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Abuja — As the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission continues with the investigation of the scandal rocking the Federal Ministry of Health, more facts emerged yesterday that it was not only the Minister of Health, Prof Adenike Grange, that was arrested by the commission at the weekend but also some top officials of the ministry.
EFCC sources told THISDAY that the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Professor Samuel Ogamdi, Director of Administration, H.B Oyedepo and the Director of Finance were also guests of the anti-graft agency.
Their arrest was in connection with the award of contracts without following due process and failure to return unspent votes in the 2007 budget to the treasury as directed by the President. The allegation of embezzlement of funds meant for staff welfare last December was also said to be one of the reasons for their arrest at the weekend.
Their arrest, THISDAY learnt came on the heels of a petition to the EFCC alleging that funds meant for Christmas bonuses for staff of the Ministry were misappropriated by the Minister and other top officials of the ministry. It was gathered that about N300 million was withdrawn to be shared amongst the staff of the ministry as Christmas bonuses with the most junior staff expected to be given N175, 000, deputy directors were to receive N2.5 million while the directors were to get a whooping N3.5 million each.
Trouble was said to have started when the sharing formula was disregarded and those who felt shortchanged petitioned the anti-graft agency.
Grange has however denied media reports that she was arrested by the EFCC at the weekend over alleged financial misconduct.
In a statement signed by her Special Assistant, Oswald Shedeinde and made available to THISDAY yesterday, Grange said the allegations of her involvement in the misappropiation of unspent budgetary provisions was an attempt by her detractors to smear her reputation and the good image of the health ministry.
"The minister was called on Friday, Febuary 29 to the EFCC to make a statement which she did,"the statement said adding that she had since returned to her duty post in Abuja after inaugurating a health facility in Lagos at theweekend. Shodeinde said the minister has "initiated an investigation into the allegations to determine the nature, scope and persons involved for the purpose of appropriate action".
The statement quoted the minister as saying that the mandate of the Federal Ministry of Health to improve the health of Nigerians is being pursued vigorously within the context of Mr. President's Seven Point Agenda, adding that she will not allow the present scam to distract her attention from the task. "In the interest of accurate public information, it is hereby emphatically stated that the honorable Minister of Health was not on any account and at any time arrested either by the EFCC or any other security agency for that matter." THISDAY however gathered last night that the anti-graft agency is continuing with its investigations on the matter so as to get to the roots of the scandal.

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Farmington could not overcome a slow start in a 64-51 loss to defending Class 4A state champion Malvern in the semifinals of the Class 4A state tournament Monday at the Gina Cox Center.
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Malvern 64, Farmington 51
Farmington (25-6): Hopkins 4, Scales 10, O'Connell 2, Maxwell 14, McPherson 6, Eros 1, Garcia 2, Hopkins 12
Malvern (29-2): Murdock 10, Baker 9, Westbrook 6, Huell 14, Clayton 4, Smith 21
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LINN COUNTY, Iowa -Two people are recovering Saturday following a roll over accident in Linn County.
It happened just after 9:00 p.m. Friday last night near Secrist Rd. and Marak Ln. Linn County Sheriff's Deputies say a deer ran in front of the car, causing the driver to swerve making the vehicle roll over.
30-year old Dawn Mullins of Marion, Iowa and 26-year old Holly Mullins of Sheboygan, Wisconsin were taken to Saint Luke's hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Another passenger 30-year Brian Mullins was also taken to the St. Lukes with what police believed to be non-threatening injuries.
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By Ian Darby, campaignlive.co.uk, Friday, 25 January 2013 12:27PM
Gans joins from Publicis Groupe digital agency Razorfish, where he was the head of strategy and planning.
He replaces Adam Fulford, who left the agency last October to join Rufus Leonard as its executive planning director.
During his time at Razorfish, he was the global strategic lead on the Blackberry account as well as overseeing planning for Amnesty International, Asda and Unilever.
Prior to his spell at Razorfish, Gans was the head of web design at Comet and the head of catalogue operations at Boo.com.
Gans said: "These are exciting times for interactive design and for Grand Union. I relish the opportunity to add fresh strategic zeal to the continued growth of the agency and our clients."
Grand Union, which has clients including Boots, Butlins and Waitrose, was founded in 2000 by Rob Forshaw and Matt Nicholls. In 2010, it was sold to digital network FullSix Group in an estimated £15m deal.
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The Crown Princess and artist Hans Frode at the opening of "Parallel You-Niverse" at Småland's museum in Växjö. Photo: Hans Runesson/Scanpix
In the exhibition, "Parallel You-Niverse", Hans Frode combines various different materials and techniques, painting on glass plates with glass details and underlying neon lights in different colours mounted in wood frames.
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Cheap train travel isn't a pipedream anymore - it's becoming more of a reality each day. It is actually possible to travel the world by train, or at least most of it.
And why shouldn't you? Train travel is comfortable... you can walk around, go to the bar, stretch your legs, and make new friends. You get to see the scenery, which is why it's one of my favorite ways to travel. There's something wonderful about watching suburbs grow into cities and back into countryside, of forests giving way to swaying fields, and mountains gliding into valleys. And the list of great railway journeys is growing.
And then there's the issue of the cheap ticket: train travel, especially if organized ahead of time, is often cheaper than flying (although air prices are coming down quickly with the proliferation of low-cost air travel).
In many cases and for short-ish journeys, taking the train is faster than flying, especially on some of the major bullet train routes. If you have to battle traffic and long airport security waits, rail travel might get you there sooner.
There's also the issue of climate change, with increasing concerns over the carbon footprint left by flying. According to studies by Eurostar, the London to Paris train under the Channel, a flight between the two cities produces ten times as much carbon dioxide as the same journey by train.
A slightly less optimistic (and perhaps less biased) assessment by The Guardian says that on average, trains emit a third of the CO2 emissions of a plane. A flight from London to Paris is responsible for 348kg (767lb) of CO2; if you catch the Eurostar, it will emit just 75kg (165lb). The figures may not always tally - but the trend is clear: trains pollute less than planes.
Railways are doing what they can to compete with low-cost airlines and offer cheap train travel, often with notable success.
Europe, of course, is the home of cheap train travel, with its multicountry railpasses and individual country deals. There's hardly a European town of any decent size that isn't linked by rail.
Rail travel in Britain is no longer the nightmare it used to be but does still leave a lot to be desired. Trains are often late or cancelled, with passengers left to fight their own way home. Tinny loudspeakers that announce cancellations almost guarantee that if there is a bus relay, you probably won't hear it. On major routes, things are much better and, in truth, a lot is being done to upgrade both the rolling stock and tracks. Still, cheap train travel in the UK is the best way to get around if you want to see the country up close.
Train travel in Africa is often possible. The continent's colonial legacy has left behind its share of trains, from Mali to Morocco and Senegal to South Africa. One of my favorite train journeys was taking the overnight train in Kenya from Mombasa to Nairobi, and waking up to the vision of giraffes gracing the savannah along our route. On the other hand, travel from Pretoria to Maputo in Mozambique and you'll be sitting on top of bales of cloth bound for market.
Train travel in the USA is a bit more hit and miss than in Europe... Trains travel major routes between cities, often along some of the world's most incredible scenery. New services are often introduced so check to see what is offered before you reserve, as trains can range from the greatest comfort and luxury to graffiti and broken down seats. All in all, though, it's a wonderful way to see the country.
