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Re: Tolkien US Editions
Home away from home
2007/4/29 5:29
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Ah, that's not the one I meant. The one I mean occurs on the second line down on the cover of the book; fourth rune from the left. It's meant to look like a capital 'H', with two slanting crossbars, but the crossbars are missing, leaving two vertical lines resembling two capital 'I's.
It's just an odd thing...
Posted on: 2011/10/7 14:28
Re: Tolkien US Editions
2006/5/26 20:36
From Oregon, USA
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On quality - I agree that these are really well made - good quality leather, Smyth-sewn, 22kt gilt and accents.
Also, one thing I neglected to mention in the guide page (updated now) is that the maps are laid-in rather than tipped-in. In other words, this is one of the few editions where the maps are not attached, so you can easily remove them while reading (or lose them, so beware when buying used).
For the rune error, here is a good post on the topic:
http://eastonpress.blogspot.com/2011/ ... ng-book-by-its-cover.html
"Stand by the grey stone when the thrush kn" and the bottom set reads "Of Durin's day will shine upon the keyhole". The same set of runes top and bottom appear on the back cover. I'm pleased that Easton decided to incorporate the dwarven runes into their cover design, but it is unfortunate that they chose a long piece of text and had to cut the middle out of it. For those who are curious, the full text that they are quoting is "Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks and the setting sun with the light of Durin's day will shine upon the keyhole". Its a line that is pretty integral to the plot but its too bad that it got cut in the middle, perhaps they could have had it continue on to the back so the whole phrase would fit or use the other shorter dwarven quote from the map, "Five feet high the door and three may walk abreast - Th. Th." This would likely have fit on the cover and could have been repeated on the back. At the bottom of the cover is a rune resembling the "Th" rune with two dots on other sides surrounded by a box. I do not recognise this rune and if anyone has any insight into what this represents please let me know in the comments.
Here is an image of the runes as they should be (working away from books, sorry this is dragging out - please correct me if I am wrong!)
It looks like the fourth rune on the second line of the Easton Hobbit is wrong - it should look like a capital H with two horizontal bars, but instead is just two vertical bars. Also, the fifth rune on the fourth line on the Easton Hobbit is drawn as the prior one should have been, when instead it should look like a capital C.
And one more edit/note: the rune on the bottom of the book in the box ("Th" with dots) is the signature of Thrain (the map has that rune twice, one for Thror and Thrain, the creators of the map, plus the second moon runes added by Thrain and discussed here).
Posted on: 2011/10/7 14:02
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Re: Tolkien US Editions
Just can't stay away
2011/9/27 12:47
Posts: 80
Can you say a little more about this error? I have to confess I'm not a Tolkien rune expert, but if they are selling these books all these years with an error on the cover it would find it funny (I have a sick sense of humor)
Posted on: 2011/10/7 13:24
Re: Tolkien US Editions
Home away from home
2007/4/29 5:29
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I like Easton Press - the materials are good quality, and they're well put together. But there is something odd about the decoration- it's the same on TH, LotR and Silm, but it's the runic legend 'Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks' which really only applies to TH.
There's an error with one of the runes, too.
Posted on: 2011/10/7 12:50
Re: UK Book of Lost Tales (Part One), Hardcover 1st Printing
Quite a regular
2009/7/7 13:15
From Scotland
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My copy does not have this print error.
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Owen Wilson Knocked Up A Married Woman
"Alright, me! Everybody clap."
In an interview to promote Free Birds yesterday, Owen Wilson confirmed to Extra that he's going to be a dad again, only this time with his married personal trainer because apparently knocking up chicks with husbands is the new hotness. In more important news, five years ago Owen Wilson used to have sex with Kate Hudson's butt which is way more of an excuse than I need to include bikini pics of it because there is absolutely jackshit happening today, and daddy needs pageviews or he'll have to get a job that requires human interaction. *cocks gun* You don't want that. *smears on camoflauge face paint* Trust me. *practices hiding in file cabinets*
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Jet Blue Airliner Makes Emergency Landing In Amarillo On Tuesday
A Jet Blue Airliner was forced to make an emergency landing in Amarillo on Tuesday.
On Tuesday a Jet Blue Airliner made an unscheduled stop in Amarillo. Around 10:30am the airplane landed at Rick Husband International Airport on reports of a disruptive passenger on board.
According to another passenger on board the person causing the commotion on the airplane may have been apart of the flight crew. FBI agents along with emergency crews and an ambulance was reported on scene.
Reports say the flight attendant was seen entering the bathroom after exiting the cockpit, when he came out he was foaming at the mouth banging on the cockpit doors saying there was a bomb on board. The suspect was apprehended and restrained until the plane landed.
The plane was en route from JFK airport in New York City to Las Vegas.
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Steelers could just activate Dixon as third QB
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is listed as questionable for Monday's game at San Francisco with a high-ankle sprain. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he'll consider activating Dennis Dixon as a third quarterback if Roethlisberger is unable to practice this week.
"Obviously, if we go into this game with Ben less than 100 percent, three quarterbacks is a potential option," Tomlin said. "We'll get all our quarterbacks ready. If he's going to play, he's going to practice.
"As we get closer to situational football, everyone who's going to be a participant needs reps. Right now, we're trying to get him as healthy as possible on a day-to-day basis."
Tomlin dismissed the possibility of holding out Roethlisberger against San Francisco to ensure he's ready for the playoffs.
"If he's healthy enough to play, he'll play," Tomlin said. "I don't play that game."
Injury report
In addition to Roethlisberger, several other starters were listed as questionable yesterday. Strong safety Troy Polamalu (hamstring), outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) and center Maurkice Pouncey (high-ankle strain) will be evaluated throughout the week.
"Under the circumstances with James Harrison, it would benefit us to have LaMarr Woodley," Tomlin said. "The guys who are available to us are the guys we'll work with. You lose guys because of injuries or a suspension, the standard is still the standard. We won't blink in that regard."
Also, linebacker Chris Carter (hamstring) is questionable. Tomlin said he's confident that both wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (foot) and defensive end Ziggy Hood (groin strain) will participate in today's practice.
Kemoeatu's struggles
Tomlin appears frustrated with the play of guard Chris Kemoeatu, who committed three penalties against the Browns. When asked if Kemoeatu's performance is because of injuries, Tomlin quipped, "He's playing illegally, so he's getting penalized. He either has to change his technique or improve his technique — or he won't be given an opportunity to do so."
Tough test
Tomlin said San Francisco is just the test the Steelers need as they make a final push to wrest the AFC North title from Baltimore, which plays at San Diego on Sunday.
"They are not a good team, but a great team," Tomlin said of the 49ers. "This is the kind of challenge you need this time of year, particularly on the road to get a measuring stick for where you are. You add into it a little adversity through injuries and a suspension, we'll get a chance to see what kind of outfit we're made of."
Limiting miscues
San Francisco's defense is No. 1 against the run and in points allowed.
"It's all a recipe for a winning team," Tomlin said. The 49ers have forced 31 turnovers and have a league-leading turnover ratio of plus-21.
"They are also during a good job of protecting the football," Tomlin said. "They are doing a nice job of staying out of bad positions."


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My vote is Henry Ford.
Not only the inventor of the assembly line but also a great philosopher in regards to manly success.
A few of my favorite quotes of his.
"Those who believe they can do something and those who believe they can't are both right."
― Henry Ford
"As we serve our jobs we serve the
― Henry Ford
"There is no disgrace in honest failure; there is disgrace in fearing to fail"
― Henry Ford
"When everything seem to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it ...."
― Henry Ford
"If money is your hope for independence, you will never have it. The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability."
― Henry Ford
" Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice."
-- Henry Ford
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Ford also ventured into the world of social and sports commentary: "If fans wish to know the trouble with American baseball they have it in three words—too much Jew." (22d May 1920)
Interesting. i had not realized he was antisemitic. It appears even some of the most influential men are not beyond fault and have a dark side of which we all possess.


