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Mind as a verb
We use the verb mind to mean 'take care or be careful of or about something', or 'pay attention to something'. In this meaning, we usually use it in the imperative:
Mind your step!
Mind your head. This is a very small door!
Kathy, mind that you don't trip over my bag. It's right by the door.
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We can also use mind to mean 'take care of someone or something':
My mother has offered to mind the children while we are away.
Could you mind my bag for a moment?
We don't use mind to mean remember:
We must remember that it is our responsibility to protect and care for the environment.
We must mind that…
I don't mind, he doesn't mind
We can use don't/doesn't mind to mean 'not feel annoyed or worried by something'.
I don't mind living near the train line. You get used to it.
She doesn't mind waiting up late.
We say I don't mind, or it doesn't matter. We don't say it doesn't mind:
Sorry, there are no more chairs!B:
I don't mind. I can sit on the floor. (or It doesn't matter. I can sit on the floor.)
It doesn't mind…
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When we refer to the future, we use present (not future) verb forms after mind:
I don't mind what day they come and stay as long as it's not Tuesday 12th because I'm away.
Not: …
what day they will come and stay…
Would you mind? and Do you mind?
We use the phrases would you mind + -ing form, and do you mind + -ing form to ask people politely to do things. Would you mind is more polite and more common:
Would you mind opening the window, please?
Do you mind turning down the volume a little, please?
Do you mind me turning on the light? (I want to turn on the light)
When we ask for permission politely, we can use would you mind if I + past or do you mind if I + present:
Would you mind if I turned on this light?
Do you mind if I sit here?
When someone asks for permission, we usually reply no …, meaning 'I don't mind' or 'I'm happy with that'. If we want to say that we are not happy, we usually begin with I'm afraid …:
Would you mind if we sat here?B:
No, not at all. (you can sit here – I don't mind)
Do you mind if I use your phone?B:
I'm afraid the battery is dead.
No. The battery is dead.
Never mind
We use the phrase never mind to tell someone not to worry about something because it is not important:
Amy, I'm afraid I've broken a cup in your kitchen.B:
Never mind, Liz. It's only a cup!
I really want to see that new Brad Pitt movie.B:
It finished last week at the cinema.A:
Oh, never mind. I'll get it on DVD eventually.
Mind you
We use the phrase mind you in speaking to mean 'but we should also remember or take into account':
We had such terrible weather on our holiday. Mind you, it was winter in Tasmania when we went there.
We also use mind you when we are joking:
[A is reading a newspaper headline]
Lotto winner John builds golf-course in back yard.B:
Oh yeah. That is one way of spending your money.A:
Yeah. Must have a big back yard, mind you, to have ten holes of golf.
Mind as a noun
The noun mind refers to the part of a person that enables them to think, feel emotions and be aware of things:
I was imagining fields of golden daffodils in my mind.
My mind was filled with ideas.
There are many commonly used phrases with mind:
Liam was going to come with us, but he's changed his mind. (make a new or different decision about something)
We've made up our minds. We're moving to New Zealand. (make a decision)
What's on your mind? (what's bothering you?)
As a detective, I have to keep an open mind. (be willing to consider all of the options and possibilities)
You will find other meanings of mind in a good learner's dictionary.
Mind: typical errors
We don't use to-infinitive after would you mind or do you mind:
Would you mind getting me a newspaper?
Would you mind to get me a newspaper?
We don't use mind to mean 'remember':
Many people refuse to give any importance to computers but they should remember they have better lives because of them.
Not: …
they should mind they have better lives because of them.
("Mind" de English Grammar Today © Cambridge University Press.)
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About Us
Band Alumni Completes Funding of McKay Fellowship
A major accomplishment in the history of the UofM Band Alumni Chapter was celebrated at the January 26, 2006 basketball game between the #3 Tigers and UAB. During a halftime ceremony, Band Alumni Chapter Vice President Jeremy Stinson presented the University of Memphis Foundation with a $35,000 check, officially establishing the Dr. Sidney J. McKay Fellowship for graduate studies in instrumental music education. Representing the University at this ceremony were: Dr. Shirley Raines, President of The University of Memphis; Dr. Richard Ranta, Dean of the
College of Communication and Fine Arts: Dr. Patricia Hoy, Director of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music; and Dr. Kraig Williams, Director of Bands. Dr. McKay was also on hand to be honored by the crowd of 15,529 in attendance at FedExForum.
In 2001, the University of Memphis Band Alumni Chapter joined the Greenville, MS High School Band Alumni to create the Dr. Sidney J. McKay Graduate Fellowship at the University of Memphis. Both organizations wanted to find a unique and lasting way to honor Dr. McKay for his outstanding work as director of both the Greenville High School Band and, from 1975 until his retirement in 2003, the University of Memphis Band. Through this fellowship, we hope to train future generations of band directors who will follow in Dr. McKay's footsteps.
Dozens of U of M and Greenville HS alumni have made personal contribtuions to the fellowship fund. Additionally, most of the proceeds from the 2002-2005 Bandmasters Championship marching contests and Mid-South Indoor Percussion & Color Guard Competitions were deposited into the University of Memphis Foundation towards the endowment. Thank you to everyone who has contributed time and money to the fellowship during the past five years.
The McKay Fellowship will be awarded to deserving individuals pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree at the U of M in the field of instrumental music education. Recipients must have achieved high standards of excellence in music, academics and leadership during their undergraduate program, and will be expected to continue these standards while they are a "Dr. Sidney McKay Fellow" at the U of M. The first Fellowship award is expected to be made in 2007.
If you have questions about the Dr. Sidney McKay Fellowship, please feel free to .

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Toys for Tots organizers are asking the public to help donate to the charity as there are fewer toys ready for distribution to needy children this year due to Hurricane Sandy and a burglary earlier this year of one of the program's storage trailers.
Hurricane Sandy destroyed several of the businesses in Cape May and Atlantic County that traditionally have volunteered to act as drop-off locations, Toys for Tots spokeswoman Donna Clementoni said in a news release. Additionally, she said, the cancellation of two major Atlantic City conventions – the New Jersey Teachers Association and the League of Municipalities – also hurt donations due to attendees typically bringing a large amount of donated toys to the program.
Then earlier this year, a thief broke into one of the program's storage trailers in Middle Township, stealing many of the donated toys stored there. The thief was caught by police and charged, but the toys were never recovered.
The Cape-Atlantic Marine Corps. League is asking for support in the region for businesses or groups to serve as a donation drop-off site or to donate toys or money to the group.
To help, please call Frank Vesely at 609-868-0003 or Joseph Heirs at 609-927-6402.


