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Since the first Mario Bros. game was released by Nintendo in 1983, the little Italian plumber and his brother Luigi have become iconic characters. As of September, various versions of the game that debuted over the years had sold more than 222 million copies.
That strong-selling tradition continued with the "New Super Mario Bros. Wii," which was released on Nov. 15. The game sold nearly 1.4 million copies in the U.S. in its first two weeks, making it the No. 2 best-selling title for the month of November, according to market research firm NPD Group, which released the data on Thursday.
In an interview, Bill Trinen, a senior manager of product marketing at Nintendo of America, spoke to The Wall Street Journal about the latest game.
The Wall Street Journal: What did Nintendo want to accomplish with "New Super Mario Bros. Wii"?
Mr. Trinen: Anytime a new Mario game comes out, it really can't be a rehash of what it's done before. It has to bring something new to the table. The original Super Mario game on the Nintendo Entertainment System, for example, introduced side-scrolling screens that connected together. Before that, games were mostly single-screen and didn't pan or move at all. In Super Mario Galaxy, Mario went into space and introduced the idea of running around on spherical worlds and playing with gravity.
This time around, the developers wanted to make a Mario game that was welcoming to everyone in the house and everyone who is interacting with the console. In most households, the Wii is connected to the living room, rather than a television in someone's bedroom. They thought it was particularly important to realize a multiplayer experience. They have wanted to make a simultaneous multiplayer Super Mario Bros game from the beginning (previous Mario console games were two-player, in which players took turns and competed to finish the game first).
WSJ: Where did developers spend the most time in creating the game?
Mr. Trinen: Once they began to look at the multiplayer element, they thought about what was in the gameplay system to make multiplayer work. One of the first things they started looking at was how do we give four players as much play space as we can.
The other element they spent a lot of time on was player interaction. Giving Mario the ability to pick up other players became the basis for allowing players of multiple skills to play together. When I play with my young son, I can pick him up and carry him across some of the difficult areas and put him down.
They also thought about the types of interactions that players can have with regard to competition. For example, if you freeze an enemy with an ice ball, one player could pick the enemy up and throw it another player. Or if a player is on a Yoshi (the dinosaur), another player can jump on him and steal Yoshi.
WSJ: How long has Nintendo been working on the game?
Mr. Trinen: They started work on it shortly after the Nintendo DS New Super Mario Bros. game two years ago. A small group has been working on it for two years, and a larger group for a year. Typically about six to 10 developers work on a game early on. In later stages, that increases to 20 to 30.
WSJ: How much was Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto involved in the process?
Mr. Trinen: He was very heavily involved. He was working on level design and player interactions. Super Guide (which helps players who are stuck finish a level) is the result of a long-standing discussion that his development group has been having about how to help less experienced players enjoy the game and still satisfy experienced players. The multiplayer concept was also something he had been wanting to implement for a long time.
He focuses a lot on details. He looks at how the different abilities of Mario interact with different people, or the environment or the enemies. With underwater ice flowers (which shoots ice balls that let you freeze enemies) for example, he pointed out that they should float up to the surface and players should be able to walk across it.
WSJ: Will the Super Guide feature be applied in other games?
Mr. Trinen: We're still figuring out how it can be implemented in other games and what games it would be appropriate for.


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Are you one of the millions of diehard college basketball fans spending almost every waking moment watching the non-stop, adrenaline-filled March Madness games? If so, it's time to grab your buddies and belly up to the best watering holes for hoops-watching action in DFW.
Henderson Tap House
2323 N. Henderson Ave., Suite 101-102
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 677-7947
This new gastropub in the Henderson hood is tapping everything from a huge selection of draft and bottled brews to craft cocktails and an impressive line-up of delectable fare. On Thursday, March 27, game watchers can hang out with Ben and Skin from 103.5 The Fan during their live broadcast from 3 to 7 p.m. And with 40 HD TVs dotting 7,000 square feet of space, $3 select beers and half-price wood-fired pizzas, hanging out here with a hundred of your closest friends is guaranteed to be a slam dunk.
The Rustic
3656 Howell St.
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 730-0596
You'll forget that you're a stone's throw away from a freeway once you step inside this sprawling indoor-outdoor oasis. With the games flickering from the giant flat screens located in and outdoors, good eats, and Miller Lite specials, there's plenty going on here to keep the madness going all month long.
Mavericks Bar & Grill
601 E. Main St.
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 548-1442
If you can't nab a seat for the final four or championship games at the AT&T Stadium, then head over to Mavericks—UTA's favorite sports bar haven. Basketball fans won't miss a moment of the games pouring out from massive-sized TVs at every turn. And with daily drink specials, fabulous food and plenty of seating, Mavericks is definitely the place to be if you're in the area.
Buffalo Bros
3015 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 386-9601
There's no better place to watch college basketball in Fort Worth than at this popular TCU college hangout —located right off the campus. Even if TCU isn't in the running this year, Buffalo Bros is still planning plenty of hoop-it-up action with every single exciting game blaring from 34 flat screens daily. You'll also find tasty food and awesome drink specials to keep the party atmosphere going non-stop.
Katy Trail Ice House Outpost
4700 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 599-9000
If you're looking for the perfect spot to catch the madness north of the Bush toll road divide, check out the games, grub and suds at Katy Trail Ice House's sibling bar in the burbs. Whether you're watching from inside or hanging out in the massive beer garden with your kiddos and pooches, you won't miss a minute of heart-pounding action being broadcasted on an array of flat screens. Along with the basketball fervor, fans will enjoy toasting their teams with the fantastic daily specials on margaritas and drafts.

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For some of the members of these two groups, The Fold (Lou Maroni, Cueball Carmichael, Sean Denny, Pat Cusick) and The Legion of K.A.O.S. (Damien Wayne, Lance Erickson, Nitro and Malice) this is one of the most important periods of their career, almost the pinnacle of their career.
The feud that is growing between the two groups has went from simmering straight to a bloody boiling point. The first blood was spilled at the NWA WWW "Starcade" in December when Nitro, the NWA National Heavyweight Champion made his presence known during the Lou Marconi and Human Predator match causing Marconi to lose his NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship that night.
However, Marconi would later regain the title from Human Predator a recent defense earlier in February at the NWA CIW show in Toledo, OH would once again see The L.O.K interfere and this time cause Marconi to lose the title to Malice. Malice and Nitro are a skilled tag team both holding prestigious singles titles in the NWA while Damien Wayne and Lance Erickson are skilled singles wrestlers who are currently holding three versions of NWA Tag Team Championships including the NWA U.S. Tag Team Championship, the NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship and the NWA Mid-West Tag Team Championship.
Even with all the gold The L.O.K currently have and the accomplishments they have made, there are some who believe they are out of their element.
