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Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski Will Be Olympic Commentators, Promise an 'Inside Look' at the Games and 'Some Half-Naked Athletes'
Originally posted 05/02/2016 08:00AM
Watch out Rio – Johnny and Tara are comin' to town!
Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski (and Their Hats) Head to Louisville to Cover Kentucky Derby
Originally posted 05/01/2015 05:15PM
It's Kentucky Derby time, but Johnny Weir – who will be covering this weekend's festivities with his sidekick Tara Lipinski for NBC – isn't focusing on the horses.
Kathy Griffin Asks for Twitter Support after Quitting Fashion Police, Famous Friends Deliver
Originally posted 03/13/2015 06:15PM
Kathy Griffin has gathered the public support of a lengthy list of celebrities in the wake of her abrupt Fashion Police exit.
The comedian, 54, announced she is leaving E!'s fashion commentary series in a detailed statement posted to her Twitter page Thursday, citing that her style of comedy "does not fit with the creative direction of the show."
Her announcement came only two weeks after her cohost Kelly Osbourne also left her seat on the show, trailing a controversy involving a racially offensive joke made during the show's Oscars episode.
Soccer-Loving Celebs Tweet and Instagram Support for America's World Cup Win
Originally posted 06/17/2014 04:45PM
When the Internet exploded after the U.S. won its first World Cup match against Ghana Monday night, America's celebrities were not immune to the excitement.
Some were ecstatic and some were offensive – we're looking at you, Jamie Kennedy – but one thing was clear: All were filled with patriotic pride at the American team's accomplishment.
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Originally posted 05/03/2014 12:30PM
The dynamic duo have plenty of stylish tricks up their sleeves for the upcoming races
Johnny Weir and Victor Voronov Will Share Custody of Their Dog Tëma
Originally posted 03/27/2014 05:30PM
Tëma the Japanese Chin will now have two dog bowls, two leashes – and two homes – after a judge ordered Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir and his estranged hubby, Victor Voronov, to split custody of the pooch.
Johnny Weir and Victor Voronov Fight over Beloved Dog
Originally posted 03/24/2014 08:15PM
Johnny Weir's estranged husband Victor Voronov has filed papers with a New Jersey court to request financial support and the return of their dog Tëma during the divorce proceedings.
Victor Voronov 'Devastated' by Johnny Weir's Divorce Decision
Originally posted 03/21/2014 05:30PM
Johnny Weir's estranged husband Victor Voronov was shocked and saddened to learn the skater filed for divorce Wednesday, a spokesperson for Voronov tells PEOPLE.
Johnny Weir Splits from Victor Voronov
Originally posted 03/19/2014 06:15PM
Johnny Weir has filed for divorce from husband Victor Voronov, PEOPLE confirms.
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Over the weekend of March 28-29, 2009, an American Humane Association Red Star Animal Emergency Services team deployed to North Dakota to potentially help with the care and sheltering of animals evacuated from the Red River flooding in the Fargo area. We helped with sandbagging and worked to set up an overflow shelter in Valley City; fortunately, levees held, and the additional shelter was not needed.
American Humane Association's Animal Emergency Services program manager, Tracy Reis, is filing reports from the scene.
The Red Star team was a tired crew when we returned to our temporary homes last night. The blizzard was still in full force and we wondered how the levees in Fargo would fare overnight. The good news is that although it was a long night, all seemed well this morning.
We were all prepared to resume sandbagging detail this morning, but due to the weather even that had been discontinued because the roads had been shut down for everything but "essential services."
By midday it seemed that any immediate threat had passed. The roads reopened and the decision was made with our hosts, the North Dakota Animal Health Board, that the Red Star team could demobilize and head for home.
We'll all be on flights home tomorrow knowing that we were the "safety net" for hundreds of animals that might have gone homeless if the worst had happened. The thought of homes flooded with freezing water and ice, and people and animals fleeing west along I96 to escape the destruction with no place to go, is what brought us here to help. The brave families of the Red River Valley have beaten the river at this point. Thankfully, the worst seems to be behind them for the moment. However, a new high crest is possible sometime in April when all of this snow melts.
And if they need us, the Red Star team will be, thanks to our staff, brave volunteers, donors and friends, watching and waiting for the invitation to respond again.
All 12 members of the Red Star team started work this morning at the Valley City Emergency Animal Shelter. I think I mentioned yesterday that we are the "backstop" for Fargo in case the levees fail in the next couple of days -- evacuees could potentially bring in hundreds of animals to us if the worst happens. We are ready for them if and when they arrive. In the meantime, we put ourselves to work filling sandbags along with the local folks. It was hard work and we must have filled at least 3,000 sandbags, three scoops at a time! Then we stacked them, 40 to a pallet, for transport. We reduced a mountain of sand to walls of sandbags today, and now those walls of sandbags are on flatbed semi trucks headed for Fargo where the shoring up of the levees continues.
The community folks were so grateful for the extra hands in this effort. Several of them were surprised that we pitched in -- they knew we were here for a purpose, that we came for the animals -- and they were genuinely appreciative of that. But they were truly amazed and grateful that while we waited for the animals, we also pitched in to do the same hard work that they have been doing for endless days now. For our part, we were just happy to help out in any way we could while we waited for the river to recede. The effort these citizens have put forth to save their community is just astounding. They are true everyday heroes.
I also have to give kudos to the Minnesota Veterinary Reserve Corps team that is manning the shelter here with us. With two veterinarians and two vet technicians on board, we know we have a solid crew for the animals, no matter what happens.
It's been a hot and cold day. We work up a sweat and take off layers to cool off, and then the cold gets to us and we put clothes back on. We had army "meals ready to eat" (MREs) for lunch and everyone is looking forward to a hot meal this evening. I'm writing this at about 4:00 p.m. local time, and we have a fierce blizzard going on outside. Luckily, our hotel is only a couple of minutes away, and the big semi trucks hauling our sandbags away are keeping the road clear. We received an update from Fargo a couple of minutes ago, and they are reporting that they have 16 inches of new snow on the ground now and high winds. The river is at 39 feet -- let's hope all remains well through the night.
Flights out for the Red Star team began this morning. By early afternoon we had half of our team on the ground in Valley City with the remainder coming in tonight. In all we will have a team of 12 responders here to set up and to man an emergency animal shelter. We are setting up the shelter in the Winter Show Building -- which we are told is literally the largest Quonset hut building in the world -- and I believe it! This building is enormous and will serve us well for a shelter. You can only imagine what it looks like -- I'll try to post pictures soon. We have a lot of work to do to get it ready, though, to work as an animal shelter. With additional equipment and food that will be delivered today from the PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin'® we should have capacity for 450 animals if needed.
By now we know that the Red River crested short of the levee tops -- and that is wonderful news. But we are also being told that the water is expected to sit without going down for as long as five days, putting strain on the temporary levees the folks of Fargo have labored so hard to build. We all pray that the levees will hold, but more dangerous winter weather is predicted for tomorrow with additional snow and high winds. The forecast is for eight to ten inches of new snow and up to 25-mile-per-hour winds. That will be hard on the levees as well as the people.
At the end of today (Sunday) we do not yet have any animals at the shelter we're setting up, but we will be busy tomorrow. This same location where we are working is also a main sandbagging facility for the effort in Fargo. The Red Star team will jump in tomorrow to assist with filling sandbags; we will help in any way that we can. Is it cold here? You bet -- bone-chilling cold. Everyone runs around with red cheeks and you don't take your gloves off for long before your hands are in pain and numb.
My boss, vice president of the Animal Welfare Division Debrah Schnackenberg, called me this morning to let me know that Dr. Keller from the State Veterinarian's Office in Bismarck called her this morning to request that American Humane Association send in an emergency sheltering team. While Debrah and the North Dakota Animal Health Board arranged the paperwork that will officially admit us into North Dakota, I headed into the office to get the travel arrangements, scheduling, assignments and the hundred other details going to pull the trigger on getting the Red Star team out to Fargo.
We have been asked to set up an emergency animal shelter in Valley City, N.D., which is on I96 -- the westward evacuation route out of Fargo. The Red River was expected to crest last night or early today; if it flows over the temporary levees our Valley City shelter will be the first shelter outside of Fargo available to people in need of a safe haven for their beloved pets. We all hope that the river stops short of overflow, but if it doesn't we will be here ready to support the families and the pets of the Red River area.
The snow is letting up here in Denver but we were still under a blizzard warning until early this morning. American Humane Association's headquarters remain closed for the storm but the Animal Emergency Services team has been hard at work from our homes. We have put a Red Star emergency sheltering team on standby status and we have continued to talk with the authorities in North Dakota about their needs. American Humane, along with our National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition (NARSC) partners, has begun regular daily conference calls with management at both the state and federal levels. Together we are all keeping updated on the situation and needs in the Fargo area. Meanwhile, we have Red Star volunteer responders from all over the country sitting with their winter clothes and boots at the ready and bags packed to get on a plane for Fargo at a moment's notice. All of these folks are amazing people, willing to set aside the comforts of their own families, warm homes and jobs to go to freezing, water-logged Fargo to help in whatever way they can. I cannot say how grateful I am for all of them.
