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If 'Tek doesn't return, Sox may forgo captain role
After all, the Sox didn't have a captain from 1990-2004, and most teams in the Majors don't have one now.
"If Varitek doesn't show up? I hadn't planned on [a captain]," Valentine said. "If the team thinks a captain's a cool thing, I think that could be considered. It's not that I don't think a captain's necessary. Then again, I don't know that it's so necessary you can't live without it. Who was the captain last year in St. Louis? They didn't have one. So you can win a world championship without a captain."
That said, Valentine understands the leadership void that Varitek's departure would leave, particularly on the pitching staff.
"If in fact Jason Varitek is not on the team, I think there's a lot of void that needs to be filled," Valentine said. "From what I gathered -- and I was never in uniform with him -- but I think he brought a lot to the table even when he wasn't playing. Part of what he did was bridge the gap of understanding between catchers and pitchers."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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C.J. Wilson on Twitter prank of Mike Napoli: 'You can only prank people with a sense of humor, I guess'
Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson caused quite a stir last month when he pranked Mike Napoli, his former Ranger teammate, by tweeting Napoli's phone number out to his 120,000+ followers.
But Napoli didn't find the gag all that funny.
"I think it was unnecessary," Napoli said at the time. "I don't know where that even came from. He said he did it because I said I wanted to hit a homer off him? If there is some problem with us, I would have thought he'd have said something to me or call me first."
Wilson had been somewhat tight-lipped on the subject since, saying that it was intended as a prank. But during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show last week, Wilson opened up a bit more about his intentions.
"I thought the part that was supposed to be funny was that I made it look like I was giving him my phone number, so everybody that would call him would be like 'Hey C.J. and then he's like this isn't C.J.! This is Mike Napoli!' " Wilson said, according to SportsRadioInterviews.com. "People would be like oh my gosh it's Mike Napoli, which is kind of funny when you think about it, but nobody liked it besides me and my friends and my teammates and people on the Rangers didn't think it was very funny, so whatever."
"Sometimes you take a risk like that and you risk some sort of negative backlash or whatever, but I'm not an expert level prankster. I'm just a guy that likes to throw pranks once and awhile," Wilson continued. "I learned my lesson. You can only prank people with a sense of humor, I guess."

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will be detained as soon as he steps foot on Pakistani soil, an interior minister said.
Sindh Interior Minister Manzoor Wassan said Monday the former president would be arrested and later sent to a jail in Karachi once he arrives in the country, Pakistani news agency Dawn reports.
Prosecutors during the weekend said they wanted to arrest Musharraf on charges he didn't do enough to protect former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto when she returned from exile.
Two police officers were charged by a court in Rawalpindi of negligence for failing to provide accurate security for Bhutto in November. Five suspected members of the Taliban were charged with conspiracy in her death.
Bhutto was assassinated Dec. 27, 2007, following a campaign rally for her Pakistan People's Party. She had returned to Pakistan from exile to run in January 2008 parliamentary elections.
A U.N. report on the assassination implicates the government of Musharraf, claiming Pakistani officials at the time "failed profoundly" to protect her.
Musharraf said from Dubai during the weekend he planned to return from exile to Pakistani political life at the end of the month. He told CNN International he recognized the risks.


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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI Sports/Ole Miss Athletics) – Playing in front of a sellout crowd of 60,815 in its home opener Saturday evening, the Ole Miss football team (2-0) raced out to a 31-0 lead by halftime, and cruised to a 31-13 victory over Southeast Missouri (0-2) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Junior quarterback Bo Wallace passed for 188 yards and two touchdowns in the first half and rested in the second half as senior quarterback Barry Brunetti took over. In his place, Brunetti rushed for a career-high 111 yards, including a four-yard scamper up the middle with 3:06 to play in the first quarter, giving the Rebels a 10-0 lead. Brunetti's touchdown rush was his third of the season, matching his season total from a year ago.
While Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze was pleased with his team's victory Saturday, he also wished the Rebels had finished a bit stronger in the second half.
"We're happy to be 2-0, come out of the game healthy, and get a lot of kids in the game," Freeze said. "Those kids give a lot of effort practicing and preparing, and some playing time is good. At the same time, I'm disappointed in the passion we played with in the second half. With the stretch of games we have coming up, that will not get it done. We are going to need those second- and third-string players before it's all over. We have to expect more of ourselves and finish stronger. If we want to go to the next level, we have to start playing better for the entire game. We can do special things and shock some people, but we have to learn to play better with the lead as well as when behind."
Starting in place of injured preseason All-SEC linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, junior linebacker Serderius Bryant had a fantastic game, recording a career- and team-high 15 tackles, including a career- and team-high eight solo tackles. Junior free safety Cody Prewitt grabbed his second interception of the season, and sophomore defensive back Chief Brown had his second career fumble recovery.
"(Serderius) seemed to be solid," Freeze said. "His assignments were solid. Serderius is a good player, and I don't think the linebackers had any breakdowns."
Following a 37-yard field goal by senior kicker Andrew Ritter and Brunetti's aforementioned touchdown run, the Rebels used the long ball to put points on the board in a hurry.
