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Achim Steiner is UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Environment Program.
For the elephants that are returning to southern Angola, after herds were devastated during the country's civil wars, the battle is far from over.
Old land mines, sown during the decades of conflict that ended in 2002, are threatening the lives and limbs not only of people, but also of the growing elephant populations that are crossing into Angola from northern Botswana on ancient migration routes that continue into Zambia. Mines are a particularly stark example of how humans interfere with migratory journeys that have linked breeding and feeding sites across the globe for millennia.Up to 10,000 animal species are thought to migrate. Yet, increasingly, air, water and land routes are being destroyed by barriers, ranging from roads, fences, dams and power lines to unsustainable hunting
Old land mines, sown during the decades of conflict that ended in 2002, are threatening the lives and limbs not only of people, but also of the growing elephant populations that are crossing into Angola from northern Botswana on ancient migration routes that continue into Zambia. Mines are a particularly stark example of how humans interfere with migratory journeys that have linked breeding and feeding sites across the globe for millennia.Up to 10,000 animal species are thought to migrate. Yet, increasingly, air, water and land routes are being destroyed by barriers, ranging from roads, fences, dams and power lines to unsustainable hunting or fishing practices, habitat degradation, pollution and climate change.One example is the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, found in the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia. Barriers to its migration range from entrapment in fishing nets to conditions caused by gold mining and dam building.Likewise, someone strolling through Norway's Fennoscandia region in the 1900s would have marvelled at the abundance of Lesser White-fronted Geese, which then numbered in the thousands. Today, only 20-30 breeding pairs remain - the result, according to the World Wildlife Fund, of the drainage of wetlands in countries such as Greece, and of hunting along the bird's migration routes.In North America, one of the world's fastest land animals, the Pronghorn antelope, faces obstacles such as highways and fencing. The harsh winter in 2010 left herds stranded and hungry, blocked by fences while they burned up their fat reserves searching for ways through. Similarly, in South Africa, 12 per cent of Blue Cranes, South Africa's national bird, and 30 per cent of Ludwig's bustards are dying annually in collisions with a growing number of power lines.Climate change is also having a severe impact on the world's most peripatetic animals. Migratory species, from Monarch butterflies to humpback whales, are suffering as a result of shifts in temperature and the disruption of the traditional timing, abundance and location of food sources.The trend looks bad. But some countries are taking action. Since the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals entered into force in 1983, its membership has grown steadily to include 116 countries in Africa, Central and South America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. To date, the CMS has concluded agreements and memoranda of understanding to conserve more than 26 migratory species.
Economic considerations of conservationThanks to the CMS, Papua New Guinea and Mozambique, for example, recently agreed on cooperative arrangements to conserve migratory dugongs, animals once thought by seafarers to be mermaids. Likewise, a 20-year agreement has recently helped to increase the number of harbour seals in the Wadden Sea, shared by Germany and the Netherlands.
Protecting migratory species benefits not only the animals concerned, but humans as well. A ten-year program to restore and conserve seven million hectares of wetlands in China, Iran, Kazakhstan and Russia has improved conditions for the critically endangered Siberian crane, as well as drinking-water supplies, inland fisheries and carbon storage.Austin, Texas, is home to the world's largest urban colony of migratory bats, which live underneath the city's central Congress Avenue Bridge. On summer nights, hundreds of people visit to witness the bats emerge for their nightly feed. Not only do the bats act as natural pest controllers, consuming up to 4,000 mosquitoes each per night; they also underpin a local tourism industry that generates an estimated $10 million a year.On November 20-25, the CMS will hold its tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Bergen, Norway. Among other success stories, the participants can cite the example of the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau. Many shark species are now at high risk, owing to growing consumption of their fins, which are widely believed to boost sexual potency and enhance general health. But Palau is helping to reverse this trend.
