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Presentations are now available for the two days of workshops and brainstorming with free market think tank leaders from the Pacific Rim. American think tanks and their Pacific Rim counterparts will exchange best practices and strategies on property rights, tax policy and other pressing issues facing this region. Plan ahead to be a part of this can't miss event in beautiful Waikiki, Hawaii.
2007 Pacific Rim Agenda (or click here to view online)
The Call of the Entrepreneur
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii will host the Hawaii premiere of The Call of the Entrepreneur on May 23rd and 24th, 3:15 pm at the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel.
This inspiring documentary tells the story of three entrepreneurs located in Michigan, New York and Hong Kong. The importance of personal ownership, the rule of law and the creativity inspired by personal freedom to choose are interwoven with the stories. Throughout the film, the essence of human dignity, honesty, integrity, responsibility and accountability are mixed into a mosaic of the human soul.
Produced by the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty this production is a must see for those who wish to enjoy and preserve prosperity.
Co-sponsors of this event are State Policy Network and Acton Institute, in conjunction with the Pacific Rim Policy Conference.
Attendance is free with pre-registration, but seating is limited. Walk-ins are permitted for a fee of $10. Refreshments will be served.
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I put up a login system with a row called "credits" where I can give user credits and take them away. I need the code to be able to update the users credits using a form.
pointadd.php is where they use the form to add credits

Add Credits
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addcredit.php is used to UPDATE the amount of credits they have.
<?php $give_credit_name = $_POST['givecreditnname']; $add_credits = $_POST['addcredits']; $dbc = mysqli_connect('...', '...', '...', '...') or die('Could not connect to Database'); $query = "UPDATE users WHERE username = '$give_credit_name' SET credits = '$add_credits'" . "VALUES('$add_credits')"; mysqli_query($dbc, $query) or die('Could not query'); mysqli_close($dbc); echo 'Points add or Subtracted.'; ?>
Each time I got on the page i get the "Could not Query".
Anyone know whats wrong, I am using php 5 and mysql 5.1 I believe.

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Looking for a timeless, heartfelt gift for someone wild about the Zoo?
Tribute bricks not only serve as a celebration of friends and family but they also provide building blocks for our future, helping to make Riverbanks Zoo a better place for the animals, our children and our community. Donate a brick in his or her honor and the family name or your special message will become a part of Riverbanks' history.
A limited number of 4x8 bricks are available in the Zoo's Entrance Plaza.
Reserve yours today with a charitable gift of $100 per brick.
Miniature paperweight-size replicas of your 4x8 bricks can now also be ordered and picked up at the Zoo for an additional donation of $30 per brick—or we can ship the replica for $5 more.
A certificate of engraving will be mailed to the brick donor within 5–10 days of receiving the order. Orders received by April 1 will be installed by May 31; orders received by July 1 will be installed by August 31; orders received by October 1 will be installed by November 30; and orders received by January 1 will be installed by February 28. Inscriptions are limited to 18 characters per line, up to 3 lines per brick (characters include spaces, punctuation, ampersands, etc.) A certificate of installation indicating the brick's location will be mailed to the brick donor within 5–10 days of installation.
Established in 1976 by a group of concerned citizens, Riverbanks Society started out with a base of 200 members and has grown far beyond expectations with more than 30,000 member households representing 140,000 individuals, making it one of the largest nonprofit zoo societies per capita in the United States. Members and donors provide important resources for the research, education and conservation efforts of the Zoo and Garden, strengthening Riverbanks' position as a world-class zoo and leader in wildlife conservation.
Wild adventures begin with Riverbanks membership! Learn more.


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Drivers came upon a slick and icy scene after a water main broke near North Academy and North Carefree Thursday morning.
Portions of North Academy were covered in ice just north of North Carefree.
The right and center lanes on northbound Academy north of Carefree were closed for about an hour, but have since been reopened. The city also sent a sand truck to the area.
The break was reportedly from a water line to the nearby Summer Grove Apartments. Water has been shut off. The complex says they have do not know when the water will be turned back on.
Maintenance crews for the apartment building are working on repairs.
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2012 Jeep Compass Sport
- $21,650
- Simplified Price
- Exterior: Bright Silver Metallic
- Interior: Gray Cloth Buckets
- Stock #: J72014
- Engine: 2.0L DOHC 16V I4 dual-VVT engine
- Transmission: Automatic
Contact Michael Smith at 940-687-8309 or call toll free at 855-412-4715.
Buyer's Disclosure:
All photos posted on the eBay listing are true and accurate images of the vehicle that is being bid upon. All descriptions of vehicles are true and accurate descriptions of the vehicle that is being bid upon. By placing a bid, all bidders agree to all of the terms stated in the listing, and agree to abide by the terms stated by the seller (Patterson Auto Group). If at any time the client (or "eBayer") has questions or concerns, it is the responsibility of the buyer to contact Patterson Auto Group for clarification.
At Patterson Auto Group, we strive to make our customers' purchasing experience enjoyable and endow it with our Patterson Difference. Therefore, Patterson Auto Group guarantees that all new vehicle titles are clear and free upon the vehicle delivery.
Vehicle Availability:
Patterson Auto Group reserves the right to sell all vehicles to walk in customers. Should a vehicle that has been listed on eBay sell to a walk-in customer, we will remove the auction when the vehicle has been delivered. Should an online client (known as an "eBayer") chooses the "Buy It Now" Option, and a vehicle has been sold to a walk in customer, then it will be the responsibility of Patterson Auto Group to locate an acceptable replacement vehicle for the online client ("eBayer") that is equal to the value of the "Buy it Now" price of the vehicle that was listed on eBay.
New Vehicle Pricing:
All new vehicles are priced with rebates that are applicable to everyone and are based on Texas Region rebates. Rebates may or may not be different depending on the region in which customers register their New vehicle. Rebates that may be included in the price are: customer cash; finance incentive(if applicable); and trade in assistance(if applicable). No other particular rebates are included in New vehicle pricing.
To ensure the safety of the transaction, Patterson Auto Group requests that cash transactions be made in person. The dealership also firmly requests that buyers
do not mail
the transaction.
Certified Funds
Patterson Auto Group accepts the following certified funds:
-Bank wire transfers
-Cashier's checks
-ACH payments
-And immediately available, nonchargeable funds that cannot be canceled.
Should the buyer have any questions, please feel free to contact Patterson Auto Group.
Institutional Financing
Patterson Auto Group offers financing options for our customers' convenience
All transaction funds must be in US Dollars.
Out of State
Customers are responsible for registering the vehicle in their home state. For new vehicles, the dealership must register, title, and pay your taxes(in your state) which the buyer will be charged for. All buyers pay a
$125.00 Documentary fee (which is not included in the "Buy It Now" price).
Taxes and Fees
In state buyers will be charged state and local taxes, title, registration, and documentary fees. All sales transactions must be completed within 3 days of auction close.
