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When my grandmother was growing up in a foster home she did not live the life that she imagined. She did not have nice clothes, nor did she have many friends because her speech impediment set her apart. She went through so much hardship that I could never understand. As a child reflecting on this, I did not understand how my grandmother could deal with her past, but it later dawned upon me that my grandmother was able to put aside the past by seeing her grandchildren live her dream life.
There is something strange about the attachment we have to our family; we hope for the best for those we currently reside with and for our future posterity to have better things. We hope for this even if it is at our own expense. Why did my grandmother unselfishly give me the last cookie from the cookie jar when she never even had that option as a child? Why did she care so much for my happiness as a child when she had none?
Charles Dickens portrays this family dynamic in A Tale of Two Cities in the character of Miss Pross, the caretaker of orphaned Lucie. Pross is described as "one of those unselfish creatures…who will, for pure love and admiration, bind themselves willing slaves, to youth when they have lost it." This may at first glance seem like Miss Pross is living vicariously through Lucie, but I do not think that this is what Dickens means to say.
Pross desperately wants Lucie to marry a man who is fit for her and Pross claims that none of the suitors are "in the least degree worthy." Mr. Lorry even goes to the length of calling Pross one of the lower Angles because of the "faithful service of the heart" that she exhibits toward Lucie.
There is this delicately crafted family relationship that Pross and Lucie share that can almost be likened to the relationship between a daughter and a mother; Pross wants the best for Lucie not for her own sake, but for Lucie's sake. Pross wants the best for Lucie because she herself never had what was best.
Dickens furthers this value of family by contrasting the two cities of the novel: London and Paris. London, the home of Pross herself, is a stable city that maintains its value of family. Paris on the other hand is striving toward revolution and a new idea of the individual. There is no room for the family unit in Paris because the revolution and the making of this new society means an individual commitment to the goals of the revolution and nothing else. London has family values, while the revolution in Paris creates the values under which all individuals must adhere.
France's destruction of family even goes as far as preventing the act of mourning. A family member of one who is killed by the guillotine may not mourn their death, but rather rejoice in it because it is following the values of the rebellion.
The Revolution takes away the power of what should be the strongest unit in a society.
When I worked as a staff member at a family camp this past summer, we were taught that we ought to value each individual in the family but also to remember that the family had one extra member: the family as a whole was a type of individual in itself because it was a unified body bonded together by its powerful relationship.
The family unit is bonded so tightly together by relationship that it is itself one unique and cohesive unit. When we look at Dickens' portrayal of the French Revolution and its destruction of family we see that the rebellion is made up of a bunch of individuals, but not the strong unit of a family. The strong individual lies in the essence of a family.
It is for this unit that Pross travels to France to be with Lucie and her family. It is for these relationships that Mr. Lorry cares so many years. It is for this unified body that Sydney Carton dies.
And the funny thing is that all of the above mentioned characters are a part of that family. They do not stand for themselves alone when they make their sacrifices, but rather stand to protect the others who are a part of their individuality.
It is because of this that Carton will live even though he is dead. His individuality extends beyond just himself; it lies within the family unit that he has sought to preserve.
This powerful relationship that the family has also extends to the church member. As adopted sons and daughters of God, we are in the same family unit. The Apostle Paul even goes are far to say that we are members of the same body; we make up one individual. Somehow our membership in Christ has not only made us a united and cohesive family unit, but has made us into one person.
Dickens tries to explain this mystery of family as a singular unit and he does this by showing the love that the members have for each other. It is love that builds up and unifies, it is a love that sacrifices.
My Grandmother knows that her individuality does not lie within herself, but within her family. So too do Christians find their individuality when they look to the body that they are a part of, the unit that they have a family in.


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Buffalo, NY (WGR 550) — Veteran Mark Parrish in Buffalo trying to revive his career. The 33-year old is on a tryout with Buffalo and participated in Saturday's scrimmage. The winger said, "All I can do is go out there and play my game and do things to the best of my ability and work hard and show what I can possibly bring to the table and hope it's enough to help this team and help this organization out."
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Green Flights Take to the Air in 2011
From commercial airplanes from Virgin Atlantic to a U.S. Navy fighter jet, powering airplanes with biofuels has been long been a goal of the airline industry. Following test flights by a number of airlines and the U.S. Department of Defense, Lufthansa will be the first to offer a biofuel-powered commercial flight in April of 2011. Though a 50-50 mix of biofuels and jet fuel (traditional kerosene) will power only one of the aircraft's engines, the German airline is achieving a considerable milestone. The program is a 6-month trial using the Hamburg-Frankfurt route to evaluate the wear and tear of biofuels on an aircraft engine. The program should reduce the airline's carbon footprint by about 1,500 metric tons of CO2 in total (the annual emissions of about 300 cars) and cost about 6.6 million euros. The plane is no slouch either – an Airbus A321 has a seating capacity of 220 and a range of 3,000 miles.
One of the greatest advantages of using biofuels in airplanes is that you don't need a vast refueling infrastructure – airplanes only refuel at the airport. In Lufthansa's project, the plane in use will only refuel in Hamburg. While this presents a logistical challenge since the airline usually deploys each plane over several routes, it will make it easier to obtain the needed biofuel. Lufthansa will use a sustainable biofuel provider from Finland called Neste Oil. The Finnish company has a proprietary technology to produce biofuel from a mix of vegetable oils and waste animal fat sourced from the food industry.
The effort by Lufthansa is one of the key building blocks towards reducing aviation's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are expected to grow globally by 60 percent by 2030 as discussed in our 2009 report on Aviation and Marine Transportation. Back in October, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreed to a non-binding resolution on climate change, becoming the first United Nations Agency to "lead a sector in the establishment of a globally harmonized agreement for addressing its CO2 emissions." The resolution builds on a 2007 agreement to improve fuel efficiency by 2 percent per year through 2050 and calls for establishing a CO2 standard for aircraft engines by 2013. As progress towards an agreement moves forward, there could be contention on how this fits with the European Union's existing efforts to incorporate aviation emissions into their Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). The United States and other countries have balked at the idea of complying with the EU's cap-and-trade system on aviation and may formally challenge the extension of emissions trading to flights from other nations to and from the EU. The efforts by Lufthansa and the ICAO illustrate that reducing GHGs requires work by both the public and private sectors. Lufthansa's project will prove that an alternative to jet fuel exists today. Government action at the international level is critical because much of the growth in air traffic will be from international flights and it will be tricky to account for these emissions. In the United States, demand for international flights is expected to grow by 95 percent by 2030 versus only 27 percent for domestic flights.
