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Australian stocks climbed on Friday, driven by the major miners on the back of strong commodity prices.
On Friday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 28.3 points, or 0.63 per cent, higher at 4,506.0, while the broader All Ordinaries index was up 27.9 points, or 0.62 per cent, at 4,518.0.
On the ASX 24, the December share price index futures contract was 27 points higher at 4,516, with 29,888 contracts traded.
Australian and Asian markets slightly outperformed the US.
CMC Markets senior trader Tim Waterer said that difference appeared to indicate traders were better absorbing the daily grind of positive and negative news from the US about negotiations to resolve its looming fiscal cliff.
The cliff refers to a series of tax hikes and spending cuts due to automatically come into effect from January to deal with the massive US budget deficit.
"The market has hit the end of month finish line with some gusto today," Mr Waterer told AAP.
"Rising commodity prices overnight stood the materials sector in good stead today.
"The market is learning to absorb comments by politicians, like in the US last night (Republican House speaker) John Boehner saying something negative about there being no substantive progress in talks but the market shrugged it off today."
Global miner Rio Tinto climbed $1.57, or 2.75 per cent, to $58.75.
BHP Billiton posted a more modest 18 cent rise to $34.39 and Fortescue Metals lifted five cents to $3.91.
Energy stocks also shone, with Woodside Petroleum lifting 20 cents to $33.80 and Santos improved by 21 cents to $11.14.
Grocery wholesaler Metcash said net profit for the six months to October 31, 2012, fell 13 per cent to $82 million, compared with the prior corresponding period.
Metcash was down eights cents at $3.43.
Supermarket owner Woolworths was seven cents worse off at $29.28 as more defensive stocks struggled on the local bourse.
Data on Friday showed air fares continue to be under pressure in Australia as Qantas fights for a bigger share of the domestic passenger market.
Qantas shares were 0.5 of a cent higher at $1.325 while rival Virgin Australia was up one cent at 44 cents.
National turnover was 2.6 billion securities worth $7.54 billion, with 544 stocks up, 400 down and 373 unchanged.
The price of gold in Sydney closed at $US1730.85 per fine ounce, up $US11.23 from $US1,719.62 on Thursday.
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Wheeler spins another gem for 51s05/12/2013 2:52 AM ET
By Jonathan Raymond / Special to MLB.com
After Zack Wheeler's latest start, the sense that his days in Las Vegas are numbered has only intensified.
The Mets' No. 2 prospect allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven over 7 1/3 innings Saturday night as the 51s edged Albuquerque, 4-3.
It was his best start so far at Las Vegas' scoring-conducive Cashman Field.
The 22-year-old right-hander has given up three runs over 20 innings, giving him a 1.35 ERA with 19 strikeouts against three walks in his last three starts. On Thursday, the (New York) Daily News quoted an unnamed Mets official who said, "[Wheeler] has had two good ones and if he has two more, you'll see him up here. If all goes well, we're talking about June 1 at the latest."
It wasn't a definitive statement, by any means, but after Saturday's outing, it's possible MLB.com's No. 8 overall prospect could be just a start or two away from Citi Field.
"I think the kid is on a mission. His last three starts have all been quality starts," 51s manager Wally Backman said. "To me, just looking at the kid, knowing him, having him for part of last year and this year, he smells it. He knows what's in front of him and he's going at it as a professional, in the right way. As long as he puts up zeros the organization will have to make some decision on that shortly."
Wheeler needed a few Triple-A starts to find his rhythm. That was especially true at home, where the Georgia native had a 6.34 ERA in three starts heading into Saturday.
Beginning with an April 30 start at Reno, where he struck out eight and allowed one run over 6 2/3 frames, he's gotten on a run that's shown he's adjusted to the environs in the Pacific Coast League.
Overall, Wheeler is 2-1 with a 3.74 ERA, 40 strikeouts and 17 walks in 36 innings. And that's enough to generate all the conversation about how close he is to the Major Leagues.
Count Backman as a believer.
"He has made some huge improvements over his last three starts. He's worked with [pitching coach] Randy St. Claire, who's done a wonderful job of showing him video, some of the mechanical issues he might have had. And he responded to it," the former Major League infielder said. "He did what he had to do to overcome the problem. He was very receptive to what Randy has told him and he's gotten a lot better in his last three starts.
" He showed the consistency with all of his pitches and he's throwing everything for strikes. He's showing what you have to do at the Major League level to be a successful Major Leaguer. There's no question, his stuff doesn't play to be an average Major League pitcher -- his stuff plays to be a very, very quality Major League pitcher. I think to all of us in the organization it's just a matter of being consistent, and he's shown it his last three starts."
Backman didn't venture a guess as to when Wheeler would arrive in New York, but he did say that he thought his starter could hold his own against a big league lineup right now.
"I'd love to keep the kid. The more we can season him at the Minor League level, the better he's going to be when he gets to the Major League level. But can he pitch in the big leagues tomorrow? Absolutely," Backman said.
"Does he need more seasoning? Maybe. But I said that about Matt Harvey last year, too, and the rest is kind of history."
Harvey quickly has emerged as the Mets' ace with a 4-0 record and 1.28 ERA in seven starts. On Tuesday against the White Sox, he allowed only an infield single and struck out 12 over nine scoreless innings.

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The Shangri-La armchair by Simon Ma for Creazioni is a grouping of dramatic shapes that make a statement. It's available in nine different versions,each featuring different fabrics, colors, and craftsmanship. The product is a result of a collaboration between the Italian furniture manufacturer and this Chinese artist who finds his inspiration in the region of North Yunnan of the same name (Shangri-La). The piece embodies an energy the starts at the center then explodes through the chair arms.


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Richmond Times-Dispatch Fails To Note Flawed Origins Of VA Education Proposal
The Richmond Times-Dispatch failed to note that Virginia's education proposal to improve failing public schools is modeled after a Louisiana program which experts found does not lead to higher academic achievement.
A January 31 article [1] from the Richmond Times-Dispatch discussed a new education initiative which hopes to take over failing Virginia public schools and allow a statewide school panel to run the schools until they reach higher achievement levels. As the article notes, these schools would be modeled after the Recovery School District (RSD) in Louisiana. From the Times-Dispatch: [1]
In his most dramatic K-12 education initiative of this year, Gov. Bob McDonnell is proposing to create a statewide school division that would take over management of such schools.
The concept, roughly modeled after the Recovery School District in Louisiana, is a novel construct in Virginia and has the McDonnell administration at odds with education groups that have embraced other parts of the governor's public school agenda.
Supporters cast the so-called Opportunity Educational Institution as a way to remove obstacles that have led to chronically underperforming schools.
