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CNOOC Limited announce that Panyu 4-2/5-1 & Liuhua 4-1 oil fields in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, South China Sea, start production.
Panyu 4-2/5-1 oil field
Europeans better protected legally when travelling by water from now onwards.
As from 31 December 2012, passengers travelling by sea will have the right to claim
Last of the 65 ton blocks that make up the foundation of the extended quay wall of the 1 million TEU expansion laid in place.
The Jebel Ali port expansion, scheduled
Elenilto, with state oil company Petrosen, awarded Production Sharing Contract (PSC) by the Government of the Republic of Senegal.
The contract is to develop
A working collaboration makes progress in developing an advanced microbiological pathway to convert CO2 to fuels and chemicals.
Synthetic biology researchers
Both companies supply needs of the marine equipment market in the commercial and defense sectors.
JCI, headquartered in San Diego, CA with additional operations in Pearl Harbor, HI.
Wärtsilä to supply complete dual-fue (DF) propulsion packages for two new gas tankers being built for owners, Anthony Veder.
The contract was signed with AVIC-International
JW Fishers spotlights its new 1200 kHz sonar which provides detailed images of even small and soft underwater targets.
This new side scan sonar can show extremely
Pressure Switch Location for Fixed Fire Suppression Systems Where's yours located?
This safety alert addresses the location of fire suppression system pressure switches aboard vessels.
EU Naval Force Warship BNS Louise Marie Once Again Apprehends Suspect Pirates at Sea.
Just 12 days after EU Naval Force warship BNS Louise Marie apprehended
The Panama Canal is celebrating 13 years under Panamanian administration. During this period, the Canal has strengthened its role in international commerce as a
'Vale Sohar' docked at Vale's deep-water jetty in the Port of Sohar to unload iron ore on its first voyage from Brazil.
The ship, one of the largest bulk carriers
Nordic Yards in Wismar and Warnemünde, Germany, contracted to build two ice-breaking rescue & salvage ships for Russia.
The vessels for the Russian Ministry of Transport,
The frigate 'Tarkash' built for India at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad has arrived at the port of Mumbai.
Russia and India signed a $1.
DeepOcean AS, a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group, contracted to provide offshore light construction and survey services for Statoil.
The estimated value of the contract is NOK 100-million.
One vessel has arrived in Singapore waters, and the other is to be delivered in Q1 2013.
Sea Tanker I has arrived in Singapore waters and is currently undergoing local certifications and surveys.
The tankship 'Aegean Horizon', held by Nigerian port authorities since 13, November 2012, permitted to depart.
The vesel had been held during a regional naval
Navy Training Commander sees benefits of desktop virtualization at the Naval AviationTechnical Training Unit.
The virtual desktop initiative (VDI) is a five
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) inks Letter of Intent with CGG Veritas to charter a 12-streamer vessel.
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Eco Marine Power (EMP) invites investment in its wind power & solar energy system for ocean going ships, called the Aquarius MRE System.
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Last week I rearranged my freezers and came across an arm roast from my last bulk beef order, and since I didn't have anything going on Sunday afternoon I figured it would be a good time to cook it.
An arm roast is cut from the chuck so it has nice marbling, but mine also had a couple of bones.
I decided to use the tri-tip recipe from page 108 of Weber's Real Grilling even though it's for a complete different cut of meat, because it has simple seasonings.
I prepped the roast in the morning and let it rest in the fridge for a few hours.
The fire was set up with a mix of used charcoal, fresh hardwood briquettes, and some oak branches from the yard. Cook temperature was generally in the 325-350 range since I wasn't looking to really smoke it because of time considerations, and this is what it looked like after about 3 hours.
Usually I like my beef fairly rare but I wanted to try something different this time. I figured that with the marbling and connective tissue the meat would stay pretty moist so I shot for a final temp of 160 in order to get the roast quite done but not so done that it could be shredded.
I let it rest in foil for about an hour and that really made a difference. I had cut off a small piece after it initially came off the grill and it wasn't all that moist, but the rested meat was a different story and was actually quite good with the celery seed adding a nice subtle flavor. And now I have plenty of leftovers for the week; I'm thinking of simmering some of it with store-bought gravy and serving it over rice.

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Student Health and Counseling Center
The mission of the Student Health and Counseling Center is to promote the optimal
health of our university community by providing access to high quality and affordable
primary outpatient health care, preventative health care, individual counseling, consulting,
outreach and health education.
It is through this pursuit that we support the mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage and the growth of each individual.
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Director of Student Health and Counseling Center receives Alumni Humanitarian Award
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Did you know?
Chart Farm has been owned by the same family since 1934.
Having lunch at the Chart Farm, surrounded by the fragrance of thousands of roses is an ideal way to enjoy an afternoon away from the hustle and bustle. Just off the M5 in Cape Town's scenic southern suburbs, Chart Farm, owned by the Garlick family, grows wine and table grapes, chestnuts and lemons.
However, their lovingly tended rose garden is the main attraction.Thousands of roses, of many different varieties and colours, festoon the farm, giving off a heady fragrance that which fills the air.
The roses are not only for show; they are grown to be picked and sold.The farm provides secateurs and picking trays if you want to choose your own flowers, but they also sell ready-cut stems if you don't fancy doing any gardening yourself. You pay per stem.
Take a walk through the abundant rose garden before deciding which stems you are going to pick. Chart Farm is 18 hectares in size, 12 hectares of which are arable.
The Terrace Coffee Shop serves breakfast, lunches and teas from 9am until 4.30pm, with the last order being taken at 4pm. The breathtaking view of the beautiful Constantia Valley will have you lingering for a long time.
Wynberg in general is a peaceful, leafy suburb, with excellent ambience, making it a perfect place to unwind.
The adjacent farm stall stocks a range of in-season produce and preserves, and cherries from the Klondyke Cherry Farm in Ceres.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Chart Farm
Tel: +27 (0) 21 761 0434
How to get here
Chart Farm is in Klaassens Road, Wynberg, about 15 minutes from Cape Town's city centre. Self-drive or metred taxi are the easiest ways to get here.
Best time to visit
Between June and October when the roses are in bloom.
Tours to do
Chart Farm is close to the Constantia Wine Route, and right next to the Wynberg Park, where locals go to picnic and braai.
What to pack
Gardening gloves if you are going to pick your own roses.


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A COUNCIL has insisted late-night bus services in Blackburn will not be affected because of a change in provider.
A contract for routes including Revidge, Higher Croft and the hospital and Sunny Bower, has been awarded to Darwen Coach Company, which will take over on January 27.
The services are currently run by Transdev.
Blackburn with Darwen Council assured passengers that although there may be some timetable changes, the frequency of late night services would stay the same.
Coun Dave Harling, executive member for regeneration, said that although there might be slight changes to timetables, the service would continue as normal. He said: "Darwen Coach Services have recently introduced commercial services to some of these areas in the daytime, so the council decided to tender the evening and Sunday services on an open basis.
"The overall service on these routes will be maintained, however, slight adjustments to the times of buses will be made."
Peter Graham, transport manager at Darwen Coach Company, said: "We are delighted to have won the contract.
"We are offering a quality service at a reduced price to the council.
"We are looking forward to providing a great service to bus users on those routes."
John Threlfall, business director at Lancashire United, which includes Transdev, said: "It is a disappointment that we have not got the tender again.
"The council awards tenders based on both prices and quality.
"Our quality is to a high standard but our prices may also be. It is a concern that we have lost work but there is no danger of us having to make job losses as it was a fairly small contract in the scheme of things."


