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Drilling company Boart Longyear will move its Perth operations overseas to cut costs, and has again reduced its earnings forecast.
Boart Longyear says it will cut annual costs by about $US70 million ($A68.08 million), or 20 per cent of its total overheads, as it deals with lower demand.
The savings would be achieved by relocating its manufacturing operations from Perth to an existing facility in Poland and other locations, Boart Longyear said.
The savings initiatives were expected to cost $US15 million to $US20 million, the company said, but offered no further information on the number of job loses.
Shares in Boart slumped to a three-year low in September and are down 53 per cent so far this year. But the news has given the shares a big boost sending them up 9.3 per cent at $1.415 in recent trade.
Chief executive David McLemore said the company's earnings forecast had been reduced because margins were not being achieved due to delays in staff reductions.
Hit by a slowdown in the mining industry worldwide, it also warned it expects to take a $50 million charge on inventory and asset values.
The Denver-based, Australian-listed company said it now expects calendar 2012 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation to fall to between $310 million and $320 million, from $356 million last year.
It flagged in August it expected earnings to be flat to 10 per cent higher. It still expects revenue to hold around $2 billion.
"Revenues are broadly consistent with expectations, but margins in drilling services have been impacted due to timing of cost take-outs associated with headcount reductions," chairman and acting chief executive David McLemore said in a statement.
Mr McLemore aims to cut more than 20 per cent of the company's overhead costs, or about $70 million.
Boart expects to book a charge of about $50 million on inventory and asset values in light of weaker demand globally for drilling, but said the market appears to have hit bottom.
"Early indications from 2013 contract negotiations currently underway are that market demand has stabilised and revenue run-rate in 2013 should approximate second-half 2012 levels," it said.
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A reduced supply coming in from China could mean higher prices for domestic garlic, growers say.
China's supply of garlic, which is typically more than 75% of the world's garlic supply, is set to be down this year, according to Louis Hymel, director of purchasing and marketing for Spice World Inc., Orlando, Fla.
"Demand is strong, especially with the Chinese crop being (up) to 40% short this season, therefore creating more demand on California," he said.
Joe Lane, a partner in The Garlic Co., Bakersfield, Calif., agreed.
"All the rumors we're hearing out of China are that they expect to have less garlic, and less large-size fresh garlic coming to the U.S., so that's a good sign for us," Lane said.
He says the Chinese crop should help set the prices here higher.
"When China has a light crop, we get a higher price and a higher demand," he said.
"It will affect the U.S. market quite a bit," said Jim Provost, president of I Love Produce LLC, West Grove, Pa.
He expects the lesser volume will mean a higher price, especially in fresh garlic.
"Prices for garlic are going up, and that will impact Mexico, California and Argentina. It should make for a good year," he said.
Hymel agreed.
"Market prices are firm and should remain strong," Hymel said.
Provost said the higher prices should last until late spring 2013, when next year's season will begin. However, he said off-grade garlic for processing, which makes up about half of the garlic consumed in the U.S., should still have adequate supplies, so peeled garlic won't be affected as much.
"The market is still stronger, but quality and supply won't be as affected," he said.
Potential problems
Another effect of China's reduced supply is the size of the garlic itself.
"Probably about half of the garlic sold in the U.S. is a five-count bag of Chinese garlic, and that garlic will be smaller in size than normal," Provost said.
He says that in order to deal with this change, I Love Produce will probably pack a smaller size of garlic in those bags instead of the typical super jumbo or colossal size.
Promotion planning also will be affected as the market is still a little volatile, making the season a tough one to promote, according to Provost.
"There's still some uncertainty in the market. By the end of August, we will have a clearer picture of the coming season so it will be more likely to have promotions then."
Other problems could be managing the domestic supply to meet demand.
"Most fresh garlic people don't plan on having a lot of extra pounds because it's an expensive crop. So when China is light, there's more demand because we're stuck with what we have," Lane said.
That means the challenge for companies is fulfilling commitments to customers before going to the open market.
The open market is where companies find new customers, though, and with a higher demand companies may need to turn people away.
Lane remains optimistic about the season, however.
"That's a good problem to have," he said.


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Check out these women (no, they're not models!) and see how good you could look. Interested? Here's how to come out of hiding.
Gray is tricky: Wear it well, and you could be unforgettable. But play it wrong, and you risk looking like a (great-) grandma. Despite the challenges, lots of women do go natural — and love it. Would you consider being one of them? Here's what you need to know to decide.
Causes of color loss
As you age, your hair's melanocytes — cells that produce pigment — lose steam and make less melanin. That's when your hair seems to "turn gray," but it's actually just losing its original color, not acquiring a new one, explains Roger I. Ceilley, M.D., a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Iowa in Des Moines. It makes no difference whether you end up with a head of gray, silver, or white, he says. Like chestnut, light brown, or dark brown, it's just a shade variation, and you treat it the same as the others.
Once the change begins, the rate at which your strands lose color varies. But whether you're graying fast or slow, there's nothing a doctor can do about it — even if you started young. "Premature graying is all about genetics," says Manjula Jegasothy, M.D., director of the Miami Skin Institute. "Though we haven't isolated the gene that's responsible, you can definitely blame it on your parents."
Will there be an anti-graying breakthrough soon? Don't count on it. While thinning hair in women is a hot research topic, graying is not. "It's an interesting subject," says Dr. Jegasothy diplomatically, "but not a medically important one."
Should You Go for the Silver?
Maybe you're alarmed because your first white strands have started to multiply. Or maybe you've covered up for so many years that you no longer know just how much white you've got. Wherever you are on the spectrum, you have a choice: Conceal with color or let it go gray. If you decide on the chemical route, the plus side is obvious; the downside is the cost, in time and money. So maybe gray is your answer — unless you fall into one of these categories.
Your skin is yellow- or olive-toned. "Gray is a cool shade, so it doesn't always complement warm skin tones," says Robert Gallagher, owner of the Long Hair Care Group in New York City.
Your locks are thinning or superfine. Unless you cut your hair very short, a light color (whether blond or gray) can make it look even sparser than it is.
Your hair is very frizzy. Flyaways are more noticeable with gray (or blond) hair. So if you have trouble with frizz control, consider coloring to get a sleeker look.
Taking the plunge? Here's the best advice from top colorists.
If you have: uneven gray patches
Consider: pretty salt-and-pepper
Your name doesn't have to be George Clooney for you to look incredible with a sprinkling of silver. The key is to even out your color and make your gray appear well blended, which can be difficult since it tends to grow in random clusters. Your goal: to turn these patches into chic streaks. The secret: strategic highlights. "When you lighten the right strands, you end up with ribbons of gorgeous highlights instead of a patchy mess," advises Todd Fox, a colorist at New York City's Frédéric Fekkai Salon. (Caveat: This is hard to do on your own. If a salon treatment isn't in the budget, opt for allover color or allover gray — see below.)
If you have: dyed hair
Consider: allover gray
If you've been coloring for as long as you can remember, one of the major benefits of stopping is that there'll be no more wrestling with roots. But news flash: There is no easy path to allover gray, and many women who go cold turkey on color fall victim to the two-tone look. Fox has a better plan: Make a more gradual change. "If you've been using permanent color, switch to semipermanent, which is more translucent," he says. Use a lighter shade with each touch-up and never put color on the ends. "If you cover only the new growth, the ends will fade until eventually you have the color you want." If you're mostly gray, consider blond highlights. They're easier to do and will blend with your gray to give you a pretty white-blond color (think Barbara Walters).
If you have: a head of gray already
Consider: giving it more TLC
Hair that's losing its color is susceptible to a whole new host of problems (like frizz, wiriness, and yellowing) that you may never have experienced before. "Your best response is to condition regularly," says Gallagher. He recommends using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner every time you wash. "When hair is healthy, it's more elastic and thus less likely to break and split," he adds. His styling tip for gray-heads: Set your hair with rollers to give it a smooth, controlled look, and use shine spray or serum to restore luster. Counteract yellowing, if any, with a purple shampoo or conditioner (try L'Oréal Nature's Therapy Color Confidence Blonde Brightening Shampoo) and a monthly rinse with lemon water (the juice of one lemon for every two cups water) to help eliminate smoke- and pollution-induced discoloration.
Got your first gray? What to do next
Don't pluck! While there's no truth to the old wives' tale (that pulling one hair will cause three to sprout), removing those bad boys will not help in the end. Louis Viel of the Miano Viel Salon in New York City explains: "The follicle doesn't die when you pluck, so that hair will start growing again, and it will still be gray. But until it's long enough to blend with the rest of your hair, it will just stick out." Instead, conceal minor graying with easy-to-apply, temporary color (try the GHRI-tested Fanci-Full Touch-Up Stick).