"Oh most definitely," Carmichael said. "Look at it this way, you have two guys who are a tag team holding singles belts and two guys who work singles holding tag team titles. Nitro and Malice still have that tag team mentality while Wayne and Erickson still have that individual mentality. That makes them vulnerable."
Though both teams claim that have a "mutual respect" for one another the animosity is very real and titles be damned these two teams are out for blood.
"With all due respect," Malice said, "The Fold had better 'fold' while they can The L.O.K. hold all the aces."
Carmichael, with all the wisdom and experience of a grizzled veteran and a glint of mysticism in his eye simply said, "We (The Fold) have beaten Wayne and Erickson twice already for the NWA WWW Tag Team Titles and you will soon learn why The Fold is about family."
On March 1, 2014, portions of each faction will square off, as Marconi will battle Nitro for the NWA National Heavyweight Championship while Carmichael will take to the ring against Malice for the NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship. The NWA Rage show in Williamstown, NC at the National Guard Armory will be the host.
The National Wrestling Alliance is in the midst of a resurrection of sorts and former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Rob Conway is currently one-half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions with Jax Dane and continuing to chase after the World title while still defending the tag team titles. The Iron Godz as Conway and Dane have come to be known recently battled Wayne and Erickson in what is being considered a match of the year candidate on an NWA SAW show in Tennessee.
The feud that is evolving between The Fold and The L.O.K will undoubtedly be one of pain, violence and blood. All eight men are unique in the business of professional wrestling; they are some of the most successful wrestler's in the game as well as some of the most talented. Predicting a "winner" when all is finished may come down to just who the last man standing will be.
"Macaroni had a taste of us (Nitro and Malice) and didn't fare too well," Nitro said. "Let us know what Waffle House you and Lou are having your last supper at so we can pay our respects before you guys are humiliated and beaten on March 1."
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Maps and Atlases
Geographical Dictionary
Maps for Kids
University of Texas Online Map Library for older students or teachers
Countries and Flags
World Factbook
Geography About.com--Online world atlas which includes maps and geographical information.
World Flag Database--Large, printable pictures of flags of the world
Countries of the World A-Z--Includes info, maps, recipes for many world nations.
Geo--This site is similar to an online textbook; it includes wonderful
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I will be buying a second hand monitor, a Benq LED Benq 24 V2420H FullHD.
What methods can I use to test that the monitor is OK. I mean like dead pixels etc.?
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March 26, 2009
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Kicking off day one of preliminary events of the NCAA's in College Station, Texas, the Arizona 200 free relay team of Nicolas Nilo, Jordan Smith, Adam Small and Joel Greenshields broke the Arizona school record with a time of 1:16.22. The time broke Albert Subirats, Nilo, Adam Ritter and Darian Townsend's time of 1:16.26 set in 2007 in Minneapolis. Arizona had the fifth fastest time among teams in the event today.
In the 500 freestyle, Jean Basson earned a bid into the championship heat tonight with a time of 4:13.75, good for third overall. Nimrod Shapira Bar-Or did not place into the top-16 in the 500 free after posting a 4:20.09.
Jack Brown qualified for the consolation heat in the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:43.86, but Arizona's other four swimmers in the event could not sniff out a spot in the top-16. Austen Thompson swam a personal best in the 200 IM with a time of 1:45.99, but he, Andrew Callahan, Nicolas Nilo and Bryan O'Connor could not advance.
Jordan Smith just missed Roland Schoeman's school record in the 50 Freestyle with a time of 19.09, three hundredths of a second off the South African's best mark. He qualified seventh overall for the championship heat. Adam Small and Jake Tapp did not make top-16 with times of 19.94 and 19.84 respectively. Smith's time currently charts him in at third all-time on Arizona top 50 free list.
The Arizona 400 medley relay team of Jake Tapp, Marcus Titus, A.J. Tipton and Joel Greenshields swam a 3:05.65 and qualified fifth for tonight's final heat.
Overall after day one, Arizona has two swimmers in championship heats and two participants in consolation finals. The Cats also qualified for both relays. Meanwhile, Texas has six in final heats and two in consols, Stanford has three in championship heats and six in consols, Auburn has three in championship heats and three in consols and Florida has four in championship finals and one in consols.
Ben Grado qualified for the consolation 1-meter event with a prelim score of 334.80. Consolation will now begin with finals to follow.
200 Freestyle
1. Auburn 1:15.42
5. Arizona 1:16.22
500 Freestyle
3. Jean Basson 4:13.75
29. Nimord Shapira Bar-Or 4:20.09
10. Jack Brown 1:43.86
22. Nicolas Nilo 1:44.53
29. Bryan O'Connor 1:45.11
40. Austen Thompson 1:45.99
45. Andrew Callahan 1:46.48
50 Freestyle
7. Jordan Smith 19.09
40. Jake Tapp 19.84
43. Adam Small 19.94
1-Meter Diving
15. Ben Grado 334.80
400 Medley Relay
1. Stanford 3:02.94
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The Almirante is a 200 foot steel freighter that was sunk by DERM (Department of Environmental Resource Management) in the Sportfishing Council Southern Artificial Reef Site. This site is located south of Miami off Elliot Key with GPS Latitude 25 24" 58.8" and Longitude 80 7" 3.0"
This once pristine wreck was picked up by the force of Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and twisted and placed back on the bottom upside down, showing Mother Nature's intensity.
The site is still a wonderful dive, but quite deep at 135+. Adorned with bright red gorgonians, there is not much relief now, but lots of twisted metal offering much to explore. A law that was passed the mid 1980's to protect the massive jewfish (Goliath Grouper). Now their population is starting to make a comeback, and the Almirante has several resident jewfish living deep within the remains of her hull.
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I just downloaded the Touchpal Contacts app to my Galaxy Nexus (ICS). Under
Settings->Contacts and Lists, I have 'Contacts without phone' unchecked, and, indeed, the contacts displayed are only those with phone numbers associated with them. Yet, when I use the provided search bar to find contacts, it brings up all contacts even those without phone numbers. Any advice?
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Churches in the Bradford district have been saved from disrepair and eventual ruin – thanks to a total of £746,000 in Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grants.
Leaky roofs, unique stained glass windows and a cracked church spire will all be preserved for future generations through the Repair Grants for Places of Worship scheme, funded by the HLF and administered by English Heritage.
Five Grade II listed churches will receive funds to support urgent repairs.
St Paul's Church in Buttershaw has been awarded £172,000 for general work, including renewal of the porch and vestry roof and repairs to the window, spire and chimney.
Churchwarden Malcolm Ingleby said: "If we hadn't got this grant it would have been disaster. We couldn't have raised this kind of money on our own and we are still going to have to raise some match funding."
The parish church of St Chad, in Toller Lane, has been placed on the Buildings at Risk register because of the urgency of the work required. It will receive £80,000 to repair the access and drainage on the roof and to combat stone erosion.