Two years ago, Palau became the first country to declare its coastal waters a shark sanctuary - scientists estimate that shark-diving tours now generate around eight per cent of the country's GDP, and that a single shark generates revenues from ecotourism amounting to €1.9 million ($2.6 million) over its lifetime.Nature should never be prized merely for its economic value. But, in a world of competing demands and limited resources, economic considerations can help to tip decisions in favour of conservation rather than degradation. This kind of strategic thinking can help to ensure that the world's 10,000 migratory species continue their journeys, so that future generations can also marvel at these nomads of the natural world.Achim Steiner is United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Environment Program.
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iPhone, iPod and iPad users from across the world downloaded the myLightUp application to show their spirit for New Years.
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Scottsdale based Logixology, just released their newest app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The Free application called myLightup is poised to make a buzz with downloads in United States, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, India and more.
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The R&B Soul artist will ring in the New Year alongside Pop new kids "Cobra Starship" and Hip-Hop Impresario Lupe Fiasco at the hottest New Year's celebration in Hollywood.
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Hôtel de la Paix and their community partner Green Gecko Project are preparing for a very special way to end the year 2011, by introducing the ancient martial art Labokator to guests on New Year's eve in the Arts Lounge.
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Bright Night Providence, Rhode Island's Largest New Year's Eve Celebration, will feature International Star Illusionist Brad Ross, as well as over 50 other acts from 12 noon to 12 midnight.
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Grand Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge Tennessee host one of Tennessee's Largest New Year's Eve Party.
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Ring in the New Year on the "Caribbean Spirit," North America's largest day sailing catamaran!
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Kristy Lee live in concert New Years Eve with DJ Tony Skratchere and Burlesque Dancers at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL.
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Partying like it's 2011 is the new 1999, promoters say. The Last New Years Ever, a New Years Eve party set to occur in Chicago's uber-hip Wicker Park, promises a guilt-free celebration "fit only for the apocalypse," as event promoters claim.
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New Years eve and New Years day at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago with fun activities and festivities
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Restaurante Casa Chapala and Tequila Puro Verde announce the New Year's Eve Masquerade Event, December 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 101 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas, featuring four-course dinner, dancing and champagne toast.
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Join our fabulous house party and enjoy a luxurious day break! The perfect way to celebrate Hogmanay in style. This will be a New Year celebration to remember with excellent food and wine, lively entertainment and great company… why stay at home!
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Join our fabulous house party and enjoy a luxurious, fun filled two-day break! This luxury New Year break in the picturesque grounds of Monte do Casal is the perfect way to celebrate Hogmanay in style this year...why stay at home!
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Pastors Lyle and Deborah Dukes Host New Year's Concert with Marvin Sapp & Israel Houghton & New Breed Wed., Dec 29 at Hylton Chapel in Woodbridge, VA & a FREE New Year's Eve Celebration service at Harvest Life Changers Church on Dec. 31
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Ring in the new year with a Candlelit Gala at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort! Celebrate with an affair to remember filled with dancing, music and non-stop fun!
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123newyears.com provides all the important information like New Year activities like sport events, business, entertainment and other important news that are happening in India and coming in the light of all Indian citizens.
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New Year's Eve 2011 is fast approaching and the event producers for the 4th Annual "Epic ALL ACCESS" New Years Eve Party have been very busy putting together the biggest and best NYE party in Hollywood
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Having been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and entertaining over ½ million guests with our Party Extravaganzas in the Grand Marquees, we've learnt a thing or two about how to create the most successful Christmas and New Year Parties
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Out of all Xiamen hotels this year, the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen is providing the very best for your grand celebration of family reunion during Lunar New Year's Eve right here at this luxury Xiamen hotel.
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what a beautiful shot of a beautiful dog phil, as a Cavalier owner I know the love these dogs give you and what a fitting tribute you have posted here
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the main "problem" with these faithful companions is they have often too short life time , .. anyway, shorter than ours; ..
great posing indeed, .. and and also expo and detail rendering
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She will always be remembered even without such an image, but with it, how much better: a lovely shot of her 'ironing' the snowdrops.
