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Wallenius Wilhelmsen LogisticsChris Connor | Jan 01, 2012 12:00AM EST
Compared to the containerized world, the global ro-ro and car carrier business appears to be fairly stable. Nevertheless, our industry faces significant challenges that, unless positively progressed, could lead to service deterioration in the short term and potentially fewer choices for shippers in the medium term.
The first challenge is with bunker costs and bunker recovery. Freight rates in the ro-ro and carrier business have remained relatively stable over the last decade, while the cost of fuel has risen nearly 600 percent during that same period. This means unless tariffs and customer contracts have bunker-adjustment-factor clauses that kick in at around $150 per ton (the bunker cost 10 years ago), we are absorbing costs never contemplated when the freight rate was constructed.
Further, shipping costs will dramatically increase in coming years as ships are required to burn cleaner fuel. New fuel mandates already require us to use a more expensive low-sulfur fuel in any European Union port, and while sailing in the North Sea and Baltic Emission Control Area zones. And starting in August, the International Maritime Organization has officially designated waters off North American coasts as an area in which stringent international emissions standards will apply.
Carriers can't afford to bear these added costs. Industry collaboration with shippers can mitigate the impact, if we collectively make smart decisions.
The second major challenge is the economic uncertainty and volatility. Managing in this environment is difficult, not only in day-to-day operations, but also in forward planning on investments in capacity. Customer-carrier collaboration in this environment is more important than ever.
For next year, given the debt crisis rippling through Europe and the impact this has on global financial markets, volumes from our customers may soften during the next six months. I expect the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) to stay relatively strong, including export from Europe to China, while exports to Europe will likely weaken.


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Why is it so hard to stay healthy during the holiday season?
Why is it so hard to stay healthy during the holiday season?
Eleven months of the year, you may do the right thing. You eat healthy, exercise regularly, and maintain your work/life balance.
So what is it about the holiday season that seems to unravel even the most fit people? Having a full plate—both physically and metaphorically—can take its toll on your normal routine, energy, and waistline. And sometimes, even seemingly healthy habits can backfire.
Here are 21 common mistakes made during the holidays, and how to make smarter choices instead.
Do you rush to the bathroom at parties to scrub away red wine stains? You could actually be raising your risk for permanent staining, says dentist Gigi Meinecke, a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. Wine's acidity (red or white) can dissolve tooth enamel, and brushing right away can contribute to erosion.
Instead, she says, neutralize the acid by rinsing with a glass of water—and avoid staining in the first place by sipping and immediately swallowing your wine, rather than swishing it in your mouth.
Creamed spinach, green bean casserole, and candied yams are veggies so they must be good for you, right? Not exactly: While antioxidant-rich produce makes up the main components of these dishes, they are overwhelmed with high-fat and/or high-sugar add-ons.
Creamed spinach can contain up to 75% of your saturated fat for the day; green bean casserole—made with butter, cheese, salt, and fried onions—can have up to 800 calories a batch; and candied yams have up to 38 grams of sugar per serving! (Stay away from fruitcake, while you're at it: One slice can have more than 400 calories!)
Some people think that it's possible to judge whether meat is cooked through by checking its color or the juices dripping out of it. "Old cookbooks say to 'cook until there's no pink meat remaining, or until the juices run clear,'" says Ben Chapman, PhD food safety specialist at North Carolina State University. "But there's been quite a bit of research done on both poultry and meat that shows that these are not good indicators of whether they have reached a temperature that's considered safe."
Instead, to reduce your risk of foodborne illnesses that can linger on uncooked food, you should use a meat thermometer and make sure you're cooking poultry to 165, and red meat to 160.
You need a salad first course for your holiday feast, so you pick up a ready-to-serve bag of greens at the market. The package says they're twice washed—but it can't hurt to give them one more wash, right?
Actually it can, says Chapman. "A national microbiological safety panel looked at those bags and they concluded that even if you wash them again, you're unlikely to remove any type of pathogens that are still hanging on."
By touching the lettuce with your hands and tossing it in a colander, however, you do run the risk of introducing new pathogens, he adds, especially if you've recently been handling raw meat, as well. "The best thing you can do is open the bag and dump it right in a salad bowl, ready to eat."
If you know there's going to food and drinks at the office party tonight, you may think it's best to skip your healthy afternoon snack beforehand. Another bad idea, says J.J. Virgin, certified nutrition specialist and author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy.
"It makes sense to arrive at a party a little hungry, but to come starving means a glass of wine and appetizers will lead to one big caloric nightmare," she says. "Besides, parties never start when they're supposed to, and you know there"s going to be some gooey, crunchy appetizer that will be your undoing." Solution: Taper your appetite by popping a handful of raw almonds before you leave your desk.
Advertisements for New Year's cleanses and detox diets will promise to rid you of your holiday weight gain.
The problem is, severe calorie restrictions and juice-only plans can keep you from getting the vitamins and nutrients your body needs, and, because they cause the body to burn large amounts of fat, they even have the potential to create new toxins. If you're looking forward to a fresh and clean start in the new year, consider a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains instead.
"Red meat has the most saturated fat, but skinless chicken breasts are not far behind—and actually have more cholesterol than red meat," says Dana Simpler, MD, internal medicine doctor at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.
Watch out for salmon, as well, which is full of healthy fats, but fats nonetheless. Even though they're healthy choices, they don't give you a pass to pig out. With all sources of animal protein, keep serving sizes in mind.
This may seem like a great way to combat excess holiday pounds, says Jessica Smith, coauthor of The Thin in 10 Weight-Loss Plan. "But it could backfire if you find yourself running ragged trying to get everything done and then getting to the gym on top of it all," she adds. "If your to-do list is already overflowing, don't add stress by forcing in a long workout that may interrupt more important health habits like getting enough sleep."
Instead, Smith advises, consider breaking up your usual 45-60 minute workout into split sessions—try a 15-minute strength routine in the morning before you hit the shower, a 15-minute walk at lunch and a 15-minute yoga flow to help relax you at the end of the day. You may find you are less stressed and still burning as many (if not more) calories than with your usual routine.
The new year is a time for personal reflection and setting goals for self-improvement. It also happens to be when gyms are most crowded, and the staff is busiest signing up new members. If you've been thinking about joining a fitness club, why not use a few of your days off in December to shop around?
"It is always wise to visit a gym to make sure it will work for you," says Randy Crawford, an exercise physiology technician at The Ohio State University Center for Wellness and Prevention, and you may get a better feel for the facilities during quieter hours, when you're not rushed to make a decision. "Make sure the hours work with your schedule and the facility has the amenities—like child care, a family discount, a pool, or personal trainers—that you desire," he says.
Maybe it starts with doughnuts at your breakfast meeting, or a cookie swap among coworkers. Then comes the holiday luncheon. By the time dinner rolls around, you figure you've already done enough damage—might as well finish the day off with the richest item on the menu, plus dessert. "It's not just the calories that are the problem here," says Virgin. "You're also psychologically allowing yourself future food deviations and setting yourself up for failure."
Letting yourself splurge at truly special events—like enjoying your sister's stuffing and your mom's pies at Christmas dinner—is one thing, but don't allow yourself to make excuses for each and every mini holiday celebration. "Have a plan and don't deviate," says Virgin. "If you absolutely must have a dessert, follow my three polite-bite rule: three bites and step away from the cookies"
Olive oil is full of healthy fats, and has no cholesterol and saturated fat the way butter does, so it can certainly be a healthier alternative in many holiday recipes. But before you dip another piece of bread or help yourself to another serving of olive oil-tossed potatoes, remember that it has just as many calories (120 per tablespoon) as any other kind of fat, says Dr. Simpler.
Two tablespoons a day may lower your risk for heart disease, but more than that could contribute to weight gain.
If you can stick with a single serving, using lower fat or sugar can be a good way to keep your calories and fat count low when enjoying holiday treats, says Smith. "The trouble is, many people think to themselves, 'It's healthier or lower calorie, so I can have two or three ... or five of these.' They often end up eating as many calories as they would have if they had stuck with a smaller serving of the real deal."