We require a $1,000 deposit within
24 hours of winning the auction. If the auction ends after business hours, please email or call to confirm and consummate your deal.
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For those customers who have below 10 feedback score on eBay, we request that you please contact our dealership before placing a bid on an auction.
If you do not contact us prior to placing a bid on the vehicle, we reserve the right to cancel your bid. Please understand that we only ask this to ensure the integrity of the auction. The bidder who wins the auction
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hour from the close of the auction. The bidder also must complete the purchase transaction within
three (3)
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Buyer Pickup
A representative from our dealership can be available for pickup at area airports when necessary. Buyers must schedule pickup prior to making travel arrangements by calling the dealership.
Transportation of Vehicles
Should an online client ("eBayer") win the auction and is unable to pick up the vehicle from Patterson Auto Group, we do offer transportation upon request. To have a vehicle delivered, the bidder must contact the dealership by phone. Out of state auction winners have the option of shipping available, but this will be an additional cost to the buyer.
Vehicles and Conditions
Please be aware that we have listed the vehicle descriptions to the best of our abilities, and have showcased them to the best of our abilities by the pictures posted on the auction listing. If you would like further information on a vehicle, or more pictures, please contact our dealership and ask for eBay Sales.
Warranties will be as set by the manufacturer on all new and untitled vehicles.
We here at Patterson Auto Group strive to maintain our motto of Simplified Pricing. All new vehicle pricing includes applicable rebates, which all buyers have the chance to qualify for. Rebates are determined by the manufacturer of the vehicle, and are subject to change at any time. Patterson Auto Group prices are based on Texas Region Rebates. Individual buyers' rebates may be more or less, depending on where the buyer registers the vehicle.
Jeep Compass Sport Standard Equipment
- Media center 130 -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player
- Audio input jack
- Fixed mast antenna
- Body color fascias
- Body color liftgate applique
- Body color door handles
- Liftgate door w/fixed glass
- Fold-away heated pwr mirrors
- 17" x 6.5" aluminum wheels
- Compact spare tire
- Deep-tint sunscreen glass
- P215/60R17 all-season touring BSW tires
- Lower bodyside accent cladding
- Halogen headlamps
- Front fog lamps
- Body color grille w/chrome accent
- Rear window wiper/washer
- Bright side roof rails
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Speed control
- Illuminated cupholders
- Tilt steering column
- Remote keyless entry
- Luxury front & rear floor mats
- Premium cloth bucket seats
- Passenger assist handles
- Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch feature
- Map/dome reading lights
- Bright interior accents
- Instrument cluster-inc: tachometer, outside temp display
- Illuminated entry
- Active front head restraints
- Rear seat heat ducts
- Speed sensitive pwr door locks
- Folding flat load floor storage
- Carpeted floor
- Air conditioning
- Pwr accessory delay
- Rechargeable/removable lamp
- Full length floor console
- Sentry Key theft deterrent system
- 12-volt aux pwr outlet
- Rear window defroster
- Air filtration
- 60/40 folding rear seat
- Sliding armrest
- Front dome light
- Sliding visors w/vanity mirrors
- 120-amp alternator
- Touring suspension
- Hill start assist
- 525-amp maintenance-free battery
- Rear stabilizer bar
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 2.0L DOHC 16V I4 dual-VVT engine
- Front wheel drive
- Firm feel pwr steering
- Next gen driver/front passenger advanced multistage airbags -inc: occupant sensors
- Front passenger seat belt alert
- Front height adjust seat belts
- Electronic stability program w/roll mitigation
- Tire pressure monitoring warning
- Anti-lock front disc brakes/rear drum brakes
- Front & rear side curtain airbags
- Child safety rear door locks
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- Because of multiple dealership addresses please call for location of vehicle
- 315 Central Freeway East
- Wichita Falls, TX
- Phone: 940.228.4448
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- This vehicle located at:
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- 315 Central Freeway East
- Wichita Falls, TX
- Phone: 940.228.4448
- Map this location
- This vehicle located at:
- Because of multiple dealership addresses please call for location of vehicle
- 315 Central Freeway East
- Wichita Falls, TX
- Phone: 940.228.4448
- Map this location
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Fractures, Spontaneous
Vertebral Compression Fractures in the Elderly - Article
ABSTRACT: Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures usually are caused by osteoporosis, and range from mild to severe. More severe fractures can cause significant pain, leading to inability to perform activities of daily living, and life-threatening decline in the elderly patient who already has decreased reserves. While the diagnosis can be suspected from history and physical examination, plain roentgenography, as well as occasional computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, are often helpful in accurate diagnosis and prognosis. Traditional conservative treatment includes bed rest, pain control, and physical therapy. Interventional procedures such as vertebroplasty can be considered in those patients who do not respond to initial treatment. Family physicians can help patients prevent compression fractures by diagnosing and treating predisposing factors, identifying high-risk patients, and educating patients and the public about measures to prevent falls.
Alendronate for Fracture Prevention in Postmenopause - Cochrane for Clinicians
Osteoporosis: Part II. Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment - Article
ABSTRACT: Family physicians will frequently encounter patients with osteoporosis, a condition that is often asymptomatic until a fracture occurs. Treatment of the fracture can be initiated without further diagnostic testing. Thereafter, treatment of osteoporosis includes (1) prevention of further bone loss through weight-bearing exercise, tobacco and alcohol avoidance, hormone replacement therapy in women, and raloxifene and calcium supplementation; (2) treatment of fracture-related pain with analgesics and calcitonin; (3) building bone mass when feasible with alendronate; and (4) modifying behaviors that increase the risk of falls. Patients without fracture who are at risk for osteoporosis can also benefit from these preventive measures. Furthermore, women of all ages should be encouraged to maintain a daily calcium intake of 1,000 to 1,500 mg and to participate in weight-bearing exercise for 30 minutes three times weekly to reduce their risk of falls and fractures. Persons at risk should avoid medications known to compromise bone density, such as glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones and chronic heparin therapy.
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Comedy club announces Jerry Lewis Award, Web-athon
Sunday, September 4, 2011
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedians who think Jerry Lewis was unceremoniously dumped from his post as chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and face of its annual telethon are holding a Web-athon of their own.
Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada said his club will hold a fundraiser on Monday featuring comedians such as Norm Crosby and Dave Chappelle. Fans can watch the performances online and make donations.
Proceeds of the event will be presented to those working toward a cure for muscular dystrophy as the Jerry Lewis Award. Masada said the event will be held annually on Labor Day until a cure is found.
The MDA announced last month that it was parting ways with Lewis after 45 years but offered no explanation for the split. Days after the announcement, Masada and comedians including Paul Rodriguez and Larry Dreesen gathered in support of the 85-year-old comedian.
