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Enfield began his comedy career by providing voices for the satirical puppet show Spitting Image. He shot to fame with characters created with Paul Whitehouse for Channel 4's Saturday Live. These included 'Loadsamoney', whose constant boasting about his wealth captured the spirit of excess in late1980s Britain, and later Kevin the teenager appearing in Harry Enfield and Chums (1990-8). Enfield was influenced by comedians from the 1970s, including Morecambe and Wise, rather than alternative comedy. In 2008, Enfield reunited with Whitehouse in the current television sketch series, Harry and Paul. Enfield has also appeared in the comedy drama Skins.
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Eva Ortiz, 40, of Nederland, Texas passed away January 30, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born in Mexico on January 3, 1973 to Jesus and Raquel Zamora. Funeral services will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 2615 Memorial Blvd., in Port Arthur on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland on Saturday, February 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves on Monday, February 4th at 10:00 a.m. Eva is survived by her husband, Alfredo Ortiz of Nederland; daughter, Yanett Alejandra Ortiz; son, David Alfredo Ortiz of Nederland; parents, Jesus and Raquel Zamora of Port Arthur; brothers, Jesus Zamora, Jr. and wife, Marisela of Groves, Alejandro Zamora and wife, Zury of Port Arthur, and Andres Zamora and wife, Araceli of Port Arthur; and nephews and nieces. Details and guest registry available at
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Ben's comments about story-telling were one of the things that reminded me of that powerful story about story-telling, The Thousand and One Nights. The idea of telling that very classical story at Marin Shakespeare Company stayed with me for several weeks. Finally, not being able to shake it, I talked to Bob about the idea of dramatizing Shahrazad's story for our audiences. He immediately agreed that this was a story we should be telling now.
When we couldn't find a script we thought would work well at our theatre, Bob encouraged me to write one. Putting the script together was a tremendous joy.
I was scrupulous about writing only in my "off-time" from running the company; I didn't want this creative task to take away from fundraising and management. So I would write at night or in the early morning, on weekends and through the holidays. Soon, I fell into the habit of reading to my son Nate, then 8 or 9, the portion of the story I'd written each night, breaking off wherever I had stopped. It was a magical time.
At first, we thought that the brilliant Doug Rushkoff, an old friend from college, would come direct the piece. Doug generously read the script as it progressed and offered deep insights. But eventually his book tour schedule, and also, I think the fact that the play became more of an optimistic romance and less of a critical political-historical exploration led him to bow out.
Meanwhile, I had somehow convinced the incredible Vince Delgado not only to compose the music but to put together a small ensemble including himself to perform live at every performance. This was perhaps the greatest triumph of the production. I also found an astounding choreographer and somehow managed to assemble a perfect cast. Denise Kirchner and I had a wonderful time figuring out how to create jinnis and elephants and other fantastical apparitions and Cynthia Beckley created a complex costume scheme for the more than 100 characters in the show.


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Danger Room: After 15 Months in Orbit, Secret Space Plane Finally Returning to Earth
by ROBERT BECKHUSEN The U.S. military's secret space plane is preparing to return from its second mission after an incredible 453 days in orbit (as of today). The robotic X-37B, which resembles a miniature space shuttle, is due to land at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California sometime in early to mid-June, depending on weather [...]
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Danger Room: Mexican Cartel Declares War on Cheetos
by ROBERT BECKHUSEN This post was first published on Tuesday. Sorry for the delay. Mexican drug cartels are not strictly drug cartels. One of their fastest growing markets is extortion of private citizens and businesses. Don't pay, and you can be threatened — or worse. But largely, the cartels target small businesses and individuals, and stay away [...]
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Bloggingheads.tv: North Korea and Special Forces
Watch as I discuss North Korea, Special Forces and the military's accusations (since retracted) that I fabricated a news story about the two.
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Breaking! Giant American Laser Robots Are Jet-Packing into Moscow
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Pentagon to Axe: You're Right
Finally! Lt. Col. Jim Gregory called. This is what he said.
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The Post in Question
The Diplomat has yanked my "commandos in North Korea" story, under pressure from those who claim I "made up" Brig. Gen. Neil Tolley's comments.
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Ghost Recon Dispatch #4: Augmented Reality Decodes Battlefield Chaos
Author's note: I've been hired to write marketing material for Ubisoft's new game Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
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Ghost Recon Dispatch #3: Lasers, Gas and Stun Guns
Sometimes it's better to incapacitate a potential enemy than to kill him. That's a lesson the U.S. military learned the hard way in the course of several brutal wars. Today, thanks to that painful experience, American troops and their closest allies have access to the latest "nonlethal" weaponry, meant for confusing, distracting, or hurting a bad guy without killing him.
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Context of the Korea Special Forces Story
Some folks have accused me of fabricating quotations I attributed to Army Brig. Gen. Neil Tolley regarding U.S. surveillance operations in North Korea. See the original story here … and skepticism here and here.
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ACCIDENTAL CANDIDATE Free Review Copies!
I'm offering a free copy of my new comic book THE ACCIDENTAL CANDIDATE to anyone willing to review or otherwise promote the iPad edition.
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Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary and sage and continue cooking 1 minute. Mix in tomatoes and cook until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth and garbanzo beans and simmer 5 minutes. Puree soup in blender or processor. Return soup to saucepan and bring to boil. Stir in orzo and cook until orzo is just tender but still firm to bite. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with parsley and serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.


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"The medical school community is a haven of tremendous talent, both academic and creative. The Creative Arts Society began in 1995 to recognize, support and develop the healthy creativity that so many demonstrate. We are open to all members of the Boston Medical Center community and count students, faculty, staff, physicians, and administrators among our members. There are no dues, yet we produce some of the largest events at the Medical School on a yearly basis, including: Kick Back Kafe, various open mic nights, and Arts Day, when members of the BMC community can display their artwork for two days in the Hiebert Lounge. We also produce Whorl, a collection of exceptional work that is distributed throughout the medical center free of charge, thanks to the generous financial support of the BUSM Alumni Association and SCOMSA."


