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Massachusetts GOP Ties Warren to Occupy Movement
As the Occupy movement marks its one-year anniversary, the Massachusetts Republican Party launched a new web video Monday titled "Happy Birthday."
The video, posted on Monday, is no tribute to Occupy. It takes a jab at Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic challenger who is trying to unseat Republican Sen. Scott Brown in the closely watched Senate race.
Ms. Warren had remarked last year that her populist message provided the intellectual foundation for the Occupy movement, which railed against Wall Street and corporate greed. She later walked back from those comments.
But Republicans saw an opening to portray her as the instigator for a "radical" movement, distributing the video Monday as "Elizabeth Warren's radical Occupy protest movement turns one year old."
According to the state GOP, the video highlights some of the police altercations associated with the movement.
It opens with a child singing: "Happy Birthday To You" and calls Ms. Warren "the matriarch" of the Occupy moment.
"Elizabeth Warren. Too Radical," the video asserts.
The race is tight and generally considered a toss-up. Two polls released over the weekend showed Ms. Warren either ahead of Mr. Brown or essentially tied with him – though Mr. Brown is doing well with political independents, an influential chunk of Massachusetts voters.
Because Massachusetts has so many left-leaning voters, the Republican Mr. Brown needs to win over independents and peel off more moderate Democrats.
Along those lines, Republicans have been trying to paint Ms. Warren as too liberal. Linking her to Occupy is one strategy.
And in another, Mr. Brown, whose campaign repeatedly calls Ms. Warren, "professor" was set to visit another small business on Monday on a continuation of his "Thank you for Building This" tour. That slogan is a retort to Ms. Warren's well-known comments – recently echoed more awkwardly by President Barack Obama – that business owners can thank a variety of forces, from workers to roads, for contributing to their successes.
Ms. Warren, meanwhile, is traversing the state promoting a different narrative – that Mr. Brown is aligned with big business, while she is a fighter for the middle class.
On Monday, her campaign announced a new "Small Businesses for Elizabeth" coalition. She was scheduled to join local business owners in Dorchester, a working-class neighborhood in Boston. She is expected to carry heavily Democratic Boston, but she needs all the votes she can get there to balance out Mr. Brown's strengths in more conservative parts of the state, such as Central Massachusetts.


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Although Irish super middleweight Brian Magee has been in with some of the best of the division, including titleholders Lucian Bute, Carl Froch and Robin Reid, he says he expects his bout with Mikkel Kessler later this year to be his toughest to date.
"He's at the top, he's definitely the best," Magee (36-4-1, 25 knockouts) of Belfast, Ireland, tells THE RING. "He's one of the most famous boxers in the world at the moment."
According to a source with the event's promoter, Sauerland Event, no date or venue has been confirmed yet. However, Magee says it will likely take place in late November/early December in Herning, Denmark, which is the home country of the three-time super middleweight titleholder Kessler (45-2, 34 KOs).
Magee, 37, is no stranger to fighting in his opponent's hometown. He's even well adjusted to fighting in Denmark, having defeated Danish contenders Mads Larsen (TKO in 7) and most recently Rudy Markussen (TKO in 5) in their home country.
"At this stage you have to go where the big fighters are," said Magee. "It's always been that way with myself. I've always had to travel and I've always had to do it the hard way and this is no different.
Magee won the interim title last July with a unanimous-decision victory over Jaime Barboza last July in Costa Rica, defending it successfully over Markussen in February before being elevated to "regular" status when super middleweight champion Andre Ward was elevated to "super champion" status by the WBA, freeing up another belt.
Kessler, 33, is coming off an exciting fourth-round knockout victory over Allan Green in May in which he was dropped in the first round, only to rise off the canvas and stop Green cold with one left hook. Kessler has excelled at the top level of the division for a number of years, having defeated Froch, as well as former titleholders Markus Beyer, Eric Lucas, Anthony Mundine and others. His only two defeats — to Joe Calzaghe and Andre Ward — come against two of the greatest 168-pounders in boxing history.
"I look forward to fighting Magee," Kessler said in a press release. "He's a good boxer with a lot of heart. It takes something to come to Denmark and knock out both Mads and Rudy. But his winning streak will end when we meet. I am very keen to be world champion again and Magee cannot prevent this from happening. It will be interesting as I think it will be a little like a national team match.
"I am a proud Dane and this guy will take a beating for having knocked out my countrymen."
Kessler's win over Froch in 2010 during the Super Six tournament earned him the WBC version of the title, but an eye injury kept him out of the ring for 14 months, forcing him to vacate the title.
Magee says he will begin training camp next week in Belfast.
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8 rules of playing (and partying) on the beach
We live in paradise. Here's how to keep it that way.
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When this year's Over the Line tournament took us from no-alcohol despair to booze-is-back bliss, we all realized just how sacred our seaside do's and don'ts are. Over the next couple of months, most of us will find ourselves on one of San Diego's many brilliant beaches, partying, playing in the water or just finding some solace in the sand.
Remember people, we live in paradise. Let's keep it that way.
1. Fire pits: First come, first serve. It sure seems like a simple concept, and yet every year, I've watched grown men argue over who reigns as fire king. The truth is, if you want a prime spot for your party, you have to stake it out early. Kind beach-goers might feel inclined to share their zone, racking up some beach karma points. By the way, fires are not allowed between midnight and 5 a.m., and open beach fires are strictly prohibited.
2. Your music is not everyone's favorite music. We know, you worked hard on that "beach jams" playlist. Really hard. Unfortunately, the entire span of the Mission Boardwalk doesn't feel the need to hear it, too. Keep your tunes appropriately low and everyone can be friends. Remember, some people visit the beach just to listen to the waves. And at the end of the day, there are always headphones.
3. Personal space matters. A lot. The guy who puts his towel uncomfortably close to an innocent sun-soaker? Don't be him. The best part about long beaches is that there's plenty of sand for everyone. Find yours at least 10 feet away from the nearest party, no matter how good their snacks look.
4. Feed the birds only if you want everyone to pass judgment. There are few things as aggravating as flocks of seagulls joining your beach bash because somebody thought, "Hey, that bird could use a Frito." It's a rule as old as time: Feed one bird, and the whole feathered-family will join.
5. PDA. Just stop. Teeny bikinis and bronzed bodies can stir up all sorts of summer romance. Unless you're the only couple on the beach, we'd all appreciate you leave the groping at home.
6. Sand is the worst. I think we can all collectively agree on that. Be a gem and shake your towels downwind. Same goes for clothing, shoes and other belongings.
7. Drinking on the beach is awesome, but also illegal. Luckily, there's a slew of cozy beach bars along almost all stretches of San Diego sand. Pick your poison and don't get caught with your own glass bottles near the big blue.
8. Leave the pup at home (most of the time). Dogs are not allowed on most beaches between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and must be leashed at all other hours. They are free to wag, however, at Dog Beach (adjacent to Ocean Beach), Fiesta Island (Mission Bay), North Beach Dog Run (Coronado) and Del Mar Dog Beach.


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PopWatch is still investigating whether Fox 5 News anchor Ernie Anastos' "Keep f—ing that chicken" outburst (embedded below) was really a subliminal cross-promotion for KJLA TV's Cannabis Planet. One thing we know for sure is that "Keep f—ing that chicken" works as a blanket retort of friendly support in nearly all personal and professional situations. For example, Michael Slezak just told me he'd received two dinner rolls instead of one at the create-your-own-pasta place. Oh, really? How nice for you! Keep f—ing that chicken, buddy! This qualifies as "professional" because we are both currently at the office.
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Rutherford County home sales ended 2011 on a high note, according to newly released housing data.
Despite a nominal decrease from November to December, sales in the fourth quarter finished strong with a 26 percent gain from 2010 to 2011, according to Steven Dotson, president of Rutherford County-based Red Realty.
"Realtors are telling me they are busier than usual for this time of year, so I am very optimistic as we start this year," Dotson stated in his monthly Red Report. "If the trends continue that we have seen the last six months, we should all feel confident that the market is slowly improving."
He also pointed out that sales were up from 182 homes in December 2010 to 231 homes in December 2011.
Dotson once again stressed the importance of the improving job market.
"I can't wait to see all the jobs created that have been announced," he said. "As we see paychecks going into the hands of these new employees, the real estate market will follow with positive results."
Home pricing statistics for December won't be available until next month, but November data was released this week.
In Nashville-Davidson County, Murfreesboro and Franklin, home prices, including distressed sales, declined by 0.5 percent in November 2011, compared to November 2010, according to CoreLogic's November Home Price Index, which is touted as being the most timely and comprehensive source of home prices available.
Distressed sales include short sales and real estate-owned transactions.
Excluding distressed sales, which are typically sold at a lesser cost, year-over-year prices increased by 1.1 percent from November 2010 to November 2011.
The Nashville metropolitan area fared far better than the rest of the country's home prices, including distressed sales, which declined by 4.3 percent from November 2010 to November 2011, data shows. The decrease is far less – 0.6 percent – when distressed sales are excluded.
Prices of U.S. homes declined 1.4 percent from October 2011 to November 2011 – the fourth consecutive monthly decline.
"With one month of data left to report, it appears that the healthy, non-distressed market will be very modestly down in 2011," said Mark Fleming, chief economist for CoreLogic. "Distressed sales continue to put downward pressure on prices and is a factor that must be addressed in 2012 for a housing recovery to become a reality."


