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Chicago-based chocolatiers at World's Finest Chocolate just landed the company a new Guinness World Record with this beast of a chocolate bar. Yet the creation of this 12,000-pound behemoth is not about gluttony – it's about teaching kids about eating healthily.
This cocoa-based slab is currently being wheeled around a tour of schools, apparently as an example of 'portion distortion.' That's right, folks. This is a lesson in dietary moderation.
The bar measures just over 3 feet wide and 21 feet long, and could provide 209,000 1-ounce servings – apparently that's enough for every fan in Chicago's Wrigley Field, U.S. Cellular Field, Soldier Field and the United Center, with 45,000 leftovers spare.
Every time there's a new size-/speed-/weight-based world record, it's customary to splurge your press release with vital statistics. World's Finest Chocolate has not let us down. Crucially, we now know that this chocolate monolith weighs as much as:
120,000 Hershey bars
24,500 Big Macs
8,000 boxes of a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
51 Arnold Schwarzeneggers
If you fancy attempting to beat this, here's what you'll need:
1,200 pounds of almonds
5,500 pounds of sugar
2,000 pounds of milk powder
1,700 pounds of cocoa butter
1,400 pounds of chocolate liquor
"We're committed to educating families about eating right and staying active and doing it in a fun and engaging way," said Eddie Opler, World's Finest Chocolate CEO. "NOMNOMNOM!" he didn't add, but totally should have.
Anyway, here are more pics. And remember kids, try not to eat your next 12,000-pound candy bar in one go. Or something.


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Seagate Serves Up Wireless Storage On the Go
As popular as the iPad and other tablets have been, many users have been frustrated by the lack of storage space offered on tablets, and Seagate feels their pain. The benefits of local storage are now combined with the convenience of Wi-Fi in Seagate's new wireless external hard drive, the GoFlex Satellite, and accompanying GoFlex Media app.
The Seagate GoFlex Satellite is a portable hard drive, offering 500GB of storage space, wireless connectivity over 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and rechargeable battery power. The hard drive features an integrated lithium polymer battery that offers up to five hours of continuous video streaming or 25 hours of battery life in standby mode.
In addition to the GoFlex Satellite hard drive, Seagate is offering a free app for iOS devices that further maximizes battery life through progressive download. It temporarily downloads media onto the iOS device, letting the drive return to standby mode while the user enjoys their video. Though currently only available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, an Android version of the app is planned for release later this summer.
Seagate also includes with purchase its Media Sync software, which syncs all video, music, and photo files from a Windows or Mac computer, including media purchased through iTunes. The software can also be used to sync non-media files, such as documents.
Though designed primarily for wireless use, the Seagate GoFlex Satellite also includes charging cables for both the home and the car, as well as a speedy USB 3.0 cable for connecting directly to a USB-equipped computer.
The Seagate GoFlex Satellite is available now for preorder through Seagate, Amazon, and Best Buy for a suggested retail price of $199.99. Units are expected to be available in the United States in mid-July, and globally later this summer.

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Here are details from LWC:
COLUMBIA, Ky. – The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball program announced four camp dates for the summer of 2016 on Friday.
Camps will include two individual camps and two team camps, consisting of the LWC Individual and Fundamental Blue Raider Basketball Camp, the LWC Elite Skills Camp, the Lindsey Wilson College Middle School Team Camp, and the Adair County/LWC Summer League.
The Individual and Fundamental camp runs from June 6-9 for boys in grades 2-9 and focuses on fundamental skill development with guest speakers and camp awards. The Elite Camp runs from June 27-30 for boys in grades 5-9 and features developing basketball skills such as shooting technique, basketball IQ, ball-handling skills and defensive work.
The LWC Middle School Team Camp runs from June 14-15 and features teams in grades 6-8 while the Adair County/LWC Summer League begins on June 13-14, featuring freshman, junior varsity and varsity games.
Goals of the Blue Raider Basketball Camps are to create an attitude for effectiveness with intense instruction, fundamental teaching, and actual playing of games.
Camp dates begin on June 6. For more information, visit the "Additional Links" tab on the men's basketball page at LindseyAthletics.com.


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About the Book
These are pictures that my wife and I took in Xining, China. These are just a select few of the pictures that we took. Our hope with these books are to show the many faces of people in China, and to give friends and family a look into our daily lives.
This book has pictures in the back of Shasta and I, which we added for our parents.
Features & Details
- Category Travel
Standard Portrait, 7.75×9.75 in, 20×25 cm
80 Pages
- Publish Date Nov 29, 2007
About the Creator
My wife and I are currently living in China and going to school to learn Chinese. We live in what used to be Tibet and so we have a very wide range of people groups in our region. My hope and desire is to show the many different faces of people around the world. Looking into the eyes of an 80 year old Tibetan is so amazing. So look and see what story their eyes tell you!
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First of all, I'd like to apologize for any grammatical errors you might come cross...being born and raised in Eastern Europe (I know nobody's perfect) I've only had 20 years of practice while living in the states.
I'm a laid back, down to earth, and old fashioned to a certain degree. I have a great love for the outdoors and anything that involves me being on a mountain or in the water.
Currently training for my first ultra race this September, the elk mountain traverse. Apple turnovers and almond snickers are a staple in the program...as well as plenty of veggies and of course bacon.
On the weekend winter months I teach snowboarding lessons at copper mtn to potential shredders of all ages, helping shape the future rippers of the next generation while having some fun on the side.
I also always hold the door for a woman, and as she's about to walk through I walk with her making it awkward and impossible for both of us to get through. It makes them laugh.
I've never owned a tv...
As for music, I love it all and am open to pretty much anything. Playing out and writing for a music blog on the east coast has greatly diversified my taste in music. Some of my favorites would currently be...in no particular order...Zeppelin, My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses, Townes Van Zandt, Gram Parsons, Every Time I Die, Jim Croce, Blitzen Trapper and Oddisee.