We've been watching the Red River situation around the Fargo, N.D., area and I've put in calls to Emergency Management and local humane societies in both North Dakota and in Minnesota to see if they need American Humane's assistance. Meanwhile, here in Denver we are getting hit with a blizzard, and American Humane Association's offices are closed. We are all working from home today. Snow is blowing sideways here south of Denver and getting into the office today would just be plain dangerous. These are the times when the true value of all this wonderful technology we use becomes apparent -- it allows us to avoid a local emergency in order to focus on the larger one happening in North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Florida Senate Panel Passes 2 Insurance Proposals
Lawmakers divided on whether to accept federal funds for health coverage.
Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 12:58 a.m.
TALLAHASSEE | A Senate panel Wednesday passed two very different proposals to expand health insurance for low-income Floridians under the federal health law, leaving billions of federal dollars at stake.
With less than three weeks left in the Legislative session, lawmakers in the House and Senate are still worlds apart on whether to accept an estimated $55 billion dollars from the feds over the next decade to offer health coverage to roughly 1.1 million residents or to rely on state funds to cover only about 115,000 residents.
House leaders have adamantly spoken out against accepting federal money tied to the Affordable Care Act, leaving Senate lawmakers scrambling to craft a proposal they will agree to. Both chambers voted against a straight Medicaid expansion early in the session.
But so far instead of endorsing just one plan the Senate is keeping alive two different options depending on how negotiations go in the final days of the session. That irritated some senators.
"I'm concerned we may send a mixed message if we send two bills out of here. It's like trying to take two dates to the prom ... I think we need to be very careful that we don't show any reluctance with that and we need a total resolve to move forward with that plan ... and I'd hate to send the wrong message that we might be having second thoughts," said Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee.
But Sen. Aaron Bean, whose less comprehensive plan would pass up federal dollars, urged committee members to support both proposals to give lawmakers options, arguing his bill may be the only path the House is willing to consider.
"There's another body across the way that also has a say in what we do. They haven't shown an interest in taking federal funds," said Bean, R-Fernandina Beach.
A plan by Sen. Joe Negron unanimously passed the committee and received rare support from the business community, labor advocates and health care providers during public testimony. Gov. Rick Scott has also expressed support for Negron's proposal, warning that bypassing federal dollars and paying for health coverage with state funds would put a double burden on Florida taxpayers. Negron's plan would give the federal money to recipients in the form of vouchers that would allow them to choose a private insurance plan.
A bill that mirrors Bean's passed a House committee on Monday, while that same committee shot down a plan similar to Negron's.
The House plan would use $237 million in state funds to give recipients $2,000 a year to choose their own private insurance plans through the Florida Health Choices program. The Obama administration has sought to offer health insurance to more Americans by extending the Medicaid eligibility levels to those making up to 138 percent of the poverty level, but Bean's plan and the one in the House only addresses residents making at or below 100 percent or roughly $11,000 a year for a single person and about $19,500 for family of three
The Senate bills, which both require recipients to pay premiums and co-pays, still have another stop at the full Appropriations Committee led by Negron.
"I know it's not perfect and I know it's not as big or luxurious as some may want it, but the way we designed this plan we covered the basics first," said Bean, who noted that over time lawmakers could add additional money, increase benefits or cover more people.
Bean's proposal passed Wednesday with much less enthusiasm than Negron's plan and several Democrats criticized it for falling far short of offering any comprehensive solution.
"It seems on its face to be cheaper but that's because it doesn't do much of anything. I liken the bill to buying four flat tires and expecting the car to drive. I don't think this bill drives us to where we need to be," said Democratic Sen. Audrey Gibson.
Negron, R-Stuart, said he's optimistic the House and Senate can take the best of both proposals.
He suggested a hybrid bill that would allow recipients to choose between a health insurance voucher or to take that same amount of money and put it toward a basic health insurance plan.
If lawmakers did decide to take federal money, it would allow them to put "substantially" more than the proposed $2,000 a year toward each health plan, he said.
The Obama administration will pay 100 percent of the federal health program for the first three years and 90 percent after that, but Republicans are concerned they'll back out of their promise, leaving the state on the hook.
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Martha Paint, It's A Good Thing!!!
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Martha does some pretty awesome things, doesn't she? Love her taste, her style... I don't think I'de be a friend of hers personally, we're just not very alike, but I do like her "stuff".ReplyDelete
Karen, I totally agree!! Her style is so classic and lovely! Her and I would never be bff's we are on two different planets!! But, I would love to go to her house for a dinner party! Hehe.ReplyDelete
I have seen it and I am dying to get my hands dirty!! We moved into a new house and everything is WHITE! I bet your closet turned out great! I love all the color.ReplyDelete
That is a beautiful color. So peaceful. Martha does have great ideas/stuff.ReplyDelete
Lovely! Matches your blog! = )ReplyDelete
I love those MS colors too! Can't wait to see the reveal- love the color name. :)ReplyDelete
I LOVE it! You know I love blue! =)ReplyDelete
What I found wonderful about the paint cards, is that they have a sticky side that you can just put on your wall. So smart that Martha is!! I'am in a blue phase of my life. The color is consuming me. lol.ReplyDelete
I love anything Martha !! These blues are beautiful !!!!ReplyDelete
Ohhhhh..love that paint color!!!! Beautiful choice!! :)ReplyDelete
blessings to you,
I love her line of paint colours and your choice is fabulous!ReplyDelete
AH! LOVING that color, Val! You picked a winner! :)ReplyDelete


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OAKLAND -- A woman shot to death Wednesday morning in East Oakland was identified by police Thursday as Brigid Palmer.
Police said the 26-year-old Palmer had addresses in Oakland and Bay Point in Contra Costa County.
She was shot about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday outside an apartment complex at the intersection of International Boulevard and 100th Avenue. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.
She did not live at the apartment complex, but had other Oakland addresses and had relatives in Bay Point she also lived with, police said.
Police have not released a motive yet in the killing and said no arrests have been made.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to an arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.


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Chief Mike Umeh, the first vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation, says hopes are high, as the Super Eagles head to South Africa for the Africa Nations Cup, that starts this weekend.
The Nigerian team did not lose any warm-up game in their preparations – drawing impressively with the Catalonians, before defeating Dutch side, Sparta Rotterdam 1-0. Umeh says they can now go ahead and deliver when the continental competition begins.
"The victory is a morale booster for the team. It shows that the Eagles are consistent. Unlike their Zambian counterparts, the Eagles are yet to lose a match in their friendlies, so far. I just pray they can carry on to the Nations Cup," he said.
"Preparations have been excellent, they have been given a free hand and there has been no interference from any quarters; we expect he(Keshi) delivers.
On his expectations, Umeh stated categorically that, "There is a common parlance that says, 'to whom much is given much is expected.' My dream, and surely, I'm speaking the minds of my colleagues on the board, is to see Keshi and the Eagles bring home the trophy. It would not be enough to say I want to see them in the semi final or final. There is no other way of measuring had work than success. That means it's the trophy or nothing."


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Electronic Bond Trading Spikes as Wall Street Pulls Back
As investors yanked billions of dollars from fixed-income markets last month, corporate-bond traders turned more to electronic platforms than ever before.
MarketAxess Holdings, saw its market share hit a record for June. The platform operator's share of trading in U.S. investment-grade bonds reached 16.6% in the month as $43.1 billion worth of bonds changed hands. That's up from 12.9% in May when $39 billion was traded.
The trading volume came primarily from firms buying bonds from large institutional investors such as pensions, hedge funds, insurers and mutual funds as they unloaded parts of their portfolios.
Investors and fund managers have been using more electronic bond trading platforms since the financial crisis as they have had some difficulty getting transactions done in volatile markets like last month's bond market selloff. Wall Street firms that deal in bonds are less willing to be automatic buyers of securities that put them at risk of being stuck with declines. New regulations force firms to take less risk with their own money and to hold more capital to cushion against losses.
Traders broadly estimate the proportion of corporate bond orders matched on electronic platforms to be about 20% of the overall U.S. market, a level that's been stable for some time. Dealer holdings of corporate bonds, known as their inventory, are more than 70% smaller than they were at their 2007 peak.
"We believe the jump in market share in June was likely the result of asset managers having to shrink their portfolios for the first time in a long time as investors fled from fixed income," wrote Patrick O'Shaughnessy, analyst at Raymond James, in a research note about MarketAxess.
An electronic trading platform run by BondDesk, which usually facilitates smaller trades among individual investors, saw the volume of trades by institutions rise 12% between May and June.
Ben Macdonald, head of product at Bloomberg L.P., which operates an electronic platform for corporate bonds, also said he saw "record high volume" for the month of June.
Dealers are holding approximately $10-13 billion in U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds, equivalent to just one average day's trading volumes, according to Alex Sedgwick, head of research at MarketAxess. Investors, by contrast, are holding more bonds than ever, giving them a strong motivation to test out electronic networks that can help them buy and sell their securities.
"We knew liquidity was going to be lighter from the sellside," said Ashish Shah, head of credit at AllianceBernstein, of conditions in the recent selloff. "To move the same amount of position generally [was costing] more of a price premium."