Rail travel in India is plentiful and cheap, dirt cheap. If you can handle the heat, the crowds and the stares from men, there's no better way to see the land. There are news reports of spectacular rail accidents, since trains carry so many people in India, but in fairness the safety record has been improving yearly. Thailand is another good bet for train travel and I've crisscrossed the country on the rails several times.
You can still buy a point-to-point train travel ticket from one city to another, and if that's all you're doing, you won't be needing a railpass. Travel on train passes remains the most common method of cheap train travel, but it can be confusing. Gone are the days of a single rail pass: today, you almost need a degree to calculate the best train travel deals.
When should you consider a rail pass?
In two instances. First, if you plan on making a number of journeys - if you're just traveling from one city to another, a single ticket will probably cheaper than a rail pass. And second, if you're somewhere with decent train connections, like Europe. Otherwise, you'll have to make a greater effort to take the train, and the ultimate result might not be cheaper.
Cheap train travel in Europe is most accessible if you live in North America, Oceania or certain other countries. Most European rail passes are not available to residents of Europe - you have to live overseas to buy them.
Many countries have their own railpasses but most of these are only available for purchase outside Europe so always check to make sure you are eligible.
If you plan a broad European trip and still want to keep train travel costs down, a Eurail Pass is probably your best bet. If you're planning on visiting several countries but not the entire continent, there are plenty of regional passes - ScanRail for Scandinavia, the Balkan Flexipass or the Benelux-Germany Pass, to give you just a few examples.
If you've narrowed it down to two countries, you'll have plenty of duos as options, such as the Austria-Germany Pass, the France-Switzerland Pass, or the France 'n Italy Pass.
And finally you can get single country passes such as Britrail, German Railpass, France Railpass, Eurail Spain Pass and many others.
In its early days, cheap train travel in Europe meant Eurail - a simple first-class pass valid for one or several weeks. Today it has many variations, including the Eurail Flexi Pass (if you don't want to travel every day), Eurail Youth Pass, senior passes, Eurail Selectpass (for a few contiguous countries), as well as the single and combo possibilities mentioned above.
It's a bit more complicated than it used to be but to narrow down your choices, try using RailEurope's Pass Finder, especially useful if you have an idea of which countries you want to visit.
Europe isn't the only region with relatively cheap train travel passes though.
If you want to spend time on trains in Canada, VIA Rail's Canrail Pass or Amtrak's Rail Passes are both worth investigating.Other countries or regions with rail passes for cheap train travel include Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and Japan. The best all-round website for train travel anywhere is The Man in Seat 61.
In most countries, train travel is quite safe for women on their own. A few precautions are needed, as with any kind of travel. These train travel tips should help:
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This roundtable will be dedicated to a topic that is currently the focus of controversial debates: the question of the relation between transitional justice, the international fight against impunity, and economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR). The discussion will be introduced by Dr. Evelyne Schmid, University of Basel, who will present her new book 'Taking Social, Economic and Cultural Rights Seriously in International Criminal Law'.
The book, published by Cambridge University Press, critically explores the question of whether the neglect of economic, social and cultural abuses in international criminal law is a problem of positive international law or the result of choices made by actors involved in mechanisms such as criminal prosecutions or truth commissions. For further details please click here.
18 June 2015, 13:00 – 15:00 pm
Palais des Nations, Room XVII, Geneva
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The distinguished speakers will address the importance of human rights standards, mechanisms and principles in informing the debates on accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals. Building on the statements and resolutions by which the HRC already addressed the SDGs, the debate will review the practical experiences, working methods and potential contributions of the UPR process and treaty body reporting processes to national and global reporting processes that may be established in connection with the SDGs.
This narrative report includes all activities undertaken in 2014. We particularly thank the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute, members of the Board, and the President of the Board, Professor Nicolas Michel, for their continuous support, and our partners and all our donors for their flourishing and fruitful cooperation.
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Le 29 juin 2015 s'est tenu dans les locaux de la Faculté de droit de l'Université de Genève un colloque international en l'honneur du professeur Nicolas Michel, qui prend sa retraite de la vie académique en ce mois de juillet.
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The programme is a two-year post-graduate degree for practitioners, which builds on the Academy's cutting edge research, academic excellence and historic ties to the International Committee of the Red Cross. It features distinguished faculty from the University of Geneva, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, and other world-renowned universities, as well as members of the wider judicial and human rights community.
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The 2015 Antonio Cassese Summer School offers comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical application of these measures and practices. Based on both scholarly and practitioner expertise across a range of areas (including human rights, international criminal law, security reform, legal philosophy, gender politics) and country situations, the programme combines a general course on transitional justice with complementary topic-specific lectures.
The Summer School will take place at the Auditorium Jacques-Freymond (AJF), which is located in the Barton Park (Rue de Lausanne 132, 1202 Geneva) on the shores of the Lake of Geneva (see map).


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This concrete, rocketlike structure reaches 180 storeys (over 553m/1,815ft in height). Constructed at a cost of $63 million, the tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the world and a popular Toronto tourist attraction (some 2 million visitors a year). Begun in 1972, the tower was built over a four-year period by federally owned Canadian National (formerly Canadian National Railways) to provide telecommunications services. Topped by a powerful antenna, the tower serves FM radio and television stations, whose transmitters line the mast. At the base of the tower, a multilevel "bubble," opened in 1998 as part of a $26 million update, houses interactive computers, video presentations and virtual thrills. In only 58 seconds visitors are "beamed up" 346m/1,136ft (nearly the height of the Empire State Building) in one of six exterior glass-front elevators to the look-out level, a seven-storey-tall, circular steel "turban." From its observation decks, views of the city and suburbs, the lake and shoreline are superb (panels identify buildings and parks), providing a vivid aerial orientation to Toronto. One floor down, intrepid visitors can stand or sit on the glass floor, a section of thick glass panels that permit an impressive view 342m/1,122ft straight down to the ground below. Not for the fainthearted is an ascent 33 storeys higher to the smaller observation gallery named Skypod, a flying-saucer-shaped, windowed ring 447m/1,465ft above the ground, reached via an elevator inside the tower. The sweeping views of the cityscape and Lake Ontario are spectacular. The feeling of height is reinforced by planes from nearby Toronto Island Airport flying below. If visibility is good, Niagara Falls and Buffalo, 120km/75mi away, can be seen.
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I hope that they all get good homes. They seem very gentle. Good luck to them all.
April is National Greyhound Adoption Month
What better month than National Adopt-a-Greyhound month to welcome a beautiful, graceful, and gentle companion into your home? A total of 10 Greyhound racing tracks have closed across the country since the end of 2008, and 25 have closed since 2000. An estimated 500 to 1,000 greyhounds have been displaced as a result of each closing. Add greyhounds that have been retired from still-existing tracks across the country and you have thousands of these vibrant dogs being cared for by adoption groups as they wait to be adopted into permanent homes.
Two tracks recently closed in Massachusetts as a result of state legislation banning racing, and the sluggish economy contributed to other closings across the country. April is National Greyhound Adoption Month, and The Greyhound Project is spreading their message of greyhound adoption awareness to ensure that 100 percent of the greyhounds waiting at adoption groups find caring homes.
"Greyhounds are graceful, gentle pets and companions," said President of The Greyhound Project Michael McCann. "The state of the economy has resulted in fewer adoptions and more surrenders. This factor, along with the track closings, really underscores the importance of finding permanent homes for these wonderful dogs."
