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Cel Documentation Wikidd
This is for quickly scratching documentation that should later go to the manual. Feel free to add any stuff you think useful!
- Table with all pc (property class) identifiers and links to api docs: pcclass matrix
* Quest Expressions
Steering demo instructions
pcinput->Bind ("1", "arrival"); pcinput->Bind ("2", "ca"); pcinput->Bind ("3", "cohesion"); pcinput->Bind ("4", "separation"); pcinput->Bind ("5", "dm"); pcinput->Bind ("s", "seek"); pcinput->Bind ("w", "wander"); pcinput->Bind ("f", "flee"); pcinput->Bind ("p", "pursue");
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Solve your family photo mysteries with these books by Maureen A. Taylor:
Hello. Rec'd letter other day ans soon. What are you doing? Still working in store? Its snowing here today and is quite cold. I am feeling pretty good but can't stand much work. Lee is at work. Will come home soon. Do you like the pictures? Lo Desca.
Men's ClothingStyles varied from casual dress worn by laborers to suits. The man in the family portrait wears his best suit. Collars worn standing up with a variety of silk ties were fashionable in the period. Men's mustaches were trimmed and waxed in the 1890s; in this turn-of-the-century portrait, he's retained his full mustache.
Children's ClothingPlay clothes for children were introduced in the early 20th century, but this little girl wears a light-colored dress that mimics some of the design elements of her mother's dress, i.e. the wide collar.
Photo DetailsWatch for the spontaneous moments in a family picture. The little girl
looks like Mom has just brushed her hair for the portrait, but both
parents have little wisps of hair sticking out from their heads: Look at
the left side of Dad's head and the hair above the neckline of the
mother's dress.
About the PhotographerAlfred Adt of Waterbury, Connecticut, took this photo. According to city directories of Waterbury found on Ancestry.com and details in census records, Adt was born in approximately 1863 and was a photographer in Waterbury from at least 1894 to 1909.
Use the comment field below to tell me how you came to own your family photos. Which relative gave them to you?

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DJ Muggs to reunite with Cypress Hill on upcoming album
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The members of Cypress Hill are coming together for an upcoming reunion album.
In a recent interview, Cypress Hill member B-Real says DJ Muggs is once again "at the helm" of production for the group.
Muggs was not featured on the group's last album, Rise Up, which arrived in 2010.
With Muggs leading Cyrpress Hill, B-Real says the album is "going to be ill." Because fans have been waiting for the entire group to reunite, he says they are "looking forward" to making the album.
So far, the group's ninth album doesn't have a title or release date, but B-Real says they are trying to create "as many songs as possible."
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A scope of things to come on Full Mount MMA.
We love MMA Live and Jon Anik loves you (the UK fan) right back!
"The MMA fans in the UK have been huge supporters of MMA Live. As you know, we launched on ESPNUK several months before we hit ESPN2. So I've got a special affinity for the fine MMA fans in the United Kingdom."
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San José State University School of Social Work Mission and Goals
… to provide leadership that advances social justice through a transcultural perspective for the health and well being of those who are marginalized in an increasingly diverse society…
The mission of the School of Social Work at San José State University is to prepare social work professionals for effective, ethical practice and leadership from a trans-cultural perspective with diverse individuals, families and communities.
In the service of this mission, the school is active in scholarship and professional leadership endeavors that advance the field of social work and respond to the emerging needs of diverse communities. The trans-cultural perspective is infused throughout the curriculum, informs faculty scholarship and reflects an enduring commitment to advocating for social justice, honoring the strengths of diverse cultures, and enhancing the well being of individuals and communities.
To prepare social workers for ethical social work and use of the transcultural perspective with diverse and marginalized populations.
(BASW) To prepare social workers for effective generalist practice from a transcultural perspective with individuals across the lifespan, and with families, groups, organizations and communities.
(MSW) To prepare social workers for advanced practice from a transcultural multi-systems perspective with individuals and families across the lifespan, groups, organizations and communities.
To prepare social workers for leadership in advocating for change and innovation in policies and practices to enhance social justice and the well being of individuals, families and communities.
To prepare social workers for critical inquiry in the service of the above goals.
To contribute to social work through professional leadership and scholarship that advances social work knowledge, practice and values.
The School of Social Work is committed to core social work values: service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, human rights, and scientific inquiry.
Scholarship and Learning
The academic freedom of faculty and students is vital to the role of promoting life-long learning and intellectual inquiry through research, scholarship, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Student and Faculty/Staff Success
The school places the highest priority on ensuring the academic success and personal growth of the San Jose State University community.
The highest standards are held in support of continual improvement and innovation in all that the school does.
All individuals are held accountable for their behavior; including being honest and fair in all their work and interactions.
Diversity, inclusion, civility and individual uniqueness are respected. The School recognizes the strengths that these factors bring to the learning environment.
Collaborative relationships within and beyond the campus are valued in order to realize the mission of the School.
Statement of Core Competencies
The curriculum for the School of Social Work is guided by ten core competency areas, which are defined by the Council on Social Work Education and are reflective of the program mission and goals. The operational definition of each competency area demonstrated through practice behaviors: specific knowledge, values, and skills needed for generalist practice (BASW) graduates or applied in advanced practice with additional specialized knowledge and skills (MSW). For the School of Social Work, these ten competencies constitute the major student learning objectives for the program. The core competencies for the BASW and MSW Programs are outlined below:
Each graduate of the Social Work Programs is able to…
Identify as a professional social workers and conduct themselves accordingly
- Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
- Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
- Engage diversity and difference in practice.
- Advance human rights and social and economic justice.
- Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
- Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.
- Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services.
- Respond to contexts that shape practice.
10. Engage, Assess, Intervene, and evaluate in practice with individuals, groups, organizations and communities.
10(a) Engagement
10(b) Assessment
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Energy Systems Training
Clean energy technology is an emerging in Silicon Valley as a cross disciplinary competency in advanced materials, process engineering, electronics, software and internetworking. Already the Valley is home to a dozen brand name companies in Solar PV (Photo Voltaic), electric vehicles, advanced biofuels, energy storage, fuel cells, smart grid, and social transportation.
Foothill College has developed a six-course program in energy systems training, following industry leading approaches in clean generation, smart distribution, and efficient end-use. Our program, developed through funding from SWIC (SolarTech Workforce Innovations Collaborative), includes an introduction and a foundation in:
- ENGR 39: Energy, Society, and the Environment
- ENGR 40: Clean Energy Technology
- ENGR 81: Introduction to Power Systems
- ENGR 82: Renewable Energy Technology
- ENGR 83: Smart Energy Systems
- ENGR 102: Building Science and Performance Engineering
It is focused towards incumbent training and transitional workforce development, and includes a general education course as a foundation to the academic program: Energy, Society, and the Environment, which articulates to UC.
A key component of our energy program is our campus energy system, energy technology that includes our cogeneration facility, 1.5 MW of renewable energy, future EV charging and energy storage, and a campus-wide smart energy system for advanced building energy monitoring and management. Integrated into our distributed energy system, Foothill College is a 'living laboratory' for the emerging distributed energy grid.
- 250KW Cogeneration
- 1.5 MW Solar PV
- Energy storage (future)
- EV charging (2013)
- Building Energy Monitoring
- Campus energy Management
Students from transitional workforce have been provided opportunities to enroll in a course of study in the energy program. This has resulted in finding opportunities in solar system design and sales, building energy audits, distributed energy and clean energy policy development. Our faculty in these cutting edge courses are working practitioners in energy technology, including smart grid and energy policy. Foothill has plans to build these courses into twin-track academic and workforce development programs, preparing incumbent workers and future scientists and engineers for exciting careers in energy technology and management.
Campus Energy Technology
- Energy Intensity Target: < 100k BTU/sq-ft
- Central Plant (HVAV)
- Energy Storage / EV Charging
- Smart Energy Integration: Bldg EMS / Campus BMS
- Commissioning / Recommissioning
Foothill College is the ideal test bed for innovative energy technology for clean generation, smart distribution, and efficient end use.


