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MODERATOR: Good morning and welcome, everyone, both here at the Washington Foreign Press Center, as well as those of you joining us in New York. We are extremely pleased to have with us today Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal, who will discuss U.S. foreign policy priorities in South and Central Asia. This is her first time to the Foreign Press Center since being sworn in on October 21st, 2013, and we certainly hope it won't be your last.
You received her bio when you came in, so in the interest of time, I'm going to invite Assistant Secretary to the podium to say a few words, and then we'll move into questions.
Assistant Secretary.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Well, thank you all very much, and we had hoped to have some coffee and bagels and little small treats to soften you up, but our logistics are still working it out, so it'll get here soon.
But listen, it's such a pleasure to be here, and thank you all for coming out, and it's good to see so many familiar faces in the crowd as well. I'm just going to take a few minutes to outline some opening thoughts and comments, and then just happy to respond to any questions that anyone has beyond that. And this is my first big press conference, so I hope you guys will go easy on me.
As many of you know, and as you've read in my bio, I come to the State Department with a long experience on Capitol Hill, at USAID, and working in the humanitarian and development community. And that brings, for me, a particular perspective on how I approach our foreign policy and diplomacy in the South and Central Asia region at this very important time. Because fundamentally, what I've learned through my career is you really can't talk about national security without talking about human security. And you really can't focus on our foreign policy and diplomatic engagement through just government-to-government channels. Your foreign policy and your engagement also needs to speak to the hopes and the aspirations of the people of the region. And that's what I bring, is that fundamental belief.
One my favorite quotes – and I saw it when I was in Dhaka just a couple of weeks ago – is a quote from Senator Edward M. Kennedy that's on the EMK Center in Dhaka, and that is that "Our relationship is not just government-to-government, but it's people-to-people, citizen-to-citizen, and friend-to-friend." And I hope that in my tenure, that I can underscore that.
This is a region of extraordinary geographic, linguistic, cultural diversity, extraordinary beauty, and incredibly vibrant societies. But it's also a region that's facing great challenges and in the middle of very important transitions. So while many see these transitions as a source of anxiety or uncertainty, I actually see them as a source of opportunity. And that's what I want to talk about a little bit, are the opportunities that I see ahead of us.
In the past year alone, five countries in the region have undergone national elections: Maldives, Tajikistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan. And certainly in some of these elections – in Nepal and in Pakistan – these have been historic and consolidations of strong democratic traditions and gains. And we work with these countries on strengthening their democratic institutions and seeking greater political participation and recognizing the progress that has been made.
We also have three big political transitions that lie ahead in Bangladesh, in India, and in Afghanistan. And since I just came from Dhaka, let me just start there to say that while we really welcome the announcement of elections on January 5th, we do think that there is an urgent call for concerted efforts at dialogue to bring the two major political parties closer together. That had been my message and my emphasis during my trip, and that continues to be our call today. We also call on all sides to restrain violence. Violence has no place in the democratic process. And we think it's very important that all sides find ways to move forward to have free, fair, credible, and peaceful or violence-free elections in Bangladesh.
In India, voters have demonstrated, time again in this world's largest democracy, a robust and resilient democracy. And it's an impressive process to watch unfold, as hundreds of millions of people go to the polls in a peaceful manner. And so we look forward to the Indian elections, and we look forward to watching that process unfold. We've also worked closely with India to learn some of the lessons of its democratic process and its election process to see how particularly the technical capabilities that India has built up can benefit other countries as well. And the United States looks forward to working in close partnership with India with whatever the outcome of that election process will be in terms of the next government that comes into place.
Throughout the region, we've been working with governments and civil society to work to build those political transitions and to support both young democracies and more established ones. We want to continue to support the efforts of inclusive and participatory political systems. We want to support the rights of ethnic minorities and religious minorities in all of these countries and marginalized communities. And we continue to stress the importance of political reconciliation in countries that have been plagued with civil conflict, such as Sri Lanka.
We'd like to see a region that is much more interconnected, and I think we have a historic opportunity with two key transitions that are underway in the region – the one in Afghanistan and the one in Myanmar. Myanmar is not under my area of responsibility, but it affects greatly the opportunities that the countries of South Asia have in terms of, for the first time, being able to see a South Asia and a Southeast Asia join together in trade and commerce. And similarly, as we see the political security and economic transition ahead for Afghanistan, there's a tremendous opportunity to see the countries of Central Asia connect in trade and commerce to the countries of South Asia.
When President Obama talks about the rebalance to Asia, this is fundamentally the vision that he's talking about – the vision of an Asian landscape that is bound together in trade and commerce, a vision of an integrated trade landscape. And I often talk about the fact that the Asian Development Bank has put out this study – and other studies corroborate – that Asian economies have the potential in the coming decades to comprise 50 percent of global GDP. Now, that's not a probability, but that is definitely a possibility.
And to make that possibility become a reality, the countries of the region need to address challenges of inclusive growth, of improved governance, of combating corruption, of diversifying their economies, and engaging in investing in the citizens of their countries. These are all areas that the United States stands ready to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the countries of Asia to ensure that that vision of Asian prosperity and Asia's role in creating a shared prosperity around the globe is realized.
Already, we're working with our partners in the region on major energy trade customs and people-to-people projects that support that connectivity. CASA-1000, which is creating an energy grid that brings surplus hydropower from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to meet energy needs in Afghanistan and Pakistan, is ever closer to being a reality, and we've narrowed that financing gap considerably.
TAPI, the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline that would seek to bring Turkmen gas to meet the energy needs of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, is again ever closer to becoming a reality, and we look forward to working with the countries in the region to address the remaining challenges. And really, the work that we have done over the past decade in investing in road and infrastructure in Afghanistan and across the region is all about supporting that integrated landscape.
Similarly, as I had noted, the political transition in Myanmar creates an enormous opportunity to connect India, Bangladesh, the countries of South Asia, to the countries of Southeast Asia. India has already recognized that enormous potential and has already started lining up its own investments and infrastructure in capacity. And the United States and countries of Asia are very interested in supporting that connectivity.
So as I mentioned, this vision is one of tremendous potential, and it's a vision that is not of the U.S. making; it's a vision that's really of the region. That vision of a New Silk Road really captures what, to me, as a young girl who was born in a small town in India, who grew up with stories that my grandfather would talk about of how the pomegranates from Afghanistan – Kabuli anar and chamman ki ungoorwere really the things that brought together countries and cultures. And that's a vision that we would like to support and see become, once again, the reality.
That's just a little bit of my hopes and aspirations. I recognize that you all probably have a lot of questions that you'd like to pursue, so why don't I stop there and turn to you?