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The quickest (and easiest) way to change up your makeup look this season is with a swipe of vivid lip color. Whether you opt for something classic like red or go for something fun like fuchsia or tangerine, we had MAC senior artist Luc Bouchard teach us the tricks to mastering pigmented lip color.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "official" color of SAAM?
How do I order SAAM products?
Are there free SAAM resources available?
Does NSVRC have a calendar of events?
What are the Visionary Voice Awards?
Who do I contact for more information?
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What is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)?
In the United States April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During April people raise awareness about sexual violence and how to prevent it.
Since 2001, NSVRC has provided resources to help individuals and organizations plan SAAM activities in their communities and play a role in prevention throughout the year.
Each year, NSVRC chooses a campaign theme and supports SAAM organizers and participants with resources, tools, and customized help. SAAM materials can be used to educate, plan activities, and support local campaigns. You can contact organizations in your state or community to learn more about activities planned for SAAM. Learn more about the history of SAAM and how you can get involved.
What is the "official" color of SAAM?
Teal is the official color of SAAM. The teal ribbon is the symbol of sexual violence prevention.
The teal from our color palette is based on the following:
Pantone #321
Hex #008C99
Learn more about SAAM Graphics and Visuals.
To help spread awareness, you can purchase SAAM products at the NSVRC Store.
Are there free SAAM resources available?
Yes! The SAAM website provides a variety of resources related to each year's theme, planning SAAM events, and sexual violence awareness and prevention. Read more about the current campaign.
Does NSVRC have a calendar of events?
Yes, NSVRC maintains a national calendar of events online. Events posted on the calendar include programs and conferences, meetings, and workshops. You can search events by category or state/territory. Share your April events by opening the Events Calendar and clicking on "SUBMIT AN EVENT" at the bottom of the page.
What are the Visionary Voice Awards?
Each year NSVRC presents the Visionary Voice Awards. These awards recognize the creativity and hard work of individuals around the country. Awardees are outstanding advocates and community organizers who do great work to end sexual violence. NSVRC relies on each state, territory, and tribal coalition to select one outstanding individual for honor. Award nominees for each state and territory must be submitted by the coalition.
Learn more and read about awardees at the Visionary Voice Award page.
Who do I contact for more information?
Contact the National Sexual Violence Resource Center at 877-739-3895 or via email.
Learn more about SAAM, sexual assault on college campuses, and our work. The NSVRC team is available for interviews and is a resource for reporting on sexual violence.


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FIRST Great Western has launched a photo competition to capture the beautiful scenery of the UK.
The company is inviting amateur photographers to uncover some of the hidden gems of Swindon and the South West, or send in photographs of the places they have travelled to by train this summer.
All entries will appear in the FGW Frame Your Train gallery and be judged by a panel for a chance to win Photo Of The Week and two standard class train tickets.
To enter, take a photo of the view from the carriage window and upload it to Instagram using #FGWframeyourtrain as well as the location of the entry, eg #Swindon.
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A couple of quick things and I'll come right back with some quotes from Jim Schoenfeld:
1) John Tortorella is in the building and is allowed in the building. He had to leave the lockerroom two hours before gametime (noon) according to the rules of his one-game suspension, and could return to the lockerroom when the game is over.
2) Schoenfeld said that he knows the real story about the incident in Washington, and that it wasn't that Tortorella was doused or sprayed or anything that set him off: It was a comment about one of his players.
3) Sean Avery will play today and that was Tortorella's decision.
Some Schoenfeld interview highlights, with a few more to come:
He will be joined on the bench by Hartford coach Ken Gernander and assistant J.J. Daigneault — the Wolf Pack was eliminated from the AHL playoffs Saturday. Gernander will handle the forwards, Daignuealt the defense, and Schoenfeld will direct traffic.
He said that he and Tortorella are "very like-minded" and that there will be very little difference. The gameplan is the same as it's been the whole series.
On Tortorella's mindset at the moment:
"Obviously he feels bad. He feels that he presented a distraction the team could do without. But I think it should be said that the passion, the fire and the leadership that Tortorella has brought to the team — he took a team that was dead in the water when he arrived, and without the work of John Tortorella this incident wouldn't have happened because we wouldn't have made the playoffs. That's fact. So when you're a fiery guy, there is that fine line, whether you're a player, a coach.
"His hurt is that he created a distraction for the players. He still believes they're going to get the job done."
On the distraction factor:
"The ramifications of the game should be enough for the players to focus. There are always extraneous thngs that can effect you one way or another in a playoff series. And it's up the athletes to have the mental discipline to block them out. This is just another one of those."
I asked him if he found the irony of being behind the bench, since he was involved in the most infamous coaching playoff suspension in NHL history in 1988 with the Devils.
"To address that, I think there are 40 young men who are playing their asses off for a chance to get a crack at a Stanley Cup and the water really shouldn't be muddied with what happened 20 years ago. It's a little bit too long ago in the past and it really doesn't have anything to do with (today). …
"Yeah, it's a tad ironic. Yeah, I'll give you that. It's a tad ironic that people think I was holding Torts back when I was trying to push him over the glass."
He was kidding, of course. We think. Or maybe not.
On if he changed after his suspension:
"You're always tryng to make yourself a better person, a better coach, a better player. To analyze the events of the day, it's kind of a day wasted. …
"But, yeah, you want to keep it in check, sure. I mean, listen, if I could rewind the tape and put the 'erase' button on over the course of my life, I'd have a sore thumb. There are alot of things I'd like to change, but you are who you are and maybe you needed those things to get you to this point in your life. You don't know. We all have things we try to keep in check, and sometimes those are the things that enable us to do what we do. Sometimes we go over the edge."
On if he feels disappointment he feels as assistant GM, that Tortorella put himself in that position:
"No. I come right back to the fact gthat this team was dead in the water before he arrived. I was here. I'm not the new guy who came in with the coach I was here. You guys were here and you wrote about it before the change was made, and that's certainly not an indictment of the former regime because they three or four years where they did a helluva job. … that team was looking for direction at that point in time and he came and gave them that direction. This is a bump in the road."
Just a few more, and these are good:
On Tortorella:
"I'll tell you. I know the heart of the guy and I know the thing that triggered it. And it wasn't any sling they threw at him, and there were many. It was something they said about one of his players. It's easy to say 'You've got to be in control, you've got to keep it in check, you've got to turn the other way, there are rules' but there's a certain part of your being when you're a coach and it's just like being a parent, and there's certain things you'll put up when people slander your kids, and there's a certain line that people cross. That's what happened with John. You could say what you want about Torts. I know the man. Call him whatever you want. He'll tell you what to do with your horse, but he's OK with that. But don't get down on the people he cares about. He'll fight for them. He will fight for them. And that's what he did."
On using this as motivation:
"If we need motivation, then we're not going anywhere anyway, to be honest with you. I think our main task is to get the players to focus on teh tangible things that they have to beat a team that's full of firepower. I know the players have a high regard for John. I know Sean Avery has a high regard for John because John cared enough to put himself in a position where he knew he was going to get criticized, because he knew it was the right thing to do to help this kid take the next step in his growth, just like you'd do for your son. I know the heart of the guy. You guys don't yet. Once you do, I think you'll have a way better understanding of some of the things he does and why he does them."