Wonderful is just scratching the surface. We've shared our home with a retired racer for many years, and if you've not had the good fortune of spending time in the company of Greyhounds, you owe it to yourself to do so. They are a breed apart – ask anyone who admires them and you're in for an earful. And don't let the myths fool you: these dogs do not need to run all day. They are supremely lazy, and sleep more than any breed we have known. They also make great apartment dwellers – a bonus for renters. Sold yet? If not, meet one; you'll be hooked.
Founded in 1992, The Greyhound Project is a volunteer, non-profit organization that knows how special these dogs are, and has made it their mission to promote the welfare and adoption of greyhounds by providing support and information to adoption organizations, adopters, and the public. Please visit www.adopt-a-greyhound.org for more information.
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April 18, 2012 8:49 amPosted 3 years ago
April 18, 2012 11:52 amPosted 3 years ago
Greyhounds RULE!! Hvae three myself, and couldn't imagine what my life would be like withouth them.
April 18, 2012 1:21 pmPosted 3 years ago
They are the most loving and gentle dog…I should know…I have had 6…there are now 4 carpeting my floor! And please…don't ever over-look the seniors…they are just greyt!!!!
April 18, 2012 1:26 pmPosted 3 years ago
You'll never find a better friend or companion than a greyhound. I have 4 and have fostered many. They are the best breed to own or to be owned by. The love they give you is amazing. So sweet and gentle. Perfect family pets. Adopt a greyhound or two. You'll never be sorry.
April 18, 2012 2:07 pmPosted 3 years ago
or two
April 18, 2012 2:07 pmPosted 3 years ago
or 3 or 4
April 18, 2012 2:08 pmPosted 3 years ago
I didn't know much about greyhounds until I adopted a mix almost 2 years ago. They are silly and lovable babies!!!!!
April 18, 2012 2:08 pmPosted 3 years ago
Lisa, just get all of them…it might be a maze to walk through the house as they laze about, but you'll never run out of love XD
April 18, 2012 2:08 pmPosted 3 years ago
I was adopted by two beautiful greys. They both have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. RIP Timmy & Preston Love mom
April 18, 2012 2:09 pmPosted 3 years ago
I already have 4 – only one grey right now but I will NEVER have a house without a grey! They are my <3!
April 18, 2012 2:12 pmPosted 3 years ago
Adopting a greyhound (senior!) was the best decision I've ever made! She was 7 when I found her, and is now 11. She's ever so loyal and loving to her family and to everyone she meets. She's a great therapy dog and visits nursing homes often!
April 18, 2012 2:14 pmPosted 3 years ago
I have one beautifull whippet
April 18, 2012 2:15 pmPosted 3 years ago
Team Greyhound will be promoting greyhound adoption at the MAF Canine Cancer Walk on April 29 in Elk Grove Ca.
April 18, 2012 2:18 pmPosted 3 years ago
April 18, 2012 2:20 pmPosted 3 years ago
I amnot a dog woman, but the plight and sight of a greyhound touches my heart in ways I cannot explain.
April 18, 2012 2:21 pmPosted 3 years ago
I had and raised many dogs/puppies, but by far the greyhound I adopted as a senior is hands down the best dog I've ever owned! I love her to bits!
April 18, 2012 2:22 pmPosted 3 years ago
I've had two rescued greyhounds and sweeter dogs do not exist. I currently have a whippet. I can't recommend these dogs highly enough.
April 18, 2012 2:23 pmPosted 3 years ago
I have owned 2 hounds (RIP) and they are WONDERFUL dogs. I now foster and hopefully getting another foster on Saturday. If anyone is in the Gettysburg PA area the 27-29, they are having Greyhounds in Gettysburg. It's SOOO much fun and LOVE seeing all those hounds.
April 18, 2012 2:30 pmPosted 3 years ago
It's true…greyhounds are the gentlest souls you will ever meet. My husband and I have had 2 hounds adopt us and we have been very blessed, though we only got 4 years with our first boy. There is no shortness of love in a greyhounds heart. They aim to please like no other breed I've ever known.
April 18, 2012 2:35 pmPosted 3 years ago
I had a greyhound/lab mix for 6 wonderful years…the smartest, sweetest girl you ever met. Lost her to a drunk driver "taking a shortcut" across my yard. I now have 3 rescued mutts whom I adore, but none will ever touch my heart the way my Timbre did. Grey's are sensitive…they need lots of TLC and careful, gentle discipline, but they are SO worth it!
April 18, 2012 2:36 pmPosted 3 years ago
sweetest dogs ever! i miss my oliver.
April 18, 2012 2:38 pmPosted 3 years ago
I had two rescue ghounds for over 9 years. They both made it to just a month shy of 15 years old, but died 3 years apart. They rescued me, they are my soulmates! One was 6 when I got her, he was 4. I would have one now if my little rescue Basengi would allow it!
April 18, 2012 2:41 pmPosted 3 years ago
I've been rescued by a Greyhound too. Love my retired racer, Zappa. They are such gentle, patient, sweet, tolerant, loving, beautiful dogs!
April 18, 2012 2:43 pmPosted 3 years ago
Zappa snuggling with his new sister.
April 18, 2012 2:44 pmPosted 3 years ago
Took you long enough to mention LWD 😉
April 18, 2012 2:50 pmPosted 3 years ago
Getting our first on Sunday—excited doesn't even describe how we feel!
April 18, 2012 4:49 pmPosted 3 years ago
Diana, that's fabulous…your lives will be changed forever more…in a greyt way! If you haven't already, think about picking up a copy of Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies…super-helpful, all sorts of good information.
And get a martingale collar
April 18, 2012 3:01 pmPosted 3 years ago
I have rescued 2 as well, both lived to be in the teens and they were the 2 sweetest dogs ever! One was graceful and elegant, the other the biggest goofball in the world, just loved to play! I miss them so!
April 18, 2012 3:05 pmPosted 3 years ago
No other dog like a greyhound….
April 18, 2012 3:12 pmPosted 3 years ago
I have had retired greyhounds as part of my family for over twenty years, I can't tell you how awesome they are! I also foster and have had anywhere from 2 to 5 in my home at once. I miss dearly the six that have gone to Rainbow Bridge, and adore the two that fill my home with joy now <3
April 18, 2012 3:45 pmPosted 3 years ago
I just lost one of my babies a pit mix last month. Still have one however I have always wanted to adopt/save a greyhound. I am in south florida and don't know of any agencies down here that rescues them. If anyone out there knows of a place near Palm Beach County please please let me know!! My email is [email protected]. Thanx!!!
April 18, 2012 4:43 pmPosted 3 years ago
I have 4 of these wonderful creatures in my living room at the moment. They are eating their dinner. All 4 of them have very unique personalities and make such great companions. Only 2 of those are actually mine, the other 2 are visiting while their human Mommy was having a baby. If you are looking for a companion, please consider adopting one of these retired racers, they will love you unconditionally and appreciate every moment they share with you.
April 18, 2012 7:38 pmPosted 3 years ago
I will never have a home without at least two greyhounds in it! They are the most lovable, goofy, silly, lazy, funny, adoring (need I go on???) creatures ever to grace this earth. My life is not complete without them!


