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By Jean-Pierre Dijcks-Oracle on Feb 20, 2009
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One can of fizzy drink will contain an adult's entire daily ration of sugar under new guidelines to be considered by the Department of Health.
The amount "free sugar" contributes to dietary calories should be slashed by half, according to scientists advising the government.
"The message has got to be to reduce consumption of all sorts of foods and drinks"
Ian Macdonald
A draft report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) urges a reduction from the current recommendation of 10% of dietary energy intake to 5%.
This is the equivalent of 25 grams of sugar for women and 35 grams, or seven to eight teaspoonfuls, for men.
A single 330ml can of fizzy drink contains around seven teaspoonfuls, and so would meet this limit on its own.
Professor Ian Macdonald, who chaired the SACN carbohydrates working group, said: "One can will use up your 5%, but the message has got to be to reduce consumption of all sorts of foods and drinks.
"It is possible without it being a boring Second World War type of diet," he said.
The guidance will go out for public consultation before a final report due to be published in March 2015.
Free sugars are those added to food or contained in fruit juices, honey, syrups and sweetened drinks. They do not include the sugars locked inside fresh fruits and vegetables, and milk.
The scientists also recommended an increase in daily total fibre intake from around 18 grams to 30 grams for adults.
Evidence shows that fibre improves bowel health and can help prevent heart disease.
Carbohydrates should make up half the population's daily calorie intake, as recommended at present, said the committee.
The nutrition experts came to their conclusions after reviewing thousands of research papers from scientists investigating the health effects of sugar.
Too much sugar in the diet is known to be one of the primary reasons for the obesity epidemic and rising rates of Type 2 diabetes. Free sugar also poses a serious threat to dental health.
Dr Ann Prentice, chair of the SACN and director of human nutrition research at the Medical Research Council, said: "SACN has carried out a rigorous assessment of an extensive evidence base on the role of carbohydrates in the diet and their relationship to health.
"There is strong evidence in the report to show that if people were to have less free sugars and more fibre in their diet they would lower their risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer," she said
"For their health, people need to consume a balanced diet which includes carbohydrate-rich foods that are low in free sugars and high in fibre," she added.
Public Health England said it was rising to the sugar challenge by ramping up its health campaigns and calling on consumers, food companies, retailers and other stakeholders to collaborate in tackling the issue.
Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at Public Health England, stressed that for the time being, the current recommendation that free sugar should make up 10% of daily calories would remain in force.
She said: "We are very concerned about sugar intakes.. If you look at the dietary data you see that every single population group in England is exceeding the recommended intake for sugar.
"One of the reasons we're worried is because of obesity. We tend to think of obesity as being a cosmetic problem, only to do with those images we see of grossly obese people. It's not. Being a little bit overweight or podgy increases your risk of metabolic diseases.
"The situation in the UK is very difficult. We have over two thirds of the adult population being overweight or obese. One in five four to five-year-olds are obese or overweight. By the time they leave primary school, one in three are obese or overweight."
She added that 28% of five-year-olds suffered from tooth decay in England. Soft drinks account for about 30% of children's sugar intake, she noted.
Manufacturers' claims that sweetened drinks only make up some 3% of sugar consumption were based on the whole population, not just children.
"It doesn't mean having a very different diet. It means thinking about swapping these high-sugar foods for low-sugar alternatives"
Alison Tedstone
Speaking at a news briefing in London, Dr Tedstone said cutting sugar to 5% of calories simply meant making a lifestyle choice to limit consumption of food items such as fizzy drinks, chocolate, sweets, and cakes.
She stated: "It doesn't mean having a very different diet. It means thinking about swapping these high-sugar foods for low-sugar alternatives; for example, drinking water. Instead of having a chocolate bar you could have a piece of fruit."
Professor Graham MacGregor, chair of the group Action on Sugar, said: "We are currently consuming far above the current recommendations of 10%, so it is fantastic that this strong recommendation has been put forward and shows the urgency of acting now.
"Action on Sugar has recently provided (health secretary) Jeremy Hunt with a simple seven-step programme to tackle childhood obesity," he said.
"He must start by setting targets for reducing sugar in soft drinks this summer and move responsibility for nutrition to an independent body such as the Food Standards Agency so that the soft drinks and food industry are given a level-playing field, with the threat of regulation to ensure the whole of the food industry comply."
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Jan 15, 2004
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Luke Jackson scored 24 points and reserve guard James Davis added 19 off the bench to spark Oregon to a 84-74 victory against Washington on Thursday.
Davis connected on 5-of-6 3-pointers, including four during a three-minute stretch of the first half that brought the Ducks back from their only deficit of the game.
Jackson, who also had seven rebounds and seven assists, scored 16 of his points in the second half. Ian Crosswhite also scored 14 for Oregon (7-4, 2-2 Pac-10) in the team's first game at McArthur Court since a win against Santa Clara on Dec. 17.
The victory reversed a two-game losing streak for the Ducks, while the Huskies (5-8, 0-5) have lost five straight.
Davis gave the Ducks a lift in the first half after a sluggish start put them in a 16-12 hole early on.
The senior, who started 32 games last season, made 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions to put Oregon up 21-18.
