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'Today' offers reduced-cost spay
CHARLES TOWN - Those who need to get their cat or dog spayed or neutered may contact Spay Today, the area's reduced-cost spay and neutering program. There are new locations.
For more information, visit www.baacs.org or 304-728-8330.
Seed collection event on tap Sept. 22
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is once again partnering with the Potomac Conservancy to hold a "Growing Native" seed-collection event at the society's Yankauker Nature Preserve in Berkeley County from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 22.
Everyone is welcome to participate and there is no fee. A state forester will be on hand to aid with seed identification, and seed-collection bags will be provided.
These events are very popular with children and make good family outings.
The Conservancy's Growing Native program is aimed at improving water quality in the Potomac River.
It recruits volunteers to collect seeds of native hardwoods and shrubs and delivers the seeds to state nurseries, where they are nurtured into small seedlings. The seedlings are then planted along streams and rivers in the Potomac watershed to help restore forests that filter pollution and run-off.
The Yankauer preserve is located on Whiting's Neck in the northeastern corner of Berkeley County. Directions can be found on the Potomac Valley Audubon Society website at www.potomacaudubon.org.
Preregistration for the Sept. 22 event is suggested but not required. To preregister or get more information, contact Lien Vu, the Conservancy's outreach coordinator, at email@example.com or 301-608-1188, ext. 215.
For those who cannot attend the Sept. 22 event but would like to help, the Conservancy will be installing seed-collection kiosks at the Yankauer Preserve, the farmers market in Inwood and the Nature Niche store in Berkeley Springs. Families and individuals can gather seeds on their own at their own pace and drop them off at any of these locations through Oct. 21.
Full instructions on procedures for gathering and dropping off seeds can be found at www.growingnative.org.
Trip to Blackwater Falls scheduled
MARTINSBURG - Adult & Community Education of Berkeley County is sponsoring a trip to Cathedral State Park and Blackwater Falls on Oct. 27. The cost of the trip is $55 per person, which includes lunch. Clark Dixon will be the host of this trip and is offering a class, Discover West Virginia Outdoors, that will complement this trip and will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Cost is $10 for one attendee and a guest.
For more information or to register, call 304-267-3585.
NCTC tour and wine tasting on tap
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Friends of the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) will host a tour of the facility and a wine and cheese tasting event at 2 p.m. today. Participants should meet at the Byrd Center. The organic wine and cheese tasting event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the commons area, featuring a speaker from the National Wildlife Refuge Association. Admission is an annual membership to the Friends of NCTC, which is $5 per student, $10 per person, $20 per family and $50 for a sustaining membership.
The Friends of NCTC is a membership organization that supports the work of NCTC, including its outreach programs to the community. Volunteers this past year coordinated the community lecture series, contributed to the Eagle Cam and participated in the Wild Read Program.
Honey Festival to be held today
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association and the Berkeley/Jefferson Master Gardeners Association will hold their second annual Honey Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Morgan's Grove Market. There will demonstrations of honey extraction, mead brewing and soap and lip balm making. Local beekeepers will be available to answer questions on bees and beekeeping. Local honey plus beekeeping equipment and other items will be offered for sale. The Master Gardeners Association will have information on native bees, pollinators and their host plants, the benefits of dandelions and offerings of dandelion recipes.
Swint meet and greet scheduled
CHARLES TOWN - The Jefferson County African-American Non-Partisan Political Action Committee will sponsor "Meet Howard Swint, 2nd congressional district candidate for West Virginia" at 1 p.m. today in Fisherman's Hall, 320 S. West St. Light refreshments will be served.
Hawk-watching trips planned
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor two hawk-watching trips in mid-September.
The first trip will be Monday to the Washington Monument on South Mountain. The trip will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday. Space constraints at the viewing site will limit participation to just eight people, and preregistration is essential.
To preregister and get specific directions, call Sandy Sagalkin at 240-291-6465 or email@example.com.
The second trip will be Sept. 20 to Snickers Gap in Virginia on the Clarke/Loudoun county line.
This site will accommodate many people, so no preregistration is required.
Those who wish to carpool to the site from the Eastern Panhandle should meet before 8 a.m. in the parking lot in front of the Martin's supermarket in the Jefferson Crossroads Shopping Center.
The annual broad-winged hawk migration is usually at its peak at this time, and these trips should provide excellent opportunities to view these magnificent birds as they soar over the region's ridge tops.
Both trips will be free and open to anyone with an interest. Binoculars will be available for anyone who needs them. For both trips, participants should wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for prevailing weather conditions and bring along water and insect repellent.
Both trips will be canceled in the event of steady rain, since hawks do not fly in such weather.
For more information, visit www.potomacaudubon.org or call Sagalkin at 240-291-6465.
Delany presentation to be held Monday
CHARLES TOWN - The Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society, in conjunction with the Martin Robinson Delany 200th Anniversary Commemoration Celebration Committee, will sponsor a presentation by James Surkamp on Martin Delany's life at 7 p.m. Monday at Fisherman Hall, 320 S. West St. The public is urged to attend. Delany was born in Charles Town and is best known for being the first and highest-ranking black line officer in the Civil War. In 2002, Delany was listed among the 100 greatest African-Americans.
For more information, call 304-725-9610.
Humane Society to hold social dinner
BERKELEY SPRINGS - The Humane Society of Morgan County will hold its annual dinner and meeting Monday at Cacapon Lodge. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner. The event will also feature a silent auction.
For more information or tickets, call 304-258-5592.
HCC to offer drawing class
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Continuing Education and Business Services Division at Hagerstown Community College will offer a drawing class from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 15 in the Kepler Center.
In the course, instructor Jennie Avila will lead participants to explore portraiture, landscape and still life, using pencil and charcoal. It is open to artists of all levels of experience.
For more information or to register, call 240-500-2236 or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned/register.
Museum to be open Monday
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. Normally closed Mondays, the museum will remain open to give visitors the opportunity to view the landmark Civil War exhibition "Valley of the Shadow," which focuses on telling the story of Hagerstown and Washington County during the Civil War.
For more information, call 301-739-5727 or visit www.wcmfa.org.
HCC to offer ICC inspector training
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Hagerstown Community College, in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will offer International Code Council (ICC) residential energy inspector/plans examiner training from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 6.
This course addresses provisions in the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) and the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and teaches participants the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection and analysis of projects. Students also will learn about basic code provisions and will be given guidance on how to make code compliance decisions.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a voucher from the Maryland DHCD to take the ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner certification examination. Cost is $56.
All classes will be held in the Career Programs Building on HCC's main campus.
For more information or to register, call 240-500-2236 or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned/register.
Widmyer to discuss her newest book
CHARLES TOWN - The Charles Town Library, 200 E. Washington St., is pleased to announce that Lyn Widmyer, local author, will present her latest book, "Chasing Cows: I'm not in the Suburbs Anymore," from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the library. The book contains humorous essays about her 30 years as a farm wife. She also recounts her adventures around various parts of West Virginia. Widmyer will be reading from her book, answering questions and signing copies of the book, which will be available for purchase. Everyone is invited to attend this event.
For more information, call the library at 304-725-2208.
Constitution Day speaker announced
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Dr. Michael Austin will present "Manufacturing Intent: Five ways to abuse history while pretending to interpret the Constitution" at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, 213 N. King St. Austin's talk, the eighth annual Tom E. Moses Memorial Lecture on the U.S. Constitution, is part of the observance of Constitution Day at Shepherd University. A discussion, book signing and reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
Women's center to meet Wednesday
MARTINSBURG - The annual meeting of the Shenandoah Women's Center Inc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Purple Iris.
For more information, call Ann Smith at 304-263-8522.
Bird walk to be held Wednesday
BOLIVAR HEIGHTS - The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor a bird walk in the Bolivar Heights section of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on Wednesday.
The trip will begin at 8 a.m. and last two to three hours. It will be led by an experienced birder.
Various species may be seen, including migrating hawks and warblers.