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Can't fault your feelings and the reminiscing
Love Ronnie's comment re "ironing" the snowdrops
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She gave you a most lovely gift!
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A divine image, Phil. Carol
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Beautiful shot beautiful story
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A fine portrait of your beloved pet amongst the snowdrops, what a lovely image to remember her by
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I can feel the emotion in your narrative, Phil, and what a splendid picture of your dear posing pooch.
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Stunning little dog Phil. Brilliant shot.
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Parker Hannifin Corp., a maker of hydraulic equipment, increased its full-year forecast after posting higher sales and profit amid a gain in North American industrial orders.
Earnings for the fiscal year that began July 1 may be $7.25 to $7.85 a share, up from a previous projection of $6.70 to $7.50 a share, the company said today in a statement. Profit in the three months through September was $1.91 a share, compared with the $1.72 average of seven net-income estimates in a Bloomberg survey.
Orders companywide increased 9 percent from a year earlier, led by gains in the North American industrial business, Parker Hannifin said.
"North America is going to be very strong in the rest of 2011, in this quarter and the next quarter, because we still have an equipment boom that has to be satisfied," said Eli Lustgarten, an analyst at Independence, Ohio-based Longbow Securities. He has a "neutral" rating on the shares.
Manufacturing in the U.S. accelerated in September, driven by gains in exports and production. Expanding emerging economies such as China and a rebound in Japan following the March earthquake and tsunami may continue to increase demand from overseas.
Parker Hannifin, the second company in the S&P 500 Industrials Index to report earnings this quarter, makes components for fuel and oil systems found in Ford and Harley-Davidson engines and hydraulic parts used in trucks and hospital beds.
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Parker Hannifin rose 6.1 percent to $77.15 in New York. The shares gained 6.5 percent in the year before today.
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Parker Hannifin's aerospace products offer good long-term growth opportunities, Windau said.
The company's net income increased 20 percent to $297 million from $247.2 million, or $1.51 a share, a year earlier. Sales at Parker Hannifin rose 14 percent to $3.23 billion, topping estimates of $3.18 billion.


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nope. players who lose on time while playing a game don't get dinged as poor sports. players who sit for 10 minutes down a queen without making a single move, game after game after game, will. as will people who disconnect every time they lose material. that is poor sportsmanship.
don't worry, staff are not crazy, and are chessplayers. we know it's normal to lose on time in a blitz game.
i suppose that hitting the "resign" button does not count as disconnect every time they lose material. that is poor sportsmanship.? i do click "resign" if i lose the queen in first few moves (for example) it kills my will to play....i suppose this does not count as "poor sportmanship"...i don't even know how to "disconnect"....do you mean: log off from the chess.com upon losing some valuable piece? i don't do that, i don't wait very long before any move, and i've aborted only once (as i was sleepy)...why on earth am i receiving warning message?
They don't know - the chess.com algorithms for their "fair play" policy are flawed at the core - they are overly simplistic and don't take I to account position or strength.
What they need to do is develop and adjudication system such as what FICS uses. They already have the analysis code, so all they need do is use a relative strength, such that say, when an opponent is DOWN 2 points, AND delays a certain excessive length, ONLY THEN is an abandonment forced.
I can't even begin to tell you how many times, I was in a STRONG position (up several pieces, or very strong position) and waiting for the opponent to move, I look at another app (on iPad) or another web page, and despite having a winning position have the chess.com server force an abandonment because I didn't hear the "move" sound and click back in time.
It's asinine. The fair play policy here is enforced In a most unfair way.
thank you for the reply....you have confirmed what i have detected and starting to suspect just several days after registering with this web site...i am not a good chesss player (yet?) but i have a huge talent for noticing NWO style hurdles.
fair play is what it is about
does one wait forever
The rules of chess ARE thou shalt use the time on the clock however one wishes.
How can I flag somone who didn't respect the Fair Play policy ?