Unless low-carbon fuels like biofuels can compete economically with jet fuel on the open market, some form of international agreement to account for emissions from international flights will be needed to coordinate the curbing of GHG emissions on a large scale. Thus, two big hurdles exist today. One is to bring the cost of an alternative to jet fuel to a level that is acceptable to meet customer demand for air travel. The second is accounting for GHG emissions from international flights. With Lufthansa and ICAO's recent efforts, however, it is clear we're making some progress on both fronts, but many issues remain in moving forward in any comprehensive manner that equitably addresses aviation sector emissions from all nations.
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HemoglobinHgb; Hb
Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A blood test can tell how much hemoglobin you have in your blood.
See also: Hemoglobin electrophoresis
How the Test is Performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture
How to Prepare for the Test
No special preparation is necessary.
How the Test Will Feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the Test is Performed
Normal Results
Normal results vary, but in general are:
- Male: 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dL
- Female: 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dL
Note: gm/dL = grams per deciliter
What Abnormal Results Mean
Lower-than-normal hemoglobin may be due to:
- Anemia (various types)
- Bleeding
- Destruction of red blood cells
- Leukemia
- Malnutrition
- Nutritional deficiencies of iron, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6
- Overhydration
Higher-than-normal hemoglobin may be due to:
- Congenital heart disease
- Cor pulmonale
- Dehydration
- Erythrocytosis
- Low blood oxygen levels (hypoxia)
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Polycythemia vera
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia
- Giant cell (temporal, cranial) arteritis
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency
- Idiopathic aplastic anemia
- Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia
- Immune hemolytic anemia
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (PCH)
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- Pernicious anemia
- Placenta abruptio
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Secondary aplastic anemia
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
ReferencesBunn HF. Approach to the anemias. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 161.
Review Date: 2/8/2012
Reviewed By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington; David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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Black Sabbath's appearance on "CSI" is airing tonight. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler portray themselves on the CBS drama, which will feature the U.S. premiere of the band's new song "End of the Beginning."
In a behind-the-scenes promo for the show, "CSI" star Ted Danson, who plays the part of D.B. Russell, says the plot revolves around the hunt for a serial killer, and they have "three guest stars who are equally potentially the bad guy."
Through "CSI," Black Sabbath is unveiling a second song from their upcoming album, 13. Last month the band debuted the track "God Is Dead?" in an exclusive radio premiere. Sabbath's "13" will arrive in stores on June 11th.
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UPDATED: Three men suspected of committing last week's robbery at Nordstrom Rack in Westchester and holding 14 employees hostage were in custody Monday, along with two women who assisted them, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced.
Few details were released about the arrests during a morning news conference, but Beck credited 20 detectives with working throughout the weekend to find the alleged culprits.
"I'm incredibly proud of them," Beck said.
The men are suspected in Thursday night's holdup at Nordstrom Rack at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center, adjacent to the San Diego (405) Freeway at Sepulveda Boulevard and Center Drive.
Records show at least one of the suspected gunmen was sentenced in 2000 to spend 12 years in prison for a robbery conviction. How many years he actually served behind bars before he was paroled was not immediately available.
In Thursday's crime, gunmen forced 12 of the 14 employees into a storeroom, while two others hid in a store break room. Police said one of the women employees was sexually assaulted and another was stabbed.
Beck declined to say what the robbers took during the heist, but he described their loot as "not significant."
Arrested on suspicion of robbery were Los Angeles residents Troy Marsay Hammock, 29, who was jailed without bail on a parole hold; Raymond Sherman Jr., 34, who was arrested in Phoenix; and Everett Oneal Allen, 24, who was held on $1.08 million bail.
Jail records showed Hammock was arrested on Friday. Phoenix police arrested Allen at 5:40 p.m. Saturday and booked him at the Maricopa County jail, records showed.
Hammock, the parolee, was listed as unemployed on the Los Angeles police arrest log. Allen's occupation was listed as "LAUSD." Los Angeles Unified School District spokesman Tom Waldman said Allen is listed as a food service worker at John Liechty Middle School in Los Angeles.
Sherman has been a licensed security guard for nine years, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. He also has a permit to carry a firearm.
Police also arrested two women on suspicion of helping the men after the crime. Details of their alleged assistance were not disclosed.
The women were identified as Rochelle Monique Sherman, 33, and Paula Roneisha Bradley, 29, both of Los Angeles. They were each held on $100,000 bail.
Arrest records showed Sherman works as a security guard and Bradley works in a lab.
Detectives presented their case to the District Attorney's Office on Monday for the filing of charges. Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for the office, said the reports were under review and a decision on charges might occur today.
Beck released no details of how police identified the suspects, but said they escaped in a white sport utility vehicle. A white Ford Explorer was spotted racing away from the center as police arrived.
Officers swarmed the center at 11 p.m. Thursday when a man dialed 911 to report that his girlfriend had called him to say two gunmen had barged into the store. The store was closed but 14 employees were inside.
Police officers surrounded the shopping complex and locked down the center's Rave theaters, keeping about 200 movie patrons inside.
After several hours, a police SWAT team entered the Nordstrom store, finding the 12 employees inside a storage room, and two others in other parts of the store. Officers learned that during the robbery, a female employee was stabbed in the neck when she was discovered hiding in a break room. One of the suspects sexually assaulted another woman. Each victim was treated at hospitals and released.
Beck credited the victims with remaining calm and brave during their ordeal, and helping investigators to solve the crime.
County court and District Attorney's Office records showed Hammock pleaded no contest to one count of robbery stemming from charges at the Compton courthouse in September 2000. He received a 12-year sentence.
