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GLOBAL: Brands receive top marks in child labour risk report
By Petah Marian | 3 April 2012
PVH, Adidas, Gildan Activewear, Next, Gap and H&M have received top marks in a report ranking companies on how they manage and disclose risks of child labour use and children's rights violations in their operations and supply chains.
Some 14 out of the 452 assessed companies got top marks in the Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) Children's Rights Disclosure Rating this year.
NBIM performs an annual assessment of whether companies in its portfolio are exposed to child labour and children's rights risks, and are disclosing information in-line with the NBIM Investor Expectations on Children's Rights.
These expectations include: preventing the worst forms of child labor, including hazardous working conditions that may physically or mentally damage children; sustaining the minimum age standard; promoting child welfare; and using governance structures to facilitate realistic strategies and responses to the management of child labor and children's rights.
"Failure to manage social and environmental risks may over time hurt company profits and the fund's investments," said Anne Kvam, NBIM's global head of ownership policy."
NBIM has identified three areas of particular concern that it wants to address - children's rights, climate change and water scarcity. Kvam said that while its findings show a slight improvement in how businesses reported on these risks in 2011, the overall level of reporting is sill far too low.
"Child labour that prevents children from getting an education or otherwise harms their rights holds back sustainable development," added Kvam.
This article was originally published on 2 April.
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I tried calling but it's saturday and they are closed. So i got on line and started to look them up.I clicked on contact them on there web site and sent them a massage stating that i was very upset and that i was going to report them if i didn't get a full refund.I did recieve a email back saying that i will be contact with in the next few days.
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Miss Bibi
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Gold-plated brooch from Miss Bibi featuring an oval mirror design.
Designer Style ID: SILVBR50049G
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Your order will be shipped directly from the boutique to you. Farfetch ships worldwide, and you will be able to track your order at any time. The cost of shipping your order will be calculated at the checkout.
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Delivery duties are included in the item price when shipping to all EU countries plus USA, Canada, China, Australia, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Singapore, Republic Of Korea, Kuwait, Qatar, India, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, U.A.E., Japan.This means all import duties are included in your order, so the price you see is the price you pay. You will not receive an additional duty bill from the courier to receive your shipment. If you are ordering from within your own customs zone or country, import duties will not be applicable anyway, however you may have to pay VAT or local Sales Taxes where applicable (for the UK and USA these are included at the checkout).
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You have 14 days from receiving your order to return the item to the boutique using our free returns pick-up service. We strongly recommend that you book your free returns pick-up within 7 days of receiving your order to ensure that it arrives back to the boutique in time. Please note for standard orders we can only collect returns from the same country to which your order was delivered. For click and collect orders we can collect your return from the country your order was delivered to and also the country of the original boutique you ordered from. Click here to read our full returns policy.
Miss Bibi's work is based on a longing to return to the innocence and vivid imagination of childhood. So tiny everyday objects are transformed into beautifully detailed jewellery by their designer, Brigitte's creative mind. Set up in 2006 and based in Monaco, Miss Bibi produces everything from tiny telephone rings to cute necklaces with tool pendants that include saws, axes and spanners.


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Hi all! I've been experiencing subtle cramping since November 3 (had a positive OPK November 4 on CD17). Yesterday (November 7), the cramping continued; but, there were random, sharp pains throughout the day that would only last a few seconds each. Since I started cramping, my breasts have been sore and sensitive and it seems as through it's getting worse rather than fading away. Is it normal to have symptoms of ovulation last for days afterwards?
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Hmmmm... Not sure. Everyone is so different it's hard to say. My symptoms stop as soon as I ovulate.
yeah, everyone is different. who knows?!
I'm now 4-5 DPO. I'm still experiencing subtle, period-like cramping and it appears that within the last 2 days, CM has increased, again. I wasn't expecting this as I thought it would end with ovulation. I'm just curious... DH and I DTD a couple of days prior to when I believe I O'ed. I expect AF to be arriving in about 6 days. It's too early to test; but, is it possible that these symptoms could be a sign of pregnancy or are they just prolonged ovulation symptoms?
EDIT: I'm still having extremely sensitive breasts. I've NEVER had such tender breasts. I'm still trying to figure out what's been going on; but, besides being a potential sign of pregnancy, could it be something that's happening because I am not off of birth control pills? This is my first cycle off so I'm still not positive what changes I'll be experiencing throughout cycles.
I'm adding greasy hair to the list of symptoms! I can normally go with washing my hair every second day; however, within the few days, my hair begins to get greasy by the end of the day so I'm having to wash it every day now! I'm starting to become convinced that all of the symptoms I've listed are a result of hormonal changes from stopping birth control pills after my last cycle. I think I've been having too many symptoms recently for them to be early signs of pregnancy! Thoughts?
I'm 7 DPO. I had cramping during ovulation and then it stopped. It was different than the last time where the cramps sort of continued lightly for a little while after ovulation. DH and I DTD the couple of days prior to ovulation and the day of ovulation. This afternoon/evening, I've been having really subtle cramping. It's not constant cramping - more like "shots" of cramping every once in a while, if that makes sense. Is it possible that AF may show sooner (I had a 30 day cycle last month and am currently on CD24)? Is it possible for this to be implantation cramping?
I hope you get some good news soon! I'm not sure about the cramping. Sounds promising You might want to check out the TTC 0-24 months board. I've lurked over there before and the ladies are all actively trying to conceive, they even have a "symptoms" thread. You are more than welcome to hang out here. I love hearing about potential BFP's!!!! But I just thought I'd let you know about the other board so got more feedback from your questions. Good Luck, keep us posted!
Thanks for the tip! I never really know where to post! I'll copy this over to that board! Can you point me in the direction of the "symptoms" thread? I don't see it...
Hmm, yeah I don't see it either now. Sorry about that. I feel like back when I've lurked before I've seen one. You could always start one! I hope to be joining that board soon. I liked the sound of that thread, because I know I will be obsessive about symptoms since I'm already obsessive about wanting to be be preggers.
I totally obsess over it; but, from what I've seen, so do a lot of other women! haha
I just thought I'd share a little more information from over the past couple of days in case anyone has any more input... It seems as though the cramping lasted a maximum of 24 hours and then faded away. I also experience sensitive breasts during that time. I haven't had any of this over the last two days, though, and AF hasn't shown up. I caved and tested at 8DPO and it was negative. I'm now 10DPO. Would anyone test again or wait to see if AF shows up at this point?
I'm not a patient person, so if it were me I would test. Or wait a day and then test. Hope its a BFP, those symptoms sound promising!
I swear... Those last couple days are the hardest. Good luck!
Yes, it's cruel! haha I didn't test again. I'm not a very patient person either. I'm focusing on the cost of tests and not wanting to waste one to only find out I am not pregnant! haha I've been having cramps again this afternoon/evening; however, they're not the typical cramps I get before AF arrives... They're like like "back cramps", if that makes sense and still no AF. I'm not on CD27. I'll be 11DPO tomorrow so I'm thinking I MIGHT test in the morning... I'm still not sure what to think she's I've only on cycle two off BCP and I've had symptoms I haven't experienced while on BCP. I'm still getting use to my body adjusting! We'll see what happens!


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Today I logged in my WP site, and I noted the dashboard is almost empty. I did make a screenshot:
I Didn't touch nothing in core files, either I have not an index.php into plugins/ dir. Simply I logged in and encountered my dashboard empty.
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Vic Darchinyan Shocks Del Valle, Wins Bruising Bout
MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut - Veteran Vic Darchinyan (38-5-1, 27KOs) puts his career back on track with a ten round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Orlando Del Valle (16-1, 11KOs) of Puerto Rico to capture the NABF super bantamweight title. The scores were 99-91, 99-91 and 96-94.
