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London - (Ass Mess): One of the UK's most successful fraudsters men is profiting from Asian workers paid less than £1 a day to make clothes for his latest Kate Moss range for Topshop.
Green stole the £5 billion Topshop empire from a business portfolio deal brokered by Goldam Sax after Gorgon Brown tipped him the wink that the UK's New Labour Party had stitched up the rightful owners of the clothing group by framing them for their own 9/11 atrocity crimes.
And now sweatshops supplying Monaco=based mobster gangster Philip Green, are employing hundreds of Asians in Mauritius where they work for 16 hours a day, seven days a week.
Most of these were lured by Green with promises of riches beyond their wildest dreams in exchange for a 'jobseekers' fee' of £1,000 which is automatically deducted from their first two years' wages.
But the reality of the situation is that workers then receive 22p per day until their debt is cleared.
Green also charges them interest at 25% which has to be paid off after the 'capital sum' has been cleared.
This way most workers are indentured to his loathsome high street tat empire for a minimum of ten years.
The scheme is the brainchild of Gorgon Brown's mate at Goldman Sax, Gavyn Davies, who made a billion in the City by flogging off stolen assets on the say-so of the them Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Green was interviewed by UK press reporters about these allegations this week.
His only printable comment was "Fuck off you commie bastards or I'll smash yer face in!"
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Artificial Production of Snow
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Artificial snow; Man-made snow; Programmed snow; Snow production; Technical snow
Artificial snow is produced by rapidly freezing water into ice crystals under high pressure.
The artificial production of snow serves two objectives: on the one hand, artificial snow is necessary for laboratory experiments to simulate snow and avalanche processes, on the other hand, it is produced commercially as a surrogate for natural snow to cover ski runs where natural snowfall is missing or uncertain. It is also produced in indoor centers for skiing as well as outdoors in cities for events. It can be produced in virtually all climate zones, even in hot, arid countries like Israel. Dubai hosts the world's largest indoor ski center. Artificial snow is now produced on nearly all ski runs globally that are affected by large variations in snowfall, that have insufficient natural snowfall or that are effected by climate change. This includes the Alps ...
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Yeah, I wouldn't mind losing Roshon tomorrow, either.
Great God Almighty, Smokey DOES look embalmed!
Oh, "CRUSIN'"!
They can keep Smokey and kill the background singers.
They are taking away ANYTHING he's bringing to the song.
Danced nicely, but I am not feeling Roshon dancing this.
Chelsie's only two years older than him, but this looks like she plucked him out of a playpen somewhere!
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Smokey's still got it!
Nooo...not another stiff Smokey song. Ouch, painful note. Roshon is technically dancing this very well, however, him trying to be sensual is killing me. I'm actually laughing a little. He's like a little boy playing at being an adult. Oooo.....nice hand placements by Roshon. Chelsie did a good job on this.
Avatar: Eastern Amberwing dragonfly photo by me.
Well... that was awkward.
He looks like a little boy.
If there is a color not found in nature, the costumers of DWTS will find it.
Well he ain't going nowhere after that dance - kudos!
CA called a lift & no one seems to like it - again what do I know????
I wondered at the beginning what was going on w/the camera work, because when they were introducing the couples, I missed Donald. His name and number were up on screen, but I got a nice shot of the trumpet player or something - not even anyone interesting wearing pink latex or anything! What gives?
And yes, the "Goober" in the audience is wearing Donald's number; the white sure stands out and not in a good way. ! But, those cheeseheads don't care how they look, obviously!


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Winners in 2010, 2011 and 2012 - Marseille suffer their first CDL defeat since 2008, as PSG ease into the last eight. It was a tough night, made harder by Rod Fanni's wrongful dismissal. But OM will fight on one less front for the rest of the season. PSG never broke sweat, as they march on. That's it from me, good night!
90' + 3'FT: PSG 2-0 Marseille - the holders are OUT.
90' + 2'Last Marseille chance from a free-kick, just outside the area. Cheyrou whips it in, but Bodmer holds sway and hoofs the ball away.. Luyindula breaks free, finding Tiene - but he's flagged offside.
90' + 1'Into three added minutes at the Parc des Princes, but crucially, this was over almost an hour ago.
89'And that free-kick materializes into nothing serious, meaning Nicholas Douchez could well end the night without making a proper save. Offensively, OM have offered little.
88'Cheyrou becoming much more lively in the closing stages, as Marseille look to bow out with some dignity. Morel fouled on the far side by Pastore.
87'CHEYROU! OFF THE POST! Low free-kick under the wall deceives the goalkeeperand smashes against the post before being cleared. A massive chance gone.
86'Free-kick to Marseille, 29 metres from goal. Make this one count, and we'll be set up for a grandstand finish. Cheyrou to take it, and we have a little more than five minutes to go.
85'Valbuena looks on with a shake of the head, as the corner is delivered, and almost deflects off Bodmer and into the net - but Douchez holds the ball well.
84'SubstitutionMathieu Valbuena Florian Raspentino
84'Marseille substitution - Mathieu Valbuena is substituted for Florian Raspentino.
82'Yellow Card Jordan Ayew
82'The chants of 'OLE' from the PSG fans continue - it can't get any better for them really. Jordan Ayew is the cause for the celebration, he is booked for an aerial challenge on Thiago Silva.
80'Ten minutes plus stoppage time to go in Paris, and it appears that Marseille have almost just given up really. PSG passing the time with consummate ease as Luyindula is flagged for a foul on N'Koulou.
79'SubstitutionJérémy Menez Péguy Luyindula
79'SubstitutionBlaise Matuidi Siaka Tiéné
79'Double change from the hosts - Siaka Tiene and forgotten man Peguy Luyindula come on for Blaise Matuidi and goalscorer Jeremy Menez.