In June, investors yanked an estimated $2.16 billion from mutual funds and exchange traded funds dedicated to investment grade corporate bonds, compared to an inflow of $1.41 billion in May, according to data provider Lipper.
Wall Street firms have lobbied in Washington D.C. to dull some of the restrictions on their risk-taking by arguing the new rules threaten to create less liquid bond markets, which could cause problems for the financial system more broadly. Bond trading has also been a lucrative business for Wall Street firms. Dealers earn fees for matching buyers and sellers in trades. They can charge investors more when their orders are not standard.
Bonds from Occidental Petroleum due in February 2017 traded at 103 cents on the dollar on May 9, when bond yields reached an all-time low, for a yield of 0.912%. By June 25 those bonds had fallen to 99.5 cents for a yield of 1.6%.
The difference between where traders want to buy and sell, called "bid-ask spreads," also reflect markets that have become less liquid and more challenging for traders. The bid-ask spread in investment-grade corporate bonds over the past two months rose three basis points to 10.54 basis points from 7.54, according to MarketAxess.


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This was a music download site that I was really addicted to.
What next?
Where do I go to now?
I don't want a P2P site that "invades" my machine and screws up my computer.
So I ask the question again, where next?
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Somehow I just can't get this song out of my head.
I've been singing it for weeks and weeks.
I think its genius.
Kind of 80s, kind of pop, kind of rock.
The Killers - "Human"
I know that I shouldn't love it as much as I do, but I am utterly addicted.
Roll on their concerts at The O2 next year!
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Its a great story, I just love this!
In May of 1969, fourteen-year-old Jerry Levitan heard a rumor that his
hero John Lennon was hiding out in his hometown of Toronto, Canada. The
young teenager didn't want to miss this one and only chance to speak
personally with the legendary musician, so he set out on a quest to
find his favorite Beatle. After knocking on numerous hotel room doors
throughout the city, Levitan finally happened upon his idol. They hit
it off, and John Lennon allowed the kid to come in for a chat.
resulted from this chance meeting was a thirty-minute interview
recorded on an old reel-to-reel tape machine. A recording that Jerry
Levitan has been sitting on for close to forty years. After many offers
and ideas, Jerry decided to take the audio and do something creative
and personal with it.
Take a look at this:
I Met The Walrus
Ta Stu for this!
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In a word, AWESOME.
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If Dublin High football coach John Wade needed a poster player, Gaels quarterback Edward Achziger has fit the bill, spectacularly in Red, White and Navy blue.
Achziger arrives early for practice, and stays late. He works hard in the weight room; studies film, and has essentially done all he can do to absorb Wade's offense.
The extra work has paid off. Achziger has delivered in the clutch as a passer, runner, and a leader.
"He's been one of the hardest working quarterbacks I've been around," Wade said of the three-year starter who also runs track.
Off the field Achziger is a top student who's active in school politics and a community volunteer. He has applied to Princeton in the Ivy League.
"It would be a dream to go to an Ivy League school, and if not I'd go to another good academic school where I could get a degree and be able to make it good in the real world after I'm done playing football," Achziger said.
He said he attended a Princeton football camp, when he developed a really good rapport with Tigers coach Bob Surace and offensive coordinator James Perry.
The Gaels (5-4, 2-3 Diablo Foothill Athletic League) are trying to start their own legacy of success. They started the season fast with four wins in their first five games, but have since dropped three of their last four against tougher competition.
Last week Dublin fell to formidable Miramonte 34-14. Wade previously coached the Matadors, a perennial DFAL power, for nine years.
Achziger, who is 6-foot and 185 pounds, accounted for four touchdowns in the Gaels' thrilling 32-29 win over Acalanes on Oct. 28. He also scored the winning touchdown in overtime against Moreau Catholic on Sept. 23.
Wade emphasizes an even-keel approach, not wanting his players to get too up after a good play or too down after a bad one.
"I think early on we didn't want to go into it saying we need to win a number of games; we wanted to focus on being able to compete for an entire game," Wade said. "The kids needed to learn how to win football games."
The Gaels, who will host rival Dougherty Valley (3-6, 0-5) on Thursday night to close the regular season, are gunning for their first North Coast Section playoff berth since 2005.
Their leading man, Achziger, will be key to their hopes.
"From a leadership standpoint he keeps everybody focused during games. I'm really impressed," Wade said.
BINGHAM'S BLAST: Ex-California goalkeeper David Bingham's big kick generated 2 million hits in two weeks. Imagine that.
Bingham, the San Jose Earthquakes' rookie goalkeeper who was selected to the U.S. under-23 men's national team camp last week, is perhaps best known for an amazing goal he scored at Buck Shaw Stadium on July 13, in which the ball traveled 90 yards.
Bingham kicked the ball off the grass just outside his penalty area, and the ball skipped over the head of West Brom of England goalkeeper Boaz Myhill for the first goal in San Jose's 2-1 exhibition victory. Predictably, Bingham's blast went viral on the Internet.
Thus the guy who backed up goalkeeper Jon Busch all season in Major League Soccer became an international celebrity of sorts -- without the paparrazi that is.
In terms of the big picture, Bingham's call up to the under-23 national team is much more significant. U.S. coach Caleb Porter, in the early stages of creating a player pool for 2012 Olympic qualifying, included Bingham on the 31-player roster for a Nov. 7-16 training camp in Duisburg, Germany.
"I was excited, I wasn't expecting it all," said Bingham, who also starred at UC Berkeley and with Mustang Soccer League. "Just to be given a chance to go over there and play with the under-23s and hopefully to make the Olympic team is a great opportunity."
Of his surprising brush with fame on the long goal, Bingham said it was really his first touch on the ball in his first game.
"I don't think you could ask for a better start than that, so it was a pretty indescribable feeling when that went in," he said.
Looking back at EBAL play, Bingham said he had a lot of fun on some tremendous California teams.
He marveled at the fact that his Grizzlies team sent five players to Division I soccer and three to MLS.
SNEAKY SOPH: Monte Vista sophomore Marco Zamora stole the show on the Mustangs senior night. He had five receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns in a hard-fought 12-7 win over visiting Foothill last week that clinched a North Coast Section Division I playoff berth.
The Mustangs (5-4, 4-2) travel to arch-rival San Ramon Valley (7-2, 5-1) on Thursday.
Zamora is quickly becoming hard to ignore for opposing defenses bent on stopping the Mustangs senior wideouts. His spectacular 78-yard touchdown reception from senior quarterback Jeff Lockie brought the winning margin against the Falcons.
"He made a good play," Zamora said of Lockie's throw. "He threw it deep to me. They were only playing one-on-one on me, thinking that I wasn't going to be open, that I'm the weak link on the team. I'm the younger one and they should guard the older guys."
Zamora added of the win: "All the seniors loved it."
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Morning News Roundup
By DEALS INDIA STAFF
News roundup from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Deals India has not verified the stories from other media organizations and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Temasek Puts ICICI Stake on Block
Temasek Holdings, an investment arm of the Government of Singapore, is looking to offload nearly 3.5% of its stake in ICICI Bank, worth about Rs 3,000 crore, or about $600 million at current market prices. (Source: Times of India)
Axiata in Talks to Buy Stake in Tikona
Axiata, Malaysia's leading telco operator, is in talks to buy out a stake in broadband wireless access (BWA) operator Tikona Digital Networks Ltd as part of its strategy to increase presence in the Indian telecom sweepstakes. (Source: Business Standard)
LVMH Fund Looks to Stitch a Deal with Fabindia
The last word in luxury is wooing the most marquee ethnic wear chain in India. L Capital Asia, the private equity arm of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate, LVMH Group, is in discussion with Fabindia, to acquire a minority stake in the retailer. (Source: Business Standard)
Race for Nimbus Hots up, Sahara Joins the Fray
The race to pick up a strategic stake in the two sports channel of Nimbus Communications, Neo Cricket and Neo Sports, is hotting up. Nimbus and its investment bankers mandated to find a partner, Barclays Capital and Avendus, sounded out Sahara about the offer and details of it were expected to be sent to the company soon, said sources. (Source: Buisness Standard)
Gail Backs Out of Race to Acquire BG Stake
State-run Gail India finds the valuation of BG's stake in Gujarat Gas Co too high to make business sense to be in the race as the company has a market capitalisation of 5,000 crore and annual net profit is about 250 crore, government and industry officials said. (Source: Economic Times)
RIL May Ask Govt for Refund of Investment in KG-D6
Reliance Industries may ask the government for a refund of its investment if it is forced to give up any part of the prolific KG-D6 block as it has spent a huge sum of money on exploration after obtaining necessary permission to retain the entire 7,645-sq km area. (Source: Business Standard)
Marico Eyes Acquisitions of Up to Rs 1,000 Crore
FMCG firm Marico said it is looking at acquisitions worth up to Rs 1,000 crore both in the domestic and overseas markets as part of its strategy to maintain a growth of 26-27 per cent in the coming years. (Source: Economic Times)
Dishman Pharma Acquires Creapharm Parenterals
Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals today said its Switzerland-based subsidiary Carbogen Amcis AG has acquired Creapharm Parenterals for an undisclosed amount. (Source: Financial Express)
Mahindra Satyam, Intertek Enter Into Pact
IT services provider Mahindra Satyam signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intertek to collaborate on 'Smart Grid', a power grid using technology to enhance the monitoring and management of power flow. (Source: The Hindu Business Line)
National Housing Bank Plans to Raise Up to Rs 10 Billion Via Bonds
National Housing Bank plans to raise upto 10 billion rupees ($196.1 million) via 36-month bonds with put/call option after 13 months, three sources familiar with the matter said. (Source: Economic Times)
ICVL Ties up With London-based company Anglo American for Scouting Coal Assets
International Coal Ventures, a consortium of state-run entities created to acquire coal assets abroad, has formed a strategic tie-up with Anglo American, a global leader in mining, for scouting for coking coal properties globally. (Source: Economic Times)
Fossil to Acquire Denmark-based Skagen Designs
American Fashion accessories brand Fossil said it will acquire Denmark-based Skagen Designs and some of its international affiliates. (Source: Economic Times)
Sebi May Ask Merchant Bankers to Monitor End-use of IPO Money
Investment bankers generally laugh all the way to the bank once shares get listed on the bourses, but they may have to hang around a bit longer. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is planning to make the bankers managing an issue responsible for the end-use of issue proceeds. (Source: Business Standard)
Asia-focused private equity fund New Silk Route Partners has acquired a significant minority stake in Hyderabad-based educational support services provider Varsity Education Management Pvt. Ltd for an undisclosed amount. (Source: Mint)


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The operator of a Harlan County mine where five miners were killed is agreeing to pay more than $300,000 in fines.