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Selective Coatings through Evolutionary Receptor Screening
The combination of the disciplines of materials science and bioengineering has provided the engineering of molecules for selective recognition. Majumdar and Lee Labs have discovered selective peptide motifs to distinguish TNT and DNT molecules through a directed evolution process of phage display. After four rounds of selection process using commercially available phage peptide library, we identified consensus binding peptide motifs for TNT and DNT molecules. Among the three consensus TNT binding peptide sequences, TNT1 sequence exhibited good selectivity for TNT molecules with little background for DNT. Identified peptide motifs for the TNT and DNT exhibited excellent specificity tested through phage binding assays. Using mutational analysis of TNT binding peptides (TNT1), we demonstrated that multivalent binding is the key to selectivity of the TNT binding motif. To make the discoveries relevant for gas phase chemical sensing, we created a biomimetic coating for highly selective detection of DNT in ambient conditions. We believe that this approach of evolutionary peptide screening followed by the creation of biomimetic coatings, when generalized for other target molecules, reflects a significant advance to enable highly selective and sensitive miniaturized chemical sensors.
Profiling High-Specificity Binding Partners
In order to improve the screening of selective chemical or biological receptors, (or affinity reagent) for sensing applications, a high throughput analysis method is needed. COINS researchers have harnessed the rapid, quantitative, binding specificity measurements to inform choice of affinity reagent selection. We utilize size and charge-based fractionation of multi-component samples with subsequent specificity measurement, in one unified assay. The measurement tool yields quantitative information regarding specificity (selectivity), affinity, and concentration with minimal consumption of precious phage-display products. This lends itself to rapid, quantitative assessment of affinity reagents necessary for selective aqueous sensors.Amy Herr (UCB), Seung-Wuk Lee (UCB) and Beth Pruitt (Stanford)


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Ryan Reynolds & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley beautify new Marks & Spencer ads
There's beautiful and then there's beautiful. And then, sometimes, there's something so very beautiful that the birds sing louder, the flowers smell sweeter and the world stops to bathe in the glow.
Two of the world's sexiest celebs, Ryan Reynolds and "Transformer's" babe Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have joined forces to beautify the new fall campaign for U.K.-based department store Marks & Spencer. And the results are -- for lack of a better word -- beautiful.
Reynolds and Huntington-Whiteley don't need skin to exude sex appeal, oh no. These ads are all about the clothes, which means that these two sexy thesps have to sell with their eyes. Lots of off-camera stares and furrowed brows create quite an appealing mystery. Where is this couple going? Where have they just come from? What wonders have they seen? And I guess they're selling stuff too, so that's good.
For now, the couple exists only the imaginary world of Marks & Spencer. But here's hoping. Because their beautiful baby just might be the one who will unite us all and bring peace to the land. Our super computers were able to make a composite image of what their super sexy baby might look like (image below).


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I mean the cannon fodder. Sat, 25 August marks the day team
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years of experience in TF2; they can manage gravity defying rocket jumps,
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as if they spawned from real life Special Forces.
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Top Hat XXVIII A Great Gatsby Gala
Proceeds will help provide Washington Special Care Nursery with the latest in medical equipment
You won't want to miss the 28th Annual Top Hat Dinner Dance, taking place on Saturday, October 11. You will enjoy a Gatsby themed gala, while helping the tiniest patients of Washington Hospital. Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation's annual gala supports programs that improve patient care right here in our community. The evening will feature a hosted cocktail reception followed by an elegant four-course dinner prepared by McCalls Catering of San Francisco. After dinner, guests will dance the night away in the Gatsby Nightclub or enjoy conversation and a nightcap in the Jazz Lounge.
This year, funds raised through the Top Hat Dinner Dance will support the Washington Special Care Nursery. Thanks to a new affiliation with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, babies born at Washington Hospital now have access to some of the nation's finest pediatric care through a team of highly trained neonatologists who staff the Washington Special Care Nursery.
We're pleased that babies who require a higher level of care can be treated locally by specialists from UCSF, an institution with a reputation for providing some of the best neonatal care in the country," said Nancy Farber, chief executive officer of Washington Hospital Healthcare System. "The affiliation with our special care nursery is another important step toward creating an integrated regional health care network that provides the communities we serve with local access to the wide range of resources of an internationally renowned academic medical center."
Top Hat honorary co-chairs Rod Silveira and Skip Turner, co-owners of Professional Home Care Associates, and Jan Eric Henstorf, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, Washington Hospital Health System, hope to raise more than $175,000 for the Washington Special Care Nursery. Their goal is to set a Top Hat record with over 700 people attending the gala to show their support for the babies being cared for at Washington Hospital. Rod Silveira, president-elect of the Foundation, said "we are planning a spectacular evening with fabulous food and top-notch entertainment. Speaking for my co-chairs, we are thrilled at the opportunity to raise funds for the kids in our community. It's going to be a great evening, I promise. Join us!"
Now in its 28th year, Top Hat has a long history of bringing people together in support of a good cause. First held at the Top of the Mark in San Francisco, it has grown to be an elegant annual celebration in Fremont, raising funds for clinical services in the Tri-City area. Over the years, generous donors and sponsors have contributed more than $1.9 million through Top Hat for health care services at Washington Hospital.
Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation plays a key role in ensuring Tri-City residents have access to the most advanced medical care available today. It was established in 1983 as a separately incorporated nonprofit organization to enhance the Washington Hospital Healthcare System by raising public awareness and securing financial support. The Foundation helps Washington Hospital meet the community's health care needs and obtain state-of-the-art medical equipment.
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The gala will be held on Saturday, October 11. The hosted reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, entertainment and dancing from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Sponsorships and individual tickets are now available. Please join us by calling (510) 791-3428, emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or visiting www.whhs.com/foundation. Find us on Facebook!


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The Notre Dame football star and Heisman Trophy runner-up has claimed he is the victim of a hoax, after it was revealed that his girlfriend never existed and her death was faked. Their conversation will broadcast on "Katie" on THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 (check local listings/ or www.katiecouric.com). Couric will preview exclusive content and her own original reporting across ABC News platforms.
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I'm a big fan of Michigan's Brandon Graham but I've heard too many people compare him to LaMarr Woodley, and its just not a fair comparison. Just because they both played defensive end at Michigan, doesn't mean they'll have similar NFL careers.
Apparently I'm not alone. The man who drafted Woodley, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, weighed in on the subject today at the combine:
LaMarr had a little linebacker in his background. As a junior at Michigan some of their defensive sets had him playing on his feet. It was not so much of a stretch as it was for guys that played down exclusively.
Colbert hits the nail on the head. Woodley was already prepared to play linebacker in a 3-4 system because he already had experience in those defensive sets. Woodley was at Michigan at the same time as Alan Branch, who Ron English and Lloyd Carr used frequently as a nose tackle, allowing them to essentially run a 3-4 defense on occasion.
Graham, however, has never lined up without his hand on the ground. He is strictly a pass-rushing defensive end which means he'll have a lot to learn if he's drafted by a team such as Miami, San Francisco or New England.
The other difference is their athleticism. Woodley was an elite athlete coming out of college. His 38 inch vertical leap and 4.74 forty-yard dash at his pro day demonstrated his explosive athleticism, which further made teams comfortable viewing him as a 3-4 linebacker. We'll see how Graham tests, but I don't anticipate him demonstrating the same type of athleticm.
Now I have to admit I missed the boat on Woodley. I gave him a 3rd-round grade, behind Jarvis Moss, among others, who entered the draft with a similar skill set.
I am likely going to give Graham a 1st-round grade when I hand out my first round of grades after the combine. But that does not mean I anticipate Graham reaching Woodley's level of success, at least not immediately. Graham enters the draft with a more physical style of play than Woodley and a more polished pass rush repertoire, but he lacks the athleticism and awareness to impact the game the way Woodley does for the Steelers. That may come with time, but the comparisons of the two as prospects are off base.