Records show Allen was charged Dec. 27 at the Compton courthouse with possession of cocaine for sale. He also had a pending 2011 charge of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana in a vehicle on his record.
The records showed Bradley was charged in 2006 with loitering near a school and loitering with the intent to commit prostitution. She was convicted of loitering.
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Frederick Douglass' meeting with Abraham Lincoln and other events from the abolitionist's life will be recalled by a Shakesperean-trained, award-winning actor Tuesday at Feldheym Library.
Actor Robert J. Harper will present a one-man show beginning at 6 p.m. as Frederick Douglass, who was an outspoken abolitionist, lecturer, U.S. minister to Haiti and author of two biographies.
The presentation is the fourth program in a series centered around the "Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War" exhibit, which includes panels displaying photographic reproductions of documents such as Lincoln's first inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.
Other programs, which were made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, can be seen at the library's website, www.sbpl.org or by calling Linda Adams Yeh at 909-381-8238.
The exhibit and all programs are located at the Bing Wong Auditorium at Feldheym Library, 555 West 6th St.


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Greetings and Welcome to the Brinton Environmental Base Program!
One month prior to your arrival at Brinton Environmental Center we ask that you provide us with a final count of participants, itinerary, and STEM syllabus or outline.
Your organization should arrive between 2:00 and 6:00 pm on the first day of your STEM Conference. Upon arrival Brinton Environmental Center Staff will check you into our facility, give you a tour of the property, outline participant expectations, and show you to your rooms.
Organizations who have arrived early in the afternoon will have the opportunity to complete a swim review, check out snorkel equipment, and complete a snorkel lesson. Organizations arriving later in the afternoon will complete the process the next morning following breakfast.
Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm each day of your STEM Conference.
Following dinner, BEC Staff will outline your itinerary and provide a slideshow depicting the one living coral reef in North America. Elements of fish and coral identification, coral reef conservation and restoration, and proper etiquette will be covered.
Lights out is strictly adhered to at 10:00 pm. Between which times classroom space will be available for use.
Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am all mornings at Brinton Environmental Center. Those organizations who have completed the swim review- snorkel lesson will begin by packing lunch at 9:00 am for the days snorkel excursion. Those who have not , will pack lunch after completing the review- lesson.
Please note that any participant who does not pass the swim review or refuses to participate in the review will not be allowed to snorkel. The individual will be permitted and in some cases required to accompany the group to sea.
Once lunches have been packed and all participants are present, your organization will board one of our dive vessels. Prior to embarking our captain will issue a safety briefing. While aboard all participants are expected to adhere to any and all safety briefings given by the captain or boat mates.
Your organization will then spend the rest of the morning and part of the afternoon exploring the Underwater Wilderness.
For those units participating in the 3 day program the afternoon will be spent in the classroom under your direction, traveling to Key West or wildlife centers such as Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center, Bahia Honda, returning to base at 6:00 pm for dinner service.
Please note that most of the wildlife centers in the Florida Keys require an additional fee or suggest a group donation.
Units participating in the 2 day program will spend the remainder of the afternoon prior to departure being led on guided kayak or paddle-board excursions.
Day 3 of your STEM Conference will begin with breakfast at 8:00 am. After breakfast BEC staff will lead your organizations on guided kayak and paddle board excursions prior to and following lunch on base.
Located in Islamorada and on Summerland Key in the beautiful Florida Keys, as well as Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas, the near shore reefs and crystal clear waters offer unparalleled opportunities for long term and short term programs year round. Our Conference facilities are utilized for youth and adult Scouting Conferences and non-Scouting groups when available.
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Make your holiday more than just a day off—take opportunities to explore the social history surrounding special days and find out where your family fit into the festivities.
Valentine's Day
Find out where happily ever after began by investigating the details of your ancestors' courtship or marriage. Look around the house for love letters, diaries, jewelry, guest books, wedding albums and invitations. Resources to research include family Bibles, banns, church records, newspaper announcements and marriage certificates.
St. Patrick's Day
More than half of Americans can say "Kiss me, I'm Irish" and mean it. The Irish Potato Famine, which reached its zenith between 1846 and 1851, sparked one of that country's largest migrations—more than a million people fled to American and Canada. See The Irish Potato Famine and Views of the Famine and read Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845—1850 by Susan Campbell Bartoletti (Houghton Mifflin, $18).
Easter and Passover
Find out how your family participates in the rich traditions surrounding these springtime holidays. Write down special recipes, customs and stories, and take photographs or videotape of the celebration. You can put them in a book, CD or DVD that documents your family heritage. Add background information from www.easter-traditions.com or www.happypassover.net.
Memorial Day
Once called Decoration Day after the practice of leaving flowers at gravesites, this day is set aside for remembering service members who died while serving their country. Participate in a memorial service or research a family member who died at war. Talk to relatives who remember him or her, and use historical newspaper articles (such as those in the Library of Congress' WWI rotogravure collection) and Web sites such as the US Army Center of Military History.
Independence Day
Celebrate the country's birthday and those who brought it about by touring the NARA's online exhibit of America's founding documents. Get to know the players in Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts (Harper Perennial, $14.95) and Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence by Benson J. Lossing (Wallbuilder Press).
Scare yourself silly ancestor—style by watching old thrillers such as The Invasion of the Body Snatchers from 1956, or Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic, Psycho. If that's not enough, bury your nose in real—life murder mysteries of yesteryear. Try The Borden Tragedy: A Memoir of the Infamous Double Murder at Fall River, Mass., 1892, by Rick Geary (Nantier Beall Minoustchine).
Veterans Day
This day, which was Armistice Day until 1954, is dedicated to all who've served in the armed forces during war or peacetime. Interview a veteran in your family, or get other GI's stories in their own words through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project or Andrew Carroll's War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars (Scribner) or Behind the Lines: Powerful and Revealing American and Foreign War Letters—and One Man's Search to Find Them (Scribner).
Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwaanza
Here are more holidays full of traditions—and opportunities to share them with younger folks. At gatherings, tell stories about family customs and how Uncle Bill toppled the Christmas tree while placing the star on top. Bring a video camera or tape recorder to capture the memories.
Honor ancestors on their birthdays by finding out what happened that date through the years. See This Day in History or Today in History.


