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On Saturday, a four-year-old pit bull named "Ginger," was callously discarded at the San Bernardino City Animal Control in Calif.
Ginger's prior owner told the facility staff that he could not keep his dog anymore - he asked them to put her down.
Thankfully for Ginger, a volunteer photographer was at the facility at the same time that this heartbreaking situation was unfolding - she captured the sad scene on video.
Since that time, thousands of people have hoped and prayed that Ginger would make her way out of the facility...that her last moments would not be spent shaking in terror.
On Monday evening, Maria Sanchez, the woman who took the video of Ginger, advised the National Dog News Examiner that she would personally pull Ginger from this facility on Tuesday.
I am going to pull her tomorrow and bring her home with me. Julie and I will screen the adopters to find her the best possible home. In the meantime I will let her decompress and try to find out more about her temperament and personality. I've got dogs, cats and kids. She will be apart of my family until her new one comes along.
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Jimmy Kimmel celebrated President's Day with another installment of "Lie Witness News," this time telling people to offer their thoughts on the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which his roving reporter told passers-by happened earlier on Monday.
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Education reformers have taken to the blogosphere and social media to debate the tensions inherent in an ideologically diverse movement. Much of the discussion has focused on our differences; what's been overshadowed is what we still have in common. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, 50CAN, and Education Post hosted a timely and vital conversation on June 20, 2016 about the policy agenda that ties reformers together across the ideological spectrum.
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When you are typing a message or email and don't want to use your phone's suggestions, you don't have to press X to get rid of the suggestion box. Instead, tap your screen anywhere, and instantly, the box will vanish.
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Score the following questions on the marriage test on a scale of 1 to 9. One means not at all. Five means moderately. Nine means very much. Be sure to score each question on the test as honestly as you can, based on what you feel is characteristic of your relationship at this moment in time and not how you wish it was or think it should be.
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China plans to have "clean energy" account for 15 percent of its total consumption under a 10-year renewable energy promotion program soon to be made public, a state-run newspaper cites the head of the country's National Energy Administration as saying.
The government will spend billions of dollars on building nuclear and solar power plants, wind farms and on research into renewable energy technology, Zhang Guobao said in Tuesday's edition of the China Daily.
The plan would accelerate efforts already under way to help ease reliance on expensive oil imports and heavily polluting coal, which fuels about three-quarters of China's electricity generation.
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Fischer, M; van Kleunen, M; Schmid, B (2004). Experimental life-history evolution: selection on growth form and its plasticity in a clonal plant. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 17(2):331-341.
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The growth form along the continuum from compact phalanx plants to more loosely packed guerilla plants is an important life-history trait in clonal plants. Prerequisite for its evolution is heritable genetic variation. Starting with 102 genotypes of the stoloniferous herb Ranunculus reptans, we performed one selection experiment on spatial spread per rosette as measure of guerillaness (broad-sense heritability 0.198) and another on plasticity in this trait in response to competition (broad-sense heritability 0.067). After two generations, spatial spread was 36.9% higher in the high line than in the low line (realized heritability +/- SE 0.149 +/- 0.039). Moreover, compared with the low line genotypes of the high line had fewer rosettes, a lower proportion of flowering rosettes, a higher proportion of rooted rosettes, more branches per rosette, longer internodes and longer leaves. In the second experiment, we found no significant direct response to selection for high and low plasticity in spatial spread (realized heritability +/- SE -0.029 +/- 0.063), despite a significant correlated response in plasticity in the length of the first three stolon internodes. Our study indicates a high potential for further evolution of the clonal growth form in R. reptans, but not for its plasticity, and it demonstrates that the clonal growth form does not evolve independently of other clonal life-history characteristics.
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- MSF internal review of the February 2016 attack on the Malakal Protection of Civilians Site and the post-event situation
- WFP South Sudan Situation Report #131, 17 June 2016
- UNICEF South Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report #88, 3 – 16 June 2016
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- 2016 Humanitarian Needs Overview
- 2016 Humanitarian Response Plan
- IOM South Sudan Consolidated Appeal 2016
- Humanitarian Action for Children 2016
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- Guide to Giving: Key ways of contributing to the crisis response in South Sudan
- WHO Humanitarian Response Plan 2016
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Finland grants EUR 61.9 million in humanitarian aid to the most severe crisis areas in the world. On 17 March, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Lenita Toivakka decided that aid will be granted to, for example, Syria and its neighbouring areas, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Ethiopia and Yemen.
In the last humanitarian aid funding allocation of the current year, Finland has awarded with the decision by the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Lenita Toivakka a total of EUR 17.4 million to two UN organizations – The World Food Program WFP and the refugee organization UNHCR – for their work concerning long-running and underfunded crises in Middle East and Africa.
Press Release 83/2015 16 March 2015
• Aid organisations have assessed and verified the needs of 41,304 people displaced due to conflict in North Darfur and parts of the Jebel Marra area.
• Over 10,000 South Sudanese have been registered across 12 sites in Khartoum State, according to UNHCR.
• IOM registers over 16,300 displaced people and returnees in South Darfur's Um Dafug town.
• Finland contributes US$3.46 million towards WFP Cash and Voucher Programmes in Sudan that will assist 330,360 IDPs and refugees
By decision of Development Minister Sirpa Paatero on 17 December, in the last distribution of funds for humanitarian assistance, Finland has granted 13.5 million euros to long-lasting and underfunded crises. The support is awarded to Finn Church Aid and UN organizations. The decision brings Finland's humanitarian assistance this year to 105.7 million euros. This is a record-high amount for Finland, which indicates the extent of the world's crises.
The South Sudan National Ministry of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation and Water Resources with the support of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Finland inaugurated the second phase of "Yei Urban Water and Sanitation Project" to provide clean and sufficient water and sanitation services.
Finland is increasing its humanitarian assistance to South Sudan by 4 million euros. As a result of the crisis in South Sudan, 1.5 million people have had to leave their homes. Almost 400,000 of them have fled to neighbouring countries. There are 3.8 million people in need of assistance, and the risk of famine is great.
"The humanitarian situation is alarming and worsening. If the violence does not stop and a political solution to the crisis is not found, the consequences will be catastrophic," Development Minister Pekka Haavisto says.
Finland is donating 44.4 million euros in humanitarian aid for the world's worst crises. The aid, granted by decision of Minister for International Development Pekka Haavisto on 12 March, is directed to acute emergency situations in Syria and neighbouring areas, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. Human suffering will also be alleviated in the countries where there are protracted crisis situations, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan. Finland's support is given through UN agencies and Finnish organizations.
DJIBOUTI – In a "ground-breaking" ceremony yesterday, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) – with the generous support of the Government of Djibouti, the Government of Canada and the Government of Finland – officially launched the first phase of building a humanitarian logistics base that will improve storage and transport of humanitarian assistance across the Horn of Africa.
