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At schools across the country Wednesday, students gathered around flagpoles to pray for their schools.
They uploaded photos and prayers online with the hashtag #IFthen, based on 2 Chronicles 7:14 and summarized in the 2013 theme of See You at the Pole: "If we pray, seek, turn; then God hears, forgives, heals."
We asked you to share your photos and prayers for area schools with the hashtag #IFthenAugusta. Here are your responses from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
KIM (@MEMORIESTOYOU): "I pray every day that my son's teacher has patience, tolerance and love. She is helping raise him 7 hours a day!"
ADAM CHINNY ALLEN (@HELLOCHINNY): "God let this be the generation that truly seeks Your face 100% of the time. #IFthenAugusta"
HERITAGE ACADEMY AUGUSTA: "#IFthenAugusta Dear God, Make this a better place. I ask you to let the trees grow & to let us grow w them. In Jesus' Name, Amen –2nd grader"
AUDREY HILSON CHALKER: "Thank you Lord for each day you give us. As the days go by they get more precious. Lord we ask that you place your hand of protection around our students, teachers and administration, keep them safe from harm from without and within the system. Lord, please heal our land and bless America with the safety I felt as a child. I pray that You will lead our government in the right direction. Lord give these young people the peace and safety I had as a child. In Christ name I pray. Amen GOD PLEASE BLESS AMERICA."
CARA DANVERS DORAN: "I pray for the teachers and administration who work hard to make our schools safe. And I pray for the students who still don't feel that way."
JAMES DAVID MOSS: "Pray for safety for all children while at school."
HERITAGE ACADEMY (@HERITAGEAUGUSTA): "#IfThenAugusta 'We pray that You will place a hedge of protection around us & open our hearts to learn Your Word & live by it.' 6th gr. class"
WILMA MATHIS: "Met with students at Glascock County school. Great service we have a school of students & faculty of which we can be very proud. To God be the glory!"
COURTNEY O'NEAL: "Praying for the teachers that are Christians, that they can find a way to shine their light for Jesus without being persecuted. That God will shine through the students who believe and that they will know what is biblical and not in the curriculum. Amen."
HERITAGE ACADEMY (@HERITAGEAUGUSTA): "#ifthenaugusta 'Praying for our school to work together, be responsible, and to smile and spread joy in our community.' 3rd grade class"


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Silence of the Lambs went on in my backyard today.
Silence of the Lambs, people.
There was screaming.
There was running for my life.
It was awful.
I spent the day cleaning up our backyard. Clearing out the garden, weeding, edging and cutting the grass. I don't mind this kind of stuff in theory. I like the physical activity and there is no better exercise than good, old-fashioned, back-breaking labor.
But there is one problem with me working outside.
I hate bugs and other critters that live outside.
I understand the earth needs them (well, I've been told that, I don't actually understand why), but do they really need to fly and jump?
Anyhow, I digress.
My first task was to clear out the garden and remove the wire fencing around it. This wasn't easy and required wire cutters and getting down close to it so I could see what areas needed to be cut to remove the fencing from the wood border. About halfway through as my face was mere inches from the ground, a rather large frog jumped up at me from underneath the wood border.
I jumped, then I screamed.
Out loud.
I swear my heart stopped beating for a second until I realized what it was.
Then I ran away to find my husband.
Literally ran.
"A frog just scared the crap out of me," I said, when I found him in the garage.
He laughed at me.
I returned to my chores, a little more wary and talking to said frog that I could no longer find. "If you know what's good for you, you hopped your little green butt out of my yard. And if any of your little froggy kin are hiding in here, they better leave too if they know what's good for them."
I was all talk.
I'd run away again if I saw another one.
A little while later I began cutting the grass. I passed by the fence when a grasshopper flew past me, brushed against my arm and landed on one of the posts. I seriously had visions of the end times and had to compose myself before I could start moving again.
But I kept one eye on that dumb grasshopper until I was far, far away.
I was about half-way through the lawn mowing when I stopped dead in my tracks.
About 6 inches from me, on one of the fence posts was the biggest moth I had ever seen. In my mind it was as big as a crow, but in reality it was maybe just a bit larger than a hummingbird. But a moth. A huge, ugly, staring at me moth that I know was plotting my death. I left the lawn mower running. I backed away (like 10 feet away) and just stared at it. I kept wishing for it to move. It did. It moved it's wings and body but stayed planted right there next to my lawn mower.
I moved froward.
I stepped back.
I looked around for someone, anyone, who could get my lawn mower away from the huge beast on the fence.
No one.
I moved forward again.
I stepped back again.
At one point I know I shook my hands at my sides in frustration trying to convince myself to ignore it.
Then I turned around and bolted across the lawn and into the garage as I yelled "I can't do it" and briefly wondered if the neighbors thought I was a lunatic.
I told my husband I was done, to go get the lawn mower, I'd pay someone to cut the grass because I was NOT going back there ever again. I told him why.
He rolled his eyes.
But he grabbed a can of bug spray and headed armed out into the yard.
He couldn't find it.
I had to go back into the danger zone and point out the killer moth.
He knew that moth needed to go or I would not finish cutting the grass. Of course, he likes that I like to cut the grass (cause then he doesn't have to). The moth wouldn't move (and I noticed he didn't get overly close to it either).
So it met an untimely death of bug spray and lawn mower blades.
In theory.
I did finish cutting the grass but I kept looking around thinking that damn moth, or it's much larger, much uglier cousin, was buzzing around my head.
I could hear it.
I could feel it.
Yeah, I'm never going in my backyard ever again.
Not without a bee keeper's suit and a tazer.
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Courtney Greiner had 12 points and seven rebounds to pace Hancock in its season opener with Pelican Rapids. The Owls lost to the Vikings 68-29 in their first home game. Sami Schmidgall pulled down a team-high nine rebounds and also assisted on three baskets.
Four players scored in double figures for Pelican Rapids, which made eight 3-pointers while the Owls didn't attempt a shot from beyond the arc.
Hancock posted its first win on Nov. 29 over Brandon/Evansville defeating them 71-53.
Courtney Greiner poured in 24 points, Gabbi Nienhaus 17, Sami Schmidgall 15 and Lexi Steege 9. Brandon/Evansville relied on the 3-point shot making 8 of 24 in a losing effort.