Priceless internal mosaics and five Clerestorey windows, produced by James Powell and Sons under the supervision of renowned designer Charles Hardgrave, are at risk from water damage.
Churchwarden David Rayner said St Chad's needed £175,000 to complete the work and had raised £5,550 in addition to the HLF grant."
St James's Church, Thornton, will receive £166,000. The building features an early William Morris stained glass window and the Bronte sisters were christened in its font. The bulk of the money will be spent on replacing the roof.
Vicar, the Rev Andrew Greiff, said: "The existing roof won't make it through another winter. We hope the new one will last for another 100 years."
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Heckmondwike has been awarded £169,000 for repairs.
St James's Church in Heckmondwike has been awarded £159,000 to repair its twisted stone spire, which is currently cordoned off for safety reasons.
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One More Step Mr. Chairman…
When Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform sent letters to more than 150 corporations asking what regulations they would like to see curtailed or voided to spur more job growth we – like you – wanted to know exactly how corporate America was weighing in. We anxiously awaited the Committee's publication of the responses, but there was nothing from Chairman Issa except a promise to make public a summary of the results at some future date.
So, we took matters into our own hands. First, we contacted directly nearly all of the corporations to see if they would willingly share their responses with the public. Unfortunately, only a small percentage complied, and to date we have published 40. Once we made responses public, Chairman Issa finally chimed in, releasing nearly 2,000 pages of responses from corporations, trade groups and research organization.
The catch? The huge document dump was a mouthful to digest and unfortunately was not searchable. So we did that job ourselves. And once again, after we acted Chairman Issa acted as well; today the Oversight Committee website contains (.pdf) has all of the responses received to date in a searchable form. Feel free to continue mining on our searchable format here.
One more noteworthy issue: at least two of the replies – from the Industrial Minerals Association – North American and a coalition of housing and construction groups – are still not part of the PDF posted on the Chairman's website. Fortunately CREW happened to retain those letters, which you can see here as well. Also not included were letters from Duke Energy and the Edison Electric Institute.
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Explore the Ocean [Infographic]
The Earth is literally covered in water: It makes up over 70% of our surface, and without it our planet would be inhospitable. When it comes to our Earth's oceans, the vast majority of their expanse remains unchartered and unexplored. In fact, we have more comprehensive maps of the moon's surface than of the bottom of our ocean floors.
While the ocean floor seems distant and irrelevant at times, the fact of the matter is that our ocean floors are home to a whole host of mysteries. not to mention thousands of volcanoes and shifting tectonic plates. By learning about the bottom of the ocean, scientists may one day be able to understand and adequately prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis that are caused by movement along the oceanic floor.
Though we do possess the technology to dive into our world's greatest depths, no one has done so for over 50 years—until recently. James Cameron, notorious director of "Titanic" and general underwater aficionado, recently traveled to the deepest spot in the world: The Mariana Trench, deep at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. James Cameron's innovation is being applauded widely, but more importantly, it's opened up more doors for the ocean to be explored in the years to come.
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For those who enjoy unique rides, this weekend offers some interesting opportunities.
Unfortunately the train at Columbian Park (link) is down for repairs. The Parks Dept. is in hopes of re-opening before the end of the season. The zoo website has up-to-date info posted on their link. Tickets are purchased through the zoo gift shop. The new depot does not have a ticket office, but it does have a small HO train layout in it you can see through the windows.
This weekend the Linden Depot (link) will be host to the Boilermaker Special (link) on Sunday, Aug. 31 from 2 – 4 p.m. While not a true train, what train buff wouldn't want to take a ride on it? Rides are available with paid museum admission. Adults: $4, 12 and under: $1. Members free, membership rates: $10 single, $25 family. When you go, remember the second building is now open with a new, still in progress, HO layout. The museum will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons through October.
This is the last weekend of the season for the canal boat Delphi at the Wabash and Erie Canal Center (link). Saturday, Sunday and Monday the boat will run @ 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Adults: $7. 17 and under: $4. ADA accessible with pre-arrangement. Tickets are sold at the Toll Booth. While at the park, check out Noble Bikes (link) for a different ride. Rent a bike, kayak, paddle boat or the surrey to tour the canal or the trails. You can even rent a bicycle built for 2!
The Shafer Queen at Indiana Beach (link) makes regular tours, weather depending, on Lake Shafer. Although the paddle boat is diesel powered, it is a true paddle wheeler. The short trip, 30 minutes, goes downstream near the dam; the long trip (75 minutes) goes upstream just short of where the river becomes lake. Indiana Beach has a gate fee of $3.50; the fee for the Shafer Queen is $2.50 for the short trip, $5.00 for the long trip. The Shafer Queen fee is included if you buy tickets for the amusement park rides or the combo ticket.


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Moraine Park Technical College's Toolin' It!, a five-day manufacturing experience for young women and men ages 13-16, is being offered in two forms this June.
Toolin' It! provides hands-on experience in using technology to design and produce a product from start to finish. From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day, participants will explore 3D design, computer numerical control (CNC) programming, welding, machining and more, while emphasizing problem solving and team building. On the last day, visits to area manufacturers will provide an up-close and personal look at products being made.
The program is being held in conjunction with YMCA Camp Matawa's week-long residential experience. For those who choose both the Toolin' It! and Camp Matawa experience, which runs June 22-27, each morning camp attendees will travel to Moraine Park's Applied Manufacturing Technology Center in West Bend. Later, they return to Camp Matawa for activities that include canoeing, archery, hiking, climbing, campfires and storytelling. The fee for this combined camping experience is $650; scholarships and financial assistance are available. YMCA Camp Matawa boasts an outdoor climbing wall, swimming pool and 50-foot waterslide, as well as cabins with bathrooms, showers and a common area. The camp is located 45 minutes north of Milwaukee, adjacent to Kettle Moraine State Forest.
For those interested in participating in the daily Toolin' It! component only, June 23-27, the fee is $125, which includes all materials and daily lunch. To register or for more information, contact Marcia Arndt, dean of manufacturing technology, at 262-335-5725 or email@example.com.
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With the same players and tactics for a side that has 5 out of 8 prem titles I've started 0-0-2 without putting a shot on target yet! Yikes.
With the same players and tactics for a side that has 5 out of 8 prem titles I've started 0-0-2 without putting a shot on target yet! Yikes.
Making an analysis after two games is ridiculously stupid.
Maybe it's just a blip in your team.
No, its terrible, you're team is gonna get relegated and you'll be fired before December!
At least that's how the current sports media portrays everything (Just ask Rafa)
See how it goes after a bit longer, i've not noticed an increase in difficulty after playing 10.2 for some time.