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Alfred Lord Tennyson
In Memoriam A. H. H.: 99. Risest Thou Thus, Dim Dawn, Again - Poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson
Risest thou thus, dim dawn, again,
So loud with voices of the birds,
So thick with lowings of the herds,
Day, when I lost the flower of men;
Who tremblest thro' thy darkling red
On yon swoll'n brook that bubbles fast
By meadows breathing of the past,
And woodlands holy to the dead;
Who murmurest in the foliaged eaves
A song that slights the coming care,
And Autumn laying here and there
A fiery finger on the leaves;
Who wakenest with thy balmy breath
To myriads on the genial earth,
Memories of bridal, or of birth,
And unto myriads more, of death.
O wheresoever those may be,
Betwixt the slumber of the poles,
To-day they count as kindred souls;
They know me not, but mourn with me.
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21 Dec, 2009
Achieving the Concept Camaro's afterburner tail light effect
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One of the more unique lighting elements on the Camaro concept was the afterburner tail lights, which unfortunately did not carry over to the production 2010 Camaro. Camaro DIY'ers however would not be deterred from trying to achieve the same look on their own Camaros. Some of have come fairly close to achieving the same afterburner look, but others have set out to improve and perfect a solution.
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Man follows boy before assault
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Police have released security camera footage showing a middle-aged man trailing a 14-year-old boy to his inner-west Sydney home before sexually assaulting him.
The boy was followed from a local fast food shop along Parramatta Road to his house in Haberfield about 1pm (AEDT) on Thursday.
In moves detectives described as brazen and ruthless, the man pushed the boy through the front door and assaulted him in a bedroom.
The attacker fled ten minutes later when the boy alerted his 19-year-old brother, who was also home.
Acting Chief Inspector David Bennett, manager of the joint investigation response team, said the man, possibly a local, was bold and was likely to reoffend.
"Given the time of day and that he pushed his way into the premises, its certainly quite brazen and ruthless," Insp Bennett said.
"Obviously a person who is willing to do that is quite willing to commit further offences."
Footage from a Parramatta Road shop showed the man, aged in his 40s, trailed about a minute behind the boy unnoticed.
At the door he pushed the boy into the house, but no physical force was involved in the sexual assault, the officer said.
The boy was not physically injured but was taken to hospital for checks after contacting his mother.
The attack was unlikely to be related to a spate of rapes in the inner-west region, Insp Bennett said.
The incident prompted police to advise parents to be vigilant for their children.
"Be aware of what your children are doing at all times and make sure they keep in constant contact," Insp Bennett said.
The man is described as white European with an average build, clean shaven face and short brown hair.
At the time of the attack he was wearing a light blue flannelette shirt over a dark blue t-shirt and light blue jeans.
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|PM blames NGOs, Govt probes their funding
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs remarks blaming US-based NGOs for engineering protests against nuclear reactors in Koodankulam come amidst an ongoing official investigation into several of these NGOs and their alleged violation of the rules of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Officials have said that at least nine NGOs involved in the anti-nuclear agitation in Koodankulam are under investigation for allegedly misusing or diverting funds meant for other purposes into the protests. Of the total amount they have received in the last five years from foreign donors, including those based in the United States, a sum of about Rs 54 crore is under the scanner.


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District 6 board OKs resolution to support tax increase but 2 members dissent
August 31, 2013
A resolution to support Amendment 66 in November was passed by members of the Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education on Monday, but how much weight it carries with voters is yet to be seen.
Logan Richardson and Scott Rankin went against the majority and voted no on supporting the funding mechanism of Senate Bill 213, despite the fact it would raise nearly $28 million yearly in additional funding for the district they represent.
Amendment 66 is expected to raise $1 billion in extra funding for Colorado's public schools, but Rankin said it was too much and Richardson said he just wasn't sure, yet.
President Doug Lidiak said their nearly hour-long discussion on the topic was thoughtful and doesn't think it will hurt the board's appearance of unity.
"I didn't expect it to be unanimous," Lidiak said after the meeting. "It was an incredibly healthy debate and presented all sides of our constituents. It showed we can function effectively."
Senate Bill 213, which was passed in the last state legislative session, reforms state education funding and targets the money at specific programs such as all-day kindergarten, gifted and talented education and at-risk students — something that greatly affects District 6, which has more than 60 percent of its students on free or reduced lunch and 35 percent English language learners.
Before the meeting, the board heard comments from Greeley philanthropist Bob Tointon, who for the past six years has been raising $60,000 annually for a program that targets at-risk, freshman males.
"Good schools make viable and sustainable communities," Tointon said. "Good schools dictate the kind of jobs we attract; good schools affect the resale of home prices; good schools affect the quality of dining we attract and the overall attractiveness to residents and newcomers."
Tointon said the program he sponsors is successful because of money.
Richardson said he did not have all the answers to questions being raised by the tax increase and wanted the board to postpone the vote until the next meeting.
"This is a pretty big topic for us," Richardson said. "The appetite for our community to increase education funding will be eaten up with this bill. Our decision to endorse is pretty meaningful and it may hinder our ability to go to the public for future funds for programs that we might believe are important. There is a lot of information to be sifted through … If it's a good deal now, it will be a good deal in two weeks. From the district's perspective, we talk about being prudent. If we talk about supporting one of the largest increases in funding, I don't think it will hurt us to spend two more weeks (finding) facts."
Richardson said he might support it in the end, but wanted more discussion.
The majority disagreed, voting 6-1 against postponement.
"We have all felt the impact of the funding being inequitable," said Julia Richard, vice president of the board. "Local control is a tough one. The genie is out of the bottle; we will continue with that from here on into the future. But we've already seen the decisions we've made for the good of our students. … This is about our students. Our children are our next generation and our economic well-being. They are 20,000 reasons for me to want to support amendment 66."
Rankin voted no, mostly, because he did not agree with a laundry list of places the money would go.
"If you asked me, 'Do we need education finance reform?' I would say definitely we're not getting our share in this district. But this is an extra tax burden."
Among Rankin's reasons he cited: the increase puts Colorado in the top-five highest income-taxes in the country, redistributes money collected from wealthier schools districts such as Boulder and Jefferson counties to Denver and takes away funding from rural communities including Weld County communities of Prairie and Pawnee, to name a few.
The other five members on the board, however, echoed each other that time is important, and they all wanted to be one of the first school boards to show its support.
Linda Trimberger, who will step down due to term limits after eight years on the board, said after 41 years of involvement in the district, she had to leave in support of funding.
"The campaign has already started," Trimberger said. "And we should be one of the first districts on board to put our weight forward. Our kids stand to gain."
Paleri Mann said she usually votes no on tax increases but this one is different.
"I usually go right down and say, 'no, no, no, no.' I don't' even read past the second line," she said. "But we have the power to say we want equity in terms of getting some of our money back. I want to be part of the movement for students."
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* TSX ends down 174.26 points at 12,040.39 * Index ends week 0.5 percent lower * Seventh straight weekly loss for TSX * All 10 sectors weaker By Claire Sibonney TORONTO, April 13 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index tumbled on Friday, snapping a two-day rally and ending its seventh consecutive week lower as a flare-up in global growth concerns hit fragile investor confidence. Data showed that China's economy expanded 8.1 percent in the first quarter, a rate that was slower than expected and the country's weakest pace in nearly three years. In addition, the cost of insuring Spanish debt against default hit 500 basis points for the first time on fears about the high exposure of the country's banking sector to sovereign debt. All 10 sectors were down, but financials made up four of the top five heaviest decliners. Among the most influential laggards, Bank of Nova Scotia was down 2.2 percent to C$54.10, Toronto-Dominion Bank was off 1.9 percent to C$81.95, Royal Bank of Canada lost 1.7 percent to C$55.88 and Manulife Financial dropped 3.4 percent to C$12.94. "Today was a down day from the get-go. Part of the problem is that we have had a bit of a shift in investor attention," said Pat McHugh, Canadian equity strategist at Manulife Asset Management. "Before this week, we had kind of left Europe and China and had gone to the U.S. and we had focused on the U.S. for quite some time and of course a lot of money had been made ... people are just taking profits." The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ended down 174.26 points, or 1.43 percent, at 12,040.39. All 10 sectors were negative. The index ended the week down 0.5 percent, its seventh straight weekly loss. The TSX is down 0.7 percent so far this year as growth-sensitive resource shares have lagged heavily. Adding to unease about the global economy, two U.S. reports on Friday sent mixed signals to the U.S. Federal Reserve about how much room there might be to bolster economic growth.