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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. And tonight, I have a high privilege and distinct honor of my own -- as the first president to begin the State of the Union message with these words: Madam Speaker. (Applause.) In his day, the late Congressman Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., from Baltimore, Maryland, saw Presidents Roosevelt and Truman at this rostrum. But nothing could compare with the sight of his only daughter, Nancy, presiding tonight as Speaker of the House of Representatives. (Applause.) Congratulations, Madam Speaker. (Applause.)
My Articles
July 7, 2008, 8:32 PM EDT
July 7, 2008, 8:31 PM EDT
(The White House Press Office provided the following transcript of President George W. Bush's remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 15, 2005.)Thank you for the warm welcome. It is great to be here with good friends and great allies, the Republican members of the United States Congress.
July 7, 2008, 8:31 PM EDT
(Editor's note: What follows is President Bush's statement on the voting in Iraq.)On behalf of the American people, I'd like to congratulate the people of Iraq for the successful completion of a vote on their draft constitution. By all indications, the turnout was greater than the turnout from the last January election, which is good news. By all indications, the Sunnis participated in greater numbers in this election than last time. And that's good news. After all, the purpose of a democracy is to make sure everybody is -- participates in the process.
July 7, 2008, 8:30 PM EDT
Vice President Cheney, Mr. Chief Justice, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, reverend clergy, distinguished guests, fellow citizens: On this day, prescribed by law and marked by ceremony, we celebrate the durable wisdom of our Constitution, and recall the deep commitments that unite our country. I am grateful for the honor of this hour, mindful of the consequential times in which we live, and determined to fulfill the oath that I have sworn and you have witnessed.
July 7, 2008, 8:29 PM EDT
(The following are President Bush's remarks on the first anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act. The president spoke from the White House East Room)Thank you all. Thanks for coming. Thank you. It's one of the few jobs in America where you get introduced by your wife on a regular basis -- (laughter) -- in your home. (Laughter.) And we're glad you're here. This is a -- you're one of our first guests we've had since the new year. And this is an appropriate gathering because Laura and I share a deep passion to make sure every child gets educated in America.
July 7, 2008, 8:29 PM EDT
(Editor's Note: The following is President Bush's Jan. 25 radio address to the nation)THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This coming Tuesday I will deliver the State of the Union address to Congress and the American people. Our nation faces many great challenges all at once. We will meet all of them with courage and steady purpose.
July 7, 2008, 8:29 PM EDT
The Cabinet Room 10:54 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for coming. I'm going to make a quick statement, and then I will ask you all to leave without any questions. Q With questions? THE PRESIDENT: Without questions. I appreciate your understanding.
July 7, 2008, 8:29 PM EDT
Radio Address by the President to the NationTHE PRESIDENT: Good morning. American and coalition forces have begun a concerted campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein. In this war, our coalition is broad, more than 40 countries from across the globe. Our cause is just, the security of the nations we serve and the peace of the world. And our mission is clear, to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, to end Saddam Hussein's support for terrorism, and to free the Iraqi people.
July 7, 2008, 8:29 PM EDT
Radio Address by the President to the Nation THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week I welcomed Prime Minister Tony Blair to Camp David, where we discussed the progress being made in the war to disarm Iraq, end the dictatorship, and liberate the Iraqi people. Thanks to our fighting forces, the regime that once terrorized all of Iraq now controls a small portion of that country. American and coalition troops have continued a steady advance, and are now less than 50 miles from Baghdad.
July 7, 2008, 8:28 PM EDT
Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow citizens: As we gather tonight, our nation is at war, our economy is in recession, and the civilized world faces unprecedented dangers. Yet the state of our union has never been stronger.
July 7, 2008, 8:27 PM EDT
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFor Immediate Release May 8, 2001REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT DURING FEDERAL JUDICIAL APPOINTEES ANNOUNCEMENTThe East Room2:43 P.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Attorney General, it's good to see you, sir, and happy birthday. Today is his birthday. Also, Judge Al Gonzales. Judge Gonzales is a great friend of mine who, fortunately, is my lawyer and is a part of the process, judicial selection process. Thank you for being here, Judge.
July 7, 2008, 8:23 PM EDT
July 7, 2008, 8:23 PM EDT
GRANT OF EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS Lewis Libby was convicted in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in the case United States v. Libby, Crim. No. 05-394 (RBW), for which a sentence of 30 months' imprisonment, 2 years' supervised release, a fine of $250,000, and a special assessment of $400 was imposed on June 22, 2007;
July 7, 2008, 8:22 PM EDT
United States Capitol Jan. 20, 200511:59 a.m. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Vice President Cheney, Mr. Chief Justice, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, members of the United States Congress, reverend clergy, distinguished guests, fellow citizens: (Applause.)
July 7, 2008, 8:22 PM EDT
(Editor's note: What follows is the text of statement by President Bush on the Iraqi elections. The White House Press Office released the statement at 1 p.m. EST Sunday.)Today the people of Iraq have spoken to the world, and the world is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East.
July 7, 2008, 8:22 PM EDT
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFebruary 2, 2005STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSHChamber of the U.S. House of RepresentativesThe United States CapitolWashington, D.C.9:10 P.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, fellow citizens:
July 7, 2008, 8:22 PM EDT
"Laura and I join people across the Earth in mourning the passing of Pope John Paul II. The Catholic Church has lost its shepherd, the world has lost a champion of human freedom, and a good and faithful servant of God has been called home. Pope John Paul II left the throne of St. Peter in the same way he ascended to it -- as a witness to the dignity of human life. In his native Poland, that witness launched a democratic revolution that swept Eastern Europe and changed the course of history.
July 7, 2008, 8:22 PM EDT
(Editor's note: What follows is a White House transcript of President Bush's speech to the nation on Sunday night, Dec. 18, 2005.)The Oval Office9:01 P.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Three days ago, in large numbers, Iraqis went to the polls to choose their own leaders -- a landmark day in the history of liberty. In the coming weeks, the ballots will be counted, a new government formed, and a people who suffered in tyranny for so long will become full members of the free world.
July 7, 2008, 8:21 PM EDT
(Editor's note: What follows is the White House transcript of the president's announcement that the war has begun, as provided by the Office of the Press Secretary.)The Oval Office10:16 p.m. ESTMy fellow citizens, at this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger.
July 7, 2008, 8:21 PM EDT
America's former prisoners of war are national heroes whose service to our country will never be forgotten. These brave men and women who fought for America and endured cruelties and deprivation as prisoners of war helped to protect our nation, liberated millions of people from the threats of tyranny and terror, and advanced the cause of freedom worldwide.


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The European champions will be on show at PPL Park for the 2012 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 25 (GET YOUR TICKETS HERE).
English side Chelsea FC will face the best of MLS with the UEFA Champions League trophy in tow after beating Bayern Munich on penalty kicks in a dramatic affair on Saturday afternoon in Munich.
Bayern thought they had won their fifth European title when Thomas Muller put them ahead in the 83rd minute, but Didier Drogba scored on a powerful header with two minutes remaining to equalize and force extra time.
The German giants, who were the first team to play the European final at home since 1984, failed to take advantage of a penalty kick awarded to them early in the extra time session. Dutch star Arjen Robben saw his shot saved by Chelsea's expert goalkeeper Peter Cech.
The Blues' shotstopper then came up big again during the penalty kick shootout, stopping an Ivica Olic attempt in the fourth round as Chelsea took the shootout 4-3. Bastian Schweinsteiger struck the post on Bayern's final kick and Drogba converted to give Chelsea their first ever European title.
Chelsea will also be playing in the 2012 World Football Challenge, facing the Seattle Sounders on July 18 at CenturyLink Field (TICKETS), battling Paris St. Germain at Yankee Stadium on July 22 (TICKETS) and then matching up against AC Milan on Saturday, July 28 at SunLife Stadium in Miami (TICKETS).