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Congrats to Jay. Hope you have a ton more
Congrats to Jay. Hope you have a ton more
Most Vottomatic Player
Congratulations to Jay; he earned it!
Not really sure how Strasburg won over Mike Leake.
Anyway, great job, Jay!
If evolution is outlawed, only outlaws will evolve!
If this is a hitting award, Leake is the better hitter. Higher average, more hits, OBP and he hit more home runs.
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If evolution is outlawed, only outlaws will evolve!
Did Beltran not qualify as a RF? He was significantly better in the box than Bruce.
". . . acquiring J. Blanton from Oakland for, apparently, Bailey/Cueto, Votto and a lesser prospect. I do it in a second . . . The Reds' equation this year is simple: Make Matt Belisle your #3 starter . . . trade for Blanton, win 85 or more, be in the mix all summer." - Paul Daugherty, Feb. 8, 2008
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What is Open Access?
Open access (OA) is the practice of providing unrestricted access via the Internet to peer-reviewed scholarly research. It is most commonly applied to scholarly journal articles, but it is also increasingly being provided to theses, scholarly monographs and book chapters.
At Duke, one of the signature themes of our mission is putting knowledge in the service of society. This means making the fruits of Duke research available as broadly as possible — not just to researchers at places like Duke that have subscription access to scholarly literature via their libraries but to anyone who might benefit from the scholarship being done here.
Duke University supports open access through a number of initiatives and encourages Duke scholars to work toward making their research openly accessible.
Support for Open Access at Duke University
Open Access Policy for Faculty Scholarship
In March 2010, the Duke University Academic Council adopted an open access policy that applies to all Duke faculty members and, unless individual authors choose to opt-out, provides Duke a license to make scholarly articles authored by Duke faculty freely available via a Duke University Libraries repository known as DukeSpace. The text of the policy is found in Appendix P of the Faculty Handbook. If your publisher requests a formal letter waiving the faculty open access policy (i.e., asking you to opt out), please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com that includes the name of the publisher and the citation of the article.
The DukeSpace repository hosts articles made available under this policy, as well as other scholarly resources from Duke. Duke faculty may deposit their work to DukeSpace via the Elements system, while building their Scholars@Duke profile.
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Open-access journals make their articles available freely to anyone, without subscription costs, while providing the same peer review and other services common to all scholarly journals. To cover the costs of these services, some OA journals charge fees to authors instead, once their work has been selected for publication.
In 2010, Duke joined the Compact for Open-Access Publishing Equity (COPE) and established a fund to help Duke researchers cover author fees and to remove the financial barriers to publishing in OA journals.
Learn whether you are eligible for COPE funds and request help.
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The Duke University Graduate School requires all students to submit their theses and dissertations electronically. All submissions are accessible in the DukeSpace repository under a Creative Commons license. Authors have the option of placing a temporary embargo on their work.
Open Access Journal Publishing
If you're interested in creating a peer-reviewed online journal or in transitioning an existing one to an open access online version, Duke University Libraries can help by providing a platform and technical support. We currently support several journals using the Open Journal Systems platform.
Open Access at Duke Law
In 1998, the Duke University School of Law became the first in the country to make all the articles published in its law journals — including back issues — freely accessible online. The Duke Law Scholarship Repository continues to provide free, full-text access to more than 3,000 scholarly articles written by Duke Law faculty or published in Duke Law journals.
Open Access at Duke Medical Center
The Duke Medical Center Library & Archives supports open access to health and medical information.
- Read the Medical Center Library's guide to open access
- Follow a tutorial about the National Institutes of Health public access policy


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Seibertron.com - The Ultimate Transformers Fansite
optimolife wrote:User897 wrote:Look at this way, if it peeved you enough to take pictures and post them, then getting a replacement would probably be the best thing for you. Personally, it WOULD bug me enough to pursue it.
Agreed...for $100 it's gonna bother me if I'm not 100% happy with it. I don't think replacing it should be an issue, especially seeing that my local Toys R Us had at least four of Masterpiece Thundercracker on the shelf and I thought he would fly off the shelf too after seeing everyone on the board scrambling to get one before they disappeared, but it looks like as the initial shipments fly off the shelves, these Masterpieces become shelf warmers and shouldn't be too hard to find.
I would think stores will get even more Optimus Prime toys than Thundercracker as he is a more popular character, and seeing as Thundercracker is easy to find I hope I can easily replace my MP-10 before the 30 days is up on my receipt. I'll update this thread if I get a replacement and how it fares out.
If it helps anyone else here are some quality control issues to look for when picking up your MP-10:
robotsindisguys wrote:Anyone see any of these in the NY/NJ/PA tri-State? This isn't even posted on their website yet, unlike the Thundercracker.
I have confirmed that your order is for a pre-sell item, Transformers Masterpiece Action Figure - Optimus Prime, with a scheduled future release date of 10/15/2012. This release date is the date that we are expecting to receive your item in our warehouse. Upon receipt, our warehouse will process all pre-sell orders for this item in the order they were received. When our warehouse has started the process of fulfilling your order, you will receive an email confirmation notifying you of such. Please allow 1-2 business days for our warehouse to process and ship. Upon shipment, you will receive a shipment confirmation email at -------@gmail.com.
User897 wrote:And my reply:
I DO NOT want to cancel this order. It is the ONLY way I will be able to get this collectible item that your company has grossly mismanaged.
I would however like to offer you some education on what a PRE-ORDER means.
Release dates change for toys all the time. It's just the way it is. HOWEVER, there is NOT ONE store that offers items in their physical stores while COMPLETELY IGNORING the online pre-orders placed. Why? Because these customers are PAYING customers that obviously want the product urgently enough to place an order for it A MONTH IN ADVANCE. Do you not get that? This toy is in your physical stores RIGHT NOW for random people to buy, while your GUARANTEED SALES have been 100% NEGLECTED. And don't even bother with another form letter response telling me how your "distribution system" for TRU.com is "different" than for the stores. That is complete CRAP, especially because this toy is a TRU exclusive so there is NOWHERE else for it to go!
Do the fans and collectors a favor. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HAVE A PRE-ORDER SYSTEM IF YOU CANNOT ACTUALLY IMPLEMENT IT!!!
Can you tell that I am upset?
User897 wrote:Dude, do some homework yourself.
Every other retailer in the history of retailers fulfills pre-orders FIRST. Any other practice, which has been exhibited here, is unacceptable. Just because they have different "systems" is no excuse. The fact that these EXCLUSIVE toys have hit the United States, and their warehouses, cannot be denied.
User897 wrote:Dude, do some homework yourself.
Every other retailer in the history of retailers fulfills pre-orders FIRST. Any other practice, which has been exhibited here, is unacceptable. Just because they have different "systems" is no excuse. The fact that these EXCLUSIVE toys have hit the United States, and their warehouses, cannot be denied.
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CHIPPENHAM Park got back to winning ways last weekend, thanks to two goals from top-scorer Mark Robinson.
The Park striker found the net twice to see off Chard Town at Hardenhuish Park, with Robinson taking his tally for the season to 25 goals as Dave Ferris' side brought a three-match winless run to an end.
Elsewhere in the Toolstation League First Division, Devizes Town bounced back from their loss to promotion-chasers Shepton Mallet with a 2-0 victory at Wellington.
Tom Price grabbed a brace to hand Justin Webster and Darran Walters' men their third victory in four games.
Corsham Town's unbeaten run was stretched to eleven games after Trevor Rawlings' side drew 1-1 with Cheddar.
Nick Holton's header put Corsham in front but the visitors' Sam Jones netted an equaliser to ensure that the spoils were shared.
In the Premier Division, Melksham Town saw their six-match unbeaten run brought to an end as they were beaten at home by Bridport.
Gary Higdon was on target for the hosts but they slipped to a 2-1 defeat.
In the Hellenic League Division One West, Malmesbury Victoria slipped to their 12th defeat of the season as they were edged out 1-0 at home by Lydney Town.
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text: Bykerk Poised To Clinch The Women's GEICO EnduroCross Championship In Idaho Press Release | November 6, 2013 The following is from Source Interlink…Irvine, CA (November 5, 2013) – Canada's Chantelle Bykerk is just a few points away from locking up the 2013 Women's GEICO AMA EnduroCross championship, fueled by Monster Energy one race early. Bykerk started the season with second place finishes in Las Vegas and Sacramento and then went on a three race win streak to open up a huge lead in the championship points standings. With just two races remaining, Bykerk could clinch the title this coming Saturday when the series visits the Idaho Center, just outside of Boise.Rachel Gutish, a teenager from Indiana is the closest pursuer but is 22 points behind and must finish ahead of Bykerk to keep the championship alive heading into Las Vegas. Bykerk currently has 119 points versus 97 for Gutish and Morgan Tanke is third with 75 points. A race win earns 25 points so Bykerk can clinch the title by gaining three points more than Gutish in Idaho.The men's pro championship is far from decided as Mike Brown holds a seven point lead over Taddy Blazusiak heading into Idaho. And Beta's Cody Webb has won the last two races to put the pressure on the title contenders despite missing a race due to injury. Add in the extremely long and difficult track typically found inside the Idaho Center and you will likely see some fireworks during all of the evening's races.The pit area is open for free all day at all EnduroCross events so you can meet the top riders and check out their bikes. The Arena is also open for free for the daytime qualification races but you will need a ticket to watch the evening show main event action. So get your tickets now! Boise Idaho GEICO EnduroCross Tickets are available at the following local Powersports dealers:• Mototech: www.mototechplanet.com• Grizzly Sports: www.grizzlysportsusa.com• Carl's Cycle Sales: www.carlscycle.com• Snake River Yamaha: www.snakeriveryamaha.com• Tickets also available at www.endurocross.com/buy-tickets/You can follow the live timing and scoring at this link: http://endurocross.tracksideresults.com/liveresults.aspAfter the visit to Boise, the EnduroCross championship will be decided at the final round in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 23rd.For more information, please visit www.EnduroCross.com 2013 GEICO AMA EnduroCross, Fueled by Monster Energy ScheduleLocation Date Arena / Additional InformationLas Vegas, Nevada May 3, 2013 Orleans Arena (Friday during Supercross weekend)Sacramento, California June 8, 2013 Sleep Train ArenaOntario, California September 21, 2013 Citizens Business Bank ArenaDenver, Colorado October 12, 2013 National Western ComplexEverett, Washington October 26, 2013 Comcast ArenaBoise, Idaho November 9, 2013 Idaho CenterLas Vegas, Nevada November 23, 2013 Orleans ArenaLike EnduroCross! By Press Release Comments


