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Occupy Boston hosts rally in support of accused terrorist
Occupy Boston, the Boston branch of the Occupy Party, hosted a rally yesterday supporting accused terrorist Terak Mehanna. The U.S. government says Mehanna, 28, provided "material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization," and acted as a "media wing" for al-Qaeda. It's one thing not to know what you are protesting as some Wall Street occupiers told Reason TV and the organizer of the Sacramento | Read More »


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BEVERLY HILLS (AP) — After starving themselves all day, and maybe longer, the stars are mighty hungry after the Oscars.
It's Wolfgang Puck's job to feed them at the Governor's Ball.
He's come up with a menu with nearly 50 choices. For starters, there's crispy lobster-shrimp dumplings and smoked salmon Matzo.
Various small plates include handmade pasta with roasted chestnuts and truffles.
For dessert, there's a gluten-free licorice and chocolate parfait with carmelized tobacco leaves.
And no Governor's Ball would be complete without Puck's trademark tiny gold Oscars covered in gold dust.

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(Sports Network) - Not only are the Los Angeles Lakers on just their third
winning streak of the season, but they appear to be close to getting a key
player back.
The Lakers, looking for a third straight win, could have Pau Gasol available
on Tuesday night when they host the slumping Charlotte Bobcats, losers of 11
in a row.
Gasol has missed the past eight games due to tendinitis in both knees and
returned to practice on Monday. The forward said he felt good afterward, but
wasn't ready to make the decision on his status for tonight. Gasol is looking
forward to getting back on the court.
"It's been a while. I miss playing and being out there competing with my
teammates," Gasol said.
The looming return of Gasol, and possibly point guard Steve Nash by Christmas,
could spark a Lakers team that has followed up four straight losses with back-
to-back wins. A victory tonight would match Los Angeles' longest winning
streak of the campaign.
The Lakers concluded a four-game swing out east with a 111-98 victory over the
Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Kobe Bryant notched a game-high 34 points, his
sixth straight game netting at least 30 points.
The league's leading scorer at 29.5 points per game, Bryant is the first
player in NBA history to surpass 30 points in six straight games at 34-plus
years of age.
"I think the biggest difference that I'm happy about is the energy that we're
playing with," Bryant said. "We're playing with a better spirit and playing
with more energy. That's what I like."
Dwight Howard netted 17 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, while Metta World
Peace donated 19 points and a career-high 16 boards.
While the Lakers look to get rolling, the Bobcats are simply getting desperate
for a win. The club hasn't won since Nov. 24, a double-overtime victory over
the current 3-18 Washington Wizards that saw Charlotte match its win total
from all of last season (7-59).
The Bobcats' skid continued on Saturday with a 107-98 loss to the Orlando
Magic. Kemba Walker had a career-high 32 points with seven assists in the
"The culprit here all game long was defense," Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap
admitted. "When you give people 54 percent from the floor and they're getting
over 100 regularly, you're going to have to make your stand there."
Walker, who shot 11-of-20 from the floor, notched seven straight points to
give Charlotte a one-point lead with just over four minutes left, but the
struggling club failed to hold the lead.
Gerald Henderson added 16 points in defeat for the Bobcats, who begin a four-
game swing out west and are 2-6 on the road this season.
While Charlotte has won five of eight and eight of its past 12 versus Los
Angeles, the Lakers picked up a 106-73 win at home last season in the lone
Bryant scored all of his game-high 24 points in the first half, while Walker
had 12 points, six boards and a game-high six assists in defeat.
Charlotte has lost three in a row at Los Angeles.
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|Flight crew makes PR stop at Melissa Memorial
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
A medical flight crew with North Colorado Medical Center stopped at Melissa Memorial Hospital with their North Colorado Med Evac helicopter Monday, March 5. Pictured above, from left, are MMH radiology employee Linda Nevins, flight nurses Jennifer Losh and Michelle Shaffer and MMH trauma coordinator Marcia Mankin, R.N. (partially hidden). Below, Losh demonstrates how they load patients into the small and compact helicopter cockpit.
The crew was making a swing around hospitals in northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska to speak with employees and to answer questions about the service, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. When helicopters normally pick up patients, there isn't time to sit and chat about the service. These PR stops let employees find out a little more about the teams they work with.
Med Evac operates two helicopters—available 24 hours a day, seven days a week—to provide fast transport and quick care to trauma victims, individuals experiencing severe medical emergencies and high-risk obstetrical patients who need immediate, specialized care. One helicopter is stationed in Greeley while the other is in Erie. Pilot Rick Rhoden said the usual flight time from Greeley to Holyoke is 50 minutes. Flight crews for emergencies consist of a pilot, RN and a paramedic. —Enterprise photos
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Wildcat girls in 55-37 triumph over Eagles
HUMBOLDT – Humboldt pulled away from Eagle Grove in the second half en route to a 55-37 North Central Conference girls' basketball win over the Eagles Friday night in the Wildcat gym.
The Wildcats, now 2-3 overall on the season, 1-3 in NCC action, was led in scoring by Erica Lane with 16 points. Madison Thomas made eight while April Jones, Kinzie Wright and Lauren Friesth each had seven. Beth Mork paced Eagle Grove with 11. Humboldt will host Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Dec. 11. See the Independent for complete story and photos.


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Max & Ruby: The Nutcracker
Max & Ruby bring to life a wonderful tradition this holiday season as they take to the stage their most magical performance yet! Inspired by one of the greatest musical scores ever composed - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite – the beloved bunny siblings star in Koba Entertainment's brand new musical production Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite.
It's a glistening snowy winter evening and Max & Ruby have been anxiously waiting for the most spectacular event of the year: seeing The Nutcracker ballet with Grandma. Imagine their disappointment when a snow storm keeps them at home!
A story of The Nutcracker will have to do! So vivid is Grandma's storytelling that the characters in the ballet come to life right before their very eyes!
Max & Ruby marvel at the sight of many enchanting guests, including a Spanish bullfighter, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince. Ruby is eager to participate in their exquisite dance, but it's Max who steals the show! Whether it was the sweets, or their lively imaginations, Max & Ruby head off to bed with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads!


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Tuesday lineup in D.C.
The Royals and Nationals play tonight at 6:05 Central. Tune in on FSKC and the Royals Radio Network. REMINDER – tomorrow's game has been added to the FSKC schedule (3:35 Central start). Set your DVR or watch the replay at 6:45. Here's your lineup:
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Annually, 4,400 clients are admitted into BARC programs. Here are just a few of the many success stories from clients who benefitted from residential or outpatient treatment and support services received at BARC.
"Words can't begin to describe the impact you made on my recovery. You made all the right choices for me when I was unable to make them for myself. I am so thankful God put you in my life as my counselor. Thank you for all your understanding and kind words."
"I wanted to follow up to again thank you for everything you did for me during my stay at BARC. Your efforts have completely changed my life. Things are going well here in my new world of sobriety. I hope all is well with you and hope to see you again soon. Please extend my thanks to the nurses Nadine, Grace, Janene, Gail, Miss V and Lamoine – as well as Rob the nutritionist – for all their efforts. They are greatly appreciated and will always be in my heart."
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"I'm very satisfied with my Detox stay. The services and staff were terrific. BARC has saved my life and has given me another chance at life."
"I would like to extend my gratitude for BARC's vision and directing such a professional staff. It was this aid and assistance that gave me hope once again. I would like to extend special thanks to Ms. Z, my clinician. She went far beyond the call of duty. It was her devotion to me and all of the members of our process group that specifically helped me to stand tall again. I could not thank you enough for appointing her to my case. A leader such as yourself is only as good as her subordinates and with Ms. Z, you have a structured support. Once again I thank you and Ms. Z for the helping hand you extended to me at such a difficult time. Your efforts shall not go unrewarded."