The win is the first for Hancock's new coach Darin Zimmerman, 23, a native of Rothsay who worked in the Crookston basketball program while getting his degree at North Dakota.


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A NEW centre to support emerging industries, which have the potential to create thousands of North-East jobs, has been given the go ahead.
The Darlington-based National Horizons Centre (NHC) is a partnership between Teesside University, the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), Darlington College, Darlington Borough Council and C-STATE, the Centre for Subsea Technology Awareness Training and Education.
The NHC proposals, which have been pledged cash support from the Government's Local Growth Fund support following a bid from Tees Valley Unlimited, the area's Local Enterprise Partnership, aim to help develop industries, including biologics, industrial biotechnology, subsea engineering and digital, by ensuring they have the skilled staff and facilities to test breakthrough innovations.
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The proposed centre will complement the new national business hub which is being created at Teesside University's Darlington campus.
Professor Graham Henderson, the vice-chancellor and chief executive of Teesside University, said: "We are pleased that the vision to create a National Horizons Centre in Darlington, in proximity to our emerging new business and enterprise services hub, has been identified as a priority for external investment by the Local Enterprise Partnership.
"The University will continue to work with partners in seeking to develop this exciting project for the Tees Valley."
Dr Chris Dowle, director at CPI, said: "We are delighted to be part of this collaborative partnership to deliver skills and workforce development in key areas of manufacturing for the bio-economy and the future prosperity of the UK".
Tim Grant, Principal of Darlington College said: "This is brilliant news for skills in the North-East. Through the National Horizons Centre, the College has plans to deliver cutting edge training in the subsea engineering and biopharmaceutical industries from age 16 onwards."
The new national business hub will see the university relocate key personnel from its business services team in Middlesbrough as well as selected academic staff to the £13m Darlington campus to provide business from SMEs to multinationals a single point of contact to access all research and development, training and professional education support.


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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 scallions, chopped fine
- 1 garlic clove, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- In a saucepan heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook scallions, garlic and ginger, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring. Simmer sauce, stirring, until smooth and cool to room temperature. Sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. If sauce is too thick after chilling, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Serve sauce with grilled poultry or meat, on noodles, or as a dressing for spinach salad.
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- Carbohydrates20 g(7%)
- Fat24 g(36%)
- Protein9 g(18%)
- Saturated Fat4 g(19%)
- Sodium889 mg(37%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat5 g
- Fiber2 g(8%)
- Monounsaturated Fat13 g


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Santarus Inc. and Pharming Group NV announced that their Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the investigational drug Ruconest (recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor) 50 U/kg for the treatment of acute attacks of angioedema in patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) met the primary endpoint of time to beginning of symptom relief.
A statistically significant difference in the time to beginning of symptom relief was observed in the intent-to-treat population (n=75) between Ruconest and placebo (p=0.031, log-rank test); the median time to beginning of symptom relief was 90 minutes for Ruconest patients (n=44) and 152 minutes for placebo patients (n=31). The time to beginning of symptom relief was defined as the time from the beginning of infusion of study medication (Ruconest or placebo) until the beginning of a persistent beneficial effect, based on the patient's responses to a treatment effect questionnaire for the primary attack location.
Ruconest was generally well tolerated in this Phase 3 clinical study and the frequency of patients experiencing at least one treatment emergent adverse event in the Ruconest treated group was less than in the placebo group. Within 72 hours of the completion of infusion of study medication, four Ruconest patients (7%) experienced six adverse events: sneezing, procedural headache, back pain, skin burning sensation, an increase in fibrin D-dimer and lipoma. Within the 72 hour period four placebo patients (22%) experienced four adverse events: sinus congestion, vasomotor rhinitis, diarrhea, and dyspepsia. Thromboembolic events, anaphylaxis, or neutralizing antibodies to C1 inhibitor were not observed in any patient. There was one patient in the Ruconest group that experienced a serious adverse event (abdominal hernia at Day 79) that was assessed by the investigator as not related to the study drug.
"These positive results are consistent with the efficacy data previously reported from two smaller randomized, controlled clinical studies with Ruconest in patients with HAE, and we believe the results provide strong support for our proposed dosing regimen of 50 U/kg in treating acute attacks of HAE," said Wendell Wierenga, PhD, executive vice president of research and development of Santarus.
"We are very pleased with these pivotal study results and look forward to working with our colleagues at Santarus to prepare and submit the Biologics License Application (BLA) for Ruconest to the FDA in the first half of 2013," said Bruno Giannetti, M.D., Ph.D., chief operations officer of Pharming. "We anticipate that additional data from this Phase 3 study will be presented at an appropriate medical meeting in 2013."
Santarus licensed exclusive rights to commercialize Ruconest in North America for the treatment of acute attacks of HAE as well as other potential future indications from Pharming. Under the terms of the license agreement, a $10 million milestone is now payable to Pharming as a result of the successful achievement of the primary endpoint of the Phase 3 clinical study. An additional $5 million milestone will be payable to Pharming upon U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acceptance of the BLA for review.
Date: November 7, 2012
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Today we're pleased to welcome author Amanda Hocking here to talk about her wishes for the fourth season of Downton Abbey. The third book in Amanda's Watersong series, Tidal, releases this week, and also might include some unlikely pairings, similar the one she's suggesting below. Thanks for being here, Amanda!
I am a huge Downton Abbey fan. I'm British (by way of my grandparents on both sides of my family, not by birthplace), so I think that I finally understand the way some Italian Americans feel about The Sopranos.
Not only is the show brilliantly written, exquisitely designed and costumed, but it has Maggie Smith. Really, everything else could be terrible, and Dowager Countess of Grantham's wit could still carry the whole thing. Fortunately, though, the show is amazing and insanely addictive. Who knew the goings on of the household staff in a turn-of-the-century manor could be so exciting?
But onto the heart of the matter—I am totally shipping Mary Crawley and Tom Branson for the next season of Downton Abbey.
Before Season 3 of Downton started, I was looking up a few things about the show, and I accidentally made a grisly discovery. Namely that two beloved characters weren't going to survive onto the next season (though, no SPOILERS can actually prepare you for the abrupt devastation of either of their deaths, or the onslaught of tears).