MODERATOR: We'll go on to questions. I just have a few things before we start. I ask that you identify yourself by your outlet and your name before you pose a question. Please also wait for the microphone, as we are doing a transcript on this. I see that we already have somebody in New York. I will get to questions in due order, so please be patient. And also, we have a finite amount of time, so I'd please ask you to keep your questions brief and to one part. Thank you very much.
Let me start in the middle.
QUESTION: Hi. I'm Navbahor Imamova. I'm with Voice of America. I report to Central Asia and about Central Asia from here. Could you be more specific about Central Asia and the kind of priority that you see for the region as you start this (inaudible)?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Sure.
QUESTION: And also, we know that there's a delegation coming from Uzbekistan next week, and we're hoping you'll --
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Yeah.
QUESTION: -- give us some details about that.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Sure. Well, let me start with saying that the United States has an enduring commitment to the region. We see U.S. relationship with the countries of Central Asia as being an important and enduring priority for the United States, and that we see a Central Asia that is more interconnected as being in the interests, individually and collectively, of all the countries in the region. And that's what our engagement is really geared towards.
And so as we look at the Uzbek delegation that is coming here next week led by Foreign Minister Kamilov for the annual bilateral consultations, we look forward to having dialogue that continues to deepen and strengthen that collaboration. It's a full-ranging dialogue, and we discuss all of the areas of convergence between our two countries as well as areas of divergence and areas of concern. So we really appreciate that we have a fulsome dialogue with each of the countries of the region around a full range of issues, and we look forward to continuing that.
MODERATOR: I'll go back to the back – and then to the front here.
QUESTION: Aziz Haniffa with India Abroad. Nisha, good to see you here.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: It's good to see you.
QUESTION: Five years ago when the U.S.-India civ-nuke deal was signed it was considered sort of a symbolic manifestation of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue; today it still remains in limbo. There are people who say that the liability – nuclear liability law has indeed become a liability, and there's a lot of angst among U.S. business and industry, and even among Indian Americans who really lobbied the Hill in terms of getting that law through. Some feel that India has played the U.S., it got what it wanted, and now there doesn't seem to be anything happening and that the early works agreement and all that talk is only a spin. How do you hope to alleviate this, because it's still seen as sort of, as I said, sort of a manifestation of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue, and that moving ahead in terms of full implementation would probably get – would be the catalyst that probably people could talk as strategic dialogue.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Well, I think the civ-nuke agreement between the United States and India has been a tremendous and powerful symbol of the relationship. And I don't think it's in limbo; I think we are making progress. Is it as fast and as full as we would like it? No, I think that there are definitely steps that we think would help move things along.
But I think that the small contract agreement that was announced during Prime Minister Singh's visit was an important step in the right direction, and I am hopeful that that will continue to pave the way for greater steps. And I think that India has to take its own steps to see what can be done with respect to its liability laws and with respect to the concerns that the private sector has with respect to liability.
But let me just say that the nature of the relationship has so transformed that this is a very important component, but it is one of very many components. We have such a fulsome range of discussions and dialogue in cooperation between the United States and India. Right now, in fact, we have in Delhi a group of law enforcement officials, police commissioners from key cities in the United States that are in India for a law enforcement dialogue to share lessons learned, best practices on a range of issues. We have an energy dialogue, we have a broad range of science and technology cooperation, higher education dialogue. So I think that the emphasis on any one particular issue is probably not as necessary as it was in the past. We're pushing ahead on every single front, and we're working with our Indian colleagues and counterparts on every single front, including civil nuclear cooperation.
MODERATOR: From the second row here, and then we'll go to New York.
QUESTION: Thank you. Lalit Jha from Press Trust of India. Welcome to the Foreign Press Center. In the next three years of this President's term, how do you see the India-U.S. strategic relationship evolving, after brief pause of the elections that India is headed towards?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: First of all, I don't think we have a pause at all. I think that we're continuing to move forward over the next six months and we're very much looking forward to receiving the foreign secretary next week, and I know we have an energy dialogue slated for early next year. So like I said, I don't think that there's any pause. I think everything is moving forward apace.
But I think that the relationship will continue to strengthen and deepen and grow, and I think that increasingly it's not just a bilateral relationship, but it is a regional and a global relationship. And we see, as President Obama most aptly characterized it, that this is a partnership and a relationship that is one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century, and that's because it's a partnership based on shared values, shared approaches, and we believe that India provides an incredible example of democratic development, and we want to support that example as one that more and more countries ought to follow.
MODERATOR: Okay, we'll go to New York for this question and then back here to Washington.
QUESTION: Yes, good morning honorable Secretary. This is Shehabuddin Kisslu from BanglaNews24.com.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Hi.
QUESTION: Recently you have visited Bangladesh that you have already mentioned, and we are expecting some high officials, I mean the top diplomats from UN to visit Bangladesh this week. Would you kindly elevate us the situation in Bangladesh that you observe at the time? And actually what is the main problem for the solution of this continuing political situation in Bangladesh? And mainly, it is now open secret that opposition, along with their ally the Jamaat-e-Islami, through their movement is seeking or expecting kind of military intervention there. If hypothetically, in case of that situation, what is the U.S.' stand?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Well, let me just say that my visit to Bangladesh was an important one for me because I see such enormous progress and such enormous future potential in Bangladesh. The economic growth that Bangladesh has experienced over the past decade; the gains that is has made on developments; on the improvements in health, in maternal mortality and child mortality; the drops in fertility rates; the improvements in food security. This is an incredible story of progress that we have seen in Bangladesh, and an incredible potential for the future as we talk about this more integrated region between South and Southeast Asia. And the major challenge in my opinion that stands in the way of Bangladesh realizing that future is if there's not a political transition that is free, fair, smooth, and acceptable to the Bangladeshi people. We would like to see this country continue to move forward on the path towards development and prosperity.
And the United States and our friends in the international community don't have a stake in who wins what election. But we would like to see a process that is free, fair, credible, and free from violence. That has been the message that we have underscored. And for that to take place, both of the major political parties need to come together. The solutions are not going to come from the international community. The solutions are there within the people and the institutions and the parties of Bangladesh, and what needs to happen is for that dialogue that allows a compromise to emerge that will allow for elections to take place that the people of Bangladesh can have confidence in and can feel are credible. And that has been our underlying message publicly and privately.
MODERATOR: Here in the front, and then we'll go down to the back.
QUESTION: Thank you very much. First of all, Raghubir Goyal from India Global and Asia Today. Congratulations and welcome.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Thank you.
QUESTION: My quick two questions: One – as far as Mr. Modi from the – Chief Minister from the most (inaudible) Gujarat, now major candidate for the prime minister next elections. Visa problem is still there and it was a major issue time-to-time in the Indian parliament and in the Indian political arena. What's going on with his visa?