Andre Joseph continued the Ducks long-range hot streak with a 3-pointer of his own.
Then Davis followed with his fourth 3-pointer of the half to give Oregon a 27-24 lead with 9:31 to play before the break, a lead it would never relinquish.
Up 64-56 with just under eight minutes remaining, the Ducks went on a 12-2 run to put the game away. Jackson scored eight points during that span, while Davis added another 3-pointer.
Brandon Roy scored 18 points to lead the Huskies, while Nate Robinson had 16, and Will Conroy 15.


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My latest book, which was released yesterday, is the Great Global Treasure Hunt on Google Earth.
I'm not going to bang on about it in this post, but the basic idea is that it contains a series of puzzles. Each puzzle — text with a lavish accompanying illustration — contains clues to one specific concept, quality, object or other meme-like notion. The answer is linked with (embodied by, found at, associated to) a physical place on Earth. Looking at the solution's physical place using Google Earth will reveal patterns that can be found in the illustration, confirming you're on the right track. Then, taken together, the answers to all the puzzles form the clues for one last puzzle that will lead you to the final treasure spot. The winner will get a 50k euro prize.
Although I'm still on my normal twitter account, @ghostwoods, I've also got a Treasure Hunt-specific twitter account, @Dedopulos. I'll be answering questions there, mentioning interesting stuff, and giving occasional hints. When I have longer pieces of information to reveal, I'll probably do it here and put links up there, assuming that Carlton, the publishers, agree.
In other news, the novels I'm publishing via Ghostwoods Books are doing nicely. If you haven't had a look at them, and you like genre or speculative fiction, you should definitely have a peek. They're very reasonably priced, fully up to professional grade of course, and getting good reviews on Amazon. You can click on the links to the right to read full details and a decently-sized free sample of each one.


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British Soul Singer Adele Announces She's Pregnant
*British songstress Adele, who rocketed to stardom in 2011 on the wings of her multiple Grammy-winning album "21," announced on her website today that she is expecting her first child, with boyfriend Simon Konecki. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] "I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together," she wrote. … Continue reading British Soul Singer Adele Announces She's Pregnant


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Three ways to raise assets to grade as quickly, economically, and permanently as possible.
The first U.S. installation will control the cantankerous Trinity River in Texas.
Zero in on collection system deficiencies without implementing a communitywide sanitary sewer evaluation.
What you need to know about what employees should wear on the job.
Project shows tunneling can be as cost-effective for smaller communities as large cities.
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An atheist group has filed a lawsuit against a Maryland government agency over the placement of a 40-foot cross on government property.
The American Humanist Association filed suit Tuesday in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, which oversees the property in Bladensburg, where the cross is located.
In addition to the AHA, named plaintiffs include two AHA members who live in the area and a third resident from nearby Beltsville. more >>
Venezuelans living the United States have come together to support the student-led opposition in Caracas and other cities, calling on the government of President Nicolas Maduro to respect their right to peacefully protest.
Hundreds have rallied in places like Times Square, Washington, D.C., Boston, Miami and Los Angeles to be the voices of those in their country that are fighting against government corruption, poverty and widespread violence.
"Our message is to make our American neighbors aware of the cry we are going through. We're fighting for freedom and democracy," said Henry Moreno, a Los Angeles resident involved in area protests, to The Christian Post. "This is a socialist government that has sided with Cuba and has given all of its resources away. Currently, there is no inventory of food or security in Venezuela." more >>
Genesis Carmona, a Venezuelan beauty queen and marketing student who was in a coma following a gunshot wound to the head, died Wednesday. She was shot during a peaceful demonstration amid the country's ongoing political turmoil.
Carmona's death marks the fifth fatality in Venezuela since students led a march last week against government corruption, violence and poverty.
"How long are we going to live like this? How long do we have to tolerate this pressure, with them killing us?" said a relative of Carmona, who asked to remain anonymous, reports New York Daily News. "She only needed one more semester to graduate." more >>
An official from the University of Alabama has delivered an apology to a pro-life student group for removing their display at a campus facility.
Carl Bacon, director of the Ferguson Center, sent an emailed apology to Bama Students for Life stating that their display could return to the center after being removed.
"Please accept my apology that your display was removed without your knowledge two days before your reserved time expired. You have two options available to you to complete your 30-day reservation," wrote Bacon. more >>
A group of Korean Christians are planning to build a "peace center" for a Christian community in Pakistan that was hit by a terrorist attack last year.
Last month, a delegation of Korean church leaders visited the Anglican Diocese of Peshawar at the request of Bishop Humphrey Peters. During the visitation, the delegation, which included Dr. Myoung Hyuk Kim, chairman of the Korean Evangelical Fellowship, and the Rev. Dong-Hwi Lee, senior pastor of the Tin Church, announced plans for a peace center.
When completed, the planned facility will include a library, conference hall, and be accessible to all people regardless of religious belief, according to Episcopal News Service. more >>
Millions of couples in the United States will find a myriad of creative ways to express their love for one another on Friday.
These offerings might include letters, candies, flowers, or even more commitment-based actions like marriage proposals.
It is yet another Saint Valentine's Day, a date where many focus on that special someone in their lives. While such expressions tend to have a strong certainty to their existence, such certainty does not reside with the namesake of the holiday. more >>


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Russia More Trustworthy Than Greece?
