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|Anna van Heeswijk (Object), Jacqui Hunt (Equality Now), Heather Harvey (Eaves) and Marai Larasi (End Violence against Women) presenting evidence at the Leveson Inquiry. Photograph: Graham Turner for the Guardian
Good journalism strives for balance and diversity, yet women are rarely represented as leaders, experts or decision-makers, rather they are frequently objectified, stereotyped, trivialized and demeaned. And certain women—older women, black women, minority ethnic women and women with disabilities—are virtually absent.
The long-term corrosive effect of this type of reporting contributes to an environment of less freedom for women including to obtain justice against violence, to hold political office, to play a public role and to develop healthy body images. Eliminating gender stereotypes and promoting a more comprehensive portrayal of women would be a significant contribution the media could make to address these problems.
In response to the 2011 UK News of the World phone hacking scandal, British Prime Minister David Cameron launched a two-part inquiry into media ethics and journalism practices, with Lord Justice Leveson appointed as Chairman. Leveson opened the hearings on 14 November 2011 stating:
"The press provides an essential check on all aspects of public life. That is why any failure within the media affects all of us. At the heart of this Inquiry, therefore, may be one simple question: who guards the guardians?"
Equality Now and partners End Violence Against Women Coalition, Eaves Housing and Object subsequently came together to present testimony to the Leveson Inquiry using everyday examples to highlight the pervasive sexual objectification and damaging representation of women in the British press. Also exposed was the culture of victim-blaming in cases of violence against women, which has been recognized to have negative consequences on women's access to justice.
On 15 May 2012, the Coordinating Committee for Media Reform interviewed Equality Now London Office Director Jacqui Hunt on the Leveson Inquiry and media representation of women:
Key Coalition Recommendations
|Although we were only able to skim the surface at the Inquiry, we were able to highlight some fundamental issues that we hope will be addressed so that women can participate more fully as equals in society. We also need to promote the balanced participation of women on both sides of the story, both as subjects and as content makers, including in decision-making positions.
- Replace the current Press Complaints Commission with a stronger, fully independent and compulsory body that has investigative ability and the authority to impose strong sanctions
- Permit complaints from third parties, which is particularly important in support of those who have suffered violence, including girls, and might be in less of a position to come forward on their own
- Make regulation of print media consistent with that of broadcast media with regard to watershed restrictions
- Develop training for journalists addressing the discriminatory and negative effects of sexual objectification and stereotyping of women; accurate reporting on violence against women; and the proper treatment of sexual abuse victims in the press
- Include study of gender inequality and stereotyping and media literacy courses in school curriculums
- Develop a new code of practice for the way "case studies" on violence are dealt with by the media to avoid, in particular, incidences of victim-blaming
Coalition Submissions & Testimony
In December 2011, the coalition made individual written submissions to the Inquiry giving examples of prejudicial reporting and calling for these to be addressed in the investigation.
The official submissions highlighted the failure to report accurately on crimes of violence against women; news reporting on such stories which uphold myths about sexual violence, prostitution and crimes against ethnic minority women; news reporting which implicitly blames women for violence committed against them; the normalization of images and stories which sexualize and objectify women in every edition of particular newspapers; the absence from much of the media of the diversity of women's lives and experiences; the frequent objectification and infantilizing of women in political office; and ultimately, the UK government's responsibility to ensure that the media does not discriminate against women.
Based on the strength of the submissions, the four organizations were also called to present oral evidence on 24 January 2012 where they encouraged the Inquiry to examine the portrayal of women as part of the investigation, arguing that the stereotyped portrayal of women in the media limits women's democratic participation and their access to justice, particularly as relates to crimes of sexual violence against women.
>> READ Equality Now's submission to the Leveson Inquiry
>> WATCH the coalition's testimony (starts at minute 105).
In July 2012, the group offered additional suggestions to the Inquiry in response to a call for submissions to comment on draft criteria for an effective regulatory regime for the press.
Arguments explaining how stereotyped portrayals of women in the media harm democracy were further substantiated by an independent contribution to the Leveson Inquiry by Rae Langton, Professor of Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who directly quoted from the submissions of Equality Now, Object and our partners.
|Jacqui Hunt at 10 Downing Street.
Equality Now, Eaves, EVAW and Object subsequently undertook an evaluation (WARNING: nudity) of eleven British national newspapers' content over a two week period in September 2012.
The report, published on 25 November 2012, examines how crimes of violence against women are reported, how women are portrayed more broadly, and the general invisibility of women in public life.The fortnight's study found over 1,300 pieces of editorial and images which illustrated these issues. Both the report and an open letter to David Cameron were submitted to 10 Downing Street.
The final report from the Leveson Inquiry was published on 29 November 2012. Lord Leveson suggested that there is evidence to show that the tabloid press often fails to show "respect for the dignity and equality of women generally", while there is a "tendency to sexualise and demean women". He agreed with our key recommendation that "what is clearly required is that any such [new] regulator [should have] the power to take complaints from representative women's groups".
In April 2013 Equality Now, Eaves, End Violence Against Women Coalition and Object made a submission to the consultation on the Editors' Code, suggesting specific clarifications to better reflect the intended purpose and spirit of the Code to avoid discrimination.
Selected Press Clips
- 30 November 2012 -- The Guardian -- "Women's groups call on government to act on Leveson"
- 29 November 2012 -- The Guardian -- "Leveson inquiry: panel verdict (Heather Harvey)"
- 27 November 2012 -- Marie Claire -- "Women's Groups Make Demands To Tackle Sexism in the Media in the Wake of Leveson Report"
- 27 November 2012 -- The Guardian -- "The women fighting sexism in the media – from Page 3 to politics"
- 25 November 2012 -- Huffington Post -- "Women's Groups Urge End To Sexism In Media, Including 'Titillating' Sex Abuse Reporting"
- 25 November 2012 -- The Observer -- "Women's groups demand new watchdog to confront sexism in the media"
- 22 May 2012 -- LSE Media Policy Project -- "Media Reform Now: Fair Reporting for Women" Jacqui Hunt, London Director for the international human rights organisation Equality Now, wants the Leveson Inquiry to result in a compulsory body that will set higher standards to promote diverse and fair reporting of women to avoid stereotyping and objectification.
- 18 May 2012 -- visionOntv -- "Women mere sex objects for many UK media, reform key" Equality Now London director Jacqui Hunt calls for reforms with teeth to tackle the portrayal of women and girls as sex objects by many of the UK media. Rules should include a right of reply for individuals and whole groups facing discrimination.
- 24 Jan 2012 -- The Guardian -- "Leveson inquiry must address sexist media stereotypes, say women's groups" Equality Now, along with End Violence Against Women Coalition, Eaves Housing, and Object, spoke at the Leveson inquiry to address sexist stereotypes in the media.
- 24 Jan 2012 -- Women's Views on News -- "Equality groups make case against sexism in UK media"
- 24 Jan 2012 -- journalism.co.uk -- "Women's groups condemn 'harmful' stereotypes in media"
- 29 Dec 2011 -- The Guardian -- "Leveson inquiry should address media sexism, women's groups demand" Equality Now is part of coalition, along with End Violence Against Women Coalition, Eaves Housing, and Object, calling on the Leveson inquiry to address the sexual objectification and damaging representation of women in the British media.


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Judy Cannon - from Mishawaka, IN
Yes, that is correct. The cake layers are soaked with the milk mixture overnight and most of the milk is absorbed into the cake layers, so filling and icing the layers with buttercream is not a problem. It's important to soak the layers overnight though, so that all of the milk gets soaked into the cake.

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Again, i maybe wrong but you should give it a try!
Whenever i try to auth to a WEP/WPA2 or even open AP it says bad password or in the case of an open system it says can not obtain ip address.
all of this was working fine in bt4 (dell inspirion 1545)
the wired connection will work on a reboot for a short period of time but once the wlan is touched it all goes down.
this is all a HDD install, clean install out of box and i cant find any thing in the search .. configured the wpa-supplicant config didnt work .. opened up a wireless network with no password and it was still unable to connect .. every other device is able to over the air or wired.
any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
[Work Around/SOLVED]
i switched from the BCM4312 rev 01 to my usb wg111v3 and everything worked.. now to find that work around to get this onboard to play nice.
Last edited by enidoi; 05-31-2011 at 03:23 AM. Reason: sort of fixed my problem
Again, i maybe wrong but you should give it a try!
so the onboard Broadcom Corp BCM4312 rev 01 is the problem (per usual) i switched back to my USB WG111v3 and set it to use wlan1 and it connectd and auth'd no problem .. now to figure out how to get that bcm4312 to work


