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He said "For me this first game is about us being consistent and competitive for the full 80 minutes. Individual players each have their own goals but it is ultimately about giving a good team performance."
Steve Nash and Charlie Martin have not been included in the line up as a result of injury.
Tickets for the match are on sale now from the KC Stadium ticket office as well as on the day of the game.
The usual away stand, the North Stand, will not be open for the match so away supporters will be sat in the north end of the West Stand in sections W10 and W11.
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Life in Rochester
Why Rochester?
With 19 colleges and universities and 62,000 college students, the Rochester region is a natural center for college life. Picture yourself catching a concert or Knighthawks lacrosse game at Blue Cross Arena, spending an afternoon at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, or meeting friends at one of the city's many coffee shops. Then ask yourself if you're ready to begin four years of exploration. It may be the best way to answer the question "Why Rochester?"
Coffee houses, night clubs, movie theaters, and malls are only the beginning of the opportunities for adventure in Rochester. Take a ride around town and experience the parks, live comedy shows, and various small town shops that make Rochester unique.
- RockVentures Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
- Village Idiots Improv Comedy
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park and Ice Rink
- Clover Lanes
- Seabreeze Amusement Park
- Eastview Mall
If you get tired of the delicious all-you-can-eat buffet offered on campus, don't worry. Fisher is only a few miles away from some of the best restaurants in Rochester. From accessible fast food joints to fabulous gourmet dining, you will never have to worry about pulling an all-nighter on an empty stomach.
Theater and Music
Bravo, bravo! Rochester lifts up the red curtain, granting many opportunities for you and your friends to enjoy the finer things in life. Fisher is a short distance away from the famous Geva Theater, where you can enjoy performances such as Death of a Salesman or Camelot. If you are a music fan and need somewhere to go after Fisher's on-campus open-mic-night, the Blue Cross Arena and the Rochester Auditorium Theatre are easy to get to from campus and host the big name bands that will keep you in tune.
- Geva Theater
- Rochester Auditorium Theatre
- Blue Cross Arena
- Water Street Music Hall
- Garth Fagan Dance
- The Little Theatre
Museums and Culture
Trace the historic landscapes around Fisher's campus and throughout the city of Rochester at the Memorial Art Gallery or the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House. Walk in the footsteps of Susan B. Anthony, national crusader for women's rights. And don't forget to share the exciting facts and colorful images you will gain from visiting the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
- Memorial Art Gallery
- Rochester Museum and Science Center
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- International Museum of Photography at the Eastman House
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Rochester is the home town for various sports teams that will keep you occupied year-round. If you don't feel like driving the five minutes to Frontier Field, the Red Wings' ball park, take a walk towards Fisher's football stadium and watch the Buffalo Bills prepare for their upcoming season during training camp. If soccer is more your style, head down to Sahlen's Stadium to cheer on the Rochester Rhinos soccer team or watch Pittsford native and gold-medal Olympian Abby Wambach hit the turf with her WNY Flash team.
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Not doing anything this weekend? Why not come take part in one of the many festivals Rochester offers. Enjoy outdoor activities that include jazz music, flower bouquets, or an assortment of art collections. Fisher is conveniently located close to the diverse activities in town.
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July 7, 2011 —
While one often encounters the majestic great blue heron along the banks of the Delaware River, the smaller and stockier, but quite beautiful, green heron is showing up with greater frequency in the region. Green herons present at this time of year are considered to be breeding residents.
The green heron's darker feathers and long pointed bill allow it to blend in well with foliage along the water's edge, where it wades in the shallows, then stands motionless waiting for small fish to move within striking range. Another visual characteristic is the bird's long yellow legs. The bird ranges in length from 16 to 18 inches and weighs 8.5 ounces on average.
According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, green herons are one of the few tool-using birds. Utilizing breadcrusts, insects, earthworms, twigs and feathers, the green heron drops the bait onto the surface of the water and snares the hapless fish drawn to the lures. In addition to fish, it also consumes insects, frogs and other small animals. Its nest is a small basket of sticks built in a small tree or shrub near water, where it lays between two to six pale green eggs.
Locally, the green heron is not only a bird, but an interesting poetry project sponsored by the Upper Delaware Writers Collective. Learn more about it at poetsonline.blogspot.com/2011/03/green-heron-poetry-project.html.
Hear a sound sample of the green heron's voice at www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/green_heron/id.


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- Plasma immersion ion implantation of 100Cr6 ball bearing steel
- Author(s)
- Blawert, C.; Mordike, B. L.; Collins, G. A.; Hutchings, R.; Short, K. T.; Tendys, J.
- Abstract
- Most low alloy steels are tempered at relatively low temperatures, limiting the opportunities for improving their wear resistance and surface hardness by traditional heat treatment processes. In this work, we use plasma immersion ion implantation (PI3) to apply a hybrid ion implantation/thermochemical diffusion treatment to ball bearing steel 100Cr6 (1% C, 1.5% Cr). By a judicious choice of implantation voltage, temperature and time, it is possible to combine the PI3 treatment with the tempering stage of heat treatment, without compromising the hardness of the alloy. Up to 200 °C, the bulk hardness (750 HV tempered) of the material is maintained, and nitrogen implantation increases the surface hardness due to the precipitation of fine Fe2N. At 300 °C, where enhanced nitrogen and carbon diffusion can occur, the bulk hardness decreases, although in many applications this can be compensated by the increase in surface hardness to around 900 HV0.1 due to Fe3N and Fe4N formation. Wear and corrosion tests reveal significant improvements in comparison with untreated steel.
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- Source
- Surface and Coatings Technology: incorporating the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Surface Modification of Metals by Ion Beams, San Sebastian, Spain, 04-08 September 1995 / J. I. Onate, B. D. Sartwell and L.Guzman (ed.), Vol. 83, no. 1-3 (Sep 1996), pp. 228-234
- Publication year
- 1996
- FOR Code(s)
- 0204 Condensed Matter Physics; 0306 Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural); 0912 Materials Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Ball bearing steel; Ball bearings; Chromium alloys; Composition effects; Diffusion in solids; Hardness; Hybrid ion implantation; Ion implantation; Plasma applications; Plasma immersion ion implantation; Precipitation chemical; Steels; Surface modification; Surface treatment; Tempering; Thermochemical diffusion treatment; Thermal effects; Wear; Wear of materials
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- Elsevier
- 0257-8972
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- Copyright © 1996 Published by Elsevier BV.
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Queen, an architect and businessman with a long mountain lineage, carried a district that includes Swain, Jackson and part of Haywood counties — one of the more Democratic leaning areas of Western North Carolina. Queen won in all three counties, including Clampitt's home turf of Swain.
Queen will be one of only three Democrats from WNC heading to the N.C. House.
Queen, although seizing an open seat this time around, is a state political veteran, serving three terms in the state Senate over a 10-year span. Queen lost his senate seat in 2010, however. This time, he ran for the N.C. House after long-time Rep. Phil Haire, D-Sylva, announced he would retire after this term, leaving the seat open and up for grabs in a district historically favorable to Democrats.
Queen's dedication to funding education and other social programs such as health care may have carried him to victory, but achieving his goals when in office could be another story. This will be the first time Queen, in his political tenure, will be part of the legislature's minority.
When asked how he would be effective in a Republican-dominated state government, he admitted it'd be tough.
