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President Obama is all set to deliver his first State of the Union address this evening at 9pm EST. The question on my mind is will he cover issues that matter most to women? This is a President who started his term by signing into law the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (although the Paycheck Fairness Act was subsequently sidelined and forgotten, leaving the job half-done).
According to news reports, Obama is slated to address job creation, the economic crisis, health care reform, and even Don't Ask, Don't Tell. These are ALL issues where women's voices and concerns are vital. Remember "shovel ready" jobs? Or the Stupak-Pitts amendment? Women's economic and physical well-being have been at the center of key policy debates this year. Will this be recognized in the President's address tonight? Will he talk about the Violence Against Women Act and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act--legislation essential to ending gender-based violence--as organizations such as Break the Cycle and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence have asked?
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As I sit here in my home village of Idinthikara watching the hot sun light up the waves rolling onto the shores, I think of the news that has hit the world today about the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant. All of you must have seen the news that Madras High Court has given the go-ahead for the KKNPP.
When we carried the dead body of democracy and burnt it in the outskirts of our village on Aug15th, 2012, little did we realize that so soon we would witness the real death of democracy. As this last nail is being tightened on our lives, we realize how insignificant has been our voice. But this has only strengthened our vow to be together.
As I think aloud with my friends gathered here rolling beedis and contemplating our future, I wonder who can give clearance without getting the consent of all of us who live so close to the plant. For over 2 decades, we have waited for some form of consultation with us about issues and doubts that have troubled our minds. Apart from generalized assurances with statements like It is Safe and There will be no problems, we have not been given any answers. Are we not still living here and are we not expected to live here? Or do we not exist or have become transparent like the people of Hiroshima who just vanished as they walked along the streets?
As we talk this afternoon with wind blowing over the Neem trees and bending the branches of the Drumstrick tree, it is our minds that are getting loaded-
We realize while cleaning the sardines and mackerels that came into our houses this morning that the Environmental Clearance given for the KKNPP is not appropriate or legal. What study can vouch for the safety of the KKNPP? Has the scientific team who did the study ever asked us about the fishes and other animals that have provided us with life for generations? Do they know the seasonality of the species, the variations in currents and tides, the changes in the seas as seasons change? Do they mention the rich wedge bank offshore that is home to many species that sustain our lives? What have they said about the abundant catch of prawns and lobsters? Who can decide that 45 degree centigrade or 35 degree centigrade is the permissible heat in which life forms will be safe? Will the water not contain substances with radiation? Is there a limit called permissible for radiation? Even children know that in the case of radiation, any dose is overdose.
We look at our homes and the sea avidly- because we are afraid this will all become an Exclusion zone as we have seen in Fukushima and Chernobyl. We might have to go away from here gathering all our belongings. Where will we go and how will we survive? We know of no life away from the sea. Our men are so dependant on the waters of the sea. Away from her, our health will wither, we will become wasters and gamblers not to speak of searching for the wrong kind of jobs. We need to be together to live in peace and harmony. Has any impact study ever mentioned this? Will a bit of money be able to buy us all that living in the community brings ?
Yes, please answer all these questions and we will reconsider our vow to struggle till KKNPP is closed. We suggest that all the decision makers and technical support personnel connected to KKNPP stay with us in the village for a few days and explain and answer all our questions. Only then can our vow be broken…
[From conversations with Leema Navaras, Chellamma, Fransisca, Mary, Sundari, Annammal, Chinna Thankam, Tamilarasu, Ponnasakkiammal, Paramasithi, Melrit and Xavieramma and the innumerable women gathered in the Samara pandal at Idintakarai village.
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preeti chauhan permalinkSeptember 2, 2012 12:13 AM
really yet another sad day and sad judgement for our democracy wherein the voices of people is increasingly and easily sidelined!
krm permalinkSeptember 4, 2012 5:38 PM
democracy!!! what type of democracy is this – where present and future of people is not decided by themselves, but rather by few sitting and living hundreds of miles away from their homeland. Even from distance – the decisions are not taken as per concerns and wishes of people, but as per the wishes of powerful with the assistance of few pseudo intellectuals. its like, The people who has never been to jungles will decide what type of developments those wildlands and its inhabitants should undergo… the leaders who never lived in Kudankulam, is provided with the right to decide the future of that land and its people


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Just beyond the horizon Aapep lies coiled in wait, greedily charting Ra's progress across the heavens. At dusk, as the setting sun brushes the western mountains, he prepares to strike...
In Aapep you play either demon Aapep, trying to swallow the sun, or the god Ra, fighting to escape the underworld.
Players try to place Pyramid Tiles so that from any one edge of the board, there are either four light Tile sides visible (Ra escapes and wins) or four dark Tile sides visible (Aapep swallows the sun and wins).
