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Jay Carney, Striking Fear Into The Hearts of No One
Would it be so hard to find a press secretary that conveys a message of strength?
Let me tell you the one thing I learned as a Communication major: it is impossible to not communicate. Even if you aren't saying a word, your clothes, your hair, your physique, your body language, demeanor, and nine million other variables send messages to the people around you.
So, what kind of message is the White House sending to the rest of the world when they march Jay Carney up there up to the podium to represent them?
I think it sounds something like, "Attack us."
Does Jay Carney look like a man that means business? Do you think that some jihadist sitting in Libya looks at Jay Carney and says, "Oh boy, we better not do that again?"
No. Direct opposite. When he's up there fumbling over his words and looking like one of the characters on The Big Bang Theory, it does nothing but make America look weak.
If I was POTUS, my press secretary would be someone like Bruce Willis. Or maybe R. Lee Ermey. Sure, they might cross the line once in a while. But if someone is going to stand with the White House seal and communicate to our friends and enemies alike, political correctness takes a back seat to imputing an image of strength.


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Bitcoin crash occurred for the third time in three months over the past weekend. The price of the leading cryptocurrency had been relatively stable for most of 2014 until Friday. According to the Inquisitr on Feb. 11, the Bitcoin price plunged from around $900 down to $500 briefly, then bounced back up to the $700 range.
While MtGox said they were suspending the customer withdrawals due to the fact that fraudsters were using Bitcoin to con people, Bitcoin proponents argued that the issue was with the way MTGox and others chose to confirm transactions, and not with the currency itself.
Bitcoin crash was precipitated by the announcement from Mt. Gox, the Tokyo-based exchange, that they had found a software glitch and were suspending withdrawals. Other leading exchanges such as London-based Bitstamp and even the recently popular Cryptsy have been suspending customer withdrawal transactions until further notice.
This particular Bitcoin crash was also effected by Russia's decision to prohibit the use of Bitcoin or any cryptocurrency by its citizens, just in time for the Sochi Winter Olympics. In December of 2013 China also greatly restricted the use of Bitcoin after the last crash of the budding alternative currency.
These shocks to the system are no more than growing pains. By making improvements to the underlying infrastructure at this early date, Bitcoin will emerge only stronger. Recently several high profile brands announced that they would accept Bitcoin. Overstock, the large online retailer started to accept the currency in early January. Just today the popular online services marketplace Fiverr announced that they would be accepting Bitcoin as well.
What do you think about the Bitcoin crash story? Please drop in your comments below.
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Fans of the "Divergent" book-series crowded Cinemark West Plano earlier this week, as stars of the upcoming film adaptation stopped by as part of the "Divergent" film tour. Miles Teller and Jai Courtney smiled for photos and signed autographs for fans, before showing an early screening of the highly anticipated film. Examiner was there to capture all of the excitement, as the stars discussed their experience in the movie, their characters, and future projects.
Charming Miles Teller plays Peter, a character very different from what he is used to portraying. Here's what Teller had to say on filming a movie that already has a fan-base. "It's great, I get to attend events like this that bring in a large crowd, and it's a lot of fun. Your character already comes with fans, but that can add on pressure to portray him right so you won't disappoint. It's a fun challenge."
This isn't the first time Teller tackles on an already famous film, "Well, the other time I did something like this was for 'Footloose,'" he says. "But that was kinda different because there is a giant gap between generations."
We congratulated him on scoring the role of Mr. Fantastic in the coming reboot for "Fantastic Four," which he is very excited to play. "Yeah, I get to play a character that's very different from me - He's extremely intelligent," he laughs. "I'm very excited to start that project, the cast is amazing."
The handsome Jai Courtney portrays Dauntless leader Eric. We asked the star what makes "Divergent" stand out from other young-adult target films such as "Hunger Games." Courtney tells us: "Well 'Divergent' follows a young woman's journey to self-discovery. She [Shailene's Woodley's character, Tris] fights diversity and for what she believes is right. There is something in this film that everyone will be able to identify to."
Courtney wouldn't spill any info on the pre-production project "Terminator: Genesis." Fans can also look forward to seeing Courtney star in "The Water Diviner" and "Unbroken."
Examiner also caught the advance screening of "Divergent," but we can't release our review just yet! "Divergent" hits theaters on Friday, March 21. Tickets are already on sale. Official synopsis: In a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues, Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will not fit into any one group. She manages to hide and conceal that she is Divergent, but later discovers a conspiracy by faction leader Jeanine Matthews (Kate Winslet) to destroy all Divergents. Tris trusts one of her group leaders and together they set to stop Jeanine. Based on the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth.


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Hu Tong Dumpling Bar (revisited)
I had an RDO today but instead of having an "I-Don't-Have-To-Run-day" by sitting around at home and doing nothing, I had to get my arse into the city to do my very first assignment for a degree that's going to take me donkey years to complete. Now, school may not start until next week but I guess the folks at Monash are sadists because they dumped our first assignment on pre-enrolment day, a task that involved visiting court(s), sitting in on at least two hearings and writing crap about it. Which is why Adam and I ended up walking into Melbourne Magistrates at 9am this morning and spending pretty much all morning observing hoons getting told off before our tummies started rumbling.
We ended up going to lunch with the promise of going back to the courts again afterwards (we didn't). I was keen on going to Stalactites (believe or not, I've never been) but Adam wanted to try one of those illustrious xiaolongbaos at Hu Tong so we ended up going there instead. Normally, I don't write about any subsequent restaurant visits after my initial visit (or if I do, they are very brief write-ups at best) but I was so dissatisfied with my second visit that I feel like I must share.
