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The Secret to Kyra and Kevin's Marriage
By ANTOINETTE BUENO
December 11, 2012
Award-winning actress Kyra Sedgwick has been married to Kevin Bacon for 24 years in what's shaping up to be of the most enduring and beloved relationships in Hollywood, and in the latest issue of Good Housekeeping, The Closer star dishes on what keeps the two so committed to one another.
"I don't know how he does it, but he always makes me feel like I'm the most beautiful woman in the room – the only girl in the room," she says about Bacon. "He says 'Honey, you look beautiful. You are sexy!' Always, always, always!"
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The pair married in 1988, and are clearly still smitten with one another.
"He is so honorable. He is so ethically true. He has high moral standards, and he doesn't lie and he doesn't cheat – and I find that sexy!," Kyra says. "I am constantly in awe of Kevin's levelheadedness and his lack of 'crazy.' "
Video: Kyra Sedgwick Puts a Close on 'The Closer'
The longtime pair, who met on the set of PBS' American Playhouse series, have two children together -- Travis, 23, and Sosie, 20.
About having a "second honeymoon" now that their kids have left the nest, Kyra jokes, "There's a lot more walking around the house naked."
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This Sizzle script seems to have some trouble with the MediaWiki engine...(?) I'm wondering if anyone has been involved in installation of Sizzle on a MediaWiki-based site.
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- The template stopped working, maybe I shoudln't remove the jQuery ui part. But the current MediaWiki 1.16 itself contains jQuery 1.3.2 in it, doesn't it? I don't get why I need to reinstall it. Cafeinlove msg 2012/6/20, 08:56 (UTC)
I reverted back the jQuery source, and it's making problem now. I'll keep it like it is, so please take a look at it. Cafeinlove msg 2012/6/20, 09:16 (UTC)
- That scrollpane is now working for me, but I am now encountering the same issues you are. The console is full of errors. My limited JS knowledge means I have no clue how to make it work. Maybe someone else will have better luck. ǝsʞpɐןǝ (message wall) 09:25, 20/06/2012
- Per Grunny who I contacted, the jQuery 1.3.2 ui made a conflict with jQuery 1.7.2 already installed in Wikia. So I removed the old one, and got the latest revision of jScrollPane. Now the template works fine :) Thank you Eladkse for your feedback! Cafeinlove msg 2012/6/21, 22:41 (UTC+9)

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The family of Pakistan's disgraced former captain Salman Butt was so grief-stricken Friday over his 30-month sentence for corruption in Britain that it postponed his sister's wedding.
The 27-year-old bowler who once delighted millions of Pakistanis with his blistering talent woke up in a British prison with his name tarnished at home and abroad, convicted over cricket's worst fixing scandal in more than 10 years.
His father said his lawyers would file an appeal in London on Friday, but that he was ready to die if his son's guilt is proven.
Unlike the 19-year-old Mohammad Aamer, whom the judge said he corrupted, Butt grew up in relative luxury in the eastern city of Lahore, the eldest of three children born to Zulfikar Ali Butt, who runs a farming business.
His father told AFP his son's conviction was a "big tragedy" for the family and that as a result, he had been forced to postpone his 22-year-old dentistry student daughter's impending nuptials.
"She was scheduled to marry in Lahore this month, but it has been postponed because the family is in a state of shock," he told AFP by telephone.
"Her in-laws understand our grief," he added.
Butt's sisters on Thursday alleged that their brother had been made a scapegoat for a wider conspiracy and was innocent.
"If Salman's involvement is proved and evidence is provided that he took money, I tell the nation that my son Salman and I are ready to be hanged publicly," Zulfikar said.
"I have brought up my children never to do such a thing."
Salman was convicted of conspiring to accept corrupt payments and cheat at gambling, and was fined £30,937 ($49,560) in addition to his jail term.
The judge called him the "orchestrator" and that given his "leadership status", he was "more culpable" than the other two bowlers also sentenced.
But Zulfikar described his son as a "practising Muslim who prays five times a day" and said he was in Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage when Salman telephoned to say that he had been charged after the Lord's Test against England in 2010.
"I immediately asked him: Tell me on oath how much are you involved in this scam? He swore that he was not involved.
"My son does not tell lies. He is very kind and helpful. He never fought with anyone. He is a good natured person.
"He has been trapped in a controversy just to malign the game of cricket and Pakistan. Two other bowlers were also involved because they performed well. The assets of our national team have been sent to jail under a conspiracy."
The father said no one from the Pakistan Cricket Board had contacted the family and nor had anyone expressed sympathy.


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The products offered by the group are many and varied giving us the option to manufacture more than 3000 variants of leather.
They are broken down in to the following:
Modern Bridle Leather
Horse Front Leather
Buffalo Hide
Chrome Tan
Traditional Bridle Leather
Cordovan Leather
Vegetable Tan
Alum Tan
Today the tool belts are now made in our Clayton workshops using the same reliable methods.
Our scaffolder and steel erector leather tool belts were first developed in 1970 by George Myers using traditional British leathers supplied by the Clayton Tannery in Chesterfield.
In March, Hong Kong's APLF leather and materials show provided J & E Sedgwick's the perfect opportunity to premier some exciting new colours in actual leather, as well as some fashion accessories we had manufactured using our leather in the new colours. These new colours demonstrate that we are aware that the leather industries colour palette is ever changing.
This was the first time new colours have been introduced by Sedgwick's since the early millennium, therefore it was important to focus on keeping the same recognised finishing technique Sedgwick's is globally known for.
The Sedgwick colour palette now has seven additional fashion colours which are – Baby Blue, Pink, Charcoal, Apple Green, Red, Purple and Grey which will continue to evolve as the market changes.
Alongside this colour launch, we exhibited for the first time under our new corporate identity and group branding which reinforces the relationship between the four companies working together under The Clayton Leather Group brand.
Use our enquiry forms on our contact page for more information on our new lacing hide colours.
The Clayton Leather Group are proud to announce a major supply agreement with major US leather retailer Tandy Leather.
Tandy who have 100 plus company owned outlets in the USA,UK,Spain ,Canada and Australia will begin stocking a range of Clayton Leather Group hand finished leathers in June 2017.
Ian T Walker, Group Executive Chairman remarked that both companies have a rich heritage going back more than a century so it's fitting that Tandy decided to add our Field to Finish hand finished leathers to their range. Our leather addition extends Tandy's commitment to offer the best quality materials and value to their end customers.
Mark Angus, President Tandy Leather commented Clayton Leather Group has been producing high quality true English Bridle Leathers for over a century and we are really excited to partner with them on bringing these leathers to our customers.
Since 1975 an impressive oil painting has taken centre stage in the boardroom of J & E Sedgwick, previously purchased from a Tannery in Birmingham called Muskets. The serene landscape of oak bark collecting in Cannock Chase has been a strong focal point of how proud the company is to be situated in the West Midlands.
At the end of 2016, a decision was made that the offices were in need of reorganisation during 2017. The changes will allow several employees to share their working space in what was the old boardroom and their existing offices will be transformed into 'hot spot' meeting rooms to accommodate the ever-evolving company.