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HOUSTON - A new problem for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, that was grounded in January.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 flight due for Houston has been canceled because of apparent trouble.
The jet known as the Dreamliner faces more scrutiny than normal because it was grounded for three months amid concerns about overheating batteries.
The more than 200 passengers on Flight 125 will be scheduled on other flights on Wednesday.
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The following statement just arrived in our mailbox direct from 20th Century Fox:
"We've just been made aware that Roger Friedman, a freelance columnist who writes Fox 411 on Foxnews.com – an entirely separate company from 20th Century Fox — watched on the internet and reviewed a stolen and unfinished version of X-Men Orgins: Wolverine. This behavior is reprehensible and we condemn this act categorically — whether the review is good or bad."
Okay. That's a start. The big question that I've been discussing with other webmasters all afternoon is just how far Fox is going to follow this. I know that Fox News and 20th Century Fox are technically separate companies, but they're both under the News Corp. banner, meaning everyone eventually answers to Rupert Murdoch.
It is my sincere belief that there is only one course of action for Fox News and 20th Century Fox to take here. It's clear. It's simple. And it puts the matter to bed.
Fire Roger Friedman.
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Don't punish him. Don't sanction him. Fire him. Cut all corporate ties to him. Permanently. He may have taken the article down, but you can still easily read it via Google caching.
I believe that if any webmaster at any fansite had reviewed it, the results would have involved legal action. I think Fox was very clear about that, and they've certainly been litigious about their materials in the past in much less extreme circumstances. But since we not only refused to review it but also to publish any reactions to it from anyone else, and since the same thing happened at Ain't It Cool and CHUD and at most of the other major geek sites, Fox is in an awkward position here. We all respected the law. We all chose to do the right thing.
And your own employee screwed you. And more than that… he practically cackled about doing it. He not only talked about downloading "Wolverine," he went on to advise people how to download the top ten films at the box-office this week, and mentioned that he planned to watch "I Love You, Man" at home tonight to avoid the rain.
This is criminal. It's blatantly criminal, and it's the sort of behavior that would be punished if it was anyone else.
Fire Roger Friedman.
Fox's statement suggests that they had no part in Friedman's decision to publish, which refutes the theory that this was spin control. And you know what? I believe that. I think if Fox really had wanted to use Friedman for spin control, they would have flown him to LA and shown him the finished film with all the reshoots in place and the FX finished. And that would have been fine. It's their film. They can show it to whoever they want. No one could have said a word.
But Friedman crossed a line, a LEGAL line, and he bragged about doing it after Fox had said earlier this week that they will prosecute anyone who downloads or distributes the movie.
Prove it.
Fire Roger Friedman.
We'll be watching.
NewsCorp has also issued a statement now.
Statement regarding Roger Friedman's column on FoxNews.com promoting a pirated version of X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Los Angeles, Calif., April 3, 2009 — "Roger Friedman's views in no way reflect the views of News Corporation. We, along with 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, have been a consistent leader in the fight against piracy and have zero tolerance for any action that encourages and promotes piracy. Once we learned of Roger Friedman's post we asked Fox News to remove it, which they did immediately."
We will continue to follow this story as it develops.
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The search for the Elizabeth sponge
Crowns, corgis, cupcakes ... scores of entries to our Jubilee Bake-off were fit for a queen. Which made naming one in Her Majesty's honour so difficult, says Nick Wyke
When we asked readers to create an Elizabeth cake to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, we didn't anticipate the relish with which you would rise to the challenge. Strawberries, roses, champagne, bunting, edible diamonds and Union Jacks (created from summer fruits, crystallised flowers and cupcakes) were all recurring motifs as a quintessential vision of summertime in Britain emerged in baking.
As well as beautifully designed cupcakes and tiered cakes, there was a pack of elaborately crafted corgis — one of which had cornflakes for fur and chocolate-biscuit features, both ingredients loved by Her Majesty. There was a pristine iced cake with a tableau of Lowry-like hand-painted figures enjoying a street party, a buttercream bust of Her Majesty that might have been modelled on a Lucian Freud…


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Cloudy 2 Trailer Is Online
Meat... er... meet the food-imals
Cloudy With A chance Of Meatballs was a left-field 'toon surprise back in 2009, a truly entertaining and surreal dose of insanity that hit more than it missed. So naturally the sequel is en route and the first trailer has arrived courtesy of Yahoo. Take a gander below, why don't you?
Picking up the story of dedicated scientist Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader), the man who created a device to turn water into food, we discover that the inhabitants of Swallow Falls have relocated to allow the authorities to clean up the mess left by Flint's machine going haywire and raining giant edible products down on the place.
Flint himself has been working at the Live Corp Company for idol Chester V (Will Forte), but learns that the food machine wasn't completely destroyed and ended up on an island where it has been creating weird food/creature hybrids.
So Flint and his friends, including Sam (Anna Faris), Brent (Andy Samberg), Barb (Kristen Schaal), Steve (Neil Patrick Harris) and Earl (Terry Crews, taking over for Mr T) must journey there to fix things. Cue a parody of Jurassic Park with lots of food gags. Check out the latest poster in the gallery.
Though original writer/directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller aren't back for this one, the film is in the hands of director Cody Cameron who worked on the original, while the script's by Kris Pearn (head of story on the first film) with additional material from Horrible Bosses writers John Francis Daley and Jonathan M Goldstein.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 is out on October 25.


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Very attractive little pitcher I found today. I looks like brass? Pretty light, worn, with nice patina on the inside of the handle. What is interesting is the silver parts. Whatever metal is the silver color must have been used to solder the parts together? I could not find much info. about the company or the item, although I did not have much time to search today. Saw some other items labeled the same:


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Theatrical Production & Design | Design & Technology (B.F.A)
|Get started!
- Step 1: Apply to Ithaca College via the Common Application (a $60 fee applies)
- Step 2: Apply to the Department of Theatre Arts by uploading interview materials to Acceptd.
- Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid.
- Step 4: After an invitation from the department is extended, arrange for an interview.
- Step 5: Interview (either in-person or by phone/skype)
PLEASE NOTE: The Early Action option will not be offered to applicants in music or theatre due to the timing of the audition and interview process.
The Early Decision Deadline for the Common Application and the Acceptd application is November 1st for B.F.A. Theatrical Production & Design, B.A. Theatre Studies, B.S. Theatre Arts Management only.
The Regular Admissions Deadline for the Common Application and the Acceptd application is December 1.
You will not receive any further notification regarding your prescreening until your applications (Common Application and Acceptd) are complete.
All candidates will be asked to upload the following to Acceptd using PDF format:
- A brief résumé, including theatrical activities in high school, during summers, honors and awards received, leadership activities or offices held, and other significant non-theatrical activities.
- A current headshot or recent photo
- A concise personal statement (250 words or less) specific to the applicant's intended degree of study. For example, what do you hope to achieve by pursuing this particular major and how do you envision your studies helping you prepare for your future? This statement should outline the particular interest the applicant has in attending the Ithaca College Department of Theatre Arts, and is an important part of the file review. General statements submitted for other college applications are not appropriate for this requirement.
- For Visual Design & Technology interested students upload 10-20 photos (no videos) of productions you have designed or helped to mount, examples of special design or technical skills such as sewing, computer graphics or drafting, two- or three-dimensional art. Note: Images should be no higher than 72 dpi for ease of uploading. We also ask that you label your images with a title that describes your work. For example, you might title an image that shows your poster design "Poster Design for Gypsy."
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New York City
NOLA Studios, 250 West 54th Street, 11th Floor, Studio A
- Saturday, Jan 21
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Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe, 7th Floor, Room TBA
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Los Angeles
Westin LAX, 5400 West Century Blvd, Room TBA
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Acura offers no visual redesign for the 2010 model year following a complete update in 2009. The aggressive front end, crisp-edged flanks, and generally modern, high-tech look of the TSX will likely please younger professionals, though more mature buyers may find themselves wondering what the fuss is about. Overall, however, the TSX presents a clean, conservative look that many reviewers like. Inside, much of the same can be said, with a bevy of electronic features accenting the high-tech style. The basic styling elements are attractive and contemporary, with flowing, swoopy curves executed in pleasing materials and colors.
The 2010 TSX is an entry-level sedan, and according offers only one exterior styling package and one trim level per engine package. Many reviews of the four-cylinder model read by TheCarConnection.com like the TSX's design, with reviewers at Car and Driver feeling that the 2010 TSX delivers "far more road presence" than before, though the "new guillotine grille" is a more controversial feature. Cars.com likes the overall demeanor, calling it "sporty without going overboard." Exterior styling complaints from Automobile focus on the standard 17-inch alloy wheels, which they feel are "pretty dull." Edmunds' beef with the TSX concerns the dramatic exterior elements, including the grille, which, in their opinion, is trying to "mask an otherwise mundane sedan."
New additions for the 2010 V-6 model include dual outlet exhaust tips, split-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, and a revised front fascia. Motor Trend points out that even these upgrades are subtle, however, saying, "you'd be hard pressed to notice them." Autoblog agrees, noting there were "essentially no changes" from the four-cylinder model beyond the wheels and V-6 badging.
Though the Acura TSX's exterior is a mixed bag, according to the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, the car's interior is generally well-received. Cars.com reviewers find the "tiered dashboard" attractive, while Car and Driver says the "arcing, undulating, fanning, multilayered, and inset sweeps of black, silver, and titanium-hued trim" might "give the eyes a workout," but still shine through as characteristically Acura. Complaints about interior design include a dash that is "awash with ... buttons," the quantity of which, according to Edmunds, "would make a 747 pilot feel at home." Swinging back the other way, ConsumerGuide likes the "clearly marked" controls and "large and quick to decipher" gauges.


