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Gazella gazella
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Gazella gazella
|Species Authority:
|(Pallas, 1766)
|Regional Assessments:
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|Taxonomic Notes:
|Several subspecies have been named and five of these have previously been evaluated for the IUCN Red List: Acacia Gazelle G. g. acaciae; Arabian Mountain Gazelle G. g. cora; Farasan Island Gazelle G. g. farasani (first described as distinct by Thouless and Al Bassri 1991); Palestine Mountain Gazelle G. g. gazella; and Muscat Gazelle G. g. muscatensis. Neumann's Gazelle G. g. erlangeri was treated by Grubb (2005) as a distinct species, following Groves (1997). G. g. darehshourii from Farur Island, Iran was described as a new subspecies by Karami and Groves (1986), but these gazelles were introduced and their origin is unknown.
Genetic research by scientists at King Khaled Wildlife Research Centre (Saudi Arabia) and Zoological Society of London has confirmed the existence of intraspecific variation, but details of this, as well as the relationship of G. gazella to G. bilkis still await confirmation. This assessment is confined to the species G. gazella until the issue of possible subspecies has been clarified.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Vulnerable A2ad ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group
|Mallon, D.P. (Antelope Red List Authority) & Hoffmann, M. (Global Mammal Assessment)
This taxon is widely but unevenly distributed across the Arabian Peninsula. The two largest populations have declined at different rates, but overall there has been a continuing estimated decline exceeding 30% over the past three generations (18 years) based on direct census information and evidence of illegal hunting and live capture.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|Formerly occurred across most of the Arabian Peninsula, north to southern Syria and extending westwards into Sinai. The last confirmed records for Egypt were in 1932 though there have been some recent unconfirmed reports (Saleh 2001). There have been no records in Syria since the 1970s (Kingswood et al. 2001), although they may survive on Jabal Hermon and perhaps in upper Galilee (Masseti 2004). In Lebanon, the species was believed to have become extinct after 1945, but three were seen in 1998 in the Barouk Mountains (Kingswood and Khairallah 2001). The last record from Jordan was in 1986 (Kiwan et al. 2001), although Masseti (2004) notes that they were reintroduced into Shaumari Wildlife Reserve.
Their current range includes: Israel (widely distributed); Saudi Arabia (occurs on the Farasan islands, in three protected areas, and as scattered populations in the west); Oman (widely distributed, with the largest population in the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary); United Arab Emirates and Yemen, mainly from the west and south. There is also a small introduced population on Farur Island (Iran) in the Persian Gulf (Mallon and Kingswood 2001).
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Israel; Oman; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; Yemen
Possibly extinct:Jordan
Regionally extinct:Egypt; Syrian Arab Republic
Introduced:Iran, Islamic Republic of
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|Total numbers are currently estimated at less than 15,000: Israel (approximately 3,000); Oman (approximately 13,000 were estimated in the late 1990s, with 10,000 on the Jiddat al Harasis, although this population has been declining since then; Saudi Arabia (1,500-1,700, but up to 1,000 of these are on the Farasan Islands, with over half of them on Farasan Kebir); Yemen (no estimates but generally described as rare). Numbers of gazelles in Israel and the West Bank (usually considered to be G. g. gazella) were estimated at 10,000 in the late 1990s (Clark and Frankenberg 2001). Since then they have declined sharply and there are currently estimated to be about 3,000 in total.
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|Habitat and Ecology:
|Inhabits a range of desert and semi-desert habitats. They often occur in steep terrain, but avoid rocky areas, and can withstand severe climatic conditions, living in the hot and dry Jordan Valley, the Negev Desert, and the Nafud and Dhofar Deserts (Mendelssohn et al. 1995).
In Israel, the gazelles of the Arava Valley (Gazella gazella acaciae) are found in arid habitats dominated by acacia (Acacia raddiana and A. tortilis); Palestine Mountain Gazelle (G. g. gazella) are found in hilly regions with good vegetative cover, especially in areas near irrigated cultivation.
The gazelles on Farasan Island inhabit areas of broken coral ravines and flat gravel. They apparently emerge to feed at night mainly on Cyperus., and obtain water mainly from dew (Flamand et al. 1988).
|Major Threat(s):
The major threats are illegal hunting for meat and live capture for pets and private collections, particularly in Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Habitat loss through agricultural development, fencing pasture for cattle, construction of roads and settlement is also a major threat.
In the Arava Valley, the major threat to the Acacia Gazelle is habitat deterioration: the water table is falling due to abstraction of underground water sources for agriculture causing acacia trees, bushes and perennial plants to disappear. Predation by wolves (Canis lupus) and jackals (C. aureus) has also increased. The small size of the remnant population means that inbreeding is a threat and leaves the taxon vulnerable to stochastic factors.
The Palestine Mountain Gazelle was formerly hunted under license in Israel and was regarded in places as an agricultural pest. Shooting was legally halted in 1993 due to declining numbers.
There are no natural predators on the Farasan Islands so overgrazing is a potential future problem if the population increases. Hunting (killed for meat) and live trapping (for sale as pets on the mainland) are the main threats but the effect of these has fallen since the islands were declared a reserve.
|Conservation Actions:
Mountain Gazelle are legally protected in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, but enforcement is not always effective. They occur in the following protected areas:
Saudi Arabia: Uruq Bani Ma'arid (5,500 km²); Al Khunfah (34,225 km²); and Ibex Reserve (2,370 km²) (all Arabian Mountain Gazelle). The Farasan Islands (600 km²) have been a nature reserve under the control of the National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development (NCWCD) since 1988, and aerial censuses are carried out by NCWCD on the Farasan Islands, at 2-3 yearly intervals.
Oman: Arabian Oryx Sanctuary (24,785 km²); Wadi Sareen Tahr Reserve (800 km²); Jebel Samhan NR (4,500 km²), As Saleel NP (220 km²) (all Arabian Mountain Gazelle).
Israel: En Gedi (14 km²); Ya'ar Yehudia (62 km²); Mezukai Herev (23 km²). The current habitat in the Arava Valley is protected, and supplementary feed is provided and natural vegetation irrigated. However, an evaluation of predator control in the area is recommended.
|IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group. 2008. Gazella gazella. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T8970A12942665. . Downloaded on 23 August 2017.
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Intel 915 Graphics: Graphics Media Accelerator 900by Derek Wilson on 8/2/2004 10:03 AM EST
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IntelUser2000 - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - linkWell, I can't believe that Anandtech can do this. Look at the Intel Graphics drivers, which are 184.108.40.20656
The latest is: 22.214.171.12489
The difference in those two is that 3889 has support for GMA900, which will make a lot of difference in performance. Reply
LoneWolf15 - Friday, August 06, 2004 - linkThe reason I feel Intel has an obligation is far more than just because they are the #1 graphics chipset supplier in the world.
Most systems that offer an IGP like the EG2 or GMA 9000 lack an AGP slot or a PCIe slot for a performance graphics card, so the manufacturer could save a few bucks. This absolutely dooms the entry-level user that knew little about graphics at the time of their computer purchase. It wouldn't bother me so much if users could easily replace the Intel solution with a top-flight graphics card, but in a lot of systems, this isn't the case. I feel that a current IGP should have close the power of a Geforce 4MX, or a Radeon 9200, hampered only by the shared-memory architecture, which will always hold these chips back. Either that, or there should be a clear upgrade path to a new graphics card. Seems business customers get the elevator in this case, but the home users get the shaft.
T8000 - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - linkI think the Intel "Extreme" graphics are well worth their $3 premium, but they are meant for business desktops (and notebooks), so a review like this is just another way of saying you should buy an add-in graphics board for gaming.
Just remember that more then half of the PC's sold will never see a 3d game, making such a graphics solution a great way to cut costs for those PC's. Reply
tfranzese - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - linkI am NOT inferring anything about performance. I am stating that the quality of the hardware is only as good as the software running it, which in this case are poor drivers. Intel's product is up there with the worst of them when it comes to proper drivers. In order for it to be a proper driver it should be able to render scenes properly as a customer would typically expect from such a big name.
I havn't been criticizing performance, how fast it can render scenes. That point is easily assumed with it being an IGP. It doesn't excuse the fact though that the software is shite. And there is PLENTY in the article to support that indirectly with the screen captures and comments.
Surprisingly the article fails to even cover Intel's driver and software presentation and integration. Reply
mikecel79 - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - link#13 you are equating performance with reliabilty and quality. You don't say it, but it's infered. Here's an example maybe you can understand.
A Civic is a well made reliable car using quality parts. It has amongst the highest quality in the inudstry. However it's performance is lacking in comparision to say a Corvette. Does that mean it is not a reliable, quality product? No of course not. So your statement is wrong. There is NOTHING in this article to show that Intel graphics are not reliable, and are of low quality. So it's not as fast as a add-in card. It doesn't make it a low quality or unreliable product.
tfranzese - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - linkAnd, where did I mention the performance? It certainly is poor (and Trogdor, the only thing stupid is your comparison which is severely lacking), but if you actually read the article there are plenty of times poor image quality and errors are brought up. And this quote to be specific:
"But we feel that being the number 1 supplier of graphics solutions in the world, Intel has a responsibility to uphold to the population of our small corner of the galaxy. By providing poor support for current technology to such a wide number of people, Intel is doing more harm than good. Obviously, there is a place for the GMA900, and we wouldn't be so hard on Intel if they could at least offer a performance based integrated solution for those who actually want compatibly, performance, and a good price point with their new system."
And that's putting it nicely after seeing three of these benchmarks of some pretty popular games display incorrectly. If you people call that a 'realiable' and 'quality' product from a company who holds more than the majority of market share I'd have to suggest you all get your eyesight checked. Reply
tfranzese - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - linkIMO, the quality of the hardware is only as good as the software - and there is nothing quality about it, nor reliable in delivering what a customer might expect.
Stupid comment, no. Has plenty of ground to stand on here. Reply
TrogdorJW - Monday, August 02, 2004 - link#2 - Yeah, this is the Intel quality and reliability, and as you can see from the article, it absolutely destroys the graphics solutions made by AMD. It's infinitely faster than those. :p (Sorry, but one stupid comment deserves another.)
Given the cost of integrated graphics - about what, $5 extra, maybe $10? - it's not too surprising to see performance this low. I do have to agree that it's rather stupid to even include integrated graphics on the latest and greatest "high end" PCs, though. A server motherboard could add an old Rage 2c chip (like most already do), while for a desktop, I can't think of a good reason to get a 3.6E 775-LGA system that doesn't involve at least running an X300. Well, I can, and that reason is "marketing".
Still, it's just one more way for Dell to screw over customers. I'm waiting for the Dell systems based off of the 915 and 925 chipsets to start shipping *without* the PCIe X16 ports. (Unless they're already available?) Reply
thebluesgnr - Monday, August 02, 2004 - link#7,
There's no nVidia IGP for socket 754/939. I think they would rather have people buying discrete graphics (from them), so they will only release an IGP chipset when they "have to", that is, when SiS760 and VIA K8M800 gain some market share. Right now socket 754 is still expensive so integrated motherboards are not very popular.
Marlin1975 - Monday, August 02, 2004 - linkkmmatney, the only IGP for the A64 so far is the Unichrome pro from VIA, whihc is not meant for 3D at all, but has a built in mpeg decoder etc...
There was really no reason to have IGP for the A64 as the chips USE to soct so much that buying one and trying to use a IGP is liek a EE P4 on a IGP board. But now that he socket 754 sempron and the price reduction of the 2800 and 3000, I am sure there will be a nForce IGP chipset coming soon. Reply
skiboysteve - Monday, August 02, 2004 - link"Gee thats funny i thought Longhorn required DX10 and PS3 minimum."
longhorn requires DX9 Reply
kmmatney - Monday, August 02, 2004 - linkI can probably dig up the numbers somewhere, but I wonder how this compares to the NForce2 IGP paired with an Athlon XP. Is there an IGP for the Athlon64? Reply
mczak - Monday, August 02, 2004 - link"...the ATI 9100 IGP numbers are based on a system running at a 600MHz lower processor frequency. Interestingly, this almost makes up for Intel's lack of hardware geometry processing."
Well, the ATI 9100 IGP also completely lacks hardware geometry processing!
mkruer - Monday, August 02, 2004 - linkGee thats funny i thought Longhorn required DX10 and PS3 minimum. If tru the artical is a mute point . Intel is try to add value to the chipsete, when infact what is required is simplification of the chipset. Looks lke Blue Crystals to me Reply
sprockkets - Monday, August 02, 2004 - linkWith such low memory bandwidth available maybe running a DX9 integrated video system is a complete waste of time. So what if it supports PS2.0, playing a game at around 10FPS is a waste of time. Reply
mikecel79 - Monday, August 02, 2004 - link"So is this that Intel quality and 'reliability' that someone was talking about in the comments for the Sempron article? "
Quality and reliability are different than performance. There's nothing here to show that the Intel Integrated graphics are not good quality or not reliable. Performance has nothing to do with quality or reliability. Reply
tfranzese - Monday, August 02, 2004 - linkSo is this that Intel quality and 'reliability' that someone was talking about in the comments for the Sempron article? Reply
cosmotic - Monday, August 02, 2004 - linkI really like the Intel bashing comments at the end of the review. Intel DOES have the responibility of puting better graphics cards in these computers. If they didn't provide integrated graphics, OEMs would be required to use add-in cards, and since the cheapest add-in card performs better than Intels chip, there is NO reason at all for Intel to be providing such utter crap in their chipsets. It may even be more ecinomical to license nVidia's technology to use inside Intel chips. That would make everyone happy (except ATI). Reply