The xiaolongbaos were good – enough to make Adam go "mmmm" but I felt that there was something "off" about them and did not enjoy them as much as I did the first time I went. They seemed flatter. Less tasty. Tired. While still much better than the limp biscuits that other Melbourne restaurants serve, I was still left yearning…
In my previous visit, the two other dishes we ordered were so disappointing. I figured that we just so happened to order the wrong things that day and were just unlucky. With this in mind, I was determined to find two new dishes to (hopefully) enjoy. This was something that we randomly chose from the menu: noodle soup with pickled vegetables and pork ($8.50). Not something that I would usually order but I felt like noodles and Adam got a little irked when I suggested Shanghainese rice cakes ("again?!") so the noodle soup prevailed. When it was presented to the table, I immediately regretted my decision. It looked so boring. Okay fine, it's only $8.50, what did you expect Libby?! But still, so frighteningly dull. And it tasted as boring as it looked. A very plain broth, which tasted more like water than even "water and MSG", failed to bring out the flavours of the pork mince and pickled vegies. Never again.
The final dish we ordered was a plate of pan-fried pork dumplings (12 for $8.50). A few bloggers have said that these dumplings were pretty pretty good which was what prompted me to order a plate. So imagine my frustration when the dish arrived a good 20 minutes later than the last dish… and COLD. Clearly they had been sitting in the kitchen for quite some time which is not a very good thing but oh wells, we went on with the show. The plate was covered in some thin, dry crepe-like substance (um, why?) which tasted slightly sweet and sitting on top of the thin layer were the dumplings which seemed more "steamed" than "pan-fried." The word "rubbery" came to mind too. I'm sure that if the dumplings had been hot, they would have been rather decent. There was even a little bit of broth inside each dumpling which would've been a pleasant surprise… HAD THEY BEEN HOT. And while we did manage to finish off everything, we both left the place thinking that our $25.50 would've gone a bit better elsewhere… such as the nearby Shanghai Village which do pan-fried dumplings HOT, crunchy and full of flavour.
Hu Tong, unless you sort out whatever issues you have in the kitchen we won't be coming back again. Not even if we have a xiaolongbao craving. You get a FAIL this time around. Grrrr.
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I was VERY disappointed yesterday when I went for lunch. Granted it was fullhouse, but some of the dishes came out COLD, especially the pan fried dumplings which was GREAT the first time round and this time was lukewarm not to mention slightly rubbery.
The xiao long bao although was still good, lost the 'first time magic' as the quality was only half as good as the first time.
The management has failed us, Libby!Reply
Hehehe, didn't they have like Wontons or Dumplings with their noodles or was the option just not there???
Hahaha, as you and Kelly gave it a nasty blast on both Xanga and FB… staying away and sticking with David and Camy's Box Hill and JR Domplangs in Glenny.Reply
I went there 3 times. The first time was pretty good, but somehow I felt each time I went the food got a little wearier and the bill climbed a little higher, not sure why. But agree with you, won't go back there anytime soon. I think they are a little overpriced than other Chinese restaurant on the cheap end of the scale.Reply
try the dumplings from the North East China Family some day.Reply
@KeLlY_Siew –
*sigh* I think it's time to move on eh, Kelly? hehe
@icesabre –
Yeah, I think they did have two or three wanton noodle soup dishes but they didn't seem appealing to me. In hindsight though, they probably would've tasted better than the noodle soup we had! I definitely have to try JR Dumplings sometime soon… perhaps in the next week or so on a Sunday afternoon (but whoops, whatever happened to my "no eating out" plan for the next few Sunday afternoons…)
@True_self_indisguise –
Hmmm, I'm beginning to sense a pattern here. As 't' increases, Hu Tong's quality of food diminishes…
@snake_shit –
Hello Dave's brother! That sounds like a really fobby restaurant but thanks for the tip – will go there sometime and will report back on it!Reply
Hu Tong…omg I so dont want to hear that name again…as I said in my previous comments on it, its was okay. but man I feel like im almost there every week when I soo want to be else where. but cause its Pedro's favorite restaurant at the moment, im dragged into it. i was actually kicking and screaming and asking why o why he had to choose that place for dinner…AGAIN, last Friday. ;P
the only good thing that i had a good impression for them was when i first went and found that the upstairs interior design was quite nice.Reply
@is_sa –
Hmmm, even I would get sick of going to my fave restaurant every week :p I can feel your pain…Reply
Has the quality changed since your previous visit and if so, has that prevented Pedro from going there… at least for a while?


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New Video Declares 'Chow Down at Chick-fil-A, Even If You're Gay'
Someday somebody's gonna make you want to gobble up a waffle fry.
It's amazing how oddly and efficiently the drag queen trio in this video approach the notoriously anti-gay, foundational agenda of the Georgia-based fried chicken franchise Chick-fil-A in this video, simply by changing the lyrics "Hold on for one more day / things will go your way" from Wilson Phillips' classic pop tune "Hold On" to "Chow down at Chick-fil-A / Even if you're gay." What's even more awesome is how the song transitions into a Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes rap, circa "Waterfalls," at the 2:30 mark, with Willam Belli and friends Detox & Vicky Vox thigh-deep in some suburban mall fountain. The video is possibly NSFW (especially if you're presently working the fryer station at Chick-fil-A), but it's definitely funny. And very true: Someday somebody's gonna make you want to gobble up a waffle fry.
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It's been a while since the Park City High School baseball team last took the field for an actual game.
Due to a scheduling error, in which the Miners had one more game on their schedule than allowed by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), Park City was forced to forfeit its last two Region 10 games one against Union and one against Juan Diego that would have decided the region title.
But the season isn't over for the Miners, who, despite the forfeits, finished with the No. 2 seed in Region 10. That means they'll head to Desert Hills High School in St. George on Saturday for their first-round playoff games.
