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There are of course quite a number of reasons, but one of them is NOT that we do not have sufficient knowledge and experience in order to figure out and implement effectively a very large number of measures and policies, each of which one step at a time will draw us just one bit more close to our much needed goals. So that is definitely not the problem.
Where we are fatally weak is in terms of common sense, getting out of the box, civism, daring, and with that our ability to sum up and communicate so that we have a strong majority on our side. (Not the case up to now as you may have noticed.)
You have to admit — it's 2012 and when it comes to the sustainability agenda we are not only ineffective, and almost always boring — because we are communications-lite. That's a disgrace.
Now communications is not — surprise! — all about more reports, speeches, guidebooks, memos, conferences, wish lists, manifestos, treaties, promises or even laws or great articles on World Streets. It has a lot to do with feel and flair. And culture, in all its many splendid variants.
Let's take a look at how one talented guy tells us something about bike lanes and our attitudes toward them.
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About the diver:
Casey Neistat is an unusual and unusually creative man. Working out of New York City he is a film director, producer and creator of wildly popular films and videos. You can find more on him at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Neistat
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About the editor:
Eric Britton
9, rue Gabillot, 69003 Lyon France
Bio: Trained as a development economist, Eric Britton is a public entrepreneur specializing in the field of sustainability and social justice. Professor of Sustainable Development, Economy and Democracy at the Institut Supérieur de Gestion (Paris), he is also MD of EcoPlan Association, an independent advisory network providing strategic counsel for government and business on policy and decision issues involving complex systems, social-technical change and sustainable development. Founding editor of World Streets, his latest work focuses on the subject of equity, economy and efficiency in city transport and public space, and helping governments to ask the right questions -- and in the process, find practical solutions to urgent climate, mobility, life quality and job creation issues. More at: http://wp.me/PsKUY-2p7


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CARLTON president Stephen Kernahan has accused his players of treating the trip to the Gold Coast last Saturday as a holiday and will carry out a major post-season review of operations to find out why the Blues failed to make the finals.
Kernahan told The Age yesterday that embattled coach Brett Ratten, who still has a year remaining on his contract, would coach against St Kilda in the final home-and-away round on Sunday.
''While we are flat as tacks, we will be looking at [all] operations at the end of the season, which is now next week. Ratts will, of course, coach this week,'' he said.
But Carlton powerbrokers were indirectly warned by three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse that they almost certainly had only this year to secure him.
Malthouse, 59, took to the airwaves yesterday declaring he had confidence in his ability to lead an AFL club, but agreed if he did not return in 2013 he might never do so.
Shock defeats to lowly Port Adelaide in round 10 and the Suns last weekend have stunned the Carlton board and could end Ratten's tenure, despite having improved the club's fortunes during his four previous seasons.
If the Blues axed Ratten, he would be a possible contender for the vacant Port Adelaide position.
In an interview yesterday on the Blues' website, Kernahan said the loss to the Suns was one of the worst he had experienced since joining Carlton as a player in 1986.
''It was one of our toughest nights for all our members, supporters and all of us that were up there,'' he said.
''Whilst we take nothing away, the Gold Coast Suns played terrifically well, especially early, I am very disappointed; it was one of our worst losses in my time at the club. We need to take responsibility and be accountable for that.
''Our players were very ordinary early. Our players seemed to be on holidays. Our members and supporters should be disappointed, as we are.''
Kernahan made it clear all key parties associated with the club faced a thorough review - not just Ratten. This includes the 12-man board, which some believe is too big, while high-performance manager Justin Cordy will also be scrutinised.
Chief executive Greg Swann has even said his role will be dissected.
''We will be looking at everyone across the board, the playing list, the board, the fitness side of things, the elite performance unit, the coaching, everything - we will be covering a few things,'' Kernahan said.
''I must add, the disappointing part for everybody - I just thought we had gained a bit of respect back.
The last four or five weeks, we have won four of our last five, including a big win against our arch enemy [Essendon]. We had some respect back.
''In a couple of hours we lost that on Saturday. That is the disappointing thing for our coach and the players. Ratts had had them in good shape, I thought, going really well and had hoped to make the final eight, which would have been a great thing.
''We now know that's not on. At the end of the season we will make a few calls, do some homework and make some decisions.''
The biggest decision will be whether to retain Ratten, a former captain and best and fairest in a premiership season, or look elsewhere.
In an odd move, Malthouse said he would wait until the season was ''comprehensively over'' before asking his manager, Peter Sidwell, whether any clubs had approached him, as he does not want his roles as a commentator on Channel Seven and 3AW to be compromised.
Sidwell did not want to comment yesterday.
Malthouse said next season was most likely his last chance to coach. ''I will still say there is probably a flicker of light [beyond that], but I also understand the game moves [on],'' he said on 3AW.
If the Blues were to sign Malthouse, they would face a hefty pay-out to Ratten of about $550,000, while a couple of his assistant coaches would also likely be axed and require pay-outs.
Malthouse could command at least a three-year deal and a salary of $1 million a season. As all new coaches do, he would bring in a couple of assistants and possibly a high-performance manager.
Another possible coaching candidate would be former Sydney premiership coach Paul Roos.
Carlton vice-president Jeanne Pratt directed inquiries to the club yesterday, but she reportedly would favour Roos over Malthouse. Roos has said he does not want to return to coaching next season because one of his sons is in his final year at high school but he would consider it once the 2013 campaign was over.
The possibility of Malthouse joining the Blues has also intensified speculation out-of-contract Collingwood forward Travis Cloke would follow his former coach to Visy Park.
Cloke and the Magpies have been unable to agree on terms, specifically the fifth year of a five-year deal. Malthouse has said he believes Cloke is only a 50-50 chance to remain at Collingwood.


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Magnetic Attraction Makes For Good Dating … And Skin Care?
When it comes to facials, our interests have run the gamut from bird poop to beer. Yet, most of these treatments seem more salable on their weirdness factor than their efficacy. The latest to cross our paths is the "Iron Mask" facial offered by Ildi Pekar Skin Care in New York City, that incorporates magnets to suck dirt out of your pores. The intriguing process might be the best facial we've ever had.
The treatment gets complicated with about a dozen products applied to your face in a one-hour period (including a variety of essential oils, lotions, and tonics), but the crux of the experience is the maschera al ferro, a pure iron mask that's massaged into your skin. It feels surprisingly rich and smooth. The facialist then takes a magnet to the material, which removes the iron particles because of the opposite charge, extracting dirt and dead skin with it. You can actually look at the magnet afterward to see the waste, which you may find gross, but we found astounding. The best part is that there's very little extraction, which in normal facials, can leave you red for days. Meaning you can go out the same night, and have luck with attraction of your own. [Ildipekar.com]


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Softball season opener postponed due to weatherFebruary 4, 2012
Tornados will open on the road on February 9th against Johnson C. Smith
Brevard, N.C. - The 2012 Brevard College softball season opener has been pushed back due to inclement weather predicted to hit in Bristol, Va. this weekend. The Tornados-Cobras doubleheader, which was scheduled for Sunday, February 5th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 16th, with first pitch of the doubleheader set for 2 p.m.
The BC softball team will begin the 2012 season on the road on Thursday, February 9th in Charlotte, N.C. as the Tornados take on the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 3 p.m.