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It looks good. I was just wondering why all of the current PLaneT collections aren't included. Doug -----Original Message----- From: plt-scheme-bounces at list.cs.brown.edu on behalf of Jens Axel Søgaard Sent: Fri 2/3/2006 2:17 PM To: plt >> mzscheme Mailing List Subject: [plt-scheme] PLT Source Browser Hi all, Prompted by the dicussions on this list, I have put together the beginnings of a PLT Source Browser. The intention is that it become a part of the PLaneT web site at some point. A preliminary version is available at: <http://ja.soegaard.net/planet/html/> What do you think? What can be improved? Any obvious mistakes? -- Jens Axel Søgaard _________________________________________________ For list-related administrative tasks: http://list.cs.brown.edu/mailman/listinfo/plt-scheme
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Dept. Code: MDB
The graduate program in Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology is an interdepartmental program, providing a wide range of research opportunities, comprised of faculty members from the Departments of Cell Biology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Urology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Students have the opportunity to do research in the many areas of modern cell, molecular and developmental biology. Research topics including the cytoskeleton, cell surface molecular biology, stem cells, lens, corneal and retinal biology, protein processing and sorting, signal transduction, airway biology, regulation of gene expression in development, podocyte biology, cancer biology, neuromuscular development, malignant transformation, growth factors, epithelial cell biology, organogenesis and tissue repair, pattern formation in early development, RNA localization, mitochondrial molecular biology and cancer therapeutics.
The primary objective of this interdisciplinary graduate program is to prepare students for careers as independent, Ph.D. level researchers and educators, in both academic institutions and in the biotechnology industry and other venues.
Applicants are accepted only for the Ph.D. or combined M.D./Ph.D. degrees.
Minimum credit requirements for the Ph.D. degree are set by the University at 36 course credits (including specific required courses) and 24 credits hours of research. The course credits must be earned in graduate level (500 and above) courses. Elective courses may be taken from the graduate courses offered by this program, or from a large variety of advanced courses offered by other departments at the University of Miami.
Typical coursework includes: Interdisciplinary Biomedical Studies, Seminar, Journal Club, Biological Macromolecules, Professional Skills and Ethics, Tumor Biology, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Biology, Advanced Molecular Cell Biology, Biostatistics Workshop and Histology. The interdisciplinary biomedical studies course covers fundamental topics of cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular physiology, neurobiology, and immunology.
Other requirements include participation in a departmental seminar series, a journal club, and three semesters of advanced topics courses.
All students are admitted through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) for the PhD programs in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Human Genetics & Genomics, Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology, Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology, Neuroscience, and Physiology & Biophysics. The PIBS Admissions Committee will review and make decisions on applications after December 15th.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a biological or related discipline (e.g., psychology, chemistry, engineering, physics). Although there are no absolute prerequisites, courses in general biology, cell/molecular biology, calculus, general physics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry are encouraged. Previous research experience and publications are considered a plus.
Strong candidates will have research experience in a laboratory setting (including publications of abstracts and/or papers), an excellent academic record and GRE scores, excellent letters of recommendation from scientists who know the candidate well, and the motivation to pursue state-of-the-art biomedical research.
In the first year all students take a common curriculum to build a solid foundation in modern biomedical science. The core coursework in the fall includes topics ranging from molecules to cells to systems of human physiology. Lectures are balanced by breakout sessions, in which faculty members discuss the primary literature with students in small groups. The core curriculum also offers critical learning opportunities in biostatistics and in using genomic and other databases, as well as education in ethics. Students also meet several times in small groups with experienced faculty mentors to discuss important issues of scientific and career development. Specific topic coursework relating to the individual graduate student research programs is done largely in the second and third semesters of study.
The first year is also focused on choosing a dissertation mentor and a program. All students are initially mentored by a senior student and a faculty member to facilitate this process. In the 1st year, students do research rotations in at least 3 laboratories chosen by the student from any of the biomedical sciences graduate faculty. At the end of the 1st year students choose mentors and formally enter individual graduate programs.
Students should apply online at: www.biomed.miami.edu
Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology Program Core Curriculum:
MDB601 Seminar/Journal Club/Student presentations
MDB651 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
MDB652 Current Topics in Mammalian Development
MDB653 Histology
MDB665 Tumor Biology or equivalent courses in Neuronal Cell Biology / Cell Biology aspects of human disease.
MDB680 Research Ethics
IBS683 Professional Skills and Ethics I
IBS620 Scientific Writing I
EPH501 Biostatistics
MDB730 Doctoral Dissertation (pre-candidacy)
MDB740 Doctoral Dissertation (post-candidacy)
MDB750 Research in Residence
The program strongly encourages attendance to scientific meetings and travel awards for this purpose are made available to the students whenever possible.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Maria Penton
Graduate Studies Committee
Department of Cell Biology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
P.O. Box 016960
Miami, FL 33101
e-mail to email@example.com
or visit www.biomed.miami.edu/cellbio
The Department participates in the Miller School of Medicine's combined M.D.-Ph.D. Program.
The curriculum will be tailored to the needs of the individual student.


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NEW YORK — Since brutally assuming direct power in 1988, the Myanmar military has been conducting a sustained assault on the environment in one of Asia's richest and least-developed lands. The country's ecosystem, which ranges from tropical reefs along the Bay of Bengal to the mountains of the Himalayas, is home to numerous endangered flora and fauna, making Myanmar one of the richest depositories of natural resources worldwide. Called "the last frontier of biodiversity in Asia," Myanmar has 300 known mammal species, 370 reptile species, 1,000 bird species and 7,000 plant species. All are now imperiled by mining, logging, and pipeline and dam projects carried out by the military.
Although the human rights abuses of the Myanmar military are well known, the harm done to the country's environment is frequently overlooked because the military keeps a tight rein on all information, prohibiting public discussion of environmental issues and punishing those who try to question its development policies.
The very existence of the regime rests upon the exploitation of natural resources. The generals have allowed massive logging — particularly of teak — and the construction of gas pipelines and other development projects that have caused serious environmental damage. Highly prized teak forests, which provided livelihoods for many ethnic minorities, are being destroyed by Thai loggers at a very fast rate, causing erosion, floods and landslides and threatening the survival of endangered animal species. From the 1970s to the mid-1980s, Myanmar had the lowest deforestation rate in Southeast Asia. But today timber is the country's leading export, and the rate of deforestation has more than doubled since 1988.
Fishing represents another depletion of a renewable resource for quick commercial benefit. Uncontrolled fishing by Thai companies, to whom the junta gave concessions, has led to the impoverishment of people in fishing villages.
The exploitation of natural gas and minerals and the implementation of large dam projects continues with little concern for the effect on the environment or on the populations in the areas being exploited. The most significant cause of environmental destruction is presently the Yadana natural gas pipeline that goes to Thailand. In Myanmar the pipeline cuts through rich ecosystems, disrupting the natural habitat of rare animals. In Thailand, the pipeline goes through an important rain forest, compromising the survival of endangered wild Asian elephants.
The negative effects of mining go beyond a particular mining site, since pollutants generated in the process can be spread through the waterways hundreds of kilometers from the source of contamination. This situation is worsened by Myanmar's poor mining regulations and the lack of enforcement of existing ones.
Large dam projects can also have serious consequences on the environment. The prospective Tasang Dam project has generated much attention among environmentalists because of its potential, like the Yadana pipeline, to cause harm. If constructed, this would be the first dam on the Salween River, the longest free-flowing river in Southeast Asia, and could lead to the irreversible loss of rich aquatic biodiversity.
What can be done to alleviate the Myanmar military's attacks on the environment? An important step would be to provide international assistance to local groups such as Karenni Evergreen, an indigenous grass-roots organization created in 1996 to increase environmental awareness among the Karenni people. At the same time, an agreement should be sought between the government and environmentally conscious organizations on a set of priority actions to be implemented, such as detailed environmental assessments taking into consideration the views of the affected communities.
The key to Myanmar's environmental problems, however, rests on Myanmar's military. As stated by Yuki Akimoto, an attorney with EarthRights International, "Until those who are exploiting Burma's environment begin to prioritize ecological protection and respect for human rights, the future of the country's natural and human resources will be grim."


