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`Chippos' are a brand of potato chips with a pleasant-looking hippopotamus on the bag that originated in the television show 'The Simpsons', along with such other fictional products as 'Duff Beer', 'Cheesy Does It', 'Cheezus-N-Rice', 'Gorilla Man Scalp Blaster', and the ever-ambiguous 'TUBBB!' . A bag of 'Chippos' has been featured in at least three episodes to date - Ep. 3F09 - Two Bad Neighbours. Ep. 5F11 - 'Das Bus', and Ep. 5F17 - Lost Our Lisa.
Homer Simpson is sometimes seen sitting next to a bag of 'Chippos'.
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Delightful moniker for Pepperidge Farm Party Mix served at TGI Fridays Bar. The name hence given to our monday night football crew at Fridays because our excessive indulgence in the salty snack.
Yo Tom, can we get some Chippos?
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It's short for Chinese hippo but is really a term meaning a female who is sexually promiscuous and can't hold herself back with anyone.
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A fat desperate female who attends chat rooms searching for cock. They will usually suck any cock they can get their fat mouths around. Also known to devour a pile of Buffalo Wings at a Charty right before the cock.
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Photos/Weights: Felix Sturm, Sam Soliman Ready For War
König Palast, Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany - The weights are in for Saturday night, as IBF middleweight champion Felix Sturm (39-3-2, 18KOs) will defend his crown against Sam Soliman (43-11, 18KOs) in a rematch. Last February Sturm lost a twelve round unanimous decision to Soliman, but the fight was changed to a no-contest after the Australian boxer tested positive for a banned substance.
Main Event:
Felix Sturm (72.1 Kg / 158.95 lbs) vs. Sam Soliman (72.35 Kg / 159.50 lbs)
IBF World Middleweight Championship
Susi Kentikian (50.8 Kg / 112 lbs) vs. Dan-Bi Kim (50.4 Kg / 111.11 lbs)
WBA Female World Flyweight Championship
Konni Konrad (79.3 Kg / 174.83 lbs) vs. Mehdi Amar (79.1 Kg / 174.39 lbs)
WBA International Light Heavyweight Title
Maurice Weber (70.7 Kg / 155.87 lbs) vs. Renat Samedovi (71.8 Kg / 158.29 lbs)
10 Rounds – Light Middleweight Bout
Goekalb Oezekler (75.4 Kg / 166.23 lbs) vs. Attila Kiss (75.8 Kg / 167.11 lbs)
6 Rounds – Super Middleweight Bout
Mike Keta (73.0 Kg / 160.94 lbs) vs. David Tiashadze (70.5 Kg / 155.43 lbs)
6 Rounds – Middleweihjt Bout
Adnan Redzovic (104.3 Kg / 229.94 lbs) vs. Tomas Mrazek (109.6 Kg / 241.63 lbs)
6 Rounds – Heavyweight Bout
Alex Born (72.5 Kg / 159.84 lbs) vs. Michal Vosyka (72.3 Kg / 159.39 lbs)
4 Rounds – Middleweight Bout
Marco Cattikas (66.6 Kg / 146.83 lbs) vs. Yauheni Kruhlik (65.8 Kg / 145.06 lbs)
4 Rounds – Welterweight Bout
[QUOTE=Hougigo;14608037]I think those are up IMO, a GGG fight in Germany would be huge. I mean, he lives there, his fights are broadcasted internationally and I know they know who he is... I'm accepted the fact though that he'll most…Comment by MujoHrnjica on 05-31-2014
War Catic! Put this cheat back in his place.Comment by Hougigo on 05-31-2014
[QUOTE=Scott.Weiland.;14607983]I'd like to see a few rematches between Sturm and Geale,Macklin and mate Murray too.ive pretty much resigned myself to the fact Felix isn't leaving Germany and at his age he isn't aiming to take on the likes of the…Comment by Jewish Reptile on 05-31-2014
[QUOTE=Hougigo;14607592]I wouldn't be surprised to see him or Murray next. Both were being aimed at... hell, I even heard Mora, but mostly aimed at Macklin since they already had the deal in place.... I think Macklin will be next... or…Comment by Hougigo on 05-31-2014
[QUOTE=Scott.Weiland.;14607585]The Macklin fight appeared inevitable,yet the IBF stepped in and enforced Soliman.yeah I wanna see it too though,I think Sturm will do a better number this time. It's available to stream for subscribers.[/QUOTE] I wouldn't be surprised to see him…Post a Comment - View More User Comments (22)


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UK: Thorntons "cautious" despite improved Q4 sales
By Katy Askew | 11 July 2012
Like-for-like sales from Thorntons own stores increased but franchise sales were down
UK confectioner Thorntons has maintained a cautious outlook, despite seeing some improvement in sales trends during the fourth quarter.
The company, which sells chocolates through supermarkets as well as its own and franchised stores, said today (11 July) total sales for the nine-week period to 30 June rose 7.8%.
Like-for-like sales from Thorntons' own stores reversed their recent decline, gaining 0.7% in the period. Commercial sales through retail channels trebled as they were boosted by product launches. However, franchised store sales were hit by the collapse of the Clinton Cards chain.
Thorntons has been plagued by a run of poor results and profit warnings. In a bid to improve profitability the firm embarked on a restructuring programme that will see it close a total of 180 owned stores.
The company hopes to reduce its reliance on this revenue stream by upping its focus on franchised stores and its commercial arm. However, there are those who would warn that by becoming just another name on a supermarket shelf, Thorntons is at risk of devaluing the brand and therefore inhibiting its ability to charge a price premium.