Knowing that piece of pie is rich and full of calories may make you more likely to enjoy every bite of a smaller serving, Smith suggest, instead of going with a much larger portion of the 'lighter' version.
There may be nothing wrong with meat labeled "all natural"— but unlike "organic" or "antibiotic-free," all natural simply means that your turkey, for example, doesn't contain artificial ingredients or colors, and has been "minimally processed." This term is open for interpretation; for example, poultry can be injected with sodium and water, and still be labeled "natural." (Check the fine print.)
If you're concerned about finding meat from an animal that was raised humanely and not treated with antibiotics or hormones, look for a certified organic label—or educate yourself about companies' farming practices and choose a brand you trust.
You know the scenario: Your favorite coworker brings in fresh-baked gingerbread cookies and, to be polite, you have one. An hour later, as your blood sugar crashes, you visit the copy machine … and have another cookie. And the pattern continues, all. day. long.
"The commercial had it right," says Virgin: "You can't eat just one. But if you do breakfast and lunch right, you won't get those mid-morning or mid-afternoon cravings. If you need something to munch on mid-day, keep little baggies of raw almonds or apple slices with almond butter at your desk."
So much food over the holidays may cause you to step on the scale several times a day—or to slide it under the bed and swear off until the New Year.
Both policies can be detrimental to your weight and to your emotional wellbeing, studies show: If daily weigh-ins give you anxiety, consider cutting back to once a week.
And to make sure your results are consistent, try to weigh yourself on the same scale and at the same time of day.
Parties, shopping, baking, and travel add on to our already packed schedules during the holidays, so it's easy for active, healthy go-getters to fill up their calendars—and then some.
Staying up late and waking up early may help you get everything done, but missing out on sleep can lower your immunity and affect your mood and energy levels. Plus, exposure to bright light at night can raise your risk of depression.
Banking your calories by skipping (or skimping) on meals so that you can eat more at a holiday dinner won't do your waistline any good; in fact, it's a great way to trigger overeating, says Smith.
Focus on eating filling, higher fiber foods at regular mealtimes—a fruit smoothie with spinach and protein powder for breakfast, for example, and a veggie-filled salad with lean protein for lunch—so you'll still be able to enjoy holiday meal (and treats!) later without going overboard.
It's a good idea to shore up your cold and flu defenses during the winter, especially when you're in close social contact with so many friends, coworkers, and relatives who may be sick. But rushing off to wash your hands with antibacterial soap after every handshake may not protect you the way you think: Unless you're at a hospital or doctor's office, there's no need for such extreme protection—and studies show that the ingredient triclosan, in many antibacterial products, can contribute to drug-resistant bacteria.
Stick with regular soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, instead.
Sleeping in is one of the great pleasures of vacation, and if you have a few days off for the holidays it may be tempting to take advantage of unlimited snoozing.
A day or two spent catching up on sleep debt is one thing—but disrupting your normal sleep patterns for longer than that has the potential to cause chronic sleep problems. Plus, staying in bed for too much of the day, especially during the wintertime, can be a sign of depression.
You may know the rule about getting leftovers in the refrigerator no more than two hours after they come out of the oven, but do you know the temperature inside your refrigerator?
Your milk may taste cold, says Chapman, but many people's fridges aren't kept cold enough to keep bacteria away. Make sure you have a thermometer visible, and that it's kept below 41 degrees.
Everyone loves an arrangement of holly berries and pine cones, or a bunch of mistletoe—everyone except for the small children and pets who can choke on or be poisoned by the all-natural ornaments.
Display these plants with care, and make sure they (and anything that can fall off of them) are out of reach of anyone or anything that might try to eat them.
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Westbury mum Claire Hudd was held at knifepoint by masked men during a burglary at her home in Leigh Park Way, Westbury.
Miss Hudd, who has two boys Brandon, eight, and Troy, one, was upstairs with her youngest son last Thursday night, watching TV while he slept, when the men opened the unlocked back door at about 9.30pm.
The 25-year-old said they heard her dog start to jump up and down and when her boyfriend, who was also in the house along with her sister, went to see what was going on he was confronted by the two men.
The men threatened the three adults in Miss Hudd's bedroom, where Troy was fast asleep, ordering them to tell them 'where the money was'.
Miss Hudd, who has lived in the road for 18 months, said: "I usually keep the back door locked, but when my boyfriend is here he tends to let the dog out around that time before locking up.
"We were shaking when they came upstairs and one of them put his finger over his mouth to tell us to keep quiet. They held us at knifepoint on the bed and then kept asking where the money was. We told them that there was about £240 in one of the drawers and when they took that they asked for more. When we said we didn't have anything else they demanded we hand over our phones.
"They took my phone as it was lying on the bed, but I told them they were not taking my phone as it has all my pictures of my kids on it. I started to scream at them to give it back and when they left they threw it back at me."
Miss Hudd's ordeal lasted for around 10 minutes, before the men fled out of the front door towards the Tesco Express store, getting in a red Vauxhall Corsa.
Her boyfriend followed the car on his motorbike as they drove back past the house before turning right at the roundabout onto Camargue Road, then heading along the A3098 towards Chapmanslade.
Miss Hudd, who said Brandon was at a friend's house at the time, added: "It was absolutely terrifying, we didn't know what they were capable of.
"I wasn't worried about the money. I was just concerned about Troy's life and our lives being in danger. I'm still really shaken up about it and while I hate being in the house, I refuse to let them win."
The men are both white, believed to be in their late 20s, and were wearing balaclavas or face coverings. One wore a beige, thigh-length jacket and the other a black jacket. Police have increased patrols in the area and are asking anyone with information to call DC Tom Fenwick at Melksham CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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Pink Grapefruit-Avocado Salsaby Robin Miller in Uncategorized, December 17, 2012
Hooray for grapefruit season! There's no question that the pink and red grapefruit varieties add a burst of sunshine during the shorter, darker and colder days of winter. One recent morning, my son Kyle decided he wanted to play "Chopped" for his breakfast. I closed my eyes while he selected a pink grapefruit, hot sauce and a Ding Dong (yes, I keep those in the freezer for sweet cravings). I halved the grapefruit, sprinkled the flesh with light brown sugar and cinnamon and then broiled it until the sugar was bubbly and golden brown. I nestled the halves on a white plate, drizzled the hot sauce in a decorative circle around the edge of the plate and then sprinkled little pieces of the Ding Dong into the hot sauce (I figured it was a deconstructed mole sauce). Kyle adored it all!
I'm not suggesting you serve your family hot sauce and Ding Dongs for breakfast, but the broiled grapefruit was amazing. Nutritionally speaking, red and pink grapefruits are crammed with vitamins C and A. In fact, one serving of grapefruit contains about 78% of your daily recommended vitamin C intake and 53% of your daily vitamin A recommendation.
The "Chopped" breakfast incident got me thinking, how about a savory concoction? Hence, the salsa recipe below. The colorful and invigorating medley can be served with baked tortilla chips and toasted pita triangles, but it's also scrumptious when served over grilled or roasted chicken breasts, pork chops or fish. You can also serve it as a dipping sauce with shrimp cocktail.
Grapefruit-Avocado Salsa
For a little sweetness, add 1 tablespoon of honey. For a little heat, add one finely minced jalapeno pepper.
2 cups pink or red grapefruit sections, supreme style*
1 avocado, pitted and diced
2 tablespoons minced white onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl, combine the grapefruit, avocado, onion, cilantro, lime juice and coriander. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serves 4
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Calories: 120
Total Fat: 7.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Total Carbohydrate: 14 grams
Sugars: 9 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Sodium: 4 milligrams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Fiber: 5 grams
*To supreme a grapefruit, slice off both ends, revealing the flesh. Using a sharp paring knife, slice from the top to the bottom to remove the skin and reveal the flesh. Continue all around the fruit until the skin and white pith is completely removed. Slice along the inside of each section to remove the flesh from the sections.


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The Sauna of Latohegy
October 11th, 2010
Every sauna needs heating and my cabin (from now on known as "The Sauna") is no exception. And what a stove! The top lifts so you can burn really big bits of wood – useful for long nights, and of course it's flat for cooking a Sexyloops Manfeast of potatoes. The goldfish is inspiration itself and even if Latohegy burns to the ground, the stove will live (and I can install it in the cellar).