The event is free and open to anyone with an interest. Children will be welcome. Binoculars will be available for anyone who needs them. No preregistration will be required. Participants will meet at the Bolivar Heights parking area.
The trip will involve a moderate three-mile hike partly through woods with hilly terrain. Those who do not want to complete the entire hike will have the option to drop out at about the halfway point.
Participants should wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for prevailing weather conditions and bring along water and insect repellent.
This trip will be canceled in the event of rain.
For more information, visit www.potomacaudubon.org, email Deb Hale at email@example.com or call 304-535-2346.
Landlord and tenant panel to meet
MARTINSBURG - A panel discussion on landlord-tenant issues will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall of the Charles Town Baptist Church, 211 E. Congress St., Charles Town. Local magistrates and landlords will discuss landlord-tenant laws in West Virginia, the eviction process, screening tenants, best practices in property management and screening, and tenants' rights. The meeting is sponsored by the Housing Work Group of the Health and Human Services Collaborative.
For more information, call Patricia McMillan at 304-264-2131, ext. 278, or email pmcmillan@cityof martinsburg.org.
'Conversations' to be held this week
CHARLES TOWN - CraftWorks, 1469 Lloyd Road, invites the public to be part of one of its "Community Conversations." Participants will explore what can be done together that can't be done alone.
Conversations will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; and from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14.
For more information, call 304-728-6233.
Education program to offer business class
MARTINSBURG - The Berkeley County Adult and Community Education program will offer an eight-week course, beginning Wednesday, that will will teach individuals how to develop ideas, how to market your business, how to manage employees, how to cope with competition, how to manage bookkeeping and what expectations you may have about long-term growth. Mentorship will also be available after completion of the the entire course. Cost is $150.
For more information or to register, call 304-267-3585.
AARP to host driver safety program
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - AARP and the Washington County Commission on Aging will offer the AARP driver safety program class from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Washington County Sheriff's Department, 500 Western Maryland Parkway. AARP classes are designed to help drivers improve their driving skills and prevent traffic accidents. The classes are geared toward drivers 55 and over, but are open to drivers of all ages. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
For more information or to register, call Judy Brewer at 301-790-0275, ext. 220.
Shepherd graduate, author to detail book
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Shepherd University graduate Nicholas Redding will present an overview of his recent publication "A History and Guide to Civil War Shepherdstown: Victory and Defeat in West Virginia's Oldest Town" as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of Shepherdstown at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church at the corner of King and Washington streets. Following the presentation, a book-signing and light refreshments will be offered in the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War at 136 W. German St.
Redding is a 2008 graduate of Shepherd, where he was a student in the Civil War and 19th Century American program under Dr. Mark A. Snell, director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War. Recently employed by the Civil War Trust, he is the executive director of Historic Long Branch House and Farm in Millwood, Va. Redding will discuss his new book in a talk titled "Like An Awful Dream: Shepherdstown at War, 1861-1865."
For more information, call the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War at 304-876-5429.
HCC to offer arboretum tour
HAGERSTOWN, Md.- This fall, the Continuing Education and Business Services Division at Hagerstown Community College will offer a tour of the State Arboretum of Virginia from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
Participants touring the arboretum will view boxwood cultivars, pine trees, herb gardens, native plant meadows and trails and a selection of perennials. The tour will be conducted by horticultural educator Debby Fiola. Participants also will receive an on-site lecture about "CSI plants" by Steve Carroll, arboretum director, public programming.
Cost is $75 per person. Fee includes motor coach transportation/gratuity and lectures. Participants are asked to provide their own lunches.
For more information or to register, call 240-500-2236, or visit hager stowncc.edu/coned/register.
Social connection to meet Friday
WINCHESTER, Va. - The Winchester Connection, a social group for single professionals over 40, will gather at 6 p.m. Friday at Brewbaker's for dinner and conversation. Brewbaker's is located on the Loudoun Street Mall. Dress is business casual, and prospective members are welcome.
For more information, call 540-313-6303; visit it online at winchesterconnection.org or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Workshop to be held about landscaping
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Continuing Education and Business Services Division at Hagerstown Community College will offer a one-day workshop on conservation landscaping from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at HCC's Valley Mall Center.
The workshop will teach participants how to manage insects with organic products, recycle yard waste for free, cut water usage in half and create wildlife-friendly gardens using native plants. Cost is $37.
For more information or to register, call 240-500-2236 or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned/register.
Birding festival on tap beginning Friday
BERKELEY SPRINGS - The fifth annual Berkeley Springs Fall Birding Festival will be held in and around Berkeley Springs Friday to Sept. 23. Most of the festival's events will be free, and everyone is invited to attend.
The festival is timed to coincide with the annual fall bird migration. It will include various programs, bird walks and workshops.
This year's featured presenter will once again be Sharon Stiteler, a Minnesota naturalist who participated in last year's festival. Stiteler authors the popular "Birdchick.com" blog, which has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and on NBC Nightly News. She has a national reputation as a very engaging and entertaining speaker.
To help cover festival expenses, a $10 ticket will be sold for the evening programs. This ticket will be good for admission to both those programs. Advance tickets will be available at the Nature Niche store at 168 N. Washington St., in Berkeley Springs, 304-258-0992 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information, visit www.potomacaudubon.org or contact the Nature Niche store.
Craughwell lecture to be held Sept. 23
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Author Thomas J. Craughwell will present a lecture entitled "Remembering Ireland and Fighting for the Union" at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The lecture is offered in conjunction with the Museum's headline exhibition "Valley of the Shadow" that commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War in Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania. A reception hosted by the Singer Society, the volunteer organization of the Museum, will follow the lecture. This is a ticketed event, free for members of the Museum and children 12 and under and $5 for non-members.
For more information and a complete list Civil War events, visit www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.


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RICHMOND, Va. - A federal appeals court has struck down Virginia's same-sex marriage ban.
A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond ruled Monday that state constitutional and statutory provisions barring gay marriage and denying recognition of such unions performed in other states violate the U.S. Constitution. The Virginia gay marriage case is one of several that could go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In February, U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen ruled that Virginia's same-sex marriage ban violates equal protection and due process guarantees. Lawyers for two circuit court clerks whose duties include issuing marriage licenses appealed.
The lawsuit was filed by two Norfolk men who were denied a marriage license and two Chesterfield County women whose marriage in California is not recognized by Virginia.
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text: Velázquez frequently painted court fools like Pablo (above) and Don Juan de Austria (five images earlier), who performed similar roles to Shakespeare's fools on stage, like the Fool in King Lear, played by Robert Armin (next image). Like Shakespeare Velázquez understood the role of fools as questioners of the established order from an outsider's perspective. Manet considered this portrait to be "the greatest painting he had ever seen" and one which illustrated "the essence of existential drama, man alone on a bare stage." For a full analysis of the shared views and devices of Velázquez and Shakespeare, see Hugh Mcrae Richmond, 'Shakespeare & Velazquez' in "Shakespeare Without Boundaries: Essays in honor of Dieter Mehl," ed. Christa Jansohn, University of Delaware, 2011, 241-52. It is also covered in part in the video "Shakespeare and the Spanish Connection" included in our Video Gallery. Original courtesy of the Prado Museum: photo by Erzalibillas, licensed via Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0


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"I understand there are now final rules for sign retroreflectivity. Can you tell me where I could find an explanation?"
You're right. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has, as one of its missions, the task of improving safety on the nation's roadways. More than 42,000 people have been killed on American roads during each of the past eight years. While only a quarter of all travel occurs at night, about half of the traffic fatalities occur during nighttime hours. To address this disparity, the FHWA has adopted new traffic sign retroreflectivity requirements that are included as Revision 2 of the 2003 MUTCD.
