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Doctor Who's award-winning writer Russell T Davies is to return to British TV with TWO new drama series about gay sex for Channel 4.
Fifteen years after his Queer as Folk caused shockwaves, Russell has created interlinking series Cucumber and Banana.
While Cucumber explores the "passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life" for 40-something men on Channel 4, Banana looks into the same subject for younger men on E4. Some of the characters will appear in both shows.
One insider revealed: "It has the same ferocious wit, startling honesty and heartfelt warmth that made Queer As Folk a landmark series. Cucumber and Banana will explore the heartbreak and joy of modern sex lives - from gay to straight, and anything in between."
The star of Cucumber is 46-year-old Henry and his long-suffering boyfriend Lance. Life for the pair is comfortable and settled. But after the most disastrous date night in history - involving a death, a threesome, two police cars and the Glee Christmas Album - Henry's old life shatters, and his new life begins.
Banana follows the lives of characters orbiting around Henry, including young lesbian Scotty – who experiences first love – and 19-year-old Dean.
The shows will also be supported by online series Tofu, which provides an "anarchic" guide to sex inspired by the dramas each week.
Yesterday Davies – who is credited with creating the hugely successful return of Doctor Who in 2005 – explained that the idea came from a scientific institute which had studied the male erection and divided it into four categories.
"One, tofu. Two, peeled banana. Three, banana. And four, cucumber. Right there and then, I knew I had my drama," he said. "And it's a joy to be back with Channel 4 to tell these stories."
C4 drama boss Piers Wenger said: "No one can look into the heart and soul of modern relationships quite like Russell and across Channel 4, E4 and online, he paints an unflinching and forensic portrait of how our sex lives affect us all. It might be fifteen years since Queer As Folk, but he has made it more than worth the wait."
The dramas are being made by Red Productions and will hit the screen towards the end of next year.


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so i used this software for windows called "moborobo", to display the stuffs on my pc. and i can see my display on pc it works fine.
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God Bless Associate Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor!
When she was nominated, my guess, studying her previous decisions and her life's story, was that eventually she might become the Justice he regretted appointing the most.
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Yes, she's a liberal Democrat. And, yes, she usually votes with the liberal wing of the Court.
But her order delaying a provision of the Obamacare law on New Year's eve in favor of the Little Sisters of the Poor set some boundaries on her liberalism.
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To recap that argument, The Little Sisters are an order of Nuns that runs nursing homes for seniors who cannot afford such niceties as getting old. They do not wish to sign a piece of paper authorizing the Government to force an insurer in their name to make contraception available with the health insurance they are obligated to provide their employees, since that goes against their religious beliefs.
Now Barack Obama thinks that the government should force health insurers to pay for birth control irrespective of the employer's religious beliefs. And while the optics of beating up on an order of Nuns running nursing homes for the poor aren't good, he wants to (pardon the phrase) stick to his guns.
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Fortunately, Sotomayor was willing to listen to the Nuns and their lawyers, and she has issued injunctive relief until the full Court can decide what to do. I expect that is because she has a very healthy respect for the First Amendment and is not willing to bow to political expediency.
She also, last week, facilitated a temporary halt to homosexual marriages in Utah and has, in doing so, probably precipitated the final decision the Court has been avoiding, which is whether or not two males or two females have a constitutional right to be married to each other.
While you may think of it as the ultimate social values case, in truth, it is the ultimate state's rights case. It is the biggest test yet of the 10th Amendment, which says:"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
One would observe that the word "marriage" is neither found in the Constitution nor in the Bill of Rights.
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The current Court has essentially said in both the Obamacare individual mandate case and the previous homosexual marriage case overturning the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, "Don't blame us when you elect crappy legislators. Fix it yourselves."
In the case of the Obamacare case, the Court said that, in point of fact that the "fine" for not having health insurance was indeed a tax, and the Constitution allows the Federal Government to levy such a tax. Whether or not you agree is irrelevant. You elected these clowns; and you can, if you don't like the law, un-elect them. In the past, this nation has even rewritten the Constitution when it has been provoked enough, as in the case of prohibition. So it CAN and HAS been done.
In the DOMA decision, the Court decided that when a state says homosexual marriage is legal, the Federal Government CANNOT un-recognize the state's action, which is what the Defense of Marriage Act did. Contrary to what the mainstream media gushed, it did NOT endorse homosexual marriage; but it DID, resoundingly, endorse the 10th Amendment.
The more I read her opinions and the more I look at her legal history, I see her as the future swing vote from the left as Anthony Kennedy and, occasionally, Chief Justice John Roberts have been from the right.
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By the time a case gets to the Supreme Court, from a legal standpoint, the emotion is gone.
It is up to each Justice to interpret the law as the Chief once told the Senate, by acting as an umpire calling balls and strikes.
The truth is, whether or not you agree with each member's individual politics, there are no political hacks on that bench.
If the referral from Sotomayor sets up the 10th Amendment smackdown that is widely anticipated, remember that it could just as easily be an argument abut the legalization of marijuana or a speed limit of 110 miles per hour. The important part is not whether or not homosexuals can marry, but what the boundaries of the 10th Amendment are.
Whichever way both decisions go, it will probably just be the Court saying what it has said in the past: If you want better laws, elect better legislators. It is not up to us to bail you out of your stupid electoral decisions.
The views expressed in this opinion article are solely those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website.


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Hockey fans can finally stop howling about the future of the Phoenix Coyotes.
After a four-year search, the NHL closed the book on the Coyotes saga Monday by confirming the long-awaited sale has been completed to a group headed by Calgary businessman George Gosbee and Ottawa's Anthony Leblanc.
The sale was approved by the league's board of governors Monday and the transaction finally closed the era of NHL ownership that began in 2009. The IceArizona group will be introduced at a news conference on Tuesday.
"It's a great relief," Gosbee told a Phoenix radio station Monday afternoon. "When we started in January working with the NHL to come up with a deal that would work for everyone, we didn't think it would take this long.
"As we got into it, I really realized it was a very complex transaction and it was going to take time. I'm really just pleased it's over and we can focus on building a winning organization in Phoenix."
While fans in Quebec City and Seattle were holding out hope the Coyotes sale wouldn't be completed, it came in the nick of time for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who was getting heat from some governors to get a deal done.
After losing money during the 113-day lockout and then a shortened 48-game schedule, Bettman was under pressure to get a group in place because the owners didn't like the fact they were signing cheques to prop up Phoenix.
With one of the largest television markets in the United States, though, Bettman was bound and determined to keep the franchise in Arizona. Naturally, he's bullish on the long-term survival of the league in Phoenix.
"The NHL believes in Arizona as a market and that these new owners can provide the Coyotes the opportunity to secure a stable, long-term future in Glendale," Bettman said in a statement.
"We thank the Coyotes' devoted fans for their patient, perseverant support. We are extremely pleased that a positive resolution has been achieved for the fans, the city, the Coyotes and the league."
Despite all the kind words, the Coyotes came perilously close to being moved last month. For the first time since this whole mess started, Bettman gave a deadline to get a deal in place in July or else the franchise was gone.
That was partially because several NHL owners didn't want to have to deal with the situation anymore. The franchise was saved when Glendale City Council agreed to in July to a $225 million deal to manage Jobing.com Arena.