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The politicization of Zero Dark Thirty is understandable; it deals with a controversial policy furiously debated during the Bush presidency, after all. But a work of art needn't be expressly political for the critic to bemoan its political failings. Here are a few recent examples I stumbled on while doing my regular media rounds: on opposite pages in London's Times, actor Gael García Bernal complains that British films like The Queen don't offer a political worldview (a missed opportunity for antiroyalism), while columnist Caitlin Moran transforms the hit BBC drama Call the Midwife into "the most radical piece of Marxist-feminist dialectic to ever be broadcast on prime-time television."
Over at ThinkProgress, culture blogger Alyssa Rosenberg celebrates the NBC drama Deception for featuring a black, female lead: "the show operated at the intersection of race and class at a way I thought was fascinating and promising." But it was "disconcerting" to speak with the show's creators, Rosenberg wrote, who pooh-poohed suggestions that race was an important element of the show ("it's not really something we talk about too much in the writers' room").
And at Slate, culture critic David Haglund deconstructs a Portlandia sketch mocking attractive hipsters (a sexy woman in glasses) who self-identify as "nerds" by interviewing an actual nerd (a lumpy, shy guy obsessed with science fiction). Haglund objects to the "idea that women are not real nerds," which apparently is a "fairly common and pernicious notion."


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The iPhone 5c is now free with two-year contract
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Apple announced two new iPhones today--the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus--but that wasn't all the iPhone news coming out of the We Wish We Could Say More event. Aside from cutting the price of the iPhone 5s in half, Apple has also dropped the price of the iPhone 5c. You'll now be able to pick up the unapologetically plastic smartphone absolutely free with a two-year contract.
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Apple cuts iPhone 5s price to $99 with contract
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Ater announcing the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus during its We Wish We Could Say More event, Apple announced that it was cutting the price of the iPhone 5s in half. You'll now be able to pick up the 16GB iPhone 5s for $99 with a two-year contract.
iOS 8 will be released on September 17
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During today's We Wish We Could Say More event, Apple announced that iOS 8 would be released to consumers as a free update on September 17th. If you're curious if your device supports the next Apple mobile operating system, check out the image above which details all of the iOS device it will run on. iOS 8 brings with it a host of new features, including:
- Photos: The new Photos app will allow you to access your entire photo collection with the iCloud Photo Library. New editing tools also make it easy to make your shots look even better, with all edits syncing back to the cloud and available on all your other devices.
- Messages: In iOS 8, Messages will allow you to easily send voice messages, quick selfies, and videos to your contacts. Easily share your location and see the location of friends you've chosen to share that info with as well.
- Keyboard: There are a few notable improvements to the keyboard in iOS 8. First, Apple now has a predictive typing system that learns the way you talk, offering up a quicker typing experience. Even more exciting, though, is that you will be able to download third-party keyboards from the App Store that will take the place of Apple's keyboard entirely. If you've been waiting for Swype on iPhone, it's almost here.
- Interactive Notifications: Notifications are interactive in iOS 8. For example, you can reply to a message right from the notification without having to switch over to the Messages app, or accept/decline a calendar invite right from the dropdown. Notifications are also interactive on the Lock screen as well.
- Family Sharing: Family Sharing makes it easy for up to six people in your family to share each other's iTunes, iBooks, and App Store purchases. Whenever one person buys a new song, movie, or app, everybody gets access to that content. Accounts must all share the same credit card number to be added to a family account. Members of a Family Sharing account also get access to a family Photo Stream, calendar, Reminders list, and can share location.
- iCloud Drive: Apple is finally allowing access to data stored on iCloud with the iCloud Drive feature. You can use iCloud as a storage folder for anything you'd like to put there, and can add storage space by upgrading to a higher tier.
- Health: Fitness tracking is one of the pillar features in iOS 8
- Continuity: Continuity will allow your Apple devices to talk to each other over Bluetooth. Start an email on your Mac, and continue it on your iPhone. Start messaging someone on your Apple Watch, and continue on your iPhone 6 Plus.
Apple also released the iOS 8 GM seed today.
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Purported iPhone 6 review video leaks ahead of Apple event
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Apple is set to begin it's major We Wish We Could Say More event in just over 20 minutes, where the company will announce the new 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. However, it looks like someone may have beaten the company to the punch on the unveiling of the device. The PhoneEvaluation YouTube channel, based in China, has a 7-minute look at what appears to be a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 unit. No telling how accurate it is until Apple shows us the real thing, but if we had to guess, you'te looking at a genuine iPhone 6 in the video. We've embedded it below for your viewing pleasure. It'll kill time before the Apple event kicks off.
Be sure to check out how to watch the Apple event live to keep up with today's news as it happens.
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How to watch today's Apple iPhone & iWatch event live
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Apple, Cell Phones, Wearables, Corporate News, Handhelds, Internet
Today, Apple will be holding its We Wish We Could Say More event where it's expected to reveal the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iWatch, and a new mobile payment processing system. Some are also expecting an update to the iPad Air, and the Apple TV set-top box. This is shaping up to be one of the biggest Apple keynote events in company history—certainly the biggest yet for Steve Jobs successor, Tim Cook—and the company wants you to see it all go down, live as it happens. Here's how you can watch today's Apple Event:
- If you have an Apple TV, Apple has added a dedicated Apple Events channel. Fire it up at 10:00am PDT (1:00pm EDT), and you'll be able to tune in. You need to have a second- or third-generation Apple TV running software version 6.2 or later.
- If you want to live stream the event from your desktop, you'll need to be running OS X 10.6.8 or later and Safari 5.1.10. From there, just head to the Apple Live page.
- You can also stream the event in the Safari web browser on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch as long as you are running iOS 6.0 or later.
Of course, if you're somewhere that you aren't able to live stream video, you can keep it locked right here to Gear Live, where we will be bringing you reports of all the announcements at breakneck speed. Additionally, you can also follow along at The Verge, Recode, and Engadget.
Once things are wrapped up, Apple will make the video of today's presentation available for on-demand viewing and downloading later today.
So there you have it! How will you be following along?
Dell announces 5K monitor sporting 5120 x 2880 resolution for $2500
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Displays, HDTV, PC / Laptop, Peripherals
Dell has announced a new 5K display, clocking in at 27-inches with a 5120x2880 resolution. That's a staggering 14.7 million pixels, 70% more pixels than you'd find on a 4K monitor. The Dell UltraSharp 27 Ultra HD 5k display also impresses with 218 pixels per inch (ppi), matching the pixel density found on the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. A media card reader is also built-in, as are six USB 3.0 ports to up your connectivity game. Now that it's proven that larger format Retina displays are possible, surely Retina iMacs and Thunderbolt 2 displays can't be far behind, right? OS X Yosemite has code references to 5120 x 2880 resolution, so Apple may already be readying its desktop machines for Retina resolutions.
No solid release date for the panel was given, but it should be available for purchase by the end of the year for $2499.99.
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Get free copy of Destiny for Xbox One or PS4 with last-gen purchase
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Adventure, Bungie, First Person Shooters, Hot Deals, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Bungie has just announced a stellar deal for Destiny buyers--if you pick up the digital version of Destiny for the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, you get to download the next-gen digital version for Xbox One or Playstation 4 for free. That's two copies of Destiny for the price of one.
The deal applies to all Destiny content, too, so if you buy the Guardian edition of the game, or the Expansion Pass on Xbox 360 or PS3, you'll also get that same content on Xbox One or PS4 as well.
To be clear, those who take advantage of the promotion get to keep and use both versions of Destiny. The downloads will be tied to the same Xbox Live or PSN account, and as a result, you'll have to choose one ecosystem (Xbox or Playstation) for both copies of the game--you can't get it for PS3 and then get the Xbox One version, or vice versa. This is a great deal for those who still have an older console in a spare room and want to have Destiny playable on both.
If the above doesn't apply to you, you can still get a free copy of Destiny (or any other Xbox One game) this week!
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Google Glass now available to purchase in Google Play Store
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Corporate News
Google continues to slowly-but-surely make Google Glass more widely available. Now, anyone willing to put down $1,500 can head to the Google Play store and grab the Google Glass "Explorer Edition," previously only available to those who'd scored an exclusive invitation. Yep, here at the end of 2014 Google still hasn't been able to get a mass consumer version of Glass out the door, so the expensive beta developer product is all you can get for now. Alongside Glass, buyers can also pick up accessories like frames, a custom earpiece, and shades.
The Glass Explorer Edition was originally announced in February 2013, with many predicting that a cheaper consumer version would follow in late 2013 or early 2014. Over a year-and-a-half later there still seems to be no sign of it on the horizon. At Google I/O 2014, Google's biggest event of the year, Glass didn't get a mention at all.
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Moto 360 goes on sale, sells out quickly
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Accessories, Wearables
Motorola's long-awaited foray into the smartwatch arena is now official with the release of the Moto 360. The Android Wear device features a 1.65-inch circular display that's covered in Gorilla Glass, making it resistant to scratches and shattering. The watch is also water-resistant. Other features include all-day battery life, built-in pedometer, optical heart rate monitor, and a leather watch band (Motorola plans to release metal bands later this fall.) Users can charge the device wirelessly with the included charging cradle.
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Where is Josh McRoberts? During the Pacer's second quarter comeback he was the disruptive force who injected chaos amongst the Bulls and provided valuable offensive rebounds for the Pacers.
The he was out. Like a fat kid in dodgeball.
I don't get it. Why is Josh McRoberts trusted to start, but not trusted to close? Are the two not mutually important? Is it not equally important to start and to finish well? If so, then why no start Solomon Jones? If the Pacer's coach staff is saying, "We don't trust Josh McRoberts to close, but we trust Solomon Jones to close." Why not, then, start Solomon Jones?
Perhaps the very reason this system is so difficult to learn is because the system is so difficult to define. It seems to me, a layman at best, that if you start McRoberts, but close with Solmon Jones, James Posey, or Jeff Foster than you are changing the personality of the team from the opening tip to the final whistle. I suppose what I am trying to say can be simplified. That is, "Why is something or someone good enough to start, but not good enough to finish?" and "Are players or personalities truly that interchangable?" In my simple opinion, keeping in mind the highest level of basketball I ever played was high school varsity, I don't think you can establish a player early and then eliminate him from the final equation.
I just don't get it.