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Decorating Book Give Away
Here at Curbly we all love decorating, design, arts and crafts. So I'm excited to share with the Curbly community a decorating book giveaway we are sponsoring.
We are giving away two copies of "Decorating...the Professional Touch" . Here's the review for the book we are giving away:
Carol Donayre Bugg, DDCD, ASID, Vice President & Director of Design, INTERIORS by Decorating Den has penned her fifth decorating book, Decorating…The Professional Touch. Her latest decorating book is aimed to the non-DIY types or decorating divas who are short on time and who would rather outsource their home's decoration to a professional decorator, and, in my opinion, Decorating…The Professional Touch is also a wonderful, inspirational source for aspiring decorators.
Decorating…The Professional Touch is a how-to guide to selecting the right decorator who can "solve and complete your home decorating dreams with colors, fabrics, window treatments, paints, furnishings, lighting, and more" while highlighting client / Decorating Den franchisee stories accompanied with decor eye candy photos. Mrs. Donayre-Bugg's outlines what criteria a homeowner should seek in a professional decorator. She debunks the myth that if you hire a decorator that you have to start from scratch, and she discusses throughout the book numerous solutions (illustrated in over 200 full color photos of beautifully designed rooms) to common, and often frustrating design dilemmas.
Decorating…The Professional Touch is filled with page upon page of beautifully styled rooms and homes – most decorated by Decorating Den franchisees and the rest by Mrs. Donayre-Bugg's (her home is GORGEOUS) . A little light on before and after images, but I tend to want to know how every room looked before the big reveal. There's nothing quite like showing the "ugly duckling" transformed into the "swan" to get one inspired to update or renovate their home's decor. However, the limited before and after photos do highlight the creative talent and design skills of the Decorating Den franchisees and serve as design inspiration even for the intrepid DIYer who would rather decorate on her own.
Decorating…The Professional Touch is also a good book for aspiring decorators to pick up and review. The story of Mrs. Donayre-Bugg's pursuit of her dream to decorate (and own a decorating business and subsequently empower other decorating women to pursue theirs) and the dozens of inspirational stories of Decorating Den's franchisees (one such story of a daughter who followed in her mother's footsteps and opened her own successful Decorating Den franchise) are sure to encourage those with decorating dreams to follow their hearts and go for the dream.
The Decorating Diva LLC will be giving away 2 copies of Decorating…The Professional Touch on October 2nd, 2009. To enter in the giveaway add a comment telling us why you want this fabulous book. (Give away limited to USA only. Please include your email for us to contact you if you are the winner. Winner will be selected by random drawing using random.org. Comments are moderated so don't fret if you don't see the comment appear right away. Good Luck! ) Decorating…The Professional Touch is available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
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Tulip Dreams
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Tulip Dreams is worked top down, starting with a garter tab cast on, from the neck to the outside edge. The lace and cable sections are charted and make for a fun knit.
A note on the yardage, if you knit a bit tighter, you can use 550-575 yards.
Finished size: 22" deep and 44" from wingtip to wing tip. The shawl is shaped and slightly over a half circle.
The hot pink-white shawl version is knit in my handspun Fiber Optics Merino Silk Gradient Fiber http://kimberbaldwindesigns.com/category/MerinoSilkRoving...
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In course of time it was ascertained that he had called at nosey's hut on his way home.
nosey Murphy hesitated and looked to the Maltese Cockney for counsel.
nosey Murphy asked, as the steward served the supplies down to him from the poop.
Remember that fight he had with nosey, last winter he was with Bashford?
As soon as he saw nosey he exclaimed, "Hello, nosey, is that you?"
Why should not nosey Bashford like to watch her as well as you?
All of which must have pleased nosey Murphy, for, as he continued to hold the turn and coil down, he kept a critical eye on Davis.
I'd broke nosey's beak for him long before that, fightin' when we was kids.
The death of nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.
nosey Flynn made swift passes in the air with juggling fingers.
Inquisitive, esp overly so; prying: Everyone on the staff must be super nosy/ We shall not be nosey (1882+)


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Marketing services company
STW, which owns 70 businesses in Australia and New Zealand, has acquired 70 per cent of Edge Marketing. Edge employs 400 people in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok and works for clients such as Microsoft, Diageo, Citibank, Samsung and HSBC.
Edge was the largest independent marketing agency – that is, not owned by a foreign company – in Vietnam and Thailand until STW invested in it. It generates annual sales of $US10 million.
STW has also bought 51 per cent of Bullseye, a digital marketing agency with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Jakarta and a production centre in Bali. As part of STW's Asian expansion, its wholly owned Australian digital agency Alpha Salmon has opened an office in Singapore and is expanding its seven-month-old company in Jakarta.
STW chief executive Mike Connaghan would not reveal how much it had invested in Edge and Bullseye. "They are not material acquisitions," he said. "But they are very important acquisitions for us. There is a lot of growth potential in Edge and Bullseye, and for Alpha Salmon in the region."
Mr Connaghan said STW was looking at other potential acquisitions in Asia and "some acquisitions in Australia".
"We have quite a few conversations going on, and Chris [Savage, STW's chief operating officer] are heading back to Asia in the new year to continue those talks," he said.
Its strategy in Asia is to invest in marketing services companies and export its Australian skills and intellectual property. STW's New Zealand-based company DesignWorks, for example, works for clients in Hong Kong, including Cathay Pacific, and is likely to open an office in Singapore or Indonesia.
The Australian training company Phuel generates about 20 per cent of its revenue from Asian companies. STW's Australian web hosting business BrightHost opened an office in Hong Kong this year to run Myer's new shopping website.
Mr Connaghan said the Edge executives were keen to expand the company into Indonesia and other south-east Asian markets. He said STW would achieve its guidance of net profit growth of 5 to 10 per cent for calendar 2011.
The Australian Financial Review


