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Dozens of homes ordered evacuated as wildfires surge
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- Fire officials say a central Washington wildfire has now burned 104 square miles of grass, sagebrush and timber in Kittitas and Chelan counties.
The Colockum Tarps Fire has burned to the north end of the Wild Horse Wind Farm, about 17 miles east of Ellensburg overlooking the Columbia River. The blaze originated south of Wenatchee.
The fire danger is expected to remain high in Eastern Washington through Thursday amid the threat of erratic winds and lightning strikes from thunderstorms.
The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office ordered residents of about 75 scattered homes and cabins to evacuate Wednesday.
Level 3 evacuations are in place for the area north of the Christensen Rd. and Parke Creek Rd. intersection and northwest to the intersection of Cooke Canyon Rd. and Gage Rd.
Anyone needing shelter can go to the sheriff's office located at 307 West Umptanum Road.
The Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at the Mercer Creek church at 1407 North B Street in Ellensburg. Officials said they don't need any donations at this time.
An animal shelter is set up at the Kittitas Valley Event Center for anyone who needs to evacuate their animals. Check-in is at the Wester Town Ticket Center located at Alder Street and 8th Avenue.
About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire, which was 8 percent contained, fire officials said.
Near Goldendale, firefighters gained ground on a fire that had closed U.S. Highway 97 for days.
The Mile Marker 28 Fire was 60 percent contained. The Washington Department of Transportation reopened the highway Wednesday, with pilot cars leading vehicles through the fire area. Delays of up to one hour were expected.
Fire crews built a fire line around the fire that burned about 35 square miles near Satus Pass, about 15 miles northeast of Goldendale, fire spokesman Dam Omdal said.
More than 1,300 firefighters were on the line mopping up hot spots and strengthening fire lines.
KIMA reporter Matt Finn and The Associated Press contributed to this report


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So after months of mind-bendingly abstract work, my Perl 6 MetaModel work is now being integrated into both the Pugs core, and the PILJS Perl 6 runtime.
I feel like a proud father, sending my child off to school to play with the other language elements. I hope they can all play nice together
It is also nice to have some company here in meta-land. It is moments like this on #perl6, which bring me great joy.
* autrijus sees the entire metacircular light!
<autrijus> beautiful
* stevan does the meta-dance
Of course now the real work begins, this is really just the first few steps in the brave new world of Perl 6 OO. But I for one am very excited about the road ahead.
- Stevan

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#1: How can I enhance my curly ringlets?
I have thin hair, but it has a lot of curl. I recently got lots of layers but my hair still feels flat! Is it weighed down by product? Or is it to dry? One day I'll have bouncy Shirley temple ringlets then the next ill just have frizzled swirls!! How can I enhance my ringlets, any tips?? that is my hair on a frizzled day


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CAERPHILLY Youth Forum is working to raise awareness of the dangers associated with drugs, alcohol and legal highs among young people in the area.
The forum selected the issue as their key priority for the coming year.
The Caerphilly Youth Forum project group have been working alongside DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Young People's Services) and Zoom Cymru to raise awareness of the dangers of each by producing three short films with the aim of educating young people and are also working to develop a series of workshop sessions.Joel Price, 18, chairman of Caerphilly Youth Forum said: "This is a priority issue which Caerphilly Youth Forum feel really passionately about working to address.
"While much work is already being done across the county borough to try to make sure that these substances do not get into the hands of young people, we still feel that there is a lack of understanding in some respects about the very real dangers associated with alcohol, drugs and NPS (new psychoactive substances or legal highs) among young people in our county borough".
"We hope these short films and workshop materials that we are working to produce will offer real benefits, and help reinforce to young people the key messages about the dangers and effects of drugs and alcohol," he added.
For more informationvisit www.youth4u.co.uk or follow the youth forum on Twitter @CaerphillyYF


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As it began to drizzle, the American flag was hoisted from half to full staff Monday outside the Marin Veterans Auditorium in San Rafael as "Taps" was played, part of a somber remembrance honoring those who fought but never returned home.
Hundreds gathered to pay tribute to the county's fallen heroes first inside the auditorium, and later outside where wreaths were placed among the monuments at the Civic Center as part of the Memorial Day event.
Poignant speeches, reflective thoughts and an aircraft flyover helped salute Marin's war dead who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
"On this Memorial Day we pray for those who have given all they could have for their country so you and I are here in peace," said chaplain Col. Palmer Wilkins, who addressed the crowd indoors after it listened to patriotic music from the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band.
San Rafael native Chief Warrant Officer Jarred A. Burr, a retired U.S. Marine, gave the keynote address. Burr, 40, grew up in Santa Venetia, graduated from Terra Linda High School and is a decorated combat veteran, spending time in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"The ones that lay down their lives, they are freedom fighters," Burr said, his voice choked with emotion. "They are the source of our daily freedom. I was raised in Marin County. I was raised not to celebrate war. ... But while war is something we should not go after, we should take a good solid look at the sacrifices that have been made by over a million patriots."
Burr noted those who were lost were more than mere numbers.
"None of these results could have been achieved without the expense of our most precious American resource: our sons and our daughters," he said. "So today, and for some every day, we dedicate a time to solemnly pay respect to those who have fallen. We should also take the same opportunity to remember the family and friends who have lost their sons and daughters providing us with our everyday freedom."
Marin has been stung in recent years by the loss of two young residents to combat. U.S. Army Spc. Jake Robert Velloza, who grew up in Inverness and graduated from Tomales High School, died in Iraq on June 9, 2009. Army Spc. Nicholas Paul Olson, who grew up in Novato and graduated from Marin Oaks High School, died in Iraq on Sept. 18, 2007.
"We honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and service to our country, with public ceremonies and for many of us with private memories," said retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gregory Allen. "We not only remember the past but look toward the future. Freedom depends on our patriots and our vigilant citizens."
After the ceremony, people gathered outside the auditorium as wreaths were laid on memorials.
A flyover — which included a missing man formation — was performed by the Bay Area Bombers Squadron, who took off from Gnoss Field.
There were other commemorations elsewhere in Marin. In Mill Valley, the annual Memorial Day Parade began at Old Mill Park and proceeded along Miller Avenue. In San Anselmo a remembrance was sponsored by American Legion Post 179 at the Log Cabin at Memorial Park. Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Terra Linda held its annual outdoor Memorial Day Mass.
In Novato, members of American Legion Post 540 held an observance at Valley Memorial Cemetery.