Darby LLC has to give MSHA the money later this month.
Loved ones left behind say it shouldn't stay with the government.
WYMT's Jeff Allen talked to Melissa Lee, who lost her husband Jimmy in the 2006 explosion.
She says her two young sons who lost their father, along with other children left behind, should get the money for their education.
Melissa Lee says her six year old son Seth often thinks of his father Jimmy.
"When he sees rays of sunshine come through the trees like here in the backyard he says that's my daddy looking down on me," Melissa Lee said.
Before Seth and 4 year old Ross were even born, Jimmy Lee talked about where he wanted his children to go to school.
"Jimmy said he would love the idea of them having a Christian education," Melissa Lee said.
Melissa Lee has followed through with her late husband's wishes.
The boys are going to the Gateway Christian School in Middlesboro.
She wonders how much longer she'll be able to pay the private school tuition.
"I would love for MSHA to award the families the funds. Divide it equally and give it to the children for educational purposes for tuition, college," Lee said.
The attorney representing 4 out of the 5 widows of miners killed at Darby, and the lone survivor Paul Ledford, wrote a letter to MSHA last week urging the agency to give the money to the families.
MSHA has not responded to the letter and we were not able to reach them by phone Wednesday.
"Why not give it back to the ones it was taken away from. If their father was still alive he'd be able to financially take care of their tuition," Lee said.
But even though he's not still here, Melissa Lee would like to see her late husband's wishes for their children carried out.
A spokes person from MSHA e-mailed us a statement just moments ago saying:
"MSHA's authority to collect civil penalties from mine operators for safety and health violations is set out in the mine act. When a mine operator pays its civil fines, the monies go directly to the U.S. Treasury. MSHA has no statutory power to direct disbursement of these funds elsewhere. The precedent cited by Mr. Oppegard involved a plea agreement in a criminal case."
We also tried to reach the operator of the Darby Mine and his attorney but did not hear back from them on Wednesday.
The mine has until October 19th to pay the $342,000, but it's still unclear where that money will go.


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Interacting selectively and non-covalently with the 23-membered macrolide lactone FK506.
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with Hsp90 proteins, any of a group of heat shock proteins around 90kDa in size.
Catalysis of the reaction: peptidyl-proline (omega=180) = peptidyl-proline (omega=0).
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules).
The process in which relatively unspecialized cells, e.g. embryonic or regenerative cells, acquire specialized structural and/or functional features that characterize the cells, tissues, or organs of the mature organism or some other relatively stable phase of the organism's life history. Differentiation includes the processes involved in commitment of a cell to a specific fate and its subsequent development to the mature state.
The process of inhibiting aggregation and assisting in the covalent and noncovalent assembly of single chain polypeptides or multisubunit complexes into the correct tertiary structure that is dependent on interaction with a chaperone.
The covalent transfer of a methyl group to C-5 of cytosine that contributes to the establishment of DNA methylation patterns in the gamete.
Any process in which RNA molecules inactivate expression of target genes.
One of the two nuclear divisions that occur as part of the meiotic cell cycle.
The chemical reactions and pathways involving piRNAs, Piwi-associated RNAs, a class of 24- to 30-nucleotide RNA derived from repeat or complex DNA sequence elements and processed by a Dicer-independent mechanism.
The process of assisting in the covalent and noncovalent assembly of single chain polypeptides or multisubunit complexes into the correct tertiary structure.
The modification of a protein by cis-trans isomerization of a proline residue.
The process of formation of spermatozoa, including spermatocytogenesis and spermiogenesis.


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Home run king Barry Bonds is being tried on charges he lied to a federal grand jury when he said he never knowingly took steroids. Follow Mercury News reporter Howard Mintz's account of the trial in this live blog from the San Francisco courtroom.
9:41 a.m.: Fourth day of deliberations begin
The jury in the Barry Bonds perjury trial is now in its fourth day of deliberations.
12:43 p.m.: Jurors, judge in cafeteria eating lunch
The jurors in the Barry Bonds perjury trial are doing lunch. As deliberations stretch into the fourth day, several jurors camped out in the courthouse's second-floor cafeteria. Three of the younger female jurors sat together at one table. Safe to say a verdict is not coming immediately, as U.S. District Judge Susan Illston was also grabbing a bite in the cafeteria.
And, no, we don't know what they're eating.
1:31 p.m.: Verdict reached, court convenes in 15 minutes
There is a verdict in the Barry Bonds perjury trial. Court convening in 15 minutes.
1:44 p.m.: Whoops. Court says no verdict; alert was sent out by mistake
The court just announced there is NOT a verdict, mistakenly sending it out. But the judge is convening the lawyers in minutes.
1:53 p.m.: Judge says jury has reached verdict on some counts, but not all
Judge Susan Illston has told the lawyers the jury has reached a verdict on "some of the questions," but not all. The lawyers are now mulling their next step.
2:04 p.m.: Confusion over where jury stands
There appears to be complete confusion over where the jury stands in the Bonds verdict. The judge and lawyers are struggling with what next steps to take, because it is not clear how much, if any, verdict has been reached. They are considering sending the jury a note to ask whether they've reached verdicts, but the lawyers are worried about coaxing the jurors too much.
"The easy thing would be for me to stick my head in," Judge Susan Illston quipped.
But the lawyers are instead working on the wording of a note to send the jury.
2:10 p.m.: Jury says it has reached verdict on some counts, would do no good to continue deliberating
The jury has come into the courtroom and told the judge they have reached a verdict on some of the case, but not all. And the jury foreman told the judge it would do no good to continuing deliberating. The judge has sent the jury back out to mull the next step.
2:14 p.m.: Looks like a final judgment is imminent on some counts
Both the prosecution and defense agree that any counts the jury is deadlocked on should result in a mistrial, and the rest of the verdict should be accepted. The judge is now sending for the jury because "they've given it a serious effort."
As a result, the final judgment in the trial is imminent.
2:32 p.m.: Bonds found guilty of obstruction of justice
Barry Bonds has been found guilty of obstructing justice, and the jury deadlocked on three counts of perjury against him.
The jury foreman turned out to be one of the four men, a white-haired Marin man who works for a non-profit and said he was not a baseball fan in his jury questionnaire.
2:43 p.m.: Bonds lawyers will move to set verdict aside
Bonds' lawyers move to set aside the verdict and the issue will be briefed in the next few weeks. Dennis Riordan says Bonds was cleared of anything to do with steroids and injections, but convicted on a statement to the grand jury about being a "celebrity child." Prosecutor Matt Parrella says he was convicted of obstructing justice.
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Volume 78, Issue 12, 15 June 1983
Visible spectroscopy of matrix isolated HCO: The 2 A″(Π)←X 2 A′ transition78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444745View Description Hide Description
The absorptionspectrum of the 2 A″(Π)←X 2 A′ transition of HCO has been measured in Ar, Kr, Xe, CH4, CO, and N2 matrices and in the mixtures CO/H2O/NH3/CH4 (10:4:3:2) and (3:5:2:1). In the noble gas matrices, the spectrum appears with an alternating intensity pattern opposite that found in the gas phase. In a 10 K matrix, the transition originates from the K″=0 level instead of the K″=1 level and the ΔK=±1 selection rule is still important. Transitions into states normally strongly predissociated in the gas phase are measured indicating the importance of the cage effect. In the molecular matrices, the intensity alternation disappears and a strong underlying broad absorption is observed. This behavior is explained in terms of the complete breakdown of the ΔK=±1 selection rule. This interpretation is supported by calculations, using the Pople–Longuet–Higgins formulation, which show that the Renner effect is significantly greater in the molecular matrices then in the noble gas matrices. Upon warmup from 10 to 15 K the absorbance of HCO increases in Ar, Kr, and CH4 matrices indicating the release of H atoms which react with a low activation energy with CO. Simultaneously, the controversial infrared absorptions assigned either to matrix isolated hydrogen atoms or Ar n H+ (Kr n H+) disappear.
