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In what's turning into an epic battle between two of Washington's major players and authors, former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's office today issued a pointed slap-down of Washington Post editor and author Bob Woodward's point-by-point criticism of Rumsfeld's book, Known and Unknown, which he dubbed "one big clean-up job, a brazen effort to shift blame to others."…
In the posting, Urbahn slapped the journalist's style of reporting and suggested that Woodward's Foreign Policy review was payback for Rumsfeld refusing to cooperate with past Woodward book projects. "The well known story about Bob Woodward is that he practices what is derided as 'access journalism,' whereby he favors those who provide him with information and gossip and leak against their colleagues. Those who refuse to play along, such as Donald Rumsfeld, then pay the price," wrote the Rumsfeld aide.
Woodward's review was harsh, picking passages of Rumsfeld's book to challenge and criticize. An editor's note to the review says, "Few people know the ins and outs of the Bush administration as well as the Washington Post's Bob Woodward, who is flat-out disgusted with the evasions and elisions in Donald Rumsfeld's new book." After that, Woodward begins with a passage of Rumsfeld's book then adds, "Rumsfeld's memoir is one big clean-up job, a brazen effort to shift blame to others–including President Bush–distort history, ignore the record or simply avoid discussing matters that cannot be airbrushed away. It is a travesty, and I think the rewrite job won't wash."
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Posidonia oceanica
|Scientific Name:
|Posidonia oceanica
|Species Authority:
|(L.) Delile
Common Name(s):
Alga oceanica (L.) Kuntze
Zostera oceanica L.
|Taxonomic Source(s):
|The Plant List. 2015. The Plant List. Version 1.1. Available at: http://www.theplantlist.org/.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Least Concern ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Pergent, G., Semroud, R., Djellouli, A., Langar, H. & Duarte, C.
|Cuttelod, A., Pergent-Martini, C., Abdul Malak, D., Ballesteros, E., Short, F. & Livingstone, S.
|Carruthers, T., Short, F.T., Waycott, M., Kendrick, G., Fourqurean, J.W., Calladinea, A., Kenworthy, J. & Dennison, W.
Posidonia oceanica is endemic to the Mediterranean, and is the most-widespread seagrass species in the region. It is an important habitat forming species and provides habitat for many species. There have been declines in the population of P. oceanica due to mechanical damage from trawling and boats, coastal development and eutrophication, with losses particularly observed in the western Mediterranean. The overall decline in the Mediterranean has been measured as approximately 10% over the last 100 years, which does not trigger any of the threatened categories, but further information is needed. P. oceanica is a very slow growing species and takes a long time to recolonize areas from where it has been removed, although there is some evidence that it has recolonized in some areas in the Mediterranean where it is protected. This species is listed as Least Concern.
|Range Description:
Posidonia oceanica is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea. Posidonia oceanica is the dominant seagrass in the Mediterranean Sea covering about 50,000 km2 of coastal to offshore sandy and rocky areas to depths of 45 m.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Algeria; Croatia; Cyprus; Egypt; France; Greece; Israel; Italy; Libya; Morocco; Slovenia; Spain; Syrian Arab Republic; Tunisia; Turkey
|FAO Marine Fishing Areas:
Mediterranean and Black Sea
|Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2:
|Lower depth limit (metres):
|Upper depth limit (metres):
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|Posidonia oceanica is abundant in the Mediterranean, however there is evidence that the population is declining in the western Mediterranean. Several local studies have shown serious declines in P. oceanica meadows. However, accurate data are generally very localised and are lacking for many parts of the Mediterranean. Therefore, cases of observed regression are not representative of the region as a whole. Relatively healthy P. oceanica meadows, whose limits have changed little since the 1950s, can thrive in highly developed areas. In some areas, there is evidence of recolonization by P. oceanica after the human impact ceased or was reduced, but the process of recolonization is extremely slow, i.e. a few centimetres per year (Pergent-Martini et al. 1995). Considering all Mediterranean seagrass species area combined, Jackson et al. (2006) estimated total losses at 446 km² over the last 100 years. A recent study looking at the population status of six Mediterranean P. oceanica areas showed positive population dynamics in some localities for all studied parameters (González-Correa et al. 2007). It is estimated that the overall decline in area for P. oceanica is less than 10% (Thomas et al. 2005) over three generation lengths (100 years), and declines have mainly occurred near urban areas (Boudouresque et al. 2006).
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|Habitat and Ecology:
Posidonia oceanica is the most abundant seagrass species in the Mediterranean. This species forms single species meadows in the Mediterranean bioregion (Peres and Picard 1964, Boudouresque et al. 1990, Short et al. 2007), from the surface to the maximum depth of 45 m. It is common on different types of substrate, from rocks to sand (Bethoux and Copin-Motegut, 1986), except in estuaries where the input of fresh water and fine sediments is high. It is more commonly found on sand.
Posidonia oceanica is a large, long-living but very slow-growing seagrass. Its shoots, which are able to live for at least 30 years, are produced at a slow rate from rhizomes which grow horizontally by only 1-6 cm each year. Over centuries the rhizomes form mats which rise up into reefs that help to trap sediment and mediate the motion of waves, thus clarifying the water and protecting beaches from erosion (Boudouresque et al. 2006).
Posidonia oceanica is a monoecious species, with male and female flowers in the same inflorescence. The biological characteristics of P. oceanica are not conducive to a rapid recolonization of dead matte: sexual reproduction is rare, natural reestablishment is not common, and horizontal growth of rhizome edges from a contiguous bed is very slow (Meinesz et al. 1991). For more detailed information, a synthesis of the current knowledge is available in Boudouresque et al. (2006).
The meadows composed of this species are considered the basis of the richness of Mediterranean coastal waters, due to the surface area they occupy and to the essential part they play at biological level in maintaining the coastal equilibrium and their concomitant economic activities (Boudouresque et al. 2006). The role of Posidonia oceanica meadows in marine coastal environments is often correctly compared to that of a forest.
Posidonia oceanica is an important habitat forming species and provides habitat for many species. Nursery grounds for the juveniles of many commercially important fishes and vertebrates, such as several species of the family Sparidae (e.g., Diplodus annularis), Serranidae (e.g., Serranus cabrilla), Labridae (e.g., Coris julis and Crenilabrus maculatus) and Scorpaenidae (e.g., Scorpaena scrofa and Scorpaena porcus), and the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. Posidonia oceanica is also grazed on by the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). A recent study by Thomas et al. (2005) found that urchins have a relatively minor impact on the seagrass, while grazing by the fish Salpa salpa can outstrip locally the plants' leaf production.
|Generation Length (years):
|Use and Trade:
|Posidonia oceanica was used for animal food, especially for poultry, sometimes for camels during famines. The dead leaves are used in mattresses and pillows and for some other anecdotal uses (toys). It also is used in charcoal processing, compost, and as substrate for hydroponic agriculture and organic enrichment, and roof insulation. Posidonia oceanica banquette or beach wrack is currently used for building insulation Europe.
|Major Threat(s):
Posidonia oceanica is threatened at depth by mechanical damage from trawling, boat anchoring, and turbidity. Coastal development including shoreline hardening, urban and harbour infrastructure, and sand mining affect the upper limit of Posidonia meadows.
Eutrophication (fertilizer from agriculture and urban waste) and pollution, especially in coastal regions that are heavily populated, is a problem. Fish farm activities and aquaculture affect surrounding Posidonia meadows. Only meadows greater than 800 m away from the fish farms showed no impact from the fish farming activity and meadows up to one km from large fish farms may be affected (Marba et al. 2006). Invasive species also compete for habitat (e.g., seaweeds species such as Caulerpa taxifolia and Caulerpa racemosa). Climate change will be an additional threat through warming of waters (in excess of 28°C) and erosion from sea level rise.
The lack of genetic variability and slow growth makes Posidonia oceanica less resilient to disturbance.
|Conservation Actions:
Posidonia oceanica is protected by EU legislation (Habitat directive), the Bern and Barcelona Conventions and national legislation (Spain, Algeria, etc.). Fishing regulations limit trawling activities near the shore (either above 50 m or a certain distance from the coast), which constitute an indirect protection measure for the species (EC Council Regulation N° 1967/2006 and national regulations).
Posidonia oceanica is present in various marine parks in the countries along the Mediterranean Sea (Green and Short 2003). Efforts have been made to prevent physical damage caused by trawler-fishing by placing artificial reefs, consisting of spiked concrete blocks, along certain stretches of the coast, and also by mounting a coastal watch to prevent illegal trawling.
Research into potential species conservation plans is needed, as is site protection and management, habitat restoration, increased awareness, and legislation at local, national and international levels.
|Pergent, G., Semroud, R., Djellouli, A., Langar, H. & Duarte, C. 2010. Posidonia oceanica. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T153534A4516034. . Downloaded on 28 June 2016.
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HIV rapid testing in Cairns now offered at QPP office
As part of the initiative to increase access to HIV testing in Queensland, rapid testing is now available at the office of Queensland Positive People (QPP) in Cairns.
HIV Foundation Queensland CEO Tony Majer highlighted the importance of providing a variety of settings that offer HIV rapid testing so as to further reduce barriers to testing.
"People in Cairns should be able to choose where they feel most comfortable to test, whether that be in a Sexual Health Clinic or a community setting," Majer said.
The free and confidential HIV rapid tests and STI screens are performed by a clinical nurse at an outreach service of Cairns Sexual Health.
The QPP clinic is in a discreet location and open every Monday from 4pm to 6.30pm.
Appointments can be made by telephoning 1800 636 241, however an appointment is not necessary and walk-ins are welcome.
Further information regarding this service and rapid HIV testing in general is available at www.qpp.net.au/testing
- TOPICS: Cairns, HIV rapid testing, Queensland Positive People, Tony Majer
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In addition to frequently changing Galleries that showcase the permanent collection, Winterthur presents extraordinary exhibitions that highlight the very best in craftsmanship and scholarship, from both our own collection and distinguished institutions around the world.
Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia
March 26, 2016–January 8, 2017
Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia examines the profound influence of Asia on the arts of the colonial Americas. Featuring some of the most extraordinary objects produced in the Americas, this scholarly exhibition is the first, Pan-American study to explore how craftsmen across North, Central, and South America adapted Asian styles in a range of media—from furniture to silverwork, textiles, ceramics, and painting.
Embroidery: The Language of Art
May 7, 2016–January 8, 2017
The term art has been much contested over time. Once defined as a great skill, the word later became associated with beauty and personal expression. View exquisite works that explore the connection between art and embroidery over four centuries.
The Winterthur Library also features special displays of library collection items. All exhibitions are included with admission and are free to Winterthur Members.
All exhibitions are included with admission and are free to Winterthur Members.