DJIBOUTI – Le Gouvernement de Djibouti, le Programme alimentaire mondial des Nations Unies (PAM), le Gouvernement du Canada, et le Gouvernement de Finlande ont officiellement inauguré ce dimanche le début des travaux de la base logistique humanitaire qui va permettre d'améliorer le stockage et le transport des vivres pour les opérations humanitaires dans la Corne de l'Afrique. Cette nouvelle base, construite près du port de Djibouti, permettra au PAM ainsi qu'à la communauté humanitaire dans son ensemble d'acheminer l'aide humanitaire de manière plus efficace et à moindre coût dans la …
By decision taken by Minister for International Development Heidi Hautala on 15 March, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted its humanitarian assistance funds for the first part of the year, totalling EUR 39.8 million, to people suffering from the world's crises. This time, Finland targets humanitarian assistance to Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Earlier this year, EUR 3.5 million was already granted for the acute needs of the Syrian crisis.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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By decision of Minister for International Development Heidi Hautala, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted its humanitarian assistance funds for the last part of the year, totalling 9.46 million euros, to people suffering from the world's crises. The humanitarian assistance granted by Finland in 2012 thus rises in total to more than 83 million euros. In the distribution of funds this autumn, the humanitarian assistance targets Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
By decision of Minister for International Development Heidi Hautala, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted humanitarian aid appropriations totalling 67.6 million euros to people suffering from the world's crises. Finland directs humanitarian assistance to Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
By Tove Gerhardsen
With 159 countries having joined the Landmine Ban Treaty sine it came into force in 1997, it can already be considered a huge success in terms of international law. But with three countries laying new landmines in 2011, it is clear that the work of ridding the world of landmines is far from over.
This was the conclusion of a meeting of state parties to the Mine Ban Treaty that took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 27 November – 2 December 2012, at which DanChurchAid (DCA) also took part.
The Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental Authority on Development His Excellency Eng. Mahboub M. Maalim and Chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Finland Counsellor Mr. Simo-Pekka Parviainen signed today in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia a wide ranging multi-year cooperation and support agreement, which steps up Finnish support to the IGAD organization and strengthens regional integration in Horn of Africa/IGAD region.


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Guesting for The Fictorians Tomorrow
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Ok, so "guesting" probably isn't a word, is it?
A few of my fellow Superstars Writing Seminar alumni host a pretty cool blog at Fictorians.com. They often have a monthly theme for their posts and this month it involves influences on the writing life. What got you started, what keeps you going, that sort of thing. They put out a call a few weeks ago for guests to post about their influences. I was eager to answer the call and was even more excited when my answer was accepted. So tomorrow (Saturday May 11, 2013) I will be posting about one of the influences on my writing life.
Please check it out.
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Sabrina Helm is a 5'3" senior who played the post position for Paramus High School for four years. Her role greatly changed from junior to senior year.
"I was a definitive JV player <the first three years of high school basketball>, but through hard work I became a varsity starter," shared Sabrina.
As a basketball player, Sabrina made a major transformation from junior to senior year in skill, conditioning, and basketball IQ.
This year, despite her height, she often had the task of guarding and boxing out much taller opponents. For example, Emerson's Jenni Cella and Northern Highlands' Melissa Heath. Sabrina stepped up to this challenge every game. She confidently communicated to teammates, worked to box out, and played to her potential.
Prior to senior year, Sabrina knew how to do one post move, but never did it during games. Now, she is able to do at least six different moves during games. Prior to senior year, she was able to run a play and pass to open teammates. Now, she can make quick decisions on offense based on the positioning of the defense, even outside of plays. She can also communicate to teammates about where they should be to help optimize their chances of scoring. She understands the game.
She did all this by playing AAU basketball in the off-season, attending basketball clinics, and by practicing on her own. In other words: through hard work.
Sabrina shared, "If I could go back in time to four years ago, I would have had higher expectations for myself. I would have sought out help earlier to improve my game." She further explained, "I would have joined a team in the off-season before high school and dedicated the same time I did junior year. This is not only because I improved so much, but also because of the many new friendships I made. I know if I had done it earlier, I would have been much more successful in basketball. Plus, I would have met many more people."
She gives the following advice to 8th graders and other high school players:
- Join AAU: play in the off-season!
- Go to clinics with different instructors.
- Practice on your own! Make sure you know moves and drills that you can do on your own without anyone else there. You will not always have someone with which to practice.
In addition to being a major component on the Paramus High School varsity team, Sabrina was also the team captain. As a team leader, she says, "You have to improve yourself and help others improve. You have to be responsible for everyone."
Sabrina offers one last bit of advice, "Play for yourself and to better yourself, don't underestimate yourself and WORK HARD!"


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Michael Roberts is one of several columnists recently to write on county government reform ["Trapped in the Status Quo," September 2004]. The consensus seems to be that we should give it a try. I do commend Mike for giving us some good reasons to implement county reform, or regional or metropolitan government, as it is sometimes called.
During my 44 years of working and/or living in Cleveland, I have always been for it. When I found out recently that Cleveland was the poorest big city in the U. S., I was embarrassed, shocked and even more in favor of reform.
My main question is: How long can we keep expanding outward? We already have inner-ring and outer-ring suburbs. Urban blight is spreading and eating into farmland and woodland. This is obviously going to be an environmental disaster. The answer seems only to be to revamp the already half-vacant city.
People do seem to be gradually coming around to the idea that something dramatic like county reform should happen. I do hope we get on the right track soon.
Don Wirtz Lakewood
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I have not lived in Cleveland for nearly 40 years, but I never miss an issue of Cleveland Magazine to help renew my spirit and relive my heydays as a young woman on the run.
While Cleveland has changed in many ways and all for the good, I can still remember the good old days and nights out on the prowl at the old Theatrical Grill and so many more old haunts. I now read about places long gone, but from time to time I still read about old friends like John Minco, Carol Carr and others mentioned in your articles.
In my heart, Cleveland will always be home for me. Thanks for a great reminder that you can go home again!
Diane Anselmo Edina, Minn.
I am a former Clevelander (now in Houston since 1996— and yes, I totally miss Cleveland!) who was on the "Romper Room" show in the fall/winter of 1963. I still have my "diploma" from the show and a picture of Miss Barbara, myself and the other kids on the set at that time.
About two years ago, you mentioned Mrs. Plummer in your magazine. Since then, I have thought of that show often: the magic mirror, the delicious chocolate-chip cookies and hot chocolate, mmm!
I want her to know that there are those of us "Do-Bees" out there who will never forget her!
Thanks, and thanks for the article — quite nostalgic!
Celeste A. MohrHouston, Texas
Feeling Left Out
I really enjoyed your article on the private schools in the Cleveland area [September 2004], but you left the best-kept secret in the Vermilion area out. St. Mary Catholic School in Vermilion has educated students in a Christian atmosphere for almost 50 years. We are very proud of our strong tradition of Catholic education and I felt compelled to write to you after seeing the list of the other schools in our area.
Ron Mager, principalVermilion
Editor's Note: Cleveland Magazine sent letters to more than 250 private schools in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Summit counties requesting information. Only those schools that responded to our inquiries were included in the September issue. Some schools have responded since the issue was published and their information is included at www.clevelandmagazine.com.