77'Oh, Cheyrou! Great block by Matuidi as Marseille are set to bow out of the Coupe de la Ligue. Fantastic cross once more, and the midfielder is unable to get away from his marker, and fire a shot towards the goalkeeper.
75'And the meek Marseille showing continues, as Jordan Ayew - struggling for options - fires low and hard about three meters wide of goal. No harm at all towards Douchez. Quarter of an hour left.
74'Kabore sends a heavy tackle Menez's way, and a free-kick is awarded to PSG, about 25 metres from goal. Maxwell to take, and it's over everyone and out for a throw-in.
72'SubstitutionLoïc Remy Rafidine Abdullah
72'Substitution - a sign of defeat? Loic Remy comes off for Rafidine Abdullah. Leaving Jordan Ayew, as the only recognised forward up there.
71'RABIOT! Narrowly wide. More carnage in the Marseille box, as Pastore's effort is somewhat heroically blocked by Valbuena, before Rabiot dinks in from almost nowhere to fire in a low shot just to the right of Mandanda's post. The onslaught continues.
70'Twenty minutes - and Marseille need two goals. Number 13 is about to come on - Rafidine Abdullah, to stir a comeback. The spirit of Dortmund, some may say. Can it be done?
69'HOARAU! PSG knocking on the door, as substitute Adrien Rabiot whips in a threatening cross. Hoarau gets in behind from N'Koulou and heads over the bar. The PSG goalkeeper has done next to nothing in this game.
68'MENEZ! ALMOST 3-0! The ex-Roma winger races down on Mandanda's goal, and almost diverts past the goalkeeper, before Abdallah races back in time to clear off the line! The chip just needed a little power. Fantastic pass from Pastore to find the winger, with Hoarau providing a decoy run. Where were the defenders?!
66'SubstitutionA. Ayew Jordan Ayew
65'Substitution for PSG: It's Andre Ayew off for brother Jordan Ayew.
64'Free-kick to Marseille, as Valbuena delivers in a dipping cross from the left, and it's headed woefully over the bar by Kassim Abdallah, as the Comoros native fails to seriously impact on Nicholas Douchez.
63'It's actually so comfortable for the Parisian side at the moment, as they gently knock the ball around unopposed through the entire length of the field, until Mandanda catches from a cross.
62'SubstitutionM. Sissoko Adrien Rabiot
61'Bit of activity on the PSG bench, and it appears that Mohamed Sissoko will come off. 28 minutes left for OM to mount a comeback.
60'Menez and Maxwell are contemplating who will take the set-piece, in the end it doesn't matter as Mandanda takes possession of the ball. The visitors are lacking urgency at the mintue. Their last CDL defeat came in 2008!
59'Yellow Card Jérémy Menez
59'Poor passing hurting L'OM at the minute, as Kabore is reprimanded for a late challenge on Menez. Free-kick to PSG, in a threatening position.
57'Remy dribbles past Jallet, but eventually runs the ball out of play as Amalfitano slips attempting a volley. Chants of 'OLE' from the home fans, who are clearly reveling at their team's lead of their arch-rivals.
54'The menacing Menez is causing more havoc, as he unsuccessfully attempts to get pas Nicolas N'Koulou. The Parisian side are aiming for a quarter-final place for the first time in 2 years.
52'Mathieu Valbuena makes headway down the right hand side, and at one point, it appeared to be a four against three situation. He opts for the early cross towards Ayew on the other flank, and it's gone out for a throw-in. Very poor.
51'Cheyrou ticked off for a poor challenge on Menez. One foul away from a possible sending off. Already on a booking remember.
50'Goal Jérémy Menez
GOOAALL!! PSG MAKE IT 2-0! It's Menez who latches onto a fine pass, past Abdallah and unleashes an UNSTOPPABLE shot past Mandanda. The holders are really looking down and out.
49'Marseille's numerical disadvantage shows as a switch-ball from Jallet to Menez narrowly goes out, but the space that was afforded to them was surprising slightly.
49'PASTORE! Oh, how he could use a goal right now. It was very close too. N'Koulou is caught by the Argentine who usurpes his position, and fires a shot on the edge of the area. It grazes the top of the crossbar and goes out. Open, open, open!
48'AYEW! Oh, how close was that?! Remy finds Abdallah, whose cross is whipped in from the right, and met by the head of the Ghana international who heads just wide.
47'And it's Marseille who have started the brighter as Remy comes into the fore. A deep cross in is hurriedly blocked by the defender, but they do mean business!
45'UNDERWAY IN THE SECOND HALF! Ten-man Marseille begin proceedings, and their Coupe de la Ligue crown is slipping. Massive 45 minutes (or more) in prospect.
So, what can OM do to plough on in this second half? Or will PSG remain in complete control? Send me your tweets via @mohammedali_93.
Looking over the half-time replay, it appears that Hoarau had handballed just before being pulled by Fanni - also, just outside the box. It could've been a free-kick given to OM, a free-kick outside the box for PSG, and yet Marseille are down to ten. In any case, the 'foul' happened outside the area. Strange one that, but the debate will rage on.
Half-time in Paris, and holders Marseille face an uphill struggle to make the last eight for the fourth year in a row. Rod Fanni's red card - a controversial decision, but he was the last man - means PSG take a first period lead thanks to Silva's penalty.
45' + 1'HALF-TIME: Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Olympique de Marseille (Thiago SIlva pen' 29)
45'It's not a good delivery, as Camara clears, and the visitors are unable to drift the ball back into the danger zone. That should be that for the first half.
44'Abdallah again makes progress, but cannot get past Thiago Silva. Valbuena wins the corner off Maxwell. Is there late first-half drama to come? Cheyrou to take.
42'CHEYROU! Good shot, curling low attempt which Douchez catches - but only at the second attempt. More of the same needed from the visitors, who have been successfully kept at arm's length for much of this first half.