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The Consulting Club's mission is to connect and support classmates who share an interest in consulting careers (a student does not have to be currently employed as a consultant to join). It provides a platform for understanding the consulting career lifestyle through panel discussions and the alumni network within management consulting firms. The group also hosts company info sessions and provides opportunities for case interview preparation.
The mission of the Graduate Marketing Network–Dallas Chapter is to help members grow as marketing professionals. The club provides opportunities to network, learn from industry experts, and improve leadership abilities. It encourages teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to community involvement. Special interest groups help students hone their skills for particular marketing specialties, and members build relationships and share ideas in fun and engaging settings.
Graduate Women in Business strives to provide an atmosphere conducive to the professional and personal development of its members.
GWIB's goals include:
The mission of the DMBA Healthcare Club is to form a cohesive network to help its members maintain a relevant understanding of the ever changing landscape of medicine. We hope to make a lasting impact on the industry through creativity, collaboration, strategic leadership, and above all, unwavering integrity.
The DFW Investment Club was created by members of the McCombs School of Business Dallas MBA class of 2013 who are interested in actively trading and investing in equities, indexes, mutual funds, commodities and their respective derivatives. The club formed as an LLC in January, 2012. Members contribute monthly to the general funds of the company which formulates and executes investments and trading strategies according to approved proposals. Members are encouraged to collaborate and share their insight and knowledge on multiple industries and market sectors. In addition to core investment strategies, the club focuses on trading strategies including protective stops, hedging and complex option spreads. The club is intended to provide members with a deep and meaningful experience in trading and investment which will be valuable in future personal and professional market endeavors.
The GBC is the student government for all students enrolled in the Texas MBA at Dallas/Fort Worth program. The mission of the Graduate Business Council is to provide a forum for students to directly impact administrative policy matters while overseeing the development and maintenance of a strong sense of community and pride within the McCombs School of Business.
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Greetings,peaceful viewers. This is Healthy Living on Supreme Master Television,where we will travel to Sedona,Arizona,USA to attend a unique,three-day festival dedicated to raw foodism.
Hallo,and welcome to the fourth annual Raw Spirit Festival here in beautiful Sedona,Arizona beneath the famous red rocks,amidst trees and ponds on this beautiful lawn. The Festival is the largest raw vegan Eco-peace celebration on the planet. This is more than a raw vegan food festival.
The vision of the non-profit group that organizes this Festival strives to integrate healthy living,eco- sustainable solutions and world peace because they believe that together these comprise a comprehensive strategy for addressing current global challenges.
At the Festival one can hear ancient wisdom and the latest findings from some of the greatest minds in healthy eco-living. The Festival includes over a hundred dynamic speakers,fascinating health seminars and 250 vendor booths. We have creative children's programs here,a chocolate emporium and a raw vegan restaurant food court.
There is an art garden,world class music,dancing,poetry,theater,raw vegan demos and tasting parties. There's a sacred exercise area for yoga,etc. and even a meditation circle,nature trails and more.Also included in this weekend are raw vegan meals every day for all who are in attendance.
We're excited to be here and we're going to start exploring now,so come along for the fun.
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Liverpool's OMMAC have become the fifth show to sign up to Safe MMA, along with the recent Quest FC down in Cambridge.
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I have been in support of Safe MMA from its initiation. However, I wanted to see some of the obvious teething problems solved before joining. The sport needs medical regulation to see it expand in the UK and for it to be recognised as a mainstream sport, but more paramount is the safety of fighters."


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Doocy Also Pushed "Silver Spoon" Misquote On Fox Radio
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This morning, Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy addressed his recent misquote of President Obama during an interview with Mitt Romney. On April 19, Doocy told Romney, "Speaking of rhetoric, [President Obama] had some fiery rhetoric pointed at you yesterday. He said, 'Unlike some people, I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth.'"
As several outlets pointed out, Doocy put words into Obama's mouth. Obama never used the words, "unlike some people," which undermined Doocy's claim that the remark was "fiery rhetoric pointed at" Romney. During brief comments this morning, Doocy said he "did some paraphrasing that seemed to misquote the president" but didn't fully explain what he exactly got wrong on last Thursday.
Doocy's Fox & Friends misquote wasn't an isolated incident. After Fox & Friends on April 19, Doocy appeared on co-host Brian Kilmeade's Fox News Radio show where he again claimed that Obama said, "Unlike some people, I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth." Listen:
KILMEADE: You just got done talking with the former governor of Massachusetts. Seems since getting the nomination, it is like a huge weight off his shoulders.
DOOCY: It does. And you know what? I think he's loosening up a little bit. He -- he did react to what President Obama said yesterday. Where he said, you know, I wasn't -- unlike some people, I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. And Mitt Romney said, you know what, I'm not -- I'm not going to attack fellow Americans. [Fox News Radio, Kilmeade & Friends, 4/19/12]
After Doocy made the remarks, the radio program actually played a brief clip of Obama stating, "I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth." Doocy didn't react to the clip.
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PHILADELPHIA – After eight seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Robert Irvine will leave University City as he was announced as the new head coach at Kean University today. Irvine will remain with the Quakers through June 30 before taking over at Kean for the 2014 season.
During his tenure with the Quakers, Irvine was a part of two Ivy League championships and three NCAA Championships appearances. Over his eight seasons with the Red and Blue, Penn produced a 63-57-14 record and 29-24-4 mark in the Ivy League.
"Penn Soccer is a special program," Irvine said. "The moments I have been fortunate to share have truly made my time at Penn a life-changing experience. I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to learn and grow under Rudy. He has been, and will continue to be, a very influential person in my life. Penn Soccer is a special program because it has an exceptional leader."
In addition to his coaching duties, Irvine was responsible for Penn's scouting duties, preparing pre-match scouting reports on all of Penn's opponents.