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NC State Baseball Comes Back To Defeat The Citadel, 8-5
May 11, 2005
RALEIGH, N.C. - Jonathan Diaz squeezed home the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning, and Ramon Corona drove in two insurance runs later in the inning to lift NC State past The Citadel 8-5 in college baseball action Wednesday afternoon at Doak Field.
The Wolfpack, which won for the 12th time in its last 15 games, improved to 34-13. The Pack is five games ahead of last year's pace through 47 games. The Citadel dropped to 18-31 with the loss.
Alan Letchworth (1-0) got the win despite allowing a pair of runs on two hits in one inning of work. He walked one and did not record a strikeout. Joey Devine pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out two to notch his 11th save of the season. Devine now has 35 career saves and moves ahead of Scott Winchester (Clemson, 1992-95) and into sole possession of third place in Atlantic Coast Conference history in career saves.
Evan Burgess (1-1), the last of three pitchers for The Citadel, took the loss after being charged with three runs on three hits in one inning of work. He struck out one and did not issue a walk.
Ramon Corona was the offensive star for the Wolfpack, hitting a single and a double and driving in three runs. Aaron Bates went 2-for-3 and drove in a run, while Matt Devine came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with an RBI. Chance Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run for The Citadel, while Jon Aughey had two doubles and a single in five at-bats. Chris Ard and Chris Swauger had two hits apiece for the Bulldogs.
The Citadel jumped to an early lead. Aughey led off the top of the second with an infield single, and Matt Matulia walked to put runners on first and second with none out. Josh Stackley tried to bunt the runners to second and third, but Wolfpack starter Sam Walls nailed Aughey at third base for the first out of the inning. Zach Brown walked to load the bases with one down and Brady Mashak hit a sacrifice fly to center field.
The Bulldogs made it 2-0 in the top of the third. Ard singled with one away and stole second. Swauger reached on an infield single to put runners on first and third, and Matulia lined a single up the middle to drive in Ard with The Citadel's second run of the game.
NC State got on the board with a two-out rally in the bottom of the third when Matt Camp reached on an infield single, stole second and scored on Corona's single to center field.
The Bulldogs made it a two-run lead again with a run in the top of the fifth. Aughey led off with a double down the left-field line, went to second on Matulia's fly ball to deep right field, and scored on Josh Stackley's sacrifice fly to center field.
Corona led off the bottom of the sixth and was hit by a pitch. Bates and Ryan Pond walked to load the bases with none out. That was the end of the afternoon for Bulldogs starter Tim Martin, who pitched well but was charged with four runs, three earned, on three hits in five-plus innings. Zach Brown came in to face Brian Aragon and got a ground ball to second base, but Matulia, the shortstop, mishandled the scoop relay to the bag for an error. Corona scored on the play and the bases were still loaded. Mike Jensen tied the score at 3-3 with a sacrifice fly to center field, and Pond took third on the play. Devine followed with a pinch-hit single to left to score Pond and give the Wolfpack a 4-3 lead.
Diaz led off the bottom of the sixth with a walk and went to second on Camp's sacrifice bunt. Corona was hit by a pitch for the second time in a row, and Bates singled through the hole on the left side of the infield to drive in Diaz and give the Pack a 5-3 lead.
Letchworth came in to start the top of the eighth and walked Brown leading off. With one down, Smith drove an 0-2 pitch over the wall in left field for a game-tying two-run homer, knotting the score at 5-5.
NC State started its winning rally in the eighth with a one-out infield single by Devine, who went to second on a wild pitch. Jake Muyco singled to right to put runners on the corners with one away. Diaz then laid down his squeeze bunt, which Ard was unable to field cleanly along the third-base line. With two down, Corona drove a double off the wall in left-center field, driving in Muyco and Diaz to make it 8-5. The Bulldogs recovered in time to nail Corona at third base as he tried for a triple.
NC State returns to action this weekend with a three-game ACC series at Duke. Game times are 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast live on WKNC-FM (88.1) and on the internet on gopack.com. Live in-game stats will be available on gopack.com through the Gametracker.


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Photo of the Week: An Industry Revived in Mozambique
January 11, 2013
TechnoServe helped revive the cashew processing industry in Mozambique by working with entrepreneurs to establish new factories.
Lucas Domingo (green shirt) shells cashews at the Condor Nuts processing plant in northern Mozambique. TechnoServe helped revive the cashew processing industry in Mozambique by working with entrepreneurs to establish new factories. Between 2002 and 2008, Mozambique went from processing zero cashews to becoming the largest processor in Africa and the fourth-largest processor in the world. The industry now employs more than 5,000 workers, with annual sales of about $25 million.
TechnoServe aims to transform entire industries through our work in the developing world. In case you missed it, read what Bruce McNamer, our president and CEO, had to say about these efforts during a recent visit to Mozambique.
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In the divertor magnetic configuration, the kinetic stability analysis taken into account an ion Larmor gyration is carried out. This is because the divertor magnetic configuration has the null point, where the Larmor radius grows near the region of the null point. Therefore the MHD approximation is not appropriate for the divertor magnetic configuration.A kinetic stability analysis equation is derived by Y.Sasagawa et al. and which takes into account the anisotropic temperature and its radial dependence. Using this equation, we investigate the stability boundary of flute interchange mode for GAMMA10 central cell divertor.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown Wilmington has a lot of supporters, but sometimes groups seem to be moving in different directions. Tuesday night a group representing all aspects of downtown life and commerce came together to see how they could make a good thing better by branding.
Jim Bitto of the Downtown Business Association is one of the organizers.
"I strongly believe that branding is one of the most effective marketing processes that we know," Bitto said. "Everyone tries to market through a branding process, and what we want to do is come up with a common branding effort where we could have all of the businesses tie together through some kind of a theme where they could use that theme in their advertising."
Marcia Freilke has a business downtown. She says she is very happy with the effort.
"I think everybody is moving in the right direction," Freilke said. "We all have the same long-term goals to make downtown an experience that everybody in the community, whether you live and work in downtown or you are in the outskirts of the county, you want to come down here, and you want to stay down here. It is very destination oriented. You want to be here and bring your family here."
People attending the meeting believe the process can help more than just businesses.
"I think it's going to promote the city and promote the assets that we all realize are here," George Edwards, Executive Director of the Wilmington Historic Foundation, said. "From the foundation's perspective you can't do enough to talk about the great historic districts that we have that are really part of downtown. There are six districts. I thought the energy tonight was spectacular. People had good ideas, creative slogans. I hope that we are going to see a real spin-off from this and more people are going to come a support the community."
The next step is to review the input from tonight's meeting and make recommendations.
In case you were wondering downtown is now defined as the area along the riverfront east to 5th Avenue and from Castle Street north to the Isabella Holmes Bridge.


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OH YEAH! Bike Share Toronto to double with $4.9 million from Metrolinx
Oh yeah! Big plans for Bikeshare Toronto expansion! Metrolinx is doubling the size of the city's bike sharing system with $4.9 million aimed primarily at making more bikes available at transit stations. The new bikes will deployed by the end of 2016, according to a news release issued Monday morning. The program already has about […]
NEWS: Chris Harper, cyclist killed in Milton, focus of crowdfunding campaign
After a popular teacher and father of five was killed while cycling this weekend, an online campaign has sprung up to help his family. Oakville's Chris Harper, a 50-year-old married father of two boys and three girls, died after being struck by a car on Friday night while he rode his bike near Tremaine Road. […]
NEWS: Too many cyclists being hit by doors
Doorings are a common occurrence on Toronto's streets, and the results can be fatal. In 2008, a driver doored a 57-year-old man, throwing the cyclist into oncoming traffic, where he was struck by another vehicle and killed. As cyclists flood the city's streets this summer, how many of them will catch a dreaded door prize? […]
OH YEAH! It's time bike lanes were installed everywhere in Toronto
The Editor of the Star's Automotive Section calls for dedicated, separated bikelanes on almost every road. A sensible write-up that advocates for Vision Zero (that NO ONE should die on the road) and safe infrastructure for all road users… it helps that there is evidence from right here in Toronto that bikelanes actually HELP drivers […]
NEWS: Province of Ontario announces $10 million in #CycleON funding
The Province of Ontario will commit $10 million as a part of a 20-year #cycleON strategy to promote cycling as a viable form of transportation and to help improve safety for cyclists of all ages. This initiative will see the creation of two new funding programs, the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program, and the Cycling […]
DO IT: Danforth Loves Bikes Pledge (and Pub Crawl)
One of Cycle Toronto's current action campaigns is getting businesses and residents of the Danforth to pledge their support of DanforthLovesBikes, to get the city to consider a PILOT of bikelanes on the Danforth, to see what works or doesn't work, and how bikelanes can benefit business, drivers, and pedestrians. Over 60 businesses on the […]
OH YEAH! Heavy Metal in the Bike Lane: Meet Priya Panda
A brand new issue of Dandyhorse is coming soon, and it features Priya Panda on the cover. Glad to see Dandyhorse is starting to put people riding bikes on their covers. We are very pleased Priya Panda, lead singer of Diemonds and member of the band She Demons, is on the cover of our new issue […]
NEWS: Hit and run kills cyclist in Milton
A cyclist is dead after a hit and run on Tremaine Road in Milton. Halton Regional Police say they were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. The victim had no vital signs and was pronounced dead on the scene. The suspect vehicle had fled the area. More: Hit and run kills cyclist in […]
GET INVOLVED: Help Plan Toronto's Bike Network
The City of Toronto has launched the next phase a new bike plan process: fill out their second survey now! Later this year, City staff will bring a new 10-year cycling network plan forward to City Council. Our goal is to ensure that our core ask of building a city-wide Minimum Grid of 100 km of […]
VISION ZERO: A Road Safety Plan for Toronto
Go read this right now at Dandyhorse. Any politician who votes against Vision Zero is effectively voting FOR people dying on the streets. Your kids, your friends, and you. Is Vision Zero, the Swedish initiative to eliminate road deaths, coming to Toronto? A Swedish video on the issue lays the premise of the movement: "For […]
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COLLEGE PARK — There was the torn labrum, the chipped bone, the groin injury, the problematic rotator cuff. Each has taken a toll on Maryland outside linebacker Matt Robinson, testing his body and his will.
Seasons come and go for Robinson, but injuries often linger. When spring comes, he often is still healing from the year before.