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USC coach Lane Kiffin compared the Trojans' recruiting class to "big-game fishing" Wednesday because it was the quality not the quantity of the catch that mattered.
But USC fans probably wondered why so many trophy fish got away from the Trojans on national signing day. Kiffin signed only 13 recruits, which is a concern for those who believe his comments regarding depth issues for next season.
"I can't imagine a better class of 13 guys in the country," he said. "Our top 13 are better than anybody else's top 13. Today there was not a lot of energy around USC. It may feel like today was a loss because there wasn't a lot of USC wins."
Instead, Kiffin choose to focus on the early signing period, when six high school seniors enrolled at USC, including several five-star players (defensive tackle Kenny Bigelow, quarterback Max Browne along with safeties Su'a Cravens and Leon McQuay).
"If those guys decided today, there would be a lot different feeling around here," Kiffin said. "We think these players can come in right away and help us. Probably a couple of them will start."
The problem is those players were basically old news to those who heavily follow recruiting, not to mention official recruiting analysts. The Trojans suffered one of the most devastating recruiting days in memory, though, as three players decommitted (defensive end Jason Hatcher, defensive end Torrodney Prevot and cornerback Jalen Ramsey).
The trio joined defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes, who decommitted in December, and defensive end Kylie Fitts, who decommitted in January when USC asked him to delay enrollment until the fall.
"You want to get everybody," Kiffin said. "It's not going to happen."
But USC usually wins far more than it losses in recruiting. Ramsey chose Florida State, Hatcher went to Kentucky and Prevot chose Oregon. Vanderdoes signed with Notre Dame while Fitts committed to UCLA on Tuesday.
Kiffin said negative recruiting about his job status hurt recruiting, especially with out-of-state recruits.
He said at the Sun Bowl his next goal was to have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country.
It didn't work out that way as the Trojans were ranked 13th by Rivals.com and 17th by Scout.com.
The good news for USC was its recruits averaged more stars (4.42) than any school in the country, according to Rivals.
Another promise, to build a fence around Southern California and lock up local recruits, also failed to materialize.
"We don't have the numbers," Kiffin said. "You can't put a fence around Southern California if you don't have enough nails."
The "nails" fled to other schools Wednesday, particularly defensive linemen.
"I'm not really sure what happened," Kiffin said of the defensive linemen's exodus.
Kiffin said the rash of switches was "the media's fault." Specifically, he referred to the signing ceremonies televised by ESPN during which recruits pull out a hat with their school choice.
"A commitment means less and less," Kiffin said. "It's a different world."
Not everyone decommitted, though. Offensive tackle Nico Falah of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower signed with the Trojans. And linebacker Quinton Powell, originally a Florida commit, also signed with the Trojans.
Because the Trojans signed only 13 players, some scholarships can carry over to next season. That means USC can sign 20 players next season. If USC makes a coaching chance, Kiffin unintentionally might have made the job more attractive with 20 scholarships.
Also ...
Kiffin said tight end Junior Pomee was suspended from all team activities following his arrest last week near USC on felony charges of burglary, grand theft and possession of stolen goods. Pomee was charged with five felony counts, including burglary, grand theft and three counts of receiving stolen goods. Among the items listed were an iPad, an iPad Mini and iPhone5. "We were made aware of the situation," Kiffin said. "We'll let the process play out." ...
Kiffin said defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast will coach the secondary, which frees up an assistant coaching position elsewhere. Does that mean he will hire an offensive coordinator? Kiffin said he has not decided that or whether he will call plays next year. Kiffin would not even commit to bringing back all of the current coaches. Defensive assistants Monte Kiffin, Scottie Hazelton and Marvin Sanders have already departed.
High school: Eastern Christian Academy (Elkton, Md.)
Ht./Wt.: 6-3/295 Rivals.com ranking: No. 1 defensive tackle, No. 6 player in the nation.
Other schools of interest: Auburn, Clemson, Maryland.
Why he'll help: Defensive tackle is the most difficult position to recruit and Bigelow would help any program. He will easily slide into the playing rotation and might even start at some point next season.
Kiffin says: "We went a long ways to get him. He is a great looking kid."
High school: Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.)
Ht./Wt.: 6-5/215 Rivals.com ranking: No. 1 quarterback in the nation, No. 7 player overall.
Why he'll help: If Max Wittek struggles next season, Browne will get an immediate chance to play. It would surprise no one if Browne was the starter midway through the season.
Kiffin says: "He will be right in the middle of the quarterback competition."
High school: Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, Calif.)
Ht./Wt.: 6-3/215 Rivals.com ranking: No. 1 safety, No. 12 player in the nation.
Why he'll help: USC loses starting safeties T.J. McDonald and Jawanza Starling, so two spots are open. Cravens is expected to win one of them.
Kiffin says: "He has extremely good ball skills and runs extremely well. I'm excited about him."
High school: Joliet Catholic (Joliet, Ill.)
Ht./Wt.: 6-3/215 Rivals.com ranking: No. 4 tailback, No. 27 player in the nation.
Why he'll help: USC lacks a power back and needs depth behind Silas Redd. He can also catch the ball, which is sometimes a weakness for the offense.
Kiffin says: "We're excited to have a big back. He can catch and run out of the backfield. He went through a lot of negative recruiting."
LEON McQUAY III, SAFETY
High school: Armwood (Seffner, Fla.)
Ht./Wt.: 6-2/185 Rivals.com ranking: No. 2 safety, No. 22 player in the nation.
Why he'll help: Like Cravens, McQuay fills an immediate position of need. USC took him over defensive end Kylie Fitts in January, which led to Fitts signing with UCLA. McQuay could also win a starting spot.
Kiffin says: "It's unusual to get two safeties that are this good. They usually don't go to the same school. He has a great frame and can do a lot."
Other signees (chart of other signees, with the following info)
Player, Pos., Ht./Wt, School
Justin Davis, tailback, 6-3, 215, Lincoln (Stockton)
Nico Falah, offensive lineman, 6-4, 267, St. John Bosco (Bellflower)
Chris Hawkins, cornerback, 5-11, 170, Rancho Cucamonga
Michael Hutchings, linebacker, 6-2, 210, De La Salle (Concord)
Steven Mitchell, wide receiver, 5-10, 176, Alemany (Mission Hills)
Quinton Powell, linebacker, 6-2, 190, Mainland (Daytona Beach, Fla.)
Khaliel Rodgers, offensive guard, 6-3, 300, Eastern Christian Academy (Elkton, Md.)
Draft-day rankings Rivals.com 13 th, Scout.com 17 th, ESPNU 14 th
Breaking it down
Top needs
With only 12 recruits, USC needs every one of them, but crucial signings were safeties Su'a Cravens and Leon McQuay, defensive tackle Kenny Bigelow, quarterback Max Browne and tailbacks Ty Isaac and Justin Davis. Last year's starting safeties (T.J. McDonald, Jawanza Starling) are gone, so Cravens and McQuay will challenge Josh Shaw, Gerald Bowman and Demetrius Wright for starting spots. If Max Wittek struggles, expect to see Browne get a shot as the starting quarterback. You never have enough defensive tackles, and Bigelow is perhaps the nation's best. And with Curtis McNeal gone, Silas Redd needs some backups who are not injury-prone.
What's missing
USC needs players because overall depth is an issue with NCAA sanctions limiting the Trojans to 75 scholarships and 15 in this recruiting class. Matt Barkley said USC could not tackle enough in practice last season because of depth problems. Losing cornerback Jalen Ramsey was huge because he is a super athlete and the Trojans must replace Nickell Robey. Lane Kiffin would have liked to sign more defensive linemen, especially after so many decommitted late.
Maybe later
Offensive guard Khaliel Rodgers and offensive tackle Nico Falah could be starters in a couple years. Wide receiver Steven Mitchell will be vital after Marqise Lee turns pro next year. Silas Redd is a senior so Ty Isaac and Justin Davis are going to battle to be the starter in 2014. If Max Browne doesn't start this year, he will at some point.
Defensive tackle Kenny Bigelow and offensive guard Khaliel Rodgers played only three games because their new school, Eastern Christian Academy, had an abbreviated schedule. ... USC will have at least three scholarships that it can carry over to next season, so the Trojans can sign more than 15 players. ... Six of USC's recruits enrolled for the spring semester along with wide receiver Darreus Rogers, who signed last year but did not meet NCAA eligibility standards. ... It was a tough time for defensive line coach Ed Orgeron, who signed only one lineman after getting five commitments. ... USC has more five-star players than any team in the country.
Signees: 12.
By position: Offensive line 2, tailbacks 2, quarterbacks 1, wide receivers 1, defensive line 1, safeties 2, cornerbacks 1, linebackers 2.
Starters lost: Offense (3); defense (4)
By state: California 6, Florida 2, Maryland 2, Illinois 1, Washington 1. Rivals.com rankings: 5 five-star players, 7 four-star players.


