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It makes a good story to read of miraculous happenings and scientific innovations that are impossible almost to being science-fiction, but what has been done by the scientists regarding breaking Moore's Law is not a scientific imagination, but a real technological breakthrough. The rebellious saying that goes laws are meant to be broken has come true this time for the domain of science, which holds a very rigid structure of knowledge and approach upon which are built theories, laws and ideas.
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by Rabbi Steven Wernick
Oy, time to clean, move dishes,
create menus, cook, and prepare
the seder. Every year I
look for new ways to generate
questions, which of course
also means that I have to be prepared to answer
them or to have the resources at hand to
find an answer.
Two of my favorite Passover questions are
about yachatz, when we break the middle
matzah. The first question: Why three
matzahs? Numerous answers have been suggested
over the centuries. The matzahs, we're
told, represent the three hierarchal ranks
of the Jewish people – kohanim, levi'im and
yisrael – and the unity that joins us. Others
have suggested that one matzah represents
Shabbat, one represents the festivals,
and one represents lechem oni, the bread
of poverty or affliction. So we invite the
oni'im, the poor, into our homes to share
Shabbat and the festivals.
The second question: Why do we break
the middle matzah? Is it a symbol of the
skimpy fare endured by our ancestors when
they were slaves? Do we break it as a symbol
of hospitality? Breaking bread with guests?
Or might the sandwiching of the matzah we
break between two whole pieces suggest different
The middle matzah might capture the
image of our ancestors' position. They were
caught between a rock and a hard place –
between the bricks they were forced to make
and Pharaoh's hardened heart. They also were
caught between Pharaoh's army and the sea.
Another possibility is that the broken
matzah reminds us that even when life is
at its darkest, when the Egypt within which
we dwell is the most oppressive, there still
is reason to hope. Pharaoh did let our people
go. The sea did split. Our people did
achieve liberation and redemption.
And we break the middle matzah at the
beginning of the seder to remind us that
we have to be participants in our own
redemption. We have to break out of our little
Egypts – those actions and attitudes
that bind and constrict us.
What's true for the individual is true for
organizations too. As we approach Passover
this year, the new United Synagogue is three
quarters of the way through our first year
of strategic planning implementation. We
have been hard at work breaking through
those actions and attitudes that may have
bound us while building upon our successes
to create new opportunities for Conservative
kehillot and for ourselves.
We are accomplishing this through new
initiatives, such as our expanded three-part
Sulam Leadership program; new governance
(our suggested new bylaws are up for a final
vote on March 18 and a new board is likely
to be seated then too); Israel programming undertaken in partnership with Nefesh b'Nefesh
and the Jewish National Fund; our new
KRM system, which provides proactive relationship
building with our kehillot, and a
serious and sustained system-wide collaboration
that is creating a new paradigm for
Jewish learning under Conservative auspices.
And there is so much more! It all makes
the newUnited Synagogue an indispensible
partner with all the centers of energy that
make up Conservative Judaism as we work
together to revitalize and further the impact
of our sacred values and ideas in North America
and around the world.
This Passover, let's break the middle
matzah and step together to the future. Let's
go together toward a future that is not only
possible but is now. Chag sameach!
Rabbi Steven C. Wernick is executive vice president and CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

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Blogs Liberty and Power You Gotta Serve SomebodyApr 28, 2004 9:49 am
You Gotta Serve Somebody
Sen. John McCain's vision for national service is somewhat closer to James's"moral equivalent of war." In October 2001 McCain called for a quasi-militarized domestic national service corps as a way to address a"spiritual crisis in our national culture." What Senator McCain envisions is, well, rather creepy -- a sort of jackbooted Politics of Meaning.
McCain praises City Year, an AmeriCorps initiative operating in 13 cities:"City Year members wear uniforms, work in teams, learn public speaking skills, and gather together for daily calisthenics, often in highly public places such as in front of city hall." He also endorses the National Civilian Community Corps,"a service program consciously structured along military lines," in which enrollees"not only wear uniforms and work in teams… but actually live together in barracks on former military bases." McCain calls for expanding these two initiatives and"spread[ing] their group-cohesion techniques to other AmeriCorps programs."
"Group cohesion" and calisthenics in front of city hall reflect a version of patriotism, to be sure, albeit one that seems more North Korean than American....
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Jonathan Dresner - 4/29/2004
Actually, I suspect that there was a pre-POW experience (usually POW experiences are preceded by other, fairly specific, instances of calisthenics and social/sartorial cohesion), though that did probably train him pretty well for the other.
Keith Halderman - 4/28/2004
When McCain was in that North Vietnamese prison camp did they not do calisthenics everyday, all wear the same uniforms, and develop group cohesion?
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Took these yesterday...my friend's lease is up so he asked me to take some photos of his G35 coupe before he gets a new car. Since it was super nice out (70+ degrees and sunny in Seattle, what now?!?!?), I decided to take the blue car out for a few test shots. I know full well that the light conditions weren't ideal, but I just wanted to get some quick snaps before I had to shoot the G35. The photos are about 3 1/2 hours apart, each taken with my 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor lens with B+W circular polarizer.
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While they were getting their yellow fever vaccines Cory and I were getting our visa. I tried out some of my Swahili on the immigration officer to much success. He and his coworker were so pleased at my attempt and said that they were thrilled to see me try. Of course that was through the giggles that they were suppressing at my horrible accent.
I was surprised at how quick the whole immigration thing was. We headed outside and saw the Liberty Tours sign; groups of our people were waiting off to the side. We decided to pull some Kenya Shillings from the ATM. The line had several people waiting and a gentleman told us that there was another machine around by the Taxi pickup. Not a soul was in line there and we had our foreign currency in no time what so ever.
Our group was led outside where Tom told us that we would be dividing into 3 groups with 6 to 7 people in each group. It was a little like a reality TV show, trying to look at these complete strangers and guess who you thought you would be most compatible with. Immediately Julie and Josh and Cory and I looked at one another and Josh asked if we would like to team up. I guess it was the age similarity. As I passed Nick I asked if he would like to join us. Nick was one of those people that upon meeting I felt like I had known him a lifetime. Sue and Leo joined us and the 7 us picked out Nicholas as our driver.
It has already been an amazing trip and we are barely into it. It wasn't 5 minutes into our drive that we saw our first Giraffe in the distance. We all squealed with delight. The excitement continued as we got gridlocked in the Nairobi traffic. Nairobi traffic is bad but after India it really didn't phase me.
Cory and I found ourselves taking photos of the other vehicles. Working for Disney's Animal Kingdom we are responsible for theming the Kilimanjaro Safari vehicles. Part of that is the mud patterns that are supposed to make the trucks look like they have been out on safari. Looking at the mud patterns and colors on the trucks I couldn't't help but pat ourselves on the back for a job well done.
As with all cities there is pollution and strangely the more places we go the more everywhere seems familiar. In some ways I'm sad that I have lost that amazement, fear, excitement of the unfamiliar. Another part of me finds it strange that a girl from such a small town finds the entire world familiar. Because of my upbringing I am so proud of all the travel I have done. I have to work at not bragging. I remind myself to listen to others and only speak of our travel if it truly fits into the conversation. I don't want to be the person guilty of trying to dominate the conversation.
I am also trying to have compassion for those whose pride gets the best of them, those who try to name every place they have ever been in one conversation for I am sure they too feel the pride that I do. I find that I am sensitive to our guide. As with India the "rich Americans" in our 7 seat-er are talking to the guide about their trips to China, Egypt, ect. knowing that this is a developing nation I cringe and wonder how arrogant he must think we all are.