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Up to 24 mudslide victims found
(NEWSER) – Some 16 bodies have now been recovered from a huge mudslide in Washington state and rescuers believe they have spotted at least eight more bodies in the debris. The number listed as missing stood at 176 yesterday but officials believe names have been duplicated and the number has been falling and rising so much it is hard to get an accurate count, CNN reports. Snohomish County's emergency management director says rescuers still hope they will find survivors from Saturday's disaster. "I believe in miracles, and I believe people can survive these events. They've done it before and they can do it again," he told reporters.


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PHILADELPHIA - The last time the University of Pennsylvania swimming & diving teams were represented at the U.S. Olympic Trials was 1992, when Steve Kuster competed. Before that, you have to go all the way back to 1976, when Rob Cragg dove at the Trials.
As a sign of the progress of both programs, the Penn men's and women's swimming programs will have six individuals competing at this year's Olympic Trials -- one recent graduate, two returning student-athletes, and three incoming student-athletes. The Trials begin Monday in Omaha, Neb.
"It is a great measure of the level of our program to have so many Penn kids competing at the highest level our sport offers," said the man who has overseen the jump in the programs' fortunes, Head Coach Mike Schnur. "My goal for all of our swimmers at this meet is very simple: Enjoy the experience, appreciate the opportunity you have earned, and swim your hearts out."
Brendan McHugh, who graduated in May, is scheduled to compete in the 100 and 200 breaststroke events. The 100 breast will begin with heats during the Trials' first day, Monday, while the semifinals will run that night. The men's 100-meter breaststroke final will take place during the evening session on Tuesday. The 200 breast heats will take place during the morning session on Thursday, June 28, with the semifinals that evening. The men's 200 breaststroke final will take place during the evening session on Friday, June 29.
McHugh's teammate at Penn, rising junior Rhoads Worster, has qualified for the Trials in the 100 butterfly. Heats for that event will take place on Saturday, June 30, with semifinals taking place that evening. The men's 100-meter butterfly final will take place in the evening session on Sunday, July 1.
From the Penn women's team, rising junior Shelby Fortin is slated to compete Tuesday morning in the 400 freestyle heats. The final will take place that night.
In addition, three incoming student-athletes will join their future teammates Worster and Fortin at the Trials. Bradley Wachenfeld (Basking Ridge, N.J.) will compete in the men's 400 freestyle, which will run heats Monday morning and the final that evening; Annie McCotter (Cherry Hill, N.J.) is in the women's 200 butterfly, which will run heats on Thursday, June 28, its semifinals that night, and the final on Friday, June 29; and Chris Swanson (Tampa, Fla.) is in the field for the men's 1,500 freestyle, which will hold its heats the morning of Sunday, July 1 and its final the evening of Monday, July 2.


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The One-tablet Tablet Market – For Now.
I watch CNBC just about every morning. Either at the gym, at home or on the road in the hotel. I always find something interesting to take away from it (or at least pass the time on the treadmill). Yesterday they had a gentleman on from Comscore talking about web traffic and where it comes from. The discussion was about US connected device traffic. This is non-computer devices, so smartphones and tablets. 36% of the traffic goes to Android Phones, 24% goes to iPhone, and 22% and iPad. The remainder is a hodge-podge of smartphones and tablets. He also stated that about 97% of all tablet traffic comes from iPads. I am not surprised by these numbers but it astounding to see how much iPad has grown and the market power it as.
The real question is when will other tablets emerge as a viable competitor to iPad? I am no expert on this but it seems to me that the competition has emerged already (RIM Playbook, several Android tablets, and others) and so far seem to be having minimal impact on iPad sales. iPad keeps chugging along and I expect this to continue for some time. I am mostly speaking from an enterprise perspective here where all the conversations we have with customers is about iPad, at least on the tablet side. I keep waiting for a new generation of Android tablets that may perhaps change this dynamic. On the smartphone the dynamic is certainly different. Clearly there is a fair share of Blackberry users still out there. But our discussions are mostly around iPhone and Android. Now admittedly since we are initially targeting iOS devices it's natural that those are the discussions we get involved in. But we talk to organizations, from the very large to small, and iPad is top of mind in enterprises.
These situations change and certainly competition for iPad will emerge. It just may take a bit longer than many expect. From our point of view, choice is good for customers and our objective is to support customer with whatever device they choose. mobilEcho, and more broadly, Mobile File Management (MFM), is not just about supporting one device but about cross-platform support of heterogeneous device environments.
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Was $89.95 NOW $49.95
These cordless illuminated decorations do not require an electric outlet, allowing you to place them anywhere indoors or outdoors. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, they are pre-strung with commercial white LED lights that cast a warm glow—all rated for 20,000 hours of use. The lights may be left on continuously, or set to stay on for six hours and automatically turn off for 18 hours. Lifelike Noble fir and pine branches are decorated with red berries and two styles of pinecones that add contrasting colors and shapes. Boughs, needles, and berries are made of a mix of weatherproof PE and PVC that provide realistic texture and color that will last for years. Each decoration requires two D batteries that provide 200 hours of continuous operation.24" Wreath. With 30 lights. 24" Diam. x 5 3/4" D. (3 3/4 lb.)
"I love this wreath. Having no cords and a timer for the lights makes this perfect. It's extremely attractive. " - L, Texas
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The Decorated Cordless Prelit Holiday Wreath comes with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Better than expected!
By Lake Lover
from Granite Falls, NC
I absolutely love these cordless, pre-lit wreaths! I have double doors so I bought two. I received so many compliments on them. The battery operated light timers are fantastic. You can set the lights to twinkle or solid and they'll turn off and on by themselves every evening. Truly "set it and forget it"! Next Christmas I think I'll tie on a festive bow.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
All in all, a quality product
By Herman Hermit
from Minnesota Bend, MN
Wire base very strong; greenery, pine cones and berries festive. Overall impression is one of quality construction. Only problem was wire hanging loop at top: Affixed at inconvenient angle and which broke off at first effort to straighten it. But because base is strong, hanging wreath - without loop - proved to be no problem.
well made and pretty
By Arlene
from Punxsutawney, PA
Delivered in a timely manner; packaged well. It is frustrating when the wreaths are programmed to turn on at 5 PM and some come on at 4:15 and one does not come on until 6 PM.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: The lights may be left on continuously, or set to stay on for six hours and automatically turn off for 18 hours.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Light up the front door
By Kathy
from Cincinnati, Ohio
Can't wait until the day after Thanksgiving to put it on the front door.
Great products
By Raidernorth
from Edmonton, Alberta
Nice Xmas gift
Very Unique Wreaths
By Jester
from Port Orange, Fl.
These Wreaths Are By Far The Most Simplest And Cleanest By Far. I Get Nothing But Compliments From Everyone Especially When They Find Out That All I Use Are Batteries & No Cords.
great idea, but lacking in color
By marie
from dallas, TX.
This product is very practical, but one needs to add ribbons and ornaments to make it more festive for the holiday season. This applies to the swags as well.
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
"Very Genuine Looking."
By Grin
from Des Moines, IA
I had been looking for a wreath this size for a long time to hang on fireplace. Did not want one with an ugly cord hanging down. It looks great with my dark cherry wood fireplace. I like the timer also. Six hours lite and 18 hours off. It also looks real as a lot do not.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Very realistic "foliage"!
By labtrainer 15
from Maine
Very high quality in every respect. Some reviewers/purchasers have said that there aren't enough lights, but I'm thoroughly pleased. Note that the light "cable" AND the "foliage" are bendable, so minor repositioning and shaping are easy.
Love this wreath
By Luckydyna
from Fort Worth, TX
I love this wreath. Having no cords and a timer for the lights makes this perfect. It's extremely attractive a very reasonably priced having looked at some very tacky expensive wreaths in local stores.
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Retro Egg Timer
It's got a sleek and funky look coupled with a specific useful utility. You can't go wrong with that!
How convenient! And reuseable.
Good idea. And it solves the problem of never having a ruler when you need one.
Perfect for folks who lack the eyesight, dexterity or patience to thread needles.Tags: home, gadgets, crafts, sewing, craft supplies, stocking stuffers, needles, assistive, threaderAdded 9 Years Ago from Themut
I find live mice much less disgusting than dead ones. So what if I have to walk them 8 blocks away?Tags: mouse, controls, mice, traps, humane, pests, mouse trap, animal-friendly, removalAdded 9 Years Ago from Themut
Nice little folding step stool perfect for families with limited space or for scattering around the house. $17Tags: kids, kitchen, furniture, childrens, toddler, organization, folding, step stools, small space livingAdded 9 Years Ago from Themut
Most handy for guaranteeing the gremlins don't escape! $6.00 for 10Tags: home, storage, office, tools, organization, gadgets, supplies, useful, rubberbandsAdded 9 Years Ago from Themut
The beauty of function with a physical store in Cambridge, MA. Simple, old school, useful things with form and function - although tending more towards the function.
The Sigg company keeps coming up with more and more fabulous, fun designs! This one in blue and green called the Earth Sigg Water Bottle is really big, like 33 oz. big! By filtering my own water and filling up a Sigg instead of p... The Sigg company keeps coming up with more and more fabulous, fun designs! This one in blue and green called the Earth Sigg Water Bottle is really big, like 33 oz. big! By filtering my own water and filling up a Sigg instead of purchasing water in a plastic bottle, I'm not only saving myself money, I'm helping to save the environment!Tags: outdoor, Nalgene, hydration, lifestyle, sports, health, exercise, environment, accessoriesAdded 9 Years Ago from Delight.com
Money clips are so convenient. You can stash it in your purse or pocket, depending on how much you want to carry around. I keep my cash wrapped around my drivers lisence and check card so everything's in one easy place.Tags: unusual, novelties, novelty, paper clips, money clips, moneyclip, unusual gifts, novelty gifts, paper money clipsAdded 10 Years Ago from Themut
Measuring tape..tape. Perfect stocking stuffer for that hard to please teen.Added 10 Years Ago from Themut
The Museum of Useful Things, aka "The MUT" is an awesome place to shop. This swim locker basket makes a cool container for your gift AND it will last after the holiday is over. I love these.Added 10 Years Ago from Themut
A great gift for guy or gal in your life who like taking things apart and creating new stuff out of it.
Some doors (like my own front door) don't like to stay open on their own. That's when goodies like these brightly colored giant doorstops are especially useful.Added 10 Years Ago from Themut
My favorite drink is the juice of one lemon, with a squirt of agave nectar and sparkling water. This little gadgets makes the prep a snap, because it juices and seeds the lemon in one fell swoop.