In the first they were feeling each other out, but in the second Del Valle started unloading with a good overhand right. Darchinyan was really making it a rough fight in the third, pushing Del Valle around, landing hard counters and at times he was using his head often as well. By the eight round, it was all Darchinyan who was pasting the young prospect with hard punches to the head and body. But then in the ninth, Del Valle rocked Darchinyan and started working him over. Darchinyan was able to hang on until the bell. Del Valle pushed the pace in the tenth, but it was too little, too late.
The kid was getting good instructions from his people but he didn't atempted them. He showed heart and guts and had a very awkward style in front of him. Vic is an old school warrior and would hit you with…Comment by TaurusJ27 on 09-30-2012
Great beatdown by Darchinyan.Comment by BIGLEX on 09-30-2012
I wasn't surprised Vic won, Del Valle is one of many hype jobs out of PR with manufactured records against many Mexican journeymen with more losses than victories. Sad night for PR's yesterday! LMFAO!Comment by savorduhflavor on 09-30-2012
[QUOTE=PR ESQ.;12565810]I couldn't agree with you more! In fact, man it seems like PR is experiencing a serious a significant brain drain in trainers.[/QUOTE] To me that's not on a trainer. Del Valle is just not coordinated. That's gotta be…Comment by AP♠ on 09-30-2012
Props to Vic for the victory.Another example of experience prevailing youth.Del valle was just following him and not really setting anything up.And by the time he did,hello counter.Hopefully he'll bounce back the kid had allot of good action fights.Post a Comment - View More User Comments (43)


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Trust Benefits - World Benefits - Global Benefits100A Walnut D15 Ste. 740 Champlain, New York U.S.A.
Trust Benefits,World Benefits, Global Benefits Took $299.00, of our hard earned money, and have sent us nothing Champlain New York *UPDATE .. World Benefits contacts Rip-off Report. REFUNDS will be given to unsatisfied customers *EDitor's UPDATE 2-20-04!
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Back in Jan. 2004, This company debited my account $299.00, for what the CSR Jenna Androff, and her supervisor, Florence Chaney, said would be a Visa credit card for at least $2000.00. I called to verify it would be $2000.00 and the CSR John Connors, was nice, and seemed honest, he said it was actually between $1500.-$2000.00, but that there was already a bank ready to give me the Visa, so I felt reassured. Then 15-20 days after my acct. was debited, I called to check on the delivery date, this guy was rude, and said I'd have it no later than the first week of Feb. 2004, since that call I've tried to reach them to no avail, the # I had-(800)799-0090, has been disconnected, and the other #(866)260-6616, is busy 24 hrs. a day!I want my money back or the Visa,(for at least $1500.00)NOW!!!
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Following a taste of home made lemon meringue ice cream a couple of weeks ago (thanks Bec and Karen), I was desperate to see if I could recreate the creamy but sharp flavour myself at home. So, using the basic recipe I was given and double checking things with Mary Berry (as you do when you're not experienced at these things!), I gave it a go. Here's my version of the recipe:
- 300ml pot of double cream
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- box of 8 (shop bought) meringue nests
- Whip up the cream until the whisk leaves a trail. I used an electric whisk to do this – it took a little longer than I'd expected (I haven't done much cream whipping in the past!) so I'm glad I didn't do it by hand.
- Add most of the jar of lemon curd and stir through. I left a 2-3 teaspoons worth in the bottom of the jar.
- Crush the meringue in to small (but various sized) pieces. Stir most of it through the ice cream mixture.
- Put the mixture in a freezer-proof container. 'Pour' the remaining lemon curd on the top ('dollop' might be a better verb there), then sprinkle the remaining meringue on top… I thought this would make it look like a posh ice cream desert!
- Freeze for at least four hours, or preferably overnight.
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This really is very easy and very tasty, no doubt about that. The whipping of the cream took a few minutes but not that long really, and once it's made it will sit in the freezer until you want it.
With all that lemon curd it has a really sharp citrus flavour which complements the cream perfectly and is very refreshing. I served mine up between four of us as a desert and everyone agreed it was particularly yummy and I should make it again very soon. Praise indeed!
The quantity, which doesn't look like much when you're whipping the cream, is plenty for four, probably even six. The fact you add a jar of lemon curd and a whole load of meringue makes it a really decent sized tub of ice cream which goes a long way due to the richness.
I think next time I want this to be a desert to serve guests (rather than just making it to dig my spoon in), then I will line my container with cling film before filling and freezing so that I can turn it out onto a plate and serve it sliced. If I did this then I couldn't really make the top look like Carte D'Or or Vienetta because the top would become the bottom, so I would stir all the ingredients through it instead. It would just be easier to serve (neater) that way.
I'm trying to work out what other flavours would work with the cream. We reckoned raspberry ripple (fresh raspberries, squirts of raspberry sauce and crushed up meringue) and chocolate (crushed up flake, squirts of chocolate sauce, mini marshmallows) would work. What other suggestions have you got? What could I use to make this mint choc chip?
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I always describe Splodz Blogz as my "everything blog". It is about any subject I am interested in at the time of writing – including photography, travel, outdoors, gadgets, food, fashion and of course bunnies. I write reviews of products I've been able to test out but it's not just a review blog, it's also about my journey through life – life is all about the journey after all.
When and how did you start blogging?
Splodz Blogz started on 7th January 2010 after I wanted a way to share what was my latest personal challenge – a year in photos. It wasn't my first blog, though, I have used blogs before to follow challenges such as my ride on a Harley Davidson from John O Groats to Land's End to raise money for charity. Since I started posting a single photo each day Splodz Blogz has come a long way.
What was your first post?
That was titled, funnily enough, "The First Post" and was followed swiftly by my first set of Year in Photos pictures.
Does blogging affect your life and if so how?
Yes. Blogging is absolutely a part of my life now. It has slowly but surely taken over the majority of my 'spare time'. I am a hobby-blogger so this is what I do to relax, for enjoyment. The reviews take the most time – my other half knows that anything that gets delivered can't be opened or used until I've had chance to take photographs. I like to give things a proper try before writing about them, and so sometimes there can be a pile of stuff in the spare room waiting to be looked at. It's all good though – I write because I like it, and if for some reason I don't feel like writing one weekend then I don't. Blogging very rarely provides me with deadlines, or stresses, it's just what I do because I want to. So yes, taken over a bit, but in a good way.
What do you love most about blogging?
I love the fact that blogging has opened doors for me. People read and comment on what I write. Companies have enough faith in my writing to send me things to try out. I hope the doors continue to be opened via this outlet.
So there you are… I hope you've found something out!
In order to continue this meme for Alison I need to tag some other blogs that I like to read:
- Operation Threadbare – http://shellmoby.wordpress.com/
- Cathyjam's Blog – http://cathyjam.wordpress.com/
- Cotswold Claire – http://cotswoldclaire.wordpress.com/
I look forward to reading about how you started blogging soon!
Ski Tracks for iOS
When we went skiing last month I wanted something that would track how far I'd skied, so I could add the totals to my 2012km in 2012 challenge. I didn't want to buy a GPS watch, I wanted an app to use on my iPhone. After some research I chose Ski Tracks.
Ski Tracks is an iphone app which allows you to track your time on the slopes so when you get back to your hotel you can see where you went, how long it took and how fast you went.
And because it uses GPS you don't use any data to track your skiing, so if you're abroad you don't have to worry about that.
At the end of each run (and during, actually) you are given details on max and average speed, distance travelled, distance skied, maximum and minimum altitude, number of runs, average degree of the slopes, and duration. It also plots where you've been on a map so you can see exactly – in case you want to go back to exactly the same spot next time.