The article does note that there is opposition to the proposal on several fronts, including constitutional concerns about the law and whether local tax dollars would be diverted to an un-elected board rather than local school boards. However, the piece fails to note that the Recovery School District in Louisiana -- on which the Virginia program would be partially modeled -- has had mixed results, and any positive gains may have been the result of one time funding due to Hurricane Katrina.
The Louisiana Recovery School District was established [2] in 2003 to provide parents with children in failing New Orleans public schools with other alternatives. After Hurricane Katrina, the RSD stepped in to take over most of New Orleans public schools, turning them into charter schools with the potential after 5 years [3] of returning control to the public school board once they sufficiently improve. Despite teachers in some schools unanimously [4] asking to return to the public school system, no school has been granted permission to do so.
The schools have also, so far, failed to meet the benchmarks of success established by the RSD. While supporters of the RSD program claim that the schools are making progress as charter schools, they have not performed much better [5] than when they were public schools.
An article [6] in the Times-Picayune from highlighted a report which found that the "district-run RSD schools are the worst performing in the city," in 2012. In addition, a Times-Picayune editorial [7] noted that the RSD schools had the lowest percentage of students -- 11.3 percent -- score high enough on the college admissions test to earn a TOPS scholarship from Louisiana, compared to 38 percent of all students in New Orleans.
A fact sheet [8] provided by the nonpartisan Council for a Better Louisiana shows that RSD schools are lagging well behind the rest of the state's schools. RSD schools still have a majority of students performing below Louisiana's basic grade level of skills and knowledge in reading and English and 59 percent of college freshman have had to take remedial courses after graduating from an RSD school. Meanwhile, RSD schools spend almost $12,519 per pupil compared to a state average of $10,622.
A scathing report [9] by Research on Reforms, an organization dedicated to improving New Orleans Public Schools, found that the RSD relied spun data to make it seem that their schools were hitting their target goals. From Research on Reforms [9]:
When the 2012 SPS/letter grades were released, the RSD-NO was quick to respond with the spin that 2012 results again supported the claim that that the LDOE's model for turning around failing schools had been extremely successful. They claimed that their schools had made incredible gains in New Orleans for 2012 in spite of the fact that the failing bar had been raised from 65 to 75. The RSD's District Performance Score (DPS) increased from an "F" (69.2) to slightly above the new "F" cutoff score of 75. Its new DPS was 76.7 which is equivalent to a "D". ROR's position is that a label of "D" hardly qualifies any school district to rejoice. While not indicating failure, it does indicate that a district is performing very poorly academically.
Did the RSD-NO's DPS gain represent significant progress in 2012? When viewed in the context of the most important annual growth indicator of the LDOE, (i.e., the SPS Growth Target), it is not. Sixty-seven percent of the 60 RSD-NO schools failed to achieve their growth target for 2012. When viewed in this context, one would hardly consider the 7.5 point DPS growth of the RSD significant considering the performance of the majority of its schools. Also note that the RSD's public relations spinners have rarely, or never, addressed the significance of this extremely crucial school indicator when assessing gains or growth.
A report [10] by the National Education Policy Center, which was criticizing another report [11] touting the school district's progress, highlighted what they called "historic and racially targeted neglect" which the supporters of the RSD never take into account when discussing circumstances behind failing New Orleans schools. In addition, another Research on Reforms report [12] found that the RSD was neglecting non-charter schools under its control -- specifically Marshall Middle School -- regardless of the schools' success.
The Times-Dispatch has a duty to its readers to expose the flawed history of the RSD, given that Virginia's education plan, as the newspaper notes, is modeled after Louisiana's controversial program.
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SYDNEY — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin is gearing up to release his sixth solo album "Back Road Paradise," April 1.
Released through Song Dog Music/Fontana North, "Back Road Paradise" features 12 brand-new Rankin compositions, including lead-off single "Cool Car" and duets with Grammy Award winner and bluegrass icon Allison Krauss, as well as Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy. The album has been described as Rankin's first full-on country project.
"For me, going country is a natural progression and that's where I am right now," said Rankin, a native of Mabou, in a release.
With tracks like "Falling So Hard," "Shades," "Build This House," and "Whiskey When the Sun Goes Down" Rankin's latest batch of tunes also stay true to what have become hallmarks of his musical career — smart lyrics, great vocals, and well-crafted songs.
A well-paced album with both ballads and up-tempo songs, "Back Road Paradise" takes listeners on a journey through life's ups and downs as he sings about life, whether it's falling in love, building a family or just wanting to have a party with friends on a Friday night.
Rankin, who first rose to fame as a member of legendary Cape Breton band The Rankin Family, has now also established a very successful solo career. Rankin boasts multi-platinum sales and numerous industry awards for both his solo work and as a member of The Rankin Family. He has a total of five Juno Awards, an astounding 27 East Coast Music Awards, nine SOCAN top radio play awards, two Music Nova Scotia Awards and seven Canadian Country Music Awards.
Rankin will embark on an 18-date cross-Canada tour in support of his new album beginnig March 28 in Halifax and wrapping up on June 7 at Enwave Theatre in Toronto. The tour includes a stop at East Coast Music Week in early April in Charlottetown, P.E.I., where Rankin will perform several times, including the gala show. He's also nominated for an East Coast Music Award in the fan's choice entertainer of the year category.


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THREE 12s: We're confused. We were under the impression from our Mayan friends that the world will end on the 21st of this month, which means there's no cause for panic yet. In fact, masking the assumption you're even going to live until Dec. 21 is just the sort of hubris the gods eat like popcorn.
Now we're hearing that the world might end Wednesday, for all the usual uninventive reasons: solar flares gone amok, collision with the planet Nibiru, polar shifts, collapse of the earth's magnetic field or a regular old rapture. Perhaps something having to do with confusion between the numbers 12 and 21? You'd think if a guy could read a Mayan calendar, he could figure out the difference between 12 and 21.
At any rate, people are throwing fiddling-while-Rome-burns parties and doing other things of note (getting married, trying mightily to conceive, getting their car washed) on Wednesday.
Our last, heroic act on this planet, should it explode Wednesday, but later in the evening, will be to sign copies of our new book, "Location Filming in Long Beach," as well as our first book, "Long Beach Chronicles," this evening at 6 at Apostrophe Books, 4712 E. Second St., in Belmont Shore.
That's just part (a huge part, but still only a part) of this evening's Holiday Open House from 6 till 9 in Belmont Shore.
All along the great shopping and dining district, stores will be offering specials and in-store treats and Santa and carolers will be out.
The Shore's 12-12-12 event is a kickoff, too, for daily holiday deals during its secular 12 Days of Shopping, which features free two-hour parking on Saturdays and Sundays through the Dec. 23, or the end of time, whichever comes sooner.