No problem, hope your form picks up
I have the issue. I was in good form and the patch totally killed it. I can't buy a win
I am playing my second game postpatch right NOW. Im @ 24 min. The problem is extremely clear, it's opposing passing completition for me. First match I saw them complete almost 90(!!!!) %. Some crazy tactic switches and I got it back to 70, and grabbed enough edge to win it. Now, second match, same thing is happening. I'm playing almeria at home, not the toughest match in the season, but their PC is 74%, which is waaaaaaaay above my limit for teams like almeria in a homematch. I'm just gonna play on, but this might be a bug. I mean, I am playing very physical, aggresive football, so I'm basically trying to pressure my opponents all over the pitch, and I have selected my team partly on workrate, to make up for some of my players' creative brilliance. The likes of Forlan, raul garcia and camacho are real ball winners, and with high pressing this should result in lower passing completition for the opposing team, but I'm stuggling to get this. I'm even switching back to 2d and analysing a lot again to see where the problems are. Ill test and get back to this issue. Plz let me know if this specific issue is actually causing the increased difficulty for you as well, otherwise this post is just me bla-ing about personal bs.
Edit: The problem is getting clearer and clearer now. My opponents somehow turned into complete idiots. Almeria is playing the most ******** tactic ever against me. 42202 (back 4, 2 dm's, ml,mr, st, st). Neither of the dm's are playing any forward passes, so the only threat is on the wings. I closed down wingers, and never close down both dm's. Their passing completition is still 80, their tackling around 90, yet they got 1 shot on goal (before I made the changes). This is not realistic, and doesn't make any sense. I can't create much myself (big surprise if they're playing 2 anchor men ) but overload tactics for 20 min. got me a goal, and since they're incapable of doing anything with the ball except passing it around that should clinch it for this match. I'm not happy with the changes. Moderator, could you please explain how to disable the update?
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Much tougher to score. In half a season on the new patch have had six matches with over 20 shots and 10 CCC's that have gone scoreless. It's like a completely new game...
It was all fun and games when I started the thread, now it's just ridiculous. I had a run of six games averaging 21 shots, 13 on target and 9 CCC's per game and scored once. My players are world class, they should hit the net on occasion.
This isn't about the results, it's about my players suddenly acting like three legged donkeys. I scored 101 in the prem in the season before the patch, and now 17 games in I've scored 16 doesn't add up.
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it appears harder because of the superhuman goalies and the increase in injuries
Strangely enough, I'm actually finding 10.2 easier than the previous
My first game with 10.2 resulted in a 5-4 loss to tottenham at white heart (Newcastle United 4th season) and i was winning 4-2 with 20 mins to go, but thats fm made some bad subs and got punished for it. The next was at st james park (non of this sport direct bs) resulting in a 3-2 loss to man city (they are winning the league and havent lost 20 games in) fair enough but then I realised the AI had found the way to beat my tatic so i changed things around and im backing to winning form.
This is just my few on it but 10.2 isnt any tougher imo. The way op is talking about stupid ai formations is very true but havent really taken notice on pass completion/
I reckon it's harder too, I was going great until 10.2, I just can't get a win and my players cant score due to goalers being super-human & WAYYYYYYYYYY to many long shots!
It is much tougher to score because the super-human goalies are out of control. Just wait in the next few weeks you will see tons of complaints about finishing now....because even the best strikers are stopped a lot by amazing saves all the time now.
Ive played 13 games since patch (patched during season) 5 wins 3 draws 5 defeats scored 30 conceded 18. The previous 13 games I won 10 drew 3 scored 26 conceded 5.
Cant say that the drop of form wouldnt have happened if I hadnt patched but strangely, considering one of the reasons for patching, I am now suffering horrendously from long shots against me while I wasnt on 10.1.1
QPR team (my newest save since the 10.2 patch) seem to be scoring quite freely, But I don't know if that is down to Zaki or not
i've lost 100% of all games since 10.2!! I've played over 7. And my team have stats like 2 shots in a whole game while the other teams are getting 10-20!
Don't mean to brag but if anything the game has been easier for me after the patch. I have a pretty great team as Liverpool in season 2 though.
Last 6:
Portsmouth (H) 8-0
Sunderland (H) 6-0
Swansea (A) 6-0
Wigan (H) 4-0
Man Utd (A) 5-1
Before i've just occasionally had results like that, now they're coming game after game!
I finished 7th last season and was 2-3-0 this year with 2 or 3 goals conceided and after the patch was released, I lost a home game 0-4 then another one 1-3. It's like a completely different game. The bad thing is that expectations are based on what I've achieved playing 10.1.
It was like having no defence at all. I think defenders closing down more and marking tighter give the opposition's strikers a lot of room to create space and play through balls. I will reduce closing down (only for defenders) and not apply tight marking.
Hmm. I've had a better record since patching again but I did take heed of the "For God's Sake do NOT do team talks!" thread yesterday. Maybe they're cancelling each other out.
Exactly the same for me.
I´ve started nicely with FC Porto...
first in the league with 5W 1D 0D ive beaten Nacional 8-0...so not that hard..lol
I can't defend to save my life. I now have to play with defensive as my starting mentality and I now play a 442 with 4 dm's...
Yep I beat man u 4-1 in patch 10.1.1 and in patch 10.2 I lost 2-1 it might not be the pacth though.
My Genoa form has increased immensely in Patch 2
13W 2D 1L in Serie A
34 For, 5 Against.
Although it's not really some miraculous coding, most of team should be at their mid-high peak by now, all gelled and tactics settled.
I've not really seen a huge difference.
I guess the teams who were optimised to exploit the long shot "bug" in 10.1 (lets be charitable and call it a "feature") are going to find it tougher, but that's a good thing.


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The boards of directors of ACH and the ACH Foundation, with the support of the ACH Research Institute, have designated $3 million in initial funding to help establish the center. It will include an endowed chair established in Bates' name, and the chair holder will lead the Center. This endowment is funded through private philanthropy. The public is invited to participate in this important initiative. Supporters may honor Dr. Bates' legacy with a gift to the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy.
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The Center is inspired by Bates' relentless devotion to doing more to help children. In his 20-year tenure, Bates has focused daily on improving every facet of pediatric health and care delivery - at ACH and across the state. The Center will highlight his legacy by promoting continual improvement in patient safety, effective care, compassionate patient- and family-centered practice and professionalism.
Bates announced details of his retirement as ACH president and CEO before the surprise unveiling of the center and endowed chair on Friday. He will serve at ACH through June 30, 2013, making him the second-longest serving CEO in the hospital's 100-year history. Bates' length of service as an administrator is second only to the storied Ruth Olive Beall. The ACH Board of Directors has hired national executive search firm Witt/Kieffer to assist in finding Bates' successor, who they hope to have in place by July 1, 2013.
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Tackles: 10 at Eastern Illinois, 9-3-09
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2010: Played in eight games on special teams.