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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review
0. phoneArena posted on 25 Oct 2012, 07:08
Around this time last year, Motorola introduced the DROID RAZR. But little did we know that a few months later there was going to be the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX, which had a higher capacity 3300mAh battery built in. Some customers that had purchased the DROID RAZR felt dismayed, wishing that both would have been released together. Thankfully, this time around Motorola has listened and released the new DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD simultaneously...
This is a discussion for a review. To read the whole review, click here
26. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I was wondering about this. To me the camera looked fine, but I was like, "Eh, I'll just trust the tech enthusiasts." However, now it seems like I was right the first time.
32. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5713; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
Moto could use better software but the quality hasn't really seemed bad to me but i hardly care about the camera quality so i just took the critics' word for it.
19. redmd (Posts: 1371; Member since: 26 Oct 2011)
I previously owned the Razr maxx then sold it after a month. the camera is shameful for the price. it's just so wrong. the software is in limbo between stock and blur its less functional compared to sense or touch wiz. the only thing good about it is build quality and battery.
many people complained of Samsung utilizing plastics but not their software because it's one of the most polished UI.
14. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5713; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
an 8.7? what is your deal with the Razr's? this is definitely a 9 or a 9.5.
23. Izzy_V (Posts: 216; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)
I'd put it at least on par with the SGS3. But again if it doesn't come from Samsung or apple it's automatically not satisfactory enough for a 9 anymore.
44. Angelface77 (Posts: 32; Member since: 10 Sep 2012)
I give this device an 9 or 9.5. It has the looks industiral with a little bit of candy bar, great software close to stock. the display is awsome, radios build quality is the best coming on second place are the regular razrs then the iphone 5. This device rules and we can expect better now that google owns Motorola.
20. tusshharish (Posts: 342; Member since: 23 Oct 2012)
its iphonearena again.....they give most rating to iproducts and less ratings other phone....................
21. tha.fox (Posts: 100; Member since: 30 Nov 2011)
Hows this get a lower rating than the S3?!?! Its more durable, water resistant, better signal, better call quality, better feel holding it, HDMI, on screen buttons, better battery life, a close to stock look instead of ugly touch wiz and motocast cloud services. The only thing the s3 brings to the table that is new is a exact copy of siri and a few motion things tht are useless.
46. Angelface77 (Posts: 32; Member since: 10 Sep 2012)
i am agreeing with you 1000 % The only things that the S3 has over this it is the sensors and 2g of ram. My friend has this device and i can not take my hands of it. The feel of this beast it is just awesome .
24. MorePhonesThanNeeded (Posts: 645; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
Wow, I couldn't believe what I was reading, this is a cut and paste job, with a few changes here or there to accommodate the name of the phone and tid bits about battery life, could have just cut all that out and just made it one page if you were going to spam up with this mess. Heck you didn't even take photos using the Razr Maxx HD camera, nope just put the same photos up from the Razr HD. Is your job that boring that you can't even do it wholeheartedly, then quit!
I swear if I read another point about Moto UI I will lose it, since the OG Droid rolled out people and review sites have been against the UI that OEM slap over android and with all honesty they were correct, the UI slowed the phones down and added mainly eye candy and prettied up Androids already built in functions. Each Moto flagship released had a UI that became even more transparent, to praise around each review site. Now all of a sudden it's a problem, what the hell kind of flip flopping nonsense is this, starting to sound like our very lippy GOP candidate.
Not sure if Moto camera are the actual problem or is it the software interface they have been slow to do things, especially when taking photos. Was sure that the Razr was very quick in start up and take a photo department. I'm readily awaiting the comparisons as I bet they will make no sense as they will just use the same photos they already took to use for comparison. So forget about up to date information coming for that part.
One thing that confuses the crap out of me, the GS3 carries the exact same processor as the Razr HD/Maxx, and comes with 1GB more RAM, yet for some reason it's numbers are barely any better than the Razr, comes with things that are borederline useless and cumbersome to use(S Beam is nothing more than Android Beam, which comes with ICS). I'm sure it seems cool to touch phones together to pass some info, but seriously wtf? S Voice is even more garbage as it sounds robotic and it is quite slow, Google Voice is still much faster and easier to use, heck I have used a 3rd party assistant app on my Droid X that's faster than S Voice. GS3 is a great phone, love the screen and the camera is quick acting and takes excellent shots but Samsung muddled up the UI, there is just too many drawers to search through to find things you want and what's worse is trying to use GS3 with a PC, it's a serious problem and I even went to the forums to find a solution and it's up or down with results which means Samsung fudged something up.
I'll be getting my Razr Maxx HD soon, as long as I can keep my Unlimited data plan, which the tech in the store assured me my data plan will not change, but we shall see.
What I see as blatant bias on this site is how on the iPhone 5 review the reviewer went and tooled around with things to give you an idea of what was new, played with the panoramic camera feature and the like. For this phone nothing, look at this he didn't even switch the camera modes to best suit the photo op.
30. SupermanayrB (Posts: 1098; Member since: 20 Mar 2012)
That shows how much they're riding Apples id**k. Android phones've had panoramic features since 2010. But now because it's on an iPhone it's latest & cutting edge. These reviews are bogus to say the least.
The only thing I don't like about this phone is that it doesn't come in white like the RAZR HD. That's it. I will be getting this phone, whether I order it off contract from Motorola or add another line for $10 & save $350 before tax, depending on what my wife is gonna be cool with since I just got the RAZR Maxx in April. LOL. But it was free so it's really not a loss.
47. Angelface77 (Posts: 32; Member since: 10 Sep 2012)
My friend thought the same thing, but i feel black looks more executive and more sophisticated :)
33. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5713; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
something that drives me crazy is that when they review Motorola devices they never go into the camera settings and turn off the widescreen shots. that reduces the resolution to 6MP.
37. FAUguy (Posts: 78; Member since: 09 Apr 2008)
The images that we took are 8MP, not the 6MP wide screen.
36. FAUguy (Posts: 78; Member since: 09 Apr 2008)
The camera samples in this review ARE taken by the DROID RAZR MAXX HD, but was at the same time as the DROID RAZR HD images for its review. Since both phones have the same cameras, that is why their image looks similar. The only difference between the two phones is the battery capacity, which give you better talk & standby time, thickness & weight, and the internal memory. All the software is the same, as is the good call quality and construction.
38. theo14461 (unregistered)
Get the Samsung GS III. Much better all around, except the battery life. I love the build, and sound output of the Motorola.
40. Twashbush (Posts: 47; Member since: 08 Jun 2011)
yeah you just said it yourself, the moto has better battery, better build, better sound. so why get the GS3?
that right there is no reason to get the GS3 over the Razr Maxx HD if your on verizon!
41. sfukr (Posts: 14; Member since: 30 Jul 2010)
Is the volume and sound clarity at least as good as the Clout you have?
45. FAUguy (Posts: 78; Member since: 09 Apr 2008)
I would say the call/voice quality is a bit better on the RAZR HD than my LG Clout, but the call volume is louder on the Clout.
48. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5713; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
so can we get a MAXX HD vs. SIII now? ;)
49. JazzyJ (Posts: 1; Member since: 05 Nov 2012)
Maybe I'm clueless cuz I'm an iPhone user about to make the leap to Android, but I've read a gazillion reviews on Droid phones and am curious why such a recent review of such a new device doesn't make any comparisons to an HTC One X PLUS? Initially, based on reviews it was a tie between the S3 and HTC but I gave the HTC the edge due to the display quality but needed more than 16GB on AT&T. This Sony phone does not sound very impressive in the least unless the SD card slot is a really big deal to you but that seems to be a moot point if the competing phones are offering 64GB built-in?
52. gtrxman (Posts: 130; Member since: 10 Sep 2011)
Irrespective of how well it performs, the battery on the HTC is weak. It also has issues with the GPS always being on (several YouTube reviews) which further eats the battery. At least for me, no matter how nice the display is, it doesn't warrant the sacrifices of battery and other usability factors (Sense is still a memory hog that slows down the phone). HTC's stock browser is also weak, but you can easliy add Chrome or Dolphin for a better browsing experience, though. The phone does have a nice build quality, equal to the MAXX HD and certainly better than the Samsung.
54. LiquidAlloy (Posts: 1; Member since: 14 Nov 2012)
There is no cons with this phone. I have it, I know. It works literally perfect. Responds fast, extremely stable and the screen contrast and resolution is incredible. Amazing device. The Verizon 4G LTE with this phone is a perfect combo. Like Jack Daniels Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce with Kluck U chicken fingers.
55. ateo (Posts: 14; Member since: 09 Jul 2008)
Hi all. I have a Razr Maxx. Not Droid, just Razr Maxx. That's right, I live in Europe. I would love to have this phone, and I don't understand why Motorola hasn't released it in Europe. They have released the Razr Hd but not the Maxx HD. I would appreciate some info if ever this phone will be released in Europe because I'm interested in an upgrade.
56. dimakop (Posts: 1; Member since: 30 Dec 2012)
Lol. Dude seriously. You have no clue. First of all compare the camera on this to the One X and DNA and you will find severely fuzzy edged images on ALL of the DNA and One X images, even more incredibly poor when zoomed in. Download them to your PC or MAC and test. Sure, you're thinking who cares, but try snip a piece of the zoomed image and keep that portion of the zoomed in photo to print. Do the same on images from the RAZR MAXX HD This may not have a ton of filters, but the camera has outstanding lenses and as far as the flash...its so damned bright you can't keep your eyes open and by far the brightest flash I have ever seen on a phone.It lights up a large room and it looks like daylight! The device also takes the same amount of time to start up apps including the play store, games and web pages as quadcore phones like the Nexus 4, galaxy note 2 and the DNA, often it actually loads faster. For those using the mobile hotspot, this works without flaw, not like the DNA which has annoying intermittent 'connected'and 'disconnected'issues' something a businessman would loathe. you want a true review of this phone see Engadget and ignore this and techcrunch, they have no idea.
57. SupermanayrB (Posts: 1098; Member since: 20 Mar 2012)
I do that with all the AT&T phones we carry at my store. I threw in my original Droid RAZR MAXX & compared it to the 4S, 5, the GS3, Note 2, One X, One X+, Xperia TL, Optimus G & Atrix HD. The only camera that came close to my phone was the Note 2. It's cool though. They don't know how to review on this sight. Watch them rate the 'X' phone with a 7.5.