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Salisbury, N.C. – The Brevard College men's cross country team competed at the South Atlantic Conference Championship meet on Saturday morning and although the Tornados finishing times as a team did not count toward winning the championship, BC still faired well against the strong SAC competition.
Seniors Justin Holstein and Harrison Vicini paced the Tornados on Saturday morning, as Holstein turned in a 21st-place finish with his time of 27:21.12, while Vicini crossed the finish line at 29:53.33, good enough for a 45th-place finish.
Junior Brandon Hopkins turned in a time of 30:44.01 placing him in 53rd-place, while sophomore Zach Hazen finished in 57th-place with his time of 31:29.40.
Freshmen Tiffen Tapia and Gary Stephenson finished back to back, as Tapia crossed the line with a time of 33:42.35, with Stephenson right on his heels with his time of 33:47.31.
Mars Hill went on to win the SAC Championship meet, as they place four individuals in the top-10 overall. Lincoln Memorial finished second, while Wingate edged out Lenoir-Rhyne by one point for third-place.
The men's cross country team will host the Brevard College Invitational on Friday, October 26. It is the last meet of the season for the Tornados.


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The evening begins indoors for a discussion on the benefits of
fire to ecosystems and how the Conservation District goes about the
business of burning. Then go outdoors to see a prescribed prairie
and savanna burn at night.
Self-guided stations explore a new theme each session. Sing,
fiddle, jiggle and journey into the wild. Kids must be accompanied
by an adult.
Learn about Puck Fair and take a picture with Shamus, the "goat
king" of Ireland. Play Irish skittles, make a Grogoch (a helpful
Irish fairy) and meet some real live Irish Wolfhounds. Plus live
Irish music and dancing.
Make molds out of various materials, add embellishments, shapes
and stripes and create numerous colorful candles out of melted
Guests enjoy a variety of
activities, including a movie in the historic Gold Theatre. A light
breakfast is served Saturday morning.
Immerse yourself in the underwater world with special
experiences, games and hands-on activities before falling to sleep
in the watery world of Shedd.
The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage as little
orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts.
New exhibit showcases 50 rare and unique objects from the
Sterling Morton Library's collections. The artifacts include a
collection of butterflies that is more than 100 years old, an
Eskimo bone carving, original woodblocks, and metal sculptures.
Explore a modern cabinet of curiosities, with drawers that pull out
and doors that open to reveal objects and interactive games, share
your vision of a library in 50 years, and take part in a
library-wide scavenger hunt.
Features supersized animatronic dinosaurs, including
favorites like Stegosaurus and Triceratops, as well as obscure
dinosaur species with unusual characteristics, like feathers.
Shantungosaurus-the largest dinosaur to walk on two legs-stands at
more than 20 feet tall and 50 feet long in Roosevelt Fountain, and
a tented showcase highlights the most recent paleontological
findings that birds evolved from dinosaurs. In addition, guests
will learn how dinosaurs are relevant to today's world and how
changes in climate may have led to their extinction, plus about
prehistoric flowers and plants .
See a toy so amazing, so unbelievable, it has the power to
transform into anything you want it to be. Enter a world where
imagination rules, and ordinary becomes extraordinary.


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House Approves Debt Ceiling Backup Plan
(Washington, DC) -- The House is giving its approval to a debt ceiling backup plan. The vote fell along party lines, 221-207. The legislation would authorize the government to borrow money above the limit, but only to make interest payments to creditors and payments to the Social Security Trust Fund. The Republican bill will likely go nowhere in the Democratic-led Senate and the White House has threatened a presidential veto.
The federal debt ceiling is expected to be hit later this year. The President has long-said that raising the debt limit should be removed from a partisan political environment. Obama has also said he will no longer negotiate with Congress over the debt ceiling.