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This leads us quite nicely onto how FIFA 08 plays, with one of the early abiding impressions being how hard it actually is to get around people. Be it because players are more rotund or not, the act of running past players in FIFA 08 is surprisingly difficult. Indeed, because of this the endless trickery available to you is ultimately pointless. Power, rather than skill, is the name of the game in FIFA 08. This means the likes of Rooney, Lampard, Gerrard and other powerful attacking players are far more effective than say a Scholes or a Deco, who get pushed off the ball far too easily.
Another aspect of this problem is lack of pace in the game. With the exception of the likes of Robben and Ronaldo, even quick players don't seem all that fast. In some respects this helps balance the gameplay, ensuring that fast players don't completely dominate. However, a cursory glance at modern football will show you exactly how important pace is to success. Compare, for example, the Duff and Robben powered Chelsea of two years ago to that of last season, and the difference is obvious.
If anything, though, it isn't a lack of pace that's the problem: it's a lack of acceleration. What's actually missing is that initial burst that allows players to find space and play, replaced by an endless number of shoulder-to-shoulder tussles that are invariably weighted in the defenders' favour.
Since getting past players individually is so difficult, there's more emphasis on passing and building from the back or, as a coach might put it, letting the ball do the work. In many respects this requires a great deal more skill and understanding than charging up and down the pitch, rewarding genuine skill and intelligence rather than blind luck. FIFA 08 is deliberate, strategic and intelligent, phrases one wouldn't have applied to the series a few years ago.
This focus on intricate passing makes it very difficult to score and though it is rewarding, it can also prove frustrating when a brilliant move is nipped in the bud at its final moment. It's not helped by the fact that FIFA 08 still doesn't feel as responsive and fluid as Pro Evolution, with button response being average at best while there's still the inescapable feeling you must wait for an animation to finish before your actions are heeded.


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InDesign CS4 adds the ability to export pages to Flash (SWF and XFL files).
The following is a 10 page InDesign CS4 document exported to SWF (Flash).
You can turn the pages by clicking the text "Next". This text was converted to a button in InDesign. After the first page you will also see a "Previous" button.
More interesting, you can use drag and drop to turn the pages as if you're turning the pages of of a book or a magazine. To turn the pages using drag and drop do the following:
- Hover the mouse cursor over the top right corner of the blue rectangle and drag it to the left. You should see the page curl.
- Click and drag to the left.
- Release the mouse button when the page appears close to having turned.
If you need to export SWF from a plug-in, take a look at the ExportDynamicDocument code snippet in the InDesign CS4 Products SDK. The above SWF was exported using that code snippet.
Note: We added a few enhancements (XFL export, and output file selection) in the 6.0.1 update.
The source file lives in the following location in the InDesign CS4 Products SDK.
The code snippet does the following in C++.
- Creates a 10 page document.
- The pages dimensions are small to create the desired SWF size.
- At 100% scale this is 72 pixels per inch
This last step demonstrates processing the kSWFExportCommandBoss and kXFLExportCommandBoss commands.
It's more likely you would use scripting to build and export SWFs. I anticipate adding an equivalent scripting sample in the near future.


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I'm out in South Africa, taking Newsround to the centre of the World Cup action. I'm sending messages and film clips as I go along - and you'll find them here.
"Also, we would totally love to hear from you guys! So send me your questions and predictions using the form on the right and I'll reply to as many as I can."
TUESDAY 7AM: After a few days in South Africa, Ore's getting he settled in but he just can't wait for the World Cup's opening game on Friday! He's even had special access to see Soccer City stadium...
"It's like being on the blocks of the 100 metres: 'On your marks.. Get set...' then instead of hearing the starting gun, there's an agonisingly long pause!
The World Cup's opening game is almost within touching distance now and basically I feel like a donkey with a juicy World Cup carrot dangling in front off my face that I'm not allowed to bite into yet!
Ore gets into Soccer City!
I just can't wait for kick-off on Friday! Carrots aren't actually my favourite vegetable (it's parsnips... roasted... with gravy) but after visiting into Soccer City, South Africa's centrepiece stadium for the tournament, and seeing an ocean of 94,000 orange seats you could have given me a carrot and I would have eaten it like an ice lolly on a sweltering hot day!
Walking in and around the ground, we got a taste of just what we're in for over the next month and a bit. There was still a bit of work being done in preparation for Friday but when the finishing touches are added I'm sure it will be one of the world's best stadiums.
Ore at the World Cup fan shop
And the pitch looked in perfect condition - I should know..I was allowed to walk on the grass and sit at one of the cameras that will film throughout the World Cup, including the final - amazing! (Keep an eye out for it on this week's Sportsround).
On our way out, we thought we were under attack from the air when various planes and jets nearly shaved off a layer of my hair - they were flying that low.
For about 20 minutes groups of planes flew in formation, practising loop-the-loops, dips, dives and loads of other cool moves. It had everyone on the ground looking up. If we can look forward to more of that in Friday's opening ceremony then that's just another reason I really want to get this World Cup party started!"
MONDAY at 12.00pm - Ore is fully accredited for the World Cup and this is his special badge that gets him into the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
SUNDAY at 6.25 pm - Newsround's World Cup adventure has begun. The good news is that Ore has arrived, the bad news is that his luggage hasn't!
Where's me stuff?
SUNDAY at 5pm: Ore sounds like he's pretty excited about his first full day in South Africa, after a very eventful journey all the way from the UK...
"We don't get the first class flight, the hero-like reception or the luxury accommodation with all the trimmings (I know, it's not fair)... but it definitely seems like we've set off on our own World Cup Journey.
Just like Fabio Capello's men, we've been building up for this trip for months and I almost have to pinch myself to really believe that I'm here in South Africa, ready to watch the 19th Football World Cup Finals up close.
And like the England's 23 players that arrived in Johannesburg last week, we've already had our fair share of problems too.
It wasn't quite to the scale of the England captain's devastating injury, but oversized luggage at the flight check-in desk forced us into a last-minute panic to re-pack, frantically stuffing clothes and shoes (mostly mine) into different suitcases.
Then I was 'lucky' enough to be randomly selected for a full body security scan! I remember reporting on these for Newsround, and there were some people that didn't like the scanners because, well unlike an x-ray let's say they show off a little more of the body than you'd like.
Soon enough, though, we were on the plane and in the air. I think it's fairly well known that I can sleep anywhere and before I knew it the 11 hour flight from London had been and gone and we'd touched down in South Africa.
So now, after a day getting used to our surroundings in Johannesburg, you could say - like the England squad - we've got used to performing at altitude.
Tomorrow it's time to do the talking on the pitch and play... literally! We get to visit the 90,000 seat Soccer City Stadium, where the World Cup party kicks off on Friday. I can't wait!"
SATURDAY 8PM: After a late start Ore's managed to pack his suitcase, get himself to the airport and get checked in...
Ore on board the plane
FRIDAY 5PM: Ore starts packing up his things and saying his goodbyes to the Newsround office, and to his presenting buddy Sonali. Only one day before he flies to South Africa!
Ore gets ready to go...