I made a fair play policy for myself, and that is if someone drops a piece and lets the whole clock run out, I just resign. Why should I be prevented from playing just because there are so many jerks on this site? My rating hasn't even gone down since I started doing this, go figure.
i m hemant sharma mai fair play policy ko followe karunga
Chess.com claims it can distinguish between accidental disconnects and intentional ones. I doubt this claim. I was playing with an iPad and it kept losing the signal, the result being several abandoned games. I'm sorry about that, but it was clearly accidental, not intentional. Chess.com, however, immediately sanctioned my account. So they clearly CANNOT tell the difference between accidental and intentional. Their claims otherwise are either an exaggeration (accidental), or simply a falsehood (intentional).
Several times when I've had a winning position, my opponent has abandoned the board- seemingly out of spite to make me wait around 5 minutes before being declared the winner. What happens when they violate Fair Play in this manner?
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Mayor Tom Tait is more decisive. "Anaheim has one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the nation," he says. "We celebrate the rich array of businesses that have thrived in our city, and designating one area of Anaheim for one group does not serve our city's efforts to encourage freedom—and impartiality—in our relationship with all our businesses."
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The Arizona Diamondbacks were just three outs away from reaching an elusive goal — a home win.
Following a very successful 6-3 road trip to San Diego, Milwaukee and Chicago, the D-backs returned home Monday to start a series with the Washington Nationals. Leading 5-4, manager Kirk Gibson handed the ball to closer Addison Reed to slam the door.
Instead, Reed gave up a game-tying solo home run to Danny Espinosa on the second pitch of the ninth inning. After retiring Tyler Moore and Nate McLouth, Reed was touched up again, this time on a solo homer by Kevin Frandsen. Washington went on to win 6-5.
"I'm locating the ball badly right now, and they're making me pay for it," Reed said following the game.
Both home runs came on fastballs down the middle of the plate.
Reed had converted all five of his save opportunities on the recently-completed road trip, but like most D-backs, has had problems at Chase Field this season. On the road, Reed has nine saves and an ERA of 3.72. At home, he's got just two saves and a 6.30 ERA.
Despite the latest crushing home loss, Gibson has faith in Reed.
"There is no controversy here," he said. "He's our closer, he's done a hell of a job for us, let's not forget that. It didn't work out tonight, and it sucks."
As Gibson pointed out, Reed has converted 11 of 13 save opportunities on the season, but his ERA of 5.03 is the highest among National League closers and he's yielded six home runs in 19.2 innings of work, also the most among NL firemen.
Reed appreciates his skipper having his back.
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WALLA WALLA - Columbia Basin College took a 65-62 win over Walla Walla Community College Saturday at the Dietrich Dome in the Warrior Classic Tournament.
"Columbia Basin college outplayed us tonight," said WWCC coach Jeff Reinland. "It was as simple as that."
Down three points with five seconds to go, the Warriors' Mac Stannard had a good look from downtown, which caught iron on top of the circle.
There was a scramble for the ball and CBC got it, heaving it the other direction as the buzzer sounded.
"CBC was fortunate to hang on," Reinland said. "And we were fortunate to come back at all."
WWCC shot 21.7 percent from the field in the first half. The Hawks shot 50 percent.
WWCC shot 11-for-16 from the line to keep themselves within striking distance in the first twenty minutes.
At half, the score was 36-24 CBC.
The Warrior's Jason Smith had an off night, shooting 3-of-11 from the field. He was the leading scorer in WWCC's Friday contest.
The Warriors were forced to play a team game when the 3's didn't fall and they attacked the basket throughout in the second half.
In the second half, WWCC shot 43.8 percent to finish the night with a 34.5 percent from the field.
The 3 flew often in the first half but WWCC star post Aaron Corsi was on the bench in foul trouble.
Corsi only played fifteen minutes and managed seven points and six rebounds.
Three Warriors did score in double figures - Smith, Ryan Schultz and Dallen Bills.
Smith finished with 11, Schultz 14 and Bills 10.
From the free-throw line, the Warriors were 20-of-29 at 69 percent.