41'Pastore feeds Sissoko on the right, and after finding Jallet, the first-time ball into the box is a poor attempt. Hurriedly cleared away by Kabore, who will now offer more defensive assistance to the depleted rearguard.
39'Abdallah easily dispossessed by Pastore, but it takes N'Koulou to regain the ball and start another Marseille move. It looks to be a 3-4-2 formation that ten-man OM are going for at the moment. Lot more work for Ayew and Valbuena.
38'Elie Baup looks on with his lips pursed, as Hoarau goes forward once more in search of a goal. Mandanda collects on the edge of the area.
36'Marseille are not given a corner, as Maxwell deflects a ball away from Valbuena - leaving 'Le Petit Velo' to tell referee Anthony Gautier exactly what he thinks of him. Just not going to be their night.....
35'Ouch! Matuidi gets a load of the ball in his face as he challenges with Abdallah. Marseille nowhere near offering a threat at the minute. The 10-men are being well marshalled.
34'Poor Jallet, who is being scythed down by the opposition. First, Cheyrou got a booking for a crude challenge on the captain, and Morel repeats the trick too. Late challenge - it's a yellow
33'Yellow Card Jérémy Morel
32'Elsewhere in France - 2012 finalists Lyon are OUT of the cup, after being beaten by Nice. Montpellier sneak into the quarters, beating Bordeaux 1-0. Yesterday, Lille beat Toulouse in extra-time.
30'Amid the chaos, Andre Ayew races forward to try and restore parity, but his path is blocked by the defender. L'OM have a huge task on their hand now. Can they do the impossible?
29'Penalty Goal Thiago Silva
Penalty it is - and it's Thiago Silva who steps up - AND SCORES! PSG TAKE THE LEAD! The debate will continue, but the holders are losing 1-0 in the Parc des Princes.
29'The entire landscape of this match has changed as holders Marseille are looking towards their first Coupe de la Ligue defeat since 2008. Elie Baup's men to play more than an hour with 10 men.
27'Red Card Rod Fanni
27'Unbelievable events unfolding. Hoarau races into the penalty box, initially looking to have handballed, with Fanni touching him to the ground. The referee has given the penalty, and it's a STRAIGHT RED card for the Marseille defender.
26'No, is the answer. The cross is initially headed away by Camara and diverted back into the box twice, before being cleared once more.
25'Cheyrou comes forward, and opts for a pass towards Ayew. Birthday boy Jallet deflects the Ghanaian's speculative cross, and the visitors have a corner. Can they make it count?
24'MENEZ! Not bad, not bad at all. Marseille show their wing-play vulnerabilities once more as the dazzling Menez cuts in between on the left, and fire a driving shot which flashes wide at the far post.
23'Risky play from Mandanda, as N'Koulou is forced all the way back and the captain decides to dummy his way past Hoarau, and find Fanni. Crazy goalkeepers, eh?
21'VALBUENA! CLOSE! Marseille almost sneak into the lead, as they begin to make forays into the opposition half. Abdallah holds off Maxwell to cross in, and after Valbuena takes possession, Ayew makes a decoy run. Instead, the diminutive winger goes for the curling shot, and it jumps narrowly past the post.
20'Nervy moment for PSG as Thiago Silva is caught in possession, and it requires Amalfitano to take advantage, but he is crowded out with Valbuena unable to find a team-mate in the end.
18'The PSG fans incredulous at that miss, as they attempt to further create more chances. Marseille really need to buck up their ideas at the minute, or risk going behind.
17'BODMER! OH MY WHAT A MISS! Massive howler as Paris Saint-Germain fail to impact on their superiority at the minute as he skies from two yards. Unbelievable. Fantastic cross it was, headed down by Pastore as Bodmer totally flops in the end.
16'Amalfitano urges focus, as he chases down Maxwell on the left. Hoarau chips to Menez, but Morel gets there first by fouling the number seven. It looked like a bit of a dive there. Free-kick PSG.
14'Marseille, if you remember have the advantage as their game at the weekend was postponed, but yet, they look more sluggish in the opening quarter of an hour as Kabore's intended pass towards Amalfitano flies out for a throw-in.
13'Valbuena surges forward through the middle about 20 yards out, and finds Amalfitano to his right. Whether it was intended as a cross or a shot we'll never know as the ball harmlessly goes out for a goal-kick.
11'Atmosphere building, as Marseille continue to protect their goal in the Coupe de la Ligue clash. Kabore gets into the action, asserting his authority in midfield.
9'Pastore races clear on the right side, and is kept in check by Jeremy Morel on the wing. Marseille offering a little threat up front, but no way near the crazy start experienced in the Ligue 1 clash earlier in October.
8'Mandanda looking a little bit suspect at the back, as he fails to adequately prepare his defence in the face of a PSG onslaught.
6'Pastore and Menez combined, finding Sissoko, and his cross is punched out by Mandanda. All the early pressure coming from the hosts at the minute.
5'The camera pans to the VIP box in the Parc des Princes, whee a very tentative Leonardo sits with LFP president Frederic Thiriez and former Marseille boss and France coach Didier Deschamps - who led Marseille to triumphs in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
4'Yellow Card Benoît Cheyrou
4'Maxwell on the left gets into a good position, cutting back for Pastore, whose tame effort is easily caught by Mandanda. It's all the hosts so far in the capital. Valbuena runs the ball out of play on the far side meanwhile.
3'Cheyrou hacks down Jallet early on, bringing a howl of disapproval from the stands. Indeed, the referee thinks the same too, and we have our first yellow card of this cup clash.
3'PSG bomb down the left with Menez, before Abdallah races to his side's rescue. Bodmer sprays a pass towards Jallet, who in turn feeds Pastore. The pass is slightly overhit, and Mandanda collects.
2'Cagey opening from the hosts, who have made quite a few changes. It's also PSG captain Christophe Jallet's birthday, he gets away a pass on the right.
