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The Version 1.3 brings up a renewed menu with all options, a configurable timer, regenerative health if a titan stays out of combat and bugfixes as usual...
Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the world's première first-person shooter. It unleashes the full power of Unreal Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay, and challenge to a whole new level. Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard. With the most powerful futuristic weapons and vehicles available, this is FPS action at its best!
About Renegade X (UT3) with 16 comments by [NE]Fobby[GEN] on Mar 22nd, 2015
Renegade X: Open Beta 4 is now available!
Renegade X is a free, award-winning First/Third Person Shooter with RTS elements. Players fight for two unique teams, manage their own economies, choose from over 30 weapons, 15 vehicles, and call in nuclear strikes, Ion Cannons, and airstrikes, and much more. Renegade X is for all players - lone wolves, team-based gamers, tankers, snipers, rushers, turtlers, and all others!
Check out our release trailer below!
DOWNLOAD HERE: Renegade-x.com
Please uninstall Beta 3 before installing Beta 4 and manually remove what the uninstaller left in the Beta 3 folder if you want to install Beta 4 in the same folder
System Requirements
Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
2.0+ GHz processor
2 GB system RAM
SM3-compatible video card
4 GB free hard drive space
Windows Vista 64 SP2
2.0+ GHz multi-core processor
4 GB system RAM
NVIDIA 200 series or higher graphics card
Plenty of HDD space
Beta 4 is the biggest update we ever made.
You can read the full changelist here: Renegade-x.com
Some of the major changes include the following:
Story and Gamemode
Renegade X is set in the near future, in a world dominated by a contagious yet valuable resource called Tiberium. The Global Defense Initiative (GDI) is an international security force set to combat global terrorism. Conceived as a united peacekeeping military force, GDI depends on the technological sophistication of its weaponry, and the superior training and loyalties of its officers. GDI looks to halt the spread of Tiberium, which is gradually destroying the Earth and killing off millions of people. At the same time, the Brotherhood of Nod, led by the charismatic leader known only as Kane, grew to prominence. Working largely in third world countries, wherever there was discontent and unrest, there was Kane. With the promise of a New World Order and bankrolled by the illicit Tiberium research and trade that Kane made famous, Nod began to gain power. A few scattered, disaffected units grew into an army with powerful atomic weaponry, ruthless tactics, and a Tiberian fortune. The Brotherhood aims to push humanity into the next stage of evolution via Tiberium mutation.
Where GDI stands for international stability and the removal of the Tiberium contagion, Nod seeks to overthrow the established order and build a world centred on Tiberium research.
To learn more about Command and Conquer mode, check out the short tutorial video below:
Modding Tools!
We are proud to release the long-awaited Renegade X SDK! With these mod tools, you will be able to create custom levels, mutators, and modifications for Renegade X. You will have full access to our assets, our source code, and the support and guidance of Totem Arts. We will do whatever we can to assist aspiring modders and level-designers to mentor and direct them accordingly.
The release of these tools have great implications. Not only will Renegade X have a sizable fanbase, but in the future, we can develop a self-sufficient community that develops new, refreshing content. We hope to inspire a new generation of developers and support existing and emerging C&C FPS mods and games through this initiative.
What's next?
Beta 4 will the last phase of our Open Beta Testing. From here on out, Totem Arts will be focusing on completing the full version of Renegade X, as well as patching the game and supporting our community in any way we can. We plan on having more contests and tournaments in the coming weeks and months, and we are committed to polishing the game with its final touches and last assets for our awaited full release.
In the meantime, we will continue talks with EA to try to get permission to apply to the Steam Greenlight process. The best way to assist us in this is to spread the word about Renegade X, and to show that we have a thriving, dedicated community that brings life to Command & Conquer. We will be sure to keep you updated with any important details.
We're looking forward to seeing you all again. Let us know what you think – connect with us and the community through our website, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Soon enough, you'll be hearing from us again. But for now, enjoy the game!
The Version 1.3 brings up a renewed menu with all options, a configurable timer, regenerative health if a titan stays out of combat and bugfixes as usual...
This mod adds 31 mutators for UT3. The mutators are simple kinds such as changing the game speed, gravity, kill time, add matrix style shooting, fire...
This is a full beta multiplayer candidate. Please uninstall all previous versions of Renegade X.
ok the very first test build of UT40k based on the shooter game demo of Unreal Engine 4 please don't expect to much, i'll be posting a video on my youtube...
This is a minor full release version containing some bug fixes from the 3.01 release. I've had this version kicking around for a few years. The announcement...
First test of foxMod for the PS3 version of UT3. Currently very beta and may not work!
To me, this is a good game, although it does not feel like a arena based shooter like its predecessors, this game should have been named Unreal 3 or Unreal Warfare, something to show it is not a tournament, the levels don't look like arenas either, they seem to be battlefields more than a arena, the game was made like it was because of gears of war, it must be the engine or something, I truly think the Unreal Engine 3 was not made for Unreal Tournament, there are no arena based shooters using the UE3.
(Note: if the UE3 was made for Unreal Tournament, then there should have been more Official content from Epic Games, or another UT game, like they did with the UE2, UT2003 and UT2004. But Epic went on the Gears wagon)
Oh boy,so,my PC sucks big time and this game is awesome AND it doesn't work on Windows 7!Help me please...This game is awesome and played it on Windows XP,like a kid,I played it as a demo,and I didn't knew it was a demo!Memories...OK,please,help me play UT3 now,some help will be appreciated!
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quake 3 rip off boooo unoriginal with lots of fake hype
You made the Doom 3 non satanic mod. Your argument is invalid.
do you know that the first game of this series came before the quake 3 so q3 is a ut99 rip-off?
Thanks again for the gothic style maps. It is ideal what I wanted it for. I have found some nice mini mods so I can now use the Gears character pack, balistic weapons mod and Gears of Unreal camera mod. Essembled altogether and I now have a UT3 Gears of War playable mod, to have some fun with with on my PC, cheers.
I found my copy of UT3 and activated it on STEAM, maybe give it a another go-around for the achievements...
I remeber the old days when i played UT:GOTY
fun game with quite a few good mods
heres a few that i reccomend:
Jurassic Rage (128 velociraptors and t-rex on a 1v1 map is fun)
Warfare++ (makes warfare actaully seem like warfare with 128 bots total)
Action cam (Gears of war anyone?)
The Haunted (ZOMBIES O.o)
Highest Rated (2 agree) 9/10
Only thing it's lacking, is the classic single player
May 2 2009, 3:41am by Twitwi
Lowest Rated (5 agree) 5/10
As many mentioned, this is the fine example of a game which sold out it's potential as a shameless FPS with no storyline. In all honesty, the Unreal series were standing strong without such things as Plot or Storyline supporting them, and it would seem the implementation of such terms as Respawner and the like in a game called Unreal for a reason seems redundant. The single player consists of pre rendered cynematics followed by simple bot matches on various normally playable single player maps and…
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I have a Biplane but need specifically the Fokker which is the Red Baron's Triplane.