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Organizational memory can be defined as many things. Most often it is defined as what is a "written record". The written record, these days, can be paper, electronic, or on a white board somewhere in a conference room (usually with a "DO NOT ERASE" warning). Organizational memory can be more than that too. As most knowledge workers have come to understand, individuals (developers, DBAs, project managers, etc.) are sources of organizational memory too.
Of course, it usually isn't until an employee is gone that you realize how much organizational memory they have taken with them. It could be really bad if that employee goes to a competitor.
I think that everyone acknowledges that's a reality. So, what does this have to do with Zimbra?
Well, Zimbra enables companies to harness some of the individual knowledge and retain some of it's organizational memory.
1 - Any chat software that allows you to save transcripts
1 - Zimbra Shared Calendar
1 - Zimbra Calendar Item
1 - Zimbra Search Builder
- Share your calendars with your work mates (that are Zimbra users)
- Create a calendar item.
- Conduct your meeting as an online chat.
- Post the transcript back to the calendar item.
- Use Search Builder > Basic > Content = "Topic X" > Enter/Search and BOOM! you will have all the emails about Topic X, but you will also have a context-related discussion about Topic X.
This recipe will allow you to capture the X, Y, & Z of your actions, but it will also help you capture the thoughts of the people on your team. You will be able to, for lack of a better word, memorialize their thoughts and have it as a reference in the future.
As in many technology-driven companies, my company uses web chats as a mainstay for group meetings. And, now that we are using Zimbra, we have these added capabilities.
When we schedule a meeting (through Zimbra), we post the general agenda items. We have the meeting through chat and after the meeting concludes, we save the transcript. Then, we pull up the calendar item and post the transcript right into the calendar.
As many have experienced, using chat allows you to "swerve" into some areas that might be breakthroughs. Capturing those raw thoughts and being able to reference them (easily through Search Builder) has helped our team since migrating to Zimbra.


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I have this issue when using outlook 2010 (pop or imap) with Zimbra 7.2 and Zimbra 8:
- I have an old 128kbps wimax link
- I have configured my outlook 2010 client for pop
- I am downloading the message to the client (2MB size) and it is always stopped in the middle saying that there is an error with the mail server
Although I don't have the problem with outlook express or thunderbird client, only with outlook 2010..
I also tried with a link with higher bandwidth (512kbps) and this time I had a problem when downloading a message with 5MB size and always with outlook 2010 and no errors with oulook express or thunderbird.
I think that it is maybe a bug in my client but has anyone encountered the same issue? Is it a problem with Zimbra?
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Congressman Introduces Opposition to Carbon Tax
January 18, 2013
By JOSELYN KING Political Writer Rep....
WVUGEO, does this process produce methanol with lower energy content than the energy required to produce it, or does it somehow violate the second law of thermodynamics? And does the carbon in the methanol it produces go into the atmosphere when it's burned, or is an infinite chain of conversion equipment required?
There's a reason this wonderful process won't be commercially available without Government subsidies or Government mandates.
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It's not clear from the article that the reporter understands what a Carbon Tax is. No where is Carbon Dioxide mentioned. A Carbon Tax isn't levied on CO2, but on the Carbon content of a given fuel which could become CO2. And, the picture of Carbon taxes presented to the public is that they are a Greenhouse gas reduction strategy. Carbon taxes are, instead, a government revenue scheme. If the government honestly cared about CO2 emissions, then they would put into practice one or more of the CO2-recycling technologies developed and owned by the USDOE and USDOD. The DOE developed technology in 1976 that converts CO2 into the fuel alcohol, Methanol. Carbon Dioxide, right now, is being reclaimed and converted on an industrial basis into Methanol, plastics raw materials and hydrocarbon fuels in Iceland, Germany and Japan.
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David was born, July 4, 1939 in Westhoff, Texas, the son of Julio Leal and Angelita Tijernia Leal. He was an insurance salesman, owner of Dairy Whip and El Charro Café.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jose Leal; his sister, Lydia Mendoza; one granddaughter, Lori Beth Leal and two grandsons, John Aaron Benavidez, Brandon Leal.
Survivors include his four daughters, Irene Gonzales and husband Roland of Corpus Christi, Sylvia Leal of Kingsville, Diane Gamez and husband Tino of Kingsville and Becky Benavidez and husband Simon of Katy; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, with a prayer service to he be held at 6 p.m., in the chapel. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Juan Carmona officiating. Interment followed in the Helena Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brian Leal, Woody Gonzales, Roland Gonzales, Estevan Gamez, Claro Ybarra, Simon Benavides, Tino Gamez and Jason Gonzales.


