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DUDLEY'S first citizen got a taste of life without sight during a blindfolded visit to the town centre.
Mayor of Dudley, Cllr Margaret Aston took part in a challenge from the Guide Dogs charity to learn how people cope with blindness while going about everyday tasks like crossing roads and catching a bus.
Cllr Aston was led through the town by 19-month-old guide dog Pixie, a labrador retriever, from the Council House to the bus station where she travelled on a bus for two stops, having to find a seat without being able to see.
Cllr Aston said: "It was an incredible experience and one that will live with me forever. It gave me a real appreciation for what it must be like to walk just a short distance through a busy shopping town and do everyday things like catching a bus.
"Guide Dogs do such incredible work in giving people with sight loss that independence they need, I urge people to find out more about them and give what they can to help them continue helping people."
Sarah Knox, community fundraiser for Guide Dogs, said: "We really appreciate the support from the mayor. We receive no government funding for our Guide Dog service and so rely heavily on the support that is offered to us by individuals, groups and charity partners.
"We wanted to give the mayor a small insight into what living with sight loss means in reality for the thousands of blind and partially sighted people who live in our community."
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Nokia Here Transit is no longer a Lumia exclusive, select Asha phones can use it, too
0. phoneArena posted on 20 Jan 2014, 15:52
Nokia released a free Transit app for four of its Asha handsets introduced last year. The application should help users better plan journeys via public transportation...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. Duketytz (Posts: 534; Member since: 28 Nov 2013)
Great to see Nokia supporting even their entry levels 'dumbphones' blurring the boundaries between dumb and smart phones!
2. Vanster (Posts: 124; Member since: 15 Jan 2014)
it isn't dumb, just not too smart
3. Duketytz (Posts: 534; Member since: 28 Nov 2013)
That's why I put it in ' '!
4. Avenger827 (Posts: 46; Member since: 19 Jan 2014)
Most feature phone users use non touch Nokia phones, so it's not going to be very useful for them...
5. papss (unregistered)
I swear by HERE. Its an amazing navigation program.
6. domfonusr (Posts: 584; Member since: 17 Jan 2014)
Just in time for Nokia Normandy...
It will have HERE Transit, since I'm betting it will be the kickoff of the new face of the Asha series, running that forked Android with Metro UI on top of it - they will have the final replacement for Series 40 at last, I'm figuring.
7. rodneyej1 (Posts: 3576; Member since: 06 Jul 2013)
Hey❕❕❕... I thought we already had a talk about that...
9. domfonusr (Posts: 584; Member since: 17 Jan 2014)
Um, reminder please.
10. rodneyej1 (Posts: 3576; Member since: 06 Jul 2013)
You're sure the Normandy will see the light of day❔
11. domfonusr (Posts: 584; Member since: 17 Jan 2014)
No, not sure. It would sure be fun if it did come out. Seeings Microsoft already collects fees on Android activations from many OEM's, I almost wonder if this is a way for Microsoft to hang onto the Asha line as well as the Lumia line... and with the Normandy forming the basis of a new Asha line that replaces the old Series 40 Java-based software. It would probably still cost more than I could pay though, even if it actually came to the US in the first place.
When did we talk about the Normandy, and come to a decision that it would never see the light of day?
12. elitewolverine (Posts: 5192; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)
From my understanding the nokia purchase will shelve smartphones for about 5yrs if I am not mistaken. Gotta find that article.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Normandy did see the light of day in the coming years but not right now. I would imagine it is a proof of concept and nothing more.
15. domfonusr (Posts: 584; Member since: 17 Jan 2014)
Why would they wait five years to release today's developed devices? I thought Microsoft was buying Nokia so that they could basically put their own branding on Nokia's latest devices and future Lumia's. Please find that link so we can see it, too.
16. rodneyej1 (Posts: 3576; Member since: 06 Jul 2013)
We didn't... I was just being facetious...
13. Dastrix (unregistered)
I guess if M$ continues the Asha lineup, the Normandy may probably make it. M$ makes more money off Android than HTC anyway, so it might actually be a smart idea to make entry-level Androids.
14. domfonusr (Posts: 584; Member since: 17 Jan 2014)
I figured that was probably the case.
8. kaikuheadhunterz (Posts: 1157; Member since: 18 Jul 2013)
If only I can get one of them...


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There are three kinds of people I CANNOT STAND, whose behavior I find highly OFFENSIVE:
Unless you learn what you can while you are young, you will never be wise when you reach old age. Sound Judgment , good advice, and gray hair go together beautifully.
Wisdom , Understanding, and Sound Counsel are appropriate to the aged and the respected. Elderly people wear the crown of long experience, and they can boast of nothing finer than their fear of the LORD.
I will tell you about ten kinds of people that I feel fortunate in the case of the tenth:
Such person has no equal , because the FEAR OF THE LORD is the MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD.
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Dave Valenta, Banyan's director of maintenance, told AIN, "We open the event to our entire company and customers. We invite not only our technicians, but we also include the entire support team because it takes the entire team to make our operation successful. It is about honoring them for their dedication to aviation and safety."
This year's luncheon drew about 90 people. The event included an opening invocation followed by comments from Lou Homsher, chief inspector for turbine maintenance, who spoke about the many contributions of the Banyan technicians. Craig Huston, Banyan's COO, told the gathering, "The work you do is important. The pilots, owners and passengers may not know the name of the technician working on their aircraft, but they are putting their lives in your hands. You play an important role in their safety, and their trust in Banyan is a direct result of their faith and trust in you."


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Two members of the Wyoming Cowgirl tennis team reached the quarterfinals of the singles draw at the 2012 ITA Mountain Regional Championships.
"We had some solid play today," said head coach Dean Clower. "Veronica had a good day in singles and the underclassmen are progressing. Congratulations to Veronica and Alexandra for reaching the quarterfinals tomorrow. We will continue in doubles action as well and need to come out with high energy."
Junior Veronica Popovici earned two victories on the day to advance. She needed three sets to defeat Emma Isberg of Denver, 5-7, 6-0, 6-1, which she followed up with a straight set win, 6-0, 6-0, against Janine Erasmus of UNLV. The other Cowgirl to move into the quarterfinal round was senior Alexandra Kovacs. She earned a 6-2, 6-4 win against Aubrey Paul of BYU and then went three sets with McKenzie Davis of Utah State, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. They will both play tomorrow.
Four other Cowgirls were also in action on the day. Simona Synkova won her opening match of the day over Denise Van Der Ben (New Mexico State), 6-4, 6-0, but lost to Sandy Vo of Boise State, 6-3, 7-6. Jessica Parizher also won her first match of the day against Callie Craig of Utah, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, unfortunately she lost to Marlena Pietzuch of Boise State, 6-2, 6-2. Sasa Nemcova and Christa Gecheva both lost in their only matches of the day. Nemcova fell to Sarah Pham of Utah, 6-2, 6-3, and Gecheva had a tough match against the 89th ranked Alexsandra Josifoska, losing 6-0, 6-1.