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Prodigy has new mids and putters approved today. I wonder if they're just going to run up a bunch of batches and figure out the first batch is more stable so mark them M-1 and the orange ones turnover so mark them M-4
Their mids will be faster (1.4 wing) than the buzzz and roc (1.2 wing). I'm guessing their fairways will be more PD than teebird/eagle speed.


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June 21, 2004
50th Game Warden Cadet Class Graduates
AUSTIN, Texas — The 50th Game Warden Cadet class graduated at the State Capitol June 17 and is now fanning out to their new duty stations across Texas.
Of the 36 cadets who graduated, 12 have conservation degrees, 13 have criminal justice degrees, two have conservation science degrees, and nine have other degrees. One is an entomologist, one worked Internet crimes in Texas and one was a Nevada Game Warden.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Robert L. Cook gave the keynote address.
"One of your most important goals should not be how many violators you apprehend and file on but how many folks learn from you the reason, the value, and the importance of conservation of our natural resources in Texas, so they become teachers and leaders in conservation," Cook said.
Randy Odom, chief of training at the academy, said "There is a need to fill the slots left by those who have retired (as a result of a statewide retirement incentive last August)."
The six-month academy brought the cadets from throughout the state to Austin where they lived until graduation. The academy included 1,200 hours of instruction — including the 576-hour basic peace officer course. Game warden cadet training also includes hunting, fishing, and boating safety regulations, fish and wildlife identification, search and rescue and public speaking. The academy included field trips to ranches for training using mock scenarios and to lakes for instructions in boat operations.
The wardens also took 16 hours of Spanish as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, which is the licensing agency for peace officers in the state.
Lt. Col. Pete Flores of the TPWD law enforcement division, who is bilingual, said, "The ability to speak a second language is a great tool in a profession that requires the warden to communicate with people of all cultures as they hunt and fish in our state. Spanish is our predominant second language in Texas and an officer that understands the language and the culture is more effective and safe due to the increased ability to communicate. The knowledge of the culture allows the warden to avoid confrontation by recognizing cultural issues that, left ignored, might lead to a potential misunderstanding."
For more information about becoming a game warden cadet, call (877) 229-2733 or visit the Web at (http://tpwd.texas.gov/involved/jobvac/gwcadet/).
Following is a list of the new wardens and the counties where they are assigned:
County, Name
- Brazos, Chad Jones
- Caldwell, Joann Garza
- Callahan, James Brown
- Comal, Billy Lucio
- Dallas, Gary Miller Jr.
- Denton, Christopher Daigle
- Ector/Crane, Justin Jackson
- Fayette, Erik Nygren
- Gaines, Stephen Urben
- Grimes, Jonathan Heaton
- Hardin, Timothy Elmore
- Harris, Kevin Mitchell
- Harrison, Jarrod Bryant
- Houston, Eric McCarstle
- Jasper, Phillip Wood
- Jeff Davis, James Porter
- Jefferson, Kirk Jenkins
- La Salle, Ryan Johnson
- Lampasas, Jeffery Hill
- Marion, Timothy Willeford
- Matagorda, Aaron Koenig
- Maverick, Oscar Jaimez
- Milam, Michael Mitchell
- Montague, Trent Herchman
- Newton, Michael O'Dwyer
- Newton, William Powell
- Panola, Jon Kassaw
- Pecos, Christopher Amthor
- Presidio, Anthony Todd
- Randall, Frank Niemiec
- San Patricio, Martin Garcia
- San Saba, Christopher Wilson
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Interview with Chuck Kennedy-PDGA Consultant and Course Designer-podcast
On this episode The Disc golf Guy and I talk with PDGA Consultant and Course Designer Chuck Kennedy. We talk with Chuck About his start in Disc Golf then get him to explain the PDGA Ratings system to us. We then talk with Chuck about Course design and ask some listeners questions.
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As International Expeditions searches for the next great nature travel adventure, Bill Robison, IE Director of Program Development, often has the "difficult" task of scouting a county for the best naturalist guides, hotels and to uncover extraordinary experiences for our guests. Here we get Bill's impressions and photos as he researches IE's new Indonesia cruise and Bali tour options.
Day 1
"Just a few more hours and I'm off to a land of astounding biodiversity and almost as many different cultures as there are islands — Indonesia! For the next two weeks I'll be seeing wild orangutans in Sumatra, sailing the waters from Bali to Komodo, and exploring the lesser-visited and wildlife-rich Bali Barat. I have a world-class expert on the local flora and fauna (including the human cultures) meeting me in Jakarta to lay out plans for offering in-depth natural history and exotic culture programs into this magnificent country."
Day 3
"Finally in Jakarta. I had an amazing dinner at Tugu Dapur Babah with our Javanese friends, and tomorrow I'm off to Sumatra to see wild orangutans. I was amazed to hear at dinner that Indonesia is planning many new ports for ships and airport upgrades all over the country — great news for those who want to explore one of the world's most diverse places. I also go the inside information on a few exclusive wildlife experiences and new lodging near existing parks with great nature. So many new places are coming on the radar...it's going to be hard to choose from so many wonders!"
Day 5
"Back from the wilds of northern Sumatra! Very remote region...and it was worth it. During my Sumatra tour I observed lots of Thomas Leaf monkeys, some long-tailed macaques and the big headliner — orangutans! This little lady and her baby came down to check us out while a little older baby stuck closer to out of arm's reach. I'm no photographer, but I hope you like this photo. I also found some smaller wildlife… I had a few geckos in my room at the ecolodge! These geckos may have 'barked' a little, but none of them spoke with an English accent or tried to sell me car insurance. I travel to Bali tomorrow..."


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After drifting around with a positive bias this morning, the buying is picking up as we hit new intraday highs. Once again, fear of being left behind as the market levitates is driving the action. There really is no reason for the buying other than fear that we won't dip again and the market will continue to run away....204 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Agriculture's shortage of labor is two things: a potentially devastating crisis for our home-grown food supply, and an opportunity to compromise post-election.
There I go again with that ugly "C word." I can hear now all the spines snapping into rigidity as folks prepare to enforce their own version of ideological purity.
Agricultural labor is all tangled up in the issue of immigration. Seldom has there been a more important issue that people absolutely refuse to be reasonable about. I ran in this space last week an excellent description of the agricultural labor crisis from American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman. If we don't find a way to get agricultural workers into the fields, dairy barns and livestock operations, crops and livestock will be grown in countries where there are workers.