Public agencies will have until January 2012 to implement and then continue to use an assessment or management method that is designed to maintain traffic sign retroreflectivity at or above the minimum levels specified. They will have until January 2015 to replace any regulatory, warning, or post-mounted guide (except street name) signs and until January 2018 to replace any street name signs and overhead guide signs that are identified by the assessment or management method as failing to meet the minimum retroreflectivity level. For more information, visit the FHWA retroreflectivity website at www.fhwa.dot.gov/retro.
"With a potential loss of 2000+ ash trees due to emerald ash borer, we are looking to find out what other municipalities are doing in the areas of education, prevention, and handling of large amounts of ash wood debris. Can you help?" Dave Miller, Kettering, OH
This insect has really taken hold in several states in the U.S., as well as in Ontario, Canada since it was first detected in Michigan in 2002. Education programs include teaching campers and woodcutters how to determine if the wood they are selecting is infected and discouraging anyone from bringing ash wood into their neighborhoods as a precaution to preventing the spread of the infestation. Handling the debris seems best done by chipping and burning the infected trees. Larry Neitzel, Brown Deer, MI, tells me that Brown Deer and five other communities are developing a unified response plan which includes funding to begin replacement of ash trees that are in poor condition or are damaged. For more information about their plan, contact Larry at firstname.lastname@example.com. If anyone else has suggestions, please let me know and I'll be happy to share them.
"Some of our citizens are really pushing our elected officials to 'Go Green.' We've looked at several programs but they all seem to involve audits or studies which will take longer than our people are willing to wait and are much more expensive than we can afford. Any ideas what we could do in public works to speed up the process without spending a lot of money?"
It's always interesting to see how our residents jump from one bandwagon to another and always want something added with no thought of where the funding might come from. A few months ago we were going to repair all the failing bridges; now we need to save the environment. Don't get me wrong, both are worthy projects. The funding for either is not something normally figured into our budgets which would preclude anything happening very quickly.
However, one way that agencies responsible for providing facilities management might quickly offer "proof" that they are working to make a difference involves "green cleaning." With all the discussion about climate change and sustainability, product manufacturers are taking to the airwaves to advertise their new "green" products. Many legislative bodies are passing legislation at the state and local levels that make provisions for green building. Green cleaning may be the simplest cost-effective strategy for an organization to make an impact since cleaning supplies are already part of the facility budget and "going green" usually doesn't cost more than the traditional program it is replacing.
The concept for green cleaning is that it seeks to reduce health and environmental impacts associated with the cleaning process while meeting the facility's performance and cost requirements. A simple working definition of green cleaning can be explained as "cleaning to protect health without harming the environment." It recognizes the important role that cleaning products, along with effective cleaning processes, have in creating productivity, decreased absenteeism, improved student performance on standardized tests, and other positive performance metrics. If you'd like more information about processes available check out Today's Facility Manager at www.todaysfacilitymanager.com/tfm_08_01_servmain.php or visit with a member of the Facilities and Grounds Committee. Addresses are available on the website at www.apwa.net.
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Anti-hunger advocates from Santa Cruz County and across the country will be wearing orange on September 5th in an effort to raise awareness of the more than 50 million people in the US facing hunger—including 16.7 million children. It's just one of the many awareness events taking place throughout the month in recognition of Feeding America's Hunger Action Month—a campaign to help end hunger in our country.
Here in Santa Cruz County, one in four children are hungry or malnourished and approximately 54,000 people receive food assistance each month from Second Harvest through its network of 200 agencies and programs.
Events Summary: Three Food Bank Employees to Take CalFresh Challenge September 15-21st
The CalFresh Challenge encourages participants to experience what life is like for millions of low-income Americans facing hunger. Second Harvest CalFresh Outreach Workers, Luisa, Sandra and Yaceth will take the CalFresh Challenge the week of September 15th. Their food budget for the week will be based on the average CalFresh benefit, which is $4.50 per person per day for all food and beverages. They will be sharing their experiences daily on our blog page, which we encourage you to read and share with your community.
We will post healthy recipes our web site every week prepared within the CalFresh budget. Also, be sure to look for the Hunger Action Month orange banner hanging on Main Street in Watsonville beginning September 9th. Throughout the month, anti-hunger advocates will be attending city council meetings and speaking with the County Board of Supervisors to advocate for people facing hunger.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)* Facts
• Over 47 million low-income Americans participate in SNAP to help purchase food.
• 76 percent of SNAP households include a child, an elderly person, or a disabled person. These vulnerable households receive 83 percent of all SNAP benefits.
• 83 percent of SNAP households have incomes at or below 100 percent of the poverty guideline ($19,530 for a family of 3 in 2013). These households receive 91 percent of all SNAP benefits.
• Program eligibility is limited to households with gross income of no more than 130 percent of the federal poverty level and no more than $2000 in assets. Participants must also meet citizenship requirements.
• The average SNAP household has about 2 people, with a gross monthly income of $744 and countable assets of just $331.
• The average monthly SNAP benefit per person was $133.41 in FY2012, or less than $1.50 per person per meal.
• 90 percent of SNAP benefits are redeemed by day 21 of the benefit period – meaning most SNAP benefits are not enough to last recipients all month.
All SNAP participants will see a drop in their benefits on November 1, 2013 – the average decrease will be $36 for a family of four. Over the entire year, the average family of four will have $396 less to spend on food.
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CLEMSON Swinney was asked today if ESPN had approached him about appearing in a commercial to promote its GameDay program. ESPN has used a number of high-profile coaches for spots on commercials over the years. Swinney said he has not been approached. He was also asked if sees that as a disadvantage in recruiting.
ESPN is the mothership so I think anytime you have a chance to get national exposure for your team you try to take advantage of those opportunities, Swinney said. I think the best exposure is winning on Saturday.
To be fair, GameDay has run a number of features on Clemson over the last two seasons and will run a feature on Clemsons Daniel Rodriguez on Saturday.
But heres an idea ESPN how about getting Swinney and South Carolina Steve coach Spurrier on a commercial together? Perhaps making amends over a funnel cake at the state fair?
Maryland D best in conference?
Florida State might take issue with an assertion Swinney made today when he claimed the Maryland defense is as good as any Clemson has faced this season.
Maryland (4-5, 2-3) is ranked 11th in the nation in total defense and has a talented front led by defensive tackle Joe Vellano, one of the most disruptive defenders in the conference.
Defensively they are as probably as good as anybody weve played, Swinney said. They lead our league in sacks. Theyre as good up front as we have played. Vellano, I cant believe hes still there. Hes been there for 10 years.
Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris said Maryland does a good job of disguising coverages and mixing of pressure packages.
Shuey holding down middle linebacker spot:
Former two-star prospect Spencer Shuey started a third straight game over former five-star prospect Stephone Anthony at middle linebacker at Duke.
Hes playing great, Swinney said. He knows exactly what we are doing.
Shuey said he has graded out well in making the correct presnap decisions in aligning the Clemson defense. He said he has also improved his ability to shed blockers, an area where Anthony has struggled with.
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Swinney on Maryland linebacker Shawn Petty who has become the Terps quarterback due to a rash of injuries. I was very impressed. A lot of motions, silent snap counts, that aint easy to do. They didnt have a lot of mistakes. A lot of zone reads, speed options, screens, took some shots. Swinney said Andre Ellington is on track to play vs. Maryland.


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Twitter: Getting up and running
Let's say you're just starting on Twitter, or haven't been using it for that long. You want to connect with other people who share your interests, but you don't know quite where to start. Whom do you follow? How do you find them?
Here are a few tips if you're in this situation. Even if you've been on Twitter for some time, these could find you some people well worth following.
1. Directories
Twitter directories are a bit like phonebooks, except instead of turning to an index and getting a page reference, you search by keyword and find what you want in just a few seconds.
Popular sites such as Twellow and wefollow all work in a similar way. Plug in the interest you want to search for (e.g. "genealogy"), and the directory shows you everyone listed in that field – ordered by follower count, influence or something else.
It's worth listing yourself on these directories, too. If someone else is looking to add people who share an interest, you might be the one to catch their attention.