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Sivapalan, Siva, Batten, Graeme, Goonetilleke, Ashantha, & Kokot, Serge (2007) Yield Performance And Adaptation of Some Australian-Grown Rice Varieties Through Multivariate Analysis. Crop and Pasture Science, 58(9), pp. 874-883.
Sivapalan, Siva (2006) Benefits of treating a sandy soil with a cross-linked type polyacrylamide. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 46(4), pp. 579-584.
Sivapalan, Siva & Cregan, Peter (2005) Value of online resources for learning by distance education. CAL-laborate, 14, pp. 23-27.
Sivapalan, Siva (2005) Effect of gypsum and polyacrylamides on water turbidity and infiltration in a sodic soil. Australian Journal of Soil Research, 43(6), pp. 723-733.
Sivapalan, Siva (2003) Polyacrylamides: Demonstrating their potential benefits for agriculture. Irrigation Australia, 18(3), pp. 23-26.
Sivapalan, Siva (2003) Soybean responds to amelioration of sodic soils using polyacrylamides. Irrigation Australia, 18, pp. 45-47.
Sivapalan, Siva (2002) Use of PAM in Australian irrigated agriculture. Australian Grain, 12(3), pp. 24-25.
Sivapalan, Siva (2002) Use of PAM in Australian irrigated agriculture. The Australian Cottongrower, 23(4), pp. 77-78.
Conference Paper
Sivapalan, Siva, Chan, K.Yin, & Addison, Nicholas (2004) Reducing the impact of muddy water on rice crop establishment. In Fischer, T., Turner, N., Angus, J., McIntyre, L., Robertson, M., Borrell, A., et al. (Eds.) 4th International Crop Science Congress, 26 September - 1 October 2004, Brisbane, Australia.
Sivapalan, Siva (2004) Response of soybeans to amelioration of sodic soils with polyacrylamides. In Raine, S.R., Biggs, A.J.W., Menzies, N.W., Freebairn, D.M., & Tolmie, P.E. (Eds.) 13th International Soil Conservation Organisation Conference, 4-9 July 2004, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Sivapalan, Siva (2003) Improving crop production by the use of PAM: Potential benefits to Australian agriculture. In Unkovich, M. & O'Leary, G. (Eds.) 11th Australian Agronomy Conference, 2-6 February 2003, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Sivapalan, Siva (2003) Value of multimedia approach for learning by distance education. In Placing, Kaye (Ed.) UniServe Science Conference, 3 October 2003, The University of Sydney, Sydney.
Deery, D., Sivapalan, Siva, & Chan, K.Yin (2002) Effect of polyacrylamides and gypsum on turbidity of water. In Williamson, David, Tang, C., & Rate, Andrew (Eds.) Australian Society of Soil Science National Conference, 2-6 December 2002, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Sivapalan, Siva (2002) Potential Use Of Polyacrylamides (Pam) In Australian Irrigated Agriculture. In Sutton, Bruce G. (Ed.) Irrigation Australia 2002 Conference, 21-23 May 2002, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Sivapalan, Savi (2002) Potential use of polyacrylamides (PAM) in reclaiming some problem soils. In Williamson, David, Tang, C., & Rate, Andrew (Eds.) Australian Society of Soil Science National Conference, 2-6 December 2002, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Sivapalan, Siva (2001) Effect Of A Polymer On Growth And Yield Of Soybeans (Glycine Max) Grown In A Coarse Textured Soil. In Irrigation 2001 Regional Conference, 11-12 July 2001, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
Cay, Edward, Sivapalan, Siva, & Chan, K. Yin (2001) Effect Of Polyacrylamides On Reducing The Dispersive Properties Of Sodic Soils When Flood Irrigated. In Irrigation 2001 Regional Conference, 11-12 July 2001, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
Sivapalan, Siva (2001) Effect of Polymer on Soil Water Holding Capacity and Plant Water Use Efficiency. In 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, 28 January - 1 February 2001, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.


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Sunday, February 10 to Sunday, February 17, 2013; 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Oriental Jade Restaurant, 178 Bangor Mall Blvd., Bangor , Maine
Contact: Lilian Lo; 207-947-6969
Website: orientaljade.com
BANGOR, Maine — Oriental Jade Restaurant will celebrate Chinese New Year — Year of the Snake — by hosting a traveling photography exhibit Feb. 10-17 titled China: Exploring the Interior, 1903-1904.
The exhibit was produced in association with the Chinese Room of the Newport (R.I.) Public Library and the Maine Humanities Council. In 1903, R. Harvey Sargent, a native of Sedgwick and a topographer with the U.S. Geological Survey, joined a Carnegie Institution expedition that took him 1,800 miles across the interior of China. Along the way, Sargent documented his observations with photographs of the land and the peasants from which the Chinese Revolution was to come.
The core of this exhibit consists of 74 of these original photographs, which have been enlarged and reproduced to museum standards. Oriental Jade will have nearly 50 of the photos on display.
The Year of the Snake celebration begins on Sunday, Feb. 10, with a special opening for the exhibit. The explorer's grandson, Robert M. Sargent, who helped organize the exhibit, will speak briefly at 2 p.m. about Harvey Sargent's life and times.
During the exhibit opening and New Year week, Oriental Jade customers will enjoy an authentic Chinese New Year feast including delicacies such as fish, jai, chicken, noodles, dumplings, fruit, Niango, and New Year's Cakes, which will be served along with many Asian favorites. There also will be free, family-oriented festivities throughout the week, including the traditional Lion Dance with drums, various cultural activities and a Welcome New Year Fireworks at 5 p.m. on Feb 10.
In addition to the festivities, a selection of Asian-inspired florals and Bonsai trees will be on display Feb. 10-17.
From the Jade, the photography exhibit will move to the Maine Discovery Museum where it will be on display Feb. 20-March 3. The museum plans to celebrate its exhibit opening from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. For details and a schedule of events, please visit orientaljade.com or facebook.com/orientaljade.
Bangor Daily News already is a media sponsor for the exhibit at Oriental Jade, but organizers are looking for more media sponsors.
Members of the media interested in obtaining more information or sponsorship opportunities should contact Lilian Lo at 207.947.6969 or email firstname.lastname@example.com; please put "Chinese New Year" in the subject line. You may also contact Meg Shorette, director of marketing at the Maine Discovery Museum at email@example.com.


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THE Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association is holding its annual general meeting later this month.
It takes place on Tuesday November 27 from 7pm at the West Essex Sports Club at Rolls Sports Ground, Hickman Avenue, in Highams Park.
The event will include a talk by Eleanor Wright, a partner at the MG Law firm, on special educational needs and the law.
It is free to attend and all residents are welcome.
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Hong Kong to Singapore - Dec. 23/12: Celebrity Millennium Cruise Review by Atsamyboat
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Hong Kong to Singapore - Dec. 23/12
Destination: Asia
Embarkation: Hong Kong
Embarkation good- no issues. Rooms were ready within an hour which is quicker than what we are accustomed to. Room Steward was ok but not overly attentive. Never called us by name.
Had 2 day in most ports which was good considering the itinerary. Most excursions are a full day which means early mornings and most had a drive of around 1.5- 2.5 hours to get to each way which became tiresome. However if you wanted to see the cities you had no choice. Did not do Hanoi which I heard from some who did the trip that it took them 8 hours of traveling to get there and back. Glad we didn't do that one. All the cities are crowded and hot. Most had populations of 5-10 million. The hawkers are pretty aggressive in some areas and hang around the tourist visitation sites.
Didn't take in any of the entertainment except for one night. The on site dancers and singers are More very good and the one show we did take in was top notch. The food was very good, well presented and creative. We had anytime dining but found a good table with excellent wait staff so we ate there most nights. While we couldn't reserve a table they always kept this one for us. Friendly staff throughout the ship especially Dexter ( Mr. Washy Washy) who could make anyone's day. We had no issues and would sail again with Celebrity. Less
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Edward Lampert has told the United States Securities and Exchange Commission that he intends to remain Sears Holdings, Inc. CEO for at least another year. An SEC filing from the company stated that Lampert will continue to serve as chief executive officer at an annual base salary of $1, with his start time begun on February 1.
According to the SEC filing, each of the first three years of Lampert's CEO service entitle him to participate in the company's Annual Incentive Plan. The target incentive opportunity is $2 million, payouts under which can come in cash or in Holdings Common Stock, and Holdings Common Stock with value of $4.5 million per year is payable to Lampert in equal monthly installments subject to his continued service as CEO.
At the beginning of this year, Sears announced that Louis D'Ambrosio would step down as CEO. Lampert assumed the role of CEO of Sears Holdings in addition to his role as chairman of the board of directors.