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Evan Gattis, Jackie Bradley among top performers in the minors
May 14, 2012, 8:00 PM EDT
Here's a minor league leaderboard for you: top hitters by OPS:
Brad Eldred (Det, AAA, 31, 1B) – .348/.408/.857 – 1.265
Evan Gattis (Atl, A+/AA, 25, C/OF) – .361/.441/.770 – 1.211
Wil Myers (KC, AA, 21, OF) – .344/.420/.712 – 1.132
Jackie Bradley (Bos, A+, 22, OF) – .389/.507/.575 – 1.082
Steve Pearce (NYY, AAA, 29, 1B) – .361/.444/.631 – 1.075
Anthony Rizzo (ChC, AAA, 22, 1B) – .351/.416/.657 – 1.073
Matt LaPorta (Cle, AAA, 27, 1B) – .336/.413/.645 – 1.058
Nathan Freiman (SD, AA, 25, 1B) – .324/.374/.684 – 1.058
Ronnie Welty (Bal, A+/AA, 24, OF) – .352/.381/.667 – 1.047
Oscar Taveras (StL, AA, 20, OF) – .328/.375/.672 – 1.047
Brady Shoemaker (CWS, A+, 25, OF) – .357/.426/.611 – 1.037
Scott Van Slyke (LAD, AAA, 25, OF) – .336/.411/.623 – 1.034
Darin Ruf (Phi, AA, 25, 1B) – .383/.438/.595 – 1.032
I was going to take out the older players and just list the youngsters, but it wasn't necessarily: most of these guys are on the young side. The starts by Myers, Rizzo and Taveras have gotten plenty of attention already, and those three are the best prospects on this list. Gattis' story is also one everybody should know. He's played 15 games at catcher and nine in left field this year as the Braves try to figure out how he might fit in.
Bradley is another worthy of notice; a disappointing junior year at South Carolina caused him to slip in the draft and the Red Sox took him with their third pick, which was 40th overall. He's putting up his numbers in a pitcher's league and has 11 steals to boot. The Red Sox will probably want to test him with Double-A soon. If he keeps this up, it'll take some of the pressure off the need to re-sign Jacoby Ellsbury prior to free agency.
And then there's LaPorta, who might be due another look in Cleveland with Casey Kotchman floundering. The Indians could really use another power right-handed bat to complement all of their left-handers. LaPorta, though, has a history of reverse platoon splits: he's hit righties much better than lefties as a major leaguer. The same thing is going on in Triple-A this year, too.
- brownsbraves11 - May 14, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Evan Gattis could be called up now and do Matt Diaz's job better than Diaz.
- natstowngreg - May 14, 2012 at 9:46 PM
Very interested in Myers' progress. On my Scoresheet AL team.
Gattis' story is remarkable. Talented kid jocks aren't supposed to go out looking for enlightenment. They're just supposed to play games and get drunk in a more socially acceptable manner.
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how can i download the alpha? (sorry 4 my bad english)
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
Analyze the situation, plan team routes, choose equipment and breach points and coordinate multiple troopers to reach the hostage room before the bad guys get to press that trigger.
It may sound daunting, and like real world CQB combat, it sure is. But most levels can be completed in minutes and on the fly improvisation works. Achieving the perfect planning, getting the mission done with no false steps, that's a skill harder to master.
Learn more about the game at Inthekillhouse.com
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Grab your gear and lock-n-load - Door Kickers is out!
Level up your squad, choose your equipment and doctrine and start plotting those assault plans, your SWAT team needs you!
Door Kickers has had a successful 1 year run on Steam Early Access and has been met by overwhelmingly positive user feedback. The game prides in teaching you CQB tactics and sporting simple but powerful controls, fast but addictive gameplay.
Door Kickers also comes with lots of stuff but this trailer tells the story better:
You can get the game on Steam, Gog.com, Humble Store, GamersGate, MacGameStore, IndieAmmoBox as well as on Developer's own site.
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The Nashville Symphony Education Vision is to engage and enrich people of all ages by exploring, experiencing and creating music. During the 2013/14 season, the Nashville Symphony was proud to serve over 100,000 people with a rich variety of programs and events. We invite you to explore, experience, and create with us as we continue a tradition of offering quality education programs and community engagement opportunities in Middle Tennessee.
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Sage Advice for Seniors: There's always more to do in Southwest Florida
It's no secret that Southwest Florida is a beautiful location where we enjoy being outside and active, especially during the winter months. Right now we're at the height of that season, which means all our friends from the north have come down to partake in all we offer.
For some, it means simply relaxing and enjoying the sunshine and vistas. For others, it means taking advantage of some of the other activities that might not first come to mind when you think of a sandy, tropical retreat. Sure there's an abundance of golf, boating and beaches. But if you're looking for a change of pace, there's a lot going on right now.
If you're a music and fine arts enthusiast, the Philharmonic Center for the Arts has an array of entertainment options. Going to a performance at the Phil is great for a date night or with a group of friends. In March, they'll host a lecture series featuring topics relating to music history and choreography. The Phil has entertainment and education to appeal to just about any taste. You can find out more about what they offer at www.ThePhil.org.
For a more casual musical experience, Bonita Springs Concert Band performs on select Sunday afternoons at Riverside Park. The Concert Band is composed of local musicians, and performances are free. The next performance is Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. Grab the lawn chairs and hear some of the best talent the area has to offer.
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind piece to add to your home's décor, you may think about visiting one of the numerous art shows in the area. The Naples International Art and Antique Fair takes place during the last week of February at Naples International Pavilion. The Collection at Vanderbilt in North Naples will host the Masters Art Festival the first week of March, featuring unique works of artists from around the country.
There is a constant flow of activity this time of year. Such is life in our part of the world. What I've come to realize is that retirement communities are often microcosms of the area in which they're located. With a full-time activities director at most communities, there are recreational, educational and creative activities planned year-round, so it feels like it's always peak season. Residents can also continue to enjoy the local entertainment options to experience the best of both worlds. The options for an active and fulfilling lifestyle at a retirement community are endless, and residents can be as active or relaxed as they please. Plus, active life in a community is enjoyed maintenance-free, with a secure future and without the worries and hassles associated with owning a home.
My advice, as always, is to take this time in your life to do what you love. But also take an extra look around and make sure you're using every resource available to you to add dimension and variety, and don't let an opportunity for enhanced happiness pass you by.