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With quadruple the flavour of button mushrooms and a wealth of nutritional benefits to boot, shiitake mushrooms should definitely feature on your menu once in a while. Often called 'meat' for vegetarians shiitake mushrooms are an excellent source of iron which is well absorbed by the body. Shiitake mushrooms are well known for their role in boosting the immune system, so a timely addition if you are heading into the colder months. This tasty recipe is sure to warm and satisfy you. Serve as a side dish or with brown rice to make a delicious main!
Shiitake with soy sauce
150 g onion
2 cloves of garlic
20 g fresh ginger
5 tablespoon olive oil
150 ml soy sauce
500 g shitake mushroom
100 g red and yellow pepper
150g tofu
Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger in 2 tbsp of olive oil until golden. Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce and let it boil for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, soy sauce and let it boil in medium heat for 5 min. Add red and yellow pepper, 60 ml of water, let it boil for 5 min more or until it gets tender. When it's almost done, add the tofu in cubes and let it cook for 2 minutes more.
Top tip: Use the light version of soy sauce. It contains less salt and it's easier to cook.


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Tallahassee, FL - With 13 practices already finished, the 14th and final spring practice for the Florida State Seminoles seemed as strong as the others as FSU practiced for the final time this spring Thursday afternoon at the intramural fields across from Doak Campbell Stadium. Next up for the Seminoles is the annual Garnet & Gold game on Saturday.
"Anytime your main leader isn't here, you hope it's not a letdown," FSU assistant head coach and offensive line coach Rick Trickett said. "We've been telling them we're going to practice like he would want us to practice like. I thought we were a little bit better on offense today. I thought as far as the inside drill, a lot more runs came out of it today. I didn't think we did as good in blitz, but I thought overall as far as on the offense, I felt like we were a little bit sharper and crisper than the defense was today. I thought for the last day. They came out and we got some things done."
For the second straight day, the Seminoles practiced in shells saving full pad contact for the spring game. The team worked on game-type situations treating Thursday's practice like a Friday walkthrough before a game like they do during the regular season.
Trickett said head coach Jimbo Fisher and the rising seniors will meet Friday to draft rosters for both the Garnet and Gold teams.
"I'd probably go quarterback first but if I get a quarterback first, I'd probably get the second or third center so I don't know," joked Trickett when asked who'd he take with the first pick. "I'd have to sleep on that one tonight. That's an NFL decision. EJ's[Manuel] been here three years and it's his time. As long as you have a quarterback you have a chance."
The SunTrust Spring Football Weekend Presented By Kia Autosport kicked off Thursday night with the Capital City Brew Fest presented by the School of Hospitality at the University Center Club.
The weekend will be capped off with the Annual Garnet and Gold Spring football game at 4 p.m. at Doak Campbell Stadium Saturday. The game will be carried on ESPN3.com and replayed on ESPNU. Announcers for the game are Bill Rosinski (play-by-play) and Dan Hawkins (color analyst).
Fans are reminded that season tickets are available now by visiting Seminoles.com or by calling the Florida State Ticket Office at 1-888-FSU-NOLE. Single game tickets will go on sale to the general public June 1; however a single game sale is not anticipated for either the Oklahoma and Miami home games.
Here's the rest of the schedule for the SunTrust Spring Football Weekend Presented by Kia Autosport:
Friday Night Block Party / Music Fest Downtown Tallahassee on Kleman Plaza and Adams Street
Live music on three stages featuring former Seminole and 2009 ACM Top New Male Vocalist Jake Owen, 80's rock icons Eli, and many more.
Sample the eats from many of Tallahassee's best restaurants
Fireworks over the streets of downtown Tallahassee approximately at 9 pm
Performance by the FSU Flying High Circus 8 pm
Tailgate lots open at 9 am
Best of Tallahassee BBQ Cookoff runs all day at Langford Green.....judging starts at 2 pm
Live music and entertainment on Langford Green begins at 11am and runs until 30 minutes prior to kick-off
Annual Garnet and Gold Spring Football Game begins at 4pm
FSU Football Alumni football game begins at halftime
Spring awards given out at halftime
Performances by the FSU Flying High Circus 2 and 8 pm


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Great Outdoors Letterbox Series 2 LbNA # 7062
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Directions To Little Island Park:
From the Virginia Beach Oceanfront area, take Atlantic Avenue (Route 60) south to the Rudee Inlet Bridge. After crossing this bridge, the road name changes to General Booth Blvd. Continue southward until the intersection with Princess Anne Road (a 7-11 is on the southwest corner). Turn left on PA Road, and then turn left again at the stoplight where Sandbridge Road connects. There is a Food Lion on the corner. Follow Sandbridge Road for 5.3 miles. Turn right on Sandpiper Road and after 3.8 miles, Little Island Park will be on your left. Bring your canoe, kayak, swimsuit, and binocs (for dolphin watching).
Cautions: This is a well-visited park, so be careful retrieving and replacing the box. The box site is highly visible from the parking lot. I recommend that you bring a small plastic bag and pretend to be collecting litter. Find the Dolphin box, put it in the bag and take it back to your car to stamp in. Please try to be inconspicuous and re-hide carefully.
Dolphin Clues:
1.Pass the gazebo at the entrance and park facing the ocean.
2.Find the wooden information kiosk. Between the kiosk and the restroom/changing area a small, low cluster of pines will be seen in the dunes.
3.Walk to the south side of the cluster and look at the base of the trees. The tree closest to the ocean has the Dolphin box about 2 feet south from its base. Carefully look under the pine needles.
The park office is part of the former US Coast Guard Station built in 1925. On March 15, 2001, the Virginia Beach Historical Review Board officially recognized the remaining buildings of the Little Island Coast Guard Station as a place of local historical importance. The complex of buildings is now part of the Virginia Beach Historical Register.


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Sprout Social Gets $10 Million From NEA
Sprout Social, which helps businesses manage their interactions with customers on social networks, is getting a $10 million investment from venture capital firm NEA, valuing the company at $50 million, according to founder and Chief Executive Justyn Howard.
Sprout Social provides businesses with a dashboard that lets them track their online reputations with users of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Yelp and LinkedIn, and recently added reporting functionality for location-sharing networks Foursquare and Gowalla. For example, businesses using Sprout Social can receive alerts if a customer "checks in" at their place of business, and can send a tailored response, welcome, or reward to the visitor through Twitter.
Of course, the company is dependent on the wave of popularity enjoyed by those social media sites, but Howard says this reliance doesn't worry him. Consumers are "fairly cemented into social channels," he said, so while businesses are still struggling with monetizing this trend effectively, "we still fundamentally need to talk to our customers… and [social networks are] where the customers are readily accessible."
Sprout Social also provides guidance, for instance by preventing businesses from engaging in behavior likely to turn off potential customers, such as scheduling messages (known to some as "spam") unless it has first engaged in "authentic" conversations with their contacts. "It's not the most popular thing" among his customers "but we think in the long run it's going to help our customers be more successful."
Sprout Social is a close cousin of online coupon site Groupon, whose co-founders invested a reported $1 million in Sprout Social in November 2010. But Howard said the two companies are still exploring ways to link their services. "We haven't gotten to anything definitive," he said.
Sprout Social has grown from four employees in second quarter of 2010 to 20 people today. The company will use the capital influx to increase head count for customer acquisition and engineering positions, said Howard.


