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Working For Friends
Posted 13 January 2008 - 10:04 PM
We've always shied away from this but now I'm in a position with someone that has become a friend and wants me to do their site and I'm not sure what to do. I'd love to work on their site but I'd hate anything to come in the way of the friendship.
So I'd love to hear how others handle working for friends.
Posted 13 January 2008 - 11:20 PM
In one of these situations it is important to look out for any red flags up front. By a red flag I mean someone who expects the work to be done for free or someone who otherwise seems inclined to take advantage of the situation. If any hint of that pops up in the initial conversations then I would be inclined to pass on the "opportunity" as gracefully as possible.
Posted 13 January 2008 - 11:22 PM
I am not really in the business of doing work for others because I have far too much work to do on my own sites. However, I do have a small number of clients that I advise on content and SEO. These people own sites in topic areas that I know very well but that do not compete with me. I enjoy their content and would love to own their sites. Those are the types of clients that I want to work for.
When someone that I know asks it can be very hard to turn them down. Here are the reasons that I do it.
1) I don't know what is in their mind but I am willing to bet big bucks that they would not comprehend the amount of money that I would charge them. They don't know how much work is involved and they might be surprised that my labor rate is higher than their plumber.
2) Second, they would expect me to get their site to very high positions in the search engines and that would require a lot of time, high quality authorship, and link building. They think that I have a magic touch that will get their sites up to high positions. That is not true. (I did help two friends with sites in the past. They were to do the authorship and the linkbuilding and I was to make the site and do the SEO - they did not follow through with high quality content and that cost them the abilty to get high quality links for free. They thought that websites were easy money and learned that they are not. I learned to be picky about who to help with a website.)
3) Friends will have less resistance to coming to my office or calling me with frequent questions and expect me to spend hours of website discussion time with them - off of the professional clock. I don't want those interruptions and don't have time for those duties.
4) Most important. I have too much fun working on my own sites.
I recently broke my rule of helping a friend with a website but it was a great experience. A long term friend owns an important domain and had been working at it for a few years. His content is best on the web but he ranked at #20 for his main terms. The site was built with one of those awful sitebuilder programs. The SEO was awful and he could not change it. This guy is a very hard worker and superb writer. But he knew little about websites. I offered to help him with his site at no charge. He was shocked but agreed. It really bothered me to see his great content at the bottom of Google's second page. One of my employees rebuilt his site in Dreamweaver. He then came to my office an afternoon per week for a couple months. I showed him about KW research, page optimization, analytics, and how to hunt links. He bought Dreamweaver and a ton of tutorial materials - and worked very hard on his own to learn it. We finished working a couple months ago and he has optimized the entire site and is now hunting links. He is up to #4 for his main term and traffic is way up.
So, my new rule is... if you work for friends, pick the ones who are hard workers and already have tons of great content in hand. Then help them for free.
Posted 14 January 2008 - 12:16 AM
The only thing I can't think to add to this is that few professional people give their friends free services. For example, if you've got a friend who is a dentist, would you really expect him to give you a filling off the clock? It wouldn't be right to expect this of someone who works so hard to earn a living. Even if the job is less technically skilled (say, if your friend owns a restaurant) you wouldn't expect him to have the cook feed you for free, right?
I think the main danger in mixing business with personal relationships is that the quality of the personal stuff can become equated with the free business services and if one goes downhill, for whatever reason, so does the other. Worst case scenario: you take this on and then simply don't have the time to rewrite all of their terrible copy for them because you've got to pay the bills working for money. The friend doesn't take this as a business issue...they take it as a personal one because you are personally related. You could lose the friend.
But, if it's a teaching situation, perhaps EGOL is right. If you truly see the person as being motivated to learn to become self-sufficient, it could be fun helping them get on their feet, especially if you know you're rendering help that could improve the quality of a loved one's life.
We've built blogs for my mother, my mother-in-law and one sister, but these were very quick jobs with a quick tutorial on how to blog, and a word of encouragement to get going and learning. After that, it's up to the ladies to make what they can of their own smarts and they know how hard we work already and wouldn't expect us to devote ourselves to their projects, because they know we've got to pay the bills, and because they love us
Good luck to you, Sophie! I'm sure you'll make the right decision about this.
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 01:00 AM
Getting a good sense of what their expectations are and their own skill level is a huge aspect of deciding whether the project is worthwhile.
I have done projects for friends, and I've had good experiences. But I know that it can be a risky business, as well; and I've certainly done projects for friends which have not turned out so well. Thankfully, I haven't actually lost friends because of it; but it's been frustrating.
Posted 14 January 2008 - 02:51 AM
Being paid for consultancy or on a per-project basis is not something I would do for friends unless it was a simple project that had no ongoing expectations. It's ok to build the site, but I would make it clear that I am doing nothing beyond that.
I generally give advice without a problem, even if it takes a few hours, for my close friends I would help out, but like Egol, for free, which removes the 'expectation' from your friend.
Unless you know and trust them extremely well, I think you are always going to risk your friendship by taking on ongong SEO work.
Posted 14 January 2008 - 02:56 AM
I don't know what is in their mind but I am willing to bet big bucks that they would not comprehend the amount of money that I would charge them. They don't know how much work is involved and they might be surprised that my labor rate is higher than their plumber.
EGOL, that's very well said! This could be applied to many potential clients (not just friends).
Posted 14 January 2008 - 04:46 AM
The other side of this is: I find lots of good friends and friends 3 times removed coming to me with what they think is the next big online thing. Mostly they are no good ideas or the people that want it are not committed enough.
If the ides is good and the person is right and if they want you involved on an ongoing bases then they could give you a percentage of their business. Recently i have gone into such an agreement. I loved their idea - they have put in lots of work also for couple years but where in a stale mate situation as they did not know how to go forward. I saw lots of space for growth and improvement.
They are the expert in the field but have no idea about building a website or any idea about good Online Marketing. For my ongoing advice and development time i have requested and received 30% of their business.
Yes it has its risks and you cant take on endless amount of projects but you can carefully select some when you feel you have the time to do so and the idea is catchy. Your risk is that you might loss hours/days of consulting and development if the idea is a flop or your new partner is not hard working.
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 07:33 AM
Treat them like a client, and go through all the steps of dicovering the aims, purpose, ideas, targets etc.
I'm always willing to spend an Hour or two going over things and batting the ball around for a bit.
It helps them get to grips with all the vagaries, and helps you because they start to realise all the different things that are entailed.
From there, simply ask them how they want to proceed... do they want to 'hire' you, are they jsut wanting the odd bit of guidance/support/help, or are they wanting your services for free.
Once you have all that sorted, the decision should be a lot easier to make.