THIS JUST IN!: Just got an email from the Laguna Hills-based Louix Dor Dempriey, a "spiritual master" who started the oddly named Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation and who, according to his c.v., "leads events."
The events leader assures us in what we're imagining to be a soothing, almost hypnotic baritone that the Mayan calendar does not mean that doomsday is near. Alarmingly, he has only five reasons for making the declaration.
1. The Mayans never actually said the world was going to end: That doesn't make us feel better. Plenty of people argue that yes, they did.
2. The date marks the beginning of a new era for humanity, not the end of humanity: OK, "new" as in "better," or just new? We have a feeling that if a new humanity comes along, we'll all be saying "We liked the old humanity better. We can't get our iPad to run in this one."
3. Many religions and prophets have been letting people know that it will be a turning point for humanity, rather than a doomsday: Basically, see No. 2. Our man is just padding his list now.
4. There are no physical signs to indicate the planet is ending. If there were, scientists would have discovered them and their findings would be making news headlines everywhere: What's this? Religious folks saying, "Wait, scientists are trying to tell us something! We should listen to them."
5. What would be the point of life ending, especially on Dec. 21? It would serve no purpose. Good point, and one that leads us to wonder what would be the point of our very own life ending, especially on whatever date that happens? It would serve no purpose.
Over at NASA (nasa.gov), the organization that faked a moon landing in 1969 that fooled no one with its shoddy production values and fairly weak casting, scientists have compiled a much more thorough list of debunkings of the doomsday scenario.
NASA experts don't even expect the sudden turnaround in humanity on Dec. 21. It's like nothing at all will happen except four more days of Christmas shopping.
Still, just to be on the safe side, you should get that done tonight so you'll have all your presents before humanity changes.
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no. its the store dumpster and its also on the stores property so they could call the cops on you for dumpster diving but i doubt they would,they would just tell you to get out of there and give you weird looks for now on everytime they see you
right but i dont see why they would care as lopng as your not vandalizing it or making a mess, its just trash... besides, if your new to painting or whatever, you could use those big ass pieces of cardboard to paint or draw on. my dad brings me 4x5 ft pieces of cardboard from work and i use them as canvas...
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its why a lot of them have locks, if it was legal they wouldn't need locks. Also if some idiot slips and breaks his neck he cant sue, because its illegal and tresspassing to dumpster dive. know the laws its just stupid not to.
they probably have locks so people/animals dont make a mess...
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thanks for the edit, thats what i meant.
pm me if you wanna get in the Summer of '09 Slaps book.
Keenur take a deep breath of shut the fuck up
sorting dumpstered goodies for a free meal we did today.
I <3 Bigel
yeee food not bombs!
so yea, don't tweak if cops come when ur diving..
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I used to go dumpster diving behind a gas station. I got a shit ton of magazines. It was pretty cool.
Mods jacked my sig.
The reason they have locks is not really to discourage diving. The place I work has locks on their dumpsters. The reason being is that when they didn't have locks, people would come at night and dump their trash in the dumpsters and then they wouldn't have any room to throw away their own trash until it was picked up. I don't really they have diving in mind when they lock a dumpster.
Businesses WILL lock their dumpster to prevent hobos and punks from diving. People are fucking stupid sometimes and want everyone to assimilate to the american dream and get a house and a job, and consider getting stuff from dumpsters free loading. As for cops, just ignore them. Be polite and respect them if they roll up on you. If they tell you to leave just go dumpster somewhere else. If they tell you to stop either stop, or go somewhere else. The most they could give you is a trespassing citation, but dumpstering pays for itself, even if you do get fined. Also keep in mind dumpstering is recycling in its purest form. You are saving taxpayer money and landfill space preventing the items from being brought to the recycling center or landfill. Any argument AGAINST dumpster diving is purely propaganda intended to make you conform and behave in our unequal and unjust unsustainable prison society.
im going this friday sounds so good im gunna go to sherman williams and home dept is rite next to it
fresh bread anyone?
mmmmmm.....damn, good come up.
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A 2012 survey conducted by leading analyst firm Coleman Parkes for Amdocs shows that customers prefer to use online self-service for support, and that if businesses get the online self-serve option right, customer support calls are greatly reduced.
The survey questioned 2,900 smartphone users between the ages of 18 – 40 across North America, the UK, Asia Pacific and Central and Latin America in January 2012. Here are some of the top takeaways from the report:
- 75% of surveyed consumers said they would prefer to use online support if it were reliable and provided accurate and complete information; 91% say they would use an online knowledgebase if it were available and tailored to their needs.
- More than 40% of customers contact a call center after they can't find answers to their question via self-service; up to 50% of "How do I …?" calls could be deflected to self-care channels if information was provided online or in a knowledgebase.
"We are seeing a major shift in customer behavior," said Ian Parkes, Director and Co-founder at Coleman Parkes. "Consumers prefer to seek answers to common questions through online resources. However, many end users believe service providers' online services cannot solve their problems, so they gravitate back to the call center. There is a clear opportunity for service providers to take control of the experience and to reduce costs."
While the survey is specific to smartphone users, the overall message is clear that online self-service including a knowledgebase, if done right, can make customer service and support more manageable and efficient by deflecting repetitive questions and requests. Customer service representatives can then focus on the more complex customer support requests and provide improved and more personalized customer engagement experiences.
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The Sentinel Jacket is created specifically for on area snow and off area exploration with design and features optimized for big mountain skiing and freeriding. Constructed from N70p 3L GORE-TEX® with soft shell construction, the jacket is windproof, waterproof and has a soft brushed liner for light insulation. The Sentinel's women's specific design optimizes the fit, and articulation through the shoulders and sleeves provides advanced ergonomic freedom during descents. The Arc'teryx Relaxed fit layers easily and has updated styling and a contemporary look.
Whether it's off piste boot packing or the demands of repeated on area descents, finding fresh powder and maximizing vertical feet takes work, and the Sentinel's features support the effort. WaterTight™ pit zippers add the ventilation necessary on ascents, and external pocket location is carefully selected to provide easy access with a pack on. An internal laminated pocket secures and protects a smartphone, wallet or RFID lift ticket, and the indispensible internal mesh dump pockets stashes skins, gloves, a warm hat or goggles. Large cuffs fit easily over or under gloves, the WaterTight™ Vislon front zipper won't accumulate snow, and the helmet compatible StormHood™ secures with a single hand and delivers full protection with maximum visibility.