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Egypt's head coach ShawkyGharib has named his 30-man squad to start preparations for the Afcon 2015 qualifiers against Senegal and Tunisia.
The Pharaohs will start by playing against Senegal in Dakar on September 5 before returning to Cairo to host Tunisia on September 10.
Egypt will hold their camp in Aswan on September 25 before playing a friendly match against Kenya on August 30.
Coach Gharib has called up many players for the first time like Zamalek midfielder MomenZakaria, WadiDegla goalie Amer Abdel Hamed and Smouha attacker Hany El Ageziy.
"I am building new team and trying to make young team for Egypt and that is why I called many young players for this game. The friendly game against Kenya will be good chance to know the best formation that we will depend on them in the next match," Gharib said.
"I wanted Zamalek to continue in the African Champions League but that didn't happen. I am not worried about my players and I trust all of them," he added.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Essam El Hadary (Al Ismaily), SherifEkramy (Al Ahly), Ahmed El Shenawy (Zamalek), Amer Abdel Hamed (WadiDegla).
Defenders: Ahmed Saied (Smouha), Shawky Al Saied (Al Ismaily), Mohamed Abdel Shafy (Zamalek), SabryRahel (Al Ahly), HazemEmam (Zamalek), Omar Gaber (Zamalek), Aly Ghazal (Nacional), Ahmed Hegazy (Fiorentina), Ahmed Elmohamady (Hull City), Ahmed Fathy (Umm Selal), RamyRabia (Sporting Lisbon).
Midfielders: HossamGhaly (Al Ahly), HosnyAbdRabo (Al Ismaily), Mahmoud Hassan (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Abdel Khalek (Smouha), MomenZakria (Zamalek), Mohamed Salah (Chelsea), Saleh Gomaa (Nacional), Mohamed El Neny (FC Basel), Mahmoud Abdel RazekShikbala (Sporting Lisbon).
Forwards: Khaled Kamar (Zamalek), Amr Gamal (Al Ahly), Hany Al Egazy (Smouha), Ahmed Hamoudi (FC Basel), Mahmoud Abdel MonemKahraba (Grasshopper), Ahmed Hassan Koka (Rio Ave).


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Manchester United Message Board
A Yahoo! User May 3, 2010 07:50 Flag
A good premiership season
The title race going down to the wire and a real scrap for fourth place. Its been an interesting battle down at the other end of the table as well.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
the one and only the one and only May 6, 2010 04:03 Flag
Glad you like them thicko!
Usually one to agree with mu_devon, but not this time.
May sound like sour grapes but it has been a crap season. Man Utd have lost 7 games, struggled to score in a few and just not looking strong enough in Europe and top Premiership games.
The last minute goals against Man City have been something to really smile about but it's not quite the same when you know the 2 late goals in the league games will count for nothing.
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the one and only the one and only May 5, 2010 14:26 Flag
Again devon showing you know nothing about football, so just don't bother. ba baa!!!
Eric Cantona Eric Cantona May 4, 2010 17:41 Flag
This has been a strange season.
United hasn't played well all season yet were not far from a CL final (away goals, bad defending and a stupid sending off) and could have won the EPL (I think it's Chelsea now).
We've had horrendous injuries (cue Arsenal fans ...) even having to play vital games with two midfielders as defence.
We've won the CC which ABUs may belittle but it's a trophy that Goners and Scousers would have like to have won just to get the 'won nothing for 5 years' monkey of their backs.
Disappointing really given how close we were.
A Yahoo! User May 4, 2010 06:48 Flag
You didn't throw it away, you just got beat by the better side. Learn to live with it lad.
I don't think that Bayern would be in the final if United didn't throw it away, or if Lyon had not been in the semis. How many of us here would have bet on Bayern to reach the final at the start of the season? Not many, or none.
Its been a good well thought hard season but it is sad to see that we are not getting the 19th epl
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seven of eleven seven of eleven May 4, 2010 04:26 Flag
Not to worry...we'll be back....
Enjoy your hols..now...!
Out of interest, does anyone know what has happened to Breno at Bayern? He looked a great talent a couple of years back.
i think its been very low quality this yr which is reflected in the fact at english teams were poor in CL.
we beat wigan 9-1, chelsea put 7 past teams, im sure utd have got 6 or 7 too. shows how big the gap is between the big teams & lower 1s. its sad to see.
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English teams were not 'very poor' in the CL ( or at least I think that is what you meant to write).
Chelsea went out to Inter on exactly the same Goals difference as did Barca ( I suppose they are a poor team as well!). And United went out on away goals to the other finalists Bayern. Could very easily been one or both finalists English again, very fine margins between the top European sides.
There are always some very high scores every season in the EPL, nothing particularly different this season. What has been different is the scrap for 4th place between more clubs than usual.


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One Art
by Elizabeth Bishop
Analysis: Form and Meter
Villanelle; Iambic Pentameter…ish.
Oh boy. Where to begin? The villanelle is a complicated verse form, to say the least. It's actually quite famous for its convoluted structure, and the resulting difficulties it can present to writers. The most amazing thing about this poem's form is the way in which Bishop doesn't allow the restrictions of the villanelle to interrupt her seemingly effortless, conversational flow.
So what is a villanelle, anyway? Let's start with the basics: the villanelle has nineteen lines, divided up into six stanzas. The first five have three lines and last stanza has four.
The form follows a very specific rhyme scheme. The poem utilizes two rhymes – that is to say, everything either rhymes with [a] or [b] (in Bishop's poem, all the lines rhyme with either "master" or "intent").
To further complicate things, there are two refrains, which are lines that are repeated several times. Here, Bishop sticks consistently to one refrain, "the art of losing isn't hard to master," which she only slightly modifies at the end: "the art of losing's not too hard to master." Theoretically, the villanelle should have a second line like this, that's repeated throughout the poem. Bishop, however, takes some liberties here, and instead of actually repeating lines verbatim, her second so-called refrain always ends in the word "disaster" (lines 3, 9, 15, and 19).
Still with us? We hope so. Now, let's take a look at the roadmap of the form, with some key cues from the Bishop poem:
Triplet 1:
Line 1 – refrain 1 (rhyme a, "master")
Line 2 (rhyme b, "intent")
Line 3 – refrain 2 (rhyme a, "disaster")
Triplet 2:
Line 4 (rhyme a, "fluster")
Line 5 (rhyme b, "spent")
Line 6 – refrain 1 ("master")
Triplet 3:
Line 7 (rhyme a, "faster")
Line 8 (rhyme b, "meant")
Line 9 – refrain 2 ("disaster")
Triplet 4:
Line 10 (rhyme a, "last, or")
Line 11 (rhyme b, "went")
Line 12 – refrain 1 ("master")
Triplet 5:
Line 13 (rhyme a, "vaster")
Line 14 (rhyme b, "continent")
Line 15 – refrain 2 ("disaster")
Line 16 (rhyme a, "gesture")
Line 17 (rhyme b, "evident")
Line 18 – refrain 1 ("master")
Line 19 – refrain 2 ("disaster")
Whew! Got it? Good. Now, on to meter – don't worry, it's a lot easier. The villanelle doesn't actually have an official meter. Many famous villanelles are written in iambic pentameter (a ten-syllable line in which every other syllable is stressed). Bishop's loosely stays around this meter, and many of her lines have the distinctive da-dum da-dum da-dum sound of iambic pentameter, but she allows her lines to have some flexibility, keeping them at either ten or eleven syllables each.