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- With his rugged good looks, vast wealth and family name, hell-raiser Hutch Carmody is still the golden boy of Parable, Montana. But he's done some growing up-making peace with his illegitimate half brother and inheriting half of Whisper Creek Ranch, which should have been all his. These days, Hutch knows there are some things money can't buy: like the heart of loving, ladylike divorcée Kendra Shepherd.Kendra's quiet mansion reminds her of what she wants most-a devoted husband and the pitter-patter of little feet. She can't get Hutch Carmody out of her mind. But a rough-and-tumble cowboy like Hutch, coming home for family dinner? Seems crazy! Then again, crazier dreams have become reality under the vast Montana sky.
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Pamelya Herndon, Executive Director, Southwest Women's Law Center will speak on her life in the law
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The Honorable Rodney G. Ellis will be presented with the Virgil C. Lott Medal on Tuesday, February 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the Kondorsky Donor Lounge at the Long Center.
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Join leading securities law experts, including practitioners, bankers, market makers, regulators and judges at the 35th Annual Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin for two days of engaging topics.
Don't miss this opportunity to join us for superb materials, A-list speakers from Texas, New York, and Delaware, and terrific networking opportunities, including buffet lunches and Thursday evening's reception.
View program and register online at www.utcle.org/conferences/SR13
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For more information on this event, please visit www.utcle.org/conferences/SN13
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Our general body meeting to organize events, give announcements, and fellowship with friends. Meetings are every other week.
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The Rapoport Center's ninth annual conference, entitled "Impunity, Justice and the Human Rights Agenda," will be held at the University of Texas School of Law on February 7-8, 2013. This multidisciplinary conference will bring together scholars, human rights advocates and policy makers from around the world to assess critically the human rights movement's focus on anti-impunity. Panels include "The Anti-Impunity Professional: A View from Inside," "The Criminal Law Paradigm," "Criminalization and the Politics of Transition," and "Transitional Justice Outside the Criminal Law Paradigm."
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/07/15117/
The Texas International Law Journal is hosting its annual International Law Symposium on February 7 and 8 in the Thompson Conference Center. This year's faculty sponsor is Professor Westbrook and the topic will be International Insolvency. In the wake of the Euro Debt Crisis, this Symposium will offer forward-thinking viewpoints on the future of international finance.
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Austin Bar Association's Environmental Section and the Texas Environmental Law Journal will host a joint lunch at UT Law. Three guest speakers will discuss emerging issues in environmental law.
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/08/15829/
The Board of Advocates is accepting applications for Alumni Relations Director.
The Alumni Relations Director is responsible for outreach to BOA alumni for events and support. These events include the alumni happy hour, spring banquet, law firm sponsorships, and continuing legal education opportunities. The Alumni Relations Director has the opportunity to work with local practitioners and judges.
Those interested in the position should submit a resume as well as a brief statement describing your interest in becoming a member of the BOA Executive Board to firstname.lastname@example.com
Applications are to be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 10th.
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/10/16022/
Giant multi-national companies are being sued in U.S. Courts for human rights abuses committed against foreign nationals in foreign territories!
Come learn about this fascinating and controversial topic, currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell. There, Nigerian citizens have sued petroleum giant Shell for damages in connection with the killing and violence in the Ogoni Delta.
This event will have all sides represented and seek to provide an educational forum for students from all perspectives. The Law School's Professor Derek Jinks, an expert in international law, will be among the panelists.
Excellent food will be served.
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/12/15957/
Join us as the Federalist Society and the American Constitution Society host a panel discussion on Section Five of the Voting Rights Act as the U.S. Supreme Court gears up to hear oral arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, a case directly challenging Section Five's constitutionality. Professor Joseph Fishkin will moderate the discussion on Section Five's constitutionality and its implications in election law litigation and legislation. Please invite anyone interested in this relevant subject.
The featured speakers are:
Luis Figueroa, Legislative Staff Attorney, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund;
Allison Riggs, Staff Attorney, Voting Rights, Southern Coalition for Social Justice; and
Trey Trainor, Of Counsel, Beirne, Maynard, & Parsons LLP
Chick-fil-A lunch will be provided.
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/13/16031/
The purpose of the conference is to bring together academics and practitioners who are at the cutting edge of the interface between the environmental laws (and particularly the Clean Air Act) and the electric utility industry.
Full event information: https://www.utexas.edu/law/calendar/2013/02/15/14417/
Texas Law Review's 2013 Symposium will take place Friday, February 15, 2013 and Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the Eidman Courtroom. All students, faculty staff are welcome to attend. Focusing on constitutional interpretation, the event will explore the extent to which text, precedent, and doctrine are based on objective norms, relative rights, and social sentiments. We look forward to hosting some of the most renowned constitutional scholars in the US. For more information and a full list of panelists please visit: http://www.texaslrev.com/symposium/.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Cheri Bustos calls for bipartisan support to help military retirees.
Bustos gave a speech on the House floor Friday morning. She says it's common sense to help the men and women who've fought to protect our country.
"[We have] to ensure our military retirees get the benefits they have earned and deserve" Bustos said.
Bustos said last week she supports the Military Retirement Restoration Act, which would repeal the Cost of Living Adjustments to military retirees by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations.
Long-term unemployment benefits ended on Dec. 28.
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analysisBy Greg Nicolson
Issues of Israeli-Palestinian politics are coming to a town near you! It's Israeli Apartheid Week again and with 155 events planned to rally against the Israeli state, there's sure to be either a fuming pro-Palestinian or pro-Israeli around the corner. It's hot, like a red beret, with the youth, you know. But if it's all too much, you can catch Simphiwe Dana - and maybe a protest and counter-protest - for free!
The late Former President Nelson Mandela's words echoed though Johannesburg's Workers' Museum on Sunday. Images of the exploited and oppressed marked the walls. The Marikana strikers before and after their massacre were on two walls; footsoldiers in a system of racial capitalism, those who built the country but could never advance beyond the ladder's first rung, on the others.
"Our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians." Mandela's words featured on t-shirts and in speeches. They gave credence to accusations that the Israeli state is an example of a heinous system, the Apartheid State.
The 10th annual Israeli Apartheid Week commences this week. Supported by 75 South African organisations with 155 events planned, it's going to be the biggest one yet, said organisers...


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CU took an early 6-11 lead in the first game but the Saints battled back to take the lead at 19-18 after a CU ball-handling error. Abby Miedema tied the score with a kill and capitalized on a Siena attack error to take a 20-19 lead. Strong serving by Marissa Bliss and back to back kills by Jodi Grandholm and Abby Miedema closed the game 25-20.
CU opened the second game scoring the first two points but the Saints took a four point lead after a CU attack error at 10-6. Siena took a timeout when CU went ahead by two points 19-17 after a Tamara Bethke service ace. With the score at 22-20 CU closed the game with 3 straight points beginning with a kill by Alicia TerHaar, a Siena ball-handling error and a kill by Jodi Grandholm to take a 2-0 lead heading into the break.
The Golden Eagles came out of the break slow and Siena capitalized. The Saints went on a 7-0 run to take a 16-6 lead. CU cut it to 4 points at 23-19 but Siena closed out the game with a 25-20 win.
The fourth game stayed close throughout until Siena went on a 4-0 run behind the hitting of Nikki Hughes and a lead of 14-10. CU could not get closer than three points and lost the fourth game 25-19 and the Saints forced a 5th and deciding game.
Three straight ball-handling errors early in the game by Siena gave the Golden Eagles a 5-1 lead. CU would never relinquish the lead but the Saints tied it at 16-16 after a CU attack error. Alicia TerHaar recorded one of her 13 kills and Jodi Grandholm finished the game with an ace to help CU secure the 18-16 win.
Along with TerHaar Kate Zwier finished with a team high 13 kills. Tamara Bethke had 35 assists and Abby Miedema had a team high 10 digs. CU hit .309 for the match and Siena hit .147.
Cornerstone improves to 8-12 on the season and 2-2 in the WHAC. The Golden Eagles will play Northwestern Ohio on Saturday, September 25 at 12:30 p.m.


