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Tipsy pedestrian caught in Winterville
A Winterville man was charged with being a pedestrian under the influence of alcohol in the Clarke County town Thursday.
Two computers stolen from university
Two school-owned computers were reportedly stolen from the University of Georgia campus this week, UGA police said.
Bar acquaintances rip off Athens couple
A woman and her boyfriend suspect two people they met at a downtown bar and invited back to their home on North Avenue early Wednesday stole belongings valued at $2,630, Athens-Clarke police said.
Woman allegedly hit with hot frying pan
Officers arrested a 50-year-old woman Wednesday after she allegedly conked another woman in the head with a hot frying pan in a domestic dispute on Sunny Hills Drive, Athens-Clarke police said.
Man in tan takes off with diamond rings
A man dressed in tan snatched a pair of high-priced diamond rings from a store in the Georgia Square Mall Thursday, Athens-Clarke police said.
Failure to dim lights lands man in jail
A Winterville officer arrested a 22-year-old Athens man on several felony charges Tuesday night after he stopped a car on Moores Grove Road and found methamphetamine, marijuana and other drugs, Winterville police said.
Two men charged in Madison shooting
Two men have been arrested for allegedly shooting a man who himself faces theft charges in Madison County.
Athens apartment looted by burglars
Someone pried open the rear door of an apartment on Gaines School Road between 7:30 a.m. and 6:10 p.m. Wednesday and stole jewelry, a television set, a laptop computer and a camera with a total value of $3,165, Athens-Clarke police said.
Garland supporters plan rally Monday
The Friends of James Garland are sponsoring a "Get Out the Vote" rally from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday in the "Moose Room" of the Locos Grill and Pub located at 1985 Barnett Shoals Road.
Political hopes sail with governorships
For a snapshot of the future of American politics, look at the governors' races.
Cowsert outspending Kidd in last-minute campaign push
In a hotly contested state Senate race, Republican Bill Cowsert is outspending his opponent, state Rep. Jane Kidd, over the last two weeks of the campaign.
Bush battling for Republicans as Dems sense wins
WASHINGTON - President Bush, campaigner in chief for a party in peril, set out on a rescue mission for embattled candidates in the unlikeliest of places Thursday as Republicans struggled to minimize their losses in next week's elections.
Many elect to get jump on Nov. 7
Lines of people snaked out of the Athens-Clarke County election office and Athens City Hall on Friday afternoon as voters sought to cast their ballots in advance of the Tuesday election.
Incumbent points to record
Depending on who you ask, Heidi Davison either saved Athens or is bringing about its ruin.
President cites high court chief in rally effort
ELKO, Nev. - Searching for new arguments to mobilize conservative voters, President Bush said Thursday that Chief Justice John Roberts would not be on the Supreme Court if Democrats controlled the Senate.
Possible destinations
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Kentucky: Fast facts
Kentucky's four wins surpasses last year's victory total (three) with four more games left. The Wildcats also have two SEC wins, equalling last season's total with three league games left. Kentucky needs two more victories to become bowl eligible.
Burton burnin' 'em
While studying film on Kentucky's potent offense, Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver noticed something about Wildcats receiver Keenan Burton that Burton himself didn't even realize.
Georgia: Fast facts
After a 5-0 September, Georgia went 1-3 in October. Under Mark Richt, the Bulldogs are 12-5 in the month of November.
Georgia: By the numbers
3: Consecutive weeks in which senior linebacker Tony Taylor has had an interception. Taylor leads the Bulldogs with four interceptions.
A different destination
Bowl season has been the least of Georgia's concerns the past four years. Since coach Mark Richt's second season at Georgia, the Bulldogs have been in the midst of trying to win the SEC East and the conference crown during the first weekend of November.
Ground-breaking team could be in jeopardy
MANSFIELD, Pa. - It could be lights out soon for the football program at Mansfield University, which hosted the first night outdoor football game more than a century ago.
Magill: Phillips' big day a highlight of series
It's been a long time since Kentucky won the SEC football title, but I well remember the Wildcats' SEC championship teams under coaches Bear Bryant in 1950 and Fran Curci in 1976.
Fulmer wary of LSU's defense
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer perused the defensive statistics for LSU and was impressed.
SEC Bowl tie-ins
(By order of selection. NOTE: The Music City and Liberty Bowls pick at the same time by submitting order of preference. If the bowls chose the same teams, the teams' athletic directors decide which team goes where.)
QBs are large and in charge
Charles Johnson is a mountain of a man at 6-foot-2 and 270 pounds. Georgia's junior defensive end is finding himself chasing quarterbacks these days that bring plenty of size themselves.
No arguing Brown's talent
Shutting down wide receivers is Ramarcus Brown's focus these days, but Paul Oliver thinks the redshirt sophomore has a promising future beyond the football field.
Tuberville familiar with next foe
AUBURN, Ala. - Tommy Tuberville was an Arkansas high school coach living in a house trailer when Larry Lacewell showed up on a recruiting visit.
A big hit for the Wildcats
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Wesley Woodyard had just been hit by a bigger, stronger little league football teammate, and he was bawling.
Bulldogs hope to halt Wildcats' bowl plans
The last time Kentucky played in a bowl game, Charismatic won the Kentucky Derby and Tubby Smith's Wildcats basketball team fell short of a trip to the Final Four with a loss to Michigan State.
Smith: Heard shows his heart in many ways
Altruism embodies many side effects - all good. Selflessness is one, and goodness knows, we could use a lot more of that. Service above self usually takes place in anyone with an altruistic bent.
Spurrier watching SEC race from afar
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Steve Spurrier is unaccustomed to watching the SEC race unfold without him.
Kentucky: By the numbers
2: Wins the Wildcats need to be bowl eligible. Kentucky hasn't played in a bowl game since 1999.
Women allege rapes by Navy football player
WASHINGTON - Two women said Thursday that a former U.S. Naval Academy football player had sex with them against their will - alleged assaults that military prosecutors said were aided by the use of a date rape drug.
A maddening defeat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez found little positive to talk about Friday.
Johnston: In the mailbag: Rants, raves and !!!!!!!!!!!
Nothing fills inboxes quicker than losing. So with Georgia going 1-3 last month and falling to 6-3 this season, I present some of the most carefully worded and coherent letters of our e-mail bag. Actually, the best rampages were the ones we can't print, so consider this the family-friendly version.
Homer C. Cooper: Shipp's call for change in 'football culture' right
The premise in Bill Shipp's Nov. 1 column, that the University of Georgia and other colleges should change their "football culture," is correct.
Johnny Fowler: Culpepper is best choice for House District 115
I'm endorsing E.H. Culpepper, the independent candidate for the District 115 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. I've known E.H. for many years and know the love he has for our community. He's worked hard to promote our events and historic sights for people to enjoy. He's demonstrated he recognizes the importance of tourism to our community.
Doug McKillip: McKillip sorry for false Banner-Herald endorsement claim
I have never had a mistake so poignantly and publicly pointed out to me as in Friday's Athens Banner-Herald editorial. The Banner-Herald certainly was correct to comment on the mistake I made in including the word "endorsement" in my most recent ads. While the quote was true, and it did appear in the endorsement section, the ad gave an impression that was not true - which is just as bad. For this I sincerely apologize.
Mike Waldrip: SPLOST is economical way to fund Clarke school needs
Among the items on the Nov. 7 ballot is a referendum on a 1 percent Special-Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for the Clarke County school system. Having been selected to serve out a vacant position on the Citizens Oversight Committee, I've had the opportunity to see how well the current SPLOST has been managed, and how much these improvements mean to our children and schools.
Keith Hulett: Kerry editorial cartoon was media 'rope-a-dope'
That was a clever cartoon on Thursday's editorial page from Mike Lester, featuring Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., in a shirt reading "I'm With Stupid," and standing next to a triple-amputee military veteran. Once again the professional sharks of the political right wing have rope-a-doped the media - and, they hope, the voters.
Charles Carter: Incumbent says Garland best for Clarke commission
I have tried to serve Athens-Clarke County Commission District 1 for the past 16 years, and know the problems we have. I feel we need someone in that seat who will represent the rural people of the county, and I think James Garland will serve us best.
Mark Fuller: Shipp's column unfair to the Bulldog Nation
A couple of weeks ago, my 11-year-old son and I were invited to attend the University of Georgia's football game with Mississippi State at UGA's Sanford Stadium. I hadn't attended a game since Peyton Manning was a junior at Tennessee, and my son had never attended a game in Sanford Stadium. I must admit I became a little apprehensive as time for kickoff drew near, because I recalled games during the 1970s and 1980s when it was common to see drunken fans everywhere and confiscated liquor bottles piled high at every gate.
Paul Martin: Referendum C will help charities do good works
With all the excitement generated by the upcoming general elections, I would like to remind all voters of other important items on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Charles Apostolik: Cowsert endorsement lacked clear reasoning
In his Oct. 29 column, "Late-inning tales from the campaign trail," Editorial Page Editor Jim Thompson addresses one of the questions raised by critics of the newspaper's endorsement of Republican Bill Cowsert over Democrat Jane Kidd in the 46th District state Senate race. He makes a good case for drawing a distinction between Cowsert and Ralph Hudgens, the Republican candidate in the 47th District state Senate race, who did not get the Banner-Herald's endorsement.