Others in our vehicle are saying, loud enough for our guide to hear, how "sorry they are for the children here" Truthfully it occurs to me that I feel much sorrier for the children in America - the overweight, over indulged, bored children surrounded by their electronics whining that they are bored. Children not allowed to play in the front yard because they are raised by neurotic parents afraid someone is going to take them. These smiling, laughing children in Nairobi, playing outside with a stick that one minute is a gun, the next minute is a doll, do not seem to know boredom. The children of Kenya are so friendly, waving and greeting us as we drive by.
Nairobi's infrastructure is under construction. I didn't expect to hit the rough dirt roads until we were in the reserves but the roads we were using to get out of the city were rougher than Disney's Kilimanjaro Safari Ride.
The farther away from the city the more beautiful it became. I think Cory could have enjoyed it more had he taken a Dramamine. Unfortunately when we did finally stop he got sick.
A short break and he was much better. In fact as we were waiting for the van, he struck up a conversation with a local and before I knew it, he was gone. They found a common interest in plants and the gentleman was showing him his coffee trees.
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa last week threw an
open challenge to the United National Party (UNP) to topple the
Government during this year's Budget, if the Opposition Leader Ranil
Wickremesinghe could secure an absolute majority in Parliament.
Immediately after the 2005 Presidential Election victory, many
expected President Rajapaksa to dissolve Parliament and call for fresh
elections. But the President thought otherwise as the members elected at
the 2004 General Election had a mandate until 2010.
Since then, the UNP has been dreaming of regaining power and looking
for short cuts to secure a majority in Parliament to form a Government.
That too is understandable as the UNP is obliged to do 'something' to
boost the morale of its supporters who have been utterly disappointed
after losing 14 successive elections, including two Presidential battles
under Wickremesinghe's leadership.
Hence, the UNP has been setting short-term goals as morale boosters.
First, they said they would topple the Government in March and then put
it off for the end of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April.
President Rajapaksa's decision to sack Ministers Mangala Samaraweera
and Sripathi Sooriarachchi infused fresh hopes for the UNP and they
declared that they would regain power by June.
They went a step further and coupled it with astrology. They compared
the horoscopes of President Rajapaksa and that of the Opposition Leader
as the so-called astrologers made various predictions of a Raja Yoga.
That was a part of the UNP's strategy and master plan.
However, there was precious little or nothing that Samaraweera and
Sooriarachchi could do to boost the fading colours of the UNP. In
fairness to Wickremesinghe, the UNP's dream of toppling the Government
too is understandable because Samaraweera gloated that he could bring
many ruling party Parliamentarians under the wing of the UNP leader.
Hence, one cannot blame Wickremesinghe for falling for the rosy
picture painted by Samaraweera.
Initially, Samaraweera and Sooriarachchi said they would get 18 MPs
to form an SLFP rebel group of 20.
Believing that Samaraweera is a hero and an opinion maker who has a
huge personal vote base in the SLFP, the Opposition Leader hurriedly
signed a pact with the sacked SLFP Ministers, promising equal rights and
privileges to Samaraweera's rebel team with the UNP.
Wickremesinghe promised an equal number of Ministerial portfolios in
a future UNP Government and a similar number of nominations at a future
General Election. The UNP was even considering to abandon its
long-standing Elephant symbol and to contest future elections under a
common symbol with Samaraweera's team.
That too is understandable as Samaraweera and Sooriarachchi's
impressive promises sounded magical to Wickremesinghe, who has been
desperately looking for an instant method to topple the Government.
Samaraweera and his close buddy have now cut a sorry figure as they
have failed to get even a single MP amongst the Government ranks to
support their deal with the UNP. The duo has now been postponing their
'dream target' and the UNPers are having many sleepless nights, in the
belief that their leader would become the Prime Minister overnight.
The UNP's latest target is the forthcoming budget.
They have been bragging that they would definitely topple the
Government in November.
There is no point in building castles in the air about anticipated
crossovers and dreaming about forming governments. The President has now
thrown an open challenge and it's up to the Opposition Leader to prove
his mettle.
President Rajapaksa and his Government have given the right
leadership to our gallant Security Forces to achieve some great
victories. Apart from liberating the entire Eastern Province from the
vicious clutches of the LTTE terrorists, the brave sons of our soil have
embarked on another humanitarian mission in the North; to liberate
innocent Tamil civilians who have been virtual slaves of Velupillai
Prabhakaran's barbaric-style rule.
On the other hand, our sailors have achieved the greatest victory in
the annals of Sri Lanka's Naval history by destroying three Tiger arms
ships. That is definitely a severe blow as well as a great loss to the
LTTE. The surveillance activities of the Navy have helped the Security
Forces to curb the LTTE arms smuggling to a great extent. That has made
life miserable for the Sea Tigers.
Let the people decide what the country needs most. No doubt democracy
and the rights of the people should be respected at all times but that
does not mean that power-hungry politicians should be allowed to play
political games at the expense of our national security.
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recently that we must first protect the country to do business, politics
or any other activity. Once we eradicate terrorism through a combined
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This grant supports the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools in exploring strategies to increase the number, quality and sustainability of school-connected mental health interventions and in identifying opportunities to institutionalize school-connected mental health services and programs in school districts, state education agencies and federal agencies. Poor mental health functioning poses a barrier to effective learning, and schools can play a role in providing mental health promotion, prevention and treatment for their students. Deliverables will include: (1) a collaboration with mental health and education partners; (2) improvements in the understanding of the relationship between mental health and academic success; (3) engagement with experts in health care financing; (4) analysis of federal policies and regulations and their translation to regional approaches that have been shown to be effective; and (5) identifying key aspects for purposes of replication.
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guilty sorry i pinched this "Type in msconfig.exe and hit enter, go to the Services tab on the top, check the box on the bottom that says hide all Microsoft services, click 'Disable all,' restart the computer and install update. After installation follow the same instructions but click enable all instead of disable all and restart again and everything should be good. Hopefully it works for others."
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Hi Leo - and I mean that sincerely, since I wish I could be there in person to bug you with exaggerated "Hi Leo's" on the ship, as I've done on previous Geek Cruises. (My real name is Joan. Dyzmom comes from a band my son used to be in called "The Dyzmals".) Want to tell you how much I'm enjoying your "boos", not to mention the blog and all your gorgeous photos. I hadn't heard of AudioBoo until now, but you can bet I've signed up. What a terrific app to have on a trip. That map's something else! Hope to catch you on a future Geek - er, Insight - cruise.


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With all these great pics here, what kind of digital camera are people using? Do you like it?
Some aren't so good at capturing moving objects. Mine (borrowed) I just have to set up and snap when I hope something is swimming by. Out of 100 pics, I might have 5 where the fish is actually in the frame and in-focus. Time to upgrade! :lol:
:D Sony Mavica is a real nice camera I have been using. It has its own mini-disc so there is quite a bit of storage on the camera itself. There are several models with various megapixel ratings. Ours was US$1500 new, but now they are down to $650-700 range. It is fully automatic or fully controllable like a manual camera, whichever you like. I have to say, I am a novice at photographing the aquarium though, and I still get lots of blurry fish as well, definitely a shutter speed/focus type issue.
I use the Sony DSC-P51 it has a 2megpixel resolution and uses the memory stick for storage. I like it a lot. I had an older Sony mavica, one of the first ones that came out, and the resolution was really low compared to the p51 that I have now. Like everything else, the Mavicas have improved quite a bit. I purchased my p51 at Walmart, they seemed to have the best price around. You can probably get it cheaper online but with the shipping it probably would come out about the same. I think I paid roughly $300 out the door.