Finally, as far as India (inaudible) Afghanistan is concerned, after 2014, Indian political system is worried about because of there is a triangle – Pakistan, India, and U.S., or among others. So I believe that Pakistan doesn't want India's role in the future, but India has invested billions of dollars. That's what – according to the U.S. analysis and President Obama. So what will the future of India and Afghanistan after 2014? Thank you.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: So let me just respond to your last point first, which is that what India, Pakistan, and all the countries in the region want more than anything is a stable and secure Afghanistan. And that is the point of convergence for all the countries in the region. And we think that that is the point for constructive engagement with all the countries in the region. And that has been our effort and our policy. We've had a very close dialogue in cooperation with India with respect to the transition in Afghanistan. We have a trilateral conversation between the United States, India, and Afghanistan. And India has played a very important role and continues to play a very important role and has provided over 2 billion in economic investment, has provided incredible training and infrastructure. And we see that as a positive role that will continue moving forward.
With respect to your second point, I would just note that there's been no change in U.S. rules or regulations with respect to its visa policy. And that is that all individuals apply and have to undergo a review process. And so the point at which there is an application there will be a review process, and I can't speak to what the outcome of that process would be. So as far as I'm concerned, there's no news there. There's no change in policy there. It is as it has always been, which is that visa applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
MODERATOR: All right. I'm going to go here in the middle and then to the back. Here – I think on this side.
QUESTION: (Inaudible). This is Anwar Iqbal. I work for Pakistan's Dawn newspaper.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Hi.
QUESTION: Welcome here. I will also sort of go back to what you said about 2014, the transition in Afghanistan and is an important transition, as you said. What we experienced during the first transition, which happened after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, was a complete and rapid withdrawal of U.S. and its interests from that region, and that led to what happened in 2000 – on 9/11. So there are people in that region who still fear that if not now, further down the road the Americans can actually withdraw the way they did then. So can you – would you like to allay those fears?
And also, one of the irritants in relationship with Pakistan is your drone policy, which is – people still are unable to understand. I mean, are – do the Pakistanis approve the strikes? Do they not? Are you working with them? What is the future of your drone policy? Could you please like to comment on this?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Well, thank you for both of those questions. Let me just first clarify that while I am the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, we continue to have Afghanistan and Pakistan policy under the direction of U.S. Special Representative Jim Dobbins. And so for specific questions with respect to the drone policy and such, I would refer you to Ambassador Dobbins.
With respect to the transition in Afghanistan, let me just say that I think that the United States engagement to the region, as I noted at the outset, is an enduring one. And we will continue to support the economic development and prosperity of this region. We're not going away; we're not going anywhere. I think that we have continued to provide development assistance, economic assistance, and technical support to all of the countries of the region and we are committed to that as we move forward.
MODERATOR: Take a question in the back, and then I'm going to come up here to the middle.
QUESTION: Thank you. Chidu Rajghatta, the Times of India. Madam Secretary, you mentioned that you said that the U.S. looks forward to working with India whatever the outcome of the next election. So I want to go back to the visa issue for Mr. Modi. Does elected – do elected representatives and elected prime minister – are they subject to the same rules as, say, leaders of opposition or unelected people? I guess my question is if Mr. Modi's elected prime minister, do the same visa rules apply to him?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: So I don't want to get too far into the weeds of consular affairs because I am probably not the one that can go chapter and verse, but my understanding is that we have diplomatic visas, A-1 visas, for government officials who are on official business who are members of the national government, and that there are – for all other individuals, the normal process is a tourist visa and that goes through the individual application process. And so depending on the official and the capacity in which they're visiting, the determination is made on what kind of visa they're applying for.
So beyond that, I would probably have to refer you to the consular affairs folks to get more into the weeds.
MODERATOR: Right here in the blue shirt. In the blue shirt – no.
QUESTION: Matthew Pennington from Associated Press. Can I ask you about Sri Lanka?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Yes.
QUESTION: During the Commonwealth heads of government summit recently, the British prime minister effectively sort of set a deadline saying that he wanted to see progress on accountability issues of alleged war crimes by March, or he would seek a UN-backed commission of inquiry or something of that nature. Does the U.S. support that position and do you think it's appropriate to set a deadline like that?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: The United States and really all of our friends across the international community have underscored the need for Sri Lanka to make progress on issues of reconciliation, on issues of accountability, and on issues of human rights, ongoing concerns about the political space and human rights in the country. And we are committed to working with our friends in Sri Lanka to see that progress. We would like to see Sri Lanka address these issues through its own processes, and we hope that that can, in fact, be the case.
I think that the patience of the international community, if real progress is not seen, particularly on issues of accountability, that patience will start to wear thin. And so we urge our friends in Sri Lanka to use the opportunity to show some concrete steps that their own processes have yielded. Through the LLRC, there are a set of recommendations. I think that those are exactly the points that we'd like to see progress on and we'd encourage them to do that.
MODERATOR: Okay. We're going to go back to the fourth row end, and then we'll come up front here.
QUESTION: Hi. Thank you for the opportunity. I am Ali Imran representing Associated Press of Pakistan.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Hi.
QUESTION: Hi. You have talked eloquently about regional connectivity and Silk Road initiative. One important factor is improvement in Pakistan-India relations --
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Absolutely.
QUESTION: -- towards that end. Can you tell us what the U.S. is doing and what the U.S. can do to help the two countries improve their relations and resolve some of the longstanding disputes including Kashmir which lies at the heart of tensions between the two countries, and also revive their stalled peace process? Thank you.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: Well, let me just start by saying that there's not been any change in the long-held U.S. policy that with respect to relations between India and Pakistan, and particularly with respect to issues regarding Kashmir, that it is for India-Pakistan to set the pace, the scope, and really the nature of those conversations and that process. The United States supports any improvements in the overall relationship, and we have seen important overtures by both countries towards dialogue. We welcomed the fact that the Prime Minister Sharif and Prime Minister Singh had a meeting in New York last fall, and we welcome all dialogue and all improvements in that relationship.
Frankly, let me say that a good place to start is on the trade front, because it's a win-win for both countries. I think cross-border trade right now between India and Pakistan is somewhere in the range of two and a half billion. But both sides have seen the potential for that to grow to 10 billion, easily. And that requires both sides to really come together around these sets of issues. So anything that will encourage cross-border trade will benefit both countries and really will benefit the entire region and will unleash tremendous economic potential. So trade and energy are areas where we think that there is tremendous potential and we'd love to see more progress.
MODERATOR: I think we have time for just one more question at this point, and we'll go here to the --
QUESTION: Yusif Babanli, Azerbaijan State Telegraph Agency.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: You know I lived in Baku for a little while.