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Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has taken in $18.5 million over the past three months. It's enough to put him in first place among GOP hopefuls but short of the $23 million he had collected at this point four years ago.
Romney is far ahead of fellow establishment Republicans: Ex-Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has raised $4.2 million and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman took in $4.1 million — including seed money from the candidate's personal fortune.
Libertarian Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, who wants less government, legalized drugs and opposes the U.S. war in Afghanistan, raised $4.5 million.
June 30 marked the latest Federal Election Commission reporting deadline. Candidates have until mid-July to release figures on how much they raised in the recent quarter. On the Democratic side, a fast start in 2007 by Sen. Barack Obama indicated that the new candidate on the block was competitive with frontrunner Sen. Hillary Clinton.
A month after his senior staff and fund-raisers quit, ex-House Speaker Newt Gingrich had less-than-encouraging returns. Gingrich reported raising $2 million, having just $225,000 in the bank, but is paying down a $1.2 million debt left after the staff implosion.
Other candidates have yet to report. Eagerly awaited are fund-raising totals from Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minnesota, who has shown an unmatched ability to collect campaign dollars from grass-roots conservative activists.
Bachmann has surged in Iowa, site of the nation's first presidential caucuses, with a recent Des Moines Register poll showing the Tea Party champion in a statistical tie with Romney.
But Romney may be building a firewall in New Hampshire, site of the first GOP primary: He has a lavish summer home in the Granite State and spent four years as governor of nearby Massachusetts.
A new poll by WMUR-TV in Manchester, N.H., found Romney with 35 percent. Bachmann has gained, but is a distant second at just 12 percent. No other Republican hopeful is in double figures: Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani are at 7 percent.
Huntsman, who has targeted New Hampshire, came in at just 2 percent. Former Gov. Sarah Palin is at 3 percent. And Newt Gingrich has fallen all the way to 1 percent.
But a new survey by Public Policy Polling, a firm that often polls for Democrats, shows a much closer race in New Hampshire. It would Romney leading among Republicans with 25 percent, with Bachmann not far behind at 18 percent.
Both Republicans and Independents will be able to vote in the New Hampshire primary.
Romney has $12.6 million in the bank, and other resources to back him. A pro-Romney "SuperPAC" called Restore Our Future has raised $12 million.


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"We're nervous," says Jamie Dailey, one-half of bluegrass's hottest duo, Dailey & Vincent. That statement may sound odd for a duo that are nominated for 10 trophies at tonight's 21st annual International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, but Jamie and Darrin Vincent say they are nervous not for themselves, but for all of the bluegrass performers who will take the stage at the Ryman Auditorium tonight.
The duo is more concerned about the night's overall appeal to listeners than about their own individual wins or losses. "We are in such a niche style of music, that we wish the best for everybody," says Jamie. "We have some amazing musicians in this music that never even get nominated [for awards]. We look at this as a time for everyone to play their best and put their best foot forward to help spread bluegrass music. The International Bluegrass Music Awards are just that—it's international. So yeah, we look forward to that."
Dailey & Vincent are nominated for 10 awards, including Entertainer of the Year (a title they have taken home for the past two years).
The IBMA has recognized Dailey & Vincent for tracks from two very different albums—Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers is a tribute album to one of country music's most revered groups, while Singing From the Heart is an a cappella gospel album. "We haven't really thought about it in quite that way before," says Jamie, pondering the acceptance of both albums by the bluegrass audience. "We really are blessed. We didn't know that this thing [being a duo] was going to work out. To walk out onstage and see places filled with 500 people, then 1500 people, then 3000 people and so on. It's amazing," says Jamie.
Singing From the Heart is an album nearly a decade in the making. Jamie and Darrin began work on the album in 2001, long before they began as a duo, as a way of helping to raise money for Tennessee Bible College in Cookeville, Tenn. "They never turn away any worthy student there, and I had a friend who was from there. I mentioned that I had a friend who might be interested in helping with the project," says Jamie. That friend was Darrin Vincent. Scheduling was one of the main reasons it took a while to put the project together. At the time, Jamie Dailey was working with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, while Darrin Vincent was working with Ricky Skaggs. Recording sessions had to be worked out between touring gigs. "We took a long time on that project, and it was just as a gift to the college," agrees Darrin.
While the duo will be honored along with other bluegrass luminaries on the Ryman Auditorium stage tonight, both Jamie and Darrin are excited about the homecoming that was held earlier in the week for another famous home of country music, The Grand Ole Opry House. "Another thing we have to mention is how important the Grand Ole Opry is to us," says Jamie. "We love being on that stage and it means so much to us." Darrin added, "We are so glad that the famous circle of wood [that was taken from the Ryman stage] was able to be restored. Every time we are on that stage, we give everything we've got. We always pick some of our most well-known songs and songs that the audience will enjoy—things that will make them laugh and cry and have a good time."
Dailey & Vincent are currently on the road for their Front Porch Tour sponsored by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
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The common view is that it is sufficient to see it in order to do it. However, Visionary is a game that blocks out the visual and forces players to use kinaesthetic means to complete spatial tasks.
Aimed at players aged 8 to 88, it is a 4-8 player team game. A dice roll determines whether the player competes against the clock or a member of the opposing side. The player then dons a blindfold, while the rest of the team shout instructions on how to complete an edifice using wooden blocks as specified on one of the 33 Visionary cards.
The wooden blocks are shaped into cylinders, rectangles, squares and triangles and are aesthetically pleasing to the touch. The minor disadvantage of the game is trying to distinguish the instructions from the Babel of encouragement being yelled out by over excited team members!
Visionary was a great success at our games-cum-dinner party last weekend. It is of special value to me personally, as it is one of the few games that my father, who is partially sighted, will be able to play with us at Christmas. An excellent game which takes the view that having no vision does not preclude one from being a visionary!


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KOLKATA: The government has set an August 15 deadline for Canada's Research In Motion to provide the country's intelligence agencies with the interception keys to enable real-time tracking of its popular BlackBerry messenger and corporate email services in readable format. The ultimatum comes after recent talks between the government and RIM over a satisfactory interception solution proved inconclusive.
Ongoing talks have failed to throw up a solution for interception of Blackberry messenger, chat and corporate email services. "Since RIM had missed its earlier May 15, 2011 deadline, the company has been told to come up with an interception solution by August 15, failing which the government may have to consider suspension of the service," a top official privy to the talks said.