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Organic waste materials and uneaten food are the most common sources of organic nutrients. As these materials break down, they release such nutrients as nitrogenous products and phosphate in a form readily used by a variety of organisms. These excess nutrients feed undesirable tankmates, such as algae, parasites, and fungus, and can compromise the health of the entire aquarium system. Discoloration, foul smell, increased algae growth, and decreased pH levels are a few indicators of excess nutrient levels.
RECOMMENDED SOLUTION: Regular aquarium maintenance, replacing
filter media, and routine water changes are some of the easiest ways to keep nutrient levels in check. The use of
chemical filter media like
phosphate-removing media is another convenient way to reduce specific nutrients.
Most hobbyists fear high ammonia levels, and rightly so. Ammonia, even in small quantities, can harm aquatic life. It is extremely toxic and fish will show signs of stress, such as erratic swimming behavior, when ammonia is present. Ammonia is introduced through fish waste, respiration, and other biological processes. Accumulated fish waste, uneaten food, and overstocking often trigger ammonia spikes even in established aquariums.
RECOMMENDED SOLUTION: Ammonia levels should be undetectable. The presence of ammonia is an indication of inefficient
biological filtration. In addition to regular maintenance and routine water changes, fortify and maintain efficient biological filtration with
biological additives.
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Home » College of Arts and Sciences » Social Sciences & History » Social Sciences Information » What Social Scientists Study
What Social Scientists Study
- Social scienctists study a wide range of problems in content areas involving politics, law, geography, and society broadly defined. Study in these areas involves institutions, their structures, how they affect human behavior, and how they are affected by human behavior
Social Scientists uncover fascinating insights and diverse theoretical perspectives to help to interpret, explain and understand a wide range of social, political and environmental issues. Social scientists also investigate phenomena in the criminal justice system and in community and economic development processes.
- Political Science students study governments, public policies, and the political process, systems and the political behaviors in these institutions. Political Scientists are also deeply involved in explaining the attitudes and behaviors ideas that undergird human action. This also requires the careful study of political philosophy and theory.
Geographers in particular are concerned with the physical earth and its features and patters, and spatio-social relationships.
In general, social science students gain an appreciation for the intellectual, historical and political accomplishments of humankind.


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This Examiner met the woman behind famed Boston food truck Bon Me Ali Fong while moderating a food truck panel at Venture Café. Here Ali shares a bit more of her story and mindset for launching and growing Boston's Best Food Truck.
This interview is part of the Spotlight: Food Entrepreneur series for Examiner.
- What was the seed for what is now Bon Me?
It started with one silly idea: we saw a contest [the inaugural Boston Food Truck Challenge in 2010] and liked the sound of it, so we entered. I'd visited food trucks on the west coast, and the notion of getting food on the street for very little money was appealing.
- What was the biggest hurdle you had to overcome?
That's a very good question. There are a lot of hurdles... The constant ever-changing nature of owning a business has been quite challenging, having to morph into new roles all the time. I'd worked in a restaurant before, but never a food truck, and there were all these new things we had to learn-- how to maintain the truck, navigating kitchen equipment-- all the time.
- How do you define success?
You asked me that at the food truck panel and I've been thinking about it... Success, I think, is about doing the right thing for the right reasons, creating stable jobs for us, and feeling like a family. Since we moved into our new commissary in September, it's changed the dynamic of our business. Expanding is great, but being happy with what our business has become – that's how I see success. And of course when our customers are happy and come back to our trucks and restaurants. That's great too.
- How do you manage failure?
I think every failure is an opportunity to improve. We've had lots of failures. Picking the wrong spot, having your engine die, various struggles that I'm sure all food trucks face… But in every case, we've always seemed to find the work-around. So maybe it's not even a failure—if we can turn it around right away into something else.
- How do you cope with pressure? (Any secret recipes for taking care of yourself?)
That's something I'm still struggling with. I don't have any wise advice. Other people have given me really wise advice – like making time for myself no matter how busy it seems. [I know that] not being able to step back is probably not good for me or the business.
- What are you going to do next?
This summer we're focusing on trying to create a company that we feel really proud of and really happy with in terms of how it's run. Honestly, we don't know where we'll be in a year. That's what's so exciting about the food truck business. Last year, certain cities didn't have food trucks and now they do.
- What's the best piece of advice you've received in the past year?
Someone told me to "Trust my instinct." Time and again I go back to that, and find it very important.
- Give us your advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs in 6 words or less.
Work for another food business first.
- You win the Oscar equivalent for your industry (James Beard, sofi, etc.). When you take the stage, who will you thank and for what?
That's a really funny question! I would thank: my family for being pretty damn supportive of this crazy business; my husband for diving in where he had zero experience; my fantastic employees for doing amazing work every single day; and my great customers who come back for more and keep us going.
- What about Bon Me most feeds your soul?
Getting to create something out of scratch, having a vision for how you want something to be and then taking the steps to make it happen. It feels really good.
Bon Me will open a new restaurant in Fort Point in fall 2014. True to the entrepreneurial spirit, Ali says she doesn't know where the business will take them, but she hopes to keep growing. No doubt she will.