Due to the reshuffle of office, this now means that the painting will not fit into the space it once sat and will need a new owner.
'The Woodlanders', painted by David Bates in 1897 is an incredible piece of artwork measuring 102cm high by 149cm wide, recently restored by Jane Mockett from Jane Maguire Fine Art Conservation in Shrewsbury. Thanks to Jane the oil painting is now, somewhat, back to its former glory showing its previous undecipherable beauty.
As you can imagine, being held behind the glass frame for the past 40 years took its toll on artwork. Removal and replacement of old dirty varnish and attention to the lifting/cupping of the paint proves to be a common thing with a painting of this age.
Artist Biography – David Bates (1840-1921) was born in Cambridge and worked as a porcelain painter at the Royal Worcester porcelain works where he came to specialise in painting flowers. His famous 'open-air' rural landscapes were mostly inspired by the picturesque UK countryside. Paintings in the Midlands, Lake District, Scotland and Wales noticeably indicates great passion and love for the country he grew up in.
His artwork is on display in Liverpool Museum, Worcester Museum and other art galleries.
Last week's trade show in Hong Kong was the first major exhibition of the year that The Clayton Leather Group attended, providing the opportunity to showcase all the new activities for the group in 2017.
28th March – Morning before APLF and the anticipation of the first day couldn't be more noticeable as we were setting up the new stand. Heads already started to turn as a beautiful leather jacket, made of our Clayton's horse front and Cordovan shell leather was added to the stand. The team were yet to know at this point, just how popular the stand would prove to be.
Products manufactured from J & E Sedgwick's newly coloured lacing hides were placed on display in the elegant glass cabinets attracting visitors to the back of the stand. Seamlessly, hung alongside the product cabinets, the actual lacing hides allowed visitors to familiarise themselves with the touch and feel of genuine Sedgwick leather.
The uniqueness of the stand design allowed visitors to understand the company values any which way they looked. The group's ethos "Field to Finish" was vital to broadcast during the exhibition, our brand-new iPad stand also reiterated these values as a tutorial of our website ran on a loop.
Our digital footprint is continually growing within the leather industry and the iPad stand was the perfect feature to captivate visitors.
With all the preparation of the stand completed on the 5 hour mark a countdown to opening the doors began. The exhibitions final preparations came to a conclusion around 6 pm and with expected attendance numbers of 16,000 visitors, from around 90 different countries, a true excitement was building up.
Last month The Clayton Leather Group signed a new distribution agreement with Namo Namah Exim Pvt. Ltd, a sister company of Maha Lakshmi Enterprises who had been distributing J & E Sedgwick's leather for twenty-five years. This agreement now opens up the market in India for all companies within The Clayton Group.
Namo Namah Exim Pvt. Ltd are leather distributors and manufacturers based in Kanpur, India. They produce accessories for the sports and fashion industry, and also specialise in equestrian leather. Under their product brand name James Aston their range includes; briefcases, wallets, belts and leather bags.
Namo Namah Exim's James Aston products will be proudly displayed on the group's exhibition stand 1E A07/UK at the APLF Leather & Materials trade show in Hong Kong this month.
The Clayton Leather Group continues to expand its distributor networks to ensure that the worldwide demand for its leather can be met. We ensure our distributors provide high quality knowledge and understanding of the group's product range.
Chances are you've made a purchase online at some point in time. It's hard not to, given how seamless the process can be.
We read obscure reviews that make us second guess if the item is actually what the pictures show us, look at star ratings and make a judgment on whether to buy or not and if satisfied, part with our cash so willingly. But how many of us can seriously say we've looked at that item when it's arrived and thought long and hard as to how to improve that item if it's not perfect? How to take the design idea and change it for a more practical use, that a better quality material could be used?
The digital age has opened up the ability for a consumer to have an effortless experience during an online transaction. With this, we've become lazy and are content in settling with the item not looking perfect. This is where Jordan Kirby took a side step from the common thinkers, to look at his purchase from a well-known auction site a little differently.
In 2014 Jordan purchased a 1940's British Postal bag and after questioning the functionality of this item, he set about adapting the design and quality of leather ensuring it became more practical whilst keeping it fashionable for the modern world. The problem he found was that the quality of leather really let down the existing product and just wasn't durable enough for its intended purpose. After speaking with Jordan regarding his new product it was clear to see the sheer passion and desire to use quality leather so that consumers really value his future product branding. In fact, with this mindset, he was able to style his company named 'Past Vintage' to become a consumer's lifestyle choice with the new briefcase bag leading the way.
For this leather to really stand out Jordan knew that he wanted the new product to reflect the rich heritage and rapport that English leather really does keep continually producing the finest leather. This would then amplify the desirability for someone to buy into this new lifestyle he wanted to create with the Past Vintage name. Coincidentally he lived one city over from Walsall, known for its leather industry worldwide! Therefore, allowing him to do his research locally and get the quality he was after.
Good quality leather starts right in the fields with the cows themselves, and for each leather piece to be traceable after production. To find a leather manufacturer who fully supports the provenance of its hide was somewhat difficult during his search until he made contact with J & E Sedgwick & Co. Together with Ian T Walker, Chairman of The Clayton Leather Group, Jordan is now able to get his product launched in 2017 because of the mutual understanding that provenance is something everyone should buy into when purchasing premium leather.
Keeping a strong belief that you should never settle for second best, the briefcase went through four different design changes, with adaptations on colour choices and strap positioning variations. It is clear to see the attention to detail taken to ensure that the stitching, metal clasps and compartment sizes were all on the priority list. The final outcome leaving us with the first product made from Past Vintage which stemmed from bold design decisions and an entrepreneurial mindset. The leather briefcase is the first item to be embossed with the Past Vintage logo using Sedgwick & Co. leather, which excitingly makes it a first edition product. I asked Jordan where's next for the Past Vintage briefcase bag, and was pleased to hear that in March 2017 it'll be proudly displayed at the Asia Pacific Leather Fair in Hong Kong. This will further the encouraging movements to expand its consumer reach, allowing the growth of his company name.
With the unveiling of the bag in China, the vision and direction of Past Vintage driven by Jordan Kirby is a continual upwards movement, along with other products on the horizon. After reading this article, if you are disappointed with an online purchase next time, are you going to take a side step in thinking just like Jordan did?


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Sports-related genetic testing is a sector of the diverse direct-to-consumer (DTC) industry that has not yet been examined thoroughly by academic scholars. A systematic search was used to identify companies in this sector and content analysis of online information was performed. More than a dozen companies were identified. Marketing practices observed generally did not target parents for child testing, and marketing images were mild compared to images used in popular media. Information was provided at a high reading level (industry-wide Flesh-Kincaid Grade Levels > 11). While ~75% of companies provide privacy policies and terms of service prior to purchase and ~40% provide scientific citations for their tests, <25% reported using American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) accredited or the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) certified laboratories. Tests ranged considerably in price (~$100–$1,100) and were substantively diverse. These findings highlight the need to appreciate nuances and avoid broad generalizations of this and other DTC sectors. Utilization of consumer protections available for e-commerce generally may adequately protect DTC genetics consumers without new federal legislation or regulation.
The direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and personal genomic analysis industry is diverse, making the validity and utility of industry-wide generalizations and abstractions difficult to evaluate. As a result, scholarly attention has taken a sector-specific approach, analyzing companies that provide particular types of testing, such as nutrigenomic [
To address this gap, we perform a systematic search to identify companies providing sports-related genetic tests and content analysis of these companies' online practices and disclosures. We conclude with a discussion examining characteristics of the sports-related genetic testing sector as it relates to other DTC sectors, underscoring the importance of utilizing e-commerce protections already in existence to protect consumers. In the future, we will provide an examination of four sports-related tests through direct participant observation (highlighting test details, consumer transaction features, methods used to return results, and interpretations provided for consumers) [
This investigation identified more than a dozen companies in the sports-related genetic testing sector, as shown in
Marketing practices frequently included highlights of past media coverage of the companies' products and services (e.g., occasions when the company was reviewed favorably in the press) and also included testimonials, endorsements, and feedback from previous consumers. A summary of other marketing practices—both prominent slogans and images—is provided in
The results of website features that affect prospective consumers' abilities to understand or navigate the online information are summarized as in
Companies providing sports-related DNA tests or analyses.
|Approx. Year Company Began
|Related Companies
|23andMe, Inc.
|Advanced Health Care Inc., India
|American International Biotechnology Services (AIBiotech)
|Botswick Laboratories, Inc.
|Asper Bio Tech
|Estonian Biocentre
|Athleticode, Inc.
|Atlas Sports Genetics, LLC
|Zybek Sports, LLC; Zybek Athletic Products, LLC; Genetic Technologies Ltd; Epic Athletic Performance
|Cosmetics DNA
|UmaPuri Ltd; Dr. M. Burstein Ltd.; Bio Anti Aging Ltd.; Dr. Burstein Dead Sea Ltd., (DBS)
|CyGene Direct *
|CyGene Laboratories Inc.
|Family Tree DNA
|Genealogy by Genetics, Ltd.
|Genetic Technologies Limited *
|My Gene *
|Warrior Roots
|Sorenson Genomics
List was prepared May 2011. * Indicates companies that, while clearly marketing direct-to-consumer (DTC), may not be selling DTC, as suggested by broken or nonfunctioning hyperlinks on company websites or absence of online purchase options.
Summary of sports-related DNA products.
|Product Name
|Number of Markers Tested
|Markers Tested
|"23andMe Kit" ("Muscle Performance" is a trait included as a 4-star "established research report")
|"Sports DNA Test: First Genetic Test"
|"Sports DNA Test: Pro Genetic Test"
|"Sports X Factor Standard Panel"
|ACTN3, ACE, PPARGC, DI01, VEGFR, NOS3, IL6, APoE, HCM (MYH7, MYBPC3, and TNNT2), SCN5A
|Sports X Factor Standard Panel with all add-on options ("additional ACL/Soft Tissue Injury Panel"; "additional Hereditary Hemochromatosis"; "additional Cardiac Marker Panel"; and "additional Customized Workout")
|ACTN3, ACE, PPARGC, DI01, VEGFR, NOS3, IL6, APoE, HCM (MYH7, MYBPC3, and TNNT2), SCN5A; COL1A1, COL5A1, COL12A1, TNC, and MMP3
|"Athletic gene test"
|ACE and ACTN3
|"Race Time Kit"
|"Body Scope Kit"
|COL5A1, COL1A1, COL12A1, MMP3 and GDF5
|"Atlas First"
|"Atlas Pro"
|"Athletic Performance"
|"60 Genes/ 79 SNPs"
|"Optimum Athletic Performance DNA Analysis"
|ACE, APoE, B2R+9/-9, eNOS, VDR BSM1, VDR FOK1
|Athletic Performance
|"60 Genes/ 79 SNPs"
|"Factoid Tests: Muscle Performance"
|ACTN3 (disclosed as "rs1815739 SNP")
|Monoamine Oxidase A (Warrior Gene)
|"ACTN3 Sports Gene Test"
|"Sports Gene Test"
|"Athletic Profile Test"
|ACTN3, MCT1, HIF1, ADRB2, DIO1-D1a, DIO1-D1b, NOS3, PPARGC1A, ACE
n/d = not disclosed. Price provided is in U.S. Dollars and reflects the price as advertised on May 2, 2011.
Marketing of sports-related DNA products.
|Prominent Marketing Slogan
|Prominent Marketing Images
|23andMe, Inc.
|"Start filling in the gaps with your DNA"
|Advanced Health Care Inc., India
|"Bringing you the world of genetics"
|American International Biotechnology Services (AIBiotech; SportsXFactor)
|"Test Enables Individuals to Customize Workout Programs Based on Genetic Results"; "New Genetic Test Helps Athletes Maximize Performance, Identify Undiagnosed Risk Factors"
|Asper Bio Tech
|"Athletic performance test of strength, speed and endurance"
|Athleticode, Inc.
|"DNA Testing to Prevent Injuries & Improve Performance" and "Get Tested. Get Your Results. Get Going!" and "The world of athletics is undergoing a sea of change. And Athleticode is leading the way"
|Atlas Sports Genetics, LLC
|"Let us help you become the best athlete you were born to be"
|Cosmetics DNA
|"Achieve optimal sport performance"
|CyGene Direct
|"Our athletic & sports analysis will help you learn more about your athletic gene as well as help you improve athletic performance" and "CyGene's Optimum Athletic Performance DNA Analysis can help you assess what type of sport or event you are genetically wired for and what sports put you at increased risk of physical or neurological injury."
|"Identify your athletic strengths and weaknesses"
|Family Tree DNA
|"Are you a warrior? IN SPORTS OR BUSINESS, HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO STRESS? IS THE ANSWER IN YOUR GENES?"
|Genetic Technologies Limited
|"This test provides an insight into the way an individual is genetically predisposed, be it for sprint-power or endurance type sports using DNA technology."
|My Gene
|"For optimum training and performance results"; "Whether you are just starting out with a new exercise program, you enjoy playing sport for a local club, or if you are an elite athlete, taking a Sport and exercise genetic test will open the door to more personalised, effective exercise training and performance."
|Warrior Roots
|"The Athletic Profile Test outlines your natural genetic performance strengths, and gives insights into how to maximize your potential."
All images retrieved from product description or purchase pages on May 2, 2011.
Scientific and legal disclosures.
|Item of Interest
|Number of Companies (Proportion of Industry, N = 13) Disclosing Item
|AABB Accreditation
|3 (23.1%)
|CLIA Accreditation
|3 (23.1%)
|Sample Results Report
|3 (23.1%)
|Journal Article References That Form Scientific Basis of the Products
|5 (38.5%)
|Members of Scientific or Corporate Advisory Boards
|10 (76.9%)
|Privacy Policy
|10 (76.9%)
|Terms of Service
|10 (76.9%)
|Forum Selection Provision
|5 (38.5%)
|Choice of Law Provision
|6 (46.2%)
|Specific Disclaimer of the Implied Warranty of Merchantability
|5 (38.5%)
|Specific Disclaimer of the Implied Warranty of Fitness for Particular Use
|5 (38.5%)
|Cap on Potential Damages
|7 (53.8%)
It is important to note that all disclosure items listed here are available for the prospective consumer's review prior to the purchase of a product. Additionally, instances of positive disclosure are shown here, not negative disclosure. For example, the number of companies disclosing AABB accreditation indicates the number of companies with websites expressly stating that the lab has AABB accreditation (and does not include companies with websites expressly stating that the lab lacks AABB accreditation, if such negative disclosures exist).
