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Intrisic Safety in the Digital Age
In Which We Sort Through the Complexities of Building Intrinsically Safe Fieldbus and Ethernet Networks in Hazardous Plant Areas
By Paul Miller
As old timers say, new is not always better. Consider for a moment, the transition from pneumatics to analog electronic to digital technology. Sure, weve realized important benefits from digital automation technology, which among other things provides the basis for todays plant asset management strategies. However, when it comes to preventing explosions in hazardous classified plant areas, analog electronics represented a step backwards from pneumatics and digital technology introduces further cost and complexity.
Pneumatic instrumentation used compressed air to transmit the process variable measurements from field devices and then translate them into the appropriate control action. No electricity means no sparks or arcs. This eliminates one of the legs of the fuel/oxygen/ignition triangle, all three of which are required to initiate a dangerous explosive situation. Thats one of the reasons why, even in the digital age, if you look hard enough, youll still see pneumatic instrumentation puffing away in plants around the world.
Intrinsic Safety (IS) is one of the concepts developed to enable electronic instrumentation to be safely used in plant areas classified as hazardous due either to actual or potential presence of explosive gases or dust.
While pneumatics avoided the issue of electricity altogether, IS concepts limit the amount of electrical and other energy allowed to enter hazardous plant areas, thus eliminating the possibility of igniting explosions. This is typically done by using either zener diode or galvanic isolated barriers. Zener barriers are passive devices that require appropriate IS grounding. Isolated barriers do not require additional grounding.
With the straightforward, point-to-point wiring used with conventional 4-20 mA analog field communications, this doesnt present any huge problems (although it does add cost and complexity, and the barriers themselves tend to take up a lot of valuable plant real estate). However, one of the major benefits of digital field instrumentation and communications is the ability to drop multiple instruments on the same wire. By limiting the amount of electrical current you can deliver to a fieldbus segment for intrinsic safety reasons, you also restrict the number of devices you can install on that segment. In many cases, this has made fieldbus cost-prohibitive.
Intrinsic safety is an excellent technique for protecting electronic instrumentation in hazardous locations, and intrinsic safety provides the highest level of explosion protection for electronics, says Mike ONeil, director of the Moore-Hawke Division of Moore Industries. As the uptake of fieldbus becomes the norm rather than the exception, there are many users who are demanding similar protection for their fieldbus networks. However, there are significant conflicts between the technique of intrinsic safety and multiple-device, multi-drop networks.
Confusion Reigns
One of the reasons for the slower than anticipated acceptance of fieldbus is general confusion over how hazardous plant areas are classified and specific confusion over how you implement and verify digital devices and communications networks in these types of environments.
According to Chuck Carter, director of the fieldbus training center at Lee College in Baytown, Texas, The whole topic of what is happening in the IS world vis-à-vis fieldbus appears to be in a state of flux, with confusion reigning supreme. On top of that, everyone seems to have a unique set of circumstances regarding their facilities IS requirements and applications. Clearly, the industry must settle on one method for classifying and using IS, or this issue will remain in a state of flux for the foreseeable future, and that serves no ones interest in the long run.
The Entity approach for fieldbus in hazardous plant areas was used successfully for the ethylene dichloride cracking furnace process at the Shin-Etsu manufacturing facility in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
In North America, hazardous areas are identified by classes, divisions and groups. These indicate the type of flammable material (gases, dust or fibers), whether the presence of the flammable material is normal or abnormal, and the specific type of gas or dust, respectively.
In Europe and most other countries outside of North America, hazardous plant areas are classified using zones, groups and protection types. Zones define the probability that the flammable material will be present; groups classify the flammable nature of the material; and protection types indicate the level of safety required for the device.
For a variety of reasons some logical, some not so logical the major approaches used to help ensure safe operation in hazardous environments also evolved differently in North America and Europe.
In North America, the explosion proof approach initially gained wide acceptance in refineries, petrochemical plants and other industrial facilities with hazardous environments. This approach uses specially designed and constructed, NEMA-rated electrical conduit and equipment enclosures to isolate electronics from the hazardous gases or dust and physically contain any initial explosions that might inadvertently occur. This prevents secondary explosions from occurring outside of the enclosures. Not only are these heavy duty, explosion proof enclosures very expensive to purchase and install, but also they preclude the possibility of doing any live work on the equipment contained within.
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I follow the standard meditation practice as described by Yuttadhammo in his youtube videos.
When I meditate, I get a drastic rise in body temperature after some time. It's not a problem, but it gets to the point where sweat drips from my forehead. It is in no way unpleasant and does not interfere with the meditation itself.
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Hispanic Business Inc. Names AT&T Best Company for Diversity
AT&T Moves Up from No. 3 in 2012 to No. 1
Dallas, Texas, October 24, 2013
AT&T's* diversity, community programs, and work with minority-owned businesses make the company a great place to work according to Hispanic Business Inc., which recently named it the Best Company for Diversity.
AT&T made the No. 1 spot on the HispanicBusiness 2013 Best Companies for Diversity list. The honor is based on AT&T's community participation, hiring and retention of diverse talent, and for including minority-owned business in its supply chain.
AT&T's employee base consists of 38 percent women and 39 percent people of color. Four of our top executives are Hispanic, including Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility. Thus far in 2013, our Hispanic/Latino employee group, HACEMOS, presented $261,500 in scholarships to high school students. In total, HACEMOS has presented more than $2.5 million in scholarships since 1999. Every year, they host High Technology Day, a national event for middle and high school students who are at risk of dropping out. At this event, students learn about the rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering and math. More than 15,000 students have participated in the program since 1999.
"Diverse, talented people -- coupled with the company's inclusive culture, have long been key to our success," said Debbie Storey, AT&T Chief Diversity Officer. "Because our customers, our suppliers and our investors are diverse, we serve them best when our workforce is diverse. When they bring their unique perspectives to the table, we all win."
Hispanic Business Inc. also recognized our supplier diversity organization. The Supplier Diversity initiative promotes, increases, and improves the overall participation of minority, women, and disabled veteran-owned business enterprises in the supply chain. AT&T has been a longstanding leader in supplier diversity by identifying and promoting diverse businesses for contract opportunities – and has numerous programs in place to develop certified diverse suppliers. As a result, AT&T exceeded its corporate goal one year ahead of schedule – spending $12 billion with certified diverse suppliers in 2011 and $12.8 billion in 2012. Our top Hispanic suppliers self-reported that over 2,000 jobs have been created supporting AT&T.
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Pretty frank assessment of where we are and what we need and I think the biggest thing is rebounding. I was hoping Bri could be the third major scorer but I was probably expecting too much out of her in her second season. Haven't had a chance to see who is out there so if these improvements don't come from within the team I'm not sure where we'll get them from. Also interesting to note that much of the team is going to get some rest this off season (a big deal when some of these ladies have been playing year round for a decade plus) and that the season will start late enough that those who are overseas will be here for the start of camp.
By Tom Rietmann | October 13, 2010
Season ticket sales and corporate sponsorships continue on an upward trend for the Indiana Fever. Kelly Krauskopf, chief architect of the Fever, wants to assure the basketball team follows a similar path and rewards its supporters with another trip to the WNBA Finals.
Preparation for next season has already begun at the Fever offices in Conseco Fieldhouse. Krauskopf, the team's chief operating officer and general manager, has met with her coaching staff and sketched a blueprint that they hope will lead to improvements on the recently completed season's 21-13 record and first-round exit from the playoffs.
To repeat 2009's run to the league finals, which heightened awareness of the team and stirred emotions for Indianapolis fans, Krauskopf and the coaches are looking to upgrade in three key areas. Two involve players finding one more consistent scorer and one more strong rebounder. The other area requires re-discovering the mental toughness and resilience that catapulted the Fever in 2009.
Another scoring presence would help out Tamika Catchings and Katie Douglas, who led the 2010 Fever with averages of 18.2 and 13.7 points respectively. Indiana had no other player with a double-digit average.
If you have three weapons that you can count on night in and night out, that usually yields good results, Krauskopf said in an interview this week.
Perhaps that scorer is already on the team, or perhaps she arrives via free agency or the draft. A free agent will have to fit within the framework of the Fever's salary cap. Finding that player in the April college draft isn't unthinkable, but a draft position like Indiana's (No. 9 in the first round) doesn't typically yield someone who records big numbers as a rookie.
Coach Lin Dunn, in an interview last week, pointed to the team's need for a strong rebounder. She, like Krauskopf, hopes to find someone who can average close to double-digit boards and take some rebounding pressure off of Catchings.
Stated Dunn: If somebody said you could have a do-over in those 13 games (the Fever lost), what would it be? I'd say we'd figure out a way to rebound better. It sticks out.
The resilience factor, too, was mentioned by both Dunn and Krauskopf. Defensive stops at key times weren't always there like in 2009. Also, an intensity letdown or the rebounding deficiency was often a culprit as opponents outscored the Fever in second-chance points in seven of the 13 losses.
Lin and I agree that the feel of the team was a little different this year, Krauskopf said. That resiliency we had in 2009 ... I think there were some games we let get away this year.
For Krauskopf, the way the Fever bench performed in 2010 was a pleasant surprise. Youthful and athletic players are becoming a fixture for top WNBA teams, and the Fever's group averaged 25 points a game off the bench and provided a lift for the team's veteran starting unit.
When our young players came into the game, there was just an energy about them, Krauskopf said.
Krauskopf, Dunn and assistant coach Gary Koppenburg will continue managing the clubs college scouting this winter. Dunn will have input into the team's roster makeup, but Krauskopf, as the general manager, is charged with making the final decisions.
Guard Tully Bevilaqua and forward Ebony Hoffman are unrestricted free agents for 2011. Bevilaqua has talked about retirement, and Krauskopf said the team will confer further with her. Hoffman's plans are uncertain but, Krauskopf said, if she wants to come back, we'd like to have her back.
Backup center Jessica Davenport is a restricted free agent, but Krauskopf said she is confident the team can sign her again. Everybody else from the 2010 Fever roster is under contract for next season.
Center Tammy Sutton-Brown and backup forward Jessica Moore, who recently underwent knee surgery, are planning to rest in the offseason and not play overseas. Catchings and Briann January, the Fever's likely starting point guard for 2011, won't go overseas until after Christmas, if at all. The other Indiana players will likely play in foreign leagues, but overseas schedules won't creep perilously close to the WNBA schedule like in 2010. The WNBA regular season will return to a June start next year.
Off the court, the Fever is still benefiting from its WNBA Finals appearance of a year ago. Already, only a month after the 2010 season ended, 65 percent of the team's season ticket holders have renewed for next year, according to Krauskopf. The Fever's attendance has risen each of the past four seasons, reaching an average of 8,265 a game in 2010. Corporate sponsorships are up 20 percent.
The 2009 success propelled our ticket sales and corporate sponsor sales, Krauskopf said. Now we'll continue to build off of that. We raised our profile in the city and that helps on the business side. We are on people's radar.