"I've got to figure that out quite frankly," Queen said. "It depends on how mean spirited the Republicans are. I'm full of good ideas and I'll share them."
Yet, he asserted that his campaign promise of standing up for public schools, community colleges and universities would not waver. Queen formally served as co-chair of the Education Committee while a state senator and said he would like to undo some of the damage he said Republicans had caused through budget cuts.
"I'm really interested in restoring education and our historical commitment to education," Queen said.
For his first state election, Clampitt, a retired firefighter, still made a decent showing. He earned the votes of many in the community who knew him. Also, many loyal Tea Party Patriots in the district liked his fiscal plans.
Clampitt said he was happy with the tight race and pleased with his supporters showing at the polls.
"It was a lot of fun, a lot of work, and really exciting," Clampitt said. "I have no regrets. I'd do it all again."
Clampitt was constantly on the go during the race, frequently appearing at events in his own personal fire truck.
He said he will remain politically active and build on what he's started.
Although Queen's platform may have helped him win, name recognition couldn't have hurt when placed alongside Clampitt, who was virtually unknown outside Swain at the outset of campaign season. Queen's long tenure in WNC, and his family's history in the area, may have given him the edge.
For 45-year-old Susy Sims from Whittier, casting her ballot for Queen stemmed from those very factors, and what she said was Queen's dedication to mountain communities.
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The 1080 v2 packs in a lot of plushness, technology and style, but some testers had trouble getting situated in the shoe. Some thought that the heel felt snug, others found it a little sloppy. The forefoot generally fit well, but most testers found too much room in the midfoot. The 1080 v2 is a great option for runners with higher volume feet.
So how does it run? The 1080 v2 doesn't skimp on cushioning, but it's not the kind of floaty cushion you might find on the Asics Nimbus or Nike Vomero. Instead, the cushioning is a bit firmer, allowing you to feel a more connection with the road and giving a nice bit of responsiveness when you hit the toe-off phase of your run. A few testers noted that the lateral heel feels a bit built up. If you pronate even a little bit, the 1080 v2 might not be the best match for you.
With a lower drop than the previous model, we expected an improved ride for midfoot strikers. But the shoe definitely still feels engineered primarily for heel strikers. Landing and liftoff during a midfoot strike was just not as smooth as we thought it would be.
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Massena 2013 Labor Day Parade
At just about 11 o'clock today the Massena, New York, Labor Day Parade kicked off. As the parade headed towards Main Street via Center Street, people from all over town lined the streets. Children awaited the tradition of the tossing of the candy, adults by their side. It was a seasonable over cast day, and, luckily, the rain held off. It seemed everyone, watchers and parade participants alike were in good spirits. The flashing lights of a local police car, the wailing sirens of the fire trucks excited young and old alike. The Massena marching band was seen and heard, and everyone from Thomas The Tank, teacher unions, the VFW, government and non-government union members, Shrine Clubs of Massena and Cornwall, Nurse's Association and even Spiderman was seen heading down the street. As the parade passed by and came to an end the children scrambled to pick up whatever remaining candy could be found, held tightly to their balloons and other prizes and headed off to enjoy whatever the rest of their day held, for school officially begins in Massena, on Thursday, the 5th of September.


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Letting go
A clean break is perhaps the best way to end an affair with a married lover
By Patti Carmalt-Vener 04/02/2014
Dear Patti,
I'm single, 28 and deeply in love with my co-worker who recently transferred to a different department in the same building. We thought that if we saw each other less at work we might gradually be able to break off the affair we've been having for the past three years. She tells me that she has never loved anyone as much as she loves me, but that it would be impossible for her to ever leave her husband because he'd demand custody of their two little kids and it would destroy her if he did that. I can understand because my own parents split when I was in second grade. My dad never paid attention to me anyway and my mom neglected me and my brothers.
I'd really like to start a family with this woman and it makes me sad and angry that it's never going to happen. I tried a couple times to break things off, but she cries and buys me presents and we go right back to where we were. Her husband is taking her to Paris next week, but she swears she'll be thinking of me the whole time.
I have a job interview while she's gone (I haven't told her yet) and if I get it (which I think I will), it means moving to a different state. As much as I love her, I have to end it and move on because I want more for myself than this. What I need is advice on how to let go.
— Todd
Dear Todd,
I completely understand. On the one hand, it's hard to let go because it's hard to imagine that you could ever feel this level of passion again. On the other hand, this relationship has put your life on hold and recreated your childhood feelings of neglect, abandonment and being unloved. Your desire to have a family of your own is at an all-time high, so in order to successfully move forward, you must come to terms with your actions and any guilt you're carrying and understand that you deserve a more fulfilling life or else risk serious damage to your self-respect and self-esteem.
In any situation, it's hard to let go of someone with whom you have forged such a deep and intimate connection. Love has been rare in your life and the decision to walk away from this relationship is going to be extremely painful. As explained in attachment theory, a bond that feels familial and irreplaceable is hard to get over, even if the object of one's affections is flawed or, in this case, unavailable. Likewise, jumping back into the dating pool when you're still emotionally "attached" to your married lover will invite comparisons that put the newcomer at a disadvantage.
Although it's going to take time to detach — and even feel like it will take forever — the best way to accomplish this is to cut off all communication with no reinforcement whatsoever. Pretend for a moment that you're in a science lab with two little wooden mazes before you, each containing a mouse being trained to complete the course. Mouse No. 1 gets a sugar reward each time he finishes the maze. Mouse No. 2 gets sugar only some of the time. Which mouse is better trained? Surprisingly it's more often than not that the intermittent reinforcement Mouse No. 2 receives is more powerful in influencing its behavior.
Getting love sporadically can also be very powerful, which makes it difficult to permanently exit. This is especially true for people with histories of trauma or interruptions in parental attachments. Just about the time you're over the relationship, she might call and try to start things up again; hence, the intermittent reinforcement resumes.
You'll need to grieve over this relationship as well as other relationships that have disappointed you. It would be beneficial to seek professional counseling to understand why you have normalized insecure attachments that make you feel simultaneously loved and abandoned. Ultimately, it's up to you to insist on being with someone who loves you and only you.
Patti Carmalt-Vener, a faculty member with the Southern California Society for Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy, has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 23 years and has offices in Pasadena, Santa Monica and Canoga Park. Contact her at (626) 584-8582 or email email@example.com. Visit her Web site, patticarmalt-vener.com.
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The Upward Bound Programs at California State University, Fresno serve low-income, first-generation college bound high school students who have the potential to succeed in college, but whose high school grades and test scores do not reflect that potential. Funded by the United States Department of Education, Upward Bound provides opportunities and assistance to students in acquiring the academic skill development and motivational support through teaching and counseling. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase high school graduation rates and participants enrollment in and graduation from institutions of post-secondary education.
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Half decorative element, half toy, this wooden dolls initially emerged for the own usage of the designer Alexander Girard. After the originals of his heritage, the times happy and times grimly collection is re-edited as enrichment for every furnishing.
The Wooden Dolls were initially designed by Alexander Girard for his house in Santa Fe, they are self made. Inspiration for the small figures was found by the designer in his own extensive folk-art collection.
In cooperation with Charles and Ray Eames as well as George Nelson, Alecander Girard counts to the embossing figures of the American design of the post-war-period. The focus of his wude product range was the textile design, whereas the intense work with South American, Asian and East European folk-art was a huge inspiration source.