Wallace connected with freshman tight end Evan Engram down the left sideline for a 64-yard touchdown with 1:06 to play in the first quarter, and then hit junior wide receiver Donte Moncrief for a 67-yard touchdown pass with 13:03 to play in the second quarter, giving the Rebels a 24-0 lead.
Sophomore running back I'Tavius Mathers closed out the Ole Miss scoring with a nifty 10-yard rush on his second carry of the season. Mathers finished the game with 56 yards on four carries after missing the Rebels' season opener at Vanderbilt with an ankle injury.
Ole Miss' 31-point lead at halftime was its largest since holding a 31-0 halftime lead over Mississippi State on Nov. 28, 2008.
The Rebels will play again Saturday when they travel to Austin, Texas, to face the No. 15 Texas Longhorns.


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Mangaluru: A couple has been seriously injured in a road mishap at Tadambail here, on August 7.
The injured are identified as Ibrahim and his wife Zohra from Chokkabettu.
According to sources, an express bus plying to Udupi from Mangaluru hit the two wheeler Ibrahim and his wife were riding at Tadambail. The injured couple were on their way home from Suratkal. After hitting the bike, the bus also hit an oncoming tanker.
Ibrahim and Zohra were rushed to the hospital. Their condition is said to be critical. A case has been registered in the Suratkal Police Station.


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Chinese Hackers Focused on Drone Technology
When we talk about improvements in international communication, this isn't what we mean. A Chinese hacking operation targeted at least 20 defense contractors worldwide over the course of two years, the New York Times reported on Friday. The hackers reportedly have a strong focus on drone technology, and affected companies believe they are looking to turn China into a world leader in drone manufacturing for both domestic use and export. The country's Foreign Ministry even claims to be a victim itself. But here's where things get complicated: the hacking group, called the Comment Crew, has been tracked to a People's Liberation Army building near Shanghai.


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More of a neighborhood tavern with good beer than a beer bar, but they do have a good amount of good beer. Of the times I've been there, they usually have live music playing to the fairly packed house. Some outside seating is available. A good lineup of changing craft beers and one handpump so I always find something tasty on. Food is pretty decent looking, though I've never had anything here. It's not really out of the way but sometimes I just don't think of it because it isn't in the heart of Old City. Has never dissapointed.


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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) — Gopher head coach Jerry Kill suffered a heat caused seizure on the sidelines of TCF Bank Stadium during the final seconds of Saturday's home opener game against New Mexico State.
According to the Big Ten Network, Kill is in stable condition at a local hospital.
At a press conference Saturday evening, a Gopher spokesperson said Kill suffered a heat caused seizure stemming from complications with his cancer medication.
Gopher team doctor Pat Smith said Kill "was at no time under any risk in any way."
The Gophers lost Saturday's game, 28-21. But as emergency responders carried Kill off the field, the crowd chanted, "Jerry! Jerry!"
While Gophers players looked shocked and concerned to see their coach go down on the sidelines, Kill's coaching staff remained calm.
Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys said previous experience with Kill's seizures made Saturday's episode easier to handle.
"It looks worse than what it is, for the most part," Claeys said. "He's never missed a game. We just told our kids don't panic with it. We'll keep them up to date."
Gopher staff said they expect Kill to be out of the hospital Sunday and coaching next week's game. They also said the seizure Kill suffered Saturday was not as severe as the one he suffered in 2005.
Kill's Seizure History
Kill twice had seizures late in games while coaching at Southern Illinois, once in 2001 and again in 2005. He also collapsed and had a seizure while taping a television show in 2006. Each time, he was able to return to work without missing a game.
Kill has been taking medication to control the seizures for years, some of which doctors say stem from his treatment for kidney cancer. He had one in the closing seconds of Southern Illinois' 61-35 home loss to Illinois State on Oct. 15, 2005 and another in at the school November 2001.
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When ignorance becomes a movement: The rise of Snookiism
Be afraid. Be very afraid. Mainstream, rock-ribbed, you-can't-make-me-flinch Republicans are. One former leader of the party I spoke with the other night said, "We've never seen anything like them. The Gingrich 'Contract with America' revolution was mild by comparison." Representative Bob Inglis, attacking the play to the lowest-common I.Q. of the base, said, "We're getting ...
Be afraid. Be very afraid. Mainstream, rock-ribbed, you-can't-make-me-flinch Republicans are. One former leader of the party I spoke with the other night said, "We've never seen anything like them. The Gingrich 'Contract with America' revolution was mild by comparison." Representative Bob Inglis, attacking the play to the lowest-common I.Q. of the base, said, "We're getting what we deserve."
America's first know-nothings were a mid-19th century collection of nativists who dreaded "foreign" influences on the American way of life. Reactionary as they were, we may someday see them as a collection of Rhodes Scholars and Nobel Prize Winners compared to their lineal political descendents who make up the current crew of Republican extremists now flexing their recently pumped up muscles in the Congress. Knowing nothing would be an improvement for this group which defiantly embraces the wrong, the indefensible, the illogical and the absurd with their only apparent criteria for taking a position being that it feels good for their adrenaline-stoked base. Facts, science, knowledge, and reality are all seen as the tools of elites, weapons against common folks who have gotten along just fine believing in foolish ideas for all these years.