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Sneakers, Size Isn't Everything
by Josh Rubin
on 02 March 2005
Nikki S. Lee
by Josh Rubin
While reading the premier issue of the hot new Theme Magazine, I was reminded of the work from Korean photographer Nikki S. Lee. On the surface her work may seem like simple snapshots of various subcultures. In reality, each piece is comprised of...
Horse Play
by Ami Kealoha
Cloth-bound, gilt-edged and printed on matte paper, the new book called Horse Play tells the story of Streethorsing—the sport of riding horses in cities—with the highest of production values. Whether or not the...
Ditto Press London
The independent publisher and printer opens up shop with a bevy of books, photographs, risographs and more
by Cajsa Carlson
Next to the Regent's Canal in the pretty but comparatively sleepy De Beauvoir area in London, sandwiched in between Haggerston, Shoreditch and Islington, risograph print studio and publishing house Ditto Press has just opened its doors to the public...
Sneakers: The Complete Collectors' Guide
by Josh Rubin
Unorthodox Styles, the crew behind Crooked Tongues, has released the most thorough and cleanly designed sneaker guide I've seen to date. Over 180 models are included, each selected for having impact on global sneaker culture. In addition to giving...
Colorful Kicks
by Parker Hutchinson
On a wave of rampant sneaker customization comes a clever and rather timely coloring book by Andrew Freeborn. The footwear fan has compiled his black-and-white drawings of classic kicks and is leaving it up to you to fill in the lines. If you can...
Halsband Portraits
The photographer publishes his first book of portraitures with an accompanying show at National Arts Club
by Natasha Tauber
The publication of "Halsband Portraits," Michael Halsband's first book dedicated exclusively to portraiture, debuts alongside a tightly edited selection of his work, on view at New York's National Arts Club. For the photographer—who toured with the...
So Yesterday
by Josh Rubin
So Yesterday. It's an adventure mystery about a teenage cool hunter who stumbles upon the most amazing sneakers ever. Needless to say, I was skeptical. I finally got around to reading it (cover to cover in flight from San Francisco to New York...
Sneaker Freaker, the Book
by Ami Kealoha
Culling the best of the first six editions of the bi-annual Sneaker Freaker, the book version is a convenient alternative to shelling out more than seven times the cover price for original back issues (if you can even find them) on Ebay. Following...
The Sneaker Colouring Book
A brief history of classic kicks where you choose the colorway
by Karen Day
Taking shoe customization back to its primitive form, the no-frills"Sneaker Colouring Book" collects 100 shoe silhouettes from 18 of the top labels known for their distinct designs. Berlin-based studio PKNTS' Daniel Jarosch and Henrik Klingel...
Wear It With Pride
by Josh Rubin
Though their most recent heyday was in the 80's, pin badges (or buttons, or pins) have always had their place in certain street fashion sub cultures. They are making a come back, and now there's a one stop shop for the neatest selection around. WEARITWITHPRIDE...
Creative Recreation Fall 2007
by Tim Yu
Until now Creative Recreation's busy line of sneakers available in dizzying numbers of colorways hasn't quite appealed to my taste for subtler, clean-cut shoes. But their new Fall 2007 collection swayed my opinion. The Rocco, Colombo and...
Cool Japan: Otaku Strikes!
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Scars are beautiful. Right?
Trache scar.
I am so thin compared to before!
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You got a nice, small trache scar…mine is like 2 1/2 inches long….now that one running down you chest and belly is serious. Glad to hear you are doing better!
OMG why is your trachea in your abdomen! And so big! YOU'RE AN ALIEN
youre really beautiful hunny and scars dont change that..youve got such a lovely face and gorgeous hair.
scars mean nothing , if anything they add character.
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Completing the Grid to Improve Walkability
"As you can see it's a fairly discrete area, bounded on four sides by busy arterials. Inside those arterials, there's no reason you couldn't have a thriving community. It already has a decent walkability score. There are a couple of parks; Greenwood boasts several restaurants and cafes; Aurora has an array of big box retailers; there's a great supermarket just a few blocks north of 145th. There are more people coming in, too, as a series of condos are built along Linden.
But despite all the ingredients ... there is no such community. The first and primal cause is that there are no %*#! sidewalks. (You hear me Mayor McGinn? Show me what the new guy can do!) But I think the problems run deeper. Look closely at the map and you'll note that the development pattern is almost aggressively misanthropic. Everyone is isolated from everyone else."
With streets that end just short of linking and few sidewalks, walking around and through the Bitter Lake neighborhood in Seattle is a challenge. Roberts offers a vision of how the street grid could be improved.