The thing is, we have a bunch of folks willing to do these jobs. Most of them, however, are citizens of nations south of the Rio Grande. Most, in fact, are from Mexico. We must control our own borders and I can't see any agreement on immigration that doesn't guarantee that. However, there is absolutely no reason we can't have a guest worker program—simple and enforceable—to bring these workers to jobs Americans, for whatever reason, will no longer do.
I've met a bunch of workers like these over the years. I don't know their status—didn't ask. What I do know is this: They are almost without exception good people; hard-working, family-oriented and people of faith. They mostly want to work, save and take their earnings home to their families. We need a legal way for them to accomplish that.
Someone will no doubt suggest that agriculture should pay more to get American workers into the fields. Well, we are talking about non-skilled labor here. The U.S., by design, has long practiced a "cheap food policy." Our food system, with few buyers and many sellers, leaves farmers and ranchers as mostly "price takers," not "price setters."
Agricultural jobs almost always pay more than minimum wage. Every agricultural product has a level of labor cost at which there are many jobs. If required to pay more than that, there are none.
There are many issues on which I believe we can compromise—post election of course—no matter who is president, no matter which party holds what house of Congress. This is just one of the most obvious.
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A Barnoldswick cupcake and cake-decorating shop has won a top trade award.
Purple Cupcakes won Outstanding Achievement in Importing at the International Trade Club Awards, which recognise the contribution of exporters and importers.
The Church Street shop, which has been trading for three years, was recognised for increasing sales dramatically throughout the year, while reducing the overall cost from the previous year, which highlighted its strong negotiation skills.
Starting from making cupcakes, the business expanded into workshops and classes and, over the past two years, has created its own bespoke designer range of cake and cupcake equipment.
It now wants to expand its range, along with the supply chain, and hopes to increase exports and secure new markets.
"I was taken aback when we received the award," said owner Stephanie Clarke.


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THURSDAY: Rip Current, one of the county's most talked-about new breweries, will be featured at Churchill's Pub & Grille. The brews will be on tap starting at 6 p.m.
Churchill's: 887 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos; (760) 471-8773; churchillspub.us
THURSDAY: The Linkery will launch Craft Beer Month with a Stone tap takeover at 5 p.m. The brews will include six from the Vertical Epic line, the smoked porter, the Cali-Belgique IPA, Levitation, Arrogant Bastard and a cask of Stone IPA with Chinook and Centennial hops.
The Linkery: 3794 30th St., San Diego; (619) 255-8778; thelinkery.com
FRIDAY: One of America's great dive bars -- as proclaimed by Stuff magazine in 2004 -- is going Green. The Coaster Saloon, a Mission Beach landmark, will begin the first weekend of the year by tapping a cask of Green Flash's Hop Head Red.
Coaster Saloon: 744 Ventura Place, San Diego; (858) 488-4438; coastersaloon.com
FRIDAY: Ciro's is throwing on at least five beers from Petaluma powerhouse Lagunitas, starting at 6 p.m. Sample Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale, Hop Stoopid IPA, Lagunitas Imperial Stout, Lagunitas Pils or A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale. Buy a pint and receive one of the brewery's customized Mason jars.
Ciro's: 967 Garnet Ave., San Diego; (858) 483-4624; cirossd.com
FRIDAY: Speaking of out-of-town breweries, the beers of Colorado's Great Divide will be spotlighted at Hamilton's Firkin Friday. Besides a cask of Oak Aged Yeti, look for draft pints of Collete Farmhouse, Hercules IIPA and Hibernation.
Hamilton's: 1521 30th St., San Diego; (619) 238-5460; hamiltonstavern.com
FRIDAY: Paul Sangster and Guy Shobe, the duo behind the aforementioned Rip Current Brewing, will pop into O'Brien's. I'm not much of a gambling man, but I'd be willing to wager that they'll bring some beer.
O'Brien's: 4646 Convoy St., San Diego; (848) 715-1745; obrienspub.net
SATURDAY: Perhaps this is the day to try downtown's The Beer Company? The Saturday special there is a burger and a beer for $9.99 -- and there are 20 beers on tap now, including nine made in-house.
The Beer Company: Broadway, San Diego; (619) 398-0707; thebeerco.net
SUNDAY: Said it before, but why not say it again? Sessions Public's "Taps & Toast" -- with its 2-for-1 beers, bottomless Mimosas, pancakes, waffles and frittatas -- may be the best beer brunch in town.
Sessions: 4204 Voltaire St., San Diego; (619) 765-7715; sessionspublic.com


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What is this medicine?HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; TRIAMTERENE (hye droe klor oh THYE a zide; trye AM ter een) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and lose the extra water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and edema or swelling from excess water.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Remember that you will need to pass urine frequently after taking this medicine. Do not take your doses at a time of day that will cause you problems. Do not take at bedtime.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
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You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor. Also, ask how many glasses of fluid you need to drink a day. You must not get dehydrated.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid or limit alcoholic drinks.
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Glazed, brittle snack that is usually salted on the outside and baked. Made with unleavened dough and usually in the form of a loose knot or stick shaped.
Pretzels (Savory Snacks) Market in Canada-Outlook to 2020: Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics is a broad level market review of Pretzels market of Canada. The research handbook provides the up-to-date market size data for period 2011-2015 and illustrative forecast to 2020 covering key market aspects like Sales Value and Volume for Pretzels.
Sales Values in the handbook are depicted in USD ($) and local currency of Canada and Volumes are represented in M Kilograms.
Furthermore, the research handbook details out Sales Value for top brands for the year 2012 to 2015 and overall market sales by Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Department Stores, Dollar Stores, Variety Store, Cash & Carries and Warehouse clubs, eRetailers, Food & Drinks specialists, Drug stores & Pharmacies, Health & Beauty Stores, Other general retailers and others) where ever applicable.
The research handbook acts as an essential tool for companies active or planning to venture in to Canada's Pretzels (Savory Snacks) market. The comprehensive statistics within the research handbook provides insight into the operating environment of the market and also ensures right business decision making based on historical trends and industry model based forecasting.
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Overall Pretzels (Savory Snacks) market value and volume analytics with growth analysis from 2011 to 2020.
Value terms for the top brands.
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Pretzels (Savory Snacks) Market in Canada-Outlook to 2020: Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics is a broad level market review of Pretzels market of Canada. The research handbook provides the up-to-date market size data for period 2011-2015 and illustrative forecast to 2020 covering key market aspects like Sales Value and Volume for Pretzels. The research handbook also provides analytics on Sales by Brands and by Distribution Channel.