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I am slightly positive on the retail sector overall, due to falling oil prices. This should provide a positive impact on consumer spending as gas prices fall. However, and with apologies to Cooper, my golden retriever, one retail stock I would be very cautious on right now is PetSmart (NASDAQ:PETM). It is a well-run company, but after increasing some 60% over the last three quarters, the stock looks like it is in overbought territory.
6 reasons to be wary of buying PETM at $66 a share:
- In 35 separate transactions, insiders have sold over 50% of their shares over the last six months.
- Although net income increased approximately 50% from FY2010 to FY2012, operating cash flow stayed basically level over the same time frame.
- The stock is selling at the top of its five year valuation range based on P/E, P/S, P/CF and P/B.
- Analysts expect both earnings and revenue growth to substantially decelerate in the next fiscal year based on their consensus estimates right now.
- The stock is trading right at its median price target of $68 held by the 17 analysts that cover the stock. In addition, the stock not receive any upgrades or "buy" initiations so far in 2012.
- After a huge move since last summer, the stock looks like it could be in the beginning stages of topping out (see chart).
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.


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On February 28, 1993 the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) attempted to issue an arrest warrant for Vernon Wayne Howell and a search warrant for the Mount Carmel Center near Waco, Texas on the basis of illegal weapons possession. The Branch Davidians in Mount Carmel and the ATF began a shootout that ended in the deaths of four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians. The occupants of Mount Carmel and government agencies remained in a standoff for fifty-one days until the FBI launched CS gas into the compound in an effort to make the Branch Davidians exit. The CS gas assault on April 19, 1993 ended in a fire in which seventy-six people inside Mount Carmel died, including twenty-three children.
After the fire a series of lawsuits and investigations began, including the 1994 criminal trial of the Branch Davidians, the 1995 congressional hearings, and a wrongful-death civil trial in 2000. The ATF and other government agencies were investigated by the FBI, the Texas Rangers and others for their handling of the raid, the standoff and the tear-gas assault.
As a journalist for the
After the tenth anniversary of the April 19, 1993 Mount Carmel fire, Dr. Catherine Wessinger, Professor of the History of Religions at Loyola University in New Orleans, contacted Hancock for an article Wessinger was writing about Branch Davidian standoff coverage in the media. At that point, Hancock had turned her focus to covering other stories, so she donated her research materials to Wessinger. Dr. Wessinger placed the materials in the Loyola University Archives in 2004 where initial processing of the collection began. Additional materials from Lee Hancock were donated in 2006.
In 2009, Dr. Wessinger met Wittliff Collections archivist Joel Minor at a memorial in Waco, and was impressed with his work on the Dick Reavis Papers and the
Dr. Catherine Wessinger wrote two articles related to the Hancock collection, "The Lee Hancock Collection: Federal and State Materials on the Branch Davidian Case," and "Deaths in the Fire at the Branch Davidians' Mount Carmel: Who Bears Responsibility?" Both articles can be found in the November 2009 issue of
Today, Lee Hancock continues as a journalist at the
Sources: Catherine Wessinger correspondence with Maggie DeBrecht, Wessinger's article "The Lee Hancock Collection," and materials from the Lee Hancock Research Collection.
The Lee Hancock Collection spans 1975-2004, with the bulk of materials covering 1993, 1995, 1999, and 2000. The collection is comprised of documents, clippings, videos, and other materials that Lee Hancock collected related to the Branch Davidian standoff near Waco, Texas in 1993 and subsequent events. Except for the Media Coverage series, most materials within folders have been left in Hancock's original order and arrangement. Therefore, there is some overlap of materials between folders, and some variance in the chronology of documents. Some date ranges span several years but only contain a few documents from each year. Folder titles in quotations are original folder titles written by Hancock.
The collection is arranged into the following five series: Non-Branch Davidian Incidents, Media Coverage, Investigations, House of Representatives Hearings, and Lawsuits. An overview of each series follows.
The first series includes documents related to various siege and standoff incidents. The majority of documents are news releases and articles. Included in this series is the May 13, 1985 siege of the MOVE organization's house in West Philadelphia that ended in the bombing of the house by police later the same day; the May 17, 1974 LAPD and Symbionese Liberation Army shootout (located in the same file as the MOVE documents); prison riots in Atlanta, Georgia in November 1987 and in Talladega, Alabama in August 1991; the federal raid of Ruby Ridge, Idaho in August 1992; documents related to the Oklahoma City Bombing by Timothy James McVeigh on April 19, 1995; and news articles on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The second series consists of media coverage of the Branch Davidian standoff near Waco and the events that followed. Within this series are three sub-series: Lee Hancock Articles, Other Media Coverage, and Press Releases. The Lee Hancock Articles sub-series contains clippings and photocopies of articles written by Lee Hancock for the
The third series contains documents related to the investigation, by several entities, of the events and handling of the Branch Davidian standoff near Waco. The Investigations series is arranged according to the entity that conducted the investigation and produced the original documents. Since many government agencies were involved in the events in question there is some overlap of documents between agencies. The Investigations series is divided into six sub-series described below.
The fourth series contains documents related to the 1993 and 1995 House of Representatives Hearings concerning the events near Waco. Within this series is the transcript of a 911 call made out of Mount Carmel on February 28, 1993; testimonies by ATF agents, a survivor of the Mount Carmel raid, Dick Deguerin (lawyer for Koresh during the standoff), and others; printed copies of the joint hearings before the committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives; and a summary of weapons recovered from Mount Carmel.
The fifth series consists of documents on lawsuits related to the events at Waco. Included in this series are documents on civil litigations, the McNamara media leak charge, David T. Hardy vs. FBI and ATF, Fifth Estate Productions, Inc. vs. Michael J. McNulty, the Bill Johnston lawsuit, and the 2000 civil trial. The "Waco-Depositions/Depo Excerpts" folder related to the 2000 civil trial includes eight 3 ½-inch floppy disks that are supposed to have copies of the documents within the folder, but only one document was retrievable from the disks and is printed and included in the file.
Open for research.
Donated by Lee Hancock to Loyola University, 2004 and 2006, transferred to The Wittliff Collections with Hancock's permission, 2010.
Lee Hancock Collection, Southwestern Writers Collection, Texas State University-San Marcos.
Processed by Maggie DeBrecht, 2011.
Archival materials about the Branch Davidian standoff near Waco can also be found in the Dick Reavis Papers located in The Wittliff Collections and at The Texas Collections at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
The following is a list of books donated by Lee Hancock but deaccessioned from the collection. Other copies of these titles can be found in the Wittliff Collections or the Alkek library general collection.
Bailey, Brad and Bob Darden.
Coulson, Danny O. and Elaine Shannon.
Docherty, Jayne Seminare.
Hardy, David T. with Rex Kimball.
Houteff, V. T.
Kopel, David B. and Paul H. Blackman.
Linedecker, Clifford L.
Madigan, Tim.
Moore, Carol.
Theoharis, Athan G. et al.
Thibodeau, David and Leon Whiteson.
Wright, Stuart A.