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Traveling is a great part of our lives in this modern world. We travel for work, leisure, to visit distant relatives and what not. It is something that has become increasingly accessible with the passing of time, allowing you to cross oceans and countries in a matter of hours and even minutes sometimes.
Although most of us enjoy our occasional traveling to unwind from our daily lives, some brave men and women have given up their 9-5 jobs and social circles to embark on a nonstop adventure around the world. Making travel not a luxury but a lifestyle.
Meet Samuel, the wizard behind the curtain pulling the strings of Nomadic Samuel cultural travel blog. He's also the lesser half of Backpacking Travel Blog which he runs with his girlfriend Audrey Bergner of That Backpacker. You can connect with Samuel on his YouTube travel channel and on Google+.
We have for long followed his adventures, and decided to contact him in order to ask some of our burning questions. We hope this interview inspires you, if long-term travel is on your mind.
Who are you?
I'm Samuel Jeffery of NomadicSamuel.com. I've been living overseas and/or traveling in some capacity since 2005 with no plans to give up this lifestyle anytime soon.
What triggered the idea of becoming a long-term traveler?
When I decided to teach English in South Korea I thought I'd only be abroad for several years; however, it didn't take long for me to realize that I loved having the opportunity to work and travel around the world.
How did your family and friends react to your decision?
They've been overwhelmingly supportive. My parents are coming to visit me next year for several months in SE Asia. My travels have served as a catalyst to involve my family in adventures abroad.
What city would you recommend to our readers for a memorable visit?
Recently I've thoroughly enjoyed visiting Istanbul, Turkey. It's a city that really has it all in terms of attractions, culture and food. Moreover, the locals and stray cats are as friendly as can be.
Any cities you would never return, even if paid to do so?
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It's overpriced, lacking in culture and attractions and offers little in terms of public transportation or cheap accommodation.
What was the most memorable experience you've had in this journey?
Meeting my girlfriend Audrey in South of Korea! Going from traveling as a solo backpacker to a dynamic duo has been the most pleasant surprise I've had on the road.
In what place have you experienced the biggest culture shock?
My first time working in South Korea was definitely a shock to my system in terms of adapting to a completely different culture. I didn't find it particularly hard getting used to the food or making friends; however, working culture was another story. Sick days, weekends and holidays are concepts that are not as familiar or practiced in South Korea compared to the western cultures.
What does it take to be a long-term traveler?
It's more of a mindset than anything else. Deciding you want to travel long-term is the first step. The next step is figuring out a way to do it. Long-term travelers tend to share a number of characteristics:
frugal (ability to save money and spend it wisely)
versatile (willing to work in a number of different capacities)
open-minded (fascinated by experiencing new cultures, food, people)
What is the best food in the world?
I'm totally enamored by cuisine from the Middle East these days. From falafel to hummus to tabouleh.
What has been the biggest lesson you've learned from this experience?
I've learned to be more patient and to trust my instincts. On the road you're away from your normal comfort zone, routines and circle of friends. You learn to rely more on yourself. Moreover, you realize that there are certain things you can't control and with this comes a certain level of maturity and patience.
What's a piece of advice you would give someone that wants to be a long-term traveler?
I would suggest to jump at the opportunity with both feet. I find the difference between those who do travel versus those who don't is related to the level of commitment by the individual. If traveling is a 'should' it'll always be on the back-burner; however, if it is a 'must' you'll figure out a way to make it happen sooner rather than later.
Thanks Samuel for the inspiring interview and lots of success on your upcoming endeavors.


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When his postponed trial began after the mid-term elections, he claimed that he did not have time to compile a legal defense fund.
To compile the rankings, we started with the 100 biggest cities, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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All matriculated students are expected to be enrolled full-time and making normal progress toward the degree unless arrangements for an exception are made with the Dean of Students. Normal progress toward the degree is defined as earning at least 3 units/semester (2 for First Years in their first semester) and 6 units/year (5 for First Years in their first year). Failure to make normal progress may result in academic suspension and jeopardize financial aid.
Note: Students who enroll in three or more blocks during a semester are charged full tuition. There is no refund for taking a block off.
A student who must interrupt or reduce enrollment due to illness or other extenuating circumstances may seek approval from the Dean of Students for less than full-time status.
Special Students and Part-time Students
Tuition and fees are calculated differently for special students and pre-approved part-time students. For special or part-time students taking 2 or fewer blocks, semester tuition and fees for individual blocks are charged at the per-block rate of $8,166, roughly one-third of the semester rate. Adjunct courses (.25 unit of credit) cost $2,041.50/course. Extended format courses (.5 unit of credit) cost $4,083/course. Audited courses cost the full tuition charge.
Refund Policy
Requests for a refund should be made to the Dean of Students. Students have the right to appeal a decision concerning a refund to the Student Account Review Committee. All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Students Office. The committee's decision is final.
A student who withdraws following up to 2 blocks of a semester, or receives an emergency leave of absence at any time during a semester, may qualify for a refund of tuition and fees based on the per-block rate. For example, after one block, 2/3rds of the full semester charge is refundable, after 2 blocks, 1/3rd is refundable. Meal charges for students on board are pro-rated through the week of departure minus the administrative fee which is not refundable. Room charges are not refundable.
Students who are suspended, placed on forced leave of absence, or simply take off a block are not entitled to a refund.
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The college has the right to withhold the issuance of transcripts and suspend an enrolled student for financial indebtedness. Failure to meet financial obligations may also result in the account being sent to the college's collection agency. Collection costs are assessed to accounts sent to the collection agency and reasonable attorney fees may also be included which are owed by the debtor. The debtor agrees to reimburse the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum (40%) of the debt, and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees the college incurs in such collection efforts.


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has announced prices on its revolutionary little iQ, the two-and-a-bit-seater
city car that still looks curiously like a cross between an Imperial Storm
Trooper and a Polo mint.
And, well, it's not cheap.
Prices will start at £9,495 for the 1.0-litre iQ with the manual gearbox, rising to £11,495 if you fancy the higher-spec version with Toyota's 'Multidrive' CVT gearbox.
That's a lot of cash for something smaller than a Fiat 500, but you should start to recoup your money pretty quickly: the manual iQ emits just 99g/km of CO2 and will return almost 67mpg - impressive, but still less than the Polo Bluemotion.
You do get a good bit of kit, though. All iQs come with alloys, leather trim, aircon and a massive nine airbags, including the world's first in the rear window. Well, not actually in. That'd get in the way of the see-throughness.
Start ticking the options boxes and the iQ becomes very pricey very quickly: spec satnav and bit of extra leather and you're right into Polo Bluemotion territory.
Despite all that, we're guessing the iQs will shift like, er, Priuses when they reach the UK early next year. Expect to see that cutesy, pinched little face poking out of every driveway in the fashionable eco-conscious suburbs by this time next year...