2009: Played in all 11 games, with seven starts at safety ... recorded 34 tackles on the season, including 17 solo stops ... one of six players to record an interception ... also credited with three pass breakups and a quarterback hurry ... began the season with a career-high 10 tackles against Eastern Illinois ... followed that up with six tackles, including four solo efforts, at Illinois ... recorded first career interception in a win over Austin Peay ... broke up two passes and recorded three tackles at No. 6 Southern Illinois.
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2007: Missed the entire season with a wrist injury.
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Holmes HS: Posted 30 catches for 613 yards and six touchdowns as a senior ... played in only nine games his senior season because of a thumb injury ... his longest touchdown was for 85 yards ... also had seven rushing attempts for 131 yards ... blocked three kicks on special teams ... named first-team All-District 27-5A ... a second-team all-city selection ... named one of the District 27-5A Top Players to Watch in 2005 ... as a junior, had 13 catches for 320 yards and two touchdowns ... named to the all-district second team as junior ... coached by Mike Gaston ... also lettered in basketball and track and field ... was a Class 5A Regional qualifier in the 200- and 400-meters and advanced to the regional finals in the 200 ... received the faculty award for architectural drafting.
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BlackBerry Torch 9800 is now only $99.99 from AT&T
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is currently RIM's flagship device and the first one to have launched running the new BlackBerry OS 6. Yet its sales in the US are reportedly underwhelming, so much so in fact that they surprised even an AT&T exec.
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URC's programmable remote controls have long been a favorite in the home theater space. From user programmable remotes in the Harmony vein to advanced one-room controllers designed for custom programming under the Complete Control heading, on to of course the company's new-ish Total Control whole home control system, URC has a little something for every space, but at this year's CEDIA EXPO, the company is introducing what it claims to be its most handsome remote yet — the TRC-1080 Wi-Fi Remote Control.
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Career Highlights: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 17th round (544th overall) of the 2007 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on June 8, 2007...finished three-year UIC career with a 24-12 record...his 24 victories are tied for second all-time in school history...also second all-time for career strikeouts (208)...career ERA of 3.32 is fifth-best in UIC history.
2007: Tremendous finish to first season back on mound...took the ball in 13 starts...went 7-3 overall...worked 70 innings...tossed a one-hitter in eight innings of work against 16th-ranked and top regional seed Long Beach State at the 2007 NCAA Long Beach Regional to guide UIC to a 4-1 upset win and the program's first-ever NCAA postseason victory...named to the 2007 NCAA Long Beach All-Regional Team...Horizon League All-Tournament Team selection after shutting out Wright State for seven innings on May 25...made first appearance on the mound since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year in a start at No. 14 Georgia Tech on Feb. 17.
2006: Sat out the 2006 season to recover from reconstructive surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow (also known as Tommy John surgery) last March...retained two years of eligibility.
2005: Selected to the All-Horizon League Second Team...went 8-6 overall with three saves in 22 appearances...made 16 starts...registered a team-best 74 strikeouts...set the single-season school record with 119 innings pitched...named the Horizon League Championship's Most Valuable Player while making the League Championship All-Tournament Team after posting a 1-0 record and a save with no runs allowed in 12 innings of work...pitched a complete-game four-hit shutout against Youngstown State in the league semifinals on May 27...pitched three innings of one-hit relief while striking out three to earn the save and propel the Flames to a 9-6 win over UW-Milwaukee in the Horizon League Championship title-clinching game on May 29...fanned a season-best nine batters in 10 innings of work for a win against Iowa on Mar. 18...earned Horizon League Pitcher of the Week honors and College Baseball Foundation National Honor Roll recognition after performance against Iowa...named the league's Pitcher of the Week for period ending May 15 after going 1-0 with a save against Youngstown State the previous weekend.
2004: Selected as CollegeBaseballInsider.com Honorable Mention All-American...garnered Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American honors...named to the All-Horizon League First Team and Horizon League All-Newcomer Team...finished season with a record of 9-3 with a 2.07 ERA, 92 strikeouts and three saves...pitched a Horizon League-leading 95.2 innings and six complete games...undefeated in Horizon League play with a record of 5-0, a miniscule ERA of 0.77 and 38 strikeouts...tossed the 10th no-hitter in UIC history in a 7-0 whitewash of Youngstown State, striking out 10 Penguins on May 16...totaled two victories and two saves in his first four appearances in a UIC uniform...struck out a season-high 13 batters in his first career start in an 18-3 victory over Saint Louis on Mar. 7.
Prep/Personal: Three-year baseball letterwinner for La Follette...named 2003 Wisconsin Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year...drafted in the 47th round (1,377th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers...named the top Wisconsin draft prospect by Baseball America...took home WBCA All-Star Classic MVP honors...captured First Team All-City, All-Conference, All-District and All-State honors as a senior...was named city, conference, district and state player of the year...finished his senior season with a record of 6-1 with 101 strikeouts and an ERA of 0.57...was equally proficient at the plate with a .377 batting average with five homers and 31 RBI...led La Follette to the 2001 City Championship...helped Madison Lakers to the 2001 and 2002 Stateline Legion Champions...named to the All-City First team and honorable mention All-Conference honors as a sophomore...as a junior, garnered All-City, All-Conference and Second Team All-District honors...struck out 11 batters and allowed only three hits in 10 innings of work against Middleton in the 2002 Regional Final...struck out 12 batters and allowed three hits in seven innings of work against Central Florida in the World Wood Bat Championship as a member of the Wisconsin Blazers...holds school records in RBI, innings pitched in a season and hits per seven innings... pitched for the Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League in two stints (2004, 2007)...born April 1, 1985...son of Randy and Mary Zink...majored in secondary education/history.
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it sounds pretty close to the Lyning From You part. A demo isn't the exact thing. They could change something from a demo.Originally posted by Derek@Dec 29 2003, 09:46 PM
Im sick of everyone saying A.06's 2nd part sounds a lot like Lying From You. It doesn't. Lying From You has more notes then A.06 does and if you listen closely you can see this. A.06's playing is constant where as Lying From You is broken up.
Chester publically said this was an unfinished song and the "just drag it out, remember" lyric is from that song.


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By Jeffrey Rubinoff on Mar 10, 2011
A number of you have been asking for functionality that would let you change line separator types between Windows, Unix, and MacOS formats. See Issue 72515 for a brief history of this request.
Well, you'll be happy to know that Jan Lahoda has created a plugin for NetBeans IDE 6.9 and 7.0 that shows and lets you change the line endings of the file you are working on. You can download the plugin from our plugin portal. To install the downloaded plugin:
- Launch NetBeans.
- Go to Tools > Plugins.
- Open the Downloaded tab.
- Click Add Plugins. A file system explorer opens.
- Browse for the downloaded plugin. Select it and click Open. The file system explorer closes and the plugin appears in your plugins window.
