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7 tips for staying on budget this holiday season
Do you overspend during the holidays? Try these tips to help you stay within this year's budget.
Start anew
Holiday spending isn't a competition. Forget what you gave and how much you spent (and received) last year. Create and stick to a budget based on what you can afford this year.
Set a limit
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American family plans to spend about $750 on holiday shopping. But that doesn't mean you have to spend this much. The question is, "How much can you and your family afford?" Look at your regular monthly expenses, other financial obligations, and the money you've budgeted for the holidays. Write down this amount and don't go over it whether you're paying with cash, check, debit or a credit card.
Divide and conquer
Once you've set your budget, divide it up. Earmark specific amounts of money for individual gifts and other holiday purchases such as greeting cards, decorations and party expenses.
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Use your Union Plus discounts to save on everything from AT&T Wireless service and Dell and HP computers to movie tickets, TeleFlora flowers, pet toys, union-made clothing, and more. Check out all your Union Plus discounts and use them this holiday shopping season.
Reap rewards
If you plan to use a credit card for holiday shopping, consider the benefits of having a card with cash-back rewards. Check out the new Union Plus Rewards Credit Card that offers 1.5% cash-back on purchases.
Split it
Look for multiple-purchase discounts, then shop with a friend and split the savings. Take advantage of "two-for-one" specials or "buy two, get the second for half-price" deals.
Keep score
Keep track of the money you budget and spend for individual purchases. Note how much you go over or stay under your budget. To help you, create a scorecard with these four headings: Name, Gift/Planned $, Money Spent, Difference +/-. You're less likely to blow your budget when you hold yourself accountable and write down every purchase.
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Things at AMD may have gone from bad to worse with the lackluster Phenom launch in late November. Not only did Phenom fail to appeal to professional reviewers, but the company ended up removing
one third of its CPU lineup just after the big day
Last week AMD CEO Hector Ruiz vowed that the company would stop hemorrhaging cash and return to profitability soon. "That is our number one goal right now," Ruiz said
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Making a profit at AMD apparently means refocusing on its older K8 architecture. The company will introduce eleven 65nm K8 processors over the next two quarters. By comparison: AMD launched two quad-core K10 Phenom processors in November
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AMD's higher-end Athlon 64 X2 6400+ and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ will both be discontinued.
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Troubled star Amanda Bynes wore workout attire and appears to have dyed her usual blonde wig blue for her court appearance in New York City on Tuesday.
The former teen actress attended a hearing over allegations that she threw a bong out of her 36th floor apartment window in May after police were called to her building to investigate claims that she was smoking pot in the lobby.
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Coping With a Demanding Child
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Rana, M. Kamran Zaman (2003) GLICLAZIDE AND GLIBENCLAMIDE INTERACTIONS WITH ANTACIDS AND H2- ANTAGONISTS. PhD thesis, University of Karachi, Karachi.
The research work comprises of drug interaction studies of glibenclamide and glicIazide with antacids, H2-receptor antagonists and essential and trace elements.GlicIazide and glibenclamide are sulphonylurea derivatives, used in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and belong to second generation, which have higher potency than first generation drugs. They stimulate insulin release, possibly via interaction with receptors in the pancreatic ÃÂÃÂÃÂò cells. They are readily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and extensively bound to plasma protein. The effect of several of these drugs may be increased if they are ingested half an hour before mea!(s). Short acting sulfonylureas may be safer than long acting ones, which seem more likely to cause long lasting and fatal hypoglycemia, at least in elderly patients. Antacids and H2-receptor antagonists are commonly used in patients complaining of GI irritations. The antacids used in these studies are aluminum hydroxide, aluminum trisilicate, magnesium oxide, magnesium trisilicate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, magaldrate and simethicone (2,4-dimethoxypolysiloxane). In vitro availability studies of gliclazide and glibenclamide were carried out in presence of these antacids in simulated gastric juice and in buffer of pH 7.4. These studies were carried out at 37 and 48ÃÂÃÂÃÂðC by using standard dissolution apparatus. It has been found that in case of magnesium oxide, magnesium trisilicate and sodium bicarbonate, availability of glicIazide as well as glibenclamide enhanced while rest of the antacids retarded the availability of glic!azide and glibenclamide. H2-receptor antagonists used in present studies are cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine and nizatidine. These interaction studies were also carried out in simulated gastric juice and in buffer of pH 7.4 at 37 & 48ÃÂÃÂÃÂðC. The availability of gliclazide and glibenclamide both were decreased considerably in presence of all of these H2-receptor antagonists, except in case of glibenclamide with nizatidine in buffer of pH 7.4, no interaction resulted between these drugs at both the temperatures. Gliclazide, glibenclamide and all the H2-receptor antagonists were quantitated by UV spectrophotometric measurements at their respective ÃÂïÃÂìÃÂò.max. In case of drug interaction studies, both the interacting drugs were quantitated simultaneously by measuring the absorbance at their respective ÃÂïÃÂìÃÂò.max and using simultaneous equation. Moreover, an attempt has been made to develop a new method for routine monitoring of glibenclamide. The method is based on high performance thin layer chromatography and is rapid, quick, efficient and reliable In vitro availability studies of glibenclamide and gliclazide were further carried out in presence of various essential and trace elements. The elements used were magnesium, calcium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc and cadmium in the form of their hydrated salts. These studies were carried out in simulated gastric juice at variable temperatures at 37, 48 and 60ÃÂÃÂÃÂðC on the B.P. dissolution test apparatus. Manganese showed maximum complexation at 48ÃÂÃÂÃÂðC with gliclazide and minimum complexation was seen with nickel at 60ÃÂÃÂÃÂðC, while in case of glibenclamide, cobalt exhibited maximum complexation. These studies were further extended to interactions of NIDDM drugs with these elements at various pH ranging from 1-9. It is evident from these studies that both the drugs formed metal complexes at acidic pH. Synthesis of drug metal complexes of gliclazide and glibenc1amide were also carried out with these essential and trace elements. These synthesized complexes were analyzed for their purity, melting points, solubility in various polar and non-polar solvents and their structures studied by using various spectrophotometric techniques like IR, UV, NMR and AA in order to ascertain the site .of coordinating ligand. From these studies it has been found that glic1azide formed complexes with magnesium, calcium, chromium, manganese, iron, nickel, copper, zinc and cadmium while glibenclamide formed complexes with magnesium, chromium, cobalt, nickel, zinc and cadmium. Furthermore, an attempt was also made to crystallize these NIDDM drugs and their complexes in various solvents. As a result of this, glic1azide and glibenc1amide both were obtained in the pure and crystalline form. X-ray crystallographic studies of these crystals were carried using x-ray diffraction spectrometer. These x-ray crystallographic studies have not been reported earlier.