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1 Introduction
1.1 What is this Report About?
1.2 Definitions
1.2.1 This report provides 2015 actual sales; while forecasts are provided for 2016-2020
1.2.2 Category Definitions
1.2.3 Distribution Channel Definitions
1.2.4 Volume Units and Aggregations
1.2.5 CAGR Definition and Calculation
1.2.6 Graphical representation of Brands
1.2.7 Exchange Rates
1.2.8 Methodology Summary
2 Canada Pretzels Market Analysis, 2010-20
2.1 Pretzels Value Analysis, 2010-20
2.1.1 Pretzels Market by Value, 2010-20
2.2 Pretzels Volume Analysis, 2010-20
2.2.1 Pretzels Market by Volume, 2010-20
3 Canada Pretzels Brand Analysis, 2012-15
3.1 Pretzels Brand Analysis, 2012-15
4 Canada Pretzels Distribution Channel Analysis, 2012-15
4.1 Pretzels Distribution Channel Analysis, 2012-15
5 Appendix
5.1 About Canadean
5.2 Disclaimer
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"LCU" Stands for Local Currency Unit
Figure 1: Canada Pretzels Market Value (LCU m) and Growth (Y-o-Y), 2010-20
Figure 2: Canada Pretzels Market Volume (Kg m) and Growth (Y-o-Y), 2010-20
Figure 3: Canada Pretzels Market Value by Brands (LCU m), 2012-15
Figure 4: Canada Pretzels Market Value by Distribution Channel (LCU m), 2012-15
Table 1: Category Definitions-Savory Snacks Market
Table 2: Distribution Channel Definitions-Pretzels Market
Table 3: Volume Units for Pretzels Market
Table 4: Canada Exchange Rate LCU-USD (Annual Average), 2010-2015
Table 5: Canada Exchange Rate LCU-USD (Annual Average), 2016-2020 Forecast
Table 6: Canada Pretzels Market Value (LCU m) and Growth (Y-o-Y), 2010-20
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OAKLEY — A little more sweetness will be coming to Oakley Plaza this summer.
The City Council unanimously agreed this week to negotiate a lease with Republic of Cake, which plans to open sometime between mid-July and early August.
The city approached the specialized bakery with an invitation to consider moving into a small retail space adjoining Carpaccio Ristorante at Vintage Parkway and Main Street.
The owner-operated business, which sells unconventional cupcakes as well as ice cream cookie sandwiches, was the sole bidder.
"For me this is definitely something that is unique," said Mayor Kevin Romick, noting that Republic of Cake's menu can't be found in shopping malls.
One can satisfy a sweet tooth with confections like pumpkin cheesecake and cranberry orange. Those who prefer savory snacks can order a cornmeal cupcake containing caramelized onions, vegetables and sage.
According to the terms of the proposed agreement, the city will invest up to $220,000 to convert the shell into a usable building with plumbing, electrical wiring, heating, air conditioning and other permanent features.
Republic of Cake initially would lease the space at a base rate of $1 per foot — $1,300 per month — in addition to 5 percent of gross sales that exceed $175,000. This so-called "percentage rent" is estimated to come to $8,750 the first year.
The month-to-month lease the city is expected to approve comes with the stipulation that the bakery can opt for a long-term agreement once construction is complete and the city has the state's approval.
Oakley built the storefront with redevelopment funds and, now that its redevelopment agency has been dismantled, state law might require it to sell this asset. In order to be able to hold onto the building the city must receive approval from the state Department of Finance.
The co-owners of Republic of Cake — a former wireless telecommunications consultant and a University of California molecular biology graduate — expressed a desire in their business proposal for the city to decide how it will use the former Centro-Mart building as well as when the conversion of that former grocery store will take place.
They also indicated they wanted to see the remodeling of the strip mall at the rear of the plaza get underway.
The Oakley store will be the second of its kind; the first Republic of Cake opened in 2009 in an Orinda shopping center where it continues to thrive even as other businesses there have come and gone.
Council members praised the bakery's philanthropic practices, which have included donations to Children's Hospital of Oakland, an educational foundation, and a nonprofit whose volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children in the courts system.
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N-Acetylcysteine for Patients With COPD and ChronicBronchitis
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified May 2012 by Dennis Niewoehner, Minnesota Veterans Research Institute.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Minnesota Veterans Medical Research and Education Foundation
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N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is described as having mucolytic and antioxidant properties. It is widely prescribed for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly for those who have accompanying symptoms of chronic cough and sputum production. Randomized, placebo controlled indicate that it is safe and that it may have some clinical benefit when used at relatively low doses. It is postulated that substantially higher doses of NAC will be well-tolerated and will provide better symptom control while also decreasing blood makers of oxidant stress and inflammation.
|Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Bronchitis
|Drug: N-acetylcysteine Drug: Oral acetylcysteine
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Effects of High-Dose N-Acetylcysteine on Respiratory Health Status in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Chronic Bronchitis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial-1
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MedlinePlus related topics: Acute Bronchitis COPD Chronic Bronchitis Lung Diseases
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Further study details as provided by Dennis Niewoehner, Minnesota Veterans Research Institute:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Changes in the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
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|Study Start Date:
|June 2012
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Active Comparator: N-acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine, 1800 mg twice daily
Drug: N-acetylcysteine
1800 mg twice daily for 8 weeks
Placebo Comparator: Sugar pill
Identical to active drug
Drug: Oral acetylcysteine
Identical placebo pills twice daily for 8 weeks
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- Capability to provide written informed consent
- Age ≥ 40 years and ≤ 85 years
- FEV1/FVC ratio (post bronchodilator) < 70%
- FEV1 (post bronchodilator) < 65%
- Presence of chronic cough and sputum production defined as the following:
Presence of chronic cough and sputum will be defined by responses to the first two questions on the SGRQ (see Appendix A). Subjects who respond positively to both question 1 (cough) and question 2 (sputum) on the SGRQ as either "several days per week" or "almost every day" will be eligible
- Current or former smoker with lifetime cigarette consumption of at least 10 pack-years
- Negative serum pregnancy test at the baseline visit if patient is a pre-menopausal female (menopause defined as absence of a menstrual cycle in the last 12 months)
- Must be fluent in speaking the English language
Exclusion Criteria
- Not fully recovered for at least 30 days from a COPD exacerbation characterized by typical symptoms and treated with antibiotics or prednisone
- Known allergy or sensitivity to NAC or albuterol
- Any patient with unstable cardiac disease
- Any patient with a documented history of uncompensated congestive heart failure in the last 2 years
- Clinical diagnosis of asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, or severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Active lung cancer or history of lung cancer if it has been less than 2 years since lung resection or other treatment. If history of lung cancer, must have no evidence of recurrence in the 2 years preceding the baseline visit.
