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Re: Mixing Aikido with other martial arts
David Sim
Sorry if I'm being thick, but could you expand on that a bit - I'd always taken it as read that there are going to be
things that you can't do with aikido and some situations that you can't deal with using aikido - to give an extreme example, you learn very little that would help you in a gunfight (afaict - I never intend to be in one). To be possibly more controversial and less extreme, I thought that there was a general consensus that aikido lacked groundwork... or am I missing your point. (Probably...)
"Sensei, does aikido also have kicking techniques?"
"You fool! What do you mean by such a question? We use kicking techniques or anything else. I even used artillery. Martial arts, guns and artillery are all aikido. What do you think aikido is? Do you think it involves only the twisting of hands? It is a means of war... an act of war! aikido is a fight with real swords. We use the word 'aiki' because through it we can feel the mind of the enemy who comes to attack and are thus able to respond immediately. Look at Sumo. After the command is given ("Miatte! Miatte!), they stand up and go at each other in a flash. That's the same as aiki. When a person suddenly faces his enemy in an mental state free from all ideas and thoughts and is instantly able to deal with him, we call that aiki. In the old days it was called 'aiki no jutsu'. Therefore, artillery or anything else becomes aiki." "Is that so... I think I understand." "If you still don't understand, come to me again." After that he was afraid of me and bowed to me from far off. When I went to Europe he asked me to take him as well.
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George K. Musselman founded the company in the early 1890's. An article in the Carthage, Missouri newspaper dated 1895 reports that George K. Musselman owner of George K. Musselman Construction Company was coming to Carthage to begin work on an inter urban rail line the company was to construct later that year.
Musselman was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1856. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1883. He moved to Kansas City and began working for the Kansas City Electric Railway Company as an engineer.
In the early 1900's John Nicholas Hall joined Musselman and began caring for Musselman's teams. Hall moved to Kansas City from his home in Sedalia, Missouri. In 1914 the two formed a partnership and named the company Musselman & Hall Contractors.
John N. Hall developed tuberculosis in 1925 and prepared to move to Arizona for treatment. He transferred his ownership to his younger brother Harry F. Hall who had been traveling the country working on large projects including the Elephant Butte dam in southeast New Mexico where his second son, Harry Hall was born in 1915. Harry F. also spent time working the oil fields near El Dorado, Kansas.
Hall and Musselman managed the company until the late 1930's when Harry L. Hall, a recent Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Kansas, and Edward H. Hall, son of John N. Hall joined the firm.
M&H thrived during the World War II years working at various defense installations including the Pratt and Whitney plant in Kansas City, Kansas and the Lake City Army Ammunitions plant east of Independence, Missouri.
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George Musselman walked himself to the old St. Joseph hospital in Kansas City, Missouri where he died of "Dementia" in 1945.
Harry F. Hall retired from the company in 1966 at the age of 78 passing his ownership in 1965 to Harry F. and Edward H. Hall.
Doug Hall, son of Harry L. Hall, graduated from the University of Kansas in 1965 and joined the firm full time after working there during his summer vacations since 1957.
Edward H. Hall died in 1969.
Doug Hall rejoined the company in 1971 after serving four years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict.
Harry L. Hall died in 1978 and left the firm to son Doug and his widow Florence Hall.
Florence Hall worked in the company office until 1986 when she passed away. This left the company in the hands of one owner, Doug Hall, for the first time in 72 years.
Doug owned and managed the company with his wife Judy, an accounting graduate from Washburn University in Topeka, until 1994 when he began passing shares of the ownership to two long time employees Mike Morris and George (Howie) Snyder, Jr. Both men are second generation employees and both began working at Musselman & Hall at age 15.
Dexter Phillips, the husband of Doug Hall's daughter Allison, joined the company in the summer of 1996 while he was attending the University of Kansas. In 1997, after receiving his bachelor's degree in business, Dexter joined the company full time. He is now Executive Vice President — Chief of Bituminous Operations and is in charge of all Bituminous Operations. He began acquiring ownership in 2008.
Howie Snyder left the company in 2010.
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Musselman & Hall employees more than 100 employees during the busy construction season.
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Eastern New Mexico University officials last week reported that the main campus in Portales and its branches in Ruidoso and Roswell are in good financial shape.
But they're proceeding cautiously because of the economic environment.
Here is a synopsis of the financial reports presented at Friday's board of regents meeting:
• Scott Smart, vice president for business affairs at ENMU-Portales, reported that revenue grew by 6 percent while expenses grew by 1.6 percent. This left a reserve balance of about $4.98 million, nearly $1 million more than planned for in the budget.
Smart's report attributed the savings in expenditures to:
• Utility savings associated with the closed science building.
• Salary savings related to open positions at the university.
• Overall insurance expenses being less than budgeted.
The increased revenue and reduced expenses "allowed us to infuse a healthy amount into operating reserves, which we will probably have to dip into in the next 12 to 24 months," Smart said, given the unknowns in the economy.
Michael Elrod, ENMU-Ruidoso president, reported said instruction and general revenues were up 7.6 percent and expenditures were down 16.8 percent, leaving an ending balance of $816,933, an increase of $223,387 over the beginning balance.
Eric Johnston-Ortiz, vice president of business affairs at ENMU-Roswell, reported revenues about $1 million more than expected and expenditures of about $4 million less than the budget. The Roswell campus has a reserve balance of $1.75 million.
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How Do You Start an International Victims Service Program from Scratch?
That is one question facing government leaders, judges, prosecutors, and victims in the newly-minted Republic of Kosovo. After emerging from decades of Communist rule as part of the former Yugoslavia, and after enduring years of ethnic warfare, Kosovo, the world's newest democracy, is striving to develop a criminal justice system based upon the Rule of Law and which includes a systemic respect for the rights and needs of victims of crime.