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Every professional sports team comes with two kinds of players: those who are beloved and those who are, well, hated.
Whether the dislike is based on a single incident, a playoff series or simply because the player sucks, there are always guys on the roster who the fans wish simply weren't around.
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GALVESTON — The trick to bead throwing is to ball the necklace up a little before you toss it. Treating it like a pair of Spanish bolas makes the plastic chain liable to snap before it reaches it target.
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The Atrocity Archives
|Charles Stross
|Cover artist
|Steve Montiglio
|United Kingdom
|Science fiction novel
|Golden Gryphon Press
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|28 May 2004
|Media type
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|295 pp
|Followed by
|The Jennifer Morgue
The Atrocity Archives is a book by British author Charles Stross, published in 2004. It includes the short novel The Atrocity Archive (originally serialised in Spectrum SF in Spectrum SF, #7 November, 2001) and The Concrete Jungle, which won the 2005 Hugo Award for Best Novella.[1]
The stories are Lovecraftian spy thrillers involving a secret history of the 20th century, although they are not set in Lovecraft's universe.[2] Horror elements such as the Nazis using higher mathematics to open "gates" to other dimensions are combined with humorous elements satirising bureaucracy. The protagonist of both stories is a computer expert calling himself "Bob Oliver Francis Howard"[3] (a pseudonym, or "craft name", as a person's real name can be used against him—a common feature of systems of magic, or, alternately, a "work name" as used by covert espionage agents) who has been conscripted into a secret British occult intelligence organisation, "The Laundry". (Although the pseudonym matches the author of the original Conan the Barbarian stories, it is more likely to be a reference to the "Bastard Operator From Hell" which matches the protagonist's nominal systems administration job and his attitude towards field work.)
A sequel entitled The Jennifer Morgue, patterned after the James Bond movies, was released in November in 2006. A third book, The Fuller Memorandum, was released in July 2010, followed by The Apocalypse Codex in July 2012. A fifth book, The Rhesus Chart, was released in July 2014, with The Annihilation Score in 2015 and The Nightmare Stacks in June 2016. Stross' short stories Pimpf, Down on the Farm, Overtime, and Equoid also occur within the same continuity.
Stross's earlier story "A Colder War" also mixes elements of Lovecraft and espionage, and is sometimes mistaken as a tie-in with the Bob Howard stories; however, the fictional background and assumptions are different.
Publishers Weekly was somewhat mixed in their review saying "though the characters all tend to sound the same, and Stross resorts to lengthy summary explanations to dispel confusion, the world he creates is wonderful fun."[4] The Washington Post called it "a bizarre yet effective yoking of the spy and horror genres."[5]
Stross states that his inspiration for the spy in these novels is closer to the out-of-place bureaucrats of Len Deighton than to the James Bond model. He also mentions that when he began writing the series in 1999, he chose as villains "an obscure but fanatical and unpleasant gang who might, conceivably, be planning an atrocity on American soil"; but that by the time the novel was to be published in late 2001, Al-Qaeda was no longer obscure, so he chose a different group to use in the novella.[6]
"Bob Howard"'s boss in the Laundry is given the pseudonym "James Jesus Angleton",[7] possibly out of a desire to irritate American intelligence agents.
In the afterword to the Science Fiction Book Club 2-in-1 edition of The Atrocity Archives and The Jennifer Morgue, Stross notes that friends warned him against reading Declare while he was working on The Atrocity Archives due to the strong parallels between the two works. Stross also mentioned the similarities between the novel and the Delta Green game, similarities referenced in the short story "Pimpf" included with The Jennifer Morgue.
Cubicle 7 published The Laundry, a role-playing game based on the Laundry stories in July 2010.[8]
- ^ "Spectrum SF #7". Spectrum. 2001. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2010/08/interview-1.html#comment-56968
- ^ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/27/stross_new_laundry_list
- ^ "THE ATROCITY ARCHIVES (Book)". Publishers Weekly. 251 (17): 46. 26 April 2004. ISSN 0000-0019.
- ^ Di Filippo, Paul (11 July 2004). "Other voices, other worlds and a dose of urban fantasy. By Paul Di Filippo". The Washington Post. p. BW10. Archived from the original on 3 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-03.
- ^ Stross, Charles. "Afterword: Inside the Fear Factory" in On Her Majesty's Occult Service. Science Fiction Book Club, 2007; pp. 245–257
- ^ http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2010/08/interview-1.html#comment-57605
- ^ Stross, Charlie (10 March 2010). "For sale; first edition of the Necronomicon (used once)". Charlie's Diary. Retrieved 22 June 2010.


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Developer: Slant Six Games
Platform: PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system
Genre: 3rd Person Shooter/Military Strategy
Play: Single-player campaign, 4 player co-op and competitive multiplayer via Ad Hoc and Wi-Fi connectivity
Launch Date: Winter 2009
Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 marks the return of the wildly successful Fireteam Bravo series to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Created with the support of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 will be exclusively available for the PSP system this fall.
Continuing to build on the legacy of the critically-acclaimed and hugely popular Fireteam Bravo series, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 has players lead a 4-man fireteam of U.S. Navy SEALs in an action-packed military hunt for weapons of mass destruction and an ex-KGB agent. Not only as the SEAL Commander will you be supported by 3 AI teammates executing the very latest SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action maneuvers, but you can easily bring your friends online by playing in a new 4-player co-op mode throughout the single player campaign in both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure, a first on the PSP.
Alexander Gozorov is a man that does not want to be found, an ex-KGB agent with ties to the Russian mafia, he has killed everyone we have sent to find him. Gozorov is believed tohave information on a major imminent attack against western interests. Time is running out and your 4-man team of U.S Navy SEALs is sent in to track him down.