The 3, normally a strength, haunted the Warriors throughout the night.
The Warriors were just 4-of-20 from downtown.
"That killed us," Reinland said.
"We didn't play well," he said. "They (CBC) were quicker, hungrier and we didn't come to play like they did."
Three Hawks scored in in double figures.
Guard Jordon Poynor was had a game-high 17 points.
Forward Jeren Sinsel recorded a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds.
Both teams had their share of turnovers. CBC had 22 and WWCC had 17.
The Warriors had seven steals and Stannard led the team with three.
The biggest steal of the game came with about 15 seconds left to play.
Michael Crane leaped into a passing lane within the full-court press, grabbed a steal and passed it up court quickly before falling out of bounds at mid-court.
The Warriors called a timeout with 12.5 seconds remaining to set up for the final shot, which failed.
WWCC trailed by as many as 16 points and never lead in the contest.
The Warriors fell to 2-1 in pre-season and play again next weekend in the Big Bend tournament.
The regular season will start in January.
Columbia Basin 65, Walla Walla 62
CBC (65) - Poteet 0-0 0-0 0, Pruneda-Garza 4-7 2-5 10, Jones 2-7 4-6 9, De La Garza 1-2 0-0 2, Wassmuth 0-0 0-0 0, Poynor 4-12 6-6 17, Barbaza 1-2 0-0 2, Iginoba 4-6 1-2 9, Sinsel 3-9 4-6 10, Beusan 1-3 2-2 4, Haynes 1-2 0-0 2. Team total: 21-50 19-27 64.
WWCC (62) - Crane 0-2 7-10 7, Arias 0-3 0-0 0, Payne 1-4 2-2 5, Bills 2-6 2-2 10, Schultz 5-8 4-6 14, Smith 4-15 0-0 11, Corsi 3-6 1-4 7, Steele 0-1 0-0 0, Stannard 2-5 1-1 5. Total: 19-55 20-29 62.
Halftime score: CBC 36, WWCC 24
3-point goals - CBC 4 (Poynor 3), WWCC 4 (Smith 3). Total fouls - CBC 25, WWCC 24. Fouled out - CBC 1 (Sinsel). Technical fouls - none. Rebounds - CBC 43 (Sinsel 10), WWCC 36 (Crane 6). Turnovers - CBC 22, WWCC 15. Assists - CBC 4 (Sinsel 2), WWCC 7 (Crane 2, Moore 2).
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What's a Starship?
I know that the term had a special meaning in TOS, but never defined. I rewatched Relics today and Scotty says he served aboard many vessels: freighters, cruisers, starships...
I read Timo's guide to starships a while back, and Timo thinks that they are something akin to Capital ships (correct me if I'm wrong Timo, I don't have the link handy, I might have read it somewhere else).
I have a bit of problem with this, because capital ships were battleships and battlecruisers, and they were marked as such so that enemy nations could quickly assess strength of each nation, and so that they could keep to the treaty limits. Again, correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not good with that time period.
The problem with this in Star Trek is obvious: You can't measure the strength of Federation or Klingons by looking at how many capital ships they have, it's useless. In Star Trek, small ships fight and are crucial to battles as seen in DS9. If Romulans judged the strength of Starfleet by the numbers of Galaxy and Nebula class ships compared to their own Warbirds, they would be in trouble (if indeed those are considered capital ships - Yamato's captain calls them cruisers).
So what are they? Are they simply multi-role ships that can execute any mission given to it? Are they "capital ships" with a different meaning than the original meaning? A slightly different defintion perhaps?
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A starship is basically a ship which flies through space.
In TOS "Starship" seemed to be a seperate classification, the Enterprise was even identified as "Starship Class" on its dedication plaque. Interestingly enough, when we saw the Defiant on Enterprise, its dedication plaque had Constitution class, but the Enterprise in Trek XI was back to Starship class on the plaque.
But yeah, I'd agree that in TOS Starship was a term used for capital ships while in all other Treks it's a generic term for anything that flies in space.