In its various guises, Russia has defaulted on its debts three times in the last 100 years–when the Soviet Union was born, when it died, and during the emerging markets crisis in 1998.
Russia is now preparing to borrow in the international bond markets for the first time since the 1998 calamity. Today it hired banking giants Citigroup, Barclays, Credit Suisse and VTB Capital to help sell its debt.
Despite its record, Russia is likely to pay less than 200 basis points over US Treasury bonds to investors.
The striking thing about that is that it's way less than the price Greece is having to pay for its borrowing, which says a lot about how far that country has fallen in the estimation of bond investors.
Right now, investors pay EUR215,000 to insure EUR10 million of five-year Russian debt against default, but EUR422,000 to insure against a Greek default. That's despite the fact that Russia is rated below Greece by the three leading credit agencies, although its rating is on the rise, while Greece's rating is falling.
Put simply, a member of the second-largest economic area on the planet is less trusted than a country that regularly walks away from its obligations. Which should be a big concern for euro-zone policy makers.
There are a few caveats. Russia has lots of oil, which can be sold for hard currency–so as long as oil prices remain high, the government has a strong foreign currency cash flow.
Russia and its banks will also likely argue that it has never defaulted on its international bonds. This is a piece of sophistry based on the argument that having killed the Czar, the Soviet Union didn't feel in any way obliged to repay his debts, and then wasn't around to repay its own debts. In 1998, the Russian government restructured its local ruble debts, but continued to honor its international bonds, which added up to a much smaller total.
Russia will also find a lot of forced buyers, or money managers that are committed to holding debt in proportion to the country's weighting in key indices of emerging markets debt.
But the gap between Russia's likely borrowing costs and Greece's known borrowing costs is so wide that the fundamental judgment on the latter is harsh. It's a comparison the Russian government is happy to make when it meets with investors on a roadshow that will likely take it through the leading international financial centers.
Deputy Finance Minister Dmitry Pankin said today:
"Everyone says we can do this without a road show, but we will probably do one, because it's good to meet with investors, gauge their mood, and explain why we're different from Greece and Portugal."
That's a prospect that will make the euro zone's policy makers squirm.


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For the past six weeks, I've been giving the Shrinkx Belly postpartum belly band a try. I have never tried anything like this before, but I had read about them in pregnancy magazines and wondered if they worked. The verdict? … Continue reading
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Teagan Gerhart, '13, overcame a lot of personal adversity before enrolling at Stanford, and that has helped her become one of the best softball pitchers in school history. With about one-third of the 2013 season remaining, the senior from Norco, California, has compiled a career record of 96-40 and is on track to win 100 games. She already ranks in the top 5 in school history in career starts and has 11 saves. The durable right-hander has struck out 745 batters, pitched 862.1 innings, and has a 2.17 ERA.
Gerhart was selected NFCA First Team All-West Region and First Team All-Pac-12 as a sophomore, and was Second Team All-West Region and Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 as a freshman and junior. She registered 32 wins last year, ninth nationally and fourth-most in Stanford history, and her 261.2 innings pitched were the third-most in the Pac-12 and fourth-most in school history.
Gerhart is one of six children. Her older brother Toby was a standout running back at Stanford and was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2009. Her sister Kelsey played softball on the Farm from 2010 to 2012.
Here is the story of a remarkable student-athlete, who is majoring in human biology and wants to work in the medical field after graduation.


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By Matt Robinson/Valencia Flyers Junior A Hockey 2/9/2014 1400 EST
For the second season in a row the Flyers went up to Fresno and took it to the Monsters, narrowly missing sweeping them again, proving to anyone that they are as dangerous as can be with the playoffs rapidly approaching.
The Friday night game started out with a quick pace and Fresno jumping out the first lead of the weekend. The Flyers though would battle back and score two goals late in the first period to take a 2-1 lead into the locker room.
Blake Aguilar got the scoring started for the Flyers after Wil Barnett sprung him on a breakaway, allowing him to beat the Fresno goaltender on a wrist shot to even the game at 1-1.
Austin Ehrlich then continued his strong play against Fresno, giving the Flyers the 2-1 lead by sniffing out a loose puck and punching it home for his 8th goal and 21st point against the Monsters in his career.
The score would remain that way until the third period when Fresno would find a way to even the game at 2-2 and send the contest into overtime.
The Flyers would not miss out on the opportunity for two points as Wil Barnett scored his sixth goal in as many games after a pass from Jakob Kranabetter found him driving to the net. Barnett was denied on the first tip in chance but stuck with the puck and was able to bang it home as he was falling to the ice, giving the Flyers the 3-2 victory.
Saturday would tell a slightly different story but end once again with a Flyers victory. Valencia started the scoring when Adam Papayoanou beat the Fresno goaltender for his 10th goal of the season.
The Flyers would extend the lead to 2 on an Aharon Lara goal just after killing off a penalty partway thru the second period. Lara stole a puck just inside his own line and streaked down the right wing, sliding by a defender and lifting the puck over the goaltender for the goal.
Fresno would battle back, scoring two goals late in the second, sending the teams into the locker room for the second intermission even at 2-2.