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WATCH: Cops Have Dance Off With Kids
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A group of Kansas City teens had no idea what to expect when two police officers stopped in a patrol car in their neighborhood on Sunday.
Little did they know they were about to be treated to Officer Krebs' dance moves.
It started a spontaneous dance-off that was caught on video by a neighbor.


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— Fashion blogger and model Lauren Scruggs took her first vacation this weekend, a trip to Colorado with family and friends. And for the first time since her accident in December, she shared pictures of herself. The 23-year-old, who was fitted for a prosthetic left eye a little over a week ago, shared the photos via Twitter on Saturday.
In the first image, she poses with twin sister Brittany, both bundled up and wearing sunglasses. "Such a fun weekend with sweet family and friends," she wrote of the trip. In a second tweeted photo, Lauren is with a big group of family and friends at a ski-jumping competition in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Lauren's hair covers her left eye and a jacket covers her left arm. Scruggs lost her left eye and hand when she walked into a moving plane propeller.
Followers responded with supportive messages, calling Lauren beautiful and expressing their happiness at seeing her out and about again. One fan tweeted "Glad to see @LaurenScruggs out with family and friends enjoy life again :) You deserve it Lauren!" Said another, "Truly Inspiring. Keep doing what you're doing. Sending you positive, happy, and stylish vibes from VA!"
The injured model is making a remarkable recovery from her devastating accident. Her mind is back on fashion both professionally and personally. She returned to writing her fashion blog, LoLo, last weekend and has been active on Twitter, even messaging a jeans company about a pair she lost in December. Lauren's mom, Cheryl, had previously updated fans on her behalf on the website CaringBridge.org. The family is soliciting well-wishes and donations that site and at Lauren's blog.


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Nice clean room, careful staff with god command of several languages. Quiet surroundings, close to some main city attractions.
very friendly helpful staff, nice clean safe feeling atmosphere
helpful staff
Kind staff, clean room and balcon with view over the city. Quiet place. Near trams and buses. The pianobar vas closed.
Parking facilities - on the street arround the hotel - the hotel staff should arrange payment off parking fee instead that you need to have a lot of coins (forints) to pay the parking fee on parking automate!?
Nice clean hotel with very friendly staff in great location. I was really suprised...I have got more than I have expected. Clean spacious room, WIFI, nice view from the roof terrace. Can really recommend this hotel for city trips, but also for business trips. Bigger TV should be fine and the breakfast could be also more variagated, but for 19 Euro/Night was it really excellent.
Breakfast was well organised and had a good range of food from eggs to cereal. It was helpful to also have it as a restaurant in the evenings. The hotel was basic but good value for the location. There was a very bad smell upon arriving of damp from the bathroom. Nothing that opening the window couldn't fix...I did however come across a Silverfish during my stay which unsettled me a little.
Very friendly staff. Very clean, quiet neighbourhood.
Excellent price-quality ratio. The hotel is located near the center, and public transport - tram and metro. The friendly staff speaks English. I have arrived in the morning, but I was not the problem of check-in.Good continental breakfast. There is a garage but there is a dificult parking for larger cars. It is heard through the wall.
Free WiFi on the reception and the lady with glasses in the frontdesk. She is very kind!! Poor Breakfast and cleaning of the room!
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Nice rooms, pansion has its own parking, Wifi works well. Rather poor breakfast.
It would be good if you offer supper. The hotel staff does not speak any foreign languages (English or German).
Small cozy hotel in quiet part of town. Great rooms, great service. If you can to choose, take a room on the attic - it is excellent! Great value for money!
Large room, parking place included in reservation price leaking sewage water was made difficult, poor breakfast - only basics
Nice and big room, comfortable Bed, nice garden and view Poor breakfast. The water in the bathtub don't drain fast enogh, that's a bit anoying when taking shower.
The stay was a very pleasant one. The room we stayed in was very spacious (in comparison with other hotels I've stayed in worldwide) with a large bathroom. What I liked the most was the solid wood furniture they have throughout the hotel, provides a pleasant environment, also they have a lovely interior garden and an interior parking space. And the most important thing that I liked was the friendliness and the helpfulness of the staff there. When we were there Ms. Ecaterina greeted us and helped us with what we wanted to accomplish in Budapest.
Perfect location and nicely decorated. Cozy rooms, very calm street and in gthe same time pretty close to main roads.
the air, the view, the people, the big bathroom no
Room was really nice and cosy, and the area is beautiful. Breakfast was really good!! It´s a bit far away from the center, but it´s easy to reach by bus. Reception lady don´t speak english too much...
I think the hotel was ok, a little to far from he city center.
professional & helpful staff, perfectly prepared hand-outs for the customers on how to get to city center, clean and tidy rooms and courtyard, towels changed daily, very good breakfasts, free parking. I recommed this hotel to everyone.
Nice place - out of the way area. The beds could be cleaner, but the price was great.
Staff were outstanding. Felt like staying with my own family.
I was in this hotel more times. Good price and very kind personal. Family ambience.
I stayed at the hotel from 17th till 19th of september 2010 and the room and the staff were great. A little far from the center, but if you have a car that won't be a problem at all... I strongly reccomend this hotel as I will choose it next time I will visit Budapest.
Wery nice People, nice Garden,very good Breakfast! Family atmosfere
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Located in a quite neighborhood, excellent staff and clean room.
Very friendly staff, nice facilities, secure parking, excellent value for money. Good public transport connections, although a little bit outside city centre.


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With football season coming to a close and the Winter Olympics on the horizon, it is a great time to fit even more sports into your life! Come by the Library to check out our collection of sports films and books.
42 (BLU 4622) tells the story of Jackie Robinson breaking the baseball color line as the first African-American to join the Major League. This powerful film explores Robinson's first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and stars Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.
The documentary film Senna (DVD 9023) delves into the life story of three time Formula One world champion, Aryton Senna. Employing a mix of home video and archival race footage, Senna won awards at a number of film festivals, including Sundance.
From the ESPN Films documentary series 30 for 30, You Don't Know Bo (DVD 7913) will take you inside the athletic career of Bo Jackson. Named the "Greatest Athlete of All Time" by ESPN in 2013, Jackson is the first and only athlete to be an All-Star in two major American professional sports—baseball and football.
Nine for IX (DVD 8530) is also from the ESPN 30 for 30 series. This set of nine films was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX and tells the stories of outstanding female athletes. From in-depth looks at individual athletes such as Venus Williams and Sheryl Swoopes to the achievements of entire teams—like the 1999 World Cup victory by the U.S. women's national soccer team—these critically-acclaimed films are an inspiration for both female and male athletes.
If you would prefer to curl up with a good book, we have plenty to offer. Get a deeper look at the industry with Sports on Television: The How and Why behind What You See (GV742.3 .D44 2012) or Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization: Exploring the Fandemonium (GV715 .S68 2013.) Written by Nate Jackson, a former NFL tight end, Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile (GV939.M29 J33 2013) shares an insider's take on the game.
Soccer fanatics and SIS students alike may enjoy This Love is Not for Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez (GV944.M6 P69 2013), a book that surveys the ties between sports and community in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization (JZ1318 .F64 2010) examines the interconnectedness between soccer and political/ economic systems with fascinating conclusions.
History buffs may gravitate towards Baseball in the Garden of Eden: the Secret History of the Early Game (GV863.A1 T458 2011), while students of literature may want to take a look at The Peerless Four (PS3616.A886 P44 2013), a period novel about female Olympic athletes competing in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.
Looking to unwind with something a little lighter? Former pro tennis player, Monica Seles, recently released Game On (PZ7.S456918 Gam 2013), the first in a series of YA novels. Set at the Academy, an elite boarding school and training facility for teen athletes, this book follows gifted tennis player Maya as she navigates her new surroundings. Full of drama, romance, and cut-throat competition, this novel is ideal for some mid-semester escapism!