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I sort of like the idea of it having some meaning, some sort of purpose. In DS9, even a runabout is considered starship.
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Well, runabouts do have their own USS names and registry numbers. They're clearly more than the average shuttle.
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From TOS "Bread ans Circuses"
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What if it's a fusion-powered sublight transport traveling from Venus to Neptune? No doubt that's "a ship which flies through space". But it's not a starship.
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Shawnster beat me to it in the mention of Merik.
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As far as the "capital ships" analogy: TOS was produced in a time when many things were still thought of in military terms. Roddenberry was a veteran. The "Cold War" with the Soviet Union was still ongoing, as was posturing through shows of scientific and military strength. Since TOS was a product of those times, it is probable "starship" was similar to "capital ship" as it was the finest of its kind.
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I remember another relavant occasion:
In Peak Performance, the Ferengi Daimon says that he's reading "another Federation ship coming in, a Starship" suggesting that even in TNG time there might be a special significance.
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From my understanding, by Picard's era, a Starship is a space ship that has a FTL drive of notable speed to traverse the distance of two stars in a reasonable amount of time.
Ergo you're going to not grow too old by the time you see that Star you were planning on visiting.
Memory Alpha's definition is somewhat similar.
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Why are there never any Starboats. Is it just because it sounds too dorky?
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Starships being special is one of those TOS concepts rendered obsolete by later Treks.
Diane Carey's excellent novel Final Frontier (no relation to the fifth movie) was packed with awe for and explanations for why the very first starship (which George Kirk would name "Enterprise" by the end of the novel) was so special. It was the first self-sufficiant ship. The first capable of continuous warp travel, rather than short jumps. The first with enough computing power to store the entirety of the Federation's knowledge. It was the new ship class which would turn the loose alliance of worlds into a truly unified Federation. A culmination of technologies, philosophies and ideals.
...then Enterprise came along and had ships that were essentially the same as the TOS Enterprise an entire century earlier.
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I consider a starship to be any commissioned Federation Starfleet vessel bearing a warp (or other faster-than-light) drive, a "U.S.S." title prefix, and its own unique "NCC" or "NX" registry.
Any ship no longer commissioned into Federation Starfleet service -- say, an Oberth-class ship sold to the University of Alpha Centauri for long-term, long-range research projects -- would no longer be considered a starship. Support vessels without their own commissions -- say, the Delta Flyer or the Type-6 Shuttlecraft Goddard -- would not be considered starships. Civilian vessels would not be starships.
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I was 4 months along before I even took a test and figured out I was pregnant. I had been having early pregnancy symptoms but I had no idea I was so far along until we went to the hospital.
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It happens. My mom's sister was told she was infertile so she went to the ER with stomach pain and had a baby that day. Sad thing is she was a drinker and her kid has FAS.
lol I have always thought the same thing! It seems impossible!I understand some people have morning sickness and might have irregular periods. What about your growing stomach? The pregnancy feeling? Seriously! Your body morphs into a different person almost. All of your organs have to move for the baby. I just don't get it. Those bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks. ;)


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What Does CAUV Mean?
In 1973 Ohio created the Current Agricultural Use Value program, more commonly known as CAUV.
What's CAUV about? Basically it's a way of encouraging farm land to stay farm land by reducing the tax burden on farmers.
For full details from the Warren County Auditor's site on the CAUV program just click the link.
In a nutshell, here's how the program works:
You (or someone) has to be actively farming a portion of the acreage you own for at least three years. It needs to be commercial farming, no putting down a family garden plot and claiming eligibility. If your acreage is 10 or less, you need to be able to demonstrate a minimum of $2500 per year of gross farm income. If greater than 10 acres you just need to show commercial use, no gross income threshold required.
Each Ohio county auditor should have information on their county's site about the program, applications and the rules for coverage. The owner fills out the form along with $25 for the initial application and sends it to the county auditor office between the first Monday in January and the first Monday in March. The auditor processes the application and if qualified, the taxes go down SIGNIFICANTLY. It varies county to county, but it's no small amount deducted.