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Snooki Flaunts Her Baby Bump on a Classy Double Date With JWOWW (PHOTO)
We had a hard time believing that JWOWW and Roger spent their two-year anniversary with Snooki and Jionni seeing Jersey Boys on Broadway (no grinding and boozing on the boardwalk?!), but now we have photographic evidence.
Snooki took to Twitter today (August 1), posting an adorable photo of their double date from last week. In the photo, the two Jersey Shore couples are seen looking smiley and happy while posing with the cast of Jersey Boys. Our guidettes are growing up!
Speaking of growing up, Snooks is also growing out. Check out how big her baby bump looks in the photo (above). It looks like little Lorenzo is getting to experience NYC theater even before he's born!
Read more about Snooki's pregnancy.
Want more Jersey Shore? Catch the next episode of Snooki & JWOWW on on Thursday, August 2 at 10 p.m. on MTV.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A light mix of precipitation is possible for this evening in parts of eastern Iowa. Accumulations will be very minor, generally under an inch, but some patchy slick travel could occur. South of I-80, this light precipitation will be a mix, with little to no accumulation expected.
This weekend's system will bring a mix of rain and snow to the region beginning Saturday night and going through Sunday. A trace-2" of snow appears likely at this time. Northeast Iowa will be on the higher end of that range, and it again seems that south of I-80 will have little to no accumulation once again.
Overall, another pretty weak system with Minnesota taking the hit. Winds will increase during the day on Sunday giving us typical December cold for Monday and Tuesday.
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The App Store takes delivery of hundreds of new apps per day. The overwhelming scene makes it possible to easily overlook an exciting game, valuable productivity suite, etc. However, we have a solution. Today's Best Apps tackles this problem by providing you with a handpicked and tested list of apps that are truly worth your consideration each and everyday.
TennisSolo by Anix LLC (Free, 58.8 MB): The sequel to PingPongSolo sends the hand-eye coordination game to the bigger court. Instead of a paddle and a ping pong ball, players must carefully bounce a tennis ball off of a tennis racket as many times consecutively as possible. Realistic physics means that the tilt of your iDevice is crucial. The game features a few different racket and ball choices, Game Center integration, and the new "'Sharapova Effect."
Video Camera Zoom by KendiTech ($0.99, 5.2 MB): Simple and straightforward, this video recording app has a single trick up its sleeve: up to a 7x digital zoom. The function is available with both iDevice cameras, supporting up to full HD (1080p) on the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and 5G iPod touch. The app has a slider for zoom, record button, and LED light toggle button.
Bounder's World by Thumbstar Games ($0.99, 46.7 MB): Bounder returns in a lovely new 3-D form! Bounce your way through 144 levels in this family fun platformer, complete with enhanced graphics, fun sounds, coin and star system, plus Game Center integration.
Solitaire Deluxe Edition by joseph pinkasfeld (Free, 12.8 MB): A basic and elegant version of Solitaire that's perfect for those times of boredom and winding down. The game features a beautiful and easy to see user interface, including standard and simplified bold card types.
Toy Glider by Vertexpusher Games (Free, 35.1 MB): An endless flying game that's fun for the entire family. Avoid the aircraft and road vehicles while collecting power-ups and coins to go the distance, hopefully, a very far one. The game features toy-like 3-D graphics, upbeat music, an upgradeable aircraft, and Game Center integration.
Last Knight HD by Crescent Moon Games ($0.99, 131.2 MB): Showing off the power of the Unreal Engine, this endless running game most definitely features stunning graphics. As you dodge, jump, and duck under obstacles as a jouster, you'll collect coins that can be used unlock different visual packages and purchase power-ups, such as Ghost Rider and Mega Cannon. Due to performance needs, it's recommended to play on A5-powered iDevice (iPad 2, iPhone 4S, 5G iPod touch) or newer.
Rōnin by Emmanuel MONNEREAU ($0.99, 33.3 MB): Test your reaction skills in this side-scrolling beat 'em up game. As a ronin, you'll learn new skills and push them to the limit to various challenging enemies and progress as far as possible. The game features 100 waves of enemies, nine skills to unlock, five environments, hidden missions, and Game Center integration.
Lost Treasures of Infocom by Activision Publishing, Inc. (Free, 191.2 MB): Infocom's interactive written adventures are back! Play Zork 1, Zork 2, and 25 more of the classic text-based games in their nearly original state but with new user interface elements, such as several autocomplete options for more efficient play. Activision offers Zork 1 completely free with the others costing $0.99 each, package discounts, and the full library for $9.99.
Christmas Multi Puzzles by Nguyen Pham (Free, 55.6 MB): Spend some time alone or with family solving puzzles: jigsaw, sliding, and swapping. Every photo can be either type of puzzle with the difficulty being depicted by the number of pieces.
Shadow Warrior by General Arcade (Free, 46.7 MB): This first-person shooter from the 1990s comes from the minds that brought us Duke Nukem 3D and Wolfenstein 3D. However, there's also plenty of hacking, slashing, and other close combat fighting. Play the first four levels for free, then move forward into the full game for $1.99. Full features include 22 levels, four difficulty modes, three boss battles, customizable controls, and 11 weapons.
Karateka by Karateka LLC ($2.99, 644.0 MB): Not just a remake or port, this touchscreen version brings new life with improved graphics, a rhythm-based gameplay mechanic, and three possible story endings. The game also features a real-time audio score, three playable characters, and Game Center integration.
Photo in Word HD by Qnuouo ($0.99, 8.4 MB): Carve your photos into words to make a wonderful card, cover, banner, wallpaper, and more. Multiple images can be utilized in addition to being able to adjust font size, font style, orientation, and placement.
AutoStitch Panorama for iPad by Cloudburst Research ($2.99, 3.1 MB): The iPad-optimized version of Cloudburst's feature-rich photo stitching app is here! Best used with a third generation iPad or newer, the app does a wonderful job piecing together multiple photos, either via the camera or photo library, to create one large one. As for fine tuning options, you'll be able to manage source images, crop final images, and share via email, Twitter, and Facebook.
Feed Garfield HD by Web Prancer ($2.99, 25.5 MB): Instead of angry birds, this physics-based puzzler has a starving cat and a gullible dog. Taking the third person role of Odie, feed Garfield food using placeable elements to direct it. In addition, try to gain all of the lasagnas and earn all of the achievements for the highest scores and bonus content. The game features 45 levels, three environments, great artwork and iconic sounds, as well as Game Center integration.


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Antique Pique (pee kay) brooch weight 9 grams. This rare piece of pique jewellery is inlaid with gold. It has a finely executed entwined central design with cross dashed border, presented on a band of gold and arrow detailing to the outer edge. It is in very good original condition for its age. You will find that most pique jewellery items are created in tortoise shell, often made from the hawksbill turtle, pieces were crafted from the 1700's to the late 19th century.


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I don't think it could be just one guy because it takes other teammates to do their job first for it to happen. The running game, mix it up and stretch it around the outside. Last week against the Chiefs proved if u can stretch the defense, players get open. Use the tight end more! Fasano is one of the best in the league so throw the ball to him. Two touchdowns last week and I see him being a big part of the second half. Devon and Brandon will have more opportunities down field when the Defense has to wonder more about Reggie Bush and Anthony Fasano. So when you ask which Fin, my pick is the firm of Moore-Bush-Fasano!
I think he is happy and really understands his role. It looks like he is enjoying South Florida and I think there are big things to come.