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City Running Tours Minneapolis: 5K Beer Run!
Downtown Minneapolis
Sat 04/27/2013
5 mile, 5K, 8K, 10 mile, 10K
100 Participants
Join us for a 3 mile run and learn about Minneapolis' best restaurants, pubs, and bars! PLUS, sample a few of Minneapolis' finest brews along the route. A great time for a very casual group of runners that want to participate in a fun run! Includes free beer tasting of local brews along the way at some of the best bars/pubs/breweries in Minneapolis! All participants will recieve a collectors can cooler!
- Address:Corner of Nicollet Mall and 7th Street South
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Burnham is to have its first town centre market in about 16 years.
Joe Villar, who runs the Promenade Park bank holiday market in Maldon, has signed up about 25 traders to visit Burnham High Street on Tuesdays from July 1.
Stalls selling fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, clothes for women, men and children and hardware will open from 8am to 2.30pm for an initial three month trial period.
The High Street will be closed from the Chapel Road to Ship Road junctions between 7am on 4pm on market days.
Burnham currently has a regular farmer's market in Carnival Hall.
* Full story in today's Standard.


text: Tragedy on the Hill By Samira Shahbandy, George Washington High School November 2, 2012 Story Share Courtesy photo George Washington High School student Drew Morton was killed in a car accident on Sept. 16. Many in the student body are still mourning the freshman football player's death. (Photo by Michael Switzer DesignWorks.) CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Sept. 16, tragedy struck the George Washington High School community. Freshman Drew Morton was in a car accident that morning and passed away later that day.The school still mourns his death, using his football number, 73, in a number of ways. No one wants to forget him.The Friday following the accident, the George Washington football team played Princeton High School, and each teammate touched Drew's jersey before the game. He has also been named an honorary team captain.A scholarship has been created in his honor, too. Before the Princeton game, students released balloons to raise money for the fund. Notes were written and placed in the balloons, which were then let go on the school's football field.Morton has been missed by many at the school, especially two of his closest friends, freshmen Matt Schwarz and Alex King. They aren't just missing a football player and classmate; they're missing their best friend."It's been tough since he passed away," King said. "I think the community has gotten closer through all this."When I found out what happened, I was stunned," he added. "I never thought it would be him. He seemed invincible to everybody, and it's just a shock that he's really gone. It didn't really hit me at first. It seemed like a dream. No one ever thought that something like this would happen to any of us."Schwarz agreed, saying, "Life has changed a lot since the passing of my best friend. It's hard to explain, but I wake up every morning thinking I'm going to walk into school and see him standing there, smiling."The community has changed in a lot of different ways," he continued. "It's a lot quieter than it has ever been before. Everybody knew Drew, so it's been a lot different without him." When they heard about the accident, some students didn't believe it was true. They thought it was a sick joke because Morton was quite the jokester. This made the tragedy seem even less real."When the accident first happened, I was in a lot of shock. I'd never thought just an average Sunday afternoon could turn out so bad," Schwarz said. "The first thing I thought was 'How am I going to be able to get through this?'"When I first found out, I didn't think it could be true," he continued. "I never thought that my best friend -- who I was planning to be best friends with for the rest of my life -- could die so young. Reality really didn't hit me until about a week or two after his passing."Even students who didn't always care for Morton, like freshman Blair Hanna, have been feeling depressed."We didn't get along during middle school, but by the end of eighth grade, we were cool," Hanna explained. "He had apologized for everything two weeks after school started. I'm glad we forgave each other because I wouldn't be able to live knowing we were enemies when he passed."Everything's been pretty bad because I sat beside him in science class," she continued. "Now, there's an empty seat, but I feel like there's something still there. "In fact, when I found out, I didn't think it was possible. I repeated that in my head over and over. When I realized it was true, I fell to my knees, sobbing uncontrollably. He was sort of an immortal person."The George Washington community isn't as happy anymore," she added. "Everyone's saddened by his death."Freshman Brodie Ehnstrom wasn't a friend of Drew's, but she was a classmate. Shirts were sold at the school in Drew's honor, and Ehnstrom wears hers every Sunday to remember him.Though it has been almost two months, the pain of Drew's loss is still fresh for many in the GW community. One second, life was normal, and then our community was shattered. The school misses him, and we are doing our best to remember and honor him, but his memory can't replace his presence. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about a sandwich 5 WV school district apologizes for 'Trump Perry' sign at football game Crews making progress on power outages Previous Story Students pick vocational school for career head start Next Story


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Kings Food Markets promises consumers a fresh experience with its Local Fresh 24/7 program.
The program features displays of local produce within 24 hours of harvest. It started May 23 with a pilot and expanded in early June to the Parsippany, N.J.-based retailer's 24 locations, said Paul Kneeland, vice president of produce and floral. Kneeland said the program will be available through Labor Day.
"At that point, Kings will shift its focus to fall harvest items, but we will continue to source from local growers throughout the fall and beginning of winter as much as possible," he said.
Kings is working with Plainville, Mass.-based Red Tomato, a non-profit which helps small and mid-sized growers in the region connect with retailers. The Local Fresh 24/7 program features regionally sourced heirloom tomatoes, corn, squash, cilantro, lettuce, parsley, mint, radishes, spinach and other summer crops.
The logistics of the program are "unbelievably heroic," Kneeland said. Each store has a Local Fresh 24/7 display featuring recently-harvested produce. Once the products have been on display for a single day, they are re-stocked with the general produce.
To alert consumers to what's available in stores, Kings plans to update its website and Facebook and Twitter accounts. Kings also plans to add a section to its website that will share more detail about the products in the program, including when they were delivered and recipe ideas, Kneeland said.
"We will also be including more regular updates about the variety of products available via the hashtag #farmfresh on Kings' Twitter feed, starting this week," he said.


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All are 10/10 with no ink. Picked these up from PIAS today. Just wondering if these are worth anything.
175 Glow CFR BB Aviar - double stamp x-out, weighs in at 173, gummy, transparent, double circle tooling, "www.innova..." on the bottom. The sales rep at PIAS said it was as close to CE as he's ever felt. I personally have never felt CE before, so I can't say. The bottom is marked BB.
171 Glow KC Pro Aviar - double stamp x-out, slightly less firm than current run KC's (but still firm), much better grip.
175 12x Champ Firebird - pearly, good grip, flat top, clear.
No the best picture to show how pearly it is, but you get the idea