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As they struggle to save for retirement, a growing number of middle-class Americans plan to postpone their golden years until they are in their 80's.
Nearly one-third, or 30%, now plan to work until they are 80 or older -- up from 25% a year ago, according to a Wells Fargo survey of 1,000 adults with income less than $100,000.
"It is so tough for Americans to save for retirement that the answer seems to be to work longer," said Joe Ready, director of Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Trust.
Overall, 70% of respondents plan to work during retirement, many of whom plan to do so because they simply won't be able to afford to retire full time.
But working well into your 70's, 80's or even 90's, isn't always realistic, said Ready. Nearly three-quarters of those who plan to work into their 80's say their employer won't want them working when they're that old, for example. Other roadblocks, like health issues, could arise as well.
Those who are unable to work as long as they intend could therefore face a very grim reality. In fact, more than one-third of Americans could wind up living at or near poverty in retirement, the survey found.
Growing number of Americans delaying retirement until their 80s
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25 Random Thoughts on This Upcoming Astros Season
The Astros season starts today, and since I'm always in search of a cheap and easy post, I thought I would throw out some random thoughts about the Astros heading into the season.
25. The first Astros pitcher to collect a loss will be Brett Myers when he blows a save -- that save will probably be blown by way of a home run.
24. Jim Crane will fire Milo Hamilton in mid-May after Crane, stuck in his car and not able to make a home game, gets pissed that the only thing he learns is what Milo had for lunch.
23. What number will be higher? The number of home runs hit by Carlos Lee or the number of games missed by new shortstop Jed Lowrie?
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22. On the plus side, the Astros aren't the Chicago Cubs.
21. At some point around the All-Star break, Jeff Luhnow will snap and, instead of implying that Ed Wade's an idiot, will come right out and say it.
20. The Astros will not lose more than 100 games this season.
19. Hey, this is the last year of Brandon Lyon's contract.
18. The Astros will be bad this season, but they won't be the worst team in major league baseball.
17. Games will be shorter this season as Humberto Quintero won't be around to throw down to first base after every pitch.
16. Carlos Lee will run at some point this season. It might be to the buffet, but at some point, he'll attempt to flash some speed.
15. If you want to catch a home run ball, be sure to go to a game when J.A. Happ's pitching.
14. How is J.A. Happ still in a major league rotation?
13. Chris Johnson will excel at third base, both on offense and defense.
12. Hey, did you know the Astros are moving to the American League West next season?
11. Which will be higher: Carlos Lee's batting average, or his weight? 10. Don't worry, the Astros will get to see Albert Pujols again next season.
9. Since Brett Wallace is starting the season in AAA, who will be the young player destroyed by Brad Mills this season? I'm thinking Jose Altuve.
8. I'm really, really, really hoping that at some point this season, the Astros have, for the first time in MLB history, two UH Cougar catchers on the major league roster (Chris Snyder and Chris Wallace).
7. Jeff Luhnow won't blow the number one draft pick.
6. At least Astros fans won't have to worry about the team blowing a huge lead at the end of the season like the Braves and Red Sox did last season.
5. Bill Brown and Jim Deshaies will continue to be the best broadcasting team in baseball.
4. Am I the only one who fears Brad Mills will find another way to get an entire season of at-bats for Angel Sanchez?
3. Jordan Lyles will replace J.A. Happ in the rotation by mid-June.
2. J.D. Martinez will be the Astros' All-Star game representative.
1. Brad Mills will not be the manager next season.
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The Knowhow
What is 'write-protection'?
'Write protection' is a type of security measure which places a 'lock' on digital files. The locking action prevents modifications from being made to the stored data, and is a simple way to avoid changes being made to important files without your permission. So far, so logical; but occasionally these security measures can backfire, essentially locking you out of your own home.
Write-protection is often a physical (rather than a virtual) security measure; lifting it usually involves flicking a switch on the mass storage device. The trick is to first find the switch, and or to change the virtual settings on your computer to accept the physical changes.
Changing security on a USB memory stick
Trying to change a write-protected files often generates messages such as 'Drive can't be written on. Please, remove write-protection'?
Most memory sticks have simple switches on the side to amend write permissions. USB sticks are slightly different. Some may have switches at the side, like in the illustration below, but these are just to extend the USB connection rather than a write protection switch.
Have a look at the SD card's exterior; is there a small switch on one side? Changing the positioning should turn write protection off and let you change the contents.
If not, then try the following:
- Insert the memory stick into the computer
- Go to My Computer and under Devices with Removable Storage look for your card reader
- Right-click on it and click Properties
- In the pop-up box, sometimes there's an option to Remove write-protection. Change the status of this option and try again.
Still no luck?
- Remove your memory stick from the drive
- Click Start > Run...
- In the box type regedit and press OK
- A new window will appear. Go to:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies
If you can't locate StorageDevicePolicies then you will need to create this folder
- Right-click on Control and click on New > Key. Name this StorageDevicePolicies
- Right-click on the new folder you created called StorageDevicePolicies and click New > DWORD Value.
- Name this WriteProtect
- Double-click on Write Protect and change the Value Data to 0 and then click OK
- Close the Registry Editor and insert the memory stick into your computer
Sometimes viruses can be the cause of this problem; if you've tried the suggestions above and neither works, try the following:
- Removing rogue security software and pop-ups
- Check for threats by doing an anti-virus scan
- Think your computer is infected? Check out these tips.
Changing security on an SD card
SD (Secure Digital) cards are usually sold pre-protected; removing the write-protection is a fairly simple process and can be sorted out in a matter of minutes.
As with a USB stick, most SD cards have a flip-switch located on their side; flip this to change the write-protection from 'on' to 'off'.
Still can't access your files? There are still a couple of options:
There may be an issue with your card reader, rather than the card itself. Card readers can be purchased fairly cheaply from most electrical retailers, but ensure the one you buy is compatible with the make of card you want to use.
To use the Reader:
- Simply slot the SD card into the drive provided
- A pop-up wizard will prompt you to install the Reader's software; follow the steps as delineated by the installation wizard
- There may be a write-protect switch on your card reader as well. Make sure this isn't in the write protect position
- Try once again to access your data
If your card reader fails to access the data, try removing the write-protection settings manually. Please note that this process will format the card and remove anything stored on it. This is a "last resort" option as all files on the card will be lost:
- Go to the Control Panel
Proceed to the Administrative Tools section
If you can't see the Tools section, start typing Administrative Tools into the search box and Windows will find it for you
From here, select Computer Management, followed by Disc Management
Search the list of storage devices (highlighted in red below) for your SD card
- Now right-click on the SD card and select Format
- A new pop-up will appear, showing the available formatting options
- From the drop-down menu, select FAT32
- Check the Quick Format option
- Click OK to finish
The write-protection setting should now have been lifted; test the accessibility by trying to save a file onto your SD card.
If you are still having issues, the card itself may be faulty. This is especially likely if you can't open files stored on the card.


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Congressman Frank Pallone issued the following statement today regarding the White House's decision against signing an executive order that would prohibit federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT workers:
"I'm disappointed that, at this time, the Administration has decided not issue an executive order prohibiting contractors from receiving federal funds unless they have sexual orientation and gender identity anti-discrimination policies in place.
"Nobody should have to work in a hostile work environment where they are discriminated against based on their gender identity or sexual orientation, particularly when their job is being funded by federal dollars. Congress needs to work to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, however, signing an executive order is a step that could be taken now to make sure that federal dollars do not go to contractors without strong policies prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
"I encourage the Administration to reconsider its position on signing an executive order to protect LGBT employees and I remain committed to working in Congress to make sure that all Americans are free to work without the threat of harassment or discrimination regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation."
Source: http://www.house.gov/list/press/nj06_pallone/LGBT_EO_Statement.html