Tiffany M. Gordon: Davison's sincerity, heart make her best for mayor
Everyone who adores this Classic City knows Athens-Clarke County Mayor Heidi Davison shares this exact sentiment. She symbolizes the professionalism, sincerity, heart and ambition required for continued progress and growth within this community. She exemplifies the selflessness in leadership that's essential for the prosperity of all citizens. I invite you to share in my support to re-elect Heidi Davison "our mayor" of Athens-Clarke County.
Wallace B. Eberhard: Editorial cartoon, SPLOST are on this reader's mind
The First Amendment is a broad, precious, wonderful protection for writing and speaking opinions of all kinds. And fleas, as they say, come with this dog. In this case the flea is the tasteless, offensive use of a badly wounded American in Thursday morning's editorial cartoon as part of a skewer in the side of Sen. John Kerry, who excels even President Bush in his oratorical clumsiness. Editorial cartoonists are clever folk, but that's no reason for the editors of the Athens Banner-Herald to condone such wretchedness. All you have to do is find a better cartoon. Or write an editorial.
Pettis: Garden with native trees and shrubs
One of the greatest things about gardening in Georgia is the sheer number of native plants there are to choose from. Georgia is one of the most floristically diverse states in the country with nearly 3,000 plants growing naturally in the forests and fields.
Link TV lets viewers tune in a world perspective
Television can peddle soap, cars and political candidates like nobody's business. But in one contrary corner there's a network selling viewers on an idea: Looking outward to understand the world and how to live in it.
Volunteers help keep Rivers Alive
Memory Walk 2006
Thousands of people across Georgia are lacing up their sneakers and grabbing their water bottles in preparation for the Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk held today at Sandy Creek Park.
Montessori fall festival
The Athens Montessori School, 3145 Barnett Shoals Road, is hosting its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oconee girl honored as Young Author
Today in history
Today is Saturday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2006. There are 57 days left in the year.
Quick Glimpse
LIVESTOCK EXPO: Taylor Gazda of Athens has entered one head of beef in the Junior AOB division of the 33rd annual North American Livestock Exposition (NAILE), which is the world's largest purebred livestock show. Kathleen Gazda of Athens has entered one head of beef in the Junior Angus division of NAILE. NAILE will be held Nov. 4-17 in Louisville, Ky.
Can I get a 'Yeah baby'?
Nationally syndicated radio personality Moby (of "Moby in the Morning" fame) has reached the zenith of his industry by being nominated for induction into the Country Radio Broadcasters DJ Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at the Country Radio Seminar held in February in Nashville, Tenn.
SONICFLOOd visits Athens
The Nashville-based, Grammy Award-nominated Christian worship band SONICFLOOd will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at Prince Avenue Baptist Church. The concert is one of the last on a 56-city tour by the band, which partnered with the International Missions Board to make the tour possible.
Leafy liaisons
It's the time of year when our eyes inevitably turn upward, drawn to colors glowing warm and golden against bright blue skies. In a way, we measure our lives by trees, their cycles among the most revealing signs of the passing seasons.
Mia Michaels dances into Athens
Celebrity choreographer Mia Michaels, known for working with Celine Dion, Madonna, Prince and Gloria Estefan, as well as for her work on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance," will teach a pair of 90-minute master classes at the University of Georgia's New Dance Theatre as part of a big week for DanceATHENS 2006.
Caine: The search for everyday saintliness
Wednesday was All Saints' Day, a day to celebrate all Christian saints, known or unknown. It dates from the 8th century when Pope Gregory III dedicated a chapel in the basilica of St. Peter to "All the Saints." Traditionally, the word "saint" is reserved for martyrs who died for the faith or who led lives of extraordinary virtue and service to Christ.
Academy students gain National Merit
Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner to run revitalized United Artists film studio
Tom Cruise and producing partner Paula Wagner have been put in charge of United Artists, a film studio that was formed nearly 90 years ago by Hollywood actors including Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford.
Team 'Lights' way for Lymphoma Society
Today in history
Today is Friday, Nov. 3, the 307th day of 2006. There are 58 days left in the year.
Area veteran makes his second landing on Guadalcanal
My wife, Eileene, and I recently returned from a trip to the South Pacific and the island of Guadalcanal. They celebrate their "Fourth of July" on Aug. 7, the day the U.S. Marines landed on Red Beach to liberate their island home from the Japanese.
Jed Rubenfeld turns to fiction with a mix of Freud, Shakespeare
Jed Rubenfeld doesn't know how he got here.
Cottingham: Give your planting beds mulch and attention
We have a long driveway through the pines, an important source of mulch each fall. This demands quick action, as every time a car drives down the driveway, it breaks down my precious, free mulch. So I rush home from work to my rake and gather it up.
Reeve's children continue his mission
LOS ANGELES - Christopher Reeve's children are carrying on their dad's crusade: finding a cure for paralysis.
Agency Answers
I have several large planting containers which I have always planted with annuals. I would like to replace the annuals with flowering trees and shrubs. What should I plant?
Award-winning Russian pianist
Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov, who won first prize in the 2005 Young Concert Artist International Auditions, will perform works by Haydn, Liszt and Beethoven during a concert scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday at Ramsey Concert Hall on the University of Georgia campus.
Iwo Jima
COMMERCE - No movie could broaden Roy E. Beck's understanding of World War II. But he gravitated to an Athens theater anyway, following the release of "Flags of Our Fathers."
Mercer, Stukes spark Bulldogs
Mike Mercer scored 22 points and Levi Stukes added 19 to lead Georgia's men's basketball team to a 96-52 victory over West Georgia in the exhibition opener on Friday.
Ohio State coach signs extension
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Thad Matta was rewarded for winning a Big Ten title and shepherding the Ohio State men's basketball program through an NCAA investigation with a new contract.
For your information, he's there to help
Van Burns can't help Athens visitors with three things.
Attorneys argue for separate trials
A Superior Court judge told a trio of murder defendants to prepare to stand trial together this month, while he considers their requests for separate trials.
Sentencing postponed for cocaine importers
Sentencing for a pair of Auburn men convicted of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States has been postponed until January because the two are expected to testify next month against an alleged co-conspirator.
Vote on nurses' 'right to write' delayed again
ATLANTA - The state medical board postponed a vote on rules governing the writing of prescriptions by advanced practice registered nurses, even as the nurses said they were willing to go to the legislature if the board didn't significantly change the standards.
Economic boost as jobless rate falls
WASHINGTON - The unemployment rate sank to a five-year low of 4.4 percent and workers' wages grew solidly last month, flashing a picture of a jobs market on firm footing as voters go to the polls.
Sewage upgrade focus of EPD hearing
The state Environmental Protection Division has agreed to hold a hearing to collect public comments on whether the Oconee County Water Department should be allowed to dump up to a million gallons of treated wastewater a day into Barber Creek.
More than 1,000 fugitives snared in roundup
More than 1,000 Georgia fugitives were swept up last week as part of a 24-state operation against what were called "the worst of the worst" career criminals, the U.S. Marshals Office announced Thursday.
Family Connection to hear from Jones
Clarke County Superior Court Judge Steve Jones, chairman of Partners for a Prosperous Athens, will give the keynote address Nov. 14 at the annual meeting for Athens-Clarke County Family Connection and Communities in Schools.
Three found slain in drainage pipe
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A 24-year-old man will be charged with murder in the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a drainage pipe early Thursday, police say.
Iraq cancels military leave before Saddam verdict
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq canceled leave Friday for all military officers two days before an expected verdict - and possible death sentence - in the trial of Saddam Hussein. Also, for the second time this week, a top Bush administration official huddled with the Iraqi prime minister.
Palestinian women help free gunmen
BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip - Hundreds of Palestinian women in robes and head scarves streamed into a Gaza combat zone Friday to help free gunmen besieged by Israeli troops at a mosque. Two women who came under fire were killed and at least 10 wounded, but some gunmen managed to escape.
Jet's mistaken landing worries air safety experts
NEWARK, N.J. - To an experienced pilot, Runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport is hard to miss. It is half a football field wide, and like all jet runways, is marked by white lights on each side and down its center line.
Haggard admits buying drug, but denies having sex
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Rev. Ted Haggard admitted Friday he bought methamphetamine and received a massage from a male prostitute. But the influential Christian evangelist insisted he threw the drugs away and never had sex with the man.
Arson, murder charges filed in deadly wildfire
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Authorities on Thursday filed murder and arson charges carrying the death penalty against a man suspected of setting a Southern California wildfire last week that killed five firefighters.
FDA deals a blow to anthrax vaccine
SAN FRANCISCO - VaxGen Inc.'s troubled $877.5 million federal contract to produce a new anthrax vaccine hit another snag Friday that delayed delivery of the shots a third time and jeopardized the struggling company's future.