My only problem is that all my wood is at the bottom of the hill. I'm going to build some funky wall when I get the chance.
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To celebrate the Radio 4 series Shakespeare's Restless World (and what many think would have been his 448th birthday), we hosted a live blog with Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum and presenter of the programmes, and Barrie Cook, radio series curator at the British Museum, on 23 April 2012.
You can replay the event by selecting the arrow in the screen below. Thank you to everyone who took part.
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Phillips is a county in Kansas. It was formed in 1872 from the following county/ies: unorganized . Phillips began keeping marriage records in 1872. It began keeping land records in 1872, probate records in 1872, and court records in 1873. For more information, contact the county at 301 State St, Phillipsburg 67661-1941. On the attached map, Phillips is located at D1.
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"Baby. This state ain't big enough for us no more."
Welcome to Friday's The Crap We Missed featuring Bruce Willis at the exact moment the valet found his keys – "Right here, Meester Weeles. They are keys, senor, not, como se dice? Demi Moore's bullshit fake marijuana." – Kate Hudson just absolutely hammered and Photo Boy's Prince Charles obsession finally pays dividends with a vital piece of intel. "Her Royal Majesty's Paintball Brigade shall be an impenetrable force restoring this once great empire to its former glory. Now flash them those pearly off-yellows, chaps. TO VICTORY!"
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Alleged Stabbing Arrest Following Too Short Concert
The suspect arrested for allegedly stabbing a security officer at Arcata's Too Short concert is in jail. Arcata Police Department responded to a call at the Arcata Community Center to reports of a fight and a possible stabbing.
According to Arcata Police security officers broke up a fight following reports that someone had been stabbed. Campbell-Loya allegedly fled the scene and stabbed a security officer when he attempted to detain him. Other officers were able to detain Campbell-Loya and Arcata Police arrested him for assault with a deadly weapon.
Arcata Police said no one has come forward with information on the stabbing originally reported to the security officers.


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Duda's two-run homer caps Mets' rally in ninth
New York comes back after Wheeler's stellar outing vs. Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- The Mets' four hits through the first eight innings of Friday's game were enough to double their total from the series-opening loss on Thursday night, but they weren't going to be enough to produce a different result. With Brewers closer Francisco Rodriguez coming in, New York looked headed for another loss, doomed by an offense that's been subdued since the All-Star break.
But the slumbering big bats in the Mets' lineup woke up just in time, producing four more hits in a ninth-inning rally that reversed the team's fortunes in a 3-2 win at Miller Park.
Daniel Murphy and David Wright plated the team's first run with back-to-back doubles, and a two-run go-ahead home run by cleanup hitter Lucas Duda pushed the Mets past the Brewers and salvaged a great outing from pitcher Zack Wheeler.
"Make no mistake: Those are our guys," said Mets manager Terry Collins. "We've got to get 'Grandy' going now, but those are our guys. They're our main guys. As we saw about two weeks ago, when they're hitting, we win. If we can get those three guys going, we get on base, we score runs, and we win games."
"They jumped me right away," Rodriguez said. "First-pitch double [by Murphy]. Wright put together a great at-bat. First-pitch homer and first-pitch base hit right up the middle. They came out swinging. Everything was up and out over the plate. Just bury it. There's nothing much I can do about it."
Murphy and Wright are the big names, but Duda's had the hot hand lately, batting .304/.448/.609 since the break. The home run was his second of the series and 17th of the season.
"I think I've been trying to be more aggressive on my pitch, and that's really it," Duda sad. "Just trying to get a pitch that I could handle. That's really it. There's nothing scientific behind it."
Uncharacteristically, the big blast came on the first pitch he saw, a 91-mph fastball from the former Met Rodriguez.
"He's been told and told and told, and one of the things we've talked about is you've got to apply it with confidence when you get in the batter's box," Collins said of Duda's aggression early in the at-bat. "He knows he's got to do it, he's talked about it in the past, he knows it. He's got a reputation for taking a first pitch. Tonight he got a ball and did what he's supposed to do with it."
The late heroics spared Wheeler from taking a tough loss. The righty pitched a fantastic game, lasting 6 2/3 and giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits. He struck out nine, had a one-hitter through six and didn't allow a ball to leave the infield until Carlos Gomez tagged him for a solo home run in the seventh inning.
"I feel for him tonight, because that was plus stuff against an outstanding lineup," Collins said. "You're looking at a guy that, until Gomez hit the home run, pretty much was a dominating performance by Zack. Great we came back and didn't get the loss, and he can go home saying, 'Hey, I did my job and gave my team a chance to win, which he did.'"
Since a two-inning, six-run debacle against Oakland on June 25, Wheeler has allowed one earned run in each of his last five starts.
"I think I just found a good rhythm," said Wheeler of this recent stretch. "I was able to repeat on the mechanics, and that's really the biggest thing for me is just repeating everything and being able to try to get ahead of guys earlier in the count and try to keep them away a little bit faster. I've been able to repeat my mechanics. If it's one or two pitches getting away, it's not my mechanics anymore. It's a matter of concentrating a little bit more, I think, and focusing in."
While Wheeler continued his hot streak, the Mets were encouraged by the re-emergence of their lineup cornerstones. Wright recorded two hits and Murphy went 3-for-4, atoning for the two errors he made, including one that set up the Brewers' first run of the night.
After the rally in the ninth, Jenrry Mejia recorded his 14th save to complete the win.
"We were sitting there in the eighth inning and talking about what a tough loss it would've been, because if not for a miscommunication in the first inning, [Wheeler's] pitching a no-hitter in the [seventh] inning," Collins said. "Just, amazing, great ninth inning. Of course, Murph gets it started. Huge win for us."
Caitlin Swieca is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter at @CaitlinSwieca. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Ordinance No. 1989-2
WHEREAS, establishments in the unincorporated portion of Larimer County in which persons appear in a state of nudity for the purpose of entertaining the patrons of such establishments, may adversely impact schools, churches or residential neighborhoods in which, or near which, they may locate; and
WHEREAS, if such establishments do not hold liquor licenses, they are not subject to the regulations imposed on nude entertainment by the liquor code; and
WHEREAS, said adverse impacts may include (without limitation) attraction of transients, parking and traffic problems, increased crime and noise, decreased property values, increased safety hazards to the neighborhood children, and overall deterioration of neighborhood quality; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado State Legislature has enacted Section 30-15-401 (1)(I), C.R.S., which authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt by ordinance those regulations necessary for the operation of establishments open to the public in which, persons appear in a state of nudity for the purpose of entertaining such establishments' patrons, and
WHEREAS, the said Board has conducted a public hearing and made investigations concerning the desirability and need for such an ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado that operation of establishments open to the public in which persons appear in a state of nudity for the purpose of entertaining the patrons of such establishments, and which are located in the unincorporated portion of Larimer County, Colorado, shall be subject to the following regulations.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of August, 1989.
At a regular public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Larimer County, Colorado, held in the County Board Conference Room, Larimer County Courthouse, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, Colorado on Wednesday, the 2nd day of August, 1989, there were present:
Daryl W. Klassen, Commissioner Chairman
Courtlyn W. Hotchkiss, Commissioner
M. J. "Moe" Mekelburg, Commissioner
Rick Zier, Assistant County Attorney
Myrna Rodenberger, Clerk and Recorder
When the following proceedings, among others were held and done, to wit:
Commissioner Mekelburg moved the adoption of the foregoing Nude Entertainment Ordinance. The question was called and Commissioners Klassen, Hotchkiss and Mekelburg each voted "Aye". The said Ordinance was duly adopted, the Chairman authorized to sign the same, and the Clerk and Recorder requested to make appropriate attestation and certification under the law and to ensure publication in full of the said Ordinance in one newspaper of general circulation published in Larimer County.