In Park City's first game, the Miners will square off against Bear River at 10 a.m. In the other first-round game, host Desert Hills takes on Richfield at 12:30 p.m.
Though he anticipates winning game one and facing Desert Hills in the winners' bracket, Park City coach Lou Green said the Miners can't get caught looking past Bear River.
"They're 18-5 and they returned their number one pitcher from last year," he said. "I think they're going to be very, very similar to us. It'll be a dog fight, but we'll be ready to go."
Senior Blake Morin is scheduled to take the mound against Bear River, with junior Scott Stokes taking the hill in game two.
After missing a couple weeks with a back injury, Green said Stokes, Park City's ace, is ready to go.
"He's fully recovered," he said. "He's thrown twice in our intra-squad games this week.
The losers from the first two games will play an elimination game at 3 p.m. and the two winners will face off at 5:30 p.m. Three teams will advance from the weekend of play, with only the team that loses both its games being eliminated.
If the Miners are able to advance past Bear River, Green anticipates one of the toughest games of the year against Desert Hills.
"They've got two pitchers who are both really good, so it doesn't matter a whole lot which one we see," he said.
But, based on Park City's tough schedule this season, Green thinks his squad will be ready for the challenge.
"All those good teams we've played, this is why," he said. "When we beat Juan Diego, we played our best game. When we beat Skyline, Cottonwood and Hurricane, we played our best games. It's going to take another effort like those to beat Desert Hills."
A big key for this weekend will be the Miners' health. From Morin to Stokes to Chandler Barkdull to Griffin Churich to Parker Smith, nearly all of the Miners' top players have experienced lingering injuries this season.
But, heading into this weekend's playoff opener, Green said his team is feeling good.
"We should be 100 percent healthy and ready to go," he said. "Barkdull has been banged up as a catcher. Blake had a knee deal, a hamstring injury and an elbow deal. Scott's 100 percent again. Parker Smith broke his nose at Union, but he's doing OK and should be ready. For the first time in a while, we'll be able to put our nine or 10 best guys out there and they'll all be healthy."
Additionally, Green hopes the scheduling mistake he made serves as a motivational factor for the playoffs.
"It's my mistake, not anyone else's," he said. "It just sucks for the kids. They were pretty letdown with that, as all of us were. But hopefully it has added a little fuel to the fire."


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College Hockey:Bulldogs Sweep Nanooks
DeCaro Stops 31 for FSU
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Alaska-Fairbanks had a problem solving the Bulldog goaltender Mike Brown last night. Tonight, Ferris State started John DeCaro, and the Nanooks couldn't solve him either.
DeCaro turned away 31 of 32 shots, and Chris Kunitz had a three-point night to lead the Bulldogs to a 4-1 victory over Alaska-Fairbanks.
Ferris State drew first blood on the power play late in the first period. Kunitz was on the doorstep to roof a rebound past Nanook goaltender Preston McKay at 16:56 to make it 1-0.
Alaska-Fairbanks worked hard to tie the score in the second period, but hit everything except the back of the net. With a slew of penalties called on both teams, a rare three-on-three situation developed. It was Ferris State who capitalized on a pretty passing play between Kunitz and Kristian Schroder. Rob Collins found himself in front of the net as a result, and pushed the puck past McKay at 9:54 to make it 2-0.
A questionable goal was the highlight of the third period, and seemed to take the steam out of Alaska-Fairbanks. Derrick McIver ripped a shot from the point while on the power play. Phil Lewandowski was on the doorstep with a deflection, and McKay seemed to have it for a couple seconds. The puck somehow squeezed through and trickled into the back of the net. Much to McKay's displeasure and to the displeasure of the rest of the Nanooks, the officials counted the goal at 4:14 to make it 3-0.
The Nanooks finally got the puck past DeCaro at 9:16 of the third period. Cam Keith won a faceoff in the offensive zone back to Scott Farrell. Ryan Lang deflected Farrell's shot past the Bulldog netminder to make it 3-1. McKay left the net for the extra attacker near the end of the period, but it was Kunitz who came up with his third point of the night on an empty-net goal at 18:57 to make it 4-1.
UAF (6-6-0, 2-6-0 CCHA) returns to action Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, hosting Michigan State. FSU (6-4-1, 4-4-1 CCHA) travels to Omaha for two against the UNO Mavericks Nov. 23-24.
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Natural Gas Fueled by a Bitter Winter
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The below-average temperatures have the commodity finding a seasonal high when it generally finds a low point.
Polar vortexes and heavy snow are two of the most defining characteristics of the 2013-2014 winter season in the US. Bitter cold and harsh weather conditions have taken their toll on parts of the economy, especially when it comes to employment figures. However, when it comes to natural gas prices, the cold weather has propelled the fossil fuel higher, as incessant demand has sent NG on a tear to open up the year.
Natural Gas and Piercing Cold
As a quick reminder, when temperatures are cold, the demand for and use of heating devices in homes and businesses rise; those devices are typically powered by natural gas. As such, the increased demand for the commodity causes its price to rise, the situation we currently find ourselves in. Natural gas bottomed in early November, just before winter got under way, and there has been no stopping it ever since. The
United States Natural Gas Fund
(NYSEARCA:UNG) has jumped nearly 50% from its November bottom, not to mention a gain of more than 20% in 2014.
Colder-than-average temperatures have led to a fruitful trading season for natural gas, and it appears that the bull run still has some legs left. Forecasters have already predicted the spring season to be colder than normal, which has NG traders chomping at the bit for even further gains. Investors should be wary, however, as natural gas is more than likely to experience a nasty pullback once the cold weather finally subsides.