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Dear Sinologists on Agora,
Last Monday evening I came back from Malaysia, where I met lots of interesting souls in an intensive seminar. As I was sorting their name cards, some of the Chinese participants have both an English name and a Chinese name. They tell me that Chinese population are obliged to get a Malay name and Christian names like Albert and Eunice are as close as they can get.
This causes some trouble for me. For 5 days I called this man Mike and now in order to write an email to him I have to look for his name card by the name Jong Li Sung or Sung Jong Li. I realise if I have their names in kanji form, I can get a fair chance of sorting out who is who and at the same time avoiding mistaking their family names as part of their personal name. Could you help me to get kanjis for the following names?
Chua Swee Leng (Female)
Su Ming Tan (uncertain)
Kok Leong (Male)
Loo Ting Pei (Female)
Chinese names
A discussion of the peculiarities of languages and the differences between them.
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I am disappointed in the Sinophiles here at the Alpha Agora.
Perhaps you should try here,
Sounds like you had a good time!
Were you uncertain or were they?
Perhaps you should try here,
Sounds like you had a good time!
Su Ming Tan (uncertain)
Were you uncertain or were they?
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Given the homophonic nature of the Chinese language(s) and the one-to-many nature of their representation by 漢字, it would be a bolder man than I, Flam, who would dare to make hard-and-fast pronouncements as to which of the latter lie behind an unfamiliar name represented in Roman letters. This is the case even with names read in Standard Chinese (or for that matter, in Japanese !), with which I claim some familiarity ; when it comes to languages like 廣東話 or 客家話, which seem to be the ones involved here, I simply have to confess my almost total ignorance. If you want to guess, Erik Peterson's On-line Chinese Tools provides a character dictionary with a (Yale) Cantonese look-up, but as I said, I should never have the temerity to use it in the case of personal names....
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SAINT LEO, Fla. – It started with an opposing goal, and 105 minutes later ended the same way as the top-seeded Saint Leo men's soccer team was shocked by No. 4 seed Barry University 4-3 in double overtime in the semifinal round of the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Championships at a blustery University Field on Friday night.
In the second overtime, and despite holding what felt like a strong advantage after answering a two goal deficit earlier in the contest, the Lions (13-2-1) saw a thru ball catch the foot of Thomas Coombes who had to deal directly with Saint Leo 'keeper Manuel Schoenhuber at the top of the 18-yard box. Schoenhuber successfully dealt with Coombes, but the deflection landed square in front of Nico Gercke, who centered the ball with one touch and slotted it home uncontested.
The goal, coming in the 107th minute bookended Buccaneers (9-8-2) scoring as they opened up the contest with a second minute goal from Kris Wilkinson, who deposited a cross into net before fans were able to take their seats.
The 854-plus fans in attendance were treated to a fast-paced, high-scoring affair that saw Barry take a 3-1 lead early in the second half.
On its heels, Saint Leo responded as a conference champion would, with a calm and selective approach that eventually paid off when Lukas Cramer closed the deficit in the 57 minute to push momentum back to the side of the Lions.
Saint Leo really looked to have the match in its grasp when Maximilian Schulze-Geisthovel took as cross from Bafou Sanogo and slid it home in the 77th minute. After that point, and for the remainder of regulation and the first overtime session, Saint Leo appeared to have the upper hand, all of which came to a halt when Gercke unloaded the game-winner.
Barry advances to the Championship Game to face archrival No. 3 Lynn University, who defeated No. 2 seed Rollins 2-1 earlier in the day. The Bucs and Fightning Knights will kick off at 1 p.m. in a game hosted by Saint Leo University.
The Lions will await NCAA selections which will be released on Sunday night. Saint Leo, currently second in the South Region, looks to get into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005.
For more on the Saint Leo men's soccer program, visit SaintLeoLions.com. Also, be sure to 'Like' the Lions on Facebook and 'Follow' Saint Leo Athletics on Twitter and Instagram.