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Just in case you aren't aware, Podio is a cloud-based collaboration service that's been around since 2009. It supplies a very flexible web-based platform for organizing team communication and business processes as well as data and content in project management workspaces. What makes it different to others is that you can add specific business apps to the basic model depending on your project needs. As you may have guessed, GlobiFlow is one of these add-on apps and one that has the ability to transform Podio into a much more sophisticated and dynamic business management system. The app lets you automate ... Read more
The world is not a very happy place right now. Just look at the news. There's trouble in the Middle East and Europe, and Africa is a minefield just waiting to explode. The fact is, as individuals, we can't really have much control over what's happening in the word. We can have some control in our own individual happiness, however. MyHappiness is a social self-help application for iOS and Android that can be used as a personal happiness trainer as well as a platform to keep a record of your happy times and your not-so-happy times. This fun set of ... Read more
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The trouble with many 'to-do' applications nowadays is that they are geared either towards business use or designed purely for personal stuff. There's not that much around that covers all of your day-to-day activities. The other problem is that they are often packed with way too many features that you'll never use and are altogether too complicated. Taskify.us is a free, simple and effective organizer that lets you jot down all your daily events - from the moment you jump out of bed to the time you get back under the covers - and tick off your tasks when they ... Read more
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The Maze Runner: Coming Soon to a Theater Near You
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Scheduled to hit the big screen on September 19, The Maze Runner is the newest in a series of highly successful books written for teens that have been optioned by Hollywood film studios. Interested in reading the book before the movie is released? Here's what you need to know:


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Germantown/Collierville briefs - Oct. 30, 2013
Around Collierville
Veteran's Day ceremony at YMCA
The YMCA at Schilling Farms will host its Veteran's Day celebration Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m. The Collierville Middle School band will perform.
Computer basics
Sign ups have begun for the Collierville Burch Library's free "Basic Computing for Beginners" classes. The three-part series is designed for beginners and will cover the basics of Windows 7, Internet and e-mail. The classes will be Nov. 4, Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 901-457-2601.
Bible study
The Sanctuary on the Square, located at 104 N. Rowlett, is offering "The 8 Days of Holy Week," a Bible Study every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
The format includes slide presentations as well as group interaction. For information call 901-853-8383.
Around Germantown
Trunk or Treat
Farmington Presbyterian Church is celebrating Halloween with their annual Trunk or Treat event Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Children and families are invited to come in costume to celebrate with food, games and car trunks full of treats. The event is open to the community. Children should bring a bag or bucket for collecting goodies.
Republican women
The Republican Women of Purpose will host a "Salute Our Veterans" memorial and honors ceremony at the Nov. 6 general meeting at Tournament Players Club at Southwind.
The meeting begins at 11 a.m. and the last day to register is Friday. Call Mary Jane Davis at 901-233-5758 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve a seat. The cost is $25. The speaker will be Congressman Stephen Fincher.
Subsidium sale
Subsidium Inc. will have its annual rummage sale at Kingsway Christian Church, 7887 Poplar, Saturday.
Doors open at 7 a.m. and items for sale include furniture, clothing, toys, and paintings. Proceeds go to the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf.
Antiques Arcade
St. George's Episcopal Church, at 2425 S. Germantown Road, will host its 42nd annual Antiques Arcade.
A preview party will be held Nov. 7, and the show and sale will run until Nov. 10. The preview sale will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8-9 and noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 10. Show admission is $10 and is good for all three days.
History of the U of M
Germantown United Methodist Church's Brown Bag luncheon will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 8, and the topic will be "The University of Memphis: 100 Years Plus One." The talk will cover the history of the university and how it changed from a teacher training school to a metropolitan research college.
The luncheon will be held in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall, 2331 S. Germantown Road. Lunch will begin at noon. The church will provide beverages. Bring your own lunch. For ages 55 and up. Call Luci Cromer at 901-755-0803 or Beverly Rhoads at 901-754-7216, ext. 107 for more information.
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BRIDGEWATER — Robert Penn Williams, Jr, of Bridgewater, died of cancer on March 28 at the age of 83. He was born to the late Bessie and Robert Penn Williams on April 19, 1930 in Boston, Mass. Bob grew up along the Neponset River in Dorchester, Mass. where his father had a lumber and millwork business. He graduated from Thayer Academy in Braintree, Mass. in 1949. Bob attended college at the University of New Brunswick and the University of New Hampshire, before serving in the Korean conflict.
Upon his return from the service, Bob and his lovely wife Lolita (Lee) Machon settled permanently in New Hampshire. He went into business with his father, establishing what became RP Williams and Sons, Inc. During his career, Bob built or provided lumber for many of the summer cottages and year round houses for the growing Newfound Lake area.
Outside of work, Bob's life revolved around his family, and many weekends were spent skiing at Ragged Mountain, hiking in the White Mountains, or boating on Newfound Lake. Bob was active in the Bristol Federated Church for many years, where he served on the Finance Committee. Over the years he served the town of Bridgewater as a selectman and as a member of the planning board. During a long retirement, Bob and Lee enjoyed traveling around the country in their RV, and spent winters in the Florida community of Estero. In his later years he devoted himself to improving his woodlots, and caring for his wife as she succumbed to dementia.
Bob is survived by his wife, Lee, and three children: Robert Penn Williams III, of Bristol; Steven Williams, of Bridgewater, and Bruce Williams, of San Francisco, Calif. Four grandchildren: Travis Williams, Kiersten Williams, Alicia Williams and Kyle Williams as well as three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Burton Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Newfound Area Nursing Association. A memorial service will be held at Bristol United Church of Christ on April 5 at 11 a.m.
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Richard A. Miller, 83
GILFORD — Richard Allan Miller, 83, of 235 Chestnut Drive, died at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center, Laconia on Sunday, March 30, 2014.
Mr. Miller was born May 31, 1930 in Irvington, N.J., the son of Claus J. and Mildred A. (Rowley) Miller. He resided in New Jersey for a number of years and graduated from Nutley High School in Nutley, N.J.. He attended Nichols Jr. College, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Newark Technical College. He served as a Fire Control Technician in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Bauer (DC-26) and the USS Shea (DM-30).
Mr. Miller moved from Jefferson Township, N.J. to Gilford, N.H. twenty-eight years ago. He had been employed at Wickes Lumber for twenty-two years, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Miller was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Gilford and a ten year member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port S. Lucie, Fla. He was a member of the American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post #1 and the Lakes Region Singers. He enjoyed singing in the church choirs and with the Lakes Region Singers. Richard was a loyal veteran and a proud American.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marilyn (Messer) Miller, of Gilford; a son, Scott A. Miller of Marshalls Creek, Penn.; a daughter, Cindy S. Pollard, of Jefferson Township, N.J.; two grandchildren, Erin Miller of Marshalls Creek, Penn. and Ashley Miller of Raleigh, N.C. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Miller was predeceased by a son, Craig R. Miller and by a brother, Claus F. Miller.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, N.H.