"I am absolutely thrilled for Rob. This is opportunity is long overdue for him," Rudy Fuller, the James C. Gentle Head Coach of Men's Soccer said. "Rob has played an integral role in every facet of our success over the past eight seasons, and I am extremely confident that he will achieve great success at Kean in the years ahead. His tireless approach to recruiting, training preparation, and game scouting will serve the Kean Soccer program well going forward. Most importantly, the Kean student-athletes are gaining a first class mentor, coach, and leader to guide and counsel them through their college experience. Rob is one of the rising stars in college soccer and I will forever be thankful for his commitment, loyalty, hard work, and most importantly, his friendship during our time together at Penn."
Irvine will take over for legendary Hall of Fame coach Tony Ochrimenko who helmed the Cougars for 38 seasons and won 468 matches.
"Without question, coaching is the best job in the world. I valued my time at Penn because I love the young people I interact with," Irvine continued. "During my eight seasons, I have been very fortunate to coach many impressive young men. As a group, we experienced successful, but also challenging times. As Rudy stated to our team this fall, 'special moments are shared with special people,' I feel very fortunate to have shared eight special years at Penn with such remarkable student-athletes. Though it is with a heavy heart that I step away from Penn, I feel the timing is right for a new challenge and the opportunity to push myself."
Irvine, a Syracuse University graduate who served as captain of the Orange for two seasons, earned a Masters in Organziational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012.


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Are you aware of the competition with Craig Ferguson over on CBS during your same time slot?
But Shawn and Craig, 47, are accused of being interested in technology as well.
This week, Craig Ferguson recalls overcoming his addictions in his witty and emotional new memoir.
The cops who responded included Police Officer Craig McKernan, who had arrested Tupac on the sex abuse charges the year before.
Craig Smith: If Obama is re-elected, how do you expect his second term to play out?
It was he that had told Craig, on his arrival from the Landing, of Nixon's fall.
Craig stopped speaking and looked at the class, who gazed back at him.
A priest leaped for him, but Craig shot a foot out and sent him sprawling.
"And now, Walter, you too must excuse me to-night," said Craig.
He passed within a few feet of where Craig and the Inspector were talking.


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Seoul (AFP) Feb 4, 2013
South Korea and the United States launched a joint naval exercise involving a US nuclear submarine Monday, as tensions rise on the Korean peninsula ahead of an expected nuclear test by North Korea.
A defence ministry spokesman confirmed the three-day drill -- condemned as a "warmongering" exercise by North Korea -- was under way in the East Sea (Sea of Japan) off the southeastern South Korean port of Pohang.
Although South Korean military officials stressed the drill was scheduled before the North threatened to detonate its third nuclear device, the presence of the submarine has been seen as a warning to Pyongyang.
The USS San Francisco, armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles, is joined in the drill by a 9,800-tonne Aegis destroyer, the USS Shiloh.
"The exercise includes at-sea operating training, detecting and tracking a submarine, anti-air and anti-ship live fire training and anti-missile training," the Yonhap news agency quoted one military official as saying.
The drill comes as the North has ramped up daily threats of a nuclear test in response to expanded UN sanctions imposed after its long-range rocket launch in December.
On Sunday, state media reported that the North's young leader, Kim Jong-Un, had chaired a high-level meeting to discuss a "great turn" in bolstering military capability and issue "important" guidelines to top officials.
Although the report made no specific mention of a nuclear test, many observers in South Korea saw the meeting as amounting to an official go-ahead for a detonation.
Some predict the test will come before the Lunar New Year on February 10, while others suggest it will be timed to coincide with the birthday of Kim Jong-Un's father and late leader Kim Jong-Il on February 16.
South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak urged officials to "stand well prepared" for any test after a meeting Sunday with his top security advisers, and the defence ministry said Monday that the North had completed all technical preparations.
"The only thing left to make is a political judgment," said ministry spokesman Kim Min-Seok, calling on Pyongyang to show restraint.
Recent satellite imagery has confirmed activity at the northeastern nuclear test site at Punggye-ri, with the North covering the entrance to a test tunnel in an apparent attempt to prevent external monitoring.
Over the past week Pyongyang has issued a series of daily warnings threatening an aggressive response to the latest UN sanctions, including a promise Saturday of the "toughest retaliation".
The North insists that its December rocket launch was a purely scientific mission aimed at putting a satellite in orbit.
But most of the world viewed it as a disguised ballistic missile test that violated UN resolutions triggered by the North's previous nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009.
South Korea's president-elect Park Geun-Hye, who takes office later this month and campaigned on a promise of greater engagement with Pyongyang, warned the North that the consequences of a nuclear test would be severe.
"I urge North Korea once again to immediately cancel its plan for a third nuclear test," Park said Monday.
"North Korea must realise that it will gain nothing from this kind of provocation and will instead face a strong response from the international community."
Seoul's top nuclear envoy left for Beijing on Sunday to meet with his Chinese counterpart in an apparent last ditch effort to avert another test.
The North's only major ally and economic lifeline, China is seen as the one country with real leverage over the regime in Pyongyang.
Beijing also chairs the stalled six-nation nuclear disarmament forum on the North, which involves the two Koreas, Japan, the United States and Russia.
The North withdrew from the aid-for-denuclearisation talks in April 2009 and staged its second atomic test a month later.
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Rivas-Camp Recognized for Work In Historic Preservation
March 20, 2008
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WASHINGTON—Rolando Rivas-Camp, FAIA, Director for the Center for Historic Buildings at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), was presented with the Beinecke-Reeves Award by the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning, the agency announced today.
This annual award recognizes an individual who exemplifies the spirit of historic preservation in Florida. It is given to an individual or group having a connection to the state and demonstrated dedication to historic preservation.
"As the steward of more than 420 historic properties, GSA has an enormous on-going responsibility," said GSA Administrator Lurita Doan. "Rolando's exemplary work in Florida and throughout the nation has helped us fulfill our mission and earn our reputation as a leader in Federal preservation."
Mr. Rivas-Camp oversees preservation initiatives and activities within GSA's national office and eleven regional preservation programs. The Office is responsible for disseminating policies and best practices to help the agency make sound decisions on the reuse of historic buildings, apply appropriate rehabilitation techniques and alternatives and invest limited federal resources wisely to maintain the government's public building legacy in a cost-effective, sustainable manner. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida at Gainesville. Mr. Rivas-Camp also studied at the University of London's Bedford and Birkbeck Colleges Architectural Studies program. In 2005, he was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects.