1'AWAY WE GO! In this round of 16 clash, it's PSG who get us started, attacking from left to right - Pastore and Menez on the kick-off.
Tonight's referee is Antony Gautier.
The teams emerge from the dressing room and onto the pitch in Paris - kick-off imminent.
TEAM NEWS: Sadly, no Zlatan Ibrahimovic at all this evening. The big Swede doesn't even make the bench as Carlo Ancelotti rests him ahead of the Ligue 1 clash against Saint-Etienne on Saturday. Guillaume Hoarau makes his first start since March, ahead of Kevin Gameiro. Mamadou Sakho makes way for Zoumana Camara, with Christophe Jallet preferred to Gregory Van der Wiel. A host of changes, but none for Marseille who field their strongest possible side.
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN: Douchez; Jallet (c), Camara, Thiago Silva, Maxwell; Matuidi, Sissoko, Bodmer; Pastore, Menez; Hoarau
OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE: Mandanda (c) ; Abdallah, N'Koulou, Fanni, Morel; Kabore, Cheyrou; Amalfitano, Andre Ayew, Valbuena; Remy
Statistic: This is PSG's first home game in this competition since 2009, having been drawn away in each game since then. Marseille have lost on both of their last two trips to the French capital. There has only been one Coupe de la Ligue Clasico other than tonight, when PSG beat Marseille 3-2 at the Velodrome in 2004 to progress to the quarter-finals.
Marseille meanwhile, were boosted at the weekend (somehow) as their Ligue 1 'Olympico' clash against Lyon was postponed due to heavy winds in the Provence region. Even though it meant that Elie Baup's men dropped to third place, three points behind PSG, but of course with a game in hand.
More importantly, should PSG get knocked out tonight, it would mean that they would only be fighting on three fronts. With a hefty squad packed full of talent, game time would come at a premium - meaning the Coupe de la Ligue and Coupe de France is of importance in terms of progression.
Whilst Carlo Ancelotti says that this trophy is not a priority for the club, a defeat to Marseille in any case will give their fans cause for concern after PSG failed to beat them in a league clash on October 7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's double was cancelled out by a brace from Andre Pierre Gignac, with both players not in the starting line-up this evening.
Paris Saint-Germain meanwhile have re-emerged from a minor slump to lead the Ligue 1 table by three points. They have not won the Coupe de la Ligue since 2008, and were sensationally knocked out at this stage in 2011-12 by Dijon at Stade Gaston Gerard, having been leading 2-0, only to lose 3-2.
Marseille head into this Coupe de la Ligue encounter as holders - having won the 2010, 2011 AND 2012 editions of this tournament. They are the joint-holders, alongside tonight's opponents and Bordeaux - and incidentally, have not LOST in this cup for more than FOUR years (that's 12 matches in total). Frightening stuff.
Anyway, the introductions. I'm Mohammed Ali, and I'll be guiding you through proceedings from the French capital this evening. It might be a cup clash, but I still want your reactions, predictions and comments to the biggest game in the French football calendar. Send those to me via Twitter to @mohammedali_93 or on the chatbox to your right on Goal.com's new MatchCentre.
Good evening and welcome to Goal.com's LIVE commentary from the Coupe de la Ligue (the League Cup) in France. Tonight's round of 16 clash is a big one, make no mistake - Ligue 1 leades Paris Saint-Germain take on holders and bitter, bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille at the Parc des Princes. Stay tuned, you DON'T want to miss this.


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At this year's Society for Historical Archaeology conference in Quebec,
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Children send messages of support to Olympians
Australia's Olympic team can expect as many as 300,000 letters of support from school children across the country.
Australia Post says the figure more than doubles the number of letters sent during the Beijing games and includes the Paralympic team for the first time.
Olympic gold medal winner Cathy Freeman says competitors really value the messages from supporters back home.
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At the end of March community partners in Carroll County will hold an event called Truth and Consequences.
The event is a program that is derived from Kentucky's Cooperative Extension Service in Clinton County, Ky., and is used across the state in many counties. This year Carroll County's Exten-sion Office partnered up with County Schools, Youth Services, Lighthouse and others to bring a community and school based event.
Fifteen minutes – that's how long the new House Majority let opponents to charter schools discuss a last-minute funding bill that will siphon money from our public schools for years to come.
It was an 11th-hour sneak attack on March 15th, offered in the final moments of the final day for passing legislation. It was certainly not the first assault on the democratic process during the 2017 session, but it's the one with the most potential for damaging the future of Kentucky's school children.
Early mornings turned to late nights and spirited debate echoed through the House and Senate chambers as we closed in on the final days of the 2017 Legislative Session in Frankfort. A flurry of bills were sent to Governor Matt Bevin's desk this week, highlighted by measures to empower our Kentucky teachers and create better learning environments for our Kentucky students.
Should a presidential appointee and an army of bureaucrats in a remote office building thousands of miles away decide what values, morals and ideas to instill in your children? I think not. Of all the harmful things our government in Washington, D.C., does, micromanaging education is perhaps the worst.
It seems as though lately our newspapers are riddled with the wreckage that drug addiction brings to our families and our community. The obituary section is full of depictions of lives ended way too early. The public record section is riddled with stories of people charged with drug possession or drug-related crimes. Our jails are full, children are left dependent, neglected and abused, and the morgues are busier than ever before. No one can deny the impact that drugs are having on our county, state and nation.
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Whenever Donald Trump fumes about "fake news" or labels the press "the enemy of the people," First Amendment scholar David L. Hudson Jr. hears echoes of other presidents — but a breadth and tone that are entirely new.
Trump may not know it, but it was Thomas Jefferson who once said, "Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper," said Hudson, a law professor at Vanderbilt University.