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This two-story luxury home plan has plenty of storage space to keep a busy family organized. In addition to a three-car plus attached garage and walk-in basement, there are walk-in closets, built-ins, a cedar closet off the upstairs bathroom, a dining room butler's pantry and lockers in the vestibule between the garage and main house. The homeowners can enjoy the convenience of a second floor laundry, a wet bar in the master suite and separate tub and shower in the master bath. Family togetherness is accommodated in the eat-in kitchen featuring a built- in snack bar island, the spacious family room with an open two-story ceiling and a comfortable screen room with a fireplace. There is also space for individual activities. There is a private deck off of the main bedroom, desks for homework in the two secondary bedrooms and a room on the main floor that can be made into a den, music room or office. This house has a beautiful covered porch supported by columns atop stone pedestals, inviting for both the inhabitants and guests alike. View floor plans and details about this family-oriented Craftsman home design.
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For the most current version of this Note, see Background Notes A-Z.
Area: 9.9 million sq. km. (3.8 million sq. mi.); second-largest country in the world.
Cities: Capital--Ottawa (pop. 1 million). Other major cities--Toronto (4.5 million), Montreal (3.4 million), Vancouver (2.0 million).
Terrain: Mostly plains with mountains in the west and lowlands in the southeast.
Climate: Temperate to arctic.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Canadian(s).
Population (2004 estimate): 32.1 million.
Ethnic groups: British/Irish 28%, French 23%, other European 15%, Asian/Arab/African 6%, indigenous Amerindian 2%, mixed background 26%.
Religions: Roman Catholic 44.4%, Protestant 29%, other Christian 4.2%, Muslim 2%, other 4%.
Languages: English, French.
Education: Literacy--99% of population aged 15 and over has at least a ninth-grade education.
Health: Infant mortality rate--5.2/1,000. Life expectancy--77.1 yrs. male, 82.2 yrs. female.
Work force (2005, 16.2 million): Goods-producing sector: 25%, of which: manufacturing 15%; construction 6%; agriculture 2%; natural resources 2%; utilities 1%. Service-producing sector: 75%, of which: trade 16%; health care and social assistance 11%; educational services 7%, accommodation and food services 7%; professional, scientific, and technical services 7%; finance 6%; public administration 5%; transportation and warehousing 5%; information, culture, and recreation 5%; other services 4%.
Type: Confederation with parliamentary democracy.
Confederation: July 1, 1867.
Constitution: The amended British North America Act of 1867 patriated to Canada on April 17, 1982, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and unwritten custom.
Branches: Executive--Queen Elizabeth II (head of state represented by a governor general), prime minister (head of government), cabinet. Legislative--bicameral parliament (308-member House of Commons; 105-seat Senate). Judicial--Supreme Court.
Federal-level political parties: Liberal Party, Conservative Party of Canada, Bloc Quebecois, New Democratic Party.
Subdivisions: 10 provinces, 3 territories.
Nominal GDP (2004): $991 billion.
Real GDP growth rate (2004): 2.9%.
Nominal per capita GDP (2004): $31,029.
Natural resources: Petroleum and natural gas, hydroelectric power, metals and minerals, fish, forests, wildlife, abundant fresh water.
Agriculture: Products--wheat, livestock and meat, feed grains, oil seeds, dairy products, tobacco, fruits, vegetables.
Industry: Types--motor vehicles and parts, machinery and equipment, aircraft and components, other diversified manufacturing, fish and forest products, processed and unprocessed minerals.
Trade: Merchandise exports (2004, customs basis)--$316.5 billion: crude petroleum and products, natural gas, motor vehicles and spare parts, lumber, wood pulp and newsprint, crude and fabricated metals, wheat. In 2004, 85% of Canadian exports went to the United States. Merchandise imports (2004)--$273 billion: motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, crude petroleum, chemicals, agricultural machinery. In 2004, 59% of Canadian imports came from the United States.
The bilateral relationship between the United States and Canada is perhaps the closest and most extensive in the world. It is reflected in the staggering volume of trade--the equivalent of over $1 billion a day in goods, services, and investment income--and people, more than 200 million crossings of the U.S.-Canadian border every year. In fields ranging from law enforcement cooperation to environmental cooperation to free trade, the two countries work closely on multiple levels from federal to local. In addition to their close bilateral ties, Canada and the U.S. also work closely through multilateral fora.
Canada--a charter signatory to the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)--has continued to take an active role in the United Nations, including peacekeeping operations, and is an active participant in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Canada joined the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1990 and has been an active member, hosting the OAS General Assembly in Windsor in June 2000, and the third Summit of the Americas in Quebec City in April 2001. Canada also seeks to expand its ties to Pacific Rim economies through membership in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), and will host the winter Olympic Games in Vancouver-Whistler, British Columbia in 2010.
Although Canada views good relations with the U.S. as crucial to a wide range of interests, it occasionally pursues independent policies at odds with the United States. In 2003, Canada did not participate in the U.S.-led military coalition that liberated Iraq (although it has contributed financially to Iraq's reconstruction). Other examples are Canada's leadership in the creation of and on-going support for the UN-created International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes--which the U.S. opposes due to fundamental flaws in the treaty that leave the ICC vulnerable to exploitation and politically motivated prosecutions--and Canada's decision in early 2005 not to participate directly in the U.S. missile defense program. The United States and Canada also differ on the issue of landmines. Canada is a strong proponent of the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use of anti-personnel mines. The United States, while the world's leading supporter of demining initiatives, declined to sign the treaty due to unmet concerns regarding the protection of its forces and allies, particularly those serving on the Korean Peninsula, as well as the lack of exemptions for mixed munitions.
U.S. defense arrangements with Canada are more extensive than with any other country. The Permanent Joint Board on Defense, established in 1940, provides policy-level consultation on bilateral defense matters and the United States and Canada share NATO mutual security commitments. In addition, U.S. and Canadian military forces have cooperated since 1958 on continental air defense within the framework of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The military response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 both tested and strengthened military cooperation between the United States and Canada. In December 2002, the two countries established a Binational Planning Group to develop joint plans for maritime and land defense and for military support to civil authorities in times of emergency. Since 2002, Canada has participated in joint military actions in Afghanistan. Canadian Forces led the NATO International Stabilization Force (ISAF V) there for half of 2004, and in the summer of 2005, Canada deployed a 250-member Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar. It is planning for the deployment of a 1,000-person battle group in early 2006. Canada has also contributed to stabilization efforts in Haiti, including by deploying over 500 Canadian troops.
The U.S. and Canada also work closely to resolve transboundary environmental issues, an area of increasing importance in the bilateral relationship. A principal instrument of this cooperation is the International Joint Commission (IJC), established as part of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to resolve differences and promote international cooperation on boundary waters. The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1972 is another historic example of joint cooperation in controlling transboundary water pollution. The two governments also consult semiannually on transboundary air pollution. Under the Air Quality Agreement of 1991, both countries have made substantial progress in coordinating and implementing their acid rain control programs and signed an annex on ground level ozone in 2000. In June 2003, Canada and the U.S. announced a new border air quality initiative designed to increase cooperation in combating cross-border air pollution, including particulate matter. Three regional projects have been selected for initial joint action.
Canada ratified the Kyoto Accord at the end of 2002, despite concern among business groups and others that compliance would place Canada's economy at a lasting competitive disadvantage vis-�-vis the United States. Canada's federal government has committed about U.S. $8 billion over seven years to achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions, plus modest additional funds for research and long-term technology development. Canada participates in the U.S.-led International Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum, which researches effective ways to capture and store carbon dioxide. Canada is also a founding member of the International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy and the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, both of which are designed to address climate change and are supported by the U.S. In early 2005, Canada joined the U.S.-led Methane to Markets initiative, which focuses on transferring technology to developing countries for the capture and use of methane from pipelines, landfills and other sources.
While law enforcement cooperation and coordination were excellent prior to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, they have since become even closer through such mechanisms as the Cross Border Crime Forum. Canada, like the United States, has strengthened its laws and realigned resources to fight terrorism. U.S.-Canada bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the fight is exemplary. Canada is a significant source for the United States of marijuana, as well as precursor chemicals and over-the-counter drugs that are used to produce illicit synthetic drugs. Implementation and strengthening of 2003 regulations in Canada and increased U.S.-Canadian law enforcement cooperation have had a substantial impact in reducing trafficking of precursor chemicals and synthetic drugs, but cannabis cultivation, because of its profitability and relatively low risk of penalty, remains a thriving industry.
Trade and Investment
The United States and Canada have the world's largest bilateral trading relationship. In 2004, total merchandise trade between the two countries (census basis) was $445 billion, translating into over $1 billion in goods crossing the border every day. The two-way trade that crosses the Ambassador Bridge between Michigan and Ontario equals all U.S. exports to Japan. Canada's importance to the United States is not just a border-state phenomenon: Canada is the leading export market for 39 of the 50 U.S. States.
The comprehensive U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which went into effect in 1989, was superseded by the North American Free Trade Agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico (NAFTA) in 1994. NAFTA, which embraces the 406 million people of the three North American countries, expanded upon FTA commitments to move toward reducing trade barriers and establishing agreed upon trade rules. It has also resolved long-standing bilateral irritants and liberalized rules in several areas, including agriculture, services, energy, financial services, investment, and government procurement. Since the implementation of NAFTA in 1994, total two-way merchandise trade between the United States and Canada has more than doubled, creating many new challenges for the bilateral relationship. The Security and Prosperity Partnership, launched by all three NAFTA countries in 2005, represents an effort to address these challenges on a continental basis.
Canada is an urban services-dependent economy with a large manufacturing base. Since Canada is the largest export market for most states, the U.S.-Canada border is extremely important to the well-being and livelihood of millions of Americans.