"The risk information provided by the Athleticode Player Report and Code Nation services are based on current scientific knowledge, and this information is changing and improving over time. Your estimated risk for specific conditions is based on what is currently known about genetic contributions to these conditions. Over time, new studies are likely to be published that would change your risk estimates. Currently, most of the published studies in this area of genetic research have focused on people of Western European descent. We do not know if, or to what extent, these results apply to people of other backgrounds. Our risk estimates do not account for the impact of your behavior, lifestyle, and environment on your chance of developing injuries or athletic conditions. However, genetic, behavioral, lifestyle and environmental factors (such as your playing environment) all contribute to your overall risk of injury or developing a particular condition. Our statements regarding possible injuries account only for genetic influences."
"The risk information provided by the Athleticode Player Report and Code Nation services are based on current scientific knowledge, and this information is changing and improving over time. Your estimated risk for specific conditions is based on what is currently known about genetic contributions to these conditions. Over time, new studies are likely to be published that would change your risk estimates. Currently, most of the published studies in this area of genetic research have focused on people of Western European descent. We do not know if, or to what extent, these results apply to people of other backgrounds. Our risk estimates do not account for the impact of your behavior, lifestyle, and environment on your chance of developing injuries or athletic conditions. However, genetic, behavioral, lifestyle and environmental factors (such as your playing environment) all contribute to your overall risk of injury or developing a particular condition. Our statements regarding possible injuries account only for genetic influences."
Stated benefits, risks, and limitations of sports-related genetic tests.
|# (%)
|# (%)
|# (%)
|Gives you insight; Gives you information; Reveals your genetic performance indicators and risk factors; Knowledge is empowering
|9 (81.8%)
|You may learn unanticipated things about yourself
|2 (15.4%)
|Not medical advice; not intended for medical purposes or clinical diagnosis or patient mgmt decisions
|7 (53.8%)
|Helps you adjust your training regimen to reduce risk of certain injuries and improve performance
|7 (53.8%)
|Learning new or surprising information may cause you "unforeseen emotional responses"
|1 (7.7%)
|Results are not absolute; Genetic factors are only a component; environmental factors are important
|7 (53.8%)
|Makes it easier to choose the most suitable sport for you
|3 (23%)
|"Knowledge is irrevocable."Once you know, you know. There is no un-ringing the bell.
|1 (7.7%)
|Test is not comprehensive, does not rule out all possibilities
|5 (38.5%)
|Helps you maximize/optimize/enhance performance
|5 (38.5%)
|Test results/information you share with others might be used against your interests
|1 (7.7%)
|The information provided is based on current scientific understanding; the information is changing; the information may become inaccurate or outdated
|5 (38.5%)
|Understand nutritional requirements specific to you
|1 (7.7%)
|There may be problems during sample processing that may result in errors in your test results
|1 (7.7%)
|Results are based on studies that mainly focused on people of European ancestry; may not be applicable to individuals of non-European ancestry
|2 (15.4%)
# indicates the number of companies that discussed this stated benefit, risk, or limitation. (%) indicates the proportion of companies (N = 13) that stated this benefit, risk, or limitation.
To identify companies marketing and selling sports-related genetic tests, a Google search was performed on May 2, 2011 using the keywords arranged into the following 12 search strings: DNA + athletic; DNA test + sports; DNA test + athlete; DNA test + muscle performance; genetic test + sports; genetic test + athlete; genetic test + muscle performance; genetic analysis + athletic; genetic analysis + athlete; genetic analysis + sport; "DNA testing in athletes"; and "DNA testing for athletes." For each search, the first 25 search results retrieved were reviewed to identify companies that appear to sell sports-related genetic tests. Thus, a total of 300 search results were reviewed. While this approach systematically identified companies, it may not have identified all possible companies. [Note: Upon reviewing literature one month after the initial search and data collection (on June 3, 2011), an additional company, My Gene Profile, was discovered that was not identified in the initial search and, thus, was not included in the content analysis. This company is distinct from My Gene, a company that was identified and included in the analysis. Because this investigation is a snapshot of this dynamic industry using the stated methods (methods which did not identify this company), the authors feel that to collect data and include My Gene Profile in the content analysis
Data were collected from each of the companies' websites on May 2–3, 2011 by one researcher, and the same researcher coded each company's website coded independently for content analysis, including the following variables of interest: organization characteristics (company name; date upon and state in which articles of organization, incorporation or fictitious name of business were filed; location; names of any related or companion companies; registered agent and address); product characteristics (product name; price as advertised; price converted to US Dollars; number of loci and genes included in the analysis; and bundling of non-DNA products or services with the DNA analysis); marketing characteristics (prominent marketing slogans and images; directed marketing to parents, pre-college athletes, college athletes, professional athletes, coaches, or trainers; notable quotations); literacy and navigational characteristics (readability of the home page, test description page, and purchase page; presence of a glossary, search bar, FAQ page, and video tutorials; and the names of header and footer tab titles); scientific disclosures (accreditation by the AABB, certification pursuant to CLIA, or other accreditations and certifications); presence of a sample report prior to purchase; scientific citations for the test; identification of members of scientific consultants or a corporate board); legal disclosures (availability of terms of service and privacy policies prior to purchase; title of terms of service and privacy documents; main topics covered in privacy policies; practices regarding "informed consent"; forum/venue selection; choice of law provisions; implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use; caps on damages; language used to disclaim warranties and otherwise limit liability); and the acknowledged limitations, risks, and benefits of the sports-related genetic tests offered. To assess readability, content was selected and copied from the specific page of interest and pasted into a Microsoft Word document, where the review function with readability statistics was utilized.