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I started out with one accidental curse word and then another followed and another and pretty soon I started feeling bad about not doing this much, much sooner.
As Mother's Day approaches, I'll be sharing a few more simple DIY ideas that parents and kids can do together for their special someones. All told, this took probably a half hour of work and one trip to the craft store for a locket.
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Rome, the national capital, is located 120 miles (193 kilometers) northwest of Torrecuso, while Naples is 30 miles (48 kilometers) to the southwest.
Vacationing in this popular part of the country is about discovering new things, so why don't you go on a little road trip and check out a couple of the other fabulous natural and man-made attractions in the vicinity of Torrecuso. Maddaloni, is 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the northeast, and Mercogliano lies 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the north.
When vacationing in Torrecuso, why don't you see Benevento. Approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) away, this regional city is where you'll find Rocca dei Rettori, Church of Santa Sofia and Ponte Leproso. Arch of Trajan and Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta are other good places to visit.
If the weather forecast keeps you indoors, head to Campania's history museums, art museums and art galleries. Campania offers visitors a number of cathedrals and other places of worship, ideal places to experience the region's soul.
Visitors searching for action shouldn't miss the chance to get their heart pumping by joining a mountain climbing or horse riding adventure. If you are after a break from sightseeing, why not check out a local watersport? Canoeing and rafting are available within the region.
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The Polar Express
OK, OK, so I'm a sucker for great kid fantacies.... wellllll, here's an often overlooked one that just fits that Christmas kid in all of us. Animation? Ususally, I can leave that. But its amazing what can be done with some computers and graphic knowhow. I saw it in the IMAX/3D (yup, classes and all) version. The 4 year old I was with would oooh and ahhh and reach for different objects apparently floating by. In any event, I bit big time at the box office and now this is one of my favs. Take me up on it, your inner kid will be as happy as if you'd had a popcicle.
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This morning, I received an email from a constituent. It began like this ....
"Dear Douglas Carswell,
As a 73yr. old pensioner receiving just £77 per week state pension and still having my savings taxed,I resent any of my money being taken from me (without my consent) to be squandered by the unelected bunch of ( "ne're do wells) in Brussels."
Even Ed Balls' Labour party recognises that at a time of cutbacks, we should not be giving more to Brussels.
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Overall Forecast For The Year
Snakes went through a tough time in 2007 because of a clash with the Grand Duke (太歲). This year, the suffering dissipates, and you face a cheerier time with much more stable overallluck. You will be able take part in celebrations and joyful occasions with full-hearted zest,and maybe you will even plan a few celebrations yourself!
In 2008, you will be supported by Monthly Virtue Nobleman Luck (月德貴人). A close friend will become a reliable supporter of yours, and you can depend on this person to smoothen the way whenever you need additional help. The auspicious Lu Xun 祿勳 Star will further enhance your performance this year. This staralmost guarantees excellent Wealth Luck and Career Luck. It can also bring a pay raise and even a promotion, as others finally recognise your hard work and abilities. Thus, significant advancement in your career is in the books. You may have spent a lot of money in the previous year because of the Greater Delight Star (大耗).
This year, you come under the influence of the Lesser Delight Star (小耗),which, although not as negative as the Greater Delight Star, still encourages expenditure. So while you are able to generate more money because of good Wealth Luck, you still have some trouble saving it. The good news is that with prudent financial management, you can minimise your losses.
Besides the Lesser Delight Star, there are two other inauspicious stars in your celestial path.The Broken Star (破碎) symbolises public relations problems, but these are merely minortroubles which you need not worry about. The last negative star is the Death Charm Star (死符), which may bring illness to elderly family members. Overall, this is a much better year compared to 2007. Things are not as hectic, so you can finally breathe easy. Besides, your career is advancing smoothly and Wealth Luck improvesquite dramatically.
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hi mdm Laozhabor is there any update on Cheryl Chan?
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thanks, i was waiting for the snake forecast
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Gestational Metabolic Abnormalities and Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Health
This study has been completed.
Anthony Hanley
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Childhood obesity is on the rise and is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes later in life. Recent evidence indicates that abnormalities that increase risk for diabetes may be initiated early in infancy. Since the offspring of women with diabetes have an increased long-term risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes, the impact of maternal metabolic abnormalities on early nutrition and infant metabolic trajectories is of considerable interest. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of maternal nutrition and metabolic abnormalities in pregnancy on human milk and subsequently on infant health over the first year of life.
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|Impact of Maternal Metabolic Abnormalities in Pregnancy on Human Milk and Subsequent Infant Metabolic Development
Further study details as provided by Anthony Hanley, University of Toronto:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Infant growth [ Time Frame: Growth from birth to anthrometry at 12mo ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Human milk composition [ Time Frame: At 3d and at 3mo postpartum ]
- Onset of lactogenesis II [ Time Frame: At 3d, 5d, 7d postpartum until the event occurrence of milk-coming-in up to day 7. ]If the participant reports no milk-coming-in at the day 7 postpartum interview, the response is recorded as no milk-coming-in by day 7 postpartum.
- Gestational diabetes [ Time Frame: An expected average of 30 weeks of gestation ]
- Gestational metabolic abnormalities [ Time Frame: An expected average of 30 weeks of gestation ]
- Getational hyperglycemia and insulinemia (insulin resistance/sensitivity) [ Time Frame: An expected average of 30 weeks of gestation ]
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|August 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
The current investigation is a prospective study conducted within ongoing cohort studies of women and their offspring. Pregnant women attending outpatient obstetrics clinics in Toronto, Canada are recruited. The overall study protocol includes four study visits between the second half of pregnancy and the first year of infant's life and interim phone call interviews:
- Pregnant women undergo an oral glucose tolerance test at an expected average of 30 weeks of gestation and complete medical and lifestyle questionnaires including food frequency questionnaires.
- Infant birth anthropometry measurements and human milk samples are collected at an expected average of 3 days postpartum. The timing of onset of lactogenesis II is asked at 3d, 5d, 7d postpartum or until the event occurrence up to day 7.
- At 3 months postpartum, follow-up assessments including infant anthropometry, medical and lifestyle questionnaires and human milk sample collection are completed.
- Interim telephone interviews are conducted at 6 weeks and 5, 7, 9 months postpartum to characterize infant feeding and supplementation behaviors.
- At 12 months postpartum, infant anthropometric assessments are conducted.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Pregnant women are recruited in outpatient clinic waiting areas at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada, a large tertiary care centre.
Inclusion Criteria:
- singleton or twin pregnancy
- aged 20 years or older at the time of recruitment
- intention to breastfeed
Exclusion Criteria:
- pre-existing diabetes
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01405547
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01405547
|Canada, Ontario
|Mount Sinai Hospital
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 3L9
Sponsors and Collaborators
Anthony Hanley
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)
|Study Chair:
|Anthony Hanley, PhD
|University of Toronto
|Study Director:
|Sylvia Ley, PhD
|University of Toronto
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by Anthony Hanley, University of Toronto:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 18, 2017
Ley SH, Hanley AJ, Sermer M, Zinman B, O'Connor DL. Associations of prenatal metabolic abnormalities with insulin and adiponectin concentrations in human milk. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Apr;95(4):867-74. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.028431. Epub 2012 Feb 29.