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Large holes
Before cutting out the damaged area, check the wall for obstructions. Often you'll find a wire, pipe or duct (Photo 1). If so, work carefully around them with a drywall or keyhole saw. Or make a shallow cut by repeatedly scoring the line with a sharp utility knife. It's easier to add backer board than to try to cut the drywall over studs (Photo 2). Cut the backer boards about 4 in. longer than the height of the hole. Pine or other soft wood works well. Hold them tight to the backside of the drywall when fastening them. Hold the boards carefully so the screw points won't prick your fingers if they pop out the backside. The drywall screws will draw the boards in tight. Sink the screwheads slightly below the drywall surface.
Measure the thickness of the drywall (most likely 1/2 in.), and look for a large enough scrap from a damaged piece at a home center, rather than buy a full 4 x 8-ft. sheet. Cut it to size and screw it into place, spacing the screws every 6 in. Taping the edges of the patch to make it invisible is the trickiest part of the job (Photos 3 and 4). Buy a gallon tub of drywall compound and a roll of paper tape. You can use mesh tape, but it isn't as strong. If you have a lot of repairs, also buy a sack of 20-minute setting compound. It hardens quickly and doesn't shrink, so it's ideal for filling cracks and gaps before applying the joint tape. For smoothest results, also pick up flexible 6- and 10-in. taping knives.
Apply a coat of compound and tape to each joint (Photo 3). Thin the compound a bit with water to help embed the tape. Smooth the tape with the 6-in. knife, pulling out from the center toward each end. Squeeze some, but not all, of the compound out from under the tape so you don't create a big hump on the wall. Immediately apply a light coating to the topside of the tape, tapering it out onto the wall.
The second and third coats are to blend and smooth the taped joints so they'll be invisible when painted. After each coat is dry, set a straightedge against the wall to check for obvious dips and bumps. Knock off bumps and ridges with your taping knife. Add more coats as needed. Then sand, prime and paint.
When possible, leave a few inches of drywall at corners so you won't have to spread taping compound onto adjacent walls or ceilings and repaint them as well!
Small Holes
Small holes caused by screws or hooks, wall fasteners or drywall fasteners that pop up are simple to repair, but again time consuming because you almost always have to repaint the walls. Nail pops are common and particularly irritating, because you're likely to have more than one. But drywall screws sometimes pop up too, as a result of damp framing that dries out and shrinks during the first year or two in new construction.
The first step of the fix is to drive nails back down using a nail set (Photo 1). If you have screws, dig the drywall compound from their heads with a utility knife and turn them in tight with a screwdriver.
Then dimple the hole slightly concave with a hammer to indent any raised edges. But take care not to crush the drywall core. In addition, cut away any paper tears with a sharp utility knife. This is a good technique to use with old wall fasteners as well. It's usually easier to tap them into the wall slightly rather than pull them out.
Two coats of drywall compound, applied with two swipes of the knife in a "+" pattern, should fill the holes (Photo 3). The first coat will shrink a bit, leaving a slightly smaller dent to be filled by the second coat. Scrape the excess off the surrounding wall so you don't build up a hump. Sand lightly to blend with the surrounding wall. Be sure to prime the spot. Otherwise the topcoat will absorb into the patch and make the area look different from the surrounding paint. And use a roller when priming to help raise the surface texture to match the surrounding wall.
20-Minute Setting Compound
Twenty-minute setting compound is a great product for filling deep holes and gaps and for your first taping coat because, unlike regular joint compound, it hardens quickly without shrinking. That means less time spent filling. And you can apply a second coat of compound as soon as the first hardens. You don't have to wait for it to dry completely.
For most uses, buy the lightweight type. It comes as a powder in sacks. Mix only what you can use in about 10 minutes. It hardens quickly, often in your pan if you're too slow! Completely clean your pan and knife before mixing a new batch. Otherwise it'll harden even faster! To avoid clogging the sink drain, throw leftover compound into the trash.
Cracked corners
Every home settles unevenly as it ages. This sometimes causes inside corners to crack or ripple. Often the crack will run from floor to ceiling. Once you spot this problem, watch it for two to three months for continued movement and fix it after all movement stops.
The key to renewing the strength of the corner is to remove all loose tape and drywall compound (Photo 1). If the drywall below has crumbled, cut it away with your utility knife and fill the gap with setting compound.
Retape the joint following the techniques shown in Step 1. Crease the paper tape down the middle so it fits into the corner easily (Photo 2). It's difficult to spread compound smoothly on one side of the corner without marring the other side. The trick is to apply compound for the second and third coats only on one side at a time. Let the one side dry, then do the other side.
Finally, buy a fine-grit sanding sponge to smooth the corners (Photo 4). It'll do a nice job without gouging.


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This week 25 small businesses were awarded $184,832 in FAST Grants by the Arizona Commerce Authority. The ACA hopes that this will initiate the commercialization process. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $7,500 for each company and may be used toward reviews of technology, commercialization feasibility studies and commercializations assistance.
According to the president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority Don Cardon, "This is a seed investment the ACA is making towards startup companies which we believe will assist the company advance in the crucial steps towards bringing the idea to the market place." Don Cardon states that he is pleased with the amount of responses received for the program and believes that they are a promising glimpse into the future of Arizona.
Since 2008, Arizona has seen a 57 percent increase in entrepreneurial activity, ranking 5th in the U.S. for business start-ups. Programs such as the ACA's FAST Grants awards have been crucial in the advancement of small businesses.
Executive director Laura Tyler of Stimwave Technologies Inc. said, "We are so thankful to the AZ Commerce Authority for their support of Stimwave's efforts in expanding the reach of our innovative wireless neuromodulation platform." Tyler also added that the grant will allow Stimwave to complete market investigations and device planning as well as local research partners like TGen/TD2 and Barrow's Neurological Institute. This will further their ability to provide effective and minimally invasive therapies for cancer and brain disorder patients.
The co-founder and chief technology officer of Acudora, Inc. stated that the grant will be used to assist their continued commercialization efforts. Mark Banister, founder and chief technology officer of Medipacs said, "This grant will provide Medipacs the ability to finish market research and our product launch plan for a medipacs device that can be launched in the Veterinary market late this year. This product will help build value for our investors and jobs for Arizona."
Besides awarding FAST Grants, the ACA also secured $18.2 million for the Arizona Innovation Accelerator Fund — A fund that helps stimulate business growth, capital investment and the creation of jobs in Arizona. The ACA's second Arizona Innovation Challenge is also underway and semi-finalists will be announced in early March.
2012 Arizona FAST Grant Recipients
Acudora, Tucson, $7,500
Arbsource, Tempe, $7,500
Arizona Cancer Therapeutics, Tucson, $7,500
Castle Biosciences, Inc., Phoenix, $7,500
Colnatec, Gilbert, $7,500
Cyclone ADG, LLC, Tucson,$7,500
Earth Knowledge, Tucson, $7,440
ECOmplete, LLC, Chandler, $7,500
Fennova Corp., Tucson, $5,000
inXsol, Phoenix, $7,500
Kinetic Muscles, Inc., Tempe, $7,500
Latitude Engineering, LLC, Tucson, $7,440
Medipacs, Inc., Tucson, $7,500
MSDx, Inc., Tucson, $7,500
NEST Energy Services, Prescott Valley, $7,500
Power Gold, Phoenix, $7,500
Prime Solutions Group, Goodyear, $7,500
Provista Diagnostics, Inc., Phoenix, $7,500
Quaesta Instruments, LLC, Tucson, $7,452
Reply Buy, Inc., Scottsdale, $7,500
Science Tomorrow, LLC, Phoenix, $7,500
Serious Integrated, Chandler, $7,500
Siegel Consulting, LLC, Scottsdale, $7,500
Stimwave Technologies, Inc., Scottsdale, $7,500
VisionGate, Phoenix, AZ, $7,500


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Taking some time off of his busy schedule, Gerard Butler showed up the Street League charity training session in Kennington Park, London, England today (December 14).
The "PS I Love You" hunk looked to be enjoying himself as he ran around on the South London pitch and checked out the 5-a-side action.
Hamming it up for the London audience, Gerard Butler attended the Gala screening of "Playing for Keeps" at Apollo Piccadilly Circus on Thursday (December 13).
The "300" star looked handsome in a black suit with a dark gray dress shirt and burgundy tie while he drummed up some playful poses for the photographers.
With his new movie, "Playing for Keeps" out in theaters, Gerard Butler has been making the promotional rounds.
Recently, he spoke with Entertainment Tonight about his chemistry with costar Jessica Biel in the soccer flick.
Stepping out to show off her latest film, Uma Thurman attended The Cinema Society's premiere of "Playing for Keeps" on Monday evening (December 5) in New York.
Elegant in a fitted black pant suit, the 42-year-old beauty happily posed for photos and greeted fans before making her way in to the AMC Lincoln Square Theater for the show.
Showing off his latest romantic comedy, Gerard Butler was on hand for the New York City premiere of "Playing For Keeps" on Wednesday (December 5).
The 43-year-old Scottish hunk looked handsome in an all-black suit ensemble while working the media line and greeting fans before heading in for the night's main event.
Stepping out for a night at the movies, Jessica Biel attended The Cinema Society premiere of her new film "Playing for Keeps" on Monday (December 5) in New York City.
The 30-year-old star looked breathtaking in a floor-length asymmetrical silver gown with a gold-and-black belt, as she greeted fans and made her way into the Lincoln Square Theater.
Promoting their upcoming film, Jessica Biel and Gerard Butler stopped by "Entertainment Tonight" on Friday (November 16).
The duo star in "Playing for Keeps," a romantic comedy about a down-on-his-luck former soccer star who begins coaching his son's soccer team in attempt to get his life together, all the while being pursued by attractive soccer moms.
During promotions for his newest film, Gerard Butler recently opened up about "Playing for Keeps" in a brand new featurette.
When describing his character, the 42-year-old said, "I'm playing a guy from Scotland who was at the peak of his career, and suddenly he's in a small town in America and trying to put his life back together and form a relationship with his boy."