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We're 500 miles south of the Arctic Circle and the crew of the Esperanza has already come face to face with the dire effects of climate change.This last ...On June 26, 2012 / By chris eaton
In the last month over a eight hundred activists just like you took the time to create a beautiful message for Royal Dutch Shell and our leaders in ...On June 19, 2012 / By chris eaton
And we're off! On Tuesday morning the Esperanza left Seattle to head for Alaska, the Bering Sea and the Arctic. As we sailed up the Puget Sound and ...On June 14, 2012 / By chris eaton
This Saturday some amazing grassroots activists staged an all night vigil on Seattle's waterfront. Why? Organizers Emily Johnston and Carlo Voli explained that Shell's plans for exploratory drilling ...On June 11, 2012 / By chris eaton
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Unleash the potential of Final Cut Studio with the help of other applications in Apple's video and audio editing suite.
Teaches everything to get up and running in this upcoming release and plenty of new features to tease returning users for the more full courses to come.
Demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of five different keying tools.
How to create movement using Final Cut Pro 6 and Motion 3.
A comprehensive explanation of HD, how to work with its many forms, and how to use the most common formats and codecs.
Larry Jordan teaches efficient and effective methods for working with Final Cut Studio to assist and refine any editing project.
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Use your creative skills for HTC One's new billboard campaign
There's been a fair amount of chatter around the launch of the HTC One and now they've partnered with Talenthouse to give you the chance to help define the look and feel of the national billboard ad campaign. As well as the exposure, there's also £1,000 prize money and the chance to win £5,000 for a charity of your choice.
They've secured eight prime billboard sites in cities across the UK and are looking for innovative and exciting artwork to help promote the HTC One to the mainstream masses. The winning designs take pride of place in some insane locations in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Dublin.
Entries need to use one of these eight cities as the backdrop and reflect one of the HTC One's main features – the HTC Zoe photo experience which allows for both single and multiple image capture, the mega loud HTC BoomSound dual frontal stereo speakers or the HTC Blinkfeed platform which brings all your social media feeds together in one place.
You can get full details of the competition below and the closing date is April 14 so get your proverbial skates on!
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In a Deuterium-Tritium fusion reactor, nearly 20% of the thermal power has to be transferred from the hot plasma through the wall components of the burn chamber. Design requirements of commercial fusion power plant in-vessel components are potentially even more stringent than those of experimental devices. Fusion nuclear reactor studies are currently devoted mostly to the Deuterium-Tritium (DT) fuel cycle, since it is the easiest way to reach ignition or a high energy gain. However, reducing the activation of materials is one of the biggest concerns for fusion power: the study of advanced fuel fusion devices, such as the CANDOR Deuterium-Helium-3 (DHe3) tokamak, is proposed for this purpose. The plasma confinement requirements for a DHe3 reactor are much more challenging than those for a DT reactor. Thus, the demands on the divertor and the first wall are more severe, particularly during a disruption. Safety analyses, starting from heat load determinations, have been performed for CANDOR, a proposed DHe3 experiment, starting from similar evaluations carried out for the ARIES III DHe3 reactor.
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Mary Stuart's last letter to Pope Sixtus V is displayed during the exhibition "Lux in Arcana, the Vatican secret Archives reveals itself" at the Capitoline Museums in Rome February 29, 2012. (REUTERS/Tony Gentile)
ROME: Vatican archives documenting centuries of European history, including Galileo Galilei's trial documents and Martin Luther's excommunication, have gone on public display for the first time.
The exhibit also includes a request to annul Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon and the "Dictatus Papae" of Pope Gregory VII, an 11th century script asserting the spiritual and terrestrial powers of the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
The exhibit entitled "Lux in Arcana" in Rome's Capitoline Museums will run until Sept. 9 and organizers said it is a unique chance to see a priceless collection of documents from the Vatican's closely guarded vaults.
"It will be the first and possibly the only time in history that they leave the confines of the Vatican City walls," organizers said in a statement.
They said the show has "100 original and priceless documents selected among the treasures preserved and cherished by the Vatican Secret Archives for centuries" and includes multimedia installations about the documents.
The exhibition marks the 400th anniversary of the creation of the Vatican Secret Archive, a term used to mean personal archives, by Pope Paul V.
The Holy See's second in command, Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, opened the show with president of the Vatican's Council for Culture, Gianfranco Ravasi, Rome mayor Gianni Alemanno and Italian Culture Minister Lorenzo Ornaghi.
Asked what he had been most struck by, Bertone said it was the "historical truth" in documents on Pope Pius XII's papacy during World War II, who has been criticized by Jewish groups for not doing enough to ease their persecution.
"The research on the period of Pius XII," he said, "has so far generated more than 2 million files and information about prisoners of war."
One of the documents in the exhibition is a report from papal envoy Francesco Borgongini-Duca on the conditions in seven internment camps in Italy in 1941, asking for aid to be sent to the prisoners.
At a news conference Wednesday, the head of the Vatican archives Sergio Pagano said all the documents in the vaults from Pius XII's papacy would be made available to researchers "within one or two years," though he went on to say the final decision depends on the pope.
"Benedict XVI's willingness to accelerate the opening," he continued, "also as a way of silencing dissonant voices on the pontificate of Pope Pacelli [Pius XII], can only benefit the church," he said.
Bertone said earlier the exhibition would help "the search for truth and the common good" – and would dispel "a pseudo-historical novelistic ambiance," an apparent reference to Dan Brown's bestselling "Da Vinci Code."
Among other treasures are a 10th century parchment on the division of powers between pope and emperor and a document on the nomination of 13th century hermit Pietro Morrone as Celestine V – the only pope ever to resign.
It also has minutes from the 14th century trials of the Knights Templar.
There is also a 15th century edict from Pope Alexander VI on carving up the New World between Spain and Portugal after Columbus's discovery of America. There is a also secret code he used when he was besieged by French troops.
There are letters from Michelangelo about the 16th century construction of St. Peter's basilica, the deed of abdication by Queen Christina of Sweden from 1654, as well as a letter on silk from the 17th century Chinese empress Helena Wang.
Among the most unusual documents is a letter written on birch bark from the chief of the Ojibwa Native American tribe to Pope Leo XIII in the 19th century, calling him "Grand Master of Prayers, who makes functions of Jesus."
Another rarity is a letter from imprisoned French Queen Marie Antoinette after the revolution in 1789, which reads, "The feelings of those who share my sorrow ... are the only consolation I can receive in this sad circumstance."
"This exhibition is really unique and exceptional," said Rome mayor Alemanno. "This is the first time that the Vatican secret archives open their doors for an incredible exhibition that spans all historical eras."
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Bullhead City gets sculpture named Poki
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. � The city of Bullhead City received a two-ton Christmas present � a desert tortoise named Poki.
The giant sculpture stands next to the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce sign on Highway 95.
The tortoise was donated by Bill Hayes, a former winter visitor to Bullhead City, who had the sculpture in his yard. For health reasons, Hayes stopped driving south for the winter and now lives full-time in Eureka, Mont.
How Poki came to be is a story that takes us to both Las Vegas and Tucson. On one of his trips south several years ago, Hayes noticed some unique landscaping near downtown Las Vegas, at a freeway interchange known locally as the "Spaghetti Bowl."
(asterisk) The landscaping included sculptures of giant tortoises. Hayes said, "I saw those tortoises and I thought, 'wow, one of those would look really cool at the corner of my property,'?" at the intersection of Locust Boulevard and Locust Court in Bullhead City.
Hayes made several calls to determine which agency was responsible for the tortoise display, so he could find out how to get in touch with the manufacturer. Eventually he was connected with the Nevada Department of Transportation landscaper in Carson City and learned the manufacturer was based in Tucson.
"They only make one at a time," he said. "They're totally hand-made. They're not something that comes out of a mold."
The tortoise consists of concrete reinforced with steel rods.
"And after about a month's negotiation, we came to an agreement, and I ordered it," Hayes said. He told the manufacturer he wanted the tortoise to look as "realistic as possible and with just a slight smile."
Hayes wouldn't say how much the tortoise cost, but said it was "a fair amount of money, well above the poverty level."
About two months later, the tortoise was ready for Hayes to pick up with a car trailer.
"Driving from Tucson to Bullhead City was a true joy. You can't believe how many pictures were taken of that tortoise," Hayes said.
Back in Bullhead, he named the turtle Poki, because "It's just a pokey old tortoise," Hayes quipped.
When he was ready to leave town for good last year, Hayes had no idea what would happen to Poki if he left him behind at the north Bullhead residence.
"Having it there was cool, but it wasn't as visible as it could be," he said.
Hayes decided to donate Poki. He first thought of Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, because his house had a view of the runway. "I thought maybe it would be cool for these landing passengers to see something like that and maybe put a smile on their face," Hayes said.
When airport officials passed, he called City Manager Toby Cotter. Hayes said Cotter enthusiastically accepted his offer. Hayes' only stipulation was the sculpture had to be picked up by Dec. 31.
"Recreation Manager David Heath worked with the Park and Recreation Commission and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Barton to select the location," Cotter said. "City Public Works staff moved the tortoise from Bill's property to its new home in Community Park. The city sincerely appreciate Bill's generous donation. It adds yet another significant element to our beautification projects," Cotter said.
"We picked this location in Community Park because it's right outside the Chamber and Visitors Center, along the river," said Pawan Agrawal, Bullhead City public works director. "We thought it would be a great location for people to pull over, appreciate Poki, and also take pictures and perhaps get more interested in our community," he said.
"As soon as they were done putting Poki in place, not even an hour later, people were taking photos with him," Barton said. "Poki's bringing great numbers of walk-in traffic to the Visitors Center," which is averaging 100 people per day, she said.
The chamber won't be doing a comparison with last January's numbers until the end of the month but "it just seems like the Visitors Center is far busier. We're also noticing that a lot of our brochures and our material are disappearing off the racks a lot quicker," Barton said, marveling, "Who would have thought a tortoise statue could do that?"