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Paul A DeStefano
Cambridge Games Factory
Year: 2007
Players: 2 - 4
Time: 20 minutes
Ages: 8 and up
Weight: 105 grams
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I'm sure that some people will find the theme of Aapep and Ra in eternal combat as interesting - the battle between light and darkness really is a good thought for a strategy game. Aapep (Cambridge Games, 2007 - Paul A. DeStefano) is an abstract strategy game in which two players feud off on a sixteen square grid, attempting to shine light (or darkness) in one direction.
"Wait!", you may cry, "I thought this game is for two to four players!" This is true, but the game really only works well with two players, and even then I'm starting to have my doubts about the fun factor of the game. Aapep takes place in two distinct stages - the first in which players fill up a grid board; and the second in which they rearrange the pieces, attempting to win. Aapep is the sort of game in which the first player who makes a mistake loses, which may be okay for some folks; but that's not really my style.
Aapep takes place on a four by four board, next to which are placed eleven tiles - which are a combination of yellow (sunlight) and black (darkness). The player playing Yellow Ra (light) goes first, and the play alternates for the rest of the game. Each game has two phases, the Daytime phase and the Nighttime phase.
During the Daytime phase, players simply place one of the tiles in any open space on the board. They then take one of two shadow chips, moving it to an empty space of their choice, preventing tiles from being placed there. This continues until one player wins, or until all event tiles are on the board; at which point, the game goes into Nighttime phase.
During the Nighttime phase, players first must move a tile on the board to any open space, rotating it in any direction. The player then places a marker of their color on the tile, preventing any other player from moving that tile until the player's next turn. After this, the player moves one of the two shadow chips to the spot from which the moving tile originated.
This continues until at the end of any player's turn - there are four light tiles visible from any of the four board's edges, in which case Ra wins. If the same thing happens with dark tiles, then Aapep wins. Shadow chips do not block visibility.
The game can be played with three or four players - with the third player becoming White Ra and the fourth player Red Aapep. Game play is the same, except that the winner is determined by which side of the board the four light/darkness tiles come from. For example, Yellow Ra wins if the light tiles line up at the top or the bottom of the board, while White RA wins if the light tiles shine from either side of the board.
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- Components: I understand that Cambridge Games is putting out
affordable games (although their new Glory to Rome edition I'm quite
pleased with) over superb components, but I found the components in
this version a bit lacking. Perhaps that's because I'm spoiled by
beautiful, abstract games from other places, such as Hive, Pentago,
and Yinsh; but also because when there is no theme, you have to
concentrate on the pieces. The artwork I have no problem with - with
a black snake threatening to swallow the yellow sun - it's nice and
the contrast works well. But the tiles, which are moved constantly
throughout the game, are very thin cardboard - easily bent and
annoying to pick up and move. The other chips and counters included
with the game work fine, and the plastic case it comes packaged in is
functional; but I just can't kick the feeling that the game should
have better production values.
- Rules: The rules are very simple, printed on only two pages with
clear formatting. The game itself is very simple to explain, but some
folks may have a bit of trouble understanding how light and darkness
"shines" completely across the board. Still, it's one of the easier
abstracts to explain, reminding people that the tile they move is
replaced by a shadow chip. Many times a new player will feel a
growing excitement, as they set themselves up for the win, forgetting
that they are placing a shadow chip where they move the chip.
- Phases: The game is composed of two phases; but the designer
mentioned to me that he considered the first phase to be a "set up"
phase, and I agree. I can't imagine anyone losing in the first part -
each move can be easily countered, although, obviously it can and does
occur. The night phase is the more intriguing part of the game, as
players have to set up moves in advance - sometimes three or more
moves. For me, I actually found the daytime phase more interesting,
but it's over quite quickly - almost too quickly.
- Strategy: At first, strategy seems quite simple. Place the tiles
in such a way as to line up sunlight (or darkness) on one or more
sides and block your opponent's tiles. This is the basic strategy,
but it's soon compounded by moving the shadow tiles and realizing that
you can't move the tile just moved by your opponent. The board begins
to feel more and more crowded, and you soon realize how important the
initial placement was. The main problem is that very rarely can a
player make a "killer move" - a move that will outright win the game.
In every game that I've played, the winner won because the other
player messed up, allowing them to slide in and win. This, for me,
makes for an unsatisfying experience. I want to win a strategy game
because of something that I've done, not because of an error by my
opponent. Well, I don't mind the occasional victory by error, but
more often I want the satisfaction of seeing my well laid plans come
to fruition. In many games I would set up a scheme to win, but every
time it would lead to a mistake on my part causing my loss. It seems
almost easier to play defensively and wait for your opponent to get
- Players: The game works well with two players, but I'm not sure
it's as interesting with more. With only one side of the board to
concentrate on, the game takes a long time, and often, I found the
game to be annoying because one of the other players made a mistake
that gave the game to a third or fourth player. My play had no
bearing on the outcome - and that can be a bit frustrating.