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Get Lost! - Is a powerful tool that is needed for people who value their time , not spending it on unwanted calls and SMS messages . Flexible options will satisfy the most demanding user , and the user-friendly interface will help to do it quickly and with the greatest comfort . Create your own space , no spam, no ads. Blocking occurs without the slightest sign of a call , but did not remain unnoticed. You will not miss an important message or call. Everything is saved in the log . Maintain statistics will allow you to assess the effectiveness of the application and your black list using informative graphs. Add objectionable words in the filter and then analyze your posts and you will find out how much spam and unwanted ads you've already got. Install the widget on the desktop to always be aware of what is happening , as well as easy access to the application.
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Dutch Kielbasa Recipe
After tasting a hearty dish at a Pennsylvania Dutch restaurant, Jill Clark created her own version. "I came up with this recipe that quickly became my husband's favorite," adds the Queensbury, New York reader. "Vary the vegetables to use what you have on hand."
- 3 quarts water
- 1 cup uncooked egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 cup cubed fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4-1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1. In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add the noodles, cabbage, broccoli, sausage and carrot. Return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until noodles and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in cheese, mayonnaise and butter. Yield: 2-3 servings.
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"Alternative operating system maker Be Inc. announced on Monday [12/21] that it had signed a licensing deal with PC maker Compaq Computer Corp. to incorporate a BeOS-based information appliance platform, code-named Stinger, into the PC giant's next-generation Internet products."
"While Compaq... does not guarantee it will eventually build Stinger into its products, the deal is a major second step along a new path for Be -- away from PCs and toward simpler information appliances."
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How Much Does It Cost?
It depends on your choice of accommodation and the length of your stay.
We offer four types of accommodation:
Luxury Tented Cottages
$750 per person per night (sharing)
$950 per person per night (single occupancy)
$375 per child per night (in a third bed)
Luxury Tented Suites
$950 per person per night (sharing)
$1,200 per person per night (single occupancy)
$475 per child per night (in a third bed)
Swimming Pool Suite
if booked on a per person basis (sleeps two)
$1,300 per person per night
Kanzi House
if booked on a per person basis (up to six adults and two children)
$1,300 per person per night
Kanzi House and Swimming Pool Suite
if booked together in exclusivity for a group (minimum of three nights)
$8,000 per night for the first three nights
$7,000 per night thereafter
$6,500 per night for bookings of seven nights or longer
$6,000 per night for bookings of ten nights or longer
Bookings are subject to additional conservation fees that directly support the community projects of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. The fees are $101 per adult per night and $51 per child per night in the luxury tented cottages and luxury tented suites. The fees are $151 per adult per night and $76 per child per night for Kanzi House and the Swimming Pool Suite. You can read more about the importance of these fees on the Trust website.
The luxury tented cottages and luxury tented suites are designed to accommodate two people each. When two people are sharing, they will be charged the standard "sharing" rate. If one person occupies a tented cottage or tented suite alone, a higher "single occupancy" rate is charged because the second space inside cannot be booked by someone else. In the safari industry, cost is assigned by bed space and not by room.
While we understand that these rates might not be for everyone, we would like to remind our prospective guests that the rates are all-inclusive, covering full board, drinks, accommodation, and safari activities. While pristine wilderness provides for a unique safari experience, operating a lodge here involves significant logistical costs.
Please see the Rates section for details.
Why Do You Charge Conservation Fees?
Campi ya Kanzi is a community ecolodge that aims to preserve wilderness, wildlife, and culture. For every day that a visitor stays here, a conservation fee is paid directly to the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. The conservation fees fund Wildlife Pays, a compensation program that reimburses Maasai herders for livestock lost to predation. In return for compensation payments, the Maasai have agreed to protect predatory animals instead of killing them to protect their livestock. Thus, your visit will make a huge impact on the preservation of this ecosystem and its wildlife. The local lion population is growing thanks to guests like you!
Your conservation fee will also afford you the privilege to explore 283,000 acres of wilderness without the presence of other tourists. The Maasai landowners offer your this rare gift in thanks for your support. Because Campi ya Kanzi is the only safari camp on Kuku Group Ranch, you will never see other travelers out on safari.
The conservation fee is higher for Kanzi House and the Swimming Pool Suite than for the tented cottages and tented suites. We feel that the luxury of a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi calls for a more meaningful return to the community.
Is Campi ya Kanzi in a Malaria Area?
No, there is no risk of malaria here. Luca and Antonella have three young children who are growing up malaria-free at Campi ya Kanzi. If you plan to visit other areas of East Africa, please check with your doctor and travel agent for advice about antimalarial medications.
How Do I Make a Reservation?
Fill out the inquiry form on our Reservations page, then click Submit. We will get back to you shortly to discuss the details of your reservation.
How is Campi ya Kanzi Sustainable?
We are Gold rated (first lodge in Kenya) by Ecotourism Kenya and we are -to our knowledge- the most eco-awarded lodge of East Africa. Sustainability is not just about using renewable resources (the sun, for our electricity and hot water) or minimizing the environmental and carbon footprint of the lodge (water from rains, recycling, no generators, cooking eco-friendly). It is about preserving the very same wilderness, wildlife and people which are hosting us and for which -ultimately- our guests come. We have a decalogue of what is for us "ecotourism":
1) Real involvement of local communities: Conservation in the 21st century should consider people, so the first point for ecotourism should be how a tourist facility relates to the local communities.
Campi ya Kanzi is a community lodge, in community land, employing locally, paying tourism revenues locally, supporting a community Trust.
2) Carbon footprint on electricity usage, hot water, cooking: We use only renewable energies. Photovoltaic panels for our electricity; solar boilers for hot water; we cook all our food in "Agha" stoves where a charcoal made from coffee husks is used (this eco-friendly charcoal is a project of the United Nations Environmental Program, we have been the first lodge to adopt it, 20 years ago).
3) Environmental footprint on water usage: Campi ya Kanzi fulfills all its water needs by cropping the rains and storing water in special PVC bladders. We have a water catchment of approximately 12,000 square meters (over 140,000 square ft) and a water storage of approximately 1,600,000 liters (nearly 420,000 gallons).
4) Preservation of wilderness: hard to consider ecotourism not linked with preserving the wilderness one visits. MWCT and Campi ya Kanzi have the same mission: preserving the Maasai wilderness of the Greater Kilimanjaro Ecosystem.
5) Preservation of wildlife: the same applies to wildlife. Ecotourism is about protection of natural resources. In our ecosystem the most valuable resource is wildlife.
6) Preservation of culture: ecotourism cannot happen without considering the local communities. In our case we are dealing with arguably the most iconic tribe of Africa -the Maasai – whose culture is still very much alive, and deserves full protection.
7) Employing locally: in order to support the local communities not only an eco facility should employ locally, but also train local staff. Campi ya Kanzi has a staff of 70 Kenyans, 90% of which are local Maasai. All guides, trackers, maids and waiters are Maasai from the community. With Luca & Antonella, they are your hosts.
8) Environmental footprint in recycling wastes: not only do we use recyclable energies for our electricity, for our hot water and for our cooking, we also recycle all of the recyclable wastes: organic waste goes into the camp compost, utilized in our organic vegetable garden; wastes are separated (glass, paper, plastic, tins) and recycled were feasible. The un-recyclable wastes are incinerated in a specially built incinerator.
9) Environmental footprint in building: our buildings were built not only with sustainable materials collected locally (lava rocks, thatched grass roofs, etc.), but we avoided any landscaping. No soil was removed (beside the digging for the foundations), and no trees were cut. Local people were employed, instead of contracting builders from outside.
10) Environmental footprint of supplies: sometimes buying locally it is implied as a good environmental practice. It depends on the circumstances. We buy from Nairobi suppliers in bulk, using the best of our knowledge to support those suppliers who care about the environment. Where we are located, local farming is done totally unsustainably; it is leading to subdivision of the land. We have seen many lodges praising themselves for purchasing locally, while by doing so (and saving on logistical costs) they contribute to the destruction of the environment.
Is it Safe?
At Campi ya Kanzi, your safety is our primary concern. No guest of the camp has ever been injured. However, you will be visiting an area where the wild animals are free to roam wherever they wish. This is not a zoo. That is why a professional guide and Maasai trackers will escort you on each safari. On arrival you will be requested to sign a release of liability form. This is a requirement should you like to join our game walks.
Unlike in the National Parks, you will be free to get out of our Land Rover and approach game on foot, accompanied by our guide and trackers. Of course if you wish, you can remain in the vehicle. For any urgent communication, the camp is equipped with a satellite phone.
How Do I Get There?
It's actually fairly easy. If you can get yourself to Nairobi, we'll take care of the rest! Our hostess will meet you at the International Airport in Nairobi and help you with your transfer to our camp. If you arrive late in the day, we'll take you to your hotel in Nairobi. If you're coming in early enough, we'll make the transfer that same day.
Our recommendation is that you take our own air services. We operate commercially a 6-seat Cessna 206. It just takes one hour to fly from Nairobi to Campi ya Kanzi airstrip. We offer daily flights, 7 days a week, at the most convenient time for our guests. We'll handle the transfer from Nairobi International to Wilson Airport.
The cost of the flight is $400 per person one way, with a minimum of 2 passengers.
We can also fly you from Mombasa or Malindi, just one hour and 10 minutes flight, for $450 per person one way, with a minimum of 2 passengers.
On all flights maximum total luggage allowed is 15 kg (35 pounds) per passenger, in soft duffle bags.
If you prefer to travel by road, we offer transportation from Nairobi to the camp in a 4WD vehicle (maximum four passengers). This costs $600 one way per vehicle, plus $75 per person for the Tsavo National Park entrance fee. The trip is about 200 miles, and takes approximately six hours. We suggest flying.
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When is a Good Time to Come?
Any time of year is beautiful at Campi ya Kanzi! Temperatures are very comfortable year-round, with daytime highs around 90sºF/35ºC. Nighttime lows are around 50sºF/14ºC. The coolest month is July, with January and February being the warmest. During the Short Rains of November, there may be brief showers several times per night. During the Long Rains (April to mid-May), there will be nights with a lot of heavy showers. During and after the rains, the landscape is particularly attractive. At this time, everything is green and the elephant population is at its peak. Kilimanjaro will have snow peaks, all will be blossoming. We therefore find April, May and November to be very pleasant months at Campi ya Kanzi. Depending on other destinations in your safari, you might need to consider a different season (for example: February for calving in the Serengeti, July/August and mid to late October for the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, November-January for a great stay at the Coast).
Why Should I Choose Campi ya Kanzi?
Why should you choose Campi ya Kanzi?
For three special reasons:
1) Exclusive wilderness: with 283,000 acres (400 square miles) we are 2/3 the size of the Maasai Mara reserve (or 20 times Manhattan Island!). The Maasai Mara has room for 5,000 tourists, while Campi ya Kanzi has room for just 16 guests.
You will enjoy real African wilderness in privacy and exclusivity, away from the zoo safari experience typical of a National Park.
2) Best safari location: you will be in one of the most iconic (if not the most) places for a safari. We are just 30 miles away from 19,340 ft Kilimanjaro. Campi ya Kanzi is on the foothills of the Chyulu Hills, Hemingway's Green Hills of Africa. Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras all type of antelopes populate the reservation. This is a place you do not want to miss in your safari.
3) Personal hosting: you will not be in an hotel, but in our home in the bush. Us (Luca and Antonella, the founders) and the Maasai (who are the landlords of this Paradise) will be your hosts. All activities will be tailor made on your desires, from classic game drives in many different habitats, to lovely game walks with a Maasai guide and a Maasai tracker.
Campi ya Kanzi offers an authentic safari experience, in a pristine and iconic wilderness, with a connection to the local Maasai tribe which is profound and genuine.
We provide you with the ability to enjoy a safari away from the tourists' crowds: 283,000 acres of wilderness for a maximum of 16 guests.
The different landscapes and the immense biodiversity mean your wildlife experience will be rich and diverse.
We also offer an amazing arrays of safari activities, not just game drives and game walks, but also a real understanding and connection with the Maasai community, horse-back riding, fly camping and flight excursions.
Walking on foot with a Maasai tracker, learning to read footprints, to approach wildlife, to identify trees and birds: pretty special.
Contrary to most of other lodges in East Africa, here you are hosted by the founders.
Visiting us offers you the chance to explore one of the last wild places in East Africa, while your visit plays a role in preserving it.
How is Campi ya Kanzi Different?
In terms of viewing wildlife, there are several differences. Normally, in a National Park, you must stay in your vehicle (mini-van or four wheel drive). It is against Park regulations to get out of the vehicle at any time. Since Campi ya Kanzi is located in the Maasai-owned Kuku Group Ranch, these laws do not apply. Therefore, while staying with us you will be able to enjoy, in safety, different walks: in the savanna, in the cloud forest, next to the lake, on the river. Also, Campi ya Kanzi is very exclusive: our camp hosts a maximum of 16 visitors in our eight tented cottages. 283,000 acres of wilderness all for our guests!
We are 2/3 the size of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. However, the Maasai Mara has beds for over 5,000 tourists. At Campi ya Kanzi, you will see game, but you will never be surrounded by hordes of mini-vans full of tourists!
Animals in the Parks are more used to vehicles, and easier to approach. The draw back is that they will ignore you and there will be very little, if at all, interaction between you and them.
At Campi ya Kanzi animals are wild; they behave naturally and you will not have the zoo safari experience of the crowded Parks.
We focus in providing information about animal behavior, ecology, biology, geology. We would like to pass you our passion for the wilderness; the more knowledge and experience we will be able to pass you, the better guides we will have been.
We like to focus on your connection with the Maasai community, what is going on and why, the interaction of different species, the social behavior among one species, conservation challenges. Your experience withis will not just be about what animals you will see.
What Can I Do at Campi ya Kanzi?
Whatever you like! At most other lodges, activities are scheduled with limited flexibility. At Campi ya Kanzi, however, each safari is custom-designed and tailored to the interests of our guests. Safari planning occurs twice a day between you and your host. Based on your input and preferences, several options will be suggested. Choose whatever you like best: your safari is designed by you! Whether you are a seasoned African traveler or a first-time safari-goer, we will ensure you make the most of your trip.
There are many activities to choose from, including game drives, guided walks, hiking, birdwatching, scenic flights, village visits, horse-back riding, fly camping, national park excursions, and more. For detailed information, visit the Safari Activities page. You will be surprised just how "busy" you can be on safari. Even so, we suggest that you take some time to slow down and relax. Embrace Africa, enjoy the scenery, and take in the beauty that surrounds you. Consider a massage in the cloud forest or spend an afternoon watching wildlife from the veranda of your tent.
What Animals Can I See?
The Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, rhino, and leopard) can all be found here. The group ranch is a permanent home to many prides of lions, and others roam from Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park. Zebras and giraffes are very common. We have herds of elephants and many hartebeest, wildebeest, and Grant's and Thomson's gazelles. Impala and Cape buffalos are frequently seen, as well. Baboons are quite common. We have leopards and black rhinos on the ranch, but they can be harder to spot.
We have some very interesting gazelles and antelopes (quite uncommon elsewhere) such as the lesser kudu, fringe-eared oryx, klipspringer, gerenuk, mountain reedbuck, bush pig and -in the cloud forest – the giant forest hog. Although seldom seen, the endangered African wild dog are residents of the ranch. Other common animals include dik dik, duiker, hyena, jackals, serval, caracal, bat-eared fox, aardwolf, wart hog, eland, waterbuck, bushbuck, cheetah, porcupine, aardvark, mongoose, and many others. In addition, the ranch is home to a spectacular array of bird life.
Of course, the ranch is very large and animals roam from place to place every day. Thus, there can be no assurance that on any given day you will see a particular species, or even that during your stay you will see all the species mentioned above. However, the ranch is rich in wildlife, and the longer you stay, the more you will see.
Our best record in one day of safari has been to spot 33 different species of mammals! Our record for bird species sighted in one day is 73!
Generally speaking you will see more quantity of game in a National Park. Here you will enjoy more diversity (you will see more species here than in the average National Park), you will immerse yourself in an authentic tribal experience, you will feel privileged by not being surrounded by tourists, you will be provided with all our knowledge about animals, their behavior, their ecology and the challenges to preserve them.
What Should I Bring?
Visit our Downloads page to find a suggested packing list. In general, dress at the camp is smart casual and comfortable. The climate is temperate (see details above). It is important that you bring soft luggage (duffel bags) with no armored cases or wheels. The luggage allowance is strictly 33 pounds (15 kilograms) total per person. Exceeding this limit cannot be solved by charging for extra weight. If you are traveling by chartered airplane, you might be required to charter a larger plane at significant extra cost. The nearest store is six hours away over dirt roads, so double-check what you're bringing!
How Long Should I Stay?
Our experience is that guests who stay longer enjoy their visit more. The best motto for the best holiday, especially in Africa, should be quality time in quality places.
There are so many different animals, so many different environments, that you could stay with us for two weeks doing something different every day. With habitats that include a lake, three rivers, wide open plains and the clouds forest of the Chyulu Hills, you can enjoy most of the East African vegetation and the animals which inhabit it.
A day excursion to Tsavo National Park, visiting the impressive Mzima Spring home to crocodiles and hippos will be extremely interesting.
A night spent in a fly camp will be a unique experience of real safari. We also offer an extension to Tsavo East, where guests can visit an amazing orphanage, where elephants are reintroduced into the wilderness. Also, resting longer in one place instead of rushing from one place to another, makes a holiday more relaxing. Do not make the mistake to rush from one lodge to the other for just two nights in each place.
Though the recommended stay is between 5 to 7 days, there is no minimum requirement. Even if you have less than four days, you can still have a very enjoyable holiday with us.
Can I Bring My Children?
Our safari experience is special and we desire all our guests to enjoy it!
Please keep in mind that Campi ya Kanzi is not your typical Safari resort or has an area where children can be left unattended to play. However, a family with children might consider staying at the Kanzi House for a completley private stay.
The Maasai staff love children and the trackers will share all their lore with them. A visit to the schools may be a very enlightening moment in their lives, comparing their Western world with a very different one.
Silence while on safari is a key to approaching game successfully. Therefore, out of respect for the wildlife, the Maasai trackers and other guests, we kindly ask for children to remain well mannered during all game drives.
We have enjoyed on many occasions families with children, as young as three years old.
Our daughter, Lucrezia (born in July 2002), and our sons Jacopo (April 2007) and Lorenzo (May 2009) live at the camp (since they were 5 days old!) and will love to have playmates around.
A safari with us will be an unforgettable experience for your children and for your family.
It will be an educative experience as well.
If you still have some questions regarding bringing your children, feel free to contact us and we will happily answer all your inquiries.