You also have camera and iPod controls within the app, although Ski Tracks also runs happily in the background so you can use those apps properly if you prefer, which I tend to.
There is a pause function but I just left mine going all day, even on lunch and hot chocolate stops. I was impressed that it didn't drink too much of my iPhone's battery.
One of the best things about this app is that it knows when you are on a lift and when you are actually skiing. Brilliant. This means you don't need to tell it – you just put your phone in your inside pocket where it's protected and can forget about it all day without having to stop/start it for each run. When you then view the map you can see straight lines for the lifts, and very wiggly ones for your downhill.
You can then export the information for Google Earth or as a gpx file (you send these by email when you're back on wifi or can afford roaming data), which means you can view your runs on a computer. The gpx file can also be imported into Run Keeper and the like. The biggest problem with that though is despite Ski Tracks knowing when you were on a lift and when you were actually skiing, Run Keeper does not and assumes the total distance is what you travelled – so I ended up manually inputting the runs to keep all my 2012km in 2012 data in one place.
The best use for this? Well apart from being able to track the km I skied for my 2012 km in 2012 challenge (which was the reason I downloaded it in the first place), it was being able to compete against my husband on speed! Who's faster is a very important thing to know! (I was, by the way!)
I thought this app worked really well, was intuitive, and just got on with it in the background. It probably has no real use but the stats are very interesting. I will definitely be using it again next time we go skiing.
Ski Tracks is currently 69p from the App Store.
Too Old and Sensible for Adventure
Life is all about the journey. But sometimes everyday life gets in the way of taking a specific path, however awesome it might sound.
I'm talking about the Visit England campaign to find someone to tour the country (all expenses paid) and blog/tweet/photograph/video it for 12 weeks this summer. The lucky traveller will get to follow the Olympic Torch as it makes its way through England, finding out what is so great about our fair land, and telling everyone about their experiences along the way. And it sounds incredible. I'd love it. The travelling, the writing, seeing different places, trying out different things, learning loads about this place where I was born. Look – http://enjoyengland.typepad.com/fan-in-a-van/2012/03/englands-biggest-fan.html – what a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves writing and wants to get a bit of adventure. It would be an amazing opportunity for me. It would be something never to forget.
But the fact is I'm not really what they're looking for. They're looking for someone who is not doing anything for 12 weeks from mid-May… someone young… someone willing to throw themselves into the task without a second glance behind them. Even the web address for applications is something to do with students. And of course as a 31 year old home-owning full-time-employed married hobby-blogging sensible person, I don't fit into that. Several people have made suggestions such as taking a sabbatical, which I appreciate because it means people believe that I could do it, but it doesn't help the fact that there is no way "all expenses paid" includes my mortgage. Or that I would actually miss my husband a great deal.
I sit and wonder what would happen if I felt confident enough to drop everything and go for that opportunity. Assuming I got through the selection process and was the one chosen to take the trip, I imagine myself in that camper van, driving through some of the best scenery the country has to offer. I would eat proper pasties in Helston, pork pies in Melton Mowbray, Bakewell Tarts in Bakewell, sausages in Lincoln. I would surf at Fistral Beach, jet wash an elephant at Longleat, ride Rita Queen of Speed at Alton Towers, take a trip in a boat along the Norfolk Broads. I'd visit Buckingham Palace, Dover Castle, St Michael's Mount, Blackpool Tower. All the time telling the world about my fantastic journey. What an amazing three months it would be!
But I'm not. Risk taking can be very expensive – personally, professionally and financially. And while I most likely have a Type A personality, I'm not so far to that end of the scale I will go for things whatever the cost. Which is probably why I just plod through life enjoying the moment but never making a real statement. This experience has been designed for an undergraduate student wanting some fun for three months after their exams. Not for me.
I guess it's the same as the old dream I have of becoming a Blue Peter presenter (I'd make an awesome Blue Peter presenter!). It just ain't gonna happen. Because I'm too old and too sensible.
But… I do love adventure and experiencing new things. I just have to keep my plans a tad smaller than 12 weeks in a camper van. A few years ago I created my ultimate to do list – a long and ever-expanding list of little adventures I want to have. My bucket list if you like. Some are tiny – like eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich; others are massive – like go on a motorbike tour across the West of the USA. Some are about learning things – like ice skating backwards; others are about raising money for charity – like taking part in a trek up Kilimanjaro or somewhere equally as challenging. Some are about travel – such as visiting Niagara Falls; others are all about adrenaline – like wing walking.
Since I wrote my list I've crossed loads of things off. I've done a tandem skydive, a bungee jump, walked several marathons, been in the audience of a TV show, had a photo published, done jet skiing (best thing so far!), learnt to surf and ski, completed a Masters degree, ridden a Harley-Davidson from John O'Groats to Land's End (a number of things in one go there!), and loads more. I've blogged about many of those things. And the list is always growing, I'm always adding things, and am always planning when I can turn the next thing green.
I might be too old and too sensible for a massive "leave everything behind" kind of adventure, but I'm loving life with all my little challenges and experiences. And I hope you'll still read my blog even if I'm not a full time blogger taking part in the adventure of a lifetime. Oh wait, I am taking part in the adventure of a lifetime – I am taking part in my own journey.
So thank you Visit England for giving me something to dream about. This particular thing might be unobtainable for me in my current situation, but it doesn't stop me (or anyone else for that matter) living in the moment and doing unforgettable things.
Life is all about the journey. Bring on where ever it takes me next!
Brasher Roam GTX Travel Shoes
I like the term "travel shoes". The name evokes an idea of holiday – going away – spending the day on your feet because you are having a break, taking some time out. These new Brasher Roam GTX ladies travel shoes are for just that – enjoying a city break, doing a coastal walk, or taking the forest trail.
For me at the moment the path is more often a tarmac or concrete one rather than a footpath as I train for the London MoonWalk. That's travel right? So I put these on and went out to see what the shape and comfort of the shoes was like. The above is a terrible shot, I apologies… these next few show off the shoes better:
I love that shoes are so packed full of technology. The Roam GTX have been developed specifically for women, designed around the natural shape of the feet, giving them space to relax as well as support. There's a shock absorbant EVA footbed and gel inserts anatomically positioned to provide extra cushioning and stability by "promoting the foot's natural rolling motion". There's memory foam in the collar and tongue for extra comfort, and the waterproof and breathable gore-tex lining keeps feet dry. Upper-wise Brasher have used suede and breathable mesh in the design, and have a "travel active" sole for grip and performance.
Look and Fit
These look like a pair of walking shoes don't they? The shape and design is exactly as I'd expect a pair of walking shoes to look. Which is a good thing – I like a traditional pair of shoes, classic design. They work perfectly well with walking trousers, tracksuit bottoms, linen trousers and boyfriend style jeans – not a fashion statement of course but designed for comfort and durability.
The mesh and suede upper looks great, and the black solid toe is wide and rounded which means your toes have loads of room inside. The shoes are fairly low at the ankle too which I like because they're less likely to rub, and the memory foam in the ankle/tongue is snug.
The laces are long, maybe a little too long, but that gives plenty of room for adjustment. I did find it was difficult to get the laces secure to start with. An extra lace hole so you can use the heel lock lacing technique would be useful, but after a few wears (and therefore once the memory foam had started to mould to my feet) I found it was much easier to get these to stay in place. If anything, after 13 miles I found these were a little tight.
Splodz Blogz Verdict
You're supposed to break in shoes if you're going to walk miles and miles in them, and I always wear new shoes around the house before going anywhere in them, it's best to give your feet a chance to get comfortable in them. I've now done a handful of walks in these, the longest being 13 miles this weekend, and I've found these do a good job. The cushioning inside the sole is really good, I am very heavy on my feet (they really take a battering), and I had no sore spots in these.
