ceilings to work around obstructions and help eliminate dead spots.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- Jeremy Hill rushed for a career-high 127 yards and a touchdown, and No. 6 LSU rallied from an early deficit to beat No. 20 Texas A&M 24-19 at Kyle Field on Saturday. Michael Ford also had a touchdown run and Zach Mettenberger threw a TD pass to Kadron Boone for the Tigers (7-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). A&M (5-2, 2-2) outplayed the Tigers for much of the first half and led 12-0. But the Aggies gave away two costly turnovers just before halftime, and Boone's diving catch in the end zone with 11 seconds left put LSU up 14-12 at the break. Hill finished off A&M with a 47-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Johnny Manziel, A&M's dual-threat quarterback, completed 29 of 56 passes for 276 yards, but threw three interceptions.
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February 28th, 2007 #1
a-dot's sketchbook (Last updated, May 22nd)
Hello, I've only posted on here once before, but hopefully I will post more often from now on. I'm a 4th year at ACAD, finishing up my degree. I seem to be better at illustration than concept design, but I really want to go into game or film concept.
This first one is going to be big. I think all of this stuff is up on my website, http://www.andrealam.net but I need to promote myself somewhere right?
Last edited by a.lam; May 22nd, 2007 at 08:45 PM.
Hide this ad by registering as a memberFebruary 28th, 2007 #2
You would, Andrea. You would.
Now keep updating, you.
MY WEBSITE: PaintedSky.ca
MY SKETCHBOOK: Ook's Book - Karyl Craves Your Approval
February 28th, 2007 #3
Hey there, very nice stuff here I like your ideas. Checked out ur site too its all looking extremely good, keep posting!
March 2nd, 2007 #4
Here is some stuff I did for a made up civilization. This is Endymion, which exists in an ocean sink-well. There is a ring of waterfalls all around the land, and the water falls into the depths of the earth where it heats up and comes back up as steam. It is very warm and humid in Endymion, and there is always a thick fog around everywhere, which is why they worship a bioluminscent fish they call the God of Light. At night, the God of Light becomes the God of Dark, and the temple where it lives is pretty eerie. The society is based on ancient china. One of their activities is bow fishing, where they shoot the fish out of the waterfall. It's pretty difficult, so this is more of an art than it is an industry. Enjoy!
March 2nd, 2007 #5
looking good your ilustrations and sketches.keep posting.
March 2nd, 2007 #6
I love you.
March 14th, 2007 #7
Long time no post! Here are some costume sketches and a book cover.
March 14th, 2007 #8
looks very good! I'm glad I found this thread.
I love fairy tales, so therefore I have to check out The Garden of Eternal Winter. Book cover looking cool too of course.
March 14th, 2007 #9
Tigermilk: the book cover is actually for a fairytale that I am writing right now, so unfortunately you won't be able to find it... yet.
March 20th, 2007 #10
Another book cover, and some character thumbnails for my video game concept, about a girl (Lamia) who sees peoples' emotions manifested as creatures (Bloodless). With the help of her sidekick, Cassus, who turns out to be a Bloodless belonging to her; Hollow.
March 23rd, 2007 #11
some environment sketches:
March 26th, 2007 #12
some developed character sketches:
March 26th, 2007 #13
yay for updates! You have more recent replies than 8 months ago, you liar! Haha.
Anyways, the stuff is good Andy. Your ideas are always very interesting, except for the ones that include "shanking Karyl". I think your concept stuff is almost there, it communicates fairly well, it could just use a bit more articulation so things are really clear and really exciting to the viewer.
And yes, I just gave you a crit on CA when I could have leaned over and told you to your face.
MY WEBSITE: PaintedSky.ca
MY SKETCHBOOK: Ook's Book - Karyl Craves Your Approval


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Art-Centric, LLC filed as a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the State of Texas filed on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. This corporation is approximately six years old according to documents filed with Texas Secretary of State.
Margie's past corporate interests include the Managing Member of Art-Centric, LLC .
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Jamestown couldnât break through in the third period, even with a 5-on-3 late in the game.
Maiah McCowanâs second goal of the game put Mandan ahead in the third period en route to a 3-2 girls hockey win Thursday night at Wilson Arena.
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text: Hi all, I have a laptop that has a Radeon Mobility X700 graphics card. I recently bought a flat panel monitor because my laptop has a VGA out and a second monitor rocks. Anyway, my secondary monitor is bigger than my laptop monitor and I would like to play games on my secondary monitor. I know that I can go into the properties and swap which is my primary monitor, but that is sort of a pain to have to do because my laptop is widescreen and my secondary is standard. I know that nVidia cards can do this. Anyway, is there someway I can launch games in my secondary? Thanks a bunch, rockytrh note I have the latest catalyst drivers on my lappy using ModTool.Net


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YIELD: Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
ACTIVE TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 25 min
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
Spread 2 teaspoons pesto evenly on each slice of bread, then quarter each slice.
Toast bread squares on a baking sheet until undersides are golden, about 10 minutes.
Soak olives and tomatoes in warm water to cover 5 minutes, then drain well and toss with parsley. Mound on toasts.


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Medical Services
Intense pulse light (IPL)
IPL Rejuvenation sets new standards for the treatment of skin conditions associated with aging, active life-styles and sun damage. IPL Rejuvenation allows Dr. Waddell to precisely treat fine wrinkles, age and sun spots, small facial veins and other skin blemishes. Your treatment will be tailored to match your skin's conditions and desired results.
How do IPL treatments work?
The light energy delivered by the laser will gently heat up the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to generate new collagen. This will help restore your skin to its natural beauty, blending its natural colors and making it smoother, vibrant and younger looking. In addition, the photothermal energy will target and eliminate many of the fine vessels that cause redness ant the unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions.
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How many treatments will I need?
From 2 to 5 treatments, at 2 to 4 week interval, will produce the desired result. You may benefit from additional treatments depending on the severity of your condition.
Does IPL photo rejuvenation hurt?
The procedure is gentle, non-invasive, and safe. There should be minimal or no discomfort, however this varies from patient to patient. Most patients describe the sensation to be like the snap of a rubber band on the skin.
What conditions can be treated with IPL photo facial rejuvenation?
- fine wrinkles
- age spots
- hyperpigmentation
- enlarged pores
- small facial veins
- freckles
- rosacea
- brown spots, birth marks
- port wine stains
- red spots
- burn erythema
What areas can be treated?
Any area of your body can be treated. The most common areas are those most exposed to the damaging effects of sun light. The most popular treatments are for the face, neck, back of the hands, chest and shoulders.
What will recovery be like?
You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. For some pigmented lesions you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking off at later stage. Your treated skin will feel smoother, fine wrinkles and pores will be less noticeable, and sun spots or uneven pigmentation will fade. Also, you will be sensitive to ultra-violet light and you must avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. Fully cover your skin and use a good sun screen whenever you go outdoors.