What Happens Next for Natural Gas
NG is among the most cyclical commodities on the market and often follows seasonal trends. Unfortunately, the energy resource has bucked the trend this year. Based on five-, 10-, 20-, and 30-year averages, NG almost always makes a high in the month of December before trending down until late winter or early spring, when it finds a bottom. This year appears that it will be the opposite, however, as NG's seasonal high will come (if it has not already) at a time when it usually finds a low. The following chart shows UNG over the previous six months.
NG will inevitably see a correction once the weather warms up and demand tapers off for some time, but if things heat up too quickly, the demand for natural-gas-powered cooling devices could cut that correction short. Keep an eye on the 10-day forecast; that's typically the biggest catalyst for prices. It's not about what the weather is doing today, but about what it will be doing 10 days from now. When temperatures start to go back up, look for NG to take a hit, and be sure to trade accordingly.
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2014 Annual Conference Livestreaming Sessions
All conference sessions in Ballroom C were recorded as well as streamed live. Check the website the week of July 7 for information on accessing or purchasing the following recorded sessions:
Sunday, June 29
1. Opening Keynote - Child Eating Self-Regulation: Plausible, but Probable an Environment of Plenty?
Speaker: Jennifer Orlet Fisher, PhD, Temple University (8:30-9:45am CT | 1.5 CEU)
2. Returning Joy to Nutrition Education: Using the Satter Feeding Dynamics and Eating Competence Model Speakers: Ellyn Satter, MS, RD, MSSW, Ellyn Satter Institute; Barbara Lohse, PhD, RD, LDN, The Pennsylvania State University; Moderator: Adrienne White, PhD, RD, University of Maine (10:00am-12:00pm CT | 2 CEU)
3. Who Should be Funding Nutrition Education? Insights of Funding from Non-profit, Industry, and Government Agencies Speakers: Wendy Dahl, PhD, RD, University of Florida; Susan Johnson, PhD, RD, University of Colorado Denver; Sheila Fleishacker, PhD, JD, National Institutes of Health Division of Nutrition Research Coordination; Chef Greg Silverman, MSc, Share Our Strength Moderator: Sarah Ash, PhD, North Carolina State University (2:15-3:45pm CT | 1.5 CEU)
4. George M. Briggs Nutrition Science Symposium - Developing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015: How is the Evidence Base Translated to Consumer Recommendations Speakers: Bonny Specker, PhD, South Dakota State University, Amber Mosher, MPH, RD, US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Kellie Casavale, PhD, RD, US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Stephanie Goodwin, PhD, MPH, RD, US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Robert Post, PhD, FoodMinds, LLC; Moderator: Kendra Kattelmann, PhD, RDN, South Dakota State University (4:00-5:30pm CT | 1.5 CEU)
Monday, June 30
5. Evidence Based Practice in the Dynamic Field of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Speakers: Lynn Fredericks, FamilyCook Productions; Sharon Sugerman, MS, RD, FADA, Public Health Institute; Shawn Hayes, PhD, HealthCorps®; Moderator: Sharon Hoerr, PhD, Michigan State University (9:15-10:15am CT | 1.5 CEU)
6. Evaluating and Communicating Emerging Science Speakers: Michael Kelley, PhD, RD, William Wrigley Jr. Company; Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, International Food Information Council; Ka He, MD, ScD, MPH, Indiana University; Moderators: Frances Coletta, PhD, RD, Coletta Consulting and Alyce Fly, PhD, CFS, Indiana University (12:45-2:15pm CT | 1.5 CEU)
7. SNEB Business Meeting and Awards - NO CHARGE! Celebrate the successes of SNEB over the past year and recognize this year's award winners including the Helen Denning Ullrich Award of Excellence in Nutrition Education, the MidCareer Award and newly established Early Professional Award. Foundation scholarships and High Education Division Student Research Awards also presented. (2:45-4:15pm C| 1.5 CEU)
8. Advisory Committee on Public Policy Plenary | Food Policy and Health: Global Perspectives-Local Actions Speakers: Kate Clancy, PhD, Center for A Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health; Michael Hamm, PhD, Michigan State University; Amy Giffin, RD, CD, Milwaukee Food Council; Moderator: Jasia Steinmetz, PhD, RD, CD, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (4:30-6:00pm CT | 1.5 CEU)
9. An Evening with USDA: Updates in Nutrition Research and Programs Speakers: Dr. Dionne Toombs, Director for the Division of Nutrition at USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA); Moderator: Pascasie Adedze, PhD, MPH (7:00-9:00pm CT)
Tuesday, July 1
10. USDA Highlights (8:30-9:30am CT)
11. Conversations with USDA (9:45-10:45am CT)
12.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Examining the Evidence to Define Benefit Adequacy
Speakers: Jamie Dollahite, PhD, RD, Cornell University; Noel Chavez, PhD, RD, LDN, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health; Moderator: Jamie Dollahite, PhD, RD, Cornell University (1:00-2:00pm CT | 1 CEU)
13.Wisconsin Food Security Project: Visualizing and Accessing Data on Food Access and the Food Security Infrastructure in Wisconsin
Speakers: Amber Canto, MPH, RD, CD, UW-Extension Cooperative Extension; Judi Bartfeld, PhD, UW-Madison School of Human Ecology and UW-Extension Cooperative Extension; Moderator: Amber Canto, MPH, RD, CD, UW-Extension Cooperative Extension (2:15-3:15pm CT | 1 CEU)
14. Bee Marks Communications Symposium: Being Heard, Making an Impact; Utilizing Evaluation for Communications Strategies Speakers: Alexandra Lewin-Zwerdling, PhD, MPA, Powell Tate; LeeAnn Weniger-Mandrillo, MPA, LMC Communications; Tracy A. Fox, MPH, RD, Food, Nutrition & Policy Consultants, LLC (3:00-5:00pm CT| 1.5 CEU)


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Sony, meanwhile, appears to have benefitted from an aggressive marketing campaign, in which it mockingly jeered Microsoft's Xbox One.