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Dirks suffers setback, injures hamstring in rehab stint
TORONTO -- Just when Andy Dirks seemed to be making progress towards a late-season stint with the Tigers, his rehab from back surgery is on hold once again. This time, it might be a longer delay.
One day after the Tigers transferred Dirks' Minor League rehab assignment from Class A West Michigan to Triple-A Toledo, the team recalled his assignment. His left hamstring strain sustained Wednesday is worse than initially thought, and worse than day to day.
"If it was day to day, we probably would've carried it," head athletic trainer Kevin Rand. "It wasn't just a two- or three-day type of hamstring [injury]. It's a little bit more extensive."
Dirks strained the hamstring running in the outfield on Wednesday for West Michigan against Lake County. Rand said they had hoped he'd be ready to play at Toledo on Friday night, but he wasn't able to take batting practice. At that point, he was shut down.
Rand said he anticipates Dirks being out longer than five days, at which point the 20-day limit on his rehab assignment resets.
Dirks' rehab assignment originally began exactly a month ago. He played in six games at Class A Advanced Lakeland before being sidelined by lower back soreness, then restarted his assignment at West Michigan a week ago.
The promotion to Toledo was long planned as the final hurdle to a return to Detroit, mainly to get him a look at advanced pitching compared to Class A ball. If he's out for a while, the question will become whether he has enough time left in the Minor League schedule to rehab and be ready for big league pitching and running in the outfield.
"He's going to remain in Toledo," Rand said. "He's going to continue to get treatment in Toledo until he's obviously ready to play again."
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Part 3 (BLU)
Caitlin Glass and Mike McFarland
2-Disc set.
In the shadows beneath Central, the Elrics encounter Father, the creator of the Homunculi. His face is familiar, but his alchemy is unlike anything the brothers have ever seen. As Father's dark plot takes shape, Ed and Al brave the frigid north to meet the top officer of the fortress Briggs: General Olivier Armstrong. With icy nerve and burning intensity, she commands the hardest soldiers in the land. When you witness her leading the warriors of Briggs in battle against the unstoppable, rampaging Sloth, you'll know - the stakes are higher than ever in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Part Three.
Product Details
- Cast: Maxey Whitehead, Vic Mignogna, Caitlin Glass, Travis Willingham
- Format: Color, Dolby, Widescreen
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of Discs: 2
- Rating: Not Rated
- Label: Funimation
- Release Date: 12/28/2010
- Run Time: 320 minutes
- Catalogue #: 08382
Special Features
- Episode 28 & 36 Commentary
- Textless Songs
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Jason KushAffiliation:
Slippery Rock University (Full-Time Instructor of Music)
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Provisional Saxophone)
Nathan Douds Ensemble
Artist's BiographyJason Kush is an active saxophonist, educator, and scholar. Kush earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of Miami after obtaining his Master of Music degree in Jazz Pedagogy from the University of Miami and his undergraduate degree in Music Education, magna cum laude, from Slippery Rock University.
Kush has performed as a soloist and ensemble member in wide variety of genres in the United States and Europe. His Carnegie Hall debut occurred in 1998 with a performance by the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Band, with a return visit in 2008 to premier Christopher Rouse's "Wolf Rounds.†Kush went on to perform extensively with the New World Symphony, including a five-week tour of Paris, Normandy, and Spain. Kush also has performed several concerts with the Russian National Orchestra during consecutive U.S. tours. Currently, Kush performs with the Pittsburgh Symphony and Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestras. As in addition to orchestral performance, Kush has performed as a free-lance saxophonist with the Woody Herman Orchestra, the South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Arturo Sandoval, Eddie Daniels, Benny Golson, Christian McBride, Jeff "Tain†Watts, Benny Golson, Kevin Mahogany, Wayne Bergeron, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Dave Koz, Andrea Bocelli, Barry Manilow, Patti LuPone, Michael Feinstein, Johnny Mathis, the Temptations, the Supremes, the O'Jays, and the Four Tops, among many others. In addition to live performances, Kush recorded with Sixth Species, the South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Hector el Father, the South 9 Ensemble, the Nathan Douds Ensemble, as well as Eddie Daniels, Tom Scott, and the Henri Mancini Institute Big Band, an album that received a double Grammy Nomination in 2006.
Kush's scholarly work includes a dissertation on the life and innovations of Belgian inventor François Louis, as well as feature articles and interviews in various magazines and journals pertaining to saxophone performance and pedagogy, including in Saxophone Journal, Polyphonic.org, and The Instrumentalist. In addition to extensive performance and scholarly activity, Dr. Kush held positions at Barry University and the New World School of the Arts, in Miami, Florida. Currently, Dr. Kush teaches saxophone, improvisation, and jazz ensembles at his undergraduate alma mater, Slippery Rock University.


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Turn anything into a control surface with Mogees. This is part IRCAM project. The results in the video seem great.
"Mogees is a project that uses microphones to turn any surface into an interactive board, which associates different gestures with different sounds. This means that desktop drummers could transform their finger taps and hand slaps into the sound of a marimba or xylophone. Users plug any contact microphone onto a surface — be it a tree, a cupboard, a piece of glass or even a balloon. They can then record several different types of touch using their hands or any objects that cause a sound — so one sound could be a hand slap, another could be a finger tap and another could be hitting the surface with a drumstick. Users can train the system to detect new types of touch recording them just once." – brunozamborlin.com/mogees
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Pinellia Ternata Root
Veterinarian Reviewed on June 14, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
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Pinellia ternata Root
Pinellia ternata may also be called Green Dragons, Ban Xia, Arum dracontium or Pinelliae Tuber. The Pinellia ternata is a small herb which has leaves that vary from one sub species to another. There are noticeable small bulbs on the leaves of the Pinellia ternata and it also may have three to many little leaflets. The Pinellia ternate is plant that is actually native to the Asian continent.
The Pinellia ternata root is one of the many parts of the Pinellia ternata plant that has medicinal properties. The Pinellia ternata root is considered one of the most important medicinal herbs in ancient Chinese medicine and is deemed to be quite beneficial in the treatment of many respiratory illnesses. The raw Pinellia ternata root is toxic, therefore careful preparation is necessary to remove oxalates and gastric irritants before it is used as a remedy.
History and Origin
The use of the Pinellia ternata root is well known in Chinese traditional medicine and since the root is considered toxic, it is used externally as a poultice for wounds and burns. Processed parts of the root are however used in many respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. The name Green Dragons is actually a very common name for the Pinellia ternata since it has a green color and dragon–like shape of the inflorescence of the Pinellia ternata plant. The hooded spathe has a dragon tongue like extension that earned helped to earn this plant its name.
Ancient Uses
Although classified as being toxic, the Pinellia ternata root is regarded as an herbal remedy in ancient Chinese medicines. It is used to treat phlegm in coughs and also as a treatment for more stubborn coughs. It was used in herbal formulas to warm the lungs, as a cure for nausea and vomiting and also to decrease the size of goiters and nodules.
Modern Uses
In modern times, the Pinellia ternata root has been known to contain chemicals that are similar to Ephedrine. It was used as a weight loss regimen; but in 2004, Pinellia ternata root-containing treatments were banned by the U.S. FDA since side effects like heart attack and the possibility of stroke was seen in many users.
Other uses for the Pinellia ternata root are for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, influenza, inflammation and also for cough. This herb is also used for birth control and also for many types of illnesses as well.
Side Effects
There isn't enough studies and research regarding the safety of the Pinellia ternata root for the treatment of many types of illnesses. Although it is widely accepted in traditional Chinese medicine, it is very important to consult your doctor regarding its dosage and use before trying it out. It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and also for very young children. The use of Pinellia ternata root for weight loss is not recommended and it is therefore important to consult your doctor and a fitness expert regarding the ideal weight loss regimen for your condition.
Do not attempt to use this herbal remedy without any doctor's advice. Pinellia ternata root may be harmful if combined with your medication and without accurate dosing.
Our Expert
Paulina Nelega, RH, has been in private practice as a Clinical Herbalist for over 15 years. She has developed and taught courses in herbal medicine, and her articles on health have appeared in numerous publications. She is very passionate about the healing power of nature. Ask Dr. Jan