Since March 2009, just one month after declaring full independence, Kosovo and the United States Embassy there have been partnering closely with the Department of Justice's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT) and the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina in a program focusing on criminal investigative techniques, case development, plea bargaining, advocacy, courtroom skills and victims rights and services. Through classroom training, close mentoring, and the development of long-term personal relationships, prosecutors and staff in the United States Attorney's Office have been working with their Kosovo counterparts to improve the developing criminal justice system in each of these areas.
The criminal justice system in Kosovo is responding. Faced with an extraordinary number of backlogged cases and thousands of victims of offenses ranging from war crimes to the daily criminal activity seen the world over, Kosovars have openly welcomed their American colleagues, have sought their advice, and have begun to aggressively implement best practices learned in this program. And many of these techniques have been geared towards crime victims.Over the last year we have focused our training efforts on plea bargaining as a technique to resolve large numbers of cases. At first blush this seems to be only a case management tool. However, Kosovar prosecutors, victim advocates, and victims are learning what their American counterparts have known for some time – that prompt, transparent and efficient resolution of cases most often works to the advantage of those victimized by crime. By focusing on victim needs, demanding that criminal defendants compensate their victims for the loss incurred, avoiding unnecessary testimony by victims, and providing regular opportunities for victims to express their opinions and concerns, Kosovar prosecutors and judges are learning that plea bargaining is in many ways a victims rights issue.
One of the first efforts undertaken as part of the initiative with the Eastern District of North Carolina was a comprehensive needs assessment regarding crime victims services and rights. This assessment revealed the need for more aggressive intervention by victim advocates in the court system, serious inadequacies in the level of immediate victims services available to individuals in times of need, victim fear of the criminal justice system, and a lack of coordination within the victims services community. But, the assessment also found wonderful, committed people anxious to develop a victims service system responsive to the needs of victims. Following this assessment, specific proposals were made to the United States Embassy and to the Kosovo Ministry of Justice, and changes are underway.
Victim issues have been made a part of training for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers throughout the country. Victim advocates have been invited out of their offices and into the courtroom and have begun to actively involve themselves in specific cases in order to protect victim interests. Victim issue working groups have been set up throughout the country involving government personnel, non-governmental victim services providers, and law enforcement officials. Issues related to victim services are being discussed and solutions are being developed. And the United States Embassy has hired an employee whose job is to work with Kosovo officials developing the victim services infrastructure.
The plight of crime victims is being highlighted in very public ways. During the week of October 18-22, 2010, the government of Kosovo hosted its First Annual Crime Victims Rights Week ceremonies and training around the country. That effort, modeled on similar observances in the United States, effectively raised public awareness nationwide. During the week of October 17- 21, 2011, Kosovars will again pause to reflect on the plight of crime victims and will rededicate themselves to supporting and helping these victims to reclaim their dignity and their lives. Members of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina will be there as part of this amazing and successful partnership.
Protect Our Children Conference
The Protect Our Children Conference was conceptualized in 2003, in the midst of a budget crunch and two years before Project Safe Childhood was launched. The first conference was held in Wichita, Kansas, in September 2004, and has been held annually ever since. This conference has endured because of the hard work and vision of dedicated Victim Witness and Law Enforcement Coordinators (LECs) in the U.S. Attorneys' offices. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas recently hosted the eighth annual Protect Our Children Conference in Wichita that was attended by over 500 persons, and featured John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted, as the keynote speaker. The conference was hosted by Barry R. Grissom, the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas, and was attended by several other United States Attorneys who co-sponsored this event. The Protect Our Children Conference was founded by a group of LECs from the Midwest and has expanded to include Victim Witness Coordinators and LECS from ten different districts. The conference is hosted by a different district in the Midwest each year. We are looking forward to next year's conference, which will be Omaha, Nebraska.
The founding principle of the Protect Our Children Conference is centered on the need for victim service providers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and health care professionals to work collaboratively to serve the child victims of sexual exploitation. Although the multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving was not a new concept in 2004, the Protect Our Children Conference goes beyond merely touting the value of working together or raising awareness, and focuses on educating each of the different professional disciplines to the needs and demands of the different professions to create a respect and knowledge of each other's role in Protecting Our Children. Victim providers learn about the rules of evidence that guide prosecutors, and the law enforcement officer's obligation to the court as officers interact with child victims during the investigation phase. Law enforcement officers and prosecutors learn about the needs and limitations of service providers and the documentation they require to effectively provide for the immediate care of the child victim and temporary placement. All disciplines learn how important both immediate and long term medical care and counseling intervention is to the minimization of lasting psychological damage caused by sexual exploitation.
The conference encourages participants to abandon territorial thinking, and seek out the assistance of other professionals as they go about their duties. To maximize the free exchange of ideas, the Protect Our Children Conference always incorporates a networking session where attendees can socialize and learn more about one another. Another key component of the Protect Our Children Conference lies in the organizational training format used at the conference. Although profession-specific topics are offered at the conference in separate tracks, everyone is encouraged to cross over to any track they deem beneficial. As a result, it is not unusual to have breakout sessions attended by all professions represented at the conference. Some of the subject matter is offered in a plenary session, and the Protect Our Children Conference is careful to offer a balanced plenary schedule that features professional speakers from all disciplines so that attendees hear presentations from outside their area of expertise. The Protect Our Children Conference always includes recovering victims as speakers to demonstrate why it is important to put the victim first, and understand the trauma victims endure and live with daily.
The Protect Our Children Conference provides a unique opportunity for Victim Witness Coordinators and LECs to work in partnership. Over the years, the conference has been funded with a combination of the Department's Office for Victims of Crime funds, district funds, and the LEC Dedicated Training Funds. Good relationships between LECs and Victim Witness Coordinators have been strengthened and has led to other training partnerships among these groups. Prosecutors who participate in the training as participants or speakers develop a new awareness of the outreach role Victim Witness Coordinators and LECs provide.