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Current boss Mike Grady, who is currently also in charge of the Wales Dragonhearts, is in advanced negotiations with the Wales Rugby League to take the helm at professional club South Wales Scorpions in Championship One.
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The former Warrington Wolves Academy, Whitehaven, French side Racing Club Albi, York, Oldham and Rochdale centre or wing moved into coaching at Warrington Wizards in 2010 as assistant to Chris Campbell and crowned that year by helping to guide the side to a Rugby League Conference National Grand Final success.
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how do I find all my posts? (used to be able to find in old design, but can't find in new design..)
shouldn't there be a "my posts" link here?http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/usercp.php
(like there is in jQuery forums, for example, when you go to "my account"...)
thank you....
If you click on your username at the left of your post, you'll be able to choose 'View forum posts'.
That just gives me the same list I can get by using the "Find latest posts" link from my profile. I can't find anything that lists all my posts, which I think is what maya90 is asking for.
It does give you all of them, it just pretends not to.
When you go to that page, it says "page 1 of 5", but as you start to move through, the number of pages keeps growing, and soon you'll find you're on page 11 of 14 and it will still keep on going ... I think it gets bored at about 1000 posts.
It's about a maximum of 1,024 posts that any search using vBulletin's search function will list. If you goto "Advanced Search" and select "Search Single Content Type" you can specifiy your username to search for threads started by or posts made by and a little further down the page if you know what forum(s) what your looking for is in, you can select just them forums.
In that case, it just doesn't like me, because it stops at page 7 and 397 posts. :lol:
I can see 18 pages and 1024 posts in your profile. But maybe mods can see more?
I think that must be the case - I can't get beyond page 7. (Oddly enough, when I looked at this yesterday, I'm sure the posts went up to 404. (: )
It´s easy! Click your profile and choose the option.
If you read the full thread, you'll see that doesn't work if you've made a lot of posts. Up until now, I've made 889 posts, but now my profile link is only showing 361 of them. That's the problem.
I'm sorry... It's true...
That's OK. Thanks for trying to help, but it's usually best to read the whole thread before replying.
I've been looking for this myself.
I like the old phpbb function in the nav with 'find your posts, find your threads, find unanswered posts' blah blah. It's only a single content type search link as well.
Perhaps something like....
Posts
Any ways, in the meantime, I done my own single content type search to my own preferences and saved the search ID for further use.
http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/search.php?searchid=206911* I'm not sure if that link will work for your or not.
So, basically it shows me all my posts, with the results shown as threads.
Without using the plugin, and just using the code from this old VB Mod.
Site Point, could easily implement 'My Posts' and 'My Threads' into the quick links drop.


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linguoboy wrote:falasha wrote:Actually, it is you that has the fundamental misunderstanding of how language works. Vocabulary develops through symbolism. The Knights who say NEE have their symbol of NEE to show their allegiance to their Lord NEE. Their economy depends on pleasing Lord NEE and so they wear his crest on their shield.
Very well played! I'm very experienced at spotting trolls, but even I was taken in by your netkook act. Now I see you were just taking the piss (the PISS? the pee/pea?) all along!
Do you have anything of value to add? Any information or even concrete rebuttal? No? Since all you offer in general mean-spirited criticism, that would make you the troll.