2. Twitter Groups
A few Twitter genealogy groups exist and, as with the directories, it can be worth following people on them (and indeed joining those groups). In particular, the genealogy lists on Twitter Groups and Twibes have strong membership lists.
3. Twitter Search
People who share your interests tend to talk about similar things, so if you search for a relevant keyword using Twitter's search function you'll be able to find relevant people. The most popular term to search is #genealogy. If you're more of a specialist, just type in a term relevant to your field (e.g. #jewishgenealogy). If you're one of the lucky few to have access to the "new" Twitter, you'll be able to search not only tweets, but profiles. This is a very handy way to search people who've listed "genealogy" in their profile and, therefore, are likely involved with it.
If you don't have access to the new Twitter, try a tool such as TweepSearch to do much the same thing.
4. Follow the Tweet Trail
A good way to keep track of good people is to keep an eye on what's being repeated ("retweeted") by your existing followers. Are they retweeting someone else's posts very often? Are they Follow-Friday-ing people who look relevant? Are they creating lists with particular people on them? Keep track of this, and follow people as and when you think they're going to be relevant to you.
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: For a non-club organised event, extremely efficientIn full: Everything right - mile markers in right place, start and finish areas well organised and some nice views for the slower runners to enjoy and a good challenging course of slight climbs, twists and turns and gusty winds for the more competitive runners to deal with.Date of review: March 23, 2008
In short: Interesting way of awarding prizes for slower runnersIn full: Despite the first 5 female runners across the line being V40s the organisers contrived to award prizes to the first 3 `senior women' even though the fastest in this category was over 20 mins behind the race winner and 2 mins behind the 4th F40 who got nothing.Shame as the course organisation and marshalling was excellentDate of review: March 3, 2008
In short: Fast course, friendly organisationIn full: A great way to work up an appetite for a Saturday night curry at the Weymouth Tandoori:-)Date of review: March 11, 2007
In short: Excellent race but sort out that finish pleaseIn full: Could you not...1. Finish the race straight onto the field instead of the sharp turn in mud or...2. Start the race further back on the road and finish on that track?Date of review: January 2, 2007
In short: Well organised local race with friendly marshalls and race organiserIn full: Had a great day thanks to the co-operation of DDT. We ran the course once as a warm up, raced then once again as a warm down for a long run.One point about the prizes - how about calling up the first man and woman together, then 2nd man and woman etc for equality's sake.Would definitely choose this again for a Christmas blast.Date of review: December 17, 2006
In short: Get down to brass tacks - it's good value, flat and a good vibeIn full: Right - scenery? Well I'd drive round the `Pocklington Scenic Drive' if that was important.It was well organised and marshalled. Oh dear if you had to walk 1/2 mile to the start. Include it in your warm up then.At the end I found asking the question `which way is it back to race HQ' quite useful for finding my way back to the car.Never done this before but this is a top top race.There was a query about the accuracy of mile markers around mile 5. Any observations? Otherwise A1 stuff from Pocklington RR. Well done!Date of review: February 26, 2006
In short: An excellent local 10k which gets all the important things rightIn full: Can't fault this race at all. Super organisation, flat course, good strong field and good VFM.Well done Dewsbury RR.Date of review: February 5, 2006
In short: Top HM in the areaIn full: Excellent marshalling and organisation as usual. I think some of the mile markers between 1 and 8 could do with remeasuring though...Date of review: January 23, 2006
In short: Excellent organisation and friendly marshalls.In full: Flat course - has pb potential. On the other hand would have been frustrating to be on pb time turning into the last section with slippy mud. Nothing the organisers can do about that though. Maybe some matting on the grass in the last 100m?Good choice on venue and HQ - plenty of changing space and bar. Ample car parking as well.Any idea why the start was delayed by 10 mins?Date of review: December 31, 2005
In short: Excellent all round as usualIn full: I found no trouble getting a decent start. But then I don't run around 45 mins for a 10k then slag off `walkers' like some on here. If you think you're fast enough, get to the front Wayne.Date of review: November 27, 2005
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Good wax in the bases.
Not skied last 2 seasons - we were keeping for my daughter, but she likes her Rossi's (no idea why)
These ski's won the first Nastar Midwest OPEN ROC and have AJ Kitt's autograph if you like that sort of thing.
They need to go to make room for another set (Wife says we can have no more than 18 pair in the house and right now we have 21 (make that 20 as 1 set leaving today)
Just realized this was still out there and they are still in the tuning rroom.
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Steroid Use in Female Athletes
The Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Teenagers
Why do children runaway from home? There are many reasons why children leave home but the most common reason is avoidance. They rebel against the rules you have set forth in your home and mistakenly believe that things will be better if they leave. Your daughter may be involved with a much older boy that you disapprove of. Rather than face the consequences of her actions, she will simply leave so she can be with him. Your son feels he is old enough to make his own decisions and feels too restricted by your rules. He may feel he is "too old" to have a curfew and will stay out as long as he wants to. Maybe he won't come home at all. There may be problems at school your child doesn't want to deal with. He may have gotten into trouble and rather than face you he will choose not to come home at all.
So how do you deal with all this? Locking them in their room is not the answer. Neither is beating them into submission. Communication is your best tool for connecting with your child. He may not want to talk to you about what is going on in his life or share with you his concerns. Opening up the avenues for communication won't be easy. But one thing is certain; doing nothing will only make matters worse. It may seem at times that you are nagging your child and getting no response. You may feel yourself getting angry and instead of having a conversation, you are soon in the middle of an argument. It's not easy to hold your temper when you your child is being unreasonable. But the things you say in anger are soon regretted later when you have had time to cool off. If you feel yourself getting angry, take a "time-out" so you can get yourself back under control.
Only by communicating with your child will you begin to discover what they may be going through. Find out who their friends are. Meet their friends' parents. By establishing relationships with them you can help each other when problems arise. Ask your children where they are going, who they will be with, when they will be home. For older children, make compromises, when reasonable. Let them stay out an extra hour, as long as you know where they are going or what they will be doing. But set limits. If they come home later than agreed on without calling, ask them what happened to delay them. If it was truly beyond their control, explain to them how you feel about them not calling to let you know. Otherwise explain to them what discipline you will impose and why you are doing it. They need to learn to face the consequences of their actions.
Sometimes your best efforts of communicating with your children are not enough. Peer pressure may drive them to test the limits of your authority. If necessary, enlist the aid of a professional. Talk to the counselors and teachers at your child's school. They are a good source of information on your child's attitude away from home. They can also counsel you on dealing with whatever issues your child may have. Staying informed is the best way of staying in touch with your child.


text: summer reading Novels For The Science-Attuned Brain By the time this post goes up, I'll be vacationing in New Jersey. (No jokes please!) My destinations are Springsteen Country and the beach, or as we say in my home state, The Shore. Novel-reading on the beach is one way I'll relax. During some future fantasy vacation, I'd love to do nothing but read, inhaling a book a day.


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Infertility is a couple's inability to conceive after at least 1 year of frequent, unprotected intercourse. Many couples who are striving to get pregnant become anxious after only a few months, especially if they have delayed having children until they are older. In such cases, your doctor may opt to begin your "infertility workup" before 12 months have passed. Your evaluation will revolve around identifying male factors, female factors or combined male and female factors that could account for your failure to conceive.
Combined Factors
In approximately 1/3 of couples, both partners have underlying conditions that interfere with fertility, and these issues are usually discovered during an evaluation. When both partners are treated, pregnancy often follows. Occasionally, an open discussion with your doctor will reveal a problem that doesn't necessarily cause infertility but interferes with sexual performance or conception. For example, some couples fail to schedule their sexual activity around the time of ovulation, when conception is most likely to occur. And many couples are hesitant to talk about alcohol or substance abuse that can impair fertility. Ideally, your doctor will thoroughly discuss the issues before ordering expensive and exhaustive tests.