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UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi opened a two-day debate on the impact of the global recession on developing countries and the poor by saying an "exit strategy" for the crisis is needed for all countries.
"If things start moving in the Western economies, the rest of the world will not be cured," Mr. Supachai said. "It will not be an automatic process that the rest of the world will start to recover. We cannot go back to the same old cycle of boom and bust. We cannot make cosmetic changes. We need to think about real reforms."
The Secretary-General went on to say, "We need to think about people who aren't on Wall Street or Main Street but have no street to walk on. The impact of the crisis on developing countries will be tremendous."
Titled "the global economic crisis and development – the way forward," the symposium was described by Mr. Supachai as a way to "give voice to the voiceless."
The meeting grew out of UNCTAD efforts to implement the "one UN" concept and the organization's stepped-up policy of responding to global developments and broadening debate on global issues.
H.E. Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani, President of the UNCTAD's Trade and Development Board and chair of the meeting, committed to transmitting the symposium outcome to the President of the United Nations General Assembly and to the UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development, scheduled for early June in New York. "There was a need to broaden the debate on the global economic crisis beyond the intergovernmental process".
Issues raised by speakers from the floor included: the effects of the crisis on human rights; potential social unrest in least developed countries (LDCs); why more government and international funding is not being dedicated to reducing high levels of unemployment; increasing inequalities in wealth around the world; the disproportionate impact on women of the global turmoil and resulting job losses; barriers to the transfer of useful technology to developing countries; and the potential for renewed food crises as the worldwide downturn continues.
Keynote speakers at the start of the debate included Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Office (ILO), who said ILO has advocated a "global jobs pact" to face the unemployment issue and work in concert with economic stimulus packages.
Sha Zukang, Under-Secretary-General of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), said it is important for donor nations to honour their aid commitments to the developing world, even as they commit huge sums to domestic stimulus measures. "Don't say there is no money," he said. "If you make commitments, keep them."
Anders B. Johnson, Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), said Parliaments "have some soul-searching to do" on why they did not have regulations in place to prevent the financial abuses that led to the crisis. Tighter financial controls are needed, he said.
Guy Ryder, Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation, said the mood among trade unionists "is of anger and fear. Anyone who doesn't take seriously the danger of social instability is missing the point. The feelings of injustice out there are not misplaced."
And Céline Charveriat, Head of the Geneva Office of Oxfam International, said that as a result of the crisis, another 55-90 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty in 2009 on top of 130-155 million already reduced to that state in 2008 because of soaring food and fuel prices.
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Bangalore, Aug 31 (IANS) Citizen's group, the Bangalore Political Action Committee (BPAC) Saturday urged the Karnataka government to ensure women's safety and sought stringent action on perpetrators of violence against them.
"Heinous acts are committed against women in Bangalore almost every day.The lack of respect for women in our society is appalling and is the root cause of these crimes. We want to sensitise the state government to reform laws and bring forward new measures to prevent crimes against women," BPAC president Kiran Mazumdar Shaw said in a statement here.
In a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister K.J. George and city Police Commissioner Raghavendra Auradkar, the group expressed grave concern over rising crimes, including sexual assault and violence against women in the city.
According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau report, Bangalore ranks fourth in rape cases and second in crimes against women after Delhi in the country.
"Brutal acts of violence against women across the country reflect a larger societal malaise and deep rooted prejudices. It is high time we take steps to protect our women and children," said the group's core committee member Revathy Ashok.
The group asked the state government to implement the J.S. Verma Committee report and the criminal law amendment for enforcing the stringent laws, with increase in judicial capacity and quicker conviction of the accused in rape and other criminal cases against women.
"The state government should set up a city level and district level teams with forensic experts to investigate crime cases against women scientifically in a stipulated time for faster conviction of the accused to bring them to justice," Shaw said.
The central government had set up the three-member Verma Committee headed by former chief justice of India J.S. Verma after the gang-rape of a woman in New Delhi Dec 16, 2012 to recommend amendments to the criminal law for quicker trial and enhanced punishment to criminals accused of committing sexual assault against women.
The committee submitted its report Jan 23 this year.
The group also sought a special legislative session for lawmakers to discuss crimes against women and create a sense of urgency among police, judiciary, bureaucracy and society.
"The state government should create a database of complaints filed on sexual crimes against women in each police station across the state, with details of accused, progress in investigation, conviction rates and punishment imposed. The database should be accessible to the public," Revathy said.
Citing the Verma Committee report, the group urged the government to reform the education system in the state to create gender sensitivity, sex education and adult education.
"The relevant law should be amended to record the statement of victims in the presence of her lawyer/magistrate in special cases to ensure they (victims) are not traumatised and their statements were not tampered with later," Shaw reiterated.
Seeking a 24x7 hotline to attend to distress calls from women in need of help, the group said ombudsmen should be appointed in each of the 30 districts across the state to check crimes against them and speed-up cases against the accused.
"The ombudsmen should fast track the cases of violence, sexual abuse and assault on women, while police should intensify nigh surveillance and patrolling across Bangalore and other cities across the state," Revathy said.
The group also sought better street lighting, surveillance cameras and public transportation for safety and security of women.


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The Figure in Clay
Exhibition Dates: March 15 - April 19, 2014
Opening & Artists' Reception on Thursday, March 20th from 5 to 9 pm
The figure in art has rich tradition in expression of human beauty. In conjunction with 48th Annual Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) in Milwaukee, the gallery and Chris Berti curated The Figure in Clay. This special exhibition examines a range of techniques and expression by a group of contemporary artists using clay as a medium to interpret the figure as both subject and content.
The internationally recognized group of artists participating are: Chris Antemann, Tom Bartel, Mark Chatterley, Lisa Clague, Ed Eberle, Laszlo Fekete, Debra Fritts, Arthur Gonzalez, Michael Gross, Beth Lo, Ron Meyers, Laura O'Donnell, Heidi Preuss Grew, Kevin Snipes, Richard Swanson, and Sunkoo Yuh.
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October 14th, 2009
The HD 5800 series last month, the HD 5700 series last week, and the HD 5900 series… on the way. Reports around the web have picked up on a very small little piece if code in the latest OpenCL 1.1 drivers released with the ATI Steam SDK 2.0 beta yesterday. Amidst strings of instruction code, [...]


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This inaugural online contest is a bracket-style, five-round tournament pairing up the area's best players against each with the winner being determined through online voting on The News-Sentinel website, news-sentinel.com.
The tournament will begin with the 16 first-round matches at 12:01 a.m. Monday (click here to vote in the first-round matches). Every round, expect for the championship match, will last one day with the polls closing at 11 p.m. (EST). The player with the most votes when the polls close will advance to the next round.
Voting for the championship match will start Friday and the polls will remain up through the weekend. The winner of the News-Sentinel Fan Choice Player of the Week will be announced in the Monday, Oct. 22 issue of The News-Sentinel.
The News-Sentinel sports staff selected and seeded the 32-player tournament field based on multiple factors include a player's performance during the regular season and how the player's team fared.
Four regions will comprise the 32-player field. Each region was named after a standout former high school football player from the Fort Wayne area: the Rod Woodson Region, the Tyler Eifert Region, the Chandler Harnish Region and the Bob Cowan Region.
Below is the tournament field and schedule.Monday: First-round matches
Tuesday: Regional semifinals
Wednesday: Regional finals
Thursday: Tournament semifinals
Friday - Sunday: Tournament championship
Monday, Oct. 22: Winner announced in issue of The News-Sentinel
*Polls close at 11 p.m. (EST) for every roundNo. 1 seed C.J. Jackson, North Side vs. No. 8 seed Tyler Hands, Carroll
No. 4 seed Brandon Mable, East Noble vs. No. 5 seed Brad Busse, Bellmont
No. 3 seed Justin Tranquill, Carroll vs. No. 6 seed Matt Skowronek, Homestated
No. 2 seed Anthony Moore, New Haven vs. No. 7 seed Josh Spitnale, SniderNo. 1 seed Jaylon Smith, Bishop Luers vs. No. 8 seed Amani Ray, Northrop
No. 4 seed Jaylin Bennett, Woodlan vs. No. 5 seed Drew Schnitz, Huntington North
No. 3 seed Conner Sheehan, Heritage vs. No. 6 seed Donovan Clark, South Side
No. 2 seed Colin Brockhouse, Northrop vs. No. 7 seed Nolan McMahon, HomesteadNo. 1 seed Nick Reese, Snider vs. No. 8 seed David Morrison, Concordia
No. 4 seed Brandon Porter, Garrett vs. No. 5 seed Frank Martin, Homestead
No. 3 seed Nic Weimer, East Noble vs. No. 6 seed Jared Murphy, Columbia City
No. 2 seed Anthony Linnear, North Side vs. No. 7 seed D'Marcus Moon, Bishop DwengerNo. 1 seed Isaac Griffith, Homestead vs. No. 8 seed Grey Fox, East Noble
No. 4 seed Jordan Hogue, New Haven vs. No. 5 seed Brenton Lockett, Heritage
No. 3 seed Je'norie Smith, Snider vs.No. 6 seed Tyvel Jemison, Bishop Luers
No. 2 seed Jason Nicodemus, Churubusco vs. No. 7 seed Weston Painter, Snider


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Vote Now: People's Choice Round One
Today marks the beginning of the People's Choice portion of our Blog Cabin 2013 coverage. We invite you to help us select the paint color palette, siding style and roofing material. Vote up to 10 times per day for building materials and encourage others to participate too!
Once you vote, take time to examine our "after" floor plan slideshow, which features renderings of the renovated home, elevations and first and second floor floor plans. We're making major changes, while maintaining the Southern charm of this historic home. Enjoy and please post your thoughts below.


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Anyone been up to High Bridge in the last few weeks (months)? We're heading up there this weekend for a fall trip and I was hoping that Bear (full Bear that is) and Whitetail might be playable by now.
It looks like we're going to have a beautiful weekend for a bunch of rounds. I'm looking forward to all the long holes and getting an opportunity to try out my new Striker a bit.