As we in the Department of Justice face another period of austerity and budget reduction, the District of Kansas, the Western District of Missouri, the Eastern District of Missouri, the District of Nebraska, the Southern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois, the Northern District of Illinois, the Southern District of Iowa, the Northern District of Iowa, and the Southern District of Indiana, remain hopeful that this conference will survive and prosper, because it is vitally important that we in justice work together to Protect Our Children.
Crime Victims' Rights Week
Each year in April, the country observes National Crime Victims' Right Week (NCVRW) by honoring crime victims, promoting their rights, and recognizing those who advocate on their behalf. In 1981, President Reagan first proclaimed the observance of NCVRW in April of every year. President Reagan's initiative was the beginning of a broad effort to change how we think of crime victims and how they are treated. This year's theme—Reshaping the Future, Honoring the Past—paid tribute to the millions of crime victims over the decades who have summoned the strength to rebuild their shattered lives, families, and communities, one step at a time. Similarly, it honored the victim service community whose members have walked alongside these victims, responding to their courage with unwavering commitment and skillful guidance.
In April of this year, many U.S. Attorneys' offices commemorated NCVRW by hosting grand ceremonies and candlelight vigils, providing office training on victim issues, and displaying theme posters within their offices. Others coordinated annual awards banquets, hosted tree and flower planting events, and hosted community members and students at various fairs and receptions. Victims, law enforcement, and office senior management in the U.S. Attorneys' offices spoke about victimization and awards were presented to service providers demonstrating exemplary assistance to victims. United States Attorneys' offices personnel have also been recognized by the Attorney General for their efforts in providing federal victim services at the Department of Justice's NCVRW Awards Ceremony. Below are those honorees over the last five years.
- Financial Litigation Unit, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District North Carolina. The FLU in the Eastern District of North Carolina has helped to restore property lost to federal criminal defendants to the rightful ownership of victims. In two cases, with restitution in excess of $1 million, fraudulent conveyances were filed on various parcels of real estate and personal property. The FLU utilized a real estate auctioneer to sell a defendant's waterfront home and several rental properties, maximizing the amount collected for the victim. In another case, collaboration with other case agents helped to discover the defendant had inheritance interest in property. The property was sold to heirs and the proceeds applied to restitution for the victim. The FLU uses both pre- and post judgment sections of the Federal Debt Procedures Collection Act for collecting restitution.
- Marcia L. Rinker, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia. Marcia Rinker has worked on behalf of crime victims for 28 years. As a victim witness advocate for the past 12 years in the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, Ms. Rinker has worked tirelessly to ensure that victims are aware of their rights and that they receive the services they need. On a daily basis, Ms. Rinker provides comfort and assistance to victims of horrific crimes, and exhibits care, concern, and devotion to every victim and survivor she meets. Ms. Rinker's contributions are consistently viewed as extraordinary by prosecutors, law enforcement officers, fellow advocates, and community members.
- Donna R. Duplantier, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana. Since 1990, Donna Duplantier has worked tirelessly to ensure that victims of federal crime know their rights and are treated with dignity and respect. As a Victim-Witness Coordinator, she supports more than 50 Assistant United States Attorneys on federal cases involving murder, robbery, sexual assault, public corruption, immigration, and child pornography. Ms. Duplantier's talent and dedication were especially evident in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when she was instrumental in reestablishing victim assistance in New Orleans and surrounding areas. When her office was temporarily relocated to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and even when she was temporarily living out-of-state, Ms. Duplantier flew to New Orleans to assist federal victims and witnesses who had been threatened. Upon her official return to New Orleans in January 2006, she continued to meet her obligations to federal crime victims in spite of Katrina-related obstacles. For example, it was often difficult to locate victims to notify them of their rights. On several occasions, she hand-delivered notification letters and met with victims at their homes.
- Jennifer A. Youngs, U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of North Carolina. Jennifer Youngs is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of North Carolina. She has been a tireless advocate for the right of crime victims to recover restitution from federal criminal defendants. She initiated a campaign in her district to educate attorneys, judges, and probation officers on the requirements of the Mandatory Victim Restitution Act. To further those efforts, she attended numerous hearings to protect victims under the statute, held training classes, and provided instructional memoranda to the bench.
- Karen Marie Spinks, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia. For almost two decades, Karen Marie Spinks has served federal crime victims as the Victim Witness Coordinator for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ms. Spinks has trained prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and administrative staff on the rights and needs of crime victims. Ms. Spinks' outstanding service to crime victims can be exemplified in her work with victims of the 9/11 attacks. She became the face of the Department of Justice for the family members of those murdered or injured that day. Driven by a commitment to treat each of the victims as if the case involved a single victim, Ms. Spinks set about to identify every victim and their family members to ensure they were fully involved in the prosecution of Zacarias Moussaoui. With Ms. Spinks' leadership, the Department of Justice was able to undertake the most exhaustive and thorough victim outreach in the history of our country. During Moussaoui's trial, she provided comfort to approximately 40 victims/family members who testified on behalf of the United States about the impact of the attacks on their lives. As a result of Spinks's unwavering resolve to support the families of the 2,972 killed and the many more who were injured, the bar for federal crime victim services has forever been raised.
- Financial Litigation Unit, U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Indiana . For the past two years, the FLU in the Southern District of Indiana has increased criminal collections through aggressive collections practices, particularly in the area of garnishments. Michelle Frydell and Sue Ross are actively involved in criminal debt collection and, during the past two years, have taken several steps to focus attention on and increase criminal collections through innovative garnishments such as garnishing pensions, stocks, investment portfolios, and life insurance plans. In 2004, Ms. Frydell participated in a training session for probation officers during which she emphasized the importance of identifying criminal defendants' assets early and the benefits of a defendant consenting to the garnishment of wages in order to comply with restitution obligations. In early 2005, Ms. Frydell and MS. Ross met with the chief probation officer to discuss changes to the Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports to better identify specific assets available to satisfy outstanding criminal debts. As a result of this meeting, changes were implemented to the Pre-Sentence Investigation Report to include more specific financial accounting and property information. This change resulted in the FLU's ability to more quickly identify and garnish assets.