Base layer to hardshell, Arc'teryx designers take a holistic approach, looking at how clothing layers and equipment that can work together to maximize function and performance. Patterning and features align to deliver optimal freedom of motion, breathability and protection. Taking this design commitment to the next level, the Sentinel Jacket's Slide'n Loc™ attachments link to the Sentinel Pants to create a snowproof system that works as a single unit.
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I took a class at BT LV a couple of years ago from Muts and Chris and thought I would finally join the forum. It was probably one of the toughest classes I have ever taken. It was like drinking from a fire hose, but I survived and learned lots about looking at enterprises from the outside. Been in the business for 15+ years, where did all the time go?


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Macaulay Culkin's A Painter Now! Plus 11 Other Celebs Who Fancy Themselves "Artists"
Macaulay Culkin has been off the grid for awhile now, popping up looking sort of frail, which some gossip mongers attributed to a possible heroin addiction, but maybe Macaulay has just been too focused on his art to eat? And by art, I mean the paintings he's apparently been working on with the two friends in his "collective" 3M. They just debuted their first pieces, among them this portrait of a dog playing poker (top), and another featuring He-Man painting the guys from "Seinfeld" (bottom). That one is my favorite. Also, I would much rather believe that Mac has just been devoted to painting, not shooting up, you know? [Buzzfeed]
Macaulay isn't the only famous person who has tried his hand at a different creative medium. Plenty of celebs have picked up the palette. Click through to see more celebs who fancy themselves artists.


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Bleeding disordersCoagulopathy
Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions in which there is a problem with the body's blood clotting process. These disorders can lead to heavy and prolonged bleeding after an injury. Bleeding can also begin on its own.
See also:
- Acquired platelet function defects
- Congenital platelet function defects
- Congenital protein C or S deficiency
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
- Factor II deficiency
- Factor V deficiency
- Factor VII deficiency
- Factor X deficiency
- Factor XII deficiency
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- Von Willebrand's disease (types I, II, and III)
Normal blood clotting involves as many as 20 different plasma proteins, which are known as blood clotting or coagulation factors. These factors act together with other chemicals to form a substance called fibrin that stops bleeding.
Problems can occur when certain coagulation factors are low or missing. Bleeding problems can range from mild to severe.
Some bleeding disorders are present at birth and are passed through families (inherited). Others develop from:
- Illnesses such as vitamin K deficiency or severe liver disease
- Treatments such as the use of drugs to stop blood clots (anticoagulants) or the long-term use of antibiotics
Bleeding disorders can also result from having poorly working or too few of the blood cells that promote blood clotting (platelets). These disorders can also be either inherited or picked up (acquired). The side effects of certain drugs often lead to the acquired forms.
- Bleeding into joints
- Excessive bruising
- Heavy bleeding
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Nosebleeds
Which problems occur depends on the specific bleeding disorder, and how severe it is.
Exams and Tests
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Bleeding time
- Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
- Platelet aggregation test
- Prothrombin time (PT)
Treatment depends on the type of disorder. It may include:
- Factor replacement
- Fresh frozen plasma transfusion
- Platelet transfusion
- Other therapies
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outcome also depends on the disorder. Most primary bleeding disorders can be managed. Those due to diseases, such as DIC, depend on how well the disease that is causing the bleeding disorder is treated.
Possible Complications
- Bleeding in the brain
- Severe bleeding (usually from the gastrointestinal tract or injuries)
Other complications can occur, depending on the disorder.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you notice any unusual or severe bleeding.
Prevention depends on the specific disorder.
Coller BS, Schneiderman PI. Clinical evaluation of hemorrhagic disorders: the bleeding history and differential diagnosis of purpura. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ Jr., Shattil SJ, et al, eds. Hoffman Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2008:chap 121.
Kessler C. Hemorrhagic disorders: Coagulation factor deficiencies. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 180.
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Just in time for the Phillies home opener, Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg analyzes the quintessentially Jewish nature of our national pastime.
"Make for me a sanctuary, and I will dwell in their midst" — Exodus 25:8
"If you build it, he will come" — Field of Dreams
These two quotes come from quite disparate sources. The first, from the world's all-time bestseller, tells of God's promise to cloak the Israelites in His presence as they wandered through the wilderness on the way to the Promised Land. The second, from one of the world's most well-known works of sports fiction, reminds us of a story of hope and determination that transcends the bounds of genres and generations.
So what, you ask, do they have to do with one another? They stand as lasting proof that baseball is the essential Jewish sport. Here's why:
First, unlike most other sports, which are linear, baseball is a circular, cyclical game. There is no end zone or goal to reach — once you round the bases and make it home, you start the cycle all over again the next time you are up. "Hitting for the cycle" is one of the greatest accomplishments individual batsmen can achieve, "batting around" means a team has a great inning.
Jewish tradition is filled with cycles. The rhythm of our religious lives is attuned to the turning of the seasons and their attendant festivals. Our family lives are not only defined, but enriched, by the life cycle events that we commemorate, from bris to burial. It is these cycles that give Judaism its structure and its soul.
Next, other sports have a defined end, a final buzzer signaling fans to head to the parking lot. Baseball has no such thing, and a game could, at least theoretically, go on for days. Any synagogue attendee who has sat in a less-than-enthralling sermon knows all about pastimes that flirt with forever.
Last, baseball is the quintessential team sport. In other team sports, sometimes all it takes is one legend — one Gretzky, one Jordan, one Pele — to carry the team to greatness. In baseball, all nine players on the field at any given time have to pull together to achieve success.
No matter how many Halladays or Hamels you have on the mound, you still need a Chooch to be there to catch the ball. In fact, baseball's most coveted accomplishment, the aptly named "perfect game," can only be achieved if the pitcher is perfect (no runs, no hits, no walks) and if his teammates are likewise error-free.
Judaism is no different. To be sure, an individual Jew can find meaningful ways to experience the ritual and the spiritual, but we are at our best, at our most Jewish selves, when we share our trials and triumphs with our fellow Red Sea pedestrians. Granted, without Moses, the Israelites never would have made it out of the dugout of slavery, but without the Israelites, Moses would have just been some nomadic nut job schmoozing with a smoldering shrub.
So as a new season begins, whether you find yourself in an Iowa cornfield, an Egyptian desert or Ashburn Alley, always remember the adage of old — there is no crying in Judaism.
Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg is the rabbi of Congregation Beth El in Yardley.


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Artist's Biography
Andrew Duncan joined the Lexington Philharmonic as principal trombone in September 2013. His professional performing credits include appearances as principal trombone with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Bach Society, and the Northwest Indiana Symphony. He has also appeared with the Dayton Opera, West Virginia Symphony, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Cincinnati Pops, and Cleveland Pops.