In a letter dated Aug. 19, Lewis thanked Masada and the "funny men" for their efforts and expressed his "deepest appreciation and pride."
Lewis has not commented on what led to his departure from the MDA.
The MDA's annual telethon will be held Sunday.
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http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/stifel/technology2013/23303124.cfmMICROS's investors and other interested parties who are not attending the conference are invited to listen to the presentation via the webcast. The webcast will be available for 30 days after the presentation. About MICROS Systems, Inc. MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 350,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 180 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 29,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point-of-sale, loss prevention, and cross-channel functionality through its MICROS-Retail division for more than 150,000 retail stores worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS. Additional information about MICROS can be obtained by calling MICROS's Investor Relations Department at 443.285.8112. The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc.
MICROS To Present At The Stifel Nicolaus 2013 Technology Conference
COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading supplier of information systems to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced that its Executive Vice President of Investor Relations, Peter J. Rogers, Jr., will present at the Stifel Nicolaus 2013 Technology Conference being held from February 5-7, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Mr. Rogers's presentation about MICROS is scheduled from 9:10 am to 9:40 am, Pacific Standard Time, on Thursday, February 7, 2013. The presentation will be conducted in a question and answer session directed by Mr. Brad Reback, a Stifel equity analyst, to Mr. Rogers.The presentation is being webcast with a web address of
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Baker & Taylor
A long-anticipated prequel to the best-selling Mistress series follows the coming-out of Lady Angeline Dudley, who harbors a secret desire for a simple marriage in spite of expectations that she marry a wealthy, titled man, a situation that is compounded by her unexpected love for an earl who does not return her feelings. 100,000 first printing.
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Lady Angeline Dudley, who harbors a secret desire for a simple marriage in spite of expectations that she marry a wealthy, titled man, must must come up with a plan when she falls for an earl who does not return her feelings.
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When Edward Ailsbury, the new Earl of Heyward, rescues Angeline Dudley from public embarrassment, Angeline falls instantly in love. But the stuffy Earl has little concern for Angeline. Edward wishes only to wed an old friend for an amicable companionship, a good match for his staid persona. But Angelina may show Edward that comfort is no match for passion.
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In this enticing new romance ripe with sensuality and wit,
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While Lady Angeline Dudley's pedigree dictates that she must land a titled gentleman, the irrepressible beauty secretly longs for a simple, ordinary suitor. No wild rakes like the men of her family, just a kind heart and good nature. So when Edward Ailsbury, the new Earl of Heyward, rescues her with unmatched civility from the advances of a scoundrel, Angeline thinks that she has found her true love. Persuading the earl is another matter entirely.
Edward has his future neatly mapped out. He hopes to wed his steadfast companion, a woman who shares his values of loyalty, respect, and decorum. But arriving in London to take his seat in the House of Lords, he is derailed by Angeline, an exquisite bird of paradise seemingly devoted to sending his predictable life into chaos.
From the brilliant hues of her fashion to her hoydenish antics, Angeline is the last woman on earth for Edward. And yet a stolen kiss in the moonlight awakens something deep and primal within him. Naturally, being a gentleman, he does the right thing after compromising a lady: He offers marriage.
Angeline knows that Edward's proposal is born of duty, not love. But denying something so provocative and passionate is easier said than done. Deep down, Angeline believes that Edward's dedication to convention will melt behind closed doors, where sensuality and seduction play wicked games. For a proper wife by day can become a husband's secret mistress by night, when delicious desire rules.


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Taylor Swift stopped by the Children's Hospital in Omaha on Saturday to visit a young cancer patient. Friends of 10 year old Lauren Hacker lobbied for the visit on social media and arrangements were made by her family and Taylor's reps.
Vince Gill received a Lifetime Achievement award over the weekend from the TJ Martell Foundation. Vince was honored for his contributions to the music industry and humanitarian efforts.
Alabama will perform at the Grand Ole Opry on April 23. They've already announced plans to tour this year to celebrate their 40th anniversary in music.


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Hotels and MotelsFor a list of nearby hotels and motels reference Admission's Visiting Chapman site
**Note: Be sure to mention Chapman University to inquire about any special discounted rates (except at the Disneyland Hotel).
Payment Options for Accomodations
There are several different ways to go about paying and/or receiving reimbursement for accommodations.
**Note: For all payment options decide if the cost covered includes incidentals (movies, room service, mini bar, Internet etc.). Communicate this with the hotel before guest arrives. Also make sure to verify, confirm and make clear with the hotel and necessary parties BEFORE the guest arrives to avoid confusion.
Request a pre-payment check
- Get an invoice from the hotel prior to the arrival of your guest
- Complete a Check Request Form (found on MyWindow), attach the invoice and submit to Financial Services
- Financial Services will then write a check to the hotel from Chapman University
- This check can be mailed directly to the hotel from Financial Services or can be picked up by the event coordinator and hand-delivered to the hotel prior to the guest's arrival
- This form of payment requires that the club and/or organization have an on-campus account as money will be paid from the on-campus budge. Reference Section 10 - University Accounts and Funding.
- An individual pays the hotel cost up front and requests a receipt for payment from the hotel
- Submit the receipt to Financial Services for reimbursement
Purchase Order
- Some hotels have client accounts with Chapman University
- Work with Purchasing to determine whether or not this is can be used for your event
- This form of payment requires that the club and/or organization have an on-campus account as money will be paid from the on-campus budget. Reference Section 10 - University Accounts and Funding.
Things to think about when hosting a guest at a hotel
- Leaving information at the hotel (front desk and/or in the room). This can include information, schedules, gift baskets etc.