The Flyers would regain the lead once again just two minutes into the third on Jakob Kranabetter's 10th of the season, putting the Flyers ahead 3-2. Fresno would once again even the game, but Blake Aguilar was able to give the Flyers the lead for good with 3:53 remaining in regulation.
Mark Becica made multiple saves in the closing moments to preserve the victory, his 19th of the season and handing Fresno back to back losses on home ice for only the second time this season.
Sunday would look much the same as Saturday as it was a back and forward battle, however this time the end result would be different.
Fresno jumped out to leads of 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, and 4-3 but each time the Flyers would battle right back.
Papayoanou was the first to even the game for Valencia when he tapped home a nice pass from Nik Giers to make it 1-1. Barnett then extended his goal streak to 7 games by jamming home a rebound evening the game 2-2.
Lara would net his second of the weekend, a shorthanded goal on an off angle shot, evening the game at 3-
3. The Flyer then found themselves behind with less than 10 minutes to play in regulation before Blake Aguilar was able to drive a puck home to even the game at 4-4. Neither team would be able to find the net before the end of regulation or through one overtime period, sending the game into a 3 on 3 double overtime. The Flyers were forced to kill an early penalty in the 2nd OT and after went on the attack of their own.
With the ice in bad shape after being skated on for nearly 30 minutes of game time, Fresno saw a fortunate bounce lead to a breakaway and eventually game winner as Luke Thompson, who was once again solid despite little defensive help at times, could not seem to find another big save allowing Fresno to take the 5-4 double overtime victory.
Still, despite the loss, Valencia picked up 5 of a possible 6 points on the weekend and once again solidified themselves as a Thorne Cup contender. Next week the Flyers will have another tough test as they head to El Paso, TX to take on the Midwest division leading Rhinos.
Notes: With his 19th win of the season, Flyers Goaltender Mark Becica now holds the Valencia Flyers Franchise single season record for wins by a goaltender. Wil Barnett is currently on a 7 game goal scoring streak.
Matt Robinson is the Play-by-Play Voice of the Valencia Flyers. In addition, Matt also handles the Valencia Flyers Social Media accounts, produces stories and content for valenciaflyers.net and does Play-by-Play for College of the Canyons Ice Hockey.


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In a brief filed in federal court yesterday, Universal Music Group (UMG) states that, when it comes to the millions of promotional CDs ("promo CDs") that it has sent out to music reviewers, radio stations, DJs, and other music industry insiders, throwing them away is "an unauthorized distribution" that violates copyright law. Yes, you read that right -- if you've ever received a promo CD from UMG, and you don't still have it, UMG thinks you're a pirate.
In re Bilski is an appellate court case that provides an opportunity to eliminate business method patents and curtail efforts to claim monopolies on basic human skills, behaviors, and interactions. Bilski is challenging the rejection of his application for a patent on a method of managing the risk of bad weather through commodities trading. EFF submitted an amicus brief (in conjunction with The Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at UC Berkeley Law, Public Knowledge, and Consumers Union) supporting the rejection of Bilski's patent application and setting forth a framework for determining patentable subject matter that focuses on the use of technology in the claimed invention.
Last time we wrote about the EU's Bono Report on the Cultural Industries, it was
to href="http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2007/12/music-industry-europe-filter-pressure">warn
of a rightsholders' hijack. Lobbying groups like href="http://www.eff.org/files/filenode/effeurope/ifpi_filtering_memo.pdf">IFPI
were encouraging amendments that would give a European Union stamp of approval to ISP
filtering content, blocking sites and cutting off Net users at the demand of
the entertainment industry.
Now the tables have turned - and the same report has become a strong demonstration of the
deep discontent in the heart of Brussels with how far the entertainment industry wants
to impose its policies on the European Internet.
- Chaos Computer Club Publishes German Official's Fingerprint
Snatched from a glass left after a talk, Interior Minister Wolfgang Schauble's fingerprint is now (irrevocably) the biometric of choice for German pranksters...
- A Technical Guide to Phorm
The Foundation for Information Policy Research's Richard Clayton analyses exactly how Phorm works -- including fake cookies for every website you visit, and fake HTTP redirects every time you visit a new site.
- UK ISPs Against "Allegation-Based Enforcement"
Same day, two federal courts, two different rulings on "making available."
As we mentioned yesterday, a New York court in Elektra v. Barker gave a boost to the recording industry by ruling that an offer to distribute a file on a P2P network can infringe the distribution right, even if no one ever actually downloaded it from you. Well, on the same day, a Massachusetts court in London-Sire v. Doe ruled just the opposite, holding that "merely exposing music files to the internet is not copyright infringement" (we just received the ruling today).
We've written previously about the showdown between the states and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over Real ID -- a federal mandate that seeks to turn states' driver's licenses into national identity cards. Several states have rightfully vowed to oppose Real ID because it's expensive and a massive violation of privacy for their citizens.
Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security gave the states an ultimatum: If you aren't going to implement Real ID by May 2008, file for an extension by March 31, 2008. If you don't file for an extension, you risk having your states' ID's rejected when your citizens try to get on planes or enter federal buildings in May.
What Could It Mean for Warrantless Domestic Surveillance?