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The pair, aged 27 and 28, were arrested in front of the Coliseum for engaging in "lewd acts in public", police said.
The two men, who were released soon afterwards, say they were kissing in a gesture of affection.
Their arrest sparked howls of protest in the media and from campaigners who say homophobia is on the rise.
Police said they had not detained the men because of their sexuality but because of the illegality of their act.
Campaigners say at least 100 people are expected to gather at the foot of the ancient arena, in the heart of Rome, to listen to public speakers and take part in the group kiss-in.
"It's a gesture of solidarity rather than protest," Aurelio Mancuso, the head of gay association Arcigay told the BBC news website.
"We want to say that these things can be discussed in an open and positive way, without conflict," he said.
According to Mr Mancuso, Italian society is well ahead of the country's political sphere in recognising gay rights.
The Vatican has attacked a recent proposed law giving more rights to unmarried couples - both heterosexual and homosexual.
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Sept. 18, 2013
2013-2014 Women's Basketball Schedule
BALTIMORE - Loyola University Maryland women's basketball will open its inaugural Patriot League season at the United States Naval Academy on Thursday, January 2, the first of 17 games the Greyhounds will play in 2013-2014 against conference foes.
Four of Loyola's 11 non-conference games will be against teams that qualified for postseason play last season, including one NCAA Tournament team. Four of the non-conference games will be played at Reitz Arena.
The Greyhounds start the season off in College Park, Md., to take on the University of Maryland on Sunday, November 10. The Terrapins have qualified for 10-straight postseasons after going 26-8 last season and advancing to the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinals last year.
"Our goal in non-conference scheduling has always been to challenge our team as well as prepare them for a rigorous conference schedule," said Head Coach Joe Logan. "Opening up at the University of Maryland will be an enormous test for our young team, but it's one that we look forward to as well."
Loyola plays its home opener on Thursday, November 14, as the Greyhounds host the University of Hartford on the newly refinished floor of Reitz Arena. The Hawks made it to the first round of the WNIT last season, qualifying for postseason play for the ninth consecutive year.
East Carolina University hosts to the Greyhounds for the first time in program history, as Loyola travels to Greenville, N.C., on Sunday, November 17. Loyola returns to host a pair of non-conference games against Howard University on Wednesday, November 20, and University of Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 23.
Four-straight road games take Loyola through the middle of December, starting with Cornell University, on Tuesday, November 26.
The Greyhounds return from Thanksgiving to take on former MAAC opponent Saint Peter's University, Sunday, December 1. There, Loyola will play against new Peacocks' head coach Patty Coyle. The Greyhounds' head coach from 1992-1998, Coyle is the second on the program's wins chart, trailing only Logan, with 100.
The final two games of the road swing will come in the Baltimore-Washington area, as the Greyhounds travel to Mount St. Mary's on Saturday, December 7, for a game that will be part of Loyola-Mount men's-women's doubleheader in Emmitsburg, Md. George Washington University will then host Loyola on Monday, December 9.
Loyola wraps up its home schedule of non-conference games against UMBC on Saturday, December 21, before winding down non-conference play on the road against local rival Towson University on Saturday, December 28.The Greyhounds begin the new year with a new era in the Patriot League. Loyola travels to Annapolis, Md., to take on the three-time defending Patriot League Champion Navy Midshipmen on Thursday, January 2.
"We are excited about our inaugural year in the Patriot League, a league full of great players and great coaches," Logan said. "There will not be an easy night when we get into Patriot League play, but that is what makes the league so exciting and ranked so high in the country. "
Less than a week after playing their first game in the new league, the Greyhounds will host two home games in the United States Military Academy on Sunday, December 5, and American University on Wednesday, December 8.
A two-game road trip to Lehigh University on Saturday, January 11, and Lafayette College on Wednesday, January 15, comes before the Greyhounds hold a two-game homestand in Reitz Arena.
Boston University and Bucknell University visit the Evergreen Campus on Sunday, January 19, and Wednesday, January 22, respectively, followed by a road game to Colgate University on Saturday, January 25. The Greyhounds then return to close the month of January at home against the College of the Holy Cross on Wednesday, January 29.
To kick off February, Army and American will host to the Greyhounds on Saturday, February 1, and Wednesday, February 5, respectively. Lehigh and Lafayette travel to Loyola for a pair of games on Saturday, February 8, and Wednesday, February 12.
Loyola will hit Boston on Saturday, February 15, to take on Boston University before making a trip to Bucknell University on Wednesday, February 19.
Colgate travels to Reitz Arena on Sunday, February 23, before the Greyhounds record their final regular-season road game of the year at Holy Cross on Wednesday, February 26.
Loyola concludes the regular season at home, hosting Navy on Saturday, March 1.
Patriot League tournament action begins Tuesday, March 4, with first round action. The quarterfinals continue Thursday, March 6, followed by Monday, March 10's semifinal.
The League champion will be crowned before a national television audience on CBS Sports Network on Saturday, March 15. All 10 Patriot League teams will advance to tournament play with the highest seed hosting in a matchup hosting each game.
Game times will be announced at a later date, and the schedule is subject to change. Stayed tuned to www.loyolagreyhounds.com for complete information.