So I started watching the season in the unique position of knowing that both Tom Branson and Mary Crawley would soon be single again. I'd always liked both of them, but as Mary began to stand up for Tom and help him with his daughter, and Tom began to stand up for Downton and help with the running of the grounds, I saw the glimmers of an amazing pairing.
I know how strongly many of you feel about the Matthew and Mary pairing, and you may still be too broken-hearted over that to consider Mary ever loving again. But there is something really beautiful and wonderful about the idea of Mary and Tom.
Mary's weakest qualities are that she can be vain and shallow, and Tom's are that he can be unrefined and uncultured at times. Mary would elevate Tom, and Tom would give her more depth. Plus, they're both so stubborn, they wouldn't let each other get away with anything except their absolute best.
In a way, both Matthew and Sybil were both already like a cross between Mary and Tom, taking the best qualities from either of them. They both already chose partners that challenged them and pushed them to do better, to be more, and now they're both missing the same people, as Mary obviously loved her sister Sybil, and Tom's only real friend was Matthew.
I don't know if that's how the story will play out in future seasons, but I'm definitely rooting for it. Even if it doesn't, I hope that Tom continues to be an integral part of Downton Abbey. Especially with the absence of Matthew and Sybil, Downton needs a headstrong heart to help push them along.
Of course, I'm certain that the addition of Lady Rose will throw the house into upheaval, and I have a fearful suspicion that she may develop an infatuation with Tom. But I don't see that pairing being nearly as fruitful or satisfying as Tom and Mary.
I am also interested to see how some of the characters' love lives play out, particularly the footman/valet Thomas, who seems to be turning over a more sympathetic leaf, and now that he's "out," he should be a bit more free to pursue romantic interests.
With the nefarious lady's maid Mrs. O'Brien gone (Siobhan Finneran said she won't be returning for future seasons), hopefully Thomas will have a chance to move beyond scheming and plotting, much like he did when he and Sybil worked together helping the injured soldiers during the war.
The fact that Bates' trial and prison time is over is a huge relief too. I like Bates and Anna, but the storyline involving his murder trial went on for too long, and I'll be excited to see how their relationship plays out now that they're really free to be together.
Season 3 brought tremendous ups-and-downs, and it seemed like there was a wedding, a death, or a birth every episode. So I'm really interested to see how the next season can top all that. But I remain the most excited to see if Mary and Tom's relationship plays out the way I hope it does. This may be sacrilege, but I think it might even be more exciting than Mary and Matthew. Mary and Tom are both so passionate, I can't imagine that anything between the two of them wouldn't be fireworks.
Tidal's almost here! Until then, check out Amanda's Watersong book club on Wattpad for excerpts, discussions, Q&As, and more. And don't miss the Watersong short story "Forgotten Lyrics"!
Amanda Hocking is the author of the New York Times bestselling Trylle trilogy and six additional self-published novels. She made international headlines by selling over a million copies of her self-published books, primarily in eBook format. She lives in Minnesota, where she's at work on the next book in the Watersong series.


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The trailer of Suriya's "24" was released Monday, April 11, and it has been well-received by the audience. A little over two minute long video is packed with action, sentiment and romantic sequences.
Actor Suriya dominates the most part of the clip with his multiple avatars and impresses the viewers with his strong screen presence in the trailer. Samantha looks cute in her limited space and Nithya Menen makes blink-and-miss appearance. The video is backed with brilliant background score composed by two-time Oscar Award winner AR Rahman.
Tirru's cinematography adds huge value to the video and Prawin Pudi's editing is good. Overall, the trailer gives a brief outline of the story. And the eye-pleasing visuals come as a bonus to the fans of Suriya.
The trailer, which is released both in Tamil as well as Telugu versions, has garnered fantastic response from the audience. In less than 18 hours, the Tamil video of "24" has got over five lakh hits. It has fetched over 27,000 likes and more than 1,700 dislikes.
The Telugu version of the trailer has got over 1.20 lakh hits with over 3,000 likes and less than 100 dislikes.
Meanwhile, the music was also launched Monday and songs have also met with positive reviews. The album consists of six tracks and "Kaalam En Kaadhali," "Naan Un," "Mei Nigara" and "Aararoo" tracks have become hits among the Tamil music lovers.
Now, the makers are getting ready for the release of "24." The film, which was supposed to release April 14, will be out in the last week of April or in May.
"24" is a science-fiction movie about time travel. Vikram Kumar has written and directed the movie, which is produced by Suriya himself under the banner of 2D Entertainment.
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She gazed down on the expanse before her. It was so beautiful and serene, but still filled with turmoil. Not for the first time she wondered: was it worth it? So pitiful what they had done, and what they had become. They never learned from their mistakes, and though it was killing them and their life source- dooming them to extinction- they were still greedy. They continued to torture the one thing keeping them alive. Their petty squabbles were more important than the screams of protest from their fragile supporter. Did they deserve to survive? Did they deserve to continue in their hollow and petty lives?
"Who are we to decide?"
The voice came from behind her, and she turned to regard one of her six companions watching her.
"But we are, aren't we? What we do up here will decide the fate of billions." She replied. They had never spoken of this before, but all of her companions knew she felt mankind was undeserving of salvation.
"And what of everything else? Should every form of life, sentient or not, suffer for the mistakes and sins of man? Would you let all of it go to atone for their grievances?" He asked gently.
Lani sighed, and turned away to gaze once more on the blue and green orb below her. He was right of course. The vibrate light of Earth shouldn't be extinguished just because humans were fallible and flawed. That was how they were. "So we save it all, and pray that in a century or two we aren't back to here again."
She closed her eyes. Lani hated it, but she couldn't walk away. She opened her eyes and turned back to the one behind her once more. "I guess we will see if man will have the chance to redeem themselves."
"And let us pray we do." He paused, and glanced over the view. "Now come, I believe it is only a few minutes longer until lights out, and I would have you stop brooding on this. Besides you will have sufficient time tomorrow."
Lani groaned. "Do you have to remind me Yaun?"
He grinned, "Yes."
She walked toward him, and he took up stride beside her. Lani glanced over her shoulder one more time at her home, and prayed that seven people could save it all.
Lani woke to the usual faint gravity she was used to, and groaned. After breakfast and exercise she was going to be stuck in the Brick all day. The Brick was what everyone involved with the program called the shuttle. It was the same general version used in the early twenty first century, and exactly what the name implied, a Brick. However unwieldy it was, it was the only way back to Earth alive.
