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BEIJING (AFP) Nov 11, 2004
China's share of greenhouse gas emissions is expected to exceed the world's biggest polluter, the United States, by around 2020 and pressure is mounting for Beijing to do more to limit global warming, analysts say.
With Russia's ratification this month of the Kyoto Protocol, the UN pact on climate change will finally come into force and attention will turn towards China, the second biggest emitter in the world, they said.
The United States has refused to ratify the protocol but China, having made a commitment, will be held accountable, environmentalists said.
"They have to do their best and step up development of renewable energy," said Lo Sze Ping, campaign director for Greenpeace in China.
"The Chinese government is not ambitious enough. It can do better."
China is a Kyoto member but as a developing country does not have to meet specific targets for cutting emissions.
In negotiations to begin in 2005 on the next phase of commitments for Kyoto Protocol signatories, developing countries will likely be asked to commit to clear anti-pollution targets, even if the requirement will not be as high as that of industrialized countries, experts said.
"China is the second biggest energy consumer in the world, accounting for 10 percent of global consumption ... China's active participation in combating climate change is of crucial importance," said Khalid Malik, the United Nations resident coordinator in Beijing.
China's emissions now account for 13 percent of the global total, compared with 26 percent for the United States, according to estimates.
With a population of 1.3 billion people, China's per capita emission rate is much lower than that of the United States, Europe or other developed countries.
China argues industrialized nations should take the lead as they generate more greenhouse gas per capita.
"China doesn't want its emission volume to be higher than the United States, but you have to look at our population size. You must look at how much per person," said Gao Guangsheng, a deputy director-general of the National Development and Reform Commission.
China is experiencing nearly double-digit annual economic growth. Its goal is to quadruple its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020. As the country industrializes, its energy consumption is expected to rise significantly, and with it, pollution.
"The priority is to satisfy our basic demand. The economy must develop. China has 1.3 billion people and we have to live," Gao said.
Experts and activists said China's argument was legitimate, but there was still much more the country could do.
China still relies on coal for about 75 percent of its energy. Coal-fired power plants account for a majority of the pollution China emits.
The amount of renewable energy it generates, meanwhile, is less than one percent of the total.
The government has pledged that by 2010, 10 percent of energy capacity will be provided by renewable energy.
Greenpeace believes China can make better use of renewable energy sources such as small hydroelectric plants; methods that use agricultural waste to generate energy and wind power.
But instead of moving towards those energy sources, China is building hundreds more polluting coal-fired power plants and has plans to build nuclear power plants.
"Many people want to invest in wind farms, but they can't get loans," Lo said, blaming the problem on "bureaucratic inertia."
"Government officials are not confident in new technology, unwilling to change policies."
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, China must also increase energy efficiency, said Dan Millison, an environment and energy specialist at the Asian Development Bank's Manila office.
"China uses at least three times as much energy per unit of GDP than OECD (the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries," Millison said.
"As of 2000-2001, China's economy was eight times more energy intensive than Japan and three times more energy intensive than the US; also three to four times more than Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and South Korea."
China is also aggressively expanding the automobile market, mimicking the United States.
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Story by Koh Yizhe/Red Sports. Photos by Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports
Singapore GA Chen Hui Fen lines up her shot. (Photo 1 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
Toa Payoh Indoor Sports Hall, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 – After securing their first victory over India, Singapore succumbed to Tanzania 52-36 on the second day of the 2010 Netball Nations Cup.
Tanzania were too much for Singapore to handle with Mwanaidi Hassan, Tanzania's 1.93 metre Goal Shooter, causing Singapore all kinds of trouble as she converted 38 of her 41 shots. When Singapore did manage to intercept the ball in their own third, the Africans forced them into turnovers. It also did not help that the host made plenty of sloppy passes throughout the match.
It was only in the fourth quarter that Singapore managed to get settled and started imposing themselves on the visitors to win the last quarter 16-14.
"I think we didn't have a strong enough start," said captain Lin Qingyi. "We picked up some balls against their shooters but couldn't convert them into a shot (at the other end). We had a bit of difficulty from the defensive end to bring the ball down the court because they are very long and lanky so we just see arms and legs."
"As the quarters went by, we managed to cope better and to see past the hands to find the options but probably it was a bit too late," added Qingyi.
The hosts' African opponent had beaten them 44-31 in last year's edition of the Nations Cup and revenge was clearly on Singapore's mind as they started matched strongly. Although Tanzania drew first blood, Singapore were able to match their opponents point for point in the early goings and Singapore's defense pairing of captain Lin Qingyi and Premila Hirubalan managed to hold them back with timely interceptions.
However, Tanzania were soon settled and they began to give Singapore's defense a torrid time and pressured them into many turnovers. Midway through the first period, Singapore were spraying passes wildly and struggled to get out of their own third. It didn't help that Singapore's shooting wasn't on target.
All these allowed Tanzania to hold a 12-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Once again, Singapore started the quarter strongly with Tan Hui Yan and Chen Hui Fen scoring two goals to narrow the gap to three points. This only sparked Tanzania into action and they went on a scoring spree to stretch their lead to double digits. Singapore continued to have trouble holding and passing the ball with Centre Charlene Porima guilty of losing the ball on a number of occasions.
On the offensive end, the pair of Tan Hui Yan and Chen Hui Fen were mere spectators on court as Tanzania's tall defenders kept them quiet. With Singapore's attack neuturalised, the Africans were able to take a 25-14 lead into the second half.
Despite the introduction of Singapore's tall Goal Shooter Li Ling in the second half, much of the same followed. In fact, it looked like Singapore were falling apart as Tanzania ran circles around them. By the end of the third quarter, the match was over as a contest with the host trailing by 18 points at 20-38.
It was only in the final quarter that Singapore finally got their act together. Li Ling's height in the semi-circle was the main difference for the host as she made all eight of her attempts on goal. The Tanzanians did manage to extend their lead to more than 20 points, but Singapore fought hard and eventually won the last quarter 16-14. However, despite trimming the lead, it was too little, too late for the host and they fell 52-36.
"I thought we were very smart and worked the ball well – we let it go when we needed to and played it when we needed to. This let us put together four very solid quarters. Defensively, we knew Singapore are a very fast side so we put on a very strong defensive pressure to slow them down," said Tanzania's coach, Simone McKinnis.
When asked if she felt that height was a very big factor in the match today, she commented, "Sure, there is a height advantage, but you're only as good when the team makes use of that advantage. My team maintained their intensity, focus and standard of play throughout the match and to me it is really important."
"I thought we made a lot of errors and were very hesitant with the ball," analyzed Kate Carpenter, Singapore's coach. "We created turnovers but were unable to put ourselves into an area (to score) and we didn't get a lot of attempts. I thought Tanzania were the better side and they were deserving of the outcome."
"Sure, it is really hard to contain a tall shooter, but we also turned over the ball a lot and allowed them to get into positions to score. We need to toughen up and get amongst it," said the Singapore coach who also mentioned that their next opponents, Namibia, play a similar style to Tanzania.
Her captain, Lin Qingyi, agreed, saying, "We have to learn from the experiences today as we expect Namibia to be somewhat similar as we have seen them play. They also have very lanky players and I hope whatever we picked up today, we can work on it tomorrow. Our timing of coming to the ball has to be perfect. When we turn around, we always see more of them than us because we're smaller so our timing has to be perfect."
Singapore will play their third match against Namibia at 4pm on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the Toa Payoh Indoor Sports Hall.
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SAN DIEGO - A Marine recruit was hospitalized today for injuries suffered in a fall at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
The recruit, whose name was not released, fell about 1:30 p.m. during training on the "confidence course," which is an obstacle course, said Sgt. Ryan Smith, the depot's public information officer.
The member of Alpha Company was taken to UCSD Medical Center, according to Smith, who did not know the victim's condition.
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Bushwick City Farm Planning Third Site
Bushwick City Farm recently got some attention as a chicken haven in Brooklyn, but the organization does a whole lot more than that: BCF has two mini-farms that offer free vegetables, clothing, and educational programs in Bushwick, and now the owners are eying a third site. BCF has cleared out a previously dangerous corner of empty land at Stockton Street and Lewis Avenue and hopes to grow fruits and vegetables there. (The organization is run by volunteers; materials they use are recovered from the garbage or donated; and everything that the farm provides is free.) A Kickstarter campaign is going on now to raise money for topsoil, supplies, and fruit trees. The goal is $5,000 by September 25th. They're pretty close! Read more about the farm here and watch the Kickstarter video here.
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Welcome, Future. It's Been Awhile
CES is a miserable yearly display of modern technology that takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada - the most appropriate place for the prostitution of uninspired products sprayed with a heavy cologne of false optimism. Every major player in technology that isn't Apple marches upon Sin City with the promise of the future in tow. This year, the future being touted is one that features televisions with 4K resolution and refrigerators that come with the latest version of Android. Not exactly 2001: A Space Odyssey.
CES wasn't always like this. The mega technology conference used to be an introduction to the unknown and impossible. CES used to leave jaws on the floor and imaginations inspired by new possibilities. Then something funny happened. Technology captured enough of our attention to be worthy of year round journalistic treatment. Now every minor advancement in chip production, every acquisition of a lowly start-up, is discovered and transmitted to the rest of the world. There are no well kept secrets to reveal at CES anymore, all of the curtains have been peeked behind. When an over confident CEO waltzes on stage and whips the curtain open in a flourish, we can't help but be unimpressed. Desperate PR professionals and jaded journalists roam the floors of the convention center now - one trying to impress and one tired of not being impressed.
That's what makes the Oculus Rift so absolutely incredible. Among the sea of smart TV interfaces and connected kitchen appliances, a Kickstarter project has stolen the show. Oculus Rift was created by a man named Palmer Luckey, a self described virtual reality (VR) enthusiast. He collected enough VR headsets to determine that they all sucked and that he could build a better one. He did a hell of a lot more than that. In creating the Oculus Rift, Luckey delivered the first true taste of a future most everyone interested in technology has dreamed about for decades, even if the dreams had soured after every unfulfilled promise of a VR revolution.
The Oculus Rift is a VR headset that allows the wearer to be visually immersed into an alternate reality. It works within the constraints of a modified pair of ski goggles. There are two lenses, one for each eye, that curve the image from a relatively low resolution, 1280x800 lcd, panel (Luckey says they're doubling that resolution in the near future). The effect is a VR experience that provides 110 degrees of vision. That's absolutely incredible. The built in motion sensors allow you to interact in the virtual world by simply looking around like you would normally.
I wouldn't be very excited about the Rift if this is all I'd heard of the device. If they'd released a press statement or a spec sheet or a flashy advert, I would have shrugged it off a hopeless gimmick. But from my desk in Madison, Wisconsin I watched journalist after journalist get the opportunity to try the Rift for themselves, and their reactions left me with my heart in my throat - I was filled with a true excitement about the future, and not the dulled excitement of someone who follows the everyday progress of technology. As I read their statements and watched their video reactions it was easy to see this was something completely different. Their enthusiasm and shock was palpable. This was something thrilling and scary, but most of all monumental.
"I used this today and it seriously changed my life. It is the most incredible thing I have ever seen at CES" - Joshua Topolsky (The Verge)
Virtual reality isn't a shocking new revelation. The concept has been around, even if it's been implemented in less immersive ways. Every video game ever made is a virtual reality. The realities and how we interact with them just haven't been interesting or relatable enough to blow us away. But, despite the frustratingly incremental improvements to graphics and high definition displays, our idea of what virtual reality would be in the future is unyielding. Virtual reality remains an inevitable in our imaginations and in our art, but our images of what it will grow to be always err on the side of extreme caution. The Matrix throws us into a dystopian hell of a world. Tron is riddled with danger after a promise of fun - The kind of 'apple in the garden of Eden' treatment virtual reality sees in the media we create. Where's the optimism?
I've chosen to be optimistic about the Oculus Rift. Why? Because true virtual reality, despite its highly popularized pitfalls, represents the pinnacle of art.
Art, to me, is empathy. A piece of art, whether it's a painting or a piece of music or a movie, gives the consumer of that art the opportunity to experience a part of the artist - some idea or emotion or entire world. Art isn't an aesthetic, it's a form of communication that takes the reins where words might fail. Virtual reality, the kind of amazing transportation to different worlds that Occulus is promising, offers empathetic communication on a level that's amazing to imagine. An artist can create an experience that will be consumed without translation on canvas or a sheet of music. They're there. They're seeing and hearing and one day feeling everything the artist experienced or dreamed.
The future's artists will create worlds you all but step foot in. The future's JRR Tolkiens and GRR Martins won't fill half a page with descriptions of a honeyed ham paired with a Dornish wine. They'll sit you at the feast and you'll smell roast and take a peek down Margaery Tyrell's blouse before sheathing your sword and riding out into the wild and alive world of Westeros. The future's professors won't need to tell you how grand the Colosseum was with artists' painted depictions and tales of ship battles. They'll place you in a seat surrounded with the rowdy men and women of Rome and you'll smell the blood and sweat and shit in the air.
There are those dangers, though. The dangers we fear about virtual reality that show up in our movies and our stories. The ultimate fear that the realities we'll create will become favorable to the one we live in everyday. That is a scary thought - The very real possibility that you'll be able craft a personal heaven and be expected to remain out of it for the bulk of your time. Virtual reality is worth that risk. The communication potential, the empathy potential, of transporting someone else into your world for them to truly experience is too great to give up. Honestly, it also seems like a hell of a lot of fun (I bet eating that apple did too).
That's why the Occulus Rift has me more excited about the future of technology than anything I can remember. The last thing that gave me this feeling was the Sega Dreamcast. I was probably around 10 or 11, and we were waiting in line at a game store at the mall and they had a demo of the latest NFL 2K game running. My mom's boyfriend at the time pointed up at the screen and said, "For a minute there I thought that was real" and I agreed. In the not so distant future I think we'll be hearing a lot of that.