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As the NFL continues to tweak rules to ostensibly improve player safety, one highly respected player says there's a significant hole in the process. Steelers safety Troy Polamalu says players deserve a say in the rules-altering scenario.
"There's rule changes every year," Polamalu said in an interview on ESPN "SportsCenter." "I do wish, however, that the NFL did have a voice from the players' side, whether it's our players' union president, or team captains, or our executive committee on the players' side. Because we're the guys that realize the risk, we're the guys on the field."
Polamalu was reacting to the new rule designed to stop players from using the crown of the helmet to deliver blows in the open field. The rule was created primarily to prevent ballcarriers from using the helmet as a weapon in the open field. Owners passed the rule by a vote of 31-1.
"We're professional athletes, so we can adjust, but we grow up understanding instinctively how to play the game of football, and it's really hard to say, 'OK, eventually I'm not going to be able to use my head, or wrap with my arms' or whatever it may be," Polamalu said. "I think you can only do so much to the game before you really start to change the essence of our sport. Our sport is not made for anybody to be able to play it, especially at the NFL level, so there's obviously some risk that we all take knowingly.
"Football is a very physical sport, and a lot of what separates the good from the great (is) the ability to receive contact, to give contact, to overcome the mental block of injury when you have contact. I understand that they want the sport to be safer, but eventually you're going to start to take away from the essence of this game, and it's not really going to be the football that we all love and have a passion for."


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LONG BEACH - The push is on to move 40,000 cubic yards of sediment from the floor of Alamitos Bay to the Port of Long Beach by the end of the month.
To make the deadline, work crews are dredging the bay's Basin 1 around the clock, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
A total of 60,000 cubic yards of sediment will be moved - but the port only wants the two-thirds of the material that is contaminated by mercury, according to Mark Sandoval, the city's Marine Bureau manager.
The material will be used for the port's Middle Harbor terminal redevelopment project, a $1.2 billion, 330-acre expansion slated for completion in 2019.
Because the sediment will be above ground and will be trapped in the middle of concrete, contamination isn't a factor, port officials said.
The remaining 20,000 cubic yards of clean sediment will be moved out to the ocean.
The Middle Harbor will ultimately require about 5.4 million cubic yards of fill material, according to Art Wong, the port's assistant director of communications.
"The project itself will create about 2.2 million cubic yards of material," he said. "So we need another 3.2 million cubic yards from other sources."
The port has identified 1 million cubic yards from Newport Beach, Los Angeles County and elsewhere in Long Beach, Wong added.
Over the years, sediment - moving in undercurrents - gets deposited in various marine spots. Contaminated sediment, generally from industrial sources, pollutes the water, which in turn creates a hazard for fish and humans.
Sandoval said the source of the contamination of the marine sediment isn't known, adding that it's strangely located only in Basin 1.
The dredging will include using a "DB-24," a 60-by-120-foot, 120-ton derrick barge with a clamshell bucket.
In an advisory to boaters and businesses in the marina, 3rd District Councilman Gary DeLong said that an estimated 3,000 cubic yards of excavated material, known as spoils, will be generated every 24 hours.
A boom with a silt fence will protect the work area, and spoils will be deposited into two alternating flat-bottom boats, each with a 2,000 cubic-yard capacity.
The boats will leave Alamitos Bay's main channel every four to six hours to the Middle Harbor project site, or to an offshore disposal site, according to the councilman's office.
The dredging began June 14 and should be completed July 14, Sandoval said.
Following that, the work crew will begin driving piles into the cleared terrain for the construction of new boat slips.
That work is scheduled to be finished by late August.
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Hairston could return to lineup on Sunday
LOS ANGELES -- Jerry Hairston could return to the Dodgers as early as Sunday, after playing five innings on Saturday for Class A Rancho Cucamonga.
Hairston, who played the outfield and went 0-for-2, played six innings at third base on Friday night with the Quakes, going 0-for-3. The Dodgers could activate him from the disabled list before Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
"We'll get Jerry back fairly soon here," manager Don Mattingly said on Saturday afternoon. "He'll play another day and then we'll make a decision. He says he's ready and medical is basically saying one more day."
Hairston has been on the disabled list since May 7, due to a left groin strain and left knee tendinitis.
Mattingly said the veteran utility man would see more time in the infield than the outfield when he returns to the Majors.
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Fairfax County Provides Tax Relief
For the Elderly and Citizens with Disabilities
Fairfax County provides real estate tax, personal property tax and decal fee relief to citizens who are either 65 or older or persons who have permanent disabilities that render them totally disabled. The county also offers rental grants to eligible seniors and those with disabilities.
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Senior citizens and those with permanent disabilities who owned and occupied their residences in Fairfax County as of Dec. 31 of the preceding year may qualify for real estate tax relief from the county if they meet certain income and financial worth qualifications:
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In addition to real estate tax relief, Fairfax County provides grants to senior citizens and citizens with disabilities who rent their residences in order to relieve them of the indirect burden of county taxes passed on by their landlords.
To qualify for a rental grant, the 2002 household gross income of the applicant, spouse and relatives living in the household cannot exceed $22,000, excluding the first $6,500 of the income of each relative other than the spouse or renter. Exclusion of the first $7,500 of any income received by a renter who has permanent disabilities that render him totally disabled. In addition, the combined financial worth of the applicant and spouse living in the household must not be more than $75,000.
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The county also provides relief from personal property tax and the county vehicle decal fee to eligible senior citizens and residents with disabilities. The personal property tax relief applies to one automobile per household. The assets and income limitations for these programs are different from those for real estate. To qualify for personal property tax relief, the total 2002 gross income of the owners of the vehicle cannot exceed $22,000, or if the applicant has permanent disabilities that render him totally disabled, the gross income cannot exceed $29,500. In addition, the combined net financial worth may not exceed $75,000, excluding the value of the applicant's residence, household furnishings and up to one acre of land. Applicants approved for personal property tax relief will be mailed a decal.
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AARON O'Connor believes familiarity will breed contempt for rival Blue Square Bet Conference defences.
The former Luton and Mansfield man has already banged in three goals in two games for the Exiles and has looked a menace in tandem with Jefferson Louis and Danny Crow.
And O'Connor insists their understanding is bad news for County's opponents.
"I know the boys, I played with Crowy at Luton last year and with Jeff under the manager at Rushden," he said.
"We all know each other really well and work hard for each other. We are good at different things and it's enjoyable. We feel confident we'll get plenty of goals."
O'Connor is acutely aware of the fact the Exiles must not get complacent after their fine start.
"We knew what we were capable of, we judged ourselves favourably on how we did against the League clubs in pre-season but we aren't getting carried away," he said. "The gaffer will tell us to take it one game at a time, he'll still be saying that on the last game of the season but inside he must be buzzing as much as we are.
"But if we don't go on and win the next game the last victory will mean nothing."
O'Connor is delighted by the large crowd of 2,646 who turned out to support the Exiles on their Rodney Parade bow.
"I was told when I signed they didn't get more than 2,000 all last season so to get that for the first home game was great," he said.
"The better the team do the more people want to come and hopefully word will get around about how well we are doing .
"We love playing in front of big crowds and hopefully we can put on another good performance for them against Lincoln ."
O'Connor believes the key to the Exiles success is boss Justin Edinburgh.
"The manager has his own players, he's kept the ones he wants and he's signed every player he wanted to," he said. "This is his squad now, it represents him and players he rates and trusts and you can see everyone is working for him."