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: Note: In October 2012 the LIPA Board of Trustees adopted changes to the utility's net metering tariff that permit remote net metering for non-residential solar and wind energy systems, and farm-based biogas and wind energy systems. It also adopted a measure to increase the aggregate net metering cap for solar, agricultural biogas, residential micro-CHP and fuel cells from 51.2 MW to 150 MW. The change in the general aggregate net metering cap does not affect the 15.3 MW cap specific to wind energy systems. Please see the [http://www.lipower.org/pdfs/company/papers/board/100212-metering.pdf full tariff change proposal] for further details.
In August 2012 New York enacted legislation (A.B. 9560) expanding remote net metering to include agricultural and non-residential micro-hydroelectric systems. Though LIPA's net metering policy is not governed by the state net metering law, the provisions are designed to mimic state law. Amendments to state law typically result in equivalent amendments to LIPA's net metering tariff.
In January 2009, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) made significant changes to its net metering policy that extended net metering to non-residential customers; expanded system size limits for residential and farm-service customers; and dramatically increased the capacity limit on overall enrollment. Prior to these revisions, net metering was only available for residential photovoltaic (PV) systems of 11 kW or less, residential wind systems of 27.5 kW or less, and farm-service wind systems of 137.5 kW or less. The rules have been updated multiple times, most recently in October 2012, to remain consistent with the evolving terms of the [http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=N... New York State net metering law].
Under the most recent revisions, net metering is available for residential, non-residential, and farm-service PV and wind energy systems, farm-service , and residential micro-CHP and fuel cell systems. Eligible systems are subject to the following system capacity limits:
* Residential: Solar and wind systems up to 25 kW, micro-CHP and fuel cell systems from 1 - 10 kW
* Farm-Service: Solar systems up to 25 kW, wind systems up to 500 kW, and anaerobic digester systems up to 1 MW
* Non-residential: Solar and wind energy systems up to 2 MW
Net metering will be made available until overall solar, agricultural biogas, residential micro-CHP and fuel cell system enrollment reaches 150 MW and overall wind enrollment reaches 15.3 MW (0.3% of 2005 peak electric demand) although the utility may expand this limit at its discretion. The 150 MW limit for non-wind systems represents such a change, as the former limit was set at 51.2 MW, or 1% of utility's 2005 peak demand.
Net metering is generally accomplished using a single bi-directional meter, although other arrangements are possible for hybrid systems that combine a solar or wind energy system with an agricultural biogas, micro-CHP, or fuel cell system. For solar, wind, and anaerobic digester systems, net excess generation (NEG) is carried forward from month to month at the customer's retail electricity rate. Excess NEG left over at the end of a 12-month period is purchased by LIPA at the seasonal (winter/summer) avoided cost rates. For residential micro-CHP and fuel cells, NEG is purchased on a monthly basis at the avoided cost rate and any resulting credits carry forward indefinitely.
In October 2012 LIPA adopted tariff changes allowing eligible farm-based and non-residential customer-generators to engage in "remote" net metering of solar, wind, and farm-based biogas systems. The law permits eligible customer-generators to designate net metering credits from equipment located on property which they own or lease to any other meter that is located on property owned or leased by the customer that is within the LIPA service territory and same load zone as the net metered facility. Credits will accrue to the highest use meter first, and as with standard net metering, excess credits may be carried forward from month to month. A change in New York state law enacted in August 2012 extends remote net metering to micro-hydroelectric customer-generators. As LIPA's net metering rules typically replicate state law, further tariff changes reflecting this change may be forthcoming.
Customers on tariffs that include demand charges will only be billed for the measured maximum kW demand ''actually supplied by LIPA'' during the billing period. Ownership of renewable energy credits (RECs) is not addressed in the net metering tariff; however, LIPA retains ownership of any RECs produced by systems that participate in the LIPA solar and wind energy rebate programs.
Residential and farm-service customers that install systems of 27.5 kW or less are not required to pay any interconnection charges. Farm-service customers that install larger systems are responsible for paying 50% of the applicable interconnection expenses, and non-residential customers are responsible for 100% of the cost of interconnection. Additional charges may apply in situations where the interconnection requires a dedicated transformer or additional safety equipment. Such charges are limited to $350 - $5,000 for most systems, but are based on actual costs without a limit for non-residential PV systems.
All net metered systems must comply with the equipment and installation specifications contained in LIPA's Interconnection Guide for Independent Power Producers. These guidelines historically required the installation of a utility accessible external disconnect switch (EDS) for all systems. This contrasts with the [http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=NY02R&re... New York Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR)] (SIR) for the state's investor-owned utilities, which exempt inverter-based facilities of 25 kW or less from the EDS requirement. In August 2011 New York enacted legislation (A.B. 5525) directing LIPA to conform to this portion of state SIR. LIPA's requirements were subsequently revised. Notably LIPA does not generally require customer-generators to obtain liability insurance for their systems (although they do encourage it). Under certain circumstances, LIPA may require customer-generators to meet additional performance and safety standards, perform additional system tests, or purchase liability insurance beyond that specified in the guide.


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Behind the Scenes of this Trad Home Cover House
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interesting because this is probably one of their better liked stories ever - trad home. i love this house! it's for sale - or it was for sale.
Great home and a great blog...glad to have found you....I'll be keeping an eye on you, Have a wonderful week, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Hi Susan,
I'm so glad that they decided to publish this home. It is very beautiful and so much detail - some you might miss straight away, you've got to really look, like the gorgeous archways into a room, OMG how thick are they (??) and the furniture, rangehood in the kitchen. I know, I'm all over the place and rambling. I haven't seen this magazine in my neck of the woods, so appreciate you posting this for us that are not next door!!!! Hope you are well.
Take Care
Tasmania, Australia
Love all the black and white floors! And the kitchen, wow. We're still working on ours.
Check out my giveaway over @ Completely Coastal..., hope you like it!
What a lovely home! love the room design and decor!
wow- love hearing the story behind the story :) beautiful beautiful!! THAT DINING ROOM!!! wow
i think it's great that they're able to change with the times for what reader want.
keep it up!!
What a gorgeous home. Love all of the decor and the kitchen i stunning. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Marty
Love this house. thank you for sharing. Sue
I rushed right out and brought it after seeing your post...
I really like the library wall and the dining room as well, i also like the shot of the family room looking to the kitchen. I'm out to pick up an issue;)


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> Yeah, if I can get to any of those programs.
> I got no access to the system. I can contact it remotely via ports 22 and
> 80, no other way. (I feel like a broken record... :(
Oh yeah. I forgot about that.
If I were in your shoes, and I did not want to bribe the security admins
with pizza and beer, I might try this:
[another wild guess]
When you do a http request doesn't it tell you the server?
(maybe it's just the client)
Find out what server is running and look for bugs. I think there were
buffer overflow bugs is most web servers, but I think almost all were
discovered and fixed a long time ago.
Here's one from '97 says "If you send a specially formatted URL of about
8K to IIS, you can crash the server" -- saw this at
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Posted: Sun 18 Nov 2012, 19:37
Why does frugal Slacko go so slow on my computer?
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i have a sony vaio VGC-RB30
here is a link to the full specs
usually it goes slow when i use flash (more then one flash window open) and when I'm reading yahoo articles (more then one article open at the same time).. but also if i dont have flash installed and i am using html5 to view videos i still get the same slow results.. like the mouse wont even move
But i have Windows on the same computer and it doesn't have this problem.