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The CMA has decided to release undertakings given by the Performing Right Society (PRS) which date back to 1997.
PRS statement
We are pleased to report that the CMA has decided to release the PRS undertakings following their provisional decision published in March. PRS is committed to meeting the high standard of governance, financial management, transparency and reporting under the new legislative framework established by the Collective Rights Management Directive.
CMA Press Release
CMA decides to release PRS undertakings
The CMA has decided to release undertakings given by the Performing Right Society (PRS) which date back to 1997.
This follows the provisional decision which was published in March.
The PRS is one of the two main collecting societies for music in the UK. It licenses musical works and administers the royalties when such works are played in public or broadcast, for example on the radio or television.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced in November 2015 that it would carry out a review of the undertakings which followed a 1996 Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) investigation. In 1997 the PRS gave undertakings allowing its members to administer their own live performing rights, as well as making other commitments over its corporate governance and the provision of information to the Office of Fair Trading (now the CMA).
The current review has been considering whether there has been a change of circumstance such that the undertakings are no longer appropriate and should be varied, released or retained. The review has not been examining performing rights in general or any wider issues.
After carefully considering responses to the provisional decision, the group of independent CMA panel members carrying out the review has decided that the EU Collective Rights Management Directive (the Directive), and the corresponding UK Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 (the Regulations) will be effective in addressing the areas covered by the undertakings. The group has therefore decided that the undertakings are no longer required.
The UK Regulations came into force on 10 April 2016 having been laid in Parliament on 25 February 2016. The Regulations introduce a number of requirements that collective management organisations, such as the PRS, must meet – as well as various protections for their members. The requirements are intended to 'ensure a high standard of governance, financial management, transparency and reporting.'
The final decision and other information relating to the review can be found on the PRS case page.
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- The CMA is the UK's primary competition and consumer authority. It is an independent non-ministerial government department with responsibility for carrying out investigations into mergers, markets and the regulated industries and enforcing competition and consumer law. From 1 April 2014 it took over the functions of the Competition Commission (CC) and the competition and certain consumer functions of the Office of Fair Trading.
- The CMA has a statutory duty under the Fair Trading Act 1973 and the Enterprise Act 2002 to keep under review undertakings and orders. From time to time, the CMA must consider whether, by reason of any change of circumstances: undertakings are no longer appropriate and need to be varied, superseded or released; or an order is no longer appropriate and needs to be varied or revoked.
- The CMA group reviewing the PRS undertakings comprised Simon Polito (Chair), Anne Lambert and Philip Marsden.
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PRS for Music provides business and community groups with easy access to nearly 15m songs through its music licences. In an industry worth over £4.1bn, PRS for Music is uniquely placed to be a voice for music and music creators. Collecting £621.5m in 2016, PRS for Music is one of the world's most efficient combined rights organisations. With over 100 representation agreements in place globally, PRS for Music's network represents over two million music creators.