Under the terms of the agreement, IceArizona will receive $15 million per year from the city to run the arena. The owners would then reimburse the city $8.5 to $11 million depending on the revenues of the Coyotes.
If the deal isn't to IceArizona's satisfaction after five years — and the franchise isn't being supported — then Gosbee and Leblanc can pull out of the deal with Glendale to move the franchise without paying any kind of penalty.
The losses would have to add up to $50 million or more.
Glendale mayor Jerry Weiers told the Arizona Republic Sunday he will cooperate with the new owners.
"Pretty much the council made its decision and my job at this point is to do everything in my power to make this thing successful," said Weiers, who cast a 'No' vote. "As a city, we don't have any choice, we have to make this successful."
In an attempt to keep everybody on board, the new owners posted a video on the club's website Monday afternoon with the words "Here to Stay." That's because the fan base is having hard time believing the Coyotes will last in Phoenix.
"Our focus is to market a stability campaign and a here to stay campaign," said Gosbee. "We're not going anywhere. We came into this with a sole objective if building a winning organization here in the state of Arizona.
"We're not going to deviate off that. If it takes us a couple of years or 10 years, we're going to do it."
Where does this leave Seattle and Quebec City? Both cities want to get a franchise and the league likes the markets. Bringing a team back to Quebec City makes the most sense because the ownership and support is there.
If the NHL does expand to 32 teams then Quebec will most certainly be an automatic because a new arena is also being built to house a franchise but before that happens there are still teams with financial problems that have to be settled.
Bettman was able to put the Coyotes sale to rest, but not until after several attempts to try to sell the franchise failed. The decision to keep the club there was costly and it might be a band-aid solution if the support doesn't improve.
"The future looks bright for our franchise," said Gosbee.
The IceArizona Group will smile for the cameras Tuesday but the work is really just beginning.


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Ford revs up connected car platform with mobile payments, leasing
Ford Motor Company is rolling out a slew of new connected car features, including enabling Ford car owners and non-owners to remotely start their vehicles and pay for parking via an application, as well as piloting a new mobile-driven leasing program.
Ford is attempting to reimagine its customer experience by jumpstarting the FordPass platform with several new tools designed to make driving and commuting even easier and more enjoyable. Additionally, the car manufacturer is foraying into mobile-enabled leasing and is setting up an automotive wearables experience lab, underscoring its commitment to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to car connectivity.
?The world is changing and we need to make sure we create a great experience for customers,? said Angie Kozleski, global marketing and digital communications manager at Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. ?FordPass is that platform that will allow you to remain connected to the company.?
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FordPass, one of the manufacturer?s bigger initiatives, will be available to Ford owners and non-owners this spring. Whereas Ford Sync Connect's technology also allows drivers to virtually unlock their cars via a mobile app, FordPass's ubiquitous nature will act as one of the main differentiating factors.
The complimentary platform was developed to strengthen relationships between customers and automakers by placing mobile at its forefront.
FordPass will enable users to remotely start their cars via a mobile app, as well as use FordPay to find and pay for parking in nearby lots. The latter could be a major selling point for the platform, as consumers will no longer need to carry spare change or credit cards when planning to park at a lot.
Additionally, consumers will be able to immediately pay their Ford Credit bills, leverage the FordPass app to receive roadside assistance in case of a flat tire, redeem perks at affinity partners and converse with a FordGuide regarding the brand?s latest technology efforts.
Ford is also implementing Apple?s Siri Eyes-Free capability into the more than five million vehicles equipped with the automaker's Sync connected software, enabling customers to easily access a slew of iPhone features while driving (see story).
As more automakers veer further into the sector of connected cars, Ford is attempting to establish itself as a mobile leader by appealing to owners of its models and non-owners alike.
?FordPass is a platform that will help to transform our customer experience,? Ms. Kozleski said. ?All of the features are designed to add more convenience.
?Whether it is helping with mobility solutions or accessing your vehicle, it is designed to make people's lives better.?
leasing programs
Meanwhile, Ford Motor Credit Company is introducing a pilot leasing program, set to be available via mobile devices. Families and groups of friends ranging from three to six people are now able to share a Ford car in lieu of purchasing a new vehicle or renting one long-term.
Group leases will be valid for 24 months, and will enable drivers to keep up with maintenance needs, view their accounts, submit payments, communicate with each other and check car status all within a plug-in device and app.
The leasing pilot is part of the Ford Smart Mobility plan, which aims to bring the car manufacturing firm to another level in terms of connectivity, autonomous vehicles and the customer experience.
Wearable innovations consist of another branch of Ford Smart Mobility. Ford has rolled out a new lab, called the Automotive Wearables Experience lab, at its Dearborn Research and Innovation Center as it focuses its newest efforts on embracing smartwatches and developing new apps.
Researchers are studying potential ways of linking important health information to in-vehicle platforms, such as lane-keeping assist tools that become more sensitive if a wearable indicates its owner did not receive enough sleep during the night.
Semi-autonomous driving apps, as well as voice control features, are also in development.
While the company works on perfecting the tools of the future, customers will be able to experience FordPass?s new features this spring, setting the stage for an innovative 2016 in the automotive industry.
?FordPass will give both owners and non-owners a variety of experiences,? Ms. Kozleski said. ?For example, all members can experience mobility solutions such as advance parking.
?If you are an owner and have a vehicle with SYNC Connect, you will be able to operate it through FordPass.?


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They're at Trail Days, probably won't hear from them untl next week.
They're at Trail Days, probably won't hear from them untl next week.
Thanks for the heads-up on the Trail Days status, Poedog. I've been waiting to hear back from them to place my custom order. This thread is making me a little nervous that the gear may not arrive in time for my first planned trip of the season, though...
I'll admit, communication with them can be hit or miss. I placed an order last week, wanted to revise it, and couldn't get in touch with anyone, so I placed an entirely new order with revisions and sent an email to cancel the previous order. As of now, the first order hasn't been refunded, but I imagine that when they get back from TrailDays they will tackle all of the emails/phone calls and set everyone's mind at ease. I'm starting a SOBO AT thru in three weeks, and have no worries that my gear will arrive in time.
W00T! Jen just emailed me. Looks like we will be flying under the wire, but we should make Memorial weekend! No blue tarp for me.
Yay for you! I hope my order isn't too far behind in line. :-)
They are winding their bobbins as we speak (type).
I'm seriously attacking the emails, and throwing out the deadlines as fast as I can to the staff. If you have a deadline, PLEASE email me (again, if you have to), as I steadily work down the list. I changed my schedule so I'm always on the emails now (Adam fields the calls, as many as he can). Thanks so much for all your patience with us.
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Andrew Wiggins may finally be ready to show us what all the fuss has been about. Wiggins has shown flashes of brilliance during his freshman campaign, but when you're touted as the next LeBron James, it's going to be tough to live up to the hype. However, he has been playing better of late, punctuated by his performance against Iowa State this week. In perhaps his best all-around effort this season, Wiggins tallied 17 points and 19 rebounds in the 77-70 win over the Cyclones. Though teammate Joel Embiid could end up passing Wiggins and becoming the No. 1 pick in the 2014 draft due to his tantalizing upside, Wiggins may be on the verge of re-asserting himself as a future star.