- Figuring out transportation to the hotel, as well as back and forth from campus, other necessary venues etc. Reference Section 21 - Transportation


text: LEXINGTON, Va., Sept. 4, 2013 – An intellectual historian addressing Virginia Military Institute's annual convocation on Wednesday said that the ability of the United States to produce science and technology pioneers such as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and the Wright brothers began not with the birth of any of those individuals, nor with the founding of the nation, but with a group of thinkers meeting in Philadelphia in the 1720s.Jonathan Lyons, an intellectual historian and former foreign correspondent for Reuters, spoke about his new book, The Society for Useful Knowledge: How Benjamin Franklin and Friends Brought the Enlightenment to America.Lyons, who holds a doctorate in sociology from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, said that his book "is really the story of knowledge in colonial America – how it was produced, how it was understood, shared, preserved, and then deployed."Traditionally, Lyons said, the American ingenuity that produced both the airplane and the Model T Ford within five years of each other has been ascribed to the nation's political and social systems, with their emphasis on liberal democracy and strong patent laws. This, he believes, is a misreading of history."My overarching purpose in writing The Society for Useful Knowledge is to propose a very different view of American history," said Lyons.In this view, he continued, "The American Revolution represents less a turning point and more of a significant milestone in a journey that began not at Lexington or Concord in 1775 but in the study circles, public libraries, and useful knowledge societies that first took shape in colonial cities and towns almost 50 years earlier."Laying the groundwork for generations of innovating Americans yet unborn, said Lyons, was Benjamin Franklin's Leather Apron Club, first organized in 1727. That group of 12 artisans, craftsmen, and farmers met secretly at the Indian King Tavern in Philadelphia each Friday evening to talk about science and social improvements. The group also valued physical exercise – meeting outdoors for calisthenics in nice weather – and enjoyed sampling fine wines.From this gathering, also known as the junto, sprang ideas that are now commonplace realities – paper money, volunteer fire departments, and street lights, to name a few.Because of the junto and other groups like it, said Lyons, a "knowledge revolution" preceded the American Revolution – and left an indelible imprint on America. Lyons referred to these groups as "a new class of social actors" whose belief was "that the value of learning and knowledge is directly proportional to its practical importance, or utility."After the revolution, said Lyons, nearly 100 "societies for useful knowledge" similar to the junto were founded, in locales as far west as Kentucky and as far south as Mississippi. It is because of groups such as these, Lyons argued, that the values of those who work with their hands, as epitomized by Franklin's Leather Apron Club, became a part of the fabric of America.In Europe, Lyons explained, scientific and technical knowledge became more and more the province of an educated elite working in laboratories, libraries, and universities. That transition happened in this country, too, he acknowledged, but not before the usefulness of the artisan, the tinkerer, and the experimenter had become enshrined among the pantheon of American values.American inventors "shared a number of key traits," Lyons remarked."They were largely or wholly self-taught. That is, they were not products of formal education. Because of this, they had freed themselves from the constraints of conventional wisdom and traditional authority. They preferred practical solutions to theoretical discussion."The American Revolution, said Lyons, left the former colonists with an uncertain future, cut off as they were from the political and social systems that had formed the framework of their world. In this new environment, "Franklin's Society for Useful Knowledge, with its many imitators, collaborators, and successors, pointed the way to an American future," said Lyons.Today's academic convocation ceremony is a part of that heritage from the earliest days of the republic, the speaker told the Corps of Cadets, in that it "celebrates the pursuit of knowledge."–Mary Price


text: The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) was discovered at the dept. of Virology of Erasmus Medical Center in 2001. After the first publication on this human pathogen in the journal Nature Medicine, the research team has been responsible for the analysis of the first full genomic viral sequences and development of diagnostic tests. Studies on the prevalence, clinical impact and epidemiology have been conducted, some of these in collaboration with other research teams around the world. From these studies and those of others, it has become clear that hMPV is an important human pathogen associated with respiratory tract illnesses primarily in young children, but also in immunocompromised individuals, the elderly and the general community. The clinical symptoms associated with hMPV infection are comparable to those associated with infections by the respiratory syncytial virus. The hMPV research team was also the first to show that two serotypes of hMPV are circulating globally (serotypes A and B), each of which can be further divided in two genetic sublineages (A1, A2, B1, B2). Animal models were designed to study hMPV infection, which may aid in the development of antivirals and vaccines. Finally, the research team was responsible for the development of the first metapneumovirus reverse genetics system, which enables the production of recombinant hMPV. Continued research activities of the team include studies on the epidemiology, clinical impact and genetic and antigenic variability of hMPV. The reverse genetics techniques are being used to study basic aspects of hMPV replication and to design suitable vaccine candidates. Many of the research activities of the team are performed in collaboration with researchers around the world. Development of diagnostic tests, antivirals, and vaccines is done in close collaboration with ViroNovative B.V. and MedImmune Inc.


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Barry Humphries AO, CBE - Australia's international superstar and very close personal friend of Dame Edna Everage - popped into downtown Bredbo last week for a spot of lunch.
With two travelling companions he called into Snowy Mountains Gourmet Foods for a bite before driving on to an unknown destination, "going bush."
He was headed Cooma-way.
For proprietor Kathleen Bowerman the visit was an unexpected diversion in what has been a very busy holiday period.
"I couldn't believe it was him at first," she said.
"He was very polite and charming and I asked him for his autograph and he was only too pleased to give it."
Mr Humphries might be the most famous but he is certainly not the only celebrity to have dined at the Bredbo restaurant.
Olympic gold medallist Kieran Perkins, actor Bryan Brown, singer Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden are just a few who have stopped by to try the smoked trout or home-made pies.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by JessHope Beautiful table for a long, thin room Love the look of this table, the leaf to provide more length for more guests, the color (this table is not grey, it's brown with grey undertone), and the weight - this is a sturdy table. Note this is a narrow table, if you have a large chandelier/lighting fixture, measure it's diameter in comparison to the width of the table. I love that it is more narrow as it allows me room for a buffet/bar in the room. September 16, 2015
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Rated 3 out of 5 by appleofhiseye a tad disappointed We have had this table for a little under a year, and use it as our formal dining table, so it is used maybe once a week. I have to say, this is a gorgeous, solid table. I get a compliment on it from everyone who sees it. The color is beautiful, it is solid and heavy (we put felt under the legs so we could even slide it to put the leaf in because before it wouldn't budge), it comfortably sits 6, and 8 with the leaf in. The only thing that is pretty disappointing is the the sides of the table top are thin laminate pieces that have been glued on, so naturally they are lifting away and catch on clothing and table cloths. I first noticed it lifting after we had had the table for several months and now many of the pieces are lifting in one way or another. Once a piece gets accidentally ripped off the table will be ruined because the wood underneath is not stained to match. So I have to go around and glue the pieces back to the table and pray no one snags an edge. It is a beautiful table, but for this reason I don't believe it will last long term, so I wouldn't buy it again or recommend it to a friend. March 23, 2016
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Taking their grievances with the modern world and channeling it into six furious tracks that clock in at no longer than two-and-a-half minutes, Paint the Damage exhibit the passion of old-school punk with modern frustrations. Whether it's questioning the meaning of freedom in "Chewing the Fat" with spine-tingling grit or the spastic guitar slaughter in "Dawn Defeats the Night," both sides of this 7" wreak with the sweet, sweet odor of sweaty moshpits, pogo-dancing and fiery contempt. (listen here)
Loud. Hard. Fast. Paint the Damage's debut 7" snarls and sneers its way into the heart of every punk purist, from the frantically strangled fret-board finish of "Wings of Death," to the rambling bass intro in "Crowbar to Cane." With a band line-up that has dominated the Calgary, Alberta punk scene in previous acts (Dogfaced Models, Profits of Crime), it's hard not to to feel like a punk powerhouse is spitting in society's face when Rob Dunlop's gargling growls snarl over the circle-pit spinner "Not Been the Same."


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I'm 26 weeks along with this pregnancy, and was first diagnosed with CPP (or very near CPP I guess, since I was first told partial) at 17 weeks by the perinatologist. No real placental movement was noted at the follow-up ultrasound at 22 weeks.