Infrared gas phase intensity measurements, polar tensors, and effective charges of cis‐difluoroethylene and its deuterated modifications78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444746View Description Hide Description
All gas phase fundamental vibrational intensities for cis‐difluoroethylene and its deuterated modifications have been measured. Isotopic invariance, Gsum rule, and quantum chemical information have been used in selecting preferred experimental values for the dipole moment derivatives and polar tensor elements of cis‐C2H2F2 and C2D2F2. The Gsum rule has been used to determine individual intensity values for the ν1 1, ν1 2, overlapped band system of the dihydrogen molecule. Values of the polar tensor elements for cis‐difluoroethylene are compared with those found previously for vinylidene fluorine. The hydrogen effective charge value of 0.17 e of cis‐difluoroethylene is much smaller than the value of 0.29 e for vinylidene fluoride. The polar tensor of cis‐difluoroethylene is shown to provide an excellent estimate of the vibrational intensities of trans‐difluoroethylene.
Effect of anion substitution on the electron spin resonance of Cr5+ in calcium phosphate apatite78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444747View Description Hide Description
Electron spin resonance studies have been made at 4.2 K of CrO3− 4 substituted for PO3− 4 in three calcium phosphate apatites. The hydroxyapatite studied has a hexagonal structure stabilized by Cl− impurities. The fluorapatite is confirmed by the ESR to undergo a phase transition involving small structural changes to a noncentrosymmetric phase. But the ESR shows that the distortion of the PO3− 4 tetrahedra is remarkably similar to that of the hydroxyapatite. Chlorapatite has a centrosymmetric monoclinic structure and has a considerably more distorted PO3− 4 tetrahedron. Comparison of the results with previously studied hexagonal barium and strontiumapatites shows that cation substitution has a much stronger effect on the PO3− 4 structure than does anion substitution.
Electronic reorganization in the photoelectron spectra of transition metal compounds78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444748View Description Hide Description
The validity of Koopmans' theorem in a series of 16 transition metal compounds with a large variety of 3d centers (Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Zn) is investigated. The reorganization energies are determined by means of the Green's function method employed in a semiempirical INDO Hamiltonian. A self‐energy approximation is used that allows a fragmentation of the calculated Koopmans' defects into relaxation increments as well as into correlation parameters that take into account the loss of pair correlation in the electronic ground state and the modification of the pair correlation in the cationic hole state. The magnitude and the importance of these parameters are studied as a function of the 3d occupation pattern, the oxidation state of the transition metal center, the nature of the orbital wave functions and the one‐particle energies. It is demonstrated that pair relaxation energies in the various hole states are by no means negligible in comparison to the relaxational corrections that lead to the most pronounced deviations from I K v,j (I K v,j =− ε j ). The limitations of purely relaxational models (e.g., ΔSCF approach) are analyzed in detail. The gradual modifications of the calculated Koopman's defects within the 3d series are rationalized. The most pronounced reorganization energies are encountered in d 6–d 8 complexes. The magnitude of relaxation and correlation is reduced with a decreasing and an increasing number of 3d electrons. The physical background leading to the breakdown of Koopman's theorem in 3d derivatives is compared with the results of recent studies in various molecular species (e.g., small molecules, organic lone‐pair systems).
Deuterium magnetic resonance in the discotic columnar mesophases of hexaalkyloxytriphenylenes: The conformation of the aliphatic side chains78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444749View Description Hide Description
Deuterium NMR spectra of chain perdeuterated hexa‐pentyloxy, ‐hexyloxy, ‐heptyloxy, and ‐octyloxy triphenylene (THE5, THE6, THE7, and THE8) were studied as functions of temperature in the mesophase region. The deuterium quadrupole splittings exhibited several characteristic features, in particular a steplike decrease in the splitting along the alkyl chain and an even–odd alteration in the methyl splittings within the homologous series. The results are interpreted in terms of possible conformational distributions of the alkyl chain. It is found that there is bending of the alkyl chains out of the aromatic plane, and a considerable degree of chain disorder.
Radiative lifetimes of trapped molecular ions: HCl+ and HBr+78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444750View Description Hide Description
Excitation spectra in the A 2Σ+−X 2Π system of HCl+(0,0) and HBr+(1,0) as well as radiative lifetimes of selectively excited rotational levels in the A 2Σ+ electronic states have been measured in a RFion trap using laser induced fluorescence and time‐resolved single‐photon counting techniques. Coherent ultraviolet radiation was generated by frequency mixing of a Nd:YAG/dye laser system. For HBr+ the lifetimes of four rotational levels adjacent to the v′=1 predissociation limit at J′=25/2 were measured. No statistically significant variation with J was found. The average of these four values (3.89±0.15 μs) is therefore reported as the effective lifetime of the v′=1 level of A 2Σ+ HBr+. For HCl+ the lifetime measurements likewise indicate no strong variation with J. The average lifetime of the v′=0 level of the A 2Σ+ state of HCl+ is 3.4±0.4 μs. Measurements of radiative lifetimes of molecular ions by the RFion trap technique eliminates the determinate error that results from drift of ions out of the detection volume in conventional experiments.
Ab initio infrared and Raman spectra78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444751View Description Hide Description
We discuss several ways in which molecular absorption and scatteringspectra can be computed ab initio, from the fundamental constants of nature. These methods can be divided into two general categories. In the first, or sequential, type of approach, one first solves the electronic part of the Schrödinger equation in the Born–Oppenheimer approximation, mapping out the potential energy, dipole moment vector (for infrared absorption) and polarizability tensor (for Raman scattering) as functions of nuclear coordinates. Having completed the electronic part of the calculation, one then solves the nuclear part of the problem either classically or quantum mechanically. As an example of the sequential ab initio approach, the infrared and Raman rotational and vibrational‐rotational spectral band contours for the water molecule are computed in the simplest rigid rotor, normal mode approximation. Quantum techniques are used to calculate the necessary potential energy, dipole moment, and polarizability information at the equilibrium geometry. A new quick, accurate, and easy to program classical technique involving no reference to Euler angles or special functions is developed to compute the infrared and Raman band contours for any rigid rotor, including asymmetric tops. A second, or simultaneous, type of ab initio approach is suggested for large systems, particularly those for which normal mode analysis is inappropriate, such as liquids, clusters, or floppy molecules. Then the curse of dimensionality prevents mapping out in advance the complete potential, dipole moment, and polarizability functions over the whole space of nuclear positions of all atoms, and a solution in which the electronic and nuclear parts of the Born–Oppenheimer approximation are simultaneously solved is needed. A quantum force classical trajectory (QFCT) molecular dynamic method, based on linear response theory, is described, in which the forces, dipole moment, and polarizability are computed quantum mechanically, using gradient techniques step by step along a classical trajectory whose path is determined by these quantum forces. We believe the QFCT method to be a more practical ab initio route to spectral band contours for large molecules, clusters, and solutions, and it can be equally applied to equilibrium and nonequilibrium systems. It is pointed out that a similar ab initio QFCT molecular dynamic approach could be used to compute other types of spectra, e.g., electronic absorption, as well as other parameters such as transport properties and thermodynamic functions and their quantum corrections. For parameters not depending on momenta, a parallel ab initio Monte Carlo approach would use electronic energies and other parameters of interest generated quantum mechanically, and ''classical'' trial moves of the nuclei.
ESR and ENDOR study of photoexcited triplets of cyano-substituted porphyrins78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444752View Description Hide Description
An ENDOR study has been made of the photoexcited triplets of some cyano-substituted zinc tetraphenylporphyrins randomly oriented in a rigid matrix. The results demonstrate that the ENDOR method can be applied in studies of short-lived triplets (triplet lifetime < 1 ms) in amorphous solids. The application is possible because of the fact that the ESR signal intensity is strongly enhanced by electron spin alignment. As a consequence of the spin alignment, ENDORspectra can appear in absorption or emission depending on the field setting employed. Hyperfine data derived from the spectra reflect the effect of CN substitution on the electron spin distribution.
Electron spin‐lattice relaxation in the phosphorescent state of xanthione78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444740View Description Hide Description
Spin‐lattice relaxation in the phosphorescent T 1 state of xanthione has been measured at 1.0 K in a dilute n‐hexane matrix. Direct excitation of the T 1 z ←S 0 transition with a laser pulse of 10− 8 s width was followed by observation of the phosphorescence decay monitoring either a T 1 z or T 1 y emission band. These bands are optically resolved in the n‐hexane Shpol'skii matrix because of the large zero‐field splitting, D=−15.5 cm− 1. Depopulation of T 1 z by the spin‐lattice relaxation processes, T 1 z ∼≳T 1 x , T 1 y was found to be complete within 10− 7 s, the time resolution of the measurement. The relaxation process, which at 1.0 K requires the spontaneous creation of a lattice phonon of 15.5 cm− 1, is unusually efficient. Thus, when the T 1 state is populated by intersystem crossing using either S 1←S 0, or S 2←S 0optical pumping, lack of observed T 1 z phosphorescence at 1.0 K does not imply that the lower T 1 x and T 1 y sublevels are selectively populated. Observation of T 1 z emission at higher bath temperatures, ∼3.3 K, following a T 1 z ←S 0 pulse reveals a peculiar initial rise in intensity followed by an eventual decay. This behavior is explained in terms of lattice heating which accompanies the radiationless T 1∼≳S 0 decay. The initial increase in intensity results from a thermal pumping rate from the lower energy sublevels which exceeds the overall decay rate of the T 1 state. Nonexponential decay of the T 1 y emission is explained by the same model. We find that the T 1 z emission intensity vs time cannot be explained quantitatively by a uniform lattice temperature during the decay, but that temperature gradients must be present.