Ley SH, Hanley AJ, Retnakaran R, Sermer M, Zinman B, O'Connor DL. Effect of macronutrient intake during the second trimester on glucose metabolism later in pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Nov;94(5):1232-40. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.018861. Epub 2011 Sep 28.
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Anthony Hanley, Associate Professor, University of Toronto
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01405547 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|July 12, 2011
|Last Updated:
|December 19, 2012
Keywords provided by Anthony Hanley, University of Toronto:
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Hyperglycemia
Gestational Insulinemia
Maternal Obesity
Human Milk
Infant Growth
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Insulin Resistance
Diabetes, Gestational
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Pregnancy Complications
Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrine System Diseases
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India is one of the ancient lands of culture and heritage thus claiming to be one of the finest resources in the study of world culture. It depicts the versatility and essence of culture irrespective of caste, creed, and religion. It is evident from the variety of festivals celebrated every year. Hence "festivals" play a key role to ignite the richness and flavor of the occasion. Different kinds of festivals for numerous occasions are celebrated all over the country having their own individuality. Each festival reflects tradition and heritage of the caste or tribe or religion from which they originate. People from all over the country participate in each kind of festivals sharing the brotherhood among them. Festival is a kind of bond which links all religions and regions of the country, redefining their unity and secularity in this modern era.
Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festival celebrated mostly among the Hindus. Sankranti, a sanskrit word, means transmigration of Sun from one Rashi to another. Rashi means Zodiac in Indian astrology. Actually, this transmigration of Sun from one Rashi to another occurs at the end day of every month according to the Hindu Lunar Calendar and hence there are a total of 12 "Sankrantis". This festival takes place on the last day of the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This festival marks the journey of sun towards north and is termed as "Uttaranya".
The festival is celebrated in various names in various parts of the country. In Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal it is known as Makar Sankranti. The people of Gujarat, Uttarkhand & Rajasthan call this festival as Uttarayan. Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh named this festival as Maghi. This is named as Magh Bihu in Assam Valley.
The day is considered as one of the holiest days for the Hindus and many of the devotees start the day by a dip in the holy river of Ganga. The Ganga Sagar Mela and the Kumbh mela at Haridwar are one of the major attractions during the festival. In some parts of the country, the festival is celebrated as the festival of the Kites and different types of Colored and decorated kites fill the sky. Various types of foods, especially sweet dishes is another of the major attractions of the festival and people exchange sweets and greetings as a part of the celebration with their near and dear ones.
The festival is celebrated in various places in various ways. In Bengal, the lord Shiva is worshiped. In the coastal regions the festival is celebrated as the annual harvest festival. In some places, Lord Indra is also worshipped as per the local traditions. In spite of these several variations, the central idea of the festival however remains the same.


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Eerily the news of the recent Bali bombings broke as I was reading this concise analysis of why radical Islam remains a potent threat in Indonesia and the region. It is believed that there are links between al-Qaida and Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), the organization suspected in both Bali bombings.
Greg Barton details the forensic investigation of the previous Bali bombings in 2002 that broke the case and led to the rapid arrest and trial of those responsible. Based on information obtained from the suspects, and a collaborative international effort, authorities swooped down on many JI operatives in Southeast Asia, dealing it a severe blow.
Indeed, as Barton writes, "Revulsion at the bombings and revelations about the violent intentions of previously respected radical Islamist leaders greatly reduced sympathy for radical Islamism among Indonesians." Barton praises the Indonesian authorities for the manner in which they handled the case, commenting that "In virtually every respect the prosecution of the Bali bombers was a model of how justice in Indonesia can serve the interests of ordinary Indonesians in a liberal democracy."
However, JI remains a significant threat because it exerts a strong appeal; there is no shortage of potential recruits. Why does indiscriminate violence against soft targets appeal to some young Muslims? What are the prospects for terrorism in Asia? Whither Indonesia? Anyone interested in these questions should consult this timely book.
The U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have convinced many Muslims that the United States has declared war on Islam. In Barton's view, Samuel Huntington's thesis about the clash of civilizations — Christian vs. Muslim — has become a self-fulfilling prophecy precisely because it is so appealing to radical Muslims.
Barton examines how radical Islamic doctrines have evolved in recent decades and why conflicts in Afghanistan served as a watershed in the emergence of Islamic extremism. The U.S. sponsored mujahedin (those engaged in jihad, Muslim fighters) operating from bases inside Pakistan to fight against the Soviet occupation. The Taliban who took over after the Soviet's ouster emerged from the ranks of these mujahedin. The "Afghan alumni" drawn from around the world shared a radicalizing experience as brothers in arms, "studying in terrorism universities" between 1985-95 before returning home to continue the struggle. This is where the leaders of JI learned their doctrine and honed their skills. Ironically, Barton notes, "that expediency which sought to speed the denouement of one century's bad dream helped to beget the next century's nightmare."
But, given Indonesia's long-standing reputation as a bastion of moderate Islam, why has militant extremism become such a potent and threatening force? Barton traces the terrorists back to Islamic schools where young acolytes are exposed to a more radical vision of Pan Islam and indoctrinated into a network of jihadi (those engaged in Holy War) that seek to translate Islam into a political reality at odds with a secular state separate from religion. It is worth noting that out of the 25,000 pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) operating in Indonesia only five are thought to have links with JI. However, "the alumni network of graduates is an important element in the JI structure."
Barton says it's time to take off the blinkers and engage the problem. He points out that "Many Western agencies now find themselves in a conceptual mire when it comes to understanding Islamic groups and movements, and they substitute simplistic prejudice for benign ignorance. . . . The legitimate and reasonable fear of being seen to endorse the Islam-phobia of the tabloid press has sometimes resulted in a disinclination to critically examine the aspirations of radical Islamist groups."
Barton asserts there is a synergy between Islamic terrorists and the public figures of political Islam, one taking direct action while the latter openly approve or defend such actions and, in so doing, create a favorable climate for extremism. JI benefits from widespread doubts about the very existence of JI, doubts that are fanned by prominent Muslim leaders who dismiss allegations as scaremongering and scapegoating. After three decades of widespread abuses under the Suharto regime, public skepticism about the security forces understandably runs high and conspiracy theories have considerable currency.
Barton warns how the propaganda offensive of Islamic leaders vilifying the U.S. resonates powerfully, perhaps leading to a possible "transformation of previously quiescent Islamic fundamentalists into active Islamist radicals no longer merely content to cast their vote for the Islamist parties but rather feeling compelled to enter into the struggle to change society directly."
