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Is Twitter overblown as a mass medium? An analysis of Irish Twitter users indicates that there may be far fewer people using the medium for political discussion than has been commonly portrayed.
A Dublin-based research company, Knexsy, analysed tweets over seven days (October 20th to October 26th) to try and gauge the scale of commentary relating to the Irish presidential election on Twitter.
The company measured three 'hashtag' topics: #aras11 (the tag most commonly used in discussions about the election), #vinb (used for discussions relating to TV3's Tonight With Vincent Browne programme) and #rtefl (used for discussions relating to RTE's The Frontline programme).
The company found that there were 10,200 individual accounts that used the #aras11 hashtag between October 20th and October 26th. It also found that there were just over 60,000 tweets using the same hashtag in the same period.
10,200 people over a seven-day period is a relatively tiny number of people. It is equal to about 0.5 per cent of the national population and is a small fraction of the million people who, for example, buy a newspaper (or several newspapers) over the same seven-day period.
Knexsy also found that the number of individual accounts using the #vinb and #rtefl tags was less than 10,200. And it found that there was a "high incidence" of individual accounts using both #aras11 and either #vinb or #rtefl.
In other words, there were probably no more than 15,000 people engaging in discussions about the presidency using those tags.
This does not, of course, mean that the only people discussing the presidential contest were using those tags. Nor does it mean that the reach of those discussions was confined to 10,200 people or 15,000 people -- it is possible that many more people passively engaged with those discussions by reading tweets instead of writing them.
But it also opens the possibility that there really are not that many people tweeting at all.
Officially, Twitter does not disclose how many Irish user-accounts it has. But a conservative estimate would be at least 250,000 (more likely closer to 350,000 or even 400,000).
Those who laud Twitter's influence say that it is not the overall numbers, but the profile of the users that gives Twitter its power. Editors, journalists, celebrities and other 'influencers' are fascinated by the medium and use it every day. Broadcast media, in particular, are enthralled by its detail.
There certainly could not have been a more effective demonstration of this than last Monday's Frontline programme, when a tweet read out by Pat Kenny (about a press conference purportedly to be given by a Fianna Fail donor) set about a process that may cost Sean Gallagher the presidency.
Nevertheless, Knexsy's analysis is timely and welcome. Maybe it's time we reconsidered how important -- or not -- Twitter is to the national debate.


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Montpelier Police Log: Fireworks, gunshots, loose dogs reportedMarch 19,2013
The following is a sampling of incidents as reported to Montpelier police in recent days.
March 11
Someone was sitting on a bridge at the intersection of East Montpelier Road and Gallison Hill Road.
A cellphone was found in front of City Hall.
On Baldwin Street, a neighbor was screaming and banging.
March 12
Someone heard noises on a Berlin Street porch.
On East State Street, someone was sleeping in a car.
A tire was in the middle of the road at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Dog River Road.
Water was bubbling out of the pavement on Liberty Street.
March 13
Someone on State Street lost a wallet and thought it may have been stolen.
A small, shaggy gray and white dog was running in the road at the intersection of Liberty and Loomis streets.
Someone reported a pair of prescription glasses was lost.
A silver earring was found.
There was a foul smell on State Street.
A black dog with brown markings was running around the roundabout.
March 14
A set of keys was lost on Bailey Avenue.
On Main Street, a small pink, white and blue Vera Bradley item was lost.
Around 9 p.m., the light in the Green Mountain Cemetery office was on.
March 15
A box was in the road at the intersection of Main and Spring streets.
There was a water leak on Berlin Street.
A set of keys was found on Barre Street.
A two-car accident occurred on Memorial Drive around 11 a.m. No injuries were reported.
A woman on College Street had her ATM card stolen.
Six gunshots were heard on Wheelock Street.
March 16
A River Street neighbor was playing music too loudly.
Water was coming out of the ground on Cedar Street.
Neighbors were shooting off fireworks on East State Street.
March 17
Someone vandalized a Main Street door.
A credit card was stolen from a Winter Street resident.
On Main Street, a wallet was found.
The following is a sampling of actions by Montpelier police in recent days:
On March 11, Jennifer MacDonald, 28, was picked up on an arrest warrant after failing to appear for a court date.
On March 12, Joseph Robert Morris, 24, was cited on a charge of violating conditions of release.
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The 2017 finals held at one of the most culturally rich destinations
The City - surrounded by vineyards and situated at the river Kinzig - has much to offer: a historical centre with a baroque scenery, various hiking and cycling trails, a variety of cultural events, gastronomy of Baden.
And those who site in a street cafe in the town centre on a sunny day immediately notice where this town got its name from: the citizens of Offenburg or "open castle" as the name is literally translated are open-minded, the townscape cheerful and congenial, the atmosphere friendly and pleasant, light, open - Offenburg is a European town to feel good in, surrounded by one of Germany's most attractive surroundings, the Ortenau.
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On Saturday the 27th of June 2015, Bucharest was welcomed by the breath-taking large group of passionate and spirited dancers; as the Opening Ceremony for the Dance World Cup finals commenced.
In 2015 the experience of Dance World Cup was taken to a whole new level with the introduction of Club Wow, the media home of the Dance World Cup and introduced a new kind of live streaming that had never been experienced before. 2015 saw the largest group of online audience across the world stream in and watch the Dance World Cup and support their nations as they compete for their titles.
Standards were higher than ever before and the talent didn't not disappoint. A great many new friends were made and the spirit of dance only grew in abundance
In 2014, the Dance World Cup finals saw around 3000 competitors from 28 countries across the globe participate in Algarve, Portugal. The Congress Centre came alive as it boomed with exhilaration, as a multitude of dancers and supporters brought their spirit and vibrant culture to the energetic city of Algarve. The warm sunny skies and the crisp blue waters of the Rio Arade set the backdrop for a pulsating extravaganza.
Throughout the competition, dancer's excelled in each of their routines, showcasing their top talents and giving us a peak at what each country had to offer.
All in all, the 2014 Dance world Cup finals saw a passion for dance that will for ever be remembered.
Our opening ceremony this year included performances from professionals within the English industry and a highlight were routines performed by Unity UK.