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John Wilcockson, who has attended 44 consecutive Tours de France and written six books about Lance Armstrong's victories, counts himself among those taken in by the confessed doping cheat.
Wilcockson's work culminated in the 2010 best seller Lance: The Making of the World's Greatest Champion. In it, he recounted Armstrong's life story, juxtaposing a tale of grit and perseverance with the doping allegations that had been swirling around the cyclist for a decade. The conclusion: Armstrong's life was a triumph of training, strength and will.
Now Wilcockson, 69, and others in the far-flung world of Lance Incorporated, have to rebrand and retool while reassessing a confessed serial cheater who helped them make a lot of money. From Armstrong-linked sportswear by Nike to Armstrong-endorsed energy drinks and Armstrong-inspired private cycling trips to the Tour de France, purveyors of the shattered myth of Lance Armstrong are facing a reckoning of their own.
"I've been pretty depressed, having written such positive things," said Wilcockson, who has known the 41-year-old Armstrong since the cyclist was 16. "Everyone accepted Lance was the champion. They didn't question him because they benefited from his success. That's how the big lie was perpetuated."
Armstrong continued lying in his confessional interview with Oprah Winfrey, Travis Tygart, the chief executive officer of the US Anti-Doping Agency, said in an interview broadcast on Sunday on the US TV show 60 Minutes. The cyclist doped when he returned to the Tour de France in 2009 and 2010, contrary to what he told Winfrey, said Tygart, whose organisation published a 1000-page report on Armstrong's cheating in October. USADA has given Armstrong until February 6 to fully co-operate with its investigators if he wants a chance to reduce his lifetime ban from Olympic-level sports.
Armstrong's lawyer, Tim Herman, released a letter to USADA on Friday saying that Armstrong cannot meet with agency investigators by that deadline because of "pre-existing obligations".
Mark Fabiani, an Armstrong spokesman, said the letter would stand as the cyclist's response to Tygart's comments. Herman wrote that Armstrong was willing to work with the World Anti-Doping Agency and cycling's international governing body in a truth-and-reconciliation commission.
After the USADA report, sponsors including Nike, Oakley sunglasses, the brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev and the Trek Bicycle Corporation dropped Armstrong. The cyclist told Winfrey that the lost sponsors cost him $US75 million ($72.2 million).
Legal battles over Armstrong's doping continue. He faces civil suits in the US and Britain, including a complaint filed last week over his autobiographies.
How deeply the truth will hurt the businesses and careers nurtured by Armstrong's fame is beginning to come into focus. While the cycling boom over the past decade is likely to continue, products directly tied to Armstrong such as apparel are being heavily discounted in clearance sales. In addition, cycling tours of Europe are suffering and prospects for ratings and advertising gains on televised cycling races look slim, analysts say.
"The sport continues to lose a significant portion of the limited credibility it has," said Greg Janetos, a former currency and carbon-credit trader in Mill Valley, California, who rides his $US3000 bike more than 150 kilometres a week."You have to start from the assumption that the field is [doping]."
Tim Blumenthal, president of the Bikes Belong Foundation, a cycling advocacy group based in Boulder, Colorado said Armstrong's fame and commercial endorsements while he was winning seven consecutive Tours de France from 1999 to 2005 turned cycling into "a central theme or backdrop" in print and electronic advertising, making "bicycling more mainstream, less of a quirky, European subculture".
As a result, US sales of road bikes surpassed mountain bike sales in 2010 and accounted for almost 25 per cent of all bicycles sold in the US in 2011, up from 16 per cent in 2005, according to the American National Bicycle Dealers Association's website.
While unit purchases of bicycles in the US fell 19 per cent to 15.7 million between 2002 and 2011, dollar sales rose 13 per cent to $US6 billion in 2011, the association says.
"We started selling more $5000, $6000, $7000 and $8000 bikes during Lance's heyday, and that has endured past Lance," Blumenthal said. "I don't expect Lance's fall to affect the bike business."
US bicycle racing also fed on Armstrong's popularity. Licensed membership in USA Cycling, the sport's governing body, grew 45 per cent to almost 71,000 between 2004 and 2011. In those same years, the number of sanctioned races rose 42 per cent to 3026 and the number of racing clubs climbed 79 per cent to 2569, USA Cycling's 2011 annual report says.
"Lance raised the waters for the entire bicycle industry," said Chris Kegel, owner of Wheel & Sprocket, a chain of bike shops based in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Kegel estimated that Armstrong's success "easily" boosted road bike sales 20 per cent. "When Lance started winning, it reinvigorated the whole road bike market," he said.
Trek's revenue had risen by a third since Armstrong won his first Tour de France in 1999, to between $US800 million and $US900 million last year, said Paul Swinand, a former cyclist who covers athletic apparel companies as an equity analyst for the financial data firm Morningstar, in Chicago.
Armstrong's endorsement "definitely helped," he said.
For Nike, the Livestrong brand – named for the anti-cancer foundation that Armstrong founded – was worth about $US200 million a year in revenue, Swinand estimated.
Nike said when it dropped Armstrong that it would continue to "support" Livestrong, without elaborating.
Livestrong, the largest athlete-founded charity in the US, with more than $US470 million raised since 1997, severed ties with Armstrong following the USADA report. The cyclist apologised to Livestrong staff at the organisation's offices in Austin, Texas, before his interview with Winfrey, and he later said that losing the foundation was "the most humbling moment" of the fallout from the USADA report.
Athletes for Hope, a six-year-old Maryland-based charity co-founded by Armstrong cut ties with him after he admitted doping, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Amgen, the world's largest independent biotechnology company, was also "tainted" by links to Armstrong and doping, said Dan Schmalz, an amateur racer and co-editor of the cycling website NYVeloCity.com.
In the 1980s, Amgen pioneered the hormone erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates production of red blood cells and is used to treat anaemia. It became one of the main doping substances used by Armstrong and others. Amgen sold $US968 million worth of EPO drugs in the fourth quarter of last year, down 5 per cent from a year earlier.
Amgen, based in Thousand Oaks, California, worked closely with Livestrong to make cycling a focal point of the company's cancer-awareness program, Breakaway from Cancer. The company also sponsors cycling events, including the Amgen Tour de California, in which Armstrong rode.
No Amgen executives were available to discuss the company's links to Armstrong, cycling and EPO, an Amgen spokeswoman, Ashleigh Koss, said.
The Tour de California had given Amgen "a platform" to educate cancer patients and their families about the disease, "from prevention through survivorship", Koss said.
"We have supported anti-doping efforts and education campaigns," including collaborating with organisations such as the World Anti-Doping Agency, she said.
Last June, NBC Sports Group, which owns exclusive television, digital and mobile rights to the Tour de France in the US, extended its race contract until the end of 2023, NBC spokesman Adam Freifeld said. The event's ratings averaged 375,000 viewers last year, up 12 per cent from 2011, Freifeld said. In 2009, when Armstrong raced, it drew an average of 530,000 viewers, Adweek magazine reported.
"We will cover cycling as completely as we always have in the past," Freifeld said following Armstrong's confession.
However, advertisers may be reluctant said Brad Adgate, the director of research at Horizon Media, based in New York. "Most viewers now would probably think, 'All these cyclists are taking performance-enhancing drugs, so what kind of sport is this?' The event has been so tainted over the past few years, do you want to bother advertising with it?"
Interest had fallen among the well-heeled clientele of Velo Classic Tours' European bike trips, said Peter Easton, who founded the New York-based tour company in 2001.
Velo's annual cycling tour of Belgium in April is getting "a much lower response" than usual, he said. One customer recently cancelled a private cycling trip for a dozen riders to the Tour de France this year, costing Velo $US60,000 to $US70,000 in revenue, or about 15 per cent of its gross for the year, Easton said.
The customer alluded to his embarrassment over being a devoted Armstrong defender for many years, and made it clear that that was why he was cancelling, Easton said.
"Those who stood by Armstrong all these years and swore he was clean and such a great athlete are either ashamed they got duped, or they're angry," said Easton, who is rethinking whether to offer tours linked to professional sports. "It's definitely had an impact on us."
On eBay, Nike sportswear associated with Armstrong is selling for about half what it fetched before the USADA report in October, said Seth Cusick, the owner of the eBay merchant Spicoli4ever Vintage T's. On eBay on Sunday, other sellers were offering yellow cotton "Livewrong" and "Cheatstrong" T-shirts for $US15 to $US21, while "Livestrong" prices ranged from $US1.34 to $US16.
Although a criminal investigation of Armstrong's cycling team by US Attorney Andre Birotte, jnr, in Los Angeles was closed last February without charges being laid, there are still lawsuits involving the doping allegations.
Armstrong faces legal action in Britain by sports writer David Walsh and The Sunday Times, which is trying to recoup $US1.5 million from a 2006 libel case settlement with Armstrong. Walsh co-wrote the book, LA Confidentiel, published in French, which includes assertions that Armstrong's US Postal Team doped during the Tour de France.
Former Armstrong teammate Floyd Landis, who has admitted doping, filed a whistle-blower lawsuit on behalf of the US government claiming Armstrong violated a sponsorship deal with the Postal Service by doping. Another defendant in the case is San Francisco investment banker Thomas Weisel, who led the group that owned Armstrong's cycling team. The US Justice Department has not announced whether it will join the lawsuit.
Two Sacramento residents launched a lawsuit against Armstrong last week, claiming they would not have bought his 2000 autobiography, It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life, and the 2003 follow- up, Every Second Counts, had they known the truth about his doping. The plaintiffs, who seek to represent other Californians in a class action suit, accuse Armstrong and the publishers of false advertising for marketing fiction as if it were non-fiction.
Wilcockson's 2010 book on Armstrong originally was priced at $US26 for the hardback. It was listed on Amazon's website last week at $US10.40. Wilcockson
said he was feeling "much more confident" that the new generation of bicycle racers was clean, and he planned to attend his 45th consecutive Tour de France this year and write another book.
"I'm a trusting person," he said. "I trusted the people I spoke to. Right now, it feels pretty embarrassing."