The program was a joint effort between all the major super powers in the world. After World War III it was decided, to prevent further war and to develop a new potential energy, one scientist from every major country would work the program together, but the greater public was still unknowing of their mission. The scientist all got along great, but dealing with each paranoid government below was a hassle. Still the project was moving along nicely. Once a week all of the developments, notes ideas, research, test and results would be transmitted back to earth. Every week it was a different scientist. This week it was Lani's turn.
As she collected all of the memory sticks, hand helds, and voice note, she had a moment of foreboding. She shook it off thinking it was simply apprehension of the fight that always broke out every week between the government officials after the transmission was received and distributed.
Lani smiled weakly at the other scientists as she headed off to the Brick. She locked herself in per procedures, and went to the main pilot seat where she buckled in. Lani followed all of the outline rules, as they were second nature now, setting the files to be copied and compressed, then stowed all the originals in a zipped bag which she strapped to the seat next to her. Finally she sat back to read while the files were compressed, and then streamed to Earth.
Lani was fully consumed in her book when a warning went off. Lani looked up at the readouts instantly, hoping for a nice solar flare, but horror struck her deep. She toggled the intercom for all of the station. "Solar flare heading this way fast! Brace for impact estimated in-" Lani never finished. As the flare hit Lani was dimly aware that not only were the sensors were wrong, but that it was much stronger than it was supposed to be. An explosion sent Lani into unconsciousness.
A shuttering woke her. Lani would have launched out of the chair if she hadn't been strapped in. The shutter caressed the Brick again, and Lani started scanning the readings before her. With fear coursing in her veins, she realized she was falling to Earth. Lani quickly assessed her position, and then took the control. She managed to right the craft, and then opened her radio to all earth frequencies. Lani attempted to make contact with anyone through the bumpy ride of entering the atmosphere.
Once she was safely in the atmosphere, and wouldn't burn up, she opened the view screen. A wide expanse of blue met her eyes as far as they could see. "Good international waters," Lani said to herself. That meant she was in the jurisdiction of the U.N. However, as she descended coastline sprung into view. Lani cursed. She didn't know where she was. Her G.P.S. was malfunctioning.
The land came and left again, and then blue greeted her. It was too short lived though. As the land showed again Lani surmised she was over Europe, but had to question herself as she coaxed the Brick slower. The land looked nothing like Europe that she knew, but it was the only way the geography made any sense. Where were the roads, cities, power lines, anything?
Lani didn't have too much more time to dwell on it as she was descending to the farm land. Lani held the Brick as steady as she could even as she readied for impact. When it came blackness whelmed up around her, and consumed her.
Lani came to again, this time much slower. She had a long moment of confusion until her memories came back to her as to why all she could see was green. Lani attempt radio contact again, but was unfazed by the lack of response. Likely her radio had been damaged in the explosion. She wasted no time in releasing her straps, and those of the pack next to her. Lani hid the bag, and switched the main conduit relay with another identical one. That insured all the information was safe as the computer would read random error codes, and would look like nothing was out of place.
Then Lani began the laborious work of trying to get the damaged hatch open. As she worked at the door her mind was full throttle into what had happened. She could think of no simple explanation, and then with a grunt the door jerked open. Lani braced all her weight against it, and slowly shoved it open enough for her to slip out.
Gratefully Lani stepped out onto the wing, and into the sun shine and gravity she had been away from for over a year. She scanned around, and found no definite markers anywhere, nor signs of life. There was only farm land, thick with crops, as far as she could see. Lani sat down to wait as she thought about how all of this seemed wrong and just off. Even the sun seemed weird to her.
Lani wasn't waiting long when she spotted a truck approaching, and she rose to wait. It stopped not too far off, and a man got out. Lani was amazed to see that he was unarmed from what she could tell, but she wasn't convinced. Lani smiled as he approached, and raised her hands to show she was unarmed.
When the man stopped before she slowly said, "Hello."
The man just looked at her ship. "Got a haul out a here?"
Lani's smiled faltered as she was caught off guard. Haul out? What could he mean? "I'm sure if we contact the American embassy they will-"
"Lady, I appreciate a well-planned recreation as much as the next guy, but I'm not going to play." He told her.
Lani's smile was completely gone as she tried to understand. Recreation? This man was unhappy, but still somehow understanding. Slowly she said, "I'm not sure what you mean, but I was up at the station, and there was an explosion-"
"Happened while you were in the shuttle doing the transmit. You're landed, the station exploded, and now everyone is dead. I know the theories. Just because I'm a farmer doesn't mean I don't know history too… Miss… Are you ok?"
Lani sat as her knees gave way. "They- they are all de- dead?" Her voice cracked and broke over the last word. How could it be? What had happened up there? She was breathing hard as she absorbed that her companions- fellow scientist and friends- were gone.
The man approached her. Either she was really good at acting, or she was for real. "Miss?" He said hesitantly. He reached for her hand, and saw it. He froze as his eyes locked onto the one thing that was outlawed, and made her very likely real. She had the mark- a barcode- on the back of her hand. They weren't around anymore, and it was forbidden to have one even penned on.
Lani looked at the man to see him gapping at her I.D., and something else hit her full force making her breathless. History. "You said history?" She felt like she was near panic.
"You're really her aren't you?" He asked then met her eyes. She was real. "You're Lani Gandit."
Lani was astonished. "Yes," she said slowly and carefully. What the hell was going on? She felt like she was in the twilight zone. "You said recreation."
The man helped her down, and went to answer when something buzzed. He looked at his wrist, and smiled in what he hoped was a reassuring way. "Yeah?" He paused, and seemed to listen to something. "No I'm good, and will explain later, but I need you to get Don out here quickly and quiet."
Then he focused back on her, and took her hand leading her to the truck. He got her settled sitting on the tailgate, and then sat next to her. He sighed, and then plunged in. "This may be hard for you to accept. Three hundred and ninety years ago the space station was working with an experimental engine that ran on ions from solar flares. Things went bad, and the whole thing exploded, station and all. It was assumed that, though there were no remains, everyone perished, and everything was destroyed including the shuttle and you."