With no "typical" sports-related test being offered and the absence of clearly established industry customs, the data reported here underscore the need for a nuanced appreciation of the sports-related genetic testing sector. More than a dozen companies were identified, and a vast array of tests was observed (with tests comprising analysis of a single gene to reportedly 60 genes). Thus, it was apparent that the DTC sports-related genetic testing sector was offering more than just
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shown increased interest in oversight of DTC genetic tests since 2010, and experts have engaged in considerable debate regarding how the FDA could feasibly and effectively oversee DTC genetic tests [
The American Bar Association passed a resolution in 2011 that urges federal, state, and territorial governments to take action against DTC companies offering health-related tests (termed "direct-to-consumer medical genetic testing" or "predictive and diagnostic medical genetic testing" in the resolution) if the companies do not meet a number of requirements, including processing of samples in a CLIA certified laboratory, having results and interpretations reviewed and authorized by a "qualified health personnel" prior to release to the consumer, making full disclosure of material facts related to the tests, advising consumers of risk of disclosure of personal information, taking measures to protect security and confidentiality of the information, and advertising truthfully and accurately [
The sports-related genetic testing sector and DTC industry as a whole are not unconstrained, even in the absence of a specific federal law or regulation that mandates particular standards for DTC genetic tests. It is both impractical and unnecessary to create a new legal framework every time a new test or service enters the market. The DTC industry is constrained by laws and customs applicable to commerce generally. Consumers who have had a bad experience or are dissatisfied with a company's practices have at their disposal the right to take legal action and seek recovery for damages on a variety of contract and tort principles. There are statutory protections afforded under both federal consumer protection statutes (e.g., the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, Act) and state-specific consumer protection statutes (sometimes called "little-FTC acts," which may offer broader, more distinct consumer protections than federal statutes [
It seems apparent that laws and regulations as applied to e-commerce practices are under-enforced [
The data reported here are valuable resources that should both encourage and enable future research on a variety of issues surrounding sports-related genetic testing (e.g., what consumers purchasing sports-related genetic tests hope to achieve; how these tests are currently or might eventually be applied in personalized genomic training regimens for amateur and professional athletes; how personal genomics might be applied to improve athlete safety; and how personal genomics implicates and challenges sport doping and competitive fairness policies).
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Preparation of this publication was supported in part by Grant No. P50HG004487-05 and Grant No. K99HG006446 from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The content of this article is solely the authors' responsibility and may not represent the official views of the NHGRI, the University of Pennsylvania, or Duke University. The authors are grateful to Misha Angrist, Reed Pyeritz, and anonymous colleagues for valuable feedback on earlier drafts of this manuscript.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Andrew, Whoa! It sounds like you're making a mountain out of a mole hill. Ok, after a couple of rounds of messages, it becomes a little clearer on what you're attempting to do. If I understand the problem. You have a mail server that you want to archive the mail messages in to a second database. Based on your description, the archive process is an automated process that runs periodically on the system. Your constraint is that you will want to save only one copy of the message in the archive. Note you may want to store a copy of the messageId by user (denormalized) for faster searches of the archive. Is this not the case? What am I missing? Assuming that this is, the solution is pretty trivial.. First on your archive database, you put a unique index on messageId. This forces the constraint that you can only store one copy of the message in the archive database. Then in a simple java program you do the following: Create two jdbc connections, one to each database. Connection A is to your mail server Connection B is to your archive database. In connection A, you want to run a simple select statement to fetch all records where the archive flag is not set to 1. You want to do this in an UPDATE CURSOR. (Assuming Derby supports this terminology/syntax). In connection B, you want to prepare your INSERT Statements. I'm assuming that you're saving the headers in one table and then the body in a separate table/blob space? Open the cursor in A to fetch the records. As you loop through the records, in a try/catch block you try to insert the record via the cursors for B. If you succeed, you update the record from A (CURRENT of A's cursor) and set the archive flag to true (1). If you failed because the messageId is already in the database, you update the record's archive flag of the current record to true (1). ( You can make this more efficient if you order select on messageId and add some logic to your processing.) In a nutshell, that's pretty much it. You mentioned that you had to do your other query because of hibernate? If hibernate is making this task more difficult, why then are you using it? HTH -Mike _____ From: Brett Wooldridge [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 8:43 PM To: Derby Discussion Subject: Re: SELECT query takes 5 secs, what can I do? The original query: select * from Message m where m.messageId='<firstname.lastname@example.com>' and m.id <http://m.id/> != 933927 and m.archived=1 and the sub-select query: SELECT * from Message where ID IN (SELECT ID FROM Message where messageId = '<firstname.lastname@example.com>') and archived=1 and id!=987452 are equivalent with respect to the database. My comment regarding the 'id != 987452' clause was only with respect to an index. It's inclusion in the query (original) does not impact performance in a negative way. The optimizer is going to choose to use the index (on messageId), and will perform that select first, then it will (likely) join that sub-result against the other two clauses (archived=1 and id != 987452) -- making it equivalent to your second query. Do you know how to get a query plan? http://wiki.apache.org/db-derby/PerformanceDiagnosisTips The portion of the query with the messageId should have high-specificity due to the relative uniqueness of the message within the context of all messages. For example, you say the table has 1 million rows, and a given messsage in an organization of 200 users would consume 200 rows, so as you can see the specificity is very high. I would not expect that kind of select to be taking 5 seconds, but rather milliseconds. It is likely that your index statistics are seriously out of date (see http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-269). One user reported that updating statistics took a 22 minute query down to less than one second! You can force Derby to update statistics with this command: alter table <table-name> compress [sequential] Note this command itself might take a long time -- dozens of minutes -- but in a system like yours you could get away with running it once or month or so at some off-peak time. If you have a test database in which your query is taking 5 seconds, attempt to run the above alter table, and then re-run your query. If your query times are still low, post the query plan for the query here and we can take a look at it. Brett
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A four-bulb setup could cost about $45 before the transformer is bought for another $75 or so.
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In a similar manner, Lewis Cantor, president of the Lighting by Erik chain, says a group of plug-in units with xenon bulbs is his big seller for those uses. They have high-low light possibilities, the bulbs don't get hot and the units are only 11/8 inches deep. They sell for about $50 for a 10-inch unit and provide the dual-use lighting Kuhns mentioned.
It is a far cry from the days of kitchens in the creepy glow of fluorescent lights, which can change the colors of many items, food included.
Designer Drew still sees a use for a 1-inch fluorescent tube, but the Lighting Gallery's Higgins sees a new technology casting a brighter gleam.
LEDs — formally known as light-emitting diodes — are giving puck lights a life that lasts up to 40,000 hours, he says. Sometime in February, he says, a high-low LED will be available that will take some of the edge off their clear, heatless gleam and provide the nightlight setting so often desired.
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Today, (July 9) the "One Less Lonely Girl" singer will be charged with a misdemeanor, NOT a felony, for egging his neighbor's house back in January.
The LA County District Attorney has spent the past few months deciding which way to go with the charge, and thankfully for the Biebs the odds are in his favor.
Previously a prosecutor involved in the case told the homeowner, "If this isn't a felony, nothing is." Justin is slated to be arraigned this afternoon, though he isn't required to attend the hearing.
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Bergamo, which is built on two levels, is a very important tourist attraction. The lower town is modern and dynamic, the upper town is a gem of historic and artistic interest. Bergamo offers a unique blend of man's inventiveness and nature's bounty.
The Province of Bergamo encompasses two entirely different natural settings, the Po plain and the Alpine chain. Here the pre-Alps offer magnificent landscapes, where rivers and streams have gouged valleys in which nature is still entirely unspoilt. Lower down, medieval villages dot the Val Cavallina mountains surrounding Lake Endine, higher up come the majestic peaks of Val Seriana and Val di Scalve.
To the south of the town, between mountains and plain, gently rolling hills offer spectacular views with their attractive contours and carefully tended fields. The main asset of the plain is the Po river catchment basin and the vast network of rivers that criss-cross the land. The beneficial effects of so many waterways are second only to those of Lake Iseo, with its mild climate that carpets the hills lush vegetation.