So far JI is a minority militant group, capably exploiting communal tensions and instigating violence in remote regions of this sprawling archipelago; they are not just bombers of tourist enclaves. In sowing unrest they are also helping their own cause, recruiting the foot soldiers they need to continue their struggle. To emphasize just how high the stakes are, Barton invokes a Pakistan scenario where there is "the tyranny of an extremist minority over a moderate majority," aided and abetted by shadowy and opportunistic elements in the security forces.
Calling for more resolute action by the U.S. and its allies to avert such a meltdown, Barton counsels an unprecedented and unspecified engagement with Islam, starting with an acknowledgment that radical Islam demands a response. He cautions against complacency, warning that "to deny the contest is to lose it."


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Rare whale sighting: Omura's Whale Filmed
Published: November 3, 2015
Rare whale sighting: Omura's Whale Filmed, An international team of researchers has published the first-ever video captured of an Omura's whale, one of the rarest species of whales in the world.
The footage, made public via the New England Aquarium's (NEAQ) website, was released a week after the scientists published a paper detailing the whales' behavior and habitat preferences in the shallow waters off Madagascar. The study marks the first definitive field observations of Omura's whales since the species was identified in 2003.
"What little we knew about these whales previously came primarily from eight specimens of Omura's whales taken in Japanese scientific whaling off the Solomon and Keeling Islands and a couple strandings of dead animals in Japan," said lead author Salvatore Cerchio, a visiting scientist at NEAQ and guest investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, in a statement. "This is the first definitive evidence and detailed descriptions of Omura's whales in the wild and part of what makes this work particularly exciting."
The marine mammals were long misidentified as Bryde's whales, another species of small, tropical baleen whales with similar dorsal fins – though Omura's whales are slightly smaller and have unique markings on their lower jaws. Indeed, it wasn't until 2003 that scientists, using genetic data from samples gathered from old whaling expeditions, identified Omura's whales as a separate species.
When Dr. Cerchio and his team first spotted an Omura's whale in 2011, they also thought it was a Bryde's whale. "From the little information f you explore the area, you would find another one several hundred meters away," he told the network.
Cerchio will return to the field in November to do further study on the whales' vocalizations and behavior, and provide an estimate of the species' population.
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But when sales drop, it's time to inject some new life into the product. You've gotta give the customer, in this case a customer with plenty of expendable income, a good reason to trade up. With the 2006 Cayenne Turbo S that debuted at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show today, Porsche has done just that.
Porsche started by dropping a twin-turbo, 4.5-liter V8 engine good for 520 horsepower and 530 lb.-ft. of torque under the hood. For perspective, consider that only the Porsche Carrera GT supercar makes more giddy-up. Acceleration to 60 mph takes just 4.8 seconds of your life, and you can run this puppy up to a top speed of 167 mph. But dipping into the throttle is gonna cost you in more ways than just sticker price. The Cayenne Turbo S is rated by the EPA's light foot at 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. You're buying this thing to go fast, so expect a real-world number possibly as low as the single digits.
Suspension components get an upgrade to handle all that additional power – 16-percent more than the already stunningly quick Cayenne Turbo – and the beefed-up brakes feature special cooling ducts for the ventilated front rotors. The rear discs are internally ventilated, and the Porsche Active Suspension Management system gets recalibrated software for the Cayenne Turbo S's increased performance potential. The Cayenne Turbo S gets unique 20-inch SportTechno wheels, too.
You can opt to paint the inserts on those wheels in the same color as the body, and there's a Sport Design package available that adds special trim front and rear, a larger roof spoiler, and unique side skirts. Inside, the Cayenne Turbo S comes loaded with equipment, including a Porsche Communication Management System with navigation and a Bose audio system breathing through 14 speakers. Interesting options include a panoramic roof, keyless locking and ignition, four-zone climate control, a rearview camera, and other goodies. In fact, you can load your new 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S with so many extras that the price goes from stratospheric to ridiculous faster than the SUV reaches 60 mph.
But when you're spending $110,600 just to put a foot in the door, another 30 grand for options doesn't seem out of whack. If you've got a wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket, the 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S goes on sale in two weeks, landing in showrooms in the middle of January, 2006.
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MONTREAL -- It's easy to spot Johny Hendricks among the fighters who are scheduled to compete Saturday night at Bell Centre: He's the one with the biggest smile on his face.
Hendricks has exuded nothing but happiness in the days leading into his UFC 154 welterweight title eliminator against Martin Kampmann. And it isn't nervous energy.
Hendricks is primed for battle, mentally and physically. He points to the six months that have passed since his split-decision win over Josh Koscheck in May.
"My weight is 10 pounds over [the 170-pound limit]," Hendricks told ESPN.com on Thursday. "That's the best I've been for any fight. I'm just excited.
"Fighting every four months would be perfect. But sometimes it's good to step away. That's what I did this last fight and I came back hungrier and stronger to fight again. I needed to step away and be a family man, spend time with the girls. It made me that more excited to fight again."
Wrestling remains Hendricks' base discipline, but his striking skills -- punching in particular -- have gotten much attention in the past year. The focus has centered on Hendricks' powerful left hand. But during preparation for this fight against Kampmann he expanded his striking range.
It's a major reason Hendricks believes his striking game is on par with Kampmann's.
"My power gives me [an edge] on the feet," Hendricks said. "No matter what, he knows he can't eat too many of my left hands.
"Also, my left hand now creates other shots. If he's defending my left hand or even my hook, my hook has gotten stronger, lead uppercut has gotten stronger.
"That's what I focused on these past several months. Everybody's looking for this thing [left hand], but now it might be this thing [right hand] that knocks you out."
Hendricks said he hurt a few training partners during training camp with a variety of punches. And he did the damage wearing 8-ounce boxing gloves -- while his sparring partners donned headgear. Oh, and by the way, Hendricks points out that the damage was done with his right hand.
Despite the improvements in his stand-up game, Hendricks expects his wrestling to play a major role during the fight.
"My stand-up is much better," Hendricks said. "It might just open up my wrestling.
"It's been six months since I last stepped in the Octagon; a lot has changed. I can't wait."


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According to reports, the Indian Biomass Power Association has requested the Power Ministry to help resolve some of the problems faced by developers to make their projects financially viable.
The association representatives met the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and Mr P. Umashakar, Union Power Secretary, earlier this week to express their concerns about running biomass projects.
Most of the developers are facing difficulties due to the different regulatory environments in the States.
Mr P. Krishnakumar, President of the Association, and Mr D. Radhakrishna, Secretary-General, in a statement mentioned how biomass project developers are facing tough times due to various State agencies adopting different tariff structures. This is making them unviable in most States.
The officials were informed that while there is potential for about 18,000 MW, only 1050 MW has been commissioned so far and most of the plants are struggling to run optimally. If fact, some of them were on the verge of closure.
The banks are refusing to lend due to delays in securing payments from distribution companies of some States. The biomass sector has a direct bearing on people dependent in the sector, they said.