CEO Jonathan Hart said he was "encouraged" by the result but said the chocolatier remained "cautious" on the outlook for the remainder of the year.
Click here for coverage of Thornton's conference call with analysts on its fourth-quarter sales.
("Thorntons" or "the Company")
Thorntons PLC today reports its fourth quarter trading update for the nine weeks up to and including 30 June 2012, which is in line with management expectations. The comparative numbers for the fourth quarter in 2011 are restated on a nine week basis to allow like for like comparison as that period only had eight weeks.
Total sales for the nine weeks increased by £1.8 million to £24.7 million, an improvement of 7.8%.
Commercial sales grew by £2.9m to £9.3 million, due to the introduction of this summer's 'Best of British' range and some differences in the timing of deliveries to our Commercial customers.
Own Store like for like sales increased by 0.7%. Overall sales in Own Stores declined
£0.7m to £13.7 million as a result of the 36 store closures during the year, in line with the Company's strategy.
Franchise sales declined to £0.9 million. Sales were adversely affected by the
administration of Clinton Cards Plc. Thorntons had franchises in 30 Birthdays stores and 16 Clinton Cards stores.
Thorntons Direct sales were broadly flat at £0.8 million.
We anticipate profit before tax, impairment and onerous lease charges for the full year to be in line with our expectations.
Jonathan Hart, Thorntons' Chief Executive, commented:
"Although we are encouraged by this performance, this nine week period contributes less than 12% to our annual sales and we continue to remain cautious about the outlook for the coming year. Trading initiatives in our Own Stores, implemented since our strategic review, combined with new product launches have led to some improvement in underlying sales. Within the Commercial channel sales have been supported by the incremental benefit of this summer's 'Best of British' range and timing of deliveries to our customers.
"We remain committed to our strategy of rebalancing our business, revitalising our brand and restoring profitability and I am pleased to see that the actions we have taken are starting to deliver improvements in a difficult trading environment."
Original source: Thorntons
Sectors: Confectionery, Financials
Companies: Thorntons
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Happy accident has smell of success
Published: Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 11:00 p.m.
Talk about a happy accident! University of Alabama officials don't call it that ó they prefer to use a term with a more academic flavor, serendipity ó but an accident is exactly what happened when Rick Swatloski spilled a beaker in a lab experiment.
The material inside splattered onto some paper, which dissolved.
Intrigued, the UA graduate student in chemistry continued to experiment with the stuff he'd concocted. At the end of three years, he believes he has a formula that will eliminate the stench of a paper mill.
He and his adviser have applied for patents. If the testing holds up, the substance ó basically a liquid salt ó could be used across the country.
The substance he's seeking to patent has people excited because it does the same task as chemicals used at many mills as part of the papermaking process. The liquid salt is cleaner and easier to use, reduces environmentally harmful byproducts and doesn't smell a bit.
Swatloski won the 2003 Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Student Award in Green Chemistry for his work. It will be presented in the nation's capital this week during a ceremony at the National Academy of Science.
It's an honor well deserved and a discovery that will be appreciated. Tuscaloosans who lived here when a paper mill was active will instantly recognize its importance. The accident in the lab, it seems, will come up smelling like a rose.
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Newport Brass 7200/15 Polished Nickel Newport 365 Widespread Bathroom Faucet - Less Handles
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Technical Specs
|Installation Guide
|Specification Sheet
|CA Drought Compliant
|Connection Size
|Connection Type
|Drain Assembly Included
|Eco Friendly
|Escutcheon Included
|Faucet Centers
|Faucet Hole Size
|.375, 1
|Faucet Holes
|Faucet Type
|Bathroom Sink Faucet
|Flow Rate (GPM)
|Handle Material
|Handle Style
|Handles Included
|Installation Type
|Deck Mounted
|Low Lead Compliant
|Manufacturer Warranty
|10 Year Limited
|Max Deck Thickness
|Mounting Type
|Number Of Handles
|Overall Height
|Pop-Up Included
|Spout Height
|Spout Reach
|Spout Type
|Valve Included
|Valve Type
|Ceramic Disc
|WaterSense Certified
This product has additional required/recommended options. To configure, add to your cart.
Handles Required
Product Features:
- Faucet body constructed of brass
- Covered under Newport Brass' 10 year warranty
- Premier finishing process - finishes will resist corrosion and tarnishing through everyday use
- Traditional styling brings a classic decor feel to your home
- Double handle operation – handles rest on ¼ turn valves
- ADA compliant – complies with the standards set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act for bathroom faucets
- Low lead compliant – meeting federal and state regulations for lead content
- WaterSense Certified product – using at least 30% less water than standard 2.2 GPM faucets, while still meeting strict performance guide lines
- Designed for use with standard U.S. plumbing connections
Product Specifications:
- Overall Height: 6-1/16" (measured from counter top to the highest part of the faucet)
- Spout Height: 3-15/16" (measured from counter top to the spout outlet)
- Spout Reach: 5-9/16" (measured from the center of the faucet base to the center of spout outlet)
- Number of Holes Required For Installation: 3
- Faucet Centers (Distance Between Handle Installation Holes): 8"-20" (Adjustable)
- Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM (gallons-per-minute)
- Maximum Deck Thickness: 1-5/8"
- Handles not included with faucet - options presented when faucet added to cart
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- View Manufacturer Warranty
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- Shop All Newport Brass Newport 365 Collection Products
Our SKU: 7200
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Forever Brass (PVD)
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Polished Chrome
- Polished Nickel
- Satin Nickel
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
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No, the Newport Brass 7200 is a faucet only, the handles are a separate purchase you would have to make.