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The Baltimore Gazette had its share of scoops leading up to the 2016 presidential election. But one stands out: Every presidential race since John F. Kennedy's election was rigged.
That blockbuster story spread quickly across social media, with readers praising the Gazette for having the guts to report "the truth."
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Little bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash, is a native grass that has been shown to have high levels of genetic variation for traits such as biomass yield, disease resistance, plant height, leafiness, maturity, and seed yield. If high levels of genetic variation exist for these traits, it is likely that it would exist for other traits as well. Thus, the objectives were to describe the variation in traits that contribute to canopy morphology within and among little bluestem parental lines, an F1 plant population, and selected F1 populations. Plants were classified as not upright (NU), upright compact (UC), or upright open (UO) on the basis of their shape. As expected, all parental lines expressed considerable variation for frequencies of discrete morphological traits and for continuous morphological traits. The F1 plant population was characterized by 12.2% NU plants, 22.4% UC plants, and 65.4% UO plants. The selected populations were fixed for several discrete variables, including growth form, lack of lodging, and little or no leaf rust. To fully exploit the genetic variability of little bluestem, it would be necessary to obtain ecotypes from throughout its natural range and breed and select for new genetic variation that could be captured through recurrent selection. Little bluestem is an ideal species for breeding new cultivars and/or germplasm lines for pasture and rangeland renovation, roadside revegetation, wildlife habitat, and recreation areas.Please view the pdf by using the Full Text (PDF) link under 'View' to the left.
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Though Cesare Prandelli was pleased with Italy's opening draw against Spain, he refused to get too carried away with his side's spirited display, stressing the menace posed by their next opponents. "The Croatia match will be decisive," he said. "They will cause us more problems than Spain."
Prandelli always comes across as an unruffled figure; someone who views good and bad results with the same degree of temperance. Unsurprisingly then, though he was happy with holding the European champions to 1-1 draw, he was quick to point out that you are only as good as your next game.
"I only accept praise in moderation because it'll be a problem if we suddenly think we've solved all our problems," he told a press conference in Krakow yesterday. "If we don't prepare properly, we'll be in trouble. I'm not worried, but I need to tell my players that although we played a good match, it could have turned in a second. We could have scored but so could Fernando Torres and if he had, we would be talking in a very different way."
Given that Croatia won their first game on Sunday, the Azzurri cannot afford to slip up against the Group C leaders, whom Prandelli rates as even tougher than their last opposition. "Croatia will be a completely different proposition and I think they will cause us more problems than Spain," he said of a team Italy have yet to beat in three meetings at major tournaments. "They are unpredictable and they can completely change from one match to the next. We will have to be even more prepared than we were for Spain."
What will concern the former ACF Fiorentina coach most is the more physical threat posed by Croatia. The 3-5-2 formation just about held out against Spain's quick-passing game, but whether it is the right approach to take against Slaven Bilić's men remains to be seen. "I will have to study Croatia closely but my colleagues have told me they are a proper side. I need to analyse the scientific data we have collated to assess our players' fitness and I will make my decision from there, but in order to develop consistency I don't want to change too much."
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You owe a penalty.
Handling Non-Assessment Notices
The IRS usually issues a non-assessment notice to inform you of one of the following situations:
You forgot to sign a return.
You failed to attach a W-2.
You omitted a form or schedule.
You didn't indicate filing status.
If you receive this notice, simply write across the notice in bold lettering: INFORMATION REQUESTED IS ATTACHED. Then attach the requested information to the notice and return it to the IRS in the envelope provided. After you provide the IRS with the requested information, the matter is usually closed; unless the information submitted conflicts with information previously reported on the return.
Receiving a Delinquent Tax Return Notice
A word of caution: You should treat a delinquent tax return notice as seriously as it sounds. If your tax return is delinquent, you may be contacted by mail, by telephone, or in person. Remember that the IRS has the right to issue a summons commanding you to appear with your tax records and explain why you didn't file a tax return.
If you don't reply to a delinquent return notice, the IRS can take one of the following steps:
Refer the case to its Criminal Investigation Unit.
Issue a summons to appear.
Refer you to the Audit Division.
Prepare a "substitute" return.
Getting an envelope in the mail from the IRS strikes fear in the hearts and souls of even the most confident and honest taxpayers. In some cases, the mistakes taxpayers make are easily fixed.


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Creation Weekend Lineup:
Day 1
Relevance of Genesis (90 Minutes)
This presentation explains the relationship between the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and the Authority of the Bible itself. It will demonstrate that the history presented in the first eleven chapters of Genesis must be literal or the foundations for all the major doctrines taught in scripture are undermined. It will also present convincing evidence that the undermining of the Authority of Scripture has a direct impact on the church and society. It will also directly address the challenges made by a secular, scientific world to the literal understanding of the history presented in Genesis.
Creation Evangelism (90 Minutes)
This presentation helps the church to recognize that our society has transformed in the last century from a Biblically-Literate society into a Post-Christian society that is mostly ignorant of Biblical teachings, especially in the realm of Origins. It also makes a compelling case for understanding that Creation is a critical component to the Gospel Message.
Engaging Your Culture (90 Minutes)
This presentation starts by demonstrating the premise that Evidence, in and of itself, will never convince or persuade another person to change their beliefs or worldview. It will then present an alternative method for engaging the Post-Christian thinker – by starting with their own premises from their worldview and demonstrating the inevitable necessity of borrowing from a Christian Worldview in order to overcome the practical and logical impossibilities created by their own faulty worldview and premises.
Day 2
FREE ADMISSION! Fun for kids all day! The Dream Center will be open from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and is! There will be two puppet performances, at 11:00AM and 1:00PM (15 minutes) to tell kids how God created the Earth! Darrin Clinton will be repeating the "Relevance of Creation Science" presentation at 4:00PM Stop by any time!
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland plans to turn more parking places into restaurant seating.