- Undergoing active treatment for malignancy except for hormonal therapy (i.e. prostate cancer, breast cancer) or non-metastatic skin cancer and are not symptomatic
- Chronic kidney disease with an estimated GFR of < 30 ml/min. GFR will be estimated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula
- History of cirrhosis with evidence of portal hypertension (ascites, chronic edema)
- Participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program or completion within past 6 weeks
- Prisoners or institutionalized patients
- Participation in another study involving an investigational product within 30 days of the baseline visit
- Pregnant or breast-feeding patients.
- Use of guaifenesin in the last 30 days
- Currently on long acting nitrates for angina or heart failure
- Abnormalities in screening blood work defined as:
- WBC < 3.0 or > 15.0 K/cmm
- Hemoglobin < 9.0 or > 17.0 gm/dl
- Platelets < 75 or > 400 K/cmm
- ALT > 3 times the upper limit of normal
- INR > 1.5 unless on warfarin therapy o Any concomitant condition that might endanger the patient through participation in the study or interfere with study procedures, as assessed by the investigator
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
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|Dennis Niewoehner, Staff physician, Minnesota Veterans Research Institute
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|Study First Received:
|May 15, 2012
|Last Updated:
|May 15, 2012
Keywords provided by Dennis Niewoehner, Minnesota Veterans Research Institute:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic bronchitis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lung Diseases
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Bronchitis, Chronic
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Bronchial Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Respiratory System Agents
Free Radical Scavengers
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Corinthian Colleges Plunges 4% as California AG Files Suit
Corinthian Colleges (COCO) is tumbling today after California's attorney general filed suit against the for-profit college for "false and predatory advertising," among other charges.
From the AG Kamala Harris's press release:
The complaint alleges that CCI intentionally targeted low-income, vulnerable Californians through deceptive and false advertisements and aggressive marketing campaigns that misrepresented job placement rates and school programs. CCI deployed these advertisements through persistent internet, telemarketing and television ad campaigns. The complaint further alleges that Corinthian executives knowingly misrepresented job placement rates to investors and accrediting agencies, which harmed students, investors and taxpayers.
The AP notes that the charges are similar to those that were filed by now-governor Jerry Brown in 2007 and were settled for $6.5 million.
Corinthian responded in an SEC filing:
On October 10, 2013, Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (the "Company," "Corinthian," "we," "us" or other similar terms) was notified of a civil complaint filed against the Company and several of its subsidiaries by the California Attorney General's Office (the "CA AG"). As previously disclosed, we have been cooperating with an investigation initiated by the CA AG in December 2012, more than nine months ago. The Company was disappointed that it was not given advance notice of the complaint, and did not have the opportunity to discuss the allegations in the complaint with the CA AG before the complaint was filed.
The Company is committed to regulatory compliance and has robust processes in place to correctly record and disclose the job placement information we receive from our graduates and their employers. The Company is proud of the career and technical education that our 15,000 employees provide to more than 80,000 students in the United States and Canada. The Company expects to vigorously defend against this complaint.
Shres of Corinthian have dropped 4.2% to $1.96 but don't seem to be hitting other for profit universities. ITT Educational Services (ESI) has gained 2.2% to $31, Apollo Group (APOL) has risen 0.7% to $20.44 and Devry (DV) is up 0.9% at $31.95.


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Whether you're a celebrity or not, one thing a bride-to-be needs when it comes to working it is diligence and consistency. Before her wedding to Joel Madden, Nicole Richie was snapped by the paparazzi almost daily coming and going from Tracy Anderson's Studio City gym location. Tracy's dance-meets-core strength-meets cardio "Method" is a favorite of many a famous face. Gwyneth Paltrow credits Tracy with transforming her body post-baby. And Nicole has certainly never looked more fit and healthy. Not to worry, you can get a little piece of Tracy at home with one of her videos.
Much like her most famous client turned cookbook author Gwyneth, Tracy's philosophy on weight loss and fitness involves more than just working out. If you're not eating right, all the working out in the world isn't going to get you to your goal before you walk down the aisle. Tracy lays out a number of different menus on her website. But there are a few key "superfoods" that are at the center of her philosophy like apples, blueberries, cabbage, and fish to help boost your immune system, fight aging, reduce heart disease and fight depression.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Police have identified the man who fired shots at a car driving by a home in Northwest Jacksonville late Wednesday afternoon, according to Jacksonville police.
Police said 36-year-old Deandes Young fired several shots at a car passing by his home. Around 4 p.m. at West First and Canal streets, officers surrounded the house where neighbors and witnesses believed he was hiding, but the house was empty.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office SWAT team was called to the home just before 5 p.m.
"We had a witness who saw him go inside the house, so our best thought was that he was possible still in there. He might have gotten out of the back door or something like that," said Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Detective Bobby Lyle.
Police said they believe Young knew the people inside the vehicle and is now wanted for aggravated assault, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
The incident was not connected to a triple shooting earlier in the day a few miles away, according to authorities.
If you know any information in regards to Young's whereabouts, you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
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I have long suspected that the main U.S. purpose in supplying huge arms packages to Gulf countries is to recycle petrodollars. Uncle Sam pays heavily for its reliance on imported oil, but offers in return a shopping list of shiny new weaponry from the U.S. defense industry. Like kids in a candy store, the Arabs take up these offers, although with not enough thought given to how they might absorb and operate the kit.
Some evidence to back my theory is available courtesy of Wikileaks. Secret reporting by State and Defense Department officials in 2009 and 2010 reveals their determination to proceed with the latest, record-setting package to Saudi Arabia, despite objections from Israel and their own doubts about the capabilities of the Saudi armed forces.
In 2009 meetings between U.S and Israeli officials to discuss American plans to sell no fewer than 84 more Boeing F-15 Strike Eagles and 178 helicopters to Saudi Arabia, Israeli officials warned their American counterparts that "moderate Arab countries could in the future become adversaries." They added that some of the proposed U.S. sales to the Gulf had no relevance to countering threats posed by Iran–the major rationale put forward by Washington to justify them. In particular, Israeli officials objected to the inclusion of AESA (active electronically scanned array) radars, enhanced Paveway II bombs and the joint helmet-mounted cueing system on the new F-15s for Saudi Arabia. They also opposed the possible basing of Saudi F-15s at Tabuk in northern Saudi Arabis, close to the Israeli border.