Multi-player abstract strategy games rarely work, and although
simulated teamwork makes this slightly interesting, it's still too
chaotic with an extra player in the mix.
- Fun Factor: Aapep will likely entertain those who want a
completely silent game, in which each player analyzes the board.
However, I'm not necessarily amongst that group; and I found that the
game could occasionally get monotonous, as we moved back and forth
until finally someone goofed up. I want to play a game that has
occasional bursts of excitement, and the only time that happened in
Aapep was when I realized that I won/lost. The rest of the game was a
fairly dull affair.
Look, the theme is okay; I can live with the lower component quality, but there is nothing that I find just fun or exciting about the game. Aapep isn't like any other abstract strategy game - I appreciate the novelty and thought put into the game; it's the completed package that fails to stimulate me. Perhaps some will find it exciting - I found it more mediocre - and with the growing number of quality, fascinating abstract games in existence; that means it will see very rare play.
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In January of 2008 I had a lumpectomy done and then received chemo from Feb 1st to April1 (total 4 treatments three weeks apart). My radiation followed and was completed by July1st (36 treatments). Two weeks after my lumpectomy on my right breast I developed severe swelling of the right breast with redness of the skin and my surgeon called it a seroma. The surgeon attempted to aspirate it, but decided to send me to the Breast Cancer Center to have it drained under ultrasound. Consequently, they drained almost 600cc the first time! Unfortunatley, the fluid recurred and they recommended drainage again. The surgeon would put me on antibiotics, then send me to the Breast Center for drainage of the seroma. After three episodes of draining the right breast, the surgeon sent me to an Infectious Disease Dr who had no further suggestions or comments. I still continue to have swelling, considerable amount and resulting pain constantly. When I saw the surgeon in August she said I have lymphedema and basically will have to live with it. So, my question is, are seromas common after a simple lumpectomy and why do they occur? And now they are saying it is lymphedema. What is the difference between lymphedema and seroma, the causes, and the treatment? I do not have any swelling in my right arm at all and never have had, so I did not think it was ever lymphedema, from what I had read about lymphedema affecting the upper arm. Just my right breast is larger, swollen, harder and firmer to touch and painful. It is quite noticeable with some sweaters and definitely with an evening gown. Is there anything that can be done for the swelling and the pain? Should the surgeon be able to help me with this problem?READ MORE
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Susan, I'm so sorry you're having such troubles! While a seroma and lymphedema involve the same lymph (or serous) fluid, they're somewhat different issues. A seroma develops at the site of the wound - the lumpectomy - as the fluid collects in the area where the tumor was removed, basically filling a now-empty space. As it continues to collect, it makes your breast swell. Why does it collect? Because your lymph nodes wereremoved or damaged, and fluid is leaking from a number of damaged "node connectors" into your breast. Lymphedema, on the other hand, can affect your whole upper quadrant - arm, chest, and back. It, too, is the result of lymph node removal or damage; the lymph system is damaged enough that it just isn't as efficient at moving fluid around as it used to be, and there's a general swelling.
What to do? Can be very problematic, as you've seen. I hate to see them all give up on you; I'd get another opinion. I've heard of women who had chronic seromas, where the solution was an open drain with concurrent heavy antibiotics to ward off infection, until the area finally stops draining. At any rate, even lymphedema is treatable, so I don't think you're getting the best advice. I'd ask your PCP or hospital social worker how to go about getting some help; there's no way you should just accept this as a permanent state, OK? Good luck, and I hope you find some help soon - PJH
I, too, have a problem with fluid in my breast after a "partial mastectomy." I have had it drained by the surgeon once, and only three days later, the build-u p of fluid is oc curring again. The "fluid" looks like motor oil! I will, unfortunately , have to have it drained again undoubtedly and stay on the large-dose antibiotics I am currently on for this. Any suggestions? It's probably seronma. Sonni.READ MORE
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Fluid buildup after this kind of surgery is quit common, and has nothing to do with chronic lymphedema, thank goodness. Although if you're on heavy antibiotics, this is more than simple swelling; it's an infection. Unfortunatley, sometimes these infections are quite stubborn; some women find the ultimate solution is an IV antibiotic drip right to the site. All you can really do is continue to drain, and continue with the antibiotics, until the problem abates. I hope that happens soon - PJHREAD MORE
Susan, I'm with PJ. Get another opinion. The doctor who said you have lymphedema might be right. It can affect the trunk as well as arms or legs. And having radiation is a risk factor for lymphedema. However, these days no one should diagnose lymphedema and then tell you that you just have to live with it. Certified lymphedema therapists have a variety of treatments to help with it.