Barnaby's Farewell
My husband and I are both Clevelanders (me from the East Side, he from the West) who moved to California on a job transfer over 20 years ago. I've subscribed to your magazine during most of that time and have always found interesting, informative and/or entertaining articles about my hometown.
I particularly enjoyed your August 2004 issue.The "No Plums Allowed" feature about the Cleveland marketing campaign was a hoot, especially "It'sa beautiful day to do business in Cleveland." And I loved the "Where Are They Now?" pictures and articles, and wouldn't mind seeing more of those types of nostalgic features. So, for old times' sake, could you please tell us what were the ratherpoignant words with which Linn Sheldon (as Barnaby) closed his show each day?
Keep up the great work, Cleveland Magazine. And Cleveland? Rock on!
Luci Herczog DaltonAtascadero, Calif.
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This content resource provides detailed information about severe weather phenomena. Learn more about thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, hail, winter weather, damaging winds, and lightning. Information such as a description of what the weather condition is, how it forms, and what we know about it is included. Additional information about climatology, detecting and forecasting, potential damage and impacts, risks and safety, FAQs, and related links are provided for each of the weather phenomena.
This resource is not a complete lesson. It could be incorporated into a lesson or unit on severe weather for middle and/or high school students. This resource may also be helpful to teachers who would like to enhance their knowledge of severe weather. (ts)


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Most people see their profession in one of 3 ways: a job, a career, or a calling. Defining your motivation could be the key to your professional happiness and meaning. We'll help you discover if you have a job, a career, or a calling, and show you what you can do to make your career more satisfying.
If you have a Job…
you are focused on your paycheck, using employment solely to provide income to enjoy your life outside of work. You're probably not all that enthralled with your job responsibilities or opportunities for advancement. You don't consider yourself especially driven or passionate about working. Work is a necessity and it's all about the Benjamins.
Even if you're not jazzed by work, it takes up 1/3 of your life! That's way too much time to be spent bored and disengaged. Your career is directly tied into the life you lead outside of work, so start by examining what type of lifestyle you want now and later in life (even retirement). Then see for yourself how your career can help you to achieve that lifestyle. Maybe you'll decide to focus on enhancing your salary through bonuses or promotions, increasing your work-life balance, or participating in your retirement and 401K plans more heavily. Learn to use your job as a tool and work on some thoughtful life and career planning.
Your disinterest in your job may also mean you're not doing what you should be – maybe it's time to do some career assessment. Are there jobs that would be more rewarding and interesting to you? Do you think you would have a Career or a Calling if you had a different role?
If you have a Career…
you are focused on advancement, and the prestige that comes along with it. You thrive on new responsibilities and find professional growth extremely rewarding. Career progression, elevated professional standing, and increased power in your organization boost your confidence and job satisfaction.
If you're unhappy, it's likely that you're not growing in the way you want to be. Create a strategic career plan that provides a framework to reach goals such as a promotion, title increase, or recognition. Enhance your professional network inside your organization by volunteering for high-profile committees and projects, and outside by speaking at events or participating in professional associations.
Identify important organizational challenges and develop solutions in order to create successful accomplishments for yourself that will establish noticeable achievements to supervisors and company leadership. You can also attain advanced education or professional certifications that support your professional growth.
If you have a Calling…
you are innately passionate about your work and do it because you find it rewarding. You feel fulfilled by being useful and find work inseparable from your life – it's what you were meant to do and you enjoy it.
If you are not feeling satisfied with your work, it's likely that something or someone is blocking you from contributing or adding value in some way – taking away the 'meaning' that you hold so closely. It's important to discover what that is and create a strategy to solve the problem. You might also find enjoyment in volunteering your skills outside of your organization for a nonprofit, participating actively with your professional association to give back to your profession, or engaging in ongoing education to be as effective and up to date as you can be.
You could be at risk for burning out. Hang up thank you notes and other positive reminders of why you do your work around your workspace to help motivate you through difficult days. It's likely that you frequently take work with you on vacations or when you're at home; try to limit this a bit and create more work/life balance for yourself to increase your stamina and engagement while you're on the clock.
There is no right or wrong answer, as everyone's interests, motivations, and goals are all very different. In studies, many professionals in the same line of work (and even in the same company) were evenly distributed amongst the three choices.
Maybe you've been in a slump for awhile and don't know where to start? It might be a great idea to have a formal Career Planning & Strategy Session to create a plan to get what out of work – and life!
So, which do you have – a job, a career, or a calling?


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'Just read your post about roofs. Because our house is in FL, we were advised to go with a lighter roof. Matter of fact, we may even get more credit on homeowner's insurance now! There were not a lot of choices. This was NOT even the lightest grey/slate color; there was only one darker than this one. Now, though, the black shutters and door look really dark, in comparison. Wishing I had chosen the darkest slate color.That said, we will be repainting the outside, the front door, and replacing shutters, etc. It's such a great house, and I want to do it justice. My husband didn't want to go with a dark roof, because of our location near the gulf.How can I pull outside together now??? I loved the bluish grey green color of our house, but may need to change color, and color of shutters too!' Jeanette L.
Dear Jeanette, There's nothing wrong with your gray roof, I think it looks great with your turquoise house and terra cotta walkway. You're right changing the shutters and the front door would make it perfect!
I would paint your front door SW 6691 Glitzy Gold because yellow looks fabulous with orange and turquoise. Or perhaps a darker turquoise like SW 6767 Poseidon.
Your shutters should be a darker charcoal gray like Behr 780F-6 Dark Granite to relate to your roof.
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The 3rd Annual O.P. National Aviation Day Celebration
This past August Scouts from all over the area joined together with the Erie International Airport for National Aviation Day. Those in attendance included scouts from as far away as Buffalo, Franklin, and Mercer.
Scouts learned about the physics of flight and then tested that knowledge with a foam glider competition; the winner of which traveled nearly 30 feet. Scouts also were privileged to get up close with a WWII Bi-plane and experience first hand the pre-flight inspections pilots go through.
Lastly, we had a surprise visit from the New Hampshire Army National Guard's Medical Unit who stopped into the airport for fuel. These soldiers were generous enough to take time from their flight home to let the scouts come check out their Blackhawk HH-60M Medevac Helicopters. When all was said and done 97 Scouts earned the Aviation Merit Badge with another 13 attending for a second year. In total over the past 3 years 257 Scouts have earned their Aviation merit badge through this program.
Photo's from the 2013 event can be found in the Oliver Perry Photo Gallery.
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A Florida witness in Miami driving near 8th Street and 42nd Avenue with the kids in the backseat reported chasing and photographing an orb-shaped UFO moving low over commercial buildings, according to March 6, 2014, testimony in Case 54488 from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) witness reporting database.
The incident occurred just after 7:15 p.m. on February 28, 2014, as the witness noticed a "single light orb floating" nearby and became curious.
"Had the kids so decided to drive to it," the witness stated. "But traffic began to build. I can see it going from one building top to another. Low. When I couldn't get around traffic I looked to the right and noticed another set across the street. This one was flicking in three set pulses and also low. Above homes. This one was in my residence area."