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Jetscape has leased two ex-JetBlue Airways Embraer 190 aircraft to Brazilian start-up Azul.
The airliners were delivered to the Sao Paulo-based carrier this month under 12-year operating leases.
Both aircraft were acquired by Jetscape from JetBlue Airways as part of a transaction announced last year under which the leasing firm agreed to acquire four E-190s from the low-cost carrier and lease them to Azul.
"By mutual agreement among the parties involved in the transaction, Jetscape's purchase of these two E-190's completes its purchase agreement with JetBlue as opposed to the originally contemplated four aircraft transaction," says Jetscape.
Financing for the deal was provided by Germany's DVB Bank SE, as part of Jetscape's new facility with them.
With its acquisition of these two aircraft Jetscape has now been involved in 22 aircraft transactions with JetBlue both as JetBlue's remarketing agent and as a buyer.
"We are pleased to have completed the purchase of these new aircraft from JetBlue despite turbulence in the financial markets, continuing our longstanding business relations with them," says Jetscape chairman and CEO John Evans.
Azul, which was awarded an operating certificate in November 2008, flies point-to-point domestic services, initially from Sao Paulo Viracopos-Campinas airport but with future base of operations to be located at the Santos Dumont airport in Rio de Janeiro. The carrier's fleet comprises a mixture of E-190s and E-195s, the latter of which have been acquired new from Embraer.


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Advertisements praising Maryland's new gun control law will appear on Baltimore-area televisions soon after the measure is signed Thursday — the first volley in a two-pronged effort to defend the legislation and the politicians who voted for it.
The gun control advocates behind the ads want to bolster support among Maryland voters in case there's a referendum next year. But they also want to counter a campaign to oust lawmakers who backed the bill in the General Assembly.
"We know that the other side will be attacking the legislators who voted for it, and we want people to know those legislators were doing the right thing to save lives in Maryland," said Vincent DeMarco, president of Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence. He declined to say how much the group is spending on the ads, which will begin airing within days.
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Gun rights groups have targeted a handful of races and are raising money to defeat incumbents, some of whom are courting new constituents in their redrawn legislative districts. A new political action committee, Take Back Maryland, raised tens of thousands of dollars in just two weeks, with donors averaging $150 per person, treasurer David Ridgway said.
"We'll do whatever is necessary to get the job done," Ridgway said.
The law, introduced by Gov. Martin O'Malley after the Newtown, Conn., shooting, drew headlines for banning the sale of assault weapons and limiting magazines to 10 bullets. But it also requires handgun purchasers to submit fingerprints and get a license. And it creates penalties for people who don't notify police when their firearms are lost or stolen. O'Malley, a Democrat, is scheduled to sign the bill Thursday morning.
While polls show broad statewide support for an assault weapons ban and handgun licensing, leaders of at least two Maryland jurisdictions — Harford and Cecil counties — have passed resolutions criticizing the new law.
The National Rifle Association has declined to back an effort to overturn the law in a November 2014 referendum, instead promising to fight the measure in court as unconstitutional. An NRA spokeswoman would not say Wednesday when the organization would file its legal challenge.
Maryland's gun community, meanwhile, has vowed to fight politicians at the ballot box. Similar efforts to defeat politicians who backed gun control have had success elsewhere, but political observers questioned whether they will in Maryland.
The NRA's threats "scared the pants off Congress," said Donald Norris, chairman of the public policy department at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
"Whether that will work in Maryland, I'm not so sure," Norris said. "My gut tells me no. They might be able to knock off a few people, but I think it's very much a long shot."
Matthew Crenson, professor emeritus of political science at the Johns Hopkins University, said most lawmakers who supported the legislation come from districts where their constituents share that view.
"There are a lot single-issue voters on gun rights, but they're not in Central Maryland," where many of the law's legislative supporters are based, Crenson said.
Sen. James Brochin, a Baltimore County Democrat, had been identified by the NRA as a potential ally, but he ultimately voted for the gun bill. This week, he said he couldn't name five constituents in his old district who own an assault rifle. In his new district, he said, more than 100 people have told him they own such guns.
He said he's aware that people who describe themselves as Second Amendment supporters have begun a campaign against him, but he doubts that gun control is a top issue for most in his district. Brochin said he's heard more concern about his vote in favor of Chesapeake Bay cleanup fee derided as a "rain tax." He said he also gets questions about social issues.
"I've had people ask me about abortion and this or that, but not one person — not one — has asked me about my gun vote," Brochin said. Gun rights activists are "trying to make this an issue," he said.
Ridgway and others plan an outreach campaign of their own, highlighting lawmakers who voted against an amendment that would have prohibited early release for people convicted of gun crimes.
The gun control bill "is not about safety, whatsoever," Ridgway said.
The Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore authorized putting up $50,000 to help the campaign get started, but legislative vice president John Josselyn said the quick fundraising pace "made it clear we didn't need it."
Meanwhile, Montgomery County resident Sue Payne said her a petition drive to put the law to a 2014 referendum vote has taken off. Payne said volunteers will blanket the Preakness this weekend and have sought signatures from Orioles fans at games. She said the owners of hair salons, car repair shops and bars have offered to collect signatures from patrons.