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Hi - There's not enough detail here for me to give you specific help. If you've had a lumpectomy in that breast, you might very well have lymphedema. If you haven't had surgery, you might have an infection; or this might be a cancer symptom. Please see a doctor if this is a new symptom (i.e., not something you've had for years), OK? Good luck - PJHREAD MORE
I am not a Dr, But I had a seroma after lumpectomy. I had 36 radiation treatments, which destroyed some lymph nodes, and the lymph fluid kept leaking in to my breast. I had the fluid removed with a needle aspiration twice. Then I saw a breast surgeon, and he surgically removed the seroma, which had become infected. After the surgery my breast became very swollen and extremely painful. Eventually, 1 week after surgery,my breast was so swollen a small crack opened up, and a huge amount of serous fluid drained out. I was soaked to my waist and around my back. I immediately had much relief from pain. With in another week I was having extreme sharp pains in my breast. Upon my return to the Dr, and after 2weeks of Antibiotics, he started me on elavil 25mg for neuropathy pain. I was amazed that my pain was gone the next day. It is rather sedating, so I take one tablet at night,, My breast is still sore and hard, and I'm to have another ultra sound soon. This will show if I am having any further fluid build up. I have been expiriencing this problem with fluid build up for over a year, and this is the most relief I have had so far. The surgeon siad, if the fluid retuns again, the next step would be mastectomy. I think that if I knew I was to have this much pain, I may have opted for a mastectomy in the first place. But then I am retired, and over the young and cute stage. I'm a great gramma, and a mastectomy would not be an life altering change for me. My comfort is more important. Hope this was helpful to some of youREAD MORE
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Linda, I'm sorry you've been through such a painful experience. That's just bad luck, all that swelling that's lasted for such a long time... I'm so glad you've gotten some relief from the Elavil. I hope it does the trick, pain-wise, that your breast finally stops draining, and that you can get back to some semblance of normal soon. Thanks for sharing your experience here - sharing definitely helps other women. Take care- PJHREAD MORE


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I remember doing a newborn top down sweater for my granddaughter. It was 20 inches around. The sweater length from the back of the neck to the hem was 10-11 inches (can't remember exact number but in that range). The sleeve length was 5 1/2 to 6, so that sounds about right. My pattern had me putting the sleeve stitches on hold and knitting the body of the sweater first. The extra increase is put at the sleeve bottom to fill in that gap and give the baby a little wiggle room. To check your work, measure across the back of the sweater from the bottom of the armhole to the other armhole across. Times this measurement by two. That will give you the circumference. Newborns have about a 20 inch chest. If you need to enlarge this sweater, you can keep knitting rows and doing the increases for the raglan sleeves until you reach this chest measurement, then follow the rest of the pattern. You'll have a few more stitches around, but it will fit. The bottom of the sleeve is the place to make these adjustments. Measure from the center back of the sweater to the hem to get the proper length according to size charts. Sounds like this one may be for a 3-6 month size. Don't worry about it. Babies grow quickly. The women in my neighborhood are giving birth to big moose babies that are 8-10 pounds. Must be something in the water. So you might need that bigger size. My biggest baby was 6 pounds even.
What I did was to look at baby sweater measurements for certain ages on Lion Brand's site. The simplest sweaters are just two rectangles sewn together and the sleeves are rectangles. This gives you a good idea of proportions. It doesn't have to be a knitting pattern. Crochet patterns are good for giving dimensions, too. If you scroll down toward the bottom of this pattern, it gives you some good baby sweater dimensions that you can use for other patterns. It will tell you if the proportions on the pattern you're using are correct or if you need to "tweak it" a little.
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Epigraphs are like little appetizers to the great main dish of a story. They illuminate important aspects of the story, and they get us headed in the right direction.
Body my house
my horse my hound
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when you are fallen
Where will I sleep
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This particular poem is a love letter to a person's body. To a human, body and soul are intertwined and separable only through death. But Wanda's species sees the two as distinct entities. Bodies are like costumes they can change at will. But notice that they always seem to want a body. Even though both species view a body differently, Swenson's poem would probably evoke similar feelings of anxiety, fear, and worry in both of them. Neither human nor soul can live a full life without a body.


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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Clinton County crash that left two men dead.
Troopers say Timothy Roberts, 23, of Wilmington, was driving his pickup north on Ohio 730 near Ogden Road at around midnight.
Troopers said the pickup hit a deer, then ran off the road and hit a utility pole, a traffic sign and six trees.
Roberts and passenger James Jackson, 21, of Clarksville, were killed in the crash. Neither man was wearing a seat belt, troopers said.
Troopers said speed is a factor in the crash.


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Travel along with Toot while he sees the world. But don't forget about Puddle, his best friend, who's having lots of fun in his own backyard. Mail Puddle postcards, telling him all about Toot's adventures abroad. Follow the path from Africa to Italy. Then hurry home to Woodcock Pocket, where Puddle is waiting. The game ends when all players reach home. Friends forever!
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A war veteran from Lawrenceburg injured in Afghanistan threw the first pitch at the game Saturday.