QUESTION: Good, yeah. I read that. My question is about Azerbaijan. As you know, it's often cited as an emerging energy security contributor to Europe, and through southern gas corridor. What are your hopes for the Trans-Caspian Pipeline gas pipeline ever realizing on the scale of one to 10 – 10 being highest? And what should the Administration do to increase its support for this project? Thank you.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: We're very supportive of all efforts to broaden and strengthen the energy connectivity the energy grid across the region. And while I don't really have a specific response for you, I'm happy to – as I get further into my brief, quite honestly, I'm happy to engage with you more on that. But let me just say I think that there's tremendous, tremendous benefit to the entire region to strengthen the connectivity and the grids for bringing energy-rich countries into greater connectivity with those countries that are looking for more sources of energy for their economies. So I'd like to see that move forward, but honestly, I'll have to get back to you on the specifics.
MODERATOR: I'm sorry that we don't have more time today, but as you said, this is not her last time here. I want to thank you for coming – Assistant Secretary --
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: I'm getting on a plane in a couple of hours --
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: -- which is why I'm on such a tight schedule.
MODERATOR: Thank you very much and we look forward to having you again.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISWAL: And I look forward to doing this again. Thank you.
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College Hockey:ECAC Awards Announced
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Regular-season champion Clarkson boasts two of the six ECAC First Team All-Stars, it was announced today.
One of them, ECAC scoring champion Todd White, was selected Player of the Year by league head coaches. White was also the only unanimous First Team selection this year. He is the first Clarkson player to win the scoring title and the first to be named Player of the Year since Steve Cruickshank accomplished those feats in 1981-82.
The Golden Knights had three All-Stars; senior defenseman Matt Pagnutti made the First Team and junior goalie Dan Murphy was a second-team selection. In all, eight different schools produced the twelve All-Stars, with Vermont and Union having a player on each squad.
There are seven seniors and five juniors among the 12 players recognized. The only underclassman on the First Team is Union goalie Trevor Koenig.
The ECAC Rookie of the Year is Harvard freshman goaltender J.R. Prestifilippo. He played every minute in all 22 ECAC games for the Crimson, and is the first HU player to win the award.
The ECC/KOHO Coach of the Year is Stan Moore of Union. The first-year coach guided the Dutchmen to a school record for Division I wins and a best-ever fifth-place finish in the regular-season standings.
This year's winner of the Dryden Award, given to the top ECAC goaltender, is Trevor Koenig of Union. Koenig led all ECAC goalies wih a 2.19 GAA in 19 ECAC league games, and established a league record for consecutive shutout minutes with 198:44.
The All-ECAC First and Second Teams are as follows:
First Team
Trevor Koenig, Union Jr Goalie
Matt Pagnutti, Clarkson Sr Defenseman
Steve Wilson, Cornell Sr Defenseman
Mike Harder, Colgate Sr Forward
Todd White, Clarkson Sr Forward
Martin St. Louis, Vermont Sr Forward
Second Team
Dan Murphy, Clarkson Jr Goalie
Ray Giroux, Yale Jr Defenseman
Andrew Will, Union Sr Defenseman
Paul DiFrancesco, SLU Jr Forward
Eric Healey, RPI Jr Forward
Eric Perrin, Vermont Sr Forward
Receiving honorable mention were goalies Jason Elliot of Cornell and Tim Thomas of Vermont; defensemen Jimmy Andersson of Brown, John Dance of Colgate, Ashlin Halfnight and Jeremiah McCarthy of Harvard, Jon Sorg of Vermont and Chad Wilson of Cornell; and forwards Chris Clark and J.F. Houle of Clarkson, Kyle Knopp of Cornell and David Whitworth of Dartmouth.
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Kirk Magnum wrote:For me, the real disappointment came from not originally knowing this was not a full re-cast...but of the face only. Had I known that, I would have never bought one.
HMKbuyer wrote:Heard from Bryan a few days ago and he told me that he would send my blank to the "mask converter" I chose (I keep the name secret as I want it to be a surprise ) .
Just waiting to see when the "mask converter" will receive it, but as soon as he does, I'll let you know.
I'm sure Bryan will come through, no doubt about that. It might take some times but he will.
HMKbuyer wrote:Just got an email from Bryan today saying he would ship my blank to the mask converter I chose.
Let's hope he's saying the truth but I'm pretty sure he will send it.
HMKbuyer wrote:Well I give him a last chance, got a mail from him this morning saying he would be sending my blank this week.
I so hope he'll do it cause I just Love the HMK.
x PSYCHOPATH wrote:Bry has come through on my end. I hope this is a sign that others are getting what they are owed as well.
HMKbuyer wrote: I think the two years waiting time worth it.
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Demi Lovato "Back in Rehab"?
"Is Demi Lovato Back In Rehab?" reads the headline of a piece on PopCrush.
According to the webloid, "It's suspected that Demi Lovato is back in rehab."
How so?
The site says its information comes from the (not entirely reliable) blog, Blind Gossip, which suggests Lovato recently "took a Twitter hiatus because she's in treatment."
PopCrush then notes that Lovato has supposedly "blamed 'gossip sites' for her problems."
Even though the webloid claims, "We're Lovatics here at PopCrush," it still apparently believes the rehab rumor because it writes, "Whatever she's up to, we hope she's staying healthy."
Lovato is NOT in rehab.
In fact, "The X Factor" judge recently tweeted how "recovery is a beautiful thing."
Her rep tells Gossip Cop exclusively that talk of her being in a facility now is "absolutely untrue."
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Friday, September 5, 2014: Today, as the Moon in Capricorn enters her void (11:08 am -7:59 pm EST), you should have an good sense of what you want. So... during this quiet time... set aside for reflection on the past two days... take stock of what you've accomplished, what still needs to be done and begin resetting your priorities based on recent developments.
As your priorities shift from "see me and what I can do" to "how can I help", you'll find yourself approaching life with more mildness, gentleness of spirit, and humility. It's now time to release any want for the constant appreciation and praise of others and go quietly and meekly about your life with precision and efficiency.
But, don't assume "quiet" and "meek" means weak, tame, deficient in courage or saying nothing. Meekness is power under control. To be "meek" is to accept both your strengths and limitations for what they truly are... instead of constantly trying to portray yourself in the best possible light. It doesn't mean that you should deny your strengths and abilities. The "meek" step out of the limelight... they listen to others... they negotiate... they work with and engage others in decision making. And because of this the "meek" experience better results and deeper relationships.