To my mind, making a decision before you have the facts could be bad, unfair or simply cause issues. So long as you make at least a little effort and they can see it, then things should be safe no matter your answer.
(alternatively, if you say no and they kind of get negative over it... that solves the 'are they really a friend' issue that crops up.)
Posted 14 January 2008 - 10:58 PM
I hear you EGOL. I actually have done a simple one page for them which has bought success already but they're looking to take it to the next step. It's for an existing service business and I have no doubt of their willingness to contribute I guess it's just we've always had the policy of not working for friends and it's worked well. But I also want to make sure they get the best possible site. I guess the alternative is to recommend someone to them and just advise them as they go.
So, my new rule is... if you work for friends, pick the ones who are hard workers and already have tons of great content in hand. Then help them for free.
Decisions, decisions.
Posted 15 January 2008 - 02:27 AM
Keeps a clean break between the 'finite' work what has very clear end goals and deliverables, and the 'infinite' work of SEO, where it's not so easy to say things are completed.
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 04:43 AM
where do you draw the line, and how to make sure they know of it and abide by it.
In many cases I will bend over backwards, do additional research and digg for contacts/exposure for some of my clients - all as part of the serice... but htis can prove to be high-effort work.
If you are do do such a thing, you need to let them know there is a time limit, or set a figure and when your work reaches that amount, all the free stuff stops etc.
It not only acts as a safety net to stop you running to ground, but it should also help them see exactly how helpful you are being, and generate/strength the bond of client/provider (or friendship).
Posted 15 January 2008 - 05:50 AM
I know they would do the same for me. One hand washes the other.
The rest of the world i charge for and treat as i treat any client. Same process same price.
Posted 04 March 2008 - 04:30 PM
Six months later, having completed a site worth 10 x what the client paid, and having repeatedly told the client that all further requests were billable at my standard rates, I have presented her with a VERY reasonable invoice for work done since the site went live. I have been trying to get her to commit to a maintenance contract since December, and she has always said "Oh just keep track of your time". I have continued to humour her because she is a close friend of my niece. As her account balance has edged upward I have been increasingly reluctant to continue, and finally put my foot down.
The client, who has been told repeatedly what my rates are, and that everything she asks me to do is billable, just sent an email telling me that my charges are ridiculous, and not justified. I fully expect to be battling this one out in court.
When will I learn. Never take on business as a favour for a relative or friend. Sigh :frustration:
Posted 04 March 2008 - 05:34 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your troubles but sadly this is quite common. Without any more information I'm not sure how you can handle this client I but can give you some tips for the future.
First take this as a lesson - sure a hard and maybe costly one but one that you needed (and anyone in your situation). Use it to formulate your policies for the future. I find not working for family and friends works for me. Having said that if you are going to work for a family member or friend make sure you treat them like any other client - contract, deposit etc etc. That way you should both have a clear understanding of what is expected of both of you.
Good luck and I hope it works out for you.
Posted 04 March 2008 - 05:48 PM
Your advice is spot on. I should have put this person on a contract from the beginning. That has always been my policy, but I let myself get swayed by the fact that my niece asked me.
I am consoling myself with the fact that I have kept copies of every email from the client, with details of everything she has asked for, and the amount of time each request took. When we get to small claims court, I will be able to present all of this to the judge, and get a ruling. I also have the client's banking information, so I'll be able to actually get the money once I get the ruling. Between now and then I expect I'll have to turn off her site in order to get her attention.
Fun and games, sigh.
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Was Conan Doyle A Racist?
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I have just had double eye-lid surgery. It looked great before the stitches were taken out after 2 weeks - hardly any swelling and barely any bruising. I slept in big sunglasses - still am 5 weeks on - so my eyes didn't touch the pillow as I sleep on my tummy due to chronic back problems. There is now a lot of swelling above the stitch line corner to corner on my left eye but on my right eye the swelling is to the outer corner causing a droop of skin which is worse than before the op. I've been told they are gravity swellings, they don't drain during the day. I lie down a lot because of my back problems and can't sleep on my back or side. I'm quite desperate as I had no aftercare instructions but was doing very well - I've used cold compresses, and cucumber, and am seeing my Consultant in 3 weeks but it now looks worse than before the op. and I'm not only despairing but scared too. Any help would be great. Also how to moisturise the lids and if I should be trying to massage the *fluid* away? Thanks for any answers .......I'm in the U.K.
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Ring-Ringlet Interactions in Saturn's C Ring
N.J. Rappaport (JPL)
The overall objective of this work is to derive a theoretical model for the formation of gaps harboring isolated ringlets in order to explain the presence of such features in Saturn's C ring and Cassini division.
Numerical simulations by Hanninen and Salo (1994, 1995) indicate that ringlets similar to those found in Saturn's C ring are able to form at isolated Lindblad resonances. Goldreich, Rappaport and Sicardy (1995) demonstrated that the reversal of angular momentum luminosity associated with the perturbations exerted near a Lindblad resonance is responsible for the collection of ring particles into a ringlet.
This presentation will deal with the following questions: what is the reason for the confinement of the gap's edges? Can an eccentric ringlet within a gap exert an appreciable torque on the gap's edges? Can the main inner ring balance or at least slow down the inward drift of the ringlet associated with unbalanced satellite torque?
We studied the gravitational perturbations exerted by the narrow ringlet on a test particle orbiting near one of the gap's edges and the exchange of angular momentum between the ringlet and the main surrounding ring. We found that the ringlet torque is able to confine only the inner edge of the gap.
We applied these results to the ringlet and gap at 1.470 Rs in Saturn's C ring. We found that if the ringlet's shape is dominated by the m = 1 mode, then its surface density would have to be much smaller than generally thought, otherwise the perturbations exerted on the edges would have been observed in the Voyager data. If the ringlet's eccentricity is forced by the 2:1 Lindblad resonance with Prometheus, as suggested by Goldreich, Rappaport and Sicardy's explanation, then the perturbations exerted by the ringlet on the gap's edges are of the same order of magnitude as those exerted by Prometheus. Similarly, the magnitude of the ringlet torque is of the same order of magnitude as the magnitude of the satellite torque.


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Health Tip - If You Cannot Afford a Doctor
I get a tent-load of emails telling me to stop ragging on Muslims and get a life and, for the sake of Allah, do something constructive in life.
Well, it happens that I do write constructive articles; quite a number of posts in fact on making life better - here are a few examples: The Worst Mega Millions Winning Strategies,
Going Through a Yellow Light is Safer than Stopping for It,
Never Shop Without a Calculator,
Should I Buy Gold Stocks,
The Best Way to Make Perfect Bacon,
Never Cosign a Loan,
The Correct Way to Eat Cereal,
How to Make the Perfect Hardboiled Egg
and hundreds of other articles of advice.