I use a Powershot G2 by Canon. Its a great semi-pro camera although I've been itching for a full SLR digital camera. Too expensive though. I think the only gripe I have with this camera duuringn aquarium photography is I can't get close enough with macro. but what can you do with zoom len ses. There is a macro lens atttachment, but I don't think its worth it.
What are those two fish sucking on the driftwood in that picture? I saw some just like them today at the LFS. They were labled Chinese Algea Eater, but the people there couldn't answer my questions so I walked away. I'm looking for fish like those, but am a bit confused...
The fish in the picture are siamese algae eaters, notice the black stripe along the length of the body. Chinese algae eaters have a stripe but it is very faint. The Siamese stripe is pitch black and ends at a point into the tail fin.
love my SAE's, they are great workers!
Canon G2, that's the camera I've been looking at. I was hoping someone had a comment on it. Is it fast enough? The old camera I've been using takes so long to get the shot, most of the time the fish have already swum out of range.
I love the UI on that one though. And it's down to about $500 online. Not bad.
Well, you can't expect it to be too fast...it is a digital camera. I just half-depress the shutter to make it focus and take the shot when I am ready. My friends swears that is Nikon Coolpix 5000 is as fast as a film SLR, but I have to confirm that. If you want some good reviews go check out this place:
I used the Sony Cybershot DSC-P31
Hey Stacey I think you will find that just about all the digitals suck when it comes to "freezing" a moving subject, with practice you and settings you can help it a little but thats just the nature of the beast..
Flash will help also but then you can lose pic quality when photographing aquariums.
All my photos are taken with an Olympus Camedia C-4000 Zoom , it is a 4 megapixel camera with all kinds of bells and whistles that I have still not learned... I think it would be easier to learn how to fly a plane then to learn all that this thing can do ! :lol: It also takes movies which I tried and I was actually impressed with the quality for just a camera.
The only regret is the 4mpixel feature...I should have gone with a 2 or 2.5 , they are easier to get quality photos without using crazy settings. I borrowed a friends 1.9 mp and it was very easy to use but when I bought the 4mp camera I found that it will take a more quality shot but you need to find the "magic settings" to get the "ease" of the 1.9 "point and shoot" camera.(Which took beautiful photos as well)
Its all what you are looking for. I would suggest buying a $ 100 digital to learn it and see how they work and then in a short years period the "better" camera's that are 600$ now will be 250$ :evil:
I paid 500 for mine in early december and it now can be bought for 375 in same store ! :lol:
So many camera's to chose from.
Thanks for the input. That Olympus c-4000 is high on my list too. Right now I have a Kodak ?? (borrowed and 4 years old) I think it's 2mp. I use the Canon G-2 at work. (4mp) I like the rotating LCD and the form factor of the G-2, but the image quality from the c-4000 (according to several reviews) can't be beat in the price range.
I've had a hard time deciding though, because it has to be at least a few years future proof. DH has to be convinced that's the next toy. Especially since I also got the last toy :lol: And they're spendy, so it's nice to get some "real-world" opinions first.
I think the best recommendation is seeing the image quality on this and other sites, then asking who is using what. It's funny how the same 3 or 4 models keep coming up over and over.
The camera I borrowed from my buddy had that feature, I dont think they make it anymore. :evil:
Seriously though the C-4000 takes unbelievable quality shots and the "digital" zoom is phenomenal for closeups. Its a lot of camera for the money.
Buck 8)
ACTUALLY, your ratio of 5 outa 100 isn't too bad... The art of photography comes in the belief of "shoot, shoot....keep shooting". THAT is the extreme advantage of a digital camera. Personally, I use a Sony P9. Wifey gave it to me for Christmas. It took the place of a Mavica. THE new one I really like. AND, that's what I do when taking pictures....Shoot, shoot and shoot some more. Then I go to the computer to see what will be deleted. GOOD closeup photography takes TIME!!!!
ROTFLMAO! Yes, self-portrait, but nothing nasty! :twisted: Actually when the babies I take care of were little, I used the rotating LCD to take pics of me and baby together. Now, I use it so they don't know I'm ready to take the picture. I can hold the camera out of their sight and still see the LCD.
Remember, this is the camera I use at WORK! :lol: No hanky-panky allowed, but now that you mention it... one more reason-HA! Can't do that with my SLR...
and the 5 shots out of 100 with actually fish still in the frame? I didn't say those are GOOD shots. :cry: To get one keeper I probably have to take a whole card full of pics with the camera I'm using. Even then it's crop, crop, crop, resize, color adjust, paintbrush... I HATE ART. :roll:
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The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush
Jedi Doug was the name of one of the jedi accademy's up and coming star pupils before he succumbed to the dark side. The dark side seduced him and turned him to what he is now, the evil and slightly more powerful, Darth The Mole. Darth The Mole has now successfully killed 63 Jedis including his old master Jedi Mark.His skills with a Saber are unrivalled and his knowledge of the force extensive. Darth The Mole is bettered only by Yoda and the emporer but is still learning the ways of the force and shall one day be the most powerful Sith Lord to ever exist.
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Vote Blu-Ray.
Vote Blu-Ray.
Should be cool
Done. Blu-Ray.
What version of the movie s this gonna be?
I'm not buying it unless it's widescreen/surround/with no digital effects.
Done. I think Blue-ray.
What are the significant differences between the two?
You dont have to worry about that Cruzer. HD-DVD will dye out by the end of the year. Or sooner.
Buy a PS3 and get the best of both worlds. Gaming and DVD watching.
PS3 has blu-ray and could play your PS3 games.
No, PS3 online gaming sucks from what I hear. I'll stick with my 360 Live.
I voted HD already.
So what are the differences then?
There are no real differences in the format. The Blu-Ray disk is larger in capacity, but HD-DVD is working on multiple layered disks that are even larger...so that's kind of a moot point. The reason Blu-Ray is now "winning" the war is that it is backed by more studios. But it's also way too expensive still, so it'll be a while before people fully embrace it.
Is HD-DVD considered evil? It's being represented by a red saber...
I've got a 360, so if we get a better TV, I'd rather just get the HD drive and be done than drop $500+ on a system with games I can already play on the 360.
What makes you think HD-DVD will be gone Turo?
Sony created Blu-Ray and to this day, no original Sony created format has lasted.
The formats are pretty much identical Cruzer.
HD-DVD alll the way!!!! I've only got about 6 HD dvds but I think they are fantastic. As far as blu ray titles go the only ones I think I'm really missing out on are the POTC movies and the X-MEN trilogy. HD has the matrix so I'm happy with that! I played my buddies PS3 and I have no desire to get one or any other blu ray player for that matter!!! I think the exclusive titles for 360 are much better. In the end if blu ray wins the star wars battle then I guess ill just have to break down and get a blu ray player.
I think its just Blu-Ray's aesthetically pleasing name thats selling...Blu-Ray Voted!
See, I hate that about Blu-Ray. I hate that it has a "brand name" and not a more generic sounding name like VHS, DVD, or HD-DVD.
To answer a couple questions...
Both HD & BR have the same picture specks, and almost identical audio, so from this point of view they are equal.
Both have horrible DRM built-in, not slapped on at the last minute like DVD.
HD DVD's main advantages are :
1 its cheeper to produce for manufactures
2 Its format was much better defined at time of release
Blue Ray's advantages
1 Much bigger capacity per layer & more layers
2 Its got the movies.
If you get a PS3 you can update the BR drive's firmware to the latest standard and delete point 2 from HDDVD's list.
My vote is for both formats to fail, the DRM is too brutal.
Just wait till you try to play your own home movies on these players via HDMI, and get a message from your TV saying you dont have the right to watch this movie. This has already happened to people.....
Anyway, my 2 cents.