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Stanford Finishes Third at NCAA Championships
Six gymnasts qualified to the NCAA Individual Event Finals on Sunday
Stanford Qualifies for NCAA Championships Finals
Cardinal finishes second in its semifinal, Penev earns three victories
Stanford Pursues Sixth NCAA Championship
Cardinal makes 15th consecutive appearance, 30th overall
Penev Shines on Senior Night
Stanford finishes second in Collegiate Challenge
Stanford Takes on Japanese Collegiate National Team, Cal
Cardinal plays host to four opponents in Collegiate Challenge
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Floor Exercise: 15.250
Still Rings: 15.000
Vault: 14.850
As a Sophomore in 2013: Finished 10th on rings with a 14.800 at the NCAA Championships Semifinals (April 19) ... finished ninth on floor (14.750), tied for 11th on rings (14.150) and tied for 12th on vault (14.600) at the MPSF Championships (April 6) ... competed in all 10 meets on floor, and in eight of 10 on rings and vault ... MPSF All-Academic team.
As a Freshman in 2012: Competed once in floor and six times on still rings...posted a 12.800 on floor exercise at UI-Chicago...had season-best 14.050 on still rings at Ohio State...posted scores of 13.700 and 12.950 on still rings at NCAA Qualifiers and Team Finals, respectively.
High School: Competed at Junior Olympic nationals for many years...has been competing in gymnastics since the age of 5...wrestled in high school.
Personal: Parents are Larry and Loretta Levy...has a brother, David.
Getting To Know Michael Levy
|Born in:
|Albuquerque, N.M.
|The best thing about Stanford is:
|The people. It seems like everyone has done something amazing and people are very unique.
|My favorite place on campus is:
|White Plaza. It is really nice to sit there and watch everything that is going on.
|Ten years from now I hope to be:
|I just hope I'm happy.
|My favorite class at Stanford is:
|IHUM - Humans and Machines
|Something people would be surprised to know about me:
|I have dual citizenship in the U.S. and U.K. because my dad was born in London.
|The place I would most like to visit is:
|My favorite pre-meet rituals:
|Pre-meet nap
|Stanford Men's Gymnastics will be fun to watch this year because:
|As defending national champions we are going to work our hardest to retain the title. We have a bunch of really dedicated guys that are working to give us the opportunity to claim another national title.
|The current or former Stanford athlete I most enjoy watching perform is:
|I really enjoy watching all the seniors from the 2011 team; their performace won Stanford a national title.
|Since coming to Stanford, I have learned:
|A lot in just about every aspect of life.
|The best book I have ever read is:
|Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut or The Once and Future King by T.H. White
|Favorite food:
|Stuffed sopapillas or chicken picatta
|If I had to cook all of my meals, I'd probably survive on:
|Turkey sandwiches
|Favorite TV show:
|My favorite musical group/singer is:
|Mumford and Sons
|The best advice I've ever received was:
|Hakuna Matata
|If I could invite three people from history to dinner, they would be:
|Plato, Ulysses S. Grant, Friedrich Nietzsche
|If I could bring anything from my hometown to Stanford it would be:
|Green chile and my dogs
|If I had one CD to listen to it would be:
|I don't use CD's anymore.


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Volvo buses have set a new benchmark in the luxury air-conditioned bus and coach market in India.
Up until the first Volvo bus came along with the true bus chassis, typical buses were all built on a truck chassis. It was only the body-type that determined the league in which one operated in. Competition as a result was more or less only skin-deep.


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Treasury Issues $35 Billion In 2 Year Notes At 0.673%, At A Low Bid To Cover
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So QE 3 already in action?
Anybody venture to tell me what the fuck we are looking at today -
T's yield falling - equities to the moon
dollar weak - commodities weak
You and me both hambone - I guess Ford's results must prove everything is OK...
Treasury market chasing down to 3.31% yield like market is about to crash while stocks on 3yr highs and dollar breaking to new three year lows but nobody wants tbtfd for commodities...not sure if it's just me or if the market shares my confusion???
Its a rigged market/casino!! What else do you have to know. Even the news is under their control. Virtually zero bad news today even with all the BS going on over in the ME, Fuku, levees under stress in the Midwest, protests in Iraq, Afghan and Pakistan over US occupation...blah blah blah. Nothing matters anymore. All is fair game baby.
Oh people, pleeeez. The Bernank's first news conference tomorrow!!! HELLO!!! Yields down = no inflation, commodities down = no inflation, stocks up = ebullient economy.
It's so simple......................Can't embarrass The Bernank, now can we????????
Comex and Asian margin increases have pushed on-the-fence PM riders to the sidelines, and they're parking their money elsewhere in randomized, sheeple fashion.
The most important observation to me is that no matter the intervention, the dollar just can't hold its own these days. And that's against a basket that includes the on-life-support euro and yen.
Today is one day. Two days of aggressive bear raids and PMs have "crashed" back to mid last week.
Stocks are up. Thats all you need to know.
IYR to infinity and beyond! 3, 2, 1...get ready for a Robo chart update...
I think I'll buy DRV and it's cousins when they get to zero.
Please verify the identifier QE3. If that is true, these guys are out of control and are willing to steal more value from our pockets. Enough is enough. It is time to repeal or significantly alter the Federal Reserve Act!
um if this is true, time to buy more silver. I think im going to max out my Credit card on silver BITCHEZ!
Any truth to the rumor that The Bernank's only props for his speech are a dollar and a lighter?
Is this PDF frontrunning Benny on QE3 or a headfake, because you know everything that comes out of this guy's mouth tomorrow will be suspect ?
Well, not to the sheeple as it will be gospel.
Tyler heres my take: Silver is down because of op-exs. Trying to get people to not take delivery. Also allowing people to buy in at a reduced price because QE3 is now assured. Also scaring weak hands into selling so the TBTF can buy them out. Thats why APMEX sent out that letter, they know silver is about to boom. Also why China is dumping the treasuries, they know QE3 is about to happen, and will not stand for this anymore. Just my opinion.
Bingo, Options expirations = down day
Just a hunch, but may see lower bid-to-covers from the dealers with the shorter dated issues because the long stuff is the potential target of the fed-- monetization has become more precise with the net effect of social class genocide.
Agreed, who wants the short end, when the long end will be targeted in QE3-lite, to aid the mortgage market.
Perfect market dynamics for a QE3 announcement headfake. Even the CUSIP! For all the traders playing the breakout on the inverse H&S on the ES (many CANSLIM momo monkeys, trading on their IBD cup and handle on the ES), all will not be well if Ben does not pull out a real, authentic QE3 out of the hat. Perfect time to go short the ES, Russell 2000, Financials, and the bubble commodities--if you want to follow GS, and wager there will be no QE3. Or are the shorts being set up for another in a long sequence of squeezes tomorrow?
Of what meaning is bid-to-cover when the Fed conducts secret funding operations? They can put money in anyone's hands for any purpose. There will be no auction failures. In my view there's very little information in the metric.
Can someone give a didactic summary of how these treasury auctions work?
What are the meanings of Primary dealers take down, bid to cover ratio, etc?
So... since there's 64 billion in treasuries selling in the next two days... the debt ceiling will be within a few billions or what?
CUSIP QE3! Oh, that is simply too good to be true! As Mark Steyn once put it to me, even an apocalypse needs a few laughs.
Can someone call the number on the auction page to ask about the QE3 number?
Of course the primary dealer bid was the lowest since 2008, who would buy this garbage unless forced? Especially since China just expressed interest in dumping 2/3rds of theirs on the weekend? Don't worry the Fed will just buy it up and monetize it.
Puts on eurodollar and a stack of physical PMs. Pick yer poison, Benny, I've got you covered no matter what.
Joy. :p
Tyler, Cusip of QE3 to me is a hidden jab at you by Sacks and his NYU interns!
Tyler, Cusip of QE3 to me is a hidden jab at ZH by Sacks and his NYU interns!
Someone remind me what Greek bonds are yielding to attract investors?
IF QE3 is announced does Silver jump?


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Continuing look at the Unit Renovation Project and new sign at Clubhouse
We continue to watch photos of selected units undergoing both the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2010 Unit renovation work. These 4 units are the first of 39 currently undergoing both rounds. All other units at the resort have Read More →