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New England Clam Chowder
Serves 6
5 pounds littleneck or cherrystone clams (48 to 60 clams), well scrubbed
2 cups dry white wine or water
About 3 cups bottled clam juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
2 yellow onions, chopped
6 to 8 small red potatoes, unpeeled, cubed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or chives
1. In a large, wide, heavy saucepan over high heat, combine clams and wine. Cover and cook until clams open, about 5 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a bowl, discarding any that did not open. Strain the cooking liquid through a sieve lined with damp cheesecloth placed over a large bowl. Remove clams from shells; chop coarsely, capturing and straining any of the juices. Measure the cooking liquid, and add enough clam juice to measure 5 cups.
3. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the oil. Add bacon and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
4. Raise heat to high. Add reserved liquid, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, then reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are almost completely cooked but still slightly firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Add clams; simmer until heated through, about 4 minutes. Add cream, then season with black pepper and cayenne. Swirl in butter.
6. Ladle the chowder into warmed bowls, garnish with parsley and serve.
— Chuck Williams and Kristine Kidd, "Williams-Sonoma Cooking at Home" (Weldon Owen, 2010)


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CHHAGAN BHUJBAL of Nationalist Congress Party leads Yevla Maharashtra Assembly Election Result 2014 .Maharashtra Yevla Assembly Constituency seat Elections will held on October 15, 2014. Maharashtra election become interesting after the clean sweep for BJP and Shiv Sena in Lokasabha Election. Yevla MLA Seat.
|Leading Candidate Name
|Leading Party
|Trailing Candidate
|Trailing Party
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For Yevla Assembly seat there are strong fight between Congress ,NCP alliance , BJP & Shiv Sena. As there is spilt in alliance between Shiv sena, BJP and NCP Congress on 25 Sept 2014 .
In 2009, Yevla Assembly seat Election the Chhagan Bhujbal of NCP party had won the Yevla Vidhan Sabha seat.
Political parties are finalizing their name for the Yevla Assembly seat , we will ; update the post once candidate name will announce. Below are the list of candidate for Yevla Seat assembly Election 2014 of BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP-Nationalist Congress Party , INC-Congress , MNS-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
|Yevla Constituency Candidate List Assembly Poll 2014
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|Shiv Sena(SS)
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|Chhagan Chandrakant Bhujbal
|Shivaji Mankar
|Maharashtra Navnirman Sena-MNS
|AAP-Aam Aadmi Party
|Yevla Assembly Seat, Maharashtra Notification Yevla Election Date & Result Poll 2014
|Issue of Notification
|September 20, 2014
|Last Date of Nominations
|September 27, 2014
|Scrutiny of Nominations
|September 29, 2014
|Last date for withdrawal of Candidature
|October 1, 2014
|Polling Date
|October 15, 2014
|Counting of Votes/ Result
|October 19, 2014
|Date before which the election shall be Completed
|October 22, 2014
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Warning: You people who think he's God's gift to the point guard position won't like Brunner's characterization of him.
Conrad Brunner
Q. It's been told, especially in Israel, that President Larry Bird has shown a lot of interest in Sarunas Jasikevicius, the point guard of Macabi Tel-Aviv (the Israeli and European champions), and even had a meeting with him. In your opinion, can Sarunas play for the Indiana Pacers next year? I know that he played an excellent game against the USA in the Olympics, but can he play defense against all of the American point guards? (From Yoav in Israel)
A. Bird does indeed like Jasikevicius, describing him as "the best player in Europe" and "one of the best competitors I've ever seen" in an interview with the Indianapolis Star. Bird has spent extensive time in Europe scouting talent, particularly Jasikevicius. Whether this will translate into a job with the Pacers remains to be seen.
Because he is at the absolute peak of his career, Jasikevicius is attracting quite a bit of interest from NBA teams. Cleveland, Boston, Portland, Dallas and Utah all are reportedly in pursuit of the 6-4 shooting guard. In addition to his starring role for Lithuania in international competition (including 55 points in two games against the U.S.), Jasikevicius has led Maccabi Tel Aviv to consecutive Euroleague titles. Nearing age 30, it appears Jasikevicius (who played collegiately at Maryland) has decided the time is right to make his much-anticipated move to the NBA.
Money will be a factor (his agent reportedly is seeking a three-year deal for at least $10 million), but Jasikevicius has said in numerous interviews his primary interest is in a winning environment. The Pacers certainly can offer that and, with Reggie Miller's retirement, there is both opportunity and need for a player who can have an impact at shooting guard. There are some questions about his ability to defend NBA players but it seems the greater questions should be about their ability to defend him.
There have been no firm reports of any kind of agreement with any NBA team, and Jasikevicius certainly has the option of returning to Europe, where he is not just a star, but an icon. In other words, stay tuned, because this story is still developing.