The Wooden Dolls consist of massive fir wood and they are hand coloured. The delivery occurs in a printed wooden boy, with the brochure.
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Yesterday, Secretary Rice delivered remarks on Gaza at the United Nations Security Council. Secretary Rice said:
"The United States is, of course, deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza, which is clearly worsening. We have been working around the clock to try and end the violence there. The ongoing attacks against Israel and the decision that Hamas made not to respect the previous period of calm shows us that when this ends there must be new arrangements in place, not a return to the status quo ante. It is imperative that any ceasefire is durable and sustainable, and that it ensures the safety and security of Israelis and Palestinians alike.
The situation before the current events in Gaza was clearly not sustainable. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis lived under the daily threat of rocket attack, and frankly, no country, none of our countries, would have been willing to tolerate such a circumstance. Moreover, the people of Gaza watched as insecurity and lawlessness increased and as their living conditions grew more dire because of Hamas's actions which began with the illegal coup against the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.
A ceasefire that returns to those circumstances is unacceptable and it will not last. We need urgently to conclude a ceasefire that can endure and that can bring real security. This would begin a period of true calm that includes an end to rocket, mortar, and other attacks on Israelis, and allows for the cessation of Israel's military offensive. And it must include also an end to the smuggling into Gaza and a reopening of crossings so that Palestinians can benefit from humanitarian goods and basic supplies. The November 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access provides a basis for the reopening of these crossings.
We must find a way, with the consent and full cooperation of likeminded governments, to prevent any arms or explosives from entering Gaza, and the tunnel systems that have allowed rearmament of Hamas must be prevented from reopening.
Our goal must be the stabilization and normalization of life in Gaza. This will require a principled resolution of the political challenges in Gaza that reestablishes ultimately the Palestinian Authority's legitimate control and facilitates the normal operation of all crossings. The November 26 Arab League statement will serve as an important guide in these efforts, efforts that are led by Egypt.
And the international community should adopt an intensive reconstruction initiative, perhaps through a donors conference, that would complement the efforts of the Palestinian Authority in Gaza. Because the Palestinian Authority actually devotes 58 percent of its budget to Gaza, there should be an effort to reconstruct Gaza.
As we strive for a ceasefire, the United States remains deeply concerned about innocent Palestinians and Israelis who are suffering. In that regard, let me assure you that we understand the urgency of an end to the fighting and that we are working around the clock to bring it into being. In this regard, we are pleased by and wish to commend the statement of president – the president of Egypt and to follow up on that initiative.
But we also are very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. I have had from people on the ground, American partners on the ground, detailed reports about the difficult circumstances in Gaza. I have discussed these in detail with Prime Minister Olmert and with Foreign Minister Livni, and the prime minister has informed me that as of tomorrow Israel will open a humanitarian corridor so that there can be some relief for the people of Gaza. This is something that we will follow up on, but we will also help you, Mr. Secretary General, to follow up on this through UNRWA because the problem, as I understand it, is that even if goods get into Gaza, it is not possible to distribute them within Gaza. And so the United States will actively work to relieve this circumstance. Moreover, the United States, which has already provided in the last year $85 million for humanitarian work in Gaza, will contribute more emergency aid if that is needed."Read the Secretary's full statement here. You may also read about U.S. Government support for humanitarian assistance activities in Gaza.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
Without realizing the total effect of the combined efforts of these underlying countries who support and create conflict through small ideological groups and eliminating that problem, there will be more Gaza type conflicts throughout the world...and more stories and pictures to sell.
To be honest, short of an International representation of rebuilding and being present in Gaza to latterly, hold hands with the peaceful and have an independent Armed Force (NATO) to enforce without hesitation and eliminate any problematic conflict, there is no solution.
Hamas has stood by its Charter of: Death over life in mutual existence with an Israeli State?and that is a repeated quote by ALL HAMAS LEADERSHIP?
Even in the 1940s: Chicago gangster mentality broke down when Lansky enforced peace; because without peace: Nobody makes any money.
So, the answer to the question is to find out who is profiting from the conflict and solve that problem?. It aint rocket science people -- just common sense.
SNP in Syria writes:
Back to old tricks for Hamas. They will just go underground with a dozen new martyrs brigade names blowing themselves up in the bus tops the middle of Tel Aviv causing nightmarish havoc. That will blow any chance for that PLO terrorist Org of reaching any agreement on rule with the Zionists. Back to square one, better off keeping them ruling in Gaza and held accountable. Now, who will be held to responsibility, Abu whatever? It is a loosing battle for Zionists. Should have opted for Transylvania and left the Hebrew alone to have a decent exemplary State in Palestine.
John in Austria writes:
The lack of action by the U.S. (my) government in Gaza amounts to criminal negligence and complicity in war crimes (and not for the first time). Our government feigns interest but remains completely indifferent to the suffering of the Palestinian people, who are living under catastophal conditions. The notion that Hamas is somehow responsible for Israeli shelling of schools and humanitarian aid convoys is revolting, and further evidence that neither the current American President nor his secretary of state take the slightest interest in this human suffering. I am not ashamed to be an American but I am deeply ashamed of my government.
Annie in Washington, DC writes:
What a beautiful photograph! A big thank you to Dipnote for coverage of this issue.
Ron in New York writes:
USG empowered Hamas.
Hamas took military action.
Now they must be eliminated.
It's really that clear and simple.
The world can no longer tolerate bad behavior
and world leaders must stop trying to buy time by supporting
and appeasing bad actors.
We are in a new millennium....it requires integrity,
transparancy, and a global ethic.
Take responsibility; stop self-delusion.
Ibtissam in U.S.A. writes:
The Israelis feel the moral and criminal sin they commited and they don't want to see their victim (the Palestinians) constantly reminding them of their immorality, so Israel is not only bent on stealing the whole land but also wiping out every trace of the owner of this land. Israeli prisons have 12,000 palestinians, Israel is famous for its massacres of the civilians-Dair Yassin, Quana, Sabrah and Shatila, Jenin, Jabalia are just an example and now Gaza. When Golda Maeir was asked what she would do with the Palestinians, she said:"what Palestinians?"
I am a Gazan who at age 5 saw the same terror Gazan children are living today. Israeli soldiers came to our house, my sister and i hid behind a cabinet, a soldier came with his rifle pointed at us, terrorizing us, everything and everyone around us. Any one with half of their mental power knows the injustice done to our people and judging from the anger at Israel around the world it is clear that more and more the State of Israel is isolated, hated and condemned. The U.S. cannot and should not continue to play this shameful role of spporter to an illegal and racist entity. All the aid to Israel should stop, it is money spent in the wrong place for immoral reasons. The Americans are more deserving of the billions of dollars, especially now. Would any one explain to me why $400 billion was sent to Israel ahead of the lehman bank collapse? Was it to prepare for this ongoing sensless war on the civilian Gazans?
Ms. Rice wants the rockets to stop firing on the settlement, well, demand of Israel to disarm and stop the use of illegal weapons against an imprisoned and impoverished people and Hamas will then stop the rockets. The Palestinians WILL NOT give up their right to fight the occupation even if they have a million of them killed. America should work to implement the ideals they believe in, freedom and justice not only on this continent, but all over the globe. As for the humanitarian aid,we would like it to be full of humanity, We don't want to feel like beggers, offered the aid while being slaughtered. We can do without it, just rid us of our "prison guards", rid us of the siege, leave us alone!!!!