Male Factors
A March 2007 review in "American Family Physician" cited male factors as the cause of infertility in 28 percent of couples who have been unable to conceive. In about 1/2 of these men, a cause for infertility -- usually sperm abnormalities -- is identified. In the other 1/2, no specific cause for infertility can be found. A low sperm count, poor sperm movement or misshapen sperm can often be traced to a treatable problem, such as a medication or a hormonal imbalance. Stopping the offending drug or correcting the underlying hormonal problem may improve fertility. Common medications that can impair sperm production include simetidine (Tagamet), ketoconazole (Nizoral), spironolactone (Aldactone) and anabolic steroids. Disorders that damage the testicles -- trauma, viral destruction of sperm-producing cells, undescended testicles or certain genetic conditions, such as Klinefelter syndrome -- may not be correctable.
Female Factors
Infertility is due to female factors in about 33 percent of cases. Among infertile women, roughly 40 percent have problems with ovulation. Causes of ovulation failure include advanced age; tobacco use; endocrine disorders, such as thyroid, pituitary or adrenal disease; medications, such as chemotherapy drugs; and polycystic ovary syndrome, which is characterized by menstrual irregularity and excess male hormone production. Women who are severely underweight due to eating disorders or too much exercise may develop hormonal imbalances that lead to ovulation problems. Another 30 percent of infertile women have a condition with their fallopian tube that prevents fertilization or egg migration. Past pelvic surgery or pelvic infections that scarred the tubes are often implicated in "tubal failure." Endometriosis, a disorder that occurs when the tissue that normally lines your uterus finds its way into your pelvis and abdominal cavity, affects up to 10 percent of reproductive-age women and accounts for about 15 percent of female infertility cases. Other female factors include cervical mucus abnormalities, often due to infections or smoking; abnormalities of the shape of the uterus; and uterine polyps or fibroids, which are masses of tissue that prevent implantation or interfere with carrying a pregnancy.
During the first year of attempting to conceive, healthy young couples have an 84 percent success rate, on average. So, 15 to 20 percent of fertile couples may be frustrated by what they believe is infertility. Of the 1 in 7 couples who are genuinely infertile, about 30 percent have normal evaluations when they seek help with conceiving. About 40 percent of these couples, who are said to have "unexplained infertility," eventually become pregnant with properly timed intercourse, medications that boost ovulation or assisted reproduction techniques, such as in vitro fertilization. Interestingly, the Western world's obesity epidemic may soon exert its influence on America's population dynamics. A study published in the October 2008 issue of "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" showed that overweight men and women were less likely than normal-weight people to have their first children before the age of 47. It is unclear how much of this is due to infertility. Underweight men also fathered their first child at a later point in life, on average, than normal-weight men. This disparity appeared to be due to the lower rate of marriage in underweight men, rather than infertility.
References (4)
- Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology: Management of the Infertile Couple: An Evidence-Based Protocol
- American Family Physician: Infertility
- Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics: Endometriosis and Infertility
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Lower Fertility Associated With Obesity and Underweight: The U.S. National Longitudinal Survey of Youth
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As you can see from this screen shot, I turned on our only gay tv news program just in the nick of time. Just as the anchor was pulling off his underwear. And reminding us all to turn out for Sunday's Gay Pride parade. Although I wish he hadn't done that. Reminded me I mean. I feel tired already. You see the parade may be the climax of a wild week-long party. But it's also a bit of an ordeal.
It's too long, too corporate, and too boring.You stand there for hours in the blazing sun waiting for your friends to go by with the goody goody contingent. So you can spend five minutes squirting them with your water gun.
There's not enough music, and the floats and costumes aren't up to gay standards. There are too many tired drag queens and not enough sexy guys or gals shaking their booties off. It's not political enough or wild enough. And people gay and straight lining the parade route aren't free to join in.
All you can do is watch from behind barricades, as the beer and condom floats go by. And hope that it ends soon. Before you get sun stroke. Or collapse from boredom.
And then there are the freaky nudists who can't tell the difference between a public street and a nude beach. The ones with the tiny fig leafs that I'd like to replace with a big bunch of poison ivy.
Anyway, after four or five hours of all of that, and a couple of hours of navigating the packed crowds on Church street, I'm usually so wiped, all I can do is stumble home and go to bed. Alone. How gay is that?
But who am I to criticize the parade? A lot of people work really hard with very little to make it happen. As they have done for years. I had a chance to volunteer this year and I didn't. So I should just shut up. Anyway I hear the organizers are going to speed things up this year. And even if they didn't I would still grab my water gun and go.
It's important for people to see how many of us there are. How we come in all shapes, and sizes, ages and colours. That we're their fellow citizens and that we want to be their friends. It helps closeted gays and kids feel they're not alone.
Who knows it might even help a young straight thug become a model citizen. Before he attacks a gay man. Like this guy did.
Isn't that a twist?
Talk about winning them over one gay bashing at a time... But I did like the reformed gay basher's message to the gay community:
"Don't be afraid to show who you are."Don't worry we're not. That's why we've got "Fearless" and a clenched fist on our t-shirts. See you at the parade. It might not be the most exciting and gayest parade in the world.
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Ally Offers Popmoney
A lot of people seem to hate Bank of America, if the comments on my post covering the Bank of America Overdraft Fee Settlement is any indication, but I really like being able to transfer money to my friends when I owe them (they need an account too). I'd use Paypal except Paypal will charge fees, which is too much considering I can write a check (for free) or pay in cash the next time I see them (also for free).
So when I saw that Ally was participating in Popmoney, I took a closer look. I wanted to know how much it would cost me to send money and I was surprised to learn it was free. While it's basically the next step in Billpay (instead of sending a paper check, it sends electronic funds), it's still pretty cool that it's available and free.
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I wondered if that was you.
Yeah, no s***. I spent six hours last night mod-ing a draft stream chatbox. I predicted before the draft started that we'd trade our pick for more picks.
Yet, I still sat there and watched. Behold. Picks we wanted... gone. Trade imminent and complete
...and it was beautiful out last night. Could have been out drinking and socializing.
Screw the second round.
SJ getting Burns was good for them. Burns would have been good for us too. It is a question of cost. Who would we have had to give up to get him?
Who will we draft today? How will our current prospects pan out? Do we have another "Burns" in the making? What will we do July 1? All of these questions and more will come into play when we look back and wonder about what would/could have happened.


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By DAVID MENZIES
Operating Subia's Organics Cafe and Market in Jersey City, siblings Nilsa, Yvonne and Eddie Rodriguez are continuing a legacy that's gone on for more than 50 years.
The organic cafe/market located at 506 Jersey Ave., is the evolution of what was once the family's bodega.
"Downtown used to be all Spanish," Eddie recalled. "With the economy, and between Newport and the waterfront, that started changing. The developers started coming in, buying, and the people, the Spanish people, started moving out."
As the years went by, Eddie said, the flavors of the neighborhood became less Hispanic.
"And, of course, that's all we sold here -- was Spanish products," he said. "Because they all left, and my father was ready to retire, we decided to change the store to the neighborhood ... to what the neighborhood was going to change into.
"We took a gamble, we took a chance, and we started saying, 'Let's do something different.'"
Nilsa and Yvonne's almost all-vegetarian diets (some fish, no meat) were at the forefront of that gamble, along with Eddie's experiences with fruit juicing. Together, they set out to show the public that there are healthy alternatives to what they're used to.
Nine years later, that gamble seems to have paid off. The cafe christened after their mother's maiden name has a steady flow of customers and is on the brink of growing.
"When we opened up, some people thought we were crazy," Yvonne said. "Some people thought we were crazy when we decided we're doing to do a vegetarian menu and a vegan menu. People said you won't survive it, and I said, when you believe in something, and when the clientele knows how strongly you believe in something, that catches on. People catch that. They want to try what you believe in so much."
Subia's customer base has seen strong growth from people who've never had anything vegetarian before.
"With the juicing and vegetarianism," Yvonne said, "people come in, they try it, they like it. They continue to do it. They go from doing it one day a week, twice a week, to four times, and knock on wood, it's grown."