All of the participants of Dance World Cup 2013 showed an incredibly high standard of dance and each participant excelled on the day and we welcomed Spain for the very first time to the competition. The competition was also attended by participants from Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and our new friends from India.
The Congress Centre Villach was the perfect venue for Dance World Cup the 2,000 participants enjoyed performing on a wonderful stage and the surrounding areas were just fabulous for the competitors to practice. One of our memories is of watching the Malaysians rehearsing along the riverbank before breakfast and before their performance. The city were incredibly welcoming to the international dancers and it was a week of dance that we will never forget.
One of Dance World Cup's most memorable events took place that year with 1,200 children performing in the main Disneyland Park to a specially choreographed routine for Dance World Cup. This was also the competition where our now recognisable theme tune was first played to thousands.
This competition really signalled the arrival of Dance World Cup and the event alerted many more to what Dance World Cup is trying to achieve by bringing all the children together through the celebration of Dance.


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JP Morgan an early agent of change in fixed income
The fixed income markets are changing, forcing investment banks to play a game of stick or twist. JP Morgan has decided to twist.
The US bank this week announced plans to set up a new 150-strong execution services unit.
The team, led by Frank Troise, will drive the bank's agency execution capabilities, matching buyers and sellers of securities across asset classes and collecting commission along the way.
The new unit will complement the bank's existing fixed income trading services, where the bank acts as principal and pockets the spread between where it buys and sells positions for its clients.
A number of banks have been expanding their agency offerings in recent months, according to consultants, as new regulations bring about structural changes to the way fixed income markets operate.
But given the size and standing of JP Morgan – it has an 11.4% market share in US fixed income trading, according to consultancy Greenwich Associates – its move is significant.
The logic behind it is straightforward. Simply put, new regulations are making it more and more difficult to make returns via the principal-driven model. Increased capital requirements make it more expensive for banks to hold large levels of corporate bond inventory on their balance sheets.
Furthermore, the emergence of new regulated trading platforms known as swap execution facilities, or SEFs, are eating into banks' revenues from over-the-counter trading in certain interest rate products and credit default swaps.
At present, there are more than 20 of these SEFs in existence, making the market "too fragmented, complex and costly for efficient trading", according to the consultancy McKinsey.
Given that many of these platforms are relatively new, there is heightened demand for banks to act as intermediaries between their clients and the SEFs – this would obviate the need for the buyside to connect directly to the SEFs or comply with their rule books.
McKinsey said in a report last month: "An opportunity is knocking. Broker-dealers, especially those with strong agency capabilities in other asset classes, might consider accelerating the development and rollout of SEF-focused agency offerings.
"The market is likely to only have room for a few winners, so those that connect with the buy side's infrastructure early on will have an advantage."
An agency approach fits well with the capital-light business model that many of the largest banks are now seeking to employ in fixed income. These banks are aiming to turn their balance sheets over as quickly as possible in the markets that require principal-driven trading, and offer a strong agency execution offering where possible to complement this.
That is the opportunity. The challenge is in the economics.
Firstly, the revenue model in fixed income is arguably ill-suited to an agency approach. Whereas trading revenues in the equities markets are derived from commissions, in fixed income they come from the spread between where a position is bought and sold. An agency model for fixed-income would likely mean a change from spread-based to commission-based payments, which could prove less lucrative in the less liquid fixed income markets.
One head of electronic trading said: "The piece that hasn't been figured out is how you get paid for that agency model [in fixed income]. It is very straightforward in equities or futures, as you charge a commission or a transaction fee."
Secondly, the transition to agency could bring with it short-term pain, albeit for potential long-term gains. There is the possibility that the agency model will eat into the more cash-generative principal business at first; meaning banks would essentially be running with agency-like revenues and a broker-dealer cost base.
Oliver Wyman, in a report with Morgan Stanley, said earlier this year that while there is likely to be a first mover advantage for those which are able to define the new market structure, "the largest banks have much to lose".
"Banks must decide whether to push change, or to defend the status quo", the consultancy added.
In its memo announcing the changes, JP Morgan referred to "a unique opportunity to make decisions now that will impact the way we, and the industry, will do business for years to come. Doing so will enable us to lead change versus react to it".
Now that one of the world's largest fixed income traders has made its move, expect others to follow.


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It seems like everyone has trouble with banana stains. Here's what I do. If the stain is fresh (i.e. the baby just ate), then I rinse off any chunks (in hot water), and then I put liquid Era on it and scrub the stain with a toothbrush. Periodically, I rinse where I scrub with hot water to see how much of the stain comes out. I do this until the stain is completely gone or almost gone, and then I'll rinse out all the Era (if you don't, it might fade the colors) and throw it in the wash with other clothes (in cold water). I always do a second (cold) rinse in the machine after the initial wash.
If the stain is older, then I'll put Era on it and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then I do the same as the fresh stain.
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For the 1st time we have been traveling Bangladesh, for the last one-month. We will be back to Canada in January 2010.
Our daughter started to have indigestion 3 days after we arrived here (She has been on clean and safe drinking water and food). But the weather is hot and humid and usually her stomach is very sensitive to the very subtle change in diet). After a few days the indigestion turned into diarrhea. At the diarrhea get worsen I tool her to the Pedi. He had her stool tested---found positive for fungus (Candida Fungus). Prescribe nita zofx for 3 days (twice a day) and a zinc supplement. We finished the medicine and continue the supplement. But the situation did not get much better. She also lost her weight and appetite. Now BM oral electrolyte and few mouthfuls of solids are the only things that she is taking. She is still playful and well hydrated but little bit of tired. I am very worried, as she is become malnourished. I am going to take her to the Pedi to day.I also brought some Kaopctate from Canada, did not use it yet.
Any suggestion what to do in these two senario
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text: Kenedy's Golf Team finished fourth at the District Golf meet last week at Quail Creek County Club in San Marcos. The top four scores were used for the team score of 383. Junior Andrew Aguirre had a great day on the course and shot a score of 83 and will advance to the Regional Golf meet in Brenham. Xavier Villarreal - junior (99), Andrew Aguirre - junior (83), Eli Monsevais - junior (102), Jordan Valdez - sophomore (99), Andy Johnson - sophomore (129).