So for today I would like to offer the following pithy health tip gathered from the Internet:
If you can't afford a doctor, go to an airport - you'll get a free x-ray and a breast exam, and; if you mention al Qaeda, you'll get a free colonoscopy.
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250 West Coast Supercross Division
Dean Wilson | 1st Place
This marked the final 250 Supercross of Dean Wilson's career, and the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider made it count in the 250 West Coast main event. A solid start put Wilson at the front of the pack on lap one, just behind early leader Cooper Webb, and through the opening half of the race the gap between the two grew smaller and smaller. On lap seven, the two were dead-even and Webb kept the veteran at bay, but Wilson claimed the spot as they exited the stadium at the beginning of lap eight, rebuked a charge by the rookie, and motored to the checkered flag.
Cooper Webb | 2nd Place
Cooper Webb rode the rear-wheel of his Yamalube/Star Racing/Yamaha into Sam Boyd Stadium at the front of the pack, claimed the holeshot, and tore off with the early lead. With a clear track, Webb clicked off a series of flawless laps that showed his ever-increasing comfort on a Supercross course. By the halfway point his lead began to come under fire from Wilson, but Webb refused to go down without a fight. While Wilson stole the spot on the start of lap eight, Webb countered with a smart line that forced his competitor to ease off, but he would eventually be passed back before the end of the lap and finished in second place, the best result of his season.
Justin Hill | 3rd Place
Justin Hill was near the front of the field of the start and the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider maintained his third place position for the duration of the moto. Hill seemed to close on teammate Wilson in the early going, but midway through the rookie pulled back and allowed the leaders to pull away. The importance of his start and early laps came to light in the final laps, when the gap Hill built over fourth place proved to be too much for Cole Seely to close in a small amount of time.
Cole Seely | 4th Place
To close the eight-point gap and win the championship, Cole Seely needed to be nearly perfect in the 15-lap feature. But things appeared bleak off the start when the Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda rider was buried at the rear of the pack in seventh place. The only upside to the situation was that he was next to rival Jason Anderson and that his teammates were just ahead. Seely quickly climbed up the running order and with each pass dwindled the point gap between he and Anderson, eventually landing in fourth place. This would bring the margin between he and Anderson down to five markers, but was not enough for Seely to take the title.
Malcolm Stewart | 5th Place
While his finish may not reflect the effort, Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda's Malcolm Stewart was solid through the main event and inched through the field after sixth place start. In what is said to be his final 250 Supercross, Stewart got by Rocket Exhaust privateer Michael Leib and TLD teammate Shane McElrath to run as high as fourth, but dropped one spot to Seely in the final five laps of the race.
Jason Anderson | 6th Place
Title favorite Jason Anderson entered the event under a cloud of suspicion, as rumor of a chest injury ran through the pit area. That the Rockstar Energy Racing KTM rider opted to wear roost guard fanned the flames, but the eight-point advantage Anderson held going into the night was much more important. He started the race alongside rival Seely, making passes just moments after Seely and keeping the points in check. Once it became apparent that Seely would not be able to make the required amount of passes to take control of the series, Anderson slowed his pace and waited for the final flag. The ride was more than enough for Anderson to take sixth place and with it, his first professional title.
250 West Coast Main Event Results
1. Dean Wilson
2. Copper Webb
3. Justin Hill
4. Cole Seely
5. Malcolm Stewart
6. Jason Anderson
7. Zach Osborne
8. Shane McElrath
9. Jessy Nelson
10. Jake Canada
11. Michael Leib
12. Scott Champion
13. Zach Freeberg
14. Dakota Tedder
15. Preston Mull
16. Chad Gores
17. Blake Lilly
18. Chris Howell
19. Ruben Alanis
20. Colton Aeck
21. Aaron Siminoe
22. Ross Johnson
250 West Coast Regional Championship Standings
1. Jason Anderson 193pts
2. Cole Seely 188pts
3. Dean Wilson 163pts
4. Justin Hill 159pts
5. Cooper Webb 143pts
6. Malcolm Stewart 137pts
7. Jessy Nelson 115pts
8. Zach Osborne 114pts
9. Shane Mcelrath 109pts
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The opponents may change, but the results stay the same for the Pitt women's basketball team.
Losers of 31 consecutive regular-season Big East games, Pitt entered Wednesday's game against Cincinnati with one of its best chances of snapping the skid. But the Panthers never managed a lead, were tied just once and lost, 59-50, at Petersen Events Center.
"(We) shot 34 percent," coach Agnus Berenato said. "We can't compete with teams. Cincinnati shot 43 (percent). I thought we had really great spurts, then we went through seven-minute periods where we didn't score, and those are daggers."
Until last week, the Bearcats were the only team in the Big East besides the Panthers still looking for their first conference win. A victory over Marquette on Feb. 13 took care of that, however, and the teams met with a combined 1-22 conference record.
Pitt's last regular-season Big East win came Feb. 15, 2011, against Providence.
Sophomore guard Brianna Kiesel led all scorers with 24 points and added five rebounds and three assists. Junior Marquel Davis had 14 points and eight rebounds.
Pitt had just 13 turnovers, their lowest since turning the ball over 12 times against Marquette on Jan. 19, but Cincinnati scored 21 points off their turnovers and outscored the Panthers' injury-depleted bench, 19-2.
Pitt trailed at halftime, 25-16, but closed to within 27-24. Davis, though, missed a pair of free throws, the Panthers turned over the ball three times and missed their next five shots.
Cincinnati led, 46-28, before the Panthers put up one last fight. Kiesel hit a pair of free throws, then a 3-pointer to make it 48-33 with 4:05 remaining. Kiesel cut the lead to 51-44 with 1:50 left, but Cincinnati went 6 of 6 from the free-throw line down the stretch.
"We played really hard the last two and half minutes. It's just hard when you're already down to come back with only two and half minutes to go," Kiesel said.
Baltimore Ravens receiver Torrey Smith, a high school friend of Davis', was at the game.
Karen Price is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com or via Twitter @KarenPrice_Trib.


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I must admit, the martini is my favorite cocktail. The chilled, dry, gin-based drink is the perfect cocktail to sharpen one's appetite before a meal.
Before I go further into discussing the cocktail, I want to touch briefly upon the spirit itself, gin (of course, a martini is only properly made with gin, not vodka as some would have you believe).