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Console like control with intelligent use of cover.
Strong contemporary narrative supported by cutting edge presentation.
Cooperative play in Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes allows for 2-4 player co-ops which include co-op orders, quick join and spectator system.
Competitive multiplayer for 2-16 players via Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes.
Unlock gear and weapons, earn medals and ribbons as you complete objectives, either offline or by teaming up on-line.
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Continue the action - SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 has an almost limitless combination of custom missions, gear, weapons and difficulty settings.
Team focused - SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 allows new ways for players to interact, expanding on the team orientated, authentic, military action that the SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo franchise is famous for.
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yes we have the second biggest one it is a 300 plus and it sucks and not joking very expensive to run and not real good at dealing with and extra soilds loading if you have any operatioal problems or even winter. op's it would work great with filters a head but if not the best look to europe they are taking it out>>> and going with ozone.
Transmittance testing is very Important when making the leap to U.V. sterilization. Effluent transmittance #s should be no less than 60 when doing the testing. The lower the #s the more Hydro and more expensive the unit is going to be and more Maintenance cleaning the bulbs and fouling of the bulbs requiring changing more often, otherwise there should not be any problem. The only thing I don't like is the fact that you cannot do a residual like Chlorine, you are at the mercy of waiting for the test results from the Lab which takes a few days. Takes a little getting used to but seems to be relatively trouble free. Trojan is the only unit I'm familiar with.
The thing about UV is that to maintain the proper dosage you must maintain a constant amount of TSS as they block the energy penitration. If you have a backup chlorine system you could feed a small amount of chlorine during the higher TSS episodes. There is a good synergy effect.
Chlorine residual may give you a false sense of security as different forms of combined chlorine have varied disinfecction properties. I just operate the plant maintain a constant chlorine dosage that I know will give me good results at the current contact time. As flow increases you adjust the chlorine dosage higher as the contact time is reduced.
Monitoring the UV transmittance is important, as lower transmittance effectively reduces the energy dosage, and adjustments must be made. Normal variation in %T should be known prior to committing to UV disinfection.
We are starting up a new UV system and are having difficulty with consistent UVT readings. The results are stable for several hours then rapidly - over a few minutes swing from 70 to 50 or lower several times for a few hours - then stable again. Water quality does not appear to change. The rapid swings results in all the banks turning on at 100% since it is below the validation range of 55, or dosage higher than what would be expected. We do not yet have a portable UVT to confirm the values. What has been your experience with consistency of UVT results and do you have a favorite UVT meter manufacturer?
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Pottery on the Hill kicks off with a special Preview Reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013. Ticketholders will receive the first chance to purchase pieces and speak with the artists. Tickets are $25 and available here.
The sixteen artists will show and sell their pottery from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 and 12 Noon - 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. Mark your calendars, because this is a unique opportunity to see these 16 nationally renowned artists in one spot right here on Capitol Hill.
This year, we're thrilled to welcome Chris Cooley, professional athlete and potter to Pottery on the Hill on Saturday, November 2. Chris will show and sell his work, but also give talks at 12 and 2 p.m. about the intersections of Sports and Art. You can learn more about Chris' appearance at Hill Center here.
Cheyenne Kim, horticulturist for the Smithsonian Institution and the floral designer behind the beautiful arrangements at the Sackler Gallery, will host two floral arranging workshops on Friday, November 1 prior to the Preview Reception. Learn how to make show stopping arrangements from one of the best designers in DC. See details for his AM Session and PM Session online.
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Members of Sustainable Cities include Green Fund recipients that are currently implementing the Energy Reduction and Conservation Challenge in the 20th St Residence Hall. This pilot project seeks to reduce energy consumed by New School dormitory residents through social incentives and behavioral change.
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37 F. high in the Twin Cities Monday.
42 F. high at St. Cloud
51 F. reported at Redwood Falls.
4″ snow on the ground at International Falls.
-25 F. low temperature on this date in 1875 in the Twin Cities.
62 F. high temperature on this date in 1998 (warmest on record, during the most intense El Nino winter on record).
12.6″ snow on November 29, 1991 in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
24.2″ snow fell on the Twin Cities during the first 15 days of December last year. 16.3″ of that was on one day (11th).
0: expected rain/snow over the next 84 hours (NAM model).
72 F. at Newark, New Jersey Monday; this ties the record high for November 28.
3rd busiest hurricane season on record for the Atlantic basin. Details from NOAA below.
19 named tropical storms, 7 hurricanes, 3 of which became major "Category 3" storms.
"Irene was the lone hurricane to hit the United States in 2011, and the first one to do so since Ike struck southeast Texas in 2008. Irene was also the most significant tropical cyclone to strike the Northeast since Hurricane Bob in 1991." – NOAA
Snow In Unlikely Places. The latest NAM model predicts 4-8″ snow near Memphis – Indianapolis could pick up a half foot of slushy snow, with 8″ for South Bend, even a few inches for the suburbs of Detroit. Map courtesy of WeatherCaster.
Winter Storm Warnings….For Alabama? Yes, while we see bright sun and temperatures a few degrees above average, folks down south will be shoveling, and plowing, and probably shaking their fists at Old Man Winter. Flood watches are posted from Lower Michigan southward to Kentucky for some 1-3″ rainfall amounts. For the latest (interactive) watches and warnings from NOAA click here.
Jackson, Tennessee. Thanks to @randomgrl on Twitter for passing this along.
Monday Rainfall. NOAA Doppler radar estimates showed some 3-5″ rainfall amounts over Alabama and Tennessee yesterday.
Improving Drought Conditions For Minnesota? NOAA's Drought Monitor is predicting an easing of drought conditions for southern Minnesota in the months to come, but personally, I'm not convinced. This forecast is based on an active La Nina pattern and a forecast calling for wetter than average conditions for the northern tier states. While New England and parts of the Great Lakes will almost certainly experience a snowier/wetter than average winter, I'm still concerned that prevailing jet stream winds will whisk the wettest storms south/east of Minnesota for much of the winter season. We'll see, but I still believe the drought may get worse before improving sometime in 2012. Hope I'm wrong.