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More than 7,000 welcome packets were mailed this week to our Disaster Assistance Employees who successfully applied to become members of our new Reservist Program. These packets contained each reservist's appointment letter assigning their position and cadre; and a "Conditions of Employment" form that must be signed and returned by Sept. 23, 2012.
During the transition of our disaster workforce this summer, we implemented a three-level review process for all applicants. The process consisted of a preliminary review of applications to determine basic qualifications; applicants were then reviewed by recommendation panels with in-depth knowledge of the FQS job requirements by cadre; and final selection decisions by the selection panel. This Phase 1 hiring process for the Reservist Program ensured that all DAEs who applied to the Reservist Program were offered a position within the limitations of force structure.
Each new member of the Reservist Program will be certified as either a "trainee" or a "qualified" employee within the cadre they are assigned. This was done to ensure that during future disaster deployments, a trainee can always be paired with more qualified employees so that adequate training and experience can be gained. This of course benefits the employee, as well as the disaster survivors and impacted communities as they begin their recovery process.
If an employee is deployed to a disaster area and unable to receive the welcome packet, they may contact the call center at 855-FQS-FEMA (377-3362) or send an email to email@example.com.
It is our hope that through this transition, we are better equipped to fulfill our mission to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, and recover from and mitigate all hazards.


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Acer Canada, in order to meet consumers' growing demand for 3D imagery, has launched three DLP 3D projectors, the X1230PS, X1261 and X1130P.
The Acer X1261 projector features illumination of up to 2,500 ANSI lumens, 3,700:1 contrast ratio, refresh rate of 50-120Hz, XGA resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio for presentations, photos, multimedia, and more, the company said. The projector can also be adjusted to 16:9 aspect ratio for video content such as that from Blu-ray Disc and DVD.
The Acer X1261 can connect to a variety of video input sources through its range of ports, including composite video, component video, and S-video mini-DIN, as well as a RS232 mini-DIN control interface.
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- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
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July 21, 2017
Gingivostomatitis is an infection of the mouth and gums that leads to swelling and sores. It may be due to a virus or bacteria.
Gingivostomatitis is common among children. It may occur after infection with the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which also causes cold sores.
The condition may also occur after infection with a coxsackie virus.
It may occur in people with poor oral hygiene.
The symptoms can be mild or severe and may include:
Your health care provider will check your mouth for small ulcers. These sores are similar to mouth ulcers caused by other conditions. Cough, fever, or muscle aches may indicate other conditions.
Most of the time, no special tests are needed to diagnose gingivostomatitis. However, the doctor may take a small piece of tissue from the sore to check for a viral or bacterial infection. This is called a culture. A biopsy may be done to rule out other types of mouth ulcers.
The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms.
Things you can do at home include:
You may need to take antibiotics.
You may need to have the infected tissue removed by the dentist (called debridement).
Gingivostomatitis infections range from mild to severe and painful. The sores often get better in 2 or 3 weeks with or without treatment. Treatment may reduce discomfort and speed healing.
Gingivostomatitis may disguise other, more serious mouth ulcers.
Call your health care provider if:
Schiffer JT, Corey L. Herpes simplex virus. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases . 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 136.
Modlin JF. Coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, newer enteroviruses, and parechoviruses. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases . 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 172.
Christian JM. Odontogenic infections. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery . 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 12.


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Buena Vista, Va. - Brevard College set several single game team records on the afternoon as the Tornados picked up 519 yards on the ground and nine rushing touchdowns in defeating host Southern Virginia on Saturday afternoon, 69-7.
The Tornados (3-1) finished the game averaging 8.4 yards per carry as eight BC ball carriers had more than 10 yards rushing in the game. Kelvin Jeter led the way with 177 yards on 14 carries, including a 95-yard sprint for a touchdown, while Thadus Benton finished the game with 142 yards on 16 carries, picking up four touchdowns on the ground and one in the air as the Tornados eclipsed the 500 yard mark on the ground for the first time in program history. Robert Freeman added 68 yards on the ground, while Aaron Reese had 44 yards and touchdown scamper of his own in the contest.
Through the air, Michael Crumbaker was five of 11 for 104 yards and a passing touchdown, finding Benton in the left flat for a seven-yard score. Reese was one for one from the pocket for 15 yards as Brevard passed for 119 in the air. Justin Fleming and Eric Watts was the main targets for the Tornados quarterbacks, with both receiving two catches in the game, Fleming for 66 yards and Watts for 25.
Defensively, Trey Jenkins and Rufus Jenkins were around the ball for the Tornados with Trey Jenkins recording six total tackles and a sack on the afternoon, while Rufus Jenkins had five tackles and a tackle for loss. Rommie Fairchild added two tackles for loss and a sack, while Charles Chambers had a sack late in the game to give Brevard three for the afternoon.
Steven Scott led the effort for the Knights (2-3) on the ground, picking up 45 yards on nine carries, while Zach Garner directed the Southern Virginia air attack, throwing for 126 yards, going 12 of 21 through the air, with Ryan McGinn the recipient of four of those passes for 50 yards.
Brett Kassel led the Knights with seven total tackles on the afternoon, while Pres Crawford and Tommy Davidson each had six tackles. Robert Williams also recorded six tackles on the game and scored for SVU, taking a fumble back 16 yards in the first quarter to even the game up at seven.
Brevard opened the game with possession and march down the field on the first drive of the game, using a third down conversion by Benton on third and seven at the SVU 27-yard line. Three plays later, Xavier Johnson found pay dirt, going in from 14 yards out to put the score at 7-0, with 11:04 left on the clock in the first quarter.
Southern Virginia moved the ball into BC territory on their first possession of the game before an incompletion forced a punt, which was downed at the Brevard 15-yard line. The Tornados fumbled the first snap, but it was recovered by Crumbaker, however, a miscommunication on the next play put the ball on the ground again and this time it was recovered by Williams and the sophomore defensive back carried it into the end zone to even the score at 7-7.
Brevard came storming back on their next possession as Jeter carried the ball around the end for a nine-yard carry, before Benton broke through a hole up the middle, rumbling 54 yards all the way to the SVU 13-yard line, before punching it into the end zone on the next play. The BC extra point attempt was blocked, to put the score at 13-7.
Southern Virginia drove the ball to their own 45 yard line on their next drive, before turning the ball over on downs, and Brevard again turned to the running game, running seven times before Benton again found a gap up the middle and carried it in from 18 yards out to put the score at 20-7 with 52 seconds remaining in the opening quarter.
Two possessions later, Brevard again found the end zone after starting off with excellent field position courtesy of a strong wind gusting through Bobby Williams Field as Matt Mellor's punt was downed at the SVU 45 yard line. Jeter carried the ball three times for 23 yards and Benton made up the remainder of the yards, finding the end zone for the third time in the afternoon, this time from 10 yards out to go up 27-7.
A 51 yard pass from Crumbaker to Fleming set up Benton's fourth rushing touchdown of the game, as the freshman from Stanley, N.C. carried it in from six yards out and on the next possession, Crumbaker rolled out in the flat and found Benton and the fullback went in from seven yards out for his fifth touchdown of the game to put the score at 41-7 going into halftime.
Derek Church found the end zone from one yard out in Brevard's first possession of the second half to put the score at 48-7.
Southern Virginia was forced to punt in the next possession and the ball was downed at the BC five yard line, bringing the Tornados offense onto the field. A handoff to Jeter around the left end and some great blocks upfield by the BC offensive line led to the longest play in BC history as the freshman from Gastonia, N.C. went 95 yards for the score to put Brevard up 55-7 at the end of the third quarter.
Reese and Devon Holmes each recorded their first collegiate rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Tornados closed out the game with the 69-7 victory.
Brevard returns home next weekend to host Carson-Newman College at Asheville High School Memorial Stadium for the Tornados 2010 SAC Home Opener. Kickoff on Family Weekend for the Tornados and the Eagles is set for 2 p.m.


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Marion, you have done it again. Why not, for everyone who wants to, to write Sensitive on their posts if they feel someone else would be offended. What a stupendous idea!!!! No wonder I want to be like you when I grow up!
Lainy.....I want to be more like you.
Ha, ha: Then you have to shrink and let your hair go white!!!
There is always Clairol (or whatever my hairdresser uses) and doesn't shrinking accompany the aging process? So, mission accomplished.
Excellent information, Marion. Glad that you were able to work this out.
Something that the hospice worker shared with us during the last days of Kelly's life: it's the rule of 3's. You look for 3 things to coincide: (1) the patient stops eating, (2) the patient stops drinking, and (3) the patient stops urinating. Once all three of these coincide at the same time, and continue to coincide, the patient generally passes within 72 hours (3 days).
does any one in the whole world know any thing about death?
death is the only truth
i cant say u will do ....
but i can say u will die
We were told about the three's also. Shirley didn't eat or drink for 14 days until she finally passed. And the morning she did pass...her bag was completely full of urine. She also had perfect vitals and very warm hands. She fought until the end...
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Heh: Mississippi passes an "anti-Bloomberg" bill
posted at 3:10 pm on March 12, 2013 by Erika Johnsen
You gotta' love federalism.
On Monday, a state judge in Manhattan struck down New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's rule capping soda sizes. And lawmakers in Mississippi are taking the backlash against government regulation on food marketing one step further.
A bill now on the governor's desk would bar counties and towns from enacting rules that require calorie counts to be posted, that cap portion sizes, or that keep toys out of kids' meals. "The Anti-Bloomberg Bill" garnered wide bipartisan support in both chambers of the legislature in a state where one in three adults is obese, the highest rate in the nation.
The bill is expected to be signed by Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican. ..
"If you look at how menus have changed, whether it be in fast food or family dining, you are seeing more and more healthy options," Cashion says. "Not because of legislative mandates or regulatory mandates, but because of consumer demand. Our industry has always been one to respond to the marketplace."