The witness quickly turned and began to follow the object.
"I managed to get some video at dusk as it flicked low and silently above homes towards the northwest. I had the kids with me, so after video it, I called off the tracking."
The witness provided one image and one video with the MUFON report, which was filed on March 6, 2014. See Image 1 and Video 1.
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, population 419,777. Florida has a current UFO Alert Rating of 3 with a high number of recent reports nationally. Florida had 39 UFO reports in February 2014 - the 2nd highest reporting state - while California had 59 reports - the highest reporting state in the nation.
Recently covered UFO stories in the Sunshine state include:
- Hovering triangle UFO photographed by Florida witness
- Case closed: Florida witness describes 'bar of soft light' at ground level
- Florida witness reports unidentified lights in square formation
- Florida witness has clues UFO may have landed outside bedroom window
- Florida witness recalls 'being' watching from hovering UFO
- Florida photo capture looks like disc UFO
You can read more details about other recently reported cases at the UFO Examiner home page. The above quotes were edited for clarity. Please report UFO activity to MUFON.com.


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BP Is Not The Only Spill Master – Check Shell In Nigeria
BP's technical mishaps in the deep waters of the Gulf Mexico have transfixed global opinion and inspired embarrassment for both a U.S. president and a British Prime minister. Yet, in the remote wetlands of Nigeria's Niger Delta, far from the eyes of the Western public, equipment failure can also cause severe heartburn.
In April last year, a leak on the Trans-Niger pipeline caused a huge column of fire, forcing the operator, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, to shut down at least 150,000 barrels a day of production.
At the time, Shell said it didn't know the cause of the fire, as we reported.
Now, one year later, it has been forced to come clean after an internal document surfaced. The giant fire was due to "rusty, damaged and [leaking] pipes," according to a report by the contractor in charge of the facility.
"After 15 minutes of vehement smoky [oil] spills suddenly burst into flames" and it took eleven hours to put out the fire, he wrote.
When criticized for delays in assessing or responding to pollution, companies tend to say the locations involved are too unsafe and the area where the incident took place has faced unrest at times. But in the line "was there any disruption to the [joint] investigation?" Shell's safety staff ticked the box "no."
And a team of independent experts was subsequently able to conduct extensive research on the pollution.
With the report now out, Shell has finally acknowledged, in an official email to Dow Jones Newswires, that the accident was due to "an unfortunate result of equipment failure." Even more surprising, it admits "oil recovery and initial cleanup of affected sites were only completed last month."
The company insists that almost 98% of the spills volume at its Nigeria facilities is due to sabotage and theft. But one can wonder if this measure reflects the real impact of its operational issues.
For one, the technical fault led to the shutdown of at least 10% of Nigeria's production for over two weeks. At $50 a barrel at the time, that means the unit lost at least $135 million simply because a rusty, leaky pipe was left unrepaired.
And though much of the oil may have burnt instead of flowing, the impact of the fumes cannot be overlooked. Burning crude generates emissions that in turn induce respiratory diseases in humans and acid rains which are damaging for agriculture.
Shell's report—conducted jointly with the authorities–says the oil spread into neighboring crops. Unlike in the Gulf of Mexico, incidents in Nigeria start right in peoples' backyard.


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The ladies set each other up on blind dates, with mixed results. Guest Stars: Carl Reiner
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The ladies attend a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event, where Victoria reunites with an old musician flame. Guest Stars: Huey Lewis
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Melanie throws a party, and in the process makes the wrong impression on one of her neighbors. Guest Stars: Wayne Knight, Carl Reiner
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When Melanie's mother and Victoria's father come for a visit on the same weekend, the ladies are forced to confront old patterns.
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During a visit from Melanie's secretive son, she invades his privacy and learns a little too much about him. Guest Stars: Joe Jonas, Dave Foley.
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Following today's practice, Mackovic said that he is pleased with the defense's progression through spring drills, but he is unsatisfied with the offense's performance after 12 sessions.
"We need to play harder on offense. I am not satisfied with how we've been playing on offense because we should be much farther along at this point in spring practice. I should see more improvements with the offense. We are a long ways away from saying that spring practice has been a success. The defense has more veteran players, so it's natural that I should see more from them," Mackovic said.
"After this long, we just have not stepped up on offense. While we do have younger players on offense who are trying to learn a new system, I do not think that we have competed to where we can be effective at this level," he said.
The coaching staff ran 128 plays in today's scrimmage.
"We ran extra plays because we felt that the offense needed the work. I didn't necessarily intend to run 128 plays, but we needed the extra practice. I also felt that we had to deliver a message today," Mackovic said.
The Arizona defense had 12 quarterback sacks on the day. Redshirt freshman defensive end Fata Avegalio led the way with three sacks. Senior defensive ends Alex Luna and Eli Wnek and junior tackle Robert Ramsey each added two sacks. Junior linebacker Lance Briggs had five total tackles, 4 solo, and junior cornerback David Laudermilk had five solo tackles.
"Generally, the defense has a little stinger when they play, and they have more experienced players on that side of the ball. We like what we're seeing from the defense, and I have told them to not ever let up and to keep intercepting those passes and to keep knocking those balls loose," Mackovic said.
UA's defense forced eight turnovers. The defense tallied four interceptions and recovered four fumbles. Sophomore linebacker Matt Molina recovered a Larry Croom fumble and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown.
At quarterback, Arizona's six candidates for the starting job each saw duty in today's scrimmage. Junior Jason Johnson completed 13-of-21 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. Johnson hit senior tight end Peter Hansen for a 3-yard touchdown strike to cap a 25-yard scoring drive. Sophomore quarterback Cliff Watkins completed 4-of-11 passes for 33 yards, and he had three interceptions. Watkins rushed for a 2-yard score late in the scrimmage.
Redshirt freshman John Rattay completed 4-of-8 passes for 72 yards, including a 24-yard pass to sophomore tight end Justin Levasseur. Sophomore Kyle Slager completed all three of his passes for 39 yards. Redshirt freshman Steve Fleming saw action in one series, completing 1-of-4 passes on the day for 20 yards. Junior Erik Garcia was unable to complete a pass (0-of-3) and had an interception.
Senior wide receiver Malosi Leonard helped lead the receiving corps with three catches for 48 yards, including a 36-yard pass from Johnson. Redshirt freshman Ricky Williams caught two passes for 40 yards. Junior running back Larry Croom had four catches for 31 yards, while senior Brandon Marshall caught three passes for 34 yards. Levasseur caught two passes for 31 yards, and Hansen grabbed a 3-yard pass from Johnson for a touchdown.
Croom added 15 carries for 37 yards and a 1-yard touchdown run. Redshirt freshman Chris Harris had six carries for 12 yards and rushed five yards for a score. Senior fullback Mike Detwiler saw limited action but had three carries for 12 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown run that capped an 82-yard scoring drive, with Rattay at quarterback.