A combination of skilled craftsmanship and a delightful landscape has brought widespread renown to the whole province. It is rich in architectural masterpieces, such as Piazza Vecchia, the ancient basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Colleoni Chapel in the Upper Town, and also spectacular natural attractions such as the 315m series of waterfalls along the river Serio, which can be viewed five times a year, when the sluice in the dam above Valbondione is opened. Not to mention the numerous medieval installations erected due to the strategic importance of this area in past centuries.
The Bergamo area has been a cultural crossroad since ancient times, when it was a border area between the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice - even the smallest village has its own artistic treasures. The Rocca in Bergamo, built in the 14th century on the Sant'Eufemia hill, Gorle castle, dating back to the 13th century, and the imposing 15th century at Castelli Calepio are just some of the many monuments around which the history of the entire region has developed.
A background with a strong religious and spiritual component, giving rise to one of Italy's richest historic, artistic and cultural legacies. This immense heritage includes the majestic 15th century sanctuary in Caravaggio, the Basilica of San Giacomo in Pontida, with its 12th century Benedictine monastery and the sanctuary of Madonna Cornabusa, built inside an enormous cave in the Imagna valley and still visited by pilgrims from all over the world.


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Frog expert Julia Wycherly made the discovery when she was trying to find out which type of pool frog lived in East Anglia before it became extinct.
As well as different croaks, the three types of frog all had other small physical differences.
Ms Wycherly found out that the Balkan type of frog lived in East Anglia, and now plans to re-introduce a group of them to the area.
The groups of frogs, from the species Rana lessonae, developed in the Ice Age when the original species went to Spain, Italy and the Balkans.


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It was the pigs wot won it.
Well maybe not actually won it, but certainly gave a curly tailed pointer as to which way the race was going to go.
Last Sunday we helpfully offered an exclusive preview to the eventual outcome of the US election two days before the actual vote took place.
Visiting Virginia, the Politics Show stumbled across the truly rural pursuit of pig-racing - and in this special quadrennial case a Pigidential Race.
I won't ask you if pun-wise you "geddit?".
You will. It's not hard.
It was a race between Boarack Oinkbama and Pig McCain.
Yes I know - poor old Senator John even came out second best in the creative naming stakes.
And, as it happened, not just in that. In the muddy pig race too, Oinkbama came through to win by a hefty snout.
Well perhaps, but that's not actually the primary pig element I had in mind.
Believe it or not, there were two distinct pig sections in the programme (cue sound of Lord Reith quietly turning in grave).
The second came during presenter Jon Sopel's shopping trip to a political memorabilia store in Washington.
It emerged there that the Sarah Palin lipstick-on-a-pig badge (think lipstick on a pitbull and Obama's "if you put lipstick on a pig it's still a pig" jibe) had been selling way slower than the I love Barack bumper sticker.
It was a tiny snapshot, but a sign surely from the shoppers that the popular vote was going the Democrats' way.
They weren't putting their hard-earned money where McCain's (or in this case Palin's) mouth was.
And fitting that it should be a consumer indicator. As ever with elections it's the economy, stupid.
For all the talk of a transformed America, it was arguably not so much the content of Obama's character that persuaded voters to tick his box, but the plummeting (Republican-led) state of the economy.
Look at the polls - McCain really started to fall behind only when he appeared to act rather erratically over the economic rescue plan.
From there on in, confidence in the economy became increasingly tied in the public mind to confidence in McCain - as the first plunged so did the second.
So who says it's all over for the Republicans?
News of their death may be greatly exaggerated.
After all, the deeply unpopular George W Bush won't be there in 4 years.
Turning red?
Memories of the Iraq War and the recession will - hopefully - at least have receded if not disappeared.
It'll have been down to the Democrats for four years to deliver an economic rescue plan.
And the by-then President Obama's war-chest ($10 for every Obama voter) can't possibly be as vast, can it?
With the right candidate, some of those newly-blue states could yet return to their traditional red.
How will we know?
Check out the memorabilia stores and tune in to the 2012 Virginian hog-to-hog race.
Perhaps Boar-ack won't have it all his own way - might it instead be worth a crafty flutter on Sow-rah Piglin?
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Since I have been on the topic of empire/nationalism/violence/military lately, I thought I'd throw out some quotes, from the period between the Apostles and Constantine, that have challenged me. It is historically undeniable that the early church of the first three centuries was against employing violence in any situation. Something that is frustrating at times [Read More…]
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When one thinks of lighting and photography, the idea of flashes and strobes probably come racing to mind right away. This maybe true for a vast number of photographers, however there are plenty of other ways to get your lighting on, and they will not even break the bank. Some solutions may even surprise you!
Let's get the easiest lighting source out of the way right now. That solution is natural lighting, or the sun. The sun never runs out of batteries, won't blow up in the middle of a shoot, and is not something you will need to worry about getting stolen while you are out doing your work. On the downside, you cannot control the sun, and it may not cooperate with you. There is also having to work around those peak times of shooting in the morning and in the evening. Even with its uncontrollable nature, the burning star in the sky is easily the most reliable light you can use.
So what do you do when the sun is blanketed in clouds. Have no fear, as cloudy weather can provide a big benefit to your lighting needs as well. Overcast skies often reduce harsh shadows. This means if you are shooting flowers, bugs, and whatnot, the need for fill light may not be necessary. Clouds also provide a more interesting sky. Learn to work with Mother Nature as she provides some of the best options around! Read More→


text: Midpoints in synastry Oct 5, 2009 21:28:34 GMT Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Kim Falconer on Oct 5, 2009 21:28:34 GMT Midpoints are points between planets/planets AND planets/angles (Asc. MC, IC and Desc), yes. You not only look for midpoints between say Sun and Asc but in synastry your sig other's horizon line on your Su/Mu has much to say. I also look at midpoints to and/or conjunct nodes, Vertex and Arabic Parts. (I keep orbs tight--within 1.25 degrees)For Su/Mo you have the feeling of love, unity, world parents, relationship, anima/animus and harmony (or the path to harmony by house and sign). Put the other's Ascendant (remember there are near and far midpoints...it's an axis like the nodes) on that point and their actions, initiation and way of being in the world gets you in touch with your inner harmony (or the desire for it..what's missing...).Does that make sense?


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Anonymous, the hacker collective, created a stir early today by releasing a cache of e-mails purporting to show instances of Bank of America personnel committing mortgage fraud.
However, the e-mails are not part of the BofA documents WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has claimed to be holding in reserve containing incriminating evidence that could potentially cripple the nation's largest bank.
The e-mails are from Balboa Insurance Group, a Bank of America auto and home loan subsidiary. They were taken by a former Balboa employee and published online at bankofamericasuck.com, a website that has been up for several months run by a person who participates in the Anonymous collective.
The e-mails are being widely discussed across the Internet via the Twitter account OperationLeakS. They show discussions between Balboa staff and managers regarding a request to remove tracking numbers for scanned document images within an internal system that relates to improper foreclosure notices. By removing the tracking numbers, Balboa made it harder to connect certain correspondences to the loan file.
A Bank of America spokesman told Reuters that the stolen Balboa e-mails were clerical and administrative documents and did not relate to home foreclosures.