Overfishing, pollution may eliminate seafood
WASHINGTON - Clambakes, crabcakes, swordfish steaks and even humble fish sticks could be little more than a fond memory in a few decades.
Three more victims ID'd from Ground Zero
NEW YORK - New DNA testing has identified human remains recovered years ago from the World Trade Center wreckage as a flight attendant and passenger from American Airlines Flight 11, the first hijacked plane to crash on Sept. 11, 2001.
Broken tag light alerts police to suspected thief
A Bogart man has found out the hard way that people wanted on major felony warrants should make sure their vehicles meet state safety codes.
Taylor raises more cash in past month
ATLANTA - Democratic gubernatorial challenger Mark Taylor raised more campaign cash than Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue in the last full month of the campaign for governor, but Perdue continues to hold a significant lead in available money heading into the final days of the election, according to new campaign disclosure reports.
Ex-chief denies retaliation claim
The former Jefferson police chief denies claims that he retaliated against a police sergeant who cooperated in a Georgia Bureau of Investigation corruption probe.
Interest building in Nicholson police
There's no guarantee the Jackson County city of Nicholson will start a police department, but city officials already have received résumés from two interested candidates.
Grant will help poor residents
An Athens group trying to fight poverty got a $30,000 boost from the state Department of Labor Friday and plans to use the money to help with job training initiatives.
Jury convicts Athens man who molested his daughter
A Clarke County Superior Court jury this week convicted an Athens man of molesting his young daughter, but acquitted him of charges of rape, incest and aggravated sodomy.
Thieves make off with marijuana stash sheriff planned to destroy
Oconee County sheriff's deputies are searching for thieves who stole nearly 300 rotting marijuana plants from a storage locker the sheriff's office has used since construction of a new administration building and jail started this summer.
Taiwanese leader may be indicted
TAIPEI, Taiwan - President Chen Shui-bian suffered the biggest blow of his administration Friday when prosecutors indicted his wife for corruption and said they have enough evidence to charge him, too - an announcement that could quickly end his fragile leadership.
Plan eyes early grade repeaters
The Clarke County School District plans to develop a program to help third- and fifth-grade students get back to grade level if they are forced to repeat a grade because they failed to pass a standardized test.
Sharon said stable after being rushed to ICU
TEL AVIV, Israel - The comatose Ariel Sharon was in an intensive care unit Friday after an infection attacked his heart, raising new concerns about his survival.
Iran fires dozens of missiles
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran test-fired dozens of missiles, including the Shahab-3 that can reach Israel, in military maneuvers Thursday that it said were aimed at putting a stop to the role of world powers in the Persian Gulf region.
Evangelist's gay-sex allegations roil election waters
With the Mark Foley scandal still troubling Republicans, one of the nation's top evangelical leaders is now accused of paying for gay sex. Heading into Tuesday's election, when voters in eight states will decide on gay marriage bans, liberals and some conservatives are saying the party that prides itself on family values has a hypocrisy problem.
Productivity slips, wages rise and inflation threatens
WASHINGTON - Growth in productivity - the key ingredient for rising living standards - skidded to a standstill in the late summer while workers' wages and benefits shot up at the fastest clip in more than two decades.
Post-election premium hike for UGA
The University System Board of Regents is scheduled to vote next week to raise university employees' health insurance premiums - the day after the election for Georgia's governor, timing that has raised some employees' eyebrows.
Black box tape suggests tower error in Brazil disaster that killed 154
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil The flight recorder transcript from the executive jet involved in Brazil's worst air disaster shows its American pilots were told by air traffic control to fly at the same altitude as a Boeing 737 before the planes collided over the Amazon rainforest, a newspaper reported Thursday.
Bloody autumn in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A blood-drenched October has passed into a violent early November as a motorcycle rigged with explosives ripped through a crowded Shiite market in Sadr City on Thursday and suspected Sunni insurgent gunmen killed a Shiite dean of Baghdad University.
Groups pull together for anti-poverty push
More than a dozen student groups from Greeks to Greens to GOPers will spend the month of November teaching their University of Georgia peers about Athens' high poverty rate and pushing for policies that will make a difference.
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2006's memorable phrases have slangophiles salivating
Six years after the emergence of the hanging chad and two years after the noun "swift boat" also achieved verb status, another midterm election is at hand and those of us who collect words and phrases have our pencils out.
Emanuel: Sen. Kerry's take on military servicemembers part of leftist canon
One week before the election, the issue dominating headlines is Sen. John Kerry's Monday admonishment to students that, "if you study hard, you do your homework, you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."
Goodman: Political 'table' likely to have food fights
By now you might think "San Francisco Liberal" is her last name. "Nancy Pelosi San Francisco Liberal" is being used to frighten voters everywhere from Indiana to Georgia to Scarborough Country. She's caricatured as "Michael Moore," "a specter hanging like a cloud over America," a woman waiting to rule the country with "illegal immigrants" and a "radical homosexual agenda."
McKillip may not be ready for public office
If you live in central Athens-Clarke County, there's one thing you should know about Doug McKillip, the Democratic candidate for the House District 115 seat in the Georgia General Assembly, before you cast your vote Nov. 7.
"I don't believe it's over until everybody votes."
Athens Christian sweeps Region 8-A meet
Athens Christian's cross country teams defended their Region 8-A titles on Thursday at Athens Academy's course.
Monumental victory for Wildcats
WINDER - The playoffs began a little early this year for Apalachee.
Hopper's three scores help Spartans remain undefeated
SOCIAL CIRCLE - Athens Academy remained undefeated and on top of Region 8-A without allowing a score until the fourth quarter by defeating Social Circle 48-6.
Tonight's other key matchups
WHEN AND WHERE: 7:30 p.m. at the Jungle
Bulldoggs can't stop Owens
WINDER - On a night when the temperature was near freezing, it was understandable that the Madison County offense needed a quarter to warm up.
The corner on confidence
Russell Morgan doesn't press when his Washington-Wilkes defense plays press coverage.
A chance at revenge
Rhondi Laguins had more touches on defense than offense.
A dandy dozen
COMMERCE - Jefferson had another chance to end its torturous losing streak to cross-county rival Commerce.
Poole makes a splash
HARTWELL - Without Tauren Poole, Stephens County is a good football team. With Tauren Poole, the Indians are a great football team.
Hangin' with: Clarke Central's Paul Kasay
Paul Kasay said he's not very Zen-like when he runs. He sees other runners who focus intently and can use the pain, but he is more of an angry runner. That competitive spirit has led the Clarke Central cross country team with a top 10 finish at every regular-season meet this fall, including a win at the Jefferson Invitational. The Gladiators return to the Region 8-AAAA meet Saturday as two-time defending champions, and Kasay hopes to repeat or improve his personal best of fifth place at region last year. Kasay, who was 25th at state, loses his angry running when he runs for pleasure, though and said he loves running around Athens in the rain. That probably brings out the Zen in him.
Where we're headed
The Athens Banner-Herald will cover six area games tonight.
Showdown set up
Rhondi Laguins had more touches on defense than offense.
The picks
All times 7:30 tonight
Peters: Time to get up for showdowns
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Through the uprights
Earlier in the season, Hart County coach Joby Scroggs might have gone for it. But with a 21-0 lead over Monroe Area two weeks ago, Scroggs decided to let junior kicker Jeff Brown attempt a 45-yard field goal on fourth down.
Nesbitt, Greene County dumbfounded in defeat
Hawks shine in home opener
ATLANTA - Joe Johnson enjoyed another big scoring night at New York's expense, finishing with 30 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Knicks 102-92 on Friday night.
A Texas-sized race for Junior
FORT WORTH, Texas - If Dale Earnhardt Jr. is going to make a serious run at this year's NASCAR Nextel Cup championship, the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday would be the perfect time to make a move.
Owens downplays sleeping in meetings
IRVING, Texas - Terrell Owens downplayed a report Friday that he falls asleep in team meetings.
Maddux, Andruw win Gold Gloves
NEW YORK - Greg Maddux has become a constant in an era of change.
Vickers' lap fastest in 9 years
FORT WORTH, Texas - The only thing faster than the speeds during qualifying Friday for the Dickies 500 was the way drivers tried to defend them.
Rucchin's late goal lifts Thrashers
WASHINGTON - Steve Rucchin's go-ahead goal 27 seconds into the third period gave backup goalie Johan Hedberg and the Atlanta Thrashers a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals.
Scott looks for strong finish
ATLANTA - Adam Scott didn't have much of a chance the last time he was in contention, six shots behind Tiger Woods going into the last round of the American Express Championship. But he noticed that day how Woods finished off tournaments, and realized that he needed to do a better job himself.
Goosen floats at East Lake
ATLANTA - Retief Goosen figured East Lake would be a pushover during the practice rounds. When the temperatures plunged and the wind swirled, he was thrilled to escape with a 2-under 68 on Thursday to share the lead with Joe Durant after one tough round at the Tour Championship.
Twins' Liriano to miss next season
MINNEAPOLIS - Francisco Liriano and the Minnesota Twins were afraid of this: His left elbow needs major surgery, and the pitching sensation is expected to miss the 2007 season.