Ordinance No. 1989 - 2
I, Myrna Rodenberger, Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, hereby attest the foregoing Nude Entertainment Ordinance and the signature of the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners thereon. I do hereby certify that the said Ordinance, as originally proposed, was previously introduced and read at a preceding regular or special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on July 5, 1989 and published once in full in each of the following three newspapers of general circulation published in Larimer County: Fort Collins Coloradoan, date of publication July 9, 1989; Loveland Reporter Herald, date of publication July 12, 1989; Estes Park Trail Gazzette, date of publication July 12, 1989. I do hereby further certify that I will ensure that the foregoing Ordinance as adopted will be published once in full in the for Fort Collins Coloradoan (and, in accordance with Part 12 of the foregoing Ordinance and Section 30-15-405, C.R.S., the foregoing Ordinance as adopted shall take effect thirty days after such publication).


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A pensioner who died on Friday after 'falling out of a slow-moving vehicle' has been named as 83-year-old John Tulley.
Paramedics were called to The Manor Drive in Worcester Park at about 11.30am on Friday but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident took place at the end of The Manor Drive, near to the Doris Venner Youth and Community Centre and the Manor Drive Medical Centre.
Police said they believed Mr Tulley had fallen onto the pavement from a slow-moving vehicle.
Mr Tulley lived in nearby Idmiston Square, near Plough Green and Manor Park, Old Malden.
South West London Coroner's Court confirmed an inquest had been opened and adjourned into his death.
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Jean-Pierre Vigier
Jean-Pierre Vigier (January 16, 1920 – May 4, 2004) was a French physicist and assistant to Louis de Broglie. He was a proponent of the Stochastic interpretation of quantum mechanics, which was based on the ideas of de Broglie and David Bohm.
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Other than the Easter feast, decorating eggs with my sister each year is one of my favorite things about this springtime holiday. Sure, some might say we're "too old," but I say we're just perfecting our craft. If you're new to it, here are the basics, plus some ways to get creative.
Hard-Boiled Eggs, The Easy Way
We've all had bad hard-boiled eggs — the green ring around the yolk, the rubbery white. Make yours crack-free and perfect for next-day deviled eggs with this simple method from Food Network's Melissa d'Arabian: Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan and cover with with cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let eggs sit for 15 minutes. Voila, perfect eggs!
How to Color Your Eggs
If you go with traditional food-safe dyes, mix a teaspoon of vinegar into each 1/2 cup of hot water. Then drip in a few drops of your favorite colors, depending on how bold you want the egg color to be.
You can also dye eggs with natural hues. Experiment with different foods, or try the following combinations with hot water and a little vinegar:
- Orange – yellow onion skins
- Yellow – turmeric, orange or lemon peel, carrot tops, celery seed or ground cumin
- Pale Green – spinach leaves
- Blue – red cabbage leaves, canned blueberries or yellow delicious apple peels
- Brown – strong brewed coffee
- Gray – beet or red grape juice
- Food2's Chinese tea eggs
Get more natural egg coloring tips and dye ideas from Foodspiration.com.
Go Minimal
For those of you who want to spend more time eating holiday ham and less time slaving over hot vinegar, try these simple-yet-showstopping decorating ideas.
Start Drawing
Grab a sharpie and channel your inner graffiti artist to create a one-of-a-kind egg, no dyes required. Get the full how-to from Alisa Burke.
Drip-Dyed Eggs
The lazy person's version of tie-dying, this is a favorite with my sister and I. Make the basic color mix above in a light shade and soak your egg for a few minutes. Then, drip in a contrasting color and let it settle. You'll get high-impact color and a unique design every time. Photo courtesy nuttnbunny/flickr.
Or, skip decorating the shell altogether and dress up the yolks before you chow down like Spearmint Baby does. Get more slacker Easter tips from Food2.
Go Big
If you want to win the crafter of the year award, or just have some great-looking eggs, try these for this Sunday's celebration.
Painted Eggs (pictured above)
For an Easter treasure to keep for years to come, consider painting eggs (you drain the egg out first) like Sense and Simplicity does. Make traditional designs or create your own pattern — the sky's the limit.
Plaid Easter Eggs
To get this effect, Jen at Indie Fixx covers part of each egg with strips of electrical tape, then dips it, lets it dry and moves the tape to another part of the egg. The finished product is a show-stopping, technicolor egg.
Chocolate-Filled Eggs
What could make egg decorating more fun? A little chocolate, perhaps? Meghan at Not Martha filled real, hollowed-out egg shells with a dark and white chocolate, then stuffed them with candy. If you dare, you can break them open to reveal sweet Easter treats.
Get more Easter entertaining ideas with our best recipes for brunch, lunch and springtime sweets.


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This summer, Dan Wardell, host of the IPTV Kids Clubhouse, will hit the road to visit 50 libraries across Iowa as part of his Summer Reading Road Trip! Dan will hit the highway to read stories and meet kids across the state to encourage them to "Catch the Reading Bug" and keep reading this summer.
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Do You Love, Hate Or Just Kinda Like Your Hair?
"Make Friends with Your Hair" is the aptly-named title of Dove's recent survey that found that only 7 percent of 1,000 women actually love their hair. That's a really sad statistic, but not all that surprising, because hair is a big friggin' deal for women. Shockingly though, given the politics surrounding our hair, black women were twice as likely to vote that they love their hair than white women.
The survey also found that a dislike of their hair doesn't stop women from giving it a lot of attention. Forty-five percent of women surveyed said that hair care is a higher priority than breakfast, while 39 percent said it's more important than applying makeup, and 35 percent said it's a higher priority than extra sleep. In addition, one in five women have canceled a social event or outing as a result of a bad hair day [Ed Note: I so feel this]. I know I tend to complain about my hair when it's at its driest and dullest. Usually washing and grooming my locks solves that problem. But clearly we all need to make friends with our hair.
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Sneak Peek: Lions of the West by Robert MorganAugust 29, 2011 • 28 Comments • category: Algonquin Books Blog, Excerpts, Promotions
Today we have an early peek at Robert Morgan's new saga of the Westward Expansion, Lions of the West, publishing October 18th. (See below for an excerpt.) Morgan is the author of the national bestsellers Gap Creek, an Oprah Book Club selection, and Boone: A Biography, selected as one of the best books of the year by the Washington Post.
We've reserved three advance copies of Lions of the West for our devoted fans. For a chance to win one, just leave a comment here or on our Facebook page. Good luck!
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America's Manifest destiny comes to life in Robert Morgan's skilled hands, from Thomas Jefferson's birth in 1743 to the California Gold rush in 1849. Jefferson, a naturalist and visionary, dreamed that the United States would stretch across the continent from ocean to ocean. The account of how that dream became reality unfolds in the stories of Jefferson and nine other Americans whose adventurous spirits and lust for land pushed the westward boundaries: Andrew Jackson, John "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman, David Crockett, Sam Houston, James K. Polk, Winfield Scott, Kit Carson, Nicholas Trist, and John Quincy Adams. Their tenacity was matched only by that of their enemies—the Mexican army under Santa Anna at the Alamo, the Comanche and Apache Indians, and the forbidding geography itself.
Known also for his powerful fiction (Gap Creek, The Truest Pleasure, Brave Enemies), Morgan uses his skill at characterization to give life to the personalities of these ten Americans without whom the United States might well have ended at the Arkansas border. Their stories—and those of the nameless thousands who risked their lives to settle on the frontier, displacing thousands of Native Americans—form an extraordinary chapter in American history that led directly to the cataclysm of the Civil War.
With illustrations, portraits, maps, battle plans, appendixes, notes, and time lines, Lions of the West is a richly authoritative biography of America as compelling as a grand novel.
Advance Praise for Lions of the West:
"Robert Morgan, prolific novelist and poet of the American West, again turns his hand to writing history in this collection of vivid portraits and engaging anecdotes of famous personalities of the westward expansion."
—Daniel Walker Howe, Pulitzer Prize winning author of What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848
"What a marvelous take on Thomas Jefferson's Westward Expansion Movement! In a sense Robert Mogan's Lions of the West is a sequel to Stephen Ambrose's Undaunted Courage about Lewis and Clark. Morgan brilliantly showcases such outlandish characters as Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Johnny Appleseed, Winfield Scott and many others. Morgan proves once again to be an incredible prose stylist. This is a love song to the raw back pages of American frontier democracy. Highly recommended."