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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's cross country team battled through heavy rains to finish 20th (561 pts.) at the 2011 Walt Disney World Classic 8K, Saturday morning from the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista.
It marked the final regular season run for the squad as they now begin preparations for the 2011 Sunshine State Conference Championships.
Drake finished as the top school in the 24-team competition, closing the race with 31 points. Meanwhile, Florida A&M's Shauib Winters won individual honors with a pace of 25:10.18.
For the Lions, it was the legs of Michael Berry that led. He finished the distance course in a time 28:49.22 and claimed a spot inside the top-100 in the 214-person field.
David Malys displayed a strong finish as he concluded the run just seconds behind his teammate at 29:02.07.
Eric Dirth was the third and final Lion to crack the 30-minute mark as he registered a final time of 29:18.27.
From there, Saint Leo saw the final four members of their team cross the line all within a minute of each other. Connor Callahan was first of the quartet to finish as he closed with a finishing time of 31:05.96. Kevin Papac followed Callahan with a closing time of 31:22.16, while Justin Prenganman and Matthew Urbaniak bookended the Lions' team effort.
The Lions will return to course on Saturday, October 22, when they travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. to compete in the SSC Championships. The race is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. and is hosted by Nova Southeastern University. Stay current with SaintLeoLions.com for news, updates, and information on the men's cross country team.


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VANDALS cutting electric fences on the Malvern Hills are putting livestock and the public at risk, say Conservators.
Over recent days, electric fences have been cut twice, allowing sheep grazing the hills to escape from their enclosures.
And a water bowser which supplies drinking water for the animals was drained. The incidents all happened on the hills between the Wyche and British Camp.
Grazing was reintroduced on the Malvern Hills by Conservators several years ago, to help preserve the characteristic acid grassland landscape.
The fences prevent to stock from wandering onto local roads and posing a hazard to traffic, but the policy attracted criticism, with some people objecting to even temporary fences on the open hills.
Stephen Bound, director of Malvern Hills Conservators said: "We can't know for certain why this is being done. It could just be mindless vandalism. It could be someone angry because their dog had got a shock from the fence - I've seen that happen elsewhere. Or is could be someone who object to the grazing policy or the fences.
"I would urge whoever is cutting the fences to stop and think about their actions. They are endangering road users and livestock and this vandalism could have very serious consequences.
"If anyone has any complaints about fencing on the Hills I'd be very happy for them to contact me to discuss their concerns."
Deputy conservation officer Beck Barnes said no livestock has been lost or injured, but there is always the risk that animals may stray onto the road, or escaped sheep appear in areas where dog walkers are not expecting them, increasing the likelihood of dog attacks.
The Conservators have not yet involved the police, but they will contact them if the damage continues.
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The official term is "negative equity," but in car dealer talk the term is "upside down."
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A new University of Georgia institute will focus on creating new and improved plant varieties that are higher yielding, more disease resistant, nutritious or simply look better in landscapes.
Gainco Inc., a manufacturer of scales, automated sorting and other yield-enhancement systems for the meat, poultry and food processing industries, has moved to a new headquarters location in Gainesville.
A recent study of the University System of Georgia shows that state colleges and universities generate not only knowledge but an economic boost to their communities - to the tune of $11 billion.
A veteran Gainesville banker has been named president of the Gainesville division of First Century Bank.
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For public utilities, responding at a moment's notice is the rule. There is no time to worry about the price of diesel fuel when your customers' lights are off.
They look like pine cones with feet. But the baby quail, pheasants and chukar partridges that wobble around the University of Georgia poultry science farm in Athens will help save game birds everywhere.
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By Gil Boggs
First I want to congratulate Adam Still on his promotion to Soloist. And for the other changes to our dancer roster please welcome Klara Houdet, Lesley Allred and Benjamin Winegar... we all can't wait to get this thing started! And if you're wondering what "this thing" is read on...
The Sleeping Beauty, October 5-21, 2012 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. This beloved fairy tale features choreography by Marius Petipa and music by Tchaikovsky, performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
The Nutcracker, November 24 through December 24, 2012 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Nutcracker features unforgettable characters and dazzling costumes and scenery by José Varona. This seasonal tradition will feature classic choreography paired with Tchaikovsky's extraordinary arrangement performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
Ballet MasterWorks February 22-March 3, 2013 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. It is hard to describe how excited I am about Ballet MasterWorks. The program will feature the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky's score The Rite of Spring performed to Glen Tetley's ballet Le Sacre du Printemps. The program will also include George Balanchine's historic Theme and Variations danced the final movement of Tchaikovsky's Suite No. 3 for Orchestra in G major, Op. 55, and a world premiere work by choreographer Val Caniparoli choreographed to the music of Poul Ruders. I am very proud that this will be the first repertory program in my tenure performed with the accompaniment of the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Ballet MasterWorks will be a performance of dance and orchestra that is often wished for.
Light /The Holocaust & Humanity Project March 29-31, 2013 at the Newman Center at the University of Denver. Making its Denver debut, this ballet explores the issues surrounding the Holocaust. The work explores human suffering in the face of genocide, as well as people's capacity to survive and flourish as individuals and as a community. When it premiered in 2005, Light /The Holocaust & Humanity Project brought national attention to Ballet Austin and choreographer Stephen Mills. Set to the music of five important living composers, Mills' original choreography turns the spotlight on discrimination and triumph of the human spirit. Mills has not only given the dance world a creation of refection and hope but also a work that transcends to everyday life as we know it. There is a very powerful feeling in the theater during the performance of Light and attendees will walk away with a true sense that there is kindness in mankind.
It doesn't get any better than this and I'll finish by saying do yourself a favor and get your tickets now for Ballet MasterWorks, this on is going to blow you tutu off!


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A THREE-CAR collision on the M4 caused long delays after a driver ploughed into the back of a police car on the hard shoulder.
The M4 Westbound was closed for an hour this morning and there was queueing traffic due to serious accident with three cars colliding between Junction 16 at west Swindon and Junction 17 at Chippenham.
The accident happened at around 10.30am, and the westbound carriageway was fully closed. The road has since reopened but is still restricted to one lane past the accident, near the Dauntsey overbridge.
An air ambulance has attended the scene along with fire crews and four people have been taken to Great Western Hospital with minor injuries.
One constable from the Wiltshire Police Roads Policing Unit was medically trapped and had to be cut free by firefighters.
A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "Our unit pulled over a car for allegedly speeding on the M4. They stopped the car on the hard shoulder and another car has gone into the back of the police car.
"One of our officers was medically trapped in the car and was cut free before being taken to Great Western Hospital, along with the male driver of the other car and his daughter.
"Everyone had minor injuries and have since been discharged from hospital.
"The road was fully reopened by noon but the vehicles have only just been recovered by 3pm while the Serious Collision Investigation Team were at the scene investigating."
A spokesman for South West Ambulance Service said: "A police car has pulled over another car to the hard shoulder when a vehicle approaching from behind has unfortunately gone into the back of it.
"This has meant there were three cars involved in the incident.
"There was nothing serious in terms of injuries. The air ambulance were called and two ambulances attended the scene.
"Four walking wounded were taken to First Great Western Hospital for checking over and patching up. They were conveyed to Swindon by ambulance at which point we left the scene."
A spokesman for Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "We got the call at 10.44am and sent two appliances from Stratton and Westlea.
"One person was medically trapped and had to be cut free."