The roots for the current movement could be found in the arguments of creationists against teaching the science of evolution in the schools. But today we have a new generation of fundamentalists … climate creationists, foreign policy creationists, deficit creationists … for whom arithmetic and history are simply the tools of the devil. They invoke the founders but sound more like their contemporaries in England who argued that the reason that British hikers were finding fish fossils in the mountains of England had nothing to do with where seas once might have been millions of years before and instead was a consequence of God putting the fossils there to trick people into doubting the literal word of the Bible.
In just the past couple of weeks since the election we have seen half a dozen examples of this next generation know-nothingism, this translation of a dumbed-down zeitgeist into a new movement that might be called Snookiism.
- On the foreign policy front we have Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona blocking prompt consideration of the new START deal with Russia — despite the fact that without it we have no way of regaining on-the-ground inspection of Russian nuclear facilities, despite the fact that if it fails it will strengthen anti-American elements in the Russian government, despite the fact that there is broad bi-partisan support among the leadership of the policy community for the deal-because the Sarah Palin wing of his party sees foot dragging as a way to win political points and a few concessions on nuclear modernization here in the U.S. Palin has counseled against "hasty consideration" of the treaty. Sarah Palin is offering foreign policy advice? And people are taking it? Shouldn't it matter that she has no experience in this area? No credentials? No credibility?
- The battle for the House Energy and Commerce chairmanship has illustrated well how truly demented this debate has become. In order to promote his own candidacy to be chairman, Texas Representative Joe Barton has circulated a Rush Limbaugh authored commentary on the front runner for the position, Rep. Fred Upton, in which an attempt is made to discredit Upton due to the fact that he actually appears to believe in (at least some of) the science surrounding climate change. The implication: you can't be a true Republican and believe in science. This impression is only amplified in light of the argument from another contender, Rep. John Shimkus who has offered his belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible as his reason for not believing in climate change. (After the flood, God said it wouldn't happen again.) I've got nothing against the Bible, believe me. But do we really want to use it to predict the weather?
- On the economic front, we have a couple of recent examples where representatives of the political party that gave the United States the biggest budget deficits in its history are now arguing for policies that turn on a balanced blend of bad arithmetic and bad faith. For example, as Steven Pearlstein notes in yesterday's Washington Post, the argument that tax cuts ought to be preserved for those making over $250,000 because they are primarily small business owners who are busy creating jobs is "largely bogus." The fact is only a tiny percentage of small business owners make over $250,000 a year and of those most are big hedge funds and law firms. In the same vein, while Mitch McConnell undergoes a battlefield conversion to the cause of banning earmarks, few who pushed him there want to focus on the fact that earmarks account for only a fraction of one percent of the federal budget and are in fact, as issues go, not largely but totally bogus, essentially irrelevant. (The fact that Tea Party favorites from Rand Paul to Michele Bachmann can't quite give them up is indicative of how these leaders are counting on their constituents disregard of the facts to give them a free pass when it comes to bald-faced hypocrisy.)
- And back to Representative Inglis, as part of blowing off steam after his defeat he has confided in several folks that as the extremists were beating up on him, he was offered absolution of sorts by one particularly prominent champion of the religious right who told him he could regain support if only he would support the view that President Obama was actually born in another country. Inglis, to his credit, has denounced the birther nonsense and gone on to call other completely fabricated, fact-free positions like the "death panels" promoted by Half-Term Governor Palin and her flock, "just the lowest form of political leadership. It's not leadership. It's demagoguery."
Some Republicans take comfort in the fact that the Tea Party isn't really a party and had no real hierarchic organization or unified platform in the last election. They see it more as an emotional spasm, the Perot Party Version 2010, and that it will pass. But the 110 newly elected representatives on Capitol Hill who were elected with some Tea Party affiliation are now starting to coalesce into a driving force. If they can effectively form and maintain the discipline of a caucus then they have a chance at further institutionalizing and preserving their movement.
In some respects this might be seen as democracy at work. The problem is we are taking an affliction of democracy — ignorance — and turning it into a political movement. This may be disturbing to all those who have a passing interest in the facts, but it creates a special burden for those who must oppose the movement, because those on the other side are actually immune to rational argument, by definition allergic to it.
It now falls to the mainstream Republican leadership, especially to presumptive Speaker John Boehner, to control this group and limit its worst traits. And all spirited Americans who can read and write ought to be pulling for him. Because if he fails, America will face the threat of the spread of a strain of reckless demagoguery unprecedented in our history, a Snookidemic that threatens to effectively lobotomize the body politic.
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DALLAS -- Interface logic competitors Texas Instruments Inc. and National Semiconductor Corp. today announced a partnership to help launch a new backplane technology--called Multipoint Low-Voltage Differential Signaling--into the marketplace after standards for M-LVDS were set late last year.
According to TI and National Semiconductor, the new M-LVDS specification increases the signaling rates five times over existing single-ended backplane technologies. The M-LVDS extends the scope of LVDS interfaces, which were introduced in the middle 1990s and incorporated on a range of ASICs, programmable logic ICs as well as stand alone devices.