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Rahul Dravid. The Legend. The Wall. The Gentleman. His name immediately brings an image in our minds: of a man reeking in grit, determination, and tenacity. The legendary Indian cricketer, with 13288 Test runs and 10889 ODI runs, has been one of the greatest role models of India for long.
When he was at his peak, Dravid led India to its greatest heights in that golden phase of Indian cricket in the early 2000s. Known more as a technically sound batsman whole ruled Test cricket with 36 centuries, Dravid also shined in the shorter format with 12 hundreds and a whopping 83 fifties. Undoubtedly, he was one of the greatest ever batsmen to have played the game.
In a career spanning 16 years, Rahul Dravid held a lot of significance for Indian cricket. In fact, we would fall short of adjectives in describing the greatness of the man.
On his 44th birthday, we try and decode what Rahul Dravid, the name, meant for Indian cricket.
R is for Resilient: Very few cricketers in the history of the game have had the kind of resolve that Rahul Dravid had. This was even imminent in his first Test hundred (148) against South Africa in Johannesburg. You could put him against any opposition, in any circumstance, and on any pitch, and Rahul Dravid would remain resilient until the very end.
A is for Adaptable: Perhaps one of the greatest features of Dravid was that he adapted astoundingly well to conditions; especially when the team toured overseas. His ability to adapt to any pitch even whilst playing in alien conditions is the reason that his overseas average stands at a remarkable 53 and is one of the primary reasons why India began winning outside home during that phase.
H is for Humble: Even when he scored the magnificent match-winning 233 against Australia at Adelaide, Dravid remained a picture of humility. In fact, all through his career, despite his remarkable records, Dravid never went overboard. He always stressed on contributing towards the team's cause and his humility, despite being one of the very best in the world, is a feature that the coming generations would strive to inculcate in them.
U is for Unabated: Throughout his career, Dravid continued unabated. He never let his intensity, his honesty and his resolve towards his goal be hindered. It was his unabated commitment to continuously improve his game and not bask in his success that led him to score nearly 25,000 international runs.
L is for Lionhearted: This was a man who batted in different positions to suit the comfort of other players. He donned the wicket-keeping gloves to allow the captain the comfort to play an extra bowler. Dravid always put the team's interests much above his and when his body would not be able to take it he would put that extra effort in for his team. He was a lionhearted cricketer in the truest sense of the word.
D is for Dedicated: Rarely has there been a man as dedicated towards his work as Rahul Dravid was for his team. There might be many cricketers more talented than him, but Dravid's utmost dedication towards his duty and his team was exemplary. He has set such high benchmarks of his dedication that it will be very difficult for future generations to emulate it.
R is for Reassuring: Throughout his career, Dravid exuded reassurance. The team and the fans both felt reassured whenever Dravid would be at the crease. While the other, more attacking batsmen would keep the team on the tenterhooks, Dravid's presence ensured calmness. Even if there would be a mini-collapse, if Dravid would still be in the line-up, then people would feel at ease; such was his impact.
A is for Astute: Be it knowing precisely at what second to leave the ball or understanding which bowler should be attacked and which one should be accorded due respect in the middle of a great spell, Rahul Dravid had one of the most astute cricketing brains in world cricket. He never got carried away, he never got rattled by abuses and he always meticulously planned how to prepare for a particular pitch, team, and bowler. In fact, it was his astuteness that helped him sail through all his life much more than his talent.
V is for Valiant: Dravid had been the valiant soldier of the Indian cricket team. He didn't have an attractive batting style and lived in the shadows of others for most of his career. But he soldiered on regardless. He bravely faced all the criticism that came his way and played countless valiant knocks in the most adverse of circumstances to sail his team through.
I is for Inspiration: If ever there was a sportsperson who could inspire generations, it is Rahul Dravid. He has been the perfect role model of how a sportsperson should conduct oneself and go about their duties. His honesty and unflinching devotion has been a true inspiration and should serve as a guiding light for the coming generations for years.
D is for Dependable: This, perhaps, is the one word which perfectly sums up Rahul Dravid the cricketer. He was India's Mr. Dependable right from the beginning of his career until the very end. He shouldered the responsibility of seeing through the tough periods and helping the team come of out of dire circumstances. He never shied away from responsibility and, in fact, reveled in it. The team was dependent on him to bail them through and on most occasions, Rahul Dravid did not fail them.
We earnestly hope that the legend of Rahul Dravid will live on forever and that it will inspire not just cricketers but people from all fields for several years to come.
Here is wishing The Wall of Indian cricket the heartiest 44th birthday.