Each year the auditor's office sends out renewal applications, fill it out (no renewal fee) and send it back to renew. Fail to return it and your CAUV approval lapses and your property returns to normal taxation rates.
And here's the wrinkle, if you let the CAUV lapse, then the county can (and will) collect 3 years of back taxes to complete the full rate of taxation for the last 3 years.
Basically, they don't want people going in and out of the program and gaming the system to get a tax break.
What does this mean to potential buyers of acreage? If you plan to farm there, no biggie. Keep the CAUV current and keep the tax break. But if you plan to buy current CAUV rated land and build a home on it, then someone is going to have to catch up on those 3 years of back taxes when the CAUV lapses. It's something to either factor in and know you're going to pay that tab, or you and your agent need to work out terms with the seller that address the tax issue.
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Vacuum pump devices (or vacuum constriction devices) are a non-drug alternative to help with erection problems following treatment for prostate cancer.
They may be a good option for men who don't want to use oral or self-injected drugs.
Generally, a man uses a special jelly that is applied around the base of the penis to create a "seal." Trimming pubic hair may help make it easier to create this seal.
While either type requires some practice, the manual type may be a bit trickier. A man needs to use one hand to pump and another hand to hold the cylinder in the right position.
It also may take some time to master the right pumping action (not too slow or too fast). Some men may need to:
Pumping action is key
The pumping action causes blood to be drawn into the penis.
Once the erection is achieved (which may take 10 to 20 minutes), a band called a constriction ring is placed around the base of the penis to help maintain the erection.
It may take some experimentation to find the right-sized band with the right amount of tension.
Once the band is in place, the cylinder can be removed for lovemaking. Generally, the band should remain in place for no more than 30 minutes to prevent injury.
Tip: A battery-operated device may be easier for some men to use.
Studies have shown that vacuum pump devices can be successful for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) following radical prostatectomy, especially when they are used together with medications for ED.
The two appear to work together synergistically to aid penile rehabilitation.
If you type "vacuum pump devices for erection problems" in your Web browser, all kinds of mail-order products will come up. Before you buy, make sure that the device:
The reason a pop-off valve is needed is because a device that applies too much pressure can actually cause injury to the penis. Also check with your health insurance provider to see which products are covered.
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Cornell University. Vacuum devices for erectile dysfunction. http://www.cornellurology.com/sexualmedicine/ed/vacuum.shtml. Accessed December 1, 2008.
Hoyland K, Vasdev N, Adshead MA. The use of vacuum erection devices in erectile dysfunction after radial prostatectomy. Rev Urol. 2013; 15(2):67-71.
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There are so many fun fiesta decorations available. You can stick with traditional red, green and white in your decor or use an assortment of bright neon colors for a fiesta. Work your color scheme into your flowers and balloons at the party.
Mix these with New Year's decor, and you'll have a one of a kind New Year's party. Start by welcoming your guests with a personalized fiesta banner outside wishing all Happy New Year. A mariachi band would be a wonderful addition to the party. They can be your main source of music or they can play throughout the cocktail hour.
Mix these with New Year's decor, and you'll have a one of a kind New Year's party. Start by welcoming your guests with a personalized fiesta banner outside wishing all Happy New Year. A mariachi band would be a wonderful addition to the party. They can be your main source of music or they can play throughout the cocktail hour.
Here are some great options for your decorations:
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- Balloon bouquets made with chili peppers and margarita glasses will look great on buffets and tables and in the corners of your venue.
- Hang Fiesta Lantern Garland with pepper pulls from your ceiling to match!
- The Happy New Year Danglers are perfect for adding some New Year's flair, and the bright colors match the rest of the fiesta decor.
- Add an Inflatable Cactus or two to the side (set one up higher than the other)
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Choose a fiesta paper goods design that meets your fancy. Then place a fun sombrero in the center of each table. Fill the rim of the sombrero with taco chips, and it doubles as a serving platter!