MS really shot itself in the foot, Sony didn't have to do much to capitalise on that disastrous unveiling.
One mock ad at E3 was all they really did, the rest they just promised more '4 the gamers' so to speak & were focused on the PS4 being the more powerful console this gen.
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North Carolina plus/minuses
RALEIGH, N.C. –So now the `Canes know what it feels like on the other side.
After losing three close games, they finally left the field as winners in a game decided in the final minute. Coach Al Golden would have gone all Dick Vermeil in the post-game if UNC somehow managed to get that ball in the endzone on that final drive.
Still, UM has to feel pretty good about itself entering Saturday's game against Georgia Tech. A win, and the `Canes are right back in the race for the ACC Coastal title. Here's a look back at what went right and wrong against North Carolina:
Plus: What more can be said about Jacory Harris? You hate to call a senior a breakout player, but he's put all the criticism behind him. Harris hasn't been this good since the early portion of the 2009 season. If he can stay level-headed and keep his confidence, this could become a special season for him. As Golden pointed out, Harris is simply playing smart football and not trying to do too much.
Minus: The `Canes still are searching for that complete game. They were close, but not quite there. After a flawless first half, they were a Sean Spence sack from a complete meltdown.
Plus: The defense forced a turnover on the opening kickoff, and also had a huge stop early in the fourth quarter. Consider this a baby step after the struggles the unit had the previous two weeks. Spence is the defensive equivalent to Harris on offense, easily the team's most valuable player.
Minus: The defense was, well, the defense we've seen all season. Yes, there were moments, but the Tar Heels still gained 429 yards. That is essentially four straight weeks of allowing 400 yards (Kansas State had 398). As good as the offense is playing, it is not going to be able to carry the team the entire season. Right now, the `Canes are unable to win if the offense even has a mild performance.
Plus: Without much from Lamar Miller, the `Canes' offense didn't miss a beat. Miller had been the go-to guy, but this team proved it has multiple playmakers. Receivers Travis Benjamin and Tommy Streeter are both having big seasons. It says a lot when UM can win (and score 30 points) with Miller only having 29 yards.
Minus: Jake Wieclaw. He's gotta take advantage of the rare opportunity of being brought to the podium in the post-game. Talk some trash. Explain how he's ready to be the next Matt Bosher. How many kickers ever get to take center stage in a game that doesn't involve a winning kick as time expires? Doesn't happen too often. Seriously, Wielcaw has proven to be a valuable asset. After making mostly chippies, he drilled a couple 40-yarders while improving to 7-of-7 on field goals.
Well, folks that's my time. Steve Gorten returns to the blog Monday. Enjoy the rest of the season.


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THE THERES INDIKOI (Indian Beasts) were the beasts of India, ranging from the normal lions, elephants and camels to fantastical creatures such as dragon-serpents, pegasi, catoblopones, and leucrottae.
ELEPHANTOI The Indian Elephant was known to the ancients.
HIPPOPOTAMOI The Hippopotami of the Indos river were reported by ancient travellers.
KROKODILOI The Crocodiles of the Indos river were known to the ancients from traveller's accounts.
LEONTES Lions were native to Ancient Greece itself, as well as Asia Minor, the Middle East and India.
PARDALES Leopards were native to Ancient Greece itself, Asia Minor, the Middle East and India.
TIGRES The Greeks knew of tigers inhabiting Armenia, Persia and India.
DRAKONES INDIKOI Gigantic dragon-serpents which preyed upon the Indian elephant.
GRYPES Griffins, fabulous beasts with the fore-parts of an eagle and the body of a lion.
INDOS "WORMS" Gigantic worms which inhabited the Indos River.
KETEA INDIKOI Amphibious sea-monsters with the foreparts of land mammals such as lions, rams and wolves and the bodies of serpentine fish. Their numbers also included a mermaid like monster with the upper body of a spiny-haired woman.
MARTIKHORAI Fabulous lionine animals with the face of a man and a spiky tail with which it fired deadly missiles.
MONOKERATA HIPPOI Indian Unicorns, fabulous horned horses which were prized for their magical, single horn.
MYRMEKES INDIKOI Giant ants which inhabited the deserts of India guarding areas rich in gold.
PHOINIX A magical bird which migrated from India to Egypt to die and be reborn in flame.


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MIAMI (February 6, 2012) - Undefeated middleweight prospect Michael "The Brazilian Rocky" Oliveira will make his Canadian boxing debut this Saturday night (Feb. 11) on an explosive card, presented by United Promotions in association with Hennessy Sports, at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
The exciting 21-year-old Oliveira (16-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 14 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"), will fight Sergei "Baltic King" Melis (18-7, 7 KOs) in an eight-round Special Middleweight Attraction.
Oliveira, a Brazilian native who was raised in lives in Miami, was supposed to make his Canadian debut back on December 17 in Quebec City, but he was forced to withdraw from fighting on that show due to a stomach virus, high fever, and dehydration.
Melis is a battled-tested veteran fighter from Estonia who has been in the ring with the likes of World Boxing Organization ("WBO") middleweight champion Dmitry Pirog.
"We're looking forward to showcasing Michael to a large Brazilian community in Canada," said Michael's father and promoter, Carlos Oliveira (president of MO Productions). "We're expecting a very warm welcome from Brazilians there who have already started purchasing VIP packages."
Oliveira's last fight was impressive win on ShoBox last November in El Paso (TX), in which he defeated veteran Xavier "The X-Man" Tolliver (23-8, 15 KOs) by way of an eight-round disqualification that was on the verge of stoppage.