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So here's my question: is this just two doctors with different approaches to risk management? My OB does seems to be more conservative when it comes to potential risk (she's already planning my c-section, while my peri told me he's confident it will move). Or do I need to be concerned about the lack of communication?
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You'll be stoked your Dynafit Zzero 4 C-TF Alpine Touring Boots weigh just over six pounds when you're halfway to your next destination on the Haute Route hut tour. These tough, yet nimble AT boots stay light and ski hard. Touted as the lightest four-buckle on the market, the Zzero 4 C-TF boots grant featherlight uphills and rewarding downhills.
- Powerstringer reinforcements efficiently transfer energy to your glides as you hike and hold firm during sketchy descents
- Pebax tongue flexes smoothly and consistently as you pass your skin track on the way back down
- Thermo-moldable Multiform liner insulates your foot and allows for a fit custom to you
- DynaGrip Ultralight soles provide excellent traction when walking across slippery rock to get the line you really want
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i love these boots with my tech bindings, but i'm still not sure if they are (officially or unofficially) compatible with downhill / DIN bindings for resort days. please help!
binding compatibility- it states the boot...
binding compatibility- it states the boot can use alpine touring bindings. What kind would that be?
They're like standard alpine bindings, but you can unhook the heel for hiking cross-country or uphill. These are boots specifically designed for AT.
How to mold liners? I have this boots,...
How to mold liners?
I have this boots, and it is perfect. Only downside is that I need more volume on toe box. How can I mold them?
Can I use Intuition rice method?
What are the main differences between this...
What are the main differences between this boot and the ZZero4 U-TF boot?
The Zzero 4 C-TF is stiffer and lighter(1595 grams vs. 1705 grams/per foot). The shell and cuff are Pebax vs. PU(polyurethane). Pebax is stiffer, lighter and more temperature-stable. Also, the C has a carbon powerstringer for more lateral support/stiffness.
Hello - Will these boots fit into a Marker...
Hello - Will these boots fit into a Marker Duke / Baron Binding?
Thanks So Much for the quick response!
Sorry, but Hayden has his facts 100% backa**wards! All versions of Marker's Baron/Duke bindings feature an adjustable toe height on the front binding, meaning they can be adjusted both in height, and in length (from the rear binding) to fit ANY ski boot. I know, because I regularly alternate between Dynafit Titan UL AT boots and Salomon Falcon Alpine boots on my Barons. What is more, Salomon's binding HAS ZERO TOE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, meaning there is only one AT boot you can be 100% sure of fitting their binding: Salomon. (Funny how that works). There is only one caveat to the "Marker fits all boots" rule: Marker makes their binding in a Small and Large size. Dynafit, and most other AT boots will tend to have shorter sole lengths than an alpine boot of the same Mondo size. If your alpine boots are at the small end of the fit spectrum for your size Large Barons/Dukes, your new AT bootsoles could potentially be too short, and the binding might not be able to adjust far enough forward to maintain adequate forward pressure at the heel piece. The punchline: if you're worried about this, check your current Alpine bootsole length and the Marker bootsole-length charts PRIOR to purchasing any new AT boot. Happy shopping!
I've read a lot of comments and reviews...
I've read a lot of comments and reviews about touring boot and proper fitting, but i'm still confused about this:
What's the difference between size 29 and 29.5?
I think it's the same shell size. Does the thickness of liners is different. Or only boot sole thickness is different?
The answer will vary for different brands and sometimes models within a brand. The Zzeros have the same shell size in a 29.0 and a 29.5. The liner thickness will vary.
What does it mean " The liner thickness will vary"?
Since the shell size is the same for the 29.0 and 29.5, the 29.0 will have a thicker liner than the 29.5.
What's the difference between this boot...
What's the difference between this boot and the ZZero 4 PX-TF?
These have carbon reinforcements for increased stiffness and lower weight.
What are the differences between this boot...
What are the differences between this boot and the ZZero Green Machine TF?
In a word: Carbon. The Green Machine has a full carbon back-cuff and carbon insert in the tongue. This makes the Green Machine a bunch stiffer for the same weight (actually 10 grams lighter/boot). Everything else is the same.
On the weight it says 3lb. 8oz per pair....
On the weight it says 3lb. 8oz per pair. Is it supposed to say 3lb.8oz. per boot?
That is correct, it is per boot.
What is the flex index of these boots?
What is the flex index of these boots?
Jody, As there are no standards for flex index, Dynafit's boot designers prefer not to use them. I have skied these boots and if you have to have a number, I would give them about a 110. Solid, but not race-boot stiffness. The carbon stringers give a ton lateral stiffness.
I'm 6'7", 225 lbs. I currently ride 30.5...
I'm 6'7", 225 lbs. I currently ride 30.5 Garmont MegaRides on 190 BD Megawatts. I'm interested in a size 30 (or 30.5 if available) Green Machine. How does the Dynafit fit compared to Garmont?
Would anyone NOT want the Green Machine if they were my size? Why?
The Green Machines are 104mm at the metatarsals. This makes them about 2-3mm wider than other Dynafits. Comfortable for most mid-width feet, but not huge. I had Megas about 8 years ago and I would say these fit similarly to those older Megas. Not sure if they have changed since then.
I am looking to get a pair of the ZZero 4's and I am 6'4 and have a size 14 foot. Since you are taller than me how do you find you foot fitting into the 30.5's?
Thanks a lot Sandy. I really appreciate...
Thanks a lot Sandy. I really appreciate your help. You just made my search a lot easier. I Either got the the Green Machine or the the Titan Ultralight (assuming that the Ultralight version of the Titan has the same last of 102 as the Titan does). I'm size 28.5. do you know when you guys will have the Green Machine? Also, you guys are currently out of the Titan Ultralight in size 28.5; is there any chance you guy will order more of it in that size?
Thanks again for your help
Happy to help. Titan and Titan UL have the same width. Green Machines and more Titan ULs are coming. New stuff is arriving from Europe every day, but I can't say exactly when it will show up on the BC site. Keep checking!
Thanks Sandy. What about the Dynafit Green...
Thanks Sandy. What about the Dynafit Green Machine TF? Which one would you say is wider?
D. I have some more detailed specs for you. The Green Machine/Zzero series is Dynafit's widest at 104mm. This is right where most people consider the middle width range to be. The Titan/Zzeus/Gaia are 102mm, but with a thicker (i.e. more adjustable) liner. The TLT5 series runs 101mm with a thin liner. Hope this helps!
Has anything changed with this boot from...
Has anything changed with this boot from last years model? (besides the color) And what has changed if any?