Does this faucet come with hot and cold handles?
A. No, the Newport Brass 7200 is a faucet only, the handles are a separate purchase you would have to make.
Thank you for contacting us about the Newport Brass 7200. This faucet can use two different types of handles the Newport Brass 2-222 or the Newport Brass 2-116. You can purchase both of these items online on our site. We are an internet only retailer and do not have any store locations for you to visit, as we ship everything directly. Hope this info helps.
I need 2 Satin Nickel handles for the 7200/15s. Can I buy these online or in a store near the75214 zip code in DALLAS, TX?
A. Thank you for contacting us about the Newport Brass 7200. This faucet can use two different types of handles the Newport Brass 2-222 or the Newport Brass 2-116. You can purchase both of these items online on our site. We are an internet only retailer and do not have any store locations for you to visit, as we ship everything directly. Hope this info helps.
Product Reviews
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Newport 365 Solid Brass Cross Handle$39.90-$56.00(1)
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Newport 365 Double Post Tissue Holder$68.60-$81.90
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Single Lever Handle Only$39.90-$95.90
Newport Brass 75-27
Newport 365 Single Post Tissue Holder$62.30-$74.90
Newport Brass 75-09
Newport 365 Solid Brass Towel Ring$45.50-$55.30
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Brasstech, Inc. warrants to the original consumer residential purchaser ("Original Purchaser") that if a product in its; Newport Brass®, Brasstech®, motiv®, Newport 365 or GINGER® lines of products ("Product") is confirmed upon inspection to be defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty periods described below, Brasstech, Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace the Product with a similar current model of the Product. If repair or replacement is not commercially practical or cannot be made in a timely manner, then Brasstech, Inc. will provide a refund for the Product.Warranty Periods and Coverage Product Finishes
- PVD and Polished Chrome (26) finishes on Products other than Drains and Shower rods are warranted as long as the Original Purchaser owns their home.
- "Living" finishes have no warranty*. These include 03N & 08W.
- Shower rods, porcelain parts and glass parts have no finish warranty.
- Mirror products will be warranted from desilvering for two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser as long as desilvering is not due to chemical contact. See maintenance section for proper cleaning instructions.
- All other finishes are warranted for ten (10) years from date of purchase by the Original Purchaser.
- Polished Chrome (26) and PVD finishes on kitchen, bath or lavatory drains including drain baskets and components are warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase by the Original Purchaser.
- All other Drain finishes have no warranty.
- All Product parts except valves are warranted for ten (10) years from date of purchase by the Original Purchaser.
- Ceramic disc valves for the lavatory faucet, tub/ shower and roman tub are warranted for as long as the Original Purchaser owns the home.
- All other valves (balance pressure, thermostatic, etc.) are warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase by the Original Purchaser.
- Lights have no functional warranty. Soap / Lotion pump mechanisms are warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase by the Original Purchaser. Shower rods, porcelain parts and glass parts have no functional warranty.
- Hot water tanks are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
- This Warranty does not cover labor charges or associated costs for, or damages occurring during the removal, transportation, return or installation of Products or replacement Products.
- This Warranty does not cover damage or defects due to normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, hard water, improper storage, improper handling, improper maintenance**, improper installation*** or uses other than normal household usage****.
- This warranty is non-transferable.
- Products sold to customers for use as display items are not meant for resale and are not covered under any functional or finish warranty.
In no event will Brasstech, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages (such as labor charges), whether based on breach of express or implied warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or any other legal theory. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so, the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitation may not apply to you.Warranty Service
To obtain service under this Warranty, please contact your Product dealer. If you are unable to locate your dealer, please call 949-417-5207 or access the Brasstech, Inc. website at www.brasstech.com. Proof of purchase, such as the original receipt, is required for the dealer to issue credit to the consumer. The dealer must be an authorized dealer and the product must be purchased in the original manufacturer's packaging (display items excluded).State Remedies
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.Product Care
Simple care is all that is needed in maintaining this product. Abrasive cleansers, detergents and silver or brass polish may result in damage to the finish and therefore should not be used. To clean, simply wipe with a soft, water dampened cloth. GINGER® hand, deck and wall shower sprays feature easy-cleaning jets. The jets should be cleaned periodically by rubbing your thumb or a damp cloth across the jets to loosen mineral deposits. Run the shower spray briefly to purge the loosened deposits.* Uncoated and Living Finishes
Uncoated and Living finishes such as Polished Brass Uncoated (03N) and living finishes such as Weathered Copper (08W), do naturally weather and change color over time. Living and uncoated finishes are not warranted.** Maintenance
Proper maintenance is required to preserve all finishes. Do not use any abrasive cleaners, alcohol, ammonia, detergents, or brass or silver polish on the Products. For complete care requirements and recommendations, please visit our website at www.brasstech.com.*** Proper Installation
Products must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions supplied with the Products. For example, pipes must be flushed before faucet installations, because solder and other debris may damage ceramic discs. You may also call 949-417-5207 for copies of the installation instructions. Many of our installation instructions are also available on our website, www.brasstech.com.**** Commercial Purchasers
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I bought this foundation for my beach wedding. I wanted to make sure my usual super moisturizing foundation didn't make me look shiny out on the beach. It performed well and I used it sporadically until winter, at which point it was a bit dark and I wanted my moisturizing formula back as the humidity decreased. I will reach for it again as the weather warms. The colors in the bottle look a bit darker than they apply. Urban Decay recommends picking the darkest swatch that will blend into your skin. It is truly one of the most weightless foundations I've tried, while still offering decent coverage for evening of skin tone. (You'll still need your concealer though!) The formula is very thin and liquid and requires a little effort in blending, however once complete, really does give a flawless and invisible finish. Amazingly enough it's not drying at all. Those looking for the no-makeup look, but still requiring more coverage than a tinted moisturizer offers, should be pleased.