Lani stared at him astonished and speechless. Her mind was blank for a moment then began rolling over everything she knew about the engine. Was it possible that with enough ions and the uncontrolled burst of energy she could have been propelled forward in time? Lani would have to look over everything again to know. Then a horrid thought struck her: would it even matter? Obviously this future Earth was green and alive just like she had wanted. Was it worth it to bother with such an unstable engine now? If humans got a hold of time travel…she shuttered at the thought. Lani briefly considered that this might be a ruse to get the research on the engine, but what was the point of that? All the governments had access to that, and it couldn't possibly explain the lack of civilization she had noted.
Lani took a deep breath. She might actually be almost four hundred years in the future.
Lani looked at the man beside her now. He was well tan with hazel eyes, and blondish hair. She saw no unusual technology about him, and bore no mark for identification. "What's your name?"
He looked at her aslant. She seemed relatively calm for finding out she was in her 'future' and everyone she once knew was dead. Perhaps she was simply a product of her time with all of the wars and violence. Or she could be in shock. He made a mental note to scan her when he got home. "Chip."
Lani held his eyes and nodded. That was when she saw the other truck coming. She eyed it dubiously. It was old even by her standards, a classic tow truck from the late 2010's. How was that thing to move her Brick? Lani held her tongue though and waited till Don got out.
He looked over her Brick, and the addressed Chip. "'Nother recreationist Chipster?"
"Something like that," Chip answered hoping off his truck, and shaking Don's hand. "Can you put it in the hanger?"
Don looked at Chip closely, and then at Lani. "Sure, but why the personal involvement?"
Chip glanced over his shoulder at Lani whom still held Don's eyes. "I will explain later, but do me a favor, and keep it quiet?"
Don chuckled as he went back to his truck and pulled out a few flat disks. "So lie to my wife?" He chuckled again and Chip's expression. "No problem." Then he went to Lani's shuttle. He placed the disks on the hull, and then hooked a bar and hook to a hook he placed on the nose. Don hit a button on his dash, and then began driving away with the Brick.
Lani stared wide eyed. "How-"
Chip smiled. "Anti-mass disks," he replied.
He had Lani get down, and directed her to get in the truck by opening a door for her. Lani climbed in, and looked around for any kind technology. If there was some they were excellent at hiding it. Chip climbed in, and Lani watched as he started the car with a button.
On the way to wherever Chip was taking her Lani let her mind wander. She was alone in a strange world that was different, but still similar. Every time her mind touched on the thoughts of her friends dead she would shield away. Lani didn't want to think about it, and she had other things to worry about.
Lani was pulled from her thoughts as Chip stopped the truck. She looked over to see Don removing his devises from the Brick which was now stashed in a massive hanger. Not too far away was a small house that looked completely normal to her. Lani saw no power lines as far as she could see.
Lani followed Chip's example, and exited the truck, and then followed him over where he shook Don's hand. Lani offered her hand as well, and Don took it. He lifted it to kiss it then froze, and looked up at her with wide eyes. Her smile faltered, "Why is it that my identification has such a reaction?"
Don straightened up and patted her hand, looking at Chip. Chip answered for him, "Well, they are outlawed now. It is how I know you are the real Lani, and not another recreationist. If you were found to have it, being from our time, then you would be subject to punishment." Chip said matter-of-factly.
Don released her hand, and Lani gazed down at her barcode. She couldn't help but wonder why the I.D. had been outlawed. They suited their function well, but maybe the fear it was the mark of the beast had finally won out. She couldn't decide if it was a good or bad thing.
Lani pushed the thoughts away, and tried to focus. What was she going to do now?
Then Don excused himself, and Chip led her to the house. As soon as they were inside a young man was in front of them. He shot a glare at Lani, and then looked at Chip.
"We are not footing this for a stupid recreationist!"
Lani's eyes widened and Chip glared back at Zack. "Please excuse my nephew; it appears he has lost all his manners along with his faith in me." Chip said to Lani.
Zack sneered at Chip, "At least I'm not letting a silly fantasy lover walk all over me!" He shot back.
Lani felt like backing away, and leaving. She had obviously caused this dissention, and she didn't like it. Though this time seemed peaceful enough it was clear to her that humans were still the same. Lani wondered how they could achieve such strides, and still be as they were in her time.
Before she could make a move Chip grabbed her wrist, and held up her hand. Zack's eyes widened, and all anger that was writ on his face vanished. Then he began shaking his head as Chip released her. Lani stepped back warily. She didn't want any part of violence or fighting between the two. She felt she should just leave.
"That's just not possible!" Zack declared. He was becoming animated.
Chip clenched his jaw, but kept his anger in control. "And what idiot would risk having that mark permanent or not?"
Zack locked eyes with Lani. "She can't be… That would mean…" He looked back at Chip. "What do we do with her?"
Chip sighed. "This is for me to deal with, but I was thinking your mom's old room."
Zack nodded, and looked back at Lani, only she wasn't there. Zack's eyes widened, "Where did she go?"
Chip whirled around. He stepped through the open door, looking around, and then jogged over to the hanger. He climbed up to the hatch, and squeezed inside. Lani was sitting in the pilots chair staring at the controls, and Chip breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sorry you had to see that, he can be a bit defiant sometimes." Chip said walking over to Lani.
"I don't want you two fighting because of me. I was going to leave, but I have nowhere to go. This," she gestured to the Brick, "is all I have, and it can't even move." Lani chuckled. "It's probably so ancient that it's barely fit for a museum… presuming you still have those." It was starting to hit her- the full meaning of being in the future. She had nothing her, and was forced to depend on a stranger to even survive. Everyone she had ever known was dead, and she didn't belong. Lani was a stranger on a foreign planet.
Chip sighed. He could tell that Lani was not in the best of shape. "We have had quite a few more recreationists since the four hundred mark is coming up lately, and there are bound to be more. I raised him to respect history and others. He just sees these people as having no respect for us because they destroy our crops, and he is right. He just gets a bit hot headed about it. This argument only happened because of his temper, and him not having all the information. It was in no way your fault." He paused to gage her reaction. Lani was nodding, but her face was blank. "Will you come back inside?" He asked her softly.
Wordlessly Lani rose, and followed Chip. There was nothing else she could do.
"She's gone!"
Chip looked up at Zack only mildly interested. He already had a good idea of where Lani would be. He walked over to the sliding door that led to the porch, and looked outside. Then he exited through the door, and went back to the hanger. He climbed up into the shuttle, and found Lani curled, in what had to be an uncomfortable position, in the pilot seat. He woke her gently not wanting to scare her.