Sam in Virginia writes:
Yesterday I went to my favorite Lebanese restaurant after work. The owner and I spoke while my dish was being prepared. He wondered why the Arabs were still using the United Nations as a mediator for conflict resolution. I agreed with him paid for my food and left. The UN has had a really abysmal record lately. The evacuation from Eritrea and the reduction of peacekeepers in Darfur leads me to believe the organization can no longer implement its mandates. With the global economic meltdown in full swing it will become harder for the UN to raise enough money to support its outpost/mandates. The UN called for an immediate cease fire in Gaza and both sides continue to kill each other. This organization might be as useless as Ambassador Bolton says. Lessons learned; if you don't have shooters on the ground; if you can't cut off a gas pipeline or swindle people out of $50 billion dollars then you don't have the clout to do anything! Ibtissam what was your source for the $400 billion transfer to Israel statement. An amount that large would not be used for the invasion of Gaza but for something larger like an attack on Iran. A Hamas leader will make a statement in a few hours so let's keep our fingers crossed that violence will not increase. Last week I mention the Sirius Star and Lloyds of London. This week both made the news. Wow!
Donald in Virginia writes:
Peace, Goodwill and being Nice to one another on earth!
"These wars only accomplish more deaths, more bloodshed and more hate amoung people. I said it once, I will say it again..."Why can't we all get along with each other on earth? Is it so hard for people to accept everyone is different? Is it hard for the People of Gaza to accept the Jews in Israel?" or the Jews accept the people of Gaza?
Enough all ready... Everyone around the world should be praying that both sides will end the war. Peace can happen between them. A higher calling would be when both sides can see "eye to eye" without using violence to destroy each other.
Casualties of war is a serious matter - People are being used as human shields. People are making homemade rockets but only to destroy human life. What people should be doing is appreciating life, making every effort to establish peace and end the fighting.
What was that favorite tv show..."Mr. Rogers" who always said, "Are you a good neighbor?" When neighbors cannot even live together in peace without having to resort to violence is just plain wrong. I believe both sides needs to come together and talk to each other like human beings. God created everyone!
The land will never be owned by Arabs nor be owned by Jews. It will always be God's country. Who are we to dictate who is right or who is wrong. The point is everyone should agree to Peace and find solutions to this problem. You cannot destroy what does not belong to you!
My prayers are with Peace and end the violence. The victims in this tradegy should be showered with blessings from God. In our hearts and minds Peace can be reached between both sides. The Leaders of both need to control it's people and find a method of communications that works for everyone!
Another total recall, "bad programming" if everyone just accepted and respected everyone, we wouldn't have these problems on earth!
Sam in Virginia writes:
@ Donald, Sir what text are you using when you make a statement like; it will always be GOD's country? Are you referencing the Torah, New Testament or the Koran?
Donald in Virginia writes:
12 January 09
@ Sam in Virginia -- Since my belief is Baptist and I believe using the King James reference,yes your right Isreal was promised the land but if you truly think about it, God created the land, God promised the land and in the end it's still his land. We only live to about 120 maximum years if very lucky on earth but the land is God's country. The holiest of all land is there. The birth of Christ and yet this is where all the turmoil on earth exists for generations. I don't use the torah or the koran, I use the holy bible.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
God is not a real estate broker.
And sure as heck isn't my landlord.
Realizing this has been like grasping a bright pearl in a pile of feces.
The promised land is within us, such is our potential to create reality.
As anyone knows who's witnessed the birth of one's children.
The milk and honey of creativity, are the gifts bestowed upon us.
Choose wisely their manifestation, lest they become beasts of burden.
Sam writes:
Three straight days of bizarre events! The UN Secretary-General is in the Middle East, the Israeli Prime Minister is in Washington DC, outgoing speeches and appearances by President Bush; and last but not least, the perfect plane crash to distract everyone. What is really going on? Who is Tzipi Livni speaking with? What arrangements or deal is she trying to cut and why? Is she talking to Secretary Rice (State Department); Barack Obama (Blair House) or George Bush (White House)? Why is Secretary -General Moon in the Holy Land after repeated calls for a cease fire have gone UN heeded? Joel Rosenberg distributes flash traffic email from his NOVA office. This week he interviewed BiBi. Netanyahu has spoken with President elect Obama in the past about how Israel deals with Hamas. I have taken the liberty to cut and paste small part of the email I received and paste it here: He was asked if he thought Hamas was holding out for the new administration of Barack Obama, hoping that Obama would put new pressure on Israel to stop fighting and accepting a potentially premature cease fire.
"I do remember Mr. Obama visited Sderot not long ago and said something to the effect that, 'If my two girls lived in a home that was rocketed by terrorists, I would do everything in my power to stop it.'" He added, "I think the U.S. has an interest in stopping terrorists wherever they are."
Netanyahu said the biggest threat Israel faces is not from Hamas, or even from Hezbollah, but from Radical Islamic terrorists or states possessing nuclear weapons. He described Iran acquiring such weapons of mass destruction as a "nightmare scenario," along with militant Islamists seizing control of Pakistan. Though he did not lay out how he would approach the Iran crisis should he be elected Prime Minister, he strongly hinted that time is running out and that the West had to take decisive action before it is too late.
Wow that's good stuff!!
Anyway @ Donald, Leviticus 25:23 tells us that we are but aliens and tenants in GODS land. I wonder does this statement include everyone that lives on earth. You can't take the land with you when you die. When I die my houses will still be in South Texas and the land will still belong to GOD. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=leviticus%2025:%2021-25;&ver...
Last year an administrative notice came out saying that all international treaties have to be approved by the House and the Senate. Can this MOU be approved in an emergency session before Tuesday?? Wow this really is a great time to be alive. Two years ago former Israeli Ambassador Freddy Eytan came to our Church on a Wednesday night for Q&A and to sell his book (Sharon, A life in times of turmoil). This Church is predominantly African American but you can't tell that from the outside looking in. There is a replica of the Wall outside the Church. Anyway, Ambassador Eytan quotes Beaumarchais in his book; Politics is the art of creating facts, in order to control -- and toy with -- events and people. How true, how true.
Renato in Switzerland writes:
The sad truth is, that what the U.S. understands as "sustainable and durable" is always going to the debit of the Palestinian people. It is very obvious that the US, due to the fact that it's "governed and paid" by an influencial zionistic society, will never seriously work on a balanced solution and equal rights for both, Israel and the Palestinians. Israel could kill 10'000 children and women, the US would always vote against any UN resolution condemning Israel! It is not anymore about the right to exist for Israel (which no one disagrees) or Palestine -- its about a massakre on innocent women and children and the U.S. is once more not taking position to put the agressor into its barriers. As long as the U.S. does not clearly condemn Israels actions, Israel feels very confident of what they are doing -- and the Foreign office, the US president and the president-elect now this exactly.
It is very sad; even the president elect, Mr. Barak Obama, does not clearly take position agains the latest massakre the Israeli are doing. Obviously, its one thing to stand for equal rights of Black and White -- but it is something very differenct to stand for equal rights and humanity when it concerns Israeli and Arab. "Yes we can"? -- this already failed.


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Still no one being held accountable or charged with the Benghazi deaths.
It's been proved that the IRS targeted people with different views and again no one is being fired, let alone being held accountable?