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There really are a bunch of threads on this subject. You don't need to open another one.
I'm look for a replacement to the AWUS050NH because it has been discontinued and had a not so good chipset. Is there anything else that is out there with an external antenna jack that works well with BT?
There really are a bunch of threads on this subject. You don't need to open another one.
I guess the new "how do I crack wep" question is "which wireless card should I buy?" Seems to be a hundred of these in the last week or so.
To be successful here you should read all of the following.
If you are new to Back|Track
Back|Track Wiki
Failure to do so will probably get your threads deleted or worse.
That, Which Card Should I buy thread, doesn't touch on the wireless N usb cards and if it does, it talks about the Alfa that no longer exists. That's why I opened this one.
Not sure why you say the chipset in the Alfa was not so good. It's the most recommended adapter and many people use it without issues, including myself. Plus B/G networks are still dominant these days.
What did your research tell you about the best 'N' wireless usb adapter ?. Maybe if you listed a card or two you are considering after searching yourself, Someone might be able to give further information. Or just buy a USB "N" adapter you feel is suitable and get it going with BT. That would benefit the community as a whole. Rather then sit and wait for someone else to do all the research and work of testing it with BT.
Just my two cents.
Update: Just noticed you started another thread asking more or less the same thing. Seems you received a good answer: http://forums.remote-exploit.org/wir...-good-bad.html
Ok, I was stating that the Alfa "N" adapter on serveral sites state that the performance when connecting to B/G networks was not as good as it's predecessor, which is the best of the best. That's why I was trying to find an adapter that had the performance of the 500mw Alfa on B/G with "N" connectivity as well. Sorry for the confusion. I've decided to go with the B/G for now and will upgrade later if I need to.
Thank you for the honest input. I currently have a b/g network and just wanted to be prepared so I didn't have to upgrade again in the future. Another 50bucks is still another 50bucks. I'll stick to the b/g card. Thanks again.


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Oftentimes, one person will be identified as the problem in a family system, but, oftentimes, they are simply the one who has been showing the symptoms of the dysfunction in the family, rather than themselves having an individual issue. Families can address this by sitting down and talking with each other, with an impartial third party, to discover what is happening within the family and what can be done to fix it.


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Where there's smoke, there's intentional fire
Updated 11:08 pm, Tuesday, September 11, 2012
With a gentle roar, fire spread across the front country of Government Canyon State Natural Area on Tuesday, sending a plume of smoke 5,000 feet into a clear blue sky.
In the fire's path stood knee-high grass, brush and a stand of eye-irritating, water-sucking junipers.
All were reduced to white ash and black smoldering wood within seconds.
"That's the goal," burn boss Greg Creacy said.
Because of budget restrictions and a lack of firefighters, the last prescribed fire at Government Canyon occurred in 2007.
This one took place after more than a year of prep work, planning and waiting for ideal weather conditions to ensure the blaze would not burn out of control.
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After more than 100 years of grazing and fire suppression, the oak savanna that once covered most of Bexar County is gone. Where it was not paved over, brush and invasive junipers have replaced it, Superintendent Chris Holm explained.
Government Canyon, in northwestern Bexar County, is no exception, he said, but by reintroducing periodic fires, which kill the junipers and knock back the brush in favor of the fast-growing grasses, Holm hopes to restore the savanna so visitors can see what South Texas was like before settlement.
The burning also brings the benefit of providing more diverse habitat for wildlife and reduces the flammable material available for a wildfire.
"A lot of people don't understand that no matter where you go in this county, in the unincorporated areas, you have a wildfire threat," Bexar County Fire Marshal Craig Roberts said.
Roberts knows that with periodic fires at Government Canyon, a wildfire there will be less intense and thus easier to control.
While he's happy to see parts of the natural area set afire, Roberts does not recommend it for Bexar County residents and suggests they stick to using mechanical means to clear flammable material from around their homes.
Bexar County remains under a burn ban because of the ongoing drought.
Even at Government Canyon, the use of prescribed fire is limited to the flat front country near the entrance, where bulldozers can clear fire lines and fire crews have easy escape routes.
In the hilly areas, which are almost a monoculture of junipers, Holm said the only type of fire that could burn would be an uncontrollable one that spread through the treetops, instead of along the ground as prescribed fires do.
Holm said just the work by hand and machine to clear areas in preparation for Tuesday's fire already had resulted in more deer, turkey and doves being seen.
By spring, if the rains cooperate, more wildlife should be spotted easily as the savanna is reclaimed by thick green grass spotted with wildflowers.
Holm plans to burn almost 450 acres by today.
It's something he hopes will become an annual tradition.


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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is unlikely to play in the preseason, according to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
That means Griffin, working diligently to return from January knee surgery, likely won't be on the field until the Redskins' season opener Sept. 9 vs. Philadelphia.
Griffin announced via Twitter at 11 a.m. ET: "Doctors cleared me to practice. Coach is going to ease me in. Thank you for your support & See you in Richmond." Washington coach Mike Shanahan then put Griffin through an extensive workout to determine his readiness to participate in camp Monday. According to the ESPN report a day later, one Redskins front-office member said Washington will not want to subject Griffin to any hits this summer.
---Jacksonville Jaguars' running back Maurice Jones-Drew will ease back into football activity as training camp begins after receiving medical clearance from team doctors.
Coach Gus Bradley said Jones-Drew was cleared to return from foot surgery performed in December, but his on-field regimen is expected to begin slowly.
Wide receiver Justin Blackmon, however, is likely at least one week away from being removed from the active/physically unable to perform list. Blackmon had groin surgery in the offseason and knew he'd be limited into August.
---The Cleveland Browns agreed to a five-year deal with offensive lineman John Greco and signed free agent wide receiver Naaman Roosevelt.
Greco is a sixth-year veteran who is now signed through the 2017 season. The 6-foot-4, 325-pounder appeared in 14 games, including 10 starts, at left guard for the Browns last season.
Roosevelt is a 6-foot, 200-pounder in his third NFL season who has appeared in 16 career games, all with the Buffalo Bills. He was signed as an undrafted rookie by the Bills in 2010 out of the University of Buffalo, and has 25 career receptions for 396 yards with one touchdown.
---Defensive end Mark Anderson was released by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, one season into the four-year deal he signed as a free agent last March.
Anderson signed a contract worth $20 million to be the bookend pass rusher opposite $100 million free agent Mario Williams, the Bills' headline acquisition in 2012.
Anderson, 30, missed 11 games due to injury and had only one sack and 10 total tackles compared to the 10.5 sacks Williams recorded.
---Peyton Hillis is headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after signing a one-year contract at the veteran minimum, NFL.com reported Tuesday.
Hillis visited the Bucs on Tuesday and wasted no time deciding to join the team. Tampa Bay is looking for a backup behind starting running back Doug Martin after LaGarrette Blount was traded to the New England Patriots during the NFL Draft in April.
Hillis, 27, rushed for 309 yards on 85 carries and one touchdown last season for the Kansas City Chiefs. The past two seasons, Hillis has not come close to the 1,177 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns he had for the Cleveland Browns in 2010.
---Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer will have minor surgery on his left knee later this week, reports say.
An MRI confirmed a bone bruise after Spencer aggravated the knee during the team's conditioning test Saturday. He began Sunday's practice but was unable to finish. He is expected to be out for at least three weeks but should return in time for the season opener against the New York Giants.
---The New York Jets reportedly have signed kicker Billy Cundiff to compete with incumbent Nick Folk.
Cundiff, 33, is a former Pro Bowl performer who has had a solid, well-traveled NFL career. He perhaps is best known for missing what would have been a game-tying 32-yard field goal for the Baltimore Ravens in the closing seconds of the AFC Championship Game against New England in 2012.
To make room for Cundiff, the Jets waived kicker Brett Maher, a first-year free agent.
---Quarterback Tyler Wilson signed with the Oakland Raiders. Terms for the fourth-round pick out of Arkansas were not disclosed.
Wilson, 6-feet-2 and 215 pounds, set an Arkansas record by passing for 7,765 yards while starting 24 of 37 career games. He also threw 52 touchdown passes.
---Running back Ahmad Bradshaw was placed on the physically unable to perform list and rookie safety John Boyett on the non-football injury list to open the Indianapolis Colts' training camp.
Bradshaw, who was signed last month after six seasons with the New York Giants, continues to recover from the latest procedure on his oft-injured foot. He was unable to perform in last month's minnicamp, and no timetable has been set for his return to the field, although Bradshaw is expected to compete for the starting job in the backfield.
Boyett was a sixth-round pick out of Oregon.
---The Denver Broncos released Joe Mays, an NFL.com report said Tuesday.
Mays was a surprise starter at middle linebacker for the Broncos in 2011, and he was given a contract extension after that season. A broken ankle and leg midway through last season cost him his starting job. According to the report, Nate Irving is expected to start at middle linebacker and Steven Johnson should compete for the role.
---Wide receiver Donald Jones is drawing interest from the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts.
Jones is scheduled to meet with the Titans on Tuesday and visit Indianapolis on Wednesday.
He was waived by the New England Patriots last week. Jones had signed a three-year contract with the Patriots in March, but none of the money was guaranteed.