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It was huge news in the early 1960s when one of Hollywood�s most promising young stars decided to leave the bright lights and fame behind for life as a cloistered Roman Catholic nun.
Now 75 and prioress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Conn., Mother Dolores Hart will be on the campus of Stonehill College Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. to talk about her new book, �The Ear of the Heart: An Actress� Journey from Hollywood to Holy Vows.� A book signing will follow.
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His best companions, innocence and health; And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.
Oliver Goldsmith (1728 - 1774)
Source: The Deserted Village
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Some men act upon women like champagne; when they appear the women are sparkling and full of brilliance; when they leave the fair ones grow flat, stale, and most unprofitable companions.
Minna Thomas Antrim (1861 - ?)
While swimming in the heavily polluted rivers of south China, despite the pleadings of his security guards and his physician, he would chide his companions if they began to panic in the water: Maybe you're afraid of sinking, Don't think about it. If you don't think about it, you won't sink. If you do, you will.
Mao Tse-tung (1893 - 1976)
Do you wish to learn? There are books that can teach you anything, and there is no cheaper form of education, nor one whose effects are more lasting. My education came from books, and they have been my companions by many campfires, in bunkhouses, ships' forecastles, in hotels and on planes. No matter where you find me, I am never far from a book.
Louis L'Amour (1908 - 1988)
Man no longer dreams over a book in which a soft voice, a constant companion, observes, exhorts, or sighs with him through the pangs of youth and age. Today he is more likely to sit before a screen and dream the mass dream which comes from outside.
Loren Eiseley (1907 - 1977)
Source: Strangeness in the Proportion
What a singular destiny has been that of this remarkable man!-To be regarded in his own age as a classic, and in ours as a companion! To receive from his contemporaries that full homage which men of genius have in general received only from posterity; to be more intimately known to posterity than other men are known to their contemporaries!
Lord Macaulay Thomas Babington (1800 - 1859)
Source: On Boswell's Life of Johnson (Croker's ed.). 1831. (From His Essays.)
A person needs at intervals to separate himself from family and companions and go to new places. He must go without his familiars in order to be open to influences, to change.
Katharine Butler Hathaway
Source: The Journals and Letters of the Little Locksmith, 1946.
Solitude has soft, silky hands, but with strong fingers it grasps the heart and makes it ache with sorrow. Solitude is the ally of sorrow as well as a companion of spiritual exaltation.
Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931)
Source: Wisdom of Gibran
Knowledge and understanding are life's faithful companions who will never prove untrue to you. For knowledge is your crown, and understanding your staff; and when they are with you, you can possess no greater treasures.
Then Arjuma saw in both armies fathers, grandfathers, sons, grandsons; fathers of wives, uncles, masters; brothers companions and friends. . . . When Arjuna thus saw his kinsmen face to face in both lines of battle, he was overcome by grief and despair and thus he spoke with a sinking heart.
Juan Mascaro
Source: Translated from sanskrit of The Bhaghavad Gita
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Deepwater Horizon Report Raises Further Obstacles to New Alaska Oil Drilling
The presidential commission's report into the Deepwater Horizon disaster, published Tuesday, seems likely to raise further obstacles to oil companies keen to drill new wells offshore Alaska.
The report, which blamed specific mistakes by BP, Halliburton and Transocean as well as wider industry failings for the oil spill, said drilling can continue in the Gulf of Mexico with improved oversight, but questioned whether anyone would be capable of dealing with a similar accident if it occurred off the coast of Alaska.
There are, "serious concerns about the Arctic oil spill response, containment, and search and rescue," in the chief areas of offshore drilling interest–Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort seas–the commission said.
"Current federal emergency response capabilities in the region are very limited: the Coast Guard operations base nearest to the Chukchi region is on Kodiak Island, approximately 1,000 miles from the leasing sites. The Coast Guard does not have sufficient ice-class vessels capable of responding to a spill under Arctic conditions," the report said.
Furthermore, the environmental conditions in the area will severely hamper what little spill response could be mustered, the report said.
"The Alaskan Arctic is characterized by extreme cold, extended seasons of darkness, hurricane-strength storms, and pervasive fog—-all affecting access and working conditions. The Chukchi and Beaufort Seas are covered by varying forms of ice for eight to nine months a year….oil spilled off Alaska (from blowouts, pipeline or tanker leaks, or other accidents) is likely to degrade more slowly than that found in the Gulf of Mexico because of lower water temperatures…And serious questions remain about how to access spilled oil when the area is iced over or in seasonal slushy conditions."
An oil spill that couldn't be cleaned up quickly would threaten a rich ecosystem.
The report continues:
"The marine mammals in the Chukchi and Beaufort are among the most diverse in the world, including seals, cetaceans, whales, walruses, and bears. The Chukchi Sea is home to roughly one-half of America's and one-tenth of the world's polar bears…[and] also support millions of shore birds, seabirds, and waterfowl, as well as abundant fish populations."
The commission said the Federal government should launch an extensive effort to boost oil spill response capabilities in the area, monitor oil companies more closely to ensure their drilling plans are safe and increase research into the danger a spill would pose to Arctic ecosystems.
"Industry and government will have to demonstrate standards and a level of performance higher than they have ever achieved before," the commission said.
But it stopped short of calling for a moratorium on drilling offshore Alaska. However, recent problems faced by companies operating there mean a de facto moratorium may remain in place even after the official ban on drilling has expired.
Royal Dutch Shell, which paid $2.1 billion for oil exploration licenses in the Chukchi Sea in 2008, saw its plans to drill several wells in the area last summer stymied by the official moratorium. It plans to try again, albeit on a smaller scale, in 2011, but still faces numerous legal hurdles.
Most recently, its air quality permits were revoked after a challenge from environmentalists
The designation of 187,000 square miles of offshore sea ice as a critical habitat for polar bears in November could also disrupt Shell's plans, although the state of Alaska plans to challenge that decision. The Interior Department is still processing Shell's application to drill in the Beaufort Sea this year.
Oil companies say that drilling offshore Alaska will be safe, particularly as they are already implementing lessons learned from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
"The Deepwater Horizon incident was a call to action for the industry, and the industry has responded," a Chevron Corp. spokesman said Tuesday.
However, the presidential commission issued a rebuttal of sorts to these claims.
"Successful oil-spill response methods from the Gulf of Mexico, or anywhere else, cannot simply be transferred to the Arctic."
It seems likely that activity in the Gulf of Mexico, even deep water, will eventually return to pre-disaster levels. The same may not be true offshore Alaska.
If this is the case, it could have serious consequences for U.S. domestic oil supply. New fields in the Beaufort or Chukchi seas could eventually produce 1.8 million barrels of oil a day, which would arrive just in time to offset the decline from fields elsewhere in Alaska, the report said.
Without these new fields, Alaska's oil production could fall by a quarter to around 420,000 barrels a day by the end of the decade. A decline on this scale could threaten the viability of almost the entire Alaskan oil industry, the commission said.


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Gregory Ellis, Keith Pascoe (violins), Simon Aspell (viola), Christopher Marwood (cello)
Winner of the 1988 London International String Quartet Competition and now in its twenty-third concert season, the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet is one of Europe's most successful quartets, internationally recognised for its beauty of sound, clarity of texture and integrity of interpretation within an unusually wide and carried range of repertoire. Appointed Resident Quartet to RTÉ in 1986 and with almost 700 performances in Ireland to date, the group has dedicated itself to bringing the wonders of the string-quartet repertoire to audiences throughout the country. At the same time they have built a thriving international career, with regular tours taking them throughout Europe and the USA. The quartet members are also Artists in Residence at University Concert Cork and founders of the internationally acclaimed West Cork Chamber Music Festival. In 1994 the Quartet launched the Vanbrugh Scholarship Fund, a charitable fund dedicated to encouraging the art of chamber music among Ireland's talented young musicians.
In January 2009, the members of the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet were appointed lecturers in chamber music at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama.
As well as presenting the core string-quartet repertoire, the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet has consistently championed the work of Irish composers in concerts and broadcasts in Ireland and abroad, and has premièred new works by Gerald Barry, Siobhán Cleary, Raymond Deane, Donnacha Dennehy, Stephen Gardner, John Gibson, Deirdre Gribbin, John Kinsella, Philip Martin, Jane O'Leary, Eric Sweeney, Kevin Volans, Rachel Holstead and Ian Wilson. As part of the Heaney At 70 celebrations, RTÉ Orchestras commissioned the latter three composers to write short pieces for the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet in response to Seamus Heaney's work. The pieces were premiered on Easter Monday with Seamus Heaney introducing each piece by reading the poem that inspired it.
The RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet has an extensive and critically-acclaimed discography which includes the complete Beethoven quartets. Recent awards include Gramophone Critics' Choice 2003 for Boccherini's cello quintets and Gramophone Editor's Choice (February 2006) for Charles Stanford's viola and piano quintets, a CD released by Hyperion in cooperation with RTÉ. In April 2006 RTÉ lyric fm released Quartet Classics, a compilation CD of some of the most popular works in the repertoire.
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Members Present: Harry Stevens, Chairman; James Bowe, Member; and Jerry Schenkman, Liaison Representing Newtown Township; Patrick Foster, Vice-Chairman/Treasurer Representing Newtown Borough. Not present were James Manahan, Member; Barbara Jankowski, Member and Robert Hafner, Member Representing Newtown Township and Don Smith, Liaison Representing Newtown Township.
Also present were Brian Jeter representing Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. and Stephanie Beavers representing Verizon.
Chairman Harry Stevens called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M.
The Committee could not meet officially due to the lack of a quorum.
The approval of the minutes from November 7, 2007 has been postponed due to the lack of a quorum.
Brian Jeter updated the Committee members with regards to the price increase that will take effect in January 2008.
Brian Jeter provided the Committee members with a copy of the new channel lineup.
Brian Jeter advised the Committee members with regards to Comcast's stock.
Brian Jeter updated the Committee members with regards to Channel 99 and the audio quality.
Brian Jeter requested the Committee members to advise him if there is a problem with any of the channels.
Harry Stevens questioned how long it would take to activate a public access channel once formally requested. Brian Jeter advised that it would take approximately six (6) months to activate a public access channel and what is involved with the setup.
The Committee members discussed having debates on a public access channel.
The Committee members discussed the Comcast Franchise Agreement with regards to public access channels.
The Committee members discussed the status of the Comcast Franchise negotiations.
The Committee members thanked Brian Jeter for his time.
Stephanie Beavers advised the Committee members with regards to the deployment of the PEG Channels.
Jerry Schenkman commented that he keeps losing his On Demand service. Stephanie Beavers advised him that he should report the problem.
Stephanie Beavers advised the Committee members that the interactive program guide would change to an interactive media guide in January 2008.
Stephanie Beavers advised the Committee members that there are three (3) households in Southeast Pennsylvania that have received an extreme FiOS makeover. A thirty (30) minute show will air on Fox 29 in December; she provided a copy of the programming schedule. (The Recording Secretary will email the members a copy of the schedule.)
Stephanie Beavers advised the Committee members on the promotions that Verizon is offering to the triple and double play customers.
James Bowe commented on the FiOS service focusing primarily on residential installations and questioned if that would expand to business installs. Stephanie Beavers advised that Verizon expects to roll out the service to some businesses in the first quarter of 2008.
James Bowe commented with regards to high speed internet for businesses. Stephanie Beavers advised that the FiOS data is available today.
James Bowe commented on businesses in the Newtown Business Commons wanting high speed internet. Stephanie Beavers advised him to send her an email regarding the matter and she would research it.
The Committee members discussed the Newtown Business Commons with regards to FiOS fiber.
Harry Stevens commented on Verizon placing all of their customer services/Verizon Wireless offices under one roof. Stephanie Beavers advised that she has no information at this time, but she will look into the matter.
The Committee members discussed the Verizon office located on State Street.
Harry Stevens questioned the programming guide with regards to local programming. Stephanie Beavers advised with regards to what is seen on the TV screen, that Verizon is updating the channel lineup and that customers can go online to view the channel lineup for their area.
Harry Stevens commented on posting the channel lineup to the Township's web site. Stephanie Beavers advised that she does not see the channel locations changing.
Harry Stevens questioned what is going to happen as far as the channel lineup in February 2009, with regards to analog channels. Stephanie Beavers advised that Verizon would be converting the analog to digital prior to the FCC date.
Harry Stevens questioned if Verizon would be converting the digital back to analog for customers who have analog televisions. Stephanie Beavers advised that she is not prepared to answer that question at this time, she advised on what information she has and that she should know more next year.
Harry Stevens discussed the Verizon Wireless unbundling notice with regards to equipment use. He questioned if the offer would extend to the FiOS TV service. Stephanie Beavers advised she has not heard anything with regards to the FiOS TV service.
The Committee members thanked Stephanie Beavers for her time.
The Committee members discussed the length of their terms. The Recording Secretary advised that James Bowe's term expires at the end of 2007, Harry Stevens' term expires at the end of 2008 and all other members' terms expire at the end of 2009.
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 P.M.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2008. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M., in the Newtown Borough Fire Station located at 14 Liberty Street, Newtown.
Respectfully Submitted:
Christy Holley, Recording Secretary