"As GSA's Director of Historic Buildings and the agency's Preservation Officer, Rolando works tirelessly to ensure that GSA's historic properties remain the jeweled treasures of our inventory," said GSA's Commissioner of Public Buildings David L. Winstead. "Under his leadership, the agency has risen to the forefront of the preservation profession, gaining recognition for policies and model practices, making preservation integral to our business."
The award is named in honor of the late Walter Beinecke, Jr. and University of Florida professor emeritus F. Blair Reeves, both of whom are known nationally for their accomplishments in historic preservation.
GSA provides a centralized delivery system of products and services to the federal government, leveraging its enormous buying power to get the best value for taxpayers.
• Founded in 1949, GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government's total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 208,000 vehicles.
• GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 420 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services.
• GSA's mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and E-Gov travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions.
Did You Know? Twenty-five percent of GSA's owned buildings are historic.


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In this camp, young thinkers will have the chance to tell their own stories through music, create music from their stories, and have an awesome time showcasing their artistry.
Students will invent their own instruments, play with song parodies, and improvise a group musical. They'll learn about volume dynamics, leimotifs, and how key changes are used in movies and popular songs for effective storytelling.
My Story, My Song encourages confidence-building and exploration. Students will show how inspiring they can be -- not only to each other but to themselves!
Instructor: Staci Mahaffey, Taleblazers. Assisted by M.G. Bertulfo. Ages: 8-12. Min/Max # students: 3/12. Tuition: $200. Materials fee: $10. (Portfolios, handouts, materials for inventing instruments.)
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Greeneville, Tenn. - Three Brevard College women's golfers took the field on Monday and Tuesday at the Agnes McAmis Memorial. The first day was shortened due to rain, but the 16 teams were able to complete both rounds on Tuesday to finish the two day event.
Alisiya Klochkova led the Tornados in the event, finishing tied for 62nd overall, recording an 86 in the first round and an 87 in the second round to finish the tournament with a score of 173
Ashley Allen and Rebecca Schoonover rounded out the group in the tournament as the Tornados fell one golfer short of qualifying as a team. Allen recorded a 230 to finish 88th overall in the tournament, while Schoonover continued her improvement in the tournament, finishing 89th overall with a score of 235.
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I'm seeing the same issue. Anyone know what's going on here?
Hey everyone,
it seems to me like SET is trying to connect to my Windows 7 machine with an OSX shell, I have tried this with gnome 64bit and KDE 64bit installed to the HDD, running a bootable USB, and a LiveDVD, to attack both a Win7 and XP machine with known vulnerabilities. The ou
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get from the meterpreter is as follows:[*] Command shell session 1 opened (192.168.1.112:8080 -> 192.168.1.100:49679) at 2012-06-25 16:51:07 -0600[*] Session ID 1 (192.168.1.112:8080 -> 192.168.1.100:49679) processing InitialAutoRunScript 'post/osx/gather/enum_osx'
msf exploit(handler) > sh
[-] Post failed: NoMethodError undefined method `chomp' for nil:NilClass
[-] Call stack:
[-] /opt/metasploit/msf3/modules/post/osx/gather/enum_osx.rb:46:in `run'
msf exploit(handler) > sessions -i
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Host: 192.168.1.112:8080 User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6... 192.168.1.112:8080 -> 192.168.1.100:49679 (192.168.1.100)
I have tried completely removing SET and Metasploit and re-installing both then running the updates. I have also used 2 different PC's with different hardware and still come up with the same errors. My network consists of a linksys wireless router with no restrictions or blocking of any kind and both attacker and victim on the same network. I've read through the bugs and fixes sections on this forum and haven't found anything, google is not helping either. Any help would be appreciated!
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i have just received a pm which confirms that he is a 'rap-singer'. you've seen the rap singers... you've seen them. down by the corn exchange, near the multi-storey. they come on, do a little rap... you know the rap singers.
Guys I know a few of you must be over 30 no disrespect I am just trying to point out that Pro Green is huge and should attract a hell of a lot to see him.
This is how huge he is
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That anything contained in section 14 of the Act of June 30, 1834 (4 Stat. 738), or in section 10 of the Act of June 22, 1874 (18 Stat. 177), now sections 68 and 87, respectively, title 25, United States Code, to the contrary notwithstanding, employees of the United States Government, including those in the Indian Service, may, under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe, be permitted to purchase from any Indian or Indian organization any arts and crafts or any other product, service, or commodity, produced, rendered, owned, controlled, or furnished by any Indian or Indian organization: Provided, however, That no employee of the United States Government shall be permitted to make any such purchases for the purpose of engaging directly or indirectly in the commercial selling, reselling, trading, or bartering of said purchases by the said employee: Provided further, That nothing contained in the Acts of Congress above referred to shall be construed as preventing Indian employees of the United States Government, of whatever degree of Indian blood, during their term of employment or otherwise, from obtaining or receiving any benefit or benefits made available to the Indians generally or to the members of any particular tribe, under any Act of Congress, nor to prevent such employees having Indian blood from being members of or receiving benefits by reason of their membership in Indian tribes, corporations, or cooperative associations organized by the Indians, when authorized by the Secretary of the Interior under appropriate regulations to be promulgated by him.