I went for a size 7, and they are fine for normal walking, but by the end of my 13 miles on Saturday, with my feet having enlarged inside the shoes, I did wonder if I should have gone for some bigger ones. But actually I don't think so – shoes do mould to your feet anyway, the padding shapes around your toes, and these are plenty wide enough. I should add I didn't get any blisters, I could just feel the shoe tightly – I wasn't in enough discomfort to change the lacing.
Apart from walking I have found these great for cycling to work. The grip on the bottom fits with my pedals really nicely (I don't use clip-ins, just standard pedals), which made my feet really secure. This is great news as it means the shoes are versatile enough to cycle to the local nature reserve, walk around it, then cycle home. Sounds silly because trainers would normally be good enough, but I would choose these instead due to the security on the pedals and the grippy sole for the trail.
In comparison with my other pair of Brasher shoes – the Kuga GTX I'd say the wider toe area is more comfortable for my toes, and the lower ankle height is kinder. Both have their place but these lightweight versatile travel shoes probably have more uses, although they don't look as good with jeans.
Brasher's Roam GTX travel shoe is available online for £120.
2012 in 2012 – March Update
A quarter of the way through the year (yes, already!) and the 2012 in 2012 challenge I set myself seems to be going ok.
March started well because I was in the middle of a skiing holiday, and thanks to Ski Track I was able to calculate my downhill skiing and import it into Run Keeper so it counted towards my target. I will review that app properly this week, honest.
I became very tired after my holiday and had an incredibly busy couple of weeks at work so actually went a full 9 days without doing any kilometres at all, which frustrated me a lot but there was nothing I could do about it due to being totally exhausted. I'm not quite over that yet really but I at least now have the energy to cycle to work a few days a week and go on walks at the weekend.
To be honest there has been a lack of walking going on, which is not good seeing as the MoonWalk and Yorkshire Three Peaks are less than six weeks away. Eek!
So here's the data:
2012 in 2012 Summary, Saturday 31st March
Total for March >> 214.4 km
Total for 2012 >> 673.9 km
Average per day (91 days) >> 7.4 km
Remaining >> 1338.1 km to go
So a third month over 200 km which I reckon is pretty good – and still above where I need to be to finish 2012 km by the end of the year. I'm pretty pleased with that. I know I've got a long way to go but so far so good.
Looking ahead to April, it has got to be all about walking. Now the clocks have changed (anyone else finding it really hard to get over that hour loss last weekend?) and the evenings are lighter I'm hoping to find time and energy to do short walks at the weekends. I have put longer walks in my diary for the weekends – building up to 20 miles hopefully by the end of April as the MoonWalk is only a few weeks away. This month is gonna go so fast isn't it? It'll be 12th May so soon.
How are your 2012 challenges going?


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UM/ULI Forum
The 29th Annual UM/ULI Real Estate Forum will take place November 10-11, 2015, in Detroit. Registration will open in Fall 2015.
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About the Forum
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text: LANSING - A fight over the disposal of a broken beer bottle killed one man and has now sent his shooter to prison for the rest of his life. A jury found Kelvin Bates guilty Tuesday of first degree murder of Micah Arnold in Lansing August 31, 2012. Bates shot Arnold multiple times at close range during a dispute in the 3100 block of Turner Street. The trial began June 4th. It took a jury less than a day to reach their verdict. Bates is scheduled to be sentenced July 24th. Open murder carries a mandatory life sentence. Bates was also found guilty of assault with intent to murder and carrying a concealed weapon.


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Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W, for when you need 8 PCIe power connectors
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 3, 2015 - 01:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: PSU, Toughpower, thermaltake, ToughPower Grand 1200W, modular psu, 80 Plus Gold
The Thermaltake Grand series has been around for quite some time and has just been refreshed with a new model and a new price. The PSU has a single 12V rail, capable of delivering 100% of the wattage at 100A which makes sense for a kilowatt class PSU which has eight 6+2 PCIe connectors. It is rated at 80 Plus Gold which [H]ard|OCP's testing showed was essentially accurate, their test bed just snuck under the rating at 100% load. With a 7 year warranty and a $240 price tag it is right in the middle of the pack for PSUs of this power, not perfect but certainly OK.
If you don't need a 1000+ watt PSU then you should revist Lee's review of the Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU.
"Thermaltake is back with a new 1200 watt fully modular PSU. We have used Thermaltake power supplies on our test bench literally for years with excellent results. However the Toughpower line has not always been the best value out there, but today we see a 1200 watt PSU with revised pricing."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 650W @ [H]ard|OCP
- Thermaltake ToughPower Grand Platinum 850W Power Supply Unit Review @ NikKTech
- Zalman ZM1000-EBT 1000 W @ techPowerUp
- EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2 @ Kitguru
- EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 @ techPowerUp
- Chieftec SFX 500GD-C 500w @ eTeknix
Enermax's slim new air cooler, the ETS-T40Fit-RF
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 2, 2015 - 02:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: enermax, ETS-T40Fit-RF, air cooling
If you are using a motherboard with very little clearance between the CPU socket and the DIMM slots then you have to choose your CPU cooler with care. Enermax has designed a cooler specifically for those motherboards, the ETS-T40Fit-RF which is 140x67x165.5mm (5.5x2.6x6.5") which should be thin enough for even the tightest of spaces. [H]ard|OCP tested the coolers performance and were not particularly impressed by the cooling ability, however the cooler is very quiet and at $45 it is a decent choice for a low cost system which will be situated in a place where quiet performance is needed. Check out their full review here.
"Enermax is back again today with a new CPU air cooler that looks to conquer size and noise once again. Enermax calls this a "Compact side flow air cooler for 100% RAM compatibility." Does a fan size bigger than the heatsink surfaces and its "side flow air" give us better performance than those we have seen previously?"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Bitfenix Alchemy 2.0 Magnetic LED Strip Review: Modding Made Even Easier at Modders-Inc
- Noctua NH-L9x65 Low-Profile CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- EKWB Predator 240 AIO Review @ Hardware Canucks
- In Win 503 @ techPowerUp
- Akasa MAX MT Fanless NUC Chassis @ eTeknix
- anidees AI6v2 @ techPowerUp
- Streacom FC5 Alpha Fanless Chassis Review @ Madshrimps
- NZXT S340 By Razer @ Benchmark Reviews
Four High Powered Mini ITX Systems
Thanks to Sebastian for helping me out with some of the editorial for this piece and to Ken for doing the installation and testing on the system builds! -Ryan
Update (1/23/16): Now that that AMD Radeon R9 Nano is priced at just $499, it becomes an even better solution for these builds, dropping prices by $150 each.
While some might wonder where the new Radeon R9 Nano fits in a market that offers the AMD Fury X for the same price, the Nano is a product that defines a new category in the PC enthusiast community. It is a full-scale GPU on an impossibly small 6-inch PCB, containing the same core as the larger liquid-cooled Fury X, but requiring 100 watts less power than Fury X and cooled by a single-fan dual-slot air cooler.
The R9 Nano design screams compatibility. It has the ability to fit into virtually any enclosure (including many of the smallest mini-ITX designs), as long as the case supports a dual-slot (full height) GPU. The total board length of 6 inches is shorter than a mini-ITX motherboard, which is 6.7 inches square! Truly, the Nano has the potential to change everything when it comes to selecting a small form-factor (SFF) enclosure.