- Financial Litigation Unit, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas. The Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas has taken strides to collaborate with its prosecutors, the district's aggressive asset forfeiture unit, and the United States Probation Office to maximize restitution payments to victims of crime and fine collections on behalf of the Crime Victims Fund.
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Serotonin-Dopamine Interaction: Experimental Evidence and Therapeutic Relevance, Volume 172
1st Edition
Table of Contents
This book provides a unique and timely multidisciplinary synthesis of our current knowledge of the anatomy, pharmacology, physiology and behavioral data of the serotonin (5-HT)-dopamine (DA) interactions. Central serotonergic and dopaminergic systems play a critical role in the regulation of normal and abnormal behaviors. Moreover, recent evidence suggests that the dysfunction of the DA and 5-HT neurotransmitter systems contribute to various mental disorders including depression, schizophrenia, drug addiction and Parkinson's disease. This extremely important topic is of wide interest within the scientific community, with relevance not only to specialists but also to general practitioners and students. The book provides a valuable contribution to the debate on new pharmacological approaches for several psychopathological states, with contributions from expert neuroscientists and pharmacologists who comprehensively survey the most significant currently active areas of dopamine/serotonin interactions.
Key Features
- Provides an understanding of the interaction between Serotonin and Dopamine.
- Appeals equally to specialists, general practitioners, students and researchers.
- Contributes to the debate on new pharmacological approaches to several psychopathological states
- Gives a comprehensive anatomical description plus the physiology and pharmacology of dopaminergic and serotonergic systems
- Singles out neuropsychiatric and suggests new therapeutic approaches.
Clinical Psychiatrists, Primary Care Physicians, and specialists in the behavioral health community. Also Graduate students and researchers involved with serotonergic and dopaminergic systems. Possibly Pharmaceutical companies who market dopaminergic and serotonergic drugs
- No. of pages:
- 688
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Elsevier Science 2008
- Published:
- 26th September 2008
- Imprint:
- Elsevier Science
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780080932682
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780444532350
About the Editors
Giuseppe Di Giovanni Editor
Affiliations and Expertise
Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sezione di Fisiologia Umana, ''G. Pagano'', Universita` di Palermo, Italy
Vincenzo Di Matteo Editor
Affiliations and Expertise
Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Italy
Ennio Esposito Editor
Affiliations and Expertise
Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Italy


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Each WiSE Candidate chooses a staff mentor who will be a personal guide during the project. Once the official Kick Off Luncheon takes place in February, seniors start to document their experiences through journal writing .They spent the next few months on internships,practicing various research models, learning new skills, honing their speech, business communication, and presentation skills.
In May,WiSE Candidates are scheduled for individual Presentations with a panel of WiSE personnel and other guests .Once these and other criteria in the WiSE guidelines are adhered to seniors earn1/2 academic credit toward graduation in June.


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DENISE CROMWELL, No. 8 at Tanglewood, 108 yards, 8-iron.
DEWEY WALTERS, No. 15 at Valleywood, 209 yards, 3-wood.
DAVID DANIELS, No. 8 at Fallen Timbers, 145 yards, 8-iron
BEN PERRINE, No. 18 at Chippewa, 180 yards, 4-iron
The Sylvania Recreation is accepting registrations for its ADULT SOCCER LEAGUES in both men and women divisions. Play begins Sept. 10. Information: 419-882-1500.
Brynedale Junior High will hold VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS Aug. 23 and 24 from noon to 4 p.m. or girls in grades 7-8. Information: Coach Lehman at 419-382-3427.
The OHIO PEPPERS girls fastpitch 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U teams will hold tryouts Aug. 14 at Wauseon High School varsity softball field at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tryouts will be held again Aug. 21 at 9 and 1 p.m. at Rolf Park in Maumee. Information: David Day, 419-392-1585
City Doubles
At Shadow Valley
Todd Dominiak-Jim Kaser (top seeds) d. Dipesh Rao-Tony Tran, 6-2, 6-3; Chris England-Jerome Moenter d. James O Connell-Mike O Connell, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3.
Today at 5:30 at Shadow Valley.
American League
OAKLAND ATHLETICS Activated OF Billy McMillon from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Esteban German to Sacramento of the PCL.
National League
CINCINNATI REDS Acquired RHP Elizardo Ramirez from Philadelphia to complete an earlier trade.
CLEVELAND INDIANS Placed INF Lou Merloni on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 9. Recalled LHP Cliff Bartosh from Buffalo of the IL.
National Basketball Association
MIAMI HEAT Signed G-F Wesley Person.
National Football League
CINCINNATI BENGALS Waived CB James Allen.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Waived DE Thomas Houchin. Signed DE Ronald Jones.
NEW YORK GIANTS Signed WR Avion Black. Placed OT Ed Ellis on the injured reserve list.
OAKLAND RAIDERS Signed G-C Bernard Robertson.
af2 Announced the resignation of Jay Marcus, executive director, at the end of the 2004 season.
National Hockey League
CAROLINA HURRICANES Agreed to terms with F Colin Forbes and F Gordie Dwyer on one-year contracts.
FLORIDA PANTHERS Signed D Mike Van Ryn to a one-year contract.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS Signed RW Jim Campbell.
NEW YORK RANGERS Agreed to terms with F Layne Ulmer and D Martin Grenier.
COLUMBIA INFERNO Agreed to terms with RW Walker McDonald on a one-year contract.
MISSISSIPPI SEA WOLVES Signed D Mike Jarmuth and C Tristan Lush.
SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS Signed a one-year affiliation agreement with the Washington Capitals.
NORTHWOOD, MICH. Announced the resignation of Kelli Parker, women s basketball coach.