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For now the air should be clear for The Voice, with that other singing show – The X Factor – off the radar and all attention focused on the chair-spinning musical melodrama.
But even though it's three months away from our screens, The X Factor has snaffled some attention from its higher-rating rival – albeit in the ARIA charts.
X Factor 2012 runner-up Jason Owen – remember him? Mel B's country boy-turned-handsome crooner – has leapt into the ARIA albums chart at No. 5 with his debut, Life Is a Highway.
As well as being a clever piece of timing by Sony Music Entertainment, the label that signs X Factor talent (rival label Universal signs up The Voice artists), Owen's surprisingly strong debut is a reminder of the potency of likeability.
So often last year Owen looked a little out of his depth against some very fine voices on The X Factor, but his apparent genuineness seemed to play a big part in him making the grand final. The show's 2012 winner, Samantha Jade, was a stronger singer than Owen, but she also rode the likeability bus – scoring a No. 1 single and No. 3 album.
Contrast this with one of the dominant narratives so far in season two of The Voice: the sympathy we feel for contestants on hearing of their life struggles. Think Harrison Craig, who stutters when he speaks; family man Michael Stangel, who suffered a brain tumour; Shawne Kirke, who requires crutches to walk after a near fatal childhood illness, and Luke Kennedy, whose career with the Ten Tenors was cut short by depression – all superbly talented singers, and all guaranteed to tug at the heart strings.
Indeed, Rachael Leahcar from the first season of The Voice also debuted her album this week, Romantique, at No. 13.
We're not suggesting the stories of these Voice competitors aren't for real (or that they are less than inspirational) – after all, The Voice out-rated The X Factor in 2012. But whether the appeal can be sustained is an interesting question.
Last week was a big week for current and former reality show contestants, with two Voice contenders in the top 50 singles: Celia Pavey was at No. 23 (with A Thousand Years), ahead of Craig at No. 40 (You Raise Me Up).
Several artists who have long since been relieved of their reality contestant tags also feature: 2004 Australian Idol runner-up Anthony Callea debuts at No. 18 in the album charts (with Thirty) and 2003 Idol winner Guy Sebastian remains in the top 50 with his former No. 1 album Armageddon.


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The dedication and persistence of my students, Their desire for knowledge
Why I Practice
My daily practice has shown me a fearlessness within myself that I never knew existed. The patterns that exist on my mat are directly mirrored in the patterns of my life. If I can recognize those patterns within the asana, I can then apply those lessons to my relationships and behavior off the mat.
Why I Teach
I deeply value my responsibility to push my students to and past their physical limits so they can also live with a fearless approach to life.


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NHL, union to talk again, but without Penguins players
Hockey's men in suits are still talking, but they're not saying what about.
The NHL and its Players' Association, who have bargained for about 12 hours at an undisclosed location in New York City over the last two days, will meet again Thursday.
A more than five-plus hour bargaining session Wednesday wrapped about 8 p.m.
The sides released statements confirming Thursday's meeting. However, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr declined further comment. The respective leaders in this labor dispute also declined comment after meeting for more than seven hours Tuesday.
The sides have not met in person for three consecutive days since owners enacted a lockout when the last labor deal expired Sept. 15.
Seven players attended Wednesday's session, down from 13 who were present Tuesday.
High-profile Penguins star Sidney Crosby and team union rep Craig Adams attended the Tuesday meeting. Both players returned to Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning because of a Nor'easter targeting the New York metropolitan area, Crosby said.
The NHL and union are trying to stay mum about details of these meetings because there is a sense from both sides that negotiations are tenuous. However, Adams said in a text message that the vibe Tuesday was "positive and constructive" — though he declined to detail specifics.
The union has targeted revenue-sharing among owners and the method for honoring current contracts as key issues to work out during these negotiations.
Players want clarification on provisions the NHL has made to its "Make Whole" proposal for guaranteeing payment of current contracts. An owners' proposal from Oct. 16 called for a deferred payment of players' deals.
Penguins players such as Brooks Orpik and Matt Cooke have said the union will not agree to any agreement that does not mandate full honoring of current contracts.
Those contracts were signed under the last labor agreement — some terms of which will not carry over when or if a new agreement is reached.
Owners' revenue sharing, the "Make Whole" alterations, escrow payments, and contract issues — specifically maximum length, free-agency and entry-level terms — were the main sticking points in this labor dispute as of Tuesday, Penguins players said.
That sentiment would suggest the owners and players have agreed to an arrangement for a time frame to begin a 50/50 revenue split on the next labor deal.
The meetings this week were sparked by lengthy in-person discussions between NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and union special counsel Steve Fehr on Saturday. Prior to that session, the NHL and NHLPA had not met face-to-face since Oct. 18.
Wednesday marked Day 53 of the lockout. The NHL canceled games through November and the New Year's Day Winter Classic scheduled for Michigan Stadium between Detroit and Toronto.
Rob Rossi is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 412-380-5635.