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Over the past couple of days I have felt hot flashes all over my body, even to the point of sweating, as my mind begins to calm down during meditation. I am in a cool room and not wearing heavy clothing - usually something light. What could be causing this?
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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch will begin its 2013 mine tour season with a free open house at the underground mining museum from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Visitors will be able to explore about 1,000 feet of restored workings in the former Hazel-Atlas silica sand mine, with park staff posted along the way to point out interesting features. For safety reasons, the self-guided tours are restricted to ages 7 and older. For younger children, there's a chamber just inside the mine entrance with displays and activities related to the park's mining history.
After open house day, 90-minute guided mine tours will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays through November. Advanced reservation tours are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekends. A 10 a.m. tour is available to groups of 10 or more. First-come-first-served tours are at noon and 3 p.m. Again, participants must be 7 or older. Tour tickets cost $5 per person. Reservations can be made online at www.ebparks.org, or at the park office. For the 10 a.m. group tours, though, call 888-327-2757, option 2.
Another way to see the mines is the underground Greathouse Visitor Center, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends through November. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. The center contains artifacts and photos from the park's coal and silica mining days. Above ground, naturalist Eddie Willis will lead a safari to see amphibian denizens of Black Diamond Mines' stock ponds. It's from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunday and will take place rain or shine. Meet Eddie in the parking lot at the end of Somersville Road, 5 miles south of Highway 4 in Antioch.
And naturalist Bob Kanagaki will host a program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 9 about the park's mining boom times, featuring a slide show and a look at the mine. The program is restricted to ages 7 and older. It's free, but registration is required. For registration and information, call 888-327-2757, option 2, and refer to program number 1441. Black Diamond Mines has a parking fee of $5 per vehicle when the kiosk is attended. For general information about the park, call 888-327-2757, ext. 2750.
BIRDS, BIRDS: Beginning and experienced birders alike can enjoy a bird walk from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunol Regional Wilderness in southern Alameda County, led by naturalist Kristina Parkison. The bird walk designed for ages 8 and older is free, and registration is required. To register, call 888-327-2757. Select option 2 and refer to program 1466.
FOR KIDS: Outdoor Discoveries is a nature program designed for children ages 3 through 5 accompanied by a parent. Naturalists Katie Colbert and Cat Taylor preside. There's a program with a geology theme from 10 a.m. to noon March 7 at Del Valle Regional Park south of Livermore. The fee is $6 per child ($8 for nondistrict residents), and registration is required. Call 888-327-2757, option 2, and refer to program 1673.
LIFEGUARDS WANTED: Although it's a bit chilly for a swim right now, that won't last. So the East Bay Regional Park District is recruiting lifeguards for the 2013 swim season.
It's a good job. Hourly wages are from $13.78 to $21.06, a bit more for instructors. No certificates are required. The district provides excellent, paid training. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by April 27 and be able to swim 550 yards in less than 10 minutes. Swim areas that are staffed with lifeguards are at Contra Loma in Antioch, Castle Rock in Walnut Creek, Lake Anza at Tilden Park in Berkeley, Lake Temescal and Roberts pool, both in Oakland, Cull Canyon in Castro Valley, Don Castro Park in Hayward, Quarry Lakes in Fremont, Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton and Del Valle Regional Park south of Livermore.
Applications are available at www.ebparks.org, or can be requested by calling 510-544-2154. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 15. For more information, call Pete DeQuincy at 510-690-6622 or Dan McCormick at 510-690-6620.
Ned MacKay writes a regular column about East Bay Regional Park District sites and activities. Email him at email@example.com.


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Candy everybody wants on Valentine's Day
The Peanut Shoppe's customer count will double on Thursday, as wives walk in to buy their husbands chocolate-covered peanuts and the men stroll in later in the day for the same reason, the shop's owner said this week.Adam Kimble, the store's third-generation owner, said his Capitol Street shop will sell more chocolate-covered peanuts than anything else on Valentine's Day. The popular treat is stashed in either a red or white Valentine's Day-themed box or a round tin decorated with hearts.Dark chocolate-covered almonds are a close second favorite on the hearty holiday, Kimble said. Lines will also form in the roasted peanut-scented shop for orders of pounds of Jelly Belly jellybeans, French Burnt Peanuts, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids.More than half of gift givers this year will buy candy, spending $1.6 billion on sweets, according to the National Retail Federation.Valentine's Day shoppers will spend $18.6 billion in total on candy, cards, clothing and more, the NRF said. While candy is the most popular present, another one-third of buyers will give flowers and nearly 20 percent will adorn someone with jewelry."We see a 20 to 25 percent increase in sales during Valentine's Day, which drags on throughout the week," Kimble said, sitting near trays of Boston Baked Beans and Hot Tamales. "There's something about sweets and candy that people [correlate] love and sweets. Giving candy is a nice thing to do." Candy is an easy gift to give, said Susan Smith, spokeswoman for the National Confectioners Association. It's also part of a tradition, she said."Seasons are very important to the candy industry and candy sales because it's what is part of a tradition on Valentine's Day, this wonderful gift-giving occasion," Smith said. "Everybody has a favorite candy. If you love somebody, chances are you know what their favorite candy is. Shopping for something you know you can specialize is fun."About 71 percent of the candy sold on Valentine's Day -- the fourth largest candy-selling holiday behind Halloween, Easter and Christmas -- is chocolate, Smith said.Holl's Chocolate's two busiest days of the year are the day prior to and the day of Valentine's Day, said Laura Ray, retail manager for the shop's Charleston Capitol Market location. The Vienna-based company sells hundreds of pieces of milk and dark chocolates, truffles, and more in its deluxe assortment boxes, the most popular Valentine's Day gift, she said.The chocolatier makes chocolates especially for the holiday of love, including heart-shaped candies. The boxes themselves come in the shape of a heart or a square, which can be customized with a message and personally selected chocolates, Ray said.Holl's employees understand the need for chocolate and the rush to get them on Valentine's Day, she said."People will be waiting for us to open the door...our [foot traffic] will more than quadruple Thursday," Ray said. "Every year we end up with some guy running through the parking lot as we close and we'll stay open for him. There will be a line of at least 20 men at a time waiting to buy chocolate."To cater to the crowds, Ray said every Holl's employee will be working Thursday. There are 72,000 employees who work in sugar and confectionary product manufacturing, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In 2000, there were more than 92,000 workers, but that number dropped by 22,600 jobs in 2010. The Department of Labor predicts that only 2,400 jobs will be lost in the candy industry from 2010 to 2020.Smith said the dramatic decrease in jobs from 2000 to 2010 was a result of the high prices of ingredients. Some chocolate companies have expanded to Canada and Mexico, she said."The price of ingredients are pretty high and sometimes high compared to other countries' prices," Smith said. "Some manufacturers have left the U.S. because of the cost of sugar and there could also have been some consolidations. If companies have moved or merged because of the cost, then maybe that would have slowed [job growth]."Business hasn't slowed at Holl's, which had record-setting sales during Valentine's Day last year, Ray said. Chocolate is just a universally pleasing gift, she said."You don't have to water it and you don't have to clean it. With jewelry you have to know sizes and what styles they like. With chocolate, you eat it and enjoy it and that's it," Ray said.Reach Megan Workman at email@example.com or 304-348-5113.


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How to Use the Code Editor in the cPanel File Manager
Editing code on your web site is an inevitable event. If you have minor changes to make on your web site that can be done simply, you can use the code editor in the cPanel File Manager to change the code. This is called "Editing on the fly", which is changing the files of the source website while its live. Let's go to cPanel File manager and see how this editor works.
Important! Editing the code in a file on the server can break your website. Because the file is being used by the live website, we always recommend editing a backup copy of your site instead of the files on the server. Make a backup copy of the file before editing it by saving the file as a different name.
Using use the Code Editor in cPanel
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced today that Arizona Public Service (APS) of Phoenix, Arizona, is one of 15 recipients of the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Department's highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of Guard and Reserve employees. This year's recipients were selected from 2,864 nominations received from Guardsmen and Reservists for going far beyond what the federal law requires to support their military employees.
"I'm honored to announce the recipients of the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award," said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. "Guardsmen and Reservists across the nation rely on strong bonds with their civilian employers. By recognizing these 15 exceptional employers, the Department of Defense celebrates the contributions made by American employers to our Citizen Warriors. I commend these extraordinary employers for their unwavering commitment to service members and their families."
APS was nominated by Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Michael Rich from the 13th Battalion, Army Reserve Careers Division/Adjutant General. He highlighted the company's "Troops to Energy Jobs" initiative, which accelerates the hiring of Guardsmen and Reservists and provides support to those employees and their families. APS has created an employee-led group, VETRN (Veteran Engagement Transition Retention Network), that promotes corporate support and recognition for members of the Guard and Reserve. In addition to sponsoring military and veteran organizations, the company also maintains contact with deployed service members, sending care packages overseas and offering assistance to families at home.
The 2014 Freedom Award recipients below will be honored at a ceremony in the Pentagon Sept. 26:
Arizona Public Service
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Capital One
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Idaho Falls, Idaho
General Mills, Inc.
Golden Valley, Minnesota
J.G. Management Systems, Inc.
Grand Junction, Colorado
Los Angeles Fire Department
Los Angeles, California
N.H. Department of Environmental Services
Concord, New Hampshire
PNC Bank
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Shofner Vision Center
Nashville, Tennessee
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
Triumph Pharmaceuticals Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Washoe County School District
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CFDA-mazing: Ten Best Dressed from the 2011 Awards
Her Look: The rapper-turned-Oscar nominee is what fashion designer Bradley Bayou describes as a "tall, full rectangle." Her form, with little waistline definition, can appear boxy, so he uses "soft fabrics and corsets." He also applies "design elements that release at her hip to give her some extra curves."
Your Look: Try wide V-necks or off-the-shoulder dresses. This, Bayou says, "elongates your shoulder line and when used in combination with a corset, will pull in your waist and make your torso appear smaller." Also, show off your favorite features. If you love your legs, a simple slit can do the trick.
Her Look: Also a rectangle, the actress has broad, pronounced shoulders and slightly curvy hips. "The more she accentuates her shoulders and hips, the smaller her waist will appear," Bayou says. "Because she's tall and slender, the proportional differences in her body are small, so she doesn't have to do much to create that balance."
Your Look: If your shape is similar to Anne's, Bayou assures you it's "very easy to dress" yourself. Always wear looks that pull in at your waist and release at your hip. A tuxedo jacket with a strong shoulder would work, as would an A-line skirt.
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Ryan Adams Performs at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ryan Adams, who recently made his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut on November 21 as part of See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould, will return to the iconic venue to give a full solo concert performance on Friday, February 17, at 8 p.m.
Generating arguably the best reviews of his career, Adams' latest release, Ashes & Fire (PAX-AM/Capitol), is eleven succinct and beautiful songs that "will leave you speechless" according to People, and hailed by Esquire as "too good not to write about" and by USA Today as a record that "restores faith in the increasingly saggy singer/songwriter genre." Ashes & Fire was produced by Glyn Johns, renowned for his work with the likes of The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Clash and The Rolling Stones, and whose son Ethan produced previous Adams solo landmarks including Heartbreaker and Gold. The record also features guest turns from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench and Norah Jones, who contributes piano and backing vocals to several tracks.
Adams' recently added 2012 tour dates to his current run of 2011 sold out tour dates that have been generating escalating raves and reviews. His devastating solo acoustic reads of Mould's "Heartbreak a Stranger" and "Black Sheets of Rain" stripped the arrangements bare and revealed the first-rate melodicist behind them."
For more information and a full bio, please visit LAPhil.com.
Tickets are available for purchase beginning Sunday, December 18th at 10 a.m. at LAPhil.com, the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet. To order by phone with credit card, please call the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office at 323.850.2000, or Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000. For more information, please call 323.850.2000.