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'Sons of Anarchy' Casting: 'Community' Star Joel McHale Joins Season 5
The cast of "Sons of Anarchy" season 5 is starting to round out... and so is the list of new characters who might not make it too long.
"Community" star Joel McHale is the latest name to join the cast of the FX biker drama, as confirmed by a tweet that Katey Sagal sent out with a picture of her and McHale on set. McHale will reportedly play a con man who goes a little too far in crossing someone that he shouldn't have crossed. Note to self: don't try to con a biker gang.
McHale will be on for a multi-episode arc, and is just one of a few familiar faces joining the cast for the upcoming season. Former Disney starlet Ashley Tisdale will appear in season 5 as a prostitute, while Jimmy Smits will star in a season-long arc as another gang member who mentors Jax.
The Comic-Con panel for "Sons of Anarchy" is this Sunday, so you can expect some more news and hopefully some new footage by the end of the weekend. As for now, you can watch the "Sons of Anarchy" season 5 teaser if you haven't already.
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Dutcher to examine weather scenarios at Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference
Published: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
State climatologist Dr. Al Dutcher, who specializes in climate data analysis, soil moisture analysis, weather forecasting, crop/weather relationships and drought monitoring, will provide insight and analysis on how weather conditions may impact alfalfa production this year at the Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference.
Dutcher will address attendees on the second day of the two-day conference, which is being held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Nebraska, February 7 and 8.
"We're keenly watching what will happen here in terms of precipitation, because we're more concerned with fall and spring recharge in the western portion of the Corn Belt," he said. "We're highly dependent on that period to give us good starting moisture in the spring for green-up of wheat and alfalfa."
Dutcher will provide a risk assessment focusing on the dry conditions in the Southern Plains and the potential expansion of this drought northward. He'll include information on the La Niña weather pattern and how it may play a role in what growers see this spring and summer.
|Click to download audio cuts:AlDutcher_a.mp3 (34 seconds): What are you keeping an eye on weather-wise over the winter and heading into the Alfalfa Expo?
AlDutcher_b.mp3 (42 seconds): How might dryer conditions impact alfalfa production this year?
Dutcher has been with the University of Nebraska since 1989 and is a member of the university's School of Natural Resource Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Meteorology and an M.S. in Climatology from Iowa State University. He is a past president and current member of the American Association of State Climatologists, serves on the Governor's Climate Assessment Response Committee and chairs the state's Water Availability Outlook Committee. He's also a contributing editor/writer for CropWatch.
Sponsored by the Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association (N.A.M.A.), the Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference is designed especially for alfalfa producers, livestock/dairy producers and others who are involved in alfalfa production, purchasing, hay feeding or processing.
Other speakers include Dr. Ron Hansen, ag economics professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, who will provide a session on multi-generational family farm ownership; Dr. Rick Rasby, University of Nebraska–Lincoln cattle feeding expert, who will focus on nutritional information for cow-calf producers; and Trent Loos, well-known commentator, columnist and ag advocate.
Registration includes admission to all presentations and programs, a Tuesday afternoon reception, dinner Tuesday evening, admission to the large alfalfa industry trade show and the opportunity to bid in the fundraising auction that takes place Tuesday afternoon. The auction features a wide range of items including seed, harvesting equipment, supplies and other valuable products and services.
Registration is $10 per person in advance (tickets must be purchased by noon, February 3) and $20 at the door. Participants under the age of 18 are admitted at no charge. Registration is available online at www.AlfalfaExpo.com.
For more information, call 1.800.743.1649 or visit www.AlfalfaExpo.com.


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Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey and more also make a suprise cameo to give $100 to Fallon each for betting that he'd never host 'Tonight Show'.
Jimmy Fallon got support from a lot of A-listers on his "Tonight Show" debut. The likes of Lady GaGa, Lindsay Lohan, Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Kim Kardashian, Seth Rogen, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mike Tyson and Joe Namath stopped by the show to pay their debt as they bet $100 each that Fallon would never host the talk show.
GaGa, appearing in a sexy fishnet outfit, whispered something to Fallon's ear before she made her way back to the backstage. Stephen Colbert came out the last, pouring a bucket of pennies over his new competitor and taking a selfie of them before saying, "Welcome to 11:30, b***h!" Fallon said, "Thanks for believing in me, guys!"
In his monologue, Fallon cracked a joke about Conan O'Brien's short "Tonight Show" hosting stint. "I'm Jimmy Fallon and I'll be your host ... for now," he said. He also recalled his childhood and introduced his parents who were sitting among the audience.
"My goal is just to make you laugh and put a smile on your face so that you go to sleep with a smile on your face and live a longer life. Isn't that the whole goal of what we're doing? To have fun?" he continued.
Still in the first "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" episode, he welcomed guest Will Smith, who later joined him for a taped bit called "The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing". U2 appeared as the musical guest, singing "Invisible" on the rooftop of Rockefeller Center. The band also had a chat with Fallon and the comedian asked them to close the show with an acoustic version of their song, "Ordinary Love".
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Your First Afghan
Here it is, the very best beginner afghan pattern! Practice making perfect squares as you stitch the blocks, then seam them all up at the end.
By Katherine Eng
RED HEART Eco-Ways, 4oz/113g skeins, each approx 186yd/170m (acrylic/recycled polyester)
• 4 skeins #3422 Yam (A)
• 3 skein #3533 Misty Violet (B)
• 3 skeins #3275 Cinnabar (C)
• 2 skeins #1615 Lichen (D)
• 1 skein #3604 Dark Indigo (E)
• Size J/10 (6.00mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
• Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook (for Round 4 of Edging)
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My name's Matt White, I live in London but was born and brought up in Ipswich, Suffolk a typically English town. For the first 5 years of my life we lived in a tiny village called Raydon and then moved to a slightly larger village, Witnesham.
I'm married to Alison and have a daughter, Miranda. We live in West Norwood, south east London.
Since 2000 I have been an independent consultant working as a specialist developer of large or particularly complex web applications. In 2014 I set up a new venture with my colleagues, LDC Via Limited.


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Manuel, with great suavity, had overset the former and defied the latter.
She was not in the least afraid of a break down or an overset.
It was a doubtful case, for some minutes, whether she would not overset, or go down stern foremost.
It so happened that my cane, in springing, overset the pitcher, but did not break it.
In returning, the carriole in which Peter Bedford rode struck against a rock at a sharp corner and was overset.
Character is centrality, the impossibility of being displaced or overset.
I spoke, I fear, too contemptuously; but they spoke so irreverently, so malignantly of the Divine Wisdom that it overset me.
He rushed into the centre of it, and overset the bride in her gilded wagon.
With the first they succeeded, but the other, in which were the foreman and steersman, was overset and swept away by the current.
The rockers must be pointed and have plenty of circle so it would not overset easily.


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Push-Up Underwear For Men
For all of us who have ever enjoyed the work of a good push-up bra, the next sentence probably won't be a huge shock. Guys want in on the action. But it's not our cleavages they're most interested in. It's they're own packages they're dying to enhance. Capitalizing on the effects of the Wonderbra, designer Roland Lodoli has created push-up boxer briefs designed to "make the most of modest manhoods," and, he says, they've been flying off the shelves at his shop in Zagreb, Croatia. All of which leads one to wonder: Are Croatian "manhoods" particularly modest? Lodoli says he's working on push-up swimwear now, so men never have to feel ashamed at the beach again — "no matter how cold the water." If a man can really wear a push-up bikini brief without feeling the least bit ashamed, more power to him, I guess. [TheSun.co.uk]