TROY STATE Named Diana Niland women s soccer coach.
URSINUS Named Shawn Ganter women s volleyball coach.


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RUSH: Do you remember the controversy that came up with Megyn Kelly when she said that Santa Claus is white? And Jesus. But we'll stick with Santa Claus for this, because there was a teacher out there who really got this ball rolling. It's an AP story here from Rio Rancho, New Mexico. "A suburban Albuquerque teacher who told a black student that Santa Claus is white has been placed on paid administrative leave." Rio Rancho school district spokeswoman Kim Vesely confirmed yesterday that the teacher is out of the classroom while the incident is being investigated.
"The teacher's comments came week after students at Cleveland High School were told they could come to class dressed as Santa, an elf or a reindeer. Michael Rougier says when his ninth-grade son, Christopher, arrived with Santa hat and beard, the teacher asked, 'Don't you know Santa Claus is white? Why are you wearing that?' The incident happened the same week that Fox News Channel's Megyn Kelly said both Santa Claus and Jesus were white."
Okay, so the teacher who said Santa is white is placed on administrative leave while an investigation is being conducted. Now, what would happen if a teacher said, "Well, wait a minute, Martin Luther King was black." Would that be controversial? I mean, Santa Claus is white. We discussed this. In every portrayal of Santa Claus since the beginning of Santa Claus, Santa Claus is white. Do you realize what this says about where we are in our culture? I mean, it's a fact, it's just what is. Apparently it isn't? It's now controversial. We're gonna suspend a teacher. We're gonna do an investigation to find out what's behind this?
So a personal insult to the young man. The young man shows up as Santa Claus, teacher says, "You can't do that. Santa Claus is white. Who do you think you are?" Well, it is getting absurd. This is worse than political correctness. This is Stalinism. This is going way beyond political correctness. (interruption) Well, yeah, you can say if you don't like that just don't do it again. You can admonish the teacher if you want, "Hey, that wasn't cool." But, I mean, that's not what they're going after. This is a door open, make a point about race, it's just absurd. The point it makes about racism, America is racist, that Santa Claus is an imaginary figure, he doesn't exist, and the white power structure made him white because they're a bunch of supremacists, and it makes everybody who's not white feel inferior and insignificant and left out, and we're not gonna do that anymore.
So Santa Claus, a make-believe figure, you say he's white, that's racism. That's what it means. That's what's behind it all. (interruption) Well, okay. That may be, too. Snerdley is shouting at me that the message is that you conservatives can't talk about race unless we grant you permission. You can't even bring it up. You can't say what you think unless we grant you permission. How do we know the teacher wasn't attacking Santa Claus by calling him white? There's so much here that we don't know. Teacher investigation? Is it controversial to say, "Wait a minute, you can't do that, Martin Luther King was black." I mean, this is just absurd folks. It's gone beyond any rhyme or reason.


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CyanogenMod to receive iMessage-like encryption feature
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden triggered one of the largest privacy-related scandals, after he revealed information about a secret phone tracking program which targets more than 100 million Verizon customers. The implications are immense, and combined with subsequent leaks, have triggered a shift in privacy and data security approaches.
Following "recent events", CyanogenMod developer Koushik Dutta announced on Google+ that the popular custom Android distribution will receive an iMessage-like encryption feature that will allow users to securely send and receive texts between devices that run CyanogenMod.
CyanogenMod 10.1 reaches stable status, builds rolling out now
Modders rejoice! CyanogenMod 10.1 is now available as a final release, nearly two months after the popular custom green droid distribution reached release candidate status. The latest iteration, which is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, carries over existing features from previous (monthly and nightly) builds.
"The list of devices will be in line with the devices that have received release candidates to-date", says the team of developers behind the project. CyanogenMod 10.1 builds are available for a significant number of smartphones and tablets, including the Google Galaxy Nexus (in all of its trims), Nexus 7, ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity and Samsung Galaxy S III (US and international variants) among others.
Sony wants developers to build custom firmware for its SmartWatch
Just as with smartphones and tablets, manufacturers look towards developers and enthusiasts to help speed up the adoption of smartwatches. The attractive hardware only gets a wearable so far but companion apps and dedicated software can really open up its appeal towards a larger audience.
But Sony wants to take things one step further. On Thursday, the Japanese maker launched a new project called Open SmartWatch which is designed to "inspire and make it possible" for "advanced developers" to create and run third-party firmware for its SmartWatch. The company takes a similar approach as with the AOSP project for the Xperia Z, by providing the necessary technical information, instructions and software.
Raspberry Pi's camera board now available
Raspberry Pi, the popular credit card-sized ARM GNU/Linux computer, now has a camera add-on. A year in the making, the camera board consists of a small lens on a chip around the size of a postage stamp, attached to a flex cable.
Connecting the module is just a matter of opening the camera port on the Raspberry Pi (it's situated between the Ethernet and HDMI ports) and inserting the flex. The process is a little fiddly, but easy enough.
CyanogenMod 10.1 release Candidate 1 is available NOW
After many nightlies and a couple of stable monthly builds, the team of developers behind CyanogenMod, one of the most popular custom green droid distributions, announced the first release candidate for CyanogenMod 10.1. The latest stable build is based on Android 4.2 and arrives just under six months after Google rolled out the second Jelly Bean iteration.
"The 10.1 branch is quickly approaching the point where a 'final' build is due", says the team of developers responsible for the project. "This will be one of (if not the last) milestone releases before a 10.1.0 is pushed out. These builds will appear as they complete the build process".
Google Glass is modder-friendly
Unlike many other Android devices, Google's Nexus smartphones and tablets do little to spoil the fun for avid modders. The bootloaders are unlockable and root is just a few steps away. It's no wonder then that the Nexus threads on forums are crawling with custom kernels and green droid distributions and all sorts of apps meant to provide even more functionality than what Google throws in out-of-the-box.