Puppy Linux Slacko is frugally installed.. I've tried like 6 other Linux distros and its all the same with adobe flash and html5 video and flash block doesnt do anything.. same results...
How can i fix this? is it possible to fix this? does everyone have these problems? because I've tried it on two other computers all with around 500 mb and it freezes/lags badly on it too.. thanks
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Hmm. First of all, let's make sure that your computer actually has the 512 MB of RAM it was supposed to be built with. What does
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Posted: Sun 18 Nov 2012, 22:59
I have got several computers here with similar specs to those and in my experience 512 MB of RAM is OK for lots of uses but if you start viewing pages with lots of Flash videos or other embedded content in them the RAM is just not enough and the thing freezes or crashes.
Creating a swap partition of a Gig or two with Gparted and switching it "swapon" resolves the problem completely for me.
The Windows XP is probably set up with a page file which is the same thing as swap (virtual memory which supports the RAM when it runs low) so that might be why it appears to run better.
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Posted: Mon 19 Nov 2012, 01:59
@flash lol yea it does have around 500mb ram
@oscar how would i go about doing that?
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Posted: Mon 19 Nov 2012, 08:52
Menu -> System -> GParted partition manager
But you can't be running Puppy from a save file on the hard disk when you do it. Boot from the CD with the 'puppy pfix=ram' boot option, then use GParted.
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Posted: Mon 19 Nov 2012, 12:24
Wow thanks flash! I will try that when i get home tonight
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hey guys.. i need more info.. i have no clue how to create a swap partition.. i tired but i didnt want to ruin my computer so i tried to look for some tutorials and i couldnt find any for my exact situation
i have windows xp and i installed puppy linux slacko through the universal installer.. its on there frugally on the same partition as windows xp.. i would really apperciate it if someone showed me how to create a swap partition on it.. thanks!
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What have you tried so far? Did you poke around a bit in GParted?
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yeah i used was looking around on it.. and i might be able to do it on my own but i read that you can mess up your computer if you are not careful.. i dont know how to do it though... i am a noob.. is there any tutorials you can recommend on this?
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The first thing you should do before resizing or adding partitions is defragment the drive, using Windows' utility to do it. Run the defrag program several times. Defragmenting consolidates files and fragments of files that may be scattered around the hard disk, leaving the rest of the partition empty. This reduces the risk that moving partition boundaries might cause some data to be lost.
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I have done it several times and never had a problem, but anyone giving advice on this tends to feel that they need to be cautious because we don't want to get the blame if anything does go wrong so:-
Make sure you have backups of everything.
Don't do it if you are not prepared to re-install everything if necessary.
Don't do it if you don't feel confident enough etc etc
I would always defragment first as Flash says.
It would be heplful to know what partitions you have now, what the file systems are in each and what operating systems are installed in them.
In order to create a swap partition you will probably have to shrink an existing partition to create some unallocated space. I normally make it about one and a half gigs so it will only be a thin sliver on the graphical display of Gparted.
Probably best to shrink the partition from the right. You can do this by dragging the edge to the left a bit on the graphical representation or by scrolling the numbers which you will see when you bring up the GUI thing for altering a partition.
You should then be able to click the grey unallocated space and create your brown linux swap partition in that space. Once you have created it there is a right-click option for "swapon" which puts a little lock icon in the listing of the swap partition.
Take your time to study it all, changes are lined up in Gparted and only actually happen when you click "Apply".
Windows may go through some checks next time you boot it so be prepared to see that.
There are others who are much more experienced than me so maybe they will chip in with further advice.
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Posted: Wed 21 Nov 2012, 00:33
thanks for those directions you guys! i know how to do it now.. but another problem has come up.. when i applied the directions to make the swap linux partition it was moving 468 gb (i have a 500 gb hard drive) to another area and an hour in to doing that it got an error and it stopped and i couldnt continue
could this be because puppy linux slacko is on the same partition it was moving (its frugally installed)?
btw i did defragment my hard drive before i tried
also i was in ram mode
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I don't know the answer to your question, but I doubt there is any data lost yet. Exactly what error did you get? Was it from Gparted? Exactly how did you boot into RAM? (From CD or what? What boot option did you enter?)
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You need to make sure you are creating the space for the swap partition by shrinking the edge of the existing partition inwards from the right hand side.
Avoid doing it by displacing the partition sideways, ie make sure the changes do not move the left-hand edge of the partition.
Looks like you are attempting to shrink your main large ntfs partition with both Windows and Puppy on it. This should be OK. Windows will tolerate you chopping a bit off the far end but it doesn't like the whole partition to be shunted around on the disc.
Sometimes if for example you increase the size of an area to the right of a partition you will see that the numbers of the area to the left will reduce accordingly. The correct scenario is when the size of the partition decreases and the size of the unallocated space to the right of it (or below it if you look at the numbers) increases by the same amount.
Ah by the way, even though Gparted warns that changes may take a long time I have never found that they take more than a minute or so, often less than that.
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@flash i booted into ram mode from the puppy boot menu when puppy starteds not from the cd.. I thought that would be okay.. I will try again and take a pic of the error this time (it was from gpart)
@oscar yeah i tried that.. I will try again when i have a chance
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Part I: General Concepts
1. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts 2. Prevention and Wellness NEW!
Part II: Applied Science of Exercise and Techniques
3. Range of Motion for Impaired Movement 4. Resistance Exercise for Impaired Muscle Performance 5. Aerobic Exercise for Impaired Cardiopulmonary Capacity 6. Stretching for Impaired Connective Tissue and Muscle Mobility 7. Peripheral Joint Mobilization for Impaired Joint Mobility 8. Aquatic Exercise 9. Exercises for Impaired Balance NEW!
Part III: Principles of Intervention for Soft Tissue, Joint and Nerve Pathologies
10. Soft Tissue Injury, Repair, and Management 11. Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Osteoporosis, and Fracture Management NEW! 12. Surgery: Pre and Post-operative Management 13. Nerve injury, Nerve Tension, and Sympathetically Maintained Pain NEW!
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Part V: Special Areas of Therapeutic Exercise
23. Principles of Exercise for the Obstetric Patient 24. Management of Vascular Disorders of the Extremities 25. Management of Pulmonary Conditions
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Friday, August 3, 2012
We sometimes wish we were ordinary, that we could be those girls in American Eagle Outfitters glitter tops and sequin dresses in the middle of the dance floor on a Saturday night at Strata. We imagine it when we start dressing up to go out, but the alcohol and opium cigarettes poison our minds and fuck up our values.
We spend hours in silence on the balcony, falling through our fantasies, waiting for the dark. Though we may never be at peace we'll always have each other.
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love these photos ^^ReplyDelete
love the photos.ReplyDelete
i think everyone ever wish to be 'ordinary' at least once in their life. but, again. no one is really ordinary or normal anyway. we have our own weirdness and we look for some people who share that mutual weirdness.