Vibronic coupling theory of infrared vibrational transitions78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444741View Description Hide Description
The theory of vibronic coupling is developed for infrared vibrational transitions. It is shown that the lowest order nonadiabatic Born–Oppenheimer correction terms contain an important adiabatic component which may be used to describe infrared transition intensity for imaginary Hermitian operators, such as the momentum and angular momentum operators. This previously unrecognized source of adiabatic infrared intensity forms a complement to the traditional Herzberg–Teller vibronic coupling expressions, which are active for the position operator, and resolves the paradox of vanishing electronic intensity for momentum operators in the Born–Oppenheimer approximation. Expressions for infrared absorption and vibrational circular dichroism are derived that utilize only ground electronic statewave functions; LCAO wave functions are used in these expressions to provide a more detailed description of these new momentum intensity contributions.
Photoelectron angular distributions of the N2O outer valence orbitals in the 19–31 eV photon energy range78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444742View Description Hide Description
Photoelectron asymmetry parameters, partial cross sections, and branching ratios for the X, A, B, and C states of N2O+ were measured using synchrotron radiation in the photon energy range 19–31 eV. Vibrationally averaged data are reported for all four states, as well as vibrationally resolved data for the A and C states. The data are compared with a multiple scattering calculation, (e, 2e) dipole measurements, and similar data on CO2. The N2O and CO2 results show remarkable state‐by‐state similarity in their asymmetry parameters.
Multiphoton ionization of nitrogen dioxide: Four photon spectroscopy of the n pσ u Rydberg series78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444743View Description Hide Description
Mass resolved multiphoton ionization (MPI) of NO2 reveals resonance‐enhanced production of NO+ 2 in the region from 490 to 540 nm. From an analysis of the MPI spectrum, we assign these resonant features to four photon transitions to high‐lying members of the n pσ u Rydberg series. A high resolution scan of one of these features shows clear rotational structure, the assignment of which yields a rotational constant for the linear upper state (B′=0.440±0.005 cm− 1).
Intermolecular coupling in HOD solutions78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444744View Description Hide Description
Intermolecular coupling of OD oscillators from HOD in H2O has been investigated by Raman spectroscopy. The data indicate that at concentrations of HOD greater than 10 mol % the effects of intermolecular coupling of OD ⋅⋅⋅ OD pairs become noticeable. Difference spectra show a characteristic derivativelike feature with an increase of intensity around 2400 cm− 1 as intermolecular coupling increases. The peak frequency of the OD stretching vibration in HOD decreases from 2525 cm− 1 at infinite dilution to 2500 cm− 1 in 50 mol % HOD, while the width of the OD stretching band increases from 150 cm− 1 (infinite dilution) to 178 cm− 1 (50 mol % HOD). Depolarization measurement indicates that the band at ∼2500 cm− 1 is polarized. By comparing these difference spectra with the spectrum of OD oscillators from D2O we suggest that the major features of the D2O spectrum in the liquid state can be obtained by considering intermolecular coupling of OD oscillators.
A self‐consistent eikonal treatment of electronic transitions in molecular collisions78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444753View Description Hide Description
We develop an eikonal treatment of electronic transitions in many‐atom collisions, in which classical nuclear trajectories are self‐consistently coupled to quantal electronic transitions. The treatment starts with a discussion of the electronic representations required to assure that Hamiltonian matrices are Hermitian. The amplitudes of wave functions are found to satisfy coupled equations which are expanded in powers of a local de Broglie wavelength. Time‐dependent equations are transformed to derive a Hamiltonian formalism that couples nuclear positions and momenta with electronic amplitudes. Cross sections are obtained from flux conservation and also from T‐matrix elements.
Fluorescence lifetimes of single vibrational levels in HSO (Ã 2 A′)78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444754View Description Hide Description
Fluorescence lifetimes of single vibrational levels of the first excited state of HSO and DSO have been measured under effusive flow conditions following excitation by a pulsed dye laser. The lifetimes show a systematic decrease with v′3 (S–O stretch) from 74 μs (v′3=1) to 26 μs (v′3=8) for HSO. For DSO, the lifetimes are longer than the corresponding ones of HSO. These results are interpreted in terms of a second‐order coupling model (Ã 2 A′→X 2 A′′→continuum) in which the final states are those of H+SO dissociation continuum. An analytical expression is given to compute the vibrational energy dependence of nonradiative rates assuming an energy dependent linewidth from the dissociation.
Rotational energy transfer in HF78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444755View Description Hide Description
A rotational nonequilibrium model has been developed to simulate the infrared double‐resonance experimental technique designed to study rotational relaxation of HF gas in the v=1 and higher vibrational states. State‐to‐state rate coefficients for this rotation‐to‐translation relaxation model have been obtained from a surprisal analysis and are found to scale as an inverse power of the rotational energy transferred. Phenomenological rates for the rotational energy transfer in the v=1 state for J=0 to J=7 with Δ J =+1, +2, +3, and +4 are found to be in excellent agreement with the reported phenomenological rates from available experiments for both the v=1 and v=2 states. It appears, therefore, that the state‐to‐state rate coefficients for rotational relaxation of HF are insensitive to the v state. Angular momentum statistics corresponding to conservation of m j are found to give better fits to the data than those with m j assumed to be completely randomized.
Intermolecular multiple scattering of electrons. I. Theory78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444756View Description Hide Description
Coherent intramolecular multiple scattering by free molecules has been investigated extensively in the literature. Scant attention has been paid to incoherent intermolecular multiple scattering, however, a potentially serious problem under some circumstances. Therefore, a treatment of this problem has been carried out, taking advantage of simplifications afforded by the predominance of forward scattering. Explicit expressions of elementary form are derived for the differential cross sections corresponding to double, triple, and higher scatterings, and for the fractional contribution of each to the total intensity. Illustrative calculations are presented for electronsdiffracted at various sample pressures encountered in a recent diffraction study of collisionally assisted laser pumping of SF6.
Intermolecular multiple scattering of electrons. II. Observed effects for SF678(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444757View Description Hide Description
A theory of intermolecular multiple scattering of electrons by vapor molecules is tested by comparing predicted effects with effects observed over a wide range of sample densities. It is found that the theory, which contains no adjustable constants and is based on small angle approximations, gives a good account of experimental observations. The degree to which experimental structure refinements are degraded by multiple scattering is also examined. It is found that derived internuclear distances are disturbed very little even when the mean number of scatterings per electron is as high as 2 and the interference features are washed out by a factor of 2. Apparent amplitudes of vibration are influenced more significantly but are still correctable with fair precision.
IR multiple photon dissociation of C2HCl3: Molecular elimination vs bond fission and efficient dissociation of the C2Cl2 producta)78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444758View Description Hide Description
The primary step in the IR multiple photondissociation (IRMPD) of C2HCl3 is molecular elimination of HCl, even with laser fluences as high as 102 J cm− 2. A large amount of atomic chlorine derives from the secondary photolysis of the vibrationally excited C2Cl2 produced concomitantly with HCl in the molecular elimination step. This C2Cl2 is dissociated very efficiently ([Cl]/[HCl]=0.6±0.2), since it absorbs radiation readily and is born with considerable vibrational excitation. We point out that the ultimate production of C2 molecules almost certainly involves the IRMPD of C2Cl, which has a low lying A 2 A′′ electronic state that facilitates such optical excitation.
The dynamics of infrared photodissociation of van der Waals molecules containing ethylene: An experimental study78(1983); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.444759View Description Hide Description
Infrared (∼950 cm− 1) predissociation of ethylene clusters has been studied using a crossed laser beam–molecular beam apparatus equipped with a moveable detector. van der Waals molecules undergo dissociation following absorption of a single infrared photon. Angular distributions, obtained for product molecules (C2H4) n , n=1–3, all show nearly exponentially decreasing product flux with increasing scattering angle. A product flux contour map has been generated for the photolysisreaction (C2H4)2 → C2H4+C2H4. Two isotropic center‐of‐mass distribution functions yield excellent agreement with experimental results. One is a function of reaction kinetic energy E, with P(E)=exp(−E/80 cm− 1); the other is a function of product velocity (momentum) u, with U(u) =u exp(−u/9×103 cm/s). The latter distribution is characteristic of a dissociation pathway with a barrier in the exit channel. Such a barrier could result from centrigufal effects. It is argued that isotropic product scattering can be consistent with a direct dissociationreaction occurring on the subpicosecond time scale. It is not possible to determine, unambiguously, if dissociation is direct or if the reaction proceeds through a long‐lived intermediate. Experimental results indicate that only a small fraction of the energy available to products appears as translation, with the remainder appearing as rotational excitation of C2H4. Results are compared with other experimental studies on infrared predissociation of van der Waals cluster as well as a recent theoretical analysis of (C2H4)2dissociation.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Get Fit on Route 66 is a physical activity program with a fun, interactive journey down The Mother Road, the Main Street of America — from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean. You'll track your progress by recording exercise minutes; 1 minute equals 1 mile on the route (up to a maximum of 90 miles — so that everyone will reach the final destination within 2-3 weeks of each other).