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A Blue Mounds man was arrested on numerous charges after an investigation prompted by a missing person report, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Detectives said while searching for a missing Mazomanie man last week, they discovered Joshua J. Anstice, 35, had threatened and assaulted the man with a handgun before the man disappeared. The missing man was located and substantiated the claim, according to detectives.
Firearms and ammunition were recovered when investigators searched Anstice's residence and his business in Cross Plains, according to detectives.
Anstice was arrested on suspicion of two counts each of endangering safety with a dangerous weapon and second-degree recklessly endangering safety.


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By Mary Small, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Agent, Urban IPM
An overview
Drought stress occurs when plant roots are not absorbing enough water for their needs. There are many causes for drought stress. The obvious one is insufficient moisture. However, sufficient moisture may be present but plant roots are not functioning properly to absorb it. There may be just enough present for the plant to maintain itself, but no extra available for growth. In some cases, plants that are over-watered suffer drought stress symptoms. Over-watering drives oxygen out of the soil, which is needed by plant roots for proper functioning. If there is insufficient oxygen, roots die, just as they do when there is insufficient water.
Drought may be of two kinds: short-term and long-term. An example of a short-term drought is the length of a growing season. A long-term drought lasts more than one growing season. While a short-term can damage plants, the long-term droughts are more harmful due to the chronic moisture stress.
Symptoms are the plants reaction to stress and provide clues during diagnosis. Following are some common symptoms of drought stress. Be aware, however, that symptoms may mimic. Many of these symptoms may also be the result of other causes such as compacted soil, mechanical root injury, freezes, improper pesticide use and overwatering. Consider weather events and cultural practices along with the symptoms when making a diagnosis.
Symptoms found on entire plant:
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It is wise to discuss most cost and coverage questions directly with someone who best understands the details of your insurance coverage. This could be a customer service representative with your health plan or insurance company, or someone who manages healthcare benefits within your workplace.
Many health insurance companies also offer extensive web-based explanations of benefits, so logging on is also an excellent starting place.
As you begin your quest to learn more about your available coverage, consider these facts:
Most Americans' healthcare coverage is "attached to" or supplied by a larger system, such as an employer. If your employer does not offer health care benefits, you may have other options.
If you are disabled, over the age of 65, or have young children, you may be eligible for financial aid (such as Medicare, Medicaid, or low-cost health insurance). To learn more, visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [5].
In addition, some states offer healthcare coverage. Contact your state or local health department.
Once you've learned a little about your healthcare coverage possibilities, begin digging for answers to specific questions.
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If you do not have insurance coverage for treatment, and paying the full fee each time would be difficult for you, you might ask:
If you are seeking insurance coverage for integrative therapies [7], you may wish to explore financial issues at the same time you explore care options, since cost may be an important factor in making a decision to pursue particular treatment options. Alternatively, you may decide to explore the cost of care and your insurance coverage after deciding which treatment you want to do.
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To locate the insurance commissioner's office for your state, go to The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC [10]) website. The insurance commissioner or regulator's office might have different names in different states, such as the [Name of State] Insurance Administration (or Division or Department). Each office has a toll-free consumer assistance number.
The US Department of Health and Human Services [11] has just launched a comprehensive health insurance search tool at healthcare.gov. Here you can find insurance options based on your situation and stay abreast of policy changes in healthcare reform.
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a federal agency, has helpful publications about choosing and using a health insurance plan. AHRQ conducts research on healthcare outcomes, quality, cost, use, and access. AHRQ's publications for consumers include "Checkup on Health Insurance Choices [12]."
Learn about your eligibility for low-cost insurance at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [5].
NCCIH offers information on paying for complementary therapies. Get the Facts: Consumer Financial Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine [13].
The US Department of Health and Human Services [11] has an excellent website dedicated to explaining the new Affordable Care Act and answering questions about finding health coverage. There is also a tool to help you find what kind of coverage you qualify for and how to get it.
Where would you go to ask cost and coverage questions? Do you have a phone number or website where you can get answers?
If you aren't sure, a place to start is with the Member Services or similar department at your health insurance company, or check out their website.
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One of my favorite books on American history is "The American Political Tradition," by Richard Hofstadter. I was re-reading parts of it recently (I'm a big re-reader of books), including the chapter on the late 19th century "Gilded Age," when politics (in both parties) was as corrupt as all get out. And I noticed something delightful.
If you like looking up name origins, you know that the cityofGreshamwas named after Walter Q. Gresham, a Civil War general and then Postmaster General. If you know Commissioner Nick Fish, you know that he is descended from a long line ofNew Yorkpoliticians, most of whom were named Hamilton Fish. Well, on page 221 of the book, here's what Hofstadter had to say about Gresham:
Little wonder that an honest Republican of the old school like Walter Q. Gresham could describe his party as "an infernally corrupt machine."
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There were, of course, untainted politicians, and they were esteemed. Grant was happy to have Hamilton Fish in his Cabinet, a man of conspicuous rectitude who adorned the group like a jewel in the head of a toad.
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The AWA Seattle Hostel, is 1 of 3 AWA properties in Seattle and is our most affordable, and most fun. With it's Top Quality bar just downstairs, with a range of activities going on every night, and being in the College District of Seattle, if you want, fun, you've come to the right place.
Built in 1909 during the Alaska- Yukon exposition, The AWA Seattle Hostel offers old world charm, and hospitality, with urban conveniences of Seattle's University District. With Free breakfast in our relaxing common room, where all our travelers meet up and share their stories, and the location of our place couldn't be any closer to all the action. Also, we have a room with free high speed internet access.