—Douglas Brinkley, author of The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America
"Robert Morgan has found a most engaging way to envision and explain American expansion from early nationhood until the eve of Civil War. Fourscore years come alive through biographical vignettes that pull no punches. The project is meditative rather than celebratory. Hispanic responses to the consequences of Manifest Destiny are made stunningly clear. Nation-building accrued human costs as well as remarkable heroes—all revealed with Morgan's customary grace and flair. This is engrossing as well as judicious history, narrated by a writer who knows the terrain first hand."
—Michael Kammen, Pulitzer Prize winning author of People of Paradox and Mystic Chords of Memory
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Leslea Schofield says...
I adore and appreciate really well-written historical fiction. I would be thrilled to recieve an advance copy of Mr. Morgan's "Lions of the West!" Thank you in advance! 🙂
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Lynne Perednia says...
The Manifest Destiny story is fascinating in its own right but also important for how it continues to be part of the American psyche. I am looking forward to this book very much.
9:56 am
Jane McCown says...
I would love to win this book for my husband!
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Sue Schwartz says...
Anxious to read this !
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Trudy Langhoff says...
Would love a copy! We pass books around our family and devour them!
Thanks for the opportunity!
10:02 am
T. G. Bradshaw says...
Morgan's take on America's westward expansion should be a interesting read. I look forward to it.
10:02 am
Sheila (Book Journey) says...
OOH – just seen your post on twitter… this looks awesome – I would love a copy to review
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laureen sonia says...
From Thomas Jefferson's birth in 1743 to the California Gold rush in 1849, America's Manifest destiny comes to life in Robert Morgan's skilled hands. I would love a win for a copy of this book!!! I love well written historical fiction also!!
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Lisa Lessard says...
Would love to get a copy of this for my husband!
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Word Lily says...
Ooh, I'm a fan! I'd love to win. 🙂
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gisele lumsden says...
would love to have a copy of this book…as an avid history buff, seems like a great vacation read.
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Tom Vause says...
I've been looking forward to this book. It sounds great!
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Jeffrey Tretin says...
Sounds great. I would love to learn more about this period of American History after reading American Lion.
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Lauren Loomis says...
I enjoy imagining how things were during the Westward expansion–what would it really have been like to be one of those pioneers. Can't wait to read this book and would certainly love to be one of the first!
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Nancy Brock says...
This would be a great book to read on my Red Cross deployment.
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Linda says...
I have been hearing about this book and cannot wait to read it!
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Debbie W. says...
Would love to read/review for my blog, Consuming Books!
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Lisa Dabbs says...
If Morgan does the bang up job on this subject that he did on Daniel Boone, count me in!
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Grace says...
I would love to win!
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Marylou Seixas says...
I am always fascinated by our earlier achievements being that they were more meaningful and important over something superficial like YOU TUBE!
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Tanya says...
I told my husband last week we needed to read this book. It looks really good.
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Jon says...
I would love to read this book. Please entwer me in your contest. Thank you.
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Dee says...
After checking out the book and author, it sounds like a very good read.. please do enter me in your contest to win the copy.. I am looking forward to read the book… Thank you….
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Virginia C says...
An awesome anthology of amazing Americans! A perfect "10" : )
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John says...
Sounds interesting. I am quite interested in this period of American history and am a great admirer of James K. Polk, so this sounds very appealing.
10:37 pm
Jo-Ann says...
I would love to win a copy of this book. I love a good read!
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Lynne B says...
I would love a copy of this book!! I collect all things West in reading material, especially history related books. I am a recent transplant to the West and I am trying to catch up on all the history of the region. This looks like a book I will definitely be trying to add to my collection.
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Mary Smith says...
I would love to have this book! I enjoy reading about our American history!


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Odorizzi, Rays deflected by Shields in opener
Bats silent behind Tampa Bay righty, who notched eight strikeouts
ST. PETERSBURG -- The sight of James Shields wearing road greys and toeing the rubber was foreign at Tropicana Field. After a 6-0 loss in the series opener, the Rays could do without seeing it again.
"I mean, we've seen that act before," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. "Just the wrong uniform this time."
Shields struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings to beat the Rays in his first start here since he was traded to Kansas City in 2012. The right-hander, who still leads the franchise in wins, innings, strikeouts, complete games and shutouts, dominated in earning his 48th career win at The Trop.
"When I was warming up in the first inning, it definitely felt comfortable," Shields said. "It's always nice to pitch on a mound you've pitched on numerous times before. A lot of memories on the mound and once that first pitch happened, it was game on."
Starting opposite Shields was rookie Jake Odorizzi, who came to Tampa Bay in the same trade. Monday night marked the first matchup in Tampa Bay history in which its starting pitcher had been traded for the opposing starter.
Odorizzi held his own with eight strikeouts in six solid innings, but Shields was too much for the Rays' offense, which mustered just three hits and moved only one runner into scoring position against him. That was Kevin Kiermaier's double to right-center in the third inning.
"I don't know what to say. He pitched great, man," said Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings, who went 0-for-4 in the loss. "He was in control of the game the whole time. He knew what he wanted to throw, when he wanted to throw it. He kept the ball down. He threw every pitch where he wanted to throw it."
After escaping a bases-loaded jam with one out in the second inning, Odorizzi ran into trouble in a two-run third. He allowed three straight hits, including an RBI single by Alex Gordon, and Omar Infante added an RBI groundout to make it a 2-0 lead.
"I liked him. I always liked him when I had him in Milwaukee. I liked him when we had him in Kansas City. You could just see him growing as a starter," Royals manager Ned Yost said of Odorizzi. "His slider's getting better, he's always had a great changeup, and his fastball, he was moving it to both sides of the plate. I thought he did a nice job."
With the loss, the Rays dropped to 2-9 against the Royals since the beginning of last year, and have been outscored 70-28 in those games.
"We don't hit them. Period," Maddon said. "We have not beaten these guys because we have not swung the bats well. That's it."
The Royals tacked on four insurance runs off reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo, who allowed an RBI double to Infante and a sacrifice fly to Mike Moustakas in the eighth. Eric Hosmer added an RBI double, while Gordon tacked on an RBI single in the ninth.
The Rays' flight from Detroit arrived at 4:30 a.m. ET on Monday morning following a 9-2 road trip against the Orioles, Yankees and Tigers. But Jennings said a late night wasn't the reason for a loss.
A familiar face in an unfamiliar uniform was big part of it.
"[Shields] just pitched better than we hit," Jennings said. "I don't think it had anything to do with the late travel. We could have had an off-day yesterday, and if he pitched like that, we'd probably get the same result.
"We just got beat."
David Adler is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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♦Cecile Kyenge, Italy's first black minister, is confronting the country's culture of casual racism, but the success of her proposed legislation depends on her fellow parliamentarians – some of whom have not been entirely complimentary about her.
♦ China is pushing to water down the World Bank's Doing Business report, showing its increased assertiveness at international bodies and its willingness to challenge liberal economic prescriptions.
♦ Growth in Indonesia has reached its slowest pace in two years, hit by the slowdown in China and India, but investors are still feeling confident.
♦ David Gardner argues that Israel's latest attacks on Syria play right into Assad's hands supporting conspiracy theories about a western-conceived attempt to destroy Syria.
♦ Somalia's president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, calls for a Marshall plan to help his country recover from decades of poverty, civil war and terrorism.
♦ Roberto Azevêdo of Brazil and Herminio Blanco of Mexico are scrambling to secure last-minute votes in a tight race to become the next head of the troubled World Trade Organisation.
♦ Hollywood film-makers are going to great lengths to satisfy the whims of Chinese censors. However, appearances by Chinese actors in the Chinese version of Iron Man 3 have not been to everyone's taste – "One microblogger named Bumblebee Marz compared the new scenes to chicken ribs — a common expression denoting the most tasteless and undesirable cut of meat in Chinese cuisine."
♦ Dexter Filkins looks at the White House debate over Syria. According to Gary Samore, who was President Obama's chief adviser on weapons of mass destruction until February, "All the options are horrible".