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"Bishop in the Woods" Fernando Botero
I like this image as well. It speaks to me. Representational art is more effective in expressing ideas - for me at least - than words. Sometimes when I express myself in words it sounds too harsh or mean-spirited. When I paint something, and maybe when Botero and other artists do so, even if its "in your face" one may always excuse what may seem confrontational. If a painting is naive, as many Latin American works can be, and the style I like, one might overlook many things, dismissing it in precisely that way, calling it naive. Thus the painter may speak his mind with impunity.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Painting of a Bishop
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Preparation of bacterial spores for future experiments with Kari Severson, Graduate Student at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola Medical Center. Read More
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Reg Henry: Romney-Ryan seem perfect as Extreme Team
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Mitt Romney, the Republican chameleon soon to be nominated as his party's candidate for president, has taken another fateful step in camouflaging his formerly moderate image.
As general whooping sounds across the nation confirm, he has chosen Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, a darling of the right, as his running mate. He had little choice, due to the unavailability of other candidates who might please red-meat voters, such as Genghis Khan or Vlad the Impaler.
Unlike old Genghis, who had sociability issues and bad table manners, young Mr. Ryan is said to be personally likable. Just 42 years old, he has a fine head of hair, essential to seeking high office due to the last acceptable form of discrimination in America: baldness prejudice.
He is also thoughtful and smart, a decided improvement on the last VP candidate for the Republicans, the lovely Sarah Palin, who would have struggled to beat a moose in dominoes. (I realize this is an ungallant remark, and I hereby withdraw it as being unfair to moose.) Some believe Paul Ryan is a handsome candidate, too, although others (OK, me) see a passing resemblance to an undertaker. It is not fair to say he gives the impression of measuring everybody he meets with his soulful eyes. It is just his way of measuring their entitlements, the better to inter them later.
As House budget chairman, he has had ample scope for his undertakings and in the past tried to privatize Social Security, an idea that had all the lift of a concrete balloon. Perhaps he could reprise this plan so that, come another recession, seniors will be forced to eat dog food, which would create many jobs in the dog food industry.
As it is, the budget that Ryan got through the House this year proposed turning Medicare into a voucher system for younger participants. In fact, if you have any entitlement, it's fair to say he would like to un-entitle you in the interest of fiscal health (the nation's health, not necessarily yours).
Of course, he would increase tax cuts for the wealthy to somehow help pay for it and end the health-care law — modeled after Massachusetts Mitt's plan — so that Americans can be free to be sick and not suffer the despotism of being responsibly insured.
None of this is really Ryan's fault. In his formative years, he had the misfortune of falling under the spell of the writer Ayn Rand and her antidote for altruism. Over the years, many young people have been infected by the notion of self-interest as the basis for moral action, despite what they learned in Sunday school.
Indeed, if you rub two grown men (or women) of extremist right-wing tendencies together, at least one well-thumbed copy of Ayn Rand is bound to fall out — but only after they accuse you of trying to encourage gay marriage with your unorthodox rubbing.
As you can see, I think Mitt Romney has boldly answered his critics who were suspicious that he might be secretly reasonable, compassionate and sane despite all his tough talk during the campaign.
Surely now he has proved such doubts wrong. It takes some guts to go to Capitol Hill and pick one of its leaders to help lead America at a time when the gridlocked Congress is about as popular as a beef steak at the PETA annual dinner.
It takes audacity — perhaps one might say the audacity of no hope — to choose as his running mate someone whose working career has been spent almost entirely in Washington, D.C.
It takes daring to choose someone who is on record as wanting to put his government hands on Medicare when during the health care debate tea party types famously used to say: "Get your government hands off my Medicare."
At one stroke, Romney has secured the strong support of those people who would have voted for him anyway. The question is: What does his VP choice do for the rest of us, who think we live somewhere near the center of the political spectrum, or at least not on its extremes? (My own address is 123 Middle St., the small house slightly on the left.) Until recently, common wisdom decreed that presidential elections were won at the center, but the center is now the far right, according to Romney's geometry. This leaves all centrists up the creek and in danger of losing any paddle with the slightest hint of government connection.
To quote a certain Irish poet: "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world . ..."
I say it's about time for moderates to summon up their inner Genghis the Voter.
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Paris, June 14 (No.2001-78)-
The 161st session of UNESCO's Executive Board, chaired by Sonia Mendieta de
Badaroux (Honduras), ended yesterday after having agreed on a refocused
programme which constitutes a significant advance in the Organization's reform
and several major initiatives notably aiming to protect cultural diversity and
the heritage of humanity, as well as to help reconciliation in the Middle East.
An initiative launched by
Director-General Koďchiro Matsuura at the opening of the session aiming to
start the joint revision of Israeli and Palestinian school textbooks was
accepted by both parties. UNESCO announced it was prepared to provide the
framework for this initiative of reconciliation.