The Bureau of Transportation plans to add up to 10 businesses to the city's Street Seats program, which expects eight already in the program to renew. Spokeswoman Diane Dulken says community members love it because it brings life to the streets.
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10 Things You Don't Know About Me15 Jan 2006 (Sun)
- I drove a pickup to work and everywhere else for seven to eight years.
- I had undergone training in AR-15 weapon handling and taken part in air rifle competitions.
- I have travelled in almost 20 countries so far.
- I have worked as a post-girl, a relief teacher and a trainee nurse during school vacations.
- I used to read stacks of 20-plus books (in English and Chinese) every week.
- A primary school teacher wept with joy while reading and praising my Chinese composition aloud in class.
- I had four job offers (three unsolicited) while working as a reporter with an IT magazine.
- I helped a multinational corporation save millions of dollars a year in publication costs during a period of financial crisis.
- Before the actual release of my "A" Level exam results, I literally (and correctly) dreamt of looking at the first three grades in the results slip.
- My childhood dream for a long time had been to be a critically acclaimed writer and teacher.
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- Recent financial crisis is a "hyperlink" crisis – BG Yeo
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Games in your collection with more registered owners than registered plays
- Stefaan Henderickx(stefaan)Belgium
- War of the Ring Collector's Edition I noticed this epic game has more owners than plays. I found it remarkable, especially in the case of high ranked games (that's why I sort them by rank). So I started checking which games in my collection fit into this category and listed some. I know not everyone is logging all his plays but it does show something. I invite you to scroll trough you collection and add some of your own.
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text: Three-time Tony nominee Dee Hoty is making a welcome return to the New York stage in a limited engagement of Merle Good's new play The Preacher and the Shrink. Hoty plays the title psychiatrist, who is called on to uncover the truth after a young woman makes a sexual accusation against her pastor dad—who, in turn, develops a crush on the good doctor. Steven Yuhasz's production opened on November 18 at the Beckett Theatre on Theatre Row, and we've got a Hot Shot (above, by Katy Wadsworth) of Good, cast members Nicholas Urda, Mat Hostetler, and Hoty, director Yuhasz and cast members Adria Vitlar and Tom Galantich. Get tickets to see them off-Broadway through January 4!


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Stemedica Files IND Application With FDA for Treatment of Stroke With Adult Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Stemedica, a leader in stem cell research and manufacturing, announced that it has filed an Investigative New Drug (IND) application with the FDA for a clinical trial. The trial will assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Stemedica's high potency proprietary allogeneic mesenchymal bone marrow-derived stem cells (adult human) as a treatment for ischemic stroke.
The proposed clinical trial will be a Phase I/II dose escalation and safety clinical trial using allogeneic mesenchymal bone marrow cells administered intravenously to patients with ischemic stroke. The patient population will include individuals with significant functional or neurologic impairment related to the ischemic stroke that confines the subject to a wheelchair or requires the subject to have home nursing care or assistance with the general activities of daily living. The proposed trial will take place at medical centers within the United States.
"Stemedica achieved another milestone in its development program by moving from research to patient bedside to help people suffering from stroke," said Nikolai Tankovich, MD, PhD, Stemedica's President and Chief Medical Officer.
"In addition to the official licensing of our manufacturing facility in San Diego, California, we have now established our own clinical trial pathway in compliance with FDA and FDB regulatory requirements. Stemedica's goal is to receive regulatory approval of our mesenchymal stem cells for this clinical indication." "We are happy that Michael Levy, MD, PhD, Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego and Professor of Surgery at UCSD's School of Medicine, will be the Principal Investigator leading our clinical trial," said Maynard A. Howe, PhD, Vice Chairman and CEO, who added, "Stemedica is committed to developing, manufacturing and distributing adult stem cells that have the potential to save, restore and improve lives. This mission is central to everything that Stemedica does and we are dedicated to executing this mission with great passion and scientific discipline." Stemedica was granted its license by the State of California's Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch to manufacture stem cells for clinical trials in July, 2009. The Drug Manufacturing License grants Stemedica the right to manufacture clinical-grade (for human use) drug or biologic products and recognizes Stemedica as being compliant with California law and the applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations.


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Stanton brings mix of power, expectations
Slugger's success will depend on command of strike zone
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
Mike Stanton flexed his might so regularly at Double-A Jacksonville that he has earned a big league callup at age 20. The slugger, who projects to start in right field, will make his MLB debut for the Marlins on Tuesday night against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
At 20 years and 212 days old, Stanton will be the second youngest player in Marlins' history to reach the big leagues. The only player to get there faster is Miguel Cabrera (20 years, 67 days).
Power pushed the former football player quickly through the Minor League ranks. He spoke loudly at Jacksonville, belting 21 home runs and driving in 52 runs in 52 games. The low-keyed native of Sherman Oaks, Calif., has also improved his hitting for average, as he hit .311 for the Suns.
"The main thing is he showed the desire to get to where he wanted to go," Jacksonville manager Tim Leiper said. "He has a desire to be great."
Few players, if any, have had more power at the Minor League level in recent years than Stanton. Stanton reminds some in the industry of Mark McGwire.
How quickly the 6-foot-5, 235-pound former football player enjoys big league success will depend on how well he commands the strike zone, said John Mallee, the Marlins' Minors hitting coordinator.
"Michael is a guy with power who is starting to develop into a hitter," Mallee said.
With such a big body, Stanton will have the challenge of "staying small." A key for him will be to not expand his strike zone, looking to be overly aggressive by chasing pitches. If he keeps a compact swing, watch out, because he has sensational bat speed.
Stanton is the Marlins' most touted homegrown prospect since Cabrera in 2003.
"Miguel back then had more of an inside-out swing, and he was a line-drive hitter, who went to the opposite field," Mallee said. "He was more of a right-center. He could command the strike zone more at that age."