♦ Obama's off-the-cuff remark about large quantities of chemical weapons crossing a "red line" have now put him into a bind, "his credibility at stake with frustratingly few good options."
♦ Gabriel Kuris at Foreign Policy looks at how Latvia's anti-corruption bureau managed to pass through reforms and take down oligarchs. Read more
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Finding an Alumni Mentor Using LinkedIn – Presented by Career Services
Find out more about how to use the new IC Mentoring Network on LinkedIn and why having career mentors can help make all the difference in your career path. Also learn about important strategies around utilizing LinkedIn to make connections, networking etiquette, and informative career networking groups.
Date: January 30, 2014
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Office of Career Services – 101 Muller
Register: All students are encouraged to sign up on eRecruiting for this workshop in order to save a seat. Additionally, students who wish to receive SLI credit for this workshop must register in advance on eRecruiting by 5:00 p.m., January 29th.
Please direct any questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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text: CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( TheStreet) -- Three decades after the deregulation of the airline industry, consolidation seemingly has been completed and capacity growth largely has ceased. Spirit Airlines ( SAVE) is the exception to the trend. The carrier, now the country's 11th largest in terms of revenue passenger miles, expects to grow about 22% this year and 15% to 20% over the next several years. Recently, the growth has been focused on Texas, where the economy is expanding faster than in Spirit's Florida home. "We are a growth company," said CEO Ben Baldanza, in an interview. "The industry is shrinking through consolidation, but we have positioned ourselves with investors as a growth company. Investors who invest in Spirit buy good returns with a growth portfolio." On Tuesday, shares rose 4.6%, leading the airline industry after the carrier beat estimates and reported a series of improved metrics, which would have improved even more if not for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. For the year, Spirit shares are up 12%. "The growth has been excluding Florida," said Executive Vice President Barry Biffle. "We're about maximizing profits and return on invested capital. This environment (South Florida) doesn't call for more capacity. (For instance) New York to Florida is cheap and has been relatively cheap for 30 to 40 years." Between March 2012 and March 2013, Spirit's capacity at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport grew by 7%; it now accounts for 16% of total capacity. During the same period, the carrier's capacity at Fort Lauderdale International Airport declined 6% to 41% of its capacity. Texas has "a really good economy (and) that generates better things from an airline perspective," Biffle said. Since October, Spirit has added 14 new routes including Houston to Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando, and Dallas to Fort Myers, Fla. and New Orleans. In the coming four months, the carrier will add 11 routes including Houston to Los Angeles and Dallas to Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Oakland, Calif., Los Angeles, Cancun, Los Cabos and Latrobe, Pa. Clearly, the carrier does not fear other carrier's hubs or even flying between a single carrier's hubs. "We today fly Dallas/Chicago," which connects two American ( AAMRQ.PK) hubs, Biffle said. "We are not allergic to flying between two hubs." He said Spirit will look at Dallas/Charlotte, given that the merger between US Airways ( LCC) and American may lead to pricing changes on the route.


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Manchester United reached the final of the champions league second time in a row after beating Arsenal 3 – 1 at the emirates. United had a slender 1 – 0 lead from the first leg and Arsene Wenger was almost certain that Arsenal will play magnificently and reach the Champions League final. His words may have been soon forgotten as two quick first half goals from Manchester United ended there hopes quickly and they were outplayed for the most of the game.
Unites started with Berbatov and Tevez both on the bench with Ji Sung Park being preferred over them while the United midfield consisted of Fletcher, Carrick, Anderson, Ronaldo. Wenger's words may have elated the Gunners fans as they were roaring in the stadium as Arsenal dominated for the first few minutes. But things changed after 7 minutes when Kieran Gibbs slipped while failing to clear a Ronaldo cross from the left and Ji Sung Park was there to finish into the far corner. Two minutes later, the home crowd was stunned as Ronaldo fired in the free kick from 41 yards after being fouled by Van Persie. Things were almost over for Arsenal as they needed 4 goals to win and they failed to create any good opportunities for the rest of the half. They may have been 3 – 0 down had Almunia not saved a Rooney curling shot which was on target. Ronaldo went close on two occasions with Almunia making a save. read more »


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I don't think I've ever seen a ring quite like this one. My daughter purchased the mount i.e. it contained all the smaller multicolored sapphires but was missing the center stone. She searched and searched till she found the unheated natural blue Ceylon sapphire in the center and had her jeweler set it in place for her.
This is a large cocktail ring: from end to end (N-S) the ring measures 38.17mm long, or 1.50 inches. East to West, we're looking at 22.39mm wide, or 0.88 inches. Usually something this large is bulky and rather unattractive, but not this ring. Somehow it remains elegant and absolutely stunning with that rainbow of diamonds and colored sapphires surrounding the 11.66 x 9.25 x 6.44mm Ceylon Sapphire. Magnificent in my opinion. What do you think?


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Last night, radio station Old School. 94.5 pulled off an impressive first outing as their rebranded self. The station turned the American Airlines Center into a party, a church and even a Soul Train line with a strong roster of classic R&B and soul artists from The O'Jays to Chaka Khan. The show had its ups and downs, but there was no doubt, they brought the funk.
For the show to start almost an hour late was not cool. They were still sound checking and 6 p.m. when it was supposed to start. Most concerts rarely start on time, but this kind of delay was ridiculous and mind you, this was a six-hour event. All was forgotten when Confunkshun took the stage and brought the house down quick. Soulful vocals, rich horns and a few choreographed steps helped the band show music doesn't need a lot of accessorizing to be awesome. If there was anything to be said for that long-ass sound check, it was the wonderfully lush, layered sounds of the band. The Mary Jane Girls hopped onstage to perform "In My House" adding to the bustling energy. The BarKays threw in some gimmicky quick pyros and a live anaconda and Slave held their own with a spirited performance, but it was the Ohio Players who killed inthe first half. That intro bass line from "Skin Tight" sent a nuclear reaction through the arena and "Love Rollercoaster" was a jam best enjoyed live and at loud volumes. The audience was whipped into a frenzy all before the first break.


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Frank G. Adams, 92, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at the VA Medical Center with family at his side on Monday. "Frankie" was a proud WWII vet who had been a P.O.W. He received the Purple Heart. Frankie was a boxer, referee, judge, mason and Tigris Shriner. A retired truck driver for Warren Brothers and the USPS. Frankie's passion and involvement with sports and community activities included boxing, the Tigris Shrine and its field band, golf and bowling leagues and many Veteran's affairs. Frank is survived by wife, Agnes, five sons, four daughters; a brother, Fred Knight; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Friday at the Greenleaf Funeral Home. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga St. in Syracuse. Masonic Services: 6:30 p.m. Burial: Onondaga Veteran Cemetery. Contributions: Shriner's Children's Hospital. Frank G. Adams, was the Toggolier/Nose Gunner of the "Homesick Angel", B-17G #42-31888, one of two survivors of a 10-member crew who crashed after an attack by a German Focke-Wulf 190 on March 23, 1944 near Uentrop, Germany.


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New York -- Mobile devices will play a pivotal role this Thanksgiving as the holiday transforms into "Mobile Thursday," the day before Black Friday, according to a new online survey by Harris Interactive, conducted on behalf of Digitas, a digitally led, global integrated brand agency.
Twenty-eight percent of smartphone- or tablet-owning adult holiday shoppers plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day with their mobile devices, nearly double the percentage from 2011, when only 16% said they would use a mobile device to shop on "Mobile Thursday."
In addition to shopping for the holidays, 29% of smartphone or tablet owners say that they have used or plan to use their mobile devices to assist with upcoming Thanksgiving holiday preparations. That number rises to 40% when focused on adults aged 18–34.
"Our findings reinforce that mobile is not just another channel. It's a technology-driven cultural phenomenon that is changing how people are connecting to brands and commerce. With more consumers shopping on their devices, brands are being provided with more mobile moments to address and create impact — even during a time of turkey, football, and family," says Chia Chen, SVP, mobile practice lead, Digitas.