To make gin, a fermented grain mash of barley is distilled once and then re-distilled with juniper berries and other flavors. The liquor's roots date back to the 11th century, when it was first made by Italian monks. It wasn't until the 1600s that the drink became more common, however. In the 1800s, gin, like many other liquors, was given a boost in quality after the invention of the Coffey continuous column still in Ireland. As stills were perfected, gin gained particular popularity in England, and it's from there that we get the dry "London gin."
It is in America, however, that the martini was invented: gin with dry vermouth, garnished with an olive or twist of lemon. The drink, a descendant of the Manhattan, appeared in America in the mid to late 1800s. The martini's existence was sustained during Prohibition by the illegal gin industry, and when the Twenty-first Amendment was passed the country was ready to embrace the martini as one of its favorite cocktails.
The 1960s, 70s, and 80s however, were dark times for the martini. We can certainly blame Jimmy Carter's campaign rhetoric against the "martini lunch" for the cocktail's loss of popularity, but that was merely a symptom of the wider problem. These decades embodied a direct rejection of tradition, culture, and leisure, and the martini was one of the first casualties.
Fortunately the martini has regained popularity in recent years. The late Judge Robert Bork (in a piece I highly recommend) recounts the role he played in its reappearance:
Just a few years back, no one under the age of forty drank it. Though I can hardly take full credit for the drink's resurgence, I made a contribution. When I was a judge, I used to tell my clerks, who had never tasted one, that martinis are essential to cultural conservatism. Furthermore, I described the ideal recipe. Several of them accepted my argument, with only one unfortunate result: they took to entering bars in Washington and ordering "Judge Bork martinis." This gave a somewhat false picture of life in my chambers.
So, how does one go about making a martini? Well the first step is to start with a very fine gin. I cannot stress this enough: poor gin will make for an even worse martini. I recommend Plymouth Gin, an English brand distilled in copper stills at a former Dominican monastery in the old harbour area of Plymouth. The current version of the bottle is a reminder of its Dominican heritage with the phrase "Black Friars Distillery" embossed on the glass.
My preference for Plymouth gin is also one of the rare occasions I find myself agreeing with a New York Times article. Writer Eric Asimov notes that after four writers tried multiple martinis with various gins, Plymouth came out on top:
Our favorite martini gin, Plymouth English Gin, could not have been more stylish and graceful. Plymouth has the classic juniper-based gin profile, yet it is uncommonly subtle and smooth.
But whichever gin you select, please know that the quality of the martini often directly correlates with the quality of the gin.
The next ingredient is the dry vermouth (fortified wine with botanicals). If you're new to buying vermouth, be sure you purchase the dry, not sweet, variety (look for the green bottles, not the red ones). For years the Noilly Prat, produced in France, was the choice vermouth for martini drinkers. The version exported to America was less sweet than its European counterpart, making for a drier, more classic martini. But in 2009 the company changed its exported version to match the European flavors, making for a "sweet, floral" taste. People weren't happy:
Martini drinkers are conservatives. Not necessarily politically, but in temperament: They abjure fad and fashion in drink, hewing to the Platonic form of the cocktail. They would stand athwart history yelling Stop — if yelling weren't inconsistent with the proper comportment of a Martini drinker.
I've had the new Noilly Prat, and it's a solid vermouth, but it's not my favorite in the martini. I now use Dolin or Boissiere extra dry, and both are good fits for the drink.
So you've picked out your gin, and you've picked out your vermouth. But the question remains: in which proportion will you mix the two? This, of course, is the key to the balance of the martini. Too much vermouth and you mask the rich flavors of the gin. Too much gin and you're drinking a glass of gin, not a martini.
My preference for a martini is a 5:1, gin to vermouth, ratio. I understand that this is on the low end, but there ought to be enough vermouth to enhance and highlight the flavors of the gin.
The next question to address is whether the martini should be shaken or stirred (though both are done over ice). Traditionally, the martini was stirred in a mixing glass before being poured into a cocktail glass. Thanks to Ian Fleming's fictional character, though, many today prefer their martini, "shaken, not stirred."
While I enjoy a martini either way, one must remember that shaking a martini not only dilutes the gin (as the ice breaks up when shaken), but it results in air bubbles which ruin the clarity of the drink when poured.
Last, but not least, is the martini's garnish. Judge Bork, in his description of the martini, shuns the traditional olive garnish, saying:
[O]lives are to be eschewed, except by people who think a martini is a type of salad.
His choice is the drink's alternate garnish, the lemon twist. Some like their martini with a silverskin cocktail onion instead, but this is more properly referred to as a Gibson.
So, there you have it, the martini. Five parts gin, one part dry vermouth, stirred with ice and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Happy Easter!


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Justin Matthews wasn't really thinking about cognitive science until he met
Professor Teenie Matlock. In fact, he was applying for Ph.D. programs elsewhere.
But Matthews, who studied and researched social psychology, worked as a teaching assistant for cognitive scientist Matlock. When the two connected, they formed an award-winning combination that has changed Matthews' mind about his postgraduate work.
He was studying social psychology, examining interactions and perceptions between people and how attitudes about other people form. But once Matlock explained
cognitive science, Matthews saw how her methods might work with his
research, and applied to become one of her graduate students.
Recently, Matthews, 27, from Exeter, was honored as producing the "Outstanding Doctoral Student Poster" at the 28th annual Central California Research Symposium at California State University, Fresno. His poster addresses his experiments into whether "social distance" is actually spatial.
Matthews, who's working toward becoming a professor, was the only representative from UC Merced this year, but said he hopes Bobcats will continue to take part in the symposium in the future.
"In attendance were students, professors and administrators from all over the central part of the state," Matthews said, "and UC Merced is now a part of the Central Valley."
The poster that won Matthews a cash award - he thinks it's $250 but won't know until he gets the check next month - is an analysis of people's perceptions of social distance in terms of actual space. It's a topic that might not have drawn Matthews attention if not for his work with Matlock, whose research is all about how people perceive and label concepts like time and space.
"Now, my research combines cognitive science and social psychology," Matthews said. "It takes a special environment to get to know someone who studies something so different from what you do and find ways to work together."
But that's what he found at UC Merced, and what he hopes the undergraduate students who now work on his research teams will discover, too.
"It's like the best of both worlds here," Matthews said. "You're at a research university, but you have the class sizes of a teaching university."


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The Red Sox (which, as you know, will win the World Series this year) are on national TV for five of six straight games. Last night they were on ESPN in the finale with the Tigers, and ESPN will have games on the mornings (Pacific time, anyway) of Friday and Monday, as well as Sunday night. Fox has Saturday's matchup. The only game not on TV is Friday night.
All of these games are against the Yankees, in Boston. The Yankees lead the division by 1.5 games (assuming they can't come back from a 12-2 deficit here in the bottom of the 7th).