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I'm going to assume that each and every one of you are Sephora Beauty Insiders. If you're not, what are you thinking?! You get free crap for buying stuff you'd buy anyway? 100 points redeems a deluxe sample, 500 redeems full size product. Moving on... I recently redeemed a 500-point reward on a shopping trip. I was extremely disappointed with the last one I redeemed about a zillion years ago so I have been hesitating redeeming ever since. The culprit was a Kat Von D 4-color eyeshadow palette. It was so disappointing since all the other Kat Von D palettes have been amazing. BOO!
I was actually pretty pleased with this set from Smashbox. It's not a brand I usually browse so this was a great opportunity for me to explore the brand. Below are my thoughts on each piece and swatches. I didn't swatch the mascara but I did shoot it next to a brush from Covergirl Lashblast Fusion for size comparison.
Smashbox Perfectly Polished Lids Set Includes:
Photofinish Lid Primer
I didn't notice much creasing or smudging when using this primer with in the first few hours. Towards the end of the day I did have a very slight amount of creasing, but nothing that anyone would notice. I wouldn't say it's better than any of your other standard eye primers. It does the job. I do like how it almost acts as a concealer to even out tone on the eyelid skin.
Eyeshadow Trio: Vanilla, Champagne, Brazilian Bronze
The eyeshadows are a little too neutral for me but they do have decent pigmentation. I wouldn't say they're SUPER pigmented, I'd say they fall in the medium range. I was expecting more from Vanilla but it was a little on the meh side. The other two color are pretty light so they don't bring any drama. There was zero fall out when applying. They're smooth and easy to blend. This product is probably the least exciting item in the pack. Kind of a bummer, but oh well. Not bad if you are a neutral lover.
Cream Eye Liner: Midnight Brown
This product is great. It's has good pigmentation and easy to apply with a liner brush. It is a little different than gel liners in that it's not as smooth. You'll have to even it out a little bit with your brush. On the upside, it won't dry out like a gel liner will. Lesley likey!
Lash DNA: Jet Black
This guy took me a second to get used to. The brush is really big and the formula seems to be sticky or have fibers in it. I actually really liked it after I got past the awkward size of the brush. I don't recall any flaking. This stuff brings the drama and really pumps up lashes. I will probably continue using this.
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It all boils down to the certainty you are able to inject to your business. When you are relying on the flickering in-house resources to deliver an appreciable enterprisal value, you are cardinally doing a great deal of disservice to your business. And when your business is significantly affected by your website or other web development solutions, there is a greater tendency to fall prey to the oversights.
There are several business managers who are still relying on HTML for their website. The fact that they remain unperturbed about the fact that their site is static (characteristic of an HTML website) can be owed to either the lack of awareness of the web world, or simply to an unwillingness to stay adrift through the online platform. Now, we don't aim to convince the latter, but the following sermon is dedicated to explaining why an HTML site must be converted to Wordpress for reaping maximum benefits of the CMS technology.
Despite the fact that an overwhelmingly larger chunk of the websites today are built on Wordpress, there is still a degree of doubt among the website owners in respect to whether or not they should get their HTML site transformed into a Wordpress site. Well, there is a whole ensemble of reasons that are relevant and very convincing for you to take the stride forward and get your HTML design converted to Wordpress theme:
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Genre: Children's YA
Publisher: Quercus
Publication Date: 22/12/2011
Katie Clapham 21 December 2011 - 9:45am
The most popular girl in school is dead and there are four people who know what happened.
On the school trip to the Scottish wilderness, Alice and her best friend Cass can't believe it when they're put in a cabin with goth girl Rae, mousey loner Polly and Tara Chambers, the beautiful bully who can make their lives hell - if she feels like it. When Tara and her clique decide to play a mean prank on Polly, the newly forged foursome decide to get their own back, but what begins as a mean joke spirals out of control. Bound together by their horrific secret but unable to look at each other, the girls' lives are changed forever as they deal with the consequences of that fateful night.
Clarke's second novel is a real page-turner, the neat chapters lend themselves to 'just one more' and some smart pacing means the story is a slow-burning reveal of its all twisty secrets. Alice is, for once, a truly normal teenager and her anxious inner monologue makes her a believable narrator. Tara is a figure that, sadly, all school girls will instantly recognise. The romantic elements will satisfy the typical YA audience but the home-grown horror of a real world thriller is what makes this story stand out. A crime story fit to tempt teen audiences from fantasy and fashion and into the wilderness of real life – where endings aren't always happy.


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New bait shop opening at 708 S. Kansas.(same building as "Smokey J's", "Liberal Vacuum" and "Weber".)
Selling an assortment of live baits and other items.
Opening May 2nd
Don's Custom Aquaria.
Look for the sign, entrance will temporarilly be in the back untill we can get our front door installed.
Will also be converting into a reptile,amphibian/critter shop later in the year. We will be building custom Aquariums/Habitats as well as stands(wod or metal, your choice). We can build these now with special order(no bow-fronts at this time.).
Stop and check us out. A lot of our items have not been available to purchase in Liberal for a good 10-15 years!
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Recently, the archetype of "stoner chef " has gained traction in pop culture, and when you watch these cannabis-friendly cooks ply their trade, it becomes pretty obvious that they find their inspiration by taking breaks from the heat in the kitchen to go outside and spark up a jay. And why not? Cannabis is a sensual enhancer that fits seamlessly into the foodie lifestyle, heightening the entire experience, from selecting produce to cooking, plating and eating (and maybe even washing the dishes).
An exclusive excerpt from The Official HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cookbook by Elise McDonough & the editors of HIGH TIMES
But what is stoner cuisine? The mainstream media would jeer that it's nonstop gorging on low-quality snack foods like cheesy poofs, potato chips and candy bars, but in reality these stoner chefs most often express themselves by reimagining traditional foods and fusing formerly foreign flavors together in new, fun ways. Sometimes stoner cuisine is simply stuff you eat only when you're stoned (grilled Nutella and banana panini), but at the highest level, it's really about the recipes that are created while stoned, including unusual food combinations that sound strange at first but then turn out to be wonderful.
In The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook, we've attempted to present all facets of this new "stoner-style cuisine," a lifestyle that balances healthy choices like raw juice and meatless meals with occasional decadence in the form of melted cheese and rich desserts.
The primary psychoactive components of cannabis are fat-soluble, meaning the molecules that produce highness bind onto any sort of lipid, including whole milk, butter, cream or coconut, olive, or vegetable oil. In these "phatty" forms, THC and other cannabinoids can most easily absorb into the bloodstream, thus providing you with the strongest possible psychoactive effect from your stash. It also means you should never, ever, simply add your precious cannabis directly into some brownie mix and call it a day. Without binding the THC to a fat molecule in a compound like cannabutter, most of the effect will be lost, leading to wasted time, wasted herb and bunk brownies.
The key chemical reaction involved in doing it right takes place when cannabis is combined with your chosen fat and heated at a low temperature (200ºF to 250ºF ) for no less than twenty minutes, and ideally up to an hour or more, stirring often. Long-held hippie wisdom dictates simmering the butter or oil for up to eight hours, but this is difficult to accomplish without a Crock-Pot. Anyway, after sixty minutes you can rest assured that most of the THC molecules will have left the plant matter and migrated to the butter or oil. The process is called "decarboxylation," which describes a chemical reaction that converts non-psychoactive THC acid found in the raw plant into psychoactive THC. Cooking cannabis over high heat for too long will degrade the THC, hurting potency, which makes using a double boiler or Crock-Pot vital.
After you've infused your butter or oil, strain it carefully to discard all the cannabis fiber and particulate matter – it's no good for anything but compost. Cannabis fiber in the form of fresh raw leaf or crispy cooked leaf will irritate sensitive stomachs and may be difficult to digest due to microscopic hairs on the surface of the leaf called cystoliths.
The biggest difference between eating pot and smoking it is the intensity and type of high that results. Eating cannabis brings on a more physical sensation, or "body high," which soothes sore muscles, eases pain, aids relaxation and fights insomnia, while providing feelings of warmth and pleasant tingling. Edibles can also produce a powerfully psychedelic euphoria, which can last much longer than the typical high from smoking.
Always keep in mind that everyone's tolerance is different, and individuals respond to ingesting cannabis in different ways. Usually, you will not feel any results immediately after eating cannabis, since it needs to be digested to take effect, a process that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours depending on how much you ingest, and whether it's on a full or empty stomach. So start with a small serving and do not eat any more pot food for at least an hour after the first serving.
Those who've eaten too much cannabis may feel panicky, anxious, agoraphobic, uncoordinated or on the verge of a total "freak-out." Fear of "losing it entirely" has also been reported. Should this happen to you, retreat to a safe place to lie down, dim the lights, breathe deeply, drink plenty of fluids, eat non-pot food, and distract yourself by listening to your favorite music or watching a movie you like. Most probably, you'll end up napping, and in a few hours all the uncomfortable feelings will have subsided.
Keep in mind that it is humanly impossible to fatally overdose on cannabis, even if you've just eaten an entire birthday cake frosted with cannabis butter-cream. It's estimated that the amount of THC required to cause a fatal overdose would be four million milligrams, or about nine pounds of pure hashish – and you definitely didn't eat nearly that much, or you wouldn't be able to read this sentence.
Stuffed Stoned Jalapeño Poppers
These stoner treats were born when a particularly robust jalapeño pepper plant grown on my New York City rooftop burst forth with a bounty of 20 peppers. While partaking of a nice joint and relaxing on the same rooftop, inspiration struck: peppers, peanut butter and pot! The peanut butter tempers the heat of the peppers, and the herb gets you high – what more can you ask for from something this easy to make? So amuse your bouche and try these one-bite wonders!
1⁄4 cup green onions, white parts only, chopped
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cut off the tops of the jalapeños and reserve them. Use a small knife to remove as
much of the pith and seeds as possible. You want hollow peppers that can hold the stuffing. Rinsing out the inside of the pepper with water is a good way to remove the seeds.
Warm a small saucepan over medium heat and add the THC oil. Let the oil warm for about 30 seconds, then add the green onions and cook for 1 minute. Then add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter and stir, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of water as needed to thin the consistency. The sauce should be easy to stir. Remove from heat.
Use a spoon, piping bag or a small funnel to fill the jalapeños with the peanut butter sauce. Fit the pepper tops back on and secure with a toothpick. (Soak your toothpicks in water first.)
Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Note: You may want gloves to handle the peppers, but if you don't wear gloves, be careful not to touch your eyes after handling the peppers. Wash your hands and the cutting board immediately and thoroughly after handling peppers. Stones 10
Cheeto Fried Chicken
(Recipe from Eddie Huang)
We got this far-out recipe from notorious Lower East Side chef Eddie Huang. A friend of HIGH TIMES, Huang is legendary for his bad-boy chef antics, which include allegedly hot-boxing his Taiwanese bun shop BaoHaus after partying late one night, and serving the banned caffeinated malt liquor Four Loko at his restaurant Xiao Ye. When asked by the New York Observer why Xiao Ye was the only bar in New York selling Four Loko, Huang answered, "We're dedicated to getting people wasted for cheap." The riotous all-you-can-drink Four Loko parties ultimately led to several raids on Huang's joint, which closed in late 2010 after being hit with hefty fines. You can still visit BaoHaus in the Lower East Side, but don't ask when the next hot-box session will happen. We're hoping Eddie kicked the Four Loko in favor of the green herb that inspired this stonerrific recipe!
5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
11⁄2quarts buttermilk
6 tablespoons kosher salt
1⁄4 cup chili powder
31⁄2tablespoons garlic powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 six-ounce bags Cheetos Crunchy
8 cups THC oil (for frying the cut chicken into 4-ounce pieces)
Using a mallet, flatten the pieces into cutlets without breaking the flesh. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, kosher salt, chili powder and garlic powder. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
Remove the chicken and transfer to another large bowl. To this bowl, add the beaten egg and cornstarch. Use your hands to coat the chicken well. Set aside.
Now, take the Cheetos and crush them until there are no lumps. Do this by opening the bag, letting out the air and then pounding the Cheetos with a mallet until they are finely textured crumbs.
Transfer the Cheetos to a pan and roll the individual chicken cutlets in them until well coated.
Fry the coated chicken in THC oil at 335 F for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve warm. Stones 8
Bonghitters' Mota Mojito
Masters of the "infield high rule," the legendary HIGH TIMES Bonghitters softball team takes the fields of New York's Central Park as the tokin' terrors of the citywide publishing league. Annually pitted against media powerhouses like Playboy, Rolling Stone, The Onion, and the New Yorker, our beloved Bonghitters rely on their trademark "rally joints" to inspire the team to new heights of hitting and fielding, while intimidating opponents into making errors whenever the sweet smell of natural grass wafts over from the dugout.
As far as the post-game celebration goes, the Bonghitters have adopted the mojito as their signature libation, specifically those prepared by Central Park's legendary "Mojito Man," who makes the rounds on bicycle, dispensing cold beverages to everyone chilling in the park. A HIGH TIMES fan for sure, the Mojito Man surprised the Bonghitters with this special, cannabis-infused Mota-jito drink to celebrate a big victory over archrival the Wall Street Journal and even shared the recipe so you can celebrate at home!
A fun twist on an old classic, add some mota to your mojitos! The buzz is sublime, and the sugar and lime compliment the cannabis flavor nicely. Some people heat the alcohol or let the ganja steep for at least three weeks, but even the lowest heat burns off alcohol quickly, and letting any herb steep too long results in bitterness.
375 milliliters cannabis-infused rum
4 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 4 key limes
Half-liter soda water
8 sprigs of mint
Crushed ice
Small cannabis fan leaves, for garnish (optional)
In a blender, combine the rum, sugar and lime juice and blend on low for 30 seconds. Add soda water and stir.
Prepare four 13-ounce glasses by muddling 2 sprigs of mint in the bottom of each glass, crushing and mashing them thoroughly. Fill each glass halfway with crushed ice.
Pour the contents of the blender over the ice to fill each glass. Garnish with a pot leaf, if desired. Salud! Stones 4
Order your copy of The Official HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cookbook today at headshop.hightimes.com!