- Make sure the plugin is selected and click Install.
After you install the plugin, open a file to edit. On the right side of the global status bar, at the bottom of the IDE, you can see the line ending style of the file. To change the line endings of the file, click the line ending and select a new style of line ending.


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For our series looking at the winners of the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Best for Business awards, Charlotte Shepherd spoke to Ovo Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick.
THE bright sparks at Kemble-based energy company Ovo Energy are no strangers to award ceremonies, having won a clutch of accolades this year including the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Best for Business Sustainable Business of the Year award.
"As an energy company we must be aware of the impact of our business on the environment," explained managing director Stephen Fitzpatrick, who set up the company in 2009.
Although he had no previous experience in the energy sector, Mr Fitzpatrick believed that the energy industry made life too complicated for customers. "It is our job to make it easy for the customer and we offer one price. We believe strongly in simplicity.
"Ovo means 'from an egg' in Latin and our company signifies a fresh start and new beginning in the energy sector," he said.
Within a short time, this gas and electricity provider has positioned itself as a major player in a hugely difficult market, with 70,000 customers. "This is up 75 percent from 1 July 2011," said Mr Fitzpatrick. "We are growing very fast."
As Ovo Energy increases in customer numbers, so its workforce expands and the company now employs 120 people, having started with just five.
The Chamber of Commerce recognised Ovo Energy as an environmentally responsible and socially engaged company.
The company has become synonymous with green energy, offering just two tariffs, one offering 15 percent renewable electricity and the other 100 percent renewable electricity. "The long term future has to be renewable energy and that is a big part of what we do," said Mr Fitzpatrick. "We help people to take the greener option but show that it doesn't have to cost the earth."
As part of their commitment to sustainability, Ovo Energy entered into a partnership with environmental charity Cool Earth to protect an acre of rainforest on behalf of each customer. "This has been really successful and we are helping to protect 70,000 acres of rainforest. We are of the view that is insufficient to plant new forests when rainforests are still being chopped down."
However Mr Fitzpatrick is the first to admit that sustainability within the workplace could be improved. "We can't be as green as we would like at the moment because we do not own our building. But we would eventually like to buy our own premises and have a sustainable plan," he said.
And whenever the time for new premises arrives, it looks likely Ovo Energy will not move far. "We will always have a home in the Cotswolds," said Mr Fitzpatrick.
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Job Driven National Emergency Grant (JDNEG)
Let Patrick Henry Community College help you explore your options, upgrade your job skills and prepare you for a new career. The JDNEG - Job Driven National Emergency Grant is designed to help dislocated workers upgrade their job skills through a degree or certificate program.
Funding for tuition, books, and fees is provided on a first-come, first-served basis to those who meet all eligibility requirements.
Who is eligible?
· Dislocated Worker (DW) and provides the verification for one of the following:
- Terminated/Laid off/Received notice of termination or layoff from employment; is eligible for Unemployment Insurance OR has exhausted or near exhausting entitlement to unemployment compensation AND Unlikely to Return to Previous Industry or Occupation (Reemployment Opportunity is poor)
- Permanent Closure of Plant/Facility/Enterprise/Substantial Layoff
- General Announcement of Closure
- Formerly Self-Employed/Currently Unemployed
- Displaced Homemaker
- Spouse of member of the Armed Forces on active duty
Both credit and non-credit programs of study can qualify for assistance under the JDNEG. Whether you are interested in an associate degree program, a certificate program, or an online certification program, you owe it to yourself to check out the Job Driven National Emergency Grant.
To apply or for more information, contact Brenda Strum, , (276) 634-3601 or Chad Younger, , (276) 634-3602.
JDNEG is funded by the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board and is an equal opportunity employee/program including sub-recipients. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Primary source of funding is from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration.


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Maternity Care
Take a moment to share your story of healing at Banner Health with others. It's a way to inspire others and thank those medical professionals who cared for you during your visit.
Amanda's Story
My husband Mark and I called Banner Gateway Friday Feb 10 because we were concerned that I could not feel our baby moving as she normally did.
I was 32 weeks pregnant and Tara the maternity triage nurse recommended that we come in and have her checked.
Unfortunately when they checked for Grace's heartbeat it was gone, she had died.
Our hearts were broken, she was our miracle baby after two hard years of trying to conceive and we could not believe that she was gone.
I was admitted to the hospital to have labor induced and at 11:18 am on Feb.12th I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl. She was so perfect... she had died from an umbilical cord accident.
Everyone at the hospital was amazing with us, we received such compassionate care that far exceeded our expectations. They made an incredibly difficult time a little easier.
As we mourn our daughter we are forever grateful for the memories that we have with her that were made possible by the nurses at Banner Gateway (Kacey, Mary Kay, Lesley and Tracey in particular). We got to hold our baby, bathe her, dress her and take her for a walk outside in the sun.
Giving birth to Grace is one of the greatest joys of my life, thank you so much for helping us. We are grieving and will miss Grace forever.
However should in the future we be lucky enough to give Grace a little brother or sister we would be honored to come back to the Maternity department at Banner Gateway. Forever Grateful, Amanda Ellen Varney and Mark C Manno (proud parents of Grace Ellen)


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The Environmental Management (EM) Section is responsible for management of the release of wastes and other contaminants from the industrial and municipal sectors of the Omineca Region. EM issues authorizations (permits, approvals) regarding the discharge of waste to the environment, issues orders concerning pollution and site remediation, and administers those documents as well as regulations concerning waste discharges.
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The EM Section also responds to complaints regarding air and water pollution related to discharges from businesses or individuals. Environmental Emergency Response Officers in the section respond to hazardous material spill incidents and provide technical advice on spill prevention and contingency planning.


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Thiry, E; Addie, D; Belák, S; Boucraut-Baralon, C; Egberink, H; Frymus, T; Gruffydd-Jones, T; Hartmann, K; Hosie, M J; Lloret, A; Lutz, H; Marsilio, F; Pennisi, M G; Radford, A D; Truyen, U; Horzinek, M C (2009). H5N1 avian influenza in cats. ABCD guidelines on prevention and management. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 11(7):615-618.