Nope, same exact boot with different colors. Dynafit's new top of the line Zzero 4 boot is the Green Machine TF - it has a new stiffer carbon cuff, sturdier walk mechanism, 10 degrees more stride range, all for 10g less than the C-TF. We should have them in stock soon but until then you can check them out on the Dynafit website:
No major changes other than color. There are some minor changes to the liner, but nothing that affects the fit or performance.


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|Keep on Scratching: Joe Bonamassa, April 19 at the Adler Theatre
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|Written by Jeff Ignatius
|Tuesday, 15 April 2014 16:20
Roughly a quarter-century ago, B.B. King said of Joe Bonamassa that "he hasn't even begun to scratch the surface."
It was an undeniable compliment to somebody not yet in his teens, but it was also a challenge – one that the blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter apparently still takes to heart. Bonamassa continually scratches and scratches to get deeper.
His performance April 19 at the Adler Theatre will be one example, featuring a set with his acoustic band and another with his electric – both covering roughly 10 songs. The acoustic sets demonstrate that Bonamassa isn't content to skate by on instrumental virtuosity – unlike too many of his ace-guitarist peers. These shows require solid songs, nuance, and variety.
As he said in a phone interview last week, the two-set engagements are "very challenging vocally and on guitar, because you're essentially switching gears tune to tune."
Even better evidence of his range can be found in his recent discography. In the past two years alone, Bonamassa has put out the Driving Towards the Daylight studio album, live and studio releases with singer Beth Hart, the third and final album from the Black Country Communion super-group, a studio disc by the jazz-fusion Rock Candy Funk Party, Beacon Theatre: Live From New York, the live album An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House, and the four-disc Tour de Force: Live in London – documenting themed shows at four venues with different band lineups and more than 60 different songs. And he has a new studio album planned for fall release. (The old saw about the weather can be adapted for Bonamassa: If you don't like his latest record, just wait a few minutes.)
He explained: "There's no master plan. 'All right, I'll go play with Rock Candy Funk Party.' Or 'I'll go play a solo gig.' Or 'I'll go play with a rock band.' Having that freedom to basically switch gears makes it fun. We don't sit around and ask ourselves, 'Is this the right move for my career at this point?' ... I just go, 'This seems musically fun to me.'"
Bonamassa said his current tour originated with an acoustic show. "It would be kind of fun to bring it on the road, but I don't know if everybody's ready for just an evening of acoustic music," he said of his initial doubts. "So we split the show once last year at the [Royal] Albert Hall, and it went so well that we decided there was our answer right there."
His recent output provides ample proof that Bonamassa is a versatile guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He's best known for heavy blues rock in the British tradition, but in an acoustic context his voice and the songwriting shine nearly as brightly.
The massive Tour de Force is a great sampling, and it offers listeners opportunities to compare songs in different settings. There are two versions, for instance, of "Jockey Full of Bourbon" – one jazzy and light, the other a creamy rock treatment, and both showcasing a voice that's nimble and emotive.
But the long-form jams of "The Ballad of John Henry" (in three of the four featured concerts) might be the best examples of Bonamassa's skills beyond being a six-string wizard. The structure of the song doesn't change, but each version is distinct and carries a different vibe.
All versions highlight his singing in both the gentle and forceful veins, and there are of course plenty of great riffs, building to the nearly metallic. But the band and arrangement are just as important.
On the Royal Albert Hall version, the massive "When the Levee Breaks"-like drumming is balanced by whooshing percussive textures, and the pulsing bass occasionally pops up as melody instrument. The warm, thick organ is given an edge in a blistering duet with Bonamassa's guitar, which then rises from relatively quiet in the mix to again take the reins of the song.
Bonamassa has clearly benefited from his longstanding relationship with producer Kevin Shirley, who regularly pushes him out of his comfort zone. On Driving Towards the Daylight, Shirley surrounded him with ace session players. On his upcoming album, Shirley asked him to get away from his typical balanced mix of covers and originals. "He challenged me to write a whole record," Bonamassa said – which he did save for the opening track.
Bonamassa has said he doesn't particularly enjoy recording albums. "Some sessions fight me where I hate the studio; then there are some sessions where it doesn't fight you and you just love it," he told me. "The sessions that do fight you, though, you tend to get a better result than if you're just too comfy."
The new album, he said, was "definitely a combination of both. ... The gear kind of fought me a little bit. I blew up some amps, and the guitars were not happy to be in Las Vegas, but the music was happening. Sessions are great if the songs are together."
He added that music still provides plenty of opportunities to build on his craft, and that keeps him going: "I try to learn something every day. I'm still excited about the guitar. I still wake up, and I'm excited. If I'm excited, then great. If I'm not, then that's the time to hang it up."
Joe Bonamassa will perform on Saturday, April 19, at the Adler Theatre (136 East Third Street, Davenport; AdlerTheatre.com). The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets range from $71 to $101.
For more information on Bonamassa, visit JBonamassa.com.
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Weekly Field Crops Pest Report 2010
June 10, 2010 Volume 9 Number 8
2. Weather Outlook, June 10, 2010
3. Soybean Seed Rots and Seedling Blight
4. Growing Degree Days for NYS
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I saw a lot of bird damage to field corn this week. This is because the seed was not plated deep enough and birds had picked out seed and plants. At SUNY Cobleskill one field had a reduction of about 25% in plant population.
Mike Stanyard and Mike Hunter report alfalfa weevil damage approaching threshold on alfalfa re-growth. The recommendation they have made is not to spray for the weevils because growers were within a week to 10 day of their second alfalfa harvest and larvae are in the 4th instar should pupate soon, thus they stop feeding. The threshold for re-growth is 50% tip feeding on the alfalfa. Mike Stanyard also reports slug damage in fields in Western NY. Some of these fields were spot treated with a molluscicide. Potato leafhoppers have been reported at low infestation levels in alfalfa in several areas of the state.
Weather Outlook, June 10, 2010
Jessica Rennells
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Last week was cooler than it has been, but still 0 to 6 degrees above normal for most of the state. The St. Lawrence Valley and part of the Great Lakes region was 0 to 3 degrees below normal. There was a wide range of precipitation over the state from only .01 up to 4 inches. Most of the state had 1 to 3 inches.
The base 50 Growing Degree Days ranged from 75 to 125 for most of the state. Part of the Adirondack region and St. Lawrence Valley had 50 to 75. The state is ahead of last year and normal by 10 to more than 14 days.
Todays highs will be in the 60s to mid 70s and lows will be in the 40s. There will be a chance of more showers, more likely for northern NY.
Fridays temperatures will be in the upper 60s to upper 70s during the day and mid 40s to mid 50s overnight. Some scattered showers are possible for the Adirondack region and Mohawk Valley.
Sat high pressure is in place with temperatures throughout the 70s and into the mid 80s during the day and 50s overnight. Showers and thunderstorms are possible, likely for western NY.