After Friday's qualifying; race Sunday
Kathy Parker
For cancer survivor Kathy Parker, her illness has not gotten in the way of staying active and spreading hope to other people with the disease.
Faculty member named interim head of college
The University of Georgia on Thursday named Robert E. Hoyt, a longtime faculty member and department head in the Terry College of Business, as interim dean of the college, effective Jan. 1.
UGA ballroom size out of step, some say
A large ballroom in the student-funded expansion of the University of Georgia's Tate Center has some students and civic leaders worried the space is bigger than UGA needs and will compete with Athens' downtown convention center.
Hardrick leads Lady Dogs in exhibition win
Three Georgia players scored in double figures as the Lady Bulldogs beat West Alabama 76-50 in their exhibition opener Thursday at Stegeman Coliseum.
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Casio G'zOne Commando is flaunting a $19.99 on-contract price through Wirefly
0. phoneArena posted on 08 May 2011, 10:25
Interestingly enough, both new and existing customers with upgrades can snatch up the rugged smartphone for a mere $19.99 with your signature on a 2-year contract! Taking a quick peek as to what Verizon is asking for...
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1. ryq (unregistered)
how many cellphone maker come out with this type of phone and all flop.
3. ssjassassin (Posts: 108; Member since: 31 Aug 2009)
The real question is how many people need a phone like this? Just because they dont sell one million units does not make the device a failure. This will stand up to much more than the iPhone does and it sells more units than any other single unit per production cycle. The fact of the matter is it is for a specific customer and they sell enough to make money and continue to make phones like this.
2. AAABall (unregistered)
I'd like to see a good review of this phone. Saw on in the Verizon store and had a good first impression. .
4. ssjassassin (Posts: 108; Member since: 31 Aug 2009)
Yeah my feelings as well. Seems like a solid phone. They dont seem to be putting any resources behind it for marketing yet though. So reviews may be slow to come.
5. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
I played with it for about an hour at a Verizon store, and it is a good, not great, device. The UI is actually kinda neat, and the Apps are really unique. But, I found there to be a little lag, and an impression of having to execute a lot of commands twice. By the way, CNET already has a review on it. They are complimentary, but warn to know it's limitations.
6. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
Sorry, did not paste right. try this one.
http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/casio-g-zone-c ommando/4505-6452_7-34660420.html
10. gzonelover (unregistered)
Hey where do you get this for 19.99? no link?????
11. DarkMac (unregistered)
Maybe $199.99


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LiDAR Lab / LiDAR Research Group
Welcome to LiDAR Research Group Heidelberg!
The LRG investigates the extraction of detailed 3D geoinformation from newest Earth observation technology (e.g. 3D laser scanning). Furthermore, research emphasis is put on the exploitation and fusion of crowdsourced human (e.g. from Web 2.0) and 3D technical sensor data enabling near real-time 3D mapping and applications. A major focus lies on the development of GIS-based algorithms for 3D spatial data processing and analysis making use of the full sensor data stream (e.g. LiDAR backscatter). It is aimed at increasing the understanding of geographical phenomena: The developed geoinformation technologies and methods are applied to (interdisciplinary) research questions in natural landscapes (e.g. geomorphology, geoarchaeology and forestry) and man-made landscapes (e.g. solar potential assessment and hedonic price modeling).
Bernhard Höfle becomes new Professor for Geoinformatics and 3D Geoprocessing at Heidelberg University
Since April 1st 2017, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Höfle is new full professor for GIScience and 3D Spatial Data Processing at the Institute for Geography, Heidelberg ... [read more]
Call for Abstracts 3D-Punktwolken in der Geographie - Deutscher Kongress für Geographie 2017 (Deadline 31. März 2017)
Wir laden alle herzlich dazu ein, einen Vortragsbeitrag (Abstract) zu unserer Fachsitzung 3D-Punktwolken in der Geographie Erfassung, Analyse und Visualisierung (LT6-FS4) für den Deutschen ... [read more]
DGPF Annual Meeting 2017 - Three presentations from GIScience Heidelberg
At the Annual Meeting 2017 of the DGPF (German Society for Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Geoinformation) GIScience Heidelberg will contribute three talks on 9 March ... [read more]
3rd PhD Colloquium of the DGK Section on Geoinformatics and the DGPF Working Group on Geoinformatics
On 7 March 2017 the 3rd PhD Colloquium of the DGK Section on Geoinformatics and the DGPF Working Group on Geoinformatics took place in Würzburg, ... [read more]
Hyperspectral and LiDAR Data Fusion Using Extinction Profiles and Deep Convolutional Neural Network
Our research proposes a novel framework for the fusion of hyperspectral and light detection and ranging-derived rasterized data using extinction profiles (EPs) and deep learning. ... [read more]
Characterizing tufa barrages in relation to channel bed morphology in a small karstic river by airborne LiDAR topo-bathymetry.
Freshwater tufas in karstic environments denote an increasingly studied high-resolution terrestrial paleoclimate archive. Tufa morphology is, among other factors, climate-driven and sedimentary facies models are ... [read more]
Direct derivation of maize plant and crop height from low-cost time-of-flight camera measurements
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Call for Abstracts for the 3rd PhD Colloquium of the DGK Section on Geoinformatics and the DGPF Working Group on Geoinformatics
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Capturing and quantifying the world in three dimensions (x,y,z) using light detection and ranging (lidar) technology drives fundamental advances in the Earth and Ecological Sciences ... [read more]
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Workshop on Multi-Source 3D Geoinformation Extraction for Improved Management of Forest and Natural Hazards (5 Sep 2016, 9-17h)
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BEETHOVEN CYCLE FINALE with Dudamel & Andsnes
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Part of SU2 Sunday 2
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Leif Ove Andsnes, piano
Amanda Woodbury, soprano
So Young Park, soprano
Lacey Jo Benter, mezzo-soprano
Brenton Ryan, tenor
Frederick Ballentine, tenor
Nicholas Brownlee, bass
Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, music director
About This Performance
Beethoven revolutionized what it meant to be a public performer/composer, creating the template of the artist as a culture's creative conscience. Dudamel and Andsnes bring their acclaimed Beethoven cycle to a climactic conclusion with the "Emperor" Concerto and the Choral Fantasy, with its early hints of the "Ode to Joy."
Come for: "…a sense of balance, of musicality, of understanding not only the notes themselves but the wider context – where these pieces stand within Beethoven's output and a broader historical perspective, too." (Gramophone, reviewing the first CD of Andsnes' Beethoven Journey)
And more: Dudamel also includes John Adams' enthralling first piece for chorus and orchestra, Harmonium, based on striking poetry by John Donne and Emily Dickinson.
Programs, artists, dates, prices and availability subject to change.
Leif Ove Andsnes will be signing CDs following his performances on October 9th, 10th, and 11th.
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This week, Lunar Rainbows is our host, so make sure to swing by her place.
Here is the SCHEDULE in case you want to jump in and join us. Anyone is welcome.
Chapters 20-27 are covered. Spoilers are having a party below!
1. We seem to be getting more and more proof that there is some "luck" or magic at play when it comes to Kaladin's safety, survival and his skills – especially during those battle scenes. Even when performing that Kata in the Chasm, there was something incredible about his movements according to the rest of the crew. Initially the blade seemed to be the source of his skills (to me at least) , what do you think might be fueling his powers? Do you think they're getting stronger?
Since this is a reread for me, I remember the answer to this question. So, let me just go on about how awesome Kaladin is and I am looking forward to more of his awesomeness as we move forward in the book. Last week, a few people touched on the drained spheres as a potential source for Kaladin's abilities. So, keep that in mind.
2. We were introduced to Navani, King Gavilar's widow and the current King Elhokar's mother. What was your initial impression of her? There seems to be some complicated history between her and Dalinar, do you think she might end up being an ally or an eventual hindrance?
She's seems to be a respected and formidable woman. However, there were some references to her openly toying with Gavilar and Dalinar before eventually deciding which brother she wanted in marriage. I don't really like that aspect of her. And I have the sense that she is toying with him again, even if only slightly. Dalinar is the kind of guy who would feel awkward looking at a dead third cousin's wife askance, let a lone his brother's wife. I think she knows this.
I totally forget her subplot. So I am going to say that unless Dalinar is furthering her or her son's power within the kingdom, then she will be a hindrance. She does seem to enjoy her power. With cream and strawberries on top.
3. What did you make of Sadeas' maneuver against Dalinar to gain the King's favor by being named the High Prince of Information? How do you reconcile his actions with the advice Dalinar received "to trust" Sadeas?
Well, Dalinar put his trust in his vision and approached Sadeas about uniting, and then the King about naming a High Prince of War, but it was deemed too soon and inappropriate at this time. And then the King names Sadeas High Prince of Info. I think this was underhanded by Sadeas, who proposed the idea, but also by the King because it undercuts not only one of his High Princes but also his uncle (all in one person).