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From my understanding, Blu Ray is 1080i resolution. This means it is an interlaced picture relying on the line doubler in your tv to reproduce all 1080 line of resolution. The newer tvs are 1080p or progressive scan capable. The Blu Ray is 1080p which will reproduce all 1080 line at the same time. This is like the difference between a regular dvd player and a progressive dvd player. so basically if you have the right hdtv and the right cable connections, Blu Ray should have a superrior picture.
On a lighter note, I believe it was the porn industry that finally decided the VHS/Beta debacle by embracing the VHS format. Only time will tell this time.
Actually, both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray provide 1080p. Some of the older HD-DVD players are only 1080i, but that's just the old players.
That is good to know. I worked in the industry for 12 years before switching careers about 2.5 years ago.
You can download them in HD already via torrents. Sorry Seeker, but what games on the PS3? Blu-Ray has the optimal quality, if you can tell the difference, so I'm going to have to vote BR. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if we see a dual format release, as well as a special special edition.
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Sunday, 5 August 2012
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National Action Plan:
Compiled by Manjula Fernando
A brighter future awaits Northern children
The Action Plan for the implementation of LLRC recommendations
published last week is continued below. The Sunday Observer carried the
proposals in the Action Plan under the themes 'International
Humanitarian Law issues' and 'Human Rights'. Today the actions to be
implemented under 'Land Return and Resettlement' and
'Restitution/Compensatory Relief' will be published.Land Return and
Resettlement Upholding the LLRC recommendation 9.124 that 'any citizen
of Sri Lanka has the right to acquire land in any part of the country,
in accordance with its laws and regulations, and reside in any area of
his/her choice without any restrictions or limitations', the Action plan
has directed a study by the Ministry of Lands, with specific reference
to North and the East, to ascertain whether current practices infringe
on legal rights to acquire land with a view to clear if any.
It has also suggested effective implementations of the policy on land
use with the aim of identifying state land for settlements.
The Ministry of Lands have also been entrusted with formulating a
policy to deal with the issue of settlements to endorse the LLRC
recommendation that private lands would not be utilized for settlements
by any Government agency.
To ensure that the land policy of the Government is not an instrument
to effect unnatural changes in the demographic pattern of a given
Province, the Action plan has suggested the establishment of 4th Land
Commission to recommend policy to address existing issues. Previously
Land Commissions were appointed in 1927, 1936 and 1985. The 4th Land
Commission will also be governed by the same Terms of Reference.
The 4th Land Commission has been tasked with considering
thefeasibility of implementing the following recommendations of the LLRC
and implement the activities in keeping with the findings of the
Commission within 24 months.
Recommendation 9.126 which refers to conducting a publicity campaign
to assure returning IDPs that the program to be implemented, seek to
give land to returnees as soon as possible, and is not a substitute for
recourse to the courts of law where people are in possession of valid
legal proof of their claim to the land in question. The key responsible
agency is the Ministry of Lands.
Another recommendation is to supervise civil administration officers
tasked with the implementation of the Program by respective Government
Agents and monitor implementation quality at the national level by the
Land Commissioner General. (recmm 9.129)Organize a well-planned media
seminar enable the Media to project an accurate and clear view of the
Program (9.131)Confine the participation of security forces officers to
expediting the release of maximum extents of lands being utilized for
security purposes (9.134)Organize and hold a 'Community Consultation
Meeting' in each District Secretariat area prior to the launch of the
First Committee investigation process, giving it wide coverage to ensure
maximum participation from members of the community.
Establish a mechanism to rapidly consider constructive suggestions
made through this process (9.135, 136)The Ministry of Lands have also
been directed to ensure strictenforcement of the ministry circular
provisions that preventalienation of state land other than for IDPs,
until a proposed program is implemented.In response to the
recommendation 9.141, 'actively seek thecooperation of a development
partner to support the Programme, based on the understanding that
Government of Sri Lanka will be responsible for Programme policy,
decision making, and implementation' the action plan has directed to
evaluate the need for the support of an external partner and secure
assistance as appropriate, if feasible.
Resettlement is being completed in the Northern Province
Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Resettlement and Department of
National Planning has been entrusted with formulating a report with a
project proposal, if needed within three months.The recommendation 9.142
which call on the Government to 'review the 2 existing HSZs in Palaly
and Trincomalee-Sampur, as well as small extents of private land
currently utilized for security purposes, with a view to release more
land while keeping national security needs in perspective.
As for completing the provision of alternate lands and or payment of
compensation within a specific time frame', a review has already been
completed. Ministries of Defence and Lands have been directed to release
lands to the owners where possible and take steps to re-locate (within 6
months) or to pay compensation acting under applicable Statutes (Land
Acquisition Act) within three years.On the LLRC recommendation to
expedite work on National Land Commission, the Action plan directs
Presidential Secretariat and the Lands Ministry to include this in the
Terms of Reference of the PSC with a view to receive recommendations.
The timeline is to be confirmed in due course.In reference to the
recommendation 9.151 - develop a land use plan for each district in the
North and East with the participation of district and national experts
drawn from various relevant disciplines to guide the district
administration in land conservation and alienation, the Action Plan says
necessary resources should be provided to the Ministry of Lands to carry
out the proposal that is to see completion within 36 months.
The key responsible agencies are Ministry of Finance and Ministry of
Public Administration and Ministry of Lands.
The above recommendation strives to ensure the protection of
environment and bio-diversity, sustainable economic development, leisure
and recreational standards, religious, cultural, and archaeological
sites with a view to improving the quality of life of the present and
future generations.
The Land Use Plan for the North and East is to be developed in line
with the Land Use Policy adopted in 2007.For the recommendation 9.155 -
Review the role and capacity ofRehabilitation of Persons, Properties and
Industries Authority(REPPIA) with a view to streamlining and augmenting
its role andresources in undertaking post-conflict requirements [for
compensatory relief].
The Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prisons Reforms is to examine the
issues that affect the effective implementation of the REPIA and take
appropriate action to deal with issues identified.
In order to ensure LLRC recommendation 'funding to clear the backlog
of cases and prevent delays and no payment in future due to lack of
funds, set a time limit for completion of payments' is met, Finance and
Planning Ministry has been directed to provide funds for payment of
compensation based on an acceptable victim identification process.
The Ministry of Resettlement and Presidential Task Force for N & E
will continue with the ongoing Government program for therehabilitation
and re-integration of ex-combatants and thereconciliation program for
the next of kin to ensure recommendation 9.164 which says to 'take a
decision on compensatory relief for death and injury for those involved
with the LTTE' is met. The program grants relief to those next of kin
affected by death or injury as a direct result of the conflict. This
process is to be completed within 24 months.
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expertise as to how the ERP application was configured and what data sets are appropriate to define test cases and test sets to test the ERP application, however these functional testers have little knowledge if any as to how to properly develop an automated test script that successfully plays back with an automated testing tool.
The test manager should identify which testers within his/her team have the ability to develop automated test scripts and identify a tool champion for script automation within his/her team. In the event that the test manager does not have the in-house expertise to assign an automated test tool champion he/she should seek to hire an automation expert or contractor to impart tool knowledge to the other core test automators. The reader should note that the technical tester might rely heavily for support on the functional tester for functional expertise and subject matter expertise associated with the application under test.
Automated tool training
The test manager will in all likelihood get some days of training for the testing tools from the vendor after the purchase of the automated tools. The test manager should decide which testers within his/her team would be the core test automators and should therefore provide training for the testing tools to the core automators and users in general of the automated testing tool such as the test management tool, and the defect reporting test tool.