"This is a dream come true. I've been a long time Reds fan, so throwing the first pitch right now is just incredible," war veteran Brett Bondurant said.
It's been two years since Bondurant stepped on a mine in Afghanistan, losing both of his legs.
He was joined on the field by his wife, London, and 2-month-old daughter, Jacee.
The crowd gave him a standing ovation.


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Christy Clark just can't seem to stay away from controversy these days.
B.C.'s embattled premier has gotten herself into another pickle, this time for an off-the-cuff comment about a microphone and her ex-husband.
Here's the incident as explained by the Comox Valley Business Gazette:
A seasoned orator, as well as a veteran of a talk radio business where controversy and titillation are king, Clark delivered what was surely the highlight of the presentation only a few minutes in.
While struggling against a microphone that wouldn't stay upright, she commented, "I'm not going to say it reminds me of my ex-husband." The comment was met with laughs by all and the most raucous ovation of the afternoon.
If it was anyone else, this probably wouldn't be much of story.
But this is Christy Clark — the woman that controversy seems to seek out especially when it comes to issues regarding sexuality.
[ Related: Can Christy Clark win the next election? ]
There was the Richard Branson incident, last year, when the billionaire asked Clark to go kite surfing with him, naked. Clark called that disrespectful.
This is the woman who told a radio host that it was better to be a MILF than a cougar when asked what is what like to be the former.
Blogger Laila Yuile suggests Clark brings on these controversies herself.
This woman has no filter between her mind and her mouth.
If you want to talk about double standards, what would happen if a male premier made a joke about his ex-wife's sexual function.. or lack thereof ?
Do you think that he might be called… gasp… sexist?? More likely women everywhere would have more than a few nastier words than that… but because it's Clark, she gets a pass?
Time will tell, whether or not this issue blows over or whether or media will be tasked with coming with a clever name for this 'scandal.'
But on the heels of an ethnic outreach scandal and a party that's dropping in the polls, Clark can't afford any more missteps — whether they're actual, perceived or exaggerated.
[ Related: Ethnic outreach scandal could end B.C. Premier Christy Clark's career ]
For the time being everything she says is going to be scrutinized to to the nth degree. Hard as it may be, she'll have to resist the urge to joke about a limp microphone.
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Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, and the rest of The Avengers are about to get all blocky for some Minecrafting adventures.
Microsoft revealed today that it is adding a new skin pack to Xbox Live that brings the superheroes of Marvel's The Avengers to Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. This pack will include skins for Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Nick Fury, Black Widow, Loki, Wasp, Falcon, Vision, Maria Hill, Agent Coulson, and more.
Microsoft did not specify a release date or price for the expansion.
Developer Mojang's block-building game often gets themed downloadable content on Xbox 360. These DLC packs add special looks to the world and characters. Microsoft has previously released Skyrim and Christmas skin packs for its version of Minecraft.
Check out the gallery below for a look at the Avengers kicking butt in Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition:
Minecraft is also available for PC, PlayStation 3, and mobile devices, but it's unlikely that these official skin packs will make it to the other platforms, since Microsoft typically negotiates these deals. Of course, on PC, Minecraft fans can get all kinds of mods to add skins for just about any character you can think of. PlayStation 3, however, is probably out of luck when it comes to The Avengers.
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LAKE PLACID - Tyler Carr threw six shutout innings and knocked in three runs, as Lake Placid shut out McKeel Academy 5-0 in a critical Class 4A-District 9 baseball game Tuesday night at the Roger Scarborough Memorial Sports Complex.
"We have definitely improved," said Lake Placid coach D.W. Daum. "We're swinging the bats a little bit better and getting smarter on the base paths."
The decisive win improved the Dragons to 2-2 in district play and 3-7 overall. McKeel dropped to 4-7 on the season and 2-2 in 4A-9 play.
After struggling earlier in the year to find their rhythm behind the plate, the Green Dragons wasted little time in getting on the scoreboard against McKeel.
Isiah Velasquez led off the bottom of the first inning with a walk. Alex Miller advanced Velasquez to second with a sacrifice bunt, and Carr plated him with a booming double to the outfield fences.
Carr was unhittable through the first five innings. The Wildcats batters rarely got a ball out of the infield, and the only way they reached base was if Carr made a mistake and walked them. Carr pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, zero runs, and striking out six.
A primary factor in Carr's prowess on the mound was the stifling defense behind him. Miller made a bevy of highlight plays in the infield, snagging every ground-ball hit his way.
"Alex has really been key for us," Daum said. "It really helps Tyler's confidence to know that he's back there."
Lake Placid ran away with the game in the bottom of the third inning. The Dragons scored four runs to take a commanding 5-0 lead.
Velasquez opened the inning with a single, followed by Miller's attempt at a sacrifice bunt. McKeel's catcher gambled that the ball would roll foul, but it didn't and both men were safe.