Junior kicker Sean Keel made two field goals from 38 and 45 yards after missing a point-after-attempt early in the scrimmage. Keel's first field goal attempt from 45 yards was blocked by sophomore cornerback Michael Jolivette. Sophomore Bobby Gill missed a 35-yard field goal attempt, while walk-on Gens Goodman converted on a 47-yard attempt but missed from 36 yards.
"On special teams, I thought that we were very sloppy with our snaps and our timing. I can't accept a missed PAT or a blocked field goal," Mackovic said.
Arizona committed a total of 17 penalties (11 offensive and six defensive) during the scrimmage.
The Wildcats are set to practice in Arizona Stadium on Tuesday for their 13th session, and they will return to the practice facility for drills on Thursday afternoon. Arizona is allowed 15 spring practices under NCAA guidelines, and the Cats will conclude spring drills with the Spring Game on Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m., in Arizona Stadium. All spring practices are open to the public.


text: Feb 17, 2015 17:23 Arthur Hardy: 10 Carnival traditions that 'ain't dere no more' Arthur Hardy: 10 Carnival traditions that 'ain't dere no more' Photo provided by the Arthur Hardy Collection -- For most of a century, the King of Carnival toasted his queen at the Boston Club on Canal Street. The annual ceremonial salute was one of the most photographed moments in all of Mardi Gras. Photo provided by the Arthur Hardy Collection -- From the 1940s through the 1960s, most major department stores, such as Maison Blanche on Canal Street, mounted huge decorations each Carnival season. Photo provided by the Arthur Hardy Collection -- From 1857-1991, the Mistick Krewe of Comus, Carnivals first parading organization, closed the season on Mardi Gras night with a beautiful parade. Comus ruled with a goblet instead of a scepter. Photo provided by the Arthur Hardy Collection -- Starting in the late 19th century, almost every major Carnival parade rolled through the French Quarter. The custom ended in 1973 when crowds and floats became too large for the narrow streets. Photo provided by the Arthur Hardy Collection -- The neighborhood Krewe of Carrolton parade started on Oak Street and Carrolton Avenue until 1972. The theme of this 1948 procession was Favorite Songs of the American Past. Arthur Hardy| Special to The Advocate March 3, 2014; 6:45 p.m. Comments Not surprisingly, the city's Carnival celebration has changed many times through the years. While Mardi Gras in New Orleans has never been stronger, baby boomers lament the loss of some traditions — things that "ain't dere no more." Here are 10 traditions that have vanished in recent years: For 100 years, one of Carnival's most photographed ceremonies occurred on Canal Street as Rex toasted the queen of Carnival, who sat with her court on the balcony of the Boston Club's green canopied reviewing stands. The tradition ended in 1992. Several parades feature band contests, but from 1963 to 1985, the most famous — the Greatest Bands in Dixie contest — was held as part of the Mid-City parade. Each band performed a three-minute routine before the judges' reviewing stands at Jefferson Davis Parkway and Canal Street. The winning bands were then presented their trophies by the mayor at Gallier Hall. In the 1960s, legendary broadcaster Mel Leavitt provided parade commentary from the Royal Street balcony of WDSU-TV, which filmed the nighttime parades for delayed broadcast at 10:30 p.m. Before the advent of generic floats, the daily newspapers (New Orleans had three until 1958) would run stories listing the title of every float. For those who paid attention, this made parade viewing more educational and enjoyable. When the city's Municipal Auditorium was designed in 1929, special consideration was given to making it Carnival ball-friendly. In 1968, some 72 balls were presented there. The building was transformed into a temporary casino run by Harrah's from 1994 until 1997. Carnival balls returned in 1998, with the number of events increasing every year until Hurricane Katrina. Since then, the building has remained shuttered. In the 1950s and '60s, Canal Street was awash in color each Carnival season. Light poles were decorated with painted wooden figurines. Major department stores such as Maison Blanche and D.H. Holmes decorated their storefronts as lavishly as they did for Christmas. That is no longer the practice. Starting in 1857, most major parades not only passed in front of Gallier Hall (the old City Hall) but also stopped there to be toasted by the mayor or other city officials. These were very dignified affairs, and those fortunate enough to be in attendance dressed formally. Starting in the 1980s, however, picnic attire became the norm. Shifting populations and the gradual move toward standardized parade routes have robbed the city of one of its most cherished customs, the neighborhood parade. Okeanos once rolled on St. Claude Avenue, Carrollton on Oak Street and Carrollton Avenue, Endymion in Gentilly, Pontchartrain by the lake, Alla on Opelousas Avenue, Zeus on Metairie Road and Mid-City in Mid-City. No more. In 1973, a nearly century-old tradition ended when Mardi Gras parades were banned from the French Quarter. For those who watched or participated in them, the parades in the Quarter will always be special. Comus paraded from 1857 to 1991. Comus riders never threw much, but it didn't matter. The city's oldest krewe presented the final parade each year, providing closure for the Carnival season. With its ancient floats that wobbled down St. Charles Avenue, Comus embodied old-world Carnival, with its emphasis on elegance rather than extravagance. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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Although they did not give reason why Simon Cowell decided to sell his 2008 Bugatti Veyron afer driving it just twice (maybe the expectant dad fit it with a babyseat), the car went for $1.375 million at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale this past weekend, making it the most expensive certified pre-owned vehicle in America. It was also a bargain, when you consider that if the buyer had purchased it "brand new" it would have cost him anywhere between $1.5-$2.5 million.
Often referred to as a "253 mph rocket with license plates," the Veyron is being discontinued by Volkswagon (which owns Bugatti) by next year.
Cowell's car reportedly had only 1,300 miles on it, a set of $42,000 new Michelin tires and went on the block complete with a factory-backed warranty making it a premium buy. It is also one of the few black on black Veyrons available in the US.
For a related article regarding the Barrett-Jackson sale in Scottsdale see http://www.examiner.com/article/sale-of-gene-simmons-truck-raises-450k-f...


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Do you think Adam and Eve worried if they were eating properly or getting enough exercise? Their lifestyle was organic by default, filled with basic natural foods and physical exertion modern man needs to make a deliberate point of perusing. Steve Schewe understands the disconnect between ancient and modern man, and encourages his clients to adopt the Adam and Eve Principle of natural wholesome foods as part of their fitness program.
Schewe approaches fitness from a holistic point of view. His goal is to design a fitness program that addresses not only improved physical flexibility and endurance, but also nutritional guidance to improve overall health. He teaches simple modifications to lifestyle through resistance training that will improve muscle tone, strengthen bones and reduce weight at a pace that is comfortable and enjoyable.
His focus is on the special needs of the individual relative to his/her health, and he designs a program specifically for them where there are no training numbers to adhere to and no boot camp atmosphere. He offers an exercise prescription rather than exercise regiment. In addition, Schewe feels part of his job is to also teach good solid eating habits and the Teeter Totter Principle of calories eaten verses calories burned. He points out there is a difference between losing weight and becoming fit, and they both go hand in hand.