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Syngenta Seeds formally opened its new North American headquarters in Minnetonka this morning.
The business, which will employ more than 300, will focus on developing high-yield corn and soybean seeds. The division is a sector of Swiss-based Syngenta, a $11.8 billion global company.
Syngenta Seeds president David Morgan said the new facility is an example of the company's strength in the seed business.
"All of us at Syngenta Seeds are pleased to further enlarge that contribution with the opening of this new headquarters, which signals our commitment to the region, to the state as well as our confidence in the long-term prospects of important work meeting the world's needs for food, feed and fuel," he said.
Governor Tim Pawlenty said he's pleased that Syngenta decided to build the facility in Minnesota, which he said shows the state's commitment to agriculture.


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Archive for Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Homecoming heartbreak
Late miscues cost Cats in 7-6 homecoming defeat
October 7, 2009
The De Soto Wildcats suffered a homecoming heartbreaker Friday in De Soto against Paola, 7-6.
Perhaps the most heartbreaking aspect of the contest is how well Tom Byers' squad played.
The defense played inspired throughout as it limited a tough Paola team to one score in the first quarter.
"We're progressing," Byers said. "It's a staple here at De Soto that we want to play great defense. We have our moments here and there, but all we ask is to give us a chance to win a football game. We only gave up one big run tonight, so that's all we ask."
Paola's touchdown, which came with 5:54 remaining in the first quarter, was the product of that one big run. Paola's speedy running back Tyler Henness took a handoff from scrimmage 61 yards to the end zone to put the Panthers in front.
Paola looked poised to score again at the end of the first half, but a stalled drive on the 1-yard line after some tough defensive line play for De Soto kept the score at one possession.
"I thought it was great," Byers said. "That's what we ask for, just for the kids to make a play. That stop was great because they had the wind and the momentum, which is always a threat."
In the second half the Wildcats began to get the ball rolling offensively. Logan Clark, Dylan Burford, Jeff Bowen and Daniel Peterson combined to produce extended drives that put the Wildcats in scoring position.
With just more than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Clark punched in De Soto's lone touchdown from the 1-yard line, but the extra point was missed to keep the Paola lead at one.
In the end, De Soto had a chance to win the game when the Wildcats drove the ball down to the 6-yard line with two minutes remaining. Trying to be careful and not turn the ball over, Byers said he wanted to call cautious plays, but ones that provided them with a chance to punch the ball into the end zone. On second down, the snap was fumbled but quickly recovered by De Soto and the drive continued.
"We had a little miscue and that comes back to me," Byers said. "That play put a damper on our rhythm. It got us down to third down, and we wanted to be halfway safe, but also have a shot at the end zone."
On third down, Byers called for a pass but the Wildcats were unable to punch the ball in the end zone. On the following play, freshman Josh Pasley pushed his go-ahead field goal to the left and Paola was able to run out the clock on the ensuing possession.
"Josh is a great kid," Byers said. "I have all the confidence in the world for him. He's a great high school kicker, and he will be a great kicker for the next four years at De Soto High School. There is no blame on that man whatsoever. There were so many things we could have done to avoid putting that pressure on him. It's a total team game."
De Soto moves to 1-4 on the season with the loss. The Wildcats will play Friday at Ottawa.
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'Mr. Wonderful' retires from Meals on Wheels
Don Rooney wears a lot of hats, and this weekend, Fox 9 tagged along as he hung up one of those hats for good.
In the back of a tiny Meals on Wheels kitchen, emotions are overflowing.
Rooney, a volunteer comes in the door and everyone is immediately in a good mood. This time, he's about to come and go for the last time. He turns 92 on Tuesday, and he's going to retire.
When "Mr. Wonderful" walks in, he definitely lives up to the hype. Among the legendary qualities he possesses -- a love of crazy hats and a commitment to serve. He's one part goofy, two parts superhero.
"We've known you for many years, meals on wheels people, and I don't know if you know what a joy you've been to all of us, but you are truly a blessing to our community and thank you for all your years," one volunteer says to him. A few hugs later, he's out the door with a car full of warm meals. Rooney, his daughter Peggy and sister Ilene are on their way to make a few last rounds.
For many recipients on Rooney's route, it feels like they're losing a friend.
Back in the kitchen, no one is ready to let go, including Rooney, who vows to be there if they need extra help. Let's face it, 30-year habits are hard to break, and when it comes to helping others, Mr. Wonderful just can't help himself.
Now, as a commemoration, his Meals on Wheels group is renaming his route "Rooney's."