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BCI - BC IRON - down 15 cents, or 3.21 per cent, at $4.52
BC Iron's second half profit is set to fall following a drop in the iron ore price and the effects of the recent wet season.
GFF - GOODMAN FIELDER - up 8.5 cents, or 15.45 per cent, at 63.5 cents
Two Asian companies seeking control of food producer Goodman Fielder say they are undeterred by the company's rejection of their $1.27 billion takeover offer.
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It was easy to tell what the audience was there to hear at Friday night's Steve Winwood concert at the Greek Theatre. When he told the crowd "we're here to play some vintage music," the cheers were loud and enthusiastic. His follow-up – "we're also here to play some more recent music" – received a more diffuse response; just a few pockets of hollers.
It really didn't matter, because Winwood and his four-piece backing band took the same tack regardless of what era song they were performing: unforced, lightly syncopated grooves with lots of space for soloing. In other words, Baby Boomer Easy Listening.
That's not necessarily a knock – this is easy listening of a very high order. Those unforced, lightly syncopated grooves were expertly played, even if they rarely ventured from a harmonic comfort zone or raised the heat above a simmer. And his 50-year career – from teenage Ray Charles acolyte fronting the Spencer Davis Group through his years refining his spacey amalgam of psychedelic rock, jazz and soul in Traffic and Blind Faith and later his solo career as yuppie crooner – gives him a catalog of fine songs from which to choose.
And when his band got hold of one of those fine vintage pieces, there was impressive music to be heard.
Winwood, who stuck mostly to his Hammond B-3, showed off his fluid if unflashy guitar playing on "Can't Find My Way Back Home." Playing ahead of the beat, the band gave "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" a flintier, darker edge that slid perfectly into a yearning "Empty Pages." And "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" became blue-eyed James Brown, with guitarist José Neto adding the riff from "Sex Machine" while the band chanted "Light Up" behind him.
Winwood's playing was less percussive than Brown's, favoring the soulful surge of Brother Ray or Georgie Fame. Even seemingly unredeemable songs had their charms, particularly Winwood's mandolin intro and coda on the gaseous 'Back in the High Life Again."
The approach did have its limitations: the cushioned, rounded "Can't Find My Way Back Home" lost its vulnerability, "Dear Mr. Fantasy" featured reed player Paul Booth's most Kenny G-esque moments. But the older, date-night crowd was happy to hear them, even on a misty night, and this mostly understated, affable concert was happy to oblige.
Set list: Steve Winwood at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, Nov. 16, 2012
Main set: I'm a Man* / Fly / At Times We Do Forget / Can't Find My Way Home** / Dirty City / The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys*** / Empty Pages*** / Back in the High Life Again / Light Up or Leave Me Alone*** / Higher Love
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Ohio University Considers MANDATORY Re-Education Classes For Smokers
Officials at Ohio University are considering mandatory classes for students who get caught smoking on campus as part of a draconian ban on smoking for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year.
The ban will outlaw every use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes on any part of the 1,850-acre public university campus, reports The Athens News, the local newspaper.
Smokers won't be able to take refuge in any designated smoking areas, either. The ban is utter and total.
Officials at Ohio U. say they hope to enforce the new anti-smoking edict with a "community, Good-Samaritan kind of model." At the same time, they have also plans for students who refuse to abide by the ban.
Serial smokers who insist of lighting up repeatedly will be sent to the taxpayer-funded school's Office of Community Standards to "talk to somebody," said Ryan Lombardi, Ohio University's vice president for student affairs, according to the News.
Several initiatives are in the works to inform students about the new anti-smoking policy this fall. School health-insurance-covered classes and programs will be available for students who want to kick the habit.
Students who have no desire to kick the habit may also be affected. School officials are also pondering a policy that will force incorrigible users of demon nicotine to enroll in the anti-smoking programs if they get busted smoking too many times on campus.
It's not clear what the magic number for compulsory re-education would be.
"You don't need to threaten people with fines," Lombardi added. "I get it. I don't want to dismiss that argument as a valid argument, but it also feels like a middle school or high school approach."
Lombardi also said he doesn't want the campus to "become a police state" and that students who refuse to be re-educated wouldn't be expelled.
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Auburn Lake Trails is a phenomenon, a community where one can live in privacy, when privacy everywhere is being obliterated in a wash of urbanism. At the Trails, residents live quietly amid the grandeur of the Sierra foothills.
Close by is the American River, a river born among upthrust rocks of the mighty Sierra. The river's waters drop down out of the mountains, roaring and foaming along the boulder-strewn way. Auburn Lake Trails stretches for five miles along the Middle Fork of the river, where the river quiets to a murmur.
While one may live here in complete privacy, Auburn Lake Trails has a vital sense of community, with shared activities for any who wish to participate. The community is especially attuned to horse people, with 30 miles of horse trails. The trails connect to the Tevis Trail; the Tevis leads to Lake Tahoe through some of the most isolated parts of the Sierra. The most adventurous in heart can mount their horses and, from Auburn Lake Trails, intersect the connecting Western States Trail System. Turning north, they can ride to Canada or, turning south, to Mexico.
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For two years, Larry Krystkowiak has needed a shooter, a specialist who can knock down open looks from the perimeter.
The Utes received that on Friday when Connor Van Brocklin committed.
A 6-foot-5 shooting guard who is left-handed, Van Brocklin has taken a long road to Division I basketball. He starred at Davis High for Jay Welk and was a senior on the team that lost an overtime classic to Lone Peak in the 2008 Class 5A semifinal.
He redshirted at Salt Lake Community College on year. He then went on a two-year LDS Church mission and then played at Snow College for two seasons. He had recruiting attemtion from a number of Big Sky Conference schools, as well as Utah Valley University. The lure of playing in the Pac-12 Conference was too much to turn down.
"Coach Krystkowiak said I could come in and fight for a spot," Van Brocklin told The Tribune on Friday. "I've always wanted to play at Utah. My father played football at Utah."
Van Brocklin will be a walk-on. He said Krystkowiak told him that could change depending on circumstance.
Van Brocklin fits a need as a specialist. People like Delon Wright and Ahmad Fields are good passers and good off the dribble. Van Brocklin will serve as a spot-up shooter.
"They need someone who can shoot the ball to go in there and help them win games," Van Brocklin said. "I've always dreamed of playing at this level."
Van Brocklin is the younger brother of Brody Van Brocklin, who played at Weber State. He and East High guard Parker Van Dyke are two local recruits coming in. Harry Whitt from Judge Memoria and Jordan Loveridge from West Jordan are also local guys, along with Xan Ricketts and Alex Mortensen
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Investment Products: Which Is Best For Me?
The financial industry continues to develop innovative products and improve services. As consumers we can feel overwhelmed when faced with choosing a product for our needs.
There are many products for different needs, and when faced with choosing one, it can be difficult. Investors have many choices and can use different avenues to invest their money. These options include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and real estate.
Types of Investment Products
Stocks: Stocks are an equity position in a corporation that can provide the possibility of investment growth.
Bonds: Bonds, on the other hand, are a debt instrument that is issued by the state, government, city, municipality or corporation, and can repay the original investment along with interest.
Mutual fund: An investment company that pools money from many investors and invests it based on specific investment goals.
Annuities: Annuities are financial products sold by an insurance company that is designed to help reach financial goals and can provide income.
Real estate: Lastly, real estate is another option that can be used by owning property or investing in real estate investment trust.
These are only some products that can help investors fulfill their investment needs.
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It depends on an investor's goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. An investor should consider these factors and work with a financial professional to help decide the best product for him or her.
Each of these investment products has strengths and weaknesses depending on how they are used. It is also important to apply your personal situation and consider your objectives when deciding on an investment product.
Investors should be cautious when taking advice from marketing ads or television because these sources typically only present the product and its features. How they can apply to your specific situation is important to understand before investing. It is also critical to take the time to thoroughly analyze how each product can be beneficial and consider not only the benefits but also the potential downside risk.
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Drake: Rihanna Is NOT The Devil!
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Drake does not think Rihanna is the Devil after all.
As we reported, when the rapper flashed his singer-pal's face on a screen with a series of "6″s at a recent show, there was tongue-in-cheek speculation that he may have been linking Rihanna to the "666″ famously associated with Satan.
Of course, Drake and Rihanna are tight, and on Wednesday he cleared the air.
My album title is VIEWS FROM THE 6. The 6 is Toronto. Rih is a great girl who I know is about to kill this tour with Eminem. It's all love!!
— Drizzy (@Drake) August 6, 2014
There you have it.
Drake loves Toronto, loves Rihanna, and does not believe she carries the Mark of the Beast.
All's well that ends well.
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Atlas Peak crafts Napa Valley mountain appellation Cabernet Sauvignon from such prestigious areas as Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain District and Mount Veeder, in addition to Atlas Peak. Atlas Peak's Cabernet Sauvignon wines are driven by an appreciation of mountain-grown fruit and winemaking techniques that capture the distinct flavors derived from the mountain appellations in which they are grown. View all Atlas Peak Winery Wines
About Napa ValleyView a map of Napa Valley wineries
It's hard not to think of Napa Valley when thinking of California wines. The region is, after all, the one that brought world recognition to California wine making. The area was settled by a few choice wine families in the 1960's who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish. They were right. The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980's, when vineyard lands were scooped up and vines were planted throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, from large conglomerates to small boutiques to cult classics. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux Blends. Whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Notable FactsWithin the Napa Valley lie smaller sub-AVAs that lend even more character specifics to the wines. Furthest south is Carneros, followed by Yountville, Oakville & Rutherford. Above those two is St.-Helena and finally, just granted an AVA, Calistoga. These areas are situated on the valley floor and are known for creating rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. There are a few mountain regions as well, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs. Those include Howell Mountain, Stags Leap and Mount Veeder. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from more time in the bottle to evolve and soften.
About California
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.