I worry that it would be too easy to lay false tracks pointing to Dalinar or his household as the reason for the strap being cut. Because of the King's announcement, the entirety of the war camps know that Dalinar and his camp are being questioned. It would be so, so easy to frame him for something and Sadeas is such an egotrip he would be easy to lead.
4. Where you surprised when Rock admitted to Kaladin that he was seemingly born being able to see the Spren and therefore could see Syl following Kaladin around? That led to a pivotal point for Kaladin, gaining Rock's favor and then Teft's. What were your thoughts on that whole scene? Can you speculate as to why some people are able to see the spren when others can not?
Well, we need to meet some other Horn Eaters so that we can see if some or all Horn Eaters can see Spren so easily. But Syl seems to like him and he treats her with reverence, so I think this is a good thing. Perhaps if you treat something with reverence, even just politeness, you are more likely to see it? It seems that nearly everyone else treats Spren dismissively. Even Kaladin did before Syl kept messing with him.
I thought it was a lot of fun watching Syl lead Rock around to the weeds….and the occasional dung pile. Such simple jokes, but so well placed in the narrative that I laughed out loud.
5. We got to see Adolin confront his father Dalinar because of his visions and lay all his cards on the table. Clearly Adolin thinks his father is losing it and his words seemed to shake Dalinar's own convictions as well. Do you think this will have a lasting effect on Dalinar's belief in his visions? Not to mention his acting on them? Moreover, do you think Adolin will ever be convinced that there is more to Dalinar's visions any time soon?
I know, I should remember how this plays out. But I don't. I think there will be further strife between Dalinar and his sons, and some of it will be over his visions and his 'obsession' with the old ways. But also, he promised Renarin the next set of Shardplate, but then he also promised the very next one to that other High Prince. If that falls out like that, I think Renarin will be hurt and Dalinar's word to his sons might not mean as much. Also, Adolin had to assist Dalinar in the middle of the gemheart battle, and Adolin might chalk this up to the heat of the battle and slipping, or he might question it.
And once Dalinar starts to see his own family falling apart, I think he will question the visions, his obsession in the old ways, and finally, his sanity. Dalinar, I am afraid, is in for a rough time of it.
6. As if in further indication of Dalinar and Kaladin's collision course towards one another, Dalinar has agreed to train a bridge crew – without putting them directly into assault or harm's way. Do you think their joined efforts might be enough to change the way the the other High Princes go about things during battle? Especially Sadeas?
I do remember a little bit about this and I will say that it is going to be messy. Yep, very messy. Nothing can be simple and easy, like having the two most honorable people join forces, solve all the riddles, and put the bad guys out of their misery, or at least send them home without rewards.
Other Tidbits:
I thought it was fascinating that there was male and female food, and never shall the twain meet. Though this is so for some Asian foods, right? Educate me folks. Still, fascinating.
I worry that this latest rub between Dalinar and Sadeas will be too much for Dalinar's sons and that one or both of them will do something stupid. Anyone else worried?
I get a kick out of Syl walking around the apothecary's head, his counter, on Kaladin's shoulder.
Kaladin, Rock, & Teft telling stories by sap. Ah, male bonding. So cute.
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HOUSTON - Employees and customers at northwest Harris County Denny's were terrorized by a group of armed robbers early Wednesday morning.
"I thought I wouldn't see another day," said Denny's manager Eva Mendez.
Mendez said the three thieves stormed into the restaurant, located in the 1700 block of W. FM 1960, around 3 a.m. and held a gun to her back.
"They had bandanas over their faces. All I could see was their eyes," said Mendez.
Investigators said the three men managed to hold four employees and three customers at gunpoint as they demanded Mendez give them cash from the registers.
"When I started to give him the money, he says, 'This isn't enough, where's all the money?' I said it's a slow night," said Mendez.
The crooks pistol whipped one of the employees and kicked them in the face. That employee had to be taken to an area hospital.
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text: On 13 July, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will debate the priorities of the EU Council Polish presidency with Waldemar Pawlak, Polish deputy prime minister and Jerzy Buzek, president of the European Parliament. Scenarios for the development of a sustainable Europe, key element of the political programme of EESC president, Staffan Nilsson, will be discussed. The following day, Janusz Lewandowski, commissioner for financial programming and budget, will comment on the EESC's recent clear position on the EU budget review.


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A pair of retirees from Wichita, Kan. are taking a trike trip from International Falls to Venice, La. along the Mississippi River in 2012.
They made their way through Otsego this past week on County Road 39. After about 50 miles they were getting hot and tired and looking for a campground, but found a Holiday Inn instead.
"The ladies at the front desk of the Otsego hotel "were so kind and gave us water bottles and printed a map to the nearest KOA."
They later continued on their trek, taking County Road 42 along the Great River Road. To follow the couple's progress, go to http://triketrips.blogspot.com/.


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8 storylines every freshman should know about
From controversial lawsuits to some of the highest rankings in the country, here are 8 SU news stories you should read before your freshman year at SU. Read more »
From controversial lawsuits to some of the highest rankings in the country, here are 8 SU news stories you should read before your freshman year at SU. Read more »
Syracuse community members gathered downtown on Sunday to rally against white nationalist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read more »
This past week there have been several campus updates as well as major local news stories. Here are the top three Syracuse-related news stories you need to know about. Read more »
Xiaoping "Pippen" Yuan, a Syracuse University student, died in Dewitt last September. Two men have been charged with first- and second-degree murder in connection to his death. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral race candidate Alfonso Davis was ruled ineligible to run in the Democratic primary as he failed to obtain sufficient valid signatures. Read more »
From high rankings for Syracuse University to possible mergers in Syracuse, the local area was flooded with news. Here are the top three Syracuse-related news stories from the past week. Read more »
Signatures from Syracuse mayoral candidate Raymond Blackwell's petition were deemed invalid because they came from residences located outside of Syracuse. He is no longer eligible for the primary. Read more »
Under obligation by New York state's County-Wide Shared Service Initiative, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney is developing a savings plan that includes a potential government merger between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
Here's a look at some of the biggest Syracuse University campus and local Syracuse news stories from the past week. Read more »
Last week was buzzing with national news, so here are a few of the most notable news stories from the past week. Read more »
The new tipping option will allow Uber riders to tip their drivers up to 30 days after a trip has ended. Read more »
With summer construction happening at Syracuse University and the Syracuse mayoral race underway, catch up on some important news updates from the past week in the Syracuse area. Read more »
As the Syracuse mayoral election grows closer, take a look at who is backing whom with The Daily Orange's candidate endorsement tracker. Read more »
Anne Messenger became the first Democratic candidate to enter the 24th Congressional District race on Tuesday, facing off incumbent Rep. John Katko. Read more »
Construction work on South Crouse Avenue is being done this summer to build an eight-story multiuse complex. See the weekly progress of the construction in photos. Read more »
Under the bill passed by the House Thursday, cities that refuse to comply with federal immigration laws could see cuts to community policing and anti-terrorism grants. Read more »
From the adoption of tuition-coverage programs in New York state to residence hall renovations on the Syracuse University campus, here are five important updates you should catch up on. Read more »
Uber's arrival to the area in about two months will likely create ripples through the transportation industry and agitate the local taxi cab market. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday night allowing ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in upstate New York before Fourth of July weekend. Read more »
The Community Development Block Grant is a competitive grant available to municipalities that can be used to encourage residential and economic growth and fund social programs. For the current fiscal year, the city of Syracuse has received $4.6 million in funds through the CDBG. Read more »
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Andrew Maxwell was one of seven Democratic candidates running for mayor. Read more »
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Geneva (Sep. 20)
The Polish proposal to the League of Nations to generalize the minorities treaties by applying them to all members of the League and to call an international conference on the subject came up for discussion today by the Sixth Commission and to the obvious amazement of the representatives of the great powers the project received wide support from the various delegations.
Taken aback by the amount of support Poland was receiving, representatives of the great powers withdrew their names from the list of speakers for today and decided to speak tomorrow, when debate on the subject will be resumed.
The Polish viewpoint was placed before the commission by Jan Raccynski, who began by declaring that his government has no intention of raising a new discussion with the League Assembly on the declaration made by Colonel Josef Beck, and that the Beck statement "was not within the competence of the Assembly."
"I therefore wish to discuss the Polish proposal for generalization only," the Polish diplomat said, "I also agree that generalization must be limited to Europe alone. It has been argued that general-


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Winwick in 1870
A Vision of Britain through Time provides the following description of Winwick from John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales of 1870-72:
Winwick Today
Winwick has been since 1974 a village and civil parish in the Borough of Warrington in Cheshire, England. It is situated about three miles north of Warrington town centre, near Junction 22 of the M6 and Junction 9 of the M62. Winwick also borders Newton-le-Willows and Burtonwood. According to the 2001 Census, the civil parish had a population of 4,366.
See also Winwick-with-Hulme.
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The TDI/Hinderer knives are design collaborations between Tactical Defense Institute President and Chief Instructor, John Benner, and custom knife maker, Rick Hinderer, owner of Hinderer Knives.