With Carr up to bat, the Lake Placid ace blasted a two-run triple to give the Dragons a 3-0 advantage. Lane Daum hit a laser to McKeel's shortstop, who threw wide to first base, allowing Carr to scamper home. Justin Larosa smashed a line drive to plate Daum to round out the Dragons scoring.
"That was huge," Daum said. "Anytime you can give run support like that to your pitcher is great. It raises everybody's spirits."
After striking out McKeel's Bryce Barter to open the top of the seventh inning, Carr gave up a double to Eric Humphrey. Daum had seen enough by then, and he made the switch, replacing his ace with reliever Jacob Cram, much to Carr's chagrin.
"It was the right move," Daum said. "We set a pitch count for him and he reached it. And he'd thrown a lot of pitches the last two Fridays. So we pulled him out, but he pitched a great game."
Inserting Cram paid off, as he struck out two of the last three batters to shut the door on any hopes the Wildcats had of a making a comeback.
Now deep in the midst of their district schedule, the Dragons are hoping to string a few more wins together. Lake Placid hosts Mulberry (5-7, 2-2) Tuesday night at 7 p.m. It will be the first meeting between the Panthers and Dragons this season. Lake Placid swept last year's regular season series against Mulberry, drubbing the Panthers by scores of 14-4 and 12-0, respectively.
But Daum said the district has improved since then.
"I think we're all pretty comparable teams," he said. "We've played pretty well so far in our district games and we hope to get better as we go along."


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HAYWARD -- Bands will perform at four stages during downtown's second street party of the summer Thursday.
Santana-influenced Zebop, reggae and island soul band Native Elements, classic rockabilly group Royal Deuces and The Diehards will play along B Street, which will be closed from Foothill Boulevard to City Hall at Watkins Street.
The family-friendly free party takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and includes street performers, face-painters, pony rides and children's games for kids. A classic car show will be on Main Street, and informational and food booths will be set up along B Street. There will be beer and soda gardens.
To register as a vendor, call 510-537-2424.
-- Rebecca Parr, Staff


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Even though Nintendo DS console was made long time ago , much like other Nintendo consoles like Game Boy , SNES and others , some games are still much fun to play. These games can be played on PC with the help of emulators and in this post we will tell you which Nintendo DS emulator can be used for NDS roms and later you can read more about the Latest 3DS emulator project and the recent plugin updates.
First of all we would like to point out that we are focusing on updating and maintaining the emulator for 3DS now and we will leave the Nintendo DS Emulator to those developers that already made them , since there is no reason to make these from scratch. There is a number of emulator choices to consider for and you can read about it on NDS Emulator Wiki page . Most of them are quite old and released long time ago, for example NO$GBA was released back in 2006 and it was a first one to run commercial NDS Roms. They usually require a donation to get access to the latest version.
Even though Nintendo DS Emulator for PC allowed you to run NDS games on PC with great speed ,we steer toward optimizing and updating the emulator for Nintendo 3DS that will allow you to run 3DS Roms on PC which are newer and better. The latest version can in most cases run NDS roms as well. So here is how it looks like:
Here you can read more about the updated version of Nintendo 3DS Emulator by Hackingnation.org
It comes with custom made plugins that allow you to run it on many PC configurations, on different types of graphic cards and processors. Great thing is that the latest version of the emulator will allow you to download these plugins if you do not have them , so you do not have to look for them. Standard plugins are for Graphics , Audio and Controller and they are custom made for this emulator and can not be found anywhere but here , or downloaded directly from emulator if needed. Some games can be run without them but its usually best to get them as well since they speed up the games.
New Graphics Plugin increases compatibility with most graphic cards especially some older ones
You can download the latest set of plugins for emulator here
With the advance of the software and hardware it will be possible to run these emulators on phones and tablets.
Nintendo DS Emulator for Android is also available and you can read more about it here , its a forum where members discuss about it. It will surely be interesting to see if the emulator for 3DS is going to be developed soon for Android as well , at this time it is only available for PC.
Here you can watch one of the Youtube Videos that and it will show you how to run the DS emulator for Android .You can check the other post for 3DS :


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by Jaz
(Langley, BC, Canada )
Hi I was wondering if and when you have any Ford Mustang shows in 2011 in the greater Vancouver area.
If so how much is admission? And how many people usually attend? As well where?
If you could answer these questions that would be amazing.
Hi Jaz
At this point, we don't have any Mustang shows or events scheduled for the Greater Vancouver BC area. But keep tuned to the 2011 Mustang Car shows page for upcoming Mustang shows and events in British Columbia and all over.
Hopefully, the Langley Cruise-In will be back in 2011 full force in Langley, with the huge number of Classic Mustangs, fox body cars and newer Mustangs, as well as the thousand or so other classics and hot rods.
I'll also be posting the other BC Mustang car shows as I get the information. (hint-hint British Columbia Ford Mustang Clubs)
Don't forget there are some great Mustang and Shelby shows south of you in Washington.