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PLYMOUTH, Mass., July 7 (UPI) -- A custodian at an elementary school in Plymouth, Mass., was killed in a hazardous materials incident Monday, officials said.
Nine emergency responders and another employee at Manomet Elementary School were injured, the state Department of Fire Services said. Most were treated at a hospital for burning throats and eyes and released.
Authorities have released few details about the incident. They said investigators are trying to determine if the release of a hazardous substance is related to work being done at the building.
The identity of the dead employee had not been released Monday afternoon.
Jennifer Mieth, a fire services spokeswoman, said testing Monday afternoon found "very low" levels of chemicals at the school.


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Gold Poised to Fall Lower on Improving US Economy
Current week has been tough for gold investors. Since Monday's opening price of $1,715 per pound, this precious metal has lost 3.5% or $60 of its value and currently trades at $1,655. In addition, the gold futures broke below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which is a bearish signal.
Traditionally, investors have been buying gold to hedge their portfolios against economical and political uncertainty or high inflation. However, strong economic data and the recent rally in the US equities has boosted investors' confidence and made gold a less attractive asset.
Also the Chinese economic data seems bearish for gold. The demand for gold in China has been one of the driving factors for higher gold prices, but the looming concerns of an economic slowdown in China are putting downward pressure on gold. On top of this India announced that it will double its customs duty on gold, which could hurt gold exports to India.
All these factors are signaling that gold could continue falling and test the support level around $1,600 per ounce. Investors who think that the price of gold is going to fall might want to take a look at ProShares UltraShort Gold ETF (NYSE: GLL) or PowerShares DB Gold Double Short ETN (NYSE: DZZ) for a higher risk investment.
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TEMPE - As Arizona State launches its third coaching search in 11 years, Lisa Love wants to make one thing clear: "We are not starting from Ground Zero," the school's vice president of athletics said.
"We are not there. I cannot emphasize that enough. We are in a better place to compete at a higher level very fast."
In five years, Erickson went 31-30, going three consecutive seasons without making a bowl. He will coach the Sun Devils (6-6) in this season's bowl game, which will be announced Sunday.
The search for Erickson's replacement starts immediately. Love did not offer specifics, but Houston coach Kevin Sumlin is likely near the top of her list. Sumlin has positioned the Cougars for a BCS bowl with a 12-0 record. The only issue: He'll be in demand. According to reports, Sumlin has a base salary of $1 million, but his next move likely will be worth double.
The Houston Chronicle reported Tuesday that Sumlin and athletic director Mack Rhoades have been proactive in discussing the coach's future at the Conference USA school, but both have agreed to wait until after the season.
"There's just so much going on right now, trying to win a conference championship and trying to remain focused on our original goal, that I think both of us are more comfortable, certainly I am, doing that after the season," Sumlin told the newspaper. "We've had a couple discussions."
Love said head coaching experience is significant but a lack thereof is not a deal-breaker.
"Head coaching experience is very important, but that doesn't rule out possible diamonds that are in the wings ready to launch," she said. "There are many out there that you have seen make a move from a coordinator position into a head coaching position at various BCS institutions and did it beautifully."
Love said there's no timeline, "but you're always prepared. You never sit there through any season . . . and not have some kind of thoughts or preparedness. We're not starting from the beginning."
Erickson, 64, came to ASU with an impressive résumé. He had won two national championships at Miami. He had coached in the NFL and had won in the Pac-10 with stops at Washington State and Oregon State. He started strongly at ASU, winning his first eight games in 2007. But since then, the program had few high points. Erickson was 21-27 over his last four seasons, which includes this year's 6-6 mark.
Players described him as a player's coach, but the freedom he allowed often surfaced in unfortunate ways. The Sun Devils ranked among the nation's most penalized teams for much of Erickson's tenure. It cost them victories and put them at a disadvantage on the road, where successful teams win with discipline.
Erickson will receive half of his $1.5 million annual guaranteed salary for the remaining year of his contract. In a statement, Erickson thanked ASU's administration.
"I also want to thank the players and my coaching staff," he said. "I am proud of what we accomplished in five years. The program is in good shape for the next coach. Lastly, I want to thank the fans and especially the students for their support."
ASU has 25 commitments, including three four-star and 14 three-star recruits, as judged by Rivals.com
"We have had a fantastic summer of recruiting, so a coalition to hold this in place going into the next few weeks is critical for us strategically," Love said.