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text: Al Roker of the "Today" show recently did a PSA on how to think ahead for a disaster. The beloved weatherman has covered countless hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters and has seen the devastation first hand. Teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), his 30-second humorous public service announcement message was: Plan ahead before the next storm hits. Do you know what types of disasters impact your community? Do you know first aid? Could you go a week without power? And what would you grab with a 30-minute evacuation notice? Most people don't know. It's very much about denial, says John H. Clouse, a disaster-preparedness consultant and founder of The Joseph Group in Owensboro, Ky. He says only when people get a brief taste of disaster, survive a crisis, or experience a narrow miss do they become engaged in the process of disaster planning. "Even though people think there will be fire, hurricanes and earthquakes, they think the impact to them will be not that severe," says Robert Meyer, professor of marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and co-director for the Center for Risk Management and Decision Processes Center. People have a very difficult time estimating a loss, or they severely underestimate tail impact or tail severity, meaning the total financial loss. If you're an insurance agent thinking about pricing a policy, what you care about is not the size of the average loss but the size of the potential actual total loss. That's what people have a hard time imagining, explains Meyer. For instance, Mayor Ed Lee of San Francisco is having a difficult time getting residents to voluntarily retrofit their building structures to withstand earthquakes. While it's an expensive endeavor, the real reason home and business owners balk is they can't quite imagine the severity of loss in an earthquake, according to Meyer's theory. Here's more on how Californians have their heads buried in the sand.


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Once again the House of Representatives is likely going to pass a budget for FY2012 that eliminates the Corporation for National and Community Service and all of its programs including AmeriCorps and Senior Corps.
That means organizations like Jumpstart, City Year, Habitat for Humanity, Teach For America, and so many more would lose a significant source of funding.
It means the potential loss of more than 100,000 service jobs through AmeriCorps and other programs, and the loss of millions of volunteers providing critical and cost-effective services
As our country works to rebuild the economy and tackle challenges, now is exactly the time to invest in national service programs and fully fund President Obama's request to expand service organizations in 2012.
Hundreds of thousands of people took action to win back major funding for service in the face of elimination for FY2011. Add your voice and let's do it again for FY2012!
As our country works to rebuild the economy and tackle challenges, now is exactly the time to invest in cost-effective national service programs. Service programs under the Corporation for National and Community Service enable millions of Americans to step forward to improve communities, schools, and support fellow Americans in need.
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Being discriminated against for being too damn attractive is something we can all relate to at Al Bawaba.
Our very own, devilishly handsome, American in Arabia [1]was asked to leave Jordan back in '82! Lucky for him, he promised to shave off his alluring facial hair [2], and was allowed to stay in the Kingdom.
However even we were surprised at the recent turn of events in Saudi Arabia involving a bit of tourist totty. The UAE's delectable, delightful, delicious Omar Borkan al Gala was hoofed outta the country for simply being too sexy [3].
Well lucky guys and boys, Saudi's loss is your gain! We've compiled a Omar Gala gallery to get your weekend off to the perfect start. That handsome face that set off a Saudi Mutawa police [4] storm.
[1] http://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/boston-marathon-bombings-484945
[2] http://about.me/brettweer
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/blog_roundup/saudi-festival-handsome-485237
[4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutaween


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text: World 17 March 2011 The world fears Japan has lost control of the crisis International criticism of Japan's handling of the nuclear crisis grows. Sign up for our weekly email * Print HTML For the first time since the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant began, we're beginning to hear international criticism of the Japanese government. The head of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory Jaczko, has warned that the situation is more serious than the country's officials are prepared to say. Jaczko told Congress that Japan should impose an exclusion zone of at least 50 miles, and not just 12. Most significantly, he also warned that all the water had evaporated from the spent fuel pool in reactor 4, leaving nothing to stop the fuel rods from getting hotter. In effect, the Obama administration, which has collected its own independent data on radiation levels, has rejected the assessment provided by Japan. The Japanese government and the Tokyo Electric Power Company have offered an unconvincing rebuttal. Hajime Motojuku, a spokesman for Tokyo Electric, said: "We can't get inside to check, but we've been carefully watching the building's environs, and there has not been any particular problem." Few, not least in Japan, will be reassured by his hesitant tone. But it's not just the US that fears Japan has lost control of the crisis. The International Atomic Energy Agency, whose head will visit Tokyo today to assess the "very serious" situation, has warned the government that it must provide better information to its organisation. Perhaps most striking are the words of the EU's energy chief, Günther Oettinger, who told the European Parliament: "There is talk of an apocalypse and I think the word is particularly well chosen." In response to these concerns, the UK government is chartering planes for British nationals unable to leave on scheduled flights – an important test of Foreign Office competence. What one can say with some certainty is that the continuing crisis will strengthen the backlash against nuclear power across Europe. In this week's magazine, Mark Lynas offers a cool dose of realism and warns that the world cannot afford to abandon atomic energy. He writes: If the crisis in Japan leads to a large-scale shift in attitudes against nuclear power, the outcome will be a worsening of human impact on the environment. Japan is a good example of why fixing global warming without increased use of nuclear energy is as good as impossible: the country has little resources of solar or wind power, and is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels. Coal and nuclear each meet about 25 per cent of Japanese energy needs. Whether the world reaches the same conclusion is likely to depend on the outcome of events at Fukushima. › Morning Call: pick of the papers George Eaton is political editor of the New Statesman. Subscribe from just £1 per issue More Related articles The Brexit effect: how EU migrants are already shunning the UK The "grown-ups" in Trump's White House have been exposed as cowards Standing up to China's censors: an attempt to delete history backfires Subscription offer 12 issues for £12 + FREE book LEARN MORE Close This week's magazine


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Retail sales rose 2.8% in April compared to March, including seasonal adjustments, the Federal Statistics Office said.
But sales were 1% lower in real terms on a year-by-year basis, in contrast to analysts' expected 0.6% rise.
The data echoed an earlier consumer confidence survey, which showed that households are likely to spend more.
The retail sales data came as figures showed that Germany's unemployment rate also fell in May.
Unemployment was down to 11% in May, compared to 11.3% in April, according to seasonally-adjusted figures from the Federal Labour Agency.
One of the factors prompting greater job opportunities is the World Cup, both for employment in services and construction, the agency said.
French economy
However, while Germany's economy seems set for a recovery, data for France was not as positive.
Consumer confidence for May declined to a net -30, according to INSEE, France's National Statistics Office.
"We have extremely weak confidence and the only thing that could be a catalyst to help this would be a change in government," said Emmanuel Ferry, economist with Exane BNP Paribas.
However, French producer prices were up slightly less than expected, rising by 0.6% in April for the month, and 3.6% on a year-by-year basis.
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Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe's Monte Carlo SS - Race winner WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS PLACE? "It's a track that I came in and didn't think I'd ever get a hang of. With a great teammate like Jeff Gordon and a great race car that he let me come in and...
Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe's Monte Carlo SS - Race winner
WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS PLACE? "It's a track that I came in and didn't think I'd ever get a hang of. With a great teammate like Jeff Gordon and a great race car that he let me come in and learn how to drive this track with and with the way he's worked with and taught me how to understand and now I've had success here. It's a great team, a great mentor with Jeff helping me to understand this race track and these guys on the 48 team work their butts off every time we're here giving me what I'm looking. I'm happy to finish where we should have. We've been running up front the last three or four races and haven't been able to close the deal and today we did.
ON THE BATTLE WITH DENNY HAMLIN. IT WAS TOUCH AND GO THERE: "It was. I knew being the leader we'd get a shot at some point and once I got pushed to the outside I really felt like I was in trouble but I was able to rally back from the outside and get going. Once I got back going I knew I had a better car and I could get away from him. I've got to give him credit. He's in there trying. He played with that line but didn't cross and I respect him for it. He did a great job today."
WERE YOU WERE ABOUT PIT STRATEGY WHEN SOME DRIVERS WERE AHEAD OF YOU WITH ABOUT 60 LAPS TO GO. DID YOU KNOW YOU HAD ENOUGH TO RUN THEMN DOWN?: "I knew I had enough to catch them but I was afraid I was going to wear myself out on the way there. I felt like I was just on the edge of my tires and my brakes. Once I got by the 43 and I was relieved to get by him because so I could start saving myself to get to the end."
ON BEING WITHIN 41 POINTS OF THE LEADER IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP: "We'll just keep racing. This team has a done great job. We've got a lot of speed and haven't had the finishes to show for it. Regardless of how this year finishes out, I'm very proud of this race team. Lowe's and all the team have worked really hard to get us what we need. Hendrick Motorsports has given Chad everything we need at the race track. I also want to point out that a couple years we lost a very close friend at this race. This is in memory of all of them. There were 10 people on that airplane that went down. We miss them and love them and got to keep this streak going."
WAS THAT RICK HENDRICK ON THE PHONE? "It was. He sounded a little emotional. I can't talk to him much because we can't hear but it's going to be a very special victory celebration."
Tony Stewart, No. 20 Home Depot Monte Carlo SS - Finished Fourth
"An awesome day. Compared to where we were yesterday this was as good as a victory for us. Zippy changed everything but the left rear spring on it and the steering wheel and the seat they got. Just a really good day for the Home Depot Monte Carlo. We had a friend of ours, Ted Johnson (the founder of the World of Outlaws), pass away yesterday. This top five is for him. It's kind of a tough for us emotionally but I'm really happy with the day. Anytime you can run in the top five at Martinsville is a good day."
WAS TODAY TYPICAL MARTINSVILLE OR DID YOU SEE ANYTHING DIFFERENT TODAY? "No, we had a rookie out there that was kind of a dart with no feathers out there but other than him everything was pretty much sane. The best thing would have been to black flag the 06 and park him for the rest of the day and save half the cautions. It was pretty normal I think. The really cool thing is there were a lot of cars that were really good in the top 10 so it was fun out there today. Everybody was pretty respectful of each other. We all leaned on each other at times but that's just close quarters at Martinsville. As long as we're not all wrecking each other it's pretty fun here."
ON THE 16 CAUTIONS AND STILL BEING UP FRONT AT THE END: "Especially at the end. You normally get a couple right away and then you normally get a couple really long runs then towards the end everybody's got to make something happen. Really with the last 50 laps there I think we probably gained more positions than anybody. I was pretty happy with the way we progressed there with the last 50 laps."
Jeff Gordon, No. 24 DuPont Monte Carlo SS - Finished Fifth "We were incredible the first half of the race. When the sun came out, we just got a little loose we just couldn't really dial it back in. I have to congratulate Jimmie Johnson and all those guys. When the sun came out, his car came to life. I don't think there was anybody who could catch him today. That is a great tribute to the Hendrick Family, this is a really tough weekend for them. Our hearts are with them, but hopefully this brightened their day a little bit.
"There at the end, our DuPont Chevrolet got back toward the front with good pit strategy. Steve (Letarte, crew chief) made a good call. It all worked out. We had one of the fastest cars out there. It was a lot of fun and we got a top-five."
ON HARD RACING AT THE END WITH TONY STEWART: "I was thanking him for being so kind there on the track. I didn't give him much room, he squeezed in what little room I gave him and he could have done a lot worse than that. We had some fun. I was just trying to hold on for a top five so I went over and thanked him for that.
"I had a lot of fun racing with Casey Mears today also. He is going to be my teammate next year. He did a great, great job today and I was really proud of him. Its too bad he had trouble a couple of times because he was better than we were. "
Jeff Green - Haas Automation / Best Buy Monte Carlo SS - Finished Eighth
"It was a very good day for the whole Haas organization. This is our second top-10 in the past three races, so hopefully it'll help us build some momentum for the rest of the year and into 2007. Working with Harold Holly again is just amazing. Our communication skills are just really what you want between a crew chief and driver. We understand each other, and it shows when I ask for changes on the car. It makes me excited to see what will happen when we get to Atlanta and tracks like Texas and Homestead. I really think we'll be able to put together some strong runs over the next few races. I couldn't be happier."
Kevin Harvick, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Monte Carlo SS - Finished Ninth
"We were able to make up some ground after the flat tires. We will just keep going down pit road and keep doing what we are doing.
"It is pretty amazing that we are in second after the last four or five weeks that we have had. To come here, get in a little accident and come back and do what we did today is what we have to do. We will go from here and see what happens."
Todd Berrier, crew chief of the No. 29 GM Goodwrench Monte Carlo SS
"We were lucky today. It ended up pretty good, I am surprised. At times when you have so much going on, you think what is going to be next. First the ignition went out. After Burton went out, we thought it might be the same thing but turned out not to be, was our ignition and we ran on the backup ignition."
ON STAYING OUT OF MOST OF INCIDENTS TODAY: "We managed to stay out of most of the worst today. Twice we had a tire rub. On the last tire rub, our car wasn't very great all day. We knew that there were people around us that were going to pit. Having them have a tire advantage and us not having a very good car, wasn't going to get us anywhere. It wasn't that hard of a decision to decide not to pit at that point when we pitted the last time. Then the next time half of those that were behind us, I assumed half of them wouldn't have pitted, so we could have probably pitted there with 50 or 60 to go when everybody behind us pitted. That was probably a mistake on our part, we could have probably pitted then and had better tires and been in better shape."
ANY THOUGHTS ABOUT BRINGING HIM IN BEFORE CAUTION: "No, we didn't. We could see as he was getting on the brakes getting in to turn one, the smoke was getting to be a little bit less and less, it was knocking the fender out, they aren't made of much of anything, so it was kind of flat. It wasn't digging in the tire or anything. We looked at it with binoculars it was hitting on there flat, it wasn't going to burn a hole in it. If it was rolled under and been an edge, then it would have been a different story."