Based on their combined experiences as a veteran police Lieutenant and Fire Fighter/EMT, John Benner and Rick Hinderer have designed knives for real-world emergency situations--sure when gripped and ambidextrous for a multitude of mouting and application options.
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Welcome to Stone Age Creations
Stone Age Creations is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of hand-carved, natural-stone products for the garden industry. Our products are distributed through independant retailers (i.e. garden centers and gift stores) throughout the U.S. and in parts of Canada. We take pride in offering unique, fine quality products that have character and are a good value.
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Perfect for either a French Fashion or French Bebe, this ANTIQUE MAHOGANY FRENCH ARMOIRE will showcase your favorite! Create interest in your display case by using this wonderful CIRCA 1870 FRENCH MAHOGANY piece to highlight the back of a dress or showcase those rare accessories you have been collecting.
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Washington (AP) - In a new indication of strained relations, the White House said Tuesday it would consider canceling an upcoming visit by Afghan President Hamid Karzai if he continues to make troublesome remarks. Such a move would be a remarkable diplomatic slap likely to infuriate the mercurial leader.
Despite the public reproach, senior administration officials said the tough statement was really meant as a warning and a sign of Washington's continued unhappiness with the Afghan leader's comments. The officials, one of whom described it as "a shot across the bow," said canceling Karzai's invitation was not being seriously considered, at least not yet.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the administration's strategy, which they were not authorized to discuss publicly.
Karzai has infuriated the White House with accusations that the United Nations and the international community interfered in last year's fraud-tarnished presidential election in Afghanistan.
Karzai also threatened to join the Taliban insurgency if the U.S. continues pressuring him publicly to do more to end graft, cronyism and electoral fraud, more comments that stunned U.S. officials.
"We certainly would evaluate whatever continued or further remarks President Karzai makes, as to whether that's constructive to have such a meeting, sure," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters Tuesday. "Our position on this is that when the Afghan leaders take steps to improve governance and root out corruption, then the president will say kind words," Gibbs said. "When leaders need to hear stern language from this administration about the consequences of not acting, we'll do that as well."
White House officials said no cancellation was imminent. While irritated by Karzai, the U.S. military also wants closer cooperation ahead of a potentially decisive offensive this summer.
But just the fact that President Barack Obama's chief spokesman raised the possibility so bluntly and in such a public setting, very rare in the careful, nuanced world of diplo-speak, showed the depth of anger and frustration in Washington toward Karzai. Declining to schedule a meeting is one thing, as the White House seemed close to doing twice with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. But scotching one that is already on the calendar is another.
Karzai was due to meet with Obama at the White House on May 12.
Obama extended the long-sought invitation during his own visit to Kabul late last month after telling Karzai and his cabinet that he was pleased with progress on anti-corruption measures and the fight against insurgents. At the time he stressed more needed to be done in both areas.
Since then Karzai has grown more defiant, launching the scorching accusation about Western interference in his elections, which prompted a phone conversation with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday to smooth things over. After that came the threat to join the Taliban.
"I don't know why somebody continues to insinuate that there was some sort of foreign corruption when the very thing that he speaks of was looked into," Gibbs said of Karzai's accusation regarding election fraud. "So I can't begin to decide what reasoning he had for making those comments."
A delicate diplomatic dance also surrounded Netanyahu's visit to Obama two weeks ago. In a break with custom, reporters were not invited to see the two leaders shake hands and begin their talks, and neither side has provided a substantive account of the session. A rift over new Israeli housing planned in east Jerusalem has contributed to the deepest dispute between the U.S. and Israel in decades.
Meanwhile, the administration's point man for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, has canceled plans to visit the region later this week for medical reasons, his office said. Holbrooke informed his staff Tuesday that he may have some blocked arteries and will be getting treated in New York this week instead of making the trip.
Holbrooke was to have accompanied a number of other senior U.S. officials, including the top military commander for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Gen. David Petraeus, and USAID administrator Rajiv Shah, on the tour, which will still go ahead.
It will be the second high-level visit Holbrooke has not made to the region in recent weeks. Holbrooke's absence was noticed when he did not go with Obama when he made his surprise trip to Afghanistan last month.
Associated Press writer Matt Lee contributed to this report.
Such a move would be a remarkable diplomatic slap likely to infuriate the mercurial leader.


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January 06, 2014
January 06, 2014
On November 13, 2013, the Supreme Court was less than one month away from hearing arguments in Mount Holly v. Mt. Holly Gardens Citizens in Action, Inc., a case raising the question whether disparate impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act, when the case settled. As a result, the writ of certiorari was dismissed and the case removed from the Court's docket.
To discuss the case and implications of the settlement, we have Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute.


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Hi folks, Hamfruitcake here with yet another scintillating walkthrough page. Am waiting for the time I wasted on this thing to be duly returned...
Chocobo Forest Edit
It's time to play in earnest here. It's the last slog here. Let's get this over with.
Head to Chocobo Forest and summon up your shiny red Choco and get digging. Now that Choco is shiny and red there are two new platforms in the Forest we can dig on, they are on either side of the forest and will be accesible when you see the field icon! Only look at them as a last resort because they waste time to get up and down and only take one dig to really figure if anything is there. So save them as a last resort if you'really desperate. We're looking for another batch and Chocographs here so keep digging until Mene says there aren't any left. Now you will almost instantaneously start to dig up Dead Peppers. These can be used to find treasures on the world map with Choco. More on that later.
When Mene says there are no Chocographs left this should leave you with 5 unopened treasure chests. Cold Lagoon should be grey as you don't have the ability for that yet so let's get the other four before we move on.
After this you should have recieved the Ocean Ability and will then be able to do two things. One get to all the areas in Chocobo Lagoon and two get that Cold Lagoon Chocograph. Guess where we're going first.
Treasure first and always peoples! And if you want to know what you're in store to recieve here is a nice table with all the treasure you'll get. Marvellous.
|Chocograph Number
|7 Ether, 2 Elixir, 10 Wing Edge, 1 High Mage Staff
|Ocean ability
|12 Phoenix Down, 14 Ore, 1 Kaiser Knuckles, 1 Iron Man Card
|17 Ore, 5 Ether, 14 Opal, 1 Demon's Mail
|11 Peridot, 9 Opal, 15 Sapphire, 19 Topaz
Chocobo Lagoon Edit
Now you can ride Choco or get the airship all the way to Choco Lagoon. One more ability to go and handful of chests left... Can you smell the excitement? I know I can! Mene takes one at look at Choco and insults him, rude moogle!!! It's ok I guess we forgive her, for now... In the Lagoon you can now dig the entire area and it's going to be a lot deeper to dig in the dark bits (I know... duh!) so you may have been having an easy ride in the ole Chocobo Forest but this is some serious digging. What Choco doesn't make up in digging power he does make up for in speed it would seem. It may get a bit higgledypiggledy at the minute as the traditional deeper Chocographs aren't that deep and stupid things like Potions are... Now to continue filling this paragraph up I will tell you to keep digging, keep digging! Just keep digging!
Once you have found all of the Chocographs and Chocograph pieces in the area let's head out and find them! Currently you can access 3 so let's get on with it.
Oh my Choco you look so beautiful and Golden! I love it! So with the flying ability all you have to do is pretty much press to take off in any forest and land with in a forest. Now enjoy flying around for a bit before we get back to the next slog of chocographs. The last load of Chocographs. Have fun and I'll see you at our next chocograph location.
Once again before we move on, here's what you could have won!
|Chocograph Number
|15 Phoenix Pinion, 1 White Robe, 1 Diamond, 1 Masamune Card
|27 Ore, 1 Light Robe, 1 Whale Whisker, 1 Alexander Card
|Golden Flying Ability
|11 Sapphire, 1 Circlet, 1 Pumice Piece, 1 Hilda Garde 3 Card
Chocobo Air Garden Edit
Anyhoo next up we're flying to a pretty exciting place. Fly Choco to middle of the map and look for a dark shadowy circle on the ocean floor. Have Choco eat a Dead Pepper and hey Presto look at that. New place! Chocobo's Air Garden. Mene follows you up here and mentions the floor is pretty firm. Zidane calls her strange and then guess what! We get to play Choco Hot and Cold. Up here the ground is once again quite tough and you can only dig on firm ground. But wait the place is made up of islands! Yes you have to jump off and on them to dig, there's only two so it's not that difficult. There will be no digging on clouds I'm afraid, it's just not allowed. It's pretty easy to work out from there and Choco looks very cute when he jumps around. So let's get digging! Last time, I promise. Keep going until Mene says there are none left, again... Oh and when you're playing Choco goes at an uber fast rate because he's either high of the lack of air up here or he's just really excited. I can't tell but digging furiously with a super fast Choco is funny. 3 more chocographs to go!
When you have Mene mentions that we're ready to go to Chocobo Paradise, and take Choco too, aw shucks... Well first off to get these last chocographs! Ready set... uhh dig!
Just a word about Chocobo's Air Garden, I doubt you'll be going back there unless you're in need of... a time sink? But the location from now on will change, just check the map as far as I know and it should be there. just look for the shadow. I'm not going back there any time soon until one particularly nifty super boss battle so this is just so you know for later referrence.