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The meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. ~ Psalm 37:11
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Kirstie was Jenny Craig's rep from 2004 to 2007, during which time she lost 75 pounds. The 5-foot-7 Alley, who once weighed 220 pounds, slimmed down to a sleek 145 pounds on the Jenny Craig diet. She maintained the weight loss for a few years but her weight has fluctuated a bit through the years.
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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – Secret files on aliens reveal UFOs are being tracked by Russia. Russia Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev tells news he has secret files on aliens, is tracking UFOs, and has special details about the aliens who have purportedly visited both Russia and the US. But was Medvedev joking when he made the comments to news?
Russia Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev did not make the revelation during a televised news interview. But he did make them during a recent off-air news taping. On Friday, videos were released on YouTube of a Medvedev news interview recorded in Russia that same day.
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Ren TV during one exchange asked Medvedev about UFOs and aliens. The leader told news that he could not indicate "how many of them are among us, because it may cause panic."
But the bigger details surfaced thereafter. He told news "Along with the briefcase with nuclear codes, the president of the country is given a special 'top secret' folder. This folder in its entirety contains information about aliens who visited our planet."
The Telegraph tells news that Medvedev's demeanor in making the statements was playful. But he also told news "Along with this, you are given a report of the absolutely secret special service that exercises control over aliens on the territory of our country … More detailed information on this topic you can get from a well-known movie called 'Men In Black' … I will not tell you how many of them are among us because it may cause panic."
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Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Gloria Steele signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of livelihood opportunities for Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries.
Guests from the public and private sectors witnessed the formalization of the partnership for the implementation of the program dubbed " One Step-Project" held in Makati City.
The One-Step Project
The One-Step Project is a collaboration in terms of moving forward to improving the quality of life of Filipinos. Pantawid Pamilya families will be able to participate in an inclusive tourism economy, as they will be provided with livelihood and employment opportunities. They will be linked to tourism destinations where their products may serve as high-quality food supply and commodities for tourists.
"The Filipino product must be bought not because it is Filipino but because it is good," expressed Secretary Jimenez.
The USAID extends its support through its project called Advancing Philippine Competitiveness or COMPETE, in which the tourism sector is prioritized as a key competitive industry in the Philippines. For the project, both DSWD and DOT are expected to identify pilot sites for the expansion of socio-economic activities in communities where the tourism industry can be further developed.
The project will also develop a Poverty Reduction Roadmap through Tourism Development for 2013-2016. Research and analysis will be conducted as basis for the selection of pilot communities and other activities for documentation, publication, and dissemination of case studies for replication. Assessment studies will also be conducted on supply chain requirements for products and services by tourism enterprises that will serve as input to the skills training and livelihood programs.
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The One-Step Project will be the product of pooled resources both from the communities and of the public and private sectors engaged in the endeavor. Other agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) will also contribute to the project.
There will also be a re-introduction of the inclusive tourism model to the communities in partnership with the regional offices, local government units (LGUs), private sector groups, non-government agencies, and people's organizations. The agencies will also closely coordinate with the LGUs from the pilot communities for project conceptualization, sustainable implementation, monitoring and impact evaluation.
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Secretary Soliman said that the partnership is an opportunity for the communities to offer their unique cultures, develop them as part of growth corridors in the country, and provide intercultural and economic exchange among people, thereby providing an "active and purposive contribution to inclusive growth."
Secretary Soliman further said that the poor themselves power their own development. The key is to include everyone in the process.
For his part, Secretary Jimenez added, "the world's strongest democracies always began with the way the frontiers developed. They allowed the poorest to participate in areas of growth. The propensity to succeed [therefore] exists in the communities themselves."
Secretary Jimenez stressed that the project will bring about the social justice that the poor rightfully deserve, and reserve them a place at the table of prosperity enjoyed by others. He concluded that the "eradication of poverty begins with the restoration of trust in leadership, and with that trust, hope; with that hope, inspiration; and with that inspiration, the confidence to act."
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Brock Huard connected with Reggie Davis on a 63-yard touchdown play on fourth-and-17 with 28 seconds to play Saturday night as 18th-ranked Washington stunned No. 8 Arizona State 42-38.
The Sun Devils had gone ahead 38-35 when Ryan Kealy threw a fourth-down, 8-yard touchdown pass to his old high school teammate, Tariq McDonald, with two minutes remaining.
The Huskies seemed dead after Huard's bad pitch left them in the desperate fourth-down situation on their 37. But Davis, the tight end, outran defensive back Phillip Brown, caught the ball and raced downfield, avoiding Mitchell Friedman's tackle for the score.
Huard, who made his college debut almost two years ago to the day in a 45-42 loss in the same Sun Devil Stadium, completed 27 of 47 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns.
J.R. Redmond, his 67-yard punt return for a touchdown called back early in the fourth quarter, returned another one 61 yards to set up Arizona State's final score.
Kealy threw two incompletions and the Sun Devils were down to one last play when McDonald, who had dropped a wide-open pass earlier in the fourth, made a leaping grab against tight defense.
Arizona State had one last chance, even after Kealy threw an interception in the final seconds, because Washington was called for a personal foul on the play, giving the Sun Devils one last chance on the Huskies 39. But no receiver was anywhere near Kealy's desperation pass.
Dane Looker, a transfer from Western Washington, tied a Washington record with 11 receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns in his first game for the Huskies.
Kealy completed 20 of 35 passes for a career-high 302 yards and three touchdowns. Redmond rushed for 108 yards in 22 carries and caught four passes for 68 yards. In the first half, he scored on a 22-yard run and set up another touchdown with a 47-yard swing pass reception.
The Huskies, in a supposed rebuilding year after having 10 players drafted by the NFL last season, lost wide receiver Ja'Warren Hooker, the Pac-10 100- and 200-meter champion, with a shoulder separation early in the game. But it didn't slow the Washington offense.
After falling behind 28-14 with 5 1/2 minutes left in the first half, the Huskies scored 21 unanswered points. The two third-quarter touchdowns came on drives of 49 and 50 yards, the first after Redmond fumbled the ball away and the second after he was stopped on fourth-and-inches.
Huard's 2-yard touchdown pass to Looker with 3:04 left in the second quarter cut the lead to 28-21 at halftime. The Huskies tied it 28-28 with 9:05 left in the third quarter when Huard's pass bounced off intended receiver Gerald Harris and was caught by Looker for a 9-yard touchdown.
After Arizona State's fourth-down play failed at midfield, the Huskies went 50 yards in six plays, Jason Harris scoring on a 5-yard run to put Washington ahead 35-28 with 4:45 left in the third.
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Or, if anyone has any suggestions on how to edit the .iso file so it boots from a Mac and is persistent, that would be great too. I am running OSX Mavericks so the application would have to run on Mavericks too.