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From Sea-Tac Take Seattles new Link Light Rail service ($2.50 fare) directly from Sea-Tac Airport to downtown Seattle (roughly a 30 minute trip.) From the train station downtown, you can get right on Seattle Metro Transit bus #70, 71, 72, or 73 to the University District. Get off the bus at Campus Parkway and University Way NE the College Inn Hotel is one block south of the bus stop. Total time: about 50 minutes.Gray Line Airporter to the Westin Hotel. Fare: $7.00 one way. Then metro bus $1.50 ($1.75 during peak times), or cab ($15.00 approximately).Shuttle Express Fare: $37 one way (credit cards accepted) to our door. Total time: about 30 minutes. 24-hours notice for return to airport. 1-800-487-RIDECab Fare: $35 to $45. Total time: about 30 minutes. By car via I-5 From the south, not on the express lanes: take the 45th Street exit (first exit north of the ship canal bridge) and turn right on 45th. Go about one half mile to 15th Ave. (one block after University Way) and turn right. Go south on 15th to 40th. Turn right on 40th. Our front door is located at the end of that block, between the Cafe Allegro and the Easy Shoppe. From the north, not on the express lanes: take the 45th Street exit (last exit before the ship canal bridge) and turn left on 45th. Same instructions as above.


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One man is critically injured, another seriously hurt after a car slams into a tree in West Oahu.
The one-car crash also closed part of a critical boulevard for Campbell Industrial Park businesses.
The wreckage of the car ended up in the median of Kalaeloa Boulevard. Much of the passenger side was a twisted mess of mangled metal, some even wrapped around a tree.
According to Honolulu Police officers, the two men inside the car had to be hospitalized from injuries sustained in the crash.
As investigators pieced together what caused the car to careen into the tree, the road going into the industrial area was closed.
The single-car accident also slammed the brakes on a busy work day for many big rig drivers headed into the industrial park.
"This was actually our last run, then we were going to go home and do some shopping. We're stuck here. They said it was going to be a half an hour, but I'm sure it will be longer than that," said Rainy Thomas, with Rainbow Waste.
Truckloads of concrete, waste and cargo of all sorts stacked up along the road. Drivers were helpless to do anything but sit and wait.
"I'm stuck here and there are people waiting for me . Everybody has to wait," said Felix Faborito, with Aloha Containers Sales and Rental.
For two hours drivers waited and wondered when they would be able to get going again.
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The shut-down, even though temporary is still expected to have a big impact on some small businesses in West Oahu.
"I'm the only one at my company that does the driving, so whatever doesn't get done today has to be done tomorrow. I'll have to come in and play catch up. We're just a small company," said Faborito.
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Harpeth to soon be a winter trout haven?
In an article in The Tennessean today I discovered the TWRA is going to stock adult trout in the Harpeth River just west of Franklin, once in mid-December and then again in February. The article suggested such winter stockings were likely in years to follow. Does anyone want to weigh in on this? As an intermediate flycaster with limited trout-stalking experience, this sounds like a great way for me to spend some winter days. Since I moved to Franklin one year ago, I've fished the Harpeth about a half-dozen times, mostly in warm weather. It took me awhile to find a few decent access points, but when I got ont the Harpeth I always caught a bunch of fish, mostly smallmouth in the 5-10 inch range and a ton of redeye and bream. Aside from some slow/wide runs, the Harpeth 'west of Franklin' is largely wadeable and should be a blast to converse this winter in search of these stockers. Does anyone think these fish will not survive very long...or be harvested very soon after they're dumped? What fly would you present to an adult hatchery fish in new water? Is anyone in the Franklin area happy to see this opportunity? msh
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I was thrilled when I read the article in the paper the other day. I've been driving a hour and a half to where ever I decide to fish.
I'm down in Thompson Station...so pretty much everything is a long way off.
I've only been fly fishing just under a year so I'm not really an expert to be giving you advice, but I do think this will be interesting this winter.
I wouldn't let them wait around too long before trying to take a few...I would bet they'll be fished pretty heavily.
As far as how long they'll survive...I had the same question. The river is in pretty good shape as far as I can tell, so as long as the temps are cool, they should hold up.
Long story short...I can't wait to just drive 20 minutes to fly fish for trout. Good luck this winter and maybe I'll see you out there.
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Deedub: Where have you been fishing around mid TN? Are you strictly after trout or do you also visit warm-water streams? I too have only been fly-fishing a little over a year; 100% self-taught and totally addicted. With 3 young kids and a demanding job my trips aren't as frequent as I'd like...nor does time always permit me to spend 2 hours in the car each way. I'm always looking for a partner in crime to share my limited knowledge of the local water with. Email me sometime if you're interested in hooking up for some weekend fishing jaunts...especially on the Harpeth in mid-December! msh
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I've fished the Harpeth for smallies a lot in the last five years, although I occasinally end up with more spots, largemouths, rock bass, white bass, or crappie. I normally don't like the idea of stocking trout in every possible stream, but I think it is a great idea in this case. The Harpeth is a nice river to be so close to Nashville, but has had problems in the past, like Franklin dumping a bunch of sewage in there when it storms. The trout stocking will draw attention to the river, and hopefully keep it cleaner. I hope all the rich -- um I mean influential -- Trout Unlimited guys around this area will feel a greater need to keep their thumbs on the people who affect water quality. There are about 1 million people in Nashville and the surrounding counties, and the trout fishermanwho have had to drive an hour or two to get to trout, and this will definitely catch their eyes.
Also, 10-inch trout make good food for magnum largemouths. And I actually caught a pretty nice channel cat 2 weeks ago in there on a woolly bugger.
Attempting to answer your questions, I see no reason that the trout won't thrive until about May, when every last survivor will cook to death. As for a fly to use... I think that won't matter much. I think the biggest trick will be to find their haunts. Any fly is going to work for them, especially stuff like san juan worms, and wooly buggers, and gnats.
Although I think that they will draw angler attention, the Harpeth is LARGE, and the question about whether or not they will be fished out really depends on how many places along the length of it that they stock. If it is just that area west of Franklin, then I think that they may spread out so much (especially downstream) that they become scarce from that, and not the fishing pressure. I think that knowledge of where the hatchery truck dumps will be extremely valuable.
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They will more than likely be stocked where there is plenty of public access unless the "influential" are pushing it towards strict property owners. It's all about license sales, i have no problem with that part.
The banks will windup looking like the Caney, corn cans, powerbait jars, fast food wrappings & such.
There will be poachers taking over their limit, there will be little enforcement, there aren't enough TWRA guys/gals to cover everything.
I can't figure out why they won't stock Watauga Lake in Centennial Park, after all they do stock the lake in Shelby Park. I could go play during lunch if they stocked Watauga.
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I've mainly fished the tail waters @ Tims Ford dam and just below Center Hill.