The two companies said they have agreed to produce compatible M-LVDS interface devices with three common footprints. TI and National promise to compete head-on in these and future products to help drive down the price of M-LVDS while providing multiple sources for initial standard devices.
The new M-LVDS standard is "very much like LVDS, but it is targeted at multipoint applications," explained Mark Sauerwald, interface product marketing manager for National Semiconductor. "These are typically going into backplane systems, although we can also see it being used in some sort of cable interface system--something like IEEE 1394 Firewire or USB busing via cable."
The M-LVDS specification, now designated TIA/EIA-899, is designed to support data signaling rates up to 500 megabits-per-second, while increasing protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and supporting low-power operation. The recently approved industry spec supports up to 32 nodes on a shared bus for speeds up to 500 Mbit/sec.
Dallas-based TI has already introduced its first M-LVDS devices--differential line drivers and receivers--and National Semiconductor in Santa Clara, Calif., plans to roll out its first compatible products in the first quarter of 2002. Both TI and National were early suppliers of LVDS interface devices in the mid-90s, and the companies are aiming to expand their market share into multipoint applications, which are largely telecom and data communications systems with big backplanes supporting large number of cards.
Up until now, TI and National have separately pursued multipoint LVDS applications with their own designs, introduced prior to the setting of the TIA/EIA specification last fall. TI's series has been called LVDM and National's has called its existing multipoint devices "Bus LVDS," but now the two will supply common footprint products in three groups of interfaces.
TI and National managers told SBN that the LVDS marketplace had grown to "a couple hundred million dollars" before the 2001 downturn, with annual growth rates as high as the 50% range prior to the industry slowdown. The companies estimate that they hold a combined 80% market share in stand-alone LVDS devices. Competition includes Fairchild Semiconductor, Maxim, and others. More highly integrated ASICs and programmable logic devices also contain LVDS interfaces.
As much as half of the LVDS applications could be served by the new multipoint spec, said David Gagnon, interface product marketing manager at TI.
"We are starting alliance with three families, or popular footprints," Gagnon said. "There is no agreement past this point, and so we are going to be introducing our own products, according to our own customer base requirements. We will definitely see differentiation coming into play after those three footprints have been introduced."
National and TI are producing their M-LVDS products with their own versions of 0.35-micron CMOS processes.


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TAMPA, Fla. — On the heels of a less-than-convincing 1-0 victory over a 10-man Guadeloupe side on Saturday, Canada's players maintained that the win was the only thing that matters.
"We got the three points, that's all it came down to," said striker Simeon Jackson. "We're glad we got three points, and now we just look forward to the next game."
Despite being a man up for 87 minutes, Canada didn't get themselves onto the scoresheet until the second half. Guadeloupe's pressure and physical play kept the Canucks from creating many good chances at goal, something that the Canadian players expected.
"I think you've got to give some credit to [Guadeloupe]," Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Terry Dunfield said. "Once we got that goal it was a sense of relief, and it definitely gives us something to build on for Tuesday night [and Canada's meeting with Panama in Kansas City]."
With the near-100 degree Tampa heat beating down on Raymond James Stadium, the Canadians played a deliberate, slow game that placed a heavy focus on out-waiting their opponent, especially after having gone up a goal.
"We didn't want to change what we set out to do [after scoring], just be patient, it was very, very hot," coach Stephen Hart said. "We wanted to keep the ball moving, and sort of make them do the bulk of the running."
"It was a tough situation to play in," said the New York Red Bulls' Dwayne De Rosario, whose 51st-minute penalty goal was the difference between the two teams. "Obviously their going down a man helped us out a lot in terms of finding space and keeping the ball. That was our main focus: controlling the tempo of the game."
The Canadians acknowledged that the weather conditions will likely be similar in Kansas City for their next match versus Group C leaders Panama at Livestrong Sporting Park on Tuesday, so they look to use their time in Florida as a learning experience.
"It's new to a lot of the players," Dunfield said of the heat. "You need to play a different tempo to the game and that's something we're working on."
Added De Rosario, "In Kansas City it's going to be the same, if not hotter than here, so we have to know how to manage the game in these situations."
Regardless of the heat, De Rosario said that the key reason that Canada prevailed was that they did not allow physical nature of the match to overwhelm them.
"The main thing is we didn't lose our heads in the game, and didn't let them make us get a red card," he said. "We kept our composure."