Michael is a two-time defending Brazilian International Press Award's Athlete of the Year (2009 and 2010) and a strong candidate for 2011 honors (vote at http://www.pressaward.com/
Saturday's entertaining event is headlined by unbeaten welterweight Samuel Vargas (8-0-1, 2 KOs), a native of Colombia living in Mississauga, against former Canadian light welterweight champion Manolis Plaitis (17-1-1, 8 KOs), of Quebec, in a 10-rounder for the vacant Canadian welterweight title. The popular Vargas is coming off of the 2011 Canadian Fight of the Year, in which he battled Quebec arch-rival Ahmad Cheikho, who was unable to continue fighting after five of the scheduled 10 rounds last October.
The six-round co-feature finds local fan-favorite Brandon "Bad Boy" Cook (4-0, 2 KOs), taking on upset-minded middleweight Chris Aucoin (4-5-1).
"We're thrilled to be adding Michael Oliveira to an already exciting card that will air on Rogers Television," co-promoter Adam Harris (Hennessy Sports) commented. "We are expecting a good turnout from the many Brazilians living in the Greater Toronto area."
Also fighting on the undercard is unbeaten Kitchener cruiserweight prospect Denton Daley (4-0, 2 KOs) versus former Mexican National Boxing Team invader Benito "El Asesio" Quiroz (6-1, 6 KOs) in a six-round bout, as well as pro-debuting Hamilton lightweight Steve Wilcox vs. TBA in a four-round bout.
Whitby super middleweight Phil "The Assassin" Rose (3-1-1, 3 KOs) will be in action vs. Coteau-du-Lac's cagey Francis Lafreniere (1-2-1, 1 KOs), along with undefeated Toronto prospect Ibrahim "Firearm" Kamal (6-0, 5 KOs) vs. Danish lightweight Tommi Schmidt (6-4, 3 KOs).
Tickets, priced at $30.00 and $50.00, are available at the Hersey Centre Box Office, through Ticketmaster at 855.985.5000 or ticketmaster.ca.
Go on line at www.UnitedPromotions.ca for more information about the Feb. 11 show.
For more information about Oliveira, visit his website at www.MichaelOliveira.com.
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|Issue 4
December 1995
Why Did Scab Seem Worse in Barley?
Prairie Grains is the
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wheat and barley varieties are susceptible to scab, there
are some wheat varieties which are less susceptible than
others. Barley, however, has fewer varietal choices to
select from in managing for scab. Also, wheat had more
foliar fungicide options available for scab suppression
than barley.
Still, the incidence and severity of scab and vomitoxin in barley may not have been much worse than in wheat this past growing season; there was simply more attention paid to the infections in barley. Thats because infected malting barley can cause problems in the beer brewing process; thus, barley was subject to stringent requirements for malting and market discounts at harvest.
"Typically, the specifications become tighter at harvest, but growers have the advantage of a smaller pile for buyers to pick from this year. The industry will be blending to meet malting specifications; our advice to growers was to bin their barley until the market turned more in their favor," said Marv Zutz, executive director of the Minnesota Barley Council, Red Lake Falls, Minn.
The smaller size of the barley industry compared to wheat may prove to be an advantage in researching scab solutions, says Zutz. There are fewer barley breeders and more collaboration on scab research.


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Carnegie Science Center :
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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown from139 $Book
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Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center : Michelin's recommendations
Set on the north bank of the Ohio River, this slick science museum's contemporary design offers expansive views of the river and the Pittsburgh skyline. Much of the first floor is devoted to the OMNIMAX Theater. On the second floor, be sure to visit the Planetarium and see the Miniature Railroad and Village with its 100 animated pieces. On the fourth floor you'll learn about robotics and lasers in The Works multimedia lab. Moored in the river behind the museum is the USS Requin, a World War II submarine.
Useful Information
- Address : 1 Allegheny Ave USA - Pittsburgh, PA 1521215212Pittsburgh
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Halloween is the time of year when children dressed as monsters, superheroes, animals and the like set out to frighten and delight neighbors, friends and family while collecting as much candy as they can possibly carry.
Although these trick-or-treaters are far too cute to scare us adults, Halloween can be a terrifying night for parents. Why? Because Halloween, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, is the second-deadliest day of the year for pedestrians.
With the threat of vehicles driving too fast, parents should follow these simple steps to protect their little ones while they enjoy their Halloween fun:
- Trick-or-treat while there is still daylight. The sun goes down at 6:08 p.m., and a 5 p.m. start gives the little ghouls and goblins plenty of time to gather treats from the neighborhood. Walking in the dark is dangerous and places your child, and others, in harm's way.
- It is best to stay within your neighborhood. Remind trick-or-treaters to go to only homes where the porch light is on.
- Provide children with flashlights or other non-flammable light sources so they can see and be seen while walking.
- Tell your kids to walk on the sidewalk. If there are no walkways, stay as close to the curb as possible.
- Many costumes are dark and difficult to see at night. If you're going to be out after sunset, make it easier for drivers to see trick-or-treaters by applying reflective tape to dark costumes. Use your imagination when placing the tape. If you do it right, children won't mind wearing it. However, if there is dissension in the ranks, explain to them that the tape will help them avoid being hit by a car or other vehicle.
- Costumes are very personal to some children. Many work on them for days. Kids tend to go for the "cool factor" over safety features, so if a costume includes a mask, ensure that the eyes are large enough to see through, or encourage the use of makeup.
- It goes without saying that parents should walk with their children. It keeps them safe from traffic problems and unwanted overtures from older kids looking for a little mischief. You don't have to look like a chaperone – make it fun by dressing up, too.