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1 Golden Gate Highlands National Park
This spectacular national park is located in the scenic north east of the Free State province. The ochre and gold sandstone cliffs gave this park its name and the area is rich in San rock art. more
2 Vredefort Dome
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is the oldest and largest meteorite impact site in the world – and a must-see natural phenomenon. The area is popular with hikers and adventure-tourists. more
3 Gariep Dam Nature Reserve
The largest nature reserve in the province, this nature reserve is situated along the Gariep Dam and the Orange River and is home to a wealth of animal, plant and bird-life. more
4 Tussen Die Riviere Nature Reserve
Tussen Die Riviere Nature Reserve is situated in the southern Free State between the Caledon and the Orange Rivers – two of South Africa's mightiest watercourses. It's hard to find a more evocative setting for a nature reserve. more
5 Free State National Botanical Garden
Located on the outskirts of Bloemfontein the Free State National Botanical Garden has over 400 species of plants from the region including the vibrant red-hot pokers and wild dagga plants for which the province is renowned. more
6 Sterkfontein Dam
The Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve is a water wonder in the Eastern Free State, offering wildlife, birding, windsurfing and flyfishing with a magnificent view over the Drakensberg. more
7 Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve
Moolmanshoek is situated in the eastern Free State near Ficksburg, and is renowned for more than 230 species of birds as well as zebra, blesbuck and other plains game species. more
8 The Franklin Game Reserve
The Franklin Game Reserve in Bloemfontein is one of only two reserves in the world situated in a city (the other is in Hong Kong). For those who love nature, Hamilton Park on the reserve's west slope boasts more than 3000 orchid specimens. more
9 Willem Pretorius Game Reserve
Situated in the heart of The Free State – the reserve covers over 12000 hectares with the Allemanskraal Dam as a central feature. Excellent game viewing and birding on offer. more
10 The Maluti Mountains
The spectacular Maluti Mountains form the border between the Free State and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Pony-trekking with local communities is a popular past-time in these rugged mountains. more


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|Marriage and divorce among certain Indian tribes.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after six months after approval of this Act no marriage thereafter entered into, to which a member of the Klamath or Modoc or Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians of the Klamath Indian Reservation in Oregon is a party, shall be valid for any purpose unless such marriage shall have been solemnized pursuant to the laws of the State in which the ceremony is performed.
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Bona fide Indian custom marriages with members of said tribes mentioned in section 1 existing prior to the effective date of section 1 of this Act are valid, and recordation of such marriage with the superintendent of the Klamath Indian Agency, if both parties are then living, in a book kept by him for that purpose shall be prima facie evidence of such marriage. The nonrecordation of such a marriage shall be prima facie evidence of the nonexistence of such marriage.
From and after the date of the approval of this Act, divorces in which a member of the said tribes or band of Indians is a party shall be effected only by decree of a State court of competent jurisdiction.
No person shall be entitled to inherit as the surviving spouse of a deceased member of the Klamath or Modoc Tribes or Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians by virtue of a marriage entered into subsequent to the effective date of section 1 of this Act unless his or her marriage to the decedent has been solemnized in conformity with the provisions of this Act: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize the devolution of restricted property within the Klamath Reservation to any person not qualified under the provisions of section 5 of the Act of June 1, 1938 (52 Stat. 605).
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Stress is one of the leading causes of illness in the United States. Indeed, nearly 66 percent of all signs and symptoms presented in doctors' offices in the U.S. are stress induced.
The effects of stress include nail biting, anxiety, a racing mind, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior, unending worry, muscle tension and spasm, poor appetite or too great an appetite, digestive disorders, constipation, insomnia, poor blood flow, belabored breathing, neck pain, shoulder tension and the possible onset or continuation of bad habits such as dependence on alcohol, drugs, painkillers, food and caffeine.
Any one of these things by itself can trigger any number of different types of illnesses. But when these forces of antagonism are combined (as they generally are when triggered by stress), the health problems often become chronic and insufferable.
The Psychology of Stress
Stress is an interesting phenomenon. It means different things to different people. What we each individually consider to be stressful is largely a matter of our perception. Indeed, our perceptions are our realities and so what we think is posing a threat is actually doing so by virtue of our established belief system. Moreover, there are many kinds of stressors—physical (the response to being frightened), emotional (loss of a loved one), psychological (obsessive thoughts), spiritual (loss of faith) and psychosomatic (the need for attention).
Physiologically, stress is responsible for initiating the fight or flight response in the face of perceived danger. This means that when we are confronted with a danger, our body automatically prepares us to deal with the coming stressful situation by focusing our attention, pumping more blood into our muscles and sending adrenaline through our system to ready it for action. It is precisely this response that helps protect the body and return it again to homeostasis. However, too much stress, or stress left unresolved for too long a time, can lead to biological damage.
You see, at the onset of perceived danger the body is quickly jolted into fight or flight mode, which means stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol are pumped into the bloodstream. However, at the conclusion of the danger episode, the body does not as automatically calm down and return to homeostasis. In fact, it takes a great deal of time for the body to return to so-called normal conditions. But often this cannot happen because another stressor may present itself (e.g., sitting in traffic, standing in line at the bank, missing a deadline) and this will send our body into "code red" mode all over again.
The effects of such prolonged or recurring stress is that it keeps the autonomic nervous system from balancing, which can lead to problems with the gastrointestinal tract, the digestive system, the respiratory system and the neuronendocrine system. Stress can also lead to depression, anxiety, muscle tension and insomnia. All of these are known triggers of various mental and physical (mind/body) illnesses and diseases.
A Stressful Example
The vicious cause and effect cycle of stress is readily seen in our workforce, wherein productivity and the meeting of deadlines and bottom-line expectations lead us down a harrowing headache path. Consider the average day in the life of a corporate worker: Wakes up early, skips breakfast and rushes to the office; begins harboring stress and anxiety while watching the clock sitting in traffic; sits all day at the computer and talking on the phone; takes breaks not to stretch and take deep breaths of fresh air, but to artificially stimulate the body to work harder through taking a cigarette and coffee break. After that it's back to work pushing productivity in an attempt to meet expectations wherein stress and tensions rise and take hold of the body; after work, to relax—office co-workers are joined for happy hour—wherein the body is nourished with more caffeine, cigarettes and now alcohol. Round and round, day after day, until the body rebels and "tells" you something is very wrong by way of an ulcer, gastrointestinal disorder or chronic pain in some manifestation.
Stress is killing us!
Ten Stress Busters
The idea behind living a stress-free life is to remove the things in your life that are causing you to be stressed. Of course this is easier said than done, but it is truly the only way to not have stress. Here are 10 simple things you can do on a daily basis to reduce the symptoms of stress.
- Walk outside for at least 20 continuous minutes every day.
- Take the stairs whenever possible.
- Take 10 deep belly breaths every hour.
- Drink plenty of pure water—at least 10 glasses a day.
- Avoid sugar and caffeine in all forms.
- Regulate sleep and wake cycles to a consistent daily routine.
- Prioritize your life, work, family and personal time and activities.
- Do six shoulder shrugs whenever you are tense.
- Realize that when people criticize and judge they are labeling an "image" of you and not you personally.
- Realize that you are worth so much more than the sum of your titles, money and belongings.
A good stress-relief program should be sought and followed. Good programs generally include various forms of meditation, visualization, qigong, yoga, acupressure and bio-feedback. Not all programs contain everything, but engaging in any or some of these will go a long way to reclaiming years for your life.
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Cameron is the 19th British prime minister to have attended the elite boarding school on the banks of the River Thames.
Alex Massie on how Britain's unruly mob helps the prime minister.
So did Avigdor Lieberman, director-general of the prime minister's Office during part of Netanyahu's first term.
Breaking with tradition, Rogers was a guest to the state dinner, which honored Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and his wife.
And yet that is not how the prime minister treats the haredi sector at home.
The prime minister's attitude was not one of hope; it was one of confidence.
Either you shall be my prime minister, or else you shall marry my daughter and reign after me.
I will tell the prime minister of the persons who accompany you in these night visits.
They elect a prime minister who holds office for four years.
Our own prime minister is doubtless more powerful,—has a wider authority.
The head of government in many nations. Prime minister is commonly the title of the head of government in a parliamentary system, such as that of Britain or Canada.