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Crossfire's new and improved southbridge
Subject: Motherboards | August 28, 2006 - 05:47 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The main achilles heel for ATI's motherboards have been the lack of features incorporated on the board. The Crossfire issues of the first runs seem to have been fixed, but compared to the features found on nForce boards, they just can't compete. The Tech Report looks at the Crossfire Xpress 3200, and the new SB600 southbridge, to see what ATI has done to remedy the situation.
"ATI'S ATHLON 64 CHIPSETS had a rough time winning over enthusiasts in the Socket 939 era.
Enthusiast-oriented motherboards based on the Radeon Xpress family weren't as plentiful as those
sporting one of Nvidia's many nForce4 variants, and for good reason. ATI's SB450 south bridge was
short on features and plagued with I/O performance problems that prompted many mobo makers to use an
alternative south bridge chip from ULi. ULi was eventually purchased by Nvidia, putting additional
pressure on ATI to nail the design of its next-gen SB600 south bridge.
That pressure apparently motivated ATI's chipset team, because it delivered a surprisingly solid SB600
south bridge back in May as a part of the CrossFire Xpress 3200 chipset for AMD's new AM2 socket. The
I/O performance problems that had sullied previous ATI chipsets were nowhere to be found, and the
Xpress 3200 delivered much lower power consumption than Nvidia's comparably gluttonous nForce 590
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Pay attention—this is a shopping spree at Easy Street Records: two minutes to grab what you can, up to $500. However! It must happen at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, exactly two days after the Strangercrombie auction ends. Also, you must wear an elf suit during the spree for an Easy Street photo shoot and holiday ad. But it's totally worth it. VALUED AT $500! Opening bid: $1.99!
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A pair of Microsoft's new digital media players, so you and a pal can start swapping media right freaking now! Plus 11 Christmas CDs by the likes of Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, the Rat Pack, the Beach Boys, Dean Martin, Merle Haggard, and exactly five more. Plus a few Justin Timberlake CDs! A $500 VALUE! Opening bid: $1.99!
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Bury your favorite music lover under a load of rare and new music, starting with a bevy of 2006 releases from Sub Pop, including Band of Horses, the Thermals, Dead Moon, CSS, Eugene Mirman, a DVD of music videos (including the Shins, Mudhoney, Sleater-Kinney, Iron and Wine), and more! Plus, box sets by Björk (the seven-DualDisc Surrounded), the Byrds (There Is a Season), Trans-Siberian Orchestra (The Christmas Trilogy), Waylon Jennings (Nashville Rebel), and Janis Joplin (Box of Pearls), a year's worth of Sonic Boom gift certificates ($20 a month), two gift certificates to Silver Platters ($25 each), and two passes to the Experience Music Project. Topping it all off: a smokin' hot collection of music DVDs from My Morning Jacket to Johnny Cash live in Denmark in 1971 to Pink's 2004 tour of Europe! Priceless! Opening bid: $1.99!
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Achieve the ever-elusive turntablist's orgasm with a copy of The Audience's Listening LP (signed!), another copy of The Audience's Listening (unsigned!), four Cut Chemist turntable mats, a framed and signed Cut Chemist poster, and a DJ bag! All for the low, low price of slightly more than whatever the last person bid! D Priceless! Opening bid: $1.99!
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Martin Leahy completed a DPhil at the University of Oxford and he and a colleague established Oxford Optronix Ltd., where he was Director of R&D. From 1995 he had various research and teaching posts at the University of Oxford. He then joined the Stokes Research Institute where he conducted industry led R&D and later the Physics Department at the University of Limerick where led research groups in energy and biophotonics and lectured in physics. He has secured more than €7M in external R&D funding since 2003. He is an adjunct professor at the Royal College of Surgeons, Fellow of the Institute of Physics in Ireland, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and Fellow of SPIE. He is a co-chair, executive organizing committee member and panel moderator for SPIE Photonics West BiOS in San Francisco and host of the BioPIC European Bioimaging conference. Editorial Board member of the Journal of Biomedical Optics. Prof Leahy was founding MD of Limerick West Windfarms Ltd. and Millstream Energy and PI on the research projects that spun out Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd. and Wheelsbridge AB. Since his return to full-time academia, he has played a leading role in graduate biophotonics education through NBIP, UL and the Biophotonics and Imaging Graduate Summer School. In 2010 he delivered a dozen international invited lectures and published more than a dozen ISI journal articles. He is currently Chair of Applied Physics at NUI Galway.
Prof. Leahy began his teaching career in 1996 at New College, University of Oxford and has been teaching undergraduate courses in physics and related fields to large (300+) and small (<10) classes since. He has taught general physics, semiconductor devices, energy, physics for nursing, quantum mechanics, control systems and has developed new modules in medical physics and medical instrumentation.
Prof. Leahy currently supervises ten PhD students and has contributed to the development of two national graduate education programmes, in addition to chairing the international graduate summer school in biophotonics and imaging (BIGSS). He has developed modules in Tissue Optics (intro), Advanced Tissue Optics for Life Scientists, Advanced Tissue Optics for Physical Scientists, Laser Safety and Biophotonic Methods in Microcirculation Imaging. His graduate students have won several awards including the (IRCSET sponsored) Hamilton prize for best student in Physics and Mathematics, The Institute of Physics Rosse medal (twice) and NBIP Ireland prize for best oral presentation from a PhD graduate. Dr Neil Clancy, won a prestigious Research Associate position at Imperial College's faculty of medicine, one of largest in Europe, with more than £108 million in research funding. Dr David Connolly, a graduate of 2011 has taken up an assistant professorship at Aalborg University and Dr Joey Enfield has accepted a permanent position with Fexco.


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Salzburgring: third podium of the season for Coronel, Cerqui into points
21/05/2012 - Tom Coronel and ROAL Motorsport obtained the third podium of the season in Salzburg's sixth round of the FIA WTCC 2012.
The Dutch driver set the ninth time in Q2 (1'28.124) on Saturday and in race one he put great care in not making any mistakes to save his BMW 320TC for the second race that saw him starting from the front row of the grid. In race one he obtained anyway a positive eighth place allowing him to get some fruitful points for the classification.
At the start of race two Coronel got the lead keeping it afterwards for the first few laps. The recover of the three Chevrolet was unstoppable on the Austrian circuit and forced the Dutchman to give the lead away in the mid stages of the race and to follow them in fourth. The sting was in the tail anyway when Alain Menu first and Yvan Muller then suffered a failure to the front left tyre. Coronel was second at the last corner, following the leader Huff very closely with the latter experiencing the same problem of his team mates. The ROAL's driver found himself closed between the grass on his left and Stefano d'Aste's BMW on his right as d'Aste seized the moment and took the two clinching the victory, while Coronel ended third.
Cerqui had a difficult start of race one instead as he was forced to a unscheduled pit stop at the end of lap one due to a contact with a rival damaging the front left tyre of his BMW 320TC. Back on track in last position, Cerqui started a lively recover taking him, thanks also to a safety car deployment, to the thirteenth final place, that meant sixth and points in the Yokohama Drivers' Trophy.
Wise race two for him: after a good start, Cerqui moved up into twelfth and, thanks to a flawless performance, he progressively gained the place of other drivers victim of Salzburgring's pitfalls. The seventh place under the chequered flag gave him further points for the absolute classification and four more points in the Yokohama Drivers' Trophy, where he ended fifteenth.
Coronel is currently fourth in the standings with 116 points, 5 clear of Gabriele Tarquini (Seat). In the Yokohama Drivers' Trophy Cerqui is seventh at 34, 4 short of Alex Macdowall (Chevrolet). ROAL Motorsport keeps the lead in the Yokohama Teams' Trophy with 94 points, 8 adrift of Tuenti Racing Team.
Roberto Ravaglia (ROAL Motorsport, Team Principal): "On a circuit not completely suiting the features of the 320TC the BMW obtained a victory. The results of both my drivers have been more than positive: Tom run a second race as protagonist and only a matter of luck prevented him from taking the victory. He comes back home from Salzburg with a strengthened fourth position in the standings. Alberto managed to lap on very competitive times in race two and he is progressively improving while acquiring the necessary experience".