As a result, the fact that Google Glass comes with modder-friendly software shouldn't come as a surprise to any Android enthusiast. The idea is fairly simple -- get developers involved in the process of improving the pair of smart glasses. Why? If Android 4.2 is of any indication, the software giant can take some good custom bits and add them into what will be the next Android iteration available for Google Glass.
Apple credits evad3rs for bugfixes in iOS 6.1.3 -- the jailbreak is gone
Apple quietly rolled out iOS 6.1.3 yesterday, which touts "improvements to Maps in Japan" and the fix of a bug "that could allow someone to bypass the passcode and access the Phone app". Nothing out of the ordinary, really. But buried deep down in the more extensive changelog, almost hidden, the fruit company credits evad3rs -- the team of developers that jailbroke iOS 6 -- for a number of found bugs.
The extensive changelog is available in Apple's mailing list and lists evad3rs as responsible for four bug findings related to the iOS dyld (dynamic link editor), kernel, lockdown and USB. The said bugs affect the way the operating system handles local user requests to "execute unsigned code", "determine the address of structures in kernel", "change permissions on arbitrary files" and "execute arbitrary code in the kernel".
HTC unveils One Developer Edition for Android enthusiasts
Aimed at the Android developer and modding community, Taiwanese company HTC has introduced a new iteration of the One smartphone that was introduced three weeks ago, called One Developer Edition. The two devices share the same underpinnings, except for two major changes in the software department.
The One Developer Edition is aimed at the US Android enthusiast as it features a carrier unlock and unlocked bootloader out-of-the-box, whereas the One will come without any of the two coveted specifications when purchased from local mobile operators. The price difference, however, may force you to reconsider acquiring the new iteration.
AOKP Jelly Bean MR1 Build 5 is available
Pink does really make a difference. To most people a unicorn is just an imaginary creature from children's books but add the color pink into the equation and Android enthusiasts rejoice about AOKP, one of the most popular custom Android distributions. The team behind Android Open Kang Project has released a new build, a week after the last one, sporting bug fixes, new features and support for more devices.
The AOKP developers have fixed "a really nasty memory leak" which caused the popular custom Android distribution to randomly reboot. A side-effect of squashing the bug is increased speed in navigating the lockscreen. Jelly Bean MR1 Build 5 introduces support for six new devices, for a total of 28 as of the latest release.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus, meet Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Little less than a week ago, after replying to tweets from disgruntled users, Verizon revealed that the Galaxy Nexus will "soon" receive a software update. The big red did not provide any specifics and, judging by its past track record, "soon" means "months down the road" as updates usually roll out with the speed of a snail cruising down the highway in rush-hour traffic.
But great news! Well, sort of. Less than a month after Google rolled out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for the other Nexus devices, the Verizon-branded Galaxy Nexus has also received the latest iteration of the green droid operating system albeit via an OTA (Over-The-Air) update file. The OTA update was uncovered by enthusiasts, but comes straight from Google's servers which means that it might hit all devices "soon" (as Verizon likes to say).
CyanogenMod 10.1 M2 -- second monthly release -- is available
We've had to wait a tad longer than expected, but it's finally here. The team behind the popular custom Android distribution CyanogenMod unveiled the second monthly release based on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, more than a month after the last build.
Like it usually happens with monthly builds, with CyanogenMod 10.1 M2 the focus is on stability improvements rather than introducing numerous new features that have yet to pass rigorous testing. As a result some of the latest features found in nightly builds may be left behind for future monthly releases in order to provide a custom Android distribution suited for daily-driver use.
Team Win Recovery Project releases TWRP 18.104.22.168
Little less than a week after the last build, Team Win Recovery Project has released a new version of the popular custom Android recovery TWRP. The newest iteration features a number of bug fixes and general improvements.
TWRP 18.104.22.168 touts fixing the persistence of the 24 hour time setting, which was introduced alongside TWRP 220.127.116.11, the loading of the screen timeout setting during start-up, the file selector crash (which is attributed to the multi-threaded design of TWRP), as well as two bugs related to restores. For users who have encountered issues with restoring backups, the functionality should work as intended with the latest version.
Official Superuser app available for rooted Android devices
Koushik Dutta, the developer behind Android apps like Carbon, ROM Manager and the popular ClockworkMod custom recovery, has released a new open-source root access management app called Superuser.
Explaining the reason for making it open-source, Dutta says that in his opinion a root access management app should be open to "independent security analysis" and that "obscurity (closed source) is not security". He also places a great deal of value on making the app "AOSP buildable" so that developers can include it in custom Android distributions.
Sony experiments with Firefox OS on the Xperia E
Japanese device manufacturer Sony and global telecommunications company Telefonica have announced their support for Firefox OS, Mozilla's endeavor in the mobile market. To show its commitment for the operating system, Sony has also released an experimental build of Firefox OS for the Xperia E smartphone, that provides a glimpse into the future.
"At Sony Mobile, we continue to evaluate innovative technologies that can help deliver the premium user experiences that Sony's consumers expect," Bob Ishida, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Products Business Group at Sony Mobile Communications says. "Our engineers are now working with Firefox OS Mobile and HTML5, evolving technologies which show great potential". Normally, the Xperia E is a low-end Android smartphone similar in specifications to Keon, the base development phone for Firefox OS made available by Geeksphone, but now it's been given a shot at worldwide recognition among enthusiasts.
Team Win Recovery Project releases TWRP 220.127.116.11
Team Win Recovery Project, the group of developers behind the popular custom Android distribution TWRP, is at it again with a new version. The latest iteration sports a significant number of changes, bug fixes and improvements over the previous release.
TWRP 188.8.131.52 adds a screen timeout feature which will automatically turn off the display after 60 seconds of inactivity, in order to save precious battery life and prevent screen burn-in, the latter feature designed "especially" for AMOLED panels. The popular custom recovery also introduces a brightness setting, a feature available for specific setups and with support only for "some devices".