Some test managers after choosing test automators to receive training for a test tool, sent the testers training with the concept of "train-the-trainers". The purpose of this concept is to have the "trained-trainers" share their knowledge with other testers within the project that may work with the automated test tools in the future. I have seen this concept worked with mixed results since at the beginning the newly trained core automators and testers do not have sufficient knowledge or know-how of the automated tools to teach other testers right away, and these core automators and testers only gain enough knowledge of the automated test tool after having worked with the automated tool extensively for a period of at least 1 year.
The test manager should also be cautious that often times the vendor of the automated test tool only has generic training with generic training materials on a generic environment which might be considerably different from the test environment in which the automated tools will actually be used against for the project needs. In such a scenario the test manager may request customized training from the vendor for the project specific applications and testing needs.
In any event the test manager should ascertain that the recently trained core automators have a tool champion with them for at least one release of the software in case they encounter difficulties automating test cases and test scenarios.
What to automate
In this document under the section of misconceptions I provide some scenarios under which test cases should not be automated. In general one should automate processes: 1. That will be repeated, 2. That require testing with multiple values of data, 3. That are stable and constant, 4. That require verification of multiple business rules, 5. That are resource intensive, 5. Critical to the application, 6. That will be part of regression testing, and 7. That require integration testing. This is not an all-inclusive list of all the general rules for automating a test script but a set of criteria guidelines for reviewing which test cases are good candidates for automation. The reader should note that in order to automate a test script, a stable or non-changing environment is needed to


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Rockaway Kid Gets Xavier HS Scholarship
Chris Esposito, who currently attends the eighth grade at Mark Twain I.S. 239, the school for the gifted and talented, recently was awarded a full scholarship to Xavier High School. He is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. His older brother, Robert, received a half scholarship two years ago and currently attends Brooklyn Technical High School. His younger brother, Owen, attends Mark Twain also, and is enrolled in Music Talent. His youngest brother and sister, Emmett and Emma, attend PS 114 where Christopher started. His grandparents are Bob and Ellen Esposito, and Leo and Josephine Beggan. His mother and father are Denise and Bob Esposito Jr.
He is also entered into the Ignatian Society in Xavier as a result of his accomplishment. He plays soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming. He was recently chosen for the CYO Olympics at Eisenhower Park in Nassau County. Esposito also plays sets with his guitar with the Rockaway band, "Breezy Grass."


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For frail older adults living in long-term care facilities, the high-dose influenza vaccine appears to be a better option than the regular shot.
Getting a flu vaccine reduces a child's risk of flu-related intensive care hospitalization by 74%, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published Thursday in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
A bacterium found in the stomach may be associated with diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.


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Lemongrass Oil
Use to make Stanton Social and Beauty & Essex chef Chris Santos's Thai-Spiced Baby Back Ribs.
- Yield: Makes 1/2 cup
Source: The Martha Stewart Show, February 2011
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced lemongrass
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add lemongrass; let stand 1 hour. Strain, discarding solids.


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WB polls: Blamegame begins after Left's rout
CPI(M) leader Abdur Rezzak Mollah held state's Commerce and Industry minister Nirupam Sen squarely responsible for the debacle.
Kolkata: CPI(M) leader and Land Reforms minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah, one of the few ministers who retained their seats, on Friday held state's Commerce and Industry minister Nirupam Sen squarely responsible for the
debacle of the Left front in the Assembly election.
Reacting to the Front's poll reverses, he said the chief minister was not to be blamed alone for the failure.
Stating that his suggestion on "faulty" land acquisition and industrial policy was not taken note of by the party, an aggrieved Mollah told reporters that "he (Nirupam Sen) is the root-cause. Everybody in the world knew that he will be defeated in the election".
"Chief minister wanted to catch a cobra but had no experience of holding a common snake", Mollah said sarcastically. He, however, hastened to add that "those around the chief minister should not be spared".
Mollah, who retained his Canning (East) constituency, has the rare distinction of having a winning record in Assembly elections since 1972 from Bhangar seat. It was later renamed Canning (East) in South 24-Parganas district following
The CPI(M) leader had been vocal since long against the Front government's "faulty land acquisition and industrial policy" and openly criticised the chief minister.
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Nikon Canada is asking your cooperation in connection with a voluntary recall of certain lot numbers of its Nikon Model EN-EL15 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The battery pack can experience a short circuit causing it to overheat and possibly causing the outside casing to become deformed, posing a potential hazard to consumers. There have only been seven (7) confirmed reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, and while no injuries have taken place, Nikon Canada has initiated this recall of the affected lot numbers as a reflection of its commitment to safety and product quality. We are asking that owners of the affected battery pack return them to Nikon Canada for a free replacement.
The Nikon EN-EL15 battery pack is provided as a supplied accessory with the purchase of Nikon's digital SLR D800, D800E, D7000 cameras and the Nikon 1 V1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens. It is also sold separately at retail under Nikon's model number 27011. The EN-EL15 battery pack involved in this recall was first distributed by Nikon in March 2012 and is still being sold at retail.
This voluntary recall is limited only to those units of the Model EN-EL15 in lots E and F.
To determine whether a battery pack is in lots E and F and among those being recalled, first confirm that "EN-EL15" is written on the name plate on side of the battery pack, as shown on the photo below. Then on this same side of the battery pack, locate the lot number for your EN-EL15 battery pack. Lot numbers are alphanumeric characters printed in blank ink at the bottom of this name plate as shown in the photo below. Tilt the battery pack so that light shines directly on the area to see the lot number. If you have an EN-EL15 battery pack with the 9th digit of the 14 digit lot number with either the letter E or F, you should immediately stop using it and remove the battery pack from the battery compartment. EN-EL15 battery packs with which the 9th digit is an A, B, C, D, G or any subsequent letter in the alphabet are not affected and not subject to this recall.
To return and receive your new EN-EL15 battery pack, please call Nikon Canada during the hours of 8:45am to 4:45pm Monday to Friday EST at 1-877-534-9910 or send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com with your contact info, address and battery lot number. Nikon will then send a UPS Courier to the address provided, bringing a new EN-EL15 replacement battery at the same time. At this time, UPS Courier will collect the recalled battery for safe return to Nikon.
If the lot number of your EN-EL15 battery pack does not indicate as determined above to be in lot E or F, your EN-EL15 battery pack is not subject to this recall. No other Nikon battery packs are involved in this recall. Nikon's digital SLR D800, D800E, D7000 cameras and Nikon 1 V1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens as well as any other Nikon cameras are also not subject to this recall.
Nikon is committed to safety and to providing to its customers only the highest quality products. We regret any inconvenience this matter may cause you and appreciate your continued support of Nikon and its products.


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Edmonton among few Canadian cities without a public market: expertCanada has magnificent and much-loved public markets in nearly every major city … but not Edmonton, says Aaron Zaretsky, the man who oversaw the rebirth of Seattle's Pike Place Market.
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Texas Water Conditions Report
The Texas Water Development Board monitors water conditions throughout the state. Reports are created monthly for selected reservoirs, streamflow sites, and ground-water wells. Current and past reports may be selected below.
Most recent Water Conditions Report. (November 2012, 1.7 MB)
Texas Water Conditions Reports since January 1996.
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Conservation Storage Plots
Currently, 109 major reservoirs are monitored for the Texas Water Conditions Report (TWCR). The historic conditions for 77 major reservoirs have been kept since 1990. In November of 2007, another 32 reservoirs were added to the TWCR, and the derivations of the conservation storage for all 109 reservoirs were reviewed and adjusted based on the most recent reservoir surveys and analyses. Statewide and regional totals of storage and capacities include the 77 reservoirs through October, 2007, and all 109 reservoirs afterward.