I'm heading to east TN this weekend to fish. Has anyone ever fished the Sequatchie River in Cumberland Co. The TWRA apparently stocks it at some point.
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The article said that they will be stocking just east of franklin. I think this would probably be in the Page area. I have been down there a few times just to look around and it looks like great trout water. The only problem is that there is mostly private property on this section of the river so I am curious where they will stock at. If any finds out let me know.
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The TWRA newsletter (just got it today) says they will be stocking the Harpeth where it passes through Franklin City Park.
I assume that's off Hwy 96 (off to the right if your heading in towards downtown Franklin). We'll see how they do. I'm sure the corn will be flying, but maybe we can get a few. Good luck this weekend...I'm off to East TN to visit the folks and maybe do a little backwoods fishing.
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If it is through the park that's good for us. The bank is steep and I dont know of any places near there you can get down to the water easily (so hopefully the corn fisherman wont try it that hard). The water is alittle deeper there so you might want to take a canoe down.
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My money is on Pinkerton. Seems to me a hatchery truck has better access to the water at Pinkerton than other 'city parks' on the Harpeth like the Williamson County Rec Center or Fieldstone Farms Park. *If the Tennessean article was accurate when it referred to the stocking occuring 'east' of Franklin, it's got to be Pinkerton.
As an aside, is anyone interested in creating an informal group of local anglers to share information about fly fishing on local streams in/around the mid-state. *Obviously an established message board like LRO is a great resource for tailwaters, streams in the Smokies, etc. *I'm interested in less-crowded and smaller-scale locales in/around Williamson and surrounding counties. *I don't believe there hundreds of flycasters around here to begin with, so I doubt we'd cause crowding or abuse of the area waters. *I do think it would be great to share and/or rate public access points, network for private access points, find a fishing buddy on short notice, give/get specific small-stream advice, etc.
Maybe this should be another post? *I would volunteer to create a Google group or blog and keep it loose. *Does anyone think there would be interest? *msh
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Patience is a virtue that can be hard to recover when you're trapped in rush-hour traffic or stuck in a long line at the bank.
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Finding offers hope for treating drug-resistant strains of type A influenza virus
PHILADELPHIA - Emerging subtypes of influenza A virus hold the potential to initiate a world-wide epidemic in the next few years, according to World Health Organization officials. However, almost all type A influenza viral strains have become resistant to amantadine and rimantadine, two drugs that make up one of only two classes used to treat the flu.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have now provided a new strategy for designing drugs that target the resistant viral strains by solving the three-dimensional structure of a viral protein called the M2 proton channel. This protein is the molecular receptor for these drugs. This study is published in the Jan. 31 issue of the journal Nature.
The M2 protein is located in the viral envelope, forming a long, narrow channel that allows the flow of protons into the viral interior, an essential step for infection. Amantadine sits in this channel and blocks the flow of protons, thus halting infection. In non-resistant viruses, amantadine acts like a cork lodged deep in the channel.
"We know that resistance to amantadine is caused by a mutation in the virus M2 protein, but we did not know how this mutation caused resistance," explains senior author William F. DeGrado, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics. "Now we do – the mutation changes the shape of the channel so amantadine can no longer do its job."
The structure revealed that there is a pocket in the channel next to the location where amantadine fits that is conserved in all influenza A viruses. This newly discovered space could be the target for new drugs. "Inhibitors that target this cavity adjacent to two highly conserved amino acids in M2 might reclaim the M2-blocking class of drugs so that ongoing endemic outbreaks and future pandemics of this deadly virus might be prevented and treated," says DeGrado.
"The crystal structures of influenza M2 with and without the anti-influenza drug help us understand the molecular basis of drug resistance, which is a serious problem in treating the flu," said Jean Chin, PhD, who oversees grants on membrane proteins at the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, which in part funded this research. "The findings will inform scientists working to design the next generation of antivirals."
The M2 protein was crystallized so that its structure could be examined under different conditions. This allowed the Penn research team, which included Amanda Stouffer, Rudresh Acharya, David Salom, Cinque Soto, Luigi Di Costanzo, Steven Stayrook, Vikas Nanda, and Anna Levine, to determine the structure of the crystallized protein using a technique called x-ray crystallography.
The pure protein crystal was bombarded with x-rays so that the position of each atom in relation to its neighboring atoms in the crystal would show up as an array of black spots. From the pattern of thousands of spots, the structure of the protein can be graphically visualized using computer imaging technology.
The next step is to design new compounds that plug the M2 channel by fitting into the newly discovered larger cavity. The Penn research group is currently engaged in these studies.
This study was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Studies, the Kimberly and Margaret DeLape Fellowship, the University of Pennsylvania's MRSEC program, and the National Science Foundation.
Valentina Tereshko of the University of Chicago also contributed to this study.
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Conveniently located in the heart of beautiful Chester County, our Wyndham Garden Exton Valley Forge hotel is close to Philadelphia and historic Valley Forge National Park, offering guests easy access to everything the area has to offer. Families visiting the Valley Forge area will appreciate our hotel's proximity to Longwood Gardens, a 1,077-acre outdoor garden with a four-acre conservatory featuring the great gardens of the world. Business travelers will value our easy access to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) as well as corporate offices such as Dupont, Bridgestone, Firestone, and Eagleview Corporate Center.


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T O P I C R E V I E WVoyager2012Did AB Emblem make the ISS Expedition 7 patch with Alexander Kaleri's, Yuri Malenchenko's and Ed Lu's names? How many variants of this patch did AB Emblem make besides the common two name Lu and Malenchenko version? Thanks!Robert PearlmanAB Emblem produced three versions of the ISS Expedition 7 patch: Ed Lu, Yuri Malenchenko and Sergei MoschenkoEd Lu, Yuri Malenchenko and Alexander KaleriEd Lu and Yuri MalenchenkoddrwilliThe Expedition 7 crew was originally scheduled to be delivered to the ISS by STS-114. Does anyone know how many versions of the STS-114 patch were produced by AB Emblem?spacemanThere is quite an extensive article here.
How many variants of this patch did AB Emblem make besides the common two name Lu and Malenchenko version? Thanks!
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He was sitting there chillin...