The bankofamericasuck.com website could not be reached this morning, as requests to view the Balboa e-mails outpaced the website's capacity to handle the huge spike in traffic. However, the e-mails are now available on several mirrored sites.
The leaked e-mails appear to be completely disconnected from e-mails purportedly stolen from a senior BofA executive, which Assange claims to have control over. Still, this latest leak underscores the fact that BofA still has Assange's threat hanging over its head.
As we reported last month, BofA has scrambled to distance itself from another cache of e-mails directly stolen by Anonymous and made public on Feb. 5. Those e-mails showed exchanges between lobbying giant Hunton & Williams, data intelligence firm HBGary Federal, and two other data analysis firms as they prepared this proposal to help BofA sue Assange and discredit reporters who wrote positive stories about WikiLeaks.
Some Twitter threads this morning showed activists getting impatient waiting for Assange to carry out his threat to incriminate BofA. Some activists even worry that the Balboa documents could be a distraction, possibly even part of a disinformation campaign, says Steve Ragan, security editor at The Tech Herald.
"I don't think this is WikiLeaks-caliber material that paints the whole story," says Ragan, who has reviewed the Balboa e-mails. "This is just a collection of e-mail conversations."
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Well, I think there is a mis-understanding here. You can traffic shape
inbound traffic, but it's not possible to make it "instant". When you
traffic shape outbound traffic, you already know your "limits" and
m0n0wall responds to this accordingly. With inbound traffic, even when
you know your "limits" inbound, you can't account for limits that exist
outside of your connection.
For example, if you are trying to traffic shape so that your VoIP phone
and your favorite website to download from can co-exist without messing
with your phone calls. The problem here is the burst of traffic that
flows across the Internet. You are on a VoIP call when you click on
your favorite web site to download a large file. If your ISP link
limits you to a 1.5 M/bps down and you have m0n0wall set accordingly,
everything is fine until someone outside of your ISP network tries to
send data faster than your link can handle. So you click a file from
the website and it starts to send the file at 3 M/bps, well your link
can't even handle that speed so before it even gets to m0n0wall, packets
are being resent to let the server know that this 3 M/bps speed is too
fast and that it needs to slow down until the speed evens out. If you
are in the middle of a VoIP call, it will really mess with the call
until the "inbound" data finally calms down to a speed that you link can
handle, then m0n0wall can finally get it's hand on the packets to
traffic shape further.
It's not that you can't traffic shape your link to 768 K/bps if you
wanted, it's that large speed burst on the Internet that funnel down
your link are beyond the reach of m0n0wall. TCP/IP is made to be
flexible for speed, but it always starts at the highest speed possible
then works it way down to a stable speed. If you want to limit
everyone's download speed to 768 K/bps, then m0n0wall can easily do
this. If you are hoping to have a perfect VoIP call while this takes
place, it will all depend on your ISP if this will work properly or not
for the first few seconds that the download begins during that VoIP call.
Hopefully that explanation wasn't too confusing?
Michael wrote:
> So there is no point in having any inbound traffic rules on the WAN
> interface, only outbound (upload) on the WAN interface? I was hoping I could
> shape nntp downloaded traffic to use a low priority queue.
> Is the above assumption correct Chris?
> Mike
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Buechler [mailto:cbuechler at gmail dot com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:24 AM
> Cc: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
> Subject: Re: [m0n0wall] Inbound (downloaded) traffic is not being shaped at
> all
> On 1/28/07, Michael <zlinda1002 at cox dot net> wrote:
>> I have been monitoring the monowall 1.3b2 for awhile now and just realized
>> that NO traffic is going through any of the rules that have to do with
>> incoming traffic (downloaded to my pc, etc), traffic is fine with the
>> outgoing. I have read that monowall doesn't help with inbound traffic for
>> some and then others it seems to work.
> Nothing can shape inbound traffic effectively. By the time it gets to
> your firewall, there's no sense in queuing it since your bottleneck
> isn't between the firewall and the internal hosts, it's your Internet
> connection and it's already past that point. The only really effective
> way to shape that traffic is if you controlled something on your ISP's
> end before it gets to your rate-limited link.
> -Chris
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text: I don't recall the surroundings of the Burrow ever being described in the book, other than the presence of a garden and small paddock. Is there any evidence that there wasn't a forest near the Burrow that was later cut down and converted to cropland, specifically this cornfield? If not, then it's still canon via our policies. -- 1337star (talk) 22:07, October 23, 2011 (UTC)


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Brain Ageing (BMRI5012)
This unit of study provides an introduction to two important aspects of brain and mind ageing science, neurodegenerative disorders and opportunities for neuroplasticity and human flourishing. Students will learn about the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia. Psychogeriatrics and late-life depression will also be covered, and counterbalanced with new insights about what determines successful ageing and how we can use lifestyle interventions to keep people's brains and minds fit and well throughout late life. This unit will use case studies to reinforce learning, focusing on common neuropsychological assessment methods and research methods. Students will also be introduced to the social and ethical aspects of brain and mind ageing.
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Ruler: King Abdullah II (1999)
Prime Minister: Abdullah Ensour (2012)
Land area: 34,286 sq mi (88,802 sq km); total area: 34,495 sq mi (89,342 sq km) excludes West Bank
Population (2012 est.): 6,508,887 (growth rate: -0.965%); birth rate: 26.52/1000; infant mortality rate: 15.83/1000; life expectancy: 80.18
Capital and largest city (2009 est.): Amman, 1.088 million
Monetary unit: Jordanian dinar
National name: Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniya al-Hashimiyah
Languages: Arabic (official), English
Ethnicity/race: Arab 98%, Circassian 1%, Armenian 1%
Religions: Islam (Sunni) 92%, Christian 6% (mostly Greek Orthodox), other 2%
National Holiday: Independence Day, May 25
Literacy rate: 92.6% (2010 est.)
Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2011 est.): $37.37 billion; per capita $6,000. Real growth rate: 2.5%. Inflation: 6.4%. Unemployment: 12.3% official rate; unofficial rate is approximately 30% (2011 est.). Arable land: 3.32%. Agriculture: citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, strawberries, stone fruits; sheep, poultry, dairy. Labor force: 1.771 million; services 77.4%, industry 20%, agriculture 2.7% (2007 est.). Industries: clothing, fertilizers, potash, phosphate mining, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, cement, inorganic chemicals, light manufacturing, tourism. Natural resources: phosphates, potash, shale oil. Exports: $8.066 billion (2011 est.): clothing, phosphates, fertilizers, potash, vegetables, pharmaceuticals. Imports: $14.01 billion (2011 est.): crude oil, machinery, transport equipment, iron, cereals. Major trading partners: U.S., Iraq, India, Saudi Arabia, China, Germany, Egypt, Lebanon, Italy (2011).
Communications: Telephones: main lines in use: 485,000 (2009); mobile cellular: 6.62 million (2009). Broadcast media: radio and TV dominated by the government-owned Jordan Radio and Television Corporation (JRTV) that operates a main network, a sports network, a film network, and a satellite channel; first independent TV broadcaster aired in 2007; international satellite TV and Israeli and Syrian TV broadcasts are available; roughly 30 radio stations with JRTV operating the main government-owned station; transmissions of multiple international radio broadcasters are available (2007). Internet hosts: 49,083 (2010). Internet users: 1.642 (2009).