text: Risks By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive form of brain stimulation used for depression. Unlike vagus nerve stimulation or deep brain stimulation, rTMS does not require surgery or implantation of electrodes. And, unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), rTMS doesn't cause seizures or require sedation with anesthesia. Generally, rTMS is considered safe and well-tolerated. However, it can cause some side effects. Common side effectsSide effects are generally mild to moderate and improve shortly after an individual session and decrease over time with additional sessions. They may include: Headache Scalp discomfort at the site of stimulation Tingling, spasms or twitching of facial muscles Lightheadedness Uncommon side effectsSerious side effects are rare. They may include: Seizures Mania, particularly in people with bipolar disorder Hearing loss if there is inadequate ear protection during treatment More study is needed to determine whether rTMS may have any long-term side effects. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Why it's doneHow you prepare Aug. 10, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Brain stimulation therapies. National Institute of Mental Health. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/brain-stimulation-therapies/brain-stimulation-therapies.shtml. Accessed Sept. 21, 2015. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www2.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=164338. Accessed Sept. 21, 2015. Holtzheimer PE. Unipolar depression in adults: Treatment with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Sept. 21, 2015. Janicak PG, et al. Transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of major depression. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2015;11:1549. Research report: Psychiatry and psychology, 2014-2015. Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc0700-mc0799/mc0710-11.pdf. Accessed Sept. 22, 2015. AskMayoExpert. Transcranial magnetic stimulation. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2014. Wall C, et al. Neurocognitive effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in adolescents with major depressive disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2013;4:165. Kung S (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Sept. 29, 2015. Croarkin PE (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Sept. 26, 2015. RelatedMental illness Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been recognized as one of the top Psychiatry hospitals in the nation for 2017-2018 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Transcranial magnetic stimulationOverviewProcedure detailsRequest an appointmentWhy it's doneRisksHow you prepareWhat you can expectResultsMayo Clinic's approachDepartments & specialtiesExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insuranceMore aboutIn-DepthMultimediaResources Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Store Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. 4 Simple Steps to a Joy-Filled LifeNEW! Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative MedicineStop Osteoporosis in its TracksMayo Clinic on Healthy AgingThe Mayo Clinic Diet Online Procedure detailsRequest an appointmentMayo Clinic's approachDepartments & specialtiesExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insurance PRC-20155321 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Transcranial magnetic stimulation


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When opponents of Erie Community College's plan to locate a new science-oriented instructional building in Amherst went to the Buffalo Common Council in July for a show of support, they got it.
At the time, Mayor Byron W. Brown did not speak publicly about the issue. But on Thursday, he said he does favor the expanded campus downtown.
Brown's opponents, Democrat Bernard A. Tolbert and Republican Sergio R. Rodriguez, said that if elected, they would be more vocal advocates for locating the building in the city, where 47 percent of ECC students live.
Rodriguez criticized Brown for "feeling that way and not doing anything about it."
"We need an involved administration," Rodriguez said during a mayoral debate Thursday organized by the Parkside Community Association and held in St. Mary's School for the Deaf.
Bus routes don't adequately serve city students who want to attend classes on ECC's North Campus, resulting in "second-class" students, Tolbert said.
"I am not in favor of ECC expanding in the North Campus," Brown said Thursday. The new building should be built downtown, he added, noting the jobs that will be created on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, which would require skills taught at ECC.
"I think it makes all the sense in the world for ECC to build … in Buffalo," Brown said.
When asked last week in an interview with The Buffalo News about whether he had advocated for the building to be located in the city, Brown said he spoke with ECC President Jack F. Quinn Jr. "a number of times" about plans for the building and that the message he received was that the college must compete with Niagara County Community College. Brown said he thought ECC could compete with its northern neighbor without locating in the suburbs.
The college is planning to open a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School at Main Street and Youngs Road in Amherst in 2017, a decision that has been endorsed by Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. City officials do not have authority over the college's decision.
The question about ECC was just one in an hourlong debate in which organizers prohibited applause after answers, making audience reaction to each candidate's answers difficult to gauge.
Both challengers had sharp words for Brown, which he returned.
In his closing statement, Tolbert accused Brown of "systematically decimating our city and our people."
Rodriguez accused Brown's administration of "exaggerating about everything."
Brown said his opponents have "no plan, no vision for the future. All they have is the desire to tear down Buffalo."
Some of the answers the candidates gave were vague, or didn't answer the question, while others reiterated campaign themes.
On a question about the future of the Scajaquada Expressway, a major issue in Parkside, Rodriguez acknowledged that he didn't know much about it.
On a question about crime, Tolbert said government's No. 1 responsibility is public safety and said his endorsement from police officers means they think he will make meaningful changes, but he did not elaborate.
Asked about what the candidates would do to address poverty, Brown said that with the economic-development activity in the city, he expects 5,000 to 11,000 jobs will be created.
Tolbert said that neighborhoods must be fixed and that the residents he speaks with aren't seeing the benefit from the economic activity. To address the problem of hunger, he suggested opening up more vacant land for urban farming, while Brown talked up new efforts for job training, through the state's regional economic-development council.
A question about the candidates' plans for strengthening commercial corridors that aren't doing well prompted Rodriguez to note the city's population loss during Brown's tenure and Tolbert to bring up problems with the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corp., which led to its demise.
Brown responded, noting that his administration has cut the commercial tax rate by almost 28 percent and has offered small-business loans, and named Francesca's restaurant in South Buffalo as an example. He noted that population loss has been going on since 1950, and that he is slowing the tide.
Brown and Tolbert face each other in a Sept. 10 primary.
Rodriguez will compete in the general election Nov. 5.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland's greatest treasures. Built by Chinese artisans from our sister city Suzhou (home of China's famous ancient gardens), it's among the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of China. Much more than just a beautiful garden, Lan Su is a creative wonder -- a powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony.
Once inside the garden's walls, you'll feel as if you've traveled through time to another era in a faraway world. Lan Su is a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer - by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Enter the wonderland.