10-Tails comes out...
Madara: Oh well.
That one panel made him a boss.
He is the boss
but itachi is the boss's boss !
yeah !! OH WELL !!!
Hes immortal, he aint got to worry about shit.
If he was mortal, i'm sure he wouldn't be as laid back.
the ten tails has to worry bout madara !
itachi is more bosser than madara
You should thank Kabuto for his new arrogance.
Rape from both
Originally Posted by -Odin-
You should thank Kabuto for his new arrogance.
You still mad bro?
He still got knocked the f out of the way by Guy of all people, after calling him trash or something.
yeh he's chilling.
Originally Posted by Midday
He still got knocked the f out of the way by Guy of all people, after calling him trash or something.
i believe that susanoo was deactivated by madara himself not by gai's jutsu
madaras epicness just went up from that one line
Biggest boss in Naruto, then comes Itachi..
Lmao the irony in this
I was just about to make a thread about this yeah Madara is a BOSS! He's chilling while the ten tails is there "Oh well"
yeah...he was sitting like a BOSS and the "oh well" line...made him super BOSS
No guys kurama is boss. Have you seen him? He's bored fighting madara and obito xD he needs some real oponnent like the juubi now :D
He's so nonchalant and arrogant it's funny.
Originally Posted by NarutoSageUzumaki
He is the boss
but itachi is the boss's boss !
Naruto is the true boss. Standing in front of the strongest Ninja in the manga at the age of 16 giving them a run for their money.
A 100 year old man revived it far from a boss, he's pathetic and withing the next couple of months will be like " Madara who..... ? Oh that guy, yeah he failed!
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CNJ Staff Photo Illustration: Tony Gutierrez and Rick White
By Tony Gutierrez: CNJ staff writer
A taste test of bottled water — we also slipped in Clovis tap water — conducted at the Baxter-Curren Senior Center in Clovis produced surprising results. City tap water tied with leading national brand Dasani for first place.
Twelve people tested 11 brands and the city's water.
Albertson's and Pure American also did well with the judges.
Music Mountain, Ozarka and Sam's Choice finished at the bottom.
So you thought your favorite bottled water came from some far-away spring bubbling deep in a glen?
Some do. Others are derived from the same place as the water in your tap.
"You'd be surprised what all's in the water," said Terry Lusk, president of Clovis Bottlers, which produces Ogallala bottled water. "Excess fluoride, many, many elements. We remove all that and purify it here in the plant. Ours does not contain any
In an unscientific 12-person taste test conducted by Freedom Newspapers comparing 11 bottled waters purchased in local stores and Clovis tap water, Dasani tied with Clovis tap water as the best. Ogallala finished second to Clovis tap water in its subgroup.
City water supplier New Mexico American Water Co. draws its water from the same source as Clovis Bottlers — the Ogallala Aquifer.
New Mexico American Water pumps the water to booster stations with large storage tanks. In these tanks the water is chlorinated and distributed in an underground pipe system that has a line connecting to every house.
Wholesale sales of bottled water grew to $11 billion in 2006, according to the Beverage Marketing Corp., and the industry is expected to maintain growth rates of about 10 percent. The fastest growing segment of the industry is sales of bottles of less than 1.5 liters, which includes the individual serving sizes sold in many convenience and grocery stores.
The contenders
Water source: "High-quality mountain spring sources" throughout the United States.
Comment: Bottled by Niagara Bottling, the exact spring depends on where the water is bottled. Spokesman Brian Hess said each spring is certified by the state and reviewed by a quality assurance team.
Water source: Municipal sources.
Comment: Representatives of the company would not disclose what municipalities are used.
Water source: Public water source.
Comment: Bottled by PepsiCo. The water is purified in a seven-step process.
Water source: Local municipal water.
Comment: A product of Coca-Cola Co. The nearest Dasani bottler to Clovis is in Denver. Salt, magnesium sulfate and potassium chloride are added for taste, representatives said.
Water source: Cachat Spring on the southern shore of Lake Geneva in Evian-Les-Bains, France.
Comment: The water takes about 15 years to come down from the French Alps, going through a natural filtration process, according to Evian account supervisor Katie Murphy.
Music Mountain
Water source: A natural spring in the Ouachita Mountains in central Arkansas.
Water source: Wells owned by Clovis Bottlers.
Comment: Purification is done with ozonation.
Water source: A spring in Piney Woods, Texas.
Pure American
Water source: Big Spring in Mount Shasta, Calif.
Comment: It is bottled by CCDA Waters.
Sam's Choice
Water source: Local municipal water.
Comment: The nearest bottler to Clovis is in Las Vegas, Nev. The water goes through a triple filtration process that includes a sand filter, carbon filter and cotton filter. It then goes through reverse osmosis and ozonation.
Test Results
Sub group 1
Albertson's 5 first-place votes, 2 second-place votes, 3 third-place votes
Sam's Choice 4 first, 0 second, 6 third
Great Value 1 first, 8 second, 1 third
Sub group 2
Dasani 8 first, 2 second, 0 third
Aquafina 0 first, 6 second, 4 third
Ozarka 2 first, 2 second, 6 third
Sub group 3
Pure American 5 first, 1 second, 3 third
Evian 3 first, 2 second, 4 third
Arrowhead 1 first, 6 second, 2 third
Sub group 4
City of Clovis 4 first, 3 second, 2 third
Ogallala 3 first, 1 second, 5 third
Music Mountain 2 first, 5 second, 2 third
Best of each group
No. of votes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
City of Clovis 3 first-place votes, 1 second-place vote, 2 third-place votes, 3 fourth-place votes
Dasani 3 first, 1 second, 2 third, 3 fourth
Pure American 2 first, 3 second, 2 third, 2 fourth
Albertson's 1 first, 4 second, 3 third, 1 fourth
Comments from judges
I think a lot of this has to do with what you were raised with. — Brenda Hankins
It was surprising that the city water was as good as it was. — Sue Woodcock
It was really unusual how different each bottle of water tasted. — Vicki Miller
Terms associated with bottled water
Reverse osmosis: "The water is forced through a filter with very small membranes. It traps impurities and the result on the other side is a virtually pure water," said Celeste Edge, consumer affairs specialist at Cott Beverages, which bottles Sam's Choice purified drinking water.