Active 2011 Hurricane Season Breaks "Hurricane Amnesia". Here's a recap of a very busy hurricane year from NOAA: "The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Wednesday, having produced a total of 19 tropical storms of which seven became hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. This level of activity matched NOAA's predictions and continues the trend of active hurricane seasons that began in 1995. The 19 tropical storms represent the third-highest total (tied with 1887, 1995, and 2010) since records began in 1851 and is well above the average of 11. However, the number of hurricanes and major hurricanes is only slightly above the average of six and two, respectively. This year's totals include a post-storm upgrade of Tropical Storm Nate to hurricane status, and the addition of a short-lived, unnamed tropical storm that formed in early September between Bermuda and Nova Scotia. This unnamed storm, along with several other weak, short-lived named storms, could have gone undetected without modern satellite technology. Irene was the lone hurricane to hit the United States in 2011, and the first one to do so since Ike struck southeast Texas in 2008. Irene was also the most significant tropical cyclone to strike the Northeast since Hurricane Bob in 1991. "Irene broke the 'hurricane amnesia' that can develop when so much time lapses between landfalling storms," said Jack Hayes, Ph.D., director of NOAA's National Weather Service. "This season is a reminder that storms can hit any part of our coast and that all regions need to be prepared each and every season."
The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season In 4.5 Minutes. The world's longest satellite loop? The press release from NOAA: "The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Nov. 30 and produced a total of 19 tropical storms of which seven became hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. This level of activity matched NOAA's predictions and continues the trend of active hurricane seasons that began in 1995. From Arlene to Sean, Hurricane Season 2011 has been very active, leading to 120 fatalities and causing more than $11 billion in property and infrastructure damage. Surprisingly, none of the first eight tropical storms reached hurricane status, a record since reliable reports started in 1851. Hurricane Irene's effects in the Caribbean and the United States lead to 55 deaths and accounted for the bulk of this season's damage, more than $10 billion. Irene was the first landfalling hurricane in New Jersey in 108 years. Hurricane Katia had far-reaching effects causing severe weather in Northern Ireland and Scotland and power blackouts as far east as Saint Petersburg in Russia. Tropical Storm Lee caused major flooding in Pennsylvania, New York and into the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario. The strongest storm of the season was Ophelia, which reached category four strength in the Atlantic Ocean east of Bermuda."
2011 Hurricane Season Was Windy And Wild, But Not In South Florida. The Palm Beach Post has the story: "In the hurricane season that ends Wednesday, storms mostly have been a non issue for South Florida. The season brought a couple of scares, including Irene – which threatened a direct hit on New York City and then made a rare assault on the Northeast, causing as much as $3 billion in damage. But for the sixth straight year, no hurricane made landfall in Florida. Not even a tropical storm in 2011. So, if asked whether this was a busy year, most would again say no. They'd be wrong. It was a doozy. The 2011 season generated 19 tropical storms, of which seven became hurricanes and three became major hurricanes, at Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale. That ties with 2010, 1995 and 1887 for third-busiest on record. (image above courtesy of NHC and NOAA).
Weather Disaster + Business Travel: Dangerous, Disruptive and Costly. From the Sacramento Bee: "On the heels of Hurricane Irene and a freakishly early fall snowstorm, and with the impending onslaught of severe winter storms, the Global Business Travel Association has quantified the impact of major weather events on business travel. The research uses GBTA's Business Travel quarterly (BTQ) methodology to determine how a theoretical Category-3 hurricane on the East Coast would impact the business travel industry. The results can be applied to any significant weather event that leads to widespread shutdowns and canceled travel plans, such as East Coast snowstorms."
Bangkok: Visiting The Flooded City. The scope of flooding in Thailand is overwhelming; Huffington Post has an eye-opening overview of the mess its left behind: "In the weeks leading up to my Southeast Asia trip, I became a flood junkie, reading anything I could get my hands onto regarding the situation in and around the Thai capital. Some reports compared Bangkok to post-Katrina New Orleans, others stated that once monsoon season ended, the city would take exactly 10 days to completely drain. Insiders and locals I spoke to said that the most important part I could play as a traveler was to go on my trip and support the local economy. I didn't change my plans and returned to Bangkok, a city of fascinating juxtapositions and one of Asia's most vibrant capitals. And I can report that its current state is a composite of everything I had read: The flooding is everywhere and nowhere. The biggest difference I noticed on my first morning, waking up in a river-view room at the Mandarin Oriental: The Chao Phraya River was silent. Instead of the incessant, traffic jams of small-to-supersized boats making their way up and down and across this Thai lifeline, there were just a couple of hotel shuttles drifting quickly, and often sideways, down the gushing water. Other than the changed river-picture, however, everyday life continues in central Bangkok as always: buzzing, relentless. Many of the sights and temples, like the Grand Palace, Wat Po and Wat Arun are lined by sandbags, but all is dry and open for business." Image above courtesy of NASA's Earth Observatory.
An Unlikely Monday. Yesterday the warmest readings came over northern and western Minnesota, a balmy 51 at Redwood Falls, 45 Alexandria, even 39 at International Falls, in spite of 4″ snow on the ground. The mercury peaked at 42 at St. Cloud, 37 in the Twin Cities and 34 at Rochester.
Paul's Conservation Minnesota Outlook for the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota:
TODAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and chilly. Low: 20
Another Try For A Global Climate Effort. Cue the theme from Mission Impossible. Sadly, my expectations for climate talks in Durban are very modest. The world is looking to the USA for leadership on this issue. They're not finding it. The latest from the New York Times: "WASHINGTON — With intensifying climate disasters and global economic turmoil as the backdrop, delegates from 194 nations gather in Durban, South Africa, this week to try to advance, if only incrementally, the world's response to dangerous climate change. To those who have followed the negotiations of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change over their nearly 20-year history, the conflicts and controversies to be taken up in Durban are monotonously familiar — the differing obligations of industrialized and developing nations, the question of who will pay to help poor nations adapt, the urgency of protecting tropical forests, the need to develop and deploy clean energy technology rapidly."
Tom Brokaw: Climate Change Is Real. From Huffington Post: "Days before the Global Climate Talks in Durban, South Africa, NBC's Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw delivered a strong message in Silicon Valley for climate skeptics. In response to a Fresh Dialogues question about climate change, Brokaw said, "It's real, we see it in our weather systems," and made a somber call to action, saying everyone needs to take a part. Brokaw, who has hosted two documentaries about global warming for the Discovery Channel, says he's planning an expedition to Antarctica with a team of climate scientists to record the glacial melting next January."