The U.S. is Canada's leading agricultural market, taking nearly one-third of all food exports. However, imports of Canadian livestock products, particularly ruminants, fell drastically after the discovery of a single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, mad cow disease) in spring 2003. Shipments of most Canadian beef to the U.S. were resumed in late 2003 and trade in live cattle under 30 months resumed in July 2005. Conversely, Canada is the second-largest U.S. agricultural market (after Japan), primarily importing fresh fruits and vegetables and livestock products.
The U.S. and Canada enjoy the largest energy trade relationship in the world, with Canada being the single largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States--providing some 17% of U.S. oil imports and 18% of U.S. natural gas demand. Recognition of the commercial viability of Canada's oil sands has raised Canada's proven petroleum reserves to 180 billion barrels, making it the world's second-largest holder of reserves after Saudi Arabia. The electricity grids of the United States and Canada are closely linked and meet jointly developed reliability standards. Quebec is a major source of electricity for New England.
While 98% of U.S.-Canada trade flows smoothly, there are frequent bilateral trade disputes over the remaining 2%. Usually, however, these issues are managed through bilateral consultative forums or referral to World Trade Organization (WTO) or NAFTA dispute resolution. For example, in response to WTO challenges by the United States, the U.S. and Canadian Governments negotiated an agreement on magazines that will provide increased access for the U.S. publishing industry to the Canadian market, and Canada amended its patent laws to extend patent protection to 20 years. Canada currently has a number of challenges pending in NAFTA and WTO dispute settlement mechanisms related to U.S. trade remedy law, including actions taken by the U.S. Government on softwood lumber. The U.S. and Canada resolved a WTO dispute over dairy products in 2003. The United States and Canada also have resolved several major issues involving fisheries. By common agreement, the two countries submitted a Gulf of Maine boundary dispute to the International Court of Justice in 1981; both accepted the Court's October 12, 1984 ruling that delineated much of the boundary between the two countries' Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs).
The United States and Canada signed a Pacific Salmon Agreement in June 1999 that settled differences over implementation of the 1985 Pacific Salmon Treaty. In 2001, the two countries reached agreement on Yukon River Salmon, implementing a new abundance-based resource management regime and effectively realizing coordinated management over all West Coast salmon fisheries. The United States and Canada recently reached agreement on sharing another transboundary marine resource, Pacific Hake. The two countries also have a treaty on the joint management of Albacore Tuna in the Pacific, and closely cooperate on a range of bilateral fisheries issues and international high seas governance initiatives.
In 1995, the United States and Canada signed a liberalized aviation agreement, and air traffic between the two countries has increased dramatically as a result. U.S. immigration and customs inspectors provide preclearance services at seven airports in Canada, allowing air travelers direct connections in the United States, and preclearance operations are expected to begin in Halifax soon. The two countries also share in operation of the St. Lawrence Seaway, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
The U.S. is Canada's largest foreign investor. Statistics Canada reports that at the end of 2002, the stock of U.S. foreign direct investment in Canada was $183 billion, or about 65% of total foreign direct investment in Canada. U.S. investment is primarily in Canada's mining and smelting industries, petroleum, chemicals, the manufacture of machinery and transportation equipment, and finance.
Canada is the sixth-largest foreign investor in the United States. At the end of 2004, Canadian investment in the United States, including investments from Canadian holding companies in the Netherlands, was $134 billion at historical cost basis. Canadian investment in the United States is concentrated in manufacturing, wholesale trade, real estate, petroleum, finance, and insurance and other services.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--David H. Wilkins
Deputy Chief of Mission--John Dickson
Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs--Brian Flora
Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs--Brian Mohler
Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs--James Williams
Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs--Thomas Lee Boam
Minister-Counselor for Consular Affairs--Keith Powell
The U.S. Embassy in Canada is located at 490 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. The mailing address is P.O. Box 866, Station B, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5T1 (tel. 613-238-5335).
Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a federal system, a parliamentary government, and strong democratic traditions. The 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees basic rights in many areas. Queen Elizabeth II, as Queen of Canada, serves as a symbol of the nation's unity. She appoints a governor general, who serves as her representative in Canada, on the advice of the prime minister of Canada, usually for a 5-year term. The prime minister is the leader of the political party in power and is the head of the cabinet. The cabinet remains in office as long as it retains majority support in the House of Commons on major issues.
Canada's parliament consists of an elected House of Commons and an appointed Senate. Legislative power rests with the 308-member Commons, which is elected for a period not to exceed 5 years. The prime minister may ask the governor general to dissolve parliament and call new elections at any time during that period. Vacancies in the 105-member Senate, whose members serve until the age of 75, are filled by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister. Recent constitutional initiatives have sought unsuccessfully to strengthen the Senate by making it elective and assigning it a greater regional representational role.
Criminal law, based largely on British law, is uniform throughout the nation and is under federal jurisdiction. Civil law is also based on the common law of England, except in Quebec, which has retained its own civil code patterned after that of France. Justice is administered by federal, provincial, and municipal courts.
Each province is governed by a premier and a single, elected legislative chamber. A lieutenant-governor appointed by the governor general represents the Crown in each province.
Principal Government Officials (Note: The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will shortly be replaced due to the January 23, 2006 elections.)
Head of State--Queen Elizabeth II
Governor General--Michaelle Jean
Prime Minister--Paul Martin
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Canada maintains an embassy in the United States at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001 (tel. 202-682-1740).
On December 12, 2003, Paul Martin became Canada's twenty-first Prime Minister, succeeding Jean Chretien. A successful businessman, Martin has broad prior governmental experience, serving as Chretien's Minister of Finance from 1993-2002. In the June 28, 2004 elections the Liberal Party received a fourth consecutive mandate to govern, although they only earned a plurality (135 of 308) of the seats in parliament. The remainder of the seats were split among three other parties and one Independent M.P. The newly formed Conservative Party of Canada, led by Stephen Harper, won 99 seats--some 21 more than the combined total in the last election of its two predecessor parties, the western-based conservative Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative party. The pro-sovereignty Bloc Quebecois won 54 seats (all in Quebec), up from the 33 held at adjournment of parliament. The Bloc's gains at the expense of the Liberals are broadly attributed to fallout from a Chretien-era "sponsorship scandal" involving the alleged misuse of funds to promote the federal government's image in Quebec. Finally, the left-of-center New Democratic Party increased its holdings from 14 to 19 seats.
Prime Minister Martin's Liberals began the 38th parliament in the fall of 2004 with a modest agenda and hopes for relative stability, but the public inquiry into the "sponsorship scandal" undermined support for the Liberal Party, particularly in Quebec, and the Conservatives saw a chance in the spring of 2005 to topple the government through a no-confidence vote. That vote was narrowly defeated, but a late November 2005 no-confidence motion succeeded, and parliamentary elections to pick a new government took place on January 23, 2006.
In the January 23 vote, the Conservative Party achieved a plurality, winning 124 seats to the Liberal Party's 103. The Bloc Quebecois won 51 seats (again all in Quebec), and the New Democratic Party increased its total to 29 seats; one independent was elected. The election results will lead to the formation of a Conservative government, with Stephen Harper as Canada's next Prime Minister. Under Canada's parliamentary system, the change from Paul Martin's Liberal minority government to a Conservative minority government takes place quickly, usually within a matter of weeks. Until that changeover, the outgoing Canadian government remains in place.
In Canada's political system, a key challenge for any federal government is balancing the conflicting interests of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories. Recognizing the advantages of a coordinated approach in dealing with the federal government, the provinces and territories created a Council of the Federation in 2003, with Canada's premiers meeting regularly in that forum to develop common positions.
Quebec, which represents 23% of the national population (and has 75 seats in the House of Commons), seeks to preserve its distinctive francophone nature, and is perceived by the less-populous western provinces as wielding undue influence on the country. The western provinces don't believe their interests are given enough attention in Ottawa; industrialized central Canada believes it effectively subsidizes the rest of the country through tax transfers; and the Atlantic provinces seek to assert greater provincial control over fishing and mineral rights off their shores. The government, which has been under Liberal control since 1993, has ceded some spending power in areas of provincial jurisdiction, while strengthening the federal role in areas such as inter-provincial trade and the regulation of securities. Prime Minister Martin's minority government status and the resulting prospect of early elections led him to make significant concessions to the provinces, including a revenue sharing agreement with the Atlantic provinces over offshore energy earnings, and a revenue transfer agreement with Ontario. In the September 2004 First Minister's conference, Martin made a CN$41 billion health care transfer deal to the provinces, including, notably, a separate deal for Quebec that has come to be referred to as "asymmetric federalism," the concept that not all provinces must be treated equally by the federal government. Decreased federal support to the provinces for health care services had been a major point of contention between provincial leaders and the Chretien and Martin governments.
National Unity
The election in April 2003 of Premier Jean Charest and the Liberal Party of Quebec to govern Canada's second most populous province was a significant victory for the federal government, which over the years has struggled, under the threat of secession, to accommodate the aspirations of the French-speaking province. Though for now most Quebec voters seem to appreciate the economic benefits of remaining in the confederation and prefer seeking to advance their separate francophone identity with that confederation, 47% of Quebec voters still identify themselves as desiring "sovereignty," although the precise meaning of the term in a Quebec context remains ambiguous. Anger over the "sponsorship" program has reignited talk of sovereignty and increased support for the separatist Bloc Quebecois and Parti Quebecois, while seriously damaging support for provincial Liberals. However, it is too early to predict how this will play out in the next Quebec provincial election, not likely to be held before 2007 or 2008.
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Couldn't wait to install the GA version of 5.0. Very nice job. All the things that didn't use to work for me are now fixed, even the recalcitrant logger problem (statistics not displaying or active services not shown). I can also now access my documents and briefcases via my proxy configuration (http://xxx.com/zimbra -> http://xxx.com:8080).
Not sure why there was no sensitivity to the usual updates to the logger restart (killall ->syslog restart) for OpenSuse and some of the spam customization had to be partly redone (as always) but that was a 5 minute job and I was prepared for it.
Thumbs up. Happy camper here.