Next up, here is this week's "Four on the Hardwood Floor:"
1. A couple of smaller schools suffered setbacks this past week. Louisiana Tech was the favorite to win Conference USA this season, but lost leading scorer Raheem Appleby to a sprained ankle that will keep him out at least 6-8 weeks.
2. Meanwhile, Missouri State lost reigning Freshman of the Year Marcus Marshall due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. The injury will require surgery. Marshall was leading the Bears with 14.3 points per game.
3. The Manhattan Jaspers will be without the services of leading scorer George Beamon, who sprained his shoulder and will be sidelined at least three weeks. Beamon was averaging 20.1 points per contest on a squad that was expected to contend for a slot in the NCAA Tournament.
4. Though not a small school, Pittsburgh will have to move forward without a player who began the season with a minimal role but had excelled off the bench as the season progressed. Sixth-man Durand Johnson suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2013-2014 campaign. Johnson had been averaging 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest at the small forward position.
Let's see who has been surging and who has been floundering in this week's College Hoops Barometer.
Kareem Canty, G, Marshall - With DeAndre Kane out of the picture and lighting it up at Iowa State, the Thundering Herd had a void at the point guard position. Enter Canty, a 6-1 freshman guard from Brooklyn, New York, who has fit in seamlessly. Canty is averaging 16.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest. He is shooting 40.1-percent from the field during his first season with the Herd. Though Canty tends to fall in love with his shot at times, his real strength lies in his ability to involve his teammates, most notably leading scorer and senior Elijah Pittman. Canty has already had three games this season with 10 or more assists. Though the Herd have struggled as a whole, the future of the program looks bright with Canty at the helm.
Jordair Jett, G, Saint Louis - Dwayne Evans gets the notoriety for the Billikens but Jett has been playing superbly of late. Saint Louis is 16-2 this season and is currently riding a 10-game winning streak. Their only losses came to Wisconsin and Wichita State, two teams ranked inside the top-10. Jett had a career-high 31-point outburst at Rhode Island on January 7. he is also leading the Billikens in assists by a wide margin with 4.6 dimes per tilt. He is an above-average rebounder for his size as well, snatching 3.7 boards per contest despite his 6-foot-1 stature. Jett is the catalyst for the Saint Louis attack, and will continue to be vital to the team's success for the remainder of the season.
Justin Cobbs, G, California - The Bears are 4-0 in Pac-12 Conference play thus far, and Cobbs is a big reason for the fast start. The 6-4 senior guard is averaging 17.3 points, 3.8 boards and 7.8 assists per contest over that span. Cobbs had a season-high 11 dimes in the 96-83 triumph over a very talented Oregon Ducks squad. Cobbs' stellar play has been particularly important to the Bears due to the injuries to freshman Jabari Bird and junior guard Ricky Kreklow. The real test will come in the next two weeks for Cobbs, though, as the Bears will travel to UCLA and then host the No. 1 team in the land, the Arizona Wildcats. Still, with the way Cobbs has been performing, the Bears certainly have a fighter's chance.
Justin Jackson, F, Cincinnati - The best player for the 16-2 Bearcats is guard Sean Kilpatrick, but Jackson has become an excellent complementary piece for Cincy. Jackson was mostly a reserve over the first three years of his collegiate career, but has become an integral cog in the success of the Bearcats during the 2013-2014 campaign. Jackson is a superior shot-blocker; he is among the nation's leaders in rejections with 3.4 swats per contest. He swatted six shots in Cincinnati's last game against Temple. He is also managing career highs of 11.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He already has six double-doubles on the year. The combination of the improved offensive game and a ferocious defensive presence has made Jackson a viable option as a senior.
Adreian Payne, F, Michigan State � Payne has been battling a nagging foot injury for a couple of week, and has finally been relegated to the bench due to the ailment. He has missed the last two games, and allegedly will not return to the floor until he is fully healthy. The Spartans struggled in the two games without their frontcourt leader, winning unimpressively over Minnesota and Northwestern. Payne is averaging 16.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per contest, and is arguably the most important player for Michigan State this season. With the goals of winning the NCAA Tournament and getting to the Final Four in March and April, the Spartans may choose to give Payne an extended rest in preparation for the final stretch of the college basketball year.
Aaron Craft, G, Ohio State - The senior leader of the Buckeyes has not played well recently. Not surprisingly, the previously undefeated Buckeyes have dropped three games in a row as a result. Over the losing streak, Craft is averaging five turnovers per contest. His assist-to-turnover ratio is barely over one during that span. He has also failed to score in double-figures in any of those contests. Craft will certainly turn things around for OSU, but it is not shocking that his struggles have coincided with losses for O-H-IO.
Jermaine Marshall, G, Arizona State � The second-leading scorer for the Sun Devils, Marshall had been surging before a groin injury. The Penn State transfer had scored at least 25 points in two of the previous three games before sitting out Thursday's pivotal matchup with top-ranked Arizona. His presence may not made a difference to the overall result, but the Sun Devils were clearly outmanned without him. The Wildcats pummeled ASU by a score of 91-68. Marshall has been deadly behind the three-point arc this season, hitting an impressive 46-percent from downtown. Groin injuries tend to linger, so monitor Marshall's status in the short term.
Ben Emelogu, G, Virginia Tech - Emelogu is an extremely versatile guard who is a bit overlooked amongst the talent-laden freshman class. He provides value in a variety of categories, with averages of 11.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. he had a 22-point game against West Virginia in the second game of the season for the Hokies, while notching nine assists in a single contest just before the new year. He is not a sexy pick, his shot needs some work, and he will battle consistency during his first season at Virginia Tech. However, the freshman can impact the game in a bevy of ways, and as a result can be an asset in fantasy circles.
Spencer Dinwiddie, G, Colorado � The Buffaloes suffered a crushing blow to their NCAA Tournament hopes Sunday, as their star guard Dinwiddie tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season. The 6-6 junior was Mr. Everything for CU, averaging 14.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. He was shooting career-highs across the board. Dinwiddie thrived at getting to the bucket and drawing fouls, as he went to the line an average of seven times per tilt. The Buffs were ranked in the top-25 before the injury, but already lost their first contest without their floor general to UCLA. Jaron Hopkins and Xavier Tilton will see more minutes in Dinwiddie's absence, but the real burden falls on starter Askia Booker in taking on the impossible task of replacing Dinwiddie's production.
Tyrone Johnson, G, South Carolina � The Gamecocks have been decimated at the point guard slot this season. Johnson suffered a fractured foot that may require surgery, and is out indefinitely. He was the leading scorer and assist-maker for SC. The Gamecocks were already smarting from the loss of two-sport star Bruce Ellington, who decided to forego his remaining years of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft as a wide receiver. Freshman Duane Notice will likely be the player who benefits most from the lack of point guards on the roster; he is averaging 4.8 assists per contest over the last six games for South Carolina.
Jabril Trawick, G, Georgetown � Trawick suffered a broken jaw Wednesday and is out indefinitely. The athletic guard was averaging 7.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in a starting role for the Hoyas this season. He is not much of an outside shooter, but rebounds fairly well for his position and possesses the ability to get to the rack. As a result, he is shooting a blistering 56.9-percent from the floor. Reggie Cameron and Aaron Bowen will attempt to pick up the slack without Trawick, who had become the third amigo in the guard triumvirate along with D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and Markel Starks.