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Someone should make a Leon Trotsky reference, since he died by an ice axe to the head, albeit not instantly and he was capable of talking to his attacker while it was lodged in his skull. Probably was painful too. -- The fatgoat Talk (to me, obviously) The Crap I've Done 15:11, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
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....so the reader allegedly doesn't let the guards kill the guy because he doesn't want anything worse to happen? Hell, where'd he get guards, and how'd the guy get in if there were guards?
From how I understand it, the murder-ee had bodyguards, but he knows his killer, so the guards had seen him before and didnt think anything was suspicious. And I don't think the guards tried to kill the one being killed; they were his bodyguards, afterall Robertodole 04:33, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
- Meant this line...."Oh no, why are you fighting me? It's not like it matters. And now your bodyguards have burst in and are trying to kill me. What kind of hospitality is that to show for your guest? You're not a very nice man, you know. You're like that Leon Trotsky person: not a very big fan of Joseph Stalin and assassins. Please call them off before they kill me. Things will be much worse if you kill me." Barcode711 23:04, 3 October 2007 (UTC)


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Interview with Duke Blue Devils National Champion Jon ScheyerJune 9, 2010
Winning, winning, and more winning.
Jon Scheyer has won 225 basketball games in his high school and college career. Not only did Scheyer help his Glenbrook North High basketball team to a Class AA state basketball championship his junior year in Illinois, but he was a senior leader on the Duke team that cut down the nets after the 2010 NCAA National Championship.
Winning is what drives Scheyer to succeed, he told us in a recent interview with The Rookie Wall.
"The reason I've played my whole career is to win, so to win at your high school level is great, and to win in the college level is a really big accomplishment and is something I'm really excited about," said Scheyer of his two championships.
Despite having a ton of high school success, many questioned Scheyer's strength and ability at the next level because he was a tall but scrawny kid. Coach Krzyzewski, the legendary coach at Duke, was the one person that saw through his slight frame and saw the leadership and intangibles Scheyer possessed.
Coach K found the perfect ringleader for his Duke team in Scheyer. He taught Scheyer all the things required to be successful on the court, and those lessons certainly led to Duke's success the past four years with Scheyer at guard.
"[M]y basketball knowledge has gone up tremendously since [playing] for [Coach K]," said Scheyer of what he's learned through the years under Coach K. "Just about being a great teammate, and just being accountable."
With all of that winning, Scheyer had an impressive college career for the Dukies; but we all know you need a National Title to really leave your mark at Cameron Indoor. In addition to cementing a legacy at Duke, winning the National Championship this year would lead to a truly special moment. When the Duke Men's Basketball team went to the White House to honor their NCAA National Championship, President Obama shocked Scheyer, and his teammates, when he called Scheyer his "homeboy," since the President had been following him since his high school days in Chicago.
"[T]hat was probably the coolest moment of my life," said Scheyer of President Obama referring to him as his homeboy.
Currently working out in Chicago with Josh Oppenheimer to improve his game, specifically his ball handling, Scheyer is ready for the road ahead. He knows he'll have to face the stigma attached to Duke players (which he addresses in the interview), but with his former teammates and friends J.J. Redick and Gerald Henderson to call on for advice, Scheyer has the support to leave his mark on this draft class, just like he did with the Blue Devils.
Below is a portion of the interview The Rookie Wall had with Jon Scheyer, to see the entire transcript visit TheRookieWall.com :
The Rookie Wall: How does it feel to be one of only a handful of players to lead their high school and college team to championship wins?
Jon Scheyer: It feels great you know. The reason I've played my whole career is to win and so to win at your high school level is great and to win in the college level is a really big accomplishment and is something I'm really excited about.
TRW: Which championship are you more proud of?
JS: I'm proud of both. I think both teams, I don't know if many people picked us to win at either level which makes it a little bit sweeter. But just because it's on a bigger level, more players, and tougher to do, you know to be frank, the National Championship I am very proud of.
TRW: What was it like going to the White House to honor your National Championship?
JS: It was one of the coolest experiences of my life. Being able to meet President Obama and to shake his hand and get to meet him and just to see the White House and seeing Washington. It was a really cool experience that I will never forget.
TRW: How did it feel when President Obama called you his "homeboy" since you're both from Chicago?
JS: [Laughter] Well that was probably the coolest moment of my life. [President Obama] caught me off guard when he said 'my homeboy.' First he said it when he introduced himself to all of us; he said, 'you know my homeboy I've been following him since high school days.' That's a pretty cool thing, and definitely I think my teammates were joked by that one. [Laughter]
TRW: What made you select Duke over other schools?
JS: For me, I had a better idea of the guys I'd be playing with at Duke, and Coach K and Cameron Indoor Stadium, that speaks for itself. But I knew the players that I was going to be there with, and I thought they were great people and great players so that played a big part in my decision to go there.