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I have been trying to develop a regional map for the campaign and am having problems. Using hand drawn elements from HERE.
The basic idea is that this is a valley that is completely shut off from the rest of the world by mountains. I just can't seem to get the mountains to look decent. They just end up looking like a really crappy border. Ant ideas or tips for placing the mountains so they look decent.


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Career Services Center
How Parents & Families Can Help
A Parents' Guide to Career Development
One of the most valuable things a parent can do to assist their student with the career planning process is to listen and maintain an open mind to often unclear and wandering ideas. Career development can be stressful—this may be the first really big decision your student has ever had to make. Be patient, empathetic and understanding, even if you don't agree with their thought processes, musings, comments, ideas, or decisions at first.
Helping them access a variety of resources to refine their career development ideas, including accessing electronic information, identifying their natural and familial networks, and encouraging them to utilize the resources available to them (like the Career Services Center) are also very helpful activities. The following is a list of things you as parents can do to help your child get focused:
Encourage your student to visit the Career Services Center.
Many students' heads are spinning during their first semester in college, so perhaps the spring semester of their first year is the best time to encourage a visit to the CSC. You should reassure your student that Career Services is for ALL students and majors, not just seniors, and that meeting with a career counselor can take place at any point in their college career—however, the earlier the better!
Our counseling sessions are not just about post-graduate planning. In fact, one of the most valuable aspects of an early career conversation is planning out what you can take advantage of during your time at CMC. Studying abroad, going to Washington DC, participating in the Silicon Valley Program, applying to the various networking trips offered, doing research for faculty, working at one of the Institutes, and community service are things all students should consider—and they require planning. Encourage your student to focus their counseling session on what they can do during their time at CMC, not just about post graduation plans. The point is, this discussion should happen early in their time at CMC.
Suggest your student prepare a resume and cover letter.
A resume is one of the critical "tools of the trade" at CMC and will be needed for countless opportunities during CMC and beyond. The earlier your student puts one together the better.
Writing a resume is quite a challenge and can highlight areas of strength and weakness. Resume examples are available in the CSC Guide book, which is accessible in hard copy from the office as well as on our website. The CSC also has books and additional online resources for creating resumes and cover letters, along with our Career Consultants who are experts in coaching students through this process.
Encourage your student to let you proofread their resume for grammar, spelling, consistency and content, or, if they prefer, recommend they have someone else look at it—but please suggest that your student have AT LEAST one other person review their resume and cover letter before sending it.
Encourage your student to think about what they want to do.
"What do you want to do after you graduate?" Ask this question gently as it can cause great angst for many students. This is definitely a topic that needs to be discussed. If your student seems unsure, talk about the positive personal qualities and traits you see in them and where those might be put to good use. Recommend that they meet with a Career Counselor to discuss options. They can take one of the assessment tests offered by the CSC, or talk with faculty members they know and trust. Doing research in the CSC library or online, attending industry nights and information sessions are also excellent ways to become "occupationally literate." A career decision should be a process and not a one-time, last-minute choice. Discourage waiting until senior year to start seeking the answer to this question.
Emphasize the value of Internships or volunteer experiences.
Relevant work experience in this very competitive job market is critical, so internships are key. An internship provides a "laboratory setting" for your student to determine what he/she wants to do (or not do), is good at (or is not good at), likes (or dislikes)—all of which is important. Employers are interested in employees who have:
- strong communication skills, oral and writing
- critical thinking and problem solving skills
- the ability to work in teams
- project management skills and the ability to take initiative and follow through
- the ability to utilize technology effectively
Internships and volunteer positions are excellent opportunities to learn, hone and refine these important skills and abilities.
Internships also allow employers to see how an individual functions in the workplace and gives a leg up to those whose organizations "promote from within". They also create an opportunity to obtain a professional recommendation, which can be very valuable in the job search process.
Suggest extracurricular involvement.
Involvement in college outside of the classroom is looked upon favorably by potential employers. Interpersonal and leadership skills can be developed through participation in dorm leadership, student government, on-campus work, becoming a Resident Advisor, committing to community service and a myriad of other opportunities. Excellent places to look for these types of opportunities are our Office of Civic Engagement or our Office of Student Affairs.
Persuade your student to stay up on current events.
At CMC your student will find that knowledge of current events is critical because that's what students discuss during dinner at Collins. Employers appreciate an awareness of current events as well! Employers expect that students will be able to respond knowledgeably to questions about what's going on in the real world, and that expectation extends to an understanding of what is going in potential employment fields. Provide your student with a subscription to the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, or whatever publication is predominant in their field of interest. (These will probably be online subscriptions or smartphone "apps".)
Expose your student to the world of work.
Take your student to your place of work. Explain to them what you do for a living, and what your friend does, and what their aunt/uncle does, etc. Encourage your student to participate in the "Careers In" and "Field Trip" series offered by the CSC and see first-hand how and where business is done.
Teach the value of networking.
The most effective way to find employment is through networking—talking with people who are in the work place or are affiliated with the work place in which you are interested. Help your student identify their natural networks (friends/family) and also encourage them to access the network offered by CMC. There are numerous ways of doing this—attending events on campus, accessing our alumni database, joining the CMC Alumni Association LinkedIn group, etc.
Encourage your student to engage in the career development process actively from their first year. We appreciate your positive support and encouragement of their pursuits.
Partner with Career Services Center
Parents & Families are a tremendous resource for our office, and we thank you for your support and involvement. Here are other ways in which you can partner with the Career Services Center (CSC).
Post a Job or Internship for Students and Alumni
Job postings from parents and families are a wonderful resource for both students and alumni. If you or your organization would like to post a position on CMConnect, simply email it to Charlene Kile at email@example.com. Please include as much information as you can, including a job description, a description of the organization (at least a website), a contact person (required), and application procedures as needed.
Fund our Sponsored Internships
CMC has amazing sponsored internship opportunities and there are always more students who want to participate than funding allows. Click here to read about the different sponsored internships we offer. We encourage you to consider contributing financially to our sponsored internship programs as well. If you would like to do so, please contact Jason Jeffrey, our Coordinator of Sponsored Internship Programs.
Share your Career Insights
Each semester the CSC hosts a number of panels and workshops that include speakers from a wide variety of professions. Students greatly appreciate hearing from practicing professionals and we invite you to come to campus and share your expertise. Typical discussions include information about first jobs, good decisions (or bad ones), favorite elements of your work, who and what prepared you the most for your profession, and what you know now that you wish you knew then! Tell us when you are planning a visit to campus and we will make the arrangements for your presentation.
Serve as a Networking Contact
Serve as a contact with whom CMC students can network to gather more information about career options, serve as a mentor, or a person they can "shadow" on the job. Help students develop contacts for information, advice, and assistance in career planning and job search.
Perform Mock Interviews
The CSC invites alumni, family members, and employers to spend a half or full day performing mock interviews with students. Interviewers typically spend about 20 minutes interviewing and then 10 minutes providing feedback in this most useful career development activity.
Host Students at Your Place of Employment
Students love to visit companies and see firsthand what really goes on in the workplace and where work is done. It's a great opportunity for them to learn more about specific industries and organizations. Please contact our office if you would like to host a group of CMC students on a company site visit.
If you are interested in partnering with the Career Services Center in any of these ways, please email or call us.