The survey revealed that consumers while consumers want to shop via mobile, brands still need to catch up. Three-quarters (76%) of those who shop by mobile device and computer say that it is easier to shop via computer. And only 8% say their shopping experience is easier via mobile and one-in-six (16%) say there is no difference between the two.


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According to Official Statistics of Japan, imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose by 12 percent from 2010 to 2011 and 11 percent from 2011 to 2012. The March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake, accompanying tsunami and subsequent nuclear plant outages, have led to higher use of thermal generation, including natural gas fired generation. According to the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, LNG consumed for power generation grew 27 percent from fiscal year (April to March) 2010 to fiscal year 2011. Total LNG imports over the same period grew by a smaller percentage (18 percent) as the destruction from the earthquake limited natural gas demand outside the power sector.
Based on data from Official Statistics of Japan, from 2010 to 2011, the average price for LNG imported to Japan grew 35 percent from US$10.92 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) to US$14.78 per MMBtu. The average import price grew again in 2012, to US$16.62 per MMBtu, or 12 percent over the 2011 average. Most LNG imported to Japan is imported under long-term contracts with the LNG prices explicitly linked to the price of crude oil. However, in order to increase imports since the earthquake, Japanese companies have had to buy more LNG under short-term or spot arrangements, with the prices negotiated between buyers and sellers.
Natural gas prices rose at most locations, particularly in the Northeast United States. The Henry Hub price rose 8 cents per MMBtu from $3.49 per MMBtu to $3.57 per MMBtu. On Tuesday, at $3.63 per MMBtu, the Henry Hub price was at its highest level since November 28. The general increase in prices was likely the result of a week of winter storms and expectations for frigid weather. While areas in the Midwest received plenty of snow, snowfall was expected to be considerably less in New York and New England.
While New York and New England prices rose, they did not reach the same peaks they reached earlier this year. Already comparatively elevated at $7.76 per MMBtu at the beginning of the report week, the price at the Algonquin Citygate (which serves Boston consumers) dropped in the middle of the week to just under $5 per MMBtu, and rose back to end the week at $7.77 per MMBtu. At Transcontinental Pipeline's Zone 6 trading point for delivery into New York City, prices rose from $3.85 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $4.66 per MMBtu yesterday. In contrast to this report week, in January 2013 prices at both of these trading points spiked to more than $30 per MMBtu during a cold snap.
Both demand and supply declined this week. According to BENTEK Energy Services LLC (Bentek) data, dry production declined by 0.4 percent from last week, but remains 0.7 percent above levels a year ago. Pipeline imports of natural gas from Canada declined across the board. While LNG sendout increased from the previous week, sendout still remains at minimal levels, averaging 281 MMcf per day. Domestic consumption fell 3.8 percent from last week, with decreases in the residential and commercial, power burn, and industrial sectors. Despite the overall decline in consumption of natural gas for power generation, the Midwest saw large increases beginning Sunday.
At the New York Mercantile Exchange, the April 2013 near-month contract rose slightly from $4.434 per MMBtu last week to $3.470per MMBtu yesterday. While still relatively low, prices are considerably greater than levels last April. The April 2012 contract at this time last year was trading around $2.300 per MMBtu. This week, the 12-month strip (the average of the contracts between April 2013 and March 2014) increased slightly from $3.725 per MMBtu to $3.761 per MMBtu.
Working natural gas in storage decreased to 2,083 Bcf as of Friday, March 1, according to EIA's WNGSR. This represents an implied net withdrawal of 146 Bcf from the previous week. This week's net withdrawal was 39 Bcf larger than the 5-year average net withdrawal of 107 Bcf, and 54 Bcf larger than last year's average net withdrawal of 92 Bcf. Inventories are currently 361 Bcf (14.8 percent) less than last year at this time and 269 Bcf (14.8 percent) greater than the 5-year average of 1,814 Bcf.
All three storage regions posted declines this week. Inventories in the East, West, and Producing regions decreased by 77 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 79 Bcf), 11 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 11 Bcf), and 58 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 17 Bcf), respectively. In the Producing region, working natural gas inventories decreased 18 Bcf (8.7 percent) in salt cavern facilities and decreased 40 Bcf (6.0 percent) in nonsalt cavern facilities.
Temperatures during the storage report week were 1.4 degrees cooler than the 30-year normal temperature and 5.3 degrees cooler than the same period last year. Temperatures in the Lower 48 states averaged 38.1 degrees, compared to 43.4 degrees last year and the 30-year normal of 39.6 degrees. While overall temperatures were about a degree cooler than normal, temperatures varied somewhat by Census Division. In the West, the Mountain Census division was particularly cool, averaging 8.4 degrees cooler than the 30-year normal. In the Northeast, the New England Census division was relatively warm, averaging 3.7 degrees warmer than the 30-year normal. Heating degree-days nationwide were 5.5 percent above normal and 23.2 percent above last year.


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A PHOTOGRAPHER has won an award for her work highlighting the on-going battle against childhood obesity.
Abbie Trayler-Smith's 'Big O' project scooped a World Press Photo Award for a powerful portrait showing insecurity in teenagers dealing with weight problems.
Now, the 36-year-old is looking for more young people to come forward and tell their story through art.
Abbie, of Holcombe Rogus, near Wellington, said: "The Big O is an intimate study in photographs and text of the children behind the obesity statistics that are shaking the core of contemporary British society.
"My aim with this work is to show how complicated and nuanced the subject of childhood obesity is and to tap into the wider youthful experiences of insecurity and the disquiet that so many of us – fat or not – went through with our own bodies and self-image during those formative and insecure teenage years.
"I am working towards producing an exhibition of photographs on the subject that show the person beyond their size, and supporting book with media coverage, which I hope will result in a wider discussion about obesity and what can and should be done to help those who battle it."
Abbie's photo of a young blonde girl battling obesity won 2nd Prize Staged Portraits at the awards. Some of her previous work has also appeared in magazines and the Daily Telegraph.
To help with her quest to beat the stigma attached to obesity, Abbie is looking to get in the minds of boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 17.
She said: "I like to work in a collaborative way and this is a story close to my heart. I was an obese teenager so I understand the sensitivities more than most and it is important to me that this subject be tackled with empathy."
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Simon stars on the hill, allowing two runs over 7 1/3 impressive frames
CINCINNATI -- With the Reds going into Friday's series opener against the Brewers trailing Milwaukee by seven games in the NL Central, the importance of the head-to-head matchup was not lost on any of the participants, especially Billy Hamilton.
And it was the reigning National League Rookie of the Month who got the Fourth of July fireworks started early at Great American Ball Park.
Hamilton launched his fifth home run and made a sparkling defensive play in center field, while Alfredo Simon won his 11th game of the season with 7 1/3 strong innings as the Reds beat the Brewers, 4-2, to open their 11-game homestand.
With the game scoreless in the third, Simon singled with one out and Hamilton jumped on a first-pitch changeup by Milwaukee starter Kyle Lohse, depositing it into the right-field seats to give Cincinnati a 2-0 lead.
"I was looking for a changeup," Hamilton said. "[Lohse] threw a bunch of them to me in the first at-bat [when I struck out]; he took me out on a great changeup. And I thought it was great, and I figured he'd have to be coming back with it."
Hamilton's home run continued his relative power surge as of late, one that has given the Reds a huge offensive boost during the club's recent run of 21 wins in their last 33 games. Some notable statistics on Hamilton's homers:
• Hamilton hit 13 Minor League home runs in 2,015 at-bats between rookie ball and Triple-A from 2009-13; he's hit five in 294 at-bats this season for the Reds.
• Hamilton hit one home run through the first 55 games he played in this season, and has four in his last 25 games.
• Four of the switch-hitting Hamilton's homers have come from the left side.
• Three of Hamilton's five home runs have come against the Brewers -- he hit one off Marco Estrada on June 14 in Milwaukee, and one on June 15 off Wil Smith.
• Hamilton is batting .389 (7-for-18) with five RBIs against the Brewers this season.