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None of this cosplay was made by me. I ordered it since I am not skilled enough yet to attempt to make a leather jacket and the pants were something I had in my wardrobe already.
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A classic album with widespread appeal. Alasdair Fraser and Paul Machlis together explore the breathtaking harmonic resonances of ancient Gaelic airs, with contemporary settings of tunes from the Reverend Patrick MacDonald's 1784 Collection of Highland Vocal Airs and Captain Simon Fraser's 1816 edition of Airs and Melodies Peculiar to the Highlands of Scotland and the Isles. Alasdair Fraser (fiddle, viola), Paul Machlis (piano, synthesizers), Tommy Hayes (bodhran), Todd Philips (bass), Ron Wilson (drums).
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Creating fabulous cakes that kids will love is a major part of any celebration, but without experience and a solid recipe, decorating cakes for an occasion can be daunting. "Kids' Party Cakes" features 50 achievable and beautiful cakes that can be prepared with a minimum of fuss.
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From princess castles and fairy gardens to skateboards and racing cars, these new party cakes will delight both young and young at heart.
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20' Cirrus Outdoor Shuffleboard Table
As the first outdoor shuffleboard table on the market, the Cirrus is a true trendsetter. The 20' Cirrus is constructed of solid hardwoods coupled with a fiberglass coated playfield and cradle. The playfield is made entirely out of Solid 3" Thick Select Kiln-Dried Hard-Rock Maple. This combination makes the Cirrus one of the most durable tables on the market. Take all the joys of playing with friends outside without having to compromise on quality. The Cirrus is handmade in the USA by Hudson shuffleboard tables, an industry leader in quality, design, and innovation.
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Weekly Burn: News You Can Use Now
From Misty Copeland's beautiful viral ad to tales of one man who ran back-to-back marathons, we're definitely inspired by this week's health and fitness news. Plus, a new study shows that less than 50 minutes of running per week can have serious health benefits. But the headlines aren't all good: Bake sales across the country are being threatened. Read on to get the full scoop on these stories and others that have caught our eye.
Don't Act Like You're Not Impressed
If you never associated dancers with six-pack abs, you're going to want to check out Under Armour's new ad featuring Misty Copeland, the first African American female soloist for the American Ballet Theatre. Since the company rolled out the campaign just a week ago, it's amassed over 4 million views on YouTube (so don't miss out). The spot showcases the body obstacles Copeland has overcome to get to where she is now as a professional ballerina, and what the company's new "I will what I want" mantra means to her. (Well + Good)
Not Your Mama's Bake Sale
The bake sale, a mainstay of class fundraisers since practically the beginning of time, has been put on a diet. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, championed by First Lady Michelle Obama, has placed new restrictions on the calorie, sodium and fat counts of treats sold in schools. (Wall Street Journal)
Depression: A Chronic Problem?
Children who are depressed in preschool will probably remain down throughout their adolescence, new research shows. Nearly half of children diagnosed at the beginning of the study were found to still have clinical depression six years later. The good news? Identifying mental health problems early can lead to more effective treatments. (Time)
Don't Believe Everything You See on Instagram
Jen Selter, who made the "belfie" (butt selfie) famous, is now writing a workout advice column for the New York Post. But the woman with the "best butt on Instagram" doesn't have any fitness credentials or certifications, which is a reminder to be careful about the health information you trust online. (Men's Health)
Ebola Probably Isn't Going to Kill You
There is a major outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa, and media coverage may lead you to believe you could be at risk. Luckily, if you live in the U.S. you are probably much safer than you think. Here's what else you need to know. (Salon)
Run 50 Minutes, See Awesome Benefits
We've got good news for people overwhelmed by government recommendations of 150 minutes of exercise per week. A new study reveals that running just five to 10 a day can reduce risk of an early death. Even those who jogged less than 51 minutes weekly saw a 30 percent drop in mortality risk and, on average, lived three years longer. (Prevention)
Double the Distance, Double the Fun
One marathon's crazy enough, but back-to-back races? That's just insane. One blogger started running at around 10:45 PM so he could fit in 26.2 — before lining up at the start line of the San Francisco Marathon the next morning. His total? 52.4 total miles in 24 hours. (Pavement Runner)


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Review: Turbulence by Giles Foden
IN WAR-TORN Britain of 1944, meteorologist Henry Meadows is sent to a remote Scottish outpost to befriend Wallace Ryman, a brilliant but reclusive scientist who is thought to have developed a weather forecasting technique more accurate than anything known to Allied scientists.
Meadows's mission is to glean the secrets of the technique so that it can be used to determine the best dates for the D-Day landings.
In Turbulence, Giles Foden keeps the pages turning through a character-driven though rather clunky plot for which the weather, of course, forms a sympathetic backdrop. Part of the fascination is Foden's fictionalisation of Lewis Fry Richardson, on whom Ryman is based. Years ahead of his time, Richardson tried to calculate the weather using a mathematical model of the atmosphere in an era when forecasts were made by comparing the data with historical weather patterns. A feat, albeit with flaws, of fact-fuelled fiction.


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The package, which singles out possession on school grounds and school buses and would put killers of on-duty emergency responders in prison for life without parole, places the GOP at loggerheads with Gov. Cuomo and his push to ban assault weapons.
Cuomo spokesman Josh Vlasto said failing to "ban assault weapons ignores the reality of gun violence and insults the common sense of New Yorkers."


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text: Zanesville Police Friday released more details from a two vehicle accident that included seven people. Captain Doug Merry says it happened Thursday night around 8:30 on Maple Avenue. Merry says 29-year-old Nicholas Gridley of Crooksville was driving his car north on Maple near Thurman Avenue. Merry says 23-year-old Kimberly Kennedy of Zanesville was driving her car south on Maple and attempted to make a left turn onto Thurman, failed to yield and the two cars collided. Captain Merry says 7 of 8 people in the two cars were injured and taken to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Merry says Kennedy was cited with failure to yield the right of way while turning left.