And here is what ye shall recieve!
|Chocograph Number
|21 Amethyst, 16 Garnet, 1 Genji Armor, 1 Ragnarok
|33 Potion, 15 Annoyntment, 1 Holy Miter, 1 Dark Matter Card
|1 Ribbon, 1 Rebirth Ring, 13 Amethyst, 1 Ark Card
Now here's some more treasure to get with Choco, I won't lie to you, this isn't the last time you'll be riding Choco. But here's where you can get some extra special treasures. We are now looking for Cracks and Dive Spots and I will end this page when I'm done because it's going on for far too long!
Dive Spots Edit
Ok in this case we are looking for bubbles in the ocean, I know the whole ocean looks bubbly but keep your eyes peeled and they'll be quite visible. In this case you will have to be swimming in the ocean to access them.
|How to get to it
|Where to Dig
|Go to the Lost Continent and swim off the beach into the sea.
|Head to the point right between the two pointy bits coming off each of the opposite continents. There'll be the island off the coast of the Outer Continent serving as your pointy marker on one side and the other bit will be the pointy Lost Continent. Use the world map and you'll find it!
|50 Potions, 25 Hi Potions, 5 Elixirs, 7 Ethers.
|Swim to the Forgotten Continent around the bottom southern corner with all the coves.
|There will be a lot of coves around here which you can swim in and out of. There is a very long cove to the right which has a bit of a way to get into and you'll find the bubbles.
|10 Remedy, 1 Black Robe, 1 Genji Gloves, 1 Blue Narciss Card.
|This one is easier to get to if you fly to Quan's Dwelling. Off you go.
|So enter Quan's Dwelling and run over to Quan's Fishing spot and notice the foam and use a Dead Pepper.
|9 Ore, 15 Topaz, 1 Tiger Racket, 1 Red Rose Card.
After this Zidane says, Oh I get it now... what this means I don't know. Answers on a post card please!
Cracks Edit
Next up we will be looking for Cracks in mountainsides. You may think this sounds a bit silly as once again, they're covered cracks! But they are quite black and obvious so easy to find! You'll have to move the camera a round with the shoulder buttons a bit to get the angle right and see them but that's about all there is to it. Stand over it and feed Choco a Dead Pepper to collect the spoils.
|How to get to it
|Where to Dig
|Fly to north east of the Forgotten Continent and land in a forest around there.
|If you landed in the right forest you should see it when you get there. Otherwise it's just in a cliff face on the north eastern part of the Forgotten Continent, just keep running around it's not hard to miss.
|19 Eyedrops, 1 Madain's Ring, 1 Genji Helmet, 1 Hilda Garde 1 Card.
|Head South west from the crack you just handled.
|Look for Woody Woodpecker's head on the map of the Forgotten Continent, it's on the western side and it has a quiff and an eye and a beak, just look for it... The treasure is right next to the eye. And if you find it with this advice let me know so I can yell 'I told you so' to the world.
|Maiden Prayer, 1 Dragon's Hair, 1 Gauntlets, 1 Odin Card.
|Fly to the top right hand corner of the map.
|Here there should be a little island. Land in the forest and there should be a crack in the mountain. Use a Dead Pepper and a hole will appear.
|Chocobo's Paradise
Chocobo Paradise Edit
Mene has followed you again and declares this is paradise. Zidane is a bit miffed Mene followed us again... For the first time the moogle is speechless. Now let's go explore!
Go down the water slide and run over to the circular pools and get shot up to be greeted by the Fat Chocobo. Fat Chocobo will then proceed to tell you that Choco can only stay here on his own. Mene is a bit rejected and sad because there are no exceptions to this rule. Mene goes home a little bit sad. Now you can understand the chocobos around you who will proceed to tell you clues about those cracks and dive spots we already found. Thanks anyways guys...
You can play Fat Chocobo who will have cards such as Chocobo and Boco cards if you're lucky.
One of the chocobos will even give you his collection of Dead Peppers if you want, you only need two more for two more things to finish off but we're not doing them today. In fact this page has gone on far too long. Play around with your characters and equip them with their shiny new equipment and be all smug you have recieved about 90% of the best equipment in the game. See you on the next page!


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LUKE Williams has revealed the weight of pressure Swindon Town manager Mark Cooper puts on himself each week, saying the club are fortunate to have a man so "driven and ambitious" at the helm.
Williams arrived at the County Ground in the summer to work alongside Cooper as assistant coach and the former Brighton academy chief plays a major role in training and scouting with the Robins.
But he has also been there for Cooper to confide in during a turbulent term, during which Swindon have experienced as many dreary lows as extraordinary highs, and from the conversations he has had with the Town boss Williams has learnt plenty about the 45-year-old's character.
"The manager wants to win. He's a competitive person and when things aren't going our way he's very practical. He'll make changes and set his mind to find out why we're not winning games of football. I think he deals with the pressure very, very well. There's a lot more pressure than people can see," he said.
"My job is to make sure that I do whatever the manager wants me to do to the best of my ability.
"The manager has got all that pressure and he needs people he can rely on to do whatever it is that is the way forward.
"I think we work very well together. We challenge each other in our views, which is a must.
"It's important that you don't always agree on everything and I think we understand each other well enough."
Williams talks about Cooper's perfectionist side and his compulsion to blame himself when things go wrong for the team, saying: "When you're driven and motivated you put pressure on yourself.
"The manager is always looking for the perfect performance.
"He wants us to win every game, never concede a goal and if things don't go to plan it doesn't sit well with him. He's a winner.
"Then of course you have the external factors - if the fans are making themselves heard and they're not happy he takes that to heart a little bit.
"You've got pressure from the people at the football club who are expecting us to win every week and there is a lot of pressure from different places but also the pressure he puts on himself. He's driven and ambitious."
That's not a universal character trait among the game's managers, according to Williams.
He said: "I've seen a few managers who don't strike me as overly bothered either way. Some managers take it or leave it a little bit and if the team don't play well it's probably 'the players aren't good enough' and they don't stress about it.
"We've got a manager who, if the team doesn't perform well enough, takes it personally and he wants to do something about it.
"That puts stress on yourself but I don't think it's a bad thing.
"If a manager's not putting pressure on himself to produce it's probably because he's not 100 per cent committed. Our manager is. He's very ambitious."


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Get the industry intelligence you need to grow your publishing business throughout the year at the Digital Book World Marketing + Publishing Services Conference & Expo.
Global information provider Nielsen has acquired publishing information provider Bowker's business intelligence unit. The acquisition gives Nielsen, the company that controls the print book sales measurement product BookScan, insight into the ebook market through Bowker's ongoing reports on the industry.
While Nielsen's BookScan product offers publishers a wide view of print book sales across a variety of retailers, it has often been criticized for giving an incomplete view of the market — and not enough insight into how incomplete the view is. By adding Bowker's data reports on ebook sales and e-reading adoption, Nielsen shores up its data offerings to the publishing industry.
"We are committed to elevating the global book industry's understanding of print and digital book measurement and discovery within an evolving media landscape," said Jonathan Nowell, president of books for Nielsen in a statement (below).
Meanwhile, Bowker, which is owned by ProQuest, will continue to provide ISBN book identification numbers in the U.S. as well as other "book discovery" solutions. Bowker will also continue to invest in its self-publishing services business.
"That's a growing business. We'll have a new self-publishing report in the fall," a spokesperson told Digital Book World.
[Press Release]
Deal Will Enhance Nielsen's Book Solutions Portfolio, Brings Deeper Insights and Improved Efficiencies to Global Book Industry
Nielsen, a global information and measurement company, and ProQuest affiliate R.R. Bowker, a leading provider of bibliographic information and management solutions, have signed a definitive agreement for Nielsen to acquire Bowker's Business Intelligence and Commerce Solutions products. This acquisition will build on Nielsen's existing global book intelligence by adding enhanced offerings in transaction services and sales measurement and analysis.
Bowker's industry-leading Business Intelligence and Commerce Solutions products will be integrated into Nielsen's book portfolio upon completion of this acquisition. Nielsen will soon be able to measure the impact of eBook sales in the U.S. and UK and provide insights and trends around the volume and value of books sales by various demographic criteria. Nielsen will also be able to offer for the first time a B2B service that enables retailers to source and order books throughout the English-language book market.
"We are committed to elevating the global book industry's understanding of print and digital book measurement and discovery within an evolving media landscape," said Jonathan Nowell, President, Books, Nielsen. "Bowker has developed first-rate book analytic solutions, which offer a great complement to Nielsen's existing solutions for the book industry. We are excited to welcome Bowker's team to Nielsen and we will work together to provide our clients with the measurement, tools, insights and linked commerce solutions needed to exceed their current and future expectations."
"Our commitment at Bowker and ProQuest is to develop solutions that streamline the workflow of our customers," said ProQuest CEO Kurt Sanford. "By bringing together Nielsen and Bowker analytic services, book publishers will receive the critical data they require to navigate the transition to digital-first publishing, through one tool set from one source, significantly simplifying the collection of business intelligence."