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JoWooD has revealed that it's currently working on Gothic 4 for PC and next-generation consoles.
However, the publisher couldn't agree terms with Pluto 13 - the parent company of developer Piranha Bytes - so "the collaboration has come to an end".
Which means JoWooD is going to need a new developer. But unfortunately we couldn't get hold of the company this morning to find out who that will be, and what ramifications it will have.
The Gothic series is based around sprawling role-playing games, which so far have been limited to PC. The third and most recent instalment was a strong contender to Bethesda's Oblivion, earning itself a solid place in Eurogamer's heart - particularly our German friends, who absolutely loved it.
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Cute Looks Vs. Huh?
It's that time of the week again! The past seven days were filled with a variety of outfits worn by everyone's favorite (and not-so-favorite) stars. Celebuzz brings out the best and the worst in the newest edition of Cute Looks Vs. Huh?
Our award for best look this week goes to Confessions of a Shopaholic's Isla Fisher (above left), who looked simply adorable in her tight, sequined black Jasmine De Milo dress and Jimmy Choo heels at Shopaholic's London premiere on February 16. On the other hand, Katy Perry's wacky Vegas outfit inspired only one word: Huh?
Check out our gallery of other stars in their gear from the past week and judge for yourself!
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Portuguese forward insists Pep Guardiola's side have "a lot of influence, both on and off the pitch" following Madrid's Champions League defeat at the Bernabeu
Defensive midfielder Pepe was handed a straight red card in the second half for a challenge on Dani Alves, subsequently, Madrid coach Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands for his gestures towards referee Wolfgang Stark.
Lionel Messi's brace after the interval, his second goal, a superb individual effort, secured the first-leg advantage for Pep Guardiola's side but Ronaldo has insisted Barcelona have received the benefit of referee decisions in previous European campaigns.
"It's always the same with them [Barcelona]. This is the fourth consecutive season that something like this happens. Mourinho is right, just look at what happened with Arsenal, Chelsea and Inter," Ronaldo told Sky Sport.
"They [Barcelona] are a fantastic team, but they also have a lot of influence, both on and off the pitch."
Ronaldo conceded his side's display was poor but admitted the sending off changed the game and as a result, the tie is tipped in Barcelona's favour.
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A taxi-driver who used to be a newsboy down on the old Barbary Coast.
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Early in July, the Ottoman fleet arrived off the Barbary Coast.
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TIGHTER restrictions on hospital visiting and a crackdown on hand-washing are part of a new campaign to stop the winter sickness bug norovirus in its tracks.
Last winter, outbreaks of the highly infectious illness caused big problems for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust, shutting wards, forcing operations to be cancelled and placing huge pressure on bed capacity.
The trust is determined to stop that happening again this time around and is putting a host of extra precautions in place throughout the official NHS winter period, from the start of October until the end of March.
Visiting hours for all wards will be restricted to between 3pm and 7.30pm from the start of October and patients will be strictly limited to two visitors at a time.
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Lead infection prevention and control nurse Heather Gentry said: "This means that we can better isolate this highly infectious bug and reduce the likely spread of infection to others.
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I'm one of those label-reading, ingredient poring, information seeking obsessives who needs to know everything there is to know before making a purchase, whether it's my beauty products or what I eat. How could I have known that obsession would reach a whole new level of pedantic a while back when I became pregnant with twin boys, but it did with a vengeance! Based on a medley of nine natural ingredients chosen for their gentle effectiveness and scented with the fresh smell of pure mint (which anyone who has been pregnant with that canine sense of smell you develop will tell you does help ease the nausea - or at the very least doesn't add to it!), this Nine Naturals line is a godsend for anyone who is pregnant. Natural plant oils work to hydrate and soften hair, wheat proteins create vibrance and shine, the mint also fights fatigue on sleepy mornings, and no crazy chemicals! Simple, smart and only the best organic & natural ingredients so you don't have to worry about you, or that little bundle growing inside you.
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Best Fitness Apps: Strava Run and Cycling
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For anyone who likes to get out and go, Strava Run and Cycling is one of the best fitness apps you can find right now.
The idea is simple, but the execution is impeccable. Take your smartphone with you on your run or bike ride, and Strava tracks your route. When you're done, you can see how far you went, how long it took you and how the day's performance compared to past ones. And the app allows you to post your accomplishments to social media, in case that helps motivate you.
That's all fairly standard stuff, though. Where Strava really excels is privacy.
The danger of posting your running or biking routes is that people can see where you start and stop. So if you run from home, it's not too difficult for people to figure out where that is. Strava lets you mark activities and locations as private so they're not visible to anyone else.
It's a small thing, but should give you a bit more peace of mind while you're out running.
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|Informal Material Convergence Behavior and Emergency Management: Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth
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|Informal material convergence behavior is the spontaneous movement of unsolicited donations from donors to emergency management for disaster relief activities. This behavior is widely accepted as an appropriate social response after disasters. However, this behavior frequently results in excessive amounts of unsolicited donations which create numerous problems for emergency management. Most donors appear unaware of the issues associated with contributing unsolicited donations. The challenge is to reeducate the media and the public about what are considered the appropriate types of donations to contribute for disaster survivors. Informal material convergence behavior is a problem that can be resolved through social-psychological approaches. Social-psychological research can be used in donation strategies to help solve this problem. This includes incorporating persuasive techniques into hazard awareness messaging, using technology and social media to convey the messaging, and conducting more disaster research and monitoring to ascertain if messaging is received, interpreted, and acted upon as intended.
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For many, this is the first official working week of the year.
Perhaps you've already been back at work for a week or more?
Maybe you're one of those rare people who adore their job, and have been counting down the days until you can get back to work as if it's Christmas. You freak.
For most of us, that first week back after a big break is among the toughest of the year.
It's waking up next to your partner that first day after your honeymoon, looking at them and thinking, 'Welcome to the rest of my life.'
Work is far worse though, because you can't have sex with work. Well, you shouldn't and please don't give it a go unless you have your own office. With a lock on the door, and closed curtains.
Also, most people don't love their job nearly as much as they love their partner.
If it was the other way around, we might have people marrying their jobs instead of other people, and we're a very long way from that. In a lot of places around the world, it's still illegal for people to marry certain other people.
If you don't love your partner, I recommend telling them immediately, leaving them, having an affair, joining an online dating site, or something. I also recommend never taking relationship advice from someone who's not in a relationship. Such as myself.
Back to holidays.
I reckon they're actually founded on some weird mathematical equation where two weeks of holidays passes in the same amount of time as one hour at work. Especially that first hour after holidays, as you're staring at over a thousand unread emails.
There are pills to make stay awake for longer, sleep for longer, and make a certain part of a male's anatomy last longer. So where the hell is our pill that makes our holidays longer? Even a pill that made them go for long enough would be fine.
As an experiment, I tried taking all three of the aforementioned pills, however two of them cancelled each other out, and one had no effect at all. So for days now, I've been sleeping adequately, in exactly the same-sized underwear.
During my holidays, it always takes me at least a week to get my head out of work mode, so we should at least get that week added onto the end.
It's only the last few days of my days off that are a proper holiday, and during which, something curious happens.
The brain space that's usually filled with work worries, stresses and sport gets filled with something else.
I think about what I'd rather be doing with my working life.
It often begins with the outrageous. For example, I'm still shattered that astronaut-porn-star-footballer-who-lives-on-pizza-but-is-still-ripped isn't a real job. However, I've got an email alert set up, so the moment it is, I'll know about it.
Eventually though, my outrageous dreams mesh with reality, and all that unused brain space spits out something that's both desirable and reasonable – an idea of how my working life could be far better, and how I might actually make it happen.
Something similar happens to a lot of people I know during their holidays, and this is another reason that first week back is so difficult.
Well, this is your chance.
You have two choices: do something about it, or ignore it and let it be stamped back down into your subconscious by the daily grind until it's again holiday time. Or it's football season, when most of us don't have the brain space to think about work at all.
So if you're struggling with that choice between sticking in a job you despise, or ambivalent about, as opposed to trying something that might make you excited about life on a daily basis, here are four things to consider:
1. When it comes to choosing a partner, would you ever consider committing your life to someone you detested? Only tolerated? Or felt ambivalent about?
2. Several studies, experts, surveys and people much smarter than I am, have actually figured out what it takes to have a fulfilling work life. So ignore the self-help books, the lists of ten things, the seminars, and all that other very costly garbage. It's as simple as this: humans need work to be happy, and are happiest when that work is challenging, feels important, provides satisfaction, and involves the person having a meaningful say in how the organisation runs.
3. Your life is the most precious thing you will ever own. What you choose to do with it is the most important decision you will ever make.
4. There's nothing wrong with sticking with what you've got, if it gets you the life that you want.
Now go and fix your life. Or not.
Xavier Toby is a writer and comedian. His debut comedy book about life on a FIFO mining site 'Mining My Own Business' is available now. Click here to read an excerpt.