Lan Su is modeled after the Ming Dynasty gardens of China, which were designed as spiritual utopias: places where individuals could escape the problems of everyday life and discover their true selves by connecting with nature. Like those ancient gardens, Lan Su is a peaceful and soothing place - a respite from city life that is designed to inspire, facilitate personal growth, and spark creativity.
Lan Su is a rare treasure that offers an extraordinary glimpse into Chinese culture. Visitors of all ages can explore the garden, its history and meanings through a wide variety of fun and enriching activities, including: guided and self-guided tours, mahjong, tai chi, calligraphy, musical performances, art shows, tea tastings, and an ongoing lecture series featuring everything from Chinese medicine and acupuncture to healthy cooking and eating.


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A Brief Blog Profile: NewsFlick
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NewsFlick promises "a clear perspective on world events." Administered by Sayid Ali, the tumblr page offers a look at all the different stories that make up the day's news. World events, ecological updates and just about everything else can find its way on to this site... just as long as it's relevant... just as long as it's in the news. Lately, the site has a lot of stories around the Middle East. I wouldn't call it an infatuation, though. I'd just suggest that region is somewhat newsworthy these days.
Today on the site, we can read about reports that Iran will shut down the Hormuz Strait. You can also see how the cold wave has affected the city of Dehli. Here there's information about the Lovejoy Comet and where it will be visible. But maybe, you're more interested in turtle hatchlings. Or maybe you'd rather see some real-life angry birds. Maybe still you prefer this story of a macaque monkey in Indonesia who took a camera from a photographer to take pictures of itself.... cause let's be honest, that's an awesome picture of a smiling monkey.
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She Moves in Her Own Way
The Kooks
Verse 1:
G* C* Am
So at my show on Monday, I was hoping someday
Bm C* G*
You'd be on your way to better things
C* Am
It's not about your make up or how you try to shape up
Bm C* G* C* Am Bm C*
To these tiresome paper dreams. Paper dreams honey.
Verse 2:
G* C* Am
So now you pour your heart out, you're telling me you're far out
Bm C* G*
not about to lie down for your cause
But you don't pull my strings
Am Bm C* G
Cos I'm a better man, moving on to better things.
G D Am
Well uh oh, oh I love her because
Bm D Em
She moves in her own way
C Am
Well uh oh, oh she came to my show
Bm D G
Just to hear about my day.
Verse 3:
And at the show on Tuesday, She was in her mindset
Tempered furs and spangled boots
But looks are deceiving, So make me believe it
And these tiresome paper dreams, Paper dreams, honey
Verse 4:
So wont you go far, Tell me you're a keeper
Not about to lie down for your cause
And you don't pull my strings, 'Cos I'm a better man
Moving on to better things
Em D Bm C*
Yes I wish that we never made it
Through all the summers
Em D Bm C*
We kept them up instead of kicking us
Back down to the suburbs
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The G* is just a G barre chord on the 3rd fret.
He uses the barred G in the verses and bridge, and an open G in the chorus.
The verses and bridge also use the variation on a barred C*, but he uses an open C in the chorus.
All chords without an *asterik* are played open.
The F#/G in the bridge is just a brief rundown or transition from the barred G to the Em.
Feel free to message me with any questions.
I recommend watching the song on Youtube to get the timing and strumming corrrect.


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Joey Fatts: From The Streets Of Long Beach To Stardom
Joey Fatts speaks on coming up in Long Beach, his first encounter with groupies, and the Cutthroat movement.
Since beginning his journey into rapping and producing in 2012, Joey Fatts has become one of the biggest emerging artists out of the West Coast. Already boasting production credits from A$AP Rocky, ScHoolBoy Q, and Action Bronson, it's hard to believe that he's just getting started. The Long Beach native began with the release of his first project Chipper Jones Volume 1 back in June 2012, which caught the eye of young hip hop mogul A$AP Yams. Ever since he's been under the guidance of Yams, he's become more business-minded and knowledgeable of the music industry. His last project, Chipper Jones Volume 2, is his most polished work yet and has been helping Joey Fatts become a household name.
We spoke with him about his start in music, his A$AP ties, gang banging, and much more. Check out the interview below.
Mass Appeal: Fatts, whats good man?
Joey Fatts: Shit, in bed right now, underneath this fan and allat, ya heard. A nigga just woke up out the kush coma [laughs].
MA: How you living?
JF: Just working bruh, recording and shit.
What exactly are you working on right now?
JF: Shit, just music bruh. No project in particular.
MA: You've only been rapping and producing since last year. Was this something that was premeditated or you just jumped right into it?
JF: [Uhm] I'm a strategic type of nigga, you know what I mean? I never just jump into something head first. Whether I'm in the streets or just life in general, I plan shit out accordingly. I never had any experience. I've never played piano, or had vocal lessons, or choir, no shit like that. I just watch YouTube videos and looked how to, you know, how to market myself. Not really market myself but how to get the music to certain people and kind of market on Twitter. You know, that shit is really false, it was telling me the run around which really didn't work, but I looked into that and shit, and it influenced me to really pursue this shit. It seems easy if you read it online, like you can just throw the shit out and people chew that shit up but it didn't happen that way. It worked out for the best at the end of the day.
MA: Let's go back a little. Tell me about your childhood coming up in Long Beach.