Yanick Moreira, C, SMU � Coach Larry Brown and the resurrected Mustangs basketball program suffered a damaging blow when their big man suffered a partially torn UCL in practice last week. The 6-11 junior from Angola was still in the process of refining his game, but will now miss the next 3-6 weeks due to the injury. He was averaging 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest for the 12-4 'Stangs, who recently knocked off a ranked opponent in the form of the Connecticut Huskies. Moreira had a six-game stretch earlier in the season in which he scored in double figures in each contest, including notching a double-double against Sam Houston State on November 26. Sophomore Markus Kennedy will be asked to shoulder even more of the rebounding load in the absence of Moreira.


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Iraq Report: Al Qaeda leaders targeted, Anbar tribe turns against al Qaeda
The Iraqi Interior Ministry claimed that Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, the leader of al Qaeda's political front the Islamic State of Iraq, has been killed during combat in the town of Dhuluiya in Salahadin province. This comes just two days after the ministry and other government officials claims Abu Ayyub al Masri, the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq was killed in Salahadin. Multinational Forces Iraq has not confirmed the death of either terrorist leader, but did state it killed Muharib Abdul Latif al-Jubouri, al Qaeda in Iraq's senior minister of information.
The Islamic State of Iraq denied al Baghdadi was killed, but did confirm Muharib Abdul Latif al Jubouri was killed. Al Jubouri was "indicated to be the Emir of the Strangers Brigades, a group which joined with the Mujahideen Shura Council in its founding in January 2006," according to the SITE Institute. He "was selected as the official spokesman for the Islamic State of Iraq, having appeared in videos announcing its establishment and its cabinet of ministers." The Iraqi Interior Ministry believes al Jubouri and Baghdadi are one in the same person, which al Qaeda disputes.
The effort to nab al Jubouri was part of Operation Ratrap, a six day operation against al Qaeda targets In other Coalition operations, 11 al Qaeda operatives were captured during raids against the network in Mosul and Karma. The Karma raid resulted in the discovery of "IED-making materials and a double-barreled anti-aircraft weapon." A joint U.S. and Iraqi patrol in Southern Baghdad resulted in the capture for 4 insurgents, while another 3 insurgents were captured after a clash at a checkpoint.
The news of al Jubouri's death comes as the Anbar Salvation Council scored a major victory against al Qaeda in Iraq. Sam Dagher of the Christian Science Monitor reports on how the Anbar Salvation Council, led by Sheikh Abdul Sattar Abu Rishawi, turned the Albu Fahd tribe against al Qaeda. The Albu Fahd was one of the six original Anbari tribes to support al Qaeda and its Islamic State in Iraq. These six tribes are known in some military intelligence circles as the "Sinister Six". The Albu Fahd [described as the Bu-Fahed] has now joined the Anbar Salvation Council and pledged to throw its weight behind the fight against al Qaeda.
"Winning over the Bu-Fahed tribe was a coup," said Mr. Dagher, who covered the tribal meeting where the Albu Fahd moved into the camp of the Anbar Salvation Council. "It had been one of Al Qaeda's staunchest supporters, and traces its lineage to the birthplace of the puritan form of Sunni Islam known as Wahhabism in the Saudi Arabian province of Najd. It formally threw its lot behind Sheikh Abdel-Sattar Abu Risha." the pickup of the Albu Fahd comes as the Anbar Salvation Council has made gains outside of its home province and is expanding in Diyala, Salahadin and Baghdad.
In the city of Baqubah in the al Qaeda sanctuary of Diyala province, U.S. forces retook the Tahrir neighborhood after a week of hard fighting. U.S. forces encountered hard fighting and prepared al Qaeda traps and fighting positions. The 1920s Revolution Brigades, a Sunni insurgent group now aligned with the Anbar Salvation Council, fought pitched battles against al Qaeda in Baqubah before being forced to withdrawal after running out of ammunition.
In Baghdad, 4 Filipino contractors were killed in a rocket attack on the Green Zone. The Islamic Army in Iraq, which recently split from al-Qaeda's front and formed the rival Reformation and Jihad Front, claimed credit for the attack.
Operations against Mahdi Army cells continue in Muqtada al Sadr's stronghold of Sadr City. "The individuals targeted during the raid are suspected members of a secret cell terrorist network known for facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs, from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq to Iran for terrorist training," notes the Multinational Forces Iraq press release. "Intelligence reports also indicate the secret cell has ties to a kidnapping network that conducts attacks within Iraq."


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Sweetwater County Authorities Seeking Pair
Two new names have been added to Sweetwater County's Most Wanted List, according to a spokesman for the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department.
Dick Blust says Buck Allen Rushlow is a 24-year-old white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing about 5'6 and weighing 130 pounds. He was originally charged with Aggravated Assault and Battery in connection with a shooting incident, as well as drug charges. He received probation on those charges, but now has a warrant for probation violations.
Tessa Rice is a 25-year-old white female, 5'5 tall and weighing 140 pounds. She also is wanted for probation violations after being found guilty last year on drug charges.
Anyone with information on either suspect is being advised to contact the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department.


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Sinkhole closes part of Ocala road
The City of Ocala has closed a road due to the opening of a sinkhole.
Officials said the sinkhole opened up in the 2800 block of SE 31st Street on Saturday and the eastbound lanes of the road are showing signs of instability.
The sinkholes in the median and outside the right-of-way will be filled on Saturday and the eastbound lanes and one westbound lane will be closed over the weekend, officials said.
Repairs will be done Monday.
Officials have asked for drivers to use these detours:
Eastbound detour - North on SE 18th and 19th Avenue, East on SE 17th Street, South on SE 36th Avenue
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Well tonight I felt like it was another d-day. I know it was the disease but it still felt like a stab in my heart. For anyone not familiar with this horrible disease, oftentimes patients have the desire to "go back home" even when they are sitting right there in their own living room in their favorite chair.
Once again, while I was preparing dinner my H said to me that he had to go home. When I asked him why, he told me, "I don't want to make FNF suspicious. We don't want to get caught." I don't know if I can do this if now this is where his brain is going to go. I never wanted to relive this but to see firsthand what his thinking was, to hear him tell me, he doesn't want to get caught, let's not make her suspicious, well will somebody please take this knife out of my heart.
Once we were past the worst of it I did my best to put this awful part of our history in the past. Now Alzheimer's threatens to bring it to the forefront. I don't know if I'm strong enough to do this. Pray for me.
[This message edited by forgivenotforget at 7:45 PM, January 31st (Friday)]
Sending grace, dignity and strength.
What a difficult journey to be on, I'm sorry.
edited for typos (I always have to!)
I pray that God gives you strength, courage and the grace to live in this new chapter of your life. May his comment not be the new norm.
Sending you strength and comfort, and holding both you and your H in my thoughts.
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
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(((Hugs))) and prayers for you
Blobette - I have joined the Alzheimer's website and post frequently. One of my first posts was asking if there were others dealing with a LO's Alzheimer's after recovering from infidelity. I was shocked that on such a large site only one other poster admitted to dealing with infidelity. Maybe there are others but they don't want to publish something so private. I do get a lot out of their site though. There are so many aspects to this disease and it is good to share our fears and concerns and learn from each other how to handle situations that arise.