Burial will be at a later date at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to First United Methodist Church of Laconia-Gilford, (Memorial Fund) PO Box 7408 Gilford, NH 03247 or to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, 139 Winter St., Tilton, NH 03276.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
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David P. Lake, 62
GILMANTON — David Peter Lake, 62, of 38 Varney Road, in Gilmanton Iron Works, died on Saturday, March 29, 2014, in his home after a long illness.
David was born March 20, 1952 in Boston, the son of the late Francis and Joan (Phelps) Lake. He served in the Army, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.
David resided in Rochester for several years before moving to Gilmanton Iron Works 17 years ago. He was employed as a Public Health Scientist and Health Physicist with the State of New Hampshire for 16 years, retiring in May 2010.
David was a member of the Gilmanton Community Church, the Farmington Fish & Game, the NRA, the Gilmanton Militia and the Dump Run Gang. He enjoyed music, fishing, hunting and karate.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Twila M. Kenna of Gilmanton Iron Works; two kids, Tilly and Jake; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Francis and Cecila Lake of Worcester, Mass., Thomas and Denise Lake of West Boylston, Mass., and James and Linda Lake of Lowell, Mass; three nieces; and one nephew.
In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his kids, Samantha, Ally, Wysh and Clyde.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the Gilmanton Community Church, 1807 NH Route 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, with the Rev. Christopher Stevens, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held in the spring in the family lot at Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery, Gilmanton.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Gilmanton Community Church, PO Box 16, Gilmanton, NH 03837; Concord Merrimack County SPCA, 130 Washington St., Penacook, NH 03303; or the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, (Barry Camp), PO Box 3993, Concord, NH 03302-3993
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
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Walter J. Laws, 61
NORTHFIELD — Walter John Laws, 61, a resident of Northfield for eight years, died at his home following a period of failing health.
Walter was born in Boston, Oct. 26, 1952, son of the late Walter E. and Marie (Arsenault) Laws. He had resided in Bristol for many years before moving to Northfield. Prior to his retirement Walter worked as a truck driver for various construction companies and retail consumer companies.
Walter enjoyed the outdoors and camping. He enjoyed time spent with family, especially his grandchildren. Over the years his pastimes included, tinkering with autos and enjoying his animals. He was a pool player and member of a local downtown league.
Walter's family includes, his daughter, Karen A. Hanser of Sanbornton; sons, William J. Laws of Windham
Brian M. Laws of Bristol, and Walter J. Laws II of Bedford; eight grandchildren; his former wife, and mother of his children, Margaret Laws of Bristol; a brother, Richard Laws of Hull, Mass.; a sister, Joan Dickerson of Quincy, Mass.; two nieces and two nephews.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, April 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A celebration of life will follow the calling hours at the Greenside Restaurant at Lochmere Country Club, 360 Laconia Road, Tilton. Burial will be at a later date.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Walter's name to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box, 572, Laconia, NH 03247-0572.
For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
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We've only just got used to lots of new forms beginning in e- but now m- is starting to turn up — for mobile. The advent of WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and new systems for sending data to and from mobile telephones at high speeds means that Web-style electronic commerce seems set to become available soon at a mobile phone near your ear. It may look a very new term — and references to it in the press have only really begun to accumulate since the middle of 1999 — but it has been recorded as far back as the mid nineties.
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The importance of timely interaction for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is reflected by mortality rates, says Michael Dalsing, MD, a vascular surgeon with IU Health. Nationally, about 50% of patients afflicted with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm survive. The rapid-response procedure has resulted in lower mortality rates of 18% to 25%, he says.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Anton Forsberg to a three-year, entry-level contract. Columbus' sixth pick, 188th overall, in the 2011 draft, Forsberg appeared in 33 games with Sodertalje of Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan in 2012-13. He won 24 games while finishing second in the league with a 2.04 goals-against average and .933 save percentage. The 6-foot-2, 176-pounder played in 14 games with MODO of the Swedish Elite League in 2011-12 and had a 3.15 goals-against average and .897 save percentage. The Swede represented his country at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championships, helping Sweden earn the second gold medal in national history at the event.
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I am ready to start building for my oven, and I usually can find the answers reading this awesome site, but now I'm stumped and can't find any threads to answer my questions, so I was hoping someone could help.
Starting with my stand for my 36 inch oven, got the base poured 70x80 and I purchased the 8x8x16 blocks to start on the stand. My question is...
1. None of the blocks seem to be the same size, if I dry fit each block and shape my stand, pour cement with rebar, within the blocks to secure it, does it matter if it's level since the hearth is going to be poured flat and level?
2. I have all the rebar I need from my brother-in-law, but it's 3/8 not 1/2 inch. If I place this close, like 4-6 inches, would it be suffice?
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You'll be fine with the block. Just get them as square, level and plumb as you can. You are right, it can be leveled up w/the forms when you pour your hearth slab. It's important to get it done then, though. Starting w/a nice, flat and level slab makes life easier. As for the rebar, it's fine to use. No need to place it that close, though. Even approx. one foot centers is fine. I actually prefer 3/8" rebar when pouring slabs that are 3 1/2 to 4 inches thick, which I am assuming you are. Either works fine, but there is no need to use 1/2", especially since you have access to the 3/8".
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Thank you for the quick reply NCMan! Yes, I'm going to place a 4 inch slab and then use Foamglass with vermiculite as insulate. I think 3.5 inches would be fine. Thanks again!
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David Gabriel, 72, said the planned development at the Fowler Welch Coolchain (FWC) distribution plant in London Road will add to already "unbearable" noise levels in the area.
The retired granddad-of-eight said he intends to rally fellow residents and start a petition to stop the scheme in its tracks.
He said: "Lorries run to and from the depot 364 days a year. "They run all day and night, making it impossible to sleep at home in the summer with the windows open.
"The lorries come by one after another making a hell of a noise, and the vehicles themselves are getting bigger and bigger."
The current proposal, which has gone to public consultation, is to extend the warehouse at the 6,5032 sq metre depot by 4,858 sq metres.
There are also plans for extra car parking spaces and loading bays to accommodate up to 15 additional lorry movements a day. The distribution firm currently manages 353 lorry movements a day.
It's anticipated the development will lead to 60 more jobs at the plant which currently employs 231 staff.
In a planning statement drawn-up by Paul Sharpe Associates on behalf of the company which has branches nationwide, it said the extension will lead to "relatively few" additional HGV movements.
It also claimed it would have an "insignificant effect on the operations of the local road network".
Mr Gabriel, who has lived at his 450-year-old, four-bedroom detached property in London Road since 1981, claimed even a slight increase in traffic outside his house could cause large problems.
He said: "The lorries are so big they make the house shake. It's not helping my health and I suffer stress because of it.
"I had major heart surgery six years ago and since then I've had a further eight operations." The current public consultation is due to end on Tuesday, January 28.