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Now that Russ Brandon is acting president of the Buffalo Bills, we as fans have likely never had a greater chance to have our suggestions as fans heard (and acted upon) by the Buffalo Bills.
I can, with 100% certainty, assure you that a male in his early 40s with a background in marketing, is familiar with, and peruses message boards such as here, billszone.com, buffalorumblings.com, and the buffalobills.com message board--to get a general feel for the mood of the fans. Is Russ here every day? With a user name, defending the honor of the Bills brand? Hardly likely. But you can be sure that a man with his background is lurking--and reading our threads regarding who the next coach should be, what are our thoughts on Fitz, Gailey, etc.
The man wants to sell tickets. This is a community of people who are likely to buy Bills season tickets/renew Bills season tickets/(possibly) cancel Bills season tickets. Don't delude yourself into thinking a community of hundreds (thousands?) of dedicated, passionate, Bills fans at twobillsdrive.com can't move the needle at One Bills Drive.
So, with that being said, this thread was inspired by this idea at playstation.com:
Essentially, users post their "off the wall" ideas to improve the brand. If the post is liked (or in this case, quoted?) enough, people who can affect change start to take notice.
I think it goes without saying, then, that you should please, please, please avoid things like "draft Geno Smith," or "hire Bill Cowher." Those ideas are hardly ideas, they are business transactions that will be handled by capable minds in the Bills organization. Rather, this can be an area where Russ can truly see... does 99% of Bills nation want the endzones to be red again?
So, for starters, I would say this:
In the one game a year we wear our throwbacks, we should wear the uniforms from the 90's. It was the most successful period in the organizations post-merge history, and our current uniforms are so similar to the throwback, standing Buffalo uniforms as it is, that it makes them irrelevant. It would be amazing to see our team playing a night game, in HD, with the red helmet, royal blue tops, and white pants. Make it happen Russ!
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by Phillip Luke Sinitiere
Thumbing through a University of California Press catalog I received in the mail yesterday, I noticed some new books relevant to recent posts here at Religion in American History. So, since this is the season of giving, here they are.
Posts on religion and globalization have appeared more frequently this year, so I'm looking forward to seeing Thomas J. Csordas's collection of edited essays titled Transnational Transcendence: Essays on Religion and Globalization, due out in March. Globalization, as the essays argue, is much more than economics. Here's a description of the book:
This innovative collection examines the transnational movements, effects, and transformations of religion in the contemporary world, offering a fresh perspective on the interrelation between globalization and religion. Transnational Transcendence challenges some widely accepted ideas about this relationship—in particular, that globalization can be understood solely as an economic phenomenon and that its religious manifestations are secondary. The book points out that religion's role remains understudied and undertheorized as an element in debates about globalization, and it raises questions about how and why certain forms of religious practice and intersubjectivity succeed as they cross national and cultural boundaries. Framed by Thomas J. Csordas's introduction, this timely volume both urges further development of a theory of religion and globalization and constitutes an important step toward that theory.
Another book that caught my eye was Eileen Luhr's Witnessing Suburbia: Conservatives and Christian Youth Culture. It appears Luhr's analysis includes an investigation of the evangelical rock music of the 1980s, so this may provide an answer to Randall Stephens' recent query. Plus, I've always wanted to read more about the ultimate 1980s Christian hair band, Stryper. Here's more:
Witnessing Suburbia is a lively cultural analysis of the conservative shift in national politics that transformed the United States during the Reagan-Bush era. Eileen Luhr focuses on two fundamental aspects of this shift: the suburbanization of evangelicalism and the rise of Christian popular culture, especially popular music. Taking us from the Jesus Freaks of the late 1960s to Christian heavy metal music to Christian rock festivals and beyond, she shows how evangelicals succeeded in "witnessing" to America's suburbs in a consumer idiom. Luhr argues that the emergence of a politicized evangelical youth culture in fact ranks as one of the major achievements of "third wave" conservatism in the late twentieth century.
In other book notes, with Kathryn Lofton's review and John Turner's recent post, the field of Du Bois and religion seems to be "in Blum." Paul Harvey mentioned this a while back, and like him I'm looking forward to The Souls of W.E.B. Du Bois: New Essays and Reflections, due out in January with Mercer University Press. Ed Blum and Jason Young edit what I think will be a stellar collection of essays.
Also, literary scholar and college administrator Brian Johnson recently published W.E.B. Du Bois: Toward Agnosticism, 1868-1934 with Rowman & Littlefield. I've enjoyed reading about Du Bois the agnostic in light of understanding Du Bois as an American prophet. Interested readers may also want to take a look at Johnson's previous book, Du Bois on Reform.
'Tis the Season...of New Books
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- Randall at: December 19, 2008 at 2:22 PM said...
Enjoyed reading your post. I've gotta pick up the suburban evangelical book. Would make for some nice reading for me right now. This winter storm has us held captive.
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Enniskillen Deep differences over Syria's civil war clouded the G8 summit of world leaders in Northern Ireland, with Russian President
But there were also fissures among the three Western nations, despite their shared belief that Mr Assad must leave power. Britain and France appear unwilling – at least for now – to join President
At the start of the summit, Mr Obama and European leaders announced the launch of negotiations to forge a new trade agreement between the United States and the 27-nation European bloc.
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would create what British Prime Minister
"America and Europe have done extraordinary things before and I believe we can forge an economic alliance as strong as our diplomatic and security alliances, which of course are the most powerful in history," Mr Obama declared alongside EU leaders and Mr Cameron.
Mr Cameron said a tariff- and barrier-free trade environment could generate an extra $US150 billion ($158 billion) annually for the EU, perhaps $US120 billion for the United States, and provide a similar growth jolt for the rest of the world.
He said these figures would mean, in practical terms, "2 million extra jobs, more choice and lower prices in our shops. We're talking about what could be the biggest bilateral trade deal in history. . . This is a once-in-a-generation prize, and we are determined to seize it".
'Different perspectives' on Syria
The Syrian conflict loomed large at the summit. Mr Obama and Mr Putin, who already have a frosty relationship, did little to hide their differing views on the matter while speaking to reporters following one-on-one talks on the sidelines of the summit.
The two-hour meeting marked the first time the leaders have met in person since last year.
"We do have different perspectives on the problem," Mr Obama said of their divergent views on Syria.
The Russian leader, speaking through a translator, agreed, saying, "our opinions do not coincide".
But Mr Obama and Mr Putin did express a shared desire to stop the violence in Syria and convene a political conference in Geneva.
US officials said they were still aiming to hold the summit next month, though that prospect was looking increasingly unlikely given the deepening violence.
It's also unclear who would participate in such a meeting or whether the rebels, given their weakened position, would have any leverage if they did.
US officials say Mr Obama's decision to send the rebels weapons and ammunition for the first time was an attempt to increase their military strength in order to bolster their political bargaining power. But the American inventory for the rebels is not yet expected to include the high-powered weaponry sought by the opposition, raising questions about whether the deepening US involvement will be effective in changing the situation on the ground.
Definitive evidence
The White House announced on Monday an additional $US300 million in humanitarian aid for Syria and neighbouring countries absorbing refugees escaping the violence. The new money brings the total US humanitarian assistance to $US800 million, according to the White House.
Mr Obama's decision to arm the rebels coincided with the White House's announcement last week that it had definitive evidence of multiple instances of chemical weapons use by Assad's regime against the opposition. Britain and France have also accused Mr Assad of using the deadly agent sarin, while Russia has publicly questioned the credibility of chemical weapons evidence.
"It's necessary to refrain from unproven claims by either party," Putin adviser Alexei Kvasov told reporters at the summit. "We have no evidence proving it."
Moscow's continued support for Mr Assad is based in part on Russia's deep economic and military ties with his regime. Last month, Russia acknowledged it has agreed to sell Syria advanced S-300 air-defence missiles, which are considered to be the cutting edge in aircraft interception technology.
The Russian president's divisions with Western leaders on Syria were also on display in his separate meetings with Mr Cameron and French President
Still, neither country is yet to join Mr Obama in arming the opposition.
Following the US decision, there has been growing public concern in both countries over the wisdom of delivering weapons to a country where groups affiliated with al-Qaeda are supporting elements of the rebellion.
"I am as worried as anybody else about elements of the Syrian opposition, who are extremists, who support terrorism and who are a great danger to our world," Mr Cameron said Monday.
France opens the door
Mr Hollande, following his own meeting with Mr Putin, did not commit to sending weapons to the rebels.
But he did appear to open the door to some form of deeper involvement from Paris.
"How can you allow Russia to continue to send weapons to the regime of Bashar al-Assad while the opposition gets so few weapons?" he asked. "How can we accept the fact that we have proof of the use of chemical weapons without a unanimous condemnation by the international community, and that includes the G8?"
Mr Obama, who has long signalled a preference for deepening US engagement in Syria in conjunction with international partners, was expected to urge his British and French counterparts to join the US in boosting lethal aid to the opposition. Syria was the primary topic among the G8 leaders at a working dinner Monday night.Britain has pressed leaders to ensure the meeting results in a statement on Syria, including the need for greater humanitarian access.
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Anderson makes Plymouth move
Sunderland defender Russell Anderson has joined Plymouth on a month-long loan.
By Lewis Rutledge
Last Updated: 19/02/08 1:47pm
Sunderland defender Russell Anderson has joined Plymouth on a month-long loan.
Anderson switched to Sunderland from Aberdeen last summer but has had limited opportunities to impress at The Stadium of Light.
He spent much of the first half of the season on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury.
The Scot has made just one appearance in the Premier League and has now been allowed to link up with Plymouth for more regular football.
Paul Sturrock has signed Anderson in time for Tuesday's Championship clash with Southampton and could hand the centre-back an immediate debut.
The move for Anderson comes just hours after Gary Teale agreed a loan move from Derby to Home Park.