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Blair Garner Brinson of New Bern and Brooks Cotten of Scotland Neck were united in marriage on June 22, 2013, at Abilena Mansion with Matt Dunn officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Martha Brinson of New Bern and the late Clement Brinson.
The bridegroom is the son of Wrenn and Connie Cotten of Scotland Neck.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Lloyd Brinson.
Nuptial music was provided by members of the band, The Whisky Rebellion.
Maid of honor was Brooke Brinson of Grifton, sister of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Megan Askew of Ernul, Rebecca Gurganus of Stokes, Anne Owens of Charleston, S.C., Brittney Martin of Scotland Neck and Joyce Winslow of Roanoke Rapids.
Monkee Cotten was the flower girl.
Best man was Wrenn Cotten of Scotland Neck, father of the groom.
Groomsmen were John Gurganus of Stokes, Brad Lilley of Raleigh, Elik McLennan of Scotland Neck, Don Matthews of Bethel, Josh Mays of Scotland Neck and George Swindell of Greenville, brother of the bride.
Henry Parsons Cotten was the ringbearer.
Assisting was wedding director, Jana Gurganus.
A reception, hosted by the bride�s mother, was held at Abilena Plantation.
The couple took a honeymoon trip to Ocracoke.
The bride graduated from East Carolina University and is employed by Rose�s Gymnastics Training Center.
The bridegroom is the owner of Beech Swamp Outfitters.
The couple lives in Scotland Neck.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker Jon Vilma has filed a motion urging a federal judge to reject the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's motion to dismiss the Saints linebacker's defamation lawsuit.
Vilma's motion filed Friday says Goodell acted with reckless disregard for the truth when basing initial allegations about Vilma upon one fired Saints assistant whose testimony has been inconsistent and challenged by other witnesses in the NFL's bounty probe of the Saints.
The motion centers on Goodell's public comments that Vilma held up $10,000 cash in a team meeting in 2010, offering it to anyone who knocked Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner out of a playoff game.
During recent NFL appeal hearings in the bounty case, former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams testified he never saw any money.
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1968 Nova Project Car - Steering SolutionWritten by Johnny Hunkins on May 1, 2011 Upgrade The Feel And Safety Of Your GM Steering With A Series 500 Steering Box From CPP.
From the very beginning, the whole point of our 1968 Nova project car was to see if we could equal the performance and handling of a late-model muscle machine without breaking the bank. In fact, that's one of the reasons we chose a Nova instead of a Camaro. In hashing out our suspension mods, we chose to retain the basic leaf-spring arrangement over a four-link conversion or IRS. For the engine, we chose a strong but reasonably priced Dart 400 SHP over an LS motor, and for the steering we came to the conclusion that a factory-style steering box would work just as effectively as a rack-and-pinion conversion. We can hear you say, "Whoa there, son!" Everybody knows rack-and-pinion is better. We say prove it. In this case, we were already familiar with Classic Performance Products' Series 500 steering box, which we installed on our Project Laguna in the Dec. '09 issue.
What we learned from installing the CPP Series 500 box in the '75 Laguna is that this thing is super simple, and it feels great on the road and on the track. The first fact you need to know about the Series 500 box is that it bolts right into most GMs using the three chassis bolts from your existing box. (Besides our Nova, CPP also has it to fit '55-57 Chevy, '58-64 Chevy, Camaro, Chevelle, '73-77 GM A-body, and fullsize Chevy through 1970.) Even if you're swapping out all the worn-out, grungy steering components with the box upgrade (like we did), it's only going to take you half a day in your home garage. The second thing is that the CPP Series 500 only costs $379 versus $1,100 and up for a basic rack-and-pinion conversion. The thing that puts the Series 500 on par with a rack-and-pinion is that it's got a 14:1 steering ratio, making it the perfect compromise for street and track work, plus the feel on the Series 500 is absolutely fabulous. And let's not forget the full turning radius that most racks can't touch. We've spent plenty of time behind the wheel of the Series 500 in the Laguna at autocross and road race circuits, and we are amazed at how well it works. It was an easy choice to pick the Series 500 box for the '68 Nova, because we will be thrashing it just as hard on track!
Whether you're replacing or rebuilding your steering box, it's a good idea to inspect and replace any worn steering components while you're at it. Our '68 Nova was a disaster, with worn-out endlink bushings, idler arm, and frozen corroded adjuster sleeves. Fortunately, CPP carries those pieces as on-the-shelf items, so we replaced those, along with the pitman arm, hoses, and rag joint coupler. With the exception of the centerlink, we replaced all our steering pieces; this is going to give us the confidence with our 43-year-old classic that we need when diving into a high-speed sweeper. Check out the installation photos for all the details, and watch as Craig Chaffers of CPP helps us in the rejuvenation.
|Series 500 power steering box
|Rag joint coupler
|Universal hose kit
|Inner tie-rod end
|$16 ea.
|Outer tie-rod end
|$21 ea.
|Power steering pitman arm
|Idler arm
|Aluminum tie-rod sleeve kit
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Tighten everything up, starting with the three chassis bolts, then the two bolts mating the rag joint halves, and finally the pinch bolt where the rag joint coupler slides over the input shaft. Once you've got that under control, put your pitman arm back on. Here, Chaffers is putting on a new one.Here, you're looking from under the car up at the frame and firewall. You want to guide the rag joint coupler onto the steering shaft while lining up the three steering box holes with the corresponding holes on the frame. It goes without saying-make sure your steering wheel is straight and the sector gear/output shaft is reasonably centered before this step.One piece you'll need to get before installing the Series 500 steering box is a 3/4-inch 30-spline rag joint coupler. This will mate to the corresponding half already on the steering shaft. CPP sells these for $45 under PN RJC-730R. You'll want to slide it over the shaft before bolting the box in place on the Nova's frame.The idler arm on the passenger side mimics the geometry and arc of the pitman arm on the steering box, keeping the centerlink parallel to the crossmember. While there's not a huge amount of stress on this part, it can cause a ton of problems if either of the two articulated joints gets worn. A new one from CPP is $49.We cleaned and painted the original centerlink, and bolted it back on. These pieces are pretty sturdy, and unless it's bent, it can be reused with no problem.Replacing your tie-rod ends is a good idea if the joints are loose like ours were (top). We got new ones from CPP and assembled them with CPP's billet aluminum adjuster sleeves (PN ES350SP-AB, $69). These hexagonal-shaped sleeves make alignment tweaks much easier.Replacing any part of the steering linkage will necessitate getting an alignment, but you'll be able to get it close enough by duplicating the lengths of the left and right side tie rods by comparing them to the original ones. Note that the inner tie-rod ends are left-hand threads, so it's a good idea to thread both sides in by a similar amount of turns.A new set of hoses can be a lifesaver at triple-digit speeds on a road course-especially if the alternative is a pair of swelled and cracked 40-plus-year-old hoses. We've had a high-pressure hose unload on us before, and it's no fun; CPP offers a universal set (PN CPUHK) for $55. Here we're clocking the side that attaches to the Series 500 box so that the hose lies flat when hooked to the pump.You'll need an 11/16-inch line wrench to tighten the high-pressure line and a 5/8-inch line wrench for the low-pressure return side. These lines do not require any Teflon sealant, which could actually cause blockage down the line. Once you tighten the lines, top off the power steering pump reservoir with a high-quality power steering fluid (we like Royal Purple Max EZ in our projects).
Here's the completely updated and restored steering system on our '68 Nova after we tightened all the linkage points. All we need now is an alignment. Note the CPP 13-inch Big Brake kit-we'll be giving you all the details in a story real soon.