"Lani, it's morning."
Lani looked at him through blurry eyes, and then followed Chip back inside. She drank the coffee placed in front of her in a daze, and then followed Chip as he led her to the bathroom. Waiting was Zack.
He held out several pieces of clothing which he handed to Lani, "These were my mom's; you can have them."
Lani looked at the pieces she held now. "I don't think I should-"
"It's ok, she's never coming back." He stated, and then left to do his chores.
Lani stared after him, and then looked to Chip behind her.
"His mom left to Titan. She writes, and calls, sometimes, but she doesn't have room in her life for her son outside of that." Chip explained. When Lani was about to ask something he shooed her into the bathroom. "Later, you shower, and I have to tend to the farm." He closed the door on her, and then left too.


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A POLICE force are set to give their retired dogs a pension worth £1,500 each but the plans have been blasted as "barking mad" by campaigners today.
The taxpayer-funded scheme will give Nottinghamshire Police's former crime-fighting canines payments to cover vet bills, vaccinations and kennel fees.
The UK first initiative will start next months and are designed to recognise the valuable contributions dogs make to the country's police force.
However, campaigners have blasted the scheme expected to cost at least £39,000 for being implemented during a time of austerity.
Taxpayers Alliance political director Jonathan Isaby said: "Most Nottinghamshire taxpayers will want to see their Police and Crime Commissioner put in the doghouse after coming up with this proposal, which can only be described as barking mad.
Most Nottinghamshire taxpayers will want to see their Police and Crime Commissioner put in the doghouse after coming up with this proposal, which can only be described as barking mad
"Of course police dogs play an important role in protecting the public and helping officers do their job, but giving the pooches a pension would represent a rough deal for taxpayers.
"Police chiefs need to keep their spending on a tight leash, cut out unnecessary spending and focus taxpayers' money on fighting crime."
The scheme comes at a time when the UK police force are facing government cuts of £43 million.
At least nine of the force's 26 dogs, which include general purpose and sniffer dogs, are expected to retire within the next three years.
Notts Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping, who announced the scheme, said their dogs work hard and are officers "in their own right."
He said: "We look after the people who work for us who have been police officers and staff - they get a decent retirement and I think it's important the same is done for the dogs.
"Many of the force's dogs are fit and healthy when they retire but some need medical treatment for injury or illness resulting from being worked hard while tackling crime.
"These dogs give willing and sterling service over the years in protecting the public so I am delighted to approve a scheme that will ensure continuing medical help once their work is done."
One of the first dogs to benefits from the pension scheme is eight-year-old Rossi who will retire after a lifetime serving the force.
His 41-year-old handler, PC Matt Rogers, said the dog has helped in hundreds of arrests and even saved his life.
He said: "I'm really pleased and I think it's only right. "As an organisation that works with animals we need to set an example.
"With Rossi by my side while I'm tackling a suspect I almost can't miss."
A spokesperson for the Notts branch of the Police Federation welcomed the move but said it should not threaten pension plans for human officers.
Phil Matthews said: "It's nice to see the force is going to put some kind of financial package together.
"The dogs are known for doing some fantastic work and we owe them a duty of care.
"I'm not opposed to it and I can't see our members being against it. "But the amount spent on it needs to continue to be proportionate."
While The Dogs Trust said they were "delighted" with the scheme and hoped other forces would follow suit.
In 2009 Cambridgeshire Police said they had set up a trust to fund a similar retirement plan for its dogs.


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Citing Japan's Nikkei daily, Reuters reported that Gurgaon, India-based Ranbaxy would launch a generic version of Pfizer's cholesterol medication Lipitor (atorvastatin) at the end of November.
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Therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (t-AML) is a particularly cruel and ironic cancer, one that is caused by cancer treatment itself. Typically, t-AML patients have celebrated success over their initial disease, only to learn that the treatment that wiped out their malignancy has actually caused a subsequent, uniformly fatal cancer. There are no effective treatment options, and no survivors after five years.
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U1206 was a German submarine which went into service on March 1944. After training expeditions and other things, it went on active Patrol april 1945, only to sink on april 14, mainly due to non-hostile activity. It destroyed 0 allied ships.
It was fitted with a new highpressure toiletsystem, which - according to Wikipedia - "allowed them [toilets, I assume - pibbur's ed.] to be used while running at depth". Which begs the question: What did they do before? Regular toilet breaks/surfacing? Training bladder capacity (the bowels are by default more adaptable)? Technology later employed during pre-shuttle space missions?
Despite its benefits, the system was not without problems. It was fairly complicated to flush the units correctly, and actually required training. On April 1945, one of the toilets caused a leak in the forward section. Which flooded the batteries. Which caused them (the batteries) to release chlorine gas. Which apart from its bad smell also is kind of toxic Which forced them to surface. Which made British patrols aware of them, and taking action. Which made the U1206.captain abandon and scuttle the submarine.
It's as far as I know not known who the toilet.mishandling() culprit was.
A clear example of "shit happens".
pibbur who'd like to inform the watch that in Norway "shit" is considered a very minor profanity.
PS. It has to be said that 4 of the crew (counting 50 people) died, so it's not an entirely funny story. DS.
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And Then There Were None (1945)
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Barry Fitzgerald
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Louis Hayward
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Detective William Henry Bloor
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June Duprez
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Mischa Auer
Prince Nikita Starloff
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1 voteFilm adaptions of books must always reach a certain balance of differences and similarities to the book being adapted. Films like Holes (based on Louis Sachar's book of the same name) shows us what it looks like when a film is too faithful to it's source material. The film becomes predictable for those who have read the book, and frankly, the source material for Holes did not need a film.
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1 voteSuperb adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel, despite a slight deviation from it towards the end, in order to add a little bit of romance. I'm familiar with the story, after seeing an excellent stage version about a year back, but that didn't stop my enjoyment of this cinematic version. The cast are great ; we've got Irish actor Barry Fitzgerald turning in a wonderfully charismatic performance as ... read more
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1 voteThe cast and Clair's savoir faire, rescue the film from teh schematic plot, full of self conscious and predictable intrigue. Huston and Fitzerald are the best.
Based on a novel and subsequent stage play by Agatha Christie; ten people are invited to an isolated island, only to be killed one-by-one. Could one of them be the killer?