Find plots of the total reservoir conservation storage and capacity for individual reservoirs, for river basins, for geographical regions across Texas and for the entire state.
Combined, these 109 reservoirs represent 95% of the total conservation storage capacity of the 175 major water supply reservoirs in Texas. By definition, a major reservoir has a conservation storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet or greater.
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By Rick Warren
— May 21, 2014
"Understanding your Word brings light to the minds of ordinary people." (Psalm 119:130 CEV)
Everyone needs light. You need physical light to make sure you can see the world around you, to avoid running into obstacles.
Through his Word, God wants to provide light for your mind, too. The Bible says, "Understanding your Word brings light to the minds of ordinary people" (Psalm 119:130 CEV).
God wants to give light — his light — to every single person. He wants to light up our minds with the truth of who he is and his next step for our lives.
Biblical meditation is often the key to turning on that light. You have to soak your mind in the light. Biblical meditation isn't losing your mind to the universe; it's focusing it on the Word of God. When you do that, you bring light to your life.
Through his Word, God helps you to see life through a different perspective. Psalm 119:105 says, "Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." God's Word gives us direction in life; it shows us the path God wants us on.
When that psalm was written, the "lamp" was a candle in a lamp people would carry around. Today, it would be a flashlight. If you hold a flashlight and you want more light down your path, you have to take the next step. Many times I've been stuck and looking for a light from God for my whole path. But God gives us just enough light for the next step. You take that next step, and God gives you light for the step after that.
One of the best ways to turn on the light of God's Word is to pray God's Word, like Psalm 119:18: "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law." You want to see wonderful things from God's Word, right? Ask God to open your eyes to what he wants to do through your life.
He's ready to turn the light on.
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Rick Warren is the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., one of America's largest and most influential churches. Rick is author of the New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life. His book, The Purpose Driven Church, was named one of the 100 Christian books that changed the 20th century. He is also founder of Pastors.com, a global Internet community for pastors.
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Feds Overstep: Issue Millions To Chinese Windmill Firm For New Jersey Project
Published May 6th, 2014
Leave it to the federal government to ignore the wishes of the people of the United States. Under President Obama, the United States has shifted its focus on energy independence in the future to renewable energy sources. In theory this is good for the United States. It can reduce dependence on foreign energy supplies, clean up the nation's carbon footprint, and in the long run help lower utility prices for Americans.
However, when the federal government bullishly moves forward against the wishes of local communities and state governments it does nothing but harden the opinion of Americans toward the administration. Just take a recent wind farm proposal in the state of New Jersey.
Wind Farm Proposal
Fisherman's Energy, a Chinese-backed firm, wants to install five off-shore windmills in the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of New Jersey. The windmills would be located off the coast of Atlantic City and the viability of the program was analyzed by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
After regulators from Public Utilities in New Jersey analyzed the proposal from Fisherman's Energy, it was determined that that company did not demonstrate "financial integrity." In fact, regulators from the state of New Jersey rejected the proposal from Fisherman's Energy not once, but twice. This should have been the end of the story.
Federal Overstep
As is often the case under the current administration, the federal government stuck its nose into state business and wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in an effort to force a project forward that New Jersey was not interested in pursuing. Hoping that an infusion of cash would persuade the state of New Jersey to change its mind, the Department of Energy granted million to the Chinese-backed firm to move the process along.
The total cost of the project is estimated at 8 million. Public utility regulators in New Jersey refused to move forward with the project because it was deemed too risky for ratepayers in the state of New Jersey, in addition to the concerns regarding the firm's financial integrity.
Chris Wissemann, the CEO of Fisherman's Energy, hopes that the state of New Jersey will reconsider the deal now that the Department of Energy has offered its financial backing. Additionally, he believes that state regulators should trust the vetting process of the DOE and approve the project so it can move forward "expeditiously."
Millions Wasted
It is nothing new for the federal government to waste millions of taxpayer dollars. This situation is particularly concerning because the government in Washington DC has effectively ignored the concerns of those directly impacted by the deal and tried to force New Jersey to accept a deal it has twice rejected as being against the interests of the people of the Garden State.
Officials from the Board of Public Utilities in New Jersey had no comment regarding the decision of the DOE to try and intercede on behalf of the Chinese-backed firm. Spokesman Greg Reinert would only confirm that Fisherman's Energy was appealing the latest state-issued denial in court.


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Losing your home to foreclosure can be a stressful journey. But it doesn't mean that you're forever barred from owning a home ever again. Whether you are lent money again to buy a home is really up to individual lenders, who have their own underwriting rules and requirements when it comes to foreclosed homeowners. You can do a few things, however, to enhance your chances of getting another loan.
The longer you wait to attempt to purchase a home after foreclosure can work in your favor. In many cases, lenders put an emphasis on the past 2 years of your credit history. So, while the foreclosure doesn't go away from your credit report for 7 years, it becomes less of a factor in your credit score, one of the chief determinants of whether you can finance a new home. A foreclosure can lower your credit score by anywhere from 200 to 300 points for the first 2 years afterward, according to Mortgage Home Loan.
Credit Score
One way to improve your changes of buying a home after foreclosure is to improve your credit report. Liz Pulliam-Weston, a financial author, writes that you should start repairing your credit soon after your foreclosure with either an installment loan or revolving credit, such as a credit card. Whatever type of credit you receive, you should make sure that it reports to all three credit bureaus on a monthly basis. By getting credit and making on-time payments, it will raise your credit rating and make it more likely you can acquire financing. The interest rate may still not be that great, since the foreclosure will still be on your report.
If The Home Is Yours
If your home is in foreclosure, be sure to check your state's foreclosure guidelines. Even after your home is sold at auction, some states offer Right of Redemption, a time period in which you have the right to buy back the home, even though someone else has bought it. In California, right of redemption is a 90-day to 1-year period, depending upon how much the lender received at auction. In either case, you must pay the entire loan, plus late payments, fees and costs, before the period expires, or the auction winner keeps the property.
Type of Mortgage
It matters what type of mortgage you are applying for after foreclosure. For instance, if you are applying for a government-backed mortgage, such as a loan from Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae or a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration, then you cannot apply for a period of 5 years. The waiting period is 2 years if you surrendered your home through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or sold your home in a short sale. If you're applying for an unconventional mortgage, such as one with a variable interest rate, it's up to the individual lender.
Down Payment
The amount of your down payment may determine whether you have the capital to buy a home after foreclosure. The down payment is really up to your lender. But, according to CNN Money, some lenders may seek as much as a 30 percent down payment from you if you went through foreclosure, especially if you did little to try and save the home, which lenders consider a walkaway foreclosure. So, if you intend to buy afterward, be aware of what you may need to save for a down payment.


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Spain's Telefonica has revealed plans to shut down Jajah, its US-based internet telephony service, at the end of January.
"As of January 31, 2014, Jajah [Mountain View, CA, USA] will no longer offer any Jajah.com or Jajah Direct services to its users in the United States or elsewhere," said a statement published on Jajah's website.
"This means that, as of January 31, 2014, you will no longer be able to make any calls through any of Jajah's services, including the Jajah.com website and Jajah Direct," it continued. "Registration of new accounts are no longer being accepted."
Jajah was founded in 2005 and acquired by Telefonica (Madrid, Spain) for the sum of $207 million in 2009.
Telefonica has not provided an explanation of its reasons for shutting down the service, but it faced tough competition from a host of other internet-telephony players – including Microsoft-owned Skype (Luxembourg) – and had probably struggled to generate income.
The operator has also appeared keen to focus resources and efforts on its Tu Go over-the-top (OTT) service – launched in the UK market in February 2013 – itself an evolution of the Tu Me internet telephony and messaging service it had begun offering in May 2012.