As a soloist, Mr. Duncan has appeared in recitals at universities and conventions throughout the Midwest. In 2010, he appeared as a featured soloist at the West Virginia Music Educators Association conference. He is also an experienced recording artist and has recorded at Capitol Records' Studio "A" in the same room that recorded Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, and countless other performers of the last century.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. Duncan started playing trombone at age nine and eventually studied with Peter Sullivan and Murray Crewe of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He then furthered his studies in lessons and master classes with Massimo LaRosa, Joseph Alessi, Toby Oft, and James Markey.
Mr. Duncan is a committed educator and aims to use music to teach valuable life skills. He is currently on the faculty of Central State University and has also presented master classes at several universities, including Indiana University, the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the University of California at Los Angeles, and Carnegie Mellon University. He also presents regular clinics to emerging performers at numerous high schools throughout Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.


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O'Reilly said no Afghans held at Guantánamo; Pentagon says otherwise
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In discussions of suspected terrorists detained at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, FOX News Channel host and radio host Bill O'Reilly has repeatedly supported the Bush administration's position that it's dangerous and unnecessary to allow the detainees to challenge their detention in federal court. He claimed that since those captured in Afghanistan and held at Guantánamo are "foreigners" -- i.e., non-Afghans who traveled to Afghanistan to fight the U.S. invasion -- they are unlikely to be innocent people captured by mistake. O'Reilly is wrong: While many Guantánamo detainees are non-Afghan, a significant plurality is, in fact, from Afghanistan.
From the June 29 broadcast of the nationally syndicated radio program The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly:
CALLER: [W]hat percentage of people who were captured [in Afghanistan and sent to Guantánamo] do you feel -- because I think that's the problem that most people have with these techniques is, you have to assume that there's innocent people there --
O'REILLY: I don't assume that in Guantánamo Bay. All of those people were captured on the battlefield. All of them were vetted very, very carefully before they were shipped out of that country. All of them are foreigners, that is, not Afghans. And as I said many times, Antonio [the caller's name], you can't get to that battlefield in a cab.
O'Reilly made a similar statement on the June 28 Radio Factor:
CALLER: I agree with the Supreme Court decision [that Guantánamo detainees have the right to challenge their detention in court], and I also agree that we screwed up when we didn't declacrate [sic] -- declare war. However, I don't want to spend a dime of my money trying to convict these guys. So, let's have our military handle it by -- but why can't we handle it by transferring these guys to the respectal [sic] countries, Afghan, hand them over to their government --
O'REILLY: There aren't any Afghans. They [U.S. authorities] wouldn't take Afghans [to Guantánamo], because they were legitimate battlefield combatants, see?
But a February 4 analysis of Pentagon data by United Press International (UPI) revealed that "Afghans are the fourth largest nationality with 80 detainees" out of a total of 650 detainees at Guantánamo. According to UPI, the top three nationalities are Saudi (160 detainees), Yemeni (85), and Pakistani (82). Since February 4, the Pentagon has announced the release of 40 detainees from Guantánamo, including 23 Afghans. That leaves a total of 57 Afghan detainees remaining at Guantánamo.
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CultDesk is a hotel data management application for your desktop. It offers the hotelier an easy way to create a booking engine for their own Website. Only set up rooms with availabilities and rates and receive guest data directly at your computer's desktop. Additionally, it lets you connect your hotel with an online booking engine (CultBooking) without any much of a fuss. Just register and go. The only effort you need to put in is: register your hotel with CultDesk and maintain your daily or weekly or monthly availabilities and prices of your rooms.
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After lashing out against a woman who claimed he was the father of her child, Ne-Yo is being sued for defamation.
Back in 2005, Jesseca White gave birth to a child and listed the "Let Me Love You" singer as the father on the birth certificate. A subsequent paternity test proved her wrong.
It's an exciting time of year for music fans, as the nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced during a star-studded spectacle in Nashville on Wednesday night (December 5)!
It was an exciting scene at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last night (December 2), as CNN held their "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute."
"Glee" star Jane Lynch showed up for the shindig, looking sharp in a black suit as she smiled for the cameras in the arrivals area. She was joined by the adorable Miranda Cosgrove who looked lovely in a black dress with a bright red lip.
Honoring teens who selflessly serve their communities, a handful of stars joined forces to participate in Nickelodeon's 2012 TeenNick HALO Awards in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday (November 17).
Returning to the stage on which she made a name for herself, Jennifer Hudson joined Ne-Yo for a performance on Thursday night's (April 12) episode of "American Idol".
The duo teamed up for a rendition of their song "Think Like a Man," with Miss Hudson being one of the Fox competition series' most prominent former contestants despite the fact that she didn't even end up the season's winner.
Showing off her latest musical accomplishment, Jennifer Hudson has released a music video for her hit single "Think Like a Man."
The "American Idol" alum teamed up with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross for the track, which is featured in the forthcoming flick based on Steve Harvey's book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."
Following her stirring Whitney Houston tribute at last weekend's Grammy Awards, Jennifer Hudson had herself another memorable awards show night at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards on Friday (February 17).
The 30-year-old singer was among the stars taking the Shrine Auditorium stage, as she joined forces with Ne-Yo for a duet during the Vanguard Award presentation to "Star Wars" guru George Lucas.
Paying tribute to the best in African-American entertainment over the past twelve months, the 43rd NAACP Image Awards took place in Los Angeles, CA on Friday night (February 17).
Held at the Shrine Auditorium, the annual ceremony was hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie while the big winner over the course of the show ended up being "The Help".


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It may take years to see the full impact from the announcement that the LDS Church is lowering the age for full-time missionary service, but the Utah-based faith is clearly preparing for one immediate consequence: a flood of new, younger missionaries.
Just hours after church President Thomas S. Monson announced that young men could serve a mission at age 18 (down from 19) and young women at 19 (down from 21), social media and the blogosphere were abuzz with young Mormons who were suddenly planning to put in their applications for service.
LDS families began talking about altering summer schedules to get ready to say goodbye to their kids years earlier than they expected. And Mormon leaders couldn't be more excited by the prospect.
"I am bordering on the giddy," LDS apostle Jeffrey R. Holland said at a news conference Saturday. "We expect this new option will be exercised by many, and the numbers of missionaries could increase dramatically."
Currently, the LDS Church has more than 58,000 missionaries, which is the highest tally in many years.
Ten years ago, apostle M. Russell Ballard said at the church's October General Conference that the faith was "raising the bar" on missionary standards, stating that unprepared or unrepentant youths would no longer be able to serve.
Two years after that speech, the church's global missionary force dropped from nearly 62,000 to about 51,000, partly due to elevated standards and partly due to a demographic shift.