Release date: 31 October 1945
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After receiving rave reviews in Japan, Hawaii and Australia, Rob Machado's definitive surf travel film, The Drifter, will return home for a domestic tour starting this week. The Drifter Tour, which begins November 4 in Encinitas and ends November 19 in Laguna Beach, will cover 11 venues along the West and East Coasts, along with a few private screenings in between. "It's been a fun ride so far," says Machado of his premiere tour abroad. "Maybe not quite as fun as some of the waves I rode in the film. But I've really enjoyed showing the last two years of my life to people."
For all those who can't attend or want to enjoy the movie from the comfort of their own laptop, there will be a live stream of the November 5 premiere at The Montalbán in Los Angeles. Like every tour venue, this will include an acoustic set with Machado and Jon Swift, the full-length feature film and a post-movie Q&A with Machado and Taylor Steele. The live webcast begins at 8 p.m. this Thursday. Log on to www.hurley.com/live to watch it all unfold.
The Drifter Tour also coincides with the November 3 launch of the special edition DVD, which includes a booklet and 18-minute bonus surf segment. Go to www.thedriftermovie.com <http://www.thedriftermovie.com> or core surf shops to get your copy.
Directed by Taylor Steele and produced by Hurley and Warner Bros. Records, The Drifter starts in Bali, where Machado is looking for life's deeper meaning. That surf trip ends up taking him on a soul-searching journey where he eventually finds himself in Indonesia's outermost reaches with nothing but a surfboard, his journal and a tent. Machado's conclusion after scoring more perfect waves than any surfer could ever wish for? There's always a new dream to chase.
A complete listing of Drifter tour dates and venues are as follows:
11/4/09 SAN DIEGO @ La Paloma Theater
Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
11/5/09 LOS ANGELES @ The Montalbán
Doors open at 8 p.m.
11/7/09 FLORIDA @ Coconuts on the Beach
Doors open at 7 p.m.
11/9/09 NORTH CAROLINA @ Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
11/11/09 VIRGINIA BEACH @ Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
11/12/09 NEW JERSEY @ Algonquin Theater
Doors open at 7 p.m.
11/15/09 SANTA BARBARA @ Victoria Hall Theater
Doors open at 7 p.m.
11/16/09 SAN FRANCISCO @ Victoria Theater
Doors open at 7 p.m.
11/17/09 SANTA CRUZ @ Del Mar Theater
Doors open 7 p.m.
11/18/09 SAN LUIS OBISPO @ Fremont Theater
Doors open at 7 p.m.
11/19/09 LAGUNA BEACH @ South Coast Theater
Doors open at 7 p.m.
For info on tickets, go to www.thedriftermovie.com or www.hurley.com
About Hurley:
Founded in 1999, Hurley is a leading youth brand rooted in surf, skate, art, music and beach cultures. Driven by creativity and freedom of expression, Hurley develops world-class products for guys, girls and kids, including sportswear, footwear, eyewear, accessories, loungewear, swimwear and wetsuits. A wholly owned, independently run subsidiary of Nike, Inc., Hurley's corporate headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, CA, with international offices in Tokyo, Sydney, Barcelona and Bali. www.hurley.com <http://www.hurley.com>
About Rob Machado:
Machado is one of the greatest surfers of all time. Growing up in Cardiff By The Sea, California, young Machado quickly rose up the national amateur ranks and found a good sparring partner in nine-time world champ, Kelly Slater. Those battles peaked in 1995, when they competed for a world title at the Banzai Pipeline. Kelly won the heat, but Machado's "high-five" as he exited a gaping, 8-foot tube is regarded as one of the greatest moments in professional surfing history. Machado followed that world-runner-up finish with a Pipe Masters victory in 2000. Since then, Machado has taken his foot off the competitive gas and focused more on surfing the world's best waves on his own terms. Part of those terms involves giving back in every way he can, including his own non-profit, the Rob Machado Foundation a California 501c3 created to fund environmental after school programs to help children understand their contribution to a healthy earth and his Hurley H20 campaign (promoting potable water awareness around the world). These efforts have been recognized by a growing list of organizations, his most recent being the 2009 Waterman of the Year Award by the Surf Industry Manufacturer's Association. (SIMA)
Documents and/or Photos available for this release at www.hurley.com/downloads/drifter


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Wendy's Waiting Child: Moriah
Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:37:11 GMT —
COLUMBIA (WACH)--Moriah is a creative teenager
"I love to read, write, draw, I love playing sports," says the 17 year-old.
Her list of favorite activities doesn't stop there, "I like to write poetry, I love writing and creating my own stuff based on my feelings."
She also has a few favorite authors to draw inspiration, "I like Toni Morrison cause I read some of her books and I like Nicholas Sparks and Sharon Draper."
Moriah says she hopes to one day help others in a major way.
"I was looking into cardiology," says Moriah, "I like helping people with the core of them. Like my core is I want to help people give them a chance to live because I haven't had a chance to really live yet."
Moriah's looking for a family that's interested in music,"beacuse I like singing but I don't really like singing in front of people so i'm trying to get used to that."
Moriah is in foster care but we can change that.
For more information on Moriah or apdotion services, contact The South Carolina Department of Social Services 1-888-227-3487.


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Bassong ready for the fight
New Wolves signing Sebastien Bassong says he has gladly swapped a Premier League title battle for a relegation fight because of his desire for first-team football.
Tottenham defender Bassong joined Wolves on loan for the rest of the season just minutes before the transfer window closed on Tuesday evening, and the Cameroon international will instantly be involved in Wolves boss Mick McCarthy's plans for Saturday's clash with QPR at Loftus Road.
Bassong said: "I've been chatting with the manager and chairman at Tottenham to see how things stood and whether I would be coming out on loan. I think it is a very good move for me.
"There are some very good players at Tottenham and they are having a fantastic season, but I just want to try and play football and I am hoping this will be a good place for me to do that.
"Of course, it's a different challenge to Spurs, the different end of the table, but I know that there is a challenge ahead and I wanted to be a part of it.
"I am sure there is enough quality in the dressing room to stay up. You only stay in the Premier League if you deserve to and, if we do everything properly, then I think we will do it."
Bassong will be reunited with midfielder Jamie O'Hara, who moved from White Hart Lane to Molineux last summer after a successful loan spell.