Update: Click here to read the AP article on the Yoo memo and the Fourth Amendment.
Today's Washington Post reports on a newly released memo, "Memorandum for William J. Haynes II, General Counsel of the Department of Defense Re: Military Interrogation of Alien Unlawful Combatants Held Outside the United States" (March 14, 2003) , which which was declassified and released publicly yesterday. Balkinization has commentary on the very troubling opinion.
Yesterday, a federal court ruled in Elektra v. Barker that "an offer to distribute ... for the purpose of further distribution" may be enough to violate a copyright owner's distribution right. This ruling opens the door open for civil attempt liability when it comes to distribution -- in other words, that having a song in a shared folder without authorization might be infringing, even if no one ever downloads it from you.
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With ESGN in the bag, Freddie Gibbs focuses on his next project, Piñata, which will be produced by Madlib. The LP will feature Joey Bada$$, Raekwon, Danny Brown, Ab-Soul, and more.
Riggins remembers Dilla in the above clip, and explains how it influenced his own style.
Karriem Riggins drops his tribute to Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, frontman and founder of the legendary, Ohio Players, who recently passed away. Karriem states: "My idea was to chop a song that is so important to hip hop and also pay homage to 1 of the funkiest groups from one of the funkiest states. Ohio Players' [cont.]
"Matador" from Karriem's album Alone Together, featuring new verses by MCs: Krondon, Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson and Jonwayne. Cuts by J Rocc.
From the album Alone Together available now on Stones Throw. Directed by Tuomas Vauhkonen and Jeremias Nieminen.
Check out the music video from Karriem Riggins' Alone Together album, which is out now. The video is for the track "Summer Madness" (also incorporating a piece of "Matador") and is directed by Donovan Glover and Gerard Victor.
"Here's a guy at the intersection of the corner of jazz and hip hop." Karriem Riggins is heralded, albeit quietly, as one of the most talented musicians connected to hip-hop culture. Of the qualities present in artists with this distinction is the ability to traverse genres while fusing influences into their own creations. Riggins embodies [cont.]
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We learned last week that Mance Media is currently in the process of pitching a live-action television series based on Capcom's popular Resident Evil series. If greenlit, Arklay will act as a prequel to the original game, much as the upcoming Gotham series is to the Batman franchise. At this time there exists only a short pitch reel comprised of clips from Hannibal and other TV shows and films, which serves to illustrate the proposed show's general tone. We were initially skeptical upon hearing about this project, as film adaptations of video games have a long history of straying from the source material, something we've seen with Resident Evil's own line of movies directed by Paul Anderson. Skepticism aside, could things possibly turn out differently this time around? We'd like to think so. Before we begin with our reasons why, we'd like to warn you that there will be spoilers for the first three Resident Evil games.
The basic premise of Arklay will focus on Detective James Reinhardt as he investigates the bizarre murders that took place in the outskirts of Raccoon City before the 1998 T-Virus outbreak. He eventually learns of a dark conspiracy, most likely involving the Umbrella Corporation's control over the city, as well as the aforementioned virus. Not many details were given beyond this, though we know that Reinhardt will somehow become infected with the virus, turning his investigation into a race against the clock.
For starters, the premise sounds like an interesting way to approach the series, and Reinhardt's investigation could give the show a chance to explore several topics and background events that were only vaguely alluded to within the original games. Resident Evil has an extensive lore with plenty of characters and history that could be brought into this series. If handled correctly, Arklay could be an infusion of science fiction, horror and crime drama that we haven't seen since The X Files, which seems fitting given its 90's setting (assuming the series retains the original timeline of events and isn't modernized).
The show's original concept would also allow for several of the established game characters to make appearances as well. Including recognizable characters from the franchise's past could either work wonders for the show's appeal or destroy any faith the fans have in this adaptation, depending on how these characters are handled. It would only make sense for S.T.A.R.S. to become involved with these crimes, which could lead to appearances by series regulars like Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield and Albert Wesker. The fact that Wesker is working for (and simultaneously against) Umbrella could lead to some very interesting conflict, as none of Arklay's characters would be wise to him at this point. Minor characters like police officers Marvin Branagh (Resident Evil 2) and Kevin Ryman (the Outbreak sub-series), could also make appearances. Unfortunately, it wouldn't make much sense for fan favorite Leon Kennedy to show up, unless Arklay featured a scene of him being hired for the job as a cameo.
Another minor character we'd love to see featured is the corrupt police chief Brian Irons. In the games, this creepy sadist took bribes from Umbrella, did everything in his power to hinder his own officers and was revealed to have a criminal record (two rape charges in the original Japanese version, which were replaced with more vague allegations of domestic abuse here in the states). His eccentric tendencies and horrifying double life would be absolutely thrilling to watch and could serve to make him an even more interesting main villain than the obvious Wesker.
Even with an idea of which characters we'd like to see depicted if Arklay manages to make it to air, there are still a few things that need to be considered when aiming for a successful adaptation. For instance, when would this series begin on the timeline? If the "gruesome murders" described in the pitch are indeed the cannibalistic killings that occurred shortly before the mansion incident, it would place the series opener during May of 1998, only a few short months before the city-wide disaster. That doesn't leave the series much time to build upon these mysterious deaths before all of Raccoon City is infected and subsequently nuked at the beginning of October. Of course, there could have been other incidents of escaped test subjects before the virus was let loose in the mansion's laboratory.