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OVERVIEW: Avian influenza is a disease of birds, caused by a type A influenza virus. The subtype H5N1 avian influenza occurs primarily in birds and infection varies from mild disease with little or no mortality to a highly fatal, rapidly spreading epidemic (highly pathogenic avian influenza). It is extremely rare for cats to be infected and there are only very few confirmed reports of the disease in cats in Europe. INFECTION: Cats can be infected via the respiratory and oral routes (eg, by eating infected birds). The key precondition for infection is that the cat lives in an area where H5N1 virus infection has been confirmed in birds. Additionally, the cat should have had outdoor access to an environment where waterfowl is present, or contact with poultry or uncooked poultry meat, or close contact with an H5N1-infected, sick cat during the first week of infection. CLINICAL SUSPICION: Clinical signs in cats may include fever, lethargy, dyspnoea, conjunctivitis and rapid death. Neurological signs (circling, ataxia) have also been recorded. DIAGNOSIS: The veterinary authorities should be notified. Oropharyngeal, nasal and/or rectal swabs or faecal samples of suspected cases should be submitted for PCR and/or virus isolation. Post-mortem samples of lung and mediastinal lymph nodes should be obtained. Particular care should be taken when handling the cat and/or samples. DISEASE MANAGEMENT: The virus is sensitive to all standard medical disinfectants. Cats with suspected H5N1 infection should be kept in strict isolation. Owners should be advised to confine the cat to a separate room prior to bringing it to the veterinary clinic. VACCINATION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: No H5N1 vaccines are commercially available for cats. In the event of confirmed cases of H5N1 avian influenza in birds in the area, owners should keep their cats indoors until further information is available, and follow official regulations.
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The Brazilian Blowout: AMAZING
Updated: 10/29/2010 - How would you like to have hair that looks like a Brazilian super model? Hair that's silky, shiny and frizz free?
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Posted: 04/21/2010 - In honor of Earth Day Lauren and Amanda highlighted some of the "green" things at the grocery store on 11 News at Noon.
Updated: 06/17/2009 - It's a phrase that I've heard more and more recently, and it's caused me to think about my local perspective.
Updated: 03/27/2009 - Before I worked at 11 News, I watched 11 News. Now that the news station is a major part of my life, I share some of the reasons I think we're "The Ones To Watch."
Posted: 02/16/2009 - One Road, multiple names. A look at why, in Grand Junction, the name of the road can change without the driver making a turn.
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Ukrainian Animals Who Don't Have A Political Bone In Their Bodies
No matter where your sympathies lie as to what is the best course going forward, acting like animals doesn't justify the mistreatment of animals. And unfortunately one of most devastating by-products of this political upheaval is the impact it's having on the wildlife in the Kharkiv Zoo.
News reports recently emerged from the troubled nation that these zoo animals had been left to die of starvation, because the government started diverting funds from the facility in January.
"Our animals are not fighting for power, they do not share anyone's political views, they just want to live," the zoo said in a statement on its website on March 6, 2014. "Without emergency measures, our completely innocent animals will start dying."
The zoo is still exploring its options, including setting up a PayPal account to start appealing to a broader audience and potentially receiving much-needed assistance from abroad. This would help in purchasing food in addition to help to upgrade the zoo itself (a facility which almost 120 years old).
A Facebook page titled "Kharkiv Zoo Friends" was set up on March 8, 2014 and has already attracted over a 1000 likes. Apparently this group has just closed down their crowdsourced fundraiser with GoFundMe where they raised $4066 of their $5,000 goal.
Posting a recent appeal on FB to help with food supplies for the animals, a spokesperson by the name of "Katherine" indicated that there was an overwhelming response by the locals and Westerners.
The city of Kharkiv was the first Soviet capital and remains the Ukraine's second-largest city. Critics have said, "Ukraine's future as a unified state depends on bellwether cities like Kharkiv, where residents are split between pro-European and pro-Russian camps." No matter - animals should not have to endure the pain and suffering these two factions engage in with each other. They are the innocent parties that need to be protected.
If interested, continue to follow this story and donate if you are in a position to help.
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by Anonymous
Наткнулся на эту статью и был ошарашен. С каких делов вы использовали мою фотографию в этом контексте? Выб сначала разобрались.Это фото было сделано 8 марта после того как их обкормили, и все животные спали. Верблюд на этом фото не умирает,- он спит сытый и довольный жизнью.
Я подаю на ваш ресурс в суд, за несанкционированное использование моей фото, с искажением фактов действительности.
Came across this article and was dumbfounded. Since when delov you used my photo in this context? Sel razobralis.Eto first photo was taken on March 8 after their obkormili and all the animals were asleep. Camel in this photo does not die - he sleeps well fed and contented life.
I am applying to your resource in court for unauthorized use of my image, the distortion of the facts of reality.


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CHINA: The Misery of China's Mines As Anger Flares Over Latest Disaster,Workers and Families Feel Powerless
by Edward Cody
Washington Post
August 22nd, 2007
Anger at the wide spread pain and suffering of mining communities flares with each new disaster and the recent collapse of a mine on the Chaiwen River is no exception.
CHINA: U.S. Group Accuses Chinese Toy Factories of Labor Abuses
by David Barboza
New York Times
August 21st, 2007
A workers rights group in the United States released a report on Tuesday detailing what it called brutal conditions and illegal practices in Chinese toy factories, many of which supply some of the worlds biggest brand-name toy makers, including Walt Disney and Hasbro.
INDIA: Indians Protest Wal-Marts Wholesale Entry
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The New York Times
August 9th, 2007
Wal-Mart, in a struggle to expand its global reach, is trying to enter India through the back door, but many consumers here have taken notice.
WORLD: We must count the true cost of cheap China
by Richard McGregor
Financial Times
August 2nd, 2007
In the wake of the multiple scandals over tainted Chinese food and drug exports in recent months, Chinese goods now have an indelible image of being not just cheap, but life-threatening as well. But the fact that wrongly labelled foods, liquor and pharmaceuticals have routinely sickened and even killed people en masse in China has been largely overlooked.
COLOMBIA: Suing Multinationals Over Murder
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TIME Magazine
August 1st, 2007
Organized labor often complains of its treatment at the hands of corporate America, but its accusations pale in comparison to those made recently by the widows of Colombian mine workers in an Alabama courtroom. During a two-week trial, a Birmingham jury weighed charges that the local Drummond Coal Company bore responsibility for the murders of three union leaders who represented workers at its Colombian mine - the world's largest open pit mine.
MEXICO: Thousands of Unpaid Teens Bag Groceries for Wal-Mart
by Joseph Contreras
August 1st, 2007
Wal-Mart prides itself on cutting costs at home and abroad, and its Mexican operations are no exception. Wal-Mart is Mexico's largest private-sector employer in the nation today, with nearly 150,000 local residents on its payroll. An additional 19,000 youngsters between the ages of 14 and 16 work after school in hundreds of Wal-Mart stores, mostly as grocery baggers, throughout Mexico-and none of them receives a red cent in wages or fringe benefits.
CHINA: Beijing Games Officials Penalize Firms
by Mei Fong
The Wall Street Journal
August 1st, 2007
The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee said it was taking corrective measures after a monthlong investigation found that four factories making Olympic merchandise were guilty of labor violations.