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LANDOVER, Md. -- Robert Griffin III walked slowly, haltingly down the Washington Redskins' sideline, clapping his hands and glancing at the celebration happening on the field a few yards away without him.
In that moment, the Redskins' craziest dream and worst nightmare unfolded as one, a thrilling 31-28 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens keeping the Redskins alive for a playoff spot while the player who has made them competitive and compelling again hobbled away on a sprained right knee.
Griffin had embraced his backup, fellow rookie Kirk Cousins, who took over during the game-tying drive after Griffin realized he could not play any longer, his right leg having bent awkwardly and painfully as he went down after a 13-yard run.
But Griffin had watched Cousins' 11-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon, and then Cousins' improbable quarterback draw for a 2-point conversion that tied it at 28-28 with 29 seconds left, while perched on a table with doctors poking his right leg and asking him if it hurt.
Richard Crawford's 64-yard punt return in OT set up Kai Forbath's winning 34-yard field goal, which moved the Redskins to 7-6. They're tied with Dallas in the NFC East, one game behind the New York Giants, with three games left.
But how much more they can hope for will depend largely on Griffin's health. After he was first hurt, he missed one play before returning for four plays -- completing 2 of 4 passes. But by then, Griffin said he could not move, and he knew he had to leave the game. But if there was positive news to be gleaned after the game, it came from Griffin, who grimaced slightly when he climbed a riser for a postgame interview.
"I'm not a doctor, but I know what an ACL feels like, and it doesn't feel like an ACL," said Griffin, who had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury at Baylor. "I knew as soon as I got hurt. I screamed. Like a man, of course. It hurt really bad."
Griffin was correct: his MRI afterward showed no ligament tear, the Redskins said Sunday night.
That was a hopeful sign for the throngs of fans who roared as Griffin ran, then groaned when they realized he was hurt, then went silent when he left the field. But he'll undergo more tests Monday.
Cousins mounted the Redskins' comeback drive, and that seemed fitting for a season that a month ago seemed all but over.
"It all happened so fast," Cousins said. "He's taken a lot of those hits before, and I wasn't sure if he needed to come out."
Cousins described his touchdown pass to Garcon, in which he rolled to his right, pump-faked and took a little hop before rifling the ball to the back corner of the end zone, as "doing my best RGIII."
The Redskins, of course, would much prefer to have the real thing.
"I'm not too nervous," Griffin said of his injury.
And Washington is hoping he is again correct.


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Submitted to: Mycologia
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: November 3, 2011
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Citation: Soares, C., Peterson, S.W., Rodrigues, P., Lima, N., Venancio, A. 2012. Three new species of Aspergillus section Flavi isolated from almonds and maize in Portugal. Mycologia. 104(3):682-697. Interpretive Summary: Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus are the major makers of the carcinogenic mold-toxin, aflatoxin, in commodities. During the study of almond and maize molds in Portugal, unusual isolates first placed in the above species were encountered. A detailed study showed that the unusual isolates represent hitherto unrecognized aflatoxin producers in these two commodities. Future studies will be established on the commodities affected, the hosts of the species, geographic range, and how common these species are in commodities.
Technical Abstract: Three new aflatoxin-producing species belonging to Aspergillus section Flavi are described, Aspergillus mottae, Aspergillus sergii and Aspergillus transmontanensis. These species were isolated from Portuguese almonds and maize. An investigation examining morphology, extrolites and molecular data was used to characterize these isolates in the new species. Phylogenetic analysis showed that A. transmontanensis and A. sergii form a clade with Aspergillus parasiticus whereas A. mottae shares a most recent common ancestor with the combined Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus clade.