Go Sox!
Oh, there's another question for "Ask Pudge" - What is your opinion on implementing a salary cap and/or revenue sharing in MLB?
With the expanded league and the expanded playoff system the Yankees have reached the playoffs every year [mlb.com] since the 94 strike season. In that time, they have been to the World Series six times, winning four of them.
I'd say, with the current system, their obscene payroll (over 50% larger than the #2 payroll) is a guaranteed playoff spot, with a 50/50 chance of a World Series win. DUMB.


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Stay off the roads. Stay off the ponds.
And if you have some down time, replay the hockey chat or check out the gallery of photos from last night's Suffern-Don Bosco game. The pregame ceremony was pretty emotional. The game, not so much.
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No. 2 Draft pick Lynn signs, visits Busch
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ST. LOUIS -- Warming up by the right-field bullpen, several of the Cardinals had absolutely no idea who the 6-foot-5, 230-pound giant wearing jersey No. 08 was.
But the entourage of front office personnel knew exactly who Lance Lynn was.
"I saw a few of the pitchers out there running, kind of eyeing me a little bit there," Lynn said, flashing a smile in the Cardinals dugout.
Lynn, the Cardinals' second-round pick and No. 39 overall selection in the First-Year Player Draft, flew to St. Louis to take a physical and throw a few pitches for the organization. After seeing him throw 30 pitches, the general consensus was that Lynn impressed in his first session at Busch Stadium.
"He looked great," general manager John Mozeliak said. "Obviously he's a big boy and I think he was just excited to be out here, and I think it's a great experience for him."
It had been a busy day for Lynn. He arrived in St. Louis to get his physicals out of the way and finish some of the paperwork for his contract before joining the Batavia Muckdogs in New York -- the Cardinals' Class A short season club.
Lynn said when he joins the Muckdogs he expects to pitch in relief because his collegiate season with Ole Miss ended a few weeks ago. Since then, he has not thrown long enough off the mound to make a start right away.
"My first outing might be a relief appearance and then I'll gradually move into the rotation," Lynn said.
Selected in the compensatory round, Lynn boasts a fastball that peaks around 94 mph. His repertoire includes the fastball, curveball, changeup and slider, which made him a very appealing selection.
At Ole Miss, Lynn went 7-4 in his junior year with a 4.52 ERA. However, his 110 strikeouts in 89 2/3 innings -- over 12 strikeouts per nine innings -- make him a strikeout machine.
The Cardinals first overall selection, Arizona State third baseman Brett Wallace, has not signed with the club yet, but Mozeliak remained optimistic a deal will be done soon. "I think we're getting closer, hopefully [we'll] have something by the weekend," Mozeliak said.


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Employees of SRG Global were treated to a barbecue luncheon Friday afternoon in honor of the company's 40th year doing business in Covington.
Almost 90 years ago the Ramsey family opened a furniture store just off of the Covington square on Clark Street.
This is the second of a three-part series examining how explosive growth and the housing market collapse have changed the face of Newton County.
Walk into Occie's Tackle Box – a neat, modest space tucked away on the corner of Turner Lake and Washington Street – and you're likely to see at least a few of the five sisters that own and run the fish and grits restaurant.
CEO Shirley Smith has always thought of Repairers of the Breach as a lighthouse of hope in the community, so it's only fitting that BB&T chose to donate money and time to Repairers as part of its first Lighthouse Project.
20 distinguished years: Ben Hendricks, of Crudup and Hendricks, was honored Thursday for his 20 years of diligent service on the Porter Fund board as the representative of the Newton County Bar Association. During this time, he has helped to award funds to numerous educational, cultural and charitable institutions which benefit the citizens and overall community of Newton County. The Porter Fund was established by Item XV of the Will of James H. Porter. SunTrust Bank, Middle Georgia, is the trustee. Under the terms of the will, three-fourths of the net income of the trust fund is applied to worthy ...
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials announced disaster assistance is expanding to five Georgia counties to help pay for emergency measures and to repair, restore or replace public facilities damaged or destroyed by this month's severe storms and flooding.
The year was 1966. Rita White had been working at Sherwood's Flowers and Gifts for two years. That year, she bought the company from the Sherwoods, and went about running the business herself.
The year was 1966. Rita White had been working at Sherwood's Flowers and Gifts for two years. That year, she bought the company from the Sherwoods, and went about running the business herself.
If it's a piece of realty - no matter the type - the agents at Gerri Murphy Realty can sell it. New, undeveloped property, or classic historic property have all been sold under their stewardship, and they'll sell any manner of real estate.
The Newton Fund, a local fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, will accept letters of intent for grant funding until Oct. 2.
Newton County Fire Service received a $1,200 fire prevention grant Friday from FM Global, a property insurer for some of the world's largest businesses.
In Feb. 2007, the Newton County Board of Commissioners voted to deny a conditional use permit for a second asphalt plant just outside Oxford, and on Aug. 31, more than two years later, a lawsuit challenging that decision has been dismissed.
Walgreens is coming to downtown Covington, and Covington Ford could be leaving.
Wendy Connor is an ordained minister, an author and a publisher, so she's well versed in the world of Christian literature. She finds that a lot of religious literature is based on beliefs and traditions that overtime have been shaped more by men than by the Bible. Those beliefs and traditions lead to artificial separations between Christians like denominations.
That's why Connor opened the JITA Marketplace, a Christian bookstore which she said carries unique books that you won't find in other stores. The books in her store are scripturally based guides to living or personal, spiritual stories ...
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He died (of bronchitis) on the 13th of March, 1856, in his sixty-sixth year.
It was his sixty-sixth birthday, and it reminded him that he was behindhand with his great work.
At sixty-sixth he came sasshaying right down the car and said 'Hello, patootie!'
One day is a three hundred and sixty-fifth or a three hundred and sixty-sixth of a year.
If he's worried or sad that sixty-sixth sense gets thrown up and becomes more veevid, if ye'll understand me.
I have much to think of to-day, this being my sixty-sixth birth-day.
He was the sixty-sixth applicant Roger had seen that morning.
Its habitual sojourn is in the portion of the Northern Ocean lying between the fortieth and sixty-sixth degrees of latitude.
It was now the sixty-sixth night of its continuance, and the rioters were still untired—still determined to resist to the last.
Two days after completing his sixty-sixth year, he was laid in the same grave with his friend.