The accessing and false charges against persons in the A.P. (Associated Press), again no one being held accountable.
The administration in the White House is like a bunch of kids.
They've played the blame game so much there confused about who to blame.
So let's just sweep it under the rug and it will all go away.
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"We know that Mother Nature is a woman. If she were a man, there would be no rain on race day."
Races, tracks, drivers and all the drama that comes along with it
midwesternsmoke wrote:Smoke14Wins wrote:Practice's........ Carl's just toying with Tony, Carl has the car to beat. Homestead isn't a good track for Tony to race on which is against him.
Tony has 2 wins at this track, how is it not a good track for him?
midwesternsmoke wrote:UHHHH OHHHHHHHHH....looks rough to start, better get fast in a hurry tomorrow.....
wolfgang wrote:History is just that-History.Keselowski won the NW race from the pole today,doesn't mean Carl will tomorrow.Found On Rotterdam Dump-i mean FORD,may have alot of help tomorrow,but so does Chevy with HMS and RCR teams especially.Regardless who wins it tomorrow{Tony of course},least it'll be someone differant this year and Tony and his team surprised all of us with a great chase run.Tony will get it done tomorrow and i could give a rats @$$ about Carl,Ford or the cat in the hat!
midwesternsmoke wrote:midwesternsmoke wrote:UHHHH OHHHHHHHHH....looks rough to start, better get fast in a hurry tomorrow.....
Daaaaaaannnnnnnnnnggggg, didn't realize a quick-n-simple statement would ruffle so many feathers.
I for one am excited to see what happens. Regardless the outcome, we've been able to see one helluva final 10 races. I still feel Smoke is gonna pull this off, LET'S GO RACIN' !!
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A common approach is to treat symptoms of pain with NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen. However, NSAIDs can cause significant side effects. The FDA has even pulled some off the market because the drugs' overall risk versus benefit profile was unfavorable.
What other options does one have? Natural approaches that focus on providing the body with what it needs to heal itself may be a better option. The ultimate goal is not only to relieve symptoms, but to halt joint degeneration progression, and in some cases, improve joint health. Here's a review of some of the most researched joint health boosting ingredients.
Glucosamine -- Cartilage building block
Glucosamine is one of the most effective of all joint health ingredients. It's a constituent of glycosaminoglycans, which are found in cartilage and synovial fluid (the yolk-like fluid that reduces friction between joint cartilage). Glucosamine has been shown to delay the long-term progression of knee degeneration.
Measuring joint space width—the space between bones where cartilage cushions the joints—helps researchers determine the effectiveness of various treatments. In one study, joint space width increased 0.04 mm for those taking 1,500 mg of glucosamine daily for three years, and decreased 0.19 mm for the placebo group. Also, symptoms of joint discomfort and limitation of function significantly improved throughout the study in the glucosamine group compared to placebo. The magnitude of improvement was 15% on the WOMAC (Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) for joint comfort, stiffness and physical function.
A typical daily dose is 1,500 mg of either the sulfate or HCl form. It's relatively inexpensive and should be one of your core supplements.
Chondroitin Sulfate -- Gives cartilage compression strength
Chondroitin sulfate is a structural component of cartilage that helps it resist compression during weight-bearing movement.
The results of a meta-analysis of three 2-year clinical trials demonstrated a small but significant reduction in the rate of decline in joint space width in patients with significant knee discomfort. A group of 622 patients received either 800 mg of chondroitin or a placebo once daily for 2 years. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in joint space width loss in the chondroitin group compared to placebo. Furthermore, joint discomfort reduced significantly in the chondroitin group compared to placebo.
The results were mixed in a 24-week study in which osteoarthritis patients took either 1,200 mg of chondroitin sulfate, 1,500 mg of glucosamine HCl, their combination, the drug Celecoxib or a placebo daily. Only in the subgroup of osteoarthritis patients with moderate-to-severe pain did the glucosamine-chondroitin combination prove to be more effective in treating joint discomfort than glucosamine alone, chondroitin alone, Celecoxib alone or placebo. The combo group experienced 25% greater relief than placebo.
The most common dosage is 800-1,200 mg a day. Chondroitin costs about 6-8 times more than glucosamine, making it one of the more expensive ingredients in many joint formulas.
MSM (source of sulfur) -- Building block of connective tissue
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is made up of about 34% sulfur, the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. It supports multiple functions in the body including connective tissue of joints and skin, and proteins found in hair, nails and tendons. It's used in healing and repair processes.
In one study, 49 patients with knee problems received 1,125 mg of MSM three times daily for 12 weeks or a placebo. The MSM group showed a small improvement in joint discomfort symptoms and physical function.
In another 12-week study of 118 patients with knee problems, subjects took either 500 mg of MSM, 500 mg of glucosamine or both three times a day. Results showed joint discomfort significantly improved in both individual groups, but improved twice as much in the combination group.
In a different double-blind, placebo-controlled 12-week study on mild-to-moderate joint problems of the knee, subjects took 3,000 mg of MSM twice daily. Compared to placebo, those taking MSM experienced statistically significant reductions in joint discomfort, and they improved their ability to perform daily activities based on WOMAC scores.
Take about 1,000-3,000 mg a day for joint health. Begin at a lower dose, as it can cause gas until your body gets used to it. MSM is also good for acne, skin, hair and nails even at doses lower than 1,000 mg. Sulfur is found in foods like eggs and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli.Curcumin (Turmeric) -- For a healthy Inflammation response after vigorous exercise
In one study, those taking curcumin for three months had their global WOMAC scores go down 58%, thereby showning significant improvement. A 2008 study out of UCLA also showed curcumin's beneficial effect on brain plaque (beta-amyloid).
Dosages range from 200-2,000 mg a day depending on absorption qualities.
Type II Collagen -- Turn off immune system attacks
The majority of cartilage in your joints is comprised of collagen. Unfortunately, most people with joint problems have an immune system that sees exposed cartilage within the synovial lining as the enemy and attacks it. Over time, the cartilage erodes, resulting in pain. Surprisingly, researchers found chicken soup stopped the attacks. Upon further study, they found undenatured type II collagen was the active agent that desensitized the immune system and prevented further attacks. It allows the body to recognize exposed cartilage as its own and not a foreign invader.
A double-blind study of 52 people with an average age of 59 taking 40 mg of UC-II® type II chicken collagen for 90 days showed it reduced joint symptoms by 33%, whereas a combo group of glucosamine (1,500 mg) and chondroitin (1,200 mg) saw a 14% reduction.
BioCell® is another type II collagen from chicken sternal cartilage. It naturally contains hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate and type II collagen. According to a recent study, 35% of subjects taking 2,000 mg of BioCell® collagen daily for 70 days had significant reductions in joint discomfort compared with only 2.5% in the placebo group.
Boswellia Serrata Extract -- Combats joint discomfort
Boswellia serrata, an ancient herb better known as frankincense, affects over 100 genes related to inflammation, including MMPs that contribute to cartilage breakdown.
In one study, a group of 30 patients were given either 1,000 mg of boswellia extract in three divided doses daily or placebo for eight weeks. The boswellia group experienced significant benefits in joint discomfort and swelling scores, and range of motion compared to placebo.Univestin®–herb combination -- Bioflavonoids support joint mobility
In a clinical study, both 250 mg and 500 mg of Univestin daily were found to alleviate joint discomfort, act on stiffness and improve mobility as effectively as prescription or OTC drugs.