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Maquette for Rhondda Graffitti
SHORT, Denys (1927 - )
(Amgueddfa Cymru regrets that we are not able to provide an image for this item at this time. This is either due to copyright restrictions, or the item is awaiting digitisation. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.)
Media: mixed media
Size: 90.0 cm
Acquired: 2002; Gift; The Arts Council of Wales
Accession Number: NMW A 25888
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1990 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge:
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I am trying to deploy an enterprisewide addressbook to be used in Outlook 2003 SP3. Im using NE 5.0.9, as well the connector ist 5.0.9. The Systems are XPP.
The shared Addressbook doesnot show up. Trying to import it with File => Open => Folder of another User leads in an alert 'Cannot diplay folder "Kontakte"' (translated).
Trying to add a folder, in a window the shared usseracount ist visible in a window, clicking on it makes the contakt folder visible. Trying to add an person leads to a crash. When Outlook restarts, the folder has gone.


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clan defiance looks like it's 150 or 151 based on the blurry images on the bottom. Which is still supportive of the idea that he's fake.
ooohhh no he is fke (I really didn't like him anyway) I do like the new Gideon though. If I can get a few I'll put him in a couple decks.
Domri looks like he could actually be number 156 or something -- 156 would fit the collectors' numbers to this point. Otherwise, he is indeed probably fake.
MTGsalvation said his number was 150. But they could be wrong. The new Gideon's preorders are insane I've checked a few places and he is $25 and out of stock.
I really, really like the new Gideon. In this new Aggro environment, he will fit GREAT, and just ramp up loyalty like a madman. His 0 ability was pretty much a given, joining the fray himself is kinda his thing.
His Ultimate does give the "last resort" sorta feel. "I won't make it, but neither will you!" white cards always appealed to me, stuff like Planar Cleansing (and similar cards in other colors, like Worldfire, too) and it can set up a great FINAL TURN~ kinda deal. Tap out all your lands, use his ultimate, unleash a torrent of haste wielding weenies, Battallion for game.
I'm assuming this is what his ultimate was meant to synergy with. I mean, he's gotta ba paired with Boros for SOME reason.
(Funny thing is, Gideon learned all of his tricks from a Hieromancing Planeswalker. Hieromancers are Law mages. One would expect Gideon would sooner join Azorius)
But Gideon is so absurdly bad anti-Aggro. And he exiles All permanents, including lands, so your torrent of weenies will have to wait. He's just terrible. No use whatsoever except in limited. Unless you float your mana...
But anytime you'd like to use his ultimate you might as well just not and win anyway. It's strictly bad. Old Gideon was much better.
Especially since by T4 Aggro will be so far ahead that it won't matter what his loyalty is.
Also, Domri is real. his number was 156...
Floating Mana is precisely what I was talking about, actually.
But you're right on one thing: this card isn't Jace or Tamyo levels of broken. I guess that's why I like it so much. I like balanced cards that don't automatically turn the tables on your favor the minute you cast them.
That and he's a white walker. I'm suspiciously biased on any White cards
I mean, a White aggro deck would have emptied its hand by the time his board cleanse ulti came into eff, meaning one would most likely be out of resources in order to fire off any other wave.
But, on the other hand, a White/Red deck would arguably have the best chance of building back its game after a board cleanse. With white weenies and red's creature speed and aggro combined, its most certain that you'd be the first to establish board presence. Especially since most players running current decks only carry a few copies of their boss cards and with them in exile, they ain't coming back to fight you anytime soon.
Or am I twisting the situation in my favor too much?
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He's kinda just legitimately bad. Awfully so. He's terrible in an Aggro deck because he just doesn't belong. You'd rather play Hellrider, Aristocrat, or Firemane Avenger at the 4-spot...why play a cards that does nothing when it hits the battlefield? Aggro needs you dead by the time he becomes slightly useful. Against a black deck he just gets Tragic Slip'ed. Against a Green/White he gets Selesnya Charmed. Against blue he gets Unsummon'd/Azorius Charme'd/Detention Sphere'd.
Kamotz, you're destroying me here xO
God damnit, you're right ;_;
Welp, one more crappy white card...
Oh, and Domri Rade is confirmed to not be fake. Again, or something. The numbering was just wrong, I guess
Yeah. That was last night's spoiler. That and a card that was spoiled early.
It's funny to see at least one Salvationer's response was something along the lines of Wizards just giving us old spoilers for some stupid reason relating to them. Because, you know, Domri was officially spoiled and that other card could be considered officially spoiled because some dingus higher up made a mistake.
Also, the 9 on the Domri picture was really blurry, and so was the 6, which looks identical, so I don't know why they assumed 150 anyway. Sometimes Salvation confuses me. A lot.
Is there any chance that the new "crappy" cards will be any good on Modern, or some other format though?
Enter the Infinite, for example, is very... hard to pull of in Standard, but I hear it's made some people cry tears of joy over in Modern, saying casting it means auto-win (by coupling it with, among other things, omniscience)
Can Gideon maybe be such a card?
I was playing today and won by turn 6 with a very budgeted Rakdos Aggro deck. The I got mana screwed and didn't get any of my 1 and 2 drops so the game went long term. This deck can do both so would that be considered midrange?
I just listened to one of Mark Rosewater's podcasts for the first time and I now realize that I'm really annoyed by his voice. I'll probably learn to like it, but for now I don't like it :P
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So I'm about to post my Rakdos Aggro deck for RMDing.
Shouldn't this thread be renamed "General MTG discussion Thread" or something better?
^ Pffffffftt no. That would be too easy. That's what they want you to do.
Originally Posted by Seref
I think we should do it personally. But in order to get the name changed we wither have to get the OP or Shine to do it. and niedude why do you have Bloodline Keeper in that Planeswalker sig. He isn't a PW.
Well if we're going to ask them to do it, do you just want the name to be General MTG Thread Discussion? Or something cool, like maybe the "Planeswalker's Gathering of SPPf" or something. I guess it has to have MTG in the title.
Originally Posted by Seref
I'm not asking lol.
I'll ask if everyone else is too wimpy :P But I'd need a name to ask for first. So make with that process.
Originally Posted by Seref
Not wimpy I'm crazy busy. But a good name is that one you suggested Planeswalker's Guide to SPPF.
I'd be down for that. Part of it probably would also depend on the format, I guess?
At some point, I was trying to piece together some stuff for a possible custom card league, speaking of leagues. But that's on a complete side note. I'd need to start up more custom sets.