Although take-up of internet telephony has had an impact on revenues from traditional services, operators have been launching their own internet telephony products in an attempt to dissuade customers from using third-party providers.
Many operators naturally see a marketing benefit in maintaining a service connection with consumers – even if the service generates no revenues.
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Smith College invites applications for a 12-month post-baccalaureate fellowship, with possibility for an additional year, in the Spatial Analysis Lab (part of the Environmental Science and Policy Program). We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about applying map visualization, spatial analysis, and spatial data collection techniques across the curriculum.
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A new video, Introduction to Solar Radiance and Reflectance iGETTConcept Module (Part 1 of 2), is available. "This video introduces why and how to correct Landsat imagery to account for difference in Solar Irradiance (the Sun's energy) due to the changes in the Earth and Sun's geometry - distance and tilt."
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Several Trayvon Martin texts and some new photos have been placed online by the George Zimmerman defense team and they paint an unflattering portrayal of a troubled youth who had been kicked out of his house by his mother and thought of himself as 'gangsta.'
The text messages that have been released include a conversation from November 2011 in which he appears to say his mother has kicked him out of the house after "da police caught me outta skool," the text reads.
"So you just turning into a lil hoodlum," the person with whom he is texting writes back in response to the news.
"Naw, I'm a gangsta," Trayvon answers in the return text message, collected from his cell phone after he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman.
The photos show Martin blowing smoke (see above) and another photo shows Trayvon extending his middle finger to the camera.
A photo of a handgun was also on his cell phone and another picture shows a marijuana plant.
One of the texts appear to be discussing guns and a possible purchase.
"U wanna share a .380 w/ (the name is blacked out)," one text message sent from Trayvon's phone reads.
In other text messages, Martin tells a friend that his mother has told him he needs to move out of her house and move in with his father since he was caught skipping school. He also talks with a friend about smoking "weed."
In another section, he describes being in a fight where his opponent got more hits than he did in the first round.
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According to WINK News, "attorneys for Martin's parents said in a statement that the photos and texts were irrelevant to the trial and could pollute the jury pool."
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Architect Rick Wink customized designed an exquisite Victorian mansion that is found and situated on about 0.32 acre in a prestigious Culdesac street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This mansion was unparalleled and luxuriously appointed throughout buyers all over United States. This mansion obtains over 6,100 square feet. Its indoors has wide 6 bedrooms together with huge 9 bathrooms enough to have bath together with your family. Built in appliances was found in this mansion this includes, old world charm throughout with a gourmet kitchen with a pantry on it. You will never miss the lavish master suite with its unique private staircase and an amazing walk-out lower level with a breath taking wet steam spa, relieving stress exercise room and media room for entertainment purposes and such. Other features includes seven astonishing fireplaces, three amazing panelled terraces, a lofe with an office and colourful art room, an ever wonderful elevator inside the mansion and gorgeous flower gardens.
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SEATTLE -- There wasn't any Mariners talk of making statements to the rival Angels. No, that came in spring training.
Yet this wasn't any other April game for the would-be upstarts, not after Raul Ibanez hit two home runs off previously stingy Angels starter Jered Weaver to lift Felix Hernandez and Seattle over Los Angeles 8-5 Friday night in the season's first game between the AL West rivals.
"We needed this win," said Mariners manager John McLaren, who raised L.A. eyebrows last month by saying he wanted to win a spring training game to tell the Angels this is now a new, wilder West.
Seattle was coming off a worrisome, 2-5 road trip through Baltimore and Tampa Bay. And yes the team Seattle, without a playoff berth since 2001, is trying to unseat for the division title is in town.
"No one has to tell us who the Angels are and what they've done," McLaren said. "They are the team to beat."
Richie Sexson agreed these were more than your usual, forgettable April games. He knows Seattle was 6-13 against the Angels last season while finishing six games behind them.
"It is L.A. There is a little more energy," Sexson said. "You never know, you win a few games now and down the road maybe they think, 'Well, hey, it's going to be tough with these guys.'
"If we can put a little doubt in their minds ... "
Then again, as Ibanez said after his three RBI, "It's just one game."
The struggling Sexson, 0-for-11 against Weaver, found a new way to beat him and end hometown boos -- with a bases-loaded walk on a high fastball in sixth that forced in the tying run.
"That was a good pitch. The guy's 6-11, or whatever," Weaver said of the 6-foot-8 slugger. "(The umpire, Fieldin Culbreth) called a couple up there for me and decided not to call that one."
Ibanez hit Weaver's not-so-good fastball nearly over the right-field bleachers in the first inning to give Seattle the early lead.
After Jeff Mathis' first home run of the season tied the game at 1 in the third -- Hernandez's first earned run allowed in 17 innings -- Ibanez tagged a changeup from Weaver. This one landed lower into the same bleachers as his previous homer to give the Mariners a 2-1 lead.
Ibanez is now 12-for-21 (.571) with four homers against Weaver.
"He's a very good pitcher. Been a little lucky, I guess," Ibanez said.
He added a double off Darren Oliver in the seventh for an insurance run that made it 6-4.
The Angels' bullpen, without closer Francisco Rodriguez since he sprained his ankle Monday, gave up three runs in 2 1/3 innings and has a 7.27 ERA this season -- the worst in baseball.
"Our bullpen, right now, we're trying to get settled down," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said, hoping Rodriguez will return this weekend.
Hernandez (1-0) allowed nine hits and four runs in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out a season-high seven and walked three.
After Kenji Johjima broke an 0-for-23 funk with an RBI double and Yuniesky Betancourt had an RBI double to make it 8-5 in the eighth, fill-in closer Mark Lowe finished ninth for his first career save.
Lowe, who's had two surgeries to correct a defect in his pitching elbow in the last 20 months, kept the ball lodged tightly in his glove inside his locker afterward.
He also got a shaving-cream pie in the face from injured closer J.J. Putz to commemorate the milestone.
"No wonder he likes this job," Lowe said, grinning through white foam. "The adrenaline -- it's just a huge rush."
Seattle has had its own bullpen woes since All-Star Putz went out April 1 with a ribcage injury. Entering Friday, the ERA for Mariners relievers was better only than Los Angeles. But Friday, Sean Green and Lowe allowed one run in 2 1/3 innings.
Seattle's only hits in the first 5 1/3 innings off Weaver (1-2) were Ibanez's home runs. But Weaver got only one more out. After his bases-loaded walk to Sexson, new right fielder Brad Wilkerson, 3-for-26 at that point, golfed a single to give the Mariners the lead for good, 5-3. That doubled Wilkerson's RBI total for the season.
Hernandez ran out past the top step of the dugout to celebrate Wilkerson's hit.
"Oh, yeah," Hernandez said, smiling broadly. "That was a good win for us."
The Mariners won for just the ninth time in 30 games against the Angels. ... Angles 3B Chone Figgins reached base four times, three on walks. He has reached 27 times in 11 games. ... Seattle purchased the contract of veteran pinch-hitter Greg Norton and designated OF Charlton Jimerson for assignment.


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It's "What have you been watching?", my chance to tell you what movies and TV I've been watching recently that I haven't already reviewed and your chance to recommend things to everyone else (and me) in case I've missed them.
The usual "TMINE recommends" page features links to reviews of all the shows I've ever recommended, and there's also the Reviews A-Z, for when you want to check more or less anything I've reviewed ever.
You can tell the summer's season now fully under way, can't you? New shows everywhere, as well as returning shows, with more to come. But all is in hand. Elsewhere, you can find my reviews this week of the first episode or two of the following exciting new shows:
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I've also been doing some more laggardly box-setting, so I'll be chatting about the final five episodes of Ófærð (Trapped) as well as the entire third series of Plebs, too. That's all after the jump. TTFN!