ON GAINING POINTS ON LEADER AND POSITION IN THE STANDINGS: "We are still in a good position, like we were last week. That is what it is all about. I hate that the No. 31 had trouble cause at the end of this thing, we need to be one - two somehow or another.
Tony Raines, No. 96 DLP® HDTV Monte Carlo SS - Finished 14th
"I think the first third of the race, we had a good car. Typical Martinsville, we just got into some bad luck there. We got run into by a car that was down two laps that was driven by a new kid on the block (David Ragan) that I think was just driving over his head. He got into us and cut our tire, which was unfortunate for us. But, we fought back. We were way in the back and it's so hard to pass here, but we got back 10 or 11 spots. That's about the best we could ask for. We got the car a little loose there in the middle, but we got a little bit better at the end. It's just hard. Track position is everything here."
WHERE AND HOW DID RAGAN GET INTO YOUR CAR?: "He got into me in (Turns) 1 and 2. He just drove in too hard, hit me and got into my left-rear and cut the tire. He had a bad day. He ran into a lot of people, so I guess I shouldn't feel singled out. You just need to iron that stuff out before you get into this series."
HOW HARD IS IT TO RUN UP FRONT AND THEN GO TO THE BACK AFTER GETTING HIT LIKE THAT?: "It's frustrating, because you know you have a good car, and it's so hard to pass here. So, you just can't let that frustration get to you."
IT SEEM LIKE A LOT OF DRIVERS WHO WERE RUNNING UP FRONT HAD PROBLEMS AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER: "Yeah, like I said, a lot of guys got it. It's just typical Martinsville."
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., No. 8 Budweiser Monte Carlo SS - Finished 22nd
ON WHAT HAPPENED ON LATE RACE SPIN: "I made a mistake coming down in to turn three. I adjusted the brake bias under the caution and went in to three and locked the brakes up. A mistake on my part."
ON BEING SURPRISED HOW TIGHT POINTS ARE NOW: "No I am not. I am just disappointed because we had an opportunity today. I just got to driving over my head. I guess I need to get somebody on there (the radio) to preach to me to have more patience because I definitely can't take control of myself. With only four races to go, anything is possible, I could be in so much better situation right now, not really happy to be within a hundred points, I would rather be 28 out or whatever."
ON WHAT HE WAS THINKING AT TIME OF SPIN: "I was just trying to finish in the top-five and should have just driven a little smarter. I had been riding all day long, taking care of stuff. I just wasn't smart, that's no excuse."
ON BEATING HIMSELF UP OVER THIS INCIDENT: " No, not too much. Not the first mistake I've made. It bothers me because it is so similar to Atlanta in '04, I just have to learn to have a little more patience. I cut in front of him (Carl Edwards) little bit. I could have not worried about him and stayed low but then he could have also given me the spot. It wasn't his fault, I should have stayed low. I was trying to take the spot forcibly and just frustrating."
ON CHASE GET TIGHTER AND EVERYONE RACING HARDER: "I was fine, all I had to do was ride around. It is hard, man you know. I had cars in front of me on old tires. I was actually pretty good, better than a couple of guys. I should have ridden with the No. 20 where ever he finished."
ON THINKING ABOUT THE POINTS: "I am out there racing and I forget about the points deal, forget about the Chase, just forget all about it. I just get to racin' those guys and trying hard, having so much fun. My mind is just on trying to pass the next guy."
Ward Burton, No. 4 Lucas Oil Monte Carlo SS - Finished 26th "I had a ball. We started off pretty loose in the center and off the corner. Then everybody got in a tussle in (turns) three and four. I got in the back of 55 unfortunately and messed the nose up a little bit but we got the car a lot better and battled back. We were lucky enough to get back on the lead lap and come back and finish on the lead lap at Martinsville even though I was the Lucky Dog. We'll take that. I had a ball. I think they did a good job with the car."
J.J. Yeley, driver of the No. 18 IMITREX® Chevrolet - Finished 31st
WHAT ISSUES WHERE YOU HAVING WITH THE ENGINE TODAY AND WERE YOU ABLE TO RESOLVE THEM?: "It was the strangest thing. All of the sudden just before we were getting lapped there, the engine started to sputter of the corner. It would carry all the way past the start finish line before it would take off. It made it difficult to pass guys. I'd get a run on them. They'd pull away from me. I'd catch back up again in the corner, but you have to be able to get underneath guys here. So, we got lapped. I thought everything was fine and then the next restart (the problem) multiplied. It was so bad. It wouldn't take off. We were just sitting ducks. It was misfiring really bad. At that point it put us in a position to get beat up on. I was on the outside. The 38 car (David Gilliland) got into me a couple of times and I cut a left rear tire. At that point we had to make a green flag stop. I couldn't get down the back straightaway without causing a horrendous crash. I lost so many laps, so at that point you're almost just riding around."
THERE WERE A LOT OF CAUTIONS TODAY, BUT YOU WERE ABLE TO AVOID GETTING CAUGHT UP IN ANYTHING. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE RACE TODAY HERE AT MARTINSVILLE?: "I guess it was probably a pretty smooth race for Martinsville. There wasn't a lot of contact. There was a lot of pretty good racing I think. It's just disappointing. I thought we had a pretty decent race car right there. Obviously once you're that far down on laps, you don't want to cost someone else a good run. So you just kind of run 80%, stay out of the road and look forward to going somewhere else."
Travis Kvapil, No. 32 Tide/Downy Monte Carlo SS - Finished 40th "We had a rough day. We got turned around a couple of times. We had some chassis damage and tried to ride it out. I felt some vibration. It looks we broke a gear. It's a bad day and probably at one of the tracks where out little Tide team can do good but it wasn't meant to be I guess. Ultimately broke a gear. We're having a rough couple of races here at Martinsville."
Jeff Burton, No. 31 Cingular Wireless Monte Carlo SS - Finished 42nd
WHAT HAPPENED? "Something probably broke in the valve train. That is just a guess. I'm not much of an engine guy but that's what I think happened. These things happen. Everybody has had an issue in this Chase and we had ours today. This thing is not over for us by any means. The Cingular Chevrolet team is really fast. They were awesome on pit road today. We didn't run as good as we wanted to but they made the car a lot better that next to last run. Just a bad day for us but we won't quit. I guarantee that. This team is really tough and really resilient. We feel like going to Atlanta that we have as good as a chance as anybody and I guarantee this team won't lay down."
YOU IMMEDIATELY ASKED THE TEAM TO COME TO THE HAULER. CAN YOU CHARACTERIZE WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY THEM?: "We didn't have anything to say them. I just wanted to get everybody together. We're a team. We fight together. We die together. We do everything together and that's what it's all about. Like I said, we'll go to Atlanta. I feel like we have as good a chance as anybody to win this thing."
ON THE STRENGTH OF HIS TEAM: "This team is really strong. Stuff happens and everybody in the Chase has had trouble. We certainly didn't want this to happen, didn't need this to happen but at the same time it did happen. We will burrow down tomorrow morning and focus on being better and focus on going to Atlanta to win the race. By no means do I think we're out of this thing. I think we have as good a shot as anybody. We run well enough to win a championship, we've just got to put the next four races together."