That lower number remained fairly constant until recently, said Matt Martinich, an independent researcher who tracks LDS Church growth.
"From 2004 to 2009 the full-time missionary force ranged from 51,000 to 53,000," Martinich said. By the end of 2011, there were 55,410 full-time missionaries. Women were thought to comprise about 20 percent of those.
Holland noted at the news conference that in the last two years, the church has seen a 6 percent jump in young male missionaries, a 12 percent spike in young females and an 18 percent leap in senior missionaries (retired couples).
Now, the church is anticipating even more missionaries especially young women.
"We are expecting a glut," Holland said at the news conference. "Those [young women] who do serve are stunningly successful. … Personally, I am absolutely delighted if this change in policy allows many, many more young women to serve."
To accommodate all the newcomers, the church plans to hire more language instructors and increase housing at its various missionary training centers, including the flagship facility in Provo, which is already slated for expansion.
The church is also reducing by one-third the amount of time missionaries spend in those training centers, sending missionaries to their assigned countries for a 12-week course administered by mission presidents.
LDS officials expect to increase the number of missions from 347, Holland said, but will wait and see how many new missionaries they have.
David Campbell, an LDS professor at the University of Notre Dame who has polled extensively on American religions, believes this change may help keep more young Mormons involved in the religion.
"About 60 percent of people raised in the LDS faith still identify as Mormons as adults. While that is high, relative to other religions, that still means 2 in 5 leave the faith," Campbell wrote Sunday in an email. "Unlike other religious traditions, though, the LDS Church has some unique levers it can pull to keep its young people engaged with the faith."
What seems to work best, he said, is for young people to be immersed in a faith's social network.
"To the extent that these and any other changes enacted by the LDS Church result in a thickening of the networks that young Mormons form with one another," Campbell said, "I would expect the retention rate to rise."


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Brevard, N.C. - The Brevard College Athletic Department and the BC Student Government Association is pleased to announce the Boshamer Bashers T-shirts are in and will be handed out this Saturday, January 15th, during the BC Men's Basketball game against Lenoir-Rhyne.
The first 100 students to the men's game who stand and cheer in the Brevard College student section will receive a Boshamer Bashers T-shirt, designed by BC student-athlete Prince Simunyu, so come to the game to collect your shirt and cheer on the Brevard College Tornados as they take on SAC opponent Lenoir-Rhyne University. The t-shirts will be handed out at halftime of the men's game.
Tipoff for the women's game is set for 2 p.m., with the men taking on the Bears immediately after.


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Curious about Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system? Microsoft showed a live preview of Windows 8 in the 2011 "Build" event and a developer preview of Windows 8 was released on 13th September at the MSDN website.
Here is how the start screen of Windows 8 looks like:
And here is the lock screen of Windows8, as seen in Windows 8 developer preview
So what exactly is Windows8 and how does it differ from Windows7?
Windows 8 is not just another version of a desktop operating system – it takes computing to the cloud level. You will need a Windows Live user account to get started with Windows 8, because all the settings, apps and customizations will be synced across all your computers that are tied to your Windows Live user account. As a Windows 8 user, there is no need to worry about having different computers and tweaking through settings and configurations on all computers, over and over again. With Windows 8, all your customizations will be automatically synced, as long as they are connected to the Internet.
With a completely new and fascinating Metro user interface, Windows 8 will give you the feel of using a tablet computer on your desktop itself. While Windows 8 is more of a tablet friendly operating system, it can also run smoothly on a classic desktop PC, which has at least 1GB memory and 20 GB hard drive space.
How to Download Windows 8 Developer Preview:
If you want to try out the latest version of Windows8 developer preview, follow these steps:
1. Click Windows start menu and right click on "Computer" and select "Properties"
2. This will open the system information control panel window. Here, you have to check whether the copy of Windows you are currently using is 32 bit or 64 bit. Knowing the bit type of your current operating system is very important, because you have to download the same copy of Windows 8 which matches with the bit type of your existing operating system.
Have a glance under the "System" section and you should find the bit type in a moment.
3. Go to the Windows Dev center website and click the "Get Started" link under the section "Download the Windows Developer preview"
4. On this page, you will find that Windows 8 developer preview is available under three categories.
– Windows Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64) – Download (4.8 GB).
– Windows Developer Preview English, 64-bit (x64) – Download (3.6 GB).
– Windows Developer Preview English, 64-bit (x64) – Download ( 2.8 GB).
Choose the version which matches with the bit type of your existing operating system. To make things clear, if you are using Windows7, Windows Vista or Windows XP in 32 bit, you should download the 32 bit copy of Windows 8 developer preview.
The download file consists of an ISO image with a gigantic file size of 3 GB, so it should take a couple of hours to download on your computer. By the time you have downloaded the ISO image, we will publish a step by step installation guide on installing Windows 8 developer preview on your computer.
Stay tuned for more Windows 8 goodness in coming days.
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Neko Flies just launched a set of brand new attachments for their wildly popular wand toys and they sent us some to test. I let my newest product tester, Little Bear, have a look and he approves! BIG TIME! These three new attachments are mind-blowing!
The new collection features little design elements that will drive cats crazy. The new Foxifur Kittenator attachment is made with a little bit of faux fur attached to a "head" that's perfect for grabbing onto, as Little Bear demonstrates above. Actually, I have to pry it out of his mouth, he loves it so much. It is just the right size and texture and the tail wiggles just like a live critter (but it's cruelty-free!). It's Little Bear's new favorite thing.
The new Kattipede attachment is another awesome little creature that has two segments, which makes it jiggle and wiggle around. And the dangly little legs and antennae are irresistible.
Rounding out the new collection is the Kittycaterfly with shimmering butterfly wings that catch kitty's eye as they fly by, causing serious pouncing and chasing. Just like all the other Neko Flies cat toys, the new offerings are very sturdy.
The new Neko Flies attachments and now available from nekoflies.com and on Amazon. These make perfect holiday gifts!
One lucky reader is going to win a Foxifur Kittenator with rod and a Kattipede attachment! To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be selected in a random drawing and announced on October 29, 2012. One entry per person. This giveaway is limited to addresses in the US and Canada.


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An armed robber fired three gunshots in the air after robbing three teen boys in San Bernardino this morning.
The victims were walking near the corner of Kendall Drive and Western Avenue shortly after midnight when three men in a vehicle approached them, said San Bernardino police Lt. Mike Madden.
One of the men, who was armed with a handgun, got out of the vehicle and demanded property from the victims. The victims handed over their property and ran. Police said the robber fired his handgun in the air as the teens fled, but no one was struck.
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Patriot Memory has announced its new G2 series for the next-generation AMD 9-series platforms.