- Be a role model when it comes to obeying pedestrian traffic laws. Cross only at a crosswalk, and only when the light gives you the go-ahead.
- Motorists who are out on Halloween night also should also take responsibility. Speeding through a neighborhood, failure to stop at a stop sign and running red lights increase the odds for a tragedy. Drive as though you lived in the neighborhood. Drive as though your children and their friends were out trick-or-treating.
- Of course, we encourage adults to check little ones' goodie bags when they get home. If any treat looks suspicious, toss it away.
More useful information on pedestrian safety can be found online at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council's Street Smart Campaign.
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Kevin Freitag is in his fourth season working with the Cougar coaching staff, and his third season as the offensive graduate assistant after spending three seasons as an offensive lineman for the Cougars. Freitag works primarily with the offensive line and defensive scout team.
Freitag redshirted in 2007 before appearing in two games as a redshirt-freshman in 2008. Following a leg injury, the Maple Valley, Wash. native elected to hang up his pads and stay on with the Cougars.
Freitag earned his bachelor's degree in history in 2011 and his master's degree in special education in 2014, both at WSU. Freitage and his wife, Brigid, married this past summer.


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Lil' Kim "If You Love Me"
Queen B is back and she is ready to celebrate Valentine's day in a very violent way.
Lil' Kim has dropped a new track entitled "If You Love Me" where she slams her lover for talking too much and never taking real actions to satisfy her needs.
The Queen Bee who is still feuding with Nicki Minaj even mentions Beyonce and Jay-Z in the track telling her ex that it could have them if he had not mess things up.
Kim who recently signed to 50 Cents' label G Unit Record is set to release a new album later this year.
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On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!" — Thomas William Parsons
This Memorial Day, please take a moment to remember our brave fallen heroes who have given their lives in service to the United States. The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund (MMHF) plants thousands of flags on Boston Common in memory of our fallen Massachusetts service members each year for Memorial Day. They honor thousands of service men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country since World War I. These flags will be on display throughout Memorial Day weekend for your observance and reflection.
This year 37,000 flags will be placed bringing the number up quite a bit from a few years ago. A special ceremony to honor Massachusetts service members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan will be held on the Common on Thursday, May 22nd at 10am.
You can sponsor a flag for $5 by going to their website. If you would like to sponsor a flag in public memory of someone special, be sure to let them know. They will list the names of all loved ones remembered on their web page.
The Honor & Tribute: Memorial Day Concert will be held at 7:30pm-9pm on Monday, May 26 on the Boston Waterfront at Christopher Columbus Park and will feature the Boston Children's Chorus and the Metropolitan Wind Symphony Orchestra. The concert is free.


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George was a little scared but more curious than anything will all the booming around our neighborhood... He is 11 weeks old.. and 18 lbs. He is very different from any other puppy I have ever had.. he is more stubborn and hasnt learned not to bite yet. He does well until he gets into a frenzy play..then I have to stop and redirect him... but he tags me frequently with those sharp little teeth.. Thanks for allowing us to join your group. Renee and Diana
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Our sweet Archimedes "MEATY" Bones (or as we say...boneSHHH!) ---born 11/28/08---- our first bullllyyyy!!!
And SOPHIE Bubbles *Rapscallion* (LOL!) ---born 4/3/11----our second bulllllyyyy!!!!
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At the end of January, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down California's ban on processing of non-ambulatory, or "downer," livestock, specifically pigs and hogs. The ban on the sale of pigs too weak to walk cannot be enforced because a less rigorous law regulates slaughterhouse inspections.
California state legislators approved of the ban in 2008 after the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) released a video( see it below ) showing cows that could not walk being kicked, dragged and prodded with forklifts in the processing line at a state beef-packing warehouse. Supporters of the ban said meat from downer animals was more likely to be diseased. As part of its efforts to protect consumers from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or "mad cow" disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forbids the sale of meat from animals suffering from serious illness, including cattle that are unable to walk. But federal law does not prohibit meat sales from downer pigs and other "non-ambulatory" animals including sheep, and goats.
The National Meat Association challenged the law, and it was blocked by a Californiafederal district court judge. Then, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco overturned the lower court ruing in 2010.
The association appealed the case to the Supreme Court saying that the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) pre-empts the California law. Under FMIA, the U.S. Food and Safety and Inspection Service provides inspection for all meat products sold in interstate commerce, and it re-inspects imported products to ensure that they meet federal food safety standards.
Tom Burkgren, executive director of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians said during an interview with AgriTalk Radio, the proposed ban ignored the fact that there are differences among the species of animals it covered. Both Burkgren and Doug Wolf, president of the National Pork Producers Council, agree that a non-ambulatory hog with will recover after resting, and in most cases pose no threat to food safety.
In an article in AgriMarketing, Wolf, also a hog farmer from Wisconsin, said, "The Supreme Court's ruling affirms the supremacy of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and USDA's role in regulating meat plants. It also recognized that non-ambulatory hogs with proper recovery time and veterinary oversight do not need to be condemned immediately in all cases."
In a press release, the Humane Society said the challenge to the ban on downed animals was driven by the pork industry along with the Obama administration. The release did point out that state cruelty laws in federal slaughterhouses, and it is still illegal to buy or sell downed animals outside the slaughterhouse. The organization is deeply disappointing by the Supreme Court's ruling.
"This is a deeply troubling decision, preventing a wide range of actions by the states to protect animals and consumers from reckless practices by the meat industry, including the mishandling and slaughter of animals too sick or injured to walk," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. "The fact is, Congress and the USDA have been in the grip of the agribusiness lobby for decades, and that's why our federal animal handling and food safety laws are so anemic. California tried to protect its citizens and the animals at slaughterhouses from acute and extreme abuses, but its effort was cannibalized by the federal government."