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Communist Party
China's ruling Communist Party is trying to contain headlines about the scandal surrounding the once-powerful political leader Bo Xilai. Margaret Warner discusses implications for China and its internal politics with Orville Schell of the Asia Society. Continue reading
In "My Perestroika," filmmaker Robin Hessman traces the last generation raised in the Soviet Union through the eyes of five Muscovties, from childhoods filled with propaganda to life in the new Russia. The documentary is part of a series of independently produced films aired in partnership between The Economist and The NewsHour. Continue reading
The Chinese government has fired two labor officials and issued a formal apology from a provincial governor in an effort to address suspicions of slave labor. Independent Television News reports on the allegations. Continue reading
Boris Yeltsin, who pushed for democracy and a market economy as the first freely elected president of Russia, died Monday at age 76. A journalist and a professor discuss Yeltsin's legacy. Continue reading


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LAFAYETTE — As far as quarterback Brooks Haack was concerned, it was time to show the Cajun Field crowd what the boys from Texas could do.
Haack and receiver Lance Pace, a pair of freshmen from Texas, put on an offensive show for the White team Saturday as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette concluded its spring football practice before 5,838.
The scoreboard showed the Red team winning 30-23. Each team gained points from a scoring system which gave each squad points following the results of a fraternity-sorority flag football game and a halftime tug-of-war among teams of ULL students.
Although the Red team, led by Terrance Broadway, ULL's projected starter, defeated the White squad 17-13, Haack, from Cady, completed all but four of 19 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns.
Pace, a walk-on slot receiver from Lumberton, caught nine passes for 87 yards and a TD throw from Haack on the final play of the contest.
Haack, who battled D'Shaie Landor and Jalen Nixon, two other redshirt freshmen for the backup quarterback job this spring, said he and Pace talked about putting on a memorable performance for Texas.
"We talk all the time about a 'let's do this for Texas' sort of thing, so we came out here (on Saturday) to do that sort of thing," said Haack, who started for the White team.
Pace was realistic, noting he will be playing this season behind two veteran wide receivers in Daryl Sturgent and Bradley Brown.
"Right now, I'm just learning the offense and picking up the scheme," Pace said. "I thought maybe (Haack) and I should show something. We always talk about the Louisiana versus Texas thing being a big deal.
"I came here last year as a preferred walk-on and playing (at ULL) is really my dream coming true right now."
Broadway wore a blue jersey, which meant he was not allowed to take contact. The junior from Capitol High was 8 of 12 for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Landor was 6-of-8 passing, a Jalen Nixon, also a redshirt freshman, completed five of his six passes.
ULL coach Mark Hudspeth complemented the three who are working to become the Cajuns' No. 2 quarterback when preseason drills begin in August.
"I thought our freshmen (quarterbacks) slung the ball around pretty good (on Saturday)," he said. "It was good to watch their development this spring. All three have made some good plays.
"It will take some more time to see which one of them is making the right reads and things like that before we can say which one of them is going to be our number two.".
Hudspeth said the Cajuns "went vanilla" with their offense during the spring game, showing only about 20 percent of the team's offense.
Hudspeth said he was pleased with the aggressiveness on both sides of the ball.
"I think this was as physical a final scrimmage as I have been around," he said. "I thought (Broadway) showed a great command of our offense.
"Defensively, I think we stepped up and played physical. I thought the defense flew around most of the day and played hard."
Defensive coordinator James Willis, who spent his first spring installing a new defense, said the Cajuns were a developmental project all spring.
"The biggest thing is we had players who were learning a new system and were being evaluated," Willis said. "We've been moving guys around and finding out what we can do and what we can't do.
"Right now, the biggest concern for us defensively is finding depth and some playmakers in the secondary."
Broadway directed a 56-yard scoring drive on the Red's first possession. Running back Torrey Pierce gained 13 yards, and Broadway completed an 18-yard pass to receiver Jamal Robinson to put the ball at the White 2-yard line. Pierce scored on the next play.
Haack moved the White 69 yards to the White 1-yard-line on the next series, but on fourth down, running back Effrem Reed was stopped just short of the goal line by Red lineman Karmichael Dunbar.
Landor moved the Red 52 yards late in the second quarter for the game's second score, a 20-yard Hunter Stover field goal.
The major completions came on Landor passes to Brown (23 yards) and tight end Larry Pettis (20).
Haack responded with a 70-yard, eight-play drive that ended with a 2-yard pass to wide receiver Rickey Johnson with 37 left before halftime.
Pace caught three passes for 39 yards on the march, while 6-foot-7 wide receiver Jared Johnson had another reception for 25.
Broadway opened the second half with an 11-play, 70-yard drive that end with a 1-yard TD throw to Robinson. Broadway had 54 yards on four receptions during the drive.
Hudspeth said cornerback O'Neil Parker, who started at cornerback for the White team, fractured an ankle with 8:42 remaining in the second quarter. Parker landed on his right leg after breaking up a pass intended for tight end Jacob Maxwell. ... Each quarter of the game consumed 10 minutes. ...The clock was set on running time for most of the fourth period.
Spring awards
Hudspeth presented end-of-spring awards to four players during halftime.
The awards went to wide receiver James Butler (most improved offense), cornerback Jevante Wilson (most improve defense), Jared Johnson (skill award) punter Daniel Cadona (big skills award) and defensive lineman Blain Wilson (offseason award).