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Hi guys,
I am hoping I can get some advice with my problems, basically, about 5 years ago I used to play football semi professional, and due to personal reasons I gave up. Last year a friend asked me to play for his sunday football team, so I did that for a year and now I have been asked to go back semi professional but have been told I need to get fitter, which I know I do.
So I started practicing every other days, sometimes 2 or 3 days in a row, however I have started getting an issue with my lower legs, I played a friendly on saturday and I felt good, but 2 days later my lower legs have come up in bruises, I did not take any nocks in the game. The bruising is on both legs on the inside and outside of the calf. I tried to train yesterday but it got to the point where the pain was so bad I could not even walk! This is not good because I only have until the 23rd of June to get fit as thats when pre season training starts and I dont want to miss out!
What could be causing this? I have never suffered this kind of pain before? I have decent shoes and insoles.
If anyone could help I would be so greatful!
It could just be that your shinpads were too tight but you would surely have felt uncomfortable at the time.
But basically, if you have unexplained bruising that is causing you serious pain you need to see your doctor.
thanks for the reply, I have been suffering with tight calfs but never bruising, it is sore to touch. It was not my shinpads as I thought that was my issue before when they was tight so I bought some new ones that only have 1 strap on them so I think I can rule that out.
I thought it was my shoes, everyone online says bad calfs = bad shoes so I bought some new shoes and better insoles designed for football, offering support of the foot. When I used them my legs felt better until I played this game.
Could it be that my legs were not properly recovered and running for 90 mins made them get bad again?
I just want to make sure I dont do more damage, if I need to see a doctor then I will, just had terrible experiences with doctors, they never seem interested.
Just so people know the pain seems to be on the soleus muslce.
I'm confused - you now seem to be disassociating the pain with the bruising.
Basically, if you think you have shin splints (i.e. pain that isn't associated with the bruising) look up some exercises that can help you deal with it or get advice from a physio.
If, however, you think that the bruising has not been caused by contact during football and is what is causing the pain then you need to see a doctor.
The first scenario is normal, the second is not - running alone whether as a sport or during a game of football shouldn't cause bruising on your calves.
Im really not sure to be honest, I have never been serious about running I have just run while playing football and have never had any pain before.
Basically I have slight bruising but when i touch it the pain is quite severe, I had tight calfs for a while but lots of stretching, self massage and new shoes got it under control. But since my game saturday I have had this injury thats stopped me from training. I am 95% sure I didnt take a nock, I cant see how I would have the same injury on both legs, some places I cant actually see a bruise but if I touch it I have the exact same pain as a bruise if that makes sense? On the inside and Outside of my calfs.
Sorry if I seem like a complete noobie.
You said in your first post "my lower legs have come up in bruises" - now you are saying they only feel bruised.
If it just feels like bruising then it's probably shin splints and you just need rest and stretches.
But to be honest you don't seem to be describing what's happened very well so it's just a wild guess really.
If in doubt see a physio.
It doesnt sound like shin splints.
Pain in the soleus muscle + bruising sounds like calf injury. Does it hurt when you stand on your toes?
Yes we are guessing here and you describe very badly my friend. See a physio for a proper diagnosis not some guess work on forums. There are some idiots on here !
PS: If we guess it right, do we get a prize?
Sure what prize would you like? Ha, the problem is this happened Saturday so bruises have gone now but I still have pain if I touch the tender areas.
I have been suffering from calf issues for a while just being tight but this was worse. I saw a physio and he said its down to footwear but I have changed my boots, got expensive insoles but I still have the pain. It did get better but then Sat it just got really bad.
Im finding it hard to explain to be honest, I was thinking maybe because I had 5 years out and now im back training flat out they are just being over used and flaming up?
Could it be that my old footwear was causing the injury, i changed footwear but my calfs had not recovered from the damage done before?
I have suffered shin splints before and this is a complete different pain, honestly the only way to describe it is bruises on the inside and outside of my calfs, no longer visable but if I touch the sore spots its exactly the same feeling as a bruise
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The first scenario is normal, the second is not - running alone whether as a sport or during a game of football shouldn't cause bruising on your calves.
I've had bruising from running. It's happened twice. The first time I ended up in A&E (I couldn't walk!) and they said it was a stress fracture. It seems more likely since though that the cause was compartment syndrome.
A very unflattering picture. The bruising came out a lot more than this the day after the race (London marathon). Zero impact to my leg, and purely caused by the repeated stress of running.
hmmm mines no where near as bad as yours in that picture!
ultra bookie taking a read now
Interesting read, so many different answers think i need to get booked into somewhere to take a proper look as I just have no idea what my problem is.
Going to let it die down, do some training and see if it comes back if so il get booked in
A physio may be more helpful than a GP, as in my experience most GPs would simply say to stop running!
just as an FYI update, went to see a physio today, luckily I know one from my old club when I was there.
My calfs are basically in spasm, hes put it down to an over use injury but he said they are very bad, gave me a very painful massage, some excersizes to do 4 times a day and then 1 more massage next monday.
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It's hard to keep Yvonne Lorkin away from drink.
If the bubbly wine aficionado isn't writing about it, she's on the radio talking about it and, from Wednesday, once again bringing drink into our living rooms via the miracle of television.
Her Thirsty Work project is the latest step in her crusade to get people thinking about wine the same way they do about food, and the show is a nice antidote to the wall-to-wall food shows that television currently offers.
Thirsty Work kicks off its second season this week and will once again offer interviews and insights from vineyards the length and breadth of the country. It was a hectic shooting schedule that host Lorkin calls "full-on but fun."
"It's not just about me swanning around the country saying 'drink this wine'," she says.
"We get into the tanks with the winemakers and we really get our hands dirty.
We want to show viewers what goes into making wine and where their wine really comes from."
The idea for the show came to her years ago when she was working as a wine consultant for a supermarket.
"It intrigued me how people bought wine. Customers would walk in and then be confronted by the sheer volume of choice and their faces would fall. You'd see people going for the same bottle each time or looking at the bottom shelf only or simply grabbing a bottle almost at random as though they were buying toilet paper.
"I knew how interesting the industry was and I wanted people to look at a bottle and really connect with the history and people behind it."
The best way to do that, she says, is to show people how the wine industry works and introduce some of its oddballs to the general public.
"There are some great characters in the industry and great stories, even behind the big commercial brands. I'm learning something different each week and having some 'lightbulb' moments and I hope the viewers are getting that, too."
Part of the challenge of the show is making winemaking - a blend of art and science - simple to understand from a layman's perspective while not dumbing down the information.
"I have to be careful not to be too technical, especially when talking to winemakers. You have to be able to discuss things like malolactic fermentation, TCA and brettanomyces without losing the viewer, but you also don't want to baby them too much."
The new series is not simply a wine show; there is more emphasis given to the burgeoning craft beer and cider industries, something Lorkin is enthusiastic about.
"We've got some good stories about beer and cider. Things like the smallest legal brewery in the country, a dentist making beer in Nelson, people reinvigorating classic pubs and what they mean to the community."
The feedback from the first series has been encouraging for Lorkin, who admits making a show can be like sending your child out on its own for the first time, especially in these days of near instant feedback via social media.
"We've had good and bad feedback, but we knew we were going to. Some people are gifted at writing great songs or great books and this was my contribution to the art in my own small way. For this to finally happen is huge for me and I just hope people are enjoying it. In the end, it's about enjoying a wonderful product with food, friends and family and it doesn't get much better than that."
The second season of Thirsty Work begins on Wednesday, June 12, at 9.30pm on Sky's Food Television.


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