I tried following http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2174630 ans, as suggested below, chose GUID partition (not MBR) and then add persistent word in grub.cfg file. and after I booted and changed a few settings, I tried to reboot using the restart option in the ubuntu menu, and it didn't work. I manually powered my computer off and on, but when I tried to boot the second time, I got past the Ubuntu logo and then my screen went black. I tried this some more times and got the same result. here is my text from the grub.cfg file:
if loadfont /boot/grub/font.pf2 ;
then set gfxmode=auto insmod efi_gop insmod efi_uga insmod gfxterm terminal_output gfxterm
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menuentry "Try Ubuntu without installing"
{ set gfxpayload=keep linux /casper/vmlinuz.efi persistent file=/cdrom/preseed/ubuntu.seed boot=casper quiet splash --
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Why does Maple 14 gives me back the whole function when I want to use "limit" with two unknown variables?
Giving back the function normally indicates it can't compute the limit (and doesn't know if it exists or not), maple 16 gives the same result (none) which i find suprising as the limit is obvious $1$.
When $x\to 0$ and $y\to 0$ we know that $x^2+y^2\to 0$ so it is the same as $w\to 0$ with $w=x^2+y^2$ so we have the limit $$\lim_{w\to 0}\frac{\sin(w)}{w}=1$$
We know that $$\sin(w)=w-\frac{w^3}{3!}+\frac{w^5}{5!}\mp \dots$$ So $$\lim_{w\to 0}\frac{\sin(w)}{w}=\lim_{w\to 0}\left(1-\frac{w^2}{3!}+\frac{w^4}{5!}\mp \dots\right)=1$$


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Continuing with Juicing...4th of July weekend!
Monday, July 08, 2013
I am sooo happy that its been a month (06-05-13) since Ive started juicing, I started with a small glass to get my body use to all the vegetable(s) flavor(s), because at first its not as easy as it sounds, I been juicing for the last month and it seems as if it was yesterday when I first bought my first bunch of kale!
The first step for me was to start getting use to (digesting) the juices that I was making for myself before starting to diet... Instead I decided to eat smaller portions of my regular food and then implement a stricter diet on myself within the upcoming months because to be honest I am not a "diet" person, so I didnt wanted to feel deprived while juicing. A month later Ive made my juicing into a morning and only sometimes into a night habit, which every time I drink the veggie/fruit juices I actually enjoy them instead of thinking that I have to drink them in order to be healthier.
Now for breakfast I drink a veggie juice which fulfills me for about 3 or 4 hours without feeling the urge to keep eating every hour or so, I am just sooo happy that I was able to keep up with juicing, which was something that I didnt expect to keep up with, I am sooo happy
For this 4th of July weekend my juicing habit helped me make healthier choices to keep my progress going, I went to buy 100% whole wheat hamburger buns bread instead of just getting the regular brand that I used to buy... Instead of getting the delicious regular bacon, I got the turkey bacon, which was pretty decent to eat with my hamburger. It may not seem like a big change, but it is for me, before I didnt care about wheat or white bread, now I think twice before eating something that is not going to be healthy for me.
My juicing progress has been my main focus since I started and just dont wanna give that up by eating something I shouldnt...Throughout this weekend I walked/jogged more than expected without forcing my body, it just felt so good to be able to wake up early in the morning to go jogging even if I didnt had to go to work, yay!
My motivation is still within me and I am soo glad for that, juicing has given my the energy to keep me going
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The problem with me is that I cant really be in a diet, I have to work into that to be able to incorporate SP diet + juicing...
For this moment I am focusing on juicing until making it a part of my lifestyle and not just a habit...
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Not sure what value juicing has when you can follow the SP diet and do fine. GOOD LUCK!
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Identify Wasps and Wasp Infestations
The common wasp (Vespula Vulgaris) belongs to the same order of insects as the ant and is one of the most highly evolved insect species known to man. Wasps are organised using e a cast system. By this system, wasp nest building, nursing the larvae and sourcing food is undertaken by the workers (sterile female wasps). Reproduction is performed by the queens (fertile wasps) and the males are responsible for fertilisation.
Adult worker common wasps are approximately 1217 mm (between 0.5 and 0.7 inches) long from head to abdomen, however the queen of the same wasp species measures about 20 mm (about 0.8 inches).
Wasps are seasonal pest insects, with their queen emerging from hibernation in spring, rapidly start building the nest and the wasp queen lays her first eggs. Nests are often excavated in dry soil or built in roof gaps. Although recent years have seen wasps becoming active in early April or May, the first worker wasps usually emerge in early summer months, usually in June.
During the warm summer season these insects focus on the construction of the nest whilst the queen continues to lay reaches about 2000. Other males are developed to fertilise the new queens.
Autumn is mainly the mating season between the males and queens and sees the social degeneration of the nest, as the workers may not return. During the cold season, the queen hibernates and all the males and worker wasps die. The complex nest is made redundant and never re-used, although it has been known for an adjacent nest to be built, so extra attention should be paid when removing old nests, especially during active seasons.
Wasp Sting Identification and Treatment
Wasps sting to protect their colony and defend themselves. When stinging, wasps inject venom through their ovipositor.
The wasp sting or more specifically wasp venom is a highly evolved biological weapon. If a person is allergic to the wasps venom and they are stung, the substance can induce anaphylactic shock. Most people are not allergic to wasp venom, however the sting still causes pain.
In severe cases when a person is allergic and if treatment is not applied immediately the sting can be potentially lethal.
Wasp venom is accumulative i.e. the more stings you receive the more severe the reaction. Even if not allergic to wasp sting, a large dose of venom (resulting from multiple stings) can prove lethal to anyone.
The Common Wasp: Treatment & Prevention
Removal & Prevention of the Common Wasp
The most direct method of treating wasps is to destroy the nest; often an easy task for the trained pest control professionals, when they can be located/reached.
When confronted with commercial / Industrial wasp problem when the nest cannot be located, the wasp population can be reduced by the use of professional traps. Insecticidal baits are placed to intercept the wasp on its way to and from the feeding site. These traps will catch adult wasps before they become an annoying pest. Wasp traps work very well in pub gardens, picnic area and other external eating areas.


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ACME project descriptionAirborne Carbon in the Mountains Experiment
ACME04 was the first aircraft field campaign of a program supported by the NSF Biocomplexity Program and NASA Interdisciplinary Science. Field operations took place in the Colorado Front Range of the Rocky Mountains from May to August, 2004. The goal of the project is to understand carbon dynamics in montane forest regions by developing new methods for estimating carbon exchange at local to regional scales.