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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As the May 19 premiere of the film adaptation of "The Da Vinci Code" neared, bishops and other Catholic leaders across the country were urging caution and skepticism about it should the claims made in Dan Brown's novel cross over into the movie.
Dioceses also have taken steps to educate Catholics on separating fact from fiction in the book. The novel contends Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalene and fathered a child and portrays Opus Dei as a secretive church cult that is plotting to take over the church.
"It is pure fiction and the novel is identified as such. Unfortunately, too many people believe the story. One review, printed on the back cover of a paperback edition, states: 'Read the book and be enlightened,'" said Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia in a column published in the April 27 issue of The Catholic Standard & Times, Philadelphia's archdiocesan newspaper.
But he said the debate over the novel and the release of the film offers "a teaching moment for the church."
"It is astounding that many, unfortunately, seek understanding of Jesus in novels rather than in the inspired texts of Scripture. For it is there, in the word of God, that we plunge into the depths of the mystery of Jesus. In the Gospels, we hear his voice, we see his face, we experience his love, we understand the power of the paschal mystery," Cardinal Rigali said.
"Is The Da Vinci Code anti-Catholic? Well, sure it is. The book is at least as anti-Catholic as it is anti-Christian," said Archbishop George H. Niederauer of San Francisco in a column published in the May 5 issue of his archdiocesan newspaper, Catholic San Francisco.
In his column, Archbishop Niederauer took apart several assertions made in the novel.
"The Da Vinci Code -- the book and probably the film -- presents Catholics with one set of problems, and those are best dealt with by knowing the facts of our church's faith and its history," Archbishop Niederauer said.
"A broader challenge is an entertainment establishment that doesn't know very much about Catholicism, doesn't like what it thinks it knows, doesn't want to learn any more, and can't leave Catholic faith, practice and imagery alone," the archbishop said.
In a letter to Catholics in his diocese, Bishop Michael A. Saltarelli of Wilmington, Del., said: "Many have found The Da Vinci Code entertaining. Others have found it offensive. Sadly, some have found it believable. For them, the book may inflame prejudice or precipitate a crisis of faith, because if one takes The Da Vinci Code at face value, one could conclude that everything the church has taught about Christ is a lie."
The letter was published in the May 4 issue of The Dialog, diocesan newspaper.
"As the film debuts, it is likely that television and other media will be saturated with The Da Vinci Codes' claims. As is so often the case, our precious young people, the future of the church, are most vulnerable and potentially the most scandalized by this kind of media onslaught. But good people of any age and background can be confused in a case such as this," Bishop Saltarelli said.
He added, "Neither book nor film should cause you to be discouraged or lose heart. In the Catholic Church, the glory of God has been and continues to be revealed fully and in truth for Christ's faithful people."
The Wilmington Diocese has established a task force to counter Da Vinci claims. Task force member Kevin Ruth, chairman of classical and modern languages at Tower Hill School in Wilmington, did his doctoral work at Rutgers University in late medieval and religious theater. He expects he will talk about medieval linguistics and about art history, especially Leonardo da Vinci's painting of "The Last Supper" that is featured prominently in the book.
The biggest problem with the book, according to Ruth, is the "Fact" page at the beginning that stipulates essential plot points as true. For instance, the so-called "Priory of Sion," which Brown says existed for centuries, was created in 1956 in France on forged documents. That's just one untrue "fact," Ruth said.
A scholar's library that the character Sophie examines late in the novel includes titles of real books, Ruth noted, but their authors "are not recognized by secular scholars, they are so far out of what would be considered accurate historical scholarship."
Ruth doesn't believe many Catholics have had their faith shaken by the book, but he thinks many will begin to "seriously question the motives of the church."
Archbishop Angelo Amato, secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said Catholics should consider a boycott of the film. Barbara Nicolosi, head of the Act one screenwriting program for Christians in Hollywood, has suggested an "othercott," seeing instead the animated movie "Over the Hedge," which also premieres May 19.
But they have to go up against a movie based on a book that has sold 40 million copies and starring Tom Hanks -- the biggest box-office star of all time with his movies collectively grossing more than $3.1 billion.
Matt Pinto, president of Ascension Press in Media, Pa., which developed a ready-made parish program called the Da Vinci Outreach, has had almost 20,000 downloads of material from the program's Web site.
"Our goal is to reach 2,000 parishes nationwide," Pinto told The Catholic Standard & Times. "We're already working with 14 dioceses, including the archdioceses of Indianapolis, St. Paul (and Minneapolis), St. Louis, and have had about 50 inquiries for speakers nationwide."
Father John Vidmar, a priest of the Diocese of Providence, R.I., said his book "The Da Vinci Code and the Catholic Tradition" has gone into a second printing after local bookstores quickly snatched up most of the first run. Booksellers were expecting a renewed interest in critiques of Brown's book with the upcoming movie release.
"People can read things very uncritically," Father Vidmar said, explaining why there was such a demand for books that call Brown to task. "Faithful Catholics want answers to their questions."
To that extent, the Brown book has provided "a teachable moment" for the church, Father Vidmar told the Providence Visitor, diocesan newspaper. He called his book "an opportunity not just to bash The Da Vinci Code, but also to teach people about the early church."
While it is still a mystery as to how much of Brown's book will make it onto the screen, thousands of Catholics and Christians in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston were ready to make their voices heard through protests at local theaters, and even boycotts of theaters showing the movie.
Helena Brown, a local Catholic, has been at the forefront of a local effort to boycott the movie.
"It is comprised of hundreds of Christians in the general area within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. But there are no boundaries," Brown said. "The sentiment of the growing number of conscientious objectors to The Da Vinci Code is as widespread as the release of the film. Unfortunately, the release of the film is not simply a local tragedy."
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Contributing to this roundup were Susan Brinkmann in Philadelphia, Michael Brown in Providence, Erik Noriega in Houston and Joseph Ryan in Wilmington.
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Restoring Hope, Faith After September 11
'Faith Has Been Awakened'
What Do We Do Now?
Drawing on a Rich Tradition
"Now, more than ever within our memory, the world needs
to hear the victory of hoping against hope. Who is more
responsible than ourselves for giving people reasons for
hope and living with confidence in God?"
Last November, Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston
spoke those words in his final presidential address to his
fellow U.S. bishops. He went on to challenge the bishops,
saying, "If people do not find in the leaders of the Church
reasons for hope that the world needs, we will have failed
them in a time of their great need." That challenge extends
to all of us.
'Faith Has Been Awakened'
Since September 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of
faith. Stories of faith have emerged from the tragedies,
and recent polls conducted by the Pew Center show that a
majority of Americans believe religion now has a more prominent
role in public life. Since the beginning of 2001, the number
of Americans who say religion now has a higher profile in
society has more than doubledfrom 37 percent in March
to 78 percent in November.
Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston, chairman of the bishops'
International Policy Committee, also commented on the emergence
of faith since September 11. "Faith has been awakened in
many hearts," he said while introducing the statement Living
With Faith and Hope After September 11 at the bishops'
November meeting.
Cardinal Law further praised the Church's response: "In
the name and in the person of Christ we have been present
to mourn the dead, to comfort the sorrowing and to provide
support and counseling. We have repudiated the scapegoating
of persons because of religion, ethnic origin or nationality.
We have also reflected on the challenges posed by these
attacks in the light of Catholic teaching."
What Do We Do Now?
In an attempt to carry our faith forward from September
11, the bishops provided a framework for us to follow in
the conclusion of their document. Below are the bishops'
suggestions, along with some ideas for living out those
suggestions in our own lives in the coming months and years:
A time for prayer. Since September 11, a great deal
of time has been spent in prayerfor those who were
killed, for our leaders, our military, the people of Afghanistan
and others affected by this struggle. Let us continue praying
that all those affected by this tragedy will find comfort
and healing through their faith.
A time for fasting. As we enter the season of Lent,
let us honor the bishops' request that Catholics fast at
least one day a week for as long as this struggle continues.
A time for teaching. Many Catholics are not aware
of the Church's teachings on war and peace. Take this opportunity
to read, learn and discuss those teachings.
A time for dialogue. In remarks made on November
6, Pope John Paul II said that dialogue among people of
different faiths is essential to ensure "the name of the
one God become increasingly what it is: a name for peace
and a summons to peace." Take some time to learn about and
experience various aspects or beliefs of a different faith.
Suggest or help plan an interreligious prayer service.
A time for witness. A recent poll indicated that
Mass attendance has returned to pre-September 11 numbers.
One story associated with St. Francis emphasizes the importance
of our witness to our faith simply by our presence. According
to the story, Francis asks another friar to go with him
to preach to a town. After walking through the town without
saying a word, Francis thanks the friar for accompanying
him. When the friar comments that they haven't preached
yet, Francis replies that they have, merely by their presence.
Let our presenceat Mass, in our homes or in our communitiesbe
an example of our faith at all times.
A time for service. Organizations such as Catholic
Charities and Catholic Relief Services are playing a key
role in providing relief to those affected by both the September
11 attacks and the war in Afghanistan. In addition, many
Catholic military personnel are working to defend the common
good. We can help support these individuals, organizations
and the work they are doing through prayer, donations or
A time for solidarity. People throughout the world
and history have experienced similar tragedies to those
of September 11. Whether in New York City, Washington, D.C.,
Afghanistan, the Middle East or other parts of the world,
let us remember and rejoice in our commonality, rather than
focus on our differences.
A time for hope. "Hope assures us that, with God's
grace, we will see our way through what now seems such a
daunting challenge," noted the bishops. Let us turn to God
for hope.
Drawing on a Rich Tradition
Each of these steps provides us, as Catholics and Christians,
with a road map for strengthening and living out our faith
in a changed world.
From St. Francis to Pope John Paul II and our current bishops,
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of relying on their faith in times of struggle and rejoicing.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO)- The long lines on Black Friday weren't necessarily a reflection of where sales are headed this Holiday Season.
This season many have a cautious mindset, and analysts say that will likely be a theme of this holiday shopping season.
Retail analysts estimate retail holiday sales will be down one percent from last year.
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Former La Costa Canyon High standout Vinny Perretta signed with the Minnesota Vikings and was added to the practice squad. The Vikings envision the Boise State player as a slot receiver and kick returner.
Perretta signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent, but was cut at the end of training camp. He signed again this week after a workout in Boise.
He's best remembered for his halfback option pass against Oklahoma that went for a touchdown and helped the Broncos win the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.
Also, former Palomar College quarterback Tyler Lorenzen signed with the New Orleans Saints and was added to the practice squad, where he'll be groomed as a tight end.
Lorenzen was a first-team All-American at Palomar, then played at Connecticut. He signed as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars after the NFL Draft, but was cut at the end of training camp.