Systemic Enzymes / Bromelain -- Digest fibrin and bad prostaglandins
In inflamed joints, swollen tissues rub against each other and fibrin increases blood thickness and blood pressure. Systemic enzymes like bromelain (from pineapple) and trypsin, and rutosid (bioflavonoid) work by breaking down certain bad prostaglandins responsible for inflammation.
In one study, one month of 200-400 mg of bromelain supplementation resulted in significant improvement in knee discomfort and stiffness scores.
MicroLactin®–micro protein -- Improves WOMAC scores acting at the cellular level
MicroLactin® is a micro-protein from milk. During inflammation, blood cells that line the joints can swell and allow white blood cells to enter the joint space, causing even more inflammation and damage. This micro-protein tightens up cellular junctions to help prevent white blood cell infiltration.
In one study, 35 participants received either 2,000 mg of MicroLactin® twice daily, 500 mg of glucosamine three times daily or a placebo for six weeks. The MicroLactin® group showed significant improvement for all WOMAC scores (joint comfort, stiffness, immobility and total). The glucosamine group showed improvement in stiffness and total scores. No significant changes were noted in the placebo group.
Celadrin® (good fats)-- Cellular lubricant
Celadrin® is a patented matrix of esterified oils. It works similarly to, but much more dramatically than, fish oils by focusing on reducing pro-inflammatory fats like arachidonic acid. The specific fats in Celadrin® lubricate cell membranes, and help increase cell membrane fluidity and elasticity. It helps act on stiffened membranes.
A group of 64 patients given Celadrin® were tested after 30 days and 68 days of use. Compared to placebo, the Celadrin® group had more flexibility, fewer aches, less joint discomfort and were able to walk further distances. It has immediate and cumulative benefits.
About 1,000 mg (three softgels) of Celadrin® is an effective daily dose.
Omega-3s -- Good fats fight inflammation
Omega-3s combat inflammation in the body, while too much of certain omega-6s can increase inflammation. Therefore, the latest research suggests eating a diet rich in omega-3s. If you don't get enough omega-3s from eating fatty fish, then consider fish oil supplements.
A meta-analysis of 17 clinical trials showed that supplementation with omega-3s from fish oil for three to four months reduced joint discomfort intensity, tenderness, morning stiffness and the reliance on NSAIDs. Fish and flaxseed oils are good sources of omega-3s.
Hyaluronic Acid -- Nourishes joint fluid
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the primary component of synovial fluid. This thick, viscous fluid lubricates joints for smooth, friction-free movement, helps absorb shock, delivers nutrients to cartilage and carries away waste.
In one study, subjects who underwent knee surgery took a combination of 20 mg of HA and 400 mg of chondroitin daily for 90 days. They experienced improved joint function and recovery time.
In another study on 20 subjects with knee problems, daily supplementation with 80 mg of HA for eight weeks appeared to be effective for decreasing joint discomfort, improving physical function, and enhancing quality of life. It's also good for skin health and wrinkles. Typical doses are 50-100 mg a day.
More Joint Boosters
Research on other joint health ingredients has shown good results. Space doesn't permit elaborating on them, but here are a few more.
Pycnogenol, from pine bark extract, was given to 100 patients with joint problems. After taking 150 mg for three months, they had significant improvements in joint discomfort, stiffness and function.
SAMe, in one study, when taking 400 mg three times daily for eight weeks, showed a reduction in joint discomfort equal to that of the drug nabumetone.
Tart cherries are rich in powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins. A pilot study found that half of all patients experienced significant improvement in joint discomfort and function after taking tart cherry pills for eight weeks.
Vitamin C supports collagen production.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with increased levels of an inflammatory marker, TNF-alpha.
I suggest taking a multi-modal approach to joint health by taking basic joint boosting building blocks with other ingredients like good fats to bring the inflammatory process back to equilibrium.


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London's Tube network was established 150 years ago this week. From its debut in 1863 to providing protection from Nazi bombs and now Oyster cards, ITV's Ria Chatterjee reports on how the world's first subway system has evolved.
LONDON -- Unexplained delays, equipment failures and chronic rush-hour overcrowding are among the reasons Londoners have a love-hate relationship with their remarkable subway system, dubbed the Tube.
But it was day of gratitude for commuters - and tourists - on Wednesday as the creaking London Underground celebrated its 150th birthday.
It is a remarkable milestone for the network, carved from the hot clay beneath London's streets and which survived the bombs of World War Two.
Abraham Lincoln was President when the world's first subterranean passenger service opened between Paddington and Farringdon on Jan. 9, 1863.
Most of the original station building is still in use at Farringdon, where passengers on Wednesday reflected on the history of the Tube.
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Construction of the first section of London's Tube began in the 1860s.
"The old Circle Line carriages could do with being pensioned-off," Dave Rodgers, 54, told NBC News. "Some of them look like they are 150 years old. Perhaps they are originals."
Owen Blake, a 50-year-old printer, was waiting for his train home after a night shift. "I've used the Underground all my life," he said. "As a teenager, it was wonderful to be able to travel from Islington to other places across London. You felt connected, you could go anywhere."
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Commuters on Wednesday at Farringdon, one of the original London Underground stations.
But Leanne McCabe, a 24-year-old healthcare worker, spoke for many when she said: "I only travel once a month on the Tube, but they always seem to be doing engineering work on the line."
Upgrading a system whose core infrastructure is more than a century old is a tough task for planners and engineers.
At its start, steam trains ferried carriages between the affluent suburbs of Victorian west London and the money-making heart of the City financial district.
Despite early hazards for passengers such as asphyxiation from smoke and petty crime, it proved a tremendous success, with 26,000 daily users within six months of opening.
Happy 150th birthday the Tube. Here's the first passenger complaint lettertwitpic.com/btq7cv— Rose Wild (@TimesArchive) January 9, 2013
The privately funded network grew rapidly, adding new lines and stations as railway entrepreneurs – and tunneling engineers - found there were profits to be made by digging deep under London.
By the time the New York subway opened in 1904, London had six underground lines and was on track to be powered entirely by electricity.
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Steam locomotives and carriages were replaced by electric trains on London's Underground at the turn of the 20th century.
By opening up London's suburbs to fast, efficient mass transit, the Underground helped shape the way the city grew. New communities grew up around areas connected by the Tube -- as it became known by 1890 in honor of its increasingly deep and narrow tunnels. The network's expansion at the turn of the 20th century linked the capital's population with new opportunities for work and leisure.
A record 1.171 billion passenger journeys were made during the 2011-12 financial year, across a city-run network that now covers 249 miles and connects 270 stations on 12 lines – arteries through which London's lifeblood flows.
Love today's Google Doodle. Happy 150th birthday to the #tube twitter.com/kate_day/statuâ�¦— Kate Day (@kate_day) January 9, 2013
A tourist attraction in its own right, it is frequently featured in popular culture, such as the James Bond movie "Skyfall," the Sherlock Holmes tales and songs by The Jam and Duffy – a legacy the pioneers could have never imagined.
"Today of all days, learn to love the Tube," implored railway historian Christian Wolmar in Wednesday's London Evening Standard newspaper. "Marvel at the diversity of people from all classes and of all ages who rely on it, day in, day out."