Schewe moved to Bradenton Beach over a year ago from California, where he has been involved in fitness since 1975. He has earned several local and national certifications including the two year Certified Program in Fitness Instruction from UCLA. He would like everyone to be aware that since the fitness industry is not regulated, it is essential to investigate your trainer's credentials and certifications before starting a program, as well as asking for references.
An in-home fitness program, of course, has the primary advantage of having a trainer come to your home, and Schewe makes himself available to fit your schedule whether you're on or off the Island. He presents a variety of cost-based programs, including two for one sessions that can include a spouse, family member or friend, as well as a three-session program for $99 that can also be shared. If your time is short, Schewe has designed a one hour workout accomplished in 30 minutes by alternating opposing muscle groups. He also conducts complimentary Living Well seminars on a varying schedule so keep an eye open for future seminars.
Making fitness fun and improving quality of life is the objective of Steve's In-Home Fitness. But beware, once Schewe gets you in shape, you'll be swinging from the trees like Tarzan, or at least walking the beach like Bo Derek.
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A new painkiller set to be released in March is worrying doctors and addiction experts because of its extreme potency. In fact, they are pressuring the the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke their approval of the prescription drug and not make it available, NewsMax reports Feb. 27.
Zohydro is an opioid drug made by Zogenix Inc. in San Diego. The painkiller contains an abundnant amount of opioid analgesics -- which could be fatal to children and new patients,doctors and experts say.
"In the midst of a severe drug epidemic fueled by overprescribing of opioids, the very last thing the country needs is a new, dangerous, high-dose opioid," those opposed to the new painkiller wrote in a letter to FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg.
"Too many people have already become addicted to similar opioid medications, and too many lives have been lost," the letter continued.
Zohydro is a medication that was approved in October 2013 by the FDA to aid in relieving patients suffering intolerable pain and who need "daily, around-the-clock, long-term treatment." The intention was for this drug to do what all other pain relievers could not in extreme cases.
"It's a Dr. Andrew Kolodny, who is president of the advocacy group Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing, said the pill's ingredient is a "whopping dose of hydrocodone packed in an easy-to-crush capsule." He said it "will kill people as soon as it's released."
The new painkiller is reportedly five times more potent than the strongest prescription medicine on the market now.
The pill's maker, Zogenix, rates the drug as having more advantages than disadvantages.
"We do not expect the introduction of Zohydro ER (extended release) to increase the overall use of opioids," said Dr. Brad Galer -- executive vice president and chief medical officer at Zogenix. "In fact, prescription data from the last five years shows that total use of ER opioids is constant and independent of new entrants to the market."
The FDA will review the letter submitted by activists against Zohydro's release.
Despite the troubling crisis of drug addictions and deaths associated with strong prescription medication, there are those who are terminally ill and the discomfort is unimaginable. If there is a drug that can make life less miserable, approval of a drug like this could make all the difference for them. Arguments for and against are all true, but ultimately people have to be responsible for what they put into their bodies. The new painkiller has drawn some debate and it will be interesting to see what the FDA decides.
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PPE 2013: Photography & The Law: Access, Copyright and Social Media Issues
During a talk at PhotoPlus Expo 2013, sponsored by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), attorneys Mickey Osterreicher and Alicia Wagner Calzada provided tips for how photographers can protect their First Amendment rights and control the copyright and distribution of their work.
Tips On the Right to Photograph in Public
Osterreicher, who is the general counsel for the NPPA and was a working photographer for 40 years before he became a lawyer, offered advice for news photographers in dealing with police.
He noted that photographers or videographers are never arrested for documenting a news event in public. Instead they are arrested for "discretionary charges," what he termed "catch and release" charges, which can include disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and loitering.
If a police officer orders a photographer to stop taking pictures in public, they are violating the rights of that photographer, Osterreicher said. Photographers can avoid being accused of interfering with or obstructing police officers by following reasonable directions from police when they're given. He also mentioned that it's prudent to be aware that officers are concerned with things like weapon retention, making sure nobody is close enough to them to reach for their gun. If a photographer is in an officer's face with a camera, the officer can reasonably claim that photographer is interfering or obstructing their work. (more…)


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What is your differential diagnosis?
Idiopathic livedo reticularis – the most common form of livedo reticularis and is a completely benign condition of unknown cause affecting mostly young women during the winter. It is a lacy purple appearance of skin in extremities due to sluggish venous blood flow. May be mild, but ulceration may occur later in the summer.
Secondary livedo reticularis:
Vasculitis autoimmune conditions:
Livedoid vasculitis – with painful ulceration occurring in the lower legs
Polyarteritis nodosa
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Amantadine (drug)
Obstruction of capillaries:
Cryoglobulinaemia – proteins in the blood that clump together in cold conditions.[9]
Antiphospholipid syndrome due to small blood clots
Hypercalcaemia (raised blood calcium levels which may be deposited in the capillaries)
Haematological disorders of Polycythaemia rubra vera or Thrombocytosis (excessive red cells or platelets)
Infections (syphilis,tuberculosis, lyme disease)
Assc with Acute Renal Failure due to cholesterol emboli status post cardiac cath.
Arteriosclerosis (cholesterol emboli)[10][11] and homocystinuria (due to Chromosome 21 autosomal recessive Cystathionine beta synthase deficiency)
Intra-arterial injection (especially in drug addicts)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — connective tissue disorder, often with many secondary conditions. Livedo Reticularis may be present in all types.
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Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Thunderous dark blue with delicate vintage lace I scavenged on my latest trip to London. (on Etsy)
Two days in a row a hot day has been followed by a massive thunder at night. The first night the lightnings and rumblings were few but extremely loud. Last night was more gentle, if a thunder storm can be described gentle. At first it sounded like a kid shaking a big sheet of metal, then like a class room full of kids making thunder sounds, and in the end the teacher joined in with childlike joy. It is strange to view lightnings from the window as the sun is getting up and colouring the clouds with an eerie white.
I've been working on a non-linear notebook system for myself. I can't seem to figure out how to use notebooks effectively so I'm trying something new. If you're interested, I could put together a tutorial of some sort. Maybe I ought to finish my project first and show you some photos so you know what I'm actually talking about...
Labels: books, coptic binding, weather
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love how you used the lace.ReplyDelete
I love how you used your talent.ReplyDelete
I love you.
it would be great, if you could talk a little about your notebook system and those things!
I am also working not with notebooks but with project folders, it is easier for me, to keep track of my projects and what I have to do. And when an idea has not worked in one project I can just put it in the next folder.
But I am also still not completely happy with it and always curious how other people do it. Show me yours, please!
oh my.......sigh.ReplyDelete
Wonderful combination of colours and textures! That lace is exquisite.ReplyDelete
(And a tutorial would be appreciated by all of us, I'm sure. Thanks for offering!)
yes, please.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 August 2012 at 23:33
I would love to see a tutorial if you are able!ReplyDelete
Beautiful work!
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Press Conference Quotes
November 5, 2000
On the loss at Washington:
"We just had a lot of great opportunities to win. My biggest frustration is that we had kicks blocked, and we punted miserably. That is not the thing you want to happen when you're on the road. Everyone had some problems, but the players battled like the dickens to try to get a win. It was just a lot of things combined, and you can't simplify it (the loss) because it's a team game. We had a lot of plays and a lot of guys fighting their guts out, but the cumulative result wasn't what we wanted."