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An Angry Telephone Call Provided One Crucial Clue
By ERIC LICHTBLAU and DON VAN NATTA Jr.
Published: October 25, 2002
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 — The first real break — the one that sent investigators scurrying from an Alabama liquor store to a backyard in Tacoma, Wash., and finally to a blue Chevrolet Caprice at a highway rest stop in Maryland — came on Oct. 17 in an angry telephone call from a man claiming to be the sniper.
Law enforcement officials say the man on the phone furiously insisted to a startled employee of the Montgomery County, Md., police, "I am God!" Then, according to notes that officials made of the three-minute call, he shouted: "Don't you know who you're dealing with? Just check out the murder-robbery in Montgomery if you don't believe me!"
The next night, last Friday, the man made at least two phone calls to priests — one in Ashland, Va., and the other in Bellingham, Wash. — in an effort to enlist a messenger to establish his credibility with the police, the officials say.
They say the caller told the priest in Ashland that investigators should check for a crime in Montgomery, this time specifying that he meant Montgomery, Ala. The priest thought the caller a crank, but investigators showed up on Sunday at his parish, where he recounted the odd conversation.
The authorities were baffled. After nine murders in two weeks, they certainly took the sniper seriously. But "why was he telling us this?" an F.B.I. official said today. "Did he want to get caught?"
Law enforcement officials contacted the police in Montgomery, Ala., and, sure enough, learned that there had been a murder and robbery at a liquor store there four weeks earlier.
"That," the F.B.I. official said, "was the real linchpin."
The lead got better: investigators were able to trace a latent unidentified fingerprint found on a gun magazine at the liquor store to a Jamaican-born 17-year-old, John Lee Malvo. The teenager had gotten into some scrapes with the law and with iimmigration officials while living last year in Bellingham, and the F.B.I. and the Immigration and Naturalization Service had his fingerprints on file. The fingerprints were in juvenile-crime records maintained in Washington State and in records of the immigration service; though federal agents had access to both, the Montgomery police had had access to neither.
Further, investigators found in court and investigative files earlier this week that the boy had been known to hang out with a former soldier named John Allen Muhammad, also known as John Williams, law-enforcement officials said. Mr. Muhammad was under a restraining order after reportedly threatening a former wife, and officials indicated today that there might also have been forensic evidence, taken from a letter left at the scene of one of the sniper shootings, that pointed to him.
Investigators were intrigued by the pair, and an inquiry that had moved at a frustratingly slow pace began to move into high gear early this week, officials said. While there had been six or seven other people under surveillance in the investigation, "these guys now moved up to the top tier," a senior law enforcement official recounted.
By Tuesday, officials had also traced Mr. Muhammad to a blue 1990 Chevrolet Caprice registered in his name in New Jersey. Chris Okupski, owner of Sure Shot Auto in Trenton, said today that the Caprice was a former undercover police car that he sold to Mr. Muhammad and another man, Nathaniel Osborne, for $250 in August 2001.
Police investigators in Maryland had been on the lookout for an early-model Caprice spotted near the scene of a shooting on Oct. 3, at the very outset of the sniper spree. But even many law enforcement officials had overlooked that sighting amid widespread alerts to be on the lookout for a white van or a white box truck seen near several shootings.
By Wednesday, federal officials had obtained a search warrant for a house where Mr. Muhammad had lived in Tacoma. The current occupant agreed to the search, so officials did not end up having to use the warrant, a Justice Department official said. Neighbors told investigators that they remembered having occasionally heard what sounded like shots from high-powered guns in the area late at night.
Combing over the backyard with metal detectors for much of the day on Wednesday, agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation searched for bullets and shell casings in the lawn and sawed off a large tree trunk that they suspect Mr. Muhammad may have used for target practice. Television crews beaming the images live across the country looked on, as did shocked neighbors.
Still, law enforcement officials here appeared uncertain as of late Wednesday afternoon that they had the right suspect, and Justice Department officials say they were told that no imminent breaks were expected.
Similarly, a top F.B.I. official late Wednesday gave a senior Congressional staff member what began as a fairly routine update on the status of the investigation. But the official abruptly cut short the briefing, because, he said, he needed to brief the F.B.I. director, Robert S. Mueller III, on a breaking development in the case.


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Moore's Law as Illustrated using Blowtorches and Calculators
The $100 calculator from 1972 shown in this video would have actually cost the equivalent of $525 in 2010 dollars due to inflation.
This video is licensed under the creative commons BY-NC-SA license. Please feel free to use this video in your classroom.
In 1972, my dad bought this four function calculator for $100.
Today we can buy a little four function calculator with the same capabilities for just $1.
Moore's Law is the adage that the number of transistors that can be put on a single microchip doubles every two years. Because computers are limited to a fraction of the speed of light, the smaller and denser we can make computer chips, the more powerful and capable computers can become. However, another benefit is that computers and digital devices continually get smaller and cheaper, like our calculator.


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Elections supposedly prevent convulsions, serving as safety valves that vent social pressures and enable course corrections. November's election will either be a prelude to a convulsion or the beginning of a turn away from one.
America's public-policy dysfunction exists not because democracy isn't working but because it is. Both parties are market mechanisms, measuring more than shaping voters' preferences. The electoral system is a seismograph recording every tremor of public appetite. Today, the differences that divide the public are exceeded by the contradictions within the public's mind.
America's bold premise is the possibility of dignified self-government -- people making reasonable choices about restrained appetites. But three decades ago, Harvard political scientist Samuel Huntington postulated that America suffers recurring political convulsions because the gap between the premise and reality becomes too wide to ignore.
Now Michael Greve, a constitutional scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, argues: "We like to tell ourselves that all our constitutional stories must have a happy ending." The Founders' foremost problem, Greve says, was debt. To establish the nation's credibility, they needed to replace the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution. "We," Greve says, "merely have to return to it, if we can." He wonders whether we can.
The national debt of $16 trillion (growing $4 billion a day), plus what the government owes its various trust funds, is more than 100 percent of GDP. Ninety percent is where economic anemia seems to deepen. States' debts are about $3 trillion and their unfunded pension liabilities probably are another $4 trillion. "Debts of this magnitude," Greve says, "will not be paid."
Barack Obama's risible solution is to add 4.6 points to the tax rate for less than 3 percent of Americans. Some conservatives have the audacity of hope -- expecting 5 percent economic growth (the post-1945 average: 2.9 percent) and planning to continue financing the debt by borrowing at negative interest rates. Of our long slide into financial decrepitude, Greve says: "The rate of deterioration does not correlate in any obvious way with political control over the presidency and Congress."
The housing debacle was not the result of "a spontaneous outbreak of private irresponsibility." Public institutions and policies provided occasions and incentives for the exercise of private vices. Washington pays up to 80 percent of state Medicaid expenses, so states' citizens demand more Medicaid services. Although the elderly consider Social Security and Medicare earned, Greve says: "Most retirees could not have earned their expected payment streams if they had worked two or three jobs."
"Our politics," says Greve, "aims at inspiration on the cheap." We should reduce government's complicity in illusions by, for example, sending retirees "a statement showing the estimated present value of their old-age benefits; their lifetime earnings and contributions; and the earnings and contributions that it would have taken to 'earn' those benefits. We might then ask them who precisely should earn and remit the missing millions and in what sense it would be 'unfair' to modify the empty promises."
Rash promises were made, Greve says, "in an era of prosperity." Now they "are far too entrenched to be dislodged in the course of ordinary politics." Even granting Mitt Romney's embrace of something like his running mate's reforms, this year's politics are terribly ordinary. Although consensus is supposedly elusive, it actually is the problem.
George Will is a syndicated columnist.


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EAST PRAIRIE - Hazle Ruth Adams Rice, 86, died Jan. 20, 2007, at her home.
Born Oct. 26, 1920, in Ridgley, Tenn., daughter of the late Morgan and Cara Miller Henderson, she lived most of her life in Mississippi County where she was a member and Sunday school teacher at the First Assembly of God Church in East Prairie.
On Oct. 1, 1938, she married Walter Adams who preceded her in death on May 20, 1976. She later married J.T. Rice who preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1990.
Also preceding her in death were one son, Otis Adams; one brother, Bernie Henderson; two sisters, Verna Brewer and Mable Pollock; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include: four daughters, Etta Mae Burney and Lillie Mae Hill of East Prairie, Willie Ruth Poole of Kevil, Ky., and Elton Lee Ramsey of Sikeston; one brother, Herman Lee Henderson of Trimble, Tenn.; and 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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