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Minor's mastery continues with latest gem
Lefty also produces at plate as Braves keep pace for Wild Card
NEW YORK -- Mike Minor entered August in the midst of a skid that gave the Braves no choice but to at least temporarily remove him from their starting rotation. But four weeks later, the rejuvenated left-hander finds himself approaching September with legit reason to believe he will be a tremendous asset down the stretch.
After flirting with a no-hitter last week in Cincinnati, Minor extended his dominance on Thursday night at Citi Field. The left-hander carried a gem into the eighth inning and produced a pair of hits that propelled the Braves to a 6-1 win over the Mets.
"At one point in the game, he was everything," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He was not only pitching well, he was our offense for [seven] innings."
This was certainly a night to remember for Minor, who carried a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning and also played a part in the first two runs scored by the Braves. He surrendered just four hits and kept the Mets scoreless until Travis d'Arnaud doubled and scored on Eric Campbell's single in the eighth.
"He just kept pounding the zone," Braves catcher Gerald Laird said. "It was fun to be back there with some of the swings they were taking."
The swings Minor was inducing were not as impressive as those he took while matching the career-high two-hit performance he recorded at this same stadium on May 25, 2013, which was also the day he belted the first of his two career homers. After driving in the game's first run with a two-out single in the third inning, he fueled a two-run eighth inning with a double that put him in position to score on a triple by Emilio Bonifacio, who capped his four-hit night with an RBI single in the three-run ninth.
After Bonifcacio tripled, Freddie Freeman chased Mets starter Jonathan Niese with his eighth-inning RBI single. Niese was undone by what Minor did on the mound and at the plate.
"We all know what he's capable of doing on the mound," Laird said. "He's a good athlete. He has a good idea of what he wants to do in the box. He's one of those guys who takes pride in trying to help himself in a game."
Minor's do-it-all performance enabled the Braves to conclude a 10-game road trip with a winning record. After opening this three-game set in New York with their third straight loss, they recorded a pair of wins that repaired their psyche and their standing in the postseason races.
The Braves are now six games behind the Nationals in the National League East. They sit two games behind the front-running Cardinals in the Wild Card race and 1 1/2 games behind the Giants, who are currently positioned to earn the second Wild Card spot.
"The last [13] games we have played good baseball," said Gonzalez, whose club will welcome the Marlins to Turner Field on Friday.
Five days removed from bidding adieu to his no-hit bid against the Reds with two outs in the eighth inning, Minor entered Thursday night's eighth having allowed just two hits. After he was forced to make an abrupt exit following Campbell's single, he watched David Carpenter prevent the Mets from producing any further damage.
This marked the second straight start that Minor allowed just one run while pitching into the eighth inning. Since having a start skipped during the first week of this month, Minor has produced a 2.33 ERA in the four starts that have followed. In other words, he has not looked like the same guy who posted a 7.33 ERA and surrendered 12 home runs in the 10 starts he made from June 10-Aug.1.
"I do feel like I've turned the corner with pitches and hitting spots and attacking hitters," Minor said. "I do feel confident. I don't feel that little guy in the back of my head is saying, 'Don't give up the home run' anymore. I feel like I'm attacking guys and going right after them."
Now armed with a sinker that he gained a better feel for during his short time out of the rotation this month, Minor did not allow the Mets a hit until Lucas Duda sent an opposite-field liner over Andrelton Simmons' head to begin the bottom of the fifth. The only other hit he allowed before the eighth inning was a seventh-inning leadoff single recorded by Curtis Granderson, who was retired via a double play.
"It's just nice to see him come out and get some good results because now he's just building and building with more confidence," Laird said. "Today, I don't think we threw a changeup at any point in the game. The sinker was diving so good and the curveball was working. We mixed in some sliders and just kind of moved the four-seamer. He was in complete control of that game."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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In many instances, a resident's first contact with Virginia's Judicial System comes through the Office of the Magistrate. A principal function of the magistrate is to provide an independent, unbiased review of complaints of criminal conduct brought to the office by law enforcement or the general public. Magistrate duties include issuing various types of processes such as arrest warrants, summonses, bonds, search warrants, subpoenas, and certain civil warrants. Magistrates also conduct bail hearings in instances in which an individual is arrested on a warrant charging him or her with a criminal offense. Magistrates provide services on an around-the-clock basis, conducting hearings in person or through the use of videoconferencing systems and are available at two locations in the county:
Fairfax Adult Detention Center
10520 Judicial Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Mount Vernon Governmental Center
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Alexandria, VA 22306
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Local colleges: St. Mary's Kotzur sets Heartland scoring record
Updated 10:29 am, Friday, February 22, 2013
St. Mary's Kevin Kotzur scored 24 points, becoming the Heartland Conference's all-time leading scorer, but it was the visiting Patriots who got the victory at Bill Greehey Arena.Jonathan Perry and Nick Fox scored 22 apiece for Dallas Baptist (9-4, 5-6 Heartland), which had to hold off St. Mary's after going up 39-28 at halftime.
The senior Kotzur now has 1,890 career points after passing Incarnate Word's Pierce Caldwell (1,873). Kotzur also had 11 rebounds, tying him for the St. Mary's (17-7, 8-5) record of 960.
Incarnate Word 69, West Texas A&M 67: Dionelle Rucker poured in a game-high 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting, and the Cardinals (13-10, 9-6 Lone Star Conference) managed to hold on in Canyon.
The Buffalos (14-9, 6-9) were led by Kennon Washington's 19 points, while Donald Sims had 18 and nine rebounds.
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West Texas A&M 70, Incarnate Word 51: Raven Gerald scored 20 points to lead four Buffalo players in double figures in a rout. Joslinn Douglass had 18 points for visiting UIW (15-8, 11-6 LSC).