Route 66 is 2448 miles. For every minute of activity you log, your classic car will move 1 mile along the route (up to a maximum of 90 miles — so that everyone will reach the final destination within 2-3 weeks of each other). If you record 30 minutes of activity a day, 5 days a week, you'll complete the program in approximately 16 weeks (most people take 12-17 weeks).
To earn a road sign, you need to log at least 30 minutes of activity each day. Keep in mind, any amount of exercise is good for you, even a brisk 5-minute walk. But aim for a minimum of 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for overall health — and to move along the route at a steady pace.
No. The goal is supporting your efforts to be more active — whether it's walking, running, cycling, lifting weights, or any of the activities highlighted in the program.
That's fine. Any activity counts if it gets you moving, increases your heart rate, and works your muscles.
Many people do, but that's not the main purpose — though active individuals are more likely to maintain a healthy weight than those who are inactive. Being active offers numerous other health benefits, including reduced heart disease risk, decreased cancer risk, less stress, more blood glucose control, slower aging process, improved mood, greater emotional/psychological well-being, and better sleep.
The program's intent is to motivate everyone to get fit and have fun. You can record your total exercise minutes each day, but the program limits the daily distance you move along the route to 90 miles. This ensures everyone in your group completes the route in approximately the same amount of time (12-17 weeks on average).
Get Fit on Route 66 is designed to encourage people to get out there and move. Some will choose lower-intensity activity like golf, gardening, or bowling. Others will be training for their tenth triathlon. The idea is to challenge yourself — no matter how highly fit or less fit you are.
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Michelin now has a brand manager within WPS to assist sales reps and dealers. Jered Coles will also maintain in-house tracking of sales and sales programs for Michelin, and answer questions that come in about the brand. Coles joined the company after working for Yamaha Motor Corp. as a race mechanic. The Motorcycle Mechanics Institute graduate is originally from Salmon, Idaho.
The new Unlimited slip-on exhaust from LeoVince has 13 fitments and comes in a compact size, but that's not the trick part. Consumers can customize the pipe's aluminum sleeve by uploading their own artwork or text to the company's website. Through the end of October, the Unlimited comes with a POP kit with tear-off coupons for free laser engraving worth $100. Sales manager Tim Calhoun said the possibilities are pretty wide-open for this. Street riders might want to use their club's logo. Military riders may want to use their unit number. They just ship the unopened inner package back to LeoVince and upload their artwork. The company will ship it back.
Calhoun also pointed out that the company's website (www.leovinceusa.com) is an invaluable tool for reps and dealers. For most products, the site features downloadable dyno charts, fitment instructions and 3-D schematics. Part numbers, weight savings and MSRPs are listed and there are even sound files that can give customers an idea of what the exhausts sound like installed. Calhoun added that there are sales scripts that spell out specific selling points to help parts workers upsell exhausts.
It's pretty much common knowledge that the stock speedometer on most motorcycles is off by a certain percentage. For this problem there is Speed Tuner (www.speedotuner.com), a plug-and-play unit that allows consumers to correct speedometer error, said Richard Botting of Total Fuel Systems. The unit installs directly inline on the speedo sensor and requires no math or special formula for calibration. Because most OEMs use the same sensors, there are few part numbers for the unit, which also is available with a universal connector. The Speed Tuner can correct error after a sprocket or gearing change, or a tire profile/size change. It fixes most intrinsic OEM speedo problems, Botting said. The unit comes with bright POP packaging and a two-year unconditional warranty.
Progressive Suspension's John Gabriel talked to reps about the company's products during its Dealer Training program. Progressive's marketing guru David Zemla pointed out that motorcycle suspension can be a profit center for dealers in the know. The possibilities include beefed up P&A and service sales and added points to modified bikes on the sales floor. Progressive offers a program that helps dealers unlock this potential. The curriculum consists of targeted training seminars that can be taught on-site or in local meetings. The company's trainers will highlight product selections, give installation tips, explain setups that match the customer's needs, and teach service techs how to spot worn-out OEM shocks. Certified dealers are then added to Progressive's list of Certified Suspension installers. Contact the company at firstname.lastname@example.com for info.
Progressive also has the new 425 Series high-performance UTV suspension, which is made for riders who have added weight to their machines or just want a better suspension. Currently available for the Yamaha Rhino, the 425 retails for $349 per pair. The 465 Series monoshock replaces the 420 Series and has applications for the Star Motorcycles Road Star, Kawasaki KLR650, Suzuki V-Strom, Suzuki M109R and Victory Vegas. The 465 comes in stock length and 1 inch lowered.
Matt Schumann, director of sales for Valencia Sport Group, said that an avalanche of new products are hitting SixSixOne's lineup, and many existing items are getting made over. The Evo knee guard and the Evo Bomber shorts now feature d3o armor, which is a material that remains soft and flexible, but upon impact tenses up to absorb energy. For the Sunline brand, dealers who order 15 of the V1 MDX lever get a free POP display. Schumann also pointed out the interesting story behind the high-tech device that comes in clutch or brake applications. The lever's original inventor, motocross racer Vince Warren, died from cancer before he could get the lever patented. His mother, Loretta, went on and got the patent in her son's honor. Valencia president Eddie Cole found the lever and made it a part of Sunline's lineup. A portion of the proceeds on every lever goes to the Vince Warren estate.
New and exclusive to WPS is the Asterisk knee brace, available in adult sizes — the Cell — and youth sizes — the Germ. Sales manager Darryl Atkins said that the whole device is designed to accommodate for differing body mechanics and allows for a freer range of movement when a rider folds his or her leg back at the knee. It is completely adjustable, but remains rigid, has a full-coverage knee cup, and has a unique fastening system and anti-rotation tether.
This article is from the October 2009 issue of Dealernews.


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How To: Treating Kids' Ailments with Natural Remedies
Ahh, summer, a time when kids (and adults) get bitten by bugs at the picnic, get car sick on the family vacation, get tummy aches when trying new foods and other not so pleasant surprises. But don't reach for that over-the-counter medication just yet. Natural remedies for your kids are all around you–all you have to do is know where to look.
Plus, check out some suggestions of products for the kitchen, bathroom and more.
The Kitchen Pantry
AILMENT Bug bite
SOLUTION Baking Soda
WHAT TO DO To alleviate the itching, mix a teaspoon of baking soda with just enough water to make a thick paste. Smear it on the bug bites and let it dry.
WHY IT WORKS The alkaline baking soda helps counteract the acidic swelling.
AILMENT Sore Throat
SOLUTION Honey and lemon
WHAT TO DO Mix together a tablespoon of each, microwave for 15-20 seconds until warm (not hot) and have your child swallow the mixture one teaspoon at a time.
WHY IT WORKS Lemon dries up congestion and honey provides a soothing coating.
AILMENT Colic
SOLUTION Chamomile tea
WHAT TO DO Steep tea for five minutes, let it cool to room temperature and then put one to two ounces in a bottle.
WHY IT WORKS Chamomile relaxes intestinal muscles.
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The Bedroom Dresser
AILMENT Neck or tummy pain
SOLUTION A sock
WHAT TO DO Fill a sock with uncooked rice and tie it closed with a string. Heat in the microwave for one minute or until warm and place wherever there is pain.
Update your bedroom with a new dresser.
The Bathroom
AILMENT Swimmer's Ear
SOLUTION A blowdryer
WHAT TO DO Mild cases of swimmer's ear occur when inflammation of the outer ear traps liquid and possibly bacteria. To treat it, try evaporating the trapped water by aiming the blow dryer at your child's ear from a foot away. Make sure the setting is on warm, not hot.
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The Refrigerator
AILMENT Car sickness
SOLUTION Ginger
WHAT TO DO For children ages two and older, add a teaspoon of shredded fresh ginger to four ounces of boiling water and let it steep for 4-5 minutes. To make it taste better, add honey. Give to your child half an hour before getting in the car.
Give your kitchen a facelift with a new fridge.
Your Purse
AILMENT Indigestion
SOLUTION Stick of gum
WHAT TO DO For children four or older who complain of a full stomach, offer a sugar-free stick of gum to chew on.
WHY IT WORKS The extra saliva your child produces will neutralize the excess stomach acid that is causing the problem.
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In the Philippines, Basketball Has a Friend With Deep Pockets
By Cris Larano
As Gilas, the Philippine national basketball team, starts its campaign to get back on the world stage, no one is more nervous than its main benefactor, businessman Manuel Pangilinan.