Sunday low pressure moving in but temperatures will remain in the 70s and some low 80s. There will be scattered showers and thunderstorms across the state. Lows will be in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Mondays highs will be in the low 70s to low 80s and lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s. There will still be a chance of scattered showers across the state.
Tuesday s highs will be in the low to mid 70s with sunshine and lows in the low to mid 50s.
Wednesday high-pressure system will bring warmer temperatures and partly sunny skies in the mid and upper 70s. Overnight temperatures will range in the 50s.
The five day precipitation amounts will range from ¾ of an inch to 2 ½ inches. The 8-14 day outlook is showing normal temperatures and precipitation. Less of the state is in an abnormally dry condition. Parts of the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Valley, Mohawk Valley, and Eastern Plateau are still abnormally dry. With more rain in the forecast these should improve.
Soybean Seed Rots and Seedling Blight
Ken Wise
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Many different organisms cause seed rot and seedling blights. Most of these organisms are soil-borne and a few are seed-borne. Most seed rots and seedling blights proliferate in poorly drained, cold (less than 58 degrees) and wet soils.
Seed Rot: Many times the infected seed will not germinate. If the seed does germinated the radicle will become infected and rot. The rot can be tan, brown, gray or black and the seed or radicle will appear wet and mushy. Some of the organisms that infect seed are Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia.
Seedling blight: It is difficult to determine which pathogen causes seedling blight in any one field. Many times it can be a complex of Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Phytophtora. Pythium can cause the seedlings to have a wet, rotted appearance, while Phytophtora generally appears as a dry, dark rot on the roots. Sunken, reddish-brown lesions on the hypocotyls is most likely a Rhizoctonia infection. The Rhizoctonia lesions are small when they first appear. As these lesions grow they can girdle the stem, causing the soybean plant to die. If the Rhizoctonia infected seedlings do not kick the bucket the infection will weaken the stem and may cause the plant to lodge after the pods form.
This week, I have seen a few ground beetles in corn fields. Ground beetles are very good predators of several insect pests in corn and other crops. Generally, we think of them as those big black beetles we find in the garden or under rocks. There are more that 20,000 of species of ground beetles in the world ranging in size from very small to large. The adult beetles can appear in a fascinating array of colors, textures and spots. Many studies have shown that smaller fields with grassy margins can promote ground beetle predation. Both the soil-dwelling larvae and above-ground adults feed on several different kinds of insect pests. Currently, some entomologists in the country are researching on how much predation occurs on corn rootworm by ground beetle larvae. For a few good pictures and general information on ground beetles you can view the Natural Enemies Gallery: Predaceous Ground Beetles
Growing Degree Days for NYS
Ken Wise
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Growing degree Days for peak (50%) Occurrence of Alfalfa Weevil growth stage:
(Note: for alfalfa weevil predictions use Base Temp of 48F)
CURRENT Accumulated Growing degree days (48F Base)
March 1 - June 9, 2010
*Indicates missing data
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Clipboard Checklist
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Emergency responder information on pesticide spills and accidents CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For pesticide information:
National Pesticide Information Center: 800-858-7378
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In the long-term, the ultimate objective is to install a series of exclosures within Amboseli to allow sufficient habitat rehabilitation in accordance with a sustainable rotational elephant grazing plan. However, we first need to verify whether those who travel far and wide to see the elephants of Amboseli will contribute to the restoration of Amboseli's elephant habitat, ensuring elephant populations have a safe feeding ground for decades to come.
US$200-300 is sufficient to fund the maintenance of the fence for one month. If you are interested in helping us conserve this vital elephant habitat, please donate generously to the Elephant Habitat Conservation Project. Contact us to find out how.
Pack for a Purpose and the Esiteti Primary School
On your safari, through the Cheli & Peacock Community Trust you can really make a difference to the communities you are travelling near by donating stationary, text books, uniforms, food and sports equipment in person, directly to the staff and pupils of a school. We work closely with the Committees of each school to make sure that each donation addresses a genuine need highlighted specifically by the school staff and parents.
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If you are considering bringing donations from abroad, visit the Pack for a Purpose website for very specific advice on what is needed. Please do note that when flying within Kenya, the internal flight weight restriction is 15kg and may therefore limit what you can carry with you to the camps and donate to the rural communities in person. We can always, however, donate anything over and above your weight limit on your behalf at a later date.


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In the past, local residents in Long An province dreamed of having a rubbish treatment plant which can treat hundreds of thousands of tons of rubbish a day. Their dream has come true when a modern rubbish treatment plant has been set up. However, the plant now has no rubbish to treat.
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In early 2010, the construction of the first rubbish treatment plant in Long An was kicked off. With the designed capacity of 400 tons per day, the treatment plant is believed to basically clear off the rubbish which had always been the burning issue in the locality for years.
However, the rubbish treatment plant has not been put into operation yet, because local officials have not signed the contracts on providing rubbish to the plant.
Rubbish still awaiting to be treated
For the last tens of years, local residents in Loi Binh Nhon Commune in Tan An City, have been suffering from the open-air dumping ground which has become overloaded and polluted to the water resources and the air. The local authorities were determined to fill in the dumping ground and give the fresh atmosphere to the city.
However, the local authorities still could not find the places where to carry rubbish to. Therefore, Loi Binh Nhon continues to be the main rubbish dumping ground of the city, while the environment in the area has become seriously polluted.
Like Tan An City, every district in Long An province has an open air dumping ground which are marked as the "black points" in the environment map.
The rubbish dump in Nha Tho hamlet of Can Duoc town is one of such terrible dumping grounds. Local dwellers in the areas either breathe the terrible smell from the ground, or the smoke from burnt rubbish. A lot of local residents have to "evacuate" to other places, while children have been sent to their relatives to avoid the pollution.
Rubbish treatment plant awaiting rubbishThe Long An provincial authorities led the red carpet to welcome the investor who registered to build the Thanh Hoa rubbish waste treatment plant.
On February 5, 2010, the construction of the plant was kicked off in Thanh Hoa district, in a thinly populated area, enclosed with cajuput forest. The plant is believed to have a lot of advantages: it uses modern technology, creates useful products, including organic fertilizer and recycled plastics, while the dumping percentage if just five percent, thus not causing pollution to the environment.
The Thanh Hoa rubbish treatment plant is expected to collect rubbish from all districts in Long An province to treat and basically settle the problem for the next tens of years.
However, 18 months after the construction was kicked off, the plant has not been completed. Except the Highway No 62 which links to the project area, other construction items remain half-done.
A representative of the rubbish treatment project has said that to date, only 4 out of the 14 localities in Long An province has signed the contracts on rubbish treatment with the plant. Therefore, commercial banks still do not dare to lend money to implement the project.
To date, the investor has just invested 50 billion dong out of 400 billion dong to build the project's items.
On the day when the project was kicked off 20 months ago, Nguyen Van Thiep, the then Director of the Long An provincial Department for Natural Resources and the Environment, signed an agreement on treating rubbish with the investor of the plant. However, Thiep has left his post to take another office, and it remains unknown what will happen.