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AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley hailed his side's character after a night of Johnstone's Paint Trophy drama at the Cherry Red Records stadium.
After 90 minutes could not separate 10-man Dons and Southend at 2-2, it was Matt Tubbs who dispatched the winning spot-kick and give Dons their first major cup win of any kind since November 2012.
Southend took an early lead through Jack Payne before Dons levelled through Kevin Sainte-Luce off the back of a well-rehearsed corner routine.
Moments later Dons were put on the back foot when Harry Pell, making his first start of the season, was shown a straight red for a high challenge on Dave Worrell.
After the break, Payne restored Southend's lead and it looked like being enough until Dons defender Adam Barrett unleashed a 25-yard curler past Dan Bentley in the dying moments to take the tie to the ultimately successful penalty shoot out.
Ardley said: "After what's happened in the last few home games and then to go 1-0 down, to come back I thought the character was excellent.
"We've asked the boys to be brave and try things we work on in training, and the first goal was one of those, which is really pleasing.
"Last weekend [against Stevenage], I possibly went for the game too earlier, but against Southend I made sure we stayed in the game, we dug in, and it took everyone to do that."
He added: "It was a red card, absolutely. I want to work on the positives, but Harry's had too many bookings and he has not been on the pitch that long."
Dons return to League Two action this weekend at Carlisle, who sacked their manager Graham Kavanagh on Monday.


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About the Model TS500
The Selmer TS500 provides a great addition to the array of student through professional model saxophones available from Selmer. Beginning musicians and their teachers will notice the many design features that ensure a comfortable playing position for young hands. Features such as the adjustable right hand thumb rest and the linear design of the left and right hand key sections will help students get off to a great start. Young performers will value the high F# key that extends the range of the saxophone to facilitate performance of advanced literature. Parents will appreciate the durability of the nickel-plated key mechanism and the addition of a support guide to protect the vulnerable right-hand trill key hinge rods from damage. The innovative change of lowering the octave key pin flush with the top of the neck receiver will protect it from damage, especially when students forget to use the end plug. These are just a few of the special design features that establish the Selmer TS500 Bb Tenor Saxophone as a noteworthy addition to the Selmer family of high quality instruments.
Brand History
The story of the Selmer Company dates back to the 1800's with brothers Alexandre and Henri Selmer's graduation from the Conservatoire de Paris. In 1885, Henri began making reeds, mouthpieces, and clarinets in Paris. Alexandre Selmer moved to the United States performing as the principal clarinetist for the Boston Symphony. The Selmer clarinets grew quite a following and in 1904, even received a gold medal at the World's Fair in St Louis.
In 1909, Alexandre moved to New York City as the principal clarinetist for the New York Philharmonic. Alongside his performances, he opened a Selmer retail store in downtown New York with teaching and repair facilities. George Bundy began working in the store under the guidance of Alexandre Selmer.
In 1911, Alexandre returned to Paris to assist the family business, leaving his US interests in the hands of George Bundy. Bundy expanded the business to incorporate selling and distributing instruments from other companies such as Vincent Bach, Martin, Ludwig, and Musser.
In 1920, Bundy moved into the area of flute manufacturing. Hiring George Haynes, he began operating in Boston under the names "Original Haynes" and "Master Flute". In the early 1920's, Bundy moved his operations to Elkhart, Indiana in search of a stronger labor pool. With production by C.G. Conn in Elkhart, it was known as the "Band Instrument City of the World." In the late 1920's in response to growing demand for the flutes, Bundy brought a young flute craftsman, Kurt Gemeinhardt from Germany to work for him.
In the late 1920's Bundy purchased the American business from the Selmer brothers, while maintaining the exclusive distributorship of Henri Selmer Paris products in the US. In 1948, Selmer produced the first successfully molded plastic clarinet called the Bundy Resonite 1400. The clarinet was modeled after the famous Selmer Paris BT clarinet used by notable artists like Benny Goodman. The clarinet established a reputation for affordability and high quality and by 1978, sold over one million units.
The Selmer Company continued to grow acquiring other legendary brands and makers such as Vincent Bach, Buescher, Glaesel, Ludwig, Musser, Emerson, and William Lewis & Son.


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Loncin Fort, a unique site, witness of the Great War in Liège
- Address:
Rue des Héros 15
- MAPS: Google Maps
Loncin Fort is considered to be the symbol of the Battle of Liège and Belgium's heroism against the German attack in 1914.
Located a handful of kilometres from the centre of Liège, Loncin Fort remains an exceptional remembrance site, as it has been preserved in the same state after its destruction during the First World War.
After 11 days of resistance against the German invader, the Fort exploded on 15 August 1914 following a hit from the "Big Bertha" canon.
A 42 cm shell weighing 800 kg destroyed the fort, thus burying 350 people under it. Only 150 brave souls escaped alive.
Relive the fort's explosion and the soldiers' daily lives
A visit of the fort presents numerous pieces bearing witness to the daily lives of the young soldiers stationed there.
Aside from visiting the quarters, showers, cells, officers' mess, General Leman's quarters, visitors find themselves plunged into the events of August 1914, at the heart of the bombings.
They discover the workings of the fort's turrets thanks to plasma screens, relive the explosion through a realistic re-enactment and are invited to pay their respects at the memorial to the soldiers who lost their lives in this historic location.
The Loncin Fort Museum
The fort also has a museum that brings together a beautiful collection of rare, curious and stunning objects, such as period weapons, uniforms and personal effects found on the site.
Useful information
From April to October, guided tours available at 2pm.
Open all year long, but you must book your visit one week in advance. By telephone on +32 (0)4/246 44 25 or on +32 (0)498/38 76 93. By email.
Visit the fort and the museum: Adults - €5, children aged 6 to 12 - €3.
Visit just the museum: €2.
Minimum 8 people.
Adults - €4.
Schools - €2.
Guided tours in French, English, Dutch and German.
Tourist information on the town ANS
Visit our partners' webpages
- Museum of the Stavelot-Malmedy Principality
- Guillaume Apollinaire Museum
- Lantin Fort
- Natural Centre of Botrange
- Stavelot Abbey, tourism & culture space, non-profit organisation


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Go to any PGA Tour event and take a look at the leaderboard. There are names that appear to leap off as if lighted by neon.
That will particularly be the case this week at Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open, which is one of the most blessed events on the tour's regular-season schedule. If you're popular among the fans, you're probably playing at Torrey — the notable exception being that precocious kid from Northern Ireland.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson grew up playing these municipal courses as kids, and between them they have 10 professional victories at Torrey. Masters champ Bubba Watson, with his circus-like game, loves the place and has won here. So does Brandt Snedeker, the defending champ and current holder of the FedEx Cup title.
And because he grew up less than an hour away in Murrieta, Rickie Fowler is a Torrey devotee. He may not have a bunch of wins yet, but don't tell that to the squealing packs of teen-aged girls who lined up for autographs last year. Some of them probably didn't see a golf shot, but they could tell you what color Fowler was wearing that day.
The point is that you've got plenty of star power options when you arrive on the grounds this week. That is a given. The question is: Do you want to swim with the rest of the school, or find a different atoll in a vast ocean?
If you choose the former, no complaints here. We in the media certainly tend to do the same thing.
But what I've also learned over the last dozen years is that there are so many other players worthy of following if you give them a second thought. There are 156 golfers in the field this week, and that means 156 very unique, often fascinating stories about how they got here.
Remember that in the NFL there are 60 players on the rosters of 32 teams. That's 1,920 players, or more than 10 times the number of golfers who hold their cards on the PGA Tour. It is a rare gift and opportunity that lasts as long as you perform. You don't get Jared Gaither money to sit in a hot tub.
Just on Sunday, we had 41-year-old Brian Gay win a playoff in the Humana Challenge. A year ago he was playing so badly he probably never imagined he could win again. He beat Charles Howell III in a playoff. Howell was the Next Big Thing when he came out of college, but now he's 32 and tears up a little when he considers one more lost opportunity. The poor guy only has only two wins and 14 career second-place finishes.
When players perform spectacularly — and it might only be in a single week — we stumble into learning more about them.
Last week it was James Hahn, a 31-year-old rookie who tied for fourth on Sunday with an eagle on the last hole to shoot 62. Hahn was raised in the Bay Area on a driving range in Oakland that his father owned. He got booted off the team at Cal in his senior season for self-described "extracurricular" activities and quit golf to sell women's shoes.
If you want to see one of golf's true characters, get a gander at Andres Gonzales. He looks like he should be in the cast of "Storage Wars" — long black hair, Fu Manchu mustache. On the same week Watson won the Masters last year, Gonzales prevailed wire-to-wire at the Web.com Tour event in San Jacinto to get his tour card back. He has been hilariously stalking Woods for several years with tweets like, "@TigerWoods You missed out last night on the bowling!"
For a story to touch your heart, it doesn't get much more compelling than Erik Compton. Where else in professional sports can you watch a competitor who has had not one, but two heart transplants. Compton plugged his way through six rounds of Qualifying School to be here.
Great stories. Inspiring stories. There are a bunch out there on tour. But you won't find them marching in the Woods Brigade.