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It's been a long time coming, but the recent surge in support for marriage equality makes it seem like an unstoppable reality in the not-too-distant future. While there's still plenty of work to be done, the latest events might be promising enough to inspire long-term same-sex couples to start a wedding registry. Let's look at the most recent progress:
1. Public Opinion Polls Are at an All-Time High
According to a new Washington Post-ABC poll, 58% of Americans are now in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. Just one decade ago, only 37% of people felt the same way. Moreover, this opinion is not one the public takes lightly: 41% of the population feels "strongly" that gay marriage should be legal.
Perhaps most exciting of all is the fact that an outstanding 81% of 18 to 29-year-olds are in favor of marriage equality. With such an overwhelming sentiment, there can be little doubt that laws will be changed as each subsequent generation takes over.
See the infographic below for more stats on this.
2. Faith-Based Communities Are Coming Around
The Episcopal Church and the United Church of Christ have already adopted policies allowing their pastors to perform same-sex ceremonies, but now a North Carolina United Methodist Church is taking a different approach to the issue: The church will no longer perform any wedding ceremonies.
"Because the United Methodist Church prohibits its pastors from conducting same-sex weddings, excluding gay and lesbian couples from the holy sacrament of marriage, the Leadership Council has asked the pastor to refrain from conducting wedding ceremonies in our sanctuary for straight couples, until the denomination lifts its ban for same-sex couples," the church declared in a statement.
3. Top Politicians Are No Longer Waffling
Vice President Joe Biden isn't shy about acknowledging his support for same-sex marriage. Neither is Rob Portman, a Republican Senator from Ohio… or at least not now that his own son came out as gay and he is able to see the issue from a new perspective. However, the big political endorsement to emerge this week is Hillary Clinton.
Clinton, the presumed Presidential frontrunner in 2016, has had a history of skirting around the issue of gay marriage, taking a middle ground to appease all sides. Now, though, she released a video where she unequivocally backs marriage equality. While a Clinton candidacy is still hypothetical at this point, her words are a welcome sign that politicians are viewing gay marriage as less of a divisive issue and more of an inevitability worthy of aligning with.
4. Unprecedented Support from Corporations
While politicians are fairly influential to the political process, let's not kid ourselves – the corporations are the government's real decision-makers in its current, corrupted form. Armed with money and lobbyists, large companies tend to get what they want in Washington and – for once – it just so happens that they are putting that clout behind a progressive cause. As the New York Times reports, over 100 major corporations have signed new briefs supporting same-sex marriage including Google, Facebook, eBay, Goldman Sachs, Nike, Office Depot and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Lloyd Blanfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs, says that he typically doesn't feel it is appropriate for his company to take public stances on social issues. "But in this case, this is a business issue," he explains. "We have a very important gay community at the firm, including members of senior management… This happens to coincide with my personal views, but that's not why we're [lending our support]."
5. It's on the Supreme Court Docket
Two cases facing the Supreme Court on March 26 & 27 are going to have a significant impact on same-sex marriage moving forward. One will examine the legality of California's Proposition 8. The other will decide whether 1996's Defense of Marriage Act discriminates by not allowing same-sex couples to receive equal benefits. Both cases could offer massive legal precedents depending on the rulings.
Given the court's conservative majority, it is difficult to predict whether same-sex couples and allies will have something to celebrate in the upcoming weeks. However, there is some optimism that Justice Anthony Kennedy will side with the liberals given his decisions on similar cases and that Chief Justice John Roberts might prefer to stay on the right side of history on this issue.
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People can tell me how many supporters we have (including the "you might not want to piss-off your straight-allies"-types which are politely telling us to shut the Hell up), how SO many people are behind it, how change comes slow, etc. Sorry, I'm not as naive as I used to be. The only time we will have marriage (and not just second-class Domestic-Partnerships/civil-unions that we are forced to accept..... Separate but equal didn't work the last time we tried it either.) is so that they can take it away from us again. Been there, done that, learned the lesson.
Hi there !! Just woken up and checked out what's been happening since I left you last night - LOL .... I see the "substitutes" were busy giving you hassle and turning away new "converts" - will they never learn ??? The sun is up, the sky is blue - another lovely day starts over here !
I saw that too, Barbara D. I guess according to her leaving a dog in a parked car is OK as long as you don't EAT HIM!!! (ps. how about some wasabi?)
This talk of gardening has me wistful for the garden we can't have where we are living right now. This afternoon we watched a really moving documentary on PBS called Eating Alabama. If you haven't seen it I would recommend it.
Hi Pals !!! Looks like it's going to be another lovely day so, while most of you are still sleeping, thought I'd leave you a little "Hello" to wake up to !! 29°C sunny and clear blue skies here - perfect for getting those lawns cut ....... catch you all later, I hope !!
In 2010, researchers estimated that a single misconduct investigation costs an institution $525,000. If all allegations of misconduct reported to ORI in 2011 were investigated, the costs would exceed $125 million.
See, you dont want to report bad behavior, or its bye bye grant. There is great reason not to report unethical behavior.
Dale O. I read about the wrongdoing of social psychologist Diederik Stapel. [http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/doing-good-science]
Its a perfect example of how scientists can do unethical crap and their colleagues are reluctant to do anything about it. He was the one that got caught. Many never are. Thats the danger of lay public getting research and walking away with conclusions; either the person interpreted the results incorrectly or the scientist was wrong or committed unethical behavior. Not to say there arent very ethical scientists out there. Judging by Subas responses on these posts I have confidence in her.
[http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/35543/title/Opinion--Ethics-Training-in-Science/]Today, 1 in 3 scientists responding anonymously to surveys admits to questionable research practices; research misconduct cases handled by the US Office of Research Integrity (ORI) are at an all-time high; and retractions of scientific papers have increased exponentially since 2005. It should be noted that not all retracted papers involve foul play, but a recent study reported in PNAS surveying 2,047 biomedical and life-science papers revealed that 67 percent of retractions were directly attributable to misconduct. The rapidly rising incidences of retractions and misconduct contribute to erosion of the public trust, and are financially costly. In 2010, researchers estimated that a single misconduct investigation
Hi...snails like beer and if you put a saucer of beer nearby, they'll go to it and crawl into it and I think they drown...or get so drunk they die....not quite poison, but fatal in excess just like most other things!
I haven't done it, but heard about it.
Around here, we rarely see snails...I guess the lizards eat them.
Dale O, Barbara D.....I have a gardening question for you.....My garden is mostly shade, so I have had to be inventive about what I can grow.....I have 2 planter boxes on the top of a fence rail filled with impatiens.....I noticed that this year they seemed to be lagging in growth.....I took my trusty step ladder (short person here) to have a closer look and discovered the snails had moved in for the summer.....plants chewed right off at the dirt.....now, other than gathering them daily to relocate them, is there anything you know that will safely send them to a neighbours yard?......I won't use chemicals.....HELP !!!!