He said: "I've played a few games with Jamie at Tottenham. He's a very good player and it's good he's back fit. I spoke to him about coming here and he gave me a good reference! I'm looking forward to linking up with him again."
Bassong is under no illusions about the challenge ahead at Loftus Road after QPR's spending spree during the transfer window.
He said: "QPR did well in the transfer window and bought some quality players. We're in the position here where every game is like a cup final. We've got to take each game really seriously and give our best. If we do that we've got a chance of getting a result on Saturday."
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by Brianna Crandall — October 23, 2013—Hearings to finalize the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) wrapped up in Atlantic City recently with big wins for higher efficiency requirements in existing buildings, controls for lighting and daylighting hardware and HVAC equipment specifications, according to a news release from the New Buildings Institute (NBI), an organization that assesses technologies, promotes design approaches, and helps guide policies and programs that will significantly improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.
At the hearings in Atlantic City, attended by code officials and local government representatives, participating organizations put forward some two dozen proposals addressing a diverse set of building technologies and design specifications that would improve commercial building energy performance. The IECC is reviewed and updated every three years and serves as the model energy code for states and local jurisdictions across the country. The last version is the 2012 IECC.
In the United States, buildings account for about 40% of the energy consumed and 38% of all CO2 emissions, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Cost-effective measures that cut the energy used by buildings represent a critical strategy to help building owners save money and curb the impacts of climate change, notes NBI.
"The updates related to existing and historic buildings clarify and further extend the code's impact on the current building stock and will mean large energy savings growing over time," said Jim Edelson, NBI senior manager of codes and policy. "Taken together, the approved code changes represent the most significant code revisions for energy consumption of existing buildings since the 1970s."
Edelson summarized his top five outcomes from the commercial energy code hearings including the major wins, and some near misses—by just one vote—that he says are disappointing but indicate an emerging acceptance of these advanced proposals.
The International Energy Conservation Code applies to both new buildings and work done on existing buildings. Since the application of the provisions to existing buildings was unclear and caused confusion, attendees at the hearing approved a new chapter in the IECC that has dedicated sections for additions, alterations and repairs based on work by an International Code Council (ICC) Code Action Committee and the Northwest Energy Codes Group, both of which included NBI participation. The sections of the new chapter clearly define the activity types and describe how the provisions of the code apply. The Northwest proposal that was also approved adds further application guidance and enhanced requirements for many of the activities that are performed on existing buildings.
The IECC, International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC), and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) all address historic buildings, but they define the buildings differently and exempt them from the current IECC, causing confusion and creating a missed opportunity for energy savings, says NBI. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Preservation Green Lab (PGL), the Washington Association of Building Officials, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and NBI partnered to clarify the definition of "historic building" and reasonably limited the exemption in the IECC. All five proposals were approved and will be in the 2015 I-Codes. In the case of both the commercial and residential IECCs, the new code language eliminates the blanket exemption and now requires the submission of a report detailing why any code provision would be detrimental to the historic character of the building.
Several organizations worked together to build on the success of the daylighting, lighting controls, and lighting power densities (LPD) that were incorporated in the 2012 IECC. Perhaps most notably, NBI and the International Association of Lighting Designers helped develop measures that will increase the mandatory installation of occupancy sensors and daylighting controls to many new types of spaces in areas not covered by the 2012 IECC, including warehouses and lounge rooms. In addition, NBI and the Northwest Energy Codes Group successfully included a provision that details how all of the lighting controls must be commissioned. Independently, the IALD successfully introduced a measure that will reduce the LPDs for most types of spaces in commercial buildings.
Again in collaboration with the Northwest Energy Codes Group, there was successful adoption of an important code change addressing high economizer failure rates in new commercial rooftop-type air conditioners. The measure requires that all air-cooled, direct-expansion HVAC units (including variable refrigerant flow products) be equipped with a fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) reporting system. This applies to units 4.5 tons or larger with an economizer and says the fault reporting system must be accessible by day-to-day operating personnel or on zone thermostats in the building. The IECC measure was tailored from the California 2013 Title 24 code requirement and reinforces the same minimum system size threshold for the required FDD, thereby making it a virtual national standard. In addition, Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems will be available in the 2015 IECC as a compliance option for the "options packages" for the first time ever in an IECC code. These efficient systems use a mechanism to condition a space that is independent of the system providing ventilation, thereby maximizing the energy efficiency of each.
NBI was a key sponsor, along with various allies, of three groundbreaking measures throughout the IECC development process. These measures addressed commissioning of building envelopes, providing for "solar-ready" space set aside in buildings for solar or other renewable energy systems to be installed at a later date, and an "outcome-based" methodology for using energy consumption data to comply with the International Code Council's (ICC) Performance Code. Each of these three measures received enough votes (a simple majority) to move to a final action vote on code-ready language. However all three of these proposals fell short of achieving the necessary two-thirds majority for final passage by just one vote.
For more information about the 2015 IECC, visit ICC's International Energy Conservation Code Resource Page or ICC's Codes & Standards Discussion Forum. For information about the proposals submitted by NBI and its partners see NBI's Model Energy & Green Codes Web page.


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Veronica Donchez
Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Kane is Able Inc.
Veronica Donchez has been appointed senior vice president of human resources at Scranton, Pa.-based logistics provider Kane is Able Inc.
In her new role, Donchez will lead the strategy and execution of all human resource responsibilities for more than 1,100 Kane associates across 21 nationwide offices and distribution centers.
Donchez brings more than 25 years of human resource management experience in the retail, logistics and supply chain arena to the role, and served in HR roles at third-party logistics provider ES3 as well as SuperValu Inc. before joining Kane is Able. She earned a bachelor's degree in human resource management from Muhlenberg College.


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Australian sprinter Matthew Goss has won the third stage of the Paris-Nice race on Tuesday.
His stage win in the 202.5km ride from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire to Nuit-Saint Georges in Burgundy meant he claimed the leader's jersey.
Goss edged out compatriot Heinrich Haussler and Russian Denis Galimzyanov in a sprint that saw one of the overall race favourites Peter Sagan of Slovakia fall along with several other riders.
He replaced Belgian rider Thomas de Gendt in the overall lead.
Ireland's Nicolas Roche finished 26th today and is 16 seconds down on the overall yellow jersey in 21st position.