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Martin (Marty) Smith's curator insight, February 3, 2014 7:29 PM
The tipping point?
With the evolution of the web there are some events that are small but significant. One of those happened on December 13, 2013. It was when Beyonce launched her latest album with an update on Instagram just captioned as "Surprise"
This broke convention.
Normally millions are spent on traditional media. Lady Gaga hyped her latest album by spending millions on bus advertising, billboards, 2 pop up stores and performed countless interviews. The result. She sold 305,000 copies in 2 weeks.
Beyonce, who has 8 million Instagram followers and over 53 million fans on Facebook decided to go straight to her fans. She decided to give the bus a miss. It was launched directly to iTunes and social media. She invoked the power of "World of Mouth"
* It sold 828,773 copies in 3 days
* Twitter reported 1.2 million Tweets in 12 hours
* It was the largest single week ever in the Apple iTunes store
* It was iTunes fastest selling album worldwide
The lessons and what can you do
You may be not a Lady Gaga, Beyonce or a famous singer but the lessons are there. Start building your "own" digital assets. The world has changed. It is digital and it is social.
*Take control of your own digital future and build your own online assets and authority.
* Grow your social networks now. The priorities are still for the most part Facebook and Twitter. It will also depend on the demographic, audience personas, media preferences and industry. So you will also need to consider Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Slideshare and YouTube. It will also be determined by whether you sell to business (B2B) or to consumers (B2C).
* Create the best content you can. Repurpose it in a range of media including visual.
* Publish and promote it everywhere on social media.
* Don't forget your other digital assets. This includes a blog, search engine optimisation, continue to increase your email subscriber list and keep up your content creation. It also means using content marketing in your mix.
* Boost your marketing with paid and targeted social media advertising. It doesn't have to be expensive. You may need to get marketing traction fast and can't wait to build the social networks from day one.
* Use G+ Author Rank as a great way to carry your klout with you.
* Contests and Games - great social content you can create with low costs and high User Generated Content (UGC) & social value.
* Be SOCIAL on Social Media - say congratulations, thank you and ask for favors.
* Create video content because it is engaging, highly social and easy to move around the web.
Lori Wilk's curator insight, February 2, 2014 7:45 PM
This can be done and you can find an affordable way to boost your social media, especially if money is tight. Great actionable tips here to get you started.


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Captain America's nemesis joins the collection...
For a great selection of superhero action figures and collectibles, check out fine sponsors BigBadToyStore.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, ToyDorks.com, PastGenerationToys.com, Urban-Collector.com, SmallJoes.com, HobbyLinkJapan.com, and Sekaido.com.
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Sideshow presents the latest addition to their Marvel Legendary Scale Bust series: RED SKULL. The Red Skull Legendary Scale Bust will be available for pre-order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, January 27th, which is typically published between 2PM and 3PM (Pacific Time).
The Exclusive Red Skull Legendary Scale Bust, which includes the Red Skull nameplate will be priced at $199.99 and will have an edition size of 150 pieces. A regular edition, without the nameplate will also be available for pre-order and priced at $199.99. Both versions of the Red Skull Legendary Scale Bust will be sold on a first come, first served basis, and will have the FLEXPay option available as a payment choice.


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We display the original MSRP and when applicable the current, reduced purchase price on the ECCO.com website, this means that the merchandise was previously offered at the higher price listed. The strikethrough price is used to identify merchandise marked down from the original MSRP.
Strikethrough prices referenced on this website reflect original offering prices from the ECCO.com website or ECCO's stores and are not necessarily the former price for the merchandise. Intermediate markdowns from the original MSRP price may have been taken.
Percentage reductions are off of original MSRP, except where noted.
A colorful golf shoe designed for a colorful golf game. The low profile, cleated TPU sole ensures feet stay anchored to the ground for outstanding feel and performance. ECCO HYDROMAX™ technology keeps feet dry in the most extreme weather conditions while the high quality, durable leather is golf-all-day comfortable.
At ECCO we are committed to make your online experience as easy as possible. The best way to make sure that your order is the right size is to measure your feet and then compare with the size chart below to find the appropriate size. Please follow these four simple steps to accurately measure your feet:
All you need to measure your feet from heel to toe is a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler.
Place the paper on the floor up against a wall. Place the heel against the wall.
Mark the longest part of your foot on the paper. Repeat procedure with the other foot.
Measure the length of each mark and match it with the size chart. Let the longest foot decide the shoe size.


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Words Make Worlds
Photo by Flickr/Marcus Krisetya
Searching the term "heschel" on Flickr turned up a Heschel-Merton peace protest, some previously published photos of Heschel standing next to MLK at Selma, and a few portraits. And then there's the image you see here, which puzzled me as I was scanning a list of thumbnails: 'Why did somebody tag that image with the rabbi's name?'
The answer was in the caption:
The tragedy of religion is partly due to its isolation from life,
as if God could be segregated.
Abraham Joshua Heschel
Through this brief caption a gleaning of another person's mind. These encounters help me to see things differently, to expand my limited scope, as I search for images that encapsulate some kernel of wisdom or sensibility of what's being discussed in a particular program. I've learned to stop and look rather than dismiss and move on.
Although this photo won't make it onto the site, Markus Krisetya, the photographer, opened up another way of seeing Heschel, of finding new meaning in his writings (taken from his 1966 essay "Choose Life!") and the graffitied bridge I pass by daily. How do you find relevance in Heschel's words and action?


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FY 2012 Budget Community Engagement Includes Do-it-Yourself Kit
Sept. 15, 2010
News Highlights
Fairfax County residents will have an opportunity to provide their input on the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget (which runs from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012) to county leaders in a variety of ways this year.
The county has scheduled two community forums; established an online do-it-yourself kit to host your own meetings; and created an online survey and feedback form.
The community forums are Oct. 5 and 23. They will include an overview of the budget, a facilitated discussion with Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova and School Board Chairman Kathy Smith, and small-group workshops. Registration is required and can be completed online or by calling 703-324-2391, TTY 711.
The times and locations are:
- Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center.
- Saturday, Oct. 23, 2-4 p.m., Hayfield Secondary School cafeteria.
Beginning Monday, Oct. 4, residents and community groups are encouraged to host their own meetings using the online Do-it-Yourself Budget Toolkit. The toolkit will include:
- A 15-minute video overview on the FY 2012 Budget.
- Background information to guide the discussion.
- Topic questions to be answered by the group.
- An online form to provide feedback to the county.
"These do-it-yourself discussions will allow residents, community groups and organizations to host individual group discussions about the budget," says Bulova. "Participants will learn of the big picture, but can also choose to focus on the issues that matter most to them."
Residents also can complete a short budget survey (beginning Oct. 4) and submit comments online if they are not able to attend a community forum.
The input gathered from the public will be used as a key factor to help guide the development of criteria for making budget decisions, providing the public with greater opportunity to help shape the budget before County Executive Anthony H. Griffin presents his proposed budget to the Board of Supervisors in February 2011. Residents will still have an opportunity to provide feedback in March and April to the board at the budget hearings as in previous years.
For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget or call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711