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About the Book
This is more than another story about Vietnam; it is an Army helicopter pilot's memoirs about his flying adventures, beginning as an Army "groundpounder" and moving through his flight training, flood victim rescue, two tours of Vietnam and post combat military flying.
Captain Yuhas spent the major portion of his first tour flying in the Army aviation unit that "invented" the helicopter gunship. The unit's early years operating in Vietnam guaranteed the evolution of the helicopter from a flying jeep to the Cobras and Apaches of today. By Captain Yuhas' second tour, the Army had numerous gunships only companies in Vietnam.
"As a firsthand witness to some of these adventures, I can attest to the veracity of Steve's representations of both his history and his exceptional ability with a helicopter. " - Stu Ostrander
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6×9 in, 15×23 cm
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- Publish Date Jun 29, 2012
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>Racing>Big Sur
Just sold out in 59 minutes. Damn.
Just saw that! Did you sign up?
Nope. I got in to Western States next year, so I was hemming and hawing. I've run it four of the past five years, so maybe I'm due for a break. But I will miss it.
Actually it looks like registration for Boston to Big Sur (which I'd do if I did it at all) is still open, so I will have to do some head scratching pretty quick.
And actually, maybe I shouldn't mention this, but it looks to me like anyone could sign up now for Boston to Big Sur, then get automatically converted to a regular Big Sur entry (with partial refund) when they "don't get in" to Boston later.
Oh what the hell. In. Sigh.
40 minutes. That's how long it took you to talk yourself out of taking a break from the race, deciding to register and completing the registration process.
Marathon Maniac #6740
Goals for 2015:
Run 3 marathons (modified: Run 2 marathons--Lost Dutchman 02/2015 and Whiskey Row 05/2015)
Run a 50-miler (Ran a 53.8 mile race 11/14/2015)
Run 1,500 miles (uhhh...how about 1,400?)
Stay healthy
Not dead. Yet.
I can wait until I can sigh about running a couple of marathons. That's when you know you are a real runner.
How can we know our limits if we don't test them?
1999 Big Sur was my first and still dumbest marathon.
Runners run.
12 Monkeys
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
Many years ago Big Sur was my first sub 4hr and also the first marathon I doubled. When a race gets that popular I move on others. There are too many beautiful courses it is simple not worth the hassle including putting up with the crowds.
Feels like they just ran Big Sur not so long ago.
Yeah. That's what sucks. You have to commit 9 months out.
Imminent Catastrophe
Unless you're running Boston.
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
No, that's the thing, this year B2B registration also opened today. You can't wait until Boston registration anymore.
Didn't know that. And Boston 2 Big Sur is already sold out. Well, one less decision to make.
Wow. Well, they do say there is a wait list. I'd imagine if you got on it now, you'd probably get in. So, one more decision for you to make.
I remember when they started Boston to Big Sur, in 2010, and said there were "only" 400 spots, thinking they were crazy to expect they'd ever get that many takers. Ha. Having done it the year before on my own (plus Country Music, the day before Big Sur), it just didn't seem that likely a thing for many people to want to do.


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[EDITING] AddAction tutorial
I'm still pretty new at scripting but for my latest mission I decided to get a bit fancy with AddAction. Since the wiki is pretty easily understood I'm just going to show you a quick and dirty example.
What it does
AddAction adds a new player action (ex. Get In on a car object) to an object in the game world, where you script what should happen when the action is run. An example might be, a laptop with an option to call for backup.
Wiki info
To begin with you need an object to add the action to and a player to call the action. In the action-object's initialization add
this addAction["Call for backup", "callBackup.sqf", nil, 6, True, True, "", "(_target distance _this) < 4"]
Next, you need your backup script that actually does the grunt work.
Create a file called callBackup.sqf in your mission folder and open it. In it add
_radarObject = _this select 0; _activatingPlayer = _this select 1; _actionId = _this select 2;
At the end of the file add
hint Format["%1 has called for backup on %2", _activatingPlayer, _radarObject]; _radarObject removeAction _actionId;
Lastly we use the ID of the action to remove it from the object, so that the player can't call for backup again.
A VERY important notice is that the action is only run on the client that does the action. So whatever you do in your script, if you want it to be done on all clients then you must handle this manually.
Differentiate player types
If you also want the action to only be visible to a certain player, change the addAction call in the object's initialization to
this addAction["Call for backup", "callBackup.sqf", nil, 6, True, True, "", "(_target distance _this) < 4 && _this == ThePlayer"]
Good luck!
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AddAction and PublicVariables
Let's assume you want to have any player who joins the mission be able to use an object to do something. That something should be doable only once, and will send a bit of information to all clients on the server. That information should also synch with clients who have joined the server after the action has been performed.
I'm assuming that the variable in question is a public variable (available to all clients instead of just the server or calling client), which is named PV_MyToggle and defaults to 0. When the action is performed, it should equal 1, then after a short delay equal 2. This might be useful for updating briefings/tasks or other clientside effects.
The example works on two objects called ActionBarrel and FakeBarrel. These can be pretty much any object you want from the editor. I used empty barrels, hence the names.
In your init.sqf place the following:
if (isNil "PV_MyToggle") then { //if the PublicVariable does not yet exist, then we'll create a local copy. But if it DOES, we won't. PV_MyToggle = 0; if (isServer) then {publicVariable "PV_MyToggle";}; // make the server propogate the value to all clients, clients should keep local copies until the propogation happens. }; //player SideChat format ["PV_MyToggle = %1", PV_MyToggle]; // Debug, should return 0 during briefing *unless JIP* //player SideChat format ["PV_Whatever = %1", PV_Whatever]; // Debug, should return ANY during briefing // Requires: ActionBarrel (object to have action), FakeBarrel (object to replace Object after removal (edit toggle.sqf if undesirable) if (isNil "myAct") then { //AddAction is local, therefore connecting clients should be the only ones to get the action but let's be paranoid if (PV_MyToggle==0) then { // If action has not already been performed, then clients get the action added on connect Fer_Delay=10; //delay between states myAct = ActionBarrel addAction ["Send two states with delay between them", "toggle.sqf", [Fer_Delay,FakeBarrel,"PV_MyToggle"]]; // if using Norrin's revive, this should be called when player is revived too }; };
private ["_obj","_caller","_id","_params","_FerDelay","_OtherObj","_PubVar"]; _obj = _this select 0; // E.g. ActionBarrel _caller = _this select 1; // E.g. Player _id = _this select 2; // ID of action _params = _this select 3; // Params passed to this script. _FerDelay = _params select 0; // Delay (seconds) _OtherObj = _params select 1; // Dummy object to replace this object (object) _PubVar = _params select 2; // name of Public Variable to update (string) // -- ASSUMES PUBLIC VARIABLE IS DEFAULT 0, INCREMENTING TO 1 THEN 2 //_caller SideChat format ["PV_MyToggle = %1", PV_MyToggle]; // Debug (PV_MyToggle is directly referenced PublicVariable) //_caller SideChat format ["Public Variable is called: %1", _PubVar]; // Debug (PV_MyToggle is directly referenced PublicVariable) _OtherObj setPos (getPos _obj); //Replace object with dummy (so if player JIPs, they don't get to fire the event again; also prevents action from being called mulitple times whilst the wait is running) _obj setPos [-200,-200]; //Move object to nether regions _obj removeAction _id; //Remove the action from this client once it is activated (not useful; will only remove action from this client and we're moving the object away anyway) call compile format ["%1 = 1;",_PubVar]; //Set value publicVariable _PubVar; //Broadcast to all clients //_caller SideChat format ["PV_MyToggle = %1", PV_MyToggle]; // Debug (PV_MyToggle is directly referenced PublicVariable) sleep _FerDelay; //Wait call compile format ["%1 = 2;",_PubVar]; //Set second value publicVariable _PubVar; //Broadcast to all clients //_caller SideChat format ["PV_MyToggle = %1", PV_MyToggle]; // Debug (PV_MyToggle is directly referenced PublicVariable)
There's another way to do this that doesn't involve init.sqf and lets you specify how close the player must be. Create a trigger (note that as Fer_Delay was only defined in the init.sqf I have replaced it with a value here):
Condition: (player distance ActionBarrel ) <= 1.5 On Activation: myAct= ActionBarrel addAction ["Send two states with delay between them", "toggle.sqf", [10,FakeBarrel,"PV_MyToggle"]]; On Deactivation: ActionBarrel removeAction myAct;
The disadvantage of not using the init.sqf approach is that there is no default value at the start of the mission; until the publicVariable "PV_MyToggle" is called by a script clients will return ANY instead of 0. This might be fine for your mission, if not then simply add the first four lines (first IF statement) of the init.sqf example to your own init.sqf.Mumble :: Thread :: Click to Join