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Shelia Lee Bench
Shelia Lee Bench, 62, of Washington passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 2, 1951 in Hamlin, W.Va., a daughter to the late Roma and Creda Holley.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Louise Holley and Juanita Bostic, and brothers, Bob Burns, Harry Holley, Ralph Holley, Milford Holley, and William Holley.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela Vaughan (Brian) of Williamstown; sons, James Wheeler of Washington, J.R. Payton (Kerry) of Athens, Ohio, Jonathon Payton of the Philippines; brother, Larry Holley (Beulah) of Hamlin; grandchildren, Meagan Vaughan, Isaac Payton, Ethan Payton, Stephania Payton, and Braylon Payton.
In accordance with her wishes cremation arrangements will be carried out by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sunsetparkersburg.com.


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What is JUVÉDERM®?
JUVÉDERM®, a dermal filler approved by the FDA in 1996, is a hyaluronic acid gel implant used to improve the appearance by softening deep skin folds and reducing wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin, is a complex sugar that strengthens the elasticity of the skin by supplementing the naturally occurring acid that has been depleted by age. JUVÉDERM® has many cosmetic uses including treating smile lines, the creases of skin from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth, and can be injected into the lips to restore plumpness.
How does JUVÉDERM® work?
JUVÉDERM®, once injected into the skin, is absorbed into the body. By replacing the hyaluronic acid that has been lost by skin over time, JUVÉDERM® adds volume to reinforce sagging skin. In scientific studies, researchers found that hyaluronic acid actually binds with collagen and elastin, increasing the resilience of skin. JUVÉDERM® is available in different densities making it appropriate for injection into many different body sites.
What areas of body does JUVÉDERM® treat?
JUVÉDERM® is available in two formulations allowing doctors to tailor the proper treatment to the needs of the patient. The formulation known as JUVÉDERM® Ultra is appropriate for treating superficial flaws such as crow's feet and mid-dermis skin flaws including forehead wrinkles. JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus, a denser formulation, treats deep level dermal wrinkles like "smile lines," cheek contours, and is used for lip augmentation.
What are the advantages of JUVÉDERM® over similar treatments?
JUVÉDERM® has a pliant gel consistency that provides more natural looking results than previous injectable fillers. JUVÉDERM® also boasts longer lasting results than some other FDA approved hyaluronic acids. The results of JUVÉDERM® , with appropriate follow-up care, can last as long as a year. JUVÉDERM® has also been more successful in treating minority women including those of African-American, Hispanic and Asian descent. Studies show that Juvederm does not cause hyper pigmentation or scarring in women of color.
Who is a candidate for JUVÉDERM®?
The best way for a patient to determine candidacy for Juvederm is a consultation with a qualified physician. However, JUVÉDERM® is generally beneficial and appropriate for any person in good health who desires to improve their physical appearance. The safety and effectiveness in JUVÉDERM® has not been scientifically proven in pregnant women or nursing mothers. Additionally, patients who are currently using aspirin or ibuprofen may experience bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Patients who suffer from severe allergies including a history of anaphylaxis and patients who are allergic to Gram-positive bacterial proteins should not receive JUVÉDERM® injections.
How is JUVÉDERM® performed?
JUVÉDERM® injection is a really simple procedure and is performed in the office as a completely outpatient procedure. The gel is inserted into the skin through a fine needle. The gel is absorbed into the skin increasing the volume and elasticity of the skin. The entire treatment at the office takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes based on the number of injections needed.
What is the recovery like?
Recovery time with JUVÉDERM® varies based on the area treated with the gel. Generally there is no recovery time when JUVÉDERM® is used as a filler for wrinkles. However, when the gel is used in lip augmentation there may be noticeable swelling for almost a week after the procedure. Follow doctor's directions about post procedure care and ice the area regularly.
What will the results be like?
The results of JUVÉDERM® are almost instantaneous. Patients notice the reduction of wrinkles and the skin takes on a tighter, firmer appearance, reducing any sagging. Some scientific studies have shown that JUVÉDERM® actually increases collagen production in injection patients. The results of JUVÉDERM® may last as long as one year after injection.
What are the risks?
Most patients experience no side effects from using JUVÉDERM®. However, the most common side effects reported are swelling, bruising, redness, and tenderness at the injection site. These side effects usually subside within 3 days after the procedure. As with any other injection, there is a minimal possibility of infection.
Is JUVÉDERM® approved for use in the US?
JUVÉDERM® was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in June 2006. Prior to the FDA approval, the drug underwent several scientific studies testing the safety and effectiveness of the drug.
Is JUVÉDERM® approved by insurance companies?
JUVÉDERM® is a cosmetic procedure and generally not covered by health insurance, however, some doctors offer payment plans. Additionally, medical finance companies offer loans to patients seeking cosmetic procedures.
Disclaimer: This information is intended only as an introduction to this procedure. This information should not be used to determine whether you will have the procedure performed nor does it guarantee results of your elective surgery. Further details regarding surgical standards and procedures should be discussed with your physician.
By SkinCareGuide.com Staff
Updated: November 24, 2009


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- Title
- Photoelectrolysis of water: solar hydrogen-achievements and perspectives
- Author(s)
- Juodkazis, Kestutis; Juodkazyte, Jurga; Jelmakas, Edgaras; Kalinauskas, Putinas; Valsiunas, Ignas; Miecinskas, Povilas; Juodkazis, Saulius
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- Thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion from light-to-chemical, light-to-electric and electric-to-chemical is presented by the case study of water photoelectrolysis on TiO2 surface. It is demonstrated that at the current state-of-the-art energy conversion efficiency of water photoelectrolysis can be increased ∼17 times by separating the processes of solar-to-electric and electric-to-chemical energy conversion and optimizing them independently. This allows to mitigate a high overvoltage of oxygen evolution reaction with respect to thermodynamic E0O2/H2O = 1.23 V potential as well as spectrally narrow absorbtivity of solar light by TiO2 which determine the low efficiency (∼ 1.0%) of direct light-to-chemical energy conversion. Numerical estimates are provided illustrating practical principles for optimization of the solar energy conversion and storage processes.