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Glass Tiger among four don't miss club shows
Here are four don't miss club shows this weekend.
The Observers at Dinosaur BBQ (301 Franklin St.), 10 p.m. May 16
Slathered pork ribs, a slow-smoked brisket plate and a side of banjo? It's possible with local outfit The Observers, whose mix of heartfelt Americana and moonshine-soaked hootenanny could provide the perfect start-of-weekend exhale while you inhale Dino's unending smorgasbord of southern delicacies. And with songs like "Movin' On" off the band's recently released self-titled debut album, it might be hard to stay seated through the cornbread.
Show and restaurant information at www.dinosaurbarbeque.com. Band information at artistecard.com/theobservers.
Gnosis at Tudor Lounge (335 Franklin St.) 8 p.m. May 17
"Gnosis" is a commonly used Greek noun for knowledge. What kind of knowledge? Find Erie, Pennsylvania jam band Gnosis and you'll assume it means familiarity with any sort of music considered enlightening or, more specifically, groove-inducing. The Lettuce-influenced five-piece brings its brand of space-flavored euphoria to Franklin Street for what could be – dependent upon your chemical balance and enjoyment of glow sticks – a night of transcendence.
Bar and show information at reverbnation.com/venue/tudorlounge.
The Ifs at Mammoser's Tavern (16 S. Buffalo St., Hamburg), 8 p.m. May 17
Saturday's Hamburg Music Festival boasts more than 30 bands playing parks and barrooms across the Town the Friendship Built. But if you're looking to set up shop at one locale for one band, the British Invasion-influenced Ifs outside village favorite Mammy's may be the way to go. As a past local opener for the likes of Peter Frampton and The Hollies, they'll be plenty accessible amid the charitable festival's day of Southtowns delirium.
Festival information at www.hamburgmusicfestival.com.
Glass Tiger and Platinum Blonde at Seneca Niagara Casino Events Center, 7 p.m. May 18
Do you remember blanketing your hair with Aqua Net to Glass Tiger's "Don't Forget Me" (When I'm Gone), stopping in mid-spray and exclaiming, "Is that a Bryan Adams on the refrain?" Canadians sure do, and they'll be flooding en masse toward the Seneca Niagara Casino to celebrate this and other noteworthy moments off 1986's "The Thin Red Line," as well as support another former Juno Awards regular, Platinum Blonde. Bring your memories—and denim. Don't forget the denim.
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05 Nov California Reduces State Tax Penalty on Non-Compliant Section 409A Payments
California Law AB 1173
On October 4, 2013, California's Governor Brown signed into law AB 1173, a bill which reduces the California tax penalty on non-compliant Section 409A payments from 20% to 5% for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2013.
Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code covers deferred compensation arrangements where the right to compensation arises in one year, but payment is not made until a later year. Section 409A's parameters can capture severance agreements, stock options, and many forms of equity compensation such as restricted stock units. If the deferred compensation arrangement does not comply with the stringent requirements of Section 409A, the taxpayer may need to recognize the income before any compensation is actually received and, in addition to regular income tax, will be charged a 20% tax penalty at the Federal level.
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Section 17501 of California's Revenue and Tax Code incorporates Section 409A and levies an additional California tax penalty. Prior to AB 1173, the California tax penalty was also 20%, however, the new California legislation has reduced the rate to 5%.
This new bill reduces the overall California tax penalty on some deferred compensation arrangements from 40% to 25%. However, it should be remembered that this California tax penalty is in addition to regular income tax, and tax may be due before any compensation has been received by the taxpayer. Therefore, California taxpayers are usually still better off complying with Section 409A and avoiding the penalties altogether, whenever possible.


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Musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds met in the thriving music scene of Austin, Texas, and decided to create the Austin Global Orchestra, a group dedicated to exploring cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary musical performance, in early 2012. Comprised of members from all genres of music in the Austin panorama, the concept of "world music" brought them together -- music which traverses boundaries, where the freedom of spontaneity of pure expression engage the wisdom and steadfastness of various global traditions in a sensual and spirited dance.
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There's good news for Chicagoans today! Word has it that Topshop will move into a Michigan Avenue location this spring. Americans have gone crazy for the fashionable British import ever since it set up shop in New York City's Soho neighborhood in '09. With its second U.S. location in Chicago, we wonder if we can expect to see a Topshop takeover in all our major capitals? If that's the case, we'd definitely be down with a British invasion. [Daily Mail]


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Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Jul 22, 2013
Almost 100 million euros has been spent so far on conservation efforts for the last 250 remaining Iberian lynxes in the wild. But the charismatic species is likely to go extinct within 50 years because the current management plans do not account for the effects of climate change.
If they did, the population might increase instead concludes a new international study with participation from the Centre for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate at the University of Copenhagen. The study highlights the importance of integrating climate models in management plans for biodiversity.
"Our models show that the anticipated climate change will lead to a rapid and dramatic decline of the Iberian lynx and probably eradicate the species within 50 years, in spite of the present-day conservation efforts. The only two populations currently present, will not be able to spread out or adapt to the changes in time", explains Miguel Araujo from the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate at the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen.
"Fortunately, it is not too late to improve the outlook for the endangered lynx, if the management plans begin to take account of climate change".
The Iberian lynx is threatened by poaching, road kills, habitat loss and lack of prey following a series of disease outbreaks in the rabbit populations.
Therefore, significant investments are currently made to relocate rabbits, prevent diseases, reduce threats and improve the lynx's natural habitat. Unfortunately it is not enough, show new models that investigate how climate change will influence the availability of prey and quality of natural areas in the future.
Carefully planned reintroductions can increase population.
The scientists also modeled two other scenarios for the Iberian lynx, both based on a future prospect for releasing individuals from breeding programs into wild areas. They paint a more optimistic picture for the lynx's survival, but the models clearly show that release programs also need to account for future climate change in order to achieve the best possible result.
While Spanish policymakers are considering releasing lynxes evenly across the country's autonomous regions, the scientists' models predict the most suitable areas to be in the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula.
These areas could ultimately deliver both prey abundance and habitat connectivity in spite of climate change. According to the models it may increase the population up to nearly 900 individuals by 2090. In comparison, the geopolitical strategy will at best maintain the population around the current 250 individuals.
The study, recently published in Nature Climate Change, is the first of its kind to clearly demonstrate the importance of modeling climate change, prey availability and their interactions in the development of management plans.
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Go BELOW DECK Aboard the Ohana for Season 2 on Bravo, Beg. 8/12
Bravo Media returns to the high seas as season two of "Below Deck" premieres on Tuesday, August 12 at 9p.m ET/PT. The series follows a group of crewmembers living and working aboard "Ohana," a 153' mega-yacht during the charter season in the British Virgin Islands and kicks off with a half-hour preview special airing on Sunday, July 27 at 10:30p.m. ET/PT.
Another summer brings another charter season full of surf, sand and high class demands. Captain Lee Rosbach, Ben Robinson, Kat Held and Eddie Lucas return from last season, along with new crew members Kate Chastain, brother and sister duo Kelley and Amy Johnson, Jennice Ontiveros, and Andrew Sturby to make life aboard the "Ohana," a 10 million dollar private, luxury yacht, an unforgettable experience. The crew quickly learns that providing unparalleled service to their wealthy and uncompromising charter guests is not all fun in the sun and they are only as strong as the weakest link. While each charter presents a new group of guests and new sets of unimaginable challenges for the crew to face, for these young, attractive and adventurous "yachties," the "work hard, play harder" nature of their job gives them access to a glamorous lifestyle and exotic perks few people will ever experience. For a sneak peek, go to: www.bravotv.com/below-deck/season-2/videos/this-season-on-below-deck.
"Below Deck" crew includes:
Lee Rosbach, Captain- Born and raised in Saginaw Michigan, Harold Lee Rosbach is the second of seven children. While Rosbach has been in the industry for over 20 years, he started yachting a little later in life than your average "yachtie." At the age of 35, Rosbach took the time to get his Captain's license and left the restaurant management business to pursue his newfound passion for the seas. Having worked both private and charter, Captain Lee prefers charter as he feels the joy he gets in seeing his guests' expressions as they view the beautiful scenery is priceless and not something he can get in an office setting.
Kate Chastain, Chief Stewardess - Kate Chastain, 31, comes from Melbourne Beach, a charming small town on the Space Coast of Florida. While working her way through college at high end dining establishments and lounges, Kate discovered her natural talent and passion for providing excellent service and ultimately anticipating her guest's needs. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida, Kate moved to Ft. Lauderdale to find a job as a mega yacht stewardess. During her seven year yachting career, she has enjoyed cruising through the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Central America and New England as well as an Atlantic crossing.
Andrew Sturby, Deckhand - Andrew Sturby, 26, was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada before moving to Nassau, Bahamas in his early teens. He attended a university-preparatory school in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada where Andrew excelled in football and crew. Immediately after high school, he became a working, traveling international model for high fashion and commercial brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, West Coast, and Roots Canada. He has enjoyed living in the Bahamas, Italy, France, the Phillipines and Canada as a well-traveled individual. Andrew currently lives in West Palm Beach, Florida and is close with his parents and older brother. Living in the sunshine state, he renewed his love for the ocean ultimately finding himself seeking out work as a deckhand in the yachting industry.
Kelley Johnson, Deckhand - Kelley Johnson, 27, was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, with his older sister and fellow cast member, Amy. His love for the water became apparent even as a toddler, when his mom discovered TV fishing shows were the quickest way to calm him down. Kelley's brave and courageous spirit led him to join the Marine Corps as the tension in the Middle East was at its height. He was part of the operation that helped rescue Captain Phillips, and was selected with a small group to monitor and escort the Somali Pirate and turn him over to officials in Djibouti. After leaving the Marines, Kelley moved to Florida to be near his sister and close to the ocean. A romantic at heart, he left his first job on a yacht to pursue a land-based relationship and went to work in the corporate world. After the relationship failed, feeling unsatisfied with his job, and a push from his sister, Kelley gladly left his desk job to rejoin the yachting industry. Getting to live and work on the water while being able to fish in his free time is the ideal life for this Texas native.