Yes, Barbara D, so very pleased that your garden is doing so wonderfully well and I have certainly heard that pig manure is quite the well known fertilizer for rather large tomatoes and other tasty veggies. Quite the link that you provided, will certainly check it out. I can almost see the queen sitting on the pointy edge of that prism pyramid being enlightened by the sun rays and who knows what else.
Careful there Teresa, who knows what the queen will do if she finds out that you as a vegan found the pyramid amusing...off with your head especially if she runs into the vegan 'doctor'...given all her 'death wishes' I used to think of her as 'Doctor Death!' But I believe that others on the many threads that she visited were correct when they said that she was no doctor.
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Duh...Scalia, just for starters.
Many of the rulings were 5-4, meaning that the court was divided in their assessment. Even the 6-3 decisions…
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The Internet evangelism ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, marked a milestone this past weekend as the 5 millionth person indicated a decision to accept Jesus as his Savior through their evangelistic online presence at PeaceWithGod.net.
"This is significant because we're following Billy Graham's legacy of taking the most advanced technical capabilities available and reaching people where they are with the hope of Jesus," said John Cass, BGEA's Director of Internet Evangelism. "This has given us the opportunity to go to the ends of the earth."
The Search For Jesus ministry, which uses Bible passages and compelling video presentations to share the Gospel with visitors to the site, launched in May 2011. more >>
Billy Graham is being featured in Christian History Magazine this month for his lifetime of work for Jesus Christ.
In honor of the iconic televangelist's 96th birthday on Nov. 7, Christian History Magazine interrupted its quarterly releases with a special edition focused on Graham titled "Billy Graham–Apostle of changed lives and second chances."
"No man has had more personal, one-on-one, impact for faith in Jesus Christ than Mr. Graham," said Michael Austin, a Christian commenter and spokesperson for Christian History Magazine. "He and his family are a living testimony to the faithfulness of the Biblical message he so clearly derived from the start of his ministry to this day. Billy Graham's impact for good in this world is incalculable." more >>
The Rev. Franklin Graham recently addressed the state of the world's affairs and urged Americans to pray for their leaders, whether they agree with them or not.
"The prince of darkness is grimly and powerfully at work in world affairs, and prayer is a great battlefield especially as we pray for those in leadership," said Graham in his Sept 30 commentary for Decision magazine.
He also went on to explain the effectiveness of prayer. more >>
The Rev. Franklin Graham, CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said Monday that "activist judges are overturning the will of the people," when speaking about the 61 percent of North Carolina voters who supported an amendment banning same-sex marriage in their state.
"It's sad when a judge is able to overrule the will of the people. This is a democracy and the people spoke. We're seeing that activist judges across the country are overturning the will of the people," Graham, a native of the state, said in an interview with NBC Charlotte. "We saw that in California. We're now seeing it here in North Carolina now. I don't know what will take place."
Last week a court declared North Carolina's ban, which passed via popular referendum in 2012, unconstitutional. Counties in the state have since been issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. more >>
Liberty University and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announced Monday that on-campus students as well as those working toward their degree online can enroll in evangelism courses that feature presentations by the Rev. Billy Graham, Franklim Graham, and LU alumnus William Graham.
Students in all majors can take the courses, which began this semester through the university's School of Religion.
Will Graham, who's a 1997 graduate from Liberty University, said in a statement shared with The Christian Post that the collaboration is part of his grandfather's dream "to not just preach the Gospel, but to equip others around the world in the work of the evangelist." more >>
Christian relief group Samaritan's Purse will be airlifting close to 90 tons of aid to thousands of Iraqi and Syrian families who have fled their homes on the run from terror group ISIS.
The group said in a press release Thursday that it is launching the airlift with relief supplies on Monday from Charlotte, North Carolina. The aid packages are intended to reach families who have been left with nothing much besides the clothes on their backs.
"Now winter is coming to the area, making a difficult situation even worse for these families," the group said. more >>


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Variable rate plans for plug-in EVs: Not such a hot idea?
By: SGN Staff
Electric utilities already know that more plug-in EVs (PEVs) on the road are both a challenge and an opportunity. But Pike Research warns that despite the hype variable rate plans aren't likely to be the jackpot many have described.
Why not? "Plug-in electric vehicles are especially promising for utilities considering the tendency of electric vehicle owners to charge at night during off-peak hours, thus using capacity that is currently underutilized," said John Gartner, research director for Pike Research. "But specific rates for charging electric vehicles are unlikely to greatly influence consumer charging habits, especially when variable time-of-use plans are already in place."
The report, Best Practices for Utilities to Prepare for Electric Vehicles, also brings up more challenges for utilities as the PEV market grows. Peak demand will spike if clusters of EVs are charged at the same time. If batteries are low on power, owners probably will charge them regardless of peak pricing in most areas as electricity "will always be cheaper than gasoline."
That market growth also means utilities will need to develop relationships with carmakers, dealers, fleet managers and EV owner groups - which utilities are not accustomed to working with. And more important, Pike says, PEVs represent unknowns about electricity consumption and how it will affect utility infrastructure, as well as an inclination to deal with anticipated problems that may not be real risks to the grid or utility business processes.
Based on its research in plug-in EV power use and lessons learned from utilities currently involved in EV charging, the report offers best practice recommendations for improving customer service for consumers and guidelines for working regional EV organizations, dealers and local officials.
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Every year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handles thousands of cases of pets eating various plants. But lately, one plant has become a growing cause of pet poisoning across the United States: the Sago Palm.
The Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) is a stocky, spike-leaved plant that is often used for landscaping. It is most commonly seen in Southern states, but thanks to increasing availability in gardening and big box stores nationwide, the APCC has seen a spike of more than 200% in Sago Palm toxicity cases nationwide. 50-75% of ingestion cases result in fatalities.
"It used to be that we only got calls from places like Texas, Florida and California, but about three years ago we started seeing cases pop up other places," says APCC Medical Director Tina Wismer. Because people in Northern regions may not be as familiar with this plant, we want to arm pet-parents with this information. While the Sago Palm's seeds are the most poisonous component, the entire plant is toxic. Clinical signs of Sago Palm toxicity include:
- Vomiting
- Bloody stools
- Jaundice
- Increased thirst
- Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
- Bruising
- Blood clotting disorders
- Liver damage or liver failure
- Death can occur without immediate treatment.
If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 immediately!
Summer is finally here, but do you know which popular warm weather items could be poisonous to your pets? Common hazardous household items include insect repellent, alcohol, sunscreen and glow sticks—the culprits may be surprising!
In preparation for the upcoming summer months, we are hosting a live Twitter chat with Dr. Tina Wismer, Medical Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and Dr. Justine Lee, board-certified emergency critical care specialist and toxicologist. Join us on Wednesday, June 10 from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. ET as Dr. Wismer and Dr. Lee answer all of your questions related to protecting your pets from harmful substances.