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Capital Improvements—$14,844,254 Constructed, renovated, and repaired fish hatcheries, river accesses, wetlands, shooting ranges, nature centers, and facilities statewide; and acquired land.
Fisheries—$13,243,735 Managed sport fish populations, aquatic biodiversity, and aquatic habitats. Managed 1,014 areas for fishing, and assisted 5,446 landowners with stream and lake management. Stocked about 5.1 million fish in public waters.
Forestry—$18,342,297 Distributed about 3 million seedlings to 10,700 landowners, provided forestry assistance on more than 75,614 acres of private land and to more than 140 municipalities, managed 438,700 acres of public forest, monitored insect and disease threats, and facilitated development of the state's forest industry.
Wildlife—$20,023,939 Managed more than 182,000 acres of public land. Monitored federally endangered or threatened species. Identified priority geographies to focus investments. Aided guidance and funding for national and international bird conservation. Facilitated about 50,000 hunter trips through managed hunts.
Outreach and Education—$15,274,280 Nearly 800,000 visited nature centers and shooting ranges, more than 500,000 subscribed to the Missouri Conservationist, more than 120,000 subscribed to Xplor, and more than 5.5 million visited MDC's website. Also provided more than $200,000 in grants to schools, conservation curriculums for schools, outdoor skills programs, and hunter education.
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Rate My Review: To The Moon
Dawn of the final day, 24 hours remain
HIGH The moment where everything ties together just about killed me
LOW The hit or miss humor
WTF The RPG battle near the beginning
Allow me to preface this by saying that I am an emotional sucker, at least in regards to games and film. The beginning of Up had me in tears, the ending of Toy Story 3 left me depressed and Nier...well, let's just say it left quite an impression on me for quite some time. To The Moon however, is on a whole different level. It managed to be exceedingly emotional without being cheap about it, creating a very down to earth story in a setting not too far from our own.
The premise is simple: You play as Dr. Eva Rosaline and Dr. Neil Watts whose job is to grant wishes and fulfil dreams. They can rewrite the memories of people on their death beds, giving them the chance to relive their lives, fix past mistakes and die withour regrets. To do so, they must venture deep into a recreation of that person's memories in order to ensure that the idea catches. It's a theme similar to Inception, albeit explored in a much different fashion.
Enter Johnny, the main character of the story. He's lying on his death bed and his condition is worsening, so the doctors quickly set in to fulfill his wish. Johnny wants to go to the moon but he has no clue why. So the tale starts, told from the ending all the way to the beginning as the doctors probe his mind to find out what his past holds and why he wants to head to the moon.
The game itself is told through a 16-bit style reminiscent of Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy. It's played in an overhead fashion using either the keyboard or mouse to navigate through various areas, however unlike the two previous RPGs there is no real gameplay to speak of outside of the occasional throwaway puzzle between areas. There are a couple of points throughout the game that the developer tries to insert more game-y elements into the story (perhaps afraid of not having enough gameplay), most of which fall a bit flat. Especially during a scene near the end of the game. Outside of those sequences you'll be exploring areas; checking out various objects in order to progress to the next. It's also very short, only about four hours long, so if you expect a long romp you'll likely be disappointed. Not only that, but the humor can be rather hit or miss at times. Some sequences had me groaning, while others left me smiling. It can also feel a bit disjointing at times too, considering the juxtaposition of comedy and tragedy causing you to quickly snap out of an emotional experience. After I finished the game though I was partially thankful for those bits.
Despite the lacking amount of game, the things that compose To The Moon are astonishingly detailed. The spritework is crisp and the characters showcase a surprising amount of emotion at times thanks to the animation work. The soundtrack is possibly one of the best I've heard, managing to compliment the themes of the story all the while conveying multiple layers of emotion. Of course there's also the story which I could go on about for days, but it's something that should be experienced first-hand. The overall focus of story vs gameplay ended up working out in To The Moon's favor, although I would prefer it if the developer either further refined the gameplay elements and better integrated them into the story or simply expanded on the exploratory elements.
As one of those rare people that love some of the stories in video games, I can't recommend this enough. While the actual gameplay is lacking (though perhaps I was not affected all that much being a big fan of visual novels and adventure games) the story ties the entire experience together in one great package. By the end of To The Moon I was bawling the hardest I had in a long time. To say the least, I will probably never look at the moon the same way again. For better or worse.
Disclosures: This game was obtained via Publisher and played on the PC Approximately 8 hours of play was devoted to the game (completed twice).
Parents: There is some implied swearing (amusingly censored out). Not rated by the ESRB.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing: You may miss a few minor audio cues here and there but the game is entirely voiceless and playable.
Re: Rate My Review: To The Moon
Hello FZero, welcome to the forum.
I like your review a lot, it's succinct and gets most of the game concepts across. I actually can't tell if getting the concepts across is 100% successful, as I played and loved the game myself, but it seems fairly complete.
The only areas I would say could be tweaked a little are:
The opening and closing paragraphs are a little bit cheesy; I don't have a huge issue with them but they wouldn't be to my personal taste - I would take a slightly more objective view. You can dismiss this argument if you want - I'm not totally convinced of it myself!
You don't mention anywhere the game changes lets itself down - for example the very out-of-place (for me anyway) sequence where you're chasing around the school near the end - or any negative aspects really. Maybe there are no negative aspects?
Finally you mention the game being nothing but story a couple of times, but don't elaborate. Does the game suffer because of this?
Again, feel free to ignore all these points!
As an aside, not review-related, I enjoyed the banter between the characters. Sure, it was massively annoying at the start, but I think it fed into making the whole thing more realistic and made it all more powerful in the end. Life is like that, y'know, and it was quite refreshing to have Dr Neil being an annoying twat even in the most serious situations :D
Re: Rate My Review: To The Moon
The opening and ending are both very cheesy, I agree. I thought it was fitting since the game itself can be a bit cheesy at times but I can definitely see your point. For now I'll leave it as is unless more people find it to be a bit too much.
And you're right, I didn't mention much on the game changes. Primarily that's because I wanted to avoid as many spoilers as possible (though I'll edit to refer to a "that sequence" later down the line. I thought it was a bit much as well). Otherwise there's not much game here to critique which is what I was trying to get across. It's hard to rate a visual novel on gameplay for example due to the nature of the genre.
Finally, I'll expand on that point a bit. I'm a bit mixed overall (considering it boils down to "what truly constitutes a game?" which is still a huge subject that's not very well defined) but I'll try.
The banter was annoying at the start but I grew to like after about halfway through the game since they started playing off each-other really well.
Re: Rate My Review: To The Moon
Yeah, it's a tough one to review, in fairness! Take my criticisms with a pinch of salt, the review is almost there as it is.
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