"We didn't win the fourth quarter. We just needed to make another play, whether it was on offense, defense or special teams. We needed something good to happen. We did a lot of good things on the final drive, and we had some key throws, especially Malosi's (Leonard) catch, that really gave us the chance to kick the field goal. But, our inability to mix things successfully hurt us because we couldn't get the running and passing games going simultaneously."
"These guys just hurt so bad, especially after fighting their guts out in games like that on the road. When you have a chance to win, and it gets away from you, that really hurts. I am very optimistic about this team. They are out there fighting every day. We will have our day. I'm not sure when, but hopefully it will be this week."
On Sean Keel's game-ending field goal:
"He has made those in practice, and as long as it is within his range, you have to try to kick it. It might have been a little low, but it was a well-kicked ball. Their guy just got a surge against us and got a hand on it."
On running back Leo Mills:
"Leo did a great job. He had an astounding day with 280 all-purpose. We have a lot of confidence in Leo, and the more he plays, the better he does."
On this week's opponent Oregon State:
"Oregon State may be the best team we will face all season. If you look at their numbers on offense and defense, they are way up there (in the conference standings) in everything. They are playing very well, and they have a lot of confidence. They are an outstanding team, and we have to stop their running game."
"We just need a win for ourselves and not for any other reason. If in the end we get to go to a bowl game, great, but that's not the principal thing. The principal thing is to be happy in the locker room after the game and for us to get to sing Bear Down Arizona'."


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Prague is presently the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic. It was the capital of Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1991, and previously was the capital of Bohemia, a province of Austria-Hungary. It is the birthplace of former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Hugo Bezdek, minor league pitcher Pavel Budský, Martin Červenka, minor league outfielder Matěj Hejma, minor league infielder Jakub Sládek, minor league catcher Daniel Vavruša, Orioles signee Jan Novak, Reds signee Tomáš Sýkora and Extraliga players Šimon Kudernatsch and Petr Zýma. Prague helped host the 2005 European Championship and hosted three games of the 2009 Baseball World Cup.


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NAVIGON Spørsmål og svar
Den som kjører med NAVIGON, vil vite alt helt nøyaktig. For eksempel hvordan man utfører oppdateringer, installerer ekstra kart eller tjenester, eller hvordan NAVIGON FreshMaps fungerer. Her finner du håndbøker, nedlastinger og svar på spørsmålene dine.
Velg et tema eller tast inn et stikkord for å begrense utvalget.
- Data transfer from NAVIGON 70s series models to MAC does not work
This problem appears with all NAVIGON 70s series models. The cause for the defective data transfer is a change in the firmware of Apple's MAC OS 10.6.6 and higher versions.
An update of the firmware of your navigation system to version 2.03 is necessary. How to find out the firmware version of your navigation system you can find here.
There are two possibilities for an Update (A ,B):
A: Update with NAVIGON Fresh under Windows
This way only works under Microsoft Windows.
1. If you connect your NAVIGON device to your computer,
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that you are connected to the internet. You can find
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B: Update with MicroSD-card
1. For this step you need an empty MicroSD-card with
a FAT formatting. This card is not part of the
purchased parts package.
2. Download the firmware update file (ZIP file) here.
3. Unpack the ZIP file to your SD-card.
Important: Make sure that you do not store
the unpacked files in a folder. The files must
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4. Charge your device fully, or connect it to the power
5. Put the SD-card into your device. The update will start
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6. Restart your device and follow the instructions
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Spring has sprung, the sun is out and Häagen-Dazs is celebrating by closing the cash register and handing out free ice cream.
As Bay Area residents face the possibility of record-breaking heat today, Häagen-Dazs is bringing back Free Cone Day. More than 160 shops from 27-states nationwide are expected to participate in the giveaway.
Scoops will be handed out for four hours this evening, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is only one shop to pick up your freebie in San Francisco, Westfield San Francisco Centre. If you are roaming in the East Bay, there is also a shop at the Sun Valley Shopping Center in Concord. If you are headed out, bring a friend to wait out the long lines.
Last year more than 200-thousand cones were given away.


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Dennis Rodman and Vice Crew Having a 'Grand Old Time' With Ruthless Dictator
Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong-un took in a basketball game on Thursday, after which Rodman told the crowd that North Korea's dictator had a new "friend for life." Hooray!
Rodman, a handful of Harlem Globetrotters, and a crew from Vice, who are filming the trip for an HBO series, were later invited to a lavish dinner at Kim Jong-un's palace."Dinner was an epic feast," Vice's Ryan Duffy told the AP. "Felt like about 10 courses in total. I'd say the winners were the smoked turkey and sushi, though we had the Pyongyang cold noodles earlier in the trip and that's been the runaway favorite so far." Yum!
Then things really got wild. "Um ... so Kim Jong Un just got the
#VICEonHBO crew wasted," Vice's Jason Mojica tweeted, "no really, that happened." Vice founder Shane Smith said that Duffy and company had a "grand old time." Brotastic!
Aside from the brutal slave-labor camps, the routine rape and torture of political prisoners, mass starvation extreme enough to induce episodes of cannibalism, and the complete lack of human and civil rights, North Korea sounds like a blast!


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Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Definition: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Description: The map below shows how Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) varies by country. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The darker the shade, the higher the value. The country with the highest value in the world is Tanzania, with a value of 75.30. The country with the lowest value in the world is South Africa, with a value of 12.20.
Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
See also: Country ranking, Time series comparison
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College Hockey:Michigan Tech outworks Michigan State to pick up the 'W'
HOUGHTON, Mich. — In just their second home contest this season, Michigan Tech coach Mel Pearson had one demand of his team — that they come out and make things difficult for the visiting Michigan State defense early and often.
The Huskies did just that and were rewarded with a 3-0 victory at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena Friday night.
"I give our guys a lot of credit," said Pearson. "They were ready to play tonight. Overall, I thought we were ready to play, had a good start, and were able to put some pressure on their defense."
Pearson reiterated several times this week that his squad's 1-6-1 record coming into the game had more to do with the quality of their opponents than of his team's play. Any doubts to contrary were quickly put to rest as the Huskies swarmed all over the Spartans' defensive corps and all the hard work paid off almost immediately.
"I thought [the Huskies] played with lots of energy," said Spartans' coach Tom Anastos. "They made it difficult for us to penetrate and really establish any kind of forecheck. We didn't respond to it very well."
During a shift in which the line of David Johnstone, Ryan Furne and Mike Neville pressed their advantage, Furne picked up the puck along the left boards in the offensive zone. Furne spun and found Johnstone alone in front of Spartans' goaltender Jake Hildebrand. Johnstone wasted no time finding the back of the net for his second goal of the season at 5:49.
"Your best players need to be your best players most games for you to have a chance to win," said Pearson. "I thought they were three of the best players [tonight]."