The session of the Executive
Board lifted the last reservations regarding the drafting of a Declaration on
cultural diversity. Representatives of Member States stressed the fact that
UNESCO should provide them with principles and reference points to guide States
in the design of their cultural policies and in negotiations within other
organizations, including the World Trade Organization. To prepare the first
draft of this standard-setting instrument - which many Delegates said should be
"positive and flexible" rather than "defensive and protectionist" - the
Board decided to create an open working group which will start meeting on June
The Board confirmed the
importance given by UNESCO to the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.
Despite the difficulties inherent to this heritage which is difficult to define,
a first step was recently taken with the first proclamation by the Organization
of a list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
This initiative will be continued with the development of an international
standard-setting instrument designed to protect traditional and popular culture.
This new instrument will be comparable to the 1972 UNESCO Convention concerning
cultural and natural world heritage sites.
Members of the Executive Board
strongly condemned the acts of destruction committed against historical and
cultural monuments in Afghanistan and some even considered the possibility of
imposing sanctions. The examination of means to prevent such acts, qualified as
"crimes against the common heritage of humanity", will figure on the agenda
of the next General Conference in the autumn.
During the session, the
Executive Board discussed for the first time in a public session a case of
alleged human rights violation. The holding of a public session, instead of the
usual closed meeting, was due to the lack of progress in UNESCO's discrete
intercession with the government of Lao People's Democratic Republic on behalf
of a political prisoner, Latsami Khamphoui, a former Deputy Minister for
Economics and Planning. Mr Khamphoui is serving a 14-year prison sentence for
having criticised his government. He has been in jail since 1990 and is reported
to be seriously ill.
Notable decisions adopted by
the Executive Board include the proposal to establish the UNESCO-IHE Institute
for Water Education. It entails transforming the International Institute for
Infrastructural Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering in Delft (Netherlands)
into a UNESCO Institute which will contribute to improving the dissemination and
sharing of knowledge concerning water. This marks an innovative partnership with
a private foundation already working with numerous institutions and
non-governmental organizations.
The Executive Board examined at
length the draft Medium Term Strategy that will guide the Organization over the
coming six years. The Strategy, the cornerstone of the reform of UNESCO's
programmes undertaken by Mr Matsuura, seeks to focus the Organization's four
major programmes around a common theme - contributing to peace and human
development in an era of globalization through education, the sciences, culture
and communication - with a reduced number of defined strategic results.
The Board also examined the
draft Programme and Budget for 2002-2003 totalling US$544 million. This
Programme and Budget reflects the decision to set a small number of clear
priorities. Five main priorities have been determined - basic education, water
resources, the ethics of science and technology, cultural diversity, equitable
access to information and knowledge. They received added funding with increases
ranging from close to 30% to 50%. The overall budget of the Organization is
particularly tight and reflects savings of US$26 million and the cutting of some
200 posts at Headquarters.
In her closing address, Ms
Mendieta de Badaroux commended the reform of UNESCO saying the Organization was
changing for the better. The Chairperson went on to stress the importance of the
thematic debate on the role of the new information technologies for the
development of education, science, and culture which was held during the
session. She said it "highlighted the scope of marginalization in developing
countries". She called on UNESCO to be proactive by "introducing, and
effectively utilizing new methodologies in teaching" to fight poverty and
bridge the digital divide and, also, so as to prepare the Organization for the
2003 summit on the new information technologies.


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Hijabs and Hoodies Day of Solidarity
Friday April 8, 2016: Hijabs & Hoodies Day of Solidarity
The Hijabs & Hoodies Day of Solidarity will be held on Friday April 8th at Trinity College. The action: wear a hijab, kufi, or hoodie for 1 class period, 1 hour or 1 whole day as a symbol of solidarity. Then join us outdoors in the quad from 1:00 – 2:30pm to stand as silent witnesses in solidarity with Muslim students conducting Friday Juma'h prayers near the Long Walk. After prayers, stay for the keynote address given by Amer Ahmed, "Islam and Hip Hop as a Mode of Resistance and Liberation" as part of the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival.
This day comes at the end of "Discover Islam Week" organized by the Muslim Student Association, and the beginning of our campus' biggest cultural event, the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival. (Note: If you do NOT have access to a hijab or kufi, please pick one up at the Chapel anytime on April 8th)
A Call For Solidarity:
Because her headscarf triggered violence.
Because his hoodie marked him for death.
Because his skin color induces fear.
Because their existence unleashes your brutality.
Today we ask the Trinity College community to stand in solidarity with Muslim and Black Lives.
Today is a day of shared struggles as we examine the linkages between Islamophobia and Anti-Black violence.
Today we ask our fellow students, professors, administrators, employees and campus-at-large to stand against the rise of hate, violence, and racism.
Wear a hoodie.
Wear a hijab.
Wear a kufi.
Wear your strength.
Wear your solidarity.
Stake your claim in the newest struggle against American racism.
Stand up. Speak up. Join us in solidarity to Muslim and Black Lives.
Because we matter.
Because we refuse to end in violence.
Neither wearing a hoodie nor a hijab is a reason for murder, and standing up to racial hatred means opposing all forms of violence. The Hijabs and Hoodies Day of Solidarity is a small step to acknowledging the rise of violence against African-, Arab-, and Muslim Americans and also recognizing the shared experiences of resistance between these communities. Muslim and Black bodies are on the frontlines of increased violence in the form of racial profiling, surveillance, police brutality, rape, murder, hate crimes, and other deplorable acts. Stand in solidarity against these heinous acts by wearing a hijab or hoodie.