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Skin Selector v2.1
This skin selector has same function with Player Changer
Change player's skin / cloth / haircuts in game.
Change player's skin to former one after load game.
Regist 256 additional skins.
Spawn actors.
The archive includes 3 scripts.
Use only one of them.
skin_o.cs - Use original save function. Save datas in "CLEO\skin_o.sav". (recommended)
skin_c.cs - Use CLEO standard save function. Save datas in "CLEO\cleo_saves\".
skin_n.cs - Don't save. The game always starts with CJ.
CLEO is required.
Copy "skin.cs" to "GTA San Andreas\CLEO\".
Copy "skin.img" to "GTA San Andreas\CLEO\".
Copy "gta.dat" to "GTA San Andreas\data\" or add a line "IMG CLEO\SKIN.IMG" to "GTA San Andreas\data\gta.dat".
Add additional skins to "skin.img".
Tab+Q or Tab+E to Switch additional skins and CJ.
Tab+Q+E to show the menu
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only one char anime @my gta using this mod, why?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 3:29 AM
me toReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 5:50 PM
same hereReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 12:33 AM
you have to add them by yourselfReplyDelete
open skin.img then add whatever char
the dff file (model file) and the txd file (texture file) must have the same name like chara.dff chara.txd and make sure the name used doesn't already exist in the game(object or ped or vehicle ) if so the game may crash or the skin selector won't work
desolé mais je ne trouve pas skin.csReplyDelete
stp aidez moi
Why i can't save the IMG CLEO SKIN IMG on gta.dat?ReplyDelete
When i save it,the message always appear''gta.dat was denied''
help me please
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:22 PM
guys YOU MUST HELP MEReplyDelete
my skin selector has a problem
i press spawn skin and ok CJ gets spawned
but WHEN I PRESS SPAWN TO MY DOWNLOADED SKINS
They dont get spawned i cannot spawn any of my 5 skins the only things i can spawn is CJ and the other pre loaded characters but i cannot spawn my own chars when i press spawn i dont even hear the buttons sound plz help that means it doesent spawn them and also my skin selector menu IS INVISIBLE the only thing that is visible to the menu is the CHANGE CLOTHES menu it still works but its invisible so its like a blind menu help me guys
- AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:08 AM
i have a problem. If I do all what is writen there so my skin changer don´t function. Help please. Sorry for my english, I am czech :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 2:36 PM
this is niceReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 4:02 PM
THIS IS NICEReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 12:17 AM
Thanks so much! i was looking for this for to long.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 1, 2013 at 8:16 PM
Hey how can I add new skins?ReplyDelete
kga bisa d pakeReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Only one additional skin? and its that renko why isnt the others showing up?ReplyDelete
why how mine sometimes can sometimes can notReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 6:06 PM
how to activate during gameReplyDelete
je pas trouver skin.csReplyDelete


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Without a doubt, Prince is the Essence Festival's main event. In 2004, he played the celebration's 10-year commemoration. On July 4, 2014, he comes back to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the premiere night of the twentieth commemoration of Essence.
In the same way that he did in 2004, Prince is working on his night at Essence, he's choosing when and to what extent he will perform. Just as he did back in 2004, he will most likely keep the performance plans a secret, until he performs them the night of the show.
"I think we'll need to see that night," Essence Communications president Michelle Ebanks, the official who is in charge of the celebration, said as of late. "Prince is working through precisely how he's pulling (the night's lists) together." This comes to no surprise to the planner or any of the other production staff involved. This is what he did before, and this is what he will do again.
Essence – both the magazine, and the festival -- has developed a relationship with Prince. He appears on the cover of the June 2014 issue of Essence; in addition to the story about him, there is also an interview.
What he will perform– and when, and with whom, and for how long – at the Superdome on July 4 is a a total secret-- and that is just how Prince wants it.
"Prince has a very clear vision of the experience that he would like to create," Ebanks said. "That alone is the essence of his musical genius.