There's also the issue of Reinhardt being infected by the virus. The early games in the franchise stated that humans only have a few days before succumbing to the disease (as seen with the Keeper's Diary in the first game, as well as other accounts). Granted, television shows like 24 have managed to do wonders with extreme time constrictions, but it greatly limits the type of story that can be told. While having a main character be infected with a deadly mutagen would certainly help ramp up the suspense, we can't help but think that it would absolutely destroy any chance the series would have at steady pacing, much less longevity.
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there is a 1/4000 chance that a meteorite similar to the one that wiped out the dinosaurs will wipe out the human race.
i hope the meteorite strikes.
Because then Nazi technology will actually have a use
the chance is actually 1 in 45,0000
Scientifically speaking there is a chance of that happening everyday, it just doesn't.
Nuke the fucker.
That will be my last year as President. Considering this, it might as well hit us, as humanity will have just reached the end of its all-time golden age.
I'm still not seeing why they would just name you king instead.
i thought you were going for an "almost unheard of THIRD TERM" ?
Hicky, don't worry, when Tim is president, it'll all be ok. He can take care of anything. And now i'm loling at the thought of adam v tim in an election for president.
in 2036 I'll be 44 years old
In 2036 i'll beat satan in an election for ruler of hell and anything else not above ground.
Whre the hell is a meteor that big going to come from?
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Isn't the meter supposely the size of Texas?
If it hits, I'd be glad to burn
When the Devil is too busy
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I'll be 45 then... I wonder if I'll die before then from some other cause?
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I'm pretty sure I was referring to suicide or cancer or getting hit by a car, but mainly suicide.
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Some people just have music in their bones. Patterson Hood, one of the founding members of Drive-By Truckers, is one of those people. He's been writing song for more years than he hasn't and he picked up a guitar at the age of 14 and has yet to put it down, and on April 11, 2014 he is coming to Napa to perform at the newly renovated and absolutely gorgeous City Winery Napa at the historic Napa Valley Opera House.
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Today's SparkCoach was about moderation. One thing that really resonated for me was the idea that you can't and won't and don't have to be "perfect." The message was this – when you strive for perfection and miss, it sets you up for a lack of desire to get right back on track the next minute or hour or day. When you strive for perfection and miss, it sets you up for guilt. When you strive for perfection and miss, it sets you up for anger and frustration with yourself and the people / situations around you that "Aren't helping." When you strive for perfection and miss, it doesn't give you the freedom to listen to your body when it says, "I really am too busy / too hungry / too tired to go with the plan today."
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My eating "guru" Reinhard Engels is a huge proponent of moderation. Consistent moderation. Even "strict" moderation! He had very good success with moderate eating and exercise habits, and a system of simple recording of his new habits. He made them available on the web for free starting in 2004 and it's still running. I feel it has saved my sanity with regard to eating! I honestly still haven't made exercise consistent but my eating habits are basically in check. Not pristine. Not eating the very least I can. Every time I get too caught up in considering being more radical in my approach, it seems to backfire, and I'm reminded that it's usually driven by something that doesn't support my real needs, but more some wish to make myself fit some media-created ideal. If moderation gets me there, so be it. But it is its own reward.
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So true! As moms we struggle with being "perfect" for everyone, our kids, our spouse,our families and it's a tough road when it's impossible to be perfect. I have to remind myself often that no one can be perfect but still, it's hard to give that up. Thanks for sharing!
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It is a message I need to hear over and over again, too.
No, we don't have to be perfect.
Someone once said to me: "Perfection isn't interesting!"
I definitely would rather be interesting and succeed than try to be perfect and fail.
Love your post. Be well.
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A landmark report into the prison system has been published on Thursday 2 July 2009. The product of a two-year long inquiry commissioned by the Howard League for Penal Reform, the final report of the Commission on English Prisons Today takes a radical look at the purposes and limits of a penal system and how it should sit alongside other social policies.
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Senior Shane Brathwaite officially qualified for the Barbados Olympic team Saturday.
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BRIDGETOWN - Texas Tech senior hurdler Shane Brathwaite finished third at the Barbados National Championships in the 110 meter hurdles Saturday to officially secure his trip to the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Brathwaite crossed the line with a time of 13.63 and secured his spot on the Barbados Olympic Team with the top-three finish. Brathwaite entered the national championships having already hit the Olympic qualifying mark during the NCAA Outdoor season.
The Texas Tech standout sprint hurdler ended his stellar career earlier this month with a seventh place finish in the 110 meter hurdles at the NCAA Championships to earn first team All-American honors.
Brathwaite finished his senior season with six top-five finishes and two first place finishes in the 110 meter hurdles. He recorded a season-best time of 13.43 in the finals at the Texas Relays in March. The time ranked No. 6 on the final NCAA Division I outdoor performance list.
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St. C. to upgrade building for handicapped
December 3, 2013
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – City officials are considering the possibility of introducing handicapped accessibility to the second floor of the city building this 201....