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In Portland for the weekend? Or forever? Like beer? Like good vegan food? (Of course you do!)
In honor of Vida Vegan Con, both the BridgePort BrewPub and the BridgePort Ale House will be running special vegan dishes all weekend.
Oregon is home to the most microbreweries per capita. That means we have a lot of brewpubs here. Yes, we are incredibly lucky. And have incredible beer bellies to show for it. BridgePort, founded in 1984, is the oldest craft brewery in Oregon. Their beers can be found across the United States—chances are you've seen their award-winning IPA somewhere if you frequent quality beer joints around the country.
The BrewPub and the Ale House both feature seasonal and local farm-fresh food on their menus. There are always a few vegan options (it is Portland, after all), but this weekend they wanted to make it extra special for all the Vida Vegan Con-ers coming to the Rose City.
BridgePort Ale House
3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
503-233-6540 (Call to reserve a table or just pop in)
The Ale House is offering a prix fixe 3-course meal for $22 all weekend.
The first course is a Chilled Cucumber Soup, a cool summer soup with cucumber, almond, tomato, and chili oil. This is followed by Summer Vegetable Lasagna: grilled squash and eggplant layered with a cashew/roasted red pepper cream, smoked tomato vinaigrette, and sweet ginger arugula coulis. For dessert they are serving up Peach Berliners: fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar, with grilled peaches and bourbon peach coulis.
Hello. You had me at bourbon. Oh, and also Chilled Cucumber Soup.
The prix fixe dinner is available Thursday through Sunday evening, 5 pm to close.
BridgePort BrewPub
1313 NW Marshall
No reservations necessary, just swing on by!
The BrewPub is running an already-popular special throughout the weekend. The Portland's Garden dish is local zucchini stuffed with fire-roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, basil, lime, ancho chili, and miso bbq sauce, and topped with cumin roasted kale chips. (I repeat: cumin roasted kale chips. Holler.) This special will run Thursday night through Sunday, 5 pm until close.
Note: The BrewPub sold out of the Zucchini Garden special on Thursday night, so get on it, kiddos!
Both the BrewPub and the Ale House provide vegan dishes on their menu all the time; check out the online menu for seasonal specialties.


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Hilton Head, S.C. - The Brevard College tornados stayed perfect on their spring break venture to the South Carolina coast Wednesday with a 9-0 thrashing of the West Liberty State Hilltoppers. Brevard (8-2) has yet to drop a match on the trip.
The Tornados started the day on the right foot with three wins in pairs action. Konstantin Savelyev and Cole Altizer doubled up their Hilltopper opponents, Alex Fager and Jandir Santin Junior, 8-4 in the top flight, and Jarred Fisher and Heikki Riikonen did not drop a game to Tim Sylvester and Tyler McCullough, 8-0. Andrew Thompson and Nate Lyles finished the pairs matches with an 8-2 victory over Darren Fields and Rick Thaxton, 8-2.
In singles, Brevard again swept the Hilltoppers (2-3). Savelyev downed Santin Junior in the top flight, 6-3, 6-0 and Riikonen dispatched Fager in the second, 6-4, 6-2. Altizer rolled in the No. 3 match over Sylvester, 6-3, 6-0 and the fourth round was Thompson's 7-5, 6-3 over McCullough. Lyles took down Alex Conway at No. 5, 6-3, 6-0, and the final match was the domain of Shane Apps, 6-1, 6-0 over Andy Sickles.
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Clubfoot, also known as congenital talipes equinovarus , is a fairly common birth defect. It occurs in about 1 out of every 750 to 1,000 live births. This defect can occur in one or both feet.
About twice as many boys are affected than girls are. The most severe form of clubfoot is characterized by the foot or feet being turned inward and pointed downward. When both feet are clubbed, the toes turn toward each other.
Clubfoot is usually an isolated defect. Only about 10 percent of babies with clubfeet have any other associated birth defect. There are two general categories of clubfoot – intrinsic and extrinsic.
We do not know what causes clubfoot. We do know it is not related to anything the mother ate or did during pregnancy.
As more and more women have ultrasounds during their pregnancies, doctors are diagnosing clubfoot before birth more often. Improved ultrasound images are also helping with prenatal diagnosis.
This defect does seem to have an increased incidence in families with a history of clubfoot or other orthopedic problems. Family history could include a parent who had clubfoot at birth or a congenital hip dysplasia (which is the underdevelopment of the bones of the pelvis, especially the hip joints) or a blood relative with similar defects.
If your child has clubfoot, your obstetrician likely will refer you to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist (a doctor who handles high-risk pregnancies). Your maternal-fetal medicine specialist will do a more extensive ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis and look for any other anomalies your child may have.
Clubfoot is not painful for your baby. It really has no effects on your newborn. However, it does need to be corrected, as it will not resolve on its own. Your child will not be able to walk normally with untreated clubfoot because he or she will not be able to place the affected foot (or feet) flat on the floor.
There is no prenatal treatment for clubfeet. But, if you know about the diagnosis prior to delivery, you will have a chance to locate an orthopedic surgeon who is familiar with treating clubfeet and learn about treatment options.
The majority of babies who have clubfoot will not have other problems. There are a few birth defects that can be accompanied by clubfeet, so we recommend a thorough exam of your baby using a level II ultrasound.
Isolated clubfeet will not affect your pregnancy. However, if your child has another birth defect that accompanies clubfeet, you may need more frequent monitoring to evaluate your child's well-being during the pregnancy.
Until very recently, the routine treatment for clubfoot was serial casting and surgery. However, a nonsurgical technique has proved to provide even better results without the risk of surgery complications. This method is called the Ponseti Method, after the doctor who first used it in the 1950s.
This method did not gain popularity until the babies who were first treated grew up and proved that this method provides better results than the traditional surgical method does.
The Ponseti Method is a multi-step, multi-visit process that begins shortly after birth, when the tendons are more flexible.
If non-operative treatment, like the Ponseti Method, is not effective, children may have to have surgery. Historically, surgical correction was the standard of care and all clubfeet were treated the same way. More recently, surgical correction is more individualized and aimed at treating only those areas that require surgical intervention for correction.
Reported success rates with the Ponseti Method vary greatly. Doctors successfully correct approximately 50 to 90 percent of children with clubfeet without surgery. However, some babies have short, fat feet with stiff ligaments that will not yield to stretching and may require some type of surgery. If surgery becomes necessary for your child, his or her orthopedic surgeon will explain what type of procedure should be performed.
The Fetal Concerns Center of Wisconsin can schedule a meeting with the orthopedic doctor before your baby is born. Meeting with an orthopedic surgeon will help you get a better idea of how your baby's clubfoot can be treated after delivery. You will meet the doctor and his or her nurse who will be most involved in the care of your baby after birth.
Yes. If your baby is born with clubfoot and no other problems, he or she will likely go to the newborn nursery. In most cases, you can visit the nursery and have your baby brought to your room.
If you deliver at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital Campus, an orthopedist may see your child in the hospital.
If you do not deliver here, or the orthopedist does not see your baby before he or she goes home, please call to set up the first casting appointment as soon as possible after you take your baby home. For best results, we will need to do the casting as soon after birth as possible.
Yes, you should be able to breastfeed your baby. If you do plan to breastfeed, a lactation consultant can answer any questions you may have. You may want to discuss how to position your baby for feeding if he or she has long leg casts.
More than likely, your baby will go home when you leave the hospital unless he or she has other issues that require more intensive treatment or more assessment.
The long-term prognosis for babies with clubfoot who are treated with the Ponseti Method is excellent. Historically, they have had almost no difference in function or pain in their feet than people who were born without clubfoot. The only known issues that can cause increased pain are related to excessive weight gain and working jobs that require a lot of time standing.
Learn more about the Orthopedics Program at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.


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Harbor Freight donates tools
Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas has donated a $1.4 million gift of tools and equipment to the Los Angeles Unified School District's adult education program.
The donation, in addition to promoting creativity and innovation, will encourage students to turn their passions into paychecks.
"For too long, vocational education has not been given the attention and funding it deserves," said Eric Smidt, CEO of Harbor Freight Tools. "With our tools in Los Angeles classrooms, we can help thousands of students work their way toward meaningful, higher paying careers."
Harbor Freight invited the district's industrial career education instructors to visit the company's Pasadena store to compile "wish" lists. They asked for and will receive a massive amount of tools and equipment - more than 55,000 items capable of filling 15 40-foot truck loads. All will be put to use in industrial education programs for careers in air conditioning repair, electronics, plumbing, construction work and other fields.
H&R Block offers EZ filing options
H&R Block is offering consumers even more of an incentive to get an early start on their 2012 tax return by offering free 1040EZ federal filing through Feb. 15.
Roughly 17 million taxpayers will file a 1040EZ this year and with H&R Block they can file any way, anywhere and anytime for free through Feb. 15:
At participating H&R Block tax offices and Walmart kiosks
With H&R Block At Home online and iPad options
From the comforts of home virtually with a tax professional via video chat through Block Live
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WorldatWork's 2011-2010 Salary Budget Survey – For the first time since 1980 the U.S. rate of inflation is higher than the average salary budget increase. During the 12-month period ending April 2011, the Consumer Price Index was 3.2%. Average pay increases for the same period? 2.8%.
Why haven't pay increases kept up with the rate of inflation? A host of factors — particularly high unemployment – are conspiring to keep salary increase budgets low.
With the nation's unemployment rate averaging 9.4 percent, the law of supply and demand is at play. Salaries may only see significant improvement if unemployment decreases, which would put pressure on employers to raise wages in order to stay competitive.
"Successful organizations will not pay more than necessary for any expenditure, and with low risk of losing employees to other organizations, higher increases are not justified at this time," explained Don Lindner, senior practice leader at WorldatWork, a global HR association headquartered in Arizona.
Skeptics need only look at companies in mining, quarrying, oil and gas. Because these industries are currently experiencing a shortage of skilled labor, their 2012 planned salary budgets are above average, at 4.1%.
U.S. employees in other industries, on the other hand, can expect average pay increases of 2.9% in 2012, though it may be closer to 4.0% for high performers.
About the Salary Budget Survey
The "WorldatWork 2011-2010 Salary Budget Survey" includes data from more than 2,400 participants, representing nearly 15 million U.S. employees. The data, collected in April 2011, represents a wide variety of U.S. companies and industries, distributed across all 50 states.