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A man called me last week with a dilemma. He's been charged with planning his company's end-of-summer barbecue. One date makes sense for all but seems to run afoul of sensibilities: Sept. 11. What to do?
"I actually was a rescue worker up there (at Ground Zero) for two weeks, and I don't have a problem with having" the barbecue on that date, the caller told me. "I said, 'If we don't have it, don't the terrorists still win, because they've taken that day from us?' "
The question, which caught me flat-footed, is interesting. Nine years removed from 9/11, is it appropriate to schedule celebratory events on that date?
I remember the issue being raised in 2004, the only other time the anniversary fell on a Saturday. Then, there were reports of wedding planners with little to plan and venues offering big discounts to those willing to tie the knot on a day when few others would.
An August 2004 story in The New York Times summed up the conundrum, noting that prospective brides and grooms "do not want grief-laden memories of loss and fear dimming the joy and hope that will come with saying 'I do,' running the gantlet of rice-throwing guests, and dancing their first dance as a married couple."
One argument is that to avoid the date is to hand the terrorists a victory. If Americans are in shutdown mode nearly a decade removed from that day we will never forget, then our lives have been disrupted, as the enemy hoped.
On the other hand, nearly 3,000 innocents lost their lives that day, and their families and friends are still among us. That causes some to question the propriety of having fun on the anniversary.
Some say we shouldn't allow Sept. 11 to become less meaningful, like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. They seem to have a point. Who among us contemplated the birth of our exceptional nation in the midst of the fireworks during the holiday weekend?
Left unaddressed, the descent into frivolity is bound to happen. My wife's birthday is Dec. 7. I dare say that her personal milestone is often the only reason that date has significance in our house.
So, as end-of-summer plans take shape, how should Americans treat the anniversary of a national tragedy?
With balance. The country needs to establish a national protocol for recognizing not only the 3,000 who were murdered on 9/11, but also the thousands of soldiers killed and wounded in the war against terrorists. The event shouldn't cast a shadow over the whole day, but Americans should be able to count on a solemn, serious commemoration year after year.
And whatever the ceremony is, it should not forgo the footage - horrific as it is - of the planes crashing into the Twin Towers. It's a much-needed reminder that is increasingly absent as the years progress.
At the same time, if we were to shut down for every anniversary of a significant loss of American lives, plenty of dates would be off limits.
Like Sept. 17. Does that ring a bell? On that date in 1862, the Battle of Antietam resulted in the deadliest single day in American military history, claiming 23,000 lives. Or April 19, the anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City. Or Feb. 26, the date of the first attack on the World Trade Center.
Unfortunately, there have been many such days in our nation's history.
On Sept. 11, 2010, resilience shouldn't mean a total retreat to normalcy. Nor, however, should it signal to those who wish us harm that the country's spirit is anything but strong.
• Michael Smerconish writes a weekly column for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Planning Parties
Contact: Doug Adams- x3103
Every weekend, somebody wants to know where the party is. So you've decided that this weekend, what's happening is your party. The only problem is that the thought of registering a party is a little daunting. But it doesn't have to be. Registering a party has great advantages the use of dorm lounges, potential funding, and legal kegs. This little guide will hopefully help demystify of the whole process and help you on your way.
First off we need to clarify some language. There are four ways to legally have a party on campus.
1. Registered Private Party - a party in a lounge or other public area or Social House hosted by an individual student where students serve the alcohol and guests are invited.
2. Senior Housing Gatherings - small, informal gatherings held in individual rooms, suites, and small houses occupied by of-age students
3. Licensed Party - a function that is registed with the state of Vermont and service is provided by College employees.
4. Licensed Venues - The Grille, The Bunker and 51 Main - an event in a venue that has a state liquor license.
Registered Private Parties
Why all the rules?
Middlebury College is a part of the State of Vermont. No getting around that. As such everyone at the College is required to follow all of the state's laws. Just like you follow the speed limit and other traffic rules, you are required to abide by the states liquor laws. Party registration is designed to help you understand all the laws.
What's this Party Host Workshop (PHW) thing?
Any student who is 21 years old and wants to register a party on campus must take this workshop. They are offered through the Department of Public Safety every other week and provide an overview of College policy and state law concerning parties with alcohol. Once you successfully complete the workshop – which takes about 30 minutes – you will be able to host parties for the remainder of that academic year.
Next steps - Registration
After attending a PHW you will need to find a place for your party and begin planning. Your Commons Coordinator can help you out with reserving a space and making any requests for items to be delivered to the party like band boxes or tables (NOTE: There may be a charge for items requested – make sure to ask first). The big rule to know is that that you must live in the same Commons as the party space - e.g. Wonnacott residents can register parties in Gifford Annex Lounge, the Gamut Room or Prescott Basement.
You will complete a Party Registration Form with your Coordinator. This form includes the name of the host (that's you) and cohost (if you have one), type and amount of alcohol, location, and beginning and ending times. You will also review the Party Host responsibilities and questions about your party – size, theme, entertainment, etc. If you have any questions this is a good time to ask. As a host you are the one in charge so you may not be the DJ or in the band. The deadline for registering a party is 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the party. Plan ahead – you can register weeks or even months in advance.
TIP: It can be easier to host a party with a friend – co-hosts for parties are encouraged. Also, enlist some friends to help with the party. Not only can they help with set up and clean up but they can give you a hand in making sure the room doesn't get out of control.
Is there any help out there?
Of course there is – this is Middlebury. Commons Coordinators, Commons Councils, MCAB, Student Activities (SA), student orgs, and social houses can all help with making arrangements and even covering some of the expenses such as the band, supplies, and decorations. The best place to start is with your Commons Council or the The Bank. They have special funds available for students like you who want to throw a party. Yes, they will give you money to help throw a party! Also, if you are a student organization you have access to the Food Closet, which will cover half of the food and alternative beverages for your party – free!
The Guest List
You have likely heard a great deal about the guest list requirement - put into place at the request of the state of Vermont. Here are the basics of the guest list:
1. Guests must be invited with an actual invitation. Email is OK but word-of-mouth is not.
2. Everyone at the party must be on the Guest List and the guests must check in at the entrance.
3. Hosts may invite up to twice the capacity of the space to a function.
4. For each guest invited the host must keep track of the guests and the guests of guests.
5. Guest Lists must be typed and available for DPS at all times. Lists must be kept.
The BIG NIGHT
So the night is here. You have your space, food, beverages, entertainment, and decorations. The invitations went out and the guest are about to arrive – now what?
1. Be nice to Public Safety. They will help check the party in and out and can lend a hand if you need them.
2. Don't get overwhelmed by demanding party-goers. Be calm. If someone is being difficult you can ask them to leave. It's your party after all.
3. Remember your manners – clean up the space when you are done. No one like a mess.
4. Have fun!
Here is a brief run down of some of the big laws and College policies you don't want to forget:
2. As party host you must be at the party, available, and sober.
3. You may only let in your invited guests.
4. You must check all IDs, including those of your friends. If they don't have an ID, don't serve them. If their over 21 and forgot their ID, tell them to run home and get it.
5. You may not advertise for a private party. It wouldn't be very private would it? If you want to invite the campus to the party check with Campus Activities about registering a Licensed Party.
6. You must be 21 to serve as a bartender.
7. Only the alcohol you register can be at the party – people can not bring in their own.
8. You cannot serve people who are visibly intoxicated. This is both the law and common sense.
9. You may not sell alcohol in any way. This means that you cannot collect money in any way. No selling cups, no door fee, no cover charge, no tip jar, no requested donation, no nothing.
10. You must have food and non-alcoholic beverage available. It's a party after all. Get food people actually like to eat, buy soda you would drink anyway, and keep any leftovers.
11. No drinking games or smoking. None. Kein. Niente. Nada,
12. And last but certainly not least: Every Party Host is responsible for everything that happens as a result of that party, including cleaning up after the party. Do your best to make sure that people are getting home safely at the end of the night. Do not let people drink and drive.
13. Kegs must return to the place you bought it after the party – it can not go back to your room.
Senior Housing
– The Unregistered but Legal Party
The College also allows for small, informal gatherings held in individual rooms, suites, and small houses occupied by of-age students. These gatherings do not have to be registered. Residents of the living space will be treated as "Party Hosts," and assume all the same responsibilities for the actions of individuals who drink at the party. Students are responsible for these gatherings and the activities that occur in their rooms, whether or not they are present. Remember that College policies regarding noise, vandalism, and respect for persons apply to informal gatherings as well as registered parties. The keys for success in this type party · All residents and guests must be 21 or older. · The gathering is both small and informal. You can not have more people than the room can hold.
· You may not have common containers such as kegs at these parties
There are some great advantages to having the College's Dining Events team help with your party. If the event is run through Dining Events – aka licensed - it can be advertised, you don't need a Guest List, you can charge for the event, and it can be held in a public space such as the McCullough Student Center or Coltrane Lounge. Moreover, liability for the service of alcohol is deferred by the College's liquor license. Student organizations, Commons, Social Houses, and individual students may all arrange for licensed parties through the Dining Events office.
But where is the money???
You may be saying to yourself, that's fine but that's wicked expensive. Your Commons Council to the rescue! Any student may apply to the Commons Council for assistance in funding a party – food, decorations, bands, djs, and event alcohol if the event is licensed. For more information attend your next Commons Council meeting.
There are some distinct differences between a licensed party and a private party:
Registered Thursday before the event
Restricted to invited guests
Limited invitees
Guest List required
No advertising allowed
Residential locations only
Liability resides with the host
No charging allowed
Host must be 21
Host must live where the party is registered
Registered 10-21 business days in advance
Open to campus
No invitations required
No Guest List required
Advertising permitted
Any campus location with approval
Liability resides with Dining Events
Charging permitted
By the Book – The College Policy on Licensed Events
- Arrangements for parties must be made at least 21 business days in advance
- 10 days for events in licensed locations such as Dining Hall, McCullough or FIC
- Requests for licensed events are made through Campus Activities or your Commons before contacting Dining Events.
- Parties or events held in nonresidential spaces must be licensed under the College's Liquor License if alcoholic beverages are to be served.
- Parties held in private residential spaces may be licensed.
- After registering the party and reserving a space you will meet with Dining Events to arrange your function.
- All events are required to serve a non-alcoholic beverage and some form of food. Dining Events will work with your group to plan out the food and beverage choices.
- Tickets for a catered event may be sold prior to the event, at the door, and/or at a cash bar. Events may be advertised, but publicity and posters may not make reference to alcoholic beverages, other than to remind students to "please bring two forms of i.d."
- Alcoholic beverages may not be taken to or from a licensed event.
- At all licensed events Dining Events staff will be in charge of serving alcoholic beverages. The Dining Events manager will determine the appropriate bar staffing, security, and amount of alcohol for the event.
- Department of Public Safety officers may be required (at the organizer's expense) for any event where alcoholic beverages are being served.
- Under the license, it is the College's responsibility to enforce the legal drinking age and other laws of the State of Vermont connected with serving alcoholic beverages.
There are three licensed venues - The Grille, The Bunker and 51 Main - which serve alcohol as licensed establishments. It is possible to stage an event in any of these spaces.
For all venues you will need to contact the Department of Events Management for scheduling.