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December 2, 2014 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be well represented on Alva's downtown square Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. for the annual First Friday Art Walk events.Three seniors in Northwestern's Studio Art program will be showing their artwork at a Pop Up Gallery in the Knox Building on the north side of the square at 428 Flynn. Hanson Long of Waynoka, Natalie Malone of Moundridge, Kan., and Rabi Tamrakar from Kavre, Nepal, are the featured artists for their Senior Thesis Exhibition
April 25, 2013 -- A joint exhibition featuring the culminating work of 12 artist-scholars from the Northwestern Oklahoma State University studio art and studio piano programs will occur during the Northwestern Art and Piano Scholar Exhibition on Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, room 200.
October 25, 2012 -- "Animalier: The Animal in Contemporary Art," an exhibition of art focusing on the animal form, is sponsored by the Studio Art Program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and will run from Nov. 2 to Dec. 2, at the Graceful Arts Center in downtown Alva.
April 27, 2012 -- Two photographs, a drawing and a dress made from recycled newspapers earned the top awards during the Ninth Annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society (NAS) Art Show. These items and other winning entries will be displayed in a special show at the Runnymede Hotel on April 30 and May 1, which is free and open to the public. A reception for artists and the public will be Monday, April 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
February 7, 2012 -- Fifty works of art by 38 high school students from the area will be on display for one week starting Friday in a juried high school art exhibition sponsored by the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Studio Art program. An opening reception with light refreshments for the high school students, their parents and families, guests and members of the university and local communities will take place Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the J.W. Martin Library.
January 11, 2012 -- The deadline is drawing near for high school artists who'd like to be considered for the first juried high school art exhibition sponsored by the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Studio Art program. Students in grades 9-12 or their teachers may submit digital photographs of student artwork electronically or by mail through Jan. 23. Those accepted to show their artwork in the exhibition will be notified no later than Jan. 27.
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Studio Art program is co-sponsoring its first "Draw-In" event Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Graceful Arts Gallery and Studios in downtown Alva.
November 18, 2011 -- Entries for artwork created by high school students in grades 9-12 are now being accepted for consideration in the first juried high school art exhibition sponsored by the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Studio Art program. Two-dimensional artwork (painting, drawing, photography, collage, etc.) and three-dimensional artwork (sculpture, textile work, assemblage) is eligible for entry.
MISSION STATEMENT: Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality educational and cultural opportunities to learners with diverse needs by cultivating ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility.