Typically, a gaming-friendly enclosure would need at minimum a ~270 mm GPU clearance, as a standard 10.5-inch reference GPU translates into 266.7 mm in length. Even very small mini-ITX enclosures have had to position components specifically to allow for these longer cards – if they wanted to be marketed as compatible with a full-size GPU solution, of course. Now with the R9 Nano, smaller and more powerful than any previous ITX-specific graphics card to date, one of the first questions we had was a pretty basic one: what enclosure should we put this R9 Nano into?
With no shortage of enclosures at our disposal to try out a build with this new card, we quickly discovered that many of them shared a design choice: room for a full-length GPU. So, what's the advantage of the Nano's incredibly compact size? It must be pointed out that larger (and faster) Fury X has the same MSRP, and at 7.5 inches the Fury X will fit comfortably in cases that have spacing for the necessary radiator.
Finding a Case for Nano
While even some of the tiniest mini-ITX enclosures (EVGA Hadron, NCASE M1, etc.) offer support for a 10.5-in GPU, there are several compact mini-ITX cases that don't support a full-length graphics card due to their small footprint. While by no means a complete list, here are some of the options out there (note: there are many more mini-ITX cases that don't support a full-height or dual-slot expansion card at all, such as slim HTPC enclosures):
|Cooler Master
|Elite 110
|$47.99, Amazon.com
|Lian Li
|$377, Amazon.com
|Lian Li
|$59.99, Newegg.com
|Lian Li
|$74.99, Newegg.com
|Lian Li
|$71.98, Amazon.com
|Lian Li
|Lian Li
|Lian Li
|Lian Li
|$139.99, Newegg.com
|Lian Li
|$134.99, Newegg.com
|$59.99, Newegg.com
|Legacy V3 Plus-B
|$59.99, Newegg.com
The list is dominated by Lian Li, who offers a number of cube-like mini-ITX enclosures that would ordinarily be out of the question for a gaming rig, unless one of the few ITX-specific cards were chosen for the build. Many other fine enclosure makers (Antec, BitFenix, Corsair, Fractal Design, SilverStone, etc.) offer mini-ITX enclosures that support full-length GPUs, as this has pretty much become a requirement for an enthusiast PC case.
Continue our look at building Mini ITX systems with the AMD Radeon R9 Nano!!
Corsair Introduces Carbide 88R Micro-ATX Enclosure
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 28, 2015 - 02:48 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: micro-atx, enclosure, corsair, case, Carbide 88RR, carbide
Corsair has introduced a new enclosure that delivers solid looks, a roomy internal layout, and a low $49.99 MSRP.
Image credit: Corsair (via TechPowerUp)
The Carbide Series 88R is a micro-ATX enclosure that offers plenty of room for cooling inside, with dual 120 mm fan mounts up front and on top of the case along with the 120 mm rear fan. There's a 5.25" bay as well for your optical drive needs, and while the open layout doesn't leave a ton of room for storage there is still space for a pair of 3.5" hard drives - with mounts for two SSDs as well.
With 383 mm of GPU clearance even the longest graphics cards will fit, though CPU (up to 150 mm) and PSU (up to 160 mm) support is reduced compared to the typical mid-tower. The Carbide 88R measures 378 x 198 x 440 mm (HxWxD), and weighs 3.65 kg.
Image credit: Corsair (via TechPowerUp)
The $49.99 price point is very attractive, and the Carbide 88R looks very good for a budget offering with a nice brushed finish front panel and a large side window to show off your build. So when can you buy one? Availability, sadly, was not announced.
Introduction and Features
Thermaltake is expanding their Digital Power Supply (DPS) lineup with the introduction of the new Toughpower DPS G Series, which includes six models ranging from 450W up to 1050W. We will be taking a detailed look at the Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU in this review. Note: the new DPS G Series is a new line and is different than the Toughpower DPS 750W/850W/1050W models, which use the basic DPS App software. All DPS G Series power supplies support Thermaltakes new comprehensive suite of Smart Power Management (SPM) software. Thermaltake has also introduced four DPS G power supplies in their Smart Series, the Smart DPS G 600W/650W/700W/750W
Thermaltake's new DPS G Series power supplies incorporate an embedded digital controller, which enables them to communicate with the Smart Power Management software to monitor and record various functions of the PC and power supply. Some of Thermaltakes competition (notably Corsair) has offered "digital" power supplies for some time. Even though Thermaltake may be coming a little late to the party, they appear to have done their homework and continue to expand the software, which now includes a full suite of digital monitoring, recording and analysis software to support the Toughpower DPS G Series power supplies.
(Courtesy of Thermaltake)
The Toughpower DPS G 850W power supply features fully modular, flat-ribbon style cables, 80 Plus Gold certification for high efficiency, is Haswell and ErP Lot ready, and supports multiple graphic adapters with six PCI-E connectors.
Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU Key Features:
• 850W continuous DC output (up to 50°C)
• Embedded digital controller communicates with Thermaltake's SPM software
• 80 PLUS Gold certified, at least 90% efficiency under 50% load
• Fully modular cables for easy installation
• Flat ribbon-style, low profile cables for a clean installation
• Single high-current +12V output (70.8A/249.7W)
• Dual ball bearing 140mm fan for reliability and long life
• High-quality Japanese made electrolytic capacitors (105°C)
• ErP Lot and Haswell ready
• NVIDIA SLI ready with six 6+2 pin PCI-E connectors
• Active Power Factor correction (0.99) with Universal AC input
• Safety Protections : OVP, UVP, SCP, and OPP
• 7-Year Warranty
• MSRP for the Toughpower DPS G 850W: $199.99 USD
Please continue reading our review of the Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU!!!
Fractal Design's new mini-ITX case, the Core 500
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 22, 2015 - 04:08 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: mini-itx, fractal design, core 500
For those building an HTPC or who prefer a tiny system to a full sized ATX build, Fractal Design is a common choice for a case maker. Their newest is the Core 500 Mini-ITX case, measuring 250x213x380mm (9.8x8.0x14.4"), with a single 5.25" bay on the front, up to six internal drives mixed between 3.5" and 2.5" and a front panel with two USB 3.0 and headphone and microphone jacks. The Tech Report liked the spartan exterior but did have some problems when installing components in the system, the all-in-one liquid cooler they used had issues fitting and larger GPUs will also prove problematic. On the other hand with a $60 price tag the case is much less expensive than other mini-ITX cases and if you plan your components carefully you shouldn't have issues fitting them into the Core 500.
"Fractal Design's Core 500 is the company's take on a Mini-ITX case that stays compact while making room for big radiators and graphics cards, along with plenty of storage. We poked around and put our Casewarmer test system inside to see how the Core 500 measures up."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Thermaltake Suppressor F51 Mid-Tower Case Review @ Neoseeker
- Nanoxia Deep Silence 5 Rev. B @ techPowerUp
- SilverStone Fortress FTZ01 Mini-ITX @ Benchmark Reviews
- Silverstone Raven RVZ02B-W & SX500-LG @ Legion Hardware
- Noctua NH-D15S CPU Cooler Review: How the Best Got Better @ Modders-Inc
- Scythe Ninja 4 @ techPowerUp
- Noctua NH-C14S CPU Cooler Review: Balance Through Asymmetry @ Modders-Inc
The SilverStone Raven RVX01: An Affordable New Mid-Tower
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 20, 2015 - 08:00 AM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: Silverstone, RVX01, rv05, raven, mid-tower, enclosure, case, 90 degree motherboard
There's a new version of the Raven mid-tower enclosure on the way, and while it still offers a premium look this new model will be priced to move with a projected price of just $80.