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Astronomers using Hawaii Island's Subaru Telescope conducted research that yielded some unexpected results about supermassive black holes.
The researchers "figured out a method of differentiating the black hole from star formation," Subaru spokeswoman Suzanne Frayser said. "They wanted to identify supermassive black holes. The other important finding was that all supermassive black holes don't have the same features."
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Scientists have in the past speculated on the frequency with which supermassive black holes occur. Frayser said more recent research shows they are "ubiquitous," showing up often in galaxies, including the Milky Way.
Subaru used the Infrared Camera and Spectrograph to capture images of the supermassive black holes. Using infrared observational technology allows scientists to see through dust and gas that typically blocks optical telescopes from seeing activity in the disk swirling around the black hole, Subaru officials said in announcing the discovery.
"The merger of gas-rich galaxies with SMBHs in their centers not only causes active star formation but also stimulates mass accretion onto the existing SMBHs," officials said. "When material accretes onto a SMBH, the accretion disk surrounding the black hole becomes very hot from the release of gravitational energy, and it becomes very bright. How this so-called 'active galactic nucleus activity' differs and varies from the generation of energy within stars provides clues of how galaxies come together."


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Rapiscan Systems Launches Eagle R60 Rail Scanner for Dutch Customs
February 16, 2012 Torrance, CA
Rapiscan Systems, a leading global supplier of security inspection systems, today announced that it has completed the installation and commissioning of a Rapiscan Eagle® R60 High Speed rail scanner, on behalf of Dutch Customs, designed for the effective high speed scanning of cargo transported by rail.
The Rapiscan Eagle® R60 high speed rail scanner will efficiently scan around two hundred thousand cargo containers per annum as they travel at speeds of up to sixty kilometers per hour through the Eagle R60 into the Port of Rotterdam.
The Eagle®R60HS has been designed to help detect and identify a wide range of threats and suspect materials including contraband goods such as drugs and cigarettes. Using a high power 6 MeV X-Ray source, a clear and unambiguous x-image of even the densest rail cargo is produced, with a forty foot container x-rayed in 0.8 of a second.
Offering a high speed, efficient solution to cargo screening, containers do not have to be unloaded or diverted individually to a cargo inspection facility; instead they are screened during the normal movement of cargo, vastly increasing the speed of cargo throughput. Trains can be diesel, electric (overhead or rail).
Communications technology means that the R60 system is a fully automated operation without inspectors positioned on site, the resulting X-Ray image analysis is performed by trained operators, within an Inspection Office, in the heart of the Port some kilometres away from the scanner. The system requires only one person to monitor the screening process, with sophisticated operational and safety systems' guaranteeing the solution is safe for the rail crew and drivers. This array of failsafe systems ensures that only cargo containers are scanned.
Mr. Ajay Mehra, Rapiscan Systems President, commented: "With an increased demand for x-ray cargo inspection systems that can efficiently scan trains whilst on the move, Dutch Customs continues to assert its position as a leader worldwide in best practices for cargo and vehicle inspection with the deployment of this ground-breaking technology. The ability for rail operators and security organisations to quickly assess rail cargo is vital to protecting rail infrastructure and the global supply chain. With its ultra-high speed throughput and superior threat detection capabilities, the Eagle R60 is an example of Rapiscan's technical leadership and its ability to meet our customers' most demanding requirements."
The Eagle R-Series rail scanners have been well-received in the marketplace with Eagle R60, R60 High Speed and Eagle R90 systems, including dual track solutions having been sold to the US Department of Defence and a number of European customers for inspecting cargo at border crossings. The Eagle® R-series systems are able to scan cargo of different sizes and configurations, including single or double stacked containers, single or dual tracks, making them ideal for the mixed rail car cargo at border crossings and seaports.
About Rapiscan Systems
Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems, Inc. is a leading global supplier of security inspection solutions utilizing X-ray and gamma-ray imaging, and advanced threat identification techniques such as neutron and diffraction analysis. The company's products are sold into four market segments; Baggage and Parcel Inspection, Cargo and Vehicle Inspection, Hold Baggage Screening and People Screening. The company has an installed base globally of more than 70,000 security and inspection systems. The Rapiscan Systems product line is manufactured at four locations and supported by a global support service network. As the world's leading security screening provider, Rapiscan Systems provides state of the art products, solutions and services that meet our customers' most demanding threat detection needs --- while improving their operational efficiency.


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May 6, 2012
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TUSCALOOSA, ALA. - Austen Smith delivered a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning to propel Alabama to an 8-7 Southeastern Conference win over Mississippi State on Sunday afternoon from Sewell-Thomas Stadium. With the win, the Crimson Tide is now 18-30 overall and 7-17 in SEC play. The Bulldogs fall to 29-18 and 12-12 in conference play.
With Alabama leading 6-2 heading into the eighth inning, Mississippi State scored five runs over the last two innings to take a 7-6 lead. MSU took the lead for the first time in the game in the top of the ninth inning when Phillip Casey delivered a two-out, two RBI single to right center off Alabama reliever Jake Hubbard.
In the bottom of the ninth, MSU reliever Nick Routt retired the first two batters, before allowing back-to-back singles to Jared Reaves and Ben Moore. After reliever Taylor Stark entered with two runners aboard, Smith hit a 2-1 fastball off the left center field wall to plate both runners for the dramatic walk-off victory. Smith also delivered a ninth inning, walk-off home run against Vanderbilt on April 21.
"There's a lot to be said for this group the way things have been this year," Alabama head coach Gaspard said. "After losing the lead, it was great to see how they responded there in the bottom of the ninth."
Although he gave up two runs in the ninth inning for his second blown save of the season, Hubbard earned the win to improve to 3-2 on the year. Routt (2-5) took the loss after throwing 4.2 innings, allowing three runs on four hits with two strikeouts.
Alabama starting pitcher Charley Sullivan did not factor into the decision after giving up two runs (one earned) on five hits with a career-high tying five strikeouts in seven innings.
"I thought that Charley Sullivan did a super job today going seven innings, " said Head Coach Mitch Gaspard. "We had a rough eighth and ninth inning there in the bullpen when they took the lead."
Taylor Dugas was 2-for-3 with a sacrifice bunt, was hit by a pitch and a career-high four RBI in the game. Dugas delivered a bases loaded triple in the fourth inning, and then had an RBI on a sac bunt with runners on the corners in the sixth. Junior outfielder Andrew Miller also went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored and Reaves finished the day with two hits in four at-bats with a RBI. Smith's ninth inning double was his only hit of the day in five trips to the plate.
MSU's Trey Porter was 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, while Casey, who entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning, was 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Alabama kick started the scoring in the second inning when Miller brought home Brett Booth with a two-out RBI single. The Tide held the score at 1-0 until the top of the third inning, when MSU tied the score a 1-1 on a ground out by Adam Frazier to score Brent Brownlee across the plate.
The Tide and the Bulldogs were locked in a 1-1 tie until Dugas hit a three-RBI triple with bases loaded, plating Miller, Kenny Roberts, and James Tullidge in the bottom of the fourth inning. Dugas reached home soon after on a single to center field by Reaves for a 5-1 UA advantage.
The Bulldogs collected another run in the top of the fifth inning as Sam Frost crossed the plate with two outs on the board, but Alabama regained their four-run lead in the bottom of the sixth when Miller scored on a sacrifice bunt by Dugas.
The score held steady at 6-2 until the top of the eighth, when MSU closed the gap to 6-5 thanks to RBI singles by Casey and Daryl Norris and a sacrifice fly by Sam Frost. The Bulldogs took the lead in the ninth thanks to a single by Casey that drove in two.
Alabama returns to action on Friday, May 11, with game one of a three-game series at No. 6 Kentucky. First pitch of the series opener is slated for 6 p.m. CT from Cliff Hagan Stadium. The game is scheduled to be televised on CSS with Matt Stewart and Rusty Ensor calling the game.
Follow the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team on Facebook at Alabama-Baseball and on Twitter at @AlabamaBSB.