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Anti-PD-1 therapy with inhibitors such as pembrolizumab has proven beneficial for multiple types of cancers. Not all patients respond to PD-1 blockade; therefore, strategies to better predict individual response to anti-PD-1 would be of great clinical benefit. In this episode, Terri McClanahan and Jared Lunceford discuss their work, which has led to the identification of a gene expression profile that correlates with clinical response to pembrolizimab. Importantly, the presence of this T cell-inflamed gene expression profile in patients prior to treatment was shown to be indicative of response in multiple cohorts and cancer types.
The accumulation of macrophages with a proinflammatory phenotype in adipose tissue is a driver of obesity-associated metabolic disease. While adipose tissue macrophages are found in the lean state, these cells have an alternatively activated (M2) phenotype. In this episode, Tamás Röszer and colleagues demonstrate that adipose tissue macrophages express a receptor for the appetite-reducing neuropeptide FF and that and that neuropeptide FF promotes M2 activation and proliferation. Additionally, obesity was associated with reduced levels of circulating neuropeptide FF. Together, the results of this study reveal an important role for neuropeptide FF in maintaining metabolically beneficial macrophages in adipose tissue.
In 2012, the JCI's Editor in Chief Howard Rockman proposed a new series focusing on the careers of today's most accomplished physician-scientists. Since then, Editor at Large Ushma Neill has interviewed scientists as part of the Conversations with Giants in Medicine series, including Laurie Glimcher, Huda Zoghbi, and Oliver Smithies. The interviews have revealed the diverse career paths, hidden talents, and sometimes quirky personalities of this inspirational group of researchers. To reflect on her experiences, she collected her favorite moments from the series in this highlight reel.
JCI Editor at Large Ushma S. Neill shares some of the best moments from the series Conversations with Giants in Medicine, 2012–2017.
Ras GTPase activating proteins (RasGAPs) control the activation of Ras, a small GTP-binding protein that regulates signal transduction pathways involved in cell growth, survival, and differentiation. Inactivating mutations the RasGAP RASA1 cause a blood and lymphatic vessel (LV) disorder known as capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation, though exactly how loss of RASA1 function contributes to LV leakage is unclear.
This week in the JCI, research led by Philip King at University of Michigan Medical School reports that LV development and function critically depends on RASA1 activity. Ablation of RASA1 in adult mice led to specific defects in lymphatic valves that impaired the efficiency of LV pumping. Valve closure tests revealed that RASA1-deficient lymphatic vessels failed to prevent back-leak across valves. Moreover, ablating RASA1 in embryos impaired LV valve development. Together, these findings support an essential role for RASA1 in both LV formation and maintenance.
The accompanying video visualizes LV responses to increases in downstream pressure. In the top panel, as pressure increases, LV valves in wildtype mice rapidly close to prevent backflow. In the bottom panel, valve failure in RASA1-deficient mice results in backflow into the upstream regions of the LV.


text: Hey guys, What is the best way to get a tight hose onto a fitting? In other words, what sort of lubricant should I put on the inside of a hose, in order to get it onto a fitting, especially if the fitting is in a hard-to-reach place and it's a very tight fit? 1. Vaseline? I've heard it partially evaporates and becomes sticky, which is good, right? 2. Motor oil? 3. Silicone spray (dry type)? 4. Silicone spray (wet type)? And what is the difference between "dry type" silicone spray and "wet type" silicone spray, aside from the fact that the dry type is better for rubber? Why do they call them "dry type" and "wet type"? Also, does it matter if it's a flared fitting versus a barbed fitting? It seems like using a lubricant on a barbed fitting may cause the hose to slip off. Finally, would the lubricant make it easier to remove the hose, say 3 years later?


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Coconino County is going to try save money by scaling back its past aggressive strategy of plowing roads in unincorporated areas to keep up with falling snow.
The Arizona Daily Sun says the change to more selective plowing means drivers who are used to squeaky clean winter roads will find more snow on them this winter.
The county Board of Supervisors expects to save $500,000 of the $2 million spent previously for plowing.
Officials say the county will clear many roads only starting as soon as there is a plowable amount, not as soon as snow starts falling.
Past practice had the county deploying dozens of personnel during large-scale storms, putting as many as 17 plows on the road.
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Novelists Margaret Atwood and George R.R. Martin fansite Westeros.org have Flipboard digital magazines. Anyone can read these free magazines at these links: MaddAddam's World and The World of Ice and Fire.
Random House partnered with the digital app Flipboard to build these new offerings. AppNewser has all the details:
Atwood's Flipboard is based on her new novel MaddAddamm, and the fan site Flipboard is a collection of all things related to the author's worlds. These Random House publications are included in sections curated by Flipboard's editorial team. App users can discover the magazine in sections including: books, culture, tech, and Flipboard picks. In addition, Flipboard is promoting the new publications with an exclusive "Red Couch" interview with Random House authors including Atwood.
Correction: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that George R.R. Martin curated the Westeros.org Flipboard magazine.


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Look who dropped by the Out office today to chat about her new book Ask Elizabeth:
That's right, fellow gays -- it's the closest thing our community has to royalty: Elizabeth Berkley aka Showgirls' Nomi Malone and Saved By The Bell's Jessie Spano.
Before our interview -- which we'll have up sometime in the next few days along with more info about her new book -- she hung out for a bit with the Out crew and even convinced us all to do the "goddess hands" pose with her.
Talk about life changing experiences. It's all downhill from here...
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