We'll also test your pet poison knowledge with a few trivia questions. Two participants will win ASPCA coolers, and one participant will win a T-shirt!
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On Friday, April 17, the FDA issued a new report about the danger that human topical creams can pose to animals. In light of this new safety alert, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to make sure that all pet parents are armed with the latest information to keep your furry friends safe.
Compounded topical creams (or ointments) may contain common and potent ingredients known as NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Examples include diclofenac and flurbiprofen. Although these ingredients are commonly found in creams used to relieve sore joints and muscles, they can be toxic to your pets.
Pet ingestion of even the smallest amount of human topical cream can lead to serious issues, especially in cats. Note that a small exposure can even constitute a pet licking their owner's skin after recent application of the product. Typical signs of exposure include:
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
- Anemia
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Death can occur without immediate treatment after exposure
Please remember that topical products are still considered human medication—the number one cause of pet poisoning in 2014—and should be kept away from your pets at all times. If your pet does come into contact with one of these products, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 immediately!
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, IL., handled more than 167,000 calls involving pets exposed to possibly poisonous substances in 2014. Nearly 16% of those calls were from pet parents whose pets got into medicines intended for human use, putting this category at the top of the toxin list for the seventh year in a row.
Here are the 10 most common pet toxins of 2014 ranked in order of call volume:
- Human prescription medications are most often exposed to pets, as mentioned above. The prescriptions that caused the most concern correlated with the most popular medications prescribed to humans.
- Over-the-counter medications, including herbal and other natural supplements, attracted greater concern this year than in previous years resulting in approximately 25,000 calls. This category is exceptionally large, encompassing more than 6,900 different products.
- Insecticides dropped to the third slot this year, comprising 9.1% of calls to the APCC (15,000 cases). These products can be very dangerous, especially if the label directions are not followed.
- Household items were the cause for concern in more than 13,500 cases, especially paints and cleaning products.
- Human foods are appealing to pets, especially dogs. Dogs can get into serious trouble by ingesting onions, garlic, grapes, raisins and xylitol, a sugar substitute which can be life-threatening for animals. Approximately 13,200 cases involved human foods in 2014.
- Veterinary medications made up 7% of total cases in 2014. Pet parents should be aware that chewable medications are very tasty and pets might ingest an entire bottle if it is not kept out of their reach.
- Chocolate ingestion is very common. At the APCC, chocolate calls make up 6% of the total call volume—more than 30 calls a day! The darker the chocolate, the more potential it has to do harm.
- Plants represent approximately 5% of the calls to the APCC and moved up a spot since 2014. Most of these calls involve cats and houseplants.
- Rodenticides are made to kill mice and rats, but they can also kill pets if ingested. APCC handled more than 7,500 calls about rodenticides last year.
- Lawn and garden products round out the top ten, accounting for about 2.7% of all calls. Many of these exposures occurred because people did not store lawn and garden products out of the reach of pets.
Want more poison control information at your fingertips? Download our free APCC by ASPCA mobile app, which features a searchable database of more than 275 toxins as well as helpful information for pet parents of dogs, cats, horses and birds. The app helps users quickly and accurately identify common hazards.
If you have any reason to suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please contact your veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center's 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.
It's officially spring! If you're anything like us, you're eager to trade in your snow shovel for a garden shovel. But pet parents should note that while gardens and yards are great spots for relaxation on a spring day, many of our favorite spring flowers and planets may be toxic to our cat and dog companions. This year, whether you're getting ready to plant your garden or you're just looking to add a little bit of green to your home, be wary of these popular but poisonous plants so you'll keep your pets happy and healthy this season.
Steer Clear of Lilies and Oleander. Lilies may look pretty, but they are considered especially toxic to cats. Even ingestions of very small amounts can cause severe kidney damage in our furry friends. Oleander can cause serious health problems including gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal heart function, hypothermia and even death.
Be Careful with Tulips. These popular spring bulb plants add much to our gardens, but can cause significant stomach problems when ingested by our pets. The bulb portion contains toxins that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and even cardiac abnormalities.
Say No to Azalea and Rhododendron. These favorites contain substances known as grayantoxins, which can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and depression of the central nervous system in our furry friends. Severe azalea poisoning could ultimately lead to coma and even death.
Avoid Sago Palm. All parts of this common house plant are considered poisonous, but the seeds or "nuts" contain a large amount of toxin. Even ingestion of just one or two seeds can result in very serious effects including vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and liver failure.
Pass on the Cocoa Mulch. Popular for its attractive odor and color, cocoa mulch attracts dogs with its sweet smell—and like chocolate, it can cause problems for our canine friends. Depending on the amount, ingestion of cocoa mulch can cause a range of clinical signs from vomiting and diarrhea to muscle tremors, elevated heart rate, hyperactivity and even seizures. Consider using a less-toxic alternative such as shredded pine, cedar or hemlock bark.
If your pet likes to stop and smell the flowers, it's important to not leave him or her unsupervised where these plants may be present. Want more information or have greenery in your home or garden that you're not sure is toxic or not? Please visit our full list of toxic and non-toxic plants.
As always, if you suspect your pet has ingested something poisonous, please contact your veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center's 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.


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McIlroy's win a shot in the arm for golf
Originally Published: May 2, 2010By Bob Harig | ESPN.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- This was a good day for golf. A very good day.
It doesn't get much better than a guy who can't rent a car nor buy a drink in the United States shooting a course-record 62 alongside a graybeard of 24 to win his first PGA Tour event.
Or a teenager halfway around the world shooting 58 for that matter.
Rory McIlory has long been destined for greatness, a kid mature beyond his years already well-schooled in the rigors of the professional ...
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Warriors find rhythm in a Game 1 without any flow, beat Clippers
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This game was nearly ruined by officiating. One team didn't win or lose because of the officiating. Instead, everyone involved and watching came close to losing in what should have been a fun, free-flowing game Saturday afternoon. There were 51 fouls called and 60 free throws shot, plus a few reviews to thwart any pulse from this game.
Even with constant stoppages and star players sent to the bench because of questionable foul trouble, we still managed to get a pretty good second half, and the Golden State Warriors put on a shooting display in the third quarter reminiscent of their incredible 2013 run. The Warriors shot 70 percent in the third quarter, led by David Lee's 10 points and supplemented by Jermaine O'Neal and Klay Thompson scoring eight each in the period.
In a three-plus minute stretch in the third, we saw an incredible display of basketball by both teams in which the Warriors and Clippers scored on 12 of 16 possessions. They totaled 30 points, 15 apiece, with execution so dizzying that the game became nearly too fast to process.