Again, thank you all for helping me get through this night. It helped more than you can know.
xoxo to you all!
Please make time for yourself...
Hugs. SK
Please know I will hold you in special prayer. I pray you find the sources you need for comfort and strength and that his mind will move into a different time period of his life.
It is a horrible disease...I'm so sorry for you.
I am so saddened reading this. NJgal pretty much wrote what came to my mind as I read your message. Hopefully his comment will not be the new norm and/or his mind travels back to a better time for both of you.
You have been so strong... put the past behind you to care for him in his illness... and handled all of this with such dignity. I am praying for your continued strength in the face of this very unpleasant turn of events.


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ROUND LAKE -- Nearly 200 people are expected to attend the Minnesota Grape Growers Association's annual picnic on Sunday at the Round Lake Vineyards. It is the first time the picnic, typically planned at vineyards surrounding the metro area of the state, will be in southwest Minnesota.
Round Lake Vineyards owners Scott and Jenny Ellenbecker will showcase their established 10-acre vineyard, as well as a four-acre plot just planted this year. They plan to add another four acres to the vineyard in 2013.
It isn't just grapevines, however, that will be showcased on the rural Round Lake property. The Ellenbeckers are busy installing an irrigation system for their vineyard, which will be the first of its kind in the region. The system will draw water from Round Lake -- the lake, not the town -- at critical points in the growing season, such as when a frost or freeze warning is in effect in the early spring or late fall, and on high heat days in the summer.
In each of the past three seasons, the Ellenbeckers have seen their grape crop damaged by the weather.
Three years ago, a killing frost wiped out the entire crop.
Then, last year, the grapes didn't ripen as quickly as expected, making for lesser quality grapes and ultimately a lower value.
This spring, the vineyard was hit with frost damage after 90-degree weather in March brought an early budding season, and an overnight low of 26 degrees in May froze some of the buds.
By installing the irrigation system, Scott said they can spray the buds in the early spring or the grapes in the fall to protect them from frost damage. They will need approximately 160,000 gallons of lake water to cover all of their vines during an eight-hour overnight period. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issues permitting for irrigation of lake water.
"We're doing all this work for a couple times a year," Jenny said.
Grapes do best in drier climates and have "huge root systems," Scott added. They tend to prefer sandy soils -- quite different from the rich, dark soil at Round Lake Vineyards. Still, the Ellenbeckers have found grape growing quite viable in southwest Minnesota.
Initially created in partnership with another couple, the vineyard was established in 2007 on land that produced corn and soybeans for years. Scott discovered the potential for growing grapes while writing a 2006 story about water use in California wine country for his other business, Ellenbecker Communications.
"The quality of grapes has come a long ways," Scott said, adding there is a lot of information available to growers through University of Minnesota research.
"The University of Minnesota has been working for the last 20 years developing cold-hardy grapes," he said. "A lot of the grapes developed in Minnesota aren't just for Minnesota. They're cold-hardy grapes for any environment that gets frost."
Through U of M research, the Ellenbeckers have learned grapes tend not to need much nitrogen, but other elements such as boron, zinc and phosphorus are important. Once the irrigation system is complete, Scott said the fertilizer injection system will be incorporated into it as well.
While the irrigation system will help protect the vines from weather damage, the Ellenbeckers have another major issue -- keeping their grapes away from the wildlife. Deer are plentiful in the neighborhood, as are robins.
To help protect their crop, the Ellenbeckers have installed propane cannons, deer distress calls, fencing and side and canopy netting.
The Ellenbeckers, who have attended some of the MGGA summer picnics in the past, are excited to showcase their vineyard. The membership includes people not just from Minnesota, but Iowa, the Dakotas and Wisconsin as well.
"Summer break for the grape growers is just before the nets go on and the vines are pruned," Scott said. In other words, this is their one week opportunity to take a little break.
Tours of the irrigation system will begin on the lake shore with a look at the pump station, and follow away from the lake to the vineyards. There, they will find the labor-intensive vines and hear the Ellenbeckers talk about the growth of their vineyard.
The tour and potluck picnic is open to MGGA members and those interested in learning more about growing grapes. It is schedule from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In 2008, the Ellenbeckers planted a 5-acre plot to La Crescent, Frontenac Gris and Marquette vines. That was later followed by another 5-acre plot of St. Pepin, Brianna, La Crescent, Frontenac Gris, Bluebell and Somerset varieties. This year, additional varieties planted included Sabervois, King of the North, Louis Swenson and Petite Amie.
It takes three years for newly planted vines to begin producing grapes, but the Ellenbeckers said it is actually the fourth year before they see a "meaningful crop" of grapes on their vines. Each acre consists of approximately 600 plants.
Their first 10 acres of grapes included grapes that produce a semi-sweet to sweet white wine, with the Marquette grapes processed into a drier red wine.
"We are adding drier whites and sweeter reds," Scott said. "You can't grow a strong, bold red wine here.
"We will have a nice variety," he added. "Our goal is to have our own estate wines here."
For now, the Ellenbeckers market all of their grapes to other wineries, including Swan Lake at Superior, Iowa, and Carlos Creek in Alexandria. They hope to have their own winery established in the next three to four years.
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Perhaps the reason for release of an opera performance on DVD needs an official reevaluation. There was a time, not so long ago, when logistics, cost and a potential market demanded that such a release be inspired by a sense of occasion — a particular production of note, a starry cast, a work that was crying out to be immortalized on video. These days, the availability of the technology, and the reduction in cost, has inevitably lowered the bar in terms of whether a show merits filming and releasing. There is certainly room in the catalogue for perfectly good performances, as opposed to exceptional ones, and this Rigoletto reaches that level.
Filmed in Sydney in 2010, this performance documents what's come to be called Elijah Moshinsky's "Dolce Vita" Rigoletto. Aside from a female extra costumed and wigged as an Anita Ekberg look-alike, and the courtiers (inevitably) dancing the twist during the opening party scene (the film and the dance craze both reached the public in 1960), there's not much else to suggest the Fellini-esque. No matter: Rigoletto is an opera that time-travels well, and ever since Jonathan Miller's effective ENO "Little Italy" Rigoletto some thirty years ago, this approach has continued. (This season, the Met offers one set in Las Vegas during the Rat Pack era.) As usual, updating both solves and presents problems; people become easier to relate to as sleazy types who look and act closer to what we'd imagine today. On the other hand, Gilda's hyper-naïveté becomes blurred by a petulant bored-girl image that comes and goes. Class distinction falls away, as is usually the case in updatings, and so Maddalena's coy reactions to the advances of the duke seem a bit puzzling. Nonetheless, the concept plays well on the whole, greatly aided by Michael Yeargan's fluid rotating set, which keeps the story moving smoothly.
In the title role, Alan Opie offers a solidly sung, well-acted jester. Lyricism and melting vocalism are missed to a degree in places such as the end of "Cortigiani, vil razza" or, particularly, "Piangi, fanciulla," both in Act II. But Opie's line is firm, top notes are secure, and aside from an odd unintentional diphthong to "e" that occasionally creeps into his "o" vowel, projection of text is clear and communicative. Emma Matthews's lyric coloratura is the right weight for the demands of the role of Gilda, and she is responsive to Moshinsky's concept (staged here by an assistant); Gilda is a gutsy young woman who defies her father's orders and, ultimately, willingly sacrifices her life. Matthews has most of the equipment to pull this off in terms of weight of voice, but the instrument lacks color. Likewise, while her staccatos and scale passages are impressive in "Caro nome," trills are fudged, except for the long final one, which sags below pitch. So, as a whole, it's a quite worthy effort that doesn't quite add up.