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Just seeing the word Alba makes us excited. Known as the gourmet capital of Italy, many things come from Alba that bring us tremendous joy. White truffles, savory cheeses, homemade pastas, roasted meats that make our mouths water, and exquisite wines to go with it all. From Alba, we turn to Dolcetto to enjoy for a nightly meal. Known as the "Shy" Italian, it drinks one way, simply to be enjoyed. It is not like its sister variety, Nebbiolo, which is far too complex and requires too much thought and attention. Here, you can enjoy wines from Alba, especially Dolcetto, for what it is, a great wine to enjoy, now. What to expect from Dolcetto? It simply drinks beautifully when paired with anything with tomatoes. Even though Dolcetto means 'little sweet one': this wine is dry and definitely not little. Flavors of blackberry and boysenberry flow through its velvety mouthfeel with a firm finish.
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A well-tuned vintage car has a special rumble. It's strong and familiar and makes you feel like you can go anywhere. Montepulciano's the ruby red 1959 Alfa Romeo of wines—one of the most popular Italian grapes, robust and able to hold its own with meaty meals. Cantus Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC is dry and harmonious, with aromas of tobacco and leather. Enjoy this medium-bodied red after you've been out for a spin.
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Cala de Poeti Morellino di Scansino is the quintessential wine from Maremma, a beautiful area of the Tuscan coast that is known as Italy's Wild West. This fruity and dry red has a voluptuous texture, with fragrances of fresh cherries and plums. Made from hand-harvested grapes grown in a restricted production area between the rivers Ombrone and Albegna, Cala de Poeti Morellino di Scansino is ruby red, with fruity with notes of cherries, blackberries, and violets. It has a great complexity, with soft tannins that make it the ideal match for grilled red meat, lasagna, and mature cheeses.


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Newly elected officials sworn in to office
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The 2012 election results kept local judges busy upon returning from the New Year holiday. Dallam and Hartley Counties had swearing-in ceremonies for their elected officials on Wednesday, January 2.
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blubrry -- cool site) use Flash controls to allow streaming of the mp3 files right on the page. Problem is, Flash likes certain sample rates, and if you don't deliver them, your file plays at something like triple speed. So there I am, all chipmunked out on Blubrry. If you enjoy the dW podcasts but just don't have the 6-8 minutes for the This week on developerWorks show, or 10-20 minutes for the dW Interviews show, then our page on blubrry may be for you. They're cut down to about 90 seconds and 3-4 minutes respectively (The WebSphere series listed there does not have the same problem). Of course, I am at work to solve the problem, so you're opportunity to enjoy me, the theme music (the drums really rock at this speed), and guests in a cartoon setting may not last for long. After your laugh, check here for the real deal, or back to Blubrry within a day or two for repairs.


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Evelyn Campos joined the Miami-Dade Aviation Department in August 2008 as the Division Director of Professional Compliance, responsible for planning, coordinating and performing audits, analytical reviews and organizational studies of the internal practices and operations of the Department. Her duties include supervising a division that analyzes the Department's internal revenue and expenditure controls, administrative practices and use of capital facilities, and developing conclusions that address the adequacy of the Department's management controls and compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
She is also responsible for periodically evaluating Department performance in relation to its goals and objectives and to develop or revise existing policies and procedures as necessary.
Before joining the Aviation Department, Campos served as Audit Supervisor for Miami-Dade County's Audit and Management Services Department from 1993 to 2008, responsible for planning, executing and supervising all audits (operational, compliance and performance) conducted for the County's largest operating department. She also assisted in the preparation of the Audit Department's annual audit plan and in formulating policies and procedures while supervising up to eight audit professionals assigned to the Aviation Department's audit team.
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Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
Telex Communications, Inc. 23-May-05
Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Kansas City District
May 23, 2005
Ref. KAN 2005-09
Mr. Raymond P. Malpocher
President and CEO
Telex Cornmunications, Inc.
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
Dear Mr. Malpocher:
During an inspection of your establishment located in Lincoln, Nebraska, on March 23 to April 1, 2005, United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators determined that your establishment manufactures auditory trainers. Auditory trainers are devices as defined by Section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act).
The investigators documented significant violations from the Quality System (QS) regulation, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 820, and the Medical Device Reporting regulations, Title 21 CFR, Part 803. These violations cause the devices you manufacture to be adulterated within the meaning of Section 501(h) [21 U.S .C . 351(h)] and misbranded within the meaning of Section 502(t)(2) [21 U.S.C. 352(t)(2)] of the Act.
Quality System Regulation
The investigators noted the following violations of the QS regulation:
Your firm fails to establish and implement procedures to maintain Device History Records (DHR) for each batch, lot, or unit to demonstrate the device is manufactured in accordance with the Device Master Record (DMR) and the Quality Systems regulation, as require by 21 CFR 820.184. There are no written procedures established to ensure the Device History Records for the Telex Select 2-40 FM Receiver/Hearing Instrument indicate it's manufacture in accordance with the Device Master Record and other requirements of the Quality Systems regulation.
Your firm fails to maintain Device History Records for the Telex Select 2-40 FM Receiver/Hearing Instrument, as required by 21 CFR 820.184 in that
The date of manufacture is not contained or referenced in the Device History Record for the Telex Select 2-40 FM BTE device, as required by 21 CFR 820.184(a). The manufacturing date is found in the Serial Number Log but there is no reference to this. Log in the Device History Record;
Your firm fails to maintain copies of acceptance test results in the Device History Record, as required by 21 CFR 820.184(d). The results of finished device testing are shipped to device customers; and
The primary label and labeling issued with each device manufactured are not included in the Device History Record, as required by 21 CFR 820.184(e).
Medical Device Reporting (MDR)
Your devices are misbranded within the meaning of Section 502(t)(2) in that your firm failed to comply with a requirement prescribed under Section 519 of the Act respecting the devices as follows:
Your firm fails to develop and maintain written MDR procedures, as required by 21 CFR 803.17. You have no written Medical Device Reporting procedures for the following prescription medical devices: the Telex Select 1-40 FM BTE device, and the Telex Select 2-40 FM BTE device.
Your firm fails to establish and maintain MDR event files, as required by 21 CFR 803.18(a). Your firm has no MDR event file.
This letter is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of deficiencies at your facility. It is your responsibility to ensure adherence to each requirement of the Act and regulations. The specific violations noted in this letter and in the Form FDA-483 issued at the conclusion of the inspection may be symptomatic of serious underlying problems in your establishment's quality system. You are responsible for investigating and determining the causes of the violations identified by the FDA.
Federal agencies are advised of the issuance of all Warning Letters about devices so that they may take this information into account when considering the award of contracts. Additionally, no premarket submissions for Class III devices to which the Quality System/GMP deficiencies are reasonably related will be cleared or approved until the violations have been corrected. Also, no requests for Certificates to Foreign Governments will be approved until the violations related to the subject devices have been corrected.
You should take prompt action to correct these deviations. Failure to promptly correct these deviations may result in regulatory action being initiated by the Food and Drug Administration without further notice. These actions include, but are not limited to, seizure, injunction, and/or civil penalties.
We are aware of your plans to discontinue manufacture of the Telex Select 1-40 FM BTE and the Telex Select 2-40 BTE by the end of 2005 at the Lincoln location. While these devices may no longer be manufactured at the Lincoln plant, any future device manufacturing at this location will require compliance with the Quality System Regulations for medical devices.
Please notify this office in writing within 15 working days of receipt of this letter, of the specific steps you have taken to correct the noted violations, including (1) the time frames within which the corrections will be complete, (2) any documentation indicating that corrections have been achieved, and (3) an explanation of each step being taken to identify and make corrections to any underlying systems problems necessary to assure that similar violations will not recur.
Your response should be sent to Joseph G. Kramer, Compliance Officer, Food and Drug Administration, at the address noted in the letterhead
John W. Thorsky
District Director
Kansas City District