Available at speeds of 1333 MHz to 1600 MHz, the Patriot Memory G2 series, AMD Edition let users pick the perfect speed for their applications. Low and enhanced latencies are available with the Patriot Memory G2 series, AMD Edition for the balance of ultra-fast system responsiveness and overclocking headroom to maximize overall system performance, the vendor said.
Low-profile heatsinks cool the Patriot Memory G2 series, AMD Edition memory modules to provide greater heat dissipation capabilities. The low-profile heatsinks enable systems with the Patriot Memory G2 series, AMD Edition to fit large CPU-coolers.
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Dear Member:
Summer may feel a long way off, but now is the time to start making plans. There are many free and subsidized opportunities for children affected by the events of September 11. We wanted to let you know about some of the upcoming summer camps and the best resources for finding out more.
Whether your child wants to horseback ride or learn to water-ski, summer camp is a great chance for kids to make new friends and discover new activities. Many camps are offered only to children who lost a loved one on September 11, and as such provide kids with a comfortable and loving environment in which to reach out to their peers.
Scholarships are also available to camps that are open to all children. Many are all-expense paid and include transportation costs. In addition, educational camps give kids a chance to combine academic courses with fun activities.
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9/11-Specific CampsComfort Zone Camphttp://www.comfortzonecamp.orgComfort Zone Camp, a fun and safe place for grieving children, is the nation's largest bereavement camp for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Camps are held in Richmond, VA, and are open to all grieving children from across the country. There will be a special Weekend 9/11 Camp held at Camp Mason in Blairstown, NJ, on April 23-25, 2004. Free of charge for all participants, transportation is available if needed and offsite family accommodations are available nearby. Visit the Web site or call (804) 377-3430.
Camp Sunshinehttp://www.campsunshine.orgCamp Sunshine in Casco, Maine, has created a special week of camp exclusively for 9/11 children and their families. The camp is free for 9/11 families and designed for the entire family! The 9/11 program, called Ray of Hope, is for all children – from infants to 19 year olds who lost their parent, and their families. This year, the Ray of Hope Camp will be held from July 25-30, 2004, in Maine. To learn more about the camp and program, please visit the camp's website or call 207-655-3800.
America's Camphttp://www.americascamp.orgThis week-long, sleep-away camp in Lenox, Massachusetts, is offered at no cost to eligible families. The campers have diverse backgrounds and interests, but share a common experience -- they have all lost a parent in the attacks of September 11 or in the line of duty as a New York City firefighter or law enforcement officer. A mature, enthusiastic staff is thoroughly trained to ensure a positive, supportive environment. Campers participate in a wide range of sports, crafts, water activities both at the pool and lake, and special events. This year's session will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 17 and finish on Monday, Aug. 23. For information about the camp and enrollment, families can call (800) 548-6295, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit the camp Web site listed above.
Camp Hazehttp://www.camphaze.orgCamp Haze was established to provide grieving children with an emotional resource as well as a fun-filled week with friends. Its purpose has been to offer a one-week, all-expense paid summer experience for children who lost a loved one on September 11. It is located at Camp Kennybrook in Monticello, NY. The next camp will run from Aug. 21-27, 2004. For more information and to request an application, go to their Web site, or for call (866) FOR-HAZE.
General Summer Camps with ScholarshipsProject Heal the Childrenhttp://www.healthechildren.orgThe American Camping Association provides a listing of residential and day camps specifically working with victims' families. Residential camps are in Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Day Camps are in Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington D.C. To be eligible, a child must have lost a parent on September 11. Eligible families should complete an application for Heal the Children. Using the list of available spaces, the Project Administrator will match the family's preference with the participating camps. For more information, visit the Web site or call (800) 777-CAMP.
Outward Boundhttp://www.outwardbound.com/Outward Bound is the national leader in experiential education in the United States. Students learn personal leadership, character, compassion, and a sense of social responsibility through the challenge and adventure of wilderness learning. Outward Bound provides free course scholarships to young people affected by the events of September 11. Outward Bound also provides 3-5 day courses in the New York City and Boston areas for youth ages 12-25. These programs are excellent for 12-13 year olds and for those students who would like to remain relatively close to home. Programs run year-round. Outward Bound representatives speak extensively with scholarship recipients to find the right course for each individual student. For registration and additional information, call (845) 424-4000 and ask to speak to the Scholarships for Community representative.
Fresh Air Fundhttp://www.freshair.orgThe Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit agency, provides free summer vacations in the country to New York City children from disadvantaged communities. Call (800) 367-0003 for more information.
Educational ProgramsExploration Summer Programs http://www.explo.orgExploration Summer Programs is a recipient of a generous foundation grant that allows the organization to host young people who lost a parent or guardian in the September 11 attacks. Students choose from a host of engaging academic courses structured as hands-on, problem-solving experiences. They participate in a variety of activities, athletics, and trips throughout the Northeast. This year's programs will begin on June 27 and end on August 7. Students can attend one three-week session, one beginning on June 27th and the other on July 18th. Attendance is fully funded with assistance available for travel costs. Catalogues and DVDs are available upon request for each of the following programs: the Senior Program at Yale University for students entering grades 10-12; the Intermediate Program at Wellesley College for students entering grades 8-9; and the Junior Program at St. Mark's School entering grades 4-7. Call (781) 762-7400 or visit the Web site for more information.


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NBC Sports Is Sponsoring Nation's Largest Gun Trade Show
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NBC Sports is a leading sponsor of the nation's largest gun industry trade show, an event that also bills itself as a show of industry strength in the face of stronger guns laws. The network's sponsorship of the trade show, hosted next week in Las Vegas, comes six weeks after NBC Sports' Bob Costas drew controversy for criticizing what he termed the nation's dangerous "gun culture."
The event, the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), will occur during a fierce debate over strengthening gun laws in light of last month's tragic school shooting in Newtown, CT.
SHOT Show is billed as the "the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries" and "the world's premier exposition of combined firearms." But it is more than just a trade show; according to its organizer, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (the trade association for firearms manufacturers and dealers), "Any SHOT attendee will tell you the show is more than about selling and buying; it's a powerful display of industry unity and its resolve to meet any challenge affecting the right to make, sell and own firearms."
NBC Sports apparently supports that "display of industry unity" against stronger gun laws. SHOT Show's website lists NBC Sports as its "New Product Center Sponsor":
According to an October NSSF press release touting NBC Sports' return as a sponsor, the New Product Center" is "the showcase for innovative, new equipment being introduced to the hunting, shooting, outdoors and law enforcement markets."