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The Crap We Missed – Wednesday 4.20.11
Welcome to the midweek The Crap We Missed and I often make jokes about signs of the Apocalypse, but this time I'm genuinely not fucking around: The Charlie Sheen Sex Doll – SOLD OUT. Because apparently there are women out there who fear their non-mangled vaginas are depriving them of sex with a violent drug addict, so they're willing to settle for his vinyl form. We're all gonna die.
Exhibit B: Wait until you see who's still alive at the end,
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One of those special things I've always dreamed about is having a close bond with a sister. I've never had the pleasure of watching over and leading a younger sister, and I've never been able to look up to, seek advice from, or have deep conversations with an older sister. While I often wish I could have those experiences, I realize I haven't missed out in any way.
Nope, God gave me a brother, and I wouldn't change that for anything.
My brother, Seth, and I have always done everything together — gone to the movies, stuck together at gatherings, played euchre with Grandma and Grandpa, rode horses, hiked, played every sport, watched movies all night, built Legos, played video games, raised rabbits/goats, shared secrets Mom and Dad won't ever know ... I could go on all day! Many of those seem typical of things best friends would do together, but I guess you could call us that. We've always been very independent and done our own things, but a huge part of my life has been spent with my brother.
Since I was little I remember constantly tagging along after him and always looking up to him. I have always been impressed with how brave he is and how willing he is to try new things, and he has always dragged me along to try them too! I absolutely love the challenges, but I'm not quite as brave as he is. If you know us, then you probably know I am mostly referring to our adventurous outdoor escapades. Seth is a climbing monkey, and we've always been dare devils with climbing new obstacles.
When we were younger we climbed the beams in our grandparent's barn, the highest branches in every tree, enormous tanks and everything else we could find. As we've gotten bigger, of course, the obstacles have too. One of our favorite things to do now is go hiking and rock climbing everywhere we go. This past summer we went to Wyoming. Seth and I rode horses in the morning with our parents, but then in the afternoons we split ways with them and took off for the giant, mountain-like rocks. I'm not actually sure if we were supposed to be on them ... but that didn't stop us because, of course, when you see the biggest rocks in the area you can't go on without reaching the top of them!
The rock climbing isn't what makes it special, though; the time spent together, the secrets told, the dreams discussed, all the laughs and inside jokes ... that's what will continue to bond us after we no longer have the time or capability to sneak off on adventures together.
Several times I can remember on our nightly bareback horse rides, ventures through the timber, hikes at Starved Rock, or just sitting in the house, we would talk about anything and everything. Those are the irreplaceable times, the ones that connect us, and I've realized we are pretty similar! Which I think has a lot to do with all of the time we've spent together.
Several times Seth has dragged me along to do things that I only half-heartedly wanted to do, but thinking about it now, I regret being obstinate. I never once have had a bad time, and more importantly, I am thankful that he wants to include me, that he cares. I wouldn't want to have a brother that doesn't want anything to do with me or who is ashamed to be related to me. I know that he won't always want to do things with me anymore, or just won't be able to, but we will always have that bond.
So, I want to dedicate this to Seth because it's his 21st birthday, and every kid deserves to have a brother like him! I am very thankful to have him, and I know that I don't need any sister to make me complete because God has already given me the best by giving me, Seth, my brother.
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Current Articles
Holocene Treeline History and Climate Change Across Northern Eurasia
Glen M. MacDonald, Andrei A. Velichko, Constantine V. Kremenetski, Olga K. Borisova, Aleksandra A. Goleva, Andrei A. Andreev, Les C. Cwynar, Richard T. Riding, Steven L. Forman, Tom W. D. Edwards, Ramon Aravena, Dan Hammarlund, Julian M. Szeicz, Valery N. Gattaulin
Quarternary Research Journal
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MacDonald, G.M., et al., 2000. "Holocene treeline history and climate change across northern Eurasia." Quaternary Research, 53, 302-311.
Radiocarbon-dated macrofossils are used to document Holocene treeline history across northern Russia (including Siberia). Boreal forest development in this region commenced by 10,000 yr B.P. Over most of Russia, forest advanced to or near the current arctic coastline between 9000 and 7000 yr B.P. and retreated to its present position by between 4000 and 3000 yr B.P. Forest establishment and retreat was roughly synchronous across most of northern Russia. Treeline advance on the Kola Peninsula, however, appears to have occurred later than in other regions. During the period of maximum forest extension, the mean July temperatures along the northern coastline of Russia may have been 2.5° to 7.0°C warmer than modern. The development of forest and expansion of treeline likely reflects a number of complimentary environmental conditions, including heightened summer insolation, the demise of Eurasian ice sheets, reduced sea-ice cover, greater continentality with eustatically lower sea level, and extreme Arctic penetration of warm North Atlantic waters. The late Holocene retreat of Eurasian treeline coincides with declining summer insolation, cooling arctic waters, and neoglaciation.
Radiocarbon-dated macrofossils show that during the period of maximum forest extension, the mean July temperatures along the northern coastline of Russia may have been 2.5° to 7.0°C warmer than present day temperatures.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The 15th-ranked Saint Leo men's tennis team passed a tough March test on Sunday afternoon as the Lions defeated visiting Southern Indiana 6-3 in pre-Spring Break action at the Saint Leo Tennis Center.
In doubles action, the Lions (9-3) picked up wins at No.1 and No. 2 doubles where Matt Nicholson-Lewis and Bruno Sisti, and Ismail Lemtouni and Jake Fleischer defeated their Southern Indiana opponents by similar 8-4 scores. Unfortunately, a 9-7 decision against the Lions at No. 3 doubles prevented them from sweeping the tandem action.
Moving into singles, the nationally ranked Lions consisting of Aloua Adjenak (#21) and Nicholson-Lewis (#29) managed to rally for back-to-back wins at the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, but Saint Leo would drop decisions at No. 3 and No. 4.
Needing a victory at one of the two final positions, Jacobo Gonzalez-Tarrio put the match into the favor of the Green and Gold with a 6-3, 6-0 match victory. Antoine Raffaelli squared things away at No. 6 as his opponent retired in the second set.
The Lions, winners of four-straight, will now head into a 10-day break before next facing West Chester on Wednesday, March 20. The match is scheduled to get underway at 11:00 a.m. at the Saint Leo Tennis Center.
#15 Saint Leo 6, Southern Indiana 3
03/11/13 at Saint Leo, Fla. (Saint Leo Tennis Center)
|Singles competition
|1. #21 Aloua Adjenak (SLM) def. Michael Kuzaj (USI) 2-6, 6-4, 7-5
|2. #29 Matt Nicholson-Lewis (SLM) def. Juan Quiroz (USI) 6-4, 6-0
|3. Santiago Lopez (USI) def. Bruno Sisti (SLM) 7-5, 6-2
|4. Ben Boesing (USI) def. Ismail Lemtouni (SLM) 6-4, 6-3
|5. Jacobo Gonzalez (SLM) def. Jack Joyce (USI) 6-3, 6-0
|6. Antoine Raffaelli (SLM) def. Rodrigo Flores (USI) 6-7 (11-13), 4-1, retired
|Doubles competition
|1. Matt Nicholson-Lewis/Bruno Sisti (SLM) def. Michael Kuzaj/Jack Joyce (USI) 8-4
|2. Ismail Lemtouni/Jake Fleischer (SLM) def. Ben Boesing/Santiago Lopez (USI) 8-4
|3. Juan Quiroz/Rodrigo Flores (USI) def. Aloua Adjenak/Antoine Raffaelli (SLM) 9-7
|Match Notes
|Southern Indiana 4-3
|Saint Leo 9-3; National ranking #15; Regional ranking #5


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Saturday, February 9, 1929
A crowd of almost 20,000 saw Watford inflict Fulham's first home defeat of the season at Craven Cottage.
Frank McPherson gave the visitors an early lead, but the home side were 2-1 up at the break.
Five minutes into the second half, Fulham's goalkeeper Mason failed to hold Frank Smith's stinging shot and McPherson followed up to equalise.
Bill Sheppard and Billy Chapman combined to set up the winning goal for McPherson, who had also scored the club's two goals on his debut during the season's earlier encounter between the two sides at Vicarage Road.
This was a supremely gritty victory, achieved despite a number of players requiring treatment. One of the wounded, Eddie Fuller, played once more for the club, his replacement in the half-back line, Arthur Woodward, taking advantage of Fuller's injury to establish himself in the side.
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Protecting the Health Safety Net: Models to Help Non-FQHCs Prepare for Health Care Reform Implementation
Protecting the Health Safety Net: Models to Help Non-FQHCs Prepare for Health Care Reform Implementation
August 2012
Chart format description of models for safety net providers in adapting to the new payer and provider environment under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The following models are presented, with examples of Washington, DC-area agencies considering their adoption:
- Electronic health records and billing systems that provide for full and efficient billing to multiple partners.
- Favorable agreements with Medicaid MCOs, exchange providers, and other health insurers.
- Joint EHR and billing systems.
- Affiliation with an FQHC or look-alike.
- Obtaining of patient-centered medical home (PCMH) status.
- Specialization and excellence – particular hard-to-reach or serve population, particular services.
- Participation in a "health home" or patient-centered medical home network or related model.
- Obtaining of FQHC or FQHC look-alike status.
- Transition to acceptance of third party reimbursements.


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Cops hate anyone who is having fun while they are stuck working for the man. They don't even know more than half of the laws they are "sworn" to uphold and protect.
like flying eye said, just be respectful. if you act like daochui, we will write you up for everything we can. plus cops are disgruntled because they are hated until they are needed.
Really no one stirring the pot on this one?? ill kick it off then... F***K COPS. I'll say it till the day I die. I grew up taught not to speak/deal with them unless you absolutely have to and i will teach my kids to do the same. and love hearing the countless others I have met that hold that same life rule.
No man was created to hold as much power as the title was created to carry and by seeing it abused no matter what state i live in or country i visit with complete disrespect to the tax paying citizens. it is disgusting. seeing that there are cops in this forum (gross) I can't wait for the barrage of fire. so bring it. but i'll end it with a quote
"We cannot expect people to have respect for law and order until we teach respect to those we have entrusted to enforce those laws."
― Hunter S. Thompson
I feel like 95 percent of cops have better things to do than to harass surfers for surfing too close to a pier, writing a j-walking ticket, or writing a ticket for 27 in a 25. Go out and arrest the crack head that's breaking into peoples houses and stealing shi*. Go after the methlabs and meth heads and freakin "gangstas" who got nothin better to do than to rape, pillage and plunder. For the record, I'm totally cool with cops as long as they treat me with respect and treat me like a human being. For a lot of them I've seen a certain attitude "you're wrong, i'm right, and I know what happened despite what you say" that comes along with having a badge and a gun. I personally could not be a cop because I would not be able to sleep at night knowing I gave a kid a ticket for smoking a joint or drinking a beer.
It's the dirty and a-hole cops that give you guys a bad name.
i guess it really depends on where you live. i havent seen any police bother surfers down here. even when the beaches are closed for big waves and rips, they allow you to surf. i dont eat donuts/coffee either.