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hello im now 6 weeks post op from a full tt and flank lipo and would like to know if this rippiling/dents is normal? also my flanks feel soft now instead of hard and firm so does that mean my swelling in that area is gone?? i hate how my hips bulge out and would figure by 6 weeks they wouldve slimed down by now..my surgeon said he took out quit a bit from my flanks but doesnt look like it to me... any info, would be appreciated! thank you


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Hookit.com, the world's largest action sports social network, announced the launch of its new mobile app for iPhone and Android users today.
Using the app, members can find local spots, check conditions, log their sessions, share to Facebook, as well as get deals from brands and local businesses.
"This is by far the most social and powerful location-based mobile app for action sports," said Scott Tilton, CEO of Hookit.com, in a press release "Our members are some of the most progressive and expressive individuals on the planet and this app helps makes our services available almost anywhere for them to share their lifestyle."
According to a press release, the app also includes a number of major features:
- 25,000 + spots and growing, including motocross / BMX tracks, skate parks, street spots, MTB trails, mountains, surf breaks and much more
- Add your own spots
- Post sessions – rate the conditions, include a comment, share who else was there and add photos to keep a history and track your progression
- The Android version allows users to record sessions as they happen, as well as tracking top speed, average speed and hang-time
- Before heading out – check the weather, get directions, browse reviews, conditions and photos
- Create a personal spot map of your favorite spots & shops to share with friends
- Find local retail shops and dealerships – get business information, reviews, photos and current promotions, a.k.a. "Hookups"
- View your personal profile
- Post photos and updates
- View member and brand profiles and their updates and photos
- Get Hookups and Deal Alerts from local shops and brands
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Our In-Country volunteers improvise, create and execute projects and workshops at the Project HOPE Art Center at Haiti Communitere in the Clercine District of Port-au-Prince. They are trained in a multitude of arts disciplines: Electronic Media, Upcycled Sculpture, Urban Agro-Ecology and Intentional Whimsy.
About Racine:
I was born in Jeremie, Haiti on October 29, 1991. I am an emerging artist from the ghetto of Grand Rue in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In 2006, I was adopted by my uncle, the well known artist, Celeur Jean-Herard. I worked as his apprentice at his school; the 'Realm of the Arts and Minds'. Here I learned about contemporary art history and I learned how to carve wood and rubber and how to assemble found objects.
Currently, I am a member of Atis-Rezistans, a community of artists who make artwork from recycled materials. In a country where only a few artists become recognized, we formed the Atis-Rezistans collective to help each other as fellow artists. In 2009, my work was exhibited in Port-au-Prince at the Institut Francais, the 1st Ghetto Biennale, and the Fet Gede at the National Cemetery. In 2010 my work was exhibited internationally at the Portman Gallery in London, UK and at the XISM Etnografiska Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2011, I participated in the 2nd Ghetto Biennale in Port-au-Prince and my work was shown in Nouvo Rezistans at the Institut Francais, Port-au-Prince.
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About Claudel:
I was born in Port-au-Prince, December 1981, and raised in the ghetto neighborhood, Grand Rue, where art and creativity is a primary activity. Because of this from a young age I was able to cultivate the natural talent with which each human is born: Art. In 2008 I joined the artists group of Grand Rue called Atis-Rezistans. In 2009 I had the chance to participate the first Ghetto Biennale organized by Atis-Rezistans and Leah Gordon. During the Biennale I had the chance to meet the British artist Bill Drummond, with whom I collaborated to write a book which describing life during and post-earthquake called Imajine. I also participate in many art exhibitions with my recycled Vodou sculpture.
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I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti 1993. I wanted to be a politician, but in December 2009 I discovered art during the first Ghetto Biennale which was organised by the artists' collective of Grand rue called Atis-Rezistans. I joined the youth arm of Atis-Rezistans named Timoun Rezistans and after that I created a video graphic performance/ citizen media called Tele Ghetto Haiti.From September 2011 to the present day, I have been continuing my artistic practice and my works have been shown in:: ENARTS in October 2011, for the Transcultural Comptemporain Arts Forum, Quinzaine of the Francophonie in Haiti, Delmas City Hall in March 2012 and the Ministry of Culture for the week of Europe in April 2012. The videos of TeleGhetto are on Facebook and Youtube and we would love to know your thoughts and opinions. Romel is heading up our new Photography Program at the Project HOPE Art Center at HC.
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I am Fanel Duce, I was born in Port-au-Prince Haiti in February 1983. I have lived in Grand Rue since the year 1984.
I grew up in a house with my mom and my dad, My mom died in 1995 in a murder, but after the death of my mother I was still living with my dad, I was still going to school, and was supported by my father. When I was finished with school classic, my father did not have the means to send me to university, The choice he made for me was to become a mechanic, It was one of the best ways in the ghetto to make money.,Finally I did not love my dad's mechanical choices made for me, so I began looking for other ways to create so I could take care of myself. I grew up in the ghetto with a lot of bad temptation and also a lot of creativity, between these two choices I had to pick up one. And this is this choice i take in 2004, to make me become the person I am actually and who give me the chance to be a part of artist rezistans.


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It started at about 2 a.m., and it started with a bang. By 4:30 a.m., Fletcher had 4.5 inches of snow and Hendersonvile just about 4 inches from today's storm.
By 7 a.m., snowfall was light. Lower Laurel Park had 6.5 inches. No other totals had been reported.
Meteorologist Scott Krentz with the National Weather Service said the snow will continue for several hours but at a much slower pace than in the early hours of the morning. He expects "about a half-inch over the next six hours."
Krentz also said it would stay below freezing all day.
The Weather Service issued a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. Tuesday, saying, "Crippling winter storm impacting the region today through tonight." The warning also says heavy snow with light accumulations of sleet and freezing rain is expected by early evening.
The warning predicts a total accumulation of 9-12 inches, "along with up to as tenth of an inch of ice. A few locations near the Georgia and South Carolina border could see ... over 1 foot."
The warning says roads will be impassable and advised against travel. Heavy snow today and ice accumulations tonight may result in scattered power outages.
Also at 4:30 a.m., Lake Toxaway had 5 inches and West Asheville had 4.5 inches, Krentz said. Greenville, S.C. had 5 inches at 7 a.m.
Schools in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, including Blue Ridge Community College, canceled school Sunday evening in anticipation of the storm. Henderson County and Hendersonville city offices and Henderson County District and Superior courts are also closed.
There's a chance of freezing rain or drizzle later this afternoon, which won't make it any easier to drive, he added. "Probably we'll see some sun though, much later. It's hard to tell," Krentz said at 7 this morning.
The Weather Service's forecast for today calls for more snow and patchy fog with a high near 26. East wind between 5 and 7 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday's high should be right at freezing, followed by a high of about 25 degrees Wednesday, Krentz said. Thursday's high should be right about freezing, but the area may see a little relief Friday when it warms up a few degrees.