The Huskies kept the pressure on, forcing the Spartans, who were playing in Houghton for the first time since 1984, to adjust their attempts to get the puck out of the zone every shift throughout the opening frame.
While the Spartans (3-4-0 overall) did have the game's first power play, the Huskies (2-6-1 overall, 1-1-0 WCHA) physically kept them at bay, not allowing pucks to get to Pheonix Copley, who was making his fifth consecutive start in goal.
The second period did not start out much better for the visitors as the Huskies again jumped on the Spartans' defenders. However, adjustments made by Anastos' staff began to pay off as the Spartans not only got the puck out, they started to force the issue with the Huskies' blueline corps.
A turnover by Huskies' co-captain Brad Stebner three minutes in led to a great scoring chance for the visitors, but Copley was there to stop the wraparound, making one of his 19 saves on the night.
"The guys have been playing well defensively," said Copley. "That makes my job easier."
Back-and-forth action highlighted the next several minutes of play until the halfway point when the Huskies' Blake Hietala and his linemates reestablished the forecheck. Daniel Holmberg picked up the puck in the right corner, skated behind the net and found Hietala out front, but his backhand shot was stopped by Hildebrand.
"They worked really hard and they worked hard down low too," said Hildebrand. "They battled in the corners and they threw pucks on net and they were getting good bounces."
Just 30 seconds later, the Spartans pushed up the ice. A misplay at the Huskies' blueline by Stebner created a three-on-one situation, but his defensive partner, Shane Hanna broke up an attempted pass from Michael Ferrantino.
A pair of late-period penalties for the Spartans gave the Huskies golden opportunities to extend their lead. However, whether it was Blake Pietila, Tanner Kero, or Alex Petan with a point-blank shot, Hildebrand was there to keep things close.
Kero extended the Huskies' lead just 1:48 into the third period when he took a pass in the high slot from Pietila. After receiving the pass, Kero fired a seemingly innocent shot with no traffic at Hildebrand that beat the netminder between the legs. The goal was Kero's first of the season.
"I just kind of threw it at the net," said Kero. "Coach has been saying, 'Get pucks to the net and good things will happen.'"
Kero and Pietila got loose for a two-on-one chance on their next rush down the ice, but Hildebrand came up big twice to preserve the two-goal lead.
Hildebrand finished the night with 27 saves.
The Huskies extended their lead late in the game when Petan fired a shot from the right boards that eluded Hildebrand at 15:20. Pietila and Kero both assisted on the tally, Petan's second of the campaign.
With the win, the Huskies broke Spartans' three-game winning streak. The win was also the first by the Huskies over the Spartans since 2007, when the Huskies skated away with a 4-1 victory at the Great Lakes Invitational.
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Dani Parrish earns second-straight first-team selection
Learn hitting skills from the NIU softball team
During her four-year tenure at Northern Illinois University, Megan Ciolli has blossomed as a coach. She has helped develop NIU's young talent, while also refining the skills of the Huskie veterans. NIU head coach Lindsay Chouinard is impressed by her knowledge of the game and her ability to pass that knowledge onto the players.
"Megan knows the swing in and out," Chouinard said. "She is a great instructor. Over the past couple of years, she has done a great job of transitioning from being specifically an instructor to more of a coach."
Chouinard credits Ciolli with the development of former NIU outfielders Jenna Roberts, who tied the NIU single season record for stolen bases in 2009, and Katie Colby, who hit her first career home runs last season. Ciolli has also had an impact on current Huskie outfielders Dani Parrish and Zoe Sinner and 2009 MAC All-Tournament team honoree Andrea Colosimo.
Ciolli came to NIU after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Loyola University (Chicago) from 2005-2007. Ciolli trained multiple All-Region players during her tenure with the Ramblers while helping transform Loyola from a middle-of-the-road conference finish in 2005 and 2006 to regular-season champions of the Horizon League in 2007. At the culmination of the 2007 season, the Rambler coaching staff was voted the Horizon League Coaching Staff of the Year.
A standout collegiate player for Notre Dame, Ciolli was twice honored as team captain and was named third-team Louisville Slugger All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. In 2004, Ciolli was selected as the Big East Player of the Year. In her senior season, she led the team in batting average (.386), slugging percentage (.500), on-base percentage (.424) and runs scored (40). She broke the school record for stolen bases in a single season with 32. Ciolli's offensive efforts helped the 2005 Irish to a record of 45-13 overall, while their Big East mark of 16-2 won the conference regular season title. Notre Dame earned its fourth straight bid to the NCAA Tournament.
While playing centerfield for the Fighting Irish, Ciolli's consistent offensive output landed her on many pages of the Irish record book. She became the sixth Notre Dame softball player to earn multiple All-America honors in a four-year career and is the all-time leader in hits (284) and stolen bases (76).
Following her career at Notre Dame, Ciolli was drafted with the first pick in the second round by the NPFSL Chicago Bandits where she teamed with Chouinard to win back-to-back regular season championships in 2005 and 2006. As centerfielder for the Bandits in 2005, Ciolli had a perfect fielding percentage while starting every game.In May 2005, Ciolli received her bachelor's degree in managerial consulting from the University of Notre Dame. In May 2007, she received her master's of business administration in healthcare administration from Loyola.


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Heart Health Center
Heart Stem Cell Study: Researcher's Perspective
How does this compare to other stem cell trials? continued...
In contrast, one year after being injected with their own heart stem cells, Bolli's patients gained an average increase of 10 percentage points in ejection fraction.
For example, a patient with a baseline ejection fraction of 30% would have increased to 40%, he says.
"That is huge when you consider that previous studies of stem cells in these kinds of patients -- patients with ischemic heart failure -- have reported improvements of three, four, five [percentage] points in ejection fraction," Bolli says.
Also, in Bolli's patients, cardiac tissue scarred by heart attack had shrunk by an average of 50% one year after the experimental procedure.
"This is amazing," Bolli says. "You are given one shot of stem cells and that scarring in the heart shrinks by half in one year. Correspondingly, there's an increase in viable tissue in the heart, which is strongly suggestive of regeneration."
In other words, the patients are making new heart tissue to replace the damaged tissue -- something no drug or surgery can do.
Two years after the procedure, partial results were available for eight patients who had gotten echocardiograms. On average, their ejection fraction had improved by 13 percentage points.
"At two years, we continue to see the improvement in ejection fraction," Bolli says. "It actually seems to be greater than it is at one year. So in other words, as time goes by, the effects of these cells becomes bigger, rather than smaller, which is really quite exciting."
What about cost?
Such a regenerative therapy would be less costly and burdensome than current options for heart failure, including a heart transplant or a mechanical pump called a ventricular assist device, Bolli says.
Also, Bolli hopes to make the heart stem cell procedure available to a much larger pool of heart failure patients. During the Phase I trial, all 20 patients had undergone heart bypass surgery, during which surgeons extracted heart tissue that contained stem cells.
Patients won't need to undergo bypass surgery for the next clinical trials.
"Now we can isolate the stem cells from a biopsy. We don't need a surgical specimen anymore," Bolli says.