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A delegation from Russia's proposed 'Silicon Valley' development, Skolkovo, came to the UK this week in an effort to persuade UK businesses to invest in the high-tech hub being built on the outskirts of Moscow.
They faced awkward questions, however, about the political landscape that companies might face if they transferred operations to Russia. Denis MacShane, Labour MP for Rotherham, wrote to Lord Green, the trade minister, criticising the UK's Department of Trade and Industry for hosting the conference, and pointing to the difficulties that many UK companies had faced in Russia. Read more


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KENDAL Concert Band marks five successful decades of music making this year and retired conductors and past band members are invited to join the celebrations.
Jim Quincey and band are well into rehearsals for its April 25 (7.30pm) performance in aid of the Kendal Mayoral charities, a joint concert with Diessen Band in June, and a World War One memorial concert with K Shoes Male Voice Choir in July.
However, Jim is stepping down from the podium and the band needs a new musical director to carry on the sterling work. KCB chairman Bill Duxbury said was an exciting time for the band:
He added: "We are looking for a new musical director who will build on the excellent work done by Jim and his predecessors over many years. The new appointee will play an important part in our 50th anniversary celebrations this year."
KCB is a community band and welcomes members of all ages and abilities. It has an incredibly varied repertoire, ranging from classical overtures and marches to show tunes and modern pop songs.
Celia Wilson, who has played flute with KCB for more than 25 years, explained: "Looking back, the thing that means most to me is the friendships I have enjoyed over the years. Sharing interests like music with people is what keeps communities together."
For further information visit www.kendalconcertband.co.uk


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The Be Kind People Project™, a Paradise Valley nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the nation's educational environment by recognizing teachers and positively impacting students, announced today that Lisa Hartsock has been named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Working with founder Marcia Meyer, Hartsock will spearhead the next phase of the organization's rapid growth and the expansion of its nationwide programming to provide K-8th grade students with character development tools that build positive relationship skills while celebrating teachers and their contributions to society.
"The Board of Directors and I are delighted to welcome Lisa to lead our team as we expand the reach and scope of our programs and establish a national platform of advocacy and grassroots action to transform our schools and communities," said Meyer. "Lisa is a consummate professional, with a proven track record for building strategic alliances with partners, affiliates and donors that will serve us well as we implement our strategic growth plan over the coming months. She is also a caring and compassionate individual who embodies our values as an organization and our commitment to children, teachers and community service."
"I'm honored to join The Be Kind People Project at this critical stage of its evolution from a regional start-up to a highly regarded nonprofit organization with strong partnerships, comprehensive programs, and a national presence," said Hartsock. "The Be Kind People Project has developed a unique approach to character building that fully engages students, recognizes teachers and employs classroom materials that meet the highest and most stringent educational standards. I look forward to working closely with Marcia Meyer and the Board as we continue our mission to transform classrooms and inspire communities through the power of kindness."
As CEO, Hartsock will hold overall strategic and operational responsibility for executing The Be Kind People Project's mission and directing its staff, programs, financial performance, capacity planning and growth initiatives. During the 2013-14 school year, she will spearhead the organization's comprehensive national program of classroom events, contests and character development activities designed to provide K-8th grade students with opportunities to practice intentional acts of kindness while celebrating teachers and their critical role in inspiring our next generation of leaders. This branded program combines grade-specific character building lesson plans and classroom resources with video and essay contests that encourage students to express the kindness message through the spoken word, music, dance and the visual arts.
Four times during the school year, The Be Kind People Project also collaborates with Teach For America to deliver gifts of appreciation and classroom supplies to K-8th grade teachers at Title 1 schools across the U.S. The organization also mounts high-energy school and after-school assemblies featuring The Be Kind Crew™, a group of energetic and gifted young performers who use hip hop, street fusion dance, and the spoken word to bring the kindness pledge to life and reinforce the teacher appreciation message in ways that kids find exciting, engaging and fun. The 2013-14 program launched in August/September in ten markets nationwide.