The rest of the game was marred by ticky-tack foul calls, which sent Blake Griffin and Andre Iguodala to the bench early and often. Iguodala had four fouls in only 11:33 in the first half; Griffin had three fouls in 3:53 of the first half. By the end of the third quarter, both players had five fouls and eventually fouled out.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis managed to give the Clippers some good minutes off the bench, before the team decided to go with smaller lineups around DeAndre Jordan, who played 45 minutes. Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green stepped up in the iguodala's absence for the Warriors, who already were Andrew Bogut (fractured rib). And it was the Warriors' resiliency that proved the biggest difference.
They shook off an injury to the big man that completes their title contending aspirations, and they shook off trying to find rhythm in a game devoid of it. They shook off the road environment and once again being a 6-seed trying to prove their capabilities against a highly-favored 3-seed. Mark Jackson found a way to keep his team engaged and believing in themselves. They went from hurting themselves with 23 turnovers to hurting the Clippers with 40.7 percent 3-point shooting, 45.5 percent in the second half.
This wasn't the look of the series we were expecting. We were expecting to see two offenses, playing more up-tempo and finding fun ways to score. We got a glimpse of that at times and will hopefully get more of it throughout the rest of the series. For now, it's up to the Warriors to figure out how to keep finding moments of execution on both ends of the floor. They survived a game in which Stephen Curry didn't make a single shot in the fourth quarter, which is good but something that needs to be solved.
For the Clippers, they need to figure out how to regain an advantage they were sure to have. Chris Paul was fantastic throughout most of the game, but possibly too overworked at the end to hit clutch free throws he badly missed. That's where Blake Griffin staying on the court comes in, so he can have the entire offense flow through his scoring threat instead of Paul's.
And hopefully all players will figure out how to stay away from the whistles and remain on the court. Otherwise, we could really lose out on a great series.


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7th July 2015
The next event in the Geo:The Big 5 series will be held in London on Thursday, 9th July. Future Cities: Security will focus on the challenges that face cities with increases in population, aging infrastructure, severe weather events and increasing costs of energy and food prices, to mention a few. How resilient and sustainable are our cities and how can we best utilise urban data to mitigate against potential future shocks and stresses? Read on to see the great line-up of speakers debating some of these issues. Programme is here, otherwise you can book your place here.
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Biu must go
•We wonder what an officer like him is still doing in the police force
IF the battered image of Nigeria Police must be revived, then, an officer like Zakari Biu, Commissioner of Police in charge of CID Zone 7 deserves no place in the top cadre of the force. Biu is one police officer that has inflicted serious blight on the Nigerian state. Rather than protect the citizenry against harm, he had discharged his duties in a way that portrayed him as an improper and unfit person for the job the state is paying him to do.
Biu has deployed police powers in negligent and tyrannical manners that have brought to the fore his notoriety as a senior police officer. Indeed, his conduct has reduced the estimation of the force in the public domain. His latest act was the thespian escape of Kabir Sokoto, a Boko Haram leader and principal suspect in the Christmas Day bombing of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State. Not less than 40 lives were lost in that barbaric incident.
Sokoto was arrested after the police swooped on the Borno State Governor's lodge in Abuja. On the instruction of Biu, four policemen were deployed to take this high profile suspected criminal to his house in the Abaji area of Abuja for search. They were ambushed and overpowered on the way by suspected Boko Haram members who eventually escaped with the Madalla bombing prime suspect.
Sokoto's escape casts serious aspersion on the touted official efforts to put an end to the evil Boko Haram onslaught. It is laughable to think that Hafiz Ringim, the immediate past Inspector-General of Police (IGP), would desire anybody to take him seriously as a police officer. Otherwise, he would not have handed such a sensitive matter to a frivolous officer like Biu who hails from Borno State that happens to be the centre-piece of Boko Haram activities in the country. Sokoto, the prime suspect, is reportedly an indigene of Borno and hails from the same Biu Local Government Area as Zakari Biu.
Biu town in southern Borno State is one of the five local governments in the state where President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in, on New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, the late Ambassador Sa'idu Pindar that was implicated by the State Security Service (SSS) of complicity in the Boko Haram matter was from that town too.
Biu has been linked with notorious activities since the days of despotic Sani Abacha in power. Several deaths of responsible Nigerians perceived to be against Abacha's tyrannical reign were suspectedly traced to him as the head of the anti-bomb squad then. Two of such notable deaths were those of Bagauda Kaltho, a journalist working for The NEWS magazine and Dr. Sola Omatsola, former Chief Security Officer of Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Both were erroneously accused of being agents of the anti-Abacha National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Biu also stood trial for the Apo 6 killings, since he allegedly ordered his boys to kill six Igbo traders for making passes at the same girl with him.
It is scandalous that Biu who was dismissed from the police by the Olusegun Obasanjo government in 1999 was controversially reinstated and promoted Commissioner of Police by the Police Service Commission (PSC) under a suspicious claim of due process. Biu should not be in the police and even if returned, he should have been retired immediately following the due process, (if not following due process was actually the reason for his reinstatement).
If that had been done, Biu would not have had the opportunity of allowing Sokoto to escape. The current suspension placed on him is too mild. He should be thoroughly investigated and the outcome of such investigation made public. Biu should be arraigned in court if found wanting by the investigative panel that probed him and others.
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After his courageous win over Australia's Matt Ebden two evenings earlier, the back pain Vasek Pospisil played through proved to be too much as the Canadian has regrettably withdrawn from the Australian Open.
Pospisil was set to play in the tournament's third round after ousting two Aussies in the opening two rounds. Sadly, Pospisil's luck has ended in Melbourne. The Vancouver injured his back during his doubles match and was set to take on Switzerland's Stanisials Wawrinka in the third round.
The 23-year-old was clearly disappointed when speaking to the media.
"I'm really disappointed to be pulling out. It's my first third round in a Grand Slam," Pospisil said. "I was excited to do my best and take the opportunity, but unfortunately not able to do so at this time.
"I don't want to jeopardize the rest of my season in any way. So it was just the smart move really to pull out, and be safe with my body and try and get ready hopefully in time for Davis Cup."
For the sake of his own health and well-being, it was certainly a wise move for Pospisil to withdraw from the tournament. With that said, it is very disappointing to see the 23-year-old having to step aside, especially considering all the promise he's shown down under thus far.


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Sun Spots #1277
Put on your sunglasses! Francie® doll looked delightful in a bright yellow sun print on hot pink dress. Her long-sleeved dress had an empire waist and back zip closure. A cute hot pink nylon hat featured yellow elastic and flower trim. A pink vinyl tote bag with big cloth daisy and hot pink soft pointed heels or hot pink cut out heels completed the set.
All images and descriptions courtesy of Collector Books, publisher of "Barbie Fashion: Volume 1" and "Barbie Fashion: Volume 2" by Sarah Sink Eames
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