That was so much fun to read!thank you. Lovely:DReplyDelete
xx chris
I love your posts. So much.ReplyDelete
Wow, I so feel this way on different levels. Great post! xx PipReplyDelete
i love to read your blogReplyDelete
thanks for your last comment in my blog :) well it's not that sad actually. we're all (me, dad, new mom) were pretty close before the marriage. but afterwards it gets super awkward and it comes to the point i dislike her because she never done anything right :(ReplyDelete
sorry for rambling u_u loving the last paragraph! quoting. loves from indonesia <333
Your pictures are amazing! So fantastic. Love your blog!!! "Black is how we feel on the inside" is my fav sentence :)ReplyDelete
I'm with look-scout, "We wear black on the outside because black is how we feel on the inside" amazing sentence! your photos illustrate this so well.ReplyDelete
dang. your photos really match the entry here. it's pretty cool.ReplyDelete
i can't explain in words what i feel in this post. everything is just so beautiful and real.ReplyDelete
Wonderful again. I love the last photograph.ReplyDelete
And the last sentence already seems to be some kind of art.
beautiful picturesReplyDelete
I love the way your pictures compliment the words ... you are awesome !!!ReplyDelete
who is taking these pics? they are all beautiful, but you ruin it with the blog nameReplyDelete
good thing that you discovered chloe- at least you're not alone.ReplyDelete
Hey Avy, thank you for visiting me:D Yes, her blog is great, I follow her already. Her posts are really cool!ReplyDelete
happy weekend,
xx chris
beautiful pictures!ReplyDelete
We wear black on the outside because black is how we feel on the inside, and if we seem a little strange, well, that's because we are.ReplyDelete
I could set this up as my fb status!
YOU are AWESOME! :)
Not Just My Allegories
In our minds we are always someplace else...ReplyDelete
Love your blog. Truly xo
Ah, the ennui of a privileged life. I do love your Morrissey soul and your writing. I've been lurking for a while, only to come out now to comment.ReplyDelete
Thank you! I love your writings. ♥ReplyDelete
love these photographs :)ReplyDelete
Breathtaking, as everReplyDelete
love the vibe of these photos! xReplyDelete
Interesting pictures!:)ReplyDelete
I love the mood in this pictures and your writing is flawless.ReplyDelete
Great Post!ReplyDelete
Beautiful Pictures :)
love your Blog!
i wasn't saying i don't have secrets, i just couldn't think of one! what about this: i judge people by their music taste. it's not really a secret i guess but i wouldn't just go out and tell everybody because everybody would think i'm a superficial judgemental bitch, haha. does that count?ReplyDelete
by the way i really love what you wrote in this post, i can absolutely identify with you and chloe! and i like the images too. do you take all the pictures you post yourself? xx
great pics!ReplyDelete
wow you are so cute!ReplyDelete
just found your blog and love your aesthetic! and heyy i actually just started a new blog! i'd love if you'd come take a look and follow, if you like!
ps: if you follow, let me know by commenting on my most recent post. then i'll skip over to your blog and follow you back! :]]
We are all a little strange, that is what makes us interesting.ReplyDelete
Love that first picture. I can also sit for hours on my balcony staring. Or very occasionally I climb up to the top of my flat and sit on top and watch the sunset :)ReplyDelete
you made me wish i could help, hug or somethingReplyDelete
Beautiful - the pictures and the writing! xReplyDelete
Hi! Thanks for commenting on my blog. Good to know that people like it ;-)ReplyDelete
Love your blog (pics and the writing) also!
Greetings from The Netherlands:
LOVE the last paragraph! beautiful writing!ReplyDelete
i wear black most of the time, because i'm very strange, but i'm very proud being like this!
Those pics are so damnReplyDelete
Great post !ReplyDelete
3 words LOVE YOUR STYLE :)
I'm an instant follower of you now :)
Please feel free to check out my blog if you have the time
p.s Check out my first Rire Boutique Giveaway !! :)
I like it (:
just wanted to come back to wish you a good week :DReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures :)ReplyDelete
This is one of my favourite blogs at the moment! and i feel like taht all the time too x
I just came across your blog and enjoyed reading some of your posts and profile. You have such a great blog and love your amazing photographies too xo akikoReplyDelete
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I really love the way you write, just spent the last 20 mins reading through your blog and you are definitely very very talented. Love this post xReplyDelete
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Trailing by one with 3.8 seconds to play, Brandon McPherson (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) intercepted an inbounds pass just inside halfcourt and took it all the way to the rim, laying it in with 0.9 seconds remaining to give Valparaiso an improbable 55-54 victory over Milwaukee on New Year's Eve evening at the ARC.
McPherson, guarding Milwaukee's deep man in the frontcourt as the Panthers inbounded from underneath Valpo's basket, cut off his man as soon as the pass was thrown and grabbed it just inside the midcourt line. After two long dribbles, the fifth-year senior was in the paint and laid the ball up and over the Panthers' Tony Meier for the game-winning bucket, McPherson's only basket of the game.
"I'm obviously very proud of (Brandon) for making the play he did to win the game for us," said Crusader head coach Homer Drew. "He did a great job, first in finding the pass and making a good adjustment to intercept it. Then he showed his courage in taking it all the way to the rim himself and having confidence he would make the shot."
Fittingly, a big defensive play set up the deciding basket, as the Crusader defense put together one of its best efforts of the season. Valpo held Milwaukee to just 40.4% shooting and sent the Panthers to the free throw line just 11 times. The Crusaders also registered nine steals en route to forcing 19 turnovers and held a decided 24-13 edge in points off of miscues.
The ending sequence was set up by a number of critical shots from the game's two high scorers. Milwaukee's Ja'Rob McCallum knocked down his fifth triple of the game with 2:08 to play to give the Panthers a 51-50 lead. Brandon Wood (Kokomo, Ind./Kokomo [Highland C.C./Southern Illinois]) answered in a big way for the Crusaders, hitting a fallaway 3-pointer as the shot clock expired to put Valpo back ahead by two with 1:28 remaining.
Following a Milwaukee turnover, the Crusaders ran the shot clock nearly all the way down before a miss gave the Panthers possession. McCallum pulled up on the fast break and canned another 3-pointer to swing the lead back Milwaukee's way with 20 seconds to go. After a Valpo miss with seven seconds to play, the Crusaders, having registered only four team fouls, fouled twice to set up a possible 1-and-1 to get the ball back before the game's final play rendered the foul situation moot.
Milwaukee started the game quickly, jumping out to its largest lead of six points just three minutes in at 8-2. The Panthers still led 13-7 6:40 into the game before the Crusaders put together a 10-0 run over a stretch of 2:28 to take the lead, an advantage they would hold for most of the rest of the game. McPherson knocked down one free throw and Wood two during the spurt, while Matt Kenney (Mooresville, Ind./Mooresville) came up with a steal and fast-break dunk, Ryan Broekhoff (Frankston, Victoria, Australia/Australian Institute of Sport) knocked down a triple and Cameron Witt (Launceston, Tasmania, Australia/Launceston) recorded a layup as well.
Another quick seven-point spurt on layups by Wood and Michael Rogers (Kingston, Jamaica/Redemption [N.Y.] Christian) and a 3-pointer by Kenney gave Valpo its largest lead at 26-17 with 4:36 to go in the opening stanza. The Crusaders held a 28-22 lead at the break and maintained the lead into the second half, falling behind for the first time in the final 20 minutes with 8:54 to play on a Michael Tyler tip-in.
Valpo responded immediately to losing the lead, however, as on three straight possessions, Kenney hit a 3-pointer, Rogers got inside for a layup and Kenney drove in for a layup of his own in a seven-point spurt the Crusaders' way, putting Valpo back on top 45-40 with 7:15 to play. The Panthers scored 11 of the next 16 points, capped by McCallum's fifth triple, to set up the dramatic closing minutes.