"We're going to dip (in temperature) by the middle of the week and then slowly warm up," Krentz said.
Winter storm warning issued; rough week ahead
It started at about 2 a.m., and it started with a bang. By 4:30 a.m., Fletcher had 4.5 inches of snow and Hendersonvile just about 4 inches from today's storm.


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Va Va Va Vegan
My life as a vegan
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Here Goes It
I guess I'll start off by explaining what the purpose of this blog is. Since I have decided to go vegan I have been scouring the internet for anything and everything vegan. Trying to find anything is extremely frustrating seeing as everyone has their own opinions, viewpoints, and recipes on the subject. I've been doing tons of research and bought a few books to help me out but I thought about how confused anyone else in my position might be. I hope that anyone out there who is considering veganism, already is a vegan, or are just interested in learning more about what it means to be a vegan will find this blog maybe a little bit helpful and know that you're not the only one out there.
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Master Gardener Binder
Contents contained in the Pesticide Education Program Binder given at the 2010 Master Gardener Coordinator Conference.
Tab 1: Pesticide Education Program Information and Staff Contacts
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Tab 2: Consumer and Youth Program Presentation
Tab 3: State and Statewide Educational Events
- Ag Progress Days (website)
- Pennsylvania Farm Show (website)
- Household Collection Events
- Household Hazardous Waste Program (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)
- HHW Collection Programs
Tab 4: Pesticide Education Program Reimbursements and Funding Proposal
- Farm Show Invoice (Fill-in PDF form)
- Farm Show Invoice Sample
- Master Gardener Funding Proposal (due February 8, 2011)
Tab 5: Adult Master Gardener IPM/Pesticide Education Training
Tab 6: Educational Demonstration Lesson Plans
- Food Quality Protection Act Demonstration Supplies
- LD50 Demonstration
- Lure Demonstration
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Demonstration
Formulations Demonstration
Pesticide Label Demonstration
- Blue Hot Shot No-Mess! Fogger with Odor Neutralizer
- Green Hot Shot Fogger with Odor Neutralizer
- Pesticide Questions Comparing Above Two Products
- Pesticide Questions Comparing Above Two Products (Answers)
Tab 7: Educational Exhibits/Props and Information
- Pesticide Education Program Props for Outreach
- D.B. Pest Robot
- Blow Up Bottles
- Look-Alike Display
- Mini Golf Game
Tab 8: Prizes (Give-aways)
- Samples of Mr. Yuk Sticker Sheets, Magnets, and Jar Openers; and D.B. Pest Activity Books/Crayons
- Samples of Mr. Yuk Fans, Pollinator Wheels, Magnifying Bookmarks, and Golf Stress Balls
Tab 9: Good Bug/Bad Bug/Ugly Bug Card Decks
Tab 10:Consumer Fact Sheets
- What you need to know about...Reading a Pesticide Label (Spanish version)
- What you need to know about...Disposing of a Pesticide (Spanish version)
- What you need to know about...Storing a Pesticide (Spanish version)
- What you need to know about...Protecting Yourself When Using Pesticides (Spanish version)
- What you need to know about...Choosing a Qualified Pest Management or Lawn Care Company (Spanish version)


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Sri Lanka produced a professional performance to register its biggest victory over Pakistan by nine wickets in the second Test in Dubai, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Paceman Suranga Lakmal took all three wickets to fall on the fifth morning to finish with a career-best 4-78 and wrap up Pakistan's second innings for 359 before Sri Lanka knocked off the meagre 137-run target for the loss of just one wicket.
Opener Dimuth Karunaratne (62 not out) hit the winning runs after putting on 124 for the first wicket with Kaushal Silva who fell after scoring 58. Kumar Sangakkara remained unbeaten on nine.
The lowest target Pakistan had defended was 127 against New Zealand at Hamilton in 1993, when it dismissed its opponents for 93. But Sri Lanka ensured its good work was not lost.
Sri Lanka had previously beaten Pakistan by eight wickets on two occasions in 45 Tests between the two nations.
In a surprise move, Pakistan opened the bowling with off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez but both Sri Lankan openers played with authority.
Silva hit five boundaries before being trapped leg-before by Saeed Ajmal. Karunaratne hit eight boundaries off 125 balls.
Ajmal was once again ineffective, and has now taken five wickets in two Tests.
Pakistan will be desperate to level the series in the third Test starting in Sharjah from Thursday to avoid its first series defeat in the United Arab Emirates, its adopted base for cricket since 2010 because of security fears back home.
The first Test ended in a draw in Abu Dhabi.
Earlier, Pakistan failed to prolong its resistance, losing three wickets for just 29 runs.
Lakmal removed Sarfraz Ahmed in the fourth over of the day, bringing one in sharply to beat the batsman's forward defensive push and hit the off-stump. Sarfraz made 74, batting for 211 minutes and hitting seven boundaries in a fighting innings that took the game into the final day.
Lakmal then had Rahat Ali caught behind for eight by Prasanna Jayawardene, giving the keeper his ninth catch in the match. He equalled Sri Lanka's record by a wicketkeeper in a Test, set twice in successive Tests by Amal Silva against India at home in 1985.
Lakmal bowled Ajmal (21) to end Pakistan's second innings. Lakmal's previous best was 3-55 against Australia at Galle in 2011.
Nuwan Pradeep, Shaminda Eranga and Rangana Herath took two wickets apiece.
Sri Lankan paceman bowled well on the first day to get Pakistan out for a low score of 165 and then gained a 223-run lead with the experienced Mahela Jayawardene hitting a brilliant 129.
Pakistan did put up a fight, taking the game to the final day with skipper Misbah-ul Haq hitting 97 and Younis Khan scoring 77 on the fourth day, but the first-innings deficit led to their downfall.