The Hijabs and Hoodies Day of Solidarity is Sponsored by:
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Origin: "Hijabs and Hoodies" is an interdisciplinary project comprised of photography, video, and a day of solidarity originally conceived by Trinity College student Tracy Keza (2017) as part of her final project in the INTS Global Agitation course.
*Hijab: Headscarf worn by Muslim women as an expression of faith and identity
*Hoodie: Hooded sweatshirt or jacket; politicized after Trayvon Martin was killed when his hoodie was perceived as a "threat"
*Kufi: Head cap worn by Muslim men as an expression of faith and identity
Rakim to Headline 11th Annual Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival
The festival is thrilled to announce Rakim as the headliner for the 2016 event. Rakim will appear at the main concert on Saturday, April 9, 2016 in the Washington Room at Mather Hall, Trinity College, Hartford, CT.
In the history of the Hip-Hop, few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art forms lyrical style as Rakim Allah. Universally referenced as one of the Masters of the Microphone and an influence and inspiration to his peers and followers alike, Rakim first exploded onto the scene with the release of iconic Eric B. is President in 1986 with long time collaborator Eric B. The single marked a turning point in the Rap world – raising the bar for future emcees and revolutionizing the way rhymes are delivered to this day. No serious discussion of the music's greatest performers is held without a deferential accounting of his achievements, and no serious rap artist grips a microphone without channeling some of his legend.
Rakim's intricately intellectual lyrics draw their force from his worldly experience, inner faith and progressive contemplation; his liquid and seemingly effortless delivery – often imitated but still unrivaled – from a fire fueled by a deep understanding of not just Hip-Hop, but also the Jazz and R&B influences that have surrounded his family since his youth. His recordings – including the all-time classics Paid In Full, Follow the Leader and The 18th Letter – have sold in the multi-millions worldwide. Billboard, Rolling Stone, MTV and a host of others consistently refer to Paid in Full as "the greatest Hip-Hop album of all time" – a claim that often repeated in audience polls. These Platinum albums line the walls of the Broadway, MCA and Universal labels and, with a Rakim appearance near guaranteeing an explosion of sales, he has been recruited to add his star talents to projects for Alicia Keys, Jody Watley, Damian Marley, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Mobb Deep, Lloyd Banks, Limp Bizkit, Gang Starr and Truth Hurts among many others.
Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival Returns for 11th year
The 11th annual Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival returns to Trinity College on April 7-10, 2016.
The theme for 2016 is "Hip Hop's Legacy: History, Art and Social Change" and will feature four days of lectures, films, workshops and panel discussions. Highlighting the event will be spoken word events, the regional talent showcase, the Friday night b-boy/b-girl battle and hip hop dance event, and the main concert on Saturday night, April 9th. Check back for the full schedule for the most up to date details.
Those Amazing B-Boy/B-Girls - 2012 Videos
At the 2012 Trinity International Hip Hop Festival, DecaDanceTheatre's Megz & Taeko perform an excerpt from an abstract hip hop piece entitled "When the Sky Breaks".
Trinity Hip Hop Festival 2011: Exhibition B-Boy Battle (El Nino vs. Neguin)
In April 2011, the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival hosted its biggest b-boy event in its six year history! Headlining the event was a rematch from the Red Bull BC One World Championships 2010 between Boston's El Nino and Brazil's Neguin, who ended up taking the world champion title. The event was arranged by two of the world's largest b-boy organizations: Mighty 4 (mighty4.tv) and Zulu Nation (local Chapter 860/Underground Coalition) along with Trinity College, Nomadic Wax and World Hip Hop Market.


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IBM upgrades business continuity storage engine
IBM has announced enhancements to its main storage virtualisation engine software to help with customers' business continuity plans.
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IBM has announced enhancements to its main storage virtualisation engine software to help with customers' business continuity plans.
The IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller 4.1 (SVC) now includes a number of new technologies, including one that is designed to help organisations virtualise their infrastructures more efficiently and at lower costs over longer distances.
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In the wake of regional disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, said IBM, customers are seeking to place data centres that share resources at greater distances apart than in the past, including in other cities, other states, or even in other countries.
A new global mirroring function is designed to help customers virtualise data at locations of greater than 100 miles more quickly and more cost effectively than previously.
The Global Mirror functionality is designed to provide long-distance asynchronous remote replication for business continuity and disaster recovery at nearly unlimited distances.
Built on the Metro Mirror code base already offered in SVC, Global Mirror is designed to maintain a consistent secondary copy of data.
With SVC 4.1, Metro and Global Mirror are delivered as a single feature, allowing for implementation flexibility and no additional licensing fee for existing Metro Mirror users.
IBM's replication service allows a client to mix and match arrays between primary and secondary sites to help reduce overall costs.
In addition to the business continuity enhancements, SVC 4.1 now also supports four gigabits per second (Gbps) environments, and has extended its capabilities to virtualise data on nearly 80 different disc systems.
IBM SVC 4.1 will be available from 23 June, with a combined hardware and software list price starting from $42,500 (£25,000).
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Florida vs Houston Recap - Marlins Over Astros 7-5
Florida grabbed a 7-5 win over Houston on Saturday, as Javier Vazquez was credited with a win at Minute Maid Park.