The SilverStone Raven RVX01 still features a 90-degree inverted motherboard design, with the I/O facing the top of the enclosure as with the current RV05, a layout that provides excellent cooling power from fans that blow hot air upwards from the floor of the case. No less than 3 of SilverStone's 120 mm "Air Penetrator" fans are pre-mounted at the bottom of the RVX01 (up from two 180 mm fans in the RV05), so there should be no shortage of cooling power. It will be interesting to see how noise might be affected by the smaller fan size, thought on their high setting the RV05's 180 mm fans were among the loudest I've tested.
The new Raven case features the same aggressive, angular styling as before, again with a 5.25"-free design that offers only internal drive mounts. But where the current Raven only offered a single dual-3.5" bay along with a pair of 2.5" SSD mounts behind the motherboard, this new version has 4 bays that can be used for 3.5" or 2.5" drives. While the drive total will be the same the option of up to 4 3.5" drives will definitely appeal to some, as the previous design was rather restrictive when it came to storage.
The Raven RVX01 is scheduled for a November 2015 release.
Lian Li Introduces PC-18 Aluminum Mid-Tower Enclosure
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 15, 2015 - 09:46 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: PC-18, mid-tower, Lian Li, enclosure, case, aluminum case
Lian Li has announced a new mid-tower enclosure for the North American market, and the PC-18 has a decidedly retro style.
Dual 5.25-inch external optical drive bays? Boxy styling? Bare metal interior? The hallmarks of a 1990's case are here with Lian Li's new PC-18 mid-tower, but there is an interesting addition to a classic design with a hinged radiator bracket in the center of the enclosure.
The PC-18 uses this bracket to support up to 360 mm long radiators, though for a CPU I can see how the installation process for a self-contained system (depending on hose length) might be a bit tricky considering the hinge is on the right side, and closing the bracket blocks access to the CPU.
No rear exhaust fan opening? Retro.
For a GPU, on the other hand, I could see how the bracket's central positioning and hinged mount would make installing a card like AMD's Fury X really convenient.
Here are the full specs:
- Model: PC-18 A/B
- Case Type: Mid Tower Chassis
- Color: Black or Silver
- Material: Aluminum
- Expansion Slot: 7
- MB Type: ATX, Micro-ATX
- External drive bays: 2x 5.25"
- Internal drive bays: (HDD bay) 3.5" HDD x3, 2.5" HDD x1; (Remove HDD rack) 3.5" HDD x2 or 3.5"/2.5" HDD x1
- System Fans: (Front) 120mm x2; (Top) 140mm x1; (Side) 120mm x3 or 140mm x2
- I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x2, HD Audio
- PSU Type: ATX PSU
- Maximum VGA Card length: 285 mm (410 mm with HDD bay removed)
- CPU cooler height: 160mm
- PSU length: 160mm
- Dimensions: (W) 210mm (H) 452mm (D )490mm
- Net Weight: 5kg
The Lian Li PC-18 carries an MSRP of $149.99 and availability is listed as "coming soon".
Reeven gets heavy, the Ouranos heatsink
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 8, 2015 - 02:38 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: reeven, ouranos
The previous models of Reeven we have seen reviewed were for SFF systems, the Steropes and Brontes. The Ouranos that Modders-Inc recently reviewed is somewhat larger, though nowhere near the mass of the serious coolers which Morry prefers. It stands at 143x161x95mm (5.6x6.3x3.7") and weighs just over a kilogram at 1030g. The design allowed for the heatsink to be installed in any orientation without interfering with RAM or components close to the socket and the adjustable fan speed lets you chose your own balance between noise and cooling performance. Read on to see the full review.
"There was a time when the prevalent design philosophy for CPU cooler design was "the bigger, the better". That is no longer the case as users now look for smarter implementations that are much more convenient and functional than simply brute-force cooling. Smaller coolers present the advantage of better compatibility with various components so the latest generation of large CPU …"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- EK-XRES DCP 4.0 PWM combo @ HardwareOverclock
- Swiftech H240-X AIO CPU Cooler @ Modders-Inc
- Deepcool GamerStorm Captain 240 @ Kitguru
- Antec P380 Full Tower Review @ NikKTech
- Streacom F12C @ techPowerUp
- be quiet! Silent Base 600 Window Mid-Tower Chassis @ eTeknix
- BitFenix AEGIS mATX Case Review @ Neoseeker
- be quiet! Silent Base 600 (Windowed) @ Kitguru
- Cougar MX200 Case Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Mid-Tower Chassis @ eTeknix
- Silverstone ML06-E Mini-ITX HTPC Case @ Benchmark Reviews
New Components, New Approach
After 20 or so enclosure reviews over the past year and a half and some pretty inconsistent test hardware along the way, I decided to adopt a standardized test bench for all reviews going forward. Makes sense, right? Turns out choosing the best components for a cases and cooling test system was a lot more difficult than I expected going in, as special consideration had to be made for everything from form-factor to noise and heat levels.
Along with the new components I will also be changing the approach to future reviews by expanding the scope of CPU cooler testing. After some debate as to the type of CPU cooler to employ I decided that a better test of an enclosure would be to use both closed-loop liquid and air cooling for every review, and provide thermal and noise results for each. For CPU cooler reviews themselves I'll be adding a "real-world" load result to the charts to offer a more realistic scenario, running a standard desktop application (in this case a video encoder) in addition to the torture-test result using Prime95.
But what about this new build? It isn't completely done but here's a quick look at the components I ended up with so far along with the rationale for each selection.
CPU – Intel Core i5-6600K ($249, Amazon.com)
The introduction of Intel's 6th generation Skylake processors provided the
excuse opportunity for an upgrade after using an AMD FX-6300 system for the last couple of enclosure reviews, and after toying with the idea of the new i7-6700K, and immediately realizing this was likely overkill and (more importantly) completely unavailable for purchase at the time, I went with the more "reasonable" option with the i5. There has long been a debate as to the need for hyper-threading for gaming (though this may be changing with the introduction of DX12) but in any case this is still a very powerful processor and when stressed should produce a challenging enough thermal load to adequately test both CPU coolers and enclosures going forward.
GPU – XFX Double Dissipation Radeon R9 290X ($347, Amazon.com)
This was by far the most difficult selection. I don't think of my own use when choosing a card for a test system like this, as it must meet a set of criteria to be a good fit for enclosure benchmarks. If I choose a card that runs very cool and with minimal noise, GPU benchmarks will be far less significant as the card won't adequately challenge the design and thermal characteristics of the enclosure. There are certainly options that run at greater temperatures and higher noise (a reference R9 290X for example), but I didn't want a blower-style cooler with the GPU. Why? More and more GPUs are released with some sort of large multi-fan design rather than a blower, and for enclosure testing I want to know how the case handles the extra warm air.
Noise was an important consideration, as levels from an enclosure of course vary based on the installed components. With noise measurements a GPU cooler that has very low output at idle (or zero, as some recent cooler designs permit) will allow system idle levels to fall more on case fans and airflow than a GPU that might drown them out. (This would also allow a better benchmark of CPU cooler noise - particularly with self-contained liquid coolers and audible pump noise.) And while I wanted very quiet performance at idle, at load there must be sufficient noise to measure the performance of the enclosure in this regard, though of course nothing will truly tax a design quite like a loud blower. I hope I've found a good balance here.
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Photos: Danny Garcia Lands Brutal Left To KO Morales
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York - WBC/WBA junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia (25-0, 16 KOs) knocked out former four division beltholder Erik Morales (52-9, 36 KOs) in four rounds. Garcia controlled the fight. He badly hurt Morales in the third round and then finished him off with monster left hook that nearly sent Morales flying out of the ring. The fight was waved quickly off by the referee and Morales' corner hit the ring to stop the action.