A Media Matters report from the 2011 SHOT show detailed the equipment featured at that event, including an array of assault rifles, tactical shotguns, and pistols with high-capacity magazines. Several military-style assault rifles were reportedly on display at the booth of gun manufacturer Bushmaster last year; a Bushmaster .223 semiautomatic rifle was used during last month's school shooting in Newtown, CT.
Ironically, NSFF is headquartered in Newtown. SHOT Show is not open to the public, and in an apparent attempt to avoid increased scrutiny in the wake of the shooting in that town, the organization has curtailed press access.
On December 2, following the murder-suicide committed by Kansas City Chiefs football player Jovan Belcher, Costas used his commentary segment on NBC's Football Night in America to endorse part of a column that criticized the nation's "gun culture." He was immediately pilloried by the right-wing media and the National Rifle Association.
Costas subsequently used a series of TV interviews to detail his support for requiring a background check on all gun purchases and reinstituting the assault weapons ban -- policies now under discussion in the wake of the Newtown massacre.
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1. A minor was able to buy Marlboro Menthol Gold Pack cigarettes on September 13, 2013, at approximately 4:09 PM in the establishment.
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VeriSign Inc.
News about VeriSign Inc., including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
When You Can't Tell Web Suffixes Without a Scorecard
Plans to expand the number of top-level Internet domains beyond familiar ones like .com and .net have generated a rush of activity — as well as opposition....
August 18, 2013, Sunday
Hacking in Netherlands Points to Weak Spot in Web Security
The attack on the Dutch government's preferred provider of security certificates exposed the fragility of the global system of digital authentication that underpins the Internet....
September 13, 2011, Tuesday
Symantec Acquires VeriSign for $1.28 Billion
Symantec has completed its $1.28 billion purchase of the Web-authentification business of VeriSign, The Silicon Valley Mercury News reported....
August 10, 2010, Tuesday
Symantec's VeriSign Asset Buy: a Long Time Coming
Symantec's chief executive told DealBook that the company didn't have to look more than a few hundred yards to find its ideal purchase: VeriSign's authentication services business....
May 19, 2010, Wednesday
Symantec Confirms $1.3 Billion Deal for VeriSign Unit
Symantec announced that it had agreed to buy VeriSign's authentication services business, which encrypts online payments, for $1.28 billion in cash....
May 19, 2010, Wednesday
Symantec Is Said to Agree to Buy VeriSign Unit
A deal for the business, which provides security technology for online payments, could be reached this week....
May 19, 2010, Wednesday
Symantec Nears Deal for VeriSign's Security Unit
Symantec is near a deal to buy VeriSign's authentication services unit for $1.3 billion, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday...
May 18, 2010, Tuesday
Stolen Facebook Accounts for Sale
Researchers at VeriSign's iDefense division tracking the digital underworld say bogus and stolen accounts on the Facebook are now on sale in high volume on the black market...
May 3, 2010, Monday
Global Market for Cellphone Ring Tones Is Shrinking
After years of double-digit growth rates, the global ring tone market appears to have come to the end of its crescendo....
December 31, 2007, Monday
VeriSign Will Shed Some Units
VeriSign, which makes switchboards that direct Internet traffic, plans to divest itself of several businesses and focus on its Web site naming and Internet security services....
November 15, 2007, Thursday
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Newberry, S.C. - Darius Moose led all players with 19 points to pace the Brevard efforts in Eleazer Arena on Wednesday evening, but 10 Wolves found the scoreboard led by Savad Garner's 16 point effort as the Tornados fell to Newberry 84-68.
Dondray Walker hit a three-pointer in the closing seconds of the first half for the Wolves (10-6, 5-4 SAC) and Newberry held off a late second half comeback by Brevard (2-16, 1-8) as both teams closed out the first half of the 2011-2012 South Atlantic Conference schedule.
Moose led the Tornados with 19 points, going 8-for-12 from the floor and added eight rebounds as Brevard shot 45.0 percent (27-60) in the contest. Gaither Hendrix added 17 points, while Drew Schauss hit three three-pointers to finish the game with 10 points in the loss.
Garner led the Wolves to a 50.0 percent (30-60) shooting percentage from the floor and the Wolves went 10-for-25 from behind the arc in their fifth SAC win of the season. Walker added 14 points, hitting a trio of three-pointers to pace the Wolves scoring efforts.
Newberry raced out of the gates scoring the first 10 points of the contest before Jermichael Tanner drove in for the layup at the 16:38 mark to put the Tornados on the board. The Wolves lead extended to 22-7 with 13:01 on the clock on an Akins jumper, eventually going up 30-14 on a three-pointer by Dondray Walker with 9:45 on the clock.
The Tornados came alive over the next seven minutes, going on a 17-8 run to bring the game back to within single digits on a three-pointer by Gerel Simmons at the 2:36 mark, putting the score at 38-31. A Matt Dixon free throw pushed the lead back to eight, but Hendrix followed with a layup to cut the score down to 39-33 in the final two minutes of the half.
The margin would remain the same until just before the half as the Tornados put the game at 42-36 on a free throw by Moose, but a Walker three-pointer from the left corner with one tick left on the clock gave Newberry the 45-36 advantage heading into the halftime break.
Tomas Tomasson hit a three-pointer on the Wolves second possession in the second half to extend the lead to double-digits at 48-36 as the Wolves went up by as many as 17 points in the second half at 64-47 on a layup by Garner at the 11:25 mark.
Brevard made one final comeback, coming within nine on a Schauss three-pointer at the 4:11 mark to bring the game back within single digits at 73-64, but Dixon answered with a layup and Tomasson followed with a trey on the next possession as the Wolves pulled away to the 84-68 victory.
Brevard remains on the road as they begin the second half of their 2011-2012 South Atlantic Conference schedule as they travel to Anderson, S.C. to take on Anderson University on Saturday, January 28th. Tipoff between the Tornados and the Trojans is set for 4 p.m.


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Unions Seize on Immigration Debate
Seeing Chance to Boost Ranks, Organized Labor Presses Politicians on Overhaul; the Hispanic Factor
Labor unions are throwing their political muscle behind lawmakers' efforts to overhaul immigration regulations, with the hope that organizing immigrant workers can swell unions' shrinking ranks.
The Service Employees International Union plans to spend millions of dollars on advertising, rallies and letter-writing campaigns to lawmakers in support of an overhaul. On Tuesday, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and other labor leaders...


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From the time man was created, there have always been two distinct societies: the ignorant society and the community of believers. All those who fail to observe the limits set by religion, constitute the ignorant society. Despite discrepancies in beliefs, thoughts and ways of living, one fundamental rationale lays the groundwork for the life of all ignorant societies: not to adhere to true religion.Harun Yahya is a regular contributor of this magazine.
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