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Bösendorfer is in a unique position among all the Piano Manufacturers in the world. No one else can claim Bösendorfer's central position in European culture. For 500 years Vienna was the cultural heart of Europe.
The Palace of Schönbrunn - one of the symbols of Vienna´s rich heritage.
This is the reason there is such fantastic architecture in Vienna, representing the the Gothic style, the Romantic style, the Baroque and Rococo style and more recently the Art Deco style that has now become so popular again. People come from all over the world to experience the history and beauty of Vienna.
A Schubert Evening in a Vienna Salon (by Julius Schmid).
Almost all the famous musicians and composers have lived or worked in Vienna: Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, Anton Bruckner, Franz Lehar, Johann Strauss... all of them helped to shape this city's culture.
Vienna Ball: Love and wine gives us bliss!
Only in this cultural environment, precisely in Vienna, could so special an instrument as the Bösendorfer, with its colorful, uniquely singing and sustaining sound, be developed. By highly gifted masters of piano building: Ignaz and Ludwig Bösendorfer, father and son, deeply rooted in their city that simultaneously danced waltzes and shed tears, deeply rooted in the Viennese sound tradition.
"Bösendorfer gave this city a new voice. To wit, it took the music-making voice of this city, extracted it out of the air, from the hearts of its people, from the depth of its own being and captured it in the ebony shrine of its pianos so that, enclosed within, it could be transported throughout the entire world. Now it resounds everywhere where people live." (Neue musikalische Presse (Wien), 1897)
Everywhere where people live ...
Year by year, thousands of music lovers come to the city on the blue Danube to hear the distant sounds of the great masters and their times. "Playing their music on a Bösendorfer concert grand is a special joy" (András Schiff).
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Soundtrack from director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap Of Faith) traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King, featuring original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner. Hip-O Records. 2003.
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More Thoughts on Football
I should have posted this poem in October. But since I'm on a football jag now, here's a famous poem about what young men are channeling when they play football. Written in 1964, it includes some offensive language from its era. But I love this poem and have known it by heart for decades.
Autumn Begins in Martin's Ferry, Ohio
In the Shreve High football stadium,
I think of Polacks nursing long beers in Tiltonsville,
And gray faces of Negroes in the blast furnace at Benwood,
And the ruptured night watchman of Wheeling Steel,
Dreaming of heroes.
All the proud fathers are ashamed to go home.
Their women cluck like starved pullets,
Dying for love.
Their sons grow suicidally beautiful
At the beginning of October,
And gallop terribly against each other's bodies.
John A Arkansawyer
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Here's one, from my great teacher James T. Whitehead, aka Big Jim, who also was fond of James Wright (as am I). It may not be to your tastes, but there you have it. My friend Chris Boese comments on it here:
Good Linemen Live in a Closed World
Good linemen live in a closed world -- they move
Inside themselves to move themselves against
The others and their violence -- they give
To interior visions whole seasons no good sense
Would approve -- their insides creak and groan, crying
A thing that's trapped along the line is shrill
And curious and wants out. Bodies playing
Laugh and dream to gain the massive will
Their trade requires. These men maintain, they attack,
They suffer repetition for years and years.
Part war and similar to art, their work
Is sometimes elegant. Inside their fears
At the closed center of one fear, they move
Quickly against themselves with a massive love.
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Georgia-born vocalist Lizz Wright mixes R&B, jazz, folk, and pop in a distinctive style that bears echoes of Nina Simone and Cassandra Wilson (she has also worked with Wilson's producer Craig Street). Wright released her first album, SALT, in 2002. Around that time she also began making guest vocal appearances on albums by a wide variety of artists, collaborating with everyone from jazz keyboardist Joe Sample to singer/songwriter Amos Lee. Wright has paid homage to both the Americana and jazz sides of her musical personality by appearing on tributes to Ella Fitzgerald and the Band.
Wright''s collaboration with Craig Street continues on The Orchard. While her prior releases boasted contributions from some of the jazz world''s most respected jazz players, The Orchard features an eclectic cast that includes noted singer/songwriter Toshi Reagon, who co-wrote several songs with Wright; Calexico members Joey Burns and John Convertino; avant-guitar hero Oren Bloedow; longtime Bob Dylan sideman Larry Campbell; Ollabelle member Glenn Patscha; and guest vocalists Catherine Russell and Marc Anthony Thompson (aka Chocolate Genius).
The Orchard''s fluid, intimate performances reflect the unpretentious spirit in which the music was created. The project actually began with a set of photographs taken by Wright in her rural hometown, focusing on the orchard of the title, a setting that she''s known since childhood.
That organic approach was maintained throughout the recording process, which took place at studios in upstate New York''s Catskill mountains, in Tucson, Arizona and Brooklyn. The sessions emphasized spontaneity and chemistry.
That rare ability to exist within the musical moment is one of the qualities that make Lizz Wright a special artist and The Orchard a career milestone. "This record was a huge learning experience, in every way, and I think it showed me a lot about myself," she states. "I never would have imagined that I would have written some of the things I wrote on this record, or told some of these stories. But I felt really free and I really let myself go, and I surprised myself."


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THE CHIEF Military Procurator of the Soviet Union, Aleksandr Katusev, has revealed that the Soviet authorities consigned a so-called 'lost garrison' to duty in the 30-kilometre exclusion zone around the Chernobyl power station for more than two years. The 2000 soldiers of the 17th Regiment of Internal Troops, almost all of them conscripts doing their two years' compulsory military service, were employed on clean-up and guard duties in the zone, and were allowed to absorb more radiation from the stricken reactor than the civilians they worked alongside.
Civilian specialists receive preferential treatment over soldiers. They have better accommodation and food, and the maximum radiation dose that they are allowed to absorb is 2 rem (20 millisieverts). For the soldiers in the zone, it is 5 rem, a situation which Katusev described as 'unjust' and an 'outrage'.
The case of the 'lost garrison' is the most spectacular in a wave of ...
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manufacturing enterprise modeling management system (MEMMS) would manage the reconfiguration of databases and existing models to account for these specific needs (Table C.1).
A MEMMS would require a complete, modern digital communications system, most likely including a wide area network, a local area network with the necessary bandwidth, network management software, network servers, and individual man-machine interfaces; also included would be bridges into databases external to the enterprise. The enterprise would require a standard language and dynamic data dictionary, a distributed database management system, and digitally accessible archival systems. Models of different aspects of the business would have to be stable enough to allow the enterprise itself to evolve.
To show that a MEMMS would provide direct, tangible, bottom-line benefits to the enterprise in flexibility, response time, and the complexity of problems that can be tackled. Problems could be addressed quickly and efficiently when an organization had completed the up-front work of standards, common language, data elements definition, database design, and modernization of the archival knowledge bases.
To show that an appropriate methodology for model construction within an enterprise involving techniques of modular design, scaling, enterprise model hierarchy, and modeling software architecture would allow individual models and databases to be reconfigurable and reusable for new problems.
To show that a MEMMS is possible that would enable employees in all functions within an enterprise to manage reconfiguration of a set of models for meaningful analysis and solution of problems facing manufacturing enterprises today. A corollary is that a software interface for a MEMMS is possible that does not require highly specialized training in its operation.
The MEMMS would provide a common language and analysis tools that would accelerate decision making but provide all players with access to the best and most current data and tools. Organizations would thus be able to focus more on the enterprise problems and less on the task of building new models. The interdependence of disparate business functions within the organization would become clear, and integration of all activities would accelerate. These changes would allow organizations to become more focused, flexible, and responsive to the marketplace.


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Commander Jeffrey A. Dermody, USN
Commanding Officer
Commander Dermody, a native of Bergenfield, New Jersey, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering. After flight training at NAS Whiting Field, Florida, NAS Meridian, Mississippi and NAS Kingsville, Texas, he received his "Wings of Gold" in May 1999 and was selected to fly the F/A-18C "Hornet." In June 1999, he reported to Strike Fighter Squadron ONE TWO FIVE at NAS Lemoore, California for Fleet Replacement Pilot training.
In August 2000, Commander Dermody joined the "World Famous Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE TWO, based at NAF Atsugi, Japan for his first fleet assignment. During his tour with VFA-192, Commander Dermody made two combat deployments, the first in November 2001 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan, and the second in February 2003 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, both times embarked in USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63).
Commander Dermody reported to the "Sharpshooters" of VMFAT-101 based in MCAS Miramar, California in October 2003 to serve as Fleet Replacement Instructor Pilot and Landing Signals Officer. As a "Sharpshooter" Commander Dermody served as Assistant Training Officer, Carrier Qualification Phase Head, and Assistant Operations Officer and participated in 13 Carrier Qualification detachments in the SoCal operating area.
In June 2006, following an arduous tour in Southern California, Commander Dermody reported to the United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated in June, 2007 with a Masters of Arts in Military Arts and Sciences.
After refresher carrier qualification training at Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO SIX, Commander Dermody reported to Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO FIVE, the "Gunslingers", in September 2007 for his Department Head tour. With VFA-105 he deployed aboard USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN-75) to the North Arabian Gulf in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. While a "Gunslinger", Commander Dermody served as the Safety Officer, Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer and was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Association Leadership Award.
In October 2009, Commander Dermody reported to United States Naval Element, NATO AEW E-3A Component in Geilenkirchen, Germany as the Officer in Charge. While attached to the NATO Component, Commander Dermody qualified as Aircraft Commander piloting the E-3A AWACS and participated in 10 detachments across Europe and the United States in support of various NATO Exercises. Additionally, he deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the International Security Assistance Force and to Italy in support of Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR.
In March 2012, he once again reported to Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO SIX for Fleet Replacement Pilot Training in the F/A-18E prior to reporting to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron ONE THREE SIX.
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