Happy birthday tube! Not the District Line though, you don't deserve it #tube150— Liz Cookman (@Lizonomy) January 9, 2013


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For example, consider the role of economics in the case of Germany's reunification. Despite initial popular approval based on politics, the reunification of East and West Germany has been proven to have been rushed without economic considerations. The gap between East and West's economies forced the West to spend much of its resources on getting the East somewhat to par. Even after twenty years parody has not been achieved.
The difference between the two Germany's right before reunification was stark. The East German GDP was only 10% of Germany's total in 1989 despite having 20% of the total population. Per Capita wise, East German GDP was 42% compared to West Germany's.
Now examine Northern Ireland's economy in relation to that of the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom's.
- Northern Ireland's GDP is 30% of all of Ireland though it has 39% of all the island's population. Per Capita wise Northern Ireland's GDP is 60% compared to the Republic of Ireland's.
- In comparison to the United Kingdom: Northern Ireland's GDP is 1.5% of all the UK's GDP while being 2.9% of the total population. Per Capita wise Northern Ireland's GDP is 79% compared to the UK's.
- GDP per capita is closer to the United Kingdom's rather than Ireland's. Cost of living fluctuations would cause more harm than good for the Northern Irish citizenry.
- The sheer size of the United Kingdom's economy allows it to better support (i.e. prop up) Northern Ireland. Ireland would be forced to spend a much larger share of its resources on Northern Ireland much like West Germany had to do for East Germany. This is unreasonable with the republic currently suffering a massive downturn.


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Major duel in school swimsuits! I'm not gonna lose against you! - Memories of a summer day.... Yamada returns to the wild!
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Why not use patients' prescription data, already being collected by the hidden data aggregation industry, to improve patient health?
Why not use technology to strengthen the patient-physician relationship and to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment?
For example, here is one way technology could be re-designed to help patients:
Anytime a patient gets a controlled substance prescription, existing systems could automatically search for any prior controlled substance prescriptions the patient received in the last month. If a second or third prescription is found, the physician(s) and patient could be automatically notified and resolve together whether it should be filled or not—and how best to treat the patient's symptoms
Technology should give patients and doctors they data they need for effective TREATMENT. It's sad that such a prominent physician group supports giving law enforcement automatic access to every controlled substance prescription in the US. Law enforcement should only be able to access such sensitive patient data AFTER someone has committed a crime or with a judge's approval.
Why open ALL prescriptions to law enforcement surveillance when the vast majority of patients taking controlled substances are not criminals?
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by Anton Shilov
Chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp. this week called the world's largest chipmaker - Intel Corp. - to start making chips on contract basis for fabless chip companies, particularly for those, who design chips based on ARM architecture. Given the rough competition between Intel's x86 and ARM now, it is unlikely that Intel will follow the "advice".
Intel ceased making chips based on ARM architecture years ago as it believed it would be easier to cut-down power consumption of its own chips based on its own x86 architecture rather than to scale performance of ARM architecture to levels it believed were necessary. At present, the vast majority of popular smartphones and media tablets are running various ARM processors, including Nvidia Tegra. Intel so far has failed to gain traction on these two rapidly growing markets, but is actively trying to.
"Why not be a foundry for all the mobile companies? There's no shame in that," said Jen-Hsun Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia, during a conversation with journalists earlier this week, reports Forbes web-site.
In particular, the head of Nvidia called Intel to produce chips for companies, who use ARM architecture, including Apple, Broadcom, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and so on. Since Intel is trying to enter the market of new-age devices with its own Atom system-on-chip products, it is now vigorously competing against partners of ARM Holdings, the last thing it would ever do is to make chips for its direct rivals.
At present, Intel has the world's most advanced process technologies and semiconductor manufacturing capacities in addition to great talent. The 22nm process technology with tri-gate transistors, along with five factories that will be ready to produce chips using this tech later this year, are clearly jewels in Intel's crown and are among the main competitive advantages Intel plans to use against partners of ARM. Why would it make chips for its rivals?
"We have a small nascent foundry business, but our focus with our SOCs (systems on a chip) is really on Intel based platforms. Our process technology is a huge advantage going forward in 2012 and 2013, so our focus at this time is on building Intel products, not on building products for our competitors," said Intel spokesman Jon Carvill.


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Madison has yet to respond to recall notice served at City Hall
By André Coleman 01/16/2013
An organized effort to recall District 6 Pasadena City Councilman Steve Madison after his vote cleared the way for the city to enter into negotiations to temporarily bring an NFL team to the Rose Bowl has officially begun.
Madison, according to City Clerk Mark Jomsky, was served Jan. 7 at City Hall with a copy of a notice of intent to circulate a recall petition.
A few days later, Jomsky said he received the official document, which included proof of service and 33 signatures. According to the City Charter, 25 signatures — the same number a candidate is required to gather to qualify for an election — are required to start a recall campaign.
Once the signatures are verified, Jomsky's office will validate the format of the petition, before it can be taken into the area. Recall proponents will have 120 days from the time Madison was served to collect 2,800 valid signatures — 20 percent of registered voters in the district — to get the recall question on the ballot.
Madison, who did not return phone calls, now has 10 days to file a response to the intent to recall, which will be included in the petition being circulated in his district.
Mike Vogler, who is leading the recall effort, also did not return calls, but posted a statement on the Web site recallstevemadison.com.
"Steve Madison sold out the people that he was elected to represent by voting for a plan which will allow the NFL to play at the Rose Bowl while massively increasing the number of large events at the Rose Bowl, endangering the quality of life for thousands of West Pasadena residents," Vogler writes. "Steve Madison is willing to sell our weekends and precious family time to the highest bidder."
Recall organizers are attempting to recall Madison due to a Nov. 19 council vote which certified an environmental impact report and amended the City Charter to allow 25 major events — up from 12 — in the stadium over five years. The 7-1 vote, opposed only by Councilman Terry Tornek, clears the way for the city to negotiate with an NFL team to temporarily play in the Rose Bowl while a permanent stadium is being built either in Los Angeles or City of Industry.
So far, no NFL owners have stated plans to move a team to Los Angeles. Team owners have four weeks left to notify NFL owner Roger Goodell of plans to move.
Some of Madison's constituents claim that unruly fans and increased pollution, noise and traffic will disrupt their quality of life. The Coalition for the Preservation of the Arroyo (CPA) filed a lawsuit on Jan. 3 to invalidate the EIR, which claims the city violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by failing to adopt enforceable, performance-based ways to mitigate those negative impacts.
"We are checking the signatures of the registered voters on the petition," Jomsky told the Weekly Monday. "That is the next step before anything else can happen."
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Nicole shows her metal
It sounds like an irreconcilable paradox, but Nicole Farhi's Autumn/Winter 2012 was both intensely glamorous and supremely understated. Shorn of gimmicks designed to provoke popping flashbulbs, her collection at London Fashion Week was of such polished perfection that reader, if I had a diary stuffed with international business meetings, drinks parties and chi-chi dinners (and a bank account to match), I would buy virtually every garment.
Sensibly, Farhi has kept the off-duty pieces like chunky knits, jeans, and casual jackets for her diffusion label, Farhi by Nicole Farhi, concentrating, instead, in her 30th anniversary collection, shown amid the Gothic splendour of the Royal Courts of Justice, on clothes to lust after.