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Our boutique hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Anaheim.
From the country's top amusement parks and shopping malls to breathtaking beaches and museums, staying at Hotel Pepper Tree makes it easy to discover the best attractions in Southern California.
Treat your kids to the vacation of a lifetime at nearby Disneyland Resort and Knott's Berry Farm theme park; then take it easy on Orange County's beautiful beaches, located just 20 minutes west.
Foodies will love Anaheim's eclectic restaurants and nearby wineries, and sports fans can watch professional baseball, hockey and football games only seven miles away at Honda Center and Angel Stadium. Whether you want to attend an event at the Anaheim Convention Center or prefer to play 18 holes of golf on the championship course next door, there's something for everyone in Anaheim.
Visitors looking to explore more of the Los Angeles area can visit Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Bowl or Universal Studios – all located within 35 miles of Hotel Pepper Tree. San Diego attractions like Sea World and the San Diego Zoo are also an easy 90-minute drive south on Interstate 5.
From the charm of Main Street, U.S.A. to the whimsical Mickey's Toontown, explore eight fantastic lands of nostalgia and delight. Let your imagination soar in an enchanted kingdom of fantasy and magical entertainment. At Disneyland® Park, you'll experience more than 60 attractions, 50 shops and 30 restaurants. Zoom through doom on their biggest ride in 40 years, the Indiana Jones™ Adventure - a high-tech, adrenaline-pumping thrill on wheels. Experience thrilling rides like the Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Meet Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy! New innovations like the Disney's FASTPASS® Service keeps waiting in line to a minimum.
The Park is divided into several themed "lands," each of which has a number of rides and attractions. The Downtown Disney District has many restaurants such as ESPN Zone, House of Blues and Rainforest Café. You will have a great time at the Disney Park with exciting new rides, live-action shows and plenty of dining and shopping opportunities.
America's oldest amusement park, Knott's Berry Farm re-creates the atmosphere of the Old West in six fantastic themed areas, including Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, Wild Water Wilderness, Indian Trails, The Boardwalk and Camp Snoopy. With world-class thrills and family fun, Knott's features 160 acres of wild rides, live shows and exciting family attractions.
Walter Knott and his wife set up a roadside stand selling pies, preserves and home-cooked chicken dinners during the Depression of the 1930's. In no time at all, the lines for the delicious meals grew so much that Walter decided to create an Old West Ghost Town to provide entertainment for the waiting customers. The Old West Ghost Town has since evolved into an amusement park with attractions and rides for fun with the whole family.
Experience the splendor, pageantry and romance of the Middle Ages at the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Feel the thunder of hooves, the shattering of lances, the clash of swords and ringing axes as knights engage in combat for the title of champion. Enjoy an exceptional royal feast as you witness the chivalry and horsemanship of medieval days in this magnificent setting.
Bringing Orange County the finest concerts and entertainment in an intimate setting, the Grove of Anaheim presents a diverse array of artists, musical acts, Grammy winners, shows and events that impress and delight music fans. From comedy to country, hard rock to Latin, the Grove plays it all in a beautiful and unforgettable atmosphere not found anywhere else. At the Grove, you'll experience 27,140 square feet of flavor and excitement for special events, corporate functions, product launches, private concerts, weddings, reunions and gala occasions. For advance tickets to upcoming shows visit www.thegroveofanaheim.com.
Check out latest concerts, drop in for Sunday gospel brunch, or dine at the fabulous Crossroads Restaurant. It's always a good time at the House of Blues!
The Anaheim Convention Center is the largest convention center on the West Coast and one of the largest convention centers in the world. After three years of expansion and renovation, this jewel has become a regional architectural landmark. It has centralized towers formed by an open-grid design, which blend into a spectacular curving glass-wall facade.
Newport Beach is a magical Southern California destination with nine miles of picture-perfect sandy beach for swimming, surfing, body boarding, fishing, sailing, yachting, parasailing, snorkeling and sunbathing. Enjoy "The Wedge" – a jetty where surfers brave the waves – two piers, Balboa Pavilion, the Newport-Balboa Ferry boat, harbor cruises, boat rentals, rollerblading, sand volleyball, outdoor concerts, tennis and trips to Catalina Island. Newport Beach also offers world-class shopping, waterfront dining and championship golf courses. Framed by the Saddleback Mountains, Newport Beach's ecological reserve is very popular with birders.
Home to the 2002 World Champion Anaheim Angels, Angel Stadium is a classic ballpark built on 140 acres. Angel Stadium seats nearly 45,050 and features terraced bullpens, widened concourses, the Nestle Family Zone, the Pepsi Perfect Game Pavilion, landscaped courtyards and three restaurants. Angel Stadium has hosted the All-Star Game twice and the 2002 World Series.
Adventure City is the most affordable family-fun theme park located in Anaheim and offers a world of excitement, entertainment and education for the young and young at heart. A collection of small-town buildings and rides are perfect for small children. Swoop over buildings on the Crazy Bus or try the Tree Top Racers, which dips and turns, giving the illusion that you'll tip over the edge. There's even an arcade with video games, skill-based games and tickets for fun prizes.
Formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, Honda Center is Southern California's premier entertainment and sports venue. Honda Center hosts a variety of first-class events each year, including concerts, sporting events and family shows. The 650,000-square-foot arena is home to the NHL Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
Admission $12-$17. The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art promotes education and understanding by bringing the world's great cultural art to people of all ages. The Bowers Museum is one of Southern California's finest museums and Orange County's largest.
Discovery Science Center is dedicated to educating young minds, assisting teachers and increasing public understanding of science, math and technology through interactive exhibits and programs. It offers a fun experience for visitors of all ages, with interactive experiments, programs, hands-on exhibits, live science shows and a dazzling 3-D laser experience. It also has exhibitions about exploration, space travel, flight, computers and a rock-climbing wall, musical floor for dancing and a bed of nails to lie on.
Universal Studios Hollywood puts you so close you can hear the cameras rolling. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films, then immerse yourself into the thrilling worlds of your favorite movies. Blast-off on the Back to the Future ride and then venture into the past with Jurassic Park and The Mummy Returns. Take a back-lot tour and then enjoy the all-new saga of the "Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told," Shrek 4-D, which picks up where the Oscar-winning film left off.
LEGOLAND brings out the hero in everyone. There are more than 50 super rides, shows, building projects and attractions for the entire family. There are many restaurants offering everything from pizza, pasta and burgers to fresh and healthy meals. Legoland will add education, adventure and fun to your next visit.
It's the place to go for great bargains on name-brand merchandise at 30- to 50-percent below retail prices on electronics, jewelry, toys, cosmetics, video games, clothes, shoes, music and more. Enjoy live entertainment on weekends.
Contact: Close to Disneyland. Hours: 10am – 7pm, Wed. – Mon. Closed Tues.
Tel: 800-479-7927.
The Mission at San Juan Capistrano is the birthplace of Orange County. Founded more than 200 years ago, it is a monument to Southern California's multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Listen to the tolling of century-old bells, and walk down time worn paths. The serenity and peace of the 10 acres of lush gardens and cool fountains, cloistered by old adobe walls, offers visitors seclusion from the sights and sounds of a busy world. Visit the Serra Chapel, Padres Quarters, Industrial Area, Soldiers Barracks, Cemetery and The Great Stone Church.
The Orange County Fair & Exposition Center provides educational, entertainment and recreational opportunities for the public, while preserving the heritage of Californian agriculture. Don't miss the annual Orange County Fair, Centennial Farm, The Ranch, Youth Expo and more than 100 events throughout the year.
Anaheim Memorial Medical Center is a full-service hospital serving Anaheim and Orange County. With new facilities, cutting-edge technologies and an outstanding team of medical professionals, Anaheim Medical Center provides the highest quality of health care services in a compassionate environment, where the most important part of healing is the human touch.
Purchase your tickets directly with Hotel Pepper Tree and save $15 OFF* each ticket when you book any reservation for 1 or more nights.
*Save $15 off any multi-day Disneyland Resort Tickets when you book a 1+ night stay at Hotel Pepper Tree. Must book hotel room direct with Hotel Pepper Tree and buy tickets direct through Hotel Pepper Tree. Coupon good for no more than 5 Disneyland Resort Tickets per room. Coupon must be presented at time of check-in. Not Valid with Southern California Resident Discounts. Subject to availability. Not valid with any other offers. Tickest are non-refundable. Valid for travel dates until December 31, 2016.
To book last minute tickets (sorry, no discount), purchase them here.
Buena Park Mall is a one-million-square-foot regional shopping mall featuring Krekorian Metroplex 18-screen theatres and many affordable family restaurants. You will also find a variety of anchor stores, from Ross Dress For Less to Circuit City.
The Block at Orange features the best names in manufacturer and retail outlets, including Old Navy, Ann Taylor Factory Store and OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet. The Block at Orange is also home to high-quality entertainment venues like AMC 30 Theatres, Dave & Buster's, Lucky Strike Lanes and various themed restaurants.
Hours: Sun. – Thurs., 10am – 9 pm; Fri. – Sat. 10am – 11pm
Contact: 20 City Blvd., West Ste. C-5
Tel: 877-2THE BLOCK
South Coast Plaza is Southern California's premier shopping destination, offering a fabulous collection of fashion stores, award-winning restaurants, spas and world-class performing arts. This is a "must visit" for retail therapy!
Contact: 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa
Tel: (800) 782-8888
Whether you want to go star-spotting or shopping in some of the best Italian and French boutiques, Rodeo Drive is a world-renowned shopping street worth visiting.
Contact: Located between Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills
Well-maintained and price-friendly, Dad Miller Golf Course has become a popular destination for players of all ages and abilities. The course features a lake with lovely trees surrounding the fairways and is easily walked. The new practice center is home to the Anaheim Golf Academy and offers chipping green and a night-lighted driving range. Dad Miller Golf Course is home to the Tiger Woods Learning Center and is the closest golf course to the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort.
Anaheim has fantastic local attractions and easy freeway commutes to other neighborhoods and beaches. For a more flexible and convenient stay in Anaheim, we strongly recommend renting a vehicle rather than relying on shuttles, taxis or public transport. Shuttle services are not free and can be frustrating when having to queue with the crowds and then stopping at other hotels before arriving home.
Vehicle hire is easy, affordable and allows you greater flexibility. You should find driving on the Southern California freeways relatively easy. You can hire a vehicle from $22 to $55 per day at www.carrentalexpress.com. Our front desk associates are happy to provide you with easy-to-follow directions to all our Anaheim attractions.
The following companies can be contacted to book your airport transfer or car hire:
ART (Anaheim Resort Transportation)
Goes to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Convention Center and more. Only $5.00 for an Adult Day Pass and $2.00 for a Child Day Pass. 1-888-364-ARTS.
Mickey's Space Shuttle
Provides transportation to the Disneyland® Resort. $12 for up to 4 people. Call 1-866-Mickey1 or 714-Mickey-9.
John Wayne Airport: $10 per person. LAX Airport: $15 per person. Reservations: 1-800-200-6655.
John Wayne Airport: $10 per person. LAX Airport: $15 per person. Reservations: 1-800- 733-8267.
Airport Bus – 1-800-828-6699
Town Cars, Limos and Vans – 800-877-0788.
Coast 2 Coast Shuttles
Private limos/shuttles/sightseeing – 714-490-1177.
From $22 per day with unlimited mileage.