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The Sanctuary for Independent Media features local youth of Youth Media Sanctuary - a community media arts program in North Troy, NY. The program teaches multimedia skills to young people (ages 15-25), to develop urgently needed independent local voices in our economically devastated neighborhood.
Fall 16 Internships Available!
Uptown Summer '16 Youth Media Sanctuary productions
This summer, our Youth Media Sanctuary producers created four documentary portraits on the theme of abandoned buildings in their economically devastated neighborhoods. "Jerry's House," by Kai Griffin, Bryanna Mangual, Diajah Grier, Milan Miles, and Andrew Pintro, tells the story of a family forced out of a deteriorating rental "now abandoned", with a happy ending of owning a home. "Safer than Yemen?" by Bryan Mangual, Rachel Lord, and Arianna Young, explores violence through the lens of a corner bodega, opened by 1920s Italian immigrants, now transferred to Yemeni owners. Orange and Lex," by Shatora Buckman, Jahsendah Dann, and Ayisha Menko, shares a razed childhood neighborhood. "Sadie's Grandma's House," by Sadie Anson, recounts restoring a vacant building into a loving home. "Abandoned Building Haikus" were also created, in collaboration with the "Breathing These Words" poetry workshop. Produced by Media Mentors Jamel Mosely, Kathy High, and Branda Miller.
Check out the portraits of our amazing Uptown Summer '16 teens!
More About Youth Media Sanctuary:
The Sanctuary is located across the street from the Missing Link Street Ministry. This low-income neighborhood—still filled with beautiful brownstones, once the nation's fifth wealthiest community and the heart of the American Industrial Revolution—now struggles with poverty and abandoned buildings, health and nutrition problems, the neglect and criminalization of its residents. There is a dire need for empowering education.
Newspapers and television only report on the disasters here, such as fires, floods and murders. There is a crying need for positive—or at least honest—representations of the North Troy community, which like any other is filled with families who share good times and bad, hope and despair, and… love.
Teenagers and young adults from North Central Troy will learn, through media arts and interdisciplinary education grounded by real-life cultural experiences, to integrate art and independent thinking into their lives. They will combine individual and collective points of view, and develop critical independent learning and professional skills essential in the "information age."
For those without the ability to be recognized or listened to, media-making projects at their core offer the power to be heard. Through recognition that they will truly have a personal voice, and that their voice will be heard, participants will be genuinely committed to realize their goals.
"Youth Media Sanctuary" aims to help bridge the digital divide, both in terms of immediate outcomes and as a call to the future. We hope to give voice to, and access to the voices of, a chronically under-served population—the youth of North Central Troy. Though we're starting modestly with a partner in our own neighborhood, we envision decentralized production facilities throughout the Capital Region filled with youths acquiring the diverse interdisciplinary skills necessary to become distinguished independent media makers with the passion to pass their knowledge on. The result will give voice to the local North Central Troy community, which will resonate from the local to the global.
Check out these aspiring media makers in action:
Madena, learning shots with Ellie (Photo: Abby Lublin)
Check out blog for updpates on the latest workshops, including photos, curriculum, reflections, and even snack recipes!
YMS artist/educators and peer trainers are honored to take a leadership role in Capital Region Youth Voices: A Youth Media Project. Our goal is to continue expanding our Youth Media Sanctuary program, having the participants learn media literacy and produce work about their experiences living in the Capital Region.
Capital Region Youth Voices: A Youth Media Project is part of Project VoiceScape, launched by WMHT, PBS and Adobe Foundations to encourage middle and high school students nationwide to use digital media tools in creating compelling stories about issues and concerns important to them. Youth Media Sanctuary is a project of Media Alliance, the non-profit media arts organization located at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY. As part of this effort, YMS peer trainers will create new video productions for Capital Region Youth Voices: A Youth Media Project. YMS educators will also teach media arts production to teachers and students of Tech Valley High School in Rensselaer, NY.
These new youth media productions will be featured on the Award-winning PBS POV website and at PBS Teachers.
Fall '10 Youth Media Workshop
In collaboration with Missing Link Street Ministry, funded by The Louis and Hortense Rubin Community Fellowship and NYSCA Arts Education Projects: Community-based Learning.
Left: Jonathan, Kayleara, and Diana checking footage of Hoosick Street; Right (starting at top left) Kayleara, Jonathan, Madena, Antonio, Chelsea, Denise. Photos: Ellie Markovitch.
Check out weekly reports from the Fall'10 Youth Media Workshop, to follow our process with photos and youth participant reflections!
Youth Media Sanctuary Update: end of Project 1
Here's an update at the end of Youth Media Sanctuary Project #1:
We have successful completed the first phase of our Youth Media Peer Training workshop at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. After beginning in the summer with initial research, script-development and pre-production activities, the local youth participants started their fall workshop schedule andproduced seven short video portraits of their community.
Our first day: Intro to script writing!
Shedding light on key issues effecting their lives, they've focused on violence,family, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, urban decay and poverty, and a need for health, safety and positive education. They've opened up, many for the first time, to share their hopes and fears. They've worked with Missing Link Street Ministries, and documented North Central Troy neighborhood sites.
While focusing on story-telling and teaching documentary techniques, the youth have also had introductory training in production and post-production. This includes script development and media literacy, as well as an introduction to many aspects of production through basic camera skills, sound and lighting, visual composition, and interviewing techniques.
In post-production, they are learning about the art of editing, composing and editing sound, and an introduction to the professional editing software "final cut pro."
The youth are excited and committed, and this is a profound learning experience for them! Our Media Arts/Educators team is also deeply committed to the project, and bring broad expertise in diverse realms to the youth participants, including creative writing, communications, visual composition, media literacy, media production, peer-training education.Production on the Streets of North Central Troy: documenting their vision, working collaboratively as a crew, developing camera techniques and learning through action!
Kayleara works with her Grandma to shoot her video portrait, "My Grandma's Suitcase."
We are now transitioning to the second phase of Youth Media Sanctuary, where we will collectively create a documentary of North Central Troy. We will integrate the portraits from Phase 1 with the documentary from Phase 2, and as part of the workshop the Peer Trainers and Media Arts/ Educators will strategize together how to distribute their videos to most effectively communicate their ideas to as great of an audience as possible. The youth will also offer a public presentation later in December at The Sanctuary.
Here's some Youth Media Sanctuary reflections: What were your first impressions, and specific things have you learned? What did you do today? What does it feel like to make your own media?
Youth Media Sanctuary
November 3rd, 2010
Antonio and Chelsea under the Hoosick St. bridge in the rain.
Hey, this is Antonio and Chelsea. We just wanted to update you on what we have been up to here at the Sanc. This week we made web reflections on our feelings and outlooks of North Central Troy. The group brain-stormed on all the different aspects of the neighborhood we face everyday. It made us look at the different things from eachother's point of view. Here are some themes we discovered in our communities:
Kinship: community,nieghbors,friends,family,church,school. Positive stories-sports, after school activities, The Sanctuary, Pastor Willie.
Police brutality: abuse authority, no consequences, dont take care of whats important, over react.
Segregation:class,color,neighborhoods,hoosick,way of life,transportation,individual.
Teen pregnancy:sexual ads,no parental advice,peer pressure,at home issues,trying fit in,under the influence.
Getting hassled:being followed,being questioned,sexism,younger women being targeted,powerless.
Also, we all watched youth media videos and the one that stood out the most to us was about Sean Bell. That video touched us because it showed us how kids younger the we are can be passionate about makeing films and expressing their opinions about the police brutality that was happening in their neighborhood.
*If you want to watch this video or others like it go here: http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/
Lights, Camera, Interview!
November 10th, 2010
Hey, this is Kayleara coming at you with the blog today! Yesterday we had lots of fun learning about the studio interview set-up. Andrew taught us how to set up the lighting, the different mics (lavalier and shotgun), the XLR cables, and we each took turns on the camera filming and being interviewed in the hot seat. We learned about the white balance on the camera and when and how to use it. We also decorated our background with markers, ribbons, and polka-dotted elephants! We had an awesome time!
Our reflections from today's workshop:
Kayleara: "Today I learned about interviewing and lighting. I also learned about different kinds of microphones to use during interviews. I feel smarter and I'm excited that I'm learning interviewing skills, lighting, and how to set up a camera. I never knew learning was so much fun."
Jonathan: "Today I learned about lighting and interviewing criteria. To me this stuff is interesting and makes me explore parts of my mind that are unused. Their stuff [video media] always seemed very tricky, but today I learned the process is actually very easy."
Antonio: "I learned a little bit about lighting. Normally it seems like an annoying thing to do, but the lighting is easy in a way. I think I'll probably have fun with the lighting and interviews."
Madena: "Today I had a lot of fun! I also feel like I'm learning everyone's personal story. I learned about lighting and I learned about different microphones and cables."
Diana: "Today we focused a lot on interviewing, such as how to interview a person and what type of questions work best when you are interviewing someone. We also learned about lighting and how to go about different shots during an interview. Today was an interesting day. I learned a lot of new things that can and will be very beneficial on my part."
Denise: "Today we learned about the camera. We also did a little interviewing. Also I think it's fun and I can't wait 'til tomorrow!"
Chelsea: "Today we reviewed aspects of studio production. We discussed lighting, the different microphones, white balance, and interviewing techniques. The individual skills each one of us brings to the table all works well together. I'm super excited to get this rolling. My favorite thing is interviewing!"
...and we had guest guidance from Ira, a local filmmaker, producer, and activist:
Ira: "I have hope that the youth of today will show their views through film and shine the light on the things that need to be addressed."
More about Youth Media Sanctuary
Media Alliance is partnering with the Missing Link Street Ministry (a community-based organization that runs "Feed-A-Kid" and several after-school programs in their building across the street from ours). So far, we've offered a prototype youth media summer camp held in 2008, a pilot peer-training program in Spring '10, and a Summer '10 script-writing workshop. We've followed up in Fall '10 with an in-depth, sequential learning project to develop and support local youth media artists and to educate them as peer-trainers.
Check out the following productions of the Youth Media Sanctuary pilot program:
View the video: "A Child Having A Child," with Denise Ramos ; Read the press release; View and download photos.
View the video: "Street Rebels" with Alvin Gyles. (sample edit, final edit to be uploaded soon).
For more information about project participants, click here:


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South Downs gets promoted
It may be a little belated, but the South Downs - that narrow strip of country that straddles Hampshire and Sussex - has been awarded National Park status. The promotion is only 53 years overdue, the South Downs dismissed as a National Park contender in 1956, but it's better late than never.
Often dubbed the 'lungs of south-east England', the South Downs is a compact combination of rolling chalk hills, woodland, tumbling valleys, a cliff edged coast, country estates, castles and historical homes. It's the perfect rural retreat and we've highlights five of its must-see attractions to tempt you.
Beachy Head
An Eastbourne icon, Beachy Head offers more than 500 ft of white chalk cliff. You can walk to the top and enjoy gorgeous sea views and the picturesque red and white striped lighthouse. More info
At the tail end of South Downs is the city of Winchester. Here you'll find one of Europe's most picturesque medieval cathedrals, cosy boltholes, local food and quaint independent shops. More info
South Downs Way
This 160km National Trail is perfect for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. You don't have to take on the whole trail, though it is the ultimate challenge. More info
Goodwood Racecourse
Hats, heels and champagne are very much a part of Goodwood during the summer, but you can enjoy some of the best flat racing in the country all year around. More info
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It is the end of the year and Handyman Tim is using up his last vacation days before they expire. Since we are fairly ready for Christmas by now, our thoughts have turned to the state of our home and the impending arrival of Little Pea. I know we still have many months to go, but I fear it will take that much time to get this place ready for the chaos a new little one will bring.
When we first bought our home as a childless couple, we assumed that life would allow us to move on to a bigger place by the time we needed extra room for a second baby. Foolish us. Now we are in the position of making the most out of what we have and that is going to require a lot of creativity.
The day we closed on our house
Over the next two weeks we will be making major headway on the entire upheaval of pretty much every single room in our entire house. Bedrooms are being switched, office space relocated, furniture mixed and matched, and a basement semi-finishing project started not to mention the reorganization and decluttering of kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.
This is a major project we are embarking on and one that will take many many months to complete. I've decided that since much of my crafting time will be devoted to beautifying each new space, I'm going to do some before and after documenting.
With New Year's Resolutions time fast approaching, if you're interested in working alongside me, I'd like to share the little "tool" that started this all: the Fly Lady. I'm just finishing up her book "Sink Reflections" and I plan to follow her baby steps program starting yesterday. The chaos we live in is just not going to work when I'm trying to manage two little ones and keep my sanity at the same time. You are witnessing Major Nesting first hand, folks.
So, posting will be lighter over the next two weeks and will likely be simply photo-based. I figure you're all busy with celebrating and festivities, so I hope you'll check in when you can and join me in the New Year for more fun.


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TomTom and Telenor Connexion have announced a partnership to bring TomTom's new generation navigation device GO LIVE 1000 to the Nordic region.
The device, to be sold in the Nordic market, uses Telenor Connexion's global SIM technology for delivering real-time connectivity seamlessly across up to 33 countries across Europe.
With the GO LIVE 1000 a one year subscription of the LIVE services is included.
The suite of LIVE services include TomTom HD Traffic, a real-time traffic service which gives accurate and up-to-date traffic information, local search, weather and more, helping drivers save time, money and fuel.
The TomTom LIVE services have just launched in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
"Telenor Connexion's reliable connectivity solutions and qualified data, coupled with the GO LIVE 1000 and HD Traffic will get Nordic drivers to their destination, easier, safer and faster than ever before", says Mike Schoofs, VP Northern Europe, TomTom.
"By offering TomTom a single SIM solution for the Nordics, we are allowing ease of roaming in all of Europe" Gwenn Larsson, VP of Sales EMEA at Telenor Connexion, said.
Note: The TomTom GO LIVE 1000 (4,3" screen) and TomTom GO LIVE 1005 (5" screen) are TomTom's latest PND's and comes with TomTom's LIVE services, has a fluid touch screen, parking assistant and a magnetic mount for easy use in the car.
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- Hey guy's I think we are missing a big part of the hammock experience.
While looking at the New York Public Library artwork offered on the web.
I did a search on hammocks.
I came across two different scenes of traveling in a hammock.
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This seems like a preferred way to do the AT.
In 1848 apparently it was "the" way to travel the Congo.
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DOZENS of unpublicised breaches of water pollution rules in Sydney this year have exposed Sydney Water workers to potential health risks, their union says.
About 120 staff from Sydney Water's mechanical and electrical division who maintain the city's waste water processing plants want a ''James Hardie style'' register set up to monitor any ongoing health effects.
The waste water network deals with hazardous materials such as benzene, ammonia, hexavalent chromium and low-level radioactive wastes from hospitals, which are flushed away under licence from industrial sites in Sydney and Wollongong.
Sydney Water is set to privatise the electrical and mechanical section, with Thiess Services on Wednesday selected as the preferred tender, and workers are concerned that long-term health effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals could be ignored by the new contractor.
''Sydney Water has strict processes in place to maintain the health and safety of its workers and the environment,'' a spokesman said. ''The request for a health register is being assessed.''
The environmental protection licences held by many companies operating in Sydney allow them to flush limited amounts of hazardous waste into sewage networks, but a review of the records shows many instances where levels were exceeded in the past year.
Workers reported high levels of benzene in run-off from a Port Botany storage facility in June, while ammonia was repeatedly released above recommended levels at a Wollongong City Council facility at Farmborough Heights in the Illawarra. Further minor breaches of licences relating to chemical releases took place in industrial sites at Fairfield, Regents Park, Peakhurst and Westmead, according to the most recent Trade Waste Safety Substance Report.
Last month, three workers from another branch of Sydney Water were overcome by toxic fumes from ''volatile organic compounds'' while working on the sewage system in West Ryde. They were taken to Royal North Shore Hospital, where they recovered.
The utility's trade waste hazard committee also considered improving the control of exposure to ionising radiation, from hospital waste, in sewers at its most recent meeting.
Hazardous chemicals and the radioactive hospital waste generally represent low-level health risks, but long-term, regular exposure increases those risks.
''Most of the guys have been working in these conditions for 20 years, and they worry that over that time they are seeing health effects from exposure to these type of chemicals,'' said an organiser with the Electrical Trades Union, Daniel Weizman.
''There have been reports that I've seen where some of them have fallen ill, which is why we need a health register set up.''
The opposition water spokesman, Walt Secord, said he had met staff and they were concerned they would not be able to pursue occupational health and safety claims after their roles were privatised.
''This is similar to the asbestos workers at James Hardie, where they discovered years later that they had been exposed to hazardous chemicals as part of their job and have long-term negative health effects,'' Mr Secord said.
''Sydney Water has a moral and legal responsibility to look after these workers, especially if they allowed them to work in dangerous situations.''
In a statement to the workers, Sydney Water said it recognises the risks associated with handling waste products and would continue to comply with health and safety monitoring regulations.
The outsourcing of the utility's electrical and mechanical division is due to be completed by July.


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The Daemen College Green Revolving Fund was established in 2011 to help sustain an on-going program of investment in projects to improve energy efficiency. Many campus buildings were originally constructed in the mid 1960s. The College's intention is to use these funds for future energy related projects and incorporate the data into environmental related academic courses and Green Community Outreach programs.


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The two began the fight with lots of faints and movement but then Jouban landed a few nice counters and then a left hook. Baczynski answered with a nice straight. Jouban landed some strong leg kicks. In an exchange halfway through the round Baczynski landed a solid overhand that folded Jouban but he recovered, clinched with Baczynski and survived the onslaught. Baczynski then hit a takedown but Jouban got up shortly after. They exchanged some knees in the clinch and Baczynski started turning up the pace. Jouban grazed Baczynski with a spinning back elbow and then a nice combination to follow. Baczynski answered with some counters and then Jouban landed a perfect left shovel-hook to drop Seth Baczynski. The referee immediately stepped in to stop the fight and award Alan Jouban a KO victory in his UFC debut.
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text: Discussing U.S.-based operations, Mr. Madar pointed out, "The comparable quarter increase in third quarter sales reflects a strong performance for specialty retail products in international markets as well as initial shipments of our new Betsey Johnson and bebe fragrance products."Russell Greenberg, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer stated, "Based upon year-to-date sales levels and expectations for the final quarter of this year, we are raising our 2011 sales guidance to approximately $570.0 million, from approximately $550.0 million. Our guidance for net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. remains at $32.5 million or $1.05 per diluted share due to the high level of advertising and promotional expenses planned for the final quarter of 2011. Guidance assumes the dollar remains at current levels." Inter Parfums, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Burberry, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jimmy Choo, Paul Smith, Montblanc, S.T. Dupont and Boucheron. Inter Parfums, Inc. also owns Lanvin Perfumes and Nickel, a men's skin care company. It also produces personal care products for specialty retailers under exclusive agreements for Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, bebe, Betsey Johnson, Nine West and Lane Bryant brands. In addition, Inter Parfums produces and supplies mass market fragrances and fragrance related products. Inter Parfums, Inc.'s products are sold in over 120 countries worldwide. Statements in this release which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will" and "would" or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements because actual events or results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the headings "Forward Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in Inter Parfums' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and the reports Inter Parfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Inter Parfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.