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text: Posted November 21, 2012 PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Plaxico Burress is back where he once belonged. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back the veteran wide receiver on Tuesday to provide depth at a position decimated by injuries while hoping there's enough gas left in the 35-year-old's tank to give the offense an added dimension near the goal line. Burress impressed Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert during a brief workout early Tuesday even though he hasn't played since the end of the 2011 season as a member of the New York Jets. ''He's in really good physical condition based on the workout I just saw,'' Tomlin said. ''He's got very good body control for a big man. He can drop his weight at break points and obviously he's no stranger to football.'' The Steelers (6-4) are in need of healthy bodies at wide receiver after Jerricho Cotchery fractured his ribs late in Sunday night's 13-10 loss to Baltimore. Antonio Brown has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury and Tomlin listed Brown as questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland (2-8). The 6-foot-5 Burress spent his first five seasons in the NFL with the Steelers, who selected him with the eighth overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft. He moved on to the New York Giants in 2005 and caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the 2008 Super Bowl before his career derailed after accidentally shooting himself in a New York nightclub, leading to a gun charge that resulted in a 20-month prison sentence. Pittsburgh courted Burress when he returned to the league last summer, though Burress opted for a more lucrative $3 million offer from the New York Jets. Though he lacked the explosion that made him one of the better deep threats in the league during his prime, Burress caught 45 passes for 612 yards and tied for the team lead with eight touchdown receptions. The Jets opted not to bring him back, however, and Burress has spent most of the last year looking for a job. He's finally got one on a team trying to keep its playoff chances afloat without injured quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who is nursing a sprained right shoulder and a dislocated first rib. Roethlisberger underwent additional testing on Tuesday, with encouraging results, though he will almost certainly miss his second straight start. Second stringer Byron Leftwich is also out after fracturing his ribs against the Ravens. Enter Charlie Batch. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/steelers-sign-wr-plaxico-burress-192307768--nfl.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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In the mix for Best Picture
A loose consensus is forming around a core of titles in the Best Picture race.
Awards season prognostication has never been an activity that enjoys a close relationship with empirical evidence. How could it? Judging art is a capricious affair and when talk turns to Hollywood's most prestigious awards race, the roles of whimsy and trivia becomes grotesquely engorged. Opinion, nostalgia, peer pressure, relationships and the matter of who can shout loudest and longest… all feed in to the mix and determine who will vie for the prize.
Oh, and quality counts.
So much so that on the basis of observation and several decidedly unscientific chats with industry professionals, it seems that a loose consensus is forming around a core of titles in the Best Picture race. Notwithstanding the quirks of the individuals canvassed by Screen, a number of films have already inspired passion: The Artist, The Help, The Descendants, Moneyball, Midnight In Paris and War Horse. And they're going to need every ounce of passionate support they can get in a year when a drastic rule change by the Academy means there could be anywhere between five and 10 best picture nominees announced on Jan 24, each of which will have needed to snag at least five per cent of Academy members' number one votes.
Sharp-eyed readers will be aware that few people have actually seen War Horse at this stage, which means those who have not done so are allowing Steven Spielberg's pedigree dilute their critical faculties in the rush to join the chorus of preapproval. It might well be a great film – let's hope so. In the case of Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist, people admire the craft, warmth and sheer exuberance of the performances. The Help is a flawed but popular feel-good hit in North America and has evinced a charm that lingers. Alexander Payne's The Descendants is a gem that has engendered widespread admiration across all branches of the business, while Moneyball has earned loyal fans and proves that Capote director Bennett Miller is not a one-trick pony. Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris is a crowd-pleaser with impeccable credentials.
There is also plenty of respect for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Tomas Alfredson's slow burning, beautifully crafted adaptation of John Le Carre's classic Cold War spy story that boasts an extraordinary male cast. It's too good to be ignored, surely, but seems to be taking its time to gain a foothold in the collective psyche of US voting members. And then there is Clint Eastwood's grand J Edgar biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, which has spawned fans and detractors alike. It's an Eastwood film, so that prestigious tag alone could enable it to overcome all semblance of opposition and land a place at the table.
We've touched on War Horse. It shares a stable with Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close, The Iron Lady and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, which for the time being at least remain mysteries. The first screenings of Young Adult have gone down well and there has been universal praise for Charlize Theron, which could inform the awards season trajectory of Jason Reitman's latest comedy-drama.
Floating just outside the bulls-eye are highly respected films that may not figure in the best picture race because they are small and/or involve difficult, niche or complex themes or storylines. That said, every one deserves a nomination and, who knows, there could well be five per cent of voting membership willing to espouse their cause. This band includes The Ides Of March, The Tree Of Life, We Need To Talk About Kevin, A Dangerous Method, the dark horse Martha Marcy May Marlene and possibly even 50/50. Steve McQueen's immense Shame seems too risqué for Oscar voters, and in that regard the title says it all.
There's nothing niche about the Harry Potter finale or The Adventures Of Tintin, so don't rule out either tentpole. Martin Scorsese's majestic Hugo went down well at a DGA screening but may lack the broad appeal required to mount a challenge in the best picture category. Finally, Zhang Yimou's The Flowers Of War is in the race after Wrekin Hill acquired North American rights. Early word says the film stands a better chance of contesting the acting and cinematography categories.
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It will be interesting to see the noms this year given the new 5% rule. I don't feel like i've seen a deserving 'Best Picture' yet, but of those mentioned above i have yet to see War Horse (seeing this week), Iron Lady (next week), Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, J Edgar (WB are hopeless at UK screenings, always late to start and therefore less likely to get seen), and Dragon Tattoo.
There have been a number of very good films, but mostly they have strong elements (casts, score, cinematography, etc) but something missing to make them the great film you look for each year to be a definite 'Best Picture'. Some years you get more than one, such as 2007 which had There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men; or 2004 which had Brokeback Mountain and Good Night, And Good Luck (which of course both lost to Crash!)
The best picture of the year is A Separation IMHO but the Oscars have never been interested in really looking for a 'Best Picture' so much as a 'Best English-language live-action Picture'!
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Britain: Police Apologize for Vendor's Death at Protest
The London police apologized Monday to the family of a British newspaper vendor who died after an officer hit him with a baton during protests of a Group of 20 meeting in 2009....
August 6, 2013, Tuesday
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Britain: Police Officer Fired Over Vendor's Death
A British police officer was found guilty of gross misconduct and fired from the London force over actions that resulted in the death of a man during a Group of 20 summit meeting in 2009....
September 18, 2012, Tuesday
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Britain: Officer Cleared in Protest Death
A British police officer was cleared of manslaughter on Thursday over the death of a newspaper vendor during the Group of 20 demonstrations in 2009....
July 20, 2012, Friday
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Inquest Faults London Officer in 2009 Death During Protests
A jury found a police officer's "excessive and unreasonable" behavior during sometimes violent protests surrounding the Group of 20 meeting in 2009 led to the death of Ian Tomlinson....