The project makes measurements at the stand scale using eddy covariance, small catchment or "carbonshed" scale using measurements of CO2 concentrations within local airsheds, and regional scales using measurements of CO2 and other species from aircraft. The multi-scaled flux measurements are coordinated with a long-term ongoing program of carbon measurements and ecosystem process studies. The studies will help define differences between surface exchange of carbon in mountainous and flat landscapes to better understand the significance and contribution of mountain areas to the continental carbon budget.
Data accessSearch for datasets
Additional InformationRelated links:
- info: C-130Q Documentation
- info: Carbon in the Mountains Experiment (CME) homepage
- homepage: ACME project main web page
Temporal coverageBegin date: 2004-05-14 00:00:00, End date: 2004-08-02 23:59:59
Spatial coverageMinimum latitude: 40.030000, Minimum longitude: -105.560000
Maximum latitude: 40.050000, Maximum longitude: -105.530000


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Heifer International launches new efforts in Armenia to build the rural economy
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct. 12, 2011) – Heifer International, a worldwide development nonprofit, is scaling up its efforts in Armenia to save rural farms and give Armenian men a reason to come home and build farm businesses with their families.
During the Armenian Genocide, relief workers from the U.S.-based Church of the Brethren offered assistance to Armenian survivors robbed of food, water and even hope. Inspired by the work of his congregation, Dan West, the founder of Heifer International, later served as a relief worker in the Spanish Civil War. He became frustrated by the inadequacy of offering food rations. "What these children need is not a cup of milk; they need a cow," he thought. West saw that the greatest possible gift is the dignity of being able to provide for oneself and one's family.
Since 1944, Heifer International has worked in more than 120 nations. Heifer projects work with participants to empower entire communities for years to come. Heifer International is among the most respected international development organizations, with a track record of success that is second to none. Families who receive gifts of livestock and training from Heifer are required to "pass on" their animal's first offspring, or its equivalent, to another family in need.
Heifer Armenia has worked with more than 8,000 Armenian families in the past 11 years. Fifty-eight projects have built up viable family farms through gifts of cattle, buffalos, pigs, chickens, rabbits, sheep, bees, worms, tree seedlings and organic produce. The projects first create food security for the participating families, and then surplus product is sold to earn money for education, medical care and other necessities.
The challenges for small farms in Armenia are formidable: livestock health is poor, and pasture management is practically non-existent. The biggest problem, according to Heifer Armenia Director Anahit Ghazanchyan, is the rampant emigration of Armenia's rural men, leaving farms under the care of overworked mothers and the elderly.
However, there are solutions to rural Armenia's problems. Pietro Turilli, Heifer International's Vice President for Central and Eastern European programs, says, "Armenia's small farms have tremendous potential to not only feed the people of Armenia, but to become real market players, which would dramatically reduce poverty."
Heifer International's efforts to reach more families in Armenia attracted the interest of the World Bank and Armenia's Ministry of Agriculture, which invited Heifer Armenia to be a partner in a large-scale "Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness" (CARMAC) project. CARMAC is focused on reversing environmental damage created through unsustainable grazing, increasing the economic viability of small farms through infrastructure work, and increasing productivity to gain access to more markets. The project will work in six marzes (regions) with a total target population of 78,000 people.
We would love to introduce your readers to the work that Heifer is doing in Armenia and elsewhere. We can provide more information on the projects, including a map of project locations, as well as accounts of project successes.
Heifer Armenia's country program director, Dr. Anahit Ghazanchyn, will be in the U.S. from October 18 to October 28 and will be available for interviews. Also available is Heifer International Vice President for Central and Eastern European programs, Pietro Turilli. Please contact us if you'd like more information on Heifer in Armenia.


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© Boterhammen in het park
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Boston Children's has launched the world's 1st program dedicated to offering hand transplants to children who qualify.
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Toy Gun, Pop Gun, 33 Repeater
This toy gun, the 33 Repeater, was first introduced in 1935 by All Metal Products of Wyandotte, Michigan, which manufactured the toy through 1941. The red, stamped-metal gun used a cork inside the toy to produce the "popping" sound. Approximately ten years later, probably in the midst of WWII, All Metal Products produced a new version of the toy -- then called the "ZZ Ray" gun -- with a red, white, and blue design painted on the flared mouth of the toy gun's barrel.
Michael O'Harro gave this toy gun to the National Collection in 1997 as a part of a large donation of space science fiction objects.
Gift of Michael O'Harro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Manufacturer
- All-Metal Products Co.
- Type
- MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
- Materials
- Overall, stamped metal
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 17.8 x 4.4 x 11.4cm (7 x 1 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)


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Can Flood Damaged Prints Be Saved?
Hurricane Sandy caused flooding of gallery storage areas in New York and elsewhere earlier this week. Paul Messier, a Boston-based expert on the conservation of photographs and works on paper, has worked as a consultant to the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and other institutions. He also assisted museums and historical societies in the Gulf Coast area with restoration efforts after Hurricane Katrina.
PDN: Have you been getting calls from New York galleries?
Paul Messier: Honestly, no. I know there was a lot of devastation in the Chelsea area. I've heard from other conservators about individual salvage projects. But I have not been contacted yet, which is not surprising because the electricity is still off.
PDN: What's the prognosis for recovering flood-damaged photographic prints?
PM: It's highly dependent upon the photo process. Some photographic processes or more resilient than others. It's also highly dependent upon the duration of the exposure to water, and it's highly dependent upon the response. For example, things moved into freezer storage while still wet would have a much better prognosis for successful outcome. (more…)


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Neither rain, nor hail, nor falling snow can stop the delivery of the ... wait these aren't letter carriers, these are members of the Brookings-Harbor High School golf team.
Junior Kyle Gordon tracks his ball through the pouring rain during Monday's round of golf at Salmon Run golf course. The Pilot/Jef Hatch
While the amount of standing water on the greens was the official reason for cancellation of the only home golf meet for the high school boys golf team, it didn't stop the members from getting nine holes in.
"For fun," sophomore Donnie Cooper said when asked why they were playing in such inclement weather. "We love the sport – why not go out and have fun and play. It's practice."
Cooper and five other Bruin golfers took the opportunity to get some time on the links after their match against other Far West League teams was cancelled on Monday.
"Just hitting the ball makes it worth it," junior Kyle Gordon said. "We practice our short game and air distance. Everything has to go right at the hole because of the water."
Gordon and senior Tyler Edwards made the most out of their threesome, by playing a match-play format game that came down to sudden death. Gordon scored the first point on the second hole and added to his lead on the sixth before Edwards made a couple of chip shots on the eighth and ninth holes to tie it up. The duo replayed the first hole to see who would win, and Edwards pulled out the sudden-death victory.
The Bruins are prepping for the district tournament at the beginning of May which will determine which Far West League teams go to state.