The 67-year-old basketball lover is the latest version of Filipino sports godfather, who is typically a successful businessman who uses his personal fortune to help Philippine athletes realize their dreams. Few of these godfather, if any, actually played the sport they support.
And certainly Mr. Pangilinan, more popularly known as MVP, is no exception. His initials also happen to be the same as for "most valuable player," or maybe in his case most valuable (sport) patron, as far as basketball is concerned. While he doesn't have the height for competitive basketball, he plays a mean game of squash and badminton.
MVP tried to build up badminton in the Philippines, getting his companies such as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. to sponsor international championships in Manila. It gained some following but never the passion generated by basketball in this basketball-crazy country.
"Basketball remains the national love of Filipinos. We got bitten by this basketball bug," said Mr. Pangilinan, who now supports several basketball teams, including those of his alma maters, San Beda College and Ateneo de Manila University, two traditional powerhouses in Philippine collegiate basketball. "We simply cannot turn our back on Filipinos who love the sport–that would be sad," he said.
MVP is seen at nearly all basketball games involving Gilas, the teams of his companies PLDT and Manila Electric, or those of his schools San Beda and Ateneo. That's despite a busy work week that he usually divides between Hong Kong and Manila. He is also managing director of Hong Kong-listed investment holding firm First Pacific
"When you love something, you simply make time for it–even if I have to stretch my waking, working hours," he said.
And when circumstances don't permit, he relies on technology to be at least with his team in spirit.
"Sometimes it's not always clear why you get into so many different things. Then you win a championship, or even just get a high out of watching you team win, and suddenly it's crystal clear: Kaya pala (We can do it)! Thank you, Lord!"
Mr. Pangilinan has set up MVP Sports Foundation to help other sports, such as boxing, football, tennis and volleyball.
"The youth and nation need sports to build character and values, instill discipline, cultivate the wisdom in team-thinking. It's about building a culture of excellence. Sports makes winners of everyone," he said.
He is confident that the Filipino athlete is a world beater given the right opportunities and training. And soon, he expects that a player from the Philippines could crack the National Basketball Association, where the best basketball players in the world hold court.
But hold that thought.
Mr. Pangilinan remains focused at the immediate goal, help Gilas at least land one of the top three spots in the ongoing FIBA Asia Championship since that will give the team the ticket to Madrid, where the World Basketball Championship will be held next year.
"Of course we want to win. The Philippines has won the Asian crown four times in the past, and we've gone as far as competing in the Olympics. We wouldn't be investing in all this if we didn't believe we could do it once again, and someday improve on all past standings," Mr. Pangilinan said.
The last time Manila was the venue of the Asian basketball championship was in 1973, the same year the Philippines won the gold medal. The Gilas squad failed to even win a bronze medal during the 2011 championship in Wuhan, which was the qualifier to the 2012 London Olympics.
"It's been a long time since the 1970s–the last time we were basketball kings of Asia. But we've also improve a lot just in these past 10 years," said Mr. Pangilinan.
His passion for basketball doesn't necessarily compare with his triumph on the boardroom or a successful acquisition.
"Business prospects…come and go, often fleetingly, and it's a matter of acting and responding if and when opportunities present themselves. The opportunity to own a team in the NBA and PBA or any other professional league is a business matter, not quite or necessarily the same as chasing a dream," he said.


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East Greenwich United Methodist Church was the setting Aug. 10 for the wedding of Dana Leigh Benton, daughter of Linda M. Benton of Providence and the late Roosevelt H. Benton, to Hakim H. Johnson of Boston, son of the late Mary Theresa Johnson. Pastor Carol Reale officiated.
Attending the couple were Michell Bridges as maid of honor, Aulelei Love Jackson as matron of honor and Isaac Lane as best man. Bridal escorts were Oscar Coleman, Forrest Benton, David Russell Sr., Lawrence J. Benton and the bride�s brothers, Cameron Benton and George Singleton. Bridesmaids were Christina Taylor, Latisha Steele, Candice Shaw, Rashena Johnson, Paulette DiSpagna and Tanaya Taylor. Deronne Greaves, Andre Benton, Jakeen Cobb, Roger Roberts, Wesley St. Louis and David Shaw were groomsmen. Jasmine Benton was the flower girl and Jaden and Jevon Singleton were the ring bearers.
The bride graduated from Northeastern University, Harvard University Graduate School of Education and Smith College School for Social Work and is employed by the Rhode Island Training School in Cranston. The groom, a Fitchburg State University graduate, is employed by Boston Public Schools and the Boston Adult Technical Academy.
The couple took a honeymoon trip to Sandals, St. Lucia, and live in Boston.
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Precise Logic™ Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
Precise Logic™ Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with 3 Color Light System
SpecificationsExpand All
More Details
Color Confirmation SystemYes
Flash Warning SystemNo
- Memory 42 readings with date and time
- Measurement Range Pressure: 0-280mmHg; Pulse Rate: 30-160 pulse/min.
- Measurement Accuracy Blood Pressure: +/- 4mmHgPulse Rate: +/- 5%
- Measurement Tracking Yes
- Circumference Range Approx. 5" to 8-3/4" (12.5cm to 22cm)
- Large LCD Display Yes
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate Display Yes
- Operating Environment 50°F to 104°F 30%-85% RH
- Power Source Two "AAA" Batteries (included)
- Battery Life Approx. 400 usages
- Case No
- Cuff Storage Holder (with carrying handle) Yes
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 23/64'' x 27/16'' x 11/16''
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What should I do if my product needs service?
NOTE: This does not apply to TVs, Microwaves, Vacuums, and Massage Chairs
For repairs and exchanges:
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Panasonic Factory Service Center
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Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.
Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).
Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.
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Definition of orchard in English:
A piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees: [with modifier]: an apple orchard a cider orchard
More example sentences
- Apple and pear orchards were planted, as were plum thickets between some holes.
- Thousands of acres are painstakingly planted in tidy orchards, trellises and rows.
- South of the house is an extensive orchard of fruit trees, now part of the other two properties.
- Example sentences
- Controlling pear psylla is a real challenge to commercial orchardists, mostly because the insect is quickly resistant to new insecticides.
- I would like to come back to the issue of seasonal work and the difficulty that orchardists and market gardeners have found in getting anyone to pick fruit and asparagus over the last year.
- 'We want orchardists to let their prunings dry before burning them so a clean hot fire results without the need to add any fuel,' he said.
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911 hoax sends police to Chris Brown's home
Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 6:37 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 6:37 a.m.
Police have responded to Chris Brown's home after they received a call about a domestic violence situation that turned out to be false.
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/XSUFYQ ) police were contacted shortly before 5 p.m. Monday about a domestic violence incident. When police arrived, members of Brown's staff were at the home, but the singer wasn't.
Police searched the home and didn't find any problems.
It's the latest so-called "swatting" prank targeting celebrities. The practice is intended to get multiple officers, including specialized SWAT teams sent to a home.
Last week, Beverly Hills police responded to a fake armed robbery call at Tom Cruise's house. Other hoax calls have been made involving the homes of Justin Bieber, Ashton Kutcher and Miley Cyrus.
Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com
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More on the Mystery Buyer of Greek Government Bonds
Japonica is back!
The mysterious would-be buyer of Greek government bonds is the talk of the town right now, as traders and investors try to work out what it's up to.
To recap, the firm announced Monday that it wants to buy almost 10% of the outstanding Greek government debt in circulation.
Even plugged-in investors were left scratching their heads about the move and its method. Investors normally just buy stuff. They don't go around telling everyone about it beforehand in this market. And the firm's name was unfamiliar.
Now, Japonica has released more details about the range of maturities the company is looking to buy. For sellers, they probably don't look overly compelling.
While it is interesting that an investor is willing to buy such a large chunk of paper that less than one year ago was friendless, the 11 Greek bonds that fall within Japonica's buying remit currently trade with a face value substantially higher than Japonica's minimum bid.
In its invitation to tender bonds at an Unmodified Dutch Auction, Japonica, on behalf of its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Yerusalem Hesed, Ltd has offered to pay 45 cents in the euro for Greek government bonds with a maturity between, and including, 2023 and 2033.
These bonds currently trade between 51.5 and 62 cents to the euro, according to data from Tradeweb.
Hedge fund manager Julian Adams, chief investment officer at Adelante Asset Management, holds Greek debt, and has no intention of selling up. "The offer is quite bizarre…there is no investment bank involved in the tender. Very few people in the market had heard of this firm before the offer and I doubt many funds will have credit lines with a Cayman Island-headquartered entity. Investors have to do due diligence on any counterparty and there are doubts that many investors will be keen to tender their bonds."
According to a spokesman for Japonica: "Given the unique structure which is a once in a decade situation, there just isn't any a high value-add role for an investment bank."
While the Unmodified Dutch Auction means that sellers of Greek debt may offer up their bonds at a higher price than the 45 cents bid that currently sits on the table, Japonica is under no obligation to pay up above the stated minimum level.
According to the tender offer, Japonica Partners believes that the market for Greek government bonds is "volatile, highly illiquid, and at any time not necessarily reflective of their intrinsic value. During a 42 trading day period in the first quarter of 2013, historical price volatility included a 27.8% decline in Average Price."