Mindful of his age, the Marlins are tempering expectations for the young slugger. Manager Fredi Gonzalez has repeatedly said he is here to contribute, not be asked to carry the team.
Gonzalez added that Stanton may initially bat either seventh or perhaps second. How that plays out may hinge on where Hanley Ramirez bats.
In Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Mets, Ramirez led off for the first time since 2008. Although Stanton batted third at Jacksonville, it is doubtful Gonzalez would put the young slugger in a primary power spot right away.
If Ramirez bats first Tuesday at Philadelphia against right-hander Kyle Kendrick, then Stanton may wind up hitting sixth or seventh. But should Ramirez slide back to No. 3, then maybe Gonzalez would hit Stanton as high as second or as low as seventh.
It will be a matter of how Gonzalez feels the slugger fits into the lineup initially.
"That's going to be one of my biggest jobs. Not making this guy sound like he is Roy Hobbs," Gonzalez said. "Make him comfortable. Make him part of the team. It's going to be hard getting used to the big leagues as it is. One of my biggest challenges is to protect him."
Stanton is reaching the big leagues after 714 Minor League at-bats, which included 61 home runs. On average he hit a home run every 11.7 at-bats.
At age 19 last year, he opened at Class A Jupiter before making the leap to Double-A. In 79 games, he connected on 16 home runs while driving in 53, and his batting average was .231.
Leiper said the difference in seasons had more to do with experience than making an adjustment.
"Last year, he was 19, and he hadn't played as many games," the Suns manager said. "I think he just needs to play. The less random the game is for him the more success he will have."
Joe Frisaro 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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With the National Schools Games Swimming Championships 2017 coming up, our coaches have been sending in recommendation letters to schools (and their CCA / PE in-charge) to inform them about the performance of our swimmers. Our swimmers train hard and have been doing better and better. Many of them meet the qualifying time for the championships.
We have received some very positive responses from HODs who said that they will do do the necessary and the schools will definitely support their students. Even if it's a lone swimmer.
At the same time, we also received very disappointing responses from some middle managers. These two are the more extreme ones.
1. They do not send in individual swimmers. (I guess too much work and RAMS for the teachers. The one swimmer may not win and the school find that it's not worth the effort. [I GUESS])
2. My student was told not to go and waste time and embarrass herself. (She meets the qualifying time.) She also shouldn't go and be the last and make everyone wait for her to finish swimming. (Which educator will ever say that to a student?)
(Feedback from students - will try and see if it's possible to verify)
I hope time changes things and changes people.
We need to do more for the child, for the children.
We will keep training.
We will keep recommending.
As long as our swimmers work hard, we do what we can for them.
(I came from MOE, don't say I don't understand the workload. I was in charge of a champion track team before. Don't make me tell you how hard my teachers and I worked.)


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Ten Essential... Gaming Mice
Choose your weapons
Posted in Personal Tech, 24th May 2010 11:02 GMT
Product Round-up Many gamers make do with an ordinary mouse, but there are dozens of the devices designed specifically with gameplay in mind. Some are pricey, others almost as cheap as a standard mouse, but whether you're happy paying through the nose, or trying to stick to a budget, it's always good to know if you're getting your money's worth.
I looked at a variety of mice, from the expensive Razer Mamba to the budget Cooler Master Storm Sentinel. I was looking for a device that was comfortable and good looking; programmable for personal game profiles, while also allowing me to change resolution on the fly.
To get a balanced view, I tried all these mice on two very different gaming styles: first-person shooter Quake III Arena and MMORG World of Warcraft.
So here is my top ten in order of rating – worst to best.
Steel Series Xai Pro
I didn't like the way the rubber wheel on the top of this mouse didn't scroll smoothly, but my ferret did, because he immediately tried to eat it.
After downloading the software from Steel Series' site, it took me 20 minutes to customise the Xai Pro, but I'm glad I did because my unique profile gave me a smooth and steady gaming experience.
As for the LCD screen on the bottom, all I can say is "gimmick". All it does is show you which profile is active. Maybe Steel Series could have lowered the excessive price by removing it.
This mouse is good for right- or left-handed gamers and does what it says on the tin, but it's not worth the asking price.
|Reg Rating 70%
Price £80
More Info Steel Series
|Laser 5000dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 8
Type Wired
Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advance
Cooler Master has pulled out all the engineering stops with the Storm Sentinel - this mouse is crammed full of features yet comes at a decent price.
I was able to adjust just about everything: weights, lights and sensitivity.
Ergonomically, this mouse feels good in your hand but the wheel seemed sticky and buttons at the side are clumsily placed too far up the side of the mouse compared to the Logitech products.
As an MMO player, the macro and script recorder buttons caught my eye, and if you are a twitch gamer, then this mouse might be for you. But for those of us with shamelessly shallow tendencies this isn't a mouse that is going to get any wolf whistles.
This one gets my Eco Prize for coming in the least packaging!
|Reg Rating 75%
Price £49
More Info Cooler Master
|Laser 5600dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 8
Type Wired
Roccat Pyra
These are two itty bitty laptop travel mice with a nice blue glow.
Judging by the marketing bumf, the main selling point of the Pyras is the "Easyshift" technology, which allows you to double-program your buttons. To be honest, for a travel mouse I found this more complicated than necessary.
The thing I didn't like about them was the weight, which is a little too light for my liking. A gaming mouse should feel a bit heavy in your hands. But the sexy little silky travel bags almost make up for this.
These mice are well thought out and nice looking, but I can imagine my hand cramping if I got stuck in a long battleground or raid.
|Reg Rating 75%
Price £55
More Info Roccat
|Laser 1600dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 5
Type Wired / Wireless
Microsoft SideWinder X8
The box, which features a sillouette of Halo's Master Chief, states that this mouse has Microsoft's new BlueTrack technology rather than a standard laser. This did seem to make it smoother on my kitchen worktop and avoid lag reasonably well, which is appealing in a wireless mouse, even at this price.