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As summer begins winding down, be sure to take advantage of outdoor events happening in NYC—including the many concerts and films occurring throughout the boroughs during some of the loveliest evenings of the year. August also brings the return of Summer Streets—where the City closes many of its major thoroughfares to vehicles and opens them to foot and cycle traffic only—the beloved Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, celebrating the late, great musician, and the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, with Arthur Ashe Kids Day for the little ones. Don't forget to work in a trip to Governors Island before it closes for the season—especially to partake in such only-in-New York events like the New York City Unicycle Festival and Jazz Age Lawn Party. View the slideshow for further details on these and other events. For more, visit our weekly "Free in NYC" and "Top Five Events" features; check out our concert, comedy, fashion, art, nightlife and sports listings; see our roundup of annual events; and search for an event in our calendar.


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The place that originated eating and drinking in the center of an antique store on Ivanhoe Row is White Wolf Café at 1829 N. Orange Ave. Whether you're looking for a bite to eat, a glass of wine, art for your walls or a live act to listen to, you can pretty much find it all at White Wolf. Call 407-895-5590.
The gay-friendly Savoy Orlando is worth a stop regardless of whether you find the underwear-clad boys behind the bar cute or not. My favorite is the martini happy hour Monday through Friday: $1 from 5-6 p.m., $2 from 6-7 p.m., $3 from 7-8 p.m. and $4 from 8-9 p.m. Savoy is at 1913 N. Orange Ave.; call 407-898-6766.
Next door to Savoy is sister bar Tattoo Lounge. Also gay-friendly, Tattoo brings more of a rock vibe to the mix, with the bartending staff actually wearing jeans of all things. Tattoo is at 1915 N. Orange Ave.
If you're interested in sipping wine in a relaxed atmosphere, Nora's Lake Ivanhoe Wine & Cigars is the place. Nothing pretentious here, just friendly faces and good conversation. Nora's is at 1407 North Orange Avenue in Orlando; call 407-447-5885.
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Homesteaders Park was filled with the sound of children playing and people laughing during casual conversation on Saturday, June 22 as the One Day at a Time support group met for their first fun day. The day included a scavenger hunt where the kids searched the park for various items, like a spiderweb and heart-shaped rock.
Kassity Denbo, left, waits for Andrea McCallum to finish tallying the results of the hunt.
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Other crazy concoctions for the kids to play with were "slime" and "flubber." The group took a break around noon to have a barbecue. The day concluded with a huge water fight that was enjoyed by both the kids and the adults.
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Auto Show brings auto enthusiasts, families to Civic Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kenzie Hendren stood with her feet on the seat and hands on the steering wheel of a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. Her father, David Hendren, sat in the passenger seat as she played.
It was the 2-and-a-half-year-old's third time visiting the West Virginia International Auto Show.
The two Winfield residents make it a daddy-daughter day every year, he said.
"When we first came she was five months old," Hendren said. "Last year she was walking but leaning on everything. I'd watch as she'd grab the turn signal (and say) 'no, no, no, no.'
"This year she's climbing all through (vehicles)."
The Hendrens were just a couple of the hundreds of people who braved the cold weather to attend the show, held annually at the Charleston Civic Center.
The show features hundreds of vehicles, from high-end exotics, to all-electric vehicles and natural gas vehicles.
For Brian Clay of Beckley, the 2013 Chevy Corvette ZRI coupe was a favorite. Clay has a Corvette already but stopped by to take a look at the new model, which sells for more than $126,000. He even got his picture taken with the vehicle.
"It's a lot but it's a good price for what you get," Clay said. "I like the white. I didn't think I'd like a white but it looks pretty nice."
Not only potential car buyers and admirers, the auto show brought out representatives from various dealerships in the area.
Representatives from Bert Wolfe Ford offered test drives of the latest Ford models.
The event is a showcase, not an opportunity to sell vehicles, but sometimes representatives make connections with people who come to the dealership later to buy a car, Mitch Nicholas, a car salesman for Bert Wolfe, said.
People have come to the dealership four and five months later and said they'd been to the auto show, he said.
Especially on a cold day like Saturday, the car show is the best place to browse the vehicles, Nicholas said.
"It'd take you two days to go to all the dealerships in the valley and get the representation you have here," he said.
The auto show continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 7-12.
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Tucson, AZ-- A North Carolina man claims he misplaced $20,000 in drug money and asked authorities to write him an excuse note so a Tucson cartel wouldn't kill him.
The Arizona Daily Star says 30-year-old Demarco Alonzo Thomas has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and racketeering.
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29 June 2011 A new United Nations report warns that Asian nations are at risk of electoral violence, driven by real and perceived fraud and corruption, and stresses the need for strong oversight and other measures to strengthen election credibility.
In "Understanding Electoral Violence in Asia," the UN Development Programme (UNDP) studies electoral processes in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Thailand, drawing lessons and making recommendations to reduce the risk of electoral violence.
"The mere suspicion or allegation of fraud is often enough in democracies where there is a lack of confidence in authorities for people to react violently," says the study.
According to the report, in a number of cases political parties and political party supporters were the main instigators of physical violence, citing several types of groups and organizations that play key roles in either preventing or perpetuating electoral violence.
The design of political systems, the mandate and powers of electoral laws and election monitoring, as well as the role of civic education, media and civil society in informing voters can all help to reduce or prevent the likelihood of election-related violence, it adds.
The report points out that the state itself can also contribute to election disorder. "In instances where security forces are seen to be partisan or corrupt, there is a higher chance that they will be purveyors of violence rather than protectors of peace."
The media, when controlled by special interests, can also have a "destructive role in promoting narrow interests, inflammatory political rhetoric and retarding democratic processes," it says.
The report recommends measures to strengthen election credibility, which it says is key to preventing electoral violence. These include strong oversight and enforcement powers for election commissions, wide-ranging dispute resolution mechanisms and systems to track party political spending, as well as ensuring perpetrators of electoral violence are brought to justice.


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KLEM News PM Update April 20, 2010
(HINTON)--A Le Mars business is the contractor for a new Hinton Elementary School project.
The board awarded the building project to Wiltgen Construction Monday night.
According to acting superintendent Larry Williams, the base bid was seven-million 281-thousand 102 dollars. The board also added two alternates for road work of 170-thousand dollars. The Wiltgen bid was about one-point-one million dollars less than the 8.5-million dollar project estimate for construction and site work which did not include alternates.
Williams described bids from contractors as "very favorable" for the district with good bids from a number of reliable contractors.
Construction is slated to be completed by August of next year in time for the opening of classes. The start of construction will be determined after a pre-construction meeting.
(LE MARS)--Investigations into burglaries at hog confinements led to the arrest of four Le Mars area residents.
Plymouth County sheriff's office chief deputy Craig Bartolozzi released details of an investigation which began last Wednesday (April 14th) when authorities received information about several burglaries.
Tools and pigs were taken from three hog confinements and the owners were unaware of the burglaries.
They included C and B Farms at 35062 240th Street, Le Mars; J-B-D Pork at 26543 130th Street, Le Mars; and Diamond Pork at 27857 C-38, Merrill. Pigs were taken from C and B Farms and J-B-D Pork and tools were taken from Diamond Pork.
Those charged are 30-year-old Jason Ryan Peters of Brunsville; 21-year-old Ryan Gilbert Utesch of rural Le Mars; 30-year-old Robert Eugene Trobaugh of Le Mars; and 23-year-old Cassandra Belinda Hansen of Le Mars.
The four are each charged with felony theft in the second degree; theft in the third degree, theft in the fourth degree and three felony burglaries of burglary in the third degree.
Bartolozzi's information indicates 13 pigs were killed using a hammer and the remains were buried near a creek. Utesch and Peters were also charged with livestock abuse.
All four are being held in the Plymouth County jail.
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