"We need to keep him off the bases," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "Obviously we don't want him hitting home runs like he's done off us, but he's dangerous when he gets base hits because he can steal and create a lot of problems that way. … We're making bad pitches. We're making bad pitches and he's not missing them."
In the fourth, Devin Mesoraco doubled and scored on another double by Skip Schumaker. In the fifth, after Todd Frazier reached first on an error, Joey Votto doubled Frazier home to make it 4-0.
In the Brewers' sixth, Ryan Braun led off by driving a ball deep to right-center field. Hamilton raced after it, left his feet and caught the ball as he slammed into the wall, robbing Braun of extra bases.
"I'd do anything for these guys," Hamilton said of his teammates. "I'd run into the wall, I'll do stuff like that. That's what I'm here for and the guys trust me out there, they trust where I play at and let me play in, which I love to do; they don't mind me playing in."
Simon ran into some trouble in the seventh after hitting Aramis Ramirez and giving up a single to Lyle Overbay. With runners at the corners, Jean Segura hit an infield single to short that scored Ramirez. Simon then struck out Logan Schafer, got a fielder's choice ground ball to short by pinch-hitter Rickie Weeks, and induced a fly-out by Scooter Gennett.
Simon pitched to contact, allowing his defense to take care of it from there. He allowed six hits, walked two and struck out three, throwing 99 pitches through his 7 1/3 frames.
"I just tried to keep the ball down," said Simon, who tied the Cardinals' Adam Wainwright and the Dodgers' Zack Greinke for the NL lead with 11 wins. "Sometimes when I get the ball up, that's when I get hit, but when my two-seamer works, I get a lot of ground balls. So I think that was the key."
After getting the first out in the eighth, Simon surrendered a solo homer to Jonathan Lucroy that made it 4-2. Jonathan Broxton finished the eighth and gave way to Aroldis Chapman, who notched his 17th save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth.
With his strikeout of pinch-hitter Mark Reynolds to end the game, Chapman extended his streak of striking out a batter in consecutive appearances to 36 games, which is a franchise record for a reliever. That also tied the mark for the second-longest such streak in the Majors since 1900.
Losing on Friday to the Brewers would have put the Reds in a very tough spot, increasing their deficit in the Central to eight games and extinguishing the possibility of making a move greater than one game in the standings by Sunday afternoon.
But Cincinnati continued its dominance of Milwaukee by winning for the sixth time in eight meetings this season.
"Anything can happen in this thing, we're not that far back," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "But that being said, we don't want to get further back going into the All-Star break … it was a big victory, no doubt about it."
Manny Randhawa is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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In news that lends an exciting new dimension to the phrase "clean up on aisle five," Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, reportedly has big plans to expand into one of America's top growth markets: health care and health insurance.
It's not such a stretch. As the Orlando Business Journal observed, Wal-Mart is already the fourth largest pharmacy in the nation, routinely administers on-site vaccinations and even sells health insurance through its big-box Sam's Club chain. In fact, health and wellness products and services accounted for 11 percent of Wal-Mart's sales and 5 percent of Sam's Club business in 2011, according to the company's annual report.
But now, apparently inspired by the state health exchanges scheduled to open in 2014 under health care reform, Wal-Mart has set its sights on establishing its own branded health insurance exchange aimed at small businesses looking for a big hand with their health care plans.
Private health exchanges are popping up with some frequency these days. Recently, the consulting firm Aon Hewitt announced plans to set up a health insurance exchange for employees at Sears and at Darden Restaurants, which owns Olive Garden and Red Lobster. A competing consulting firm, Mercer, also is building a health insurance exchange for employers.
One advantage a Wal-Mart health exchange would have over the new federal-state exchanges is traffic -- lots and lots of traffic. But the government health exchanges will offer something that Walmart cannot: a small-business tax credit to qualifying employers.
Nor does the retail giant plan to ignore the profits possible from in-store clinics. While Wal-Mart lags well behind corner-pharmacy brands CVS and Walgreens with just 150 clinics nationally, Kaiser Health News reported that the company planned a huge expansion of its clinics more than a year ago. The Orlando Business Journal reports that Wal-Mart plans to offer full primary care services at its clinics in the next five to seven years. Wal-Mart has denied both reports.
Then again, the retail giant plays things pretty close to the vest these days after its ambitious plans to expand its MoneyCenters into a full-blown banking enterprise ran afoul of federal regulators a few years back.
One thing is certain: With U.S. health care spending at a staggering $2.7 trillion annually, or nearly 18 percent of the U.S. economy, Wal-Mart won't be the last major company to explore ways to affix its brand to American health care.
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A SHOP worker who inappropriately touched a 13-year-old girl who came into the store with her younger cousin has been fined £120.
Failed asylum seeker Satheeskumar Navaratnam also made a comment to the youngster about her stomach, which was exposed by her crop top.
The 31-year-old had been due to face a trial by jury charged with sexually assaulting both the girl and her relative, aged 11, at Premier Stores on Rodbourne Road.
But after Navaratnam, who had a Sri Lankan interpreter, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault on the older child, prosecutors said they would not seek a trial.
It was accepted that although he touched the girl's bare skin, he did not pinch her and it was not done with a sexual motivation.
The victim was wearing the top exposing her midriff on a hot Bank Holiday on May 6 last year when she went to the convenience store.
Tessa Hingston, prosecuting, told Swindon Crown Court: "She was wearing a crop top which exposed her naked belly. The defendant commented on her naked belly.
"It was touching of her bare skin on the side. The common assault was therefore not something that caused her any physical harm.
"It is aggravated by the fact she was a child. He was in the position of a person providing a service as a shopkeeper."
She said the girl's dad told how the family were alarmed by his daughter's behaviour in a statement three days after the incident.
"He said she had been bursting into tears and shutting herself in her bedroom. She was taken to school but sobbing uncontrollably," she said.
"They were alarmed by it. She said she was touched by somebody really she didn't know at all."
Navaratnam, now living in Harrow, north London, pleaded guilty to one charge of common assault.
A second count and two of sexual assault were left to lie on file.
Marcus Davey, defending, said: "The guilty plea is entered on the basis that he touched the elder of the two girls without her consent.
"He was reckless as to whether he had consent. He should have known from her age and demeanour in the shop he would not have her consent.
"It was not pinching, it is clear from the video it must have been around the waist area.
"The Crown accept it was not sexual."
He said the assault was in the lowest range for the offence as it caused no physical harm to the victim.
Mr Davey said his client was currently appealing his failed asylum claim and as such cannot work or claim benefits.
He is living on the generosity of his brother, who has a wife and one-year-old child and works in Tesco in north London.
Passing sentence, Judge Douglas Field said: "Not only were you in charge of the shop but you had a responsibility towards your customers.
"You touched her on her bare midriff. I accept that it was a fleeting touch which did not cause her any physical injury.
"It is clear however that it did cause her considerable emotional distress which lasted for days."
As well as a fine of £120 he also ordered Navaratnam to pay a £20 victim surcharge.


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Medical Definition of Denver Developmental Screening Test
Denver Developmental Screening Test: The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) is a widely used assessment for examining children 0-6 years of age as to their developmental progress. The name "Denver" reflects the fact that this screening test was created at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver.
There are a number of other behavioral assessments for infants and young children. These include:
The purposes of developmental assessment depend on the age of the child. For a newborn, testing can detect neurologic problems, such as cerebral palsy. For an infant, testing often serves to reassure parents or to identify the nature of problems early enough hopefully to treat them. Later in childhood, testing can help delineate academic and social problems, again, hopefully in time to remedy them.
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Talk:Known issues in Stellarium 0.10.1
Stellarium crashes if I try to add a new location. LAME Deathgleaner 20:59, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
How about posting a proper bug report with details that might actually help us fix the problem, like your OS type and version, Stellarium version, and so on? What location did you try to add, what procedure did you use?
This sort of thing would be best discussed in the forums or the bug tracker. I can only imagine you are trying to get googlerank by linking to your blog from here. I don't mind people using our (high ranking) site to promote their own if they contribute something useful like a landscape or script and link back to their site. However, throwing about comments like "lame" is not the way to do that. Matthewg42 06:31, 15 September 2009 (UTC)