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NASA: Hotter Summers Since 1980 Caused by Global Warming
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The past 30 years has seen more "hot" (orange), "very hot" (red) and "extremely hot" (brown) summers, compared to a base period defined in this study from 1951 to 1980
(Source: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio)
Hotter summers have become the norm from 1980 to present compared to 1951 to 1980 (the base period)
NASA researchers have claimed to find new evidence for everyone's favorite topic:
global warming
James Hansen, study leader from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), as well as GISS researchers Makiko Sato and Reto Ruedy, have concluded that summer heat waves (mainly in the U.S. Midwest) have become the norm over the last 30 years compared to a base period 30 years before 1980 -- and it's because of global warming.
Their study works like this: the team collected mean summer temperatures from 1951 to 1980. This was considered the base period for the study. They then looked at the surface temperature data from the last 30 years (1980 until now) to determine whether
extreme heat events
were increasing.
From there, the team wanted to see how much heating and cooling occurred in both time periods. To do this, they used a bell curve, which is a common tool that places the middle ground at the top of the bell (for instance, if this were a grading curve, a "C" would be at the top while the next tier down on each side would be a "B" and a "D," and the bottom of the bell would be an "A" and an "F). In this case, the top of the bell would be mean temperature, the next tier down would be "cold" on one side and "hot" on the other, then "very cold" and "extremely cold" on one side moving down while "very hot" and "extremely hot" are moving down the bell on the other side.
Researchers then applied mean temperatures from 1980 until present, and found that 1980s, 1990s and 2000s fell more to the hot side than cold. The curve widened and flattened as well, which means there was a broader range of variability. This is important because Hansen once predicted that global warming's connection to extreme events would become more apparent in the decades from 1980 to present, but natural variability can play a role too and actually mask the trend. It was important to distinguish the two.
This wider curve created the new "extremely hot" category, which was barely there in the base period. However, hot has become considered normal in the last 30 years. To be more specific, 75 percent of land area on Earth had "hot" summers in the last decade alone, where only 33 percent had "hot" summers from 1951 to 1980 total.
According to the researchers, an "extremely hot" summer is considered a mean summer temperature that is experienced by less than one percent of Earth's land area during the base period. But since 2006 alone, approximately 10 percent of land area across the Northern Hemisphere had a summer like this.
"This summer, people are seeing extreme heat and agricultural impacts," said Hansen. "We're asserting that this is casually
connected to global warming
, and in this paper, we present the scientific evidence for that."
The study noted "extremely hot" summers in other areas besides just the U.S. Midwest, like Texas, Mexico and Oklahoma in 2011 and Eastern Europe, Western Asia and the Middle East in 2010.
This study was published in the journal
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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Sure loc Black Eagle
I am interested in purchasing a Sure-loc Black Eagle. I am curious from other who have either seen or used this scope and their opinion. I specificaly am intersted if they feal the .019 drilled center hole is too small or if there is enough fiber optic on the up post if I were to go that route. Any other comments on the clarity and preferences on what power you have chosen would be greatly appreciated.
I have looked at them
I was considering on buying one for indoors,the lenses are the finest....I like the true diopter magnifications.
I guess if money is not really a issue buy it.The lenses for them run as much as how much the housing alone is practically,I can buy a whole classic setup for 35 dollars more housing lense and all,it also depends what size you get as well.pricey lenses.
I shoot a classic with a.010 downpin,just set it up this way,I am starting to get aquainted with it and the relationship is working.
The housing on the sureloc is wide open so that light can get at the fiber,I think a inclosed housing with a light setup(LP)is nice just because of the glare you can pick up outdoors on a sunny day,and if you are caught in the darkness the light is awesome.You can see the classics due to the 10 inch fiber that runs around the whole outside of the housing.
If your just shooting indoors in my opinion it probably is the best made.It really is a matter of personal preference,who knows maybe I will break down and just by one myself.One very nice scope for sure...
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Just an update on a purchase of a scope. I chose not to purchase this scope because of the glare issues shooting outdoors. I instead chose to purchase a scope from "classic archery products". It has a zeiss lens and is along the same line as the sure -loc. I would love to say that this was the right decision but so far it has been nothing but trouble. I have seen and shot this scope with others who own them from a achery club I belong to,so I know the quaility of this scope. The customer service from this company is by far the worst I have ever seen. I asked to have this shipped to me overnight so I could shoot in a tourney over the weekend. I have YET to recieve it and its been 6 days. After 3 I called and they said they would ship it the next day. So hear I sit no scope but they sure charged my credit card. If i dont recieve some info soon (ie tommorrow) I will cancel the order and ,dispute the charge,and then just buy the sur-loc like i should have in the first place. Sorry for rambling....
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1 from Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. Burtis CA, Ashwood ER, Bruns DE, eds. 5th edition, St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders; 2011.
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With big brown smiling eyes Samiah Christine Downing looked at her grandfather, Chris Downing, as he was getting ready to leave and she asked, "Papa, are you coming to my birthday?"
"That was the last thing she ever said to me," said the grieving grandfather during a phone interview. "I will never forget that."
Downing and his family now only have the memories of 4-year-old Samiah, because she was allegedly killed at the hands of her own father, Ronald Greer, 21, his 19-year-old girlfriend, Bianca Stanch and her cousin, Rayshawn Stanch, 26, all of Adelanto.
"She loved Dora and she loved to go to Chuck E. Cheese just like any 4- year-old," Downing said of the little girl with round cheeks.
On the morning of Dec. 28, Downing and his family learned the terrible news.
Greer and his girlfriend were arrested a day earlier in connection with Samiah's death after a concerned person hadn't seen the child for a few days and contacted the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators were eventually led to a shallow grave south of Baker.
There they found little Samiah's remains.
"I still don't understand," Downing said. "There is nothing in the world a baby could do to deserve even a part of this."
Downing and several other family members were in court Thursday when Greer, Bianca Stanch and Rayshawn Stanch, who has a history of child cruelty, pleaded not guilty to charges of murder.
Downing was not only dealing with the loss of his granddaughter, but still grappling with the idea her own father may have had something to do with her death.
"If I thought any of this would've happened, if I thought she was in any danger, she would've been with me," he said. "She was just like any other little girl visiting her father."
Downing recalled how the little girl loved to play with other children on their many Papa-granddaughter dates at Chuck E. Cheese.
"She was a loving child," he said.
Samiah was named after Downing's mother Christine Downing, who died in a tragic accident six years before the little girl was born.
"She was even born close to my mother's birthday," he said. Samiah was
Downing's "Valentine's Day baby" and his mother was born on Feb. 11.
While he struggles with the loss of his granddaughter, he said he's received a lot of support after he set up a Facebook memorial page for the little girl.
"It really does help," he said.
Downing and several family members posted photos and videos of the smiling little girl.
Since the page was established, dozens of people have posted words of encouragement and condolence to Samiah's family.
Downing has also posted a link on the Facebook page to a website where he is trying to raise money to help with the 4-year-old's funeral.
"It does bring me comfort. I would like to thank everybody that posted and donated. I really appreciate it," he said.
Greer, Biana Stanch and Rayshawn Stanch are scheduled to be back in Victorville Superior Court on Thursday.
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Mr President,
· Let me first extend a particular word of thanks to SRSG Staffan de Mistura for his briefing today – and to his colleagues at UNAMA for their dedicated and outstanding work in fulfilment of this Council's mandate and in support of the Afghan government. UNAMA works under extremely complex and challenging circumstances.
· I also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and very topical report.
· My delegation is grateful to Ambassador Tanin for his welcome remarks and for the close cooperation with him and his team.
· Before I offer some national remarks, let me underline that my government aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union on behalf of the Union later in this debate. The European Union is one of the major contributors to stabilization in Afghanistan and the region.
· Afghanistan is a national foreign policy priority for the German government. We consider it an honor to be holding the pen in this important Security Council dossier for the next two years and we look forward to working with you – in support of Afghanistan. We thank our Turkish predecessors for their valuable work and their continuous commitment, particularly in the field of regional cooperation.
Mr President,
· My government will continue to support our Afghan friends as we are entering into a phase of concrete Transition. The Kabul Process is essentially an ambitious agenda for Transition towards increasingly Afghan-led processes. It corresponds to the need for real Afghan empowerment, based on the rule of law and national capacities.
· Speaking for one of the major donor countries, let me make on point crystal clear: Transition does not mean reduced international engagement but rather a change in our support structure. Transition will be gradual and conditions-based. The character of the international engagement will focus increasingly on training and capacity building.
· Here, UNAMA will continue to be in a unique position to contribute to the empowerment of the Afghan people.
· My government shares the view of the Secretary-General that wherever we have achieved progress sustainability must be our key concern. This is of particular relevance in the areas of good governance, the rule of law and human rights and freedoms, including the role of women. We commend the AFG government's achievements to date and encourage them to continue to give priority to these policy areas.
Mr President,
· In the light of Transition, Germany is concerned by the fact that the technical capacity for a successful implementation of the Government's National Priority Programmes is not yet in place throughout the country. Especially in regions and areas where early Transition is planned, we call on UNAMA and other partners, in support of the Afghan government, to redouble their efforts.
· Sustainability and a successful Transition will not be possible without an inclusive political process. Germany puts great hopes in the evolving reconciliation process. We encourage UNAMA to continue to support the Afghan Government in this field. And we are confident that both parties will reinforce their cooperation in order to achieve lasting stability.
· We hope that the ongoing tensions around the status of the parliament (Wolesi Jirga) will be resolved soon as they prevent the parliament to effectively discharge of its functions as charted out in the Constitution. The UN's continued support will also be essential to further improve the sustainability of the electoral system.
Mr President,
· In a couple of days from now, at Nowruz (21 March), President Karzai will announce the first tranche of areas selected for the Transition to an Afghan lead in security responsibilities.
· Although the overall number of security incidents remains alarming, Germany is encouraged by the recent progress in building the necessary strength of the Afghan security institutions. We are also pleased to note that despite regional disparities, the UNDP February 2011 Police Perception Survey notes a significantly improved confidence by the local population when compared to 2009.
Mr President,
· The increasing number of civilian casualties is intolerable. Germany notes with serious concern the latest trends. At the same time we also note and welcome the continued progress by Afghan and international forces to avoid civilian casualties.
Mr President,
· Germany firmly supports the extension of the mandate for the Mission for 12 months, as recommended by the Secretary-General and requested by the Government of Afghanistan.
· I am glad to report that we have been observing great unity in the Council's ongoing negotiations on the UNAMA mandate.
· My delegation wishes to underline, however, that the Afghan Government is right in reminding us, in the recent letter by its Foreign Minister, of our responsibility and commitment to empower the Afghan institutions and that sometimes the amount of good-will by development partners could also contribute to undermining Afghan solutions to Afghan problems.
· In this context, Germany supports a review of the UN's support in the perspective of the next mandate renewal in March 2012, as soon as we are in a position to evaluate, on an informed basis, our first experiences with Transition and reconciliation. The Bonn Conference in December, in response to a request from our Afghan friends, was timed to contribute to a such process
Mr President,
· Let me end by emphasizing that it is the quality of the cooperation between the United Nations and the people of Afghanistan that will ultimately decide upon our success. Given what we have achieved and invested, my delegation is convinced that we have every reason to continue to work together for a prosperous and secure Afghanistan.