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Part 3: Rolling green hills give way to larger ones in the distance.
By Capt. Ken Kreisler — May 2003
When we arrived back at Nirvana, our lunch of homemade fettucini and blueberry crumble dessert was waiting for us. We spent the afternoon exploring the bay's upper reaches with Fossi in the tender, dined on osso buco, and once the kids were tucked in, spent the rest of the evening with sommelier Keiser as he led us through tastings of a 1997 Chateau Lagrange St. Julien Bordeaux (a Gran Cru Classe wine), a 1999 Shafer Napa Chardonnay, and a 1997 Margaux Chateau Arsac Bordeaux, among others. In the morning we weighed anchor for the hour trip to Pemaquid.
From my vantage point on Nirvana's bow, I watched a smart-looking Downeaster cruiser, her brilliant white hull contrasted against a varnished cabin top, head out of Pemaquid Harbor to sea after Keiser had grabbed some good real estate for anchoring. The boat had followed a silver sunlit path to the open ocean, and as she reached the gentle swells just past a pair of rocky islets, I noted how well her bow welcomed the sparkling water.
The landscape surrounding Pemaquid Point, a state historic site and one of the oldest settlements in New England, is breathtaking: Rolling green hills give way to larger ones in the distance, and again, there are deep forests further up the waterway. But it was the small field of lobster buoys lying just off our starboard bow that had my attention.
Two boys clad in yellow slickers approached the buoys in an outboard skiff, one sitting in the bow while the other stood, manning the tiller. The helmsman deftly spun the boat to port as his partner picked up a buoy and tied off the line. "Hey," I called out. "Hiyadoin," the tiller man answered back. The resemblance between the two was unmistakable, and although the boy in the bow was younger, I could see they were brothers. "Checking your lines?" I asked. "Yeah. Me and him do it," he answered. "Are they your lines or your dad's?" I asked. "Ours," the older brother answered and waved. Just then the lobster boat Sheila Ivy approached the skiff. "My dad," the younger boy said as the boat drifted nearby. The boys rebaited their traps and then followed their dad's boat in.
Pemaquid is a beautiful place ashore. We visited Fort William Henry (c. 1689) and the archaeological dig going on around it as well as the Samoset Memorial--it was Chief Samoset who greeted the Pilgrims at Plymouth. We also went to the famed Pemaquid Lighthouse (c. 1827); one of the most photographed of all Maine's lighthouses, it's also often featured in calendars. And we walked the Pemaquid Trail alongside Pemaquid Beach. By dinghy we explored the pristine upper reaches of the Johns River, going two to three miles up as far as the eastern and northern branches, before returning to Nirvana for lunch. We would weigh anchor soon after for Boothbay.
Keiser brought Nirvana alongside the face dock at Brown's Wharf Marina in Boothbay about an hour before sunset. The deep blue of the western sky was painted with long brushstrokes of orange and yellow as the clouds glowed from beneath while the last of Boothbay's lobster fleet motored in for the night.
After a dip in Nirvana's hot tub, we dined on dazzling Asian-inspired dishes, with our chef, Keiser, and the crew all garbed in Asian costumes. It was our last night aboard, and we smiled and laughed for many hours with our new friends and traveling companions. In the morning we would have our breakfast and say our goodbyes, as Nirvana was due back in Newport, Rhode Island, for another charter.
Soon it would be September. The days would grow shorter, the air a little cooler. My trip along this small piece of Maine coastline aboard Nirvana had been a perfect one with glorious weather, good friends, great times, and outstanding food. As we waited in Boothbay for our car to pick us up and drive us to Portland for the flight home, I drifted over to the end of the dock and looked out to sea and caught a last glimpse of Nirvana's silhouette as she headed south. I thought maybe I would wait just a little while longer before putting my watch back on and checking my appointment calendar.
Nirvana is available for charter in New England, the Bahamas and Caribbean, and Mediterranean. Call for individual pricing.
Northrop & Johnson Phone: (800) 868-5913. www.northropandjohnson.com.
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Louis Theroux: Law and Disorder in Lagos, ABC2, 8.30pm
LOUIS Theroux has made it his business to explore places that don't appear in glossy holiday brochures. They're often ugly, messy and volatile, and they rarely offer postcard vistas. Here he's in the Nigerian city of Lagos ''finding out how this dynamic and somewhat chaotic city polices itself''. What he discovers is an urban centre ruled by gang lords who use bands of thugs to enforce their will and extort business owners. The local authorities, the KAI (Kick Against Indiscipline), appear both brutal and comical in their efforts to impose order, demolishing unauthorised stalls and sternly supervising environmental clean-up days as corruption runs riot. Theroux is a polite traveller, and it's difficult to disagree with his conclusion that Lagos is ''a city of extremes, in which order and chaos are sometimes hard to tell apart''.
Motorway Patrol, Channel Seven, 7.30pm
LIKE blowflies at the beach, the appearance of this long-running New Zealand-made documentary series is one of the reliable signs of summer. It's used as a filler, to plug holes in the silly-season schedule, as if in admission it's too dull to screen while the main ratings game is on. Its beat is the roads and highways of Auckland, where vigilant police search for dangerous drivers and all manner of suspicious activity. Clearly recognising the frequently low level of drama, the producers use narration to liven up the proceedings, and it's peppered with lame stabs at wit. ''This young man is no stranger to cuffs. It also seems he's taken some puffs,'' is one description offered of a miscreant driver. In this typically banal episode, a car lands in a swimming pool and is extracted by a tow truck as the owner of the house mourns the damage to her rose bushes.
SCU: Serious Crash Unit, Channel Seven, 8pm
ANOTHER cheapie New Zealand-made series that's become a summer staple, SCU also documents police work, following the activities of investigators who come in after accidents and chronicling how they reconstruct the events that caused the crash. In ''Pinewoods'', they receive an emergency call after a Peugeot veers off the road at a campsite and plunges off a 27-metre cliff, killing the passenger in the car. Working against an incoming tide, which could destroy evidence as well as washing toxins out to sea, the team members examine a range of possible factors: the speed the car was travelling, the blood alcohol level of the driver, the possibility of mechanical failure. The work these officers do is important, and their reconstruction of the puzzle of this tragedy is admirable, but it's a long way from must-see TV.
Ben and Kate, Channel Ten, 8pm
THIS brother-and-sister comedy from writer-producer Dana Fox (a producer on New Girl), based on her own experiences, is likeable but uneven. The set-up is a good-natured domestic battle between the boyishly happy-go-lucky and frequently irresponsible Ben (Nat Faxon) and his overly cautious older sister Kate (Dakota Johnson), a single mum to moppet Maddie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones). Ben stays home to babysit as Kate works in a bar and frets constantly about the safety of her daughter while she's in her brother's care. The show has a bouncy pace and an appealing cast, especially Lucy Punch as sassy British cocktail waitress BJ. But it's excessively cute and overstated, weighed down by silly padding that slows the plot and blunts the edges. We get it: as soon as Ben announces, ''Everybody can relax, I've got everything under control,'' things are poised to go pear-shaped.


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Topic: GERD?
Does anyone have experience with Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Gerd)?
I have been feeling really gassy recently along with spitting up a little after I eat and having heartburn. Now I am getting pain in my neck after I eat. I have googled things and it seems it might be gerd. Or at least I hope because I dont want to think of other possiblities.
I am thinking that all the sweet tea and change in diet since coming back to the states might have put it into overdrive. I am going to try get control of things. I read up on it and I have to cut the standards...dairy, meat and sugar as well as fruits and "gassy" vegetables as well as glutan. Doesnt leave much. But this neck and gas pain is killing me.
So anyone been diagnosed with gerd? It actually sounds like it could be something which could irratate the system and be a cause of cancer.
36 year old patient with buckets of hope


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The USS Ganges (NCC-72454) was a 24th century Federation Danube-class runabout operated by Starfleet. The ship was assigned to Deep Space 9.
In 2369, the Ganges was one of three runabouts delivered to the new starbase Deep Space 9 by the starship USS Enterprise-D. (DS9: "Emissary")
The Ganges was outfitted with a rollbar containing sensor equipment when it assisted in the apprehension of Bajoran terrorist Tahna Los a few weeks later. (DS9: "Past Prologue")
On a routine mission into the Gamma Quadrant, the Ganges picked up Human archaeologist Vash, who had been in the Gamma Quadrant for two years. On the way back to the station, the Ganges suffered a mysterious loss of power. (DS9: "Q-Less")
Odo used the Ganges to ferry the fugitive Croden back to the Gamma Quadrant. Instead of returning Croden to the Rakhar homeworld, Odo went to the Chamra Vortex, where Croden retrieved his daughter, Yareth, in stasis. The Ganges was fired upon by Ah-Kel in his Theta-class Miradorn raider in the nebula before escaping and beaming Croden and Yareth to the Vulcan ship T'Vran. (DS9: "Vortex")
Jadzia Dax and Kira Nerys took the Ganges to scan the moon Jerrado for lifeforms and found Mullibok, Baltrim, and Keena in their cottage. When Mullibok refused to leave and invited Kira for supper, she contacted Dax aboard the Ganges and told her that she could head back to the station. (DS9: "Progress")
In 2370, the Ganges was the last runabout to evacuate DS9 in the face of the short-lived Bajoran coup. (DS9: "The Siege")
The Ganges was destroyed by a T'Lani cruiser later that year. (DS9: "Armageddon Game")
|Danube-class: USS Gander • USS Ganges • USS Mekong • USS Orinoco • USS Rio Grande • USS Rubicon • USS Shenandoah • USS Volga • USS Yangtzee Kiang • USS Yukon • NCC-73918 • Unnamed
|Yellowstone-class: USS Yellowstone
Appendices Edit
Appearances Edit
- "Past Prologue"
- "Q-Less"
- "Vortex"
- "Progress"
- "Armageddon Game"
External link Edit
- USS Ganges at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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I used to just randomly wander around in Tol Barad Peninsula killing foxes, but after reading Bear's post about how he got his fox, I thought I would map out a path to allow for a bit of time efficiency.
Doing my dailies helps reduce the grind. I decided that I'm only going to do just one round, two rounds max, and I have to be doing my dailies so it doesn't feel like such a chore.
Fortunately for me a have a plethora of salutiferous spells I can use if I'm doing it as a healer. I pull so many mobs when I'm trying to quest, and if I wasn't a healer I'm sure I'd be dead. I must have the worst situation awareness when it comes to mobs because I end up with at least 4 on me and I struggle to kill them... and if I'm half paying attention, I'll be dead!
So here's my little map:
I start at the Horde quest area then go clockwise. I tell you what bugs me in the peninsula:
- Those zombie pirates in Cape of Lost Hope. They agro so easily!
- Getting lumber. I always get stuck in the corner where Wellson (the guy on the horse) keeps spawning and so I am continually fighting him.
- Dead foxes that I didn't kill. Waaaaah!
- That shark. So stealthy.
- Why do I always agro the spiders I don't need? When I need big ones the little ones agro and when I need little ones the big ones are agroing on me!
I just realised that I still have 2 mounts to get from the TB quartermaster and 2 mounts to get in Argent Tournament. So I'll be doing rounds of dailies for a while yet.