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Liverpool 2
Skrtel (34mins), Suarez (66mins)
City 2
Yaya Toure (63mins), Tevez (80mins)
- Match highlights
- Matchday centre
- Match reports
- 26 August 2012 18:14
- Posted by Chris Bailey
City's Anfield angst has been extended another year despite a spirited comeback at Anfield.
The Champions twice had to come from behind to snatch a point from a 2-2 draw.
And Roberto Mancini's had to rely on some dodgy defending to get them out of a fix against a feisty home side that was in visiting faces for most of the afternoon.
Martin Skrtel fired Liverpool ahead for the first time and Luis Suarez on the second occasion only for Yaya Toure and then Carlos Tevez to reply for City.
Home hero Skrtel was the villain who gifted Tevez the final goal of the game with an error that would have made a schoolboy blush.
The Blues arrived in Liverpool as the Premier League champions but without a win in their last nine visits in the league.
But they had never before been up against a new manager in only his second game in charge and facing a Reds side in something of a slump.
Thirty-seven points separated the teams in the table last season and Liverpool went into this match having lost heavily to West Brom on the opening day. Amazingly they had suffered 10 losses in their previous 15 EPL contests.
Mancini made changes to personnel and system after the unconvincing 3-2 win over Southampton last Sunday relegating title winning stalwarts Joleon Lescott and David Silva to the bench along with new signing Jack Rodwell.
In came James Milner and Nigel de Jong to stiffen the central area while Mario Balotelli started his first game of the season in place of the injured Sergio Aguero.
Gael Clichy was absent to be with his wife who gave birth before the contest.
The Frenchman's non-appearance didn't prevent Mancini from fielding a back three that was more a statement of attacking intent than any negativity - a belief that was borne out by the pace of the game from both sides and the amount of goalmouth action.
Indeed it was a joy to see two sides attempting to get hold of the ball and simultaneously ally it to both lung and brainpower.
The action ebbed to and fro pleasantly. Borini went close for Liverpool when he darted between defenders but guided a near post effort inches wide in front of The Kop and then Tevez almost netted from a tight angle for City hitting the far post after going around Reina.
Tevez and the City fans packed into Anfield were well justified in enquiring why no one was following up. The Argentinian, in fact, looked at Mario Balotelli as if asking that very question.
Vincent Kompany was relieved to slice a wonderful Gerrard cross over his own bar but the relief was frustratingly short-lived when Skrtel headed the home side in front with a wonderful, bullet -header from a corner.
City lacked width and pace at times and were finding Liverpool's engine room firing on all cylinders. Mancini's second half substitutions changed the complexion of the contest.
First Yaya Toure took advantage of Kelly's mistake to fire City level but no sooner had the cheers stopped from the corner of the Anfield Road end than Suarez had restored Pool's lead with a free kick awarded for a dodgy handball against Rodwell.
Still we all know the Blues like a challenge and when Skrtel didn't look behind him when attempting an 80th minute back pass, Tevez said thank you and scored with aplomb to move on to 49 Premier League goals for City.
It was a point hard earned.


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- Information
- News Releases
- Back Issues
- April 2012
- Revised System for Provision of Information (SDS and Labelling) of Hazardous Chemical Substances by business operators
Revised System for Provision of Information (SDS and Labelling) of Hazardous Chemical Substances by business operators
It is necessary to provide hazard information and methods of handling of hazardous chemicals correctly for safe transactions between business operators worldwide. Currently, the Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the Management Thereof (METI) and the Industrial Safety and Health Act (under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare [MHLW]) stipulate the way to provide such information and others on hazardous chemicals. METI has revised related ordinances, etc. to make conform with the "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)" established by the United Nations.
1. Purpose of the revision
In order to manage chemicals appropriately worldwide, it is necessary to provide hazard information (flammability, carcinogenicity, etc.) and methods of handling from the supplier to the recipient, according to GHS*, which is substantially becoming a global standard.
METI has revised related ordinances and others based on the Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the Management Thereof (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS**) systems) ("the PRTR Law").
Notes on GHS and SDS systems
* GHS: A system created by the United Nations in 2003 for the purpose of establishing proper management for chemicals by classifying chemicals into the following sections "physical hazards," such as flammability, "health hazards," such as carcinogenicity, and "environmental hazards," such as aquatic toxicity. This information is provided through common labelling and SDS.
**SDS: A system in which business operators which deal in chemical substances or mixture containing such chemical substances are required to provide documents including information on the properties and handling of chemicals to improve the proper management of chemicals.
2. Details of the revision
1. Revised Provision of Information on the Properties and Handling of Designated Chemical Substances, etc. (Ordinance of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry No. 401 of 2000)
[i] New additional information requirements in SDS
In order to be consistent with the provisions with the revised GHS, six sections such as "first-aid measures", "exposure controls/ personal protection", etc. are added as information requirements in SDS under the PRTR Law. As for indicating the relevant information on the products, this has become an effort-obligation for business operators to follow the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) Z7253*** corresponding to GHS.
As for SDS under the Industrial Safety and Health Act, the same effort-obligation is requested. As a result, the JIS has become de facto standard for provision of information on chemicals in business transactions.
***JIS Z7253 is a standard publicized in an official gazette on March 26, 2012, which covers the indication of information (Labelling and SDS) about hazardous chemicals based on GHS.
Coordination of the Management Act with 16 sections of GHS as information requirements 1. Identification of the substance or mixture and of the supplier 9. Physical and chemical properties 2. Hazard identification 10. Stability and reactivity 3. Composition/ information on ingredients 11. Toxicological information 4. First aid measures 12. Ecological information 5. Firefighting measures 13. Disposal considerations 6. Accidental release measures 14. Transport information 7. Handling and storage 15. Regulatory information 8. Exposure controls/ personal protection 16. Other information including information on preparation and revision of the SDS The level of bold letters written in 6 sections has changed from "recommendations" to "requirements."
[ii]. New labelling
In order to be consistent with the GHS provisions, it has become an effort-obligation for business operators to provide information on the properties and handling of designated chemical substances in accordance with the PRTR Law, through new labelling of such chemical substances following JIS Z7253.
Examples of labelling and symbols Flammable Acute toxicity Hazardous to the aquatic environment
[iii] Abolishing mention of the Cabinet Order number
In this revision, the obligation to mention the number of the Cabinet Order for specified chemical substances when providing information using SDS was abolished.
2. Revised Guidelines on Measures to Be Taken by Business Operators Handling Designated Chemical Substances, etc. with respect to the Management of Class I Designated Chemical Substances, etc. and Class II Designated Chemical Substances, etc. (Public Notice No. 1 of the Environment Agency and Ministry of International Trade and Industry of 2000).
Wording stating that the business operators should voluntarily improve management of chemical substances according to the JIS Z7252 and Z7253 will be added to Article 3(2)(iv) of the Chemical Substance Management Guidelines under the PRTR Law, stipulating "Matters concerning utilization of information on the properties and handling of Designated Chemical Substances, etc."
Introduction status of GHS in other countries and areas.
- Substances in Dec. 2010-; Mixtures in June 2015-
- Both Substances and mixtures in June 2015-
- China:
- Both Substances and mixtures in 2011-
- South Korea:
- Substances in 2011-; Mixtures in 2013-
- Taiwan:
- Mixtures by 2015 (planned)-
3. Upcoming Schedule
|Promulgation and notice
|April 20, 2012
|Enforcement (revision of ordinance for substance and guideline)
|June 1, 2012
|Enforcement (revision of ordinance for mixture)
|April 1, 2015
Release Date
April 20, 2012
Division in Charge
Chemical Management Policy Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau


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Mythcon 38 Progress Report 1
Mythcon XXXVIII
The 38th Annual Mythopoeic Conference
Progress Report no. 1
August 3-6, 2007
Clark Kerr Campus, Berkeley, California
Becoming Adept: The Journey to Mastery
Guests of Honor: Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman
Membership rates in Mythcon are good through July 15, 2007:
- $75 for Mythopoeic Society members
- $85 for non-members
- $50 for registered students, age 12 or up
- Children under 12 free
If you are uncertain of your Society membership status, please contact our Membership Secretary, Marion Van Loo, at email@example.com.
To register or to send in room and board payment (see below), PayPal registration is available at http://www.mythsoc.org/mythcon38reg.html.
To pay by check, make checks payable to The Mythopoeic Society, and mail to:
Bonnie Rauscher, Registrar
2231 10th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Rates are per person, for Friday dinner through Monday breakfast, including banquet, and three nights
- Residence hall, double occupancy: $275
- Residence hall, single room: $335
- Suites, double occupancy: $290
- Suites, single room: $365
The principal distinction between the residence halls and suites is the location of the bathroom. Each room (single or double) in the suites shares a small semi-private bathroom with an adjacent room. In the residence halls, larger bathrooms are located down the hall. Suites also have small kitchenettes.
The Clark Kerr Campus contains several housing units and we cannot guarantee which we will be assigned to, but the residence hall we have used in the past is immediately adjacent to the main programming building, and itself contains several small lounges we have used for additional programming. Suites are in another building on the other side of the main entrance. We encourage attendees to take the room-and-board package. Even if you plan to stay off campus, we strongly recommend that you take meals on campus. Shared meals are a large part of Mythcon, and give attendees the chance to mingle with fellow mythopoeics. Attendees of past Mythcons will confirm that Clark Kerr serves some of the best meals we've had.
There are no restaurants or hotels less than ½ mile from campus.
If you are staying off campus and wish to take meals, or if you wish to stay on campus extra nights, or have other special needs or concerns, including disability limitations, please contact the Registrar.
All payments for room and board must be received by July 15, 2007. See PayPal and check registration information above.
Readers who follow the Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards will know Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman from their MFA-winning novels, Kushner's Thomas the Rhymer and Sherman's The Porcelain Dove, works exploring the nature and meaning of folk ballads and fairy tales. Their latest books, published last year, are Sherman's The Changeling, a young adult story set on the border between faërie and modern-day New York City; and Kushner's The Privilege of the Sword, the tale of a young swordswoman set in the imagined world introduced in her famous first novel, Swordspoint, and continued in the Kushner-Sherman collaboration The Fall of the Kings. There's more. Sherman is also the author of Through a Brazen Mirror, also inspired by folk ballads. Kushner writes and hosts a public radio series, Sound & Spirit, exploring aspects of the human spirit through a mixture of music and intellectual ideas. Its vast array of programs on a wide variety of topics include features on myths, fairy tales (featuring past GoH and MFA winner Jane Yolen), and Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Both authors are active in the Interstitial Arts Foundation, discussing and promoting "art that flourishes in the borderlands between disciplines, mediums, and cultures."
Both our Guests of Honor are now on the final ballot for this year's Nebula Awards of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Kushner for The Privilege of the Sword and Sherman for the short story "Walpurgis Afternoon" (in The Year's Best Fantasy for 2005, edited by David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer, Tachyon Press). Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman have made great contributions to the mythopoeic and interstitial arts, and we are proud to welcome them to Mythcon 38.
Starting and ending times for Mythcon are still approximate, but for trip planning you can assume that registration will open about noon on Friday and programming will begin no earlier than 2 PM. The first meal on the package is dinner, offered 6-7 PM. On Monday, breakfast, the final meal on the package, closes at 8:30 AM. Programming will continue into the Society members' meeting and closing ceremonies which will finish no later than 1 PM.
Mythcon will offer a mix of scholarly papers, discussion panels, readings, films, Bardic Circle, Guest of Honor presentations, and other programming. A dealers' room will sell books and other items of mythopoeic interest. Friday evening will feature the opening night reception, and English country dancing taught by our veteran dance-master Alan Winston. Saturday evening will include a concert by Brocelïande, the Celtic/Medieval/Renaissance band well-known in the Society for their (alas out of print) album of Tolkien settings, The Starlit Jewel. Sunday evening will feature the Banquet, presentation of the Mythopoeic Awards, costume presentation, the annual strangeness from the Not Ready for Mythcon Players, and other delights yet to be known.
Are you interested in continuing mythopoeic activity into Monday afternoon? We are considering two possible post-con events: a walking tour of mythic and fantasy sites in Berkeley, and a driving tour of the Valley of the Na from Ursula K. Le Guin's Always Coming Home. (Transportation would be provided for the latter, but a fee might be charged.) These events will only be scheduled if members express interest beforehand, but no firm commitment to participate is required at this point. If you're interested, contact us via the Registrar.
As a Mythcon attendee, you are invited to consider presenting a paper to the conference. We particularly encourage papers related to the conference theme, "Becoming Adept: The Journey to Mastery" in fantasy literature. We also welcome papers focusing on the work and interests of the Inklings (J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams), of our Guests of Honor,
and on other topics in myth and fantasy literature.
Papers should be no more than 40 minutes in presentation time. Abstracts (250 word maximum) and contact information should be sent by April 15, 2007 to the papers coordinator, Eleanor M. Farrell, at firstname.lastname@example.com, or at P.O. Box 320486, San Francisco CA 94132. Further information on papers is at http://www.mythsoc.org/mythcon38papers.html or available
from the papers coordinator.
Air travelers are advised to fly into Oakland International Airport (OAK) if possible. It's smaller and closer to our site than San Francisco International (SFO), less subject to weather delays (San Francisco can be very foggy in summer), and thus easier to use. OAK is served by many major airlines, including Alaska, American, Continental, Jet Blue, Southwest, and United. But if your plans make a flight to SFO more desirable, it isn't difficult to get to Clark Kerr from SFO, just more expensive and time-consuming
than from OAK.
Several shuttle services will take you directly to Clark Kerr from either airport, and this is the easiest and most advisable method of getting here from there. BayPorter Express (www.bayporter.com), phone 415-467-1800, charges $23/person from OAK and $27 from SFO. SuperShuttle (www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/sfo.htm), phone 415-558-8500, charges $32 from OAK and $40 from SFO for the first person and $8 for each additional person. Reservations must be made in advance, by phone or online, except for SuperShuttle coming from SFO.
BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (www.bart.gov), serves both airports, SFO directly and OAK via the AirBART shuttle bus. But Clark Kerr is over a mile (uphill) from the nearest BART station, and the nearest bus route passes three blocks away. So travelers taking BART should consider catching a taxi at the Berkeley BART station or arranging to be picked up there. The Clark Kerr Campus street address is 2601 Warring St., Berkeley CA 94705, between the cross streets Derby St. and Dwight Way. Driving directions are located at http://conferenceservices.berkeley.edu/conf_dirto_CKC.html and will be in Progress Report 2. Cars may be parked in the main entrance loop briefly for check-in only. Parking in the campus's Southwest Lot (behind Krutch Theatre, our main programming building) is $12/day, purchasable from ticket machines in the lot. Non-resident street parking off campus is limited to 2 hours except on Sunday, and is hard to find anyway.
Sharon Bolding
Tina L. Bomar
Berni Phillips Bratman
David Bratman
Anthony Burdge
Jessica Burke
Bonnie Callahan
Tim Callahan
Adam Victor Christensen
Gavin Claypool
Edith Crowe
Linda Von Braskat-Crowe
Elizabeth Daniels
Paula DiSante
Eleanor Farrell
Jason Fisher
Joanne Foster
Martha Foster
Mike Foster
Christopher Gilson
Guest of Sarah Goodman
Sarah Goodman
Harold Harrigan
Harold Harrigan III
Lisa Deutsch Harrigan
Phyllis Holliday
Carl Hostetter
Jo Ann Johnson
Douglas Kane
Mary Jo Kapsalis
Mary Kay Kare
Alexei Kondratiev
Ellen Kushner
Julian Lander
Kerrie LeLievre
Cat Lenander
David Lenander
Nancy Martsch
Lynn Maudlin
Ginger McElwee
Jerry Minor
David Oberhelman
Anne Osborn
Karla Powell
Autumn Rauscher
Bonnie Rauscher
Emily Rauscher
Eric Rauscher
Deborah Sabo
Delia Sherman
Donald P. Simpson
Ronald Siskind
Arden Smith
Diane Spahr
Dolores Speth
Lee Speth
Marion Van Loo
Wendell Wagner
Christopher Wait
Jacqueline Wait
Amy Wisniewski
Patrick Wynne
Chair, David Bratman
Registrar, Bonnie Rauscher
Site Liaison, Eric Rauscher
Treasurer, Lisa Deutsch Harrigan
Papers Coordinator, Eleanor M. Farrell
Publications Editor, Edith L. Crowe
Publications Design, Sarah Goodman
Films, Arden R. Smith
Dealers' Room, Tom Whitmore
Bardic Circle, Diana L. Paxson
Additional committee, Lynn Maudlin (Mythopoeic Society Secretary for Mythopoeic Conferences), Elizabeth M. Daniels