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|GAW Labs is built around a basic premise: You should be able to run all phases of your business your way. You shouldn't have to be a rocket surgeon to customize your platform. If seven year-olds can download games to their cell phones, there's no reason why an intelligent, successful business professional shouldn't be able to manage a communication platform. There has to be a better way. So we built one. We have the most advance communications system on the planet. To create a communications system that's truly responsive to how today's business managers think and operate, GAW Labs realized that everything had to change. In order to move the industry forward, we had to reimagine the very philosophy underpinning the architecture that existing and legacy platforms are built on. A system that serves how your company actually works has to be redesigned and reengineered from the ground up. It must allow anyone, not just IT, to control and shape the way communication flows into, out of and through the business. This means throwing away anything that requires programming or scripting skills. Easy can't mean limited, either. Your system should be as powerful as it is easy to use. Even if you're a small company, your ability to thrive in today's mobile, adaptable, fast-paced marketplace means you need access to the same feature set as the bigger companies you're often competing with. Your system needs to be open. Once anyone can manage the platform, people will begin experimenting. Tinkering. Innovating and crafting new ways of communicating. More fluid pathways for flowing inbound calls. More detailed insights into tracking and managing usage. Inventive techniques for fueling enhanced productivity. All you need is a simple set of intuitive, customizable building blocks and you'll instinctively adapt them to your unique business dynamics. In other words, GAW Labs had to envision not just a slightly better system for business communication, but a whole new way of thinking about the challenges confronting American companies. Not a faster typewriter, if you will, but a high-octane, modular, responsive office suite. This new system has to be as easy and obvious as dragging and dropping a block of text. Meet the World's First and Only Visual Phone System That's how we arrived at the GAW Labs Visual Phone System. WYSIWIG. Drag-and-Drop. It allows you to structure the communications system that you always wished was possible. No boundaries, no limits. Your business, your way. It's simple, intuitive, powerful, and as open-ended as your own creativity.


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Update 4/25: Registration is now live!
Original Post: We're less than four months from QuakeCon, and to get ready, we're opening pre-registration tomorrow!
While general admission to QuakeCon remains FREE for all attendees, when pre-registration opens we will be offering premium packages. These premium packages are limited and will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Get all the package details after the break…
Swag Pack | Full of Limited Edition Items: $40 (Limit of 500 packages available)
- An Official QuakeCon 2012 T-Shirt (see shirt above)
- A Dishonored Tallboy T-shirt (see shirt above)
- An Unannounced Special Gift
BYOC Select-a-Seat | Includes Guaranteed Reserved Seating: $30 (Limit of 1,500 packages available)
- Select and Reserve a guaranteed seat of your choice in the BYOC area
- An Official QuakeCon 2012 BYOC T-Shirt
QuakeCon done Quick | Includes Fast Passes for the Duration of the Event: $50 (Limit of 350 packages available)
- Select and Reserve a guaranteed seat of your choice in the BYOC area
- Express lane fast-pass registration for the BYOC
- Express lane fast-pass to every speaker, panel, and public event at QuakeCon
- Limited reserved access seating for all panels, presentations, and events
- An Official QuakeCon 2012 BYOC T-Shirt
Pre-registration for QuakeCon will begin Wednesday at 7:00pm CST/8:00pm EST on http://registration.quakecon.org/.
QuakeCon, the ultimate video game festival, will take place on-site at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX. Doors to QuakeCon will open on Thursday, August 2nd at 9:00am Central and will remain open through August 5th.
As always, the event remains FREE to general admission and BYOC attendees thanks to the support of id and Bethesda Softworks, as well as the QuakeCon volunteer staff and the 2012 event sponsors and exhibitors.
Note on Registration: if you are using Windows XP and Internet Explorer 8, you may encounter problems with the security certificate when you try to access the registration site. To avoid this problem please use an alternative, or up to date, browser. It is only this combination of OS and browser that have the issue.


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Get free shipping on your next order when you spend over $100. The discount will be automatically applied to your purchase; no promo code required. The subtotal of your purchase must be $100.01 or greater after any promotional discounts have been applied. Additional fees such as tax or shipping and handling do not apply toward your minimum subtotal requirement of $100.01. Offer applies to standard shipping only. Certain items that require additional shipping and handling are excluded from this promotion and do not apply towards your $100.01 subtotal minimum. Offer subject to change.
Southern pride is already a good thing — but it's made even better when it's displayed on your couch. And this Dirty South pillow cover allows for just that. The cotton twill fabric is screenprinted with a map from the 1800s, and "Dirty South" emblazoned across the southernmost states. The solid brown back can be left blank or screenprinted with the saying of your choice.
- Cotton twill
- Zipper closure
- Measures 16" x 16"
- Pillow insert not included
This product ships from the maker within 7 days, via USPS
If you're not happy with this item for any reason, you may return it for a full refund within 14 days.


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Jon Lantz of Ellsworth, Wis., has joined the Genex Cooperative, Inc. dairy cattle genetics team as a Dairy Procurement Specialist. Together with Paul Haskins, Scott Carson and Morgan Kliebenstein, Lantz will conduct dairy sire procurement activities to provide Genex members and customers with a strong genetic offering of profitable dairy sires.
Lantz is a University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduate. He operated Lantz Guernsey Farm for over 20 years, dispersing the milking herd in June 2012. While farming, he was honored as the breed's outstanding young farmer. His herd garnered national recognition as the top herd for milk, fat and protein production. Lantz also gained valuable dairy industry experience as a type appraisal evaluator for the American Guernsey Association, American Milking Shorthorn Society and Brown Swiss Association.
Other agriculture industry experience includes employment as a service manager at an implement dealership and work for the USDA Farm Service Agency.
For more information about Genex, visit www.crinet.com.
Genex is a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International (CRI). The CRI mission statement summarizes the goal of CRI: "To provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative."


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We are in Charlottesville VA
Dangle this pair of handcuffs from your ears, and you'll be sure to capture attention!
Perfect for escape artists and law enforcement too!
And how cute are these! The tiny handcuffs are cast in exquisite miniature detail, made in tarnish-resistant lead-free pewter. To protect your ears, the ear wires are, of course, sterling silver!
Each pair of earrings is individually handcrafted by jewelry artist Jackie Monticup of White Rabbit Jewelry here in Virginia, and is a hand-crafted creation. And she only made a few! When we sell out, they're GONE!


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Toll People
Delivering recruitment solutions for organisations with warehousing and logistics requirements.
Toll People is one of Australia's largest suppliers of executive talent and casual and skilled labour within the transport, logistics, resources and supply chain sectors.
Our team of skilled recruiters, trainers and account managers work in partnership with a broad range of clients to deliver a complete and integrated recruitment experience. We'll provide you with expert recruitment advice, and offer comprehensive recruitment services and labour hire solutions. We can also support you with training services that can be customised to your organisation's learning and development needs.
With 14 offices throughout Australia, Toll People offers comprehensive labour hire and recruitment service within Australia.
So no matter what your recruitment or labour hire requirements are, talk to Toll People.


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On the day after Arkansas coach Bret Bielema used the death of Cal football player Ted Agu as an argument for making a rule change to slow the college game, Cal athletic director Sandy Barbour angrily responded, calling his remarks "misinformed, ill-advised and beyond insensitive."
Bielema told reporters in Arkansas on Thursday that Agu's Feb. 7 death, following a routine team training run, was evidence that college football should adopt a controversial rule that would prevent teams from snapping the ball until 10 seconds had elapsed on the 40-second play clock.
He made reference to a CBSSports.com report that Agu carried the sickle cell trait, adding, "I have a half a dozen players on my team currently that have that trait."
Asked for concrete data that supports the notion that no-huddle, up-tempo football is a threat to the health of players, Bielema said, "Death certificates. There's no more anything I need than that."
After Agu's funeral service Friday in his hometown of Bakersfield, attended by Cal's players and coaches, Barbour blasted Bielema for his remarks.
"Bret Bielema's comments about our Ted Agu are misinformed, ill-advised and beyond insensitive," she said via Twitter.
Using the tragic loss of one of our student athletes as a platform to further a personal agenda in a public setting is beyond inappropriate."
In a series of tweets, Bielema offered an explantion for his comments as well as his condolences, but stopped short of an apology.
"In my press conference last night, I referenced information about the tragic loss of a life of a student-athlete," Bielema said. "My comments were intended to bring awareness to player safety and instead they have caused unintended hurt."
"As a head coach who works with young individuals every day the passing of Ted Agu is a reminder to us all how short and precious life is. I would like to extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the Agu family, Coach Sonny Dykes and to the University of California family."
Bielema and Alabama coach Nick Saban are among high-profile coaches who favor the change, which must be approved by a playing rules oversight panel on March 6.