Ozonation: O3 is an unstable molecule that when put into water, tries to go back to its normal state and breaks up any bacteria and kills it. It forms an electrical current that's made and generated and dissipated after 24 hours, according to Terry Lusk, president of Clovis Bottlers, which manufactures Ogallala bottled water.
Chlorination: Water is treated by chlorine to kill any possible bacteria that could be in the water, according to Kathy Wright, New Mexico American Water Co. vice president. It's a process many municipalities use, she said.


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November 6, 2013 —
MIDDLETOWN, BEAR MOUNTAIN and KINGSTON, NY — In what could only be described as a Yellow Jackets' joy fest, Eldred celebrated a pair of priceless Section IX soccer championships and then had four runners qualify for states at the Section IX cross-country championships. The Eldred gym wall, already rife with banners from its storied history, will now have some welcome new additions.
It all began with the girls 3-2 Class D soccer final win over defending champion and arch rival Livingston Manor. Last year Manor beat Eldred 2-0 for the title. This season the two schools split their regular season encounters and shared the Division V crown. Trailing 2-1, Eldred got goals from Rebecca Morgan and Lynzee Kelty within a span of 1:23 in the final 10 minutes of the second half to author the 3-2 win. It was Kelty's second goal of the game. Manor's goal came from Farrah Mills and Ami Calo. Eldred keeper Jenna Burns had eight saves while Manor's Ashlynne Ratner recorded five. Manor ended its season at 9-9. It was Eldred's first girls sectional soccer title since 1986. The Lady Yellow Jackets improved to 10-7-1. Eldred will play the Section Two champion in a state quarterfinal on November 9 in Middletown.


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Moving Forward…
With the franchise's 9,500th win (dating back to the New York Highlanders in 2003), the Yankees moved into sole possession of first place…
The two central figures in today's win against the New York Mets were CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira.
Aristide Economopoulos/The Star Ledger
Sabathia has struggled at times this season, and held a 7-3 record heading into today's action. Teixeira had a very cold April, started to warm up in May before lapsing back into a deep freeze in June. But today, they did what it took to win. CC pitched 8 scoreless innings, giving up only 4 hits with 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. The Mets couldn't stop him but a 20 minute rain delay finally did as Mo Rivera finished the game in a non-save situation after the delay ended.
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Teixeira came up huge in the third inning with a grand slam that provided the former Highlanders with the only runs they would need. Credit Brett Gardner, Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher for excellent play and hustle in loading the bases on three singles, only one of which made it out of the infield. It was very enjoyable to hear John Sterling's trademark "Tex Message!" call.
Aristide Economopoulos/The Star Ledger
Despite losing Friday night's game, the Yankees came back to win on both Saturday and Sunday to capture the series and end the season series in a split.
I was surprised to see Roy Halladay lose again. This time to Carl Pavano and the Minnesota Twins. Like his record against the Yankees, Halladay sported an excellent mark against the Twins. But it was not meant to be today against the Twins as he fell 4-1. I am not saying that Cliff Lee is a better pitcher than Halladay, but so far, the regular season performances in Phillies uniforms is tilted in Lee's favor. Of course, it's not all Doc's fault given his 2.43 ERA which implies that he has not had run support given his 8-6 record.
I guess Joe Torre did not have a joyful return to Fenway Park, and neither did Manny Ramirez as the Boston Red Sox swept the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. The AL East couldn't be tighter with both the Tampa Bay Rays and Red Sox just one game behind the Yankees. The Toronto Blue Jays continue to lurk in the shadows, just 5 ½ games back although they did lose today.
The Yankees now head to Phoenix to play the Arizona Diamondbacks. I don't have great memories of the Yankees in Phoenix, but fortunately Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling are no longer on the mound and Luis Gonzalez is not in the outfield. The D-Backs have a good team and former Yankee Ian Kennedy has done well in the rotation. Nevertheless, I will be hoping for redemption anyway. Besides, we have a one game lead to protect!
I was bummed after the 2010 NFL Draft when the Minnesota Vikings did not draft a quarterback. They did select Joe Webb of the University of Alabama-Birmingham, however, the immediate talk was that Webb would be shifted to wide receiver. During the recent mini-camps, Webb, with his 11 inch hands and athleticism, showed that he can be a quarterback of the future. So, at least for now, the move to wide receiver has been postponed. The Vikings will take a long look at Webb as a QB in training camp.
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I hope it was a great Father's Day for all the baseball-loving Dads!
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That would be a rather interesting way for the Vikings to come up with a QB. Good luck with that. And hey – no early nights of baseball for you this week! Enjoy the late nights….but not TOO much!!😉 The AL East certainly has become very exciting hasn't it??
What is it with Chase field. Watching Monday night's game as I read your post, and seeing the Yankees down 7-1 in the 5th is bringing back some awful memories — as was seeing Torre's face in the dugout as his Dodgers were getting swept by the Sox. Really enjoy the blog.


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#139078 - 02/12/05 09:32 AM A stone pull
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In an attempt to bring some vibrancy to our studies of ancient Greece, my kids are reporting on what they have learned by inference through reading an assigned book of the Odyssey. I've been Googling this morning and have uncovered information that I need to double check for reliable sources.
Anyway, I found this interesting information on a site for elementary school-aged kids:
"The narrow piece of land that joins the southernmost part of Greece to the mainland is called the Isthmus of Corinth. Periander built a stone track across it, so that ships could be dragged over the land from coast to coast (by large numbers of slaves). Corinth made money by charging a toll. "
This passage also mentioned Periander, but more in the sense of wanting a canal:
"In the late seventh or early sixth century BC, the tyrants of Corinth constructed á paved road called the Diolkos which led from Schinous on the Saronic Gulf to Poseidonia on the Gulf of Corinth. The Dioikos was 3-3.5 m. wide, and it was paved with blocks of limestone set in á deep layer of sand and gravel. Along this ran the ïlkos, á wheeled vehicle on which ships were borne overland from one side of the Isthmus to the other. Sections of the Diolkos can still be seen today; the deep parallel ruts in the road, 1.50 m. apart, are the marks left by the wheels of the olkos. "
There's a terrific photo on the second site of the tracks on which the ships were moved across the isthmus:
Of course, Periander postdates Homer, so I'm not sure how much use this will be to my kids...