May 4, 2011, Wednesday
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Critics Assail British Police for Harsh Tactics During the G-20 Summit Meeting
The police say they acted appropriately in a chaotic situation, but critics say they treated members of the public as enemies....
May 31, 2009, Sunday
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A Contrast in Policing Protests
In London and Strasbourg recently, the difference in tactics between Britain and the Continent was clear, with less destruction in London. But there, paradoxically, is where there was a fatality....
May 16, 2009, Saturday
Internal Bleeding Said to Cause Death at G-20
New findings on the cause of a newspaper vendor's death could lead to manslaughter charges against the officer who struck him....
April 18, 2009, Saturday
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Man Knocked Down During G-20 Protest Died of Internal Bleeding, New Autopsy Says
A second autopsy of a man who died earlier this month, after being forced to the ground by a British police officer during a protest against the Group of 20 summit in London, has concluded that he was killed by an "abdominal haemorrhage," not a he...
April 17, 2009, Friday
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Video Leads London Police to Suspend Officer
A police sergeant seen in video footage striking a woman during the protests against the Group of 20 meetinghas been suspended, according to the Metropolitan Police....
April 16, 2009, Thursday
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Britain's Antiterror Officer Resigns
Bob Quick resigned after being photographed carrying a document with details of a major antiterrorism operation....
April 10, 2009, Friday
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Hello ppl!
Hi everyone.
I am newbie and found this site tonight, don't know why I didn't think of checking this site before hand. But whatever.
I am a new guy into the Security/Forensics field. I have my BA in Network Security and Computer Forensics and now going for my Master's. But I have no job doing either Network Security or Forensics so a lot of this stuff I try and learn myself and teach myself by asking questions, screaming at the computer.
Thanks for setting this forum up I found the thread I needed but will add some more to it shortly. Gonna bring it back from the dead as his problems were exactly like mine but not exactly. LOL.
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Hello Every one i m a new user so i want to learn BT5.
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Hello everyone
Hello all.
Might as well make the first post in the hello thread.
Not really a n00b, been playing around with Back Track since BT3 (Which is still installed on my eee701, but broken).
Mostly interested in wifi security. Played around with WEP cracking before and have now started with WPA/WPA2 but without success (so far) Also have been doing abit of wardriving, which actually is more just mapping of wifi aps.
Work with IT as a consultant. Thats about it for now.
hello all looking forward to posting here
Be vewy vewy caweful and wead the wules vewy cawefully for though shalt weceive infwactions by thy modewatows!
I was fortunate to only receive 2 infraction points for making my very first post.
That said, enjoy your stay here.
yeah hi; i dont know much of anything about coding but i want to learn in my spare time; so here is hoping i can.


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Memorial cards are little treasures for the genealogist, the Victorian ones are particularly beautiful and often packed with information about birth and death dates, relationships and burial details. They were generally given to friends and family of the deceased by those arranging the funeral. Sometimes they include the time and place that the funeral was to take place so were almost like an invitation card, whilst others were sent as a remembrance for those who were unable to attend.
I would particularly like to thank Philip E. Jones who owns a vast collection of Memorial Cards and who has allowed his data to be included in this index.
Click on the link below to open up a page with cards from that county.


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Feeling a little sour? The Practice: Drop tart tone. Why?Tone matters.I remember times I felt frazzled or aggravated and then said something with an edge to it that just wasn't necessary or useful. Sometimes it was the words themselves: such as absolutes like "never" or always," or over-the-top phrases like "you're such a flake" or "that was stupid." More often it was the intonation in my voice, a harsh vibe or look, interrupting, or a certain intensity in my body. However I did … [Read more...]
Drop Tart Tone
Lower the Pressure
Is it truly urgent? The Practice: Lower the pressure. Why?Things come at us with so much urgency and demand these days. Phones ring, texts buzz, emails pile up, new balls have to be juggled, work days lengthen and move into evenings and weekends, traffic gets denser, financial demands feel like a knife at the neck, ads and news clamor for attention, push push push PUSH.On top of these external pressures, we deal with internal ones as well. These include all the inner "shoulds," … [Read more...]
See Beings Not Bodies
What happens when you look at someone? The Practice: See beings, not bodies. Why?When we encounter someone, usually the mind automatically slots the person into a category: man, woman, your friend Tom, the kid next door, etc. Watch this happen in your own mind as you meet or talk with a co-worker, salesclerk, or family member.In effect, the mind summarizes and simplifies tons of details into a single thing - a human thing to be sure, but one with an umbrella label that makes it … [Read more...]
Receive Generosity
Do you accept the gift? The Practice: Receive generosity. Why?Life gives to each one of us in so many ways.For starters, there's the bounty of the senses – including chocolate chip cookies, jasmine, sunsets, wind singing through pine trees, and just getting your back scratched.What does life give you?Consider the kindness of friends and family, made more tangible during a holiday season, but of course continuing throughout the year.Or the giving of the people whose hard wor … [Read more...]
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
What's the most important thing? The Practice: Keep your eyes on the prize. Why?Have you heard this saying?The most important thing is to remember the most important thing.What are the most important things to you? In your life as a whole? During a particular interaction with someone? Right this minute?The most important things often get pushed to the sidelines. Urgent crowds out important. Modern life is full of distracting clamor, from text messages and emails to window … [Read more...]
Give No One Cause to Fear You
What puts people at ease? The Practice: Give no one cause to fear you. Why?We evolved to be afraid.The ancient ancestors that were casual and blithely hopeful, underestimating the risks around them - predators, loss of food, aggression from others of their kind - did not pass on their genes. But the ones that were nervous were very successful - and we are their great-grandchildren, sitting atop the food chain.Consequently, multiple hair-trigger systems in your brain continually … [Read more...]
See the Good in Others
What do you notice in people? The Practice: See the good in others. Why?Many interactions these days have a kind of bumper-car quality to them. At work, at home, on the telephone, via email: we sort of bounce off of each other while we exchange information, smile or frown, and move on. How often do we actually take the extra few seconds to get a sense of what's inside other people - especially their good qualities?In fact, because of what scientists call the brain's "negativity bias" … [Read more...]