We learn from another Wikileak that King Abdullah is in favor of attacking Iranian nuclear sites. But he wants the U.S. to do it. All those shiny new Saudi F-15s would stay firmly grounded. Eventually, it may be the Israelis who solve this particular dilemma, by striking the sites with their own F-15s. Indeed, the U.S. agreed in 2009 to quietly supply Israel with GBU-28 laser-guided bombs designed specifically to eliminate hardened targets.
So what are the new Saudi F-15s for? The existing fleet of F-15C/D interceptors could be upgraded to meet any conceivable threat from the Iranian air force, which has been seriously weakened by decades of sanctions. In a justification of the latest package sent to Congress last November, Secretary of Defense Gates cited "terrorist groups and other regional threats," including attacks by the Houthi rebels along the Saudi border with Yemen in the south.
But what do we learn from Wikileaks about that conflict, which flared briefly in late 2009? The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh reported to Washington the poor performance of the Saudi armed forces against a lightly armed guerilla force, despite round-the-clock artillery barrages and many air strikes by F-15s and Boeing AH-64 attack helicopters. King Abdullah was said to be angry about the time it took to expel "the ragtag Houthi fighters" and about the high number of Saudi casualties, "many apparently from friendly fire." Two months later, the U.S. ambassador met Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid to voice concern that some Saudi air strikes had struck civilian targets, even though the U.S. provided classified satellite imagery of the border area. "If we had the Predator, maybe we would not have this problem," was Khalid's reported response. (Khalid also noted that the Yemeni government had provided some questionable targets–including what turned out to be the headquarters of that country's northern area military commander, who is a political opponent of Yemeni President Saleh.)
There was another undesirable outcome of this border conflict. The Saudis expended so many munitions that they were obliged to ask the U.S. for an emergency supply. The tardy response from Washington led to complaints from Prince Khalid and senior Saudi Air Force officers. Did the U.S. deliberately slow the resupply, to remind the Saudis that it retains a degree of control–in secret–over how and where American-supplied weapons are used?
Such concerns are probably the main reason why the Saudis pursue alternative options for the supply of some defense kit. The UK has been the main beneficiary of this strategy, notably through the Al-Salam agreement to supply 72 Eurofighter Typhoons. AIN last year reported problems in the progress of this deal. But the Saudis will probably proceed, not the least because the Europeans seem less concerned about Israel's security being threatened by the kingdom than the Americans. We also learn from Wikileaks that the Saudis are thought likely to base some Typhoons at Tabuk.


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GenPerfect–My Ideal Genealogy Software
I grew up in Utah, have a brother-in-law that worked for WordPerfect, and used WordPerfect in high school and college before Microsoft Word became the dominant word processing software. So when I tried to put a name to all the ideas about what the ideal genealogy software would look like to me, GenPerfect was the perfect name.
I am sad that I missed RootsTech 2011, but am excited to see that it has stirred up ideas and there is a spirit of innovation that seems to be sweeping through the genealogy/technology community. Some are having discussions about a new data format to bring GEDCOM into the 21st century and make sure it plays well in the online world of collaboration and social networking. One place you can find this is the BetterGEDCOM Wiki and another is the e-mail list for the FamilySearch Developer Network (FSDN).
Much of the recent discussion on FSDN has been around the main sticking points of the data model and whether the structure should be people-based or record-based. As a developer, I often want to jump down into the details of the problem and gnaw on it until I figure it out. But lately I am changing. I prefer to look at it from a user's perspective. Call it product management or User Experience (UX), but if in the end the data model doesn't allow the software to do what I think it can and should do, then I think a great opportunity would have been missed.
So back to GenPerfect. What do I think it should look like? What implications does that have on a data model? As a user, what is my vision of the perfect genealogy software?


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RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Town Board is reviewing an Intermunicipal Task Force recommendation against waiving $76,175 in fees for a proposed 96-unit residential development proposed by Kirchhoff Construction on Old Farm Road.
The request was discussed during a meeting last week, when Councilman William O'Neill said no reason could be found for the project to be exempted from application costs.
"It was the consensus of the task force to recommend that the Town Board not waive the application fees and not change the calculation for such fees as applied to this particular project," he said.
Under an application filed in November, Kirchhoff Construction would construct mixed single-family and townhouse units on 50.64 acres in a Traditional Neighborhood Development District.
"There are other things that have to be done by this particular project to identify exactly (what) the position is as far as (why) they claim the fees ... would be exorbitant or unjust in this particular case," O'Neill said.
Town officials report Kirchhoff Construction has already paid a $500 fee for sketch plan reviews. The remaining fees are $40,400 for preliminary approval of 101 lots at $400 each; $15,150 for final approval of the lots at $150 each; and site plan review costs of $20,125 covering 157,700 square feet of housing.
Councilman Harry Colgan said the project is expected to be time-consuming to review.
"We actually spent a good deal of time with them already with the Planning Board and the task force," he said. "There's nothing negative about that, it's quite positive, but it is quite costly and it looks like these fees make sense."
Supervisor Sue Crane said fees charged by neighboring municipalities have been reviewed.
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A Chinese Buddhist Buddha Gatha
In Heavens above and all below, the Buddha, incomparable,
In Tenfold Directions' Lands, peerless is He,
All in this world, have I seen, without exception,
Nothing is parallel to the Buddha
Bathing the Buddha Gatha
Now do I bathe all Tathagatas,
Adorned of Pure Wisdom, Storehouse of Merit and Virtue,
May sentient beings of five turbidities steer off defilement,
Together attain the Tathagata's Pure Dharma Body.
Dhajagga Paritta
To those recalling the Buddha supreme,
To those recalling the Dhamma sublime,
And to those recalling the Sangha,
No fear, no terror will make them quiver.
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Once we came to the Vesak with a large cake that read "Happy Birthday Buddha" complete with numbered candles for the year since Buddha's birth. The Sri Lankan children loved it and ate most of the cake and most of the monks accepted very small pieces for their dessert.
Consider it done. I'm on my way.Ben wrote:Absolutely Nathan!
I hope you have a wonderful Vesak!
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Ryan McGowan reaches for the ball in the Socceroos' game against the Netherlands. Photo: Reuters
To millions of football fans watching Australia play the Netherlands in Brazil, it would have been a meaningless, barely noticeable gesture.