Wood led all scorers on Thursday evening with 22 points, his eighth effort of 20 or more points on the season. The redshirt sophomore also tied with Witt and Cory Johnson (Duluth, Minn./Duluth East [Iowa State]) for game-high honors with five rebounds. Kenney scored ten critical points off the bench in 26 minutes of action as well.
"(Wood) really kept us in the game with some of his shots, including the big 3-pointer with the shot clock about to go off late," said Drew. "Matt has been phenomenal this year in handling the basketball and finding open players, and he had a couple of good looks tonight while also stepping up and hitting shots. I thought this was also Mike's best game of the year, especially in terms of his intensity on the defensive end."
McCallum hit six 3-pointers on his way to a team-high 20 points for Milwaukee (8-6, 1-2), but was the only Panther to reach double figures. McCallum also paced his squad with five rebounds, while Patrick Souter handed out a game-best six assists.
Valparaiso (6-8, 1-1) will look to carry the momentum from Thursday's thrilling victory into Saturday's Horizon League showdown with Green Bay at 7:05 p.m. As always, the game can be heard live on the Valpo Sports Radio Network (WEFM, 95.9 FM, Michigan City; WAKE, 1500 AM, Valparaiso) and can be seen on the Horizon League Network, Valpo's athletic website, www.valpoathletics.com, will have links for live audio, video and statistics.


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This really is a rewarding Munro to climb. A straightforward path heads straight for the summit, which is always in sight, over broad grassy ridges. Mild scrambling higher up. The carpark is already elevated, and the climb is quite short at around 3 hours return. The mountain topography and surrounding area make for outstanding views. Optional extra hike onwards to Ben Lawers.
Winding up the single lane road from near mountain-nestling Killin, we arrive at Ben Lawyers car park already 460 metres above sea level, in the middle of a hazy h0t summers day. Even though the visitor centre has been closed (as of 2010 anyway), the car park is almost completely full of expensive cars! Looking ahead we can see Beinn Ghlas rising to a triple camel-humped crest in the distance, with Ben Lawyers (we now know) somewhere hidden behind. Daywalkers arriving here to climb Ben Lawyers must frequently mistake the climb to the top of Beinn Ghlas for Ben Lawyers, before wondering why the path continues over the top and on to an even bigger hill on the other side.
A well maintained timber walkway leaves the carpark for, the fenced enclosure of Ben Lawyers nature reserve which is protected from deer and sheep, allowing the alpine flora of the area to naturally regenerate. A nature trail branches off from the main path, and numbered places on the nature trail must mark out interesting features, though with the visitor centre closed, we do not know what.
Up through the nature reserve, split by a small river with a few flourishing trees and a sprinkling of wild flowers. Below us we see the bright blue of Loch Tay with some hazy mountain silhouettes behind.
The path forks, one heading up the valley and round the back of Beinn Ghlas to the watershed between Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas on the other side of the mountain; the other zig-zagging straight up the slopes of Beinn Ghlas. After a fairly steep climb, the path flattens out on the shoulder of the mountain with 180 degree views of Loch Tay. The ridge walk to the top is easy going in places and a bit of a scramble on the steeper sections, but this really is an easy hill to climb – you can see the summit for most of the journey.
We arrive at the summit in the late afternoon sun, with a cold breeze a relief from the overly hot sun on the lower slopes. A couple of other hikers have a heated debate as to whether they have reached the summit of Ben Lawyers or not! – we imagine this is a hot topic of conversation here as most walkers would not expect to be directed up another Munro before reaching the one they set out to climb.
Ben Lawyers now comes into view, higher than the Munro we are on, and only about 0.5Km further on, albeit with a considerable drop, then a climb of several hundred feet; alas we do not have the time to continue on and spend what time we do have admiring the view. An alternative route down presents itself – by continuing onto the col between us and Ben Lawyers, we can take it back down the valley offering a less steep return route, however we decide to stick to the route we came up on as the views are spectacular.


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The Lebanese experiment of Muslims and Christians living and governing together appears to have failed. Now, with Hamas controlling the Gaza Strip, there is concern that Christians there will have no choice but to flee.
Broken crucifixes and shards from a Jesus statue have been swept up, but Gaza's tiny Christian community says the violent warning sent by Islamic militants cannot be erased.
The ransacking of Gaza's Catholic convent and an adjacent Rosary Sisters school during Hamas' sweep to power this month broke more than wood and plaster: it signaled the end of a relatively peaceful, even if sometimes uneasy relationship between Gaza's 1.4 million Muslims and 3,000 Christians.
Despite Hamas promises of protection, Christians fear more attacks, and some say they want to leave. Gaza's flock has already been hit hard by emigration in recent years, and a new exodus could effectively wipe out one of the Arab world's tiniest and oldest Christian communities.
"We don't trust them (Hamas). Our time is coming," said a Greek Orthodox Christian.
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Cash for clunkers ended this week — for cars.
But old energy-hogging refrigerators and freezers qualify for recycling and cash from more than 60 utilities across the nation. And the federal government is making money available to states so consumers could get rebates of $50 to $200 for new, more energy-efficient appliances later this year in a so-called "cash for appliances" program.
Combined, the appliance initiatives have a goal similar to the cash-for-clunker program for autos: They get less-efficient appliances off the nation's energy grid in favor of newer efficient ones.
The government's rebate program, in which the Department of Energy is providing states with $300 million approved earlier this year as part of President Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan, serves another goal similar to the cash-for-clunker program: It's designed to boost the economy.
"These rebates will help families make the transition to more efficient appliances, making purchases that will directly stimulate the economy and create jobs," Energy Secretary Steven Chu said in announcing the rebate program earlier this summer.
Unlike cash for clunkers, consumers taking advantage of the rebate program wouldn't need to trade in their old refrigerators to get the benefit of buying a new one with an energy-star seal designating it as efficient.
A 'win-win situation'
Meanwhile, utilities in many states offer to pick up and recycle old refrigerators and freezers and give the customer a rebate ranging from $25 to $50. Such programs began on the West Coast in the last decade but more recently have been moving east.
"It's an excellent win-win-win situation," says John Hargrove of NV Energy in Nevada, which has had a refrigerator recycling program for five years. "There are environmental benefits, energy-efficiency benefits and benefits for customers who have a hard time dealing with that old refrigerator holding a six pack of water in the garage."
Old refrigerators and freezers are some of the biggest energy users in homes, and getting old ones out for energy-efficient models will save customers anywhere from $50 to $150 a year on electricity bills, says Steven Rosenstock, manager for energy solutions at the Edison Electric Institute, which represents 70% of the investor-owned utilities in the United States.
In five years, NV Energy in Nevada has picked up 50,000 refrigerators, giving $30 to customers in Nevada and California who have turned in their working, but old appliances. The company hopes to boost the program to 20,000 appliances a year and help the utility reach its goal of producing a state-ordered 25% of its electricity through renewable or energy-efficiency sources by 2025, Hargrove says.
In Michigan, where 2008 energy legislation required utilities to cut electricity production by 5% a year, the program is exceeding expectations.
DTE Energy, parent company of Detroit Edison which serves 2.2 million electric customers in Detroit and its suburbs, collected more than 3,300 appliances since starting the recycling program at the end of June. It offers $50 per refrigerator or freezer and $20 for old window air-conditioner units.
"Today's appliances consume three times less than old appliances," says Steven Kurmas, president of Detroit Edison. "We're hoping to get rid of 30,000 by 2011."