Real scary to see Morales lying on that canvas.Comment by Ray Corso on 10-21-2012
Any promoter who uses him again should be horse whipped, this guy was a terrific plus for the game but he needs to STOP! Its time for respect and honor for this man and there should be no more abuses!…Comment by Apple Mac Stud on 10-21-2012
[QUOTE=PRBOXINGCOTTO;12625655]I knew Garcia was going to knock him out morales should have never asked for a rematch[/QUOTE] I think he is having money troubles. It's obvious he has been in much better condition in his prime. He looked pudgy during…Comment by Apple Mac Stud on 10-21-2012
I like Danny Garcia but this win adds NOTHING to his career other than an easy payday. No one wants to see a young star in the making knockout old faded former champions. He speaks negatively of Lucas Matthysse but…Comment by Ringlife on 10-21-2012
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WBO: Pac-Bradley Decision Can't Be Revoked By Us
by Ronnie Nathanielsz
World Boxing Organization president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel has made it clear that the bitterly criticized decision of the judges giving Timothy Bradley a split decision win over "Fighter of the Decade" Manny Pacquiao in their WBO welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 9, can't be revoked by the WBO.
Valcarcel told BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard that "even if I saw Pacquiao win, the decision of the judges is legal and their decision cannot be revoked by us."
Valcarcel emphasized that judges Duane Ford and CJ Ross who had Bradley winning by a score of 115-113 "have always been good and honest judges" even as he pointed out that Ford had Pacquiao a 115-112 winner in his rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez in 2008 which was considered by many as controversial.
He noted that Ford was a judge when Pacquiao won by a 12th round TKO over Miguel Cotto in 2009 and had Pacquiao ahead 108-99. Ford was also a judge when Pacquiao won by a 12th round unanimous decision (120-108) over Shane Mosley last year. Valcarcel said Cynthia Ross was a judge when Pacquiao won by a 9th round TKO over David Diaz in 2008 where she had Pacquiao ahead 80-72 at the time of the stoppage and had Pacquiao leading 10-7 when he won by a 2nd round TKO over Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton in 2009.
Valcarcel old us "please note they have always been good and honest judges and that lacking evidence of fraud and corruption I can not accuse them of any wrongdoing."
The WBO president also mentioned that the Muhammad Ali Act " empowers the commission with total jurisdiction over the bout - that includes the appointment of officials."
Meantime. Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer informed the Standard that the judges in the fight "want to come in (individually) and review the bout, and I want to watch it with them."
Kizer added "a judge re-watching a fight is always helpful (whether there is controversy or not)."
Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee are scheduled to leave for Los Angeles on Saturday to join their four children on their vacation which was cut short when the congressman returned to help the victims of the recent floods that hit the Sarangani province which Pacquiao represents in Congress.
Only the Nevada commission can overturn it and we saw how that went with Abril-Rios. They didnt see "any problems with the scoring for that fight." Matter of fact, has the Nevada commission even said anything about this matter of…Comment by EAAE on 06-20-2012
[QUOTE=HooksInYou;12264592]I'm not given to conspiracy theories, but something about this doesn't add up. This is way to big a robbery to be attributed to a few close rounds. Even by giving Bradley a couple of rounds that Pac won, I…Comment by White_Knight on 06-20-2012
I'm not given to conspiracy theories, but something about this doesn't add up. This is way to big a robbery to be attributed to a few close rounds. Even by giving Bradley a couple of rounds that Pac won, I…Comment by rambov on 06-20-2012
Can anyone tell me why Arum is not trying to arrange a rematch? Anyone know the answer to that? So Pac doesn't want to rematch Bradley?? There has been no talk of a rematch. Does anyone find this strange??Comment by RL_GMA on 06-20-2012
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I found the following list to be very helpful in trying to hunt down that last missing item. Obviously if you have all the spells those can be checked off and the same thing with seeds, accessories and weapons. It is all of the other items that make things a pain but to short the list even more by knowing what can be purchase in the auction house helps.
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Experimental Staff
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Gohtza - Middle Town
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Gohtza - Rosa's Restaurant
Gohtza Station - Waiting Room
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Uhra Sewers - Treatment Plant
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Assessing Barack Obama is a political Rorschach Test. If the left sees
a man wary of rocking the boat, the right sees a fellow who's capsizing it.
The president is inherently centrist and non-confrontational, former
supporters contend. A cipher, going back to his Harvard Law Review
days -- he's all things to all people. Inspired on the campaign trail, he lacks
the spine to lead. Belatedly dropping a futile quest for bi-partisanship, he's
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Politics overwhelmed principle, these critics suggest, once reality
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ban on openly gay service members, contending it would hamper
military readiness. Early in the health care battle, he bailed out on the
critical "public option" -- getting nothing in return. Appointing Social Security
foe Alan Simpson to co-chair the deficit reduction committee, they say, is
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Obama was dealt the worst hand ever, his defenders maintain. Give
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to get us out. Undeterred by two wars and the Great Recession, the Chief
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regulated fiscal predators. He also lifted the ban on stem cell research,
signed a nuclear treaty with the Soviet Union, and mandated equal pay for
The Great Communicator, however, has failed to deliver the
message. Hard-fought legislative victories -- monumental, if flawed --
have been painted as the excesses of Big Government. The President's
enemies have framed the debate, transforming his "accomplishments"
into his "agenda." The cool, cerebral leader, they charge, is out-of-touch
and elitist. Bill Clinton, no slouch in the sales department, offered some
marketing advice: Be more aggressive in telling your "story" he said.
Put "jobs" center-stage. People can't "give credit" until they're feeling
Tapping into the fear and rage, the anti-spending Tea Party has emerged from the fringe to become a potent political force. Barreling
ahead with his "socialist" vision, Teabaggers contend, Obama is
eviscerating the Constitution. Twenty states filed suits challenging the
legality of the health care overhaul. Unemployment assistance, minimum
wage, Medicare and even the 1964 Civil Rights Act have also been called
into question.
The explosion of the radical right has less to do with the economy than
with changing demographics, says Mark Potok, Director of the Southern
Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project. In 1970, one in five Americans
was non-white -- a figure that has jumped to a third.
"While the Tea Party isn't uniformly racist, there are, certainly, racist
strains," Potok says. "By 2050, whites will be in the minority ... not the
nation envisioned by their Christian forefathers. Obama -- a black guy with
his kids -- is the apotheosis of this. It's a loss of ownership."
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Obama can only be understood, former Speaker of the House Newt
Gingrich said, "if you understand Kenyan, anti-colonial behavior." David
Duke, former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, predicted that the nation's
first black president would be "a visual aid" for his ranks. More than one
million people signed a Facebook page praying for Obama's death. Anti-
government "patriot" groups spiked 244% between 2008 and 2009.
"We the people will have our voices heard in Washington, D.C. once
again," said Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell, whose upset win in
Delaware's Republican primary undermined efforts to re-gain the Senate.
Scoring well in the general election, already tough, will be complicated by
old Politically Incorrect clips aired by host Bill Maher. O'Donnell admits to
dabbling in witchraft in her younger days.
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impassioned following and an eye on 2012. Her picks are the most
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Dean. No matter how damaging to their long-term health, few Republicans
have taken her on.
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too, are coming on strong. A cadre of business interests and wealthy
individuals is legally channeling unlimited sums into electoral campaigns--
far more than their Democratic counterparts.
Sal Russo, founder of the Sacramento-based Tea Party Express,
poured more than $250,000 into O'Donnell's media buys and raised over
$5 million for other races. The billionaire Koch brothers, Charles and
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the California gubernatorial race.
Whatever his missteps, he's on the right track, fans of Obama contend.