The vocal honors, perhaps not in the house (the crowd belongs to Matthews) but on the DVD, go to tenor Paul O'Neill as the Duke. O'Neill owns a bright lyric instrument, with a secure pocket into which he places everything from the upper passaggio on north, never failing to spin out his tone on a slender stream of breath. The passaggio-from-hell aria "Parmi veder le lagrime" is dispatched neatly, the cabaletta marred only by some silly staging for the chorus in the preceding ensemble; Rigoletto's opening to "Cortigiani" is likewise diluted by shtick. These "touches" serve only to lay a distracting idea on a powerful musical/vocal moment. Elizabeth Campbell, cast in the dual role of Giovanna/Maddalena, is a pro, who brings off these two incredibly diverse characters perfectly. David Parkin's Sparafucile is of a young-artist level; there's promise, but at this point his voice and physicality are both rather stiff. Gennadi Dubinski is a powerful Monterone; his over-zealous delivery of the wronged father's second outburst, however, causes the pitch to stray sharp.
Conductor Giovanni Reggioli takes a few standard cuts but includes some of Verdi's written cadenzas, as opposed to the traditional simplifications, most gratefully at the conclusion of the Duke and Gilda's duet, "È il sol dell'anima." Reggioli keeps the pace moving while allowing the singers plenty of room for expression. Would that they took more advantage of it! He does, however, begin the "Sì, vendetta" duet at a tempo and level of excitement that don't leave enough room for a build. The chorus members are thoroughly engaged and create individual characters, but they are encouraged by the production style to make far too many extraneous noises to do with the action, which signals "The music is not trusted here!" Cameron Kirkpatrick's TV direction succeeds at catching Moshinsky's "Kodak moments" while still keeping the action going.
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A fire erupted in a North Philadelphia home Saturday night, killing a woman before crews got it under control.
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Jerry Sandusky will have a long, high-paying career as a mall Santa before Newt Gingrich will ever be elected president of the United States. It looks now like the Republican Party will shoot itself in the foot for the second election in a row.36 comments on this story
They gave us Bob Dole in '96, who couldn't win, John McCain, the same, and now Gingrich. If you look up Washington insider in Webster's book, it will show you a picture of Gingrich.
As Republicans, we have always been known for eating our own, and this time will be no different. Mitt Romney will be so beat up at the end by his own party it will be almost impossible for him to beat President Obama, and I for one, don't think the U.S. will survive and be recognized by us with four more years of Obama.
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Josh peered into his crystal ball and put Conklin on today's poster. Well, according to Khan(!) – the Wings are indeed whipping out their huge Conk.
That's right, Ty Conklin will go for his first win since his first start back on October 8th. Yeah, I would say three months since his last win would make him over due. Jimmy will have to wait to try again for 100th win. I personally like the fact that Jimmy is resting after a tough loss last night to Toronto…but dammnit, Ty – you need to show us something tonight, okay? Please?
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If all goes well, he would make a rehab start, probably with Triple-A Tacoma, and pending the outcome, could be on the Safeco Field mound on May 2 against the Rangers.
However, the decision regarding his appeal of a five-game suspension for throwing a pitch over D-Backs catcher Chris Snyder's head during a Spring Training game on March 15 still has not been reached.
Lee gave his side of the story last Wednesday.
The Mariners would probably activate Lee from the 15-day disabled list the same amount of days prior to his penciled-in start against the Rangers, which means Seattle could play as many as five games with a 24-man roster.
A suspended player must be on the active list to serve his penalty.
Bedard could return by end of May
SEATTLE -- The Mariners could have left-hander Erik Bedard back in the starting rotation near the end of May, manager Don Wakamatsu said on Monday.
Bedard's recovery from shoulder surgery last August to repair a torn labrum has gone so well that the original projection of a 12-month recovery period might be beaten by about three months.
"I think in the best-case scenario, we're looking somewhere toward the end of May," Wakamatsu said, "but we're still quite away from speculating that. His pitch count is up to 60 pitches. He's had some real good days and had some days not as good, but that's normal and we're hoping to get a string here when he continues to pitch well. He feels good."
When healthy, Bedard is regarded as one of the best left-handers in the Major Leagues. But he encountered injury problems during his first two seasons with the Mariners, limiting him to 30 starts.
He has a 11-7 record and 3.24 ERA in those starts with 162 strikeouts and 71 walks in 164 innings.
"We'll just continue to stretch him out and eventually get him out on a rehab assignment and hopefully, we have him back in May," Wakamatsu said. "We were looking at June, July or August, and to have him back in the second month would be phenomenal."
Mariners sign infielder Vazquez
SEATTLE -- The Mariners on Monday signed versatile infielder Ramon Vazquez to a Minor League contract, one week after he became a free agent.
The 33-year-old Vazquez was designated for assignment by the Pirates prior to Opening Day after spending Spring Training with them.
Over the past three seasons, Vazquez appeared in 310 big league games with the Rangers and Pirates. He batted .290 (87-for-300) with 18 doubles, three triples, six home runs and 40 RBIs with the Rangers in 2008.
With Pittsburgh last year, Vazquez hit .230 with a homer and 16 RBIs in 204 at-bats.
He has played every infield position, including 275 games at shortstop, 212 at third base, 165 at second and 11 at first.
Vazquez was originally selected by Seattle in the 27th round of the 1995 First-Year Player Draft. He spent seven years in the Mariners' farm system before making his Major League debut on Sept. 7, 2001.
He was traded to the Padres following the 2001 season along with catcher Tom Lampkin and right-handed pitcher Brett Tomko for catcher Ben Davis, right-hander Wascar Serrano and infielder Alex Arias.
"He's a guy I was familiar with in Texas," manager Don Wakamatsu said. "He had a couple real good years in Texas. He gives us a veteran guy and depth."
Worth noting
Ichiro Suzuki went into Monday night's series opener against the Orioles with a .365 (129-for-353) batting average against the Birds. The right fielder has 66 runs, 13 doubles, five triples, seven homers and 32 RBIs in 84 career games. ... The series opener is also the 1,440th game Ichiro has played with the Mariners, tying Jay Buhner for third place on the all-time list. Edgar Martinez (2,055) and Ken Griffey Jr. (1,661) are first and second.
Jim Street is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Event Set for May 29 at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
Today etnies announced the Sheckler Foundation's first Skate for a Cause event, benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation, will be held on May 29 at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Skate for a Cause will include a demo, three best trick contests and a skateboard carnival village with games and activities.