Global Warming? Yes, But Hold The Extremes. A story from the Orange County Register: "Rising global temperatures in the decades ahead might be unlikely to reach the most extreme forecasts seen in previous estimates, including those of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a new study of ice-age climate data shows. "Some of those very high climate sensitivities can be excluded," said lead author Andreas Schmittner of Oregon State University. "But it really doesn't change the fact that we have global warming, that it's man-made and that it can potentially lead to very severe consequences in the future."
Climate Change Denial Still Runs Strong In U.S. AFP has the story: "WASHINGTON — On the US political stage, skepticism and denial of climate change are as popular as ever, and experts say that world talks which opened Monday in Durban, South Africa are unlikely to turn the tide. But while a binding deal on harmful carbon output remains elusive by the world's second biggest polluter after China, some small signs of progress have emerged at the state and individual levels. Last month, the most populous US state, California, approved rules for a carbon market that would start in 2013, with the goal of cutting emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Previous attempts to create a cap and trade system to stem pollution at the federal level have failed due to concerns it would cause skyrocketing energy costs, a particularly bruising prospect in an already wobbly economy."


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Deacon Robert V. Ruddy, 74, of Cape Vincent
Deacon Robert V. Ruddy, 74, of Cape Vincent, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse.
Calling hours will be held at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton on Sunday, November 3, from 2 - 5PM.
On Monday, November 4, he will lie in state at St. Vincent dePaul's Church, Rosiere from 9 - 10:30 AM followed by the funeral mass celebrated at 11AM with Bishop Terry Lavalle officiating.
Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Watertown will be at the convenience of the family.
Deacon Ruddy was born in Potsdam on August 30, 1939, son of John V. and Frances L. Brady Ruddy. He graduated from Canton Central High School in 1957 and attended both LeMoyne College and Canton ATC.
On September 17, 1960 he married Judith Bartman at St. Mary's Church in Canton with Fr. James J. Ruddy, his brother, officiating.
He worked over ten years for UPS as a delivery driver, supervisor, and manager. In 1972 he began working with his father-in-law at Bartman's Auto Parts, Canton, taking over as manager and owner after Mr. Bartman retired. In 1988 he became parts manager in sales and service for Rupp Rental, Watertown.
He joined the Deaconate in September 1996. Robert was ordained a Deacon on October 9, 1999, serving the Catholic communities in northern Jefferson County. In 2001, after retiring from Rupp Rental, he became a Chaplain for NYS Dept. of Corrections and worked in Cape Vincent Correctional Facility until his retirement in August 2013. During this time, he also served the Catholic communities in Cape Vincent, Rosiere, and Chaumont.
Deacon Ruddy was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, LeRay de Chaumont Chapter and was a member of the Lions Club in Cape Vincent. He was a former member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Canton Fire Department, which he served for 22 years. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed riding his Spyder with his wife, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Gizmo.
Besides his wife, Judy, he is survived by his three children and their spouses, Michelle R. and Terry Conant, Canton, M. Peter and Sandra Ruddy, Rochester, and Patrick J. and Leslie Ruddy, W. Union, WV and his seven grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his two brothers, Neil B. Ruddy, October 9, 1941 and Msgr. James J. Ruddy, November 2, 1987.
Donations in Deacon Ruddy's name may be made to the National Down Syndrome Society at www.ndss.org or 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, NY, NY 10012, the Richard E. Winters Cancer Center, 5 Lyons Place, Ogdensburg, NY 13669, or to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.
Saturday, December 3, 2016, Watertown, NY
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Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown
Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter
Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown
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Release Date: Jun 5, 2007.
Label: Steamhammer.
Genres: Death Metal/Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Power Metal.
Number Of Tracks: 11.
Ghost Opera is simply one of the most diverse metallic listening experiences of the year, containing all of the melody, power, passion and crunch that have earned them the undying respect of metal-heads around the country and around the world.
POSTED: 06/24/2009 - 03:00 am
Released: May 5, 2015.
Genre: Symphonic Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal.
Label: Napalm Records.
Number Of Tracks: 13.
Symphonic metal titans Kamelot return with a vengeance on their eleventh studio album "Haven."
POSTED: 06/23/2015 - 05:03 am
Released: Oct 29, 2012.
Genre: Progressive Power Metal, Symphonic Metal.
Label: SPV/Steamhammer.
Number Of Tracks: 12.
"Silverthorn" is the tenth studio album from metal band Kamelot. It is the first album to feature Tommy Karevik as the lead singer.
POSTED: 05/08/2014 - 09:30 am
Released: Sep 14, 2010.
Genre: Progressive metal, Symphonic metal, Power metal.
Label: Marquee/Avalon, Edel Music, KMG Recordings.
Number Of Tracks: 14.
Despite the fact that many others have said this already, Kamelot has once again delivered a masterpiece of an album.
POSTED: 10/04/2010 - 02:42 am
Released: Jan 13, 2003.
Genre: Symphonic metal / Power metal / Progressive metal.
Label: Noise.
Number Of Tracks: 16.
This album is the first half of the story that is continued in the (kind of) well-known album The Black Halo.
POSTED: 06/24/2009 - 03:37 am
Release Date: Mar 15, 2005.
Label: Steamhammer/SPV.
Genres: Death Metal/Black Metal, Heavy Metal.
Number Of Tracks: 14.
Black Halo has staked a claim for best ever Kamelot album, and therefore a highly recommended album by any standards.
POSTED: 02/05/2009 - 04:32 am
Release Date: Jul 10, 2001.
Label: FAD.
Genres: Progressive Metal, Power Metal, Heavy Metal.
Number Of Tracks: 13.
Opening with the track "Regalis Aperture," an instrumental piece that sounds like it could have been lifted from the Chariots of Fire soundtrack, Kamelot's Karma promises to deliver ambitiously orchestral prog-metal from the very start.
POSTED: 06/24/2008 - 02:21 am
Release Date: Apr 8, 2008.
Label: SPV/Steamhammer.
Genres: Symphonic Metal.
Number Of Tracks: 25.
Kamelot's flawless stage show is the main feature on the 2-disk re-release of Ghost Opera.