US: A Storied Union Takes On Starbucks
by Moira Herbst
Business Week
August 1st, 2007
The Industrial Workers of the World is taking on the coffee giant and its much-praised workplace practices
IRAQ: Foreign Workers Abused at Embassy, Panel Told
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July 27th, 2007
Two American civilian contractors who worked on a massive U.S. Embassy construction project in Baghdad told Congress yesterday that foreign laborers were deceptively recruited and trafficked to Iraq to toil at the site, where they experienced physical abuse and substandard working conditions.
SOUTH AFRICA: S African miners vote to strike
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July 26th, 2007
South African workers for the world's biggest diamond producer, De Beers, have voted to go on strike over pay.
COLOMBIA: Drummond Union: Govt Muffles Key Witness
by Frank Bajak
July 24th, 2007
The union activists suing U.S. coal company Drummond Co. Inc. in Alabama in the 2001 murders of three labor leaders say deliberate foot-dragging by Colombian authorities is preventing the jury from hearing their star witness. Concerned by the delay, 12 Democrats in the U.S. Congress wrote Colombia's vice president last week asking him to intercede.
US: Tax Break Used by Drug Makers Failed to Add Jobs
by Alex Berenson
The New York Times
July 24th, 2007
Two years ago, when companies received a big tax break to bring home their offshore profits, the president and Congress justified it as a one-time tax amnesty that would create American jobs. Drug makers were the biggest beneficiaries of the amnesty program, repatriating about $100 billion in foreign profits and paying only minimal taxes. But the companies did not create many jobs in return. Instead, since 2005 the American drug industry has laid off tens of thousands of workers in thi
NIGERIA: Tycoon exits Nigerian oil deals
BBC News
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Nigerian consortium Bluestar, led by tycoon Aliko Dangote, has pulled out of a deal to take stakes in oil refineries after protests by trade unionists.
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by Karen McVeigh
The Guardian (UK)
July 17th, 2007
MPs called for legislation yesterday to make British retailers pay their garment workers overseas a living wage.
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June 29th, 2007
Maine Gov. John Baldacci last week signed into law a measure requiring developers of retail stores exceeding 75,000 square feet to conduct studies gauging the project's impact on municipal services, the environment and local businesses. Similar measures have been passed in other states.
US: Fired worker wins Wal-Mart case
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A female pharmacist dismissed by Wal-Mart has been awarded nearly $2m (£1m) in damages after a jury concluded she was the victim of discrimination.
MALAYSIA: Death of a Migrant Worker
by Anil Netto
Inter Press Service News Agency
June 19th, 2007
False promises of good pay and healthy working conditions fed to Indian migrant workers in Malaysia have led to destitution, physical abuse, and now, it seems, death.
CHINA: Child Labour Scandal Exposes Gross Corruption
by Antoaneta Bezlova
Inter Press Service News Agency
June 18th, 2007
An unfolding national scandal on the large-scale abuse of child labourers in the brick kiln industry raises questions on the adequacy of planned labour laws that are supposed to take on sweatshops and protect workers' rights.
BURMA: No End to Forced Labour
by Gustavo Capdevila
Inter Press Service News Agency
June 15th, 2007
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) expressed profound concern about the persistence of forced labour in Burma, while it is closely monitoring the implementation of a mechanism for victims to file complaints, which was recently agreed with the Southeast Asian country's governing junta.
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Cowboy Lifestyle Photographer David Stoecklein Dies, 65
Photographer David Stoecklein, who built a small publishing empire on his photographs of cowboys, horses, and western lifestyle and landscapes, died November 10 at the age of 65, according to a report in the Idaho Mountain Express. The newspaper gave no details about the cause of death.
Based in Ketchum, Idaho, Stoecklein began his career as an outdoor lifestyle photographer shooting advertising assignments for clients including Coca Cola, L.L. Bean, Reebok, Timberland and others. According to his website, his passion for the ranching heritage of the American West led him to focus on that subject, which led to assignments from Stetson-Roper USA, Wrangler, Agri Beef, Eddie Bauer, Chevrolet, Ford, Marlboro, and numerous others. He also contributed to numerous magazines including Western Horseman, Farm and Ranch Magazine, Cowboys and Indians, and Working Ranch magazine.
In addition to his assignment work, Stoecklein published at least 28 books, among them titles such as The Cowboy Boot, Dude Ranches of the American West, The Cowboy Horse, and The Idaho Cowboy. Along with the many books, he sold cards, calendars, posters, and prints through his website. Stoecklein also ran frequent photo workshops at his ranch in Mackay, Idaho
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Car Mats and Some Useful Tips on Their Purchase
Purchasing a car mat for you own car or getting them as practical gifts for someone can be a little tricky, if you do not pay attention to certain special features and characteristics. Nevertheless, car mats can be of great importance for each and every single car, so you need to have them available and placed at all times.
There is a tremendous variety available on the market that can satisfy all demands in car mats, They come in different sizes and shapes, different fabrics and materials, different quality ranges in order for you to compare, contrast and eventually have your pick accordingly.
You can purchase them online, visiting one of the multiple online stores available on the market and get the chance to have them delivered in the comfort of your house. Alternatively, you can visit one of the stores available in your area and get to choose after having the experts give you some valuable advice on your pick.
The car mats can be either plastic or fabric made, as mentioned. The main difference is that a plastic car mat can give you a better feeling of security and durability, while a tailored fabric car mat and boot liner can be more similar to a real carpet and thus more desirable to look at.
The floor of a car is always covered by a mat called car mat. This is done to protect the floor from all the dirt and dust that gets inside every time someone enters the car wearing shoes. Imagine rushing to get inside the car when it is raining heavily outside with your shoes covered with all the mud and slush. You are least bothered as you know that all this dirt and mud will be taken care of by the car mats that you have got placed on the floor of your car.
Whether you are eating popcorns or chips inside the car or sipping on your favorite cola or beer, spilling liquids and eatables on the floor of the car is a very common phenomenon. In fact, this is something that you cannot prevent even if you are most careful as your kids will spoil the floor with their antics. This is where car mats UK come handy as they can trap all the dirt and dust in their specially designed grooves. You know that you can easily clean these mats either by dusting or placing these mats under running water.
Car mats are mostly made of rubber as it is a very strong and durable material. These mats are mostly available in grey or black colors to mix up with the interiors and to hide the stains and other marks that they get from our shoes. However, not everyone is happy with the car mats available in the market as there are people who like to have their mark on everything they use. For such people, tailored rubber car mats are being made available by aftermarket companies according to their taste.
No longer are car mats the same age old black colored rubberized sheets as people have started to express their personality and taste through car mats these days. People are not content with durable and high quality mats as they want something more from the floor mats. All this has led aftermarket companies to come up with new designs and patterns of car mats that are being made with different materials other than the earlier rubber.
Today one can dream of car mats that are unique as he can order the design to the company and the company makes and supplies these car mats as per the specifications and requirements of the customer. This has also meant mats being available in a wide price range.
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