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June 05, 2002
EU, Japan Ratify Kyoto Protocol; United States Still Opposed
The European Union (EU) and Japan both ratified the Kyoto Protocol in recent days, increasing the likelihood that the global warming agreement will take effect. The United States has no intention of ratifying the treaty, which must be ratified by 55 countries representing 55 percent of developed nations' greenhouse gas emissions before taking effect. At present, 74 countries have ratified the Kyoto Protocol, but the developed countries among them produce only 36 percent of developed nations' greenhouse gas emissions. See the United Nation's "Kyoto Protocol Thermometer".
The EU ratified the agreement on May 31st, committing to an 8 percent reduction in its emissions of greenhouse gases compared to 1990 levels. The reduction must be achieved within the timeframe of 2008 to 2012. To help meet that goal, the EU plans to implement a union-wide emissions trading scheme by 2005. See the announcement from the Spanish Presidency of the EU.
Japan followed suit by ratifying the agreement yesterday. According to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, Japan plans to "foster technological innovation and creative initiatives in the business circles so that efforts to meet the commitment under the Kyoto Protocol will lead to economic revitalization and employment creation."
Acknowledging U.S. reluctance to participate in the treaty, the Prime Minister noted that "the Government of Japan will do its utmost to establish a common rule, in which all countries including the United States and the developing countries participate." See the Prime Minister's statement.
Asked yesterday if the United States would change its stance on the treaty, President Bush held firm against it. "I do not support the Kyoto treaty," said Bush. "The Kyoto treaty would severely damage the United States economy, and I don't accept that. I accept the alternative we put out, that we can grow our economy and, at the same time, through technologies, improve our environment." See the President's remarks.
The question was prompted in part by a report issued last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Climate Action Report 2002, which is an official report to the United Nations, acknowledges that global temperature increases are "likely due mostly to human activities" and notes such impacts as loss of coastal wetlands, reduced snowpack (which exacerbates water shortages, particularly in the West), and more frequent heat waves, all of which have impacts on ecosystems. The report also notes President Bush's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18 percent over the next decade. See the EPA report.
DOE took a step toward those reductions in early May, when it requested public comments on ways to improve its voluntary reporting program for greenhouse gas emissions. See the DOE press release.


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Julian Simon
Julian Lincoln Simon (12 February 1932 – 8 February 1998) was a professor of business administration at the University of Maryland and a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute at the time of his death, after previously serving as a longtime business professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Simon wrote many books and articles, mostly on economic subjects. He is best known for his work on population, natural resources, and immigration. His work covers cornucopian views on lasting economic benefits from natural resources and continuous population growth, even despite limited or finite physical resources, empowered by human ingenuity, substitutes, and technological progress. His works are also cited by libertarians against government regulation. He died at the age of 65 of a heart attack in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He is also known for the famous Simon–Ehrlich wager, a bet he made with ecologist Paul R. Ehrlich. Ehrlich bet that the prices for five metals would increase over a decade, while Simon took the opposite stance. Simon won the bet, as the prices for the metals sharply declined during that decade.
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- This increase in the world's population represents humanity's victory against death.
- "The State of Humanity: Steadily Improving," Cato Institute Policy Report, September/October 1995 [1]
- We now have in our hands—really, in our libraries—the technology to feed, clothe, and supply energy to an ever-growing population for the next seven billion years.
- "The State of Humanity: Steadily Improving," Cato Institute Policy Report, September/October 1995 [2]
- Progress toward a more abundant material life does not come like manna from heaven, however. My message certainly is not one of complacency. The ultimate resource is people — especially skilled, spirited, and hopeful young people endowed with liberty — who will exert their wills and imaginations for their own benefit and inevitably benefit the rest of us as well.
- "The State of Humanity: Steadily Improving," Cato Institute Policy Report, September/October 1995 [3]


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Since 2006, Comedy Central has hosted a hilarious, celebrity-studded charity benefit, The Night of Too Many Stars, to benefit autism organizations worldwide, raising more than $18 million. This year's show, which was filmed a few weeks back, not only showcases some of our favorite female comedians like Amy Schumer and Maya Ruldoph, but looks like it's spurring the next big social media trend, too. On air, the participating celebs are challenging anyone looking to support this worthy cause to take the #TwizzlerChallenge.
Cinderella's found a much more practical ride than a carriage. When Lily James, who plays the princess herself in the film that hits theaters today, needs to get around town, she told SELF exclusively: "Cycling is way faster. I love getting to see London as I ride by, it's such a beautiful city, and it keeps me fit while I'm at it." Our kind of woman!
But James' active nature doesn't start and end with biking. While on set, "I did loads of yoga," she said. "It was brilliant for strength and posture, and also mentally, it kept me sane!" With such an active on-set life, we couldn't help but wonder how else she stays fit, so we did what any good woman would do: Stalked her Instagram.