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The move is seen as an attempt to steal some market share in the consumer market from HP, where it is stronger than Dell - which sees 85 per cent of its business coming from the business sector. It is also clearly designed to coincide with the launch of the new Microsoft operating system, Vista.
Dell also announced the launch of an ultra high end gaming system, the XPS 710 H2C Edition Gaming Desktop. H2C appears to be an attempt to combine the chemical equation for water with the word ceramic and alludes to the combination of water cooling and ceramic thermoelectric cooling techniques to keep the Intel Core Extreme QX6700 pre-overclocked quad core processor from overheating.
The rest of the spec is ultra high end, including dual Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX graphics cards, 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 memory and Razer mouse and keyboard. All yours for a reported $5,499.


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Political historians believe one of the principle reasons for the defeat of the Labour Party in the 1970s was the tensions between its different wings, the left largely led by Tony Benn.
Now Cabinet papers released by the National Archives provide inside detail of just how bad the relationship had become between Prime Minister Harold Wilson, his officials and Mr Benn within months of Labour taking power in 1974.
Mr Benn, who retired from the House of Commons in 2001, has documented the period extensively in his diaries.
But the Downing Street documents reveal how much some officials opposed Mr Benn's radical agenda.
Returning to government as industry secretary after Labour's narrow win in March 1974, Mr Benn soon recorded his relationship with Wilson had hit "absolutely rock bottom".
The two men clashed fundamentally on key policy areas, including Labour's relationship with the unions once in government.
Mr Benn believed in increasing "workers' control" of industry and pushed this policy as soon as he was in office.
Official fears
The response from his enemies was ferocious - one political cartoon in the Sunday Express depicted Mr Benn as an undertaker burying British industry.
The draft seen by Sir Robert was full of language considered Marxist by Benn's critics: it described strike action as an historical "struggle for the industrial franchise" which would see a "real transfer of power.
"Plans submitted by Britain's leading companies will have to be developed in conjunction with the workpeople," proposed Mr Benn.
Key to this future was following through on Labour's commitment to nationalisation - Clause Four of the party's constitution which was later dropped by Tony Blair.
In a memo Sir Robert told Harold Wilson the speech would be politically disastrous.
'Heady stuff'
"This is a good deal toned down from an earlier version...but it is still heady stuff and some of it is likely to send special shivers down industrial spines," he said.
"Tony's speech will cause uproar without advancing his cause," he warned.
The prime minister decided to order the Cabinet minister to rewrite the speech. In his diaries, Mr Benn briefly records his row with officials over the speech - but not Wilson's furious letter.
Mr Wilson said: "I don't think you can make a speech like this...it goes a long way beyond anything that we are committed to as a Cabinet or a government.
"You have no authority to say 'the government accepts that commitment' [to Clause Four].
"None of us has had an opportunity of thinking about, let alone discussing your ideas.
"As it is, the way you put it will simply be grist to the mill for those who say we are controlled by the unions ... [it will] undermine at a stroke all that some of us have been doing to try to rebuild a measure of confidence in industry."
Shortly before the planned speech, Mr Benn's office sent a third version of the text back to Downing Street, with key sections red-inked out.
Read by Sir Robert Armstrong again, the top civil servant thought it was now just about passable.
"The eyes still flash but the feet do not tingle quite so heavily," he told the prime minister.
Mr Wilson appeared satisfied and allowed the matter to drop. But his rebellious Cabinet minister was not entirely prepared to toe the line.
Within weeks he had sparked more fury in Downing Street when he abstained on a minor technical vote in the Commons, something colleagues took as a signal of his dogged refusal to do as he was told.


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I live in Canada and just bought the Black Pandigital Novel from Beds Bath & Beyond (Dec 21).
I tried to find a white one but it looks like Canada has the Black version with the built in Kobo reader.
I did the new software upgrade and it appears to have opened up the Android OS to the user. I believe though that it is still at Android level 1.5.
I have managed to install some additional apps but serveral have refused to install or work after the install - I assume because of the Android 1.5.
The White one comes with Android 2.0.
The wifi works great as far as I am concern. The native web browser seams to work well. As this is my first Android device I have nothing to really compare it too. The kobo readers is okay. I already had an account because of my purchases for my Aluratek Libre Pro. One thing I also noticed since the upgrade was the scrolling. It nows seems to have momentum when you slide a page. You give the screen a swipe and it keeps on going. You have to really watch it or you can over shoot a page. I believe it didn't work like this before.
I installed a different PDF reader which appears to do some "text flow" rendering when switched on. This reader is called "Repligo Reader". I was strongly recommend it. In page view you see the whole page but you can switch to "Reading View" in which case it zooms into the page and wraps the text around so that you do not have to pan sideways.
So far I have found the unit quite stable and the screen is clear and responsive. I do use my own stylus because I am use to using one as oppose to my fingers. I do like the auto screen switching between portrait and landscape but it would have been nice to have the ability to do it manually when you turn off the auto feature.
The battery life might be an issue. They claim 6 hrs but I believe that is for reading only. If you start taxing it with various apps I believe the life will be much shorter. I have yet to set up email. I have accessed my email via my ISP's home page via the browser.
I was able to play mp4 video right out of the box. It wasn't jerky. I also installed a "Youtube" player and it works great as well. This player was an older version that I heard was required for this unit.
I have not had to do any mods other than the FW update from Pandigital.
It would have been nice to find a white one with the Android 2.0 on it but it looks like I will be stuck with this one to play with.
Other that not having gotten a white one with the higher OS I am quite pleased with it.
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The rapper who was romantically linked to Kim Kardashian numerous times, indeed visited the girls before their new DASH store took shape.
"Kourtney and Kim Take New York" is a month away and producer Ryan Seacrest would like fans of the eccentric sisters to know that there will be guest appearances as well on the new reality series. The latest sneak peek reveals that Kanye West once stopped by the sisters' DASH boutique which at that time was still an empty lot.
"Mr. West is in the building," Kim Kardashian said after hugging the rapper. Kanye asked, "You supposed to open the store in two weeks?" after looking at the store's condition. However, it turned out that the sisters managed to open the boutique in time, inviting Kanye as well to the opening in early November.
The show is following the sisters' attempt to open a new branch in New York. Although Khloe Kardashian is not expected to be in the show a lot, she is going to show up once in a while due to her involvement in the business.
Premiere of the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" second spin-off is January 23 at 10/9c.


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Chad's Ten Best & Five Worst Country Songs of 2011
We are VERY excited about The Big BKR Smackdown coming your way Friday here on WBKR. So, to get ready for the big countdown, Jaclyn, Dave Spencer and I decided that we should come up with our own Top Ten lists. So, here goes. My Top Ten Country Songs of 2011 . . . and, for good measure, I tacked on what I consider to be the 5 Worst Country Songs of the Year too!


text: Got a briggs 5 Hp engine that is fowling the sparkplug up . Before starting each time have to replace the plug . Runs fine until it is under load it coughs and backfires before it dies seem to use small amount of oil . Thinking about giving it new set of rings & seals the engines numbers are Mod 130902 Type 0625 code 02-82221806 I should say it is on a small ride-on mower.


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Wowza live transcoding using NVIDIA NVENC hardware accleration
Live transcoding is a CPU consuming process and if you are transcoding/transrating multiple live streams, you need GPU support to manage the load of the server. Recently I got a live transcoding task to do using AWS Ec2 instances. AWS provides two types of GPU based instances (at the time of writing)