JF: It was fun, some of the best times of my life. We were poor, you know what I mean? But that shit didn't matter, we had each other—me, my two brothers, my sister, and my mom. My pops sold dope. I played football growing up. Long Beach was turnt up though! That was probably like the best time in Long Beach, me growing up like the early 2000s. I started gangbanging in '99. That shit was poppin' though! All the way live! Those were like the fun times of my life.
MA: You started banging in '99. So was that something that you were brought up into, because I'm aware that your older brothers were Crips.
JF: I was born into it. I had no choice. My brothers had already got established in the hood before I was born, so when I was born, it was only right that I was a lil homie. Every hood meeting, I was always the lil nigga with the white rag on because I was the youngest nigga from the set. I was seven years old when I really got into it.
MA: Do people look at you different when you go back home to Long Beach? What is it like when you go back there?
JF: Like I told you earlier earlier, my brothers started the set that I'm from so everybody supports everything that I'm doing 100%. Even if they wasn't my brothers, I'm not no fraud ass nigga, you know what I mean? Like I ain't no type of gimmicky ass nigga that's just rapping, you know. Everything 100. So when I go back to the hood, they welcome me back, happy to see me, want to know what's next, listen to new music. They just like [pauses], I hate to call it this 'cause they my homies, but they're like my fans, you know, and that's the good thing about it. They genuinely like my shit, rather than liking it 'cause I'm they homie. I love my hood though and my hood show me a lot of love.
MA: As far as hustling [selling drugs], how does it feel knowing that you don't have to do that anymore and you can bring in legit paper?
JF: The hustle never stops. I'm still hustling bro. It's just in a different manner now. I'm not on a corner or putting myself in danger of going to jail for years, you know what I mean? Instead, I'm in the studio grinding for hours. The grind never stops. I'm still over here grinding 24/7. Actually, I grind a lot harder and I'm losing a lot more sleep than I was when I was in the streets because this opportunity is so close for my people around me and my family, that I can't sleep. I'm constantly looking for ways to get better and make the craft better. It's always ways to get better and that's what I'm always up thinking about and stressing over.
MA: Tell me about Big Fatts and his influence on you. What's one of the biggest lessons he has ever taught you?
JF: Big Fatts, that's my real brother, my older brother. His name is Jody, my name is Joey. That's like my dad. He basically raised me. [Uhm] He taught me a lot. Everything that you hear me rap about, the way I talk, and the way that I carry myself. He taught me everything! One of the biggest things he taught me was that respect goes a long way and loyalty goes a long way. You don't spit in a hand that shake your hand. You never do that. We don't get down like that. You'll look like a funky ass nigga who shake a nigga hand and then the next day you talking 'bout "I don't fuck with this nigga." Regardless of whatever, if he your homeboy, yall gon' go through whatever. If yall stack money together, yall argue and get money together, and yall get over that shit together. That's how that shit go.
MA: What are some of the advantages of being managed by A$AP Yams?
JF: I got a great mentor, a great big brother. [Uhm] It's not even on no music shit. He's more supportive in a different way and that's what a lot of people fail to realize. Yams is like a big brother. He supports me with anything. I can say, "Yams, I want to stop rapping" today and go back to work, and he'll support me 100% and still manage me while I'm working. You know what I mean? That's the type of nigga that he is.
But then again, it's a curse 'cause a lot of niggas come to me, or a lot of labels, or a lot of fuckin' video guys come to me thinking that I already got money because I'm fuckin' with Yams and shit like that, because he getting A$AP money and all that type of shit. You know, we gettin' money over here but we aint gettin' money like that, yet.
MA: Continuing on the subject of A$AP, how did it feel to produce on such a big album as Long. Live. A$AP.?
JF: It felt good. It's a blessing. You know, Rocky is a real nigga that I've built a serious relationship with in this rap industry. I always wondered [in a curious voice], this nigga is into fashion and shit like that. Why does ScHoolboy [Q], a nigga who is into cripping and all that shit, hang around a nigga like Rocky? But now since I've met Rocky, I've been hanging around him since October, this nigga is like, a real nigga. He's a standup guy. He's the type of nigga, like if he meet you on the street, and shake your hand, he gon remember your face no matter where he at. He could be at the Grammys and he gon say what's up to you. That's the type of guy he is.
In October, back when he hit me up, he called my phone and told me that I was his favorite producer, I was sleeping in a garage. I was homeless and shit, so that was a big deal to me. He hit me up, told me to send him some beats. I sent him like three beats. I knew I was going to make the album back in October but I didn't know which beat. I thought it was going to be this other beat that was pretty turnt up and it was some club shit but he didn't choose that one. He ended up choosing the throwaway beat, which was "Jodye." The beat, I thought it was trash. I just made it real quick like right before I fell asleep on the couch in the garage. I woke up the next morning, I had a text from him saying "Yo, this shit fire. I just made a fire ass track to it," but I didn't know which beat. He just said the "Jodye" beat but I think all of the track's names were "Jodye" or some shit like that. Then I ended up moving to the crib with Yams, I heard the track and that shit was crazy! From there, we've just been building.