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@_atomikill_: They already did this with Joker's Daughter. It didn't go well.
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November 10, 2008
Recovering Ikea Chairs
Hello, anyone who might still be subscribed to this feed. Hows it going? I am going to start blogging again over here at streets and yos. without making any lofty promises about daily or weekly updates, lets give it a go.. starting with a recent sewing project, recovering my boyfriend's old ikea poang chairs.
For about a year, these two chairs have sat in my living room, looking ok but not stellar. They are two 15-year-old ikea poang chairs, still in great condition but for the covers, which were faded and out of shape. When bf and I combined households, I said, sure, bring the chairs, they are comfy and I can certainly make covers for them.
It took me awhile to get around to them. The redo over at habitual was a great inspiration.
To make these covers, I copied the old ones. I first examined one and took dimensions. Since they are basically a long rectangle, its not too hard. I didn't have enough fabric to do the front and back solidly, so I added some spare ivory fabric to the back.
The back is made up of several pieces with two zippers.
My zipper sewing left something to be desired.. looks okay in this photo, but in real life, no. Luckily noone will ever see this while the chairs are in use. There are two zippers and a couple rows of stitching in between.
The front is actually quilted - it is made up of a sandwich outer fabric, batting, and muslin. I don't have a walking foot for my sewing machine, which is recommended for sewing this sort of thing. So I used spray glue to attach the layers, then sewed the 4 vertical lines while holding the fabric taut. I was amazed that this worked.
With the addition of a fuzzy blanket, its a great cat spot.
Fabric: 5 yards from Amy Butler's Nigella Collection, purchased at quilthome.com


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You have to wonder why Brian Rudman keeps banging on about a theatre when it seems there is one perfectly adequate one being opened soon. It seems that Nikki Kaye is getting invited to arts functions that Rudman is missing out on.
So why does Brian Rudman need another theatre?
by Cameron Slater on May 22, 2012 at 7:30am
Tagged: Brian Rudman • Nikki Kaye
More rediculous spending from leftie len…..Didn't I just see a news item about the sorry state of Aucklands storm water system…how far would $10 mill. go….But no, you can't hang a sign on that, saying "Lennie built this".
Possibly Rudman is missing out on the invitations because the hosts no longer perceive him or his employers as being relevant any longer.
I could say the same about banging on about a new convention centre when Auckland it already has one – seriously guys how many 3000 person delegate conventions do you really think New Zealand can get every year….. A bit like all the added seating at "The Swamp" to now show off a less than half full stadium at each event staged there since the Rugby World Cup.


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Just Google Wallace and Tiernan A790 and there should be a manual. The W & T is now Siemens.
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State Eligibility Spreadsheets for Fiscal Year 2016/School Year 2016-2017
Who May Apply: (by category) State Education Agencies (SEAs)
Who May Apply: (specifically)
Funds are awarded to SEAs, which in turn make subgrants to local education agencies (LEAs).
An LEA is eligible to apply to its SEA for a subgrant if:
- The LEA is not eligible for a grant under the Small Rural School Achievement Program (# 84.358A);
- 20 percent or more of the children ages 5 through 17 years served by the LEA are from families with incomes below the poverty line; and
- All of the schools served by the LEA are designated with a school locale code of 6, 7, or 8.
To review the list of districts eligible for the Rural Low Income School Program, open the Excel file below for your state, find the tabs at the bottom of the workbook and select the tab labeled RLIS.
Note: These spreadsheets do not reflect any locale code test requested by States on behalf of districts.
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A homegrown information and communication technology innovation has made it onto Time Magazine's list of the top 50 inventions in the world for 2011.
The world's largest weekly news magazine cited South Africa's Digital Drum, jointly developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the UN Children's Fund (Unicef), on its prestigious list.
The Digital Drum, built for the Ugandan market, is a computer system that gives people access to information on issues such as health and education.
Based on existing technology
The Digital Drum is closely based on another CSIR invention known as the Digital Doorway. The main difference is that the former is housed in a discarded oil drum.
The Digital Doorway is a robust standalone computer system developed to promote computer literacy and provide information on a range of subjects.
The content includes the OpenOffice productivity suite; educational games and programs; an introduction to computer terminology; scientific software; 10 000 ebooks from project Gutenberg; a snapshot of Wikipedia; Mindset curriculum-based educational content; interactive science simulations and numerous other applications for children and adults.
The digital drum has two work stations, with content adapted from the standard Digital Doorway suite.
SA's technology invention in the spotlight
The listing is a major achievement for South Africa and showcases the country's technological innovation.
"It gives us recognition and acknowledgement for our ingenuity," says Meraka Institute technologist Grant Cambridge. "We are really proud of the achievement, which is good motivation for continuous innovation."
The Meraka Institute is the largest group in South Africa dedicated to ICT research.
Low-cost and sustainable
Cambridge believes that the Digital Drum was noticed by Time because it is an innovative, low-cost solution made using locally available material and simple construction techniques.
The Digital Drum designers recycle oil drums, which would otherwise be discarded, as casing for the computer terminals.
"The Digital Drum is providing access – at low cost and using an environment friendly solution – to technology, information and education for many who previously had no access to such resources."
Promoting ICT literacy
In today's modern world computer literacy is essential, but for this to happen, computers must be easily accessible to potential learners. This is why the Digital Drum is such a groundbreaking invention.
The Digital Doorway and its sister invention are ideal for encouraging unassisted learning as people can use the product to discover the wonders of ICT at their leisure.
Many developing countries miss out on the advantages afforded by ICT because of a lack of facilities and teachers trained in ICT.
According to the Meraka Institute, unassisted learning provides a mechanism to promote mass computer, technology and information literacy in developing countries.
Adapting existing technology
Cambridge says that the creation of the digital drum came about when a delegation from Unicef led by Dr Sharad Sapra, head of Uganda's Unicef country office, visited the CSIR Meraka Institute.
Here they were introduced to the Digital Doorway. They soon realised that it was very similar to a portable internet communication product they wanted to develop.
Following the visit, the CSIR was contracted to supply 30 units to Unicef Uganda for education purposes. However, as shipping costs of the product were very high, it wasn't economical to buy them from South Africa.