Councilman Pugh you have stated a couple of times now that you are looking into available funds for police department personnel, equipment, etc., but what I never see is what the police committee has found? Exactly how long does that really take? We voted to pass a levy for our city, isn't that what the levy was supposed to do? I would be more comfortable knowing that our city and citizens are protected at all times with the proper amount of personnel and equipment.
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The final opportunity to buy tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival has been and gone, say organisers.
13:53, UK, Monday 22 April 2013
The last batch of tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival have sold out, organisers have announced.
The resale was the last opportunity for fans to book their place at this year's event.
Organisers said that weekend camping tickets went in just over an hour, and coach packages were also snapped up.
Anyone hoping to purchase tickets had to register online beforehand.
The price for each ticket to the Somerset event, which took a break last year to rest the land, is £205.
The festival's Twitter feed apologised to people who missed out, saying "demand far outstripped supply".
Organiser Emily Eavis has asked for feedback on the ticketing process, which has been criticised in the past for not being able to cope with demand.
The Rolling Stones will make their Glastonbury debut this year.
Also headlining at Worthy farm will be Mumford and Sons and Arctic Monkeys.
More than 190 acts have been booked, including Primal Scream, Elvis Costello and country star Kenny Rogers.
The festival will run for three days from June 28 to 30.
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List famous Turkish bands and solo musicians, listed by popularity with photos when available. These popular bands from Turkey come from a number of different musical genres, including rock, pop, metal, electronic, jam, punk and acoustic. These might not necessarily be the best Turkish bands, but this list contains a majority of the greatest bands from Turkey. Music lovers who are looking for new music to listen to can use this list of talented Turkish musicians to discover some great new bands and artists.
Examples of bands on this list: Sertab Erener, Cem Karaca and more.
This list answers the questions, "Which bands are from Turkey?" and "Which bands are popular in Turkey?"
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Joe Strummer New Wave, Ska, Rock music
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Dimitri from Paris Downtempo, Lounge music, House music
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Nilüfer Pop music, Turkish pop music
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Erkan Oğur Turkish folk music
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Gökhan Tepe
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Yavuz Çetin Blues-rock, Rock music, Psychedelic rock
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Erol Evgin Ottoman classical music, Turkish pop music
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Tarkan Adult contemporary music, Pop music, Folk music
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Emel Sayın Ottoman classical music, Turkish folk music
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Bülent Ersoy Arabesque, Ottoman classical music
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Nil Karaibrahimgil Hip hop music, Rock music, Rap music
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Atiye Pop music, Folk music, Rhythm and blues
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Göksel Pop music, Folk music, Ottoman classical music
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Hayko Cepkin Thrash metal, Industrial metal, Industrial rock
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Emre Aydın Pop music, Rock music, Emo
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Hande Yener Pop music, Electronic music, Turkish pop music
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Sıla Gençoğlu Pop music, Electronic music, Turkish pop music
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Kubat Turkish folk music
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Murat Boz Pop music, Dance music, Rhythm and blues
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Kenan Doğulu Urban contemporary, Pop music, Rhythm and blues
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Funda Arar Anatolian rock, Pop rock, Turkish pop music
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Serdar Ortaç Folk music, Pop folk, Turkish pop music
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Asya Pop music, Turkish pop music
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Bengü Pop music
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Murat Dalkılıç Pop music, Turkish pop music
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Cem Köksal Rock music, Neo-classical metal
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Melis Bilen Pop music, Operatic pop, Rhythm and blues
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Mustafa Sandal Pop music, World music, Contemporary R&B
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Arto Tunçboyacıyan Rock music, Folk music, Jazz
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Özlem Tekin Pop music, Rock music, House music
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İbrahim Tatlıses Arabesque, Pop music, Folk music
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Ajda Pekkan Pop music, Schlager music, Turkish pop music
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Cem Karaca Classic rock, Anatolian rock, Pop rock
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Sibel Can Ottoman classical music, Folk rock, Pop folk
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Zeki Müren Ottoman classical music
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Orhan Gencebay Arabesque, Psychedelic folk, Ottoman classical music
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Adnan Şenses
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İsmail YK Adult contemporary music, Dance-pop, Pop rock
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Ceza Hip hop music, Rap music, World music
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Muhabbet Pop music, Contemporary R&B, Soul music
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In the past, when Anne Arundel County residents opted to pay bills online, they were assessed a significant fee for paying by check or credit card as a result of a requirement in the County Code that dictated that fees be passed on to customers. At the direction of Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman, those fees have been renegotiated, along with other changes, to make doing business with Anne Arundel County simpler and less costly for residents.
"I asked each of our department directors to examine every process and every fee assessed our residents and find ways to make those processes less cumbersome to save our residents time and money," said County Executive Neuman. "We have announced several cost-cutting and cost-saving measures over the past several months, with more to follow."
Several improvements are being announced in the County's Office of Finance. The office will no longer be printing duplicate checks, instead the checks will be electronically stored ultimately saving money on printing and offsite storage costs. This change to storing checks electronically also will improve customer service because check retrieval will be faster.