The total prize purse for the best trick contests is $10,000, with $3,000 for the best trick on tranny, $3,000 on the park's centerpieces and $4,000 on the stairs, rails and hubbas. Confirmed list of skaters for the best trick contests:
- Brandon Biebel
- Chris Cole
- Colin McKay
- Danny Way
- Devine Calloway
- Eric Koston
- Fabrizio Santos
- Greg Lutzka
- Joey Brezinski
- Jose Rojo
- Kurtis Colamonico
- Kyle Leeper
- Mike Mo Capaldi
- Mikey Taylor
- Pat Duffy
- Paul Rodriguez
- PJ Ladd
- Rob Dyrdek
- Ryan Sheckler
- Scott DeCenzo
- Sean Malto
- Tony Tave
- Torey Pudwill
- Tyler Bledsoe
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Last updated on 2 October 2017
Unit 1001 is based at St. Leonards depot.
On Saturday 30 September, our train operated our Alpine Sunset railtour to the Mid-Hants Railway.
On Saturday 29 July 2017, our train operated the Strike Back Express charter/railtour to Bath and Keynsham.
On Saturday 1 July 2017, our train operated our Cleethorpes Clipper railtour which was well supported and covered just over 500 miles—including some spirited running on the East Coast Main Line.
On Saturday 27 May 2017, our train operated our Oxford Rover railtour which ran faultlessly and gave our passengers a look at the new Chiltern route back from Oxford.
On Saturday 13 May our train operated the Fawley Forester railtour & charter, which was very well attended and helped to raise the profile of the hirer Three Rivers Rail's desire to see the Fawley branch re-opened to passenger traffic.
On Saturday 31 December 2016, our train operated our Canterbury Bell railtour, for which final timings were published.
On Sunday 18 September 2016, our train operated our Ardingly Arrow railtour, for which timings were published; the shuttle trips to Ardingly proved exceptionally popular and extras had to be laid on in order to meet demand.
On Saturday 23 July 2016 our train operated our Weybourne Wanderer railtour, for which timings were published; the tour was a complete sellout, and we returned our passengers back to their pickup points on time.
On Saturday 7 May 2016 our train operated our Hastings Blue Belle railtour to the Bluebell Railway; the weather was superb and a good time was had by all. An illustrated news article describes the day's outing.
On Saturday 5 December 2015, our train operated our Salisbury Star 2 railtour.
On Friday 25 September 2015, our train was chartered for a private trip onto the Bluebell Railway to mark the retirement of a long-serving member of railway staff and HDL supporter, John Atkinson.
On Saturday 19 September 2015, our train operated our Leicestershire Bell railtour, for which finalised timings were issued; the tour ran to time and was virtually sold out.
The DEMU Diary contains details of all workings on the main line since March 2003. See also the HDL Railtour archive.
Our train has six vehicles re-certified for main-line use, including the CEP coach and Buffet car. See our Fleet list for full details.
Progress is being made on the restoration of 60019 our fourth motor coach.
The unit's formation at the depot is:
[Ashford end] 60116 Mountfield - 60529 - 70262 - 69337 - 60501 - 60118 Tunbridge Wells [Bexhill end]
News articles which are fresh, still being updated, or still current and relevant, are linked below. Older news articles, all closed, have been placed in the News Archive.
Hastings Blue Belle railtour, 7 May 2016 (published 19 June 2016)
Restoration of motor coach 60019 (new photos added on 30 August 2015)
Warwickshire Wanderer railtour, 4 July 2015 (published 19 July 2015)
Green Dragon railtour, 18 April 2015 (cab-video links added 15 May 2015)
On-Train Monitoring Recorders (updated on 7 March 2015)
Comings & goings at St. Leonards depot (part 3) (3 photos added on 12 October 2014)
Restoration of trailer car 60528 (photo added on 18 March 2014)
1001 visits Slade Green depot (article opened on 17 September 2013)
Refreshing the interior (2 more photos added on 29 July 2013)
Central Door Locking (updated on 10 June 2012)
Older news articles, all closed, have been placed in the News Archive.


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A public memorial service for John Wooden will be held June 26 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, where Wooden coached the Bruins to several of their record 10 national basketball championships under him.
About 6,000 seats in Pauley's middle and upper levels will be available to the public on a general admission basis. Floor seats will be reserved for the Wooden family, current and former Bruin basketball players and coaches and other designated guests.
For those not admitted to Pauley, the 90-minute service will be shown live on two video boards in nearby Drake Stadium. The university said Thursday that the service will begin at 11 a.m. PDT.
The service will be televised live in Los Angeles.
Wooden died June 4 at age 99.


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Quickslant: The Highest Priority
Well the Packers report to training camp next Saturday, July 25 and begin practice the next day. Packernation is absolutely sizzling with anticipation at the thought that our beloved Green Bay Packers will once again take the field. There will be training camp battles, story-lines and most of all…football! Green Bay Wisconsin is about to become the center of the universe for Packers fans.
But there is one story-line that nobody in Packernation wants…
The biggest story-line of the season last year was injuries. The injury to Aaron Rodgers was the single most significant factor in the team's record last season. NOBODY wants to see key players injured this year…especially before the season begins. So the highest priority in training camp has be staying healthy during camp and the preseason so that we start the season off on the right foot.
One of the things I love about Mike McCarthy is his willingness to adapt to circumstances and make necessary changes for the sake of improvement. Several years ago, McCarthy adapted the training camp routine to ensure the players get more rest. This less is more approach keeps the players feeling better into the season and gives our team better results over the long haul. I believe McCarthy will be creative in managing his players again this season and make any changes that could help keep the injury bug at bay.
Injuries are part of the game…a team cannot ever get away from them altogether, but the Packers have been one of the hardest hit teams for too long. If we can get through training camp with no major injuries it would be a major win in and of itself.
Another aspect of the injury situation is the players that still have healing to do. It will be interesting to see how soon Clay Matthews gets back to 100% as he has been a big key to the Packers success. The Packers training staff has been blamed from time to time for the injury problems the Packers have had. I'm not so sure if I can attach the blame for something so seemingly random as injuries to the training staff. Regardless, they would be well served to have a Packers season in which injuries play a significantly smaller role.
So as these new players learn, practice, and compete, here is hoping they do so safely and we go into the pre-season as a whole and healthy team.
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The Firebird adapter relies on the FireRuby extension, version 0.4.0 or later (available as a gem or from RubyForge FireRuby works with Firebird 1.5.x on Linux, OS X and Win32 platforms.
Usage Notes
Sequence (Generator) Names
The Firebird adapter supports the same approach adopted for the Oracle adapter. See ActiveRecord::Base#set_sequence_name for more details.
Note that in general there is no need to create a BEFORE INSERT trigger corresponding to a Firebird sequence generator when using ActiveRecord. In other words, you don't have to try to make Firebird simulate an AUTO_INCREMENT or IDENTITY column. When saving a new record, ActiveRecord pre-fetches the next sequence value for the table and explicitly includes it in the INSERT statement. (Pre-fetching the next primary key value is the only reliable method for the Firebird adapter to report back the id after a successful insert.)
BOOLEAN Domain
Firebird 1.5 does not provide a native BOOLEAN type. But you can easily define a BOOLEAN domain for this purpose, e.g.:
When the Firebird adapter encounters a column that is based on a domain that includes "BOOLEAN" in the domain name, it will attempt to treat the column as a BOOLEAN.