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I hate being labeled a complainer/whiner so on a positive note:
Nick Castellanos- Love his bat. He's showing RBI potential that we need and he gets extra bases. The best part is he's not striking out a lot (51 AB/6K) which I thought he would do. The best thing I can say about his defense so far is that he hasn't been a butcher. Which is also better than I thougt.
Raj Davis- I wasn't overly excited about this guy but he's getting on base (.457 OB) and a guy with his base stealing ability needs to be on base. I don't know if he can maintain the success of his batting average (.378) but he could bring something we haven't seen in quite some time on the base paths.
Avila- Kind of good and bad here. He's struck out almost half of his at bats this spring (41 AB/20K) BUT He's stayed healthy and he has a .375 on base somehow. As a catcher if he can bat .250 and get on base, supply some HR's, it's about all you can ask.


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Spyro: Year of the Dragon
Review by Crimson Aurora
"Another kick-ass sequel."
Introduction -
Back again with another review is R. Miller, and today I will be reviewing the haul ass game known to the world as Spyro Year Of The Dragon! This game is the sweet sequel to Spyro 2 Ripto's Rage and Spyro The Dragon. It has 5 playable characters including: Spyro (of course), Sheila (The hopping Kangaroo), Sargent Bird (Penguin with attidude), Bentley (Yeti with a club. 'nuff said.), and Agent 9 (Lab monkey with a gun, what else could you ask for?).
Gameplay 10/10
The best gameplay I've seen in awhile, Spyro's gameplay is still the same, and then there are the four other characters each with their own individual style of gameplay. Sheila can jump and crush things, Sgt. Bird can fly and has a cannon on his shoulder (very kick-ass), Bentley can smash things with his huge club and his brute strength, Agent 9 can shoot things.
Story 9/10
The evil Sorceress starts kidnapping dragon eggs and it's up to Spryo to stop her. Hunter, Moneybags, the Professor, and Zoe make a return in this game, along with a new character, Bianca. Bianca is the sorceress' apprentice but later she becomes one of the good guys.
Graphics/Sound 8/10
Graphics are still pretty mediocre, but it's the Play station 1 what can you expect before you exceed the limits? The music and sounds are still good, this time aound the music is still perfectly matched to a stage. The graphics seem a bit better once again than Spyro 2 and Spyro 1.
Play Time/Replayability 9/10
The game takes awhile to complete, I'd say about 35 hours, perfect for a platformer game. The game has excellent replay value because there's so much to do, the worlds are vast and have excellent enviroments, the side characters are interesting and the boss battles are superb.
The Good:
The 5 playable characters.
Bentley and Sargent Bird (So awesome I had to list themn a second time)
Bianca...she's hot. *drool*
The Bad:
There is absolutely nothing bad about this game, everything a Spyro fan would want, and everything a platformer should need.
And the graphics are still mediocre at best, but they are still awesome for PS1 standards.
The Final Recommendation:
...Buy It. NOW!
If you like Platformers, you'll love this game. If you like Spyro games, you'll love this game. If you like both Spyro and Platformer games, you'll be in absolute gaming bliss. I suggest you rent it before you make a complete decision though just to make sure you'll enjoy the game.
Reviewer's Rating: 5.0 - Flawless
Originally Posted: 06/10/03, Updated 06/10/03
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The winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series was surprised when the man who escorted her accidentally stepped on her dress, causing it to be torn.
Chloe Sevigny has suffered from wardrobe malfunction during the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. A man stepped on her gown when escorting her to the stage following the announcement of her winning Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series.
"I can't believe you just ripped my dress," so the surprised actress told the guy before continuing her acceptance speech by thanking the creators of "Big Love" for hiring her to play Mormon housewife. "I'm eternally confused and forever grateful," she said, giggling nervously.
In addition to having a wardrobe malfunction, Chloe Sevigny who won a Golden Globe for the very first time at the evening also had her name misspelled by NBC. The word Chloe was written Chloi on the screen.
Announcing Chloe's victory was Chace Crawford. The "Gossip Girl" hunk was accompanied by the "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" actress Kristen Bell when handing out the award to the "Big Love" star.


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Essentially when the reference to mantra is made it is in connection to the power of the spoken word or sound. A lot of words are spoken that have little or no connection to the genuine experience or implied consequences. If a individual in warned about something verbally and the consequences are likewise explained the actual physical feeling of the consequences if not present and only implied. Similarly there are few words that may really convey the exact equivalent of the experience however the power that the word carries is enough to imply the results.
It's a popular belief and accepted truth that repeating a mantra expounds tremendous power. Those who are really knowledgeable in the mantra field attest to this unexplained however ever present power. Abundance may take a lot of forms, like health, wealth, friends to name a few, all of which may be successfully achieved with the influence of mantra as a result of repetitive chants. This then releases the unseen power in vibrations that work cosmically to the wanted results.
Each mantra is said to be likened to its original source of an actual sage or historical person. Most of these tradition practices predates the written speech and as such further accents the power of the spoken word. Likewise accepted as a fact, is the form of mediation and intuition that is required, in order to participate with a degree of success. There is a direct link between the mantra sound and the chakras located thorough out human body.
The mightiness of the mantra is explained as that of fire. Fire known for its destructive and also helpful qualities is the same as mantra is a lot of ways. The power derived from mantra may be very destructive and energy sapping if not practiced under rigorous supervision by an experienced person. However as most practitioners have yet to reach the level of total enlightenment the danger is not genuinely present.
Simply explained, mantras are Sanskrit words, sounds and phrases
which are constantly repeated fairly vocally in meditative
circumstances, as the mind concentrates on the essence of the words.
The vibrations created by these sounds are said to be able to help the
individual experience the oneness of both body and mind with the
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These chanting sessions are done in quite an intentional state of mind
using set or specifically chosen words to invoke different and often
varying mindset and expectations. Used throughout the centuries,
many believe it to be linked to sacred powers which changes
according to the words being chanted. The spiritual progression
transcending from a higher state of consciousness actually releases
some healing powers to effectively heal the physical and energetic
matters within the human body.
However it should be noted that these mantra and the understanding
and applications of it differs widely as its symbolism and functionality
are often tailored by individual to suit the various traditions and
context it is needed. Likewise a particular mantra used may signify
different connotations in the multiple layers of symbolism following a
particular school of thought at the time. Those who practice the
spiritual mantra process do so with the specific intentions of focusing
on the meditative, mysticism, philosophy and psychological aspects
whereupon the spirituality is derived from within.
Though often misunderstood and misused especially in more modern
environments, nonetheless all who have attempted this form of
spiritual connection would attest to its calming and soulful attraction
which keeps people wanting more.
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