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The Carbon Age: How Life's Core Element Has Become Civilization's Greatest Threat : The story of carbon - the building block of life that is, ironically, humanity's great threat . It could be said that all of us are a little alien - our bodies' carbon atoms first shot forth from supernovas billions of years ago and far, far away. Carbon has always been the ubiquitous architect and chemical scaffolding of life and civilization; indeed, all living things draw carbon from their environments to stay alive, and the great cycle by which carbon moves through organisms, ground, water, and atmosphere has long been a kind of global respiration system that helps keep Earth in balance. And yet, when we hear the word today, it is more often than not in a crisis context: carbon dioxide emissions have sped up the carbon cycle; chlorofluorocarbons are destroying the ozone layer and warming the planet; the volatile Middle East explodes atop its stores of volatile hydrocarbons; carbohydrates threaten obesity and diabetes. In The Carbon Age, Eric Roston evokes this essential element, its journey illuminating history from the Big Bang to modern civilization. Charting the science of carbon - how it was formed, how it came to Earth and built up - he chronicles the often surprising ways mankind has used it over centuries, and the growing catastrophe of the industrial era, leading us to now attempt to wrestle the Earth's geochemical cycle back from the brink. Blending the latest science with original reporting, Roston makes us aware, as never before, of the seminal impact carbon has, and has had, on our lives.
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Hooks making fan's dream a reality
Maryland father to meet Nolan Ryan, suit up for Double-A team
By Benjamin Hill / MLB.com | April 16, 2013 6:00 AM ET
Minor League teams are known for the creativity of their gameday promotions. On Tuesdays this season, we'll preview 10 of the most intriguing for the week ahead. If you'd like a particular promotion to be considered for this feature in the future, please send it to email@example.com with the subject line: "Promo Preview" or send him a Tweet -- hashtag "#promopreview."
It's rare for a Minor Leaguer to make his professional debut at the Double-A level, and rarer still for that player to be married with children. But that will be the case for baseball card collector Tim Kane on Thursday, when he suits up as a member of the Corpus Christi Hooks.
But, for Kane, there are two aspects of the contest that he's looking forward to most: meeting Hooks owner Nolan Ryan and getting his own card in Topps' 2013 Heritage Series.
"Meeting Nolan Ryan is going to be a big thing. He was one of my childhood heroes, but I never got to see him play outside of TV," said Kane.
Kane's eight-year-old son, Peyton, was given the middle name "Ryan" in honor of the legendary Texas flamethrower. And, fittingly, it was Peyton's love of baseball that inspired Kane to enter the contest.
The Kane family regularly attends Bowie Baysox games, and Peyton became a diehard fan of the Erie SeaWolves after sitting behind the visitor's dugout one evening and interacting with members of the team ("We left the ballpark with seven baseballs and a bucket of bubblegum," recalled Kane). Believing that Peyton's enthusiasm would surely extend to Corpus Christi as well, Kane entered the contest by submitting a 200-word essay explaining why he should be chosen as the winner. His essay was selected as a finalist, and went on to receive the most Facebook "likes" during a voting period that Kane describes as among the most stressful weeks of his life.
"Words can't describe the joy on my son's face when he opens a pack of cards and gets a player we have seen play, such as [Erie Seawolves] Brandon Douglas, Bryan Pounds or Rob Brantly," Kane wrote in the essay. But perhaps Peyton will soon have a new favorite player?
"Imagine him opening up a pack and seeing me there. Like, 'Hey this is Dad!'" marveled Kane.
Impending cardboard mortality is just one of the promotional highlights taking place this week in the Minors. Presented here for your perusing pleasure are five more.
Kannapolis Intimidators (South Atlantic League) NHRA vs. NASCAR Softball game, April 17
The Intimidators got their name because racing legend Dale "The Intimidator" Earnhardt owned a share of the team. So it's fitting that they'll host the inaugural NASCAR vs. NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) softball game. The rosters are packed with luminaries from both organizations, with proceeds benefiting charities hand-picked by the racing organizations themselves. In the Intimidators' press release, NHRA driver Bob Vandergriff concedes that his circle-racing opponents might have the edge. "Our NASCAR brothers have one built-in advantage," he remarked. "They already know how to keep turning left until you get back home. I'm going to have to make sure my guys don't just keep on going straight, all the way to the right-field fence."
Portland Sea Dogs (Eastern League) 20th Anniversary Game, April 18
2013 marks the 20th season in the history of the Portland Sea Dogs, and the team is celebrating on Thursday with their nothing if not appropriately named "20th Anniversary Celebration." Eleven Sea Dogs alumni will be on hand, an assemblage that will represent every Sea Dogs squad from 1994-2008. Fans of players whose names are one letter removed from other, more well-known players will be happy to know that Pookie Williams is on the guest list, but the most prominent guest is former big league backstop Charles Johnson. A member of the inaugural 1994 squad, Johnson blasted 28 home runs while with Portland and, later that season, became the first Marlins Minor Leaguer to reach the bigs.
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Eastern League) Larry "The Soup Nazi" Thomas appearance, April 19
Last season the Orem Owlz ushered Larry "The Soup Nazi" Thomas into the wonderful world of Minor League Baseball promotional appearances, and this wonderful world will never be the same. The one-time Seinfeld phenomenon descends upon Richmond's The Diamond on Friday, signing autographs with the same enthusiasm with which he once denied soup. The Flying Squirrels are hosting a canned soup drive in conjunction with Thomas' appearance, leading team president Todd Parnell to remark "We have turned the Soup Nazi's catch phrase 'No Soup for You!' into soup for as many as possible." Not as catchy, perhaps, but it's hard to argue with the sentiment.
Fresno Grizzlies (Pacific Coast League) Mini-Maker Faire, April 21
Maker Faires, in which creative individuals from a wide variety of discplines gather to showcase their creative efforts, are described as "part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new." They are gaining in popularity throughout the country, and on Sunday the Grizzlies will become the first professional sports team to host such an event. The event has been scheduled on a ticket redemption day for members of the Grizzlies "Wild About Reading" program in the hopes that the young fans in attendance will be see the innovation on display and become inspired to become makers themselves.
Akron Aeros (Eastern League) Epic Meal Time Ballpark Faceoff, April 23
The Akron Aeros have become known for their "extreme" concession items in recent years, thanks to items such as the behemoth "Nice 2 Meat U Burger" and the "Three Dog Night" (like turducken, but with hot dogs).But, somehow, that's not enough.The team is looking to move further into uncharted concession territory and for that they need YOUR help. Fans have been asked to submit their own "extreme" food recipes online, and the best ones will be available for ballpark taste-testing on Tuesday. What could be next? The "Nice 2 Meat U Burger Times 2"? The "Six Dog Night"? If the human mind can conjure it, it can probably be served at a ballpark.
Into the ellipse...
Because too much is never enough, here is a brief rundown of other notable promotions taking place this week:
- April 17: Aspiring Grouchos take note: the Iowa Cubs are giving away novelty glasses as part of "Funny Face Disguise Night." ... Umpires beware: In Asheville, the Tourists are staging a tribute to their iconic former manager Joe Mikulik.
- April 19: Sometimes all you can do in life is pick up the pieces and move on. This will certainly be the prevailing attitude following Friday's Shorebirds game, as the team is staging a puzzle giveaway.
- April 20: Few teams will be able to "ketchup" to the energy "mustard" by the Rome Braves, who are giving away Henry the Hot Dog bobbleheads. ... Country music aficionados will enjoy visiting the Tennessee Smokies, as the team pays tribute to Dolly Parton by staging a theme night in her honor.
Benjamin Hill is a reporter for MLB.com and writes Ben's Biz Blog. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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The Nile is flowing in Rochester
Here's a little from my column in today's Post-Bulletin PLUS an on-the-scene video clip of me nattering on about it.
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Rochester fans of African cuisine have been asking me one question all of this tropical winter.
When will the Nile Restaurant in northwest Rochester open? I now finally can answer that.
The Nile Restaurant started cooking Ethiopian dishes on Tuesday at 2711 Commerce Drive N.W., off of West Circle Drive. That's the former home of The Clay Oven restaurant, which closed last year.
It seats about 30. The staff is still fine-tuning the menu and other things, but it is open and serving recipes from the East African country.
The Nile also offers a full bar. The owner has not found a supplier for Ethiopian beer and wine yet, but he is working on it.
For those not familiar with Ethiopian cuisine, many of the dishes are variations of a spicy vegetable and meat stew called wat. Wat is usually served with a soft pancake-like bread called injera.