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This comuputer bios has a 512kB bios, not that it would change anything, but it is not only 64kb. :) 2005/4/12, Raoul van Putten <rvputten <at> gmail.com>: > I think the BIOS holds 64k only, which is damn small... However, any recent > hard disk loads with 30MB/s into ram, so I see startup times of 1-2sec > possible... And if a saved image of the last session is shown on the screen > while the kernel is loading, the user doesn't even realize the machine isn't > up yet. > > I guess it's just a dream though... > > _______________________________________________ > Uuu-devel mailing list > Uuu-devel <at> unununium.org > http://unununium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uuu-devel > > > -- -- Leonardo Santagada (http://www.lomohomes.com/retype) "In Python, how do you create a string of random characters? Read a Perl file!"


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Jamaica visits the park on her way home and finds a red hat, which she hands to the park-keeper, and a love-worn stuffed dog which she takes home. Her family's reactions make her realise what she knows inside herself - that she should have handed the dog in too. Next day she takes the dog back to the park-keeper and makes another find - Kristin, 'the girl who belongs to that stuffed dog'.
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Coley Porter Bell are now accepting entries for their annual 'SHINE' award. Each year they search for the 'shiniest' young design talent in the UK. The winner of the award receives a cash prize of £3000 and a 3 month internship in their London design studio, once the winner has graduated. In order to enter, you need to be a 2nd year student graduating in 2013. The deadline for entries is 1st June 2012.
Last year's winner was Camberwell College of Arts' BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Joshua Coombs. The brief was to design the 2012 SHINE poster and you can see Joshua's winning design above. The poster is on display in Camberwell College and around colleges and universities throughout the UK to promote the award!
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After several months of recent interviews, this author feels like a professional traveler that has learned a few rules regarding suitcases:
• Size – a larger suitcase is needed so as to fit both interview essentials (e.g., suit, collar stays, lint brush) plus casual clothing
• Number of Bags – if possible, a single suitcase is ideally both time and cost effective
• Mobility – wheels are essential for limiting the amount of lifting as well as preserving one's spinal column
These three qualities co-exist in Victorinox's Werks Traveler 4.0 WT 24 Expandable Upright luggage (MSRP $620).
This luggage's weight is just over 9 lbs and approximate dimensions are 24" tall x 18.5" wide x 12" deep. According to Victorinox, after opening the expansion with a single zipper, this suitcase grows roughly 3" in depth.
Moreover, the exterior is made of ballistic nylon and the model reviewed is black with black trim. The WT 24 Expandable Upright suitcase is also available in emerald with black as well as red with black.
The front of the suitcases houses two exterior, dual-zippered compartments. The first and uppermost has an approximately depth of 8" and width of 16." This area is intended to hold travel documents for quick and easy access. The second, lower section is u-shaped and significantly larger (roughly 20" deep x 16 inches wide).
These compartments contain the built-in, adjustable straps for Victorinox's Never-Lost Attach-a-Bag Strap (up to 30 lbs.) and SimpleStrap Bag System, respectively, so as to secure additional backpacks or luggage to this suitcase.
The WT 24 Expandable Upright has two rubberized handles (i.e., on the top and right side of the case) that extend and retract. The former action aids with the comfort of carrying the suitcase, while the latter assists with protecting the handles during transport. The bottom, plastic feet are also molded into an additional handhold.
This suitcase rolls via two rear mounted wheels and is guided via a monopole (5 cm at its thickest). Adeptly, Victorinox purposely built the telescoping monopole to be curved when deployed. This design feature made pulling a fully packed suitcase easy and also decreased the likelihood that the back wheels caught one's shoes. The rubberized t-handle atop the monopole is both comfortable to hold as well as making the navigation of this suitcase a pleasure. Plus, an exceptionally noteworthy point is the perfect fluidity and smoothness when telescoping the monopole (i.e., a quality that other luggage manufacturers have clearly not perfected, as demonstrated by my previous suitcase).
Interestingly, just in front of the monopole, is a red, plastic accent piece featuring a half-circle cutout. Pulling straight up on this piece reveals an identification tray for one's name, phone, address, etc. Again, much like the design of the two handles, the placement of this tag is to provide a secure location during transit of the bag.
On a similar topic, a Travel Sentry Approved luggage lock is included with purchase. This lock allows Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials to open this lock during screening and then afterwards to re-lock the luggage. Therefore, such a lock is helpful for preventing an opportunistic thief, while still complying with TSA's requirements.
The interior of this suitcase is accessed via dual zippers and is lined with a grey material with black and red accents. The top of this bag features a zippered, mesh bag that may be used for toiletries. The main interior space is amazingly cavernous and includes compression straps for holding down one's contents. On the interior of the suitcases' door is a larger mesh pocket as well as a garment suiter.
This aforementioned device is a major highlight of the WT 24 Expandable Upright, as it reduces wrinkles in packed clothing (i.e., especially with a suit and dress shirt). The garment suiter's padded bumpers prevent clothing from enduring severe folds when packed. During his travels, this author was impressed with how well this device preserved his professional wear. Lastly, when not needed, the garment suiter fully detaches from the WT 24 Expandable Upright via two buckle closures and a strip of Velcro.
Victorinox is well-known for their legacy of quality products, such as creating the Swiss Army knife for 123 years. While Victorinox has only manufactured luggage for 15 years, their line of luggage is no exception and does not disappoint in either design or implementation. The Werks Traveler 4.0 WT 24 Expandable Upright has been highly durable and protective of its contents. Ultimately, Victorinox's luggage made this author's traditionally strenuous travels impressively effortless and he would recommend their suitcases, backpacks, or messenger bags for your next adventure.
Rating: 5 out of 5
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