It was glamorous in a way that Hollywood stars of the 30s were glamorous, without vulgarity or glitz, offering a slightly New York vibe in its laid-back simplicity. Each piece was immaculately cut, using beautifully luxe fabrics, like chintzed or bonded wool, laminated jacquards, technical jersey and many, many sequins, crafted into fluid, contemporary, shapes that would suit real bodies as well as etiolated, model-thin ones. A colour palette of hazy greys, chartreuse, copper, moss, deep yellow, pumice and winter white, was not only in line with all the other A/W12 palettes, but also reflected her awareness that a typically high-spending Farhi client will find all of these colours more appealing than black.
From the first garments, a simple, long-sleeve shift dress in grey, embellished with a curve of metallic jacquard, a ladylike, belted, double-face wool coat in pumice and a grey fabric and fur trench coat, Farhi demonstrated she understands the DNA of her client. She followed with silk or wool tulip skirts topped with narrow sweaters with funnel neck tops - some sleeveless - or neat little blouses. She used pumice colour wool for a short jacket with softly draping funnel neck, worn over a black tulip skirt, and used ivory wool for another ravishingly cut funnel-neck coat. There were sleeveless, 60s-inspired sleeveless dresses with zips and funnel necks, and collarless, metallic jacquard coats which wrapped across the body fastening at one shoulder. She used the same jacquard for a broad panel on the front of a simple, long-sleeve shift, and for a gently A-line skirt worn with a high-buttoning white shirt. Her beautiful, formal day-wear included a long-sleeve belted dress in white with origami folded skirt, and a dark grey, sharply waisted coat dress with narrow collar and rever, and origami folds that stood in for a peplum.
By fusing her heavily ornamented skirts - either sequin-lavished or with shards of flying metal strips - with austere, high-neck sweaters, simple silky knitted sweaters or dead plain, long-sleeve silk tops, she made them wearable for everyone. She transformed a simple grey overcoat into a statement piece by bonding the wool with gold foil splashed across the front. She used her yellowychartreuse shade for a fitted, elongated jacket with long collar that gave it a slightly Puritan feel, and teamed it with an on-the-knee, tulip-shape skirt for a laid-back, pared-down aesthetic, which continued with long-sleeve, slash-neck silk tops which she mixed with easy, peg-top trousers in wool, in grey suede or, for evenings, in bronze or pewter metallics.


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Linden, Michigan
July 19 â 22, 2004
Truitt continues solid play
LINDEN, MICH. â Michigan native Billy Rankin followed his opening round 71, with a bogey free round of 69, to grab the second round lead at the Buick Junior Open presented by Golfweek. Carly Truitt of Marysville, Ohio, continued her good play this summer, shooting a 1-over-par 73, to take the lead of the Girls Division at 147.Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Buick Junior Open presented by Golfweek is a 54-hole stroke play tournament being held at Spring Meadows Country Club. The tournament features 99 of the nationâs premier junior golfers, from 16 states, including 38 Michigan natives. Now in its 20th year, the tournament is one of the longest-running events on the AJGA schedule.Rankin of Traverse City, Mich., maneuvered around the course, hitting 10 fairways and 14 greens on his way to his 3-under-par second round. The sixteen-year old high school senior needed only 29 putts and has not had a three-putt on the week.âI have hit the ball very solid and consistent the last two days,â Rankin explained. âIf I can get my putter rolling tomorrow, I will be in contention to win this tournament.âRankin started the day with pars on his first four holes. On No. 5, he knocked his aproach shot into a greenside bunker, but managed to get up and down, draining a 50-foot par putt. He finished his front side with four more pars, for an even-par 36.âThe putt on No. 5 was huge,â Rankin said. âI had a downhill lie in the bunker and was just trying to get out of there with a bogey, but the putt just happened to go in.âRankin was able to card a back nine of 33, 3-under-par, with birdies on both par-5s, Nos. 11 and 15, and a birdie on the closing 18th hole, running in a 30-foot birdie putt.Rankinâs best AJGA tournament finish is a tie for 21st at the 2003 Steel City Junior Classic.Trailing Rankin, is first-round leader Andy Shiels of Rockford, Ill., who shot a second round score of 75 and sits at 2-under-par for the tournament. Also two strokes back at 142 are, Clark Klaasen of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Max Schechter of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Clayton Parkhill of Champaign, Ill., stands in fifth at 143, 1-under-par.
In the Girls Division, Truitt, coming off a second place finish at Midwest Junior Championship at Rich Harvest Links two weeks ago, got off to a hot start, making a birdie on the first hole on her way to a front nine 37.âI played pretty solid today and didnât make the mistakes that I made yesterday,â Truitt said. âI definitely hit the ball more solid and I made some putts that I missed yesterday.âTruitt was able to record an even-par back nine 36, which included a double bogey and two birdies. After a double bogey on No. 14, she was able to make consecutive birdies on Nos. 15 and 16. On the par-5 15th, she reached the green in two shots, and went on to two putt for birdie. She then followed that up with a 15-foot birdie putt on hole No. 16. Jordan Craig of Connellsville, Pa., who will play golf at the University of Texas this fall, trails the leader by two strokes with a tournament total of 149, after shooting a 74. Rounding out the top three is Katie Trachok of Pittsburgh Pa., who recorded a second round 73, and has a tournament total of 150. The final round of the Buick Junior Open presented by Golfweek begins on Thursday at 7 a.m., off the first tee.The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA has a membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries. Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. For more information on the Buick Junior Open presented by Golfweek, please contact Tournament Director Allison Akin at (678) 227-9191.
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All dressed up with nowhere to go
As I mapped out my route, the snowfall continued and the projections changed... Six-to-eight. Nah. Eight-to-10? No way! Checking out my "Brokeback Mountain" cowboy attire, slated for Benji and Jake's (www.myspace.com/benjiandjakes) always festive salute to Halloween, I planned (down to the minute) to stop there, change in the truck and pop in to Luzon Station (www.luzonstation.com) for a peek at the Rocky Horror Picture Show (in a tuxedo) before heading out to the Nutshell (www.nutshellarts.com) in Lake Huntington, dressed as Mae West.
While admiring a sparkly Liberace cape, the power went out. Dismayed, but not defeated, I packed an extra set of eyelashes in the glove-box and scanned the horizon. With no TV to frighten me, I foolishly assumed (you know what they say) that all would be well and practiced dancing in six-inch heels. After a rather daunting hike in the woods, all plans collapsed—not unlike the fallen trees blocking my egress. With 12 inches of white stuff (and no end in sight) breaking my heart, the power surged long enough for me to receive the flood of cancellations piling up online, and I could see disappointment in the mirror as I practiced the ventriloquist act, slated for my (now canceled) appearance at the Catskill Arts Society (www.catskillartsociety.org) that same afternoon.
I slipped into an evening gown (just to see how it felt) and slumped on the couch, while running my fingers through the silver mylar disco wig perched on my head. A few inches later, I gave up and decided the neighbors might be amused by me scraping the windshield in my Bigfoot Monster suit, so I grabbed a shovel and tromped up the road, dragging a skeleton behind me, scanning the horizon for little kids to scare.
A bit bedraggled (and slightly bedazzled) I finished my tour of the neighborhood, with nary a soul (haunted or otherwise) in sight and started packing my nun's habit and Raggedy Ann shoes away for next year. Slightly unwilling to let go, I sit at the computer wearing a clown suit and stilettos but am (once again) all dressed up with nowhere to go.


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