By default, the Firebird adapter will assume that the BOOLEAN domain is defined as above. This can be modified if needed. For example, if you have a legacy schema with the following BOOLEAN domain defined:
…you can add the following line to your environment.rb file:
ActiveRecord::ConnectionAdapters::FirebirdAdapter.boolean_domain = { :true => 'T', :false => 'F' }
BLOB Elements
The Firebird adapter currently provides only limited support for BLOB columns. You cannot currently retrieve or insert a BLOB as an IO stream. When selecting a BLOB, the entire element is converted into a String. When inserting or updating a BLOB, the entire value is included in-line in the SQL statement, limiting you to values <= 32KB in size.
Column Name Case Semantics
Firebird and ActiveRecord have somewhat conflicting case semantics for column names.
- Firebird
- The standard practice is to use unquoted column names, which can be thought of as case-insensitive. (In fact, Firebird converts them to uppercase.) Quoted column names (not typically used) are case-sensitive.
- ActiveRecord
- Attribute accessors corresponding to column names are case-sensitive. The defaults for primary key and inheritance columns are lowercase, and in general, people use lowercase attribute names.
In order to map between the differing semantics in a way that conforms to common usage for both Firebird and ActiveRecord, uppercase column names in Firebird are converted to lowercase attribute names in ActiveRecord, and vice-versa. Mixed-case column names retain their case in both directions. Lowercase (quoted) Firebird column names are not supported. This is similar to the solutions adopted by other adapters.
In general, the best approach is to use unqouted (case-insensitive) column names in your Firebird DDL (or if you must quote, use uppercase column names). These will correspond to lowercase attributes in ActiveRecord.
For example, a Firebird table based on the following DDL:
CREATE TABLE products ( id BIGINT NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY, "TYPE" VARCHAR(50), name VARCHAR(255) );
…will correspond to an ActiveRecord model class called Product with the following attributes: id, type, name.
Quoting "TYPE" and other Firebird reserved words:
In ActiveRecord, the default inheritance column name is type. The word type is a Firebird reserved word, so it must be quoted in any Firebird SQL statements. Because of the case mapping described above, you should always reference this column using quoted-uppercase syntax ("TYPE") within Firebird DDL or other SQL statements (as in the example above). This holds true for any other Firebird reserved words used as column names as well.
The Firebird adapter does not currently support Migrations. I hope to add this feature in the near future.
Connection Options
The following options are supported by the Firebird adapter. None of the options have default values.
|Required option. Specifies one of: (i) a Firebird database alias; (ii) the full path of a database file; or (iii) a full Firebird connection string. Do not specify :host, :service or :port as separate options when using a full connection string.
|Set to "remote.host.name" for remote database connections. May be omitted for local connections if a full database path is specified for :database. Some platforms require a value of "localhost" for local connections when using a Firebird database alias.
|Specifies a service name for the connection. Only used if :host is provided. Required when connecting to a non-standard service.
|Specifies the connection port. Only used if :host is provided and :service is not. Required when connecting to a non-standard port and :service is not defined.
|Specifies the database user. May be omitted or set to nil (together with :password) to use the underlying operating system user credentials on supported platforms.
|Specifies the database password. Must be provided if :username is explicitly specified; should be omitted if OS user credentials are are being used.
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Jeff Wolovitz started Heiwa Tofu with his wife, Maho Hisakawa, almost two years ago. Since then, the Camden-based company has produced and distributed thousands of pounds of tofu.
Wolovitz makes tofu two days a week in a small garage in downtown Camden, transforming Maine soybeans into thick slabs of tofu.
While Wolovitz and his family are not vegetarians, they strive to eat mostly plant-based food.
They chose the name "heiwa," which means "peace" in Japanese, because "eating a plant-based diet creates a more peaceful planet," according to their website (www.heiwatofu.com).


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This self-titled debut from local pop songwriter Ashbury Keys has been quite some time in the making. As such it's both a study in the value of woodshedding one's material before emerging publicly and a potential answer to the existential question: If a tree falls in the woods and nobody hears it, does it make a sound?
After a couple of very short-lived attempts to get things off the ground under the name Space Monkey, Keys finally seems to have his campaign legs under him. His gigs around town are both frequent and well promoted. And Keys is as fine an avatar of guitar pop as you're likely to hear locally in some time. At this record's most up-tempo, on such songs as "Boat to Mars" and "Los Angeles," the Keys sound is not too far removed from the rawness of Matthew Sweet or the contemplative jingle of Nick Lowe. A little of the self-conscious artistry of Sweet is missing, as is some of Lowe's Briton bravado, but the delivery here is sharp and concise. Keys is definitely his own man.
The real gem of the disc comes on "Color of My Eyes." Yearning yet confident, midtempo without being plodding, and with hooks around every corner, it is both a songwriter's and a casual radio listener's dream. Upon repeated listening, nearly all of Keys's songs can be found to have something to recommend them for the top of the heap. And those that don't fall short simply because they sound too much like Morrissey B-sides. Not quite yet, Ashbury.
A veritable "who's who" of local talent contributed to Ashbury Keys, yet they manage to sound like a cohesive whole, a feat due at least as much to the strength of the material as to the abilities of the players. Further, with a solid live lineup in place, Keys should finally get heard outside his practice room.


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Talal Derki's Syrian film "Return to Homs" won the World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Award at Sundance Film Festival 2014 in Utah city, USA.
"Return to Homs", directed by Talal Derki, tackles the peaceful start of the Syrian uprising and the conditions of its transformation into an armed struggle till the moment the city of Homs got besieged by the pro-Assad army.
The "revolution chanter" and protagonist, Abdel Basset Alsarut, appears in the movie from the beginning of the peaceful protests while singing and dancing in the face of tanks until the moment those protesters were forced to take up arms.
Produced by Urwah Alnerbiyah and filmed by Derki and Alnerbiyah, in addition to Qahtan Hassoun and Ossama al-Homsi, the film accompanies two young men, Alsarut and his friend Ossama, covering their lives' details and the epiphany (turning point in their lives), to represent then an image of how life looks like while experiencing the developments of the Syrian revolution, especially in the city of Homs.
Derki dedicated the award to the besieged people in Homs, to "those deprived of food and medicine, and those who remain steadfast despite everything, as the siege enters its 600 day".
Derki had pointed out in a previous interview with Orient TV that the filming was at risk of being stopped at any moment and the lives of Alsarut and Ossama were continuously in danger, "they could be arrest or even killed". Derki added that the lives of the film staff was also in danger, pointing out that Alnerbiyah was once arrested because of the film.
"Return to Homs" was internationally first shown in Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival in November 2013. The film was supported by cultural and media institutions and was produced by the German Hans Robert Eisenhauer and Urwah Alnerbiyah, and Diana Jiroudi as a co-producer.
Alnerbiyah said in a press conference that the award means that Syrians are not left alone to the extent it might seem, and that the festival contributed to introducing the American audience to an extraordinary story from Syria.
According to Alnerbiyah, the film will be screened in Goteborg Film Festival in Sweden, Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece, One World Film Festival in the Czech Republic, Human Rights Watch Film Festival in London, Human Rights Film Festival in Geneva and Paris, Istanbul International Film Festival and in Krakow Film Festival in Poland.
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Hi, Maangchi~ ^_^
Could you please share with me the recipe to make Ginseng Wine? How to choose a good quality ginseng and how long to preserve it? Also, when I was in Korea, they served a small glass of this ginseng wine to be taken with Ssamgetang. Which is better, to pour it into the soup or sip it while eating. Thx.
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