Pakistan (1st innings) 165
Sri Lanka (1st innings) 388
Pakistan (2nd innings - overnight 7-330)
Khurram Manzoor c Prasanna b Pradeep 6
Ahmed Shehzad c Prasanna b Herath 9
Mohammad Hafeez c Prasanna b Pradeep 1
Younis Khan c Prasanna b Lakmal 77
Misbah-ul-Haq b Herath 97
Asad Shafiq c Karunaratne b Eranga 23
Sarfraz Ahmed b Lakmal 74
Bilawal Bhatti b Eranga 32
Saeed Ajmal b Lakmal 21
Rahat Ali c Prasanna b Lakmal 8
Junaid Khan not out 2
Sundries: (b1, lb8) 9
Total: 359
Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Shehzad), 2-12 (Hafeez), 3-19 (Manzoor), 4-148 (Younis), 5-200 (Shafiq), 6-245 (Misbah), 7-312 (Bhatti), 8-334 (Sarfraz), 9-354 (Ali), 10-359 (Ajmal)
Bowling: Lakmal 28.3-4-78-4, Pradeep 19-3-50-2, Herath 48-10-132-2, Eranga 36-9-74-2, Mathews 5-1-9-0, Sangakkara 1-0-7-0
Sri Lanka (2nd innings)
D. Karunaratne not out 62
K. Silva lbw b Ajmal 58
K. Sangakkara not out 9
Sundries: (b3, lb4, nb1) 8
Total: (1 wkt) 137
Fall of wicket: 1-124 (Silva)
Bowling: Hafeez 8-3-22-0, Junaid 10-2-34-0 (1nb), Ali 11-1-29-0, Ajmal 17.2-5-45-1
Result: Sri Lanka won by nine wickets
Man of the Match: Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
Series: Sri Lanka leads three-Test series 1-0.


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The master mechanic barely suppressed a groan as he toppled sideways.
"Poor fellow, I must see the master mechanic at once," said Ralph.
He was a fine-looking man of twenty-four years, and a master mechanic.
Well," said Ralph, "the master mechanic said we were a strong team?
There was call for a compendium, a manual of the matter; and in providing it Paschasius was a master mechanic for his time.
He was conscious that the foot of the master mechanic came free.
Griscom knew pretty much what was going on most of the time, and the master mechanic was a close friend of his.
There was a little friction between me and the master mechanic, so I resigned.
In his best days he had been a master mechanic of the railroad shops; at sixty he was foreman of one of the steel mills.
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by Staff Writers
London, UK (SPX) Nov 22, 2012
The UK Space Agency is set to invest 1.2 pounds in some of Europe's biggest and most lucrative space projects, providing the UK with increased leadership in a rapidly growing global sector and building on the British space industry's 9.1 pounds contribution to the economy.
From satellite communications to Mars rovers and nuclear space batteries to weather satellites, the direction of Britain's investment in European space projects was decided Wednesday as the Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, finalised negotiations for the UK at the European Space Agency's (ESA) Ministerial Council in Naples.
The outcome of the negotiations will strengthen the UK role in a number of areas, including telecommunications and Earth observation satellites. It will also secure around 1 pounds of orders per year for British businesses and lay the foundations for the UK to deliver its ambition to have a 30 pounds space industry by 2030.
Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: "Space is big business for the UK so it is important for us to make strategic investments that will continue the growth of this thriving industry. The programme of investment we've negotiated at ESA will not only allow us to get ahead in the global race by securing more major contracts for UK industry, but will also provide us with the tools to manage major challenges like disaster relief and climate change."
The UK's investment of around 240 pounds per year over the next five years will be split between ESA's mandatory programme, which all member states must commit to, and 10 other programmes, including a one-off contribution to the International Space Station as part of the negotiations on the Orion Mutli-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV).
The UK's increased investment in ESA will ensure the UK plays a lead role in frontier scientific research concerning the Solar System, the Sun and the universe beyond. It will also allow us to deliver indisputably world-class science whilst providing growth for the UK economy and benefiting society at large.
The optional programmes, including the UK's contribution to the International Space Station, have been selected to maximise the economic growth to the UK, bring significant business to UK industry through future orders and create a stronger industry able to sell more abroad. It will also enable us to lead on economic services development, aspects of robotic exploration such as space nuclear power and robotics and climate studies using space data.
The UK space sector expects significant returns from the new plan of investment. Industry has already identified projects to the value of 1 pounds that should follow from the additional funding.
In addition to the funding for the International Space Station, the UK's new package of investment with ESA includes:
New 16 pounds pound investment in the International Space Station
This investment will help UK industry to diversify its industrial technical capabilities, and to achieve the long-term ambition of capturing 10 per cent of the global market.
Major increase to investment in telecommunications
81 pounds for weather satellite Metop 2G The UK Space Agency will invest 81 pounds in Metop 2G to secure a 12.5 per cent share of the total programme. Metop will replace the current satellites fundamental to the Met Office's service to the public, business and Government. This investment will allow UK industry to play a key role in developing the prototype satellite and guarantee repeat orders from European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), generating an assured multiplier for the UK economy. In 2008, the UK did not invest in the Meteosat programme, and so this investment in Metop 2G represents a significant new opportunity for the UK industrial capability.
166 pounds for the Earth Observation Envelope Programme (EOEP) With an investment of 166 pounds, the UK Space Agency has once again secured a strong role in this Earth observation programme which has previously delivered significant scientific and industrial benefit to the UK. The backbone of ESA activities in the field of Earth observation, EOEP is a powerful tool for scrutinizing how our fragile home world has been changing over time, and this investment is consistent with previous UK commitments.
26 pounds for Global Monitoring of the Environment and Security (GMES) The UK has agreed to invest 25.9 pounds in this programme to develop long term, reliable Earth observation data sets. In earlier phases, significant funding was forthcoming from the EU and is also anticipated for the next phase leading to a major European asset. UK industry is already building space technology for the programme but more significant will be the impact on both public policy (natural disasters, climate change, food and energy security) and the development of commercial applications of the data through the Harwell space cluster.
Investment of 18 pounds in the European GNSS Evolution Programme (EGEP)
18 pounds for Mars Robotic Exploration Preparation Programme
UK to join the European Life and Physical Sciences Programme (ELIPS)
28 pounds for Generic Support Technology Programme (GSTP)
Taking early phase space technology research and development across the 'valley of death' into practical application, this programme is particularly important for SMEs and equipment suppliers who can work with European partners and benefit from the recognised quality of ESA technical management. The programme goals extend to offering opportunities for flight demonstration, thus overcoming a key barrier to commercial take-up.
6 pounds for Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
Dr David Williams, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, said, "With the majority of the UK's investment in space being spent through ESA programmes, a robust plan of investment for ESA is pivotal to the UK space industry.
"Thanks to the Government's increased funding, we were able to enter the negotiations with the funds to match our vision and will now be able to continue programmes that will reinforce the continuing growth in a sector that now contributes over 9 pounds to the UK economy."
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Therapy, external beam radiation: Radiation focused from a source outside the body on the affected area (a cancer) within the body. It's much like getting a diagnostic x-ray, but using a more potent x-ray beam and giving it over a longer period of time per dose with usually multiple doses given over multiple days.
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I never ignored FTG. That factor is meaningless when Minato is significantly slower and ninja who are significantly slower can react to his FTG.
Now I know I'm not crazy, but I just want to be sure. Thread is the title. Provide evidence for your claims plz
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