Florida was an underdog by -103 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Florida got 6 innings from Javier Vazquez, who gave up 4 earned runs on 8 hits, while striking out 4. He earned the victory, while the Marlins got 3 RBIs from Greg Dobbs in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Bud Norris worked 6 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Angel Sanchez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 11 hits, while Florida only had 10.
The game was closed out by Leo Nunez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hit, 0 walks and fanned 1 batter to earn the save.


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What happened?Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 8:25 AM
The weather shows about as much moderation as I do. Three-digit heat indexes to jackets in two days? Really, Indiana?
I found it an interesting weekend in that Nicole and I left town on Saturday with nothing but T-shirts and shorts, only be shivering by Monday morning.
It's always an adventure, let me tell you what.
I won't complain at all, though. Real football weather is back, and I like it.
I'll only ask the same of all of you. Remember what you were saying back in July and "never complain about the cold again." I'm not sure how many of us are up to it.
A lot of people I know were saying they'd never complain about the heat again during last winter's ice storm. That vow didn't last long in this summer's heat wave, though.
So enjoy the changing of the seasons -- improper clothes, allergies and all.
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Open Wednesday through Sunday. Doors open at 11:00 am, first game at Noon. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
What is Walk In Bingo?
You might not be familiar with walk in bingo, but it's really very simple. You just come in when you want to play, select the cards you want to play, put your money up and begin to play. Volunteers will collect your payment just as each game is beginning.
Grab Your Boards! Grab Some Chips! Play BINGO!
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• Separate rooms for smoking and non-smoking, with completely separate air conditioning & ventilation systems.
• Non smokers do not share recirculated air from the smoking room.
• Never an admission fee and no pack to purchase.
• No dabber is required. Chips are provided and numbers are marked on reusable cards.
• You will find no electronic "robot marking" machines here. Just straight up bingo.
• You pay as you play.
• You may play for as little as 25¢ a game. Excluding specials and jackpots.
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Sale Prices Don't Ring Up Scam- You can read about this in another ripoff report on here. I can assure you that it's not an isolated incident. Sale items constantly ring up at the original prices. I'm surprised an Attorney General in some state hasn't gotten a hold of this one yet. I always take my ad with me and check every price before I pay.
Expire Coupons Scam - They'll give you a coupon via your account on their website but it's already expired! Their web site says "Electronic Quarterly Rewards Certificates are normally available for viewing and printing one week after the earning quarter ends". I clicked on my 2009 Q4 Coupon and it said it expired in the middle of November! That was before the quarter even ended. Also there was no option to print because they don't want the coupon in your hand. It said it would show up on my next receipt.
I'm sure they've got more scams going. Those are just the ones I've had perpetrated on me.
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We came, we saw, we played. We nominated, we debated, we decided. Here, in alphabetical order, are Kotaku's top 12 games of 2014.
Now that the end of the year is here, everyone is starting to declare their "game of the year"—and Metacritic has now thrown its hat into the ring.
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Barcode data: Polioptila plumbea
The following is a representative barcode sequence, the centroid of all available sequences for this species.
There are 5 barcode sequences available from BOLD and GenBank.
Below is a sequence of the barcode region Cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (COI or COX1) from a member of the species.
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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Polioptila plumbea
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Tropical gnatcatcher
The tropical gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) is a small active insectivorous songbird, which is a resident species throughout a large part of the Neotropics. There are large geographical variations in its voice and plumage, resulting in some populations sometimes being considered separate species, notably the bilineata group as the white-browed gnatcatcher, and the taxon maior as the Marañón gnatcatcher.[2]
The adult tropical gnatcatcher is 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) long, and weighs 6–8 g (0.21–0.28 oz).[2] Its "jizz" is similar to that of other gnatcatchers; a small bird with a relatively long thin bill, a long frequently cocked tail, grey upperparts and whitish underparts. The central rectrices are black, while the outer are white (consequently, the tail appears primarily black from above, white from below), and there is a white patch in the wing (caused by broad white edging to the tertials). Males of the nominate group have a contrasting black cap that reaches just below the eye, while this is lacking in females, which instead have a grey cap (same colour as back). Some females have an irregular black post-ocular patch. This is especially prominent in female of the subspecies atricapilla from north-eastern Brazil.[2]
Males of the white-browed gnatcatcher (bilineata group) resemble males of the nominate group, but the white of their underparts extends clearly above the eye, resulting in a more restricted black cap, which, however, often is connected with a fine black line from the nape to the rear of the eye. Females resemble males, but with the black of the cap replaced by grey, except for an irregular black patch in the post-ocular region (lacking in some females). As the white in both sexes extends above the eye, they appear rather "white-browed" (unlike the nominate group), resulting in the common name proposed for this group if considered a separate species.[2]
The final group, which only includes the taxon maior (the so-called Marañón gnatcatcher), is distinctive. Males resemble males of the nominate group, but, except for their white forecrown, females resemble males of the bilineata group. Juveniles of all groups resemble females.[2]
The tropical gnatcatcher has a thin buzzy gezzz call and a trilled swee see see si si si su su song. However, exact structure and tone of the voice varies greatly over its range.[3]
Distribution and ecology[edit]
The nominate group if found from north-eastern Brazil (the Caatinga region), west through the Amazon Basin, and north to the Guianas, northern Venezuela and northern Colombia (including the valleys of Magdalena and Cauca). The bilineata group is found from north-western Peru, through the Chocó and Central America, to southern Mexico. The Marañón gnatcatcher is restricted to the Marañón valley in northern Peru.[2]
Both the nominate and the bilineata group are found in a wide range of wooded habitats, ranging from the arid woodland and scrub (such as the Caatinga in Brazil) to humid forest (such as the various types of humid forest in the Amazon). They are mainly found in lowlands below an altitude of 1,000 m (3,300 ft),[2] but the taxon maior, which is restricted to dry woodland and scrub, is found at altitudes of 200–2,700 m (660–8,860 ft).[4]
In dense humid forest, it is typically found at canopy height, but it is commonly seen a lower levels in more open habitats. The tropical gnatcatcher gleans spiders and their eggs, beetles, caterpillars and other insects from outer twigs and foliage. Moving about alone or in pairs, it often joins mixed-species feeding flocks with tanagers, New World warblers and honeycreepers.[3]
The nest is a small cup like that of a hummingbird, constructed from vegetable fibres 6.5–28 ft (2.0–8.5 m) high on a tree branch. The female lays two or three brown-spotted white eggs in May and June.