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New weight loss pill approved by FDA
Since it's been all over the news lately, I'm sure you've heard that the FDA has approved a new over-the-counter form of orlistat, a drug called Xenical when it's sold by prescription. The new OTC product has the cute name "alli." It uses a lower case "a" and the "I" is long as in ally – get it? Implying that it/they are your allies in weight loss!
Before you rush out to buy this (well, it won't be available till summer), please consider the following:
This drug is intended to be used along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise. According to the FDA's Dr. Charles Ganley, head of OTC products, "Using this drug alone is unlikely to be beneficial."
What this drug does is to prevent the body from absorbing part of the fat in your diet. Instead, the fat is excreted through the stool. Guess what? At least half the people in clinical trials experienced GI side effects (the company, GSK, conveniently calls these "treatment effects" to avoid calling them side effects. They can get away with this because the GI effects are due to the way the drug works – less fat in, more fat out). By the way, Roche sells Xenical.
Here's a list of GI side effects you might experience:
- Oily spotting
- Flatus with discharge
- Fecal urgency
- Fatty/oily stool
- Oily evacuation
- Increased defecation
- Fecal incontinence
Where do I sign up for that??
So what does the FDA and GSK/Roche recommend you do to help avoid GI "treatment effects?" Eat a low-fat diet!!!!!!!!!!! Because the more fat you eat, the more you'll "discharge."
I feel as though I've fallen down the proverbial rabbit hole. I'm overweight because I don't eat a low-calorie, low fat diet or exercise. So now I take a pill (by the way it's three times a day – once with each meal), to help me lose weight that won't work unless I eat a low-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise AND will cause my bowels to lose control if I don't eat a low-fat diet. This is sort of like the anti-alcoholism drug Antabuse, which, if you do drink while taking it makes you violently sick. Only in this case, you have to take the drug to force you to eat a low-fat diet or face the oily consequences.
And did I mention that because you don't absorb as much fat, you will also not be able to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K? Because of this, you are urged also to take a multi-vitamin every day at bedtime (meaning, when you haven't had a meal) to give your colon a chance to absorb these vitamins.
But wait, I've got an idea: Why not skip the drug, avoid its cost, avoid its awful "treatment effects," avoid worrying about taking it three times a day, avoid taking a multi-vitamin at bedtime, and get real about what you eat and how active you are!!!
I repeat the following over and over in this blog: EAT A LITTLE LESS AND EXERCISE A LITTLE MORE. Just snack a little less and take a walk for starters. No fads, no pills, just conviction and follow-through.
I'm hopeful you've also realized that if you do start taking this drug, and don't make significant diet and lifestyle changes, that the moment you stop the drug the weight will come right back. This is not a cure. If it works at all, it will only work while you keep taking it.
I'm sure that there are some people for whom this drug or its prescription version will be important and will make an important difference in their lives. But for the vast and overwhelming majority of us, my recommendation is to JUST SAY NO…


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This came out of a large house in central France and one that that had been inherited by my sisters French husband. At a guess (because really, I'm no expert) it's made of bronze, around 6 inches high, with Greek or Roman imagery around it - dated to around 1800-1850?
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text: The Pasadena Police Department announces the launch of Pasadena Crime Stoppers, an anonymous tip line that offers possible cash rewards for information that helps solve violent and/or serious crimes in the Pasadena area. Pasadena joins a number of local and national law enforcement agencies that have used the program successfully, including the FBI, ATF, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Marshals Service, Los Angeles Police Department and local police jurisdictions throughout Los Angeles County. Crime Stoppers enables anyone to provide police with valuable and timely crime information via phone, text and the Internet. Tips can be related to suspected burglary, cyber crimes, extortion, assault, homicide and other crimes. "Conscientious citizens who report information on Crime Stoppers have legal protections as anonymous informants, and their personal data, including names and phone numbers, are encrypted using special software," said Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez. "The reputation of this important program depends on total protection of identity." There are three ways to provide information 24 hours a day, seven days a week about crimes that have been committed in Pasadena: * By phone – Call (800) 222-8477 and just leave the information. * By text – Enter the numbers 274637 in the "To" line, then type the word TIPLA, a space, and as much specific information as possible. After hitting "send," Crime Stoppers will reply to the text with a code that should be kept for use if further text dialog is needed. Be sure to keep the code in a safe place and delete all related messages from your text outbox and inbox. * Online – Visit Anonymous Tip Line and click on Give a tip. It is important for anyone providing information about crimes in this community to include the word Pasadena in the tip. This will make it possible for Crime Stoppers to immediately relay the information to the proper police department. Anyone who is the victim of a crime in Pasadena should never use Crime Stoppers to report it. Instead, call 9-1-1 or the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.


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George T. Bonnaville III
SNOW HILL — George Thomas Bonnaville III, 68, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late George T. Bonnaville II.
He is survived by his wife Sharon Bonnaville, and his three children, George T. Bonnaville IV and his wife, Cindy, Michael Eugene Bonnaville and Darrell Lee Bonnaville. He was a adored grandfather to Kristen Juanita Donaway and her husband, David Lee, Jessica Nicole Blitz and her husband, Justin Robert, Shelbi Lyn Bonnaville and Tara Marie Bonnaville; and great-grandchildren, Brianna Hope Donaway, Kyle Johnathan Bonnaville and Madisyn Nicole Blitz.
Mr. Bonnaville drove as a long haul truck driver for Golden Pride and Holly Farms for 40 years.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 14, at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Ken Elingston officiated. Interment followed in Girdletree Cemetery. s of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Blyleven recalls MLB debut in FanFest Q&A
MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven is known for his quick wit and sharp memory, and he showed off both of them during a question-and-answer session at the T-Mobile All-Star FanFest Clubhouse on Saturday morning.
Asked about his baseball origins, the Holland native didn't disappoint.
"I fell in love with the game of baseball through my dad, who was a huge Dodger fan," Blyleven said. "He really looked up to Frank Howard, who was a giant back in the '60s, about 6-foot-7, probably weighed about 280. Almost like Adam Dunn or Boog Powell."
As fate would have it, Blyleven got to face his dad's hero in his big league debut.
"My first MLB game was against the Washington Senators," Blyleven recalled. "[I was] less than a year out of high school and Howard was batting third. Ted Williams was the manager [of the Senators].
"The first batter I faced was Lee Maye, who was a left-handed hitter. I was so nervous. I got the count to 3-2, and [catcher] George [Mitterwald] called for a fastball. I threw it, but he never caught it. Lee Maye caught it, and hit it about 400 feet over the right-field fence. It wasn't that funny at the time."
Blyleven didn't surrender any more runs during the game, earning his first Major League victory. But when he returned to his hotel to call his father, he didn't get the reaction he expected.
"How did Frank Howard do against you?" Blyleven said his dad asked him.
"Oh-for-three, and I struck him out once," Blyleven responded.
Then, silence.
"He hung up on me," Blyleven said. "He wanted Frank Howard to take me deep, too."
Alex M. Smith is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @asmiff. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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NEW YORK — Prices for the top 10 most prescribed branded diabetes drugs have risen faster at Walmart and Kmart than at other retailers, according to a published report.
Citing a recent study by researchers at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, Reuters reported that Walmart raised prices for branded diabetes drugs by 32% between 2008 and 2010, compared with 21% for the industry as a whole — including independent and chain retail pharmacies and mail-order companies. Kmart raised prices by 35%.
Walmart has long been considered an innovator for its $4 generics program, introduced in 2006, which since has become almost standard practice for retailers around the country. The study also found that generic drug prices fell by 58% over the two-year period, while branded drug prices increased by 113%.


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February 14, 2005 – Initial Filing
July 2006 – Judge Patel appoints YELP (Bill Koski) as counsel for plaintiff D.J.
November 30, 2006 – Settlement Agreement entered as an order of the court
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When D.J., a student with significant mobility and visual impairments, was a 16 year-old sophomore, he had difficulty accessing parts of the high school facilities and much of his curriculum due to his disabilities. So limited was his access, he had brought a federal lawsuit against the school district under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In that lawsuit, YELP was appointed by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel to represent D.J. After extensive motion practice and expert witness fact development, the parties entered an intensive mediation in which they hammered out a settlement that provided for specific remedial actions to allow D.J. access to the school's facilities, judicial oversight of D.J.'s comprehensive educational plan that allowed him access to his coursework, and a dispute resolution system that would ensure fast and efficient resolution of the many issues that would arise regarding D.J.'s access to the curriculum. Through D.J.'s perseverance and YELP's assistance, D.J. graduated from high school and will be attending the University of California, Berkeley in Fall 2009.