But for supporters of Hibernian, one of Edinburgh's two professional football clubs, it was an outrage.
Ryan McGowan, who set up that Tim Cahill goal in Australia's eventual 3-2 loss, was seen making a "5-1" gesture behind his back during the World Cup match. He extended all five fingers on his right hand, and the index finger of his left.
But what does it mean?
The gesture goes back to a 2012 Scottish Cup final between Hibernian (Hibs) and their arch nemesis Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) - McGowan's team until last year. Both teams were founded in Edinburgh in the 1870s and their rivalry is one of the oldest in the sport. Informally, their matches against each other are called the Edinburgh derby.
The teams have met only twice in Scottish Cup finals, in 1896 and 2012. Both clashes resulted in a Hearts victory; the latter was an infamous 5-1 thumping.
McGowan's gesture, out of place though it may have been, delighted Hearts fans.
Ryan McGowan is a top lad #neverforget #5-1 pic.twitter.com/uchiQnJp5t
— Mark Aitken (@markaitken3) June 18, 2014
So funny some Hibs fans raging at Ryan McGowan's 5-1 gesture! Fantastic wind-up....think he caught a few fishies!
— Ronnie MacKay (@RonnieMacKay) June 19, 2014
Just seen Ryan McGowan do a cheeky wee 5-1, LOL!!!!!
— Nicole (@_NicFerguson) June 18, 2014
But Hibs supporters considered the hand signal unprofessional and inappropriate in such a high-level match.
No way was that Ryan McGowan doin 5-1 in the world cup against holland in the biggest game of his life.... what an absolute gimp
— Rory Emslie (@RoryEmslie) June 18, 2014
Thought Ian murray was bad shaving a 7-0 in the back of his head. But Ryan McGowan in a work cup match doing a 5-1 what a sad sad laddie.
— gordon stables (@Goggs_84) June 18, 2014
The gesture was used by thousands of Hearts fans, and even celebrities, in the aftermath of the 2012 match, Scottish newspaper The Scotsman reported.
McGowan, who unexpectedly played in Brazil after Ivan Franjic suffered an injury, says his performance has improved significantly under Australian coach Ange Postecoglou.


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Pretty positive draft analysis from a division rival's blog. If Clint Session, Freddy Keiaho and Gary Brackett are ever in the game at LB together, we could have a 5 '11, 5"9, 5"11 linebacking trio. Brandon Condren and Roy Hall both workout wonders. Condren had a 43! inch vertical and Hall had several timed sub-4.4 40's and is built like TO, yet to see if they can be productive in the NFL. With the roster turnover, some of these guys are going to have to produce or we're in trouble.
JagNation Divisional Draft Analysis: Colts
By Charlie Bernstein
Posted May 21, 2007
The Indianapolis Colts draft was one of the best we've ever seen by a team picking dead last. Each and every pick for the Colts made sense in terms of need, and they appeared to get some solid value considering the spot that they were picking in. It remains to be seen if the nine players that the Colts have drafted will pan out, but in the middle of May, it looks great.
First Round pick (#32 overall)- Anthony Gonzalez, WR Ohio State
Anthony Gonzalez may be the best route runner in the '07 draft, and he was an ultra-productive, go to guy when he was at Ohio State. Gonzalez has nice speed and hands, and should be a great slot receiver for years to come for the Colts. The Colts passing game has been nearly impossible to stop the last few years with Harrison and Wayne on the outside, and adding Gonzalez in the slot, there is no one opposing defenses can single cover.
Second Round pick (#42 overall)- Tony Ugoh, LT, Arkansas
Tony Ugoh is a big, athletic guy who was somewhat of an underachiever in college. Ugoh has all the tools to be a starting left tackle in the NFL for a decade, and although the Colts already have Tarik Glenn, Ugoh may see significant playing time sooner, rather than later. Indianapolis had a good eye toward their future with this second round selection.
Third Round pick (#95 overall)- Daymeion Hughes, CB, California
Cornerback is certainly a position of need for the Colts, considering they lost both starting corners from last season, Nick Harper, and Jason David in free agency. Hughes is an athletic corner with great ball skills, as evidenced by his 14 career interceptions at Cal. Hughes is a hitter, and could be a possible clone of Kelvin Hayden.
Third Round pick (#98 overall)- Quinn Pit****, DT, Ohio State
The Colts finished dead last in run defense in '06, and Pit**** was drafted to address the teams' run-stopping needs. Although Pit**** isn't a great pass rusher, he's athletic and can chase plays all over the field. Pit**** was clearly a needs pick and also a good value in round three.
Fourth Round pick (#131 overall)- Brandon Condren, S, Troy
Condren is a big, fast, hard-hitting guy who has the skills to help stop the run. Condren put up great workout numbers, running a 4.47/40 yard dash, with a 43 inch vertical leap. Condren should make an immediate impact on special teams while filling in at strong safety.
Fourth Round pick (#136 overall)- Clint Session, LB, Pittsburgh
The Colts believe that they've filled a major need at linebacker with the hard-hitting, undersized Clint Session. Session is a fantastic hitter, despite being just shy of 6'0", and forced five fumbles in just his senior season alone. Session should be a backup and get most of his reps on special teams at least initially, but don't be surprised if he gets more minutes mid-way through the season.
Fifth Round pick (#169 overall)- Roy Hall, WR, Ohio State
This pick has project written all over it. Roy Hall is the third Buckeye that the Colts took in the draft, and he has physical skills that can't be ignored, even if he is just about the definition of raw at the wide receiver position. Hall is 6'2", 229 lbs., and runs a 4.41/40 yard dash. The guy has soft hands, and a Terrell Owens type of body. Hall was a poor route runner, and didn't give 100% in college, and that caused him to get very little playing time. The Colts are hoping that Hall dedicates himself, because those physical abilities can't be taught or found very easily. Low risk, high possible reward type of pick.
Fifth Round pick (#173 overall)- Michael Coe, CB, Alabama State
Coe is a talented guy who transferred from Arkansas to Division I-AA Alabama State. He worked hard as a senior and is now the Colts latest cornerback project. Coe is probably not ready for real game action at corner yet, but can be a solid "jar on the shelf" for the Super Bowl champs.
Seventh Round pick (#242 overall)- Keyunta Dawson, DE, Texas Tech
Dawson is an undersized pass rusher who fits into the Freeney/Mathis type of mold, but don't lay those expectations on a late seventh round pick. Dawson was very active at Texas Tech and caused havoc to opposing quarterbacks. The Colts hope that he'll do the same in the pros.