#139079 - 02/12/05 10:14 AM Re: A stone pull
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there are several US cities that bear the name Portage.
you might want to have the kids look up the meaning of portage, and see what all the cities have in common, and have them think about how human have resolved the same problems, time and time again, with similar solutions._________________________
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#139080 - 02/13/05 12:48 AM Re: A stone pull
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we used to face some daunting portages in traversing the BWCA in northern MN. unlike the track of Corinth, these were uphill all the way, coming and going. :|
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|Read that tweet again. Carefully.
I am not here to make a comment on the delay of the Blood Elf redesign, because frankly I reckon they look far too good already and being made to wait a bit while the rest of us catch up to their standard is no bad idea. I saw this Tweet and the only thing I read were the first seven words, and was glad to see that finally someone inside Blizzard's actually admitted the work is done, and stuff is actually being planned for after the Expansion.
Look, someone actually went on record and told us this is the end of the Development Process.
This immediately begs the question: when is this actually going live, then?
|Important dates incoming
Tomorrow, rather worryingly, is August. That means Gamescon is two weeks away and there are a number of people tipping it will be here that Blizzard could showcase something significant like, for instance, Warlords Opening Cinematic. As if to emphasise this point, Blizzard have even created their own dedicated Gamescon page. I reckon there's a better than average chance of the Cinematic in a fortnight, but as I type the Beta isn't exactly ready to go in terms of content. I've got Twitter confirmation of that as well:
|Not done yet ^^
But this gets us no closer to answering the question, does it? Well, there are some practical considerations we can now bring to the table. This product will need to be physically shipped to places, because not everyone gets their gaming digitally delivered. That manufacturing process is going to take time to complete: let's give that an eight week window, because that is probably an exact science by now, especially when the key data has to be burnt to CD. Then there is the understanding that everyone will need a bit of time with the new abilities and changes to get used to them, so we've been promised a pre-Expansion patch, and there's not even been a sniff of movement for that on the PTR realms. One assumes they'd have to come down and be re-patched, and as Siege will be appearing on that in Mythic Mode for people to play with (presumably) one assumes they'll want to give us all a bit of playtime on that front too.
Would a month be enough? Hard to say, but even if the PTR was patched next week and we got the PTR live early August, physical product creation means that September is now pretty much out of the question, and the closer we get the Blizzcon, the more likely Blizzard won't want to release anyway. Why? Because there's the matter of the race for World First to consider, and we already know raid content will not be available immediately on release.
|Important enough for a Documentary.
There's an overriding practical consideration here too: many of the people who'd be racing for World First are likely to be at Blizzcon, with tickets and accommodation already booked. I doubt the last thing Blizzard will want is their content out while the event is live, because most would probably be at home wanting to play it, and this means that the Warcraft portion of the event can be used as a massive advertisement for what is coming, and how if we all buy Warlords Blizzard will promise a bunch of incredibly cool stuff in upcoming patches to absolutely make it worth our while staying around until the end.
That means it is mid Novemeber and we have nothing new. However, most significantly of all, November is when Warcraft celebrates its 10th Birthday. Even though there are new items for Hallows End, I reckon it'll be Pilgrim's Bounty you'll get as your first new Holiday event for Warlords. My heart wants September so we get Brewfest and Hallows End, but looking at the item levels my head is saying that Blizzard are going to play their Joker and we'll get mid-November with World First happening over Christmas because... well, just because. I know it isn't what anyone actually wanted, but this is is how it will end, because Blizzard launches when it's ready (TM) and that means in the month they began.
Warcraft launched in the US in November 2004. The 10th Anniversary Expansion will do the same in November of 2014.
However, I'd not listen to a word I say. I've been making inaccurate predictions for almost a year now ^^


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This is a guest post by Josh Haynam, who is the entrepreneur behind Entrepreneur-Stories.com, a website that adheres to Josh's own 4 rules of creating awesome website content. Josh has run companies in a variety of fields including landscaping, selling certified used laptops, and overseeing a ranch full of Arabian horses.
1. Interview people
Did you create the world's largest video game company? Did you build the music genome? Odds are the answer is no (actually the answer definitely is no).
Good news though, people like the founder of Activision and the VP of marketing at Pandora are accessible and willing to share their wisdom. Whatever niche your site fits into, there's probably someone who knows much more about the subject than you…so interview them!
This can be a tough thing to start. If your site is young and has no readership why would anyone want to be interviewed by you? The answer is that perseverance is the key to your success. For your first interview you'll email 30 people asking to talk and only one might email you back, but stick with it and things will get easier.
I know this because that's exactly what I did with Entrepreneur Stories and today nearly 100% of the people we contact agree to be interviewed by us.
2. Be Helpful
Do you know how to solve a problem that everyone has? Got a solution to a nagging issue? Write about it. Solve that problem or negate that issue and you've got a great article. The last thing readers want is fluffy content that doesn't help them in any way, so helping them is a good idea. Remember that with a blog or website your articles are your product, so make that product worth "buying."
Ask the people in your niche what their biggest pain points are and then make an attempt to solve them, this is a win-win because you'll get to know your market and aggregate some good ideas at the same time.
3. "Top" Lists
It seems like there's already a "top" everything article out there. From "The 10 most successful people of 2012" to "The 15 most viewed cat pictures", there are a plethora of pieces on this theme. Don't despair, there are an infinite number of options for articles like this, and even if a particular subject has been covered, wait six months and it will be time to write an updated version.
Warning, don't do this too much, fill up your site with "Top ten this" and "25 most awesome that's" and you'll end up with a lack of depth on your site and readers will look elsewhere for their fill of deep content.
4. Talk about others' achievements
Cross-examine 5 social media experts, analyze 10 successful people, assess the marketing strategies of 7 entrepreneurs. These are a few articles I've written that have gotten good response, but the options are endless for this kind of writing.
There's nowhere better to look than the awesome people who have "been there, done that" and come out on top. Whatever your market is, there are people who have had success in it, and by analyzing their actions you'll create some killer content.
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