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- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Centre for Micro-Photonics
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- Optics Express, Vol. 18, no. S2 (Jun 2010), pp. A147-A160
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- 2010
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- 0205 Optical Physics; 0903 Biomedical Engineering; 1113 Ophthalmology and Optometry
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- Solar energy conversion; Solar energy storage; TiO2 surface; Water photoelectrolysis
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- Optical Society of America
- 1094-4087
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Thursday, 3 June 2010
UNESCO welcomes backing by President of Russian Federation for the preservation of St Petersburg
The World Heritage Centre of UNESCO has welcomed the support given by the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, to the World Heritage ...
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Damage to the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua as a result of tropical storm Agatha
Severe torrential rain has resulted in flooding and mudslides across much of Guatemala, causing some communities to be entirely cut off and requiring ...
Friday, 21 May 2010
Message from Francesco Bandarin, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, on floods affecting European World Heritage sites
The news of massive flooding across Eastern Europe, and the threat that this poses to World Heritage sites in Poland has caused great concern to the ...
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Call for Papers – Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development
The new Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development (JCHMSD), is currently considering papers for inclusion in its first ...
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Jaeger-LeCoultre affirms commitment to marine conservation at Global Conference on Oceans
During the Fifth Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France from 3-7 May, Mr. Yves Meylan, ...
Monday, 3 May 2010
[in French only] Newsletter N° 15 de la Convention France-UNESCO
[in French only] Actualités sur l'avancement des projets cfu : * Le projet « Niger - Loire : gouvernance et ...
Monday, 26 April 2010
Damage to Great Barrier Reef assessed; stricter shipping surveillance proposed
An inspection team has found the damage resulting from the 3 April grounding of a bulk carrier on the Great Barrier Reef (Australia), a World ...
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Jaeger-LeCoultre auction proceeds support Sundarbans National Park
After last year's groundbreaking Tides of Time campaign, luxury watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre organized a second auction on March 18, ...
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
2nd cycle Master's degree Course in science for the conservation-restoration of cultural heritage (SCoRe)
The conservation and preservation of cultural heritage is an interdisciplinary field requiring close cooperation between conservator-restorers, ...
Friday, 16 April 2010
Call for applications for the 3rd edition of the Master programme on "World Heritage at Work"
The call for applications for the 3rd edition of the Master programme on "World Heritage at Work", offered by the University of Turin, the Polytechnic ...
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
UNESCO recommends reconstruction of Ugandan World Heritage Site
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova today expressed her relief at the news that the reconstruction of the Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi (Uganda) ...
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
WHC Director Francesco Bandarin appointed new UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture
Francesco Bandarin (Italy), Director of UNESCO's World Heritage Centre since 2000, was appointed today UNESCO's new Assistant ...
Monday, 12 April 2010
Signature of Agreement establishing the UNESCO category 2 institute for Regional World Heritage in Zacatecas, Mexico
On 12 April 2010, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and the Governor of the Mexican state of Zacatecas, Amália García Medina, signed ...
Monday, 12 April 2010
Rapid Response Facility grant for conservation group to benefit Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
The Rapid Response Facility (RRF) has awarded Belizean conservation group Wildtracks with a grant to assess proposed dredging and mangrove clearance ...
Monday, 22 March 2010
World Heritage Centre expressed concern to the Minister of Cultures of Bolivia on Tiwanaku
With the objective of addressing issues related to the preservation of Bolivian World Heritage properties, the Head of the Latin America and Caribbean ...
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Director-General calls for calm and offers support following fire and subsequent protests at Ugandan World Heritage site
Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, today expressed her sorrow over the tragic fire that ravaged the Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi, a World ...
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Jaeger-LeCoultre launches its second online auction for the preservation of World Heritage sites
After last year's groundbreaking Tides of Time campaign, Jaeger-LeCoultre's second online auction on March 18, 2010 will benefit the preservation ...
Friday, 5 March 2010
Damage to Chilean heritage sites evaluated after earthquake
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre expresses its condolences for the victims of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Chile on 27 February. ...
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
2009-2010 World Heritage map now available
The latest version of the World Heritage map, produced by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and National Geographic Maps with support from the United ...
Friday, 26 February 2010
Pilgrims killed in stampede at Djingareyber Mosque in Timbuktu
During the evening of 25 February 2010, in Timbuktu (Mali), a stampede occurred amidst a crowd gathered outside Djingareyber Mosque. Among the ...


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1. Draw a sketch (see attachment)
2. The length of the red arrow cog (=course over ground) correspond to the actual speed of the airplane. Use the cosine rule:
3. Calculate the angle between the blue arrow, describing the direction and the speed of the wind, and the red arrow. Use Sine rule or Cosine rule again:
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Hotel Hirsch Ottobeuren: Find photos, reviews, information, amenities and compare prices for 3 stars hotels in Ottobeuren, Germany.
Hotel Hirsch Ottobeuren is situated in Ottobeuren and is close to the area's popular attractions. It provides a gym, as well as room service, squash courts and a laundry service.
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There are a range of facilities at Hotel Hirsch that guests can enjoy, such as connecting rooms, wake-up service and a golf course. The in-house spa offers a variety of treatments and a chance to relax.
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Will TJX Succeed with Second Ecommerce Attempt?
Image from: Second Chance / Shutterstock.com Last year, the TJX Companies announced that it will once again return to ecommerce, six years after its first attempt to join the online retail marketplace. Operating three successful retailer chains, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, the TJX Companies is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. With 2012 sales at their brick-and-mortar stores expected to exceed