It's the small things that make the biggest impact when setting a table. Here are our favorite fiesta table additions:
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- Add votive candles and scatter streamers confetti on the table as a finishing touch.
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Lorenz Larkin & Luke Rockhold in bitter Twitter quarrel
Lorenz Larkin was scheduled to challenge Luke Rockhold for his Strikeforce" class="Newslink">Strikeforce Middleweight championship on Nov 3. An injury to Rockhold's wrist forced him off the card; shortly thereafter the entire card was scrapped.
The title fight was rescheduled to the Strikeforce Finale in Jan 12. Had Larkin won the title, it would it one sense immediately be gone, but in another sense it would remain in perpetuity. Further, being the champion would presumably help in negotiations with the UFC. However, Larkin will never get the title shot.
Now the same wrist injury failed to heal sufficiently, and has once again forced Rockhold off the card, and with it any chance of a Strikeforce title for Larkin, who reacted bitterly, via Twitter.
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11/26/12 8:02 PM by Frank Gallagher
Kinda odd is Rockhold had been training for Larkin but says he never signed or started training for him. Rockhold sounds like he doesn't wanna fuck up his leverage with the UFC ( not that he has much).
11/26/12 7:14 PM by Book4
someone post a gif of king mo beating this guys face in please
11/26/12 7:14 PM by Book4
wth why am i always double posting? ithink my mouse is dying
11/26/12 6:08 PM by newjack900
unfortunately for the fans, injuries in MMA have become business decisions. I think if this were a few years ago half these pull-outs wouldnt have happened.
11/26/12 3:35 PM by SonofJockstrap
I'll let you bang bro
11/26/12 3:28 PM by bornop
Cung Le vs Larkin
11/26/12 3:20 PM by GriffinQ
You've never seen Rockhold fight
11/26/12 3:19 PM by Joe_Drogan420
Looks like Larkin has drawn him into a bitter twitter quarrel.
11/26/12 3:07 PM by JetSetter
Why would ANY Strikeforce Champion fight on that card and risk their negotiating strength with the UFC?Injuries are accepted in today's MMA so it's easier to just play hurt than to risk future dollars. The whole system has hit a major growing pain.
11/26/12 2:59 PM by Sippy Cuppy
Larkin would've smashed him, it was smart for dude to pull out


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I have found these to really work! The bottle says take on an empty stomach, but I don't suggest doing that because you can feel the exact moment when they burst when there is nothing in your tummy. You will feel a warm (its' not unpleasant or anything) sensation in your stomach, but what I really don't care for is that I can taste the oil in my throat when it happens. However, when I eat them with or after a meal, I don't know when they burst. All I know is my IBS-C symptoms are severely lessened. I don't have as much stomach pain, my distention (stomach bloating), and overall uncomfortability is significantly reduced. This, in conjunction with peppermint tea, daily probiotics, and increased fiber in my diet (Benefiber works wonders for me), makes living with IBS-C alot more bearable. Not to sound disgusting (but if you are on this site, you must have been having some stomach pain or digestive disorder but I am a whole lot more regular and I don't hold gas nearly as much since starting my regiment. At least now, if I have gas, I can pass it. I used to toss and turn all night because of horrible bloating and stomach/back pain caused by retention of gas and pressure, but since I have incorporated the herbal side of IBS treatment, I have seen significantly more pos results than I ever had on doctor prescribed meds of the chemical component.
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This is my first try with any kinds of peppermint oil pills or in other form. I usually get an easily... gurgle-ee stomach, and as I experiment and keep track of what foods I'm eating and my subsequent reactions, I notice that the pills certainly help me to have a less panicky stomach. I make an effort to take the pill an hour (usually ends up being thirty minutes) before eating lunch. I've only been taking one pill a day like this and may up it to two, so it might work out even better that way. No adverse reactions from me at all -- and I enjoy the subsequent peppermint breath! I've read of mixed reactions to peppermint pills in general, but for me it is certainly a large step in the right direction.