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Buffalo, N.Y. — Performax Lacrosse's Team Performax Prep will play an exhibition lacrosse game against The Hill Academy on November 10, 2012. This lacrosse game will feature the top lacrosse players from Western New York and Canada.
The 'Team Performax Prep vs. The Hill Academy' lacrosse game will be held on November 10, 2012 at Sahlen's Indoor Sports Park in Elma, New York. At 2:00 p.m. the teams will take the field for warm up. The lacrosse game is scheduled to begin promptly at 2:45 p.m. A meet and greet session to follow at 5:10 p.m. will be a time for the players, coaches, and parents to get to know each other. Pizza and wings will be provided by Timmy Z's.
"This game will feature college lacrosse coaches which will allow players to get recruited. If the players are already recruited, this game will give them an opportunity to improve their rank on the recruiting list," says Michael Albert, Director of Performax Lacrosse Systems. The 'Team Performax Prep vs. The Hill Academy' lacrosse game is sponsored by Independent Heath, Dent Neurologic Institute, and Jim Murphy GMC Buick. For additional information about the 'Team Performax Prep vs. The Hill Academy' lacrosse game please visit www.pxlacrosse.com.
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Buy a rekeying kit
Have you ever lost your house keys and been worried that a stranger could get in? Unless you're the first occupant of the property, you never can be sure how many copies of your keys exist. Locksmiths typically charge a fee to re-key an individual lock, even when you bring it to their shop. Since most homes have multiple doors with multiple locks, rekeying can get expensive.
You can re-key a lock like a pro and at a fraction of the cost. Re-keying kits are available for most lock brands, but they're not interchangeable. You have to buy a kit for each brand of lock used in your home. (If you're lucky, they'll all be the same brand!) They're available in home centers and hardware stores and through online suppliers.
Each kit will rekey six locks, but you can order extra pins if you need to do more. The kit will work on entrance and deadbolt locks, and it comes with two keys and all the tools you'll need, except a screwdriver. But keep your current keys—you'll need them to remove the cylinder.
We used a Schlage brand lock for this story, so if you have a different brand, be sure to check the instruction sheet for minor variations.
Remove the knob
Insert the key in the lock and turn it until the door is unlocked. Remove the doorknob and lock cylinder housing as shown in Photos 1 and 2.
Remove the retainer ring
Use the special retainer ring tool supplied with the kit to force off the thin retainer ring (Photo 3). Set the ring aside so you can replace it later.
Remove the cylinder plug
Photo 4: Remove the cylinder plug from the cylinder
Insert the old key and turn it either to the left or right. Remove the plug by pushing the plug follower (supplied in the kit) through the cylinder. Make sure to keep constant pressure between the plug and follower so the pins and springs don't pop out.
The most critical part of this operation comes next. Photo 4 shows the cylinder plug being removed from the cylinder. The top of the cylinder contains pins and springs, which keep pressure on the keyed pins. You must keep the plug follower tight to the cylinder plug until it's completely removed so that the pins and springs don't pop out of the cylinder. If they do fall out, it's not the end of the world—just make sure you pick them all up and refer to the enclosed instruction sheet for reinserting them.
Insert the pins and reassemble the lock
Photo 5 shows how the new pins are inserted into the cylinder. Once the new pins are in, reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.


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Los Angeles Flute Orchestra Holiday Concert
Los Angeles Flute Orchestra
Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM (PST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Los Angeles Flute Orchestra Holiday Concert
Saturday December 8, 7:30 pm - Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Santa Monica
1343 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica 90405
$10 Adults & $7 Students
Join the LAFO for a family concert of holiday music that will include Christmas and Hanukah favorites, Nutcracker Dances and Ukrainian and African Carols. As always the LAFO program will have something for everyone from classical to swing, and feature some of the largest flutes in the world and unique ethnic flutes. Joanne Lazzaro will perform on Native American Flute in a new piece for the group. Come celebrate the holiday season with our distinctive blend of original music with influences from around the globe and well-loved music from many genres.
For more information on the LAFO and our recent CD releases please visit us at: www.losangelesfluteorchestra.net or like us on FaceBook for updates on performances and CD releases.
Winter Wonderland and Nuestro Pueblo are available on iTunes, Amazon and at www.forestglademusic.com Winter Wonderland is also available at www.fluteworld.com
Conductor: Ellen Burr
Flutes: Jonna Carter, Paulie Davis, Katrina Hauser, David Lamont, Cathy Larson, Joanne Lazzaro, Laura Osborn, Emily Senchuk & Roland Tso
When & Where
Mt. Olive Church
1343 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica,
Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM (PST)
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The Los Angeles Flute Orchestra. We have been around since 1999 and are a unique chamber ensemble that features the entire flute family from piccolo down to the extremely rare sub contra bass flute. Our ensemble also includes unique ethnic flutes and a F Contra Bass flute which is the only instrument of it's kind in the world. Our repertoire ranges from classical to jazz to world music and gospel and is all written or arranged for our ensemble by LA composers.


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West Valley City • After a three-hour stand-off with police, a 43-year-old man who had fired shots at police surrendered to negotiators and was taken into custody Thursday evening.
"He fired numerous rounds ... put a lot of lives in jeopardy," said West Valley City Police Deputy Chief Mike Powell about 5 p.m., shortly after the situation was resolved.
Powell said the man was receiving medical attention for unspecified injuries.
Police had evacuated a two or three block area surrounding a home near 3150 S. Cantwell Street (2910 West), and nearby Westlake Junior High was placed in lockdown to prevent students from walking home through the danger zone. Officers also spent much of the afternoon turning away disappointed residents as they tried to reached their homes in the evacuation area.
Powell said officers initially came to the home about noon on a report of a domestic situation.
The officers returned about 1:40 p.m. on a report of shots fired.
Later, the man fired shots at officers, but no one was hit, said Powell, adding that officers did not return fire.
The man's girlfriend, who was in the area initially, was safe, he said.
Powell said the man was facing "an array" of criminal charges.
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Krystal, on 08 February 2012 - 11:28 AM, said:
Well thought out post, Krystal. And I agree completely. You see a lot of this, especially on MMOs.
Sir Viver, on 08 February 2012 - 01:42 PM, said:
>at any point, types "I'm a girl" in an online game's chat box, without even being asked about her gender.
^This kind of person is what's known as an "embarrassment." Furthermore, replace "a girl" with anything. "(insert race here)," "(insert sexual orientation here)," etc... That is, if they just announce it out of the blue.
>sits back, and whether he/she's good or bad at an online game, enjoys it and doesn't feel the need to draw attention to himself/herself by announcing such things unasked. Does his/her best, legitimately enjoys a good challenge, and actually likes video games.
^This is a real gamer.
Oh, Sir Viver.Lulz.


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WATCH: British mom talks about confronting London attackers
In an interview with ITV, Ingrid Loyau-Kennett of Cornwall says that she was not scared for herself when she approached the two men responsible for the brutal killing of a British soldier in London. 'There were more and more mother's with children stopping around,' she says. 'Better me than a child'.


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NORWALK, CT -- Beer sales dipped for the second year in a row, falling 1.5% in 2011, according to the latest report by the Beverage Information Group, based here. For all categories of alcoholic beverages tracked -- including beer, wine and spirits -- on-premise sales also continued their years-long decline last year.
BIG's annual report, published under the title "Handbook Advance 2012," was released in April. The report said overall sales of adult beverages are trending up slightly, but virtually all of the increases appear to be for take-home consumption.
Liquor licensed locations are the prime real estate for America's street operators, who install games and jukeboxes in taverns and restaurants. The economic strength of these venues may be gauged in part by the volume of adult beverage sales.
BIG's annual report did highlight one mildly hopeful sign for the street operator's most important market. "Following years of negative trends, on-premise consumption progressed at a slower decline in 2011," says BIG's senior research analyst Adam Rogers. He credited the improving economy and product innovation for the relative improvement.
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