If you're accustomed to spending Wednesday nights watching Top Chef, tell this season's competitors to watch out: a new cook is hot on the scene. Actress Minka Kelly (who recently went on a healthy retreat with pal Mandy Moore) has been showing off her knife skills on Instagram, posting pics using #culinaryschooldiairies, tackling everything from salads to gnocchi. And since she's been so on her chef game, we had wondered if there was perhaps a career change in line—so we asked Ms. Kelly herself.
Amal Clooney is such an accomplished woman that her marriage to George doesn't even touch the top ten of the human rights lawyer's greatest achievements. And now, the stylish attorney will join the faculty at Columbia Law School in New York City this spring as a senior fellow with the Law School's Human Rights Institute.
While much of yesterday's conversation on International Women's Day conversation focused on the Clinton Foundation's Not There campaign—and the symbolic images of disappearing women, some women chose to make their favorite females front and center instead. Many celebrities used the day to share their own positive messages and photos, each of them celebrating the strong women in their own lives, like Shay Mitchell, pictured above. Below, check out how more of our favorites like Gisele, Lena and more observed the all-important holiday.
Olivia Pope is undeniably awesome, but Kerry Washington is pretty kick-ass, too: GLAAD has just announced it's honoring the Scandal star with its Vanguard Award later this month.
"Throughout her illustrious career, Kerry Washington has consistently brought to life characters that encourage acceptance of LGBT people," said GLAAD's president Sarah Kate Ellis. "Her outspoken support for equality, both here at home and abroad, has sent messages of hope and empowerment to fans all over the world, fostering dialogue that builds understanding and helps moves hearts and minds." Amen.
To celebrate her much-deserved award, we've rounded up Kerry's most inspiring quotes, which prove she's the perfect recipient of the Vanguard. Get ready to love her even more.
International Women's Day is coming (Sunday, March 8th) and there are about seven thousand ways to spend it to show your support. #HeForShe founder Emma Watson is holding a Q-&-A session about gender equality at 1 pm EST (live-streaming on Facebook), and she posted a pretty charming (and clearly unscripted) video argument for why you might want to spend the afternoon with her:
We all love a good beachy Instagram moment, but Demi Lovato used hers to tell a different kind of story this weekend: "Regardless of what society tells you these days... You don't have to have a thigh gap to be beautiful. It is possible to love your body the way it is. #fitness #health #acceptance #selflove." We'd like to add another hashtag, Demi: #truth.
Call it the Amal Clooney effect: the human rights lawyer and feminist crusader might be rubbing off on husband George Clooney when it comes to choosing upcoming projects. HBO just announced that the Oscar winner will produce a miniseries for the network that focuses on the life of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, specifically on the creation of one of her most famous legacies, Ms. magazine, in 1971. The series will star Oscar winner Marisa Tomei as Steinem and Kathy Najimy as Steinem's best friend, member of the US House of Representatives Bella Abzug.
Last night's Oscars red carpet and telecast—you know, the one that went on for about six hours—brought gorgeous fashion, some laughs, amazing musical performances and also, most important, stand-out moments where women took center stage (quite literally). A handful of celebrities showed up to talk about more than which designer they were wearing. Instead, women brought up some real issues—and the over one billion people who tuned in undoubtedly took note. Here, a look at the best.


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The Canterbury Tales: General Prologue & Frame Story
by Geoffrey Chaucer
The Canterbury Tales: General Prologue & Frame Story Introduction to the Man of Law's Tale Summary
- The Host concludes from the position of the sun and the length of the shadows on the ground that it is ten o'clock in the morning. Worried that the pilgrims are losing time which, as he says, quoting from the ancient Greek philosopher Seneca, can never be regained, he urges the pilgrims not to remain idle, but to continue their game.
- The Host asks the Man of Law to tell a tale.
- The Man of Law says that although he has no wish to break with the rules of the game, he knows no suitable tale that Chaucer (the narrator) has not already told.
- The Man of Law lists Chaucer's works, saying that if he hasn't told a tale in one work, he's certainly told it in another. He's told more tales of lovers than Ovid, such as the tale of Ceyx and Alcion. He's written the Legends of Good Women, where one can read about many famous women abandoned by their lovers.
- The Man of Law concludes that, although Chaucer has written many tales about women, he's certainly never written about a woman named Canacee, who loved her own brother, nor of Appollonius of Tyre, who raped his own daughter. These stories are horrible, says the Man of Law, and he has no intention to tell stories like that.
- The Man of Law decides to get around the problem of being compared to Chaucer by telling his tale in prose, and leaving the verses to Chaucer. He then proceeds to tell a tale in verse.


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- Machine wash cold. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Cool iron.
- Made in China
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Cannot be combined with any other specials. Excludes denim. Available online and in participating stores. Final price reflected in cart.