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No scaredy-deer
We live near Black Hill Regional Park in Germantown, Maryland, where there is a sizeable population of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Because the park is surrounded by residential areas, hunting is not allowed. However, every winter a few nights after the park closes, the park police carries out a deer "population control" operation.
Despite the lack of regular hunting, the deer in the park are quite wary of humans and normally run away as soon as they spot someone approaching. These two that I encountered one afternoon about 10 days ago were, however, unusually tame, especially the one in the front. I approached within about 5 m of it before it darted off (I was on a boardwalk slightly above them).
Not surprisingly, deer bones are also common in the woods. For a while, my son was quite interested in bones, so we used to pick up every one we found. Now, we have buckets of deer bones in the backyard that frequently get pillaged by mysterious nighttime intruders. They leave behind gnawed bones scattered in the yard. I guess we are the calcium depot for the local wildlife. I wonder what the neighbors think.
milkriverblog has more deer stories.


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Things to see and do - Klagenfurt
Leaving for Austria
Nearby hotels
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Hotel Palais Porcia from75 €Book
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The town is small but very touristy and is not short of restaurants and cafes… Here are a few tips so you don't miss out on the good spots and get to know the local gastronomy.
A few specialities of Carinthia
Two specialities, as well as the proximity of numerous lakes, characterise the local gastronomy. For a snack or for dinner, Kärntner Kasnudeln ("Kärntner" means Carinthian) are large ravioli stuffed with a mixture of fromage frais, boiled potatoes and fresh herbs (chervil, mint, etc.). It's filling, but you will gladly have seconds.
Kärtner Reindling is the other great classic of Carinthian cuisine. This cake resembles a kugelhopf from the outside and is also laced with raisins inside, but spicier to the taste.
Another feature is the large number of asparagus-based dishes, once spring has arrived.
Several establishments offer traditional cuisine, beginning with Zum Pumpe, considered to be the oldest inn in town (on a corner of the market place on Benediktinerplatz). Cheap dishes (between 6 and 10 euros) include a homemade strudel.
Another typical inn is Zum Augustin, just opposite the bell tower of the parish church. In addition to an open-air inner courtyard, this inn brews its own, slightly amber-coloured beer, Augustin Wirtshausbier (€2.70 for a 0.3 l glass).
The Landhaus, seat of the government of Carinthia, boasts a ground-floor restaurant with a very fine terrace. On the menu, the great classics of Austrian cuisine – Wiener Schnitzel and goulash – but also the famous Kärntner Kasnudeln (€7.90)and fish from the lake.
The Salzamt, opposite the Landhaus, is an establishment in a distinctly superior category, with a very beautiful dining room in a covered courtyard with an arcade (there is also a terrace at the entrance). Although the set menu (5 dishes) is a little expensive (€42), it is, above all, too copious. The plates are piled high and one dish is enough to satisfy your hunger: the rack of lamb (often excellent in Austria), for example, has no fewer than 7 ribs served with polenta, aubergines and baby vegetables (€18.90).
To sample the famous fish of Lake Wörthersee in a romantic atmosphere with a view of the lake, two addresses stand out: the Maria Loretto, which is where the Lendkanal runs into the lake, and the Villa Lido, not far from Klagenfurt beach (Strandbad) and the embarkation area for cruises. On the menu, we recommend a local species with very delicate flesh, the Reinanke (a type of char).
The Maria Loretto is slightly cheaper (reckon on €20 to €25) than the Villa Lido, whose set menu costs €34.90 (starter, main course, dessert), but in both cases, the setting is superb.
So close to Italy
One of the distinctive features of Carinthia is geographical: Klagenfurt is located a few kilometres from the Italian border.
So here you find some good Italian restaurants, such as the Dolce Vita, on Heuplatz near the City Arkaden shopping centre. The cuisine is more of Mediterranean inspiration rather than completely Italian, like the white asparagus panna cotta served with scallops (Panna Cotta von weißem Spargel mit Jakobsmuscheln), one of the chef's specialities. No doubt one of the best establishments in Klagenfurt (one Michelin star), but with prices to match: sampler menu from €58 to €72; prices are more affordable at lunchtime, with a set menu at €49.
Apart from these little extravagances, it is possible to find sustenance all over, in inns or on the market place, for example, with a one-dish meal for €7 to €10.
Carinthia is not a land of vineyards, but a trip to Klagenfurt can be an opportunity to discover Austrian wines, which are unjustly underrated. Grüner Vetliner is a white wine grape variety particularly common in Lower Austria, which you will be offered immediately, but for a more in-depth discovery of the Austrian winegrowing terroir, we recommend two places.
The Vinothek Lerch, between Heuplatz and Alter Platz, is a rather trendy wine bar where you can taste the wines before buying the bottles.
Yomi's, not far from the cathedral, is more traditional in style and will offer you – as its motto says – Wein und vieles mehr… i.e. "wine and a whole lot more": indeed, here you will find the whole world of wine, including the famous Riedel glasses, and valuable advice… in English, if you don't speak German.
To buy a good Kärtner Reindling, the famous Carinthian cake, go to Taumberger, near Neuer Platz. For chocolates, sweets and biscuits, Zehrer, on Alter Platz, is probably the biggest confectioner in Klagenfurt.
Practical information
Zum Pumpe
Lidmanskygasse 2 - 9020 Klagenfurt
Zum Augustin
Pfarrhofgasse 2 - 9020 Klagenfurt.
Tel: (0463) 51 39 92
Tel: (0463) 51 39 92
Gasthaus im Landhaushof
Landhaushof 1 A - 9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 50 23 63
Das Salzamt Palais Hotel Landhaushof
Landhaushof 3 A - 9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 59 09 59
Maria Loretto
Lorettoweg 54 A-9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 24465
Villa Lido
Friedelstrand 1 A - 9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 21 07 12
Dolce Vita
Heuplatz 2 A - 9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 5 54 99
Vinothek Lerch
Wiener Gasse 10 - 9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 50 10 20
Karfreistraβe 22 - 9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 55827
Fleischmarkt 7 - 9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: (0463) 51 34 71
Alter Platz 6-7 - 9020 Klagenfurt


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When I booted up my laptop yesterday, the latest version of Firefox (15) was installed. Now, clicking the middle mouse button on a link is unresponsive.
I tried Chrome and it still works there.
(I'm wondering if this is at all related to the way that Firefox doesn't recognize scrolling on the mouse pad—another mouse-related problem.)


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May 28, 2014 | Volume 101 / Number 22
College, high school and eighth grade graduation ceremonies are taking place in the nation's schools. It is a time of joy, smiles, hugs and tears.
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