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Once pomegranates come into season in late fall, I like to use the fresh, tart seeds as much as possible before the fruits disappear. I've been known to juice the whole fruits to make into cocktails and sorbets, which is fun and also a tad messy, but after a few Pometinis who cares?
I discovered this Pomegranate Salsa recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks, Suzanne Goin's Sunday Suppers at Lucques.
I've haven't yet had a chance to eat at Lucques – it's been a long while since I've visited Los Angeles – but Suzanne's restaurant has been on my radar ever since she opened it more than ten years ago. She's the kind of chef who inspires me to cook – her food is simple, soulful and deeply rooted in seasonal produce.
This sauce is like a sweet relish; it's great spooned over grilled poultry, pork, or beef and also a good complement to soft, tangy cheeses. Plus the jewel-like colors of the salsa look so festive on a holiday table.


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Did you know?
British Airways featured a traditional Ndebele-inspired design by Martha Masanabo, on the tail fin of some of their planes.
You can view traditional African architecture everywhere in roadside villages as you drive around the country, but you have to know what you're looking for as each tribe has its own distinctive style.
Zululand is located along the eastern coast of South Africa. Here you will find the traditional 'beehive' dwellings of this tribe − layers of grass covering a wooden framework. These huts are laid out in a circle around a central cattle kraal, a similar layout to the Xhosa huts in the south-east of the country, although Xhosa huts tend to be made of painted mud.
In the 1800s, Shaka Zulu sent a warrior, Soshangana, to conquer the Tsonga people to the north. Instead, the warrior was very taken with these peace-loving people and their round, patterned huts with thatched roofs, so he made his home with them, and they took his name to become known as the Shangaan.
The Venda people live to the South of the Limpopo. Their houses are traditionally circular, surrounded by deep verandahs. These are similar to those built by the Tswana, Pedi and Tsonga, but their plastered ceilings are painted on the inside with concentric patterns known as 'the eye of the lion'.
Visit Sotho villages in the southern Highveld and in Lesotho − although these days you'd be hard-pressed to find the traditional snout-like entrance to the dwellings.
Any round-up of South African tribal architecture would be incomplete without a visit to an Ndebele village − north-east of Pretoria − with their unique polychromatic wall art.
If you don't have the time to visit all the different regions, at the Lesedi cultural village, just north of Johannesburg, you can take a tour of representations of Ndebele, Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi villages.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Shangana Cultural Village Mpumalanga
Tel: +27 (0)13 737 5805
Email: email@example.com
Shakaland KwaZulu-Natal
Tel: +27 (0)35 460 0912
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Lesedi Cultural Village Gauteng
Tel: +27 (0)87 940 9933
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
How to get here
All major cities are accessible by airports, and smaller destinations are serviced by an effective road network.
Best time to visit
The summer months – September to April – are more pleasant and picturesque.
Tours to do
Contact the cultural villages or any of the local tour companies to find out about tours.
Get around
Hire a car or take a tour to visit the villages of your choice.
What will it cost
Day entry into cultural villages ranges from approximately R300 upwards, depending on location and what additional options like (dinner and dance) you want to add to the trip.
Length of stay
A visit to a cultural village usually takes up half a day.
What to pack
Sunscreen and hats for day visits. Mosquito repellent and a warm jersey for the cooler evenings.
Where to stay
Some cultural villages have accommodation so that visitors can have a more complete experience
What to eat
You should definitely make a point of sampling the delicious local cuisine, but if you're squeamish, always ask what you're being served – offal, mopane worms and grasshoppers sometimes feature on the menu. And sorghum beer packs a punch.
Best buys
Beadwork, leatherwork, pottery, ostrich eggs, jewellery.


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More on the Great Tax Race
♦ Luxembourg is set to share currently confidential information about multinationals' bank accounts, showing how much it wants to shed its image as a tax haven at a time of a political and popular backlash against tax avoidance.
♦ One of the biggest hedge fund service businesses on the Cayman Islands has tried to block sweeping reforms to make the tax haven more transparent.
♦ Jeffrey Sachs writes about how austerity has exposed the threat of global tax havens: "In the new world of austerity following the 2008 crash… they are increasingly seen as a cancer on the global financial system that must be excised."
The rest of the world
♦ Despite Dutch politics being roiled by waves of populist anger and anti-elitism, Willem-Alexander ascends to the throne amid an outpouring of popular enthusiasm – polls show support for preserving the Dutch monarchy running as high as 85 per cent.
♦ President Hamid Karzai acknowledges that the Central Intelligence Agency has been dropping off bags of cash at his office for a decade: "Not a big amount. A small amount, which has been used for various purposes."
♦ Reuters takes a look through the confidential report prepared for the Cypriot central bank, which found that the Bank of Cyprus had been willing to invest in risky, high-yield Greek debt in its efforts to offset an erosion of its balance sheet from non-performing loans. The report also alleges that 28,000 files, containing emails from a crucial period during which the Bank of Cyprus spent billions of euros buying Greek bonds, were erased before investigators could copy them.
♦ A singer's lament for Syria, broadcast on "Arab Idol", has become a hit in the Arab world.
♦ Bangalore, once an advertisement for a new, confident India, is losing some of its sheen. Read more
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UF finishes fourth at Gary Koch Invite
Published: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 8:44 p.m.
The Florida men's golf team concluded regular season play Tuesday with a fourth-place finish at the Gary Koch Invitational.
The Gators recorded an 866 for the three-round event at the Old Memorial Golf Club — a par-72, 7,389 yard course.
"It was a much different golf course today," UF coach Buddy Alexander said. "The tees were a little bit back, wind created some issues, and scoring was a little bit higher. We had a reasonably solid day, though, and held our spot."
Senior Tyler McCumber put together the best individual score for the Gators. McCumber finished the final round in 70 strokes (-2) and was even-par for the tournament, coming in a tie for 16th place. The team captain showed great resilience in the final two rounds, going five-under par after an opening round 77.
Freshman A.J. Crouch, senior Tommy Mou, and J.D. Tomlinson all finished the event in 218 strokes (+2). Crouch matched his best 54-hole score of his young career and Mou tallied his best three-round score since The Bake at the Ocean Course in October 2011. The trio tied for 19th place.
Sophomores Eric Banks rounded out the UF lineup, registering a 223 (+7) for the tournament. Banks tied for 38th place.
Junior Bill Anderson, playing as an individual, was 10-over par for the event. Anderson was playing in his second event of his UF career.
"Our last 36 holes were OK, but we need to get off to a better start," Alexander said. "We will be ready for the conference tournament in a couple weeks. Until then, we are all looking forward to watching T.J. Vogel in the Masters."
With the conclusion of the regular season, Florida begins postseason play with the SEC Championship, which will be held at the Seaside Golf Club in St. Simons Island from April 19-21.
"I still believe that our best golf is ahead of us," Alexander said.
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Mexican Chicago: A Story in Pictures
Join Rita Arias Jirasek at the Melrose Park Library on Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm as she presents the stories of the Mexican experience in the Midwest through photographs.
Rita examines local Mexican history in first voice-the voices of those who have lived, and are living, this history. Come learn about the important place of the Chicago Mexican community in Chicago's rich and diverse history. Please call the Reference Desk (708-343-3391 x7485) for reservations or more information.
"This program is made possible in part by an award from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly."


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I can only hope a demerger of Kraft Foods into its snack and US grocery businesses will save consumers from the unholy alliance of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate and Philadelphia cream cheese in a single spread, recently heralded by UK tabloid The Sun.
More worrying, however, is the impact of near-constant corporate reorganisation on the underlying businesses – and particularly on Cadbury. Read more