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BWW Interviews: BUNHEADS Sutton Foster on Braving the Small Screen and Why She'll Always Come Back to Broadway
Two time Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster is set to star in ABC Family's new series BUNHEADS, premiering Monday, June 11th at 9:00pm ET/PT. BUNHEADS is the tale of a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law's dance school.
Executive-produced by Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Gilmore Girls") and headlined by Foster, BUNHEADS also stars Broadway vet Kelly Bishop as Fanny Flowers. Additional cast members include Kaitlyn Jenkins, Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey Buntain and Emma Dumont.
Sutton Foster earned her Tony Awards for her lead performances in 2002's Thoroughly Modern Millie and 2011's Anything Goes. Her other Broadway credits include Little Women, The Drowsy Chaperone, Young Frankenstein and Shrek the Musical.
The actress took time out from her busy filming schedule on the LA set of BUNHEADS to chat about why she chose to take on a TV role at this point in her career. "There were a couple of reasons," she begins. "Amy Sherman-Palladino being one of my favorite writers. Also, the show is based around dance and its affording me a lot of opportunities to do some pretty cool stuff. Already we've shot one song and dance routine and I know there's more down the pike. But the thing that I'm most excited about is really the character and the writing. And being really able to showcase my comedic stuff. She's just a really awesome character who is a dancer, so I'm sure as the series grows and grows they'll be throwing lots and lots of stuff at me. I always say I'll try anything once, so they've already thrown a bunch of stuff my way. I'm sure a lot more is coming. I don't think theater fans will be disappointed!"
Sutton shared the series of events which led up to her joining the cast of the new ABC Family series. "I had a meeting (with Amy) last year. I don't think the pilot had been picked up by ABC Family at that point, but she had me in mind for the show but she wasn't allowed to mention it yet," she explains. "But then two weeks later my agent called and said 'Amy's written this pilot and she wants you to star in it' and I was like, 'What is it? I'll do it!' and she said, 'Well don't you think you should read the script first?' and I was like, 'Oh alright, send me the script.' But I had already made up my mind. I mean it could have been about anything and I would have been like, 'Yes, I want to work with this woman.' But then I read it and I was like, 'Oh my God,' and then it seemed like a no-brainer. So it really didn't take much convincing."
Taking on a lead role in a TV series was a big step for the Broadway star, but so far she is thrilled with the results. "I have to say that I'm loving it. I really am. I'm having the time of my life," gushed the actress. "I think it's because it feels like the right role, the right writer, the right project and the right timing. I've been living in New York for about fifteen years. I absolutely love the theater, it's my home and what I had always wanted to do. But I was coming to a point where I just wanted a new challenge and this came across my path and it's just been already an incredible experience. I'm learning every single day something new and it's exciting at 37 years old to be learning so much. It's a whole new challenge, a whole new chapter of my life. Kind of cool."
Foster revealed that she has always been a big fan of 'Gilmore Girls'. "It was my favorite," she confesses. "This is before I even met Amy or worked on 'Bunheads'. It's my favorite show of all time and I watched every single episode and own all the DVD's. I think Amy has a very specific voice unlike anyone else on TV and 'Bunheads' is her voice again. A whole new set of characters, a whole new town, a whole new face. You got that rapid fire dialogue and wit and the humor that Gilmore had. It's exciting. And it's exciting to hear Amy's writing again. 'Gilmore Girl' fans are going to love it."
When asked about the show's unusal title' Bunheads', Sutton explains, "A bunhead is someone who spends a lot of their life with their hair in a bun, meaning it would be someone who is dedicated their life and their time to the art of ballet. Ballet is an incredibly difficult, beautiful artform that takes a lot of training, of a lot of time and a lot of hard work...When I was in New York I lived near Alvin Ailey dance studio and I'd often see a bunch of girls walking down the street with their hair in a bun and I'm like 'Oh, they're ballet dancers.' It's like a symbol. You can go, 'Ah, I know what they are!'
In the series, Foster will once again work side by side with her 'Anything Goes' co-star, Broadway vet Kelly Bishop. She treasures the relationship she has with one of her theater idols. "When she came into 'Anything Goes', I freaked out because I was such a fan of hers," she exlains. "She's just such an awesome lady- she's Sheila from Chorus Line - she's awesome! Our relationship on the show is very specific and we're like sparring partners, but off-set she's very motherly actually and is always making sure I'm okay and taking care of me. She's just a wonderful woman. I'll do a scene and I'm like, 'I can't believe I'm acting with Kelly'. We're just like a real team, she's a great scene partner and a great adversary in the show. She's just really great. I can't say enough about her."


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The Bible doesn't tell the accounts of biblical heroes through "rose colored glasses" but tells the whole story of each character, warts and all. What can we learn from the story of David and Bathsheba?David's First Mistake King David was the greatest of Israel's kings. He ruled over the largest territorial reign in their history. The kingdom prospered in his time like it did in no other. It is said that right after great successes comes the greatest risk for a great fall and that is exa … [Read more...]
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PHILOSOPHY > THE MIND OF MAHATMA GANDHI > Racialism
ONE MAN cannot do right in one department of life whilst he is occupied in doing wrong in any other department. Life is one indivisible whole. (YI, 27-1-1927, p. 31)
My scheme of life, if it draws no distinction between different religionists in India, also draws none between different races. For me, "man is a man for a that". (YI, 20-2-1920, p. 61)
Does real superiority [of the whites] require outside props in the shape of legislation and lynch law? (ibid)
Is a civilization worth the name which requires for its existence the very doubtful prop of racial legislation and lynch law? (H, 30-6-1946, p. 204)
It will be a dark blot on the history of the white civilization if lynch law is allowed to have its course in South Africa. I hope that the South African Government and the civilized conscience of mankind will not allow that. (ibid, p. 206)
This new caste [system] is worse than the ancient but dying institution of India which has some redeeming features, even while it is dying. But the new civilized edition has none. It shamelessly proclaims that white civilization requires the erection of legal barriers in order to protect itself against Asiatics and Africans. (H, 2-6-1946, p. 157)
White Mans Burden'
"Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you". Or, do they [the whites] take in vain the name of Him who said this? Have they banished from their hearts the great coloured Asiatic who gave to the world the above message?
Do they forget that the greatest of the teachers of mankind were all Asiatics and did not possess a white face? These, if they descended on earth and went to South Africa, will all have to live in the segregated areas and be classed as Asiatics and coloured people unfit by law to be the equals of whites.
Removal Of Racialism
Those who agree that racial inequality must be removed and yet do nothing to fight the evil are impotent. I cannot have anything to say to such people. After all, the underdogs will have to earn their own salvation . The solution is largely in Indias hands. If everything is all right in India internally, she is likely to play an effective part in straightening up affairs .
If the UNO fails to deal justly with the South African Indian dispute, the UNO will lose its prestige. I have no doubt that the UNO can prosper only if it is just. (H, 26-10-1947, p. 385)


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