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War and Peace
For Israel, simply surviving is serious business. More and more Israeli Jews, along with people around the world who care about peace in the Middle East, think Israel would be wise to lighten up a bit. But when you travel there and hang out with the older generation, you appreciate why most of them take every threat to their nation extremely seriously and make their own rules for security without waiting for anyone else's OK.
That's the generation that remembers 1967, when Hebrew-language propaganda radio from Egypt broadcast to a young generation of Israelis: "Dear fish of the Mediterranean, don't bother eating now because in a few days you'll be dining on two million Jews." And, while lately, the news fixates on missiles from Iran, Israel considers it has two Iranian divisions right on its border: Hamas (in Gaza) and Hezbollah (in Lebanon).
Photo by Trish Feaster. (for her blog, see The Travelphile.)
Photo by Trish Feaster. (for her blog, see The Travelphile.)


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Arrays are confusing me.
When you type a number to a text field to search in an array, does it look for the exact number you typed or does it count the number of array items?
EXAMPLE QUESTION:When I type in the number 12, does it look for the number 12 like this (aryMonths[12] ) , OR does it count 12 times, starting at zero?
If I start from 0 and count 12 times it still takes me to December. Why does this code have return aryMonths[NUM-1];
<input type="button" value="Convert to Dollars" onclick="EnterMonth();">
Function MonthAsString(NUM){var aryMonths = new Array();aryMonths[0] = "January";aryMonths[1] = "February";aryMonths[2] = "March";aryMonths[3] = "April";aryMonths[4] = "May";aryMonths[5] = "June";aryMonths[6] = "July";aryMonths[7] = "August";aryMonths[8] = "September";aryMonths[9] = "October";aryMonths[10] = "November";aryMonths[11] = "December";
return aryMonths[NUM-1];}
In your example, the value you pass to the function is the index of the array. That means if you pass "6", it will reference arryMonths[6].Because, from a human perspective, you want to retrieve a month by its position in the calendar (1 for January, 2 for February, and so on) the returned value must be the index passed MINUS ONE. This compensates for the fact that the array is zero-indexed.
You could, very easily, do this instead
Function MonthAsString(NUM)
var aryMonths = new Array();
aryMonths[0] = "******INVALID*****";
aryMonths[1] = "January";
aryMonths[2] = "February";
aryMonths[3] = "March";
aryMonths[4] = "April";
aryMonths[5] = "May";
aryMonths[6] = "June";
aryMonths[7] = "July";
aryMonths[8] = "August";
aryMonths[9] = "September";
aryMonths[10] = "October";
aryMonths[11] = "November";
aryMonths[12] = "December";
return aryMonths[NUM];
And that would make the code a bit simpler to understand without changing its behavior.
Of course, good defensive programming practice requires a test of the input Range.So the first line in your function should be something like this:
if (NUM < 0) || (NUM > 12)
return "INVALID ARRAY INDEX";
Thanks for responding!
>> That means if you pass "6", it will reference arryMonths[6]. >> Is it matching Index numbers or counting down array objects?So that means, when I type 6, I'm asking asking JavaScript to find the index number 6, i.e., find an exact match between the string "6" typed in the form to the 6 in the bracket [6])? There is no counting then, just matching index numbers?
Here's how I was wondering how the javascript processes the command. YOUTUBE: //youtu.be/kKjl5jf27cw
Hey there,
When you reference an index in an array, in English that would read "Get me the item at this position in the array".
If we want to think of an analogy for an array, let's think of it as a set of P.O. boxes at your local post office, you're the postmaster that's delivering mail. You might have mail for PO Box 123, you have an overview of all the PO Boxes and you can see exactly where #123 is located, so you go straight to it. Next up is mail for #132, again - you know exactly where it is - you don't need to count all the boxes up until the correct number.
In practice, let's take your array of months for example and you call aryMonths[4] you will get the item at index 4 (which would be May, because arrays are 0-indexed).
When you return the value in your return statement the following happens:
return aryMonths[NUM-1]; //this is what you see
//let's say you have MonthAsString(4)
//this ends up being:
return aryMonths[4-1];
//what actually happens is:
return aryMonths[3]; //It's important to note that the calculation happens first.
just to add to this a little,
if you wanted to know the last item in an array you would subtract 1 from the array length.
in this case, the array length is 12, which means the last index is 11. Handy if you have a
dynamically populated array whose length you don't know
//last item:
aryMonths[ aryMonths.length - 1];
So in short. someArray[n] will always directly reference an index in an array, not iterate over all items until it reaches the correct one.
Viewing your video I have a better understanding of your question*.Let me clarify something you asked; There is no 'counting' of the array defined in your function. That array could be defined outside the function and the behavior would be the same. As a matter fact, since this is javascript, the use of the 'var' keyword - although inside the function - explicitly made that array global in scope.
All the interpreter 'responds to' is the last line (in this case the return) where is 'references' the array.
Function MonthAsString(NUM)
return aryMonths[NUM-1];
//having been passed NUM, the interpreter simply uses it as the index INTO the array. In this case, the NUM value passed in has been modified and that mathematical change is applied BEFORE the array is referenced to return a value
By the same token, the 'modification' of the index could take many forms. Try to wrap your head around this (admittedly peculiar) scenario
Function MonthAsString(NUM)
aryIndices = new Array();
aryIndices[0] = 0
aryIndices[1] = 0
aryIndices[2] = 1
aryIndices[3] = 2
aryIndices[4] = 3
aryIndices[5] = 4
aryIndices[6] = 5
aryIndices[7] = 6
aryIndices[8] = 7
aryIndices[9] = 8
aryIndices[10] = 9
aryIndices[11] = 10
aryIndices[12] = 11
aryIndices[13] = 12
aryMonths = new Array();
aryMonths[0] = "January";
aryMonths[1] = "February";
aryMonths[2] = "March";
aryMonths[3] = "April";
aryMonths[4] = "May";
aryMonths[5] = "June";
aryMonths[6] = "July";
aryMonths[7] = "August";
aryMonths[8] = "September";
aryMonths[9] = "October";
aryMonths[10] = "November";
aryMonths[11] = "December";
return aryMonths[aryIndices[NUM]];
Keleth wrote me on another forum but didn't explain why the interpreter repsonds to the last line where it sees a "return". (BTW. What do you call a 'return'?) He wrote a nice example:
"As for accessing the index, precedence is a big deal, just like math. If you have 4 * (3 + 6 / 2 * (9 - 3)) you have order of precedence, in that you look at the inner most parenthesis first, then head outwards. In the same way, code is always by order of precedence, in that inner most code is computed first (most often) and then outer code. "
Question: So, "return" is the inner most code in precedence, like his above example? Is there a rule of precedence in JavaScript I can read somewhere?
He further wrote:
"So if you have monthArray[NUM - 1] first it figures out NUM - 1 (the inner set of code). It doesn't care that its looking for an array index yet, it just knows NUM - 1 has to be calculated. So then it realizes that for NUM = 12, that is 11, so it goes out a layer and sees monthArray[11], and realizes, oh, this is an array, let me try to pull the value of monthArray indexed at 11."
He said, "it just knows NUM - 1 has to be calculated"
Question: Why does the interpreter have to calculate that first? Is there a rule of precedence in JavaScript I can read somewhere?
Exactly. It can save a lot of time clarifying. It's like asking another developer to come over to your station for help
Why does the calculation happen first, since the JS Interpreter works from top to down? Is it because Return statements ALWAYS have precedence?
I think you are misinterpreting this statement (and I blame the English language).That 'calculation' is performed when the interpreter gets to that line. However, the interpreter realizes that the index value must be resolved. So it first determines what that value is before looking for that index.In other words, this would work also
return aryMonths[subtract(NUM, 1)];
assuming you defined the function "subtract" like this
function subtract(anum, bnum) {
return anum - bnum;
Does that clarify it in your mind or make it more confusing?
That's the confusing part: The interpreter goes from top down. So, it seems logical that it 1. goes through the array, grabs the string ('March'), 2. then hits the Return statement, performs the operation on the index number (subtraction), 3. but then has to jump back up and pull down the correct string, 'February'. How else would the interpreter know an index [2] is February, unless it jumps back up and searches the indexes again?
Keleth said,
"As for accessing the index, precedence is a big deal, just like math. If you have 4 * (3 + 6 / 2 * (9 - 3)) you have order of precedence, in that you look at the inner most parenthesis first, then head outwards. In the same way, code is always by order of precedence, in that inner most code is computed first (most often) and then outer code. So if you have monthArray[NUM - 1] first it figures out NUM - 1 (the inner set of code). It doesn't care that its looking for an array index yet, it just knows NUM - 1 has to be calculated. So then it realizes that for NUM = 12, that is 11, so it goes out a layer and sees monthArray[11], and realizes, oh, this is an array, let me try to pull the value of monthArray indexed at 11."
So, my question is from that if "It doesn't care that its looking for an array index yet, it just knows NUM - 1 has to be calculated," then it logically seems to make sense that the JS interpreter does not always go from top down, it goes first and foremost by precedence like a math problem with parenthesis around the numbers.
Variables are just some data stored at a specific place in memory, and the variable name is a convenient alias to that location in memory (beats writing something like 0x00000000c4 instead of 'x', right?).
So when you write arrMonths[2] you aren't finding something in arrMonths but rather you are referencing something in memory
And there you've pretty much stumbled upon how a lot of interpreters / compilers work. They don't read lines from left to right like we do
When the interpreter gets to a line with parentheses (e.g. for a calculation), it will always try to resolve operations inside of the parentheses before applying that value to the overall calculation.
e.g. something like:
someThing = 2 * (5+2);
Here, of course the parentheses are necessary because if they weren't present they would give a different outcome. (Depending of course on what you're calculating.)
The interpreter will see the parentheses and go "ok, I'll find the matching one and perform all the operations inside of it before continuing up the line".
It of course doesn't matter if you're using values or variables, the order of execution stays the same:
x = 2;
y = 5;
someThing = x * (y + 2);
The question for me wasn't that interpreters reads from LEFT to RIGHT, but from TOP to DOWN and how it was resolving this function and how what was the order process.
So to summarize, you're saying in the line of code below, the interpreter looks at the whole function as a block of code, and then first looks inside all parenthetical statements first, and resolves them first, and then start back at the top again and goes down to the array?
The interpreter sees [NUM-1]; first and resolves it, and then goes back up to the top and starts again?
Function MonthAsString(NUM)
var aryMonths = new Array();
aryMonths[0] = "January";
aryMonths[1] = "February";
aryMonths[2] = "March";
aryMonths[3] = "April";
aryMonths[4] = "May";
aryMonths[5] = "June";
aryMonths[6] = "July";
aryMonths[7] = "August";
aryMonths[8] = "September";
aryMonths[9] = "October";
aryMonths[10] = "November";
aryMonths[11] = "December";
return aryMonths[NUM-1];
OK. That last post above was incorrect. Pedant, on CodingForums gave me a really thorough and clear walk-through: "JS sees the declaration var aryMonths, so it puts 'aryMonths' into an internal table as the name of a known variable. " It just simply allocates the array to memory, pointing to each one (using POINTERS). No commands are made yet; just storing to memory. Then in the order of precedence, the translator sees the [NUM-1], subtracts one from the variable NUM, and then sees it's part of an array. It grabs the POINTER that is in that element number and runs off to see what it points to. It brings back a string in this case, and finally sees the command to return the "value of that string to the caller of the function". So clear now!