This is a curious bird and unafraid of humans; this behavior renders it vulnerable to predators however. Even omnivorous mammals as small as the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) will eagerly plunder tropical gnatcatcher nests in the undergrowth – perhaps more often during the dry season when fruits are scarce – despite the birds' attempts to defend their offspring.[3][5]
Conservation status[edit]
In general, this species is common and widespread throughout most of its range. Consequently, it considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN. In the Amazon, this species is primarily associated with relatively open habitats (e.g. Várzea Forest), resulting in it being rather local. It may benefit from the opening of the forest caused by deforestation, at least as long as some stands of trees remain. The Marañón gnatcatcher remains common, but is restricted to a small region with extensive habitat destruction. Three other taxa with highly restricted distributions may be threatened, these being anteocularis of the Magdalena Valley (Colombia), daguae of the Cauca Valley (Colombia), and cinericia of Coiba Island (Panama).[1][2]
- ^ a b BirdLife International (2012). "Polioptila plumbea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Atwood, J.L.; Lerman, S.B. (2006). "Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea)". In del Hoyo, J.; Elliott, A.; Christie,, D.A. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions,. pp. 373–374. ISBN 84-96553-06-X.
- ^ a b c Hilty, Steven L. (2003). Birds of Venezuela. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5.
- ^ Schulenberg, T.S.; Stotz, D.F.; Lane, D.F.; O'Neill, J.P.; Parker III, T.A. (2007). Field Guide to the Birds of Peru. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 978-0-7136-8673-9.
- ^ de Lyra-Neves, Rachel M.; Oliveira, Maria A. B.; Telino-Júnior, Wallace R.; dos Santos, Ednilza M. (2007). "Comportamentos interespecíficos entre Callithrix jacchus (Linnaeus) (Primates, Callitrichidae) e algumas aves de Mata Atlântica, Pernambuco, Brasil" [Interspecific behaviour between Callithrix jacchus (Linnaeus) (Callitrichidae, Primates) and some birds of the Atlantic forest, Pernanbuco State, Brazil]. Revista Brasileira de Zoologia (in Portuguese with English abstract) 24 (3): 709–716. doi:10.1590/S0101-81752007000300022.
- Salaman, Paul G. W.; Stiles, F. Gary; Bohórquez, Clara Isabel; Álvarez-R., Mauricio; Umaña, Ana María; Donegan, Thomas M.; Cuervo, Andrés M. (2002). "New and noteworthy bird records from the east slope of the Andes of Colombia". Caldasia (in English with Spanish abstract) 24 (1): 157–189.
- Stiles, F. Gary; Skutch, Alexander F. (1989). A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica. Comstock Publishing Associates. ISBN 0-8014-9600-4.


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Virginia forward Darion Atkins was named the Lefty Driesell National Defensive Player of the Year.
He was known for rebounding and post defense as he led the Cavaliers to their second ACC regular-season crown in a row.
Charlotte held off Old Dominion 9-7, though Taylor Ostrich slugged a grand slam in the Monarchs' five-run ninth after Mike Perez belted a two-run shot in the second.
ODU fell to 14-13, 3-7 in Conference USA.
The 49ers (11-13, 5-8) were led by Brett Netzer, who doubled home three runs in the fourth for a 3-0 lead. Charlotte's Logan...


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September 2007, Julio Diaz, Dann Visbal, Italo de Nubbila, and Bruno Libonatti follow Nico Davila's idea of starting a rock band. 3 Months later Libonatti leaves the band and Martin Hurtado enters as the new drummer, the next month their first single "Away" is released. Dann Visbal, leading vocalist, moves to Argentina to continue his music studies. Martin moves to Bogota for the same reason. On April, still being part of the band, Dann releases the next single, this time in spanish "Tu Opcion" in Argentina.
By the end of August 2008, Santiago Convers, Juan David Avila and Santiago Serrano follow Dann Visbal's idea of starting a rock band since his band "Van Dann's" finished. They decided to name the band DANN. Later on they started writing songs and thinking about recording a serious project. The band is: Dann Visbal as the Lead Vocals, Santiago Convers as the Guitar player, Santiago Serrano playing the Bass, and Juan David Avila playing the Drums.
By the end of June, the label decided to change their name to ELVIS ATE MY BABY since their Album is for Europe Public.
Now the 1st of August they will have their Second Album called "Of Love And It's Consequences" produced by Santiago Convers and featuring the north american singer Tiffany Joy in the song "Believe".