Unicef then considered manufacturing the product in Kampala. The contract would have required Cambridge, one of the Digital Door inventors, to travel to the East African country to investigate the feasibility of manufacturing the product there, and assist with training locals to install and maintain the devices.
However, his findings proved that there was neither capability nor technology available in Kampala to manufacture the devices there.
"Manufacturing the Digital Drum in Uganda was impossible as the country lacks the necessary technology – powder coating and laser cutting equipment – to manufacture it to specifications," he explains.
As a solution, Sapra suggested that the products be manufactured using locally- available materials.
"Because empty oil drums were readily available, Unicef thought it would be great to develop such a platform from the drums," Cambridge says.
Cambridge worked with Jean-Marc Lefebure from the Unicef Uganda office to come up with a prototype digital drum.
"The digital drum design proved to be an innovative way for Unicef and the CSIR to address a need through a solution developed in the absence of technology," he says.


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Not many people come to Amsterdam for the food. The Golden Age city is far more well-known for a specialty of a different kind altogether - even if it does sometimes come as a cake!
But if you dig a little deeper into Amsterdam's past and present, you will discover a tasty history that is enjoyed everyday.
Take for example the Dutch spice cake, ontbijtkoek. Found everywhere form the baker's shop to the butcher's, the cake is a sometimes iced delicacy that dates back to the city's wealthiest days of business.
In the 1600s, the Netherlands dominated world trade with their Dutch East Indies fleet. Their journeys brought home some of the most exotic spices including cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The three are integral ingredients in ontbijtkoek that give it a unique flavour - and dazzling history!
Amsterdammers looking for a fishier flavour don't have to look far for a treat. Offered at fishermen friendly stalls across the city is herring. The raw fish has been a specialty in Holland since the 1940s, when the earliest celebrations were held to welcome the arrival of the first herring to the southern coastal towns of the Netherlands.
Hundreds of people still gather to eat raw herring each year. But don't balk until you've tried it! A quick slurp and hearty swallow and the fish is gone in one big gulp. You can also opt to have a more appetising herring sandwich where the fish is wrapped in a fluffy roll and served with pickles and onions.
But not everyone likes the raw fish feast. For them, Amsterdam offers another famous treat - fries with mayonnaise! There are numerous stands that offer the fried snack served in paper cones with tiny forks. The snack is so popular in Amsterdam it is hard to remember it's actually a Belgian import!
You can opt for the traditional 'frite' or go Dutch with a healthy dollop of regular or flavoured mayo. Oorlog style is for the adventurous eater, served with mayo, satay sauce and a big pile of raw onions.
After all this junk food, there is one last Amsterdam treat that packs a healthier punch. Well, at least there is some fruit in it - the famous Dutch apple pie!
Served much differently than the American known favourite, the pie is made with layers of fresh apples. Baked with a full top crust, the combination of sweet, mushy fruit against the crunchy homemade pastry is delightful. Add a heaping helping of freshly whipped cream, and you may be looking for a recipe of your own!
Who would have thought Amsterdam had so much to offer a traveller's taste buds? Now, if the Dutch could just come up with a way to zap those delicious calories, the Netherlands might be even more heavenly!
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Nutritional needs of older adults vary from person to person.
"By the time you are 80, your nutrition needs are based on the health you have had all through your life, the way you've eaten, and the medications you take," says Debra Boardley, associate professor of public health at the University of Toledo and a registered dietitian. "The elderly are more and more different as they get older. Your needs are different. What one 80-year-old needs, is not what the next 80-year-old needs. If you had a poor diet all your life, your needs are increased."
She advises following the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid for getting adequate calories of nutritious foods. Eat a variety of foods in moderation. Caloric needs are based on activity, age, and weight. "Even taking antacids will decrease absorption of nutrients," says the dietitian.
The components for a heathful diet for anyone over age 70 has been addressed by 70+ Food Guide Pyramid, developed by Tufts University researchers.
The base of the revised pyramid is narrower than the USDA's pyramid, with six or more daily servings of bread and grain, compared to six to 11 daily servings in the USDA guide. The change accounts for the reduced energy intake common among seniors. With an estimated energy intake of 1,200 to 1,600 calories per day, elderly consumers have to make every calorie count to get the essential nutrients, according to the Tufts Nutrition Commentator.
While grain foods anchor the USDA pyramid for other ages, the 70+ pyramid is built on a base of eight servings of water. Adequate hydration is a chronic problem for many seniors.
Calcium and vitamin D absorption decrease with age, which harms bone health and increases the risk of fractures. "Milk provides vitamin D, but some seniors are lactose intolerant," says Dr. Boardley. Note that "cereal fortified with vitamin D is an option."
The ability to absorb vitamin B12 needed for normal nerve function also decreases with age, making it another nutrient that needs to be in the diet of elderly consumers. Vitamin B12 is found in salmon, beef, yogurt, shrimp, milk, chicken, and eggs. For more information, visit www.com-municator.tufts.edu/archive/ nutrition/pyramid.html


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Simmons wins Brier as Alberta dominates B.C. 10-5
KAMLOOPS (The Canadian Press) — The third time was the charm for Alberta at the Brier.
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Alberta's Nolan Thiessen, right, lifts teammate Pat Simmons after defeating British Columbia to win gold at the Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops, B.C. Sunday.
For Moose Jaw's Pat Simmons it was lucky number seven.
Alberta's Kevin Koe rink, which features Simmons at third, beat B.C.'s John Morris 10-5 in the Tim Hortons' Brier final Saturday in Kamloops. Morris had beaten Koe 7-6 in the opening draw and again 9-5 in the Page playoffs before Koe won the meeting that ultimately mattered.
"That's the way we kind of do it sometimes," Koe said. "We can't seem to get firing on all cylinders all the time."
Simmons skipped Saskatchewan to four consecutive Briers and then threw fourth stones for Steven Laycock in a fifth trip representing his home province. He joined Koe as a third in the fall of 2011 — maintaining a residence in Calgary while still living in Moose Jaw — and the new Alberta rink lost the 2012 Brier final.
The rest of Koe's rink — second Carter Rycroft, lead Nolan Thiessen and alternate Jamie King — had won the Brier in 2010. After Morris shook hands after the ninth end Thiessen lifted Simmons off the ground in celebration.