Offering a variety of vegan, vegetarian and healthy dishes not wanting for taste, Subia's is one of few venues for locals who maintain those dietary goals.
Their warm and cold sandwiches range from about $7 to $9, and on the cold side includes veggie wraps composed from assorted veggies, roasted red peppers, cheddar cheese, mixed greens and avocado served in a whole wheat wrap. Vegan platters are about $12 and include Subia's savory non-meaty takes on "Pepper Steak" and a "SouthWestern Burger."
"I had a customer," Eddie said, "and she travels a lot, and wherever she goes, she has to keep on looking. And it's hard, because she's vegan."
The owners of Subia's have also put giving back on their own plates. They continue to build on a trip that Nilsa made to Haiti after the devastating 2010 earthquake.
"While she was there she met a woman and a husband who ended having to raise around 12 to 15 girls," Yvonne said. "Periodically we run fundraisers for them. And every so often we send them money for the children. ... We're really proud of that."
This month, Subia's plans on unveiling an expanded dinner menu, and the owners are considering local delivery and possibly longer business hours.
"Hopefully one day we'll expand and have another store," Eddie said. "They want us all over ... I got customers coming from all over. 'Oh, you should put one over there.' 'You should put one over here.' It's something to think about."


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GEN News Highlights : Dec 7, 2006
Xenon partnered with Roche to discover and develop protein therapeutics targeting hemojuvelin (HJV) as an approach for the treatment of anemia of inflammation. Xenon discovered HJV as the defective protein underlying juvenile hemochromatosis. This protein appears to play a role in the regulation and availability of iron for red blood cell production.
The companies will jointly research protein-based inhibitors of HJV. In addition to the research and license agreement, the Roche Venture Fund has purchased $7 million of Xenon stock.
The research term is for two years. Upon the achievement of a series of research, development, and regulatory milestones, Xenon may be eligible to receive payments of up to $44 million for the first product and further payments for subsequent products. Roche will also pay Xenon undisclosed royalties on sales of resulting products.
Xenon has retained an option to copromote therapeutic products in Canada. Roche has the option to commercialize HJV-based diagnostics, as well as an option to license small molecule inhibitors of HJV that Xenon develops.
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what happened?
yes, i my self have dubbed the events that transpired, the "wiichat apocalypse"
dont ask questions, just role with it
so, post all your losses and sorrows here
SOB, lost a little over 1000 posts, the PSN list i worked so hard on has been munched away, and my precious metal gear solid 4 review has also parished
these are hard times my friends, we can pull through this!
PSN ID: zapasant93
what happened?
Wii Games: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Heatseeker, Excite Truck, Wii Play, NHL 2k9, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Strikers Charged, Shaun White Snowboarding, The Bigs, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Ghost Squad, Call of Duty: World at War, Wii Sports Resort, Punch-out!
VC: Wave Race 64
Homebrew Channel
Lost my post count, my signature, threads, etc etc. A real shame.
Playstation Network: yanks96
Steam I.D: yankees96
Xbox LIVE: dotKev
Xfire: yanks96
My Twitter Account
Well, I lost the Moranos Region and the Alternate Plot.
I lost my life...
lost all my friends, messages, sig, profile pic, rep, and over 2,000 posts.
but hey, who needs those anyway? /cry
I... Lost... the entire CONDUIT THREAD!!!! It's just gone!! I'm gonna go cry now...
we didnt loose all our posts
check your profile, it tells you how many post you have.
i was at a little over 4000, now im in the 2800's
PSN ID: zapasant93
Must admit, it's definitely hit the new members the hardest
Hopefully we can all get our friends re-added and try and re-build.
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Over 20 million adults in the U.S. are suffering from depression, and many of them have explored the use of antidepressant medication to help alleviate...
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Presidential candidates and their running mates have made it a habit of campaigning in New Hampshire, a common swing state, for years. In the case of President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, that has not changed one bit.
So far in 2012, candidates have made a total of 22 separate stops in the Granite State:
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text: remember the #47 light you used in prelab 1? well, th brightness is correct, but it reaches its full output much too quickl; your eyes are sensitive at 2:00 a.m., arent they? add a capacitor accross the light bulb to smooth things out. select its value such that it reaches 63% of its total brightness in five seconds, and use the original circuit you designed in prelab 1. what shold the voltage rating of this capacitor be and why? remember, the #47 bulb drops 6.3 V @ 150 mA. Hint: make sure you take into account the equivalent resistance seen by the bulb when computing the time constant. draw the entire circuit.


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MoD plans laser curtain against rogue missiles
by James Adams in Washington
Sunday Times, March 2 1997
THE MINISTRY of Defence wants to build Britain's first multi-billion-pound ballistic-missile defence system to protect against the threat of attacks from Libya, Syria and Iran.
The system would use anti-missile technology already being developed in America, including aircraft-mounted lasers or Patriot missiles linked to satellites or radar, and would be introduced early next century.
Defence officials believe the system is necessary to counter the threat from a new generation of cheap ballistic missiles being built by "rogue" nations whose expanding arsenals could within 10 years bring the whole of Europe within range of a nuclear, chemical or biological strike.
The conclusion has been reached following a top secret 18-month study commissioned from British Aerospace and other advisers. Whitehall officials were so alarmed at the report that they banned its publication and cancelled a conference to discuss it.
United Nations inspectors confirmed the dangers when they announced last week that Iraq may be working on long-range missiles which could be launched against London.
Ministers are considering the proposals but are concerned that if they announce plans for a new defensive system there will be an international outcry. A ballistic-missile defence system would breach the 1972 Anti Ballistic Missile treaty which was designed to ensure stability during the cold war.
The report says that European capitals and ports could be at risk from missile attacks by 2005 from "unstable dictatorships" such as Libya and Syria. It also examines the current and future threats to mainland Britain and to British forces overseas.
"The conclusions are quite clear," said a defence ministry source. "The threats are there and the likeliest is a one-off attack against our troops in the field. That is what we need to defend against first."
Britain would need the co-operation of the United States to develop and build such a system, which would cost billions of pounds. Defence officials are urging ministers to commit to one of several systems that are already under development. The most promising of these is a laser mounted on a converted Boeing 747 aircraft that could destroy missiles soon after launch. America plans to deploy up to seven such lasers at a cost of L4 billion by 2003. Other systems under development include an improved version of the Patriot missile that saw service in the Gulf war against Iraqi Scuds.
The Americans are already involved with Germany and Italy in developing a so-called Medium Extended Air Defence System, but this has been in financial trouble since the French dropped out last year leaving America to pick up most of the bill.
"The UK cannot possibly do this alone economically or technically," said Dr Stanley Orman, a former senior MoD expert in strategic systems who now runs a consulting firm in Washington. "Europe is such a crowded area that any defence has to be done co-operatively."
Already, 38 nations have ballistic missiles with a range of 300km or more that can directly threaten British forces deployed in military operations outside the Nato area.
Leading the race is probably North Korea, which has a history of developing new weapons and selling them to anyone with the cash to buy them. Currently, the regime is about to deploy the NoDong-1 with a range of 1,000km. The Taepodong-2 missile with a 4,000km range is under development. Western intelligence agencies believe that the new missile is being funded in part with contributions from countries such as Iran and Syria, which have long-standing links with the Pyongyang regime.
"North Korea presents a two-headed problem," said Wyn Bowen, a senior research associate at the Centre for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. "Not only are they developing the technology for their own missile programme, they are also selling it to countries of concern, such as Libya, Iran and Syria." The half-inch-thick report was written by Bruce Mann, the head of Whitehall's defence policy staff, and circulated to defence chiefs earlier this month. The Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies in Whitehall had planned to hold a conference on March 18 sponsored by the defence ministry. However, faced with the prospect of spelling out the results of its study, Whitehall withdrew its support and the conference was postponed indefinitely.