The Colts have managed to fill needs and find potential play-makers in every round. Although the Colts expertise haven't historically been on the second day, this group could really pay dividends. In my opinion Indianapolis, along with Jacksonville, have probably had the best drafts in the division.


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How can i convert the following SQL query to relational algebra?
This is the table:-
Lecturer(LecId, LecName)
Module(ModuleNumber, LecId, Schedule)
Enrol(StuId, ModuleNumber)
Student(StuId, firstName, lastName)
This is the SQL:-
SELECT LecName, Schedule FROM Lecturer, Module, Enrol, Student WHERE lastName = 'Burn' AND firstName = 'Edward' AND Module.ModuleNumber = Enrol.ModuleNumber AND Lecturer.LecId = Module.LecId AND Student.StuId = Enrol.StuId
How can i show this SELECT in relational algebra? With the sybols etc..
This looks like homework... are you asking us to help you cheat?
why in the world do you think you need to do that?????
Its not homework
It's actually revision for exams. I didnt know if anyone would help me with this though.
Basically i enjoy databases and currently work as a web developer but decided to go forward and do a Masters Degree in Databases.
Just trying to study Relational Algebra, but cant quite get the syntax right.
And its not cheating as im not asking you to do my exams for me, its just help i ask for.
Hope you can help, if not i will delete this thread..
masters degree in databases?
this would imply you already have a graduate degree in databases
as keyshawn says on monday night countdown, "c'mon, man!!"
oops, i meant to say you already have an undergraduate degree
geez, and i went to university, too
lol no i have undergraduate degree in multimedia and internet technology (Bsc hons) and currently doing masters (MSc) in Advanced Databases..
So do you know where i can get help with this?
Lol ok thanks
I hope that this is the first course taught in a "Masters in Advanced Databases" degree
Well, there's another language/syntax/math thingie I don't want to learn. GL
"c'mon, man!!"
My faith in the education system has taken another knock. I've answered some of your posts, and I hope to god you aren't really doing a masters in any sort of db field.
did you mean me, hash? because that was me you quoted
let me reassure you, there's no way i'm doing a masters in any university except the one i've almost completed at the school of hard knocks


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'Three Swedish NHL players accused of rape will miss the 2006 Olympics after the country's hockey federation extended their suspensions from the national team to one year Wednesday. Kristian Huselius of the Florida Panthers, Andreas Lilja of the Nashville Predators and Henrik Tallinder of the Buffalo Sabres are banned until after the games in Turin, Italy, Swedish Ice Hockey Association head Michael Englund told Swedish Radio.'
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For a club that have been around for a decade and who have won the past two ANBL titles, the Breakers hold a dubious record that stands out like the lanky Alex Pledger in a crowded shopping mall.
The Breakers have never won on New Year's Eve in their history. It hasn't helped that they don't traditionally play the fixture at home - and they also haven't played on that date every year - but for a team that is almost as successful on the road as they are in Auckland, it is an anomaly.
It's not like they are still in holiday mode because they were back training on Boxing Day and Monday night's match against Cairns will be the second of a tricky road trip that opens with the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.
"I don't know why [we haven't won before]," Breakers forward Tom Abercrombie said. "We always play away from home at this time of year and there are always plenty of distractions. Hopefully we have learned from the last 10 years and we can do something a little differently this year.
"We usually play in smaller places on New Year's Eve - Cairns and Townsville, places like that. I guess it's a bit of a party atmosphere for the crowds and they seem to enjoy it but hopefully we can go out and be party poopers."
They have done that by winning the last two ANBL titles, and they are on course for a third as the top of the ladder halfway through the regular season.
They hold a one-game advantage over Perth in second after nine wins from their 12 games and have the chance to consolidate their position as they enter a busy period of four games in two weeks.
"It's a difficult period but for us it's a good challenge," Abercrombie said. "We have to try to make the most of this period. It's a very important time for us - a bit of a make-or-break period for the season. We want to get everything we can out of this.
"It's a very tough trip, from Adelaide to Cairns, and we are away for a little bit. It's probably our longest trip of the year but any time you are away that long you try to make it worth your while. You have a lot more fun when get a couple of wins."
Adelaide made a good start to their season, winning five of their first eight including an impressive 69-65 defeat of the Wildcats in Perth, but have lost their last four and will also be without impressive import Mitch Creek who ruptured his Achilles recently and is out for the season.
This came on the back of their axing of the club's second import CJ Massingale who "wasn't physically capable" of performing in the league, according to Sixers coach Marty Clarke.
The Breakers don't really know what team they will come up against but they will be at full strength, with import Will Hudson having recovered fully from concussion, and they are also getting a little twitchy after not playing for two weeks.
Abercrombie and Cedric Jackson were involved in last weekend's All Stars game played in Adelaide - Breakers coach Andrej Lemanis was also coach of the winning Souths team - but it was little more than a dunk-fest as the league's best players tried to outdo each other and ignored one of the tenets of the game, defence.
The Breakers have beaten Adelaide in their past 12 games dating back to 2009. Win tomorrow night and they can then get onto the business of sorting out and unwanted anomaly.
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(A) the child passenger protection program of the State; and
(B) at the option of the State, a grant program established by the State to carry out 1 or more of the activities specified in paragraph (2) by a political subdivision of the State or an appropriate private entity.
(2) USE OF FUNDS- Funds provided to a State as a grant under this subsection shall be used to implement child passenger protection programs that--
(A) are designed to prevent deaths and injuries to children;
(B) educate the public concerning--
(i) all aspects of the proper installation of child restraints using standard seatbelt hardware, supplemental hardware, and modification devices (if needed), including special installation techniques;
(ii) appropriate child restraint design, selection, and placement; and
(iii) harness threading and harness adjustment on child restraints; and
(C) train and retrain child passenger safety professionals, police officers, fire and emergency medical personnel, and other educators concerning all aspects of child restraint use.
(3) GRANT AWARDS- The Secretary may make a grant under this subsection without regard to whether a State is eligible to receive, or has received, a grant under section 405 of title 23, United States Code (as inserted by subsection (a) of this section).
(4) FEDERAL SHARE- The Federal share of the cost of a program carried out using funds made available from a grant under this subsection may not exceed 80 percent.
(5) REPORT- Each State that receives a grant under this subsection shall transmit to the Secretary a report for the period covered by the grant that, at a minimum, describes the program activities carried out with the funds made available under the grant.
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(7) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2000 and 2001.