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Thread: Fertility food???
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Fertility food???
We use to have food for the brain. Milk is good for the bones and I still recall my mum use to forced me eat squash telling me, its good for the eye sight is there really food that will make you fertile??
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Hi Joyce,
Have you read this article on Planning for Pregnancy: Preconception Care? I think you will find it useful. In particular, it talks about the importance of getting enough: folic acid, calcium, iron and zinc in your diet when you are planning a pregnancy. These foods will help you to have a healthy pregnancy when you conceive.
In terms of food that help with your fertility levels themselves; the main factor seems to be eating a healthy, balanced diet and getting enough exercise (as well as keeping stress to a minimum and avoiding alcohol and smoking). Eating organic food will give you significantly more vitamins and minerals at this important time.
You need to eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables - eat a variety of these food types of as many different colours as possible. In this previous thread about fertility and food one of our moderators Kate gives this excellent piece of advice 'Think of a rainbow, and put all the colors of the rainbow in your salad. Deep green lettuce, tomatoes, blueberries, carrots, beets, etc. The more colors of fruits and vegetables you get in your salad, the larger the array of nutrients you'll be putting in your body.'
It's also really important that you drink plenty of water and get enough protein in your diet.
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This is a very useful tool. I would like to see it included as well. Thanks!
I am the author of pytbull (http://pytbull.sourceforge.net), and IDS/IPS Testing Framework, written in Python.
pytbull is an Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS) Testing Framework for Snort, Suricata and any IDS/IPS that generates an alert file. It can be used to test the detection and blocking capabilities of an IDS/IPS, to compare IDS/IPS, to compare configuration modifications and to check/validate configurations.
The framework is shipped with about 300 tests grouped in 9 testing modules:
- clientSideAttacks: this module uses a reverse shell to provide the server with instructions to download remote malicious files. This module tests the ability of the IDS/IPS to protect against client-side attacks.
- testRules: basic rules testing. These attacks are supposed to be detected by the rules sets shipped with the IDS/IPS.
- badTraffic: Non RFC compliant packets are sent to the server to test how packets are processed.
- fragmentedPackets: various fragmented payloads are sent to server to test its ability to recompose them and detect the attacks.
- multipleFailedLogins: tests the ability of the server to track multiple failed logins (e.g. FTP). Makes use of custom rules on Snort and Suricata.
- evasionTechniques: various evasion techniques are used to check if the IDS/IPS can detect them.
- shellCodes: send various shellcodes to the server on port 21/tcp to test the ability of the server to detect/reject shellcodes.
- denialOfService: tests the ability of the IDS/IPS to protect against DoS attempts
- pcapReplay: enables to replay pcap files
It is easily configurable and could integrate new modules in the future.
There are basically 6 types of tests:
- socket: open a socket on a given port and send the payloads to the remote target on that port.
- command: send command to the remote target with the subprocess.call() python function.
- scapy: send special crafted payloads based on the Scapy syntax
- multiple failed logins: open a socket on port 21/tcp (FTP) and attempt to login 5 times with bad credentials.
- client side attacks: use a reverse shell on the remote target and send commands to it to make them processed by the server (typically wget commands).
- pcap replay: enables to replay traffic based on pcap files
External links:
- Download: https://downloads.sourceforge.net/pr...ll-1.3.tar.bz2
- Official documentation: http://pytbull.sourceforge.net/?page=documentation
- Demonstration video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zS1f-F9niw
- Online slides: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...NmJjZjUz&hl=en
Since many security professionals like the tool, I'm sure it will be a good idea to include it in BackTrack. Here are some references:
- PentestIT: http://www.pentestit.com/2011/04/30/...ing-framework/
- Darknet.org.uk: http://www.darknet.org.uk/2011/05/py...ing-framework/
- Full Disclosure: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Apr/550
- SecuObs.com: http://secuobs.com/revue/news/301798.shtml
- firstname.lastname@example.com: http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.com...ing-sigs/10718
- Voice of Grey Hat: http://www.voiceofgreyhat.com/2011/0...framework.html
- Vulnerability Database: http://www.vulnerabilitydatabase.com...work-released/
- Information Security Guys: http://www.secguys.com/?p=67
- National Security Alert Italia: http://www.nsai.it/tag/pytbull-ids/
- Astalavista: http://www.astalavista.com/files/fil...-framework-03/
- rootsec Blobgspot: http://r00tsec.blogspot.com/2011/04/...ework-for.html
- packet storm: http://packetstormsecurity.org/files...tbull-1.0.html
Feel free to contact me if you need any further information.
Many thanks in advance for your support and your interest.
Sébastien Damaye
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This is a very useful tool. I would like to see it included as well. Thanks!
I've recently loaded up and ran some tests with Pytbull in BT5 and this tool is awesome for testing your IDS/IPS systems. I've tried some other IDS testing tools in the past and Pytbull is miles ahead and has really filled a gap in this area.
I highly recommend everyone runs Pytbull to validate and fine tune their IDS/IPS systems. It would be great to see Pytbull included in future versions of BT.
It's easy enough to get going in BT5 now, see my posts at Aldeid site on what is required to get things running on BT5 and thanks to Sébastien for fixing some small bugs.
Pytbull is an awesome tool. A must for Back|Track !!!
Very useful for detecting Attacks. A great turnkey solution for validating IPS/IDS systems.
We at VulnerabilityDatabase.com are really appreciate this kind of "Gem" !!
Hope it will be included into BT5, it will really ease our lives..
Maintainer of VulnerabilityDatabase.com
I believe this tool should be included with the Backtrack distribution.
Hi guys,
Thanks to your support, pytbull is now included in BackTrack.
To see it, just issue apt-get update && apt-get install pytbull.
It appears in:
- CLI: /pentest/enumeration/ids/pytbull/
- GUI: Applications > BackTrack > Information Gathering > Network Analysis > IDS IPS Identification > pytbull
Many thanks again to all of you guys!!!