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On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 10:09:35AM +0100, Zdenek Kabelac wrote:work properly, as I would expect (make the volume available/unavailable on the node). But an attempt to create a new volume: lvcreate -n new_volume -L 1M shared_vg fails with: Error locking on node 1: Volume group for uuid not found: Hlk5NeaVF0qhDF20RBq61EZaIj5yyUJgGyMo5AQcLfZpJS0DZUcgj7QMd3QPWICLHaven't really tried to understand what are you trying to achieve, but if you want to have node being activated only on one cluster node, you may easily use lvcreate -aey option. If you are using default clustered operation - it's not surprising, the operation is refused if other nodes are not responding.Hmmm didn't though about the initial activation. In fact, I don't need that volume activated as soon as it is created. You are right, I should try 'lvcreate -aey' or 'lvcreate -an'. My stupid mistake, indeed. 'lvcreate -an -Z n' and 'lvcreate -aey' do work in such case. Though, LVM have some problems with tracking the exclusive activations later…
If you know about any such bug - just open rhbz with full description of such erroneous case.
Indeed, the VG is not available at the standby node at that moment. But, as it is not available there, I see no point in locking it there.Well - you would need to write your own type of locking with support of 'standby' currently clvmd doesn't work with such state (and it's not quite clear to me how it actually should even work). So far either node is in cluster or is fenced.I will try to make this work somehow… I don't think a node in standby (or when one of the VGs is not available there) should be quite different that one fenced.When clvmd is stopped on the inactive node and 'clvmd -S' has been run on the active node, then both 'lvchange' and 'lvcreate' work as expected, but that doesn't look like a graceful switch-over. And another 'clvmd -S' stopped clvmd all together (this seems like a bug to me) And one more thing bothers me… my system would be very scalable to many nodes, where only two share active storage (when using DRBD). But this won't work if LVM would refuse some operations when any VG is not available on all nodes.Obviously using clustered VG in non-clustered environment isn't smart plan. What you could do - is to disable clustering support on VGClusters do not have to be symmetrical. Cluster when different nodes have a bit different set of resources available are still clusters.
You want to support different scheme - thus you need to probably write your own clvmd-like daemon to cover all new cases you bring in with non-symmetrical cases.
I do need clustering locking – in case a volume group is available on a few nodes it must not be possible to more than one node use any of the logical volumes there.
clvmd typical use case is 'vg' used on couple cluster nodes. While you are probably trying to use N:M mapping of vg and clustered nodes.
Note - you may always go around any locking problem with the above config option - just do not report then problems with broken disk content and badly activated volumes on cluster nodes.I am aware of the risks. That is why I do use clvmd. I don't quite understand some of the clvmd behaviour and I wrote here to know if there are some other risks taken into account by clvmd that I am not aware of. It seem I still need some work and learning to make it work properly.
You could surely create something to support your specific use case,however clvmd needs to have some predictable behaviour in many error-case scenarios - and this is when you would need to start to think hard, how to resolve them in your non-symmetrical case.


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Kevin Sheedy says Greater Western Sydney will be ''very aggressive'' as it seeks to shore up its spine but Jeremy Cameron's hot start to his AFL career means there is one spot on its goal-to-goal line the Giants will not need to fill.
Sheedy's comments on Sunday will do little to quiet the scuttlebutt linking Hawthorn's out-of-contract superstar Lance Franklin to the Giants but it could be the other end of the ground they need to strengthen.
With 44 goals from his first 22 games, Cameron is tracking better than some of the outstanding forwards of the past 15 years at the corresponding stages of their careers. He is two ahead of Essendon great Matthew Lloyd, who had 42, and well clear of All-Australian forward Tom Hawkins (29), reigning Coleman medallist Jack Riewoldt (28) and champion spearhead Franklin (22).
The Giants are making no secret of their wish to strengthen their young list with some ready-made talent from rival clubs. Sheedy, who steps down as coach at the end of this season, wants some big names to not only improve the club's on-field performance but increase its profile off it.
Franklin is the biggest name coming out of contract this year, though he would not solve the Giants' deficiencies in the ruck or in defence.
Sheedy said the Giants would be ''very aggressive, we've got to be'' when asked on Channel Seven's Game Day how hard they would pursue players in the off-season.
''I mean, we've got 2 million people out there we want to get to know AFL and it's no good sitting on your hands and just dancing around the story,'' Sheedy said.
''We've got to get players like [Tony] Lockett, players like [Paul] Roos … obviously we need three goal-to-goal players.''
The fortunes of cross-town rival Sydney turned sharply in 1995 after the recruitment of champion pair Tony Lockett and Paul Roos, two years after the great Ron Barassi came out of coaching retirement to mentor the Swans.


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