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"I love you."
That's what she told me as we hugged in front of her parent's house.
We had just finished an amazing conversation and it was time for me to head home.
I was in high school and only seventeen.
Yes… I was in love with a girl.
"I love you too," I said with a huge smile and another hug that backed up my words.
Was I professing love for the first time to my childhood sweetheart?
The girl was my best friend (and still is). And I have never been romantically in love with her.
Her name is Erika.
She gave me one of the greatest gifts I'll ever receive: the knowledge and confidence that telling someone you love that – you know, you actually love them – is beautiful.
For the giver and receiver.
Regardless of relationship, romantic feelings, gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or anything else.
Erika's three little words on that muggy summer day were transformative and I want to show you their impact. It's my challenge and pleasure to help you overcome any difficulties in telling the people you love, "I love you."
Because little else has as much positive power with such simplicity.
But first, a story about the empowerment from "leading with I love you."
Pillow Talk
I talk about strange things in bed.
No… not that kind of pillow talk.
Just ask my wife Melinda: I get super-philosophical in bed before we turn off the light.
It's like all the things that baffle, amaze, frustrate, and animate me need to be spoken before they fade from my terrible memory.
Recently, Melinda and I were about to get our snooze on. But before we could say our typical last words of the day to each other – "I love you" – my reflective side leapt into action like an acrobat pounding energy drinks.
I said to Melinda, "If telling someone 'I love you' is so powerful and so important, why do we wait until the end of our interaction to say it? Why is 'I love you' reserved for when people say good-bye or good night?
And why don't we tell the people we love that we actually – honest-to-goodness – love them?
What's the most important thing that I can tell someone that I love?
'I love you.'
I wasn't done, so I continued with, "If I have massive news, like I'm getting married, having a kid, just got into my top college, had a death in the family… I'm leading with that news when talking to friends and family.
If we benefit from, and other people appreciate us leading with our most important words, why don't we lead with 'I love you?'
Who decided that 'good-bye' and 'I love you' were synonymous and should only be said in relation to each other?
Why can't I make 'hi' and 'I love you' synonymous and just freakin' lead with 'I love you' when I start talking to someone I love?"
Melinda gave me the standard, "I'm sleepy… why are you taxing my brain with your crazy thoughts again?" look.
So we smooched, told each other "I love you" (of course), turned off the light, and she drifted to sleep.
I didn't fall asleep though. I was genuinely disturbed that I had never thought of greeting a friend or family member with "I love you."
And I was determined to change that for me… and every other willing person I interact with.
Thus began my personal "Lead With I Love You" challenge.
I'd be honored if today is the start of your personal "Lead With I Love You" challenge too. There's plenty in it for you.
Why Saying "I Love You" Is So Important
I don't agree with Stephen King when he said, "The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them."
Words make thoughts real (and pictures work too). They solidify.
So I much prefer Robert Brault's perspective when he said:
A good speech has a beginning, a middle and an end, the best example being, 'I love you.'
If you need some good reasons (among many) why saying "I love you" is so important, chew on these:
- It builds self-confidence: Letting someone else experience the inner sanctum of our heart is thrilling and builds confidence. If I can tell you that I love you, I can tell you a lot of other things that might need to be said.
- A –> B –> C –> D: We often feel grateful when someone says "I love you." Knowing you're loved leads to smiles, positive feelings, a decrease in stress, and lots of other groovy stuff (science and research will back me up). All of these things lead to better health for your heart, body, mind, and soul. And you're generally happiest when you're healthiest. Viola! A magic elixir for great health and longevity!
- I love you = dopamine: Shawn Achor's research in his TEDTalk states that dopamine – which floods into your system when you're positive – has two functions. Not only does it make you happier, it turns on all of the learning centers in your brain allowing you to adapt to the world in a different way. My reaction is this: you can train your brain to become more positive by simply uttering "I love you."
And if you like simple perspectives, Oscar Wilde has something to say:
Who, being loved, is poor?
A Small Change in Big Clothing
Now that you're feeling the power of "I love you" – assuming you weren't already before reading this – here's the big trick.
Telling someone "I love you" instead of (or before) you say "hi," "hello," or "how are ya?" is a surprisingly small change. But you can freak the daylights out of someone if they're not prepared for it.
If a starfish has the moxie to lead with "I love you," you can too.
You may have other methods, but I've found these steps are a great way to build up to leading with "I love you" to someone important:
- You've already said "I love you:" Leading with "I love you" will be especially awkward if you've never previously said those words to someone. If that's the case, first tell this awesome person "I love you" at the end of your next conversation and explain why. What has this person's relationship meant to you? What have they provided you that nobody else can or ever will? Remember: reciprocity of "I love you" is not the goal. Expressing how you feel and telling them how important they are is.
- Comment about how nobody "leads with I love you:" This is where you plant the seed. In your next conversation with this lovely person, talk about how vexing it is that nobody seems to lead with "I love you." Use an analogy they'll understand about waiting until the end to say "I love you" (like I did when I wrote about not leading with your most important news). Here's a script if you're coming up empty on something original: "It's OK to tell the people you love about your biggest fears, struggles, joys, and triumphs… but it's not socially acceptable to tell these same people that you love them – regardless of relationship, romantic feelings (or not), gender, age, religion, or anything else? How does that make sense? Why can't I just tell the people I love that I love them or, heck, open a conversation with "I love you?"
- Lead with "I love you:" In your next conversation, just hit 'em with it. Lead with "I love you" and be ready for any reaction. They could be stunned, visibly confused, flash their biggest smile, or give you a bear hug. Be prepared to remind them about your previous conversation and why leading with "I love you" is one of the best gifts you can give each other.
This is simple in theory, but can be hard in practice. Don't rush it. Don't force it.
Just embrace the challenge to tell the people you love how you feel right away.
Because releasing your love immediately is liberating. There's no better way to instantly create a feeling of gratitude, trust, respect, and generosity than leading with "I love you."
And please. Keep saying "I love you" when you part ways, hang up the phone, or fall asleep with your partner. Just don't limit when – and how often – you tell the people you love:
"I. Love. You."
Liberate yourself and everyone else from this social norm and watch your best relationships become even more wonderful.
This is too important not to do.
For the comments: who's the first person you'll honor by leading with "I love you" and when will you do it? Will you follow my steps, or will you find your own path to "Leading With I Love You?"


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Contact Information
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Kenneth C. Wilbur, M.A., Ph.D., teaches core marketing at the Rady School. Ken produces original, useful research at the intersection of advertising, media and technology. His work has been published in leading journals, won major awards, influenced practice and been presented at conferences, universities and companies worldwide. Ken was a faculty member at the University of Southern California and Duke University prior to joining UC San Diego.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
K. C. Wilbur, L. Xu, Kempe, D. 2013. Correcting Audience Externalities in Television Advertising. Marketing Science, in press.
Wilbur, K. C., P. W. Farris. 2013. Distribution and Market Share. Journal of Retailing, in press.
Joo, M., K. C. Wilbur, B. Cowgill, Y. Zhu. 2013. Television Advertising and Online Search. Management Science, in press.
A. D. Rennhoff, K. C. Wilbur. 2012. Local Media Ownership and Media Quality. Information Economics and Policy, 24 (3-4): 231-242.
Zhu, Y., K. C. Wilbur. 2011. Hybrid Advertising Auctions. Marketing Science, 30 (2): 249-273.
A. D. Rennhoff, K. C. Wilbur. 2011. The Effectiveness of Post-Release Movie Advertising. International Journal of Advertising, 30 (2): 305-328.
Wilbur, K. C., Y. Zhu. 2009. Click Fraud. Marketing Science, 28 (2): 293-308.
Farris, P. W., D. J. Reibstein, K. C. Wilbur. 2009. Distribution and Market Share. in Empirical Generalizations about Marketing Impact, ed. by Mike Hanssens, Marketing Science Institute.