Transportation: Railways: total: 507 km (2010). Highways: total: 7,891 km; paved: 7,891 km; unpaved: 0 km (2009). Ports and terminals: Al 'Aqabah. Airports: 18 (2012).
International disputes: 2004 Agreement settles border dispute with Syria pending demarcation.
The Middle East kingdom of Jordan is bordered on the west by Israel and the Dead Sea, on the north by Syria, on the east by Iraq, and on the south by Saudi Arabia. It is comparable in size to Indiana. Arid hills and mountains make up most of the country. The southern section of the Jordan River flows through the country.
Constitutional hereditary monarchy.
In biblical times, the country that is now Jordan contained the lands of Edom, Moab, Ammon, and Bashan. Together with other Middle Eastern territories, Jordan passed in turn to the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Persians, and, about 330 B.C. , the Seleucids. Conflict between the Seleucids and the Ptolemies enabled the Arabic-speaking Nabataeans to create a kingdom in southeast Jordan. In A.D. 106 it became part of the Roman province of Arabia and in 633–636 was conquered by the Arabs. In the 16th century, Jordan submitted to Ottoman Turkish rule and was administered from Damascus. Taken from the Turks by the British in World War I, Jordan (formerly known as Transjordan) was separated from the Palestine mandate in 1920, and in 1921, placed under the rule of Abdullah ibn Hussein.
In 1923, Britain recognized Jordan's independence, subject to the mandate. In 1946, grateful for Jordan's loyalty in World War II, Britain abolished the mandate. That part of Palestine occupied by Jordanian troops was formally incorporated by action of the Jordanian parliament in 1950. King Abdullah was assassinated in 1951. His son Talal, who was mentally ill, was deposed the next year. Talal's son Hussein, born on Nov. 14, 1935, succeeded him.
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The Most Watched Video Of 2013 — Baby's Reaction To Dad's Kiss
Cute alert: This was voted one of the most popular videos of 2013. It started out as a Vine and made its way across the internet. It only took seven seconds to make.
Cute alert: This was voted one of the most popular videos of 2013. It started out as a Vine and made its way across the internet. It only took seven seconds to make.
Before we look ahead to 2014, we should take a moment to look back at 2013.
Facebook remained the king of all social media websites in 2013. While there were a lot less game invites this year, there were plenty of other annoying scams and trends to take their place...
Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States.
The Buffalo Sabres have released their 2013 schedule, which is loaded with a whopping 48 games. The team will begin the season as expected, with a home game on January 20th against the Philadelphia Flyers. When you look at
One word that does not describe my life, at all: SMOOTH. Therefore, it's not very hard to come up with a bunch of resolutions for myself.
While many were out celebrating the new year, other families were welcoming in new additions to their families in 2013! Western New York's first baby of the new year arrived at
The nominations for the 2013 People's Choice Awards are in -- and now the performance lineup is out in the open, too. Jason Aldean will be among the mega-popular entertainers who will take the stage at the live awards show in January.
Even though they haven't opened Christmas presents or celebrated New Year's yet, the Eli Young Band guys already have big plans for 2013. Not only will the band set out to tour with Kenny Chesney next year, they also plan to make time for the studio.
The Grammy Hall of Fame has announced 27 recordings that will be inducted as part of the class of 2013, and several undeniable country classics are featured in a mix that also includes rock, pop and soul.
Album art, track listing and collaborative partners are among the new details just revealed about Tim McGraw's upcoming new album 'Two Lanes of Freedom,' set for a Feb. 5, 2013 release. The standard version will include 11 songs including 'Truck Yeah,' 'One of Those Nights' and a song called 'Highway Don't Care,' which McGraw recorded with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.


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But dumb things even happen to smart people.
There was the time the 27-year-old accidentally had a hotel iron fall on his shirt while wearing it, then showed up to the ballpark sporting the well-done shirt, drawing chuckles from teammates who assumed he'd tried ironing with the shirt on.
"I had the iron up, and I can't remember if it fell on me or I brushed up against it, but I got a huge iron branded on my stomach," Ford says. "I didn't iron with my shirt on though. But when I got in, they were like, 'What happened? You were ironing with your shirt on?' "
Ford also has gained attention lately for his play.
After going 3-for-5 against the White Sox on Thursday, Ford is among the American League leaders in hitting at .344. He's also a big reason why the Twins are in first place in the AL Central despite injuries this season to Torii Hunter, Corey Koskie, Matt LeCroy and Joe Mauer.
Ford, who hit .329 in 73 at-bats last year, was the last cut in spring training but was recalled four games into the season when Hunter went on the disabled list. "It was very disappointing (being cut)," Ford says. "I was on the team last year for a long time and I felt like I was a part of the team. I thought I was going to make the team, but they just didn't have a spot for me. They told me I would be the first one back up there, and it happened real fast."
Ford's start was fast, too, as he hit .428 (15-for-35) in his first 10 games. By the time Hunter returned April 25, there was no getting rid of Ford, who has played center and left field.
And if Ford did get sent down to Class AAA, who would solve the Twins' computer problems?
"I've always been into electronics," says Ford, who has been compared to former Twins jokesters Mickey Hatcher and Kent Hrbek. "I can usually fix any problem."
But this is the guy who ...
• Mistook All-Star Keith Foulke for a Class AAA reliever in spring training. "I didn't even know what the name of the pitcher was. ... I was like, 'I think we faced this guy in Triple-A last year.' And they were like, 'This guy led the American League in saves.' "
• Missed a chance to pinch-run last season when LeCroy came to get Ford in the clubhouse and Ford put on his shoes and went running the wrong way.
• And confused Portland, Ore., for Portland, Maine, while in the minors. "I got called up to Triple-A in Portland. I got called into the office and they said you're going to Portland, and I was like, 'Why am I going to Portland? That's in Maine.' And they were like, 'No, you're going to Triple-A.' ... They made a big thing out of that."


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I 'm in the process of changing all our m0n0wall 1.232 based hotspots from
cable internet connections (dhcp) to adsl lines using pppoe.
Now I experience many total freezes on the machines using pppoe. System is
not responding anymore, not on the wan and not on the lan side.
No more dhcp, etc. The only thing we can do is power cycle the machine to
bring it alive again.
Most systems are compaq SFF EN series loaded with rtl8139d nics (I know...)
Before, with dhcp, these machines never locked up.We had uptimes of many
months without issues.
So now I wonder what could be causing this? Can it be on the ISP site? The
isp sends session-timeout every 48 hours, and it looks like the lockup
occurs at that moment (not 100% sure)
On the other hand, I got m0n0's (same hardware) running on adsl lines from
other ISP's and have no problem with them. But the other ISP doesn't
disconnect every 48 hours....
Anyway, m0n0 should be able to reconnect without problems after a
session-timeout disconnect, so i'm kind of stuck here.
I've been thinking of changing the realtek nics with 3com nics just to see
what happens.
Anyone else had similar issues b4 or an explanation what's happening here?
All suggestions are welcome.
Kind regards