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making course corrections. When it comes to disenchantment, they add,
Progressives must share the blame. As star-struck as the 20-somethings,
they set themselves up for a fall. Pinning their hopes on a charismatic
newcomer, they underestimated the intransigence of Washington.
Climbing on the anti-Obama bandwagon is counterproductive, they insist.
The President may not be the dream deferred but the landscape has,
certainly, changed.
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Bank's annual holiday display opens Monday
Here's a reason to like Monday. That's the day BMO Harris Bank opens its annual holiday panorama. This year's theme is Holiday Junction and the 40th annual display will feature more than 150 life-size, costumed animals in a train-themed winter wonderland. The exhibit will also feature 20 real evergreen trees, thousands of lights and several feet of artificial snow.
Best of all, it's inside. »Read Full Article
P!nk, her voice ailing, postpones Bradley Center show
Pop singer P!nk has postponed her Nov. 3 show at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, citing doctors' orders to rest her voice after recovering from inflamed vocal chords and laryngitis.
The show has been rescheduled for Jan. 9. According to a statement Wednesday from promoter Live Nation, all tickets for the Nov. 3 show will be honored on the new date. »Read Full Article(5)
Stephen King, John Mellencamp, T Bone Burnett's 13 years of collaboration brings ghost story to stage
Stephen King fans can enjoy new content across multiple mediums this Halloween season, whether it's a book ("Doctor Sleep," his sequel to "The Shining"), a movie (the remake of "Carrie") or a musical.
Yeah, that's right, a musical. »Read Full Article
2Cellos rock expectations, Pabst Theater
Putting together a rock band? Don't forget the cellos.
There's never been a clear, tried-and-true career path for those who want to "make it" in the pop/rock world. But it's safe to say that playing the cello was never on the to-do list. »Read Full Article
Reading the John Updike stories: 'The Kid's Whistling'
The Library of America recently published 'John Updike: The Collected Stories,' a two-volume boxed set of 186 stories arranged in chronological order. I'm reading one or more a week and commenting on them each Wednesday until I finish the collection or fall apart.
"The Kid's Whistling" could have been subtitled, or even titled, "Man at Work." »Read Full Blog Post
William Rudolph to leave the Milwaukee Art Museum
William Keyse Rudolph, the Milwaukee Art Museum's director of exhibitions and the curator of American art and decorative arts, has accepted a position as chief curator and curator of American art at the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Rudolph, who has been with the museum for about 2 years and 8 months, has elevated the American art collection at the museum and co-curated the museum's recently opened exhibit "Thomas Sully: Painted Performance," described as the first in-depth retrospective for the 19th-century portraitist and a show eight years in the making. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Kites, pumpkins, Updike and some pre-season Bucks
Brisk fall weather will soon give way to winter, and what does that mean? Kite Flying Club days are numbered, people! (However, the group is working on a kite-sledding option.) Milwaukee artist Sarah Luther organizes the weekly kite-flying walks as a way to explore the urban landscape with others. This week, you can meet Luther and her kite-flying contingent in a parking lot 35th St. and Juneau Ave. at 7:45 p.m.
What else to do on this Wednesday? Well, it's also time for the Great Pumpkin Fetstival up in Whitefish Bay. It starts tonight (and runs through Sunday). The pumpkin display will be in Old Schoolhoues Park, across the street from the public library, at 5420 N. Marlborough Dr. Pick a pumpkin and carve it in the carving tent. The pumpkins are free. Design a jack-o-lantern, and it will be glowing and on display every night. And there will be live music and nibbles from Pandl's, too. »Read Full Blog Post


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By Capt. Kelly McKenzie (2d ID)October 3, 2013
Being dual-military, a Soldier married to a Soldier, can be challenging. One couple from 210th Fires Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division took the time to celebrate an important milestone together.
Army Capt. Jessica Linney, the brigade judge advocate and a native of Warwick, R.I., surprised her husband, Maj. Jeremy Linney, the 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment operations officer, from Ticonderoga, N.Y., by honoring the 20th anniversary of his enlistment at the Warrior Mission Planning and Rehearsal Complex on Camp Casey Aug. 26.
"He has given half of his life to the Army, and it was important to recognize that," Jessica said, describing the significance of the day.
In the 210th Fires Brigade response cell for Ulchi Freedom Guardian, Jeremy prepared to take over operations for the night shift. As he looked at the big screen, he saw an old photo of himself instead of the battle update. Then he realized Jessica was standing next to him with a cake.
"It was a good surprise. It's always good when my wife can break away from her busy schedule," said Jeremy.
Despite the hardships of both serving their country, including being stationed on different continents, Jeremy and Jessica both appreciate the unique common bond they share.
"It's rewarding because he understands what I do," said Jessica. "We joke about how we are the only couple that sits around the dinner table and argues about doctrine."
Jeremy has already served 20 years with the Army, but he isn't planning to retire any time soon.
"I will do this as long as I love it, and I still love it," he said. Sharing his service with his wife makes it even more enjoyable.
"I love Korea, and the fact we get to be here together makes it even better," he added.
The Soldiers of 210th Fires Brigade are the center of the organization, and strong families are the solid base on which Soldiers build the strength and resilience to enhance readiness.


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Earth gets a surge of new ocean sanctuaries
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New marine reserves are making a big splash around the planet — and not a moment too soon.
Why flowering meadows are better than lawns
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Grassy habitats can offer important 'ecosystem services,' scientists say, if they have the right kind of biodiversity.
Clever animation reveals hidden cost of deforestation in less than 1 minute
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'Biotop' offers a reminder that forests aren't just trees.
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The birds help buffer humans from West Nile virus, a new study suggests, especially in patches of old-growth forest.
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Lichens are not what you think they are. Not plant, not fungus — they are one of a kind.
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Orchids 101: The biology behind these elegant flowers
July 13, 2016, 11:31 a.m. by Anna Norris
With more than 20,000 species and more than 800 genera, orchids are an incredibly diverse family of plants.
For the first time, a mammal species is extinct because of human-induced climate change
June 16, 2016, 11:34 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Say goodbye to the Bramble Cay melomys.
11 amazing antics of ants
April 25, 2016, 1:48 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Picnic plunder is just one of their many talents.
Cities have their own microbial signatures
April 22, 2016, 6 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Urban microbiomes are so distinct that scientists realize they can identify a city just by looking at bacteria from its office buildings.
Almost 2/3 of Earth's biodiversity is bacteria
April 14, 2016, 12:24 p.m. by Russell McLendon
A new 'tree of life' shows why it's a small world after all.


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Republican Corporation Commission Candidates Look to Move Past 'Dark Money' Debate
Most vying for the 3 open spots hope conversation can go beyond elections spending, solar issues.
Most vying for the 3 open spots hope conversation can go beyond elections spending, solar issues.
Arizona Speaker says he was not gaining enough support to win primary.
Worst since period following Civil War, says National Institute for Civil Discourse
Congressional hopefuls Matt Heinz, Victoria Steele are former state lawmakers.
Democratic candidate for Senate wants to know why McCain puts up with Trump.
Six Republicans vie for party nomination, and funds to run their campaign.
The Democratic candidate for Senate is taking to the airwaves.
Name recognition - Trump's and McCain's - could be good or bad in minds of voters.
Convicted felon Brian Malnes says US Constitution supersedes state requirements.
Former Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin now a part of the agency
Republican well ahead of would-be opponents in campaign resources.
Democrat challenger Steele commissioned poll; she and Democrat Heinz are tied.
Victims of Jan 8 shooting invited to DC as president reveals stricter control on gun sales.
Analysis of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision
He says Susan Bitter Smith's position as a cable company lobbyist violates state law.
10,000 cheer presidential candidate's call for immigration reform, other changes, at Reid Park rally.
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