text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The House of Representatives late Tuesday passed legislation averting a so-called "fiscal cliff" and sent it to President Obama for his signature. Passage had seemed uncertain earlier Tuesday, after House Republicans, including Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, had voiced opposition to the budget compromise that had been hammered out and passed by the Senate. House leaders had suggested they might amend the legislation to include more spending cuts and then send it back to the Senate, a move that could have led to deadlock. But the bill passed the House 257 to 167, and among the yes votes were 85 Republicans, The New York Times reported. Sixteen Democrats joined 151 Republicans to vote against the legislation, the Times said. Passage of the deal, which prevents automatic tax hikes for most Americans and a host of spending cuts, ends a nail-biting period when it wasn't clear politicians icould bridge their differences on fiscal policy. Economists and financial market participants had expressed concern the tax increases and spending cuts that would have kicked in without a deal could have thrown the still-fragile U.S. economy into recession. Once it receives Obama's signature, the legislation will increase taxes for individuals with annual incomes of more than $400,000 and couples making more than $450,000 a year but prevent rates from rising on the middle class. The tax rate for these groups will rise to 39.6% from 35%. Estate taxes will also rise. They will be taxed at a top rate of 40%, an increase from the previous 35% top rate. The first $5 million of an estate's value will be exempt for individual estates, and the first $10 million will be exempt for family estates. The measure would also block a host of automatic spending cuts for two months, extend unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed and stop a 27% cut in fees for doctors treating Medicare patients, the AP said.


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The final HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll of the season is in and Alabama running back Mark Ingram is the leader following his 113-yard rushing performance against No. 1 Florida in the SEC title game.
Ingram grabbed four first-place votes and totaled 46 points to retake the top spot back from Texas quarterback Colt McCoy.
"I moved Ingram to the top of my ballot around mid-season, and nothing has made me change my mind," said one voter. "What he did Saturday against a quality Florida defense was my final validation."
The vote by the weekly panel of 13 Heisman voters was hardly a slam dunk for the sophomore running back, however, and the race appears to be very muddled going into Saturday's Heisman ceremony. Stanford's Toby Gerhart (43 points, 2 first-place votes), Texas' McCoy (36 points, 1 first-place vote) and Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh (36 points, 4 first-place votes) all garnered significant support. A total of six different players received first-place votes, tying the poll's season high.
Voter commentary reflected the split:
"It's long past time Heisman voters abandon their traditional, restrictive criteria and award the "most outstanding player," regardless of position. Suh was hands down the most dominant player in the country on either side of the ball, and his performance in the Big 12 title game firmly solidified his stature. "
"C.J. Spiller may be more exciting and Toby Gerhart more punishing, but no running back has been more effective against a tougher schedule than Ingram."
"Golden Tate is as outstanding as he is underrated. Why he isn't getting more Heisman love is beyond me. He should not be penalized because his team stunk."
"Toby Gerhart was consistently excellent this season. He never had a bad game. Stanford's four losses or his lack of playing on the final weekend should not be held against him."
Since ultimately you can't take a cash advance to buy more votes, some sort of history is sure to be made on Saturday. Ingram could become Alabama's first Heisman winner or runner up, while McCoy could become the first Heisman runner up to come back and win the award since Herschel Walker did it in 1982. Meanwhile, Gerhart would be the first non-USC winner from the Pac-10 since 1970 and Suh would be the first pure defensive player to win.
About the Poll
The HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll is made up of 13 Heisman voters from across the country. They vote for five players each week. Tabulations are made on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, with five points awarded for a first-place vote, four points for a second-place vote and so on. Last year's final Heismanpundit poll was the most accurate in the country, picking five of the top six finishers in the Heisman vote, including the winner.
Members of the panel include: Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, Teddy Greenstein and Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune, Olin Buchanan and Tom Dienhart of Rivals.com, Jenni Carlson of The Oklahoman, Bruce Feldman of ESPN.com, J.B. Morris of ESPN the Magazine, Austin Murphy, B.J. Schecter and Stewart Mandel of Sports Illustrated, plus Dick Weiss of the New York Daily News.
Chris Huston of HeismanPundit.com coordinates and also votes in the poll.
The Final HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll, 12/7/09
Total points, with first place votes in parantheses
1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama–46 (4)
2. Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford–43 (2)
3. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas–36 (1)
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska–36 (4)
5. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State–11 (1)
6. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida–7
C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson–7
8. Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame–5 (1)
9. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon–2
10. Case Keenum, QB, Houston–1
Jeremiah Masoli, QB, Oregon–1


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PITTSBURGH - Put down that smartphone. A Pittsburgh pastor has a new idea for a Lenten fast: No social media.
KDKA-TV reports the Reverend William Curtis is asking members of his church to give up Facebook and Twitter for Lent.
But the faithful don't have to go cold turkey through Easter.
Curtis says he's not even asking his members for a full 40-day fast, just three or four days.
Curtis confesses it's going to be hard for him, because he practically lives on Twitter.
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