Ailawadi, K., et al., K. C.Wilbur, J. Zhang. 2009. Empirical Models of Manufacturer-Retailer Interaction: A Review and Agenda for Future Research. Marketing Letters, 21 (3): 273- 285.
Wilbur, K. C. 2008. A Two-Sided, Empirical Model of Television Advertising and Viewing Markets. Marketing Science, 27 (3): 356-378.
Wilbur, K. C. 2008. How the Digital Video Recorder Changes Traditional Television Advertising. Journal of Advertising, 37 (1): 143-149.


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Sunday, March 30, 2008
Because Self-Defense is the Most Basic of Human Rights…
...I would have imagined that Pizza Hut would encourage their drivers to not only arm themselves but provide firearms safety courses and assistance in acquiring concealed carry licenses in those localities where such is legal.
But what the hell would I know?
"We have policy against carrying weapons. We prohibit employees from carrying guns because we believe that that is the safest for everybody."
Again, I would have imagined that it would be safer for everyone if the bad guys knew they were risking a bullet every time they did something stupid. Might cut down a bit on the stupid.
Whatever the case, I'll be raising a glass to Mr. Spiers tonight.
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Back when I was driving pizzas, no company I knew of, except for an little independent chain (where the drivers delivered other things on the side...) allowed weapons. I even got a few odd looks from managers for having a simple pocket knife.
I think no chain wants to be known as the one that lets drivers pack heat. Not to say that there aren't situations where I definitely would have felt better with something and if I wouldn't have gotten fired, would have brought a sidearm.
I'm sure you're right about that--and I'm also sure that there are liability issues to consider for the pizza chains. To be honest, I understand their discomfort (which makes this post probably a little dishonest).
But I disagree with them so strongly that I went for sarcasm rather than a well-reasoned argument. Probably a bad choice.
Ah, liability, of course. I forgot about lawsuits. What do you bet that the guy who got shot sues anyone and everyone?
But, seriously, if ANY company promoted firearms safety classes and encouraged employees to get concealed carry licenses, how likely would they face outside shooters or deranged ex-employees? Plus, y'know, the fun whining from the left.
Pizza chains would rather have dead delivery drivers than see a media report of their successful self-defense.


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What "triggers" an asthma attack?
Asthma-attack triggers vary from one person to another, and many people with asthma have more than one. Common triggers include: allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, mold and animal dander; respiratory infections; exercise; medications; and irritants, such as smoke, strong odors and chemicals. The best way to manage your triggers is to avoid them if at all possible.
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"Shut up and listen." And other senior lawmakers' advice for freshmen…
One of the best things about a big freshman class in the state Legislature is the infusion of energy and idealism that are the hallmarks of fresh blood.
Another good one is watching how they handle the hazing – not to mention that it's a great chance to see who the real comedians among the membership are (Hint: It's not all of you.)
And still another is listening to the advice given to freshmen from their more experienced counterparts, and trying to remember that you don't know what you don't know – but rest assured, the other members will tell you…
In today's Dallas Morning News, we give a nod to our outsized freshman class this session – a historic number, on the heels of a pretty big class from 2011 – with a look at what they've survived the first month and bits of wisdom they're getting from lawmakers, lobbyists and consultants.
Check the link above for the whole story. And then click below to read the rest of this post, in which we give you MORE insights that didn't make it into the newspaper due to (Freshman Lesson #456) the lack of space not allowing newspapers to print every single word of every story. Read below for views from Poncho Nevarez, David Simpson, Giovanni Capriglione, Jason Villalba, Ed Thompson, Lyle Larson and Charlie Geren.
This is the greatest thing (Freshman Lesson #285) about blogs: Now we can avoid the at-one-time-inevitable confrontation on the House floor from a lawmaker who wants to know why they spoke to us for 10 whole minutes but didn't get a quote in the paper.
(Except where noted, these are all freshmen.)
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, head of the new Freshman Republican Caucus: "I've been pleasantly surprised by how many constituents are involved in the process. I have already received hundreds of phone calls and emails on issues ranging from gun rights to immigration. Keep it coming!"
GOP Rep. Lyle Larson, a sophomore: "A lot of folks that you might have an aversion to hanging out with because they're of the other party are the people who can kill your bills in committee. So you've got to have an open mind."
Rep: Poncho Nevarez, D-Alpine: "I'm not comfortable with the idea that we don't get to do much, because we've got a vote and we need to contribute. But everybody has this idea that they're going to hit a home run the first time out. I think the more important thing is to be able to put your head down and be consistent."
Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas: "Continue to work hard, always remember to vote your district, and remember that this is a relationship game, so understanding that very quickly is very helpful to guys like me."
Rep. Ed Thompson, R-Pearland: "It's better to just keep your mouth shut and listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason."
House Administration Committee Chairman Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, has a rule: Never sign a pledge to support a bill. Why? Things can change. Your word should be good enough.
When Geren was a freshman in 2001, he enraged a grassroots group that was trying to intimidate him, as a new member, into signing a pledge to support the Craddick plan, the most conservative version of the House redistricting plan. He planned to vote for that version, but refused to sign the pledge. Operation Hound chided him for being an insolent freshman and threatened him with a primary opponent.
Geren, in turn, threatened them with the DPS if they showed up at his office making trouble.
Trusting him at his word, his fellow Rs defended his decision. Then they voted him Republican Freshman of the Year.
"Never lie to anybody," said Geren, who did as he said and voted the Craddick plan. "That's the one thing you really bring to the table as a freshman. Your word. You keep your word, you're going to get along pretty good."


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A private security guard working for a local department store spotted who he thought was a shoplifter walking out of the store with a suitcase as the business locked its doors at the end of a busy day.
According to a story in the Dec. 25, 1976, Amarillo Daily News, the guard raced across the parking lot and stopped the man.
When the guard asked if he had paid for the suitcase, he replied with a quick "No" and began laughing. The guard demanded to see some identification, which the man quickly produced with another chuckle.
Finally, the guard asked what the man was laughing about.
"You're not going to believe it," the man said. "But I'm Santa Claus."
Taking a quick look at the identification, the guard then looked up and said, "Yeah, and I'm the president of the United States."
Finally, the laughing man asked the guard to open the suitcase, which he did.
To his surprise it contained a Santa suit.
At about the same time, the owner of the store walked up to the security guard and the man with the suitcase.
The owner, too, began to laugh as the security guard explained the situation.
"He's not 'the' Santa Claus," the owner told the guard. "He's 'our' Santa Claus. This man has been in there with kids sitting in his lap since we opened this morning. Let him go home."
The tale was told as part of a special Christmas page in which staff members recounted their favorite Christmas stories.
It may or may not be true.
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Azerbaijan Resumes Natural-Gas Supplies to Turkey, BP Says
Azerbaijan resumed the supply of natural-gas to neighboring Turkey on June 9, Tamam Bayatli, a spokeswoman for BP Plc's office in the Azeri capital of Baku, said by phone today.
The supply was suspended on May 29 at the request of Turkey's state-run Boru Hatlari Ile Petrol Tasima AS, or Botas, after an explosion on the Turkish section of the South Caucasus pipeline, the London-based producer said at the time. The pipeline is run by BP.
Azerbaijan exports 6.6 billion cubic meters of gas to Turkey a year from the offshore Caspian field of Shah Deniz, also operated by BP. The volumes will be increased by another 6 billion cubic meters after the second phase of the Shah Deniz project starts production in late 2017 or early 2018.
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The evacuation of a Chester County hotel earlier this month was caused when staffers entered a room, found an Indiana man's naked, lifeless body next to various sexual devices and a gas mask, and smelled the stinging odor of unknown liquids, police and sources said.
The liquids turned out to be cleaning solutions that the man had been huffing as part of a solo sexual act, a source said yesterday.
State Police responded to the Fairfield Inn and Suites, on Baltimore Pike near McFarlan Road, in Kennett Square, on Nov. 4, after hotel employees found the 48-year-old man, whom police did not identify, dead in his room.