Additionally, the Office of Finance has successfully negotiated several changes to online payment options through the County's website. These negotiations have resulted in a reduction of online check fees from $3.00 to $1.50, saving customers money and making the online payment system more efficient. While the Office of Finance has always accepted Visa for property taxes, that fee has been reduced from 2.75 percent to 2.6 percent. For the first time since September 2004, the Office of Finance will now be accepting online Visa payments for utilities with a charge of only $2.75 per transaction. Visa was dropped as a method of payment in 2004 because of high per-transaction fees ($5.95) and a stipulation in the contract with the credit card company requiring a $5.95 fee be charged on ALL other credit card payments.
Earlier this month, the Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits announced "Direct Pick-Up" service for customers picking-up approved plans and permits from the Permit Application Center. That followed an earlier announcement by the same department to reinstate the Trade Desk to allow staff to serve the specific needs of customers who are not applying for building or grading permits. Taking certain individuals out of the first come, first served pool ultimately reduces wait times and better serves ALL customers in the Permit Application Center.


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It's finally starting to warm up in Katy, just in time for Valentine's Day! If you're looking for a night out with your sweetheart but don't have a babysitter, call Katy Kips Gymnastics for their Parents Night Out. Make plans now for next week's FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Central Green events:
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Sat | 9am - 1pm Farmer's Market
Fri Feb 14th - Valentines Day Special
McDonalds Spring Green, Cross Creek Ranch and Greenbush
Bring your sweet heart in and enjoy a BOGO on any dessert of your choice. Valid only at McDonald's of Spring Green, McDonald's of Cross Creek, or McDonald's of Greenbusch. http://www.mcdonaldsofspringgreen.com
Fri Feb 14th, 7.30pm - 11pm
Open Gym - Parent night out
only $15 if you reserve before Fri 2/14
at Katy Kips Gymnastic
923 South Mason Rd
In the Pump It Up Building next to Big Lots
Jumping, tumbling, swinging! Kids have FUN social time while the parents can go out for a night on the town!Pizza and drinks will be served. Ages 5 and up. $15 if you reserve before Thursday and $20 on Friday. Call 281-578-5477 to register with credit card. http://www.katykips.com/
Run4TheChildren - Feb 15th 2014
Run for the Children - a chip timed 4 mile
run in the heart of Cinco Ranch, benefiting 1:17 the adoption ministry of
The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch.
Register online today at http://www.run4thechildren.org
Helping Families Afford Adoption. Both local and international adoption can cost the adoptive family upwards of $30,000. There are many families who would consider adoption, but simply cannot afford it. This was on the heart of Dr. Scott Balin when he dreamed up the concept of Run4TheChildren. Each year, Run4TheChildren has brought in funds to help many families bring home their children. Visit http://www.run4thechildren.org for more details
Tue Feb 18th - Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch
Wed Feb 19th - at Chick-fil-A Mason Road
Family Night, 5-8pm
Olympics: Celebrate the Winter Olympics by creating your own Olympic torch! Face painting and balloons will be provided by Sweet Honey the Clown.
Thursday Feb 20th | 7pm
Friday Feb 21st | 7pm
Saturday Feb 22nd | 7pm
The 71st Annual KISD FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo - www.katyrodeo.org
Come out for the KISD FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo! This event will be held at the L.D. Robinson Pavilion located just off I-10 and FM 1493.
The Parade will start at Rhodes Stadium and end at the L.D. Robinson AG Pavilion.
Thursday night is FREE ENTRY NIGHT for KISD STUDENTS
Tickets are available at the following locations:
-Enterprise Bank on Hwy. 90
-Tradition Bank on Pin Oak
-All Katy ISD FFA Booster Clubs
What will your children do this summer?
FREE Admission FREE Activities - Saturday April 12, 10am - 4pm at the Villagio Town Center
Family-friendly fun for all ages! Bounce House, Petting Zoo, Snakes and Reptiles, Dino Man, Video Gaming, Photo Booth, Live Entertainment, Prizes, Face Painting and Balloons,
Parents, ask your questions face to face with the camp experts and plan out your summer!
Get discounts on camps offered at Summerfest!
Chick-fil-A will be on site selling your favorite food items!
For more information visit www.allaboutkaty.net/summerfest


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7 12916 17TH AV, White Rock, BCMLS®#: F2702014
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- Property Value$264,000
- Property Address7 12916 17TH AV, Ocean Park Village, White Rock, BC, V4A 1T5, Canada
- TypeTownhouse
- StyleRancher/Bungalow, Upper Unit
- Year Built1986
- Taxes$1,081
- Living Area1,060 sq.ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2 full
- Maintenance Fee$143.00
Crescent Beach Ocean Park
7 12916 17TH AV, Ocean Park Village, White Rock, BC, V4A 1T5, Canada
Ocean Park Village - fabulous lifestyle location, walk to all services and shops in Ocean Park. Townhouse in quiet parklike setting. Upper unit with balcony off dining area, for potted garden and sunshine. Age 19+, pet allowed, no rentals. Low density living offering 2 1/2 acres of greenspace. South east facing balcony.
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The Holiday Project of the National Capital Area
The Holiday Project of the National Capital Area organizes visits to people in institutions. We give our volunteers an opportunity to contribute to us. We bring the spirit of a holiday to people who otherwise would not have a celebration.
Contact person: Robin Wiley, (703) 370-0370, (email)
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