ON WHETHER TO PIT: "Well it's always the great debate whether to pit and try to take the broken stuff out or rather to just run it out. Basically what we did was we decided to pit but we blew it up before we decided to pit. I should have just come on down a lap earlier but you don't know what is going to happen. It's just a gamble whether you pit or not."
WHAT TOOK YOU OUT OF THE RACE? "It was something I think in the valve train. That's what I would guess. I'm not much of an engine guy but that's what it felt like. I'm pretty disappointed but at the same time everybody has had trouble. It was our turn today. I still feel like this team is very capable of winning this championship. I feel like this team will fight. We are a very resilient group. We won't lay down. We'll go to Atlanta feeling like we have as good a shot as anybody."
DO YOU THINK DAMAGE FROM EARLY RACE CONTACT WAS A FACTOR?: "No, I don't think that was a factor. It did get hotter than we wanted it to get but at the end of the day I don't think it was."
DID YOU SAY ON THE RADIO FOR YOUR TEAM TO WALK YOU BACK TO THE HAULER? THAT WAS A NICE SHOT OF YOU AND YOUR TEAM WALKING BACK TO THE HAULER: "Well we're a resilient race team. We're not worried about what we look like so much. We're just worried about making sure we all stay focused and understanding that we are in a fight and the fight got a little bit harder today."
WHAT DID YOU TELL THEM IN THE HAULER? "We shut the doors. That's for us."
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I've watched a few youtube videos on buffer kits. My understanding is that the finish on the inside needs to be smooth to keep your bolt from excessive wear. It said that commercial tubes have a slightly bigger outside dia. than milspec. Is the ID the same though? I really don't care what type of stock I'm able to find right now. I just want the gun to function properly w/o doing excessive wear on anything. I'm also thinking the tube should have a the proper class of threads that will thread into my receiver nicely. I don't want any problems at that point. So I'm almost automatically not wanting to expermint with any not proven stuff.
I also am not sure if the buffer weight or length has anything to do w/ the length of the upper or rifle? Selection is scarce, and I'm probaly going to have to pay hard for this, so I want to get the right one the first time.
I supposedly getting a complete RRA 0550 20" varmint upper for my MP 15 stripped lower. I just ordered a 155.00 dollar DPMS parts kit. Now I believe all I need is a buffer kit? Being I've said what parts I'm working w/, I'm hoping some people will give me some advice on what tube, spring, weight, or stock,buffer nuts, to look for or ones to stay away from.
I've been on gun broker and ebay, the selection is so poor, that I may have to piece together something to work from several differnet sources. Any advice would be appreciated. I've got longer arms than average, and my near sightness gives me blurry vision on rear sight, so I like to sit back from the gun as much as possible. I mention this only because I'm not sure if theres options on length of tube. Most Importantly, this thing needs to function properly and a reliable as possible.
The inside diameter is the same and the threads are very close. As far as smoothness inside, it varies. I'd try hard to find a milspec kit, odds are the quality will be better.
One other option since you like a long stock adjustment... Look for an A2 rifle stock kit, it fits the bill and maybe you even could find one! The A2 kit looks great with a 20" upper. It or the carbine kit will work on a 20" or shorter barrel.
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Media Briefing: The Arctic Observing Network as a Tool for Understanding Arctic Change
Briefing at 8:00 a.m., July 10, to precede 3-day symposium
A 3-day symposium in Washington, D.C., from July 10-12, 2007, entitled, "Impact of an Ice-diminished Arctic on Naval and Maritime Operations," jointly sponsored by the National Ice Center and the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, will feature officials from several federal science agencies, the Navy and the Coast Guard. Officials will discuss future challenges and opportunities caused by a documented warming trend in the Arctic that is causing a rapid reduction in ice cover on the world's northernmost sea.
A media briefing at 8:00 a.m. on July 10, 2007, featuring representatives of the participating agencies, will precede the symposium. As part of the briefing, Martin O. Jeffries, director of the National Science Foundation's Arctic Observing Network (AON) program, will discuss the development of a large-scale and long-term network of land, sea and space-based sensors to observe environmental Arctic change and help predict its effects.
Media may call-in to the media briefing by dialing 1-888-809-4018, then use access code 6944386. To attend the symposium, members of the media are requested to register at: http://www.orbit.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/IceSymposium.php.
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Em G F, F, F
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While the Army draws down and promotions become more competitive, leaders look for ways to hone their leadership skills and make themselves stand apart from their peers.
In order to give the battalion's junior soldiers an introduction to Army leadership, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division hosted a two-day Team Leader Development Course Oct. 28-29.
"The Team Leader Development Course is designed to familiarize and introduce the junior leaders of the battalion to the expectations, challenges and requirements of being an NCO in today's military," said the battalion's Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge C. Escobedo.
Nearly 40 soldiers between the ranks of specialist to staff sergeant engaged in guided discussions on topics such as weight control, flags, financial management and military awards.
The course also consisted of instruction in physical readiness training, counseling, Army leadership, noncommissioned officer evaluation reports, wear and appearance of the military uniform, and training and leader development.
Escobedo said the course was developed to develop "disciplined, effective, competent, motivated, and highly adaptable leaders, who are able to learn from their mistakes, are capable of motivating and inspiring soldiers, and have the commitment to live the Army standards every day by setting the example for others to follow."
Lack of quality leadership is also a retention issue, he said.
"Some soldiers aren't willing to reenlist because they don't have good leadership to teach, coach and mentor them," he said. "If you don't have good leadership, what is the incentive to reenlist? Soldiers want to be what they're being taught to be. If I get those good leaders, I'm inspired to re-enlist."
Leader reaction course
The course allowed the soldiers to learn from the other soldiers in attendance as well, not just during the discussions, but also during the culminating activity of the course — the leader reaction course.
The soldiers were divided into teams of five and given ammunition boxes, ropes, pipes, wooden planks and 20 minutes to negotiate the obstacles. Each team was required to get from one side of each obstacle to the other without touching anything painted red, the walls, the catwalk or the water.
"I think it's exceptional," said 1st Sgt. Thomas W. Duke, of the Division Signal Company. "It builds teamwork with soldiers that don't normally work together. It also forces NCOs to work their leadership skills and working as a whole team, both NCO and soldier, all alike. Everyone has a valuable piece to mission accomplish."
Many soldiers found the course to be a valuable learning experience.
"The most valuable part of this course was learning to work together as a team, getting out of your comfort zone, and doing things you wouldn't normally do," said Staff Sgt. Jason R. Morgan, a euphonium player with the 1st Cavalry Division Band.
Cpl. Ian Faught, a help desk technician with the Division Signal Company, said he valued the bonding experience.
"Getting everyone involved, especially with everyone being around the same rank, it's good to see everyone stepping up," Faught said.


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