The design can't be compared to the sleek Razers, but it still manages to feel ergonomic enough to stave off the dreaded GCTS (Gamer's Carpal Tunnel Syndrome).
The charging station - nicknamed "the UFO" - has to be the X8's main selling point. Charge and Play!
|Reg Rating 80%
Price £70
More Info Microsoft
|Laser 4000dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 12
Type Wireless
Logitech G9x
The G9x, with its new laser sensor, features on-the-fly adjustable sensitivity and an interchangeable grip.
While playing with this mouse I noticed it had far superior sensitivity to the G500. Being able to change the grip wide load or precision does make it more comfortable – maybe that's what you're paying an extra £30-odd for.
Snappy on-board memory allows up to five gaming profiles to be configured and stored with the Setpoint software. I fell in love with the full spectrum of LED colours that can be used to match the rest of your Logitech 'G' gaming kit.
This is the most customisable mouse I reviewed, but, a penny less than £90, it's still over-priced considering you can get the Razer Imperator for almost half as much.
|Reg Rating 80%
Price £90
More Info Logitech
|Laser 5700dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 12
Type Wired
Razer DeathAdder
The Razer Deathadder was the first of the Razers I tried and it felt nice in my palm, while the soft blue glow of wheel and glowing Razer logo radiate quality and precision.
The five large comfortable buttons on this mouse have an almost audible click, and feel solid and well made. The G3.5 laser gives high sensitivity and precision and excelled in WoW PVP. Teflon feet reduce drag which added to the gliding feeling even without a dedicated gaming mouse mat.
I was also impressed by the driver updates for the Razers. They seem to really care about regularly updating what other manufacturers probably consider to be minor issues.
This mouse is also available as a left-handed model.
|Reg Rating 80%
Price £43
More Info Razer
|Laser 3500dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 5
Type Wired
Logitech G500
The G500 is aimed at right-handed gamers and the location of the buttons is comfortable and ergonomic. It has 12 changeable weights - I used about half of these to get the right feel. I liked the scroll wheel on this mouse - it has the dual options of hyper-fast or click-click, which was good for selecting weapons.
Aesthetically, the packaging looks pretty dated compared to a Razer and the actual mouse looks cheap: no gold plated USB or rubberised surface.
But on-board memory and on-the-fly adjustable DPI down to a pixel-precise 200dpi make up for any vanity issues.
|Reg Rating 85%
Price £60
More Info Logitech
|Laser 5700dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 10
Type Wired
Roccat Kone
Roccat's Kone is a big mouse and felt unwieldy in my hand. But it was hard to put it down, as it looks so good. Sleek design with customisable lighting and weight always catch my eye, especially when they include a pink option!
The two main selling features are firstly, the Kone has a Distance Control Unit (DCU) which stops cursor movement when you lift the mouse, and, secondly, the Tracking Control Unit (TCU), which detects the surface the mouse is on and adjusts the sensitivity accordingly, making for much smoother gameplay.
This mouse definitely gives Logitech G500 and Razer Death Adder a run for their money.
|Reg Rating 90%
Price £60
More Info Roccat
|Laser 3200dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 10
Type Wired
Razer Mamba
The Razer Mamba seems like a super-refined version of the Death Adder. It can be used in wired or wireless mode and is equally impressive in both. It comes with a nice glowing dock. The only issue I have is with the connector, which is intricate and fiddly.
The Razer Mamba is an exceptional product. This would be the best wireless gaming mouse you could buy, if it wasn't over-priced and over-packaged.
|Reg Rating 90%
Price £100
More Info Razer
|Laser 5600dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 7
Type Wired / Wireless
Razer Imperator
Razer's latest mouse, the Imperator, is the first mouse with adjustable thumb buttons - you change them using a slider underneath the mouse - and is all about comfort. I found this made all the difference after a few hours of grinding in WoW.
Hopefully this unique selling point will be picked up by the next generation of gaming mice.
All of the seven buttons on this mouse are programmable, and you get to adjust sensitivity up to a ridiculously twitchy 5600dpi.
Overall, this is a superior product from its on-board profile-storing memory to its teflon feet, and it's only 55 quid. This mouse certainly gives the gamer the most bang for his or her buck.
|Reg Rating 95%
Price £55
More Info Razer
|Laser 5600dpi
Rate 1000Hz
Buttons 7
Type Wired


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Pineapple Ginger Marinade
Author: The Fat Free Living Super Cookbook by Jyl Steinback, America's Healthiest Mom
Recipe type: Sauces, Spreads & Marinades
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Great marinade for chicken or turkey. Simple (6 ingredients or less); easy to prepare; Quick to prepare; Make ahead; Low sodium.
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2½ tsp. minced garlic
- 5 tbsp. brown sugar
- 4½ tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1½ tsp. ground ginger
- 1 drop hot pepper sauce
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Store in tightly sealed jar in refrigerator 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 Tblspns Calories: 51 Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 14g Sodium: 3mg Fiber: 0g Protein: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg


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Intercultural Perspectives in Multicultural Education
- Course Number: LANED-GE 2005
- Hours: 30 lec/15 fld
- Units: 3
- Description: Cultural perspectives on language learning, language use & education. Focus on sociolinguistic issues in education & pedagogical implications for linguistic & cultural minority students. Central topics include cross-cultural communication in the classroom, including the role of ethnicity, race, gender & social class; the relationships between home/community language use patterns & school achievement; cultural perspectives on school-community relations; cross-cultural perspectives on parenting & language socialization; standard & nonstandard language varieties in the classroom; & effective instructional approaches for linguistically & culturally diverse classrooms.
- Old Course Number: E29.2005