Bowker will continue to play a key role for book publishers by powering and transforming book discovery. Working closely with its affiliate ProQuest, Bowker will focus on facilitating and enhancing book discovery through technology solutions, such as Syndetic Solutions™ and Summon®, and through identifier services (including ISBNs and ISNIs).
This acquisition of select Bowker products underscores Nielsen's desire to advance the holistic understanding and supply chain efficiency of the global book industry. Bowker products that will be available as part of the Nielsen Book portfolio include:
· Business Intelligence products: PubTrack ™ Digital, PubTrack ™ Christian, PubTrack™ Higher-Ed, and Bowker Market Research Books & Consumers, Global Ebook Monitor, and custom research
· Commerce Solutions products: PubEasy® and Pubnet®
The Nielsen Book portfolio currently includes BookData, BookNet, Registration Agencies and BookScan.
Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) is a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence and mobile measurement. Nielsen has a presence in approximately 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA and Diemen, the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.
ABOUT BOWKER® (www.bowker.com)
Bowker is the world's leading provider of bibliographic information and management solutions designed to help publishers, booksellers, and libraries better serve their customers. Creators of products and services that make books easier for people to discover, evaluate, order, and experience, the company also generates research and resources for publishers, helping them understand and meet the interests of readers worldwide. Bowker, a ProQuest affiliate, is the official ISBN Agency for the United States and its territories. The company is headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, with additional operations in England and Australia.
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|Powell, Anne
|Kerr, D
|Guthrie, Howard
|Wall, Robert
Submitted to: Journal of Dairy Research
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/14/2006
Publication Date: 5/20/2007
Citation: Powell, A.M., Kerr, D.E., Guthrie, H.D., Wall, R.J. 2007. Lactation induction as a predictor of post-parturition transgene expression in bovine milk. Journal of Dairy Research. 74(2):247-254. Interpretive Summary: In an attempt to increase the efficiency of transgenic dairy cattle projects, by shortening the time between birth of an animal and assessment of transgene expression in their milk, we hormonally induced both heifer and bull calves to lactate before they reached puberty. All nine females and three of the eight males produced mammary gland secretions in response to the hormone treatment. The concentration of lysostaphin, the transgene product, in the induced lactation samples was on average higher then it was in normal milk samples collected after calving. However, the ranking of concentration of lysostaphin in the induced samples served was a moderately accurate predictor of the ranking of the animals based on lysostaphin values in their normal milk. It turned out that a measure of lysostaphin's biological activity, the ability to kill Staphlococcus aureus, in the induced samples was highly accurate at predicting the activity of lysostaphin in normal milk. Interestingly, the concentrations of a number of endogenous milk components, such as alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, lactose and BSA, in the induced samples were more reminiscent of colostrum than mature milk. This project demonstrated that two to four years can be saved in evaluating the functionality of mammary specific transgenes in cattle by inducing them to lactate between five and eight months of age.
Technical Abstract: The bovine's long generation interval results in a delay of several years when evaluating mammary specific transgenes in genetically engineered animals. This experiment was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of reducing that waiting period. Lactation was induced in prepubertal bull and heifer calves as a means of predicting transgene behavior during subsequent post-parturient lactations in the heifers themselves, and in daughters sired by the bulls. The animals carry a lactation specific transgene encoding lysostaphin, an antimicrobial protein that kills Staphlococcus aureus, a mastitis causing pathogen. Estrogen, progesterone, and dexamethasone were administered as previously described (Ball, et al., J Dairy Sci. 83:2459, 2000) to nine heifers (transgenics = 5) ranging in weight from 80 to 145 kg. Eight bull calves (transgenic = 7) weighing 81 to 178 kg received additional estrogen and progesterone injection prior to dexamethasone treatment. All nine heifers responded to the milk induction scheme yielding between 19 ml and 4.5 liters over 5 days. Milk volume from the three responding males (100 microliter to 2.5 ml) was significantly less than that harvested from females (p = 0.025). Only bull calves over 150 kg had a positive response. Lysostaphin was detected in all transgenic prepubertal heifers and in two transgenic prepubertal bull calves induced. A moderately strong linear relationship between lysostaphin concentration in secretions from induced lactations and post-parturition milk was detected by ELISA, (r2 = 0.705, p = 0.018). A stronger relationship was observed when lysostaphin's stapholytic activity was compared in the two types of lactations (r2 = 0.907, p < 0.001). Interestingly, endogenous whey proteins, lactose, and serum albumin in induced samples were not predictive of post-parturition milk concentrations. Rather the concentrations of endogenous components were similar to those in colostrum. Lytic activity in induced lactation samples was a good predictor of subsequent lysostaphin expression in post-partum milk.


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Related: Digital Domain
"The goal was to create a product that didn't add any more burden to the already software-overburdened end user." That's John Alpine, chief technology officer at CoCreate Software (www.cocreate.com; Fort Collins, CO), talking about, oddly enough, software that the company developed called "OneSpace.net2005." (Yes, it is built on Microsoft's .NET framework.) Not only did they work toward developing a product that wouldn't be burdensome (there is a version that runs in a hosted environment, which means that CoCreate handles the IT lifting; users just deal with the simplicity of a browser and then engage in the hard work of developing products), but they also developed something that, he says, is an answer to a problem that many people within a product development organization don't know there is a software solution for. (And as they don't know that there is a solution, it is something that may not be budgeted for.)
It is a software solution primarily for the supply chain. But it's not what people ordinarily think of when the words "supply chain" and "software" are in close proximity. It is not about logistics or manufacturing issues. Rather, it is about communications. Communicating about products being developed. A software product that was developed to handle the heavy graphics requirements of engineering applications—a.k.a., CAD files. In order to understand the importance of "seeing" while trying to collaboratively develop something, Alpine suggests that you try to imagine holding a conversation among people who are at different locations about an axle. "Look at the front," someone might say. Unless everyone is on the proverbial (though in this case digital) same page, what is "front" for one person, isn't going to be that for another.
Alpine asks, "If there is a design issue, even if you and I have the same CAD system, how am I going to communicate with your design team to say that my part is going to have an impact on your part?" Which is why it is important to not only be able to look at the same images, but to be able to communicate about them. Which is to say that OneSpace.net2005 goes beyond simply sharing CAD files to fully facilitating communications for developers.
The software product works in real-time so meetings can be held without people being present in the same physical space. (Alpine says that once companies could rent a warehouse in the Detroit area and get all of the project people in the same place. That was then. This isn't.)
It is a software package that is open for all types of environments, he says: multi-CAD; multi-PLM. So even though one project may be underway in UGS and another is in CATIA, this is not an issue, he says, as regards the CoCreate software, as it was developed to be neutral. He explains, "Project teams often straddle several companies," Alpine says, then remarks that it is unlikely that there is complete homogeneity across all of the companies. Even if a Tier One supplier has the required CAD systems to work with its customers, Alpine suggests that they may not also have a one-each PLM system, too. Given that project developments require information beyond the pure geometric, having the capability to include information that would otherwise be contained within a PLM system (e.g., text files) is essential. So what they've developed is a product that handles IGES, STEP. ACIS, DXF, DWG files, as well as the ability to create PDF and XML documents. Alpine notes that the environment is a secure one.
Apparently, CoCreate personnel initially thought that OneSpace.net would be taken up by electronics contract manufacturers, which have exceedingly long supply chains. What they've discovered, however, is that automotive Tier Ones have shown more interest, perhaps because of the nature of the designs involved (e.g., mechanical rather than electrical), perhaps because of the fact that they're becoming more global and need to communicate to their own far-flung facilities, perhaps because of the heterogeneous nature of working with various OEMs, perhaps because they're looking for a way to decrease development times. . .perhaps because of all of these things.—GSV


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It's a White Wedding Rush for Emma on 'Glee' (PHOTOS)
Jayma Mays, who plays germaphobe Emma, was photographed on the FOX musical series' Hollywood set wearing a very princess-like white gown with lace sleeves and a flowing veil.
It looked rocky for a couple episodes on the current fourth season when Will got a job in Washington and Emma decided she would stay in Lima. But, co-creator Ryan Murphy has been pretty clear that a wedding is going down on the show's Valentine's Day episode, "I Do."
As of late, though, there's so many shady teases swirling around – especially after Murphy tweeted a photo of a blonde woman in a wedding dress and veil, but with her back towards the camera. Is that Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch)?
Without any sign of Morrison in the on-set photos above, we can't be sure that if the "Wemma" wedding actually does happen.
Glee returns Thursday at 9PM on FOX.
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New York, Sep 29 (IANS) India and Pakistan have decided to task their directors general of military operations to suggest effective means to restore ceasefire on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Natural Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, addressing media after the first talks between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, said that India has also conveyed to Pakistan that it will be possible to progress in talks after the "immediate situation" is dealt with.
"They decided to task the DGMOs to suggest effective means to restore the ceasefire," said Menon.
Both sides discussed all aspects of the relationship, he said.


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