"It's awesome. No one deserves it more. He's been a great curler; around the Brier all the time," Koe told TSN after the game when asked about Simmons winning his first Brier. "He's an awesome teammate. I'm really happy for him."
Simmons shot 86 per cent in the round robin, the third-highest total amongst thirds.
After losing consecutive games to end the round robin and start the playoffs, Koe needed an extra end to beat Jean-Michel Ménard 9-8 in the semifinal Saturday night.
In the final they were light's out. Alberta capitalized on B.C.'s mistakes to score three big three-enders.
It was a crushing end to a Cinderella week for Kamloops native son Jim Cotter, who throws fourth stones for B.C. and had been solid all week but made some of those mistakes that cost his team the game Sunday.
"Jimmy had some uncharacteristic misses there and we were fortunate and when it did happen, we really capitalized," said Koe. "The first three was the big one."
The numbers told the tale. Koe shot 92 per cent, Cotter 82 and B.C. skip and third stone Morris was at 72 per cent.
"We just missed a couple too many shots early," said Morris. "We were just a little bit fooled by the ice."
This is the second loss in the big game in four months for the Morris-Cotter rink. They also lost the final at the Olympic trials to Brad Jacobs in December in Winnipeg.
"Whether it's in front of your home fans or in front of Winnipeg fans or wherever, it's no fun," said Cotter. "Obviously you want to win, but that's curling, that's the way it goes.
"They were bang on. They were making everything. It's tough to come back from that."
As for what the future holds, he couldn't say.
"I really haven't thought too much about the future. . . I guess over the next few weeks or what not we'll reflect a little bit and kind of see where things are at and go from there."
Uncertainty also hangs over Alberta, which, with the win, is now only one behind Manitoba's record 27 Brier victories.
Rycroft, whose wife is pregnant, has said he's taking a year off from curling and the win didn't change his mind. He was also named the most valuable player and shot 96 per cent in the final game.
"This is it as far as me not curling next year," he said emphatically.
Koe doesn't know what he future holds either.
"I don't know what will happen with that, we haven't talked about it, we haven't even thought about," he said.
"Now's the time to celebrate this win and we'll look forward to (being) Team Canada (at the world championship) in China and whatever happens, happens."
Canadian Curling Association rules require that Team Canada retain at least three players to return to the Brier.
Next year in Calgary is the first year Team Canada will automatically get a berth in the Brier. It's also the first year the bottom finishers will have to play their way in.
Over the last three years, that's Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, as well as new entrants Nunavut and a separate Yukon team.
The Koe rink will now represent Canada at the World Men's Curling Championship in Beijing, China starting on Mar. 29.
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Each year, Forest Service employees across the nation develop and provide a wide diversity of education programs that help connect kids to nature through meaningful outdoor experiences. From visiting classrooms, to operating summer camps, to offering teacher training, to leading outdoor adventures -- these programs are conducted on National Forests and Grasslands, and in other "green spaces", across the country.
The Programs section of the Conservation Education Web site provides resources to help you -- whether you are looking for available programs, or whether you are looking for inspiration and resources ifor developing new programs.
Find a National Forest or Grassland Near You?
Each National Forest or Grassland has unique education programs.
The National Information for Conservation Education (NICE) Database is the primary way that we track and monitor programs and activities in conservation education across the nation. This online, searchable database of education programs is a terrrific clearinghouse for finding programs and resources that connect children with nature. Program reports include goals and objectives, partners, and contact information. Search the database by area, type or topic.
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Forest Service employees and their partners, are strongly encouraged to enter their outreach projects into the database. To enter programs into the database, contact your Regional CE coordinator to receive a password and intitial instructions. The database features a user-friendly internet interface, and is supported by a clear and concise instructions on data entry.
While pollinators may come in small sizes, they play a large and often undervalued role in the production of the food we eat, the health of flowering plants, and the future of wildlife. A decline in the numbers and health of pollinators over the last several years poses a significant threat to the integrity of biodiversity, to global food webs, and to human health, according to scientists.
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UBS leads fresh Co-op cash call
UBS has landed a role on a £400 million equity capital raising for the Co-operative Bank, less than a year after it helped restructure the embattled UK mutual lender in a £1.5 billion deal.
The Co-operative Bank said in a statement this morning that it required the extra core equity Tier 1 capital, the highest quality level of bank funding, to account for conduct and legal issues.
The Swiss bank has been engaged to assist in the proposed capital raising, according to this morning's statement.
David Soanes, global head of UBS investment bank's financial institutions group, has worked closely with the company over the past 12 months and is leading the deal, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Once the Co-operative Bank has published its annual report and accounts early next month, it will ask its shareholders for the funds in exchange for fresh equity. It was unclear this morning whether the Co-operative Group, which owns 30% of the bank, will contribute funds.
Should the Co-operative Group take up its entitlement to the shares in the capital raising, it will have to contribute roughly £120 million. If it does not and other shareholders inject these funds, the Co-operative Group's ownership of the bank will decline to roughly 20%.
A spokeswoman for the Co-operative Group said: "As a shareholder in the bank we will consider our position in relation to the proposed additional capital raising and make a further statement as and when appropriate."
The majority of Co-operative Bank's shareholders are formed by a group of hedge funds and distressed debt specialists which swapped about £940 million of bonds last year for equity in the bank. They also injected an additional £125 million of funds, while Co-operative Group agreed to put in £462 million to retain its 30% stake.
The latest £400 million deal, which brings the cost of rescuing the Co-operative Bank to £1.9 billion, marks a continuation of UBS's relationship with the lender.
The Swiss bank advised the lender and negotiated with bondholders and their representatives from advisory house Moelis for its £1.5 billion re-capitalisation deal agreed last November.
The investment bank first began working with the Co-operative Bank last May after its credit rating was downgraded to junk status by Moody's and various senior executives stepped down from their roles.
UBS acted as sole adviser to the Co-operative Group, and as co-adviser alongside HSBC to the Co-operative Bank.
A listing of Co-operative Bank's shares on the London Stock Exchange is also being prepared for next year as part of its restructuring.
For the year-to-date, UBS ranks fourth for handling deals on behalf of UK financial institutions, having secured an estimated $13 million in fees, according to Dealogic.
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