MA: Obviously "Jodye" is a more controversial track. Rocky addressed his beef with Spaceghostpurrp on there. You're family to the A$AP Mob so what's your whole take on that situation?
JF: Everybody hate the nigga with the money, bruh. That's how it always go [pauses]. That's all I got to say about that.
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ESPN Analyst Seth Greenberg Compares UK's Julius Randle To LeBron As A Freshman In College
The Kentucky Wildcats are already being considered a favorite to win the NCAA Tournament this year, despite missing the tournament altogether in 2013 and a potential starting lineup of five freshmen. One of the reasons that UK is receiving so much hype is incoming freshman forward Julius Randle.
Randle is a 6-foot-9 power forward who has the ultra-rare ability to handle the ball like a guard despite his size and strength. He's too quick and athletic for big men to guard, but has too much length and size for perimeter players to handle. In short, he's the perfect mismatch. Naturally, he's been drawing some favorable comparisons.
Today, former Virginia Tech coach and current ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg had perhaps the most interesting comparison yet:
ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg: "(Kentucky's) Julius Randle is as impressive a freshman I've seen since I saw LeBron James."
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) October 16, 2013
Oops. Yeah, LeBron never actually went to college. However, despite the mistake, his comparison does make at least a little bit of sense (even if it's completely far-fetched at this point):
ESPN's Seth Greenberg also on Julius Randle: "If he decides I can get any shot I want, when I want it, there's no guarding him."
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) October 16, 2013
Randle is going to have to work really, really hard to live up to the King's college career — after all, James never lost a game.


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Teetering on a little headland that stretches into the River Dart, Kingswear faces Dartmouth across the water, and has just as much Devon charm. Being in Kingswear is all about slowing down and taking time to relax and watch the yachts bob on the river, enjoy really fresh seafood at a waterfront café or mooch around the shops and galleries. If you fancy exploring the river, try a trip on the Picnic Boat, with luxury picnic hampers provided as you sail along.
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The second album from Alaska's 36 CRAZYFISTS starts out strong, with three solid, catchy, and surprisingly powerful tunes in a row. Opener "At The End Of August" is somewhat more in the vein of previous material, yet crackles with power, while the crisp, frantic "Heart And The Shape" sets the table for "Bloodwork", which is probably one of the most memorable emo-metal tunes to come down the pike in a while. Get past those three songs, however, and the relatively short album becomes increasingly repetitive and generic. A couple more classy tunes shine through, but half of "A Snow-Capped Romance" ends up as indistinguishable from most other discs of its ilk.The chief problem here, as with many "heartcore" (or whatever you want to call them) bands, is what's up front. Brock Lindow can clearly sing, and has a rich, melodic voice. But all too often, he uses it either to belt out those unintelligible, unlistenable screams, or the obnoxiously whiny vocals that are the trademark of this particular subgenre of metal. He simply fails to separate himself from the pack as a singer. While the band as a whole is clearly ambitious, and capable of attaining what they want — as on those three opening tracks we mentioned — they simply don't have the identity or material to sustain a whole album. These guys have been compared, in their best moments, to POISON THE WELL, but they lack the dynamic material that characterized that band's excellent last album, "You Come Before You". Once you get past the opening numbers, only two more songs really stand out: "Skin And Atmospher" is an intricate rollercoaster of a number that still manages to be almost anthemic, while "Installing The Catheter" captures a fast and furious hardcore feel without losing sight of another memorable melody. There's no question that 36 CRAZYFISTS are accomplished musicians, and in fact are quite better at song arrangements than many other second-rate emo-metal acts. But they have yet to develop enough to keep from falling back on the same old tricks that make more of these bands sound like they're parodying themselves. Half an album's worth of solid material is a decent step forward. Hopefully they'll come up with more next time out.
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Numerous Injuries at El Paso Amigo Air Show
Several spectators were injured during a frenzied stampede today at the El Paso Air Show. Witness report the crowd became unruly when after several hours there were no plane crashes or tragedies.
If a man pats a woman's bottom he's just being friendly: Jeremy Irons
And if a Judge slaps a custodial sentence on ya she's just doing her job!
"I think I just spotted Snooki!"
"Since when do they allow dogs on this beach?"
Suspicious E Mail.
Do not open an E Mail offering 2 free tickets to watch a Chelsea match. It may contain 2 free tickets to watch a Chelsea match.
Rubber Heads!
A Nation manipulated by it's government into giving consent for it's police to use rubber bullets - against children - instead of demanding those 'brave' policemen be issued with some rubber footwear!
You remember going to the beach...
It's like Facebook without shirts.
Charity shops outwit looters.
High Street Charity shops are defying the looters by leaving all their clothes strewn all over the pavement without price stickers on.
Army To Deal With Future Riots
David Cameron says he wants to see the Army on the streets of London. "Which fucking Army is that?" asked the Chief of Defence Staff.
Rioting To Be Introduced as a Sport in 2012 Olympics
Olympic organizers in London have decided, upon the police not being able to effectively control the youth in the UK, to just have rioting be an Olympic sport.
Millwall fans defend Eltham.
They are patrolling the streets singing "no one loots us we don't care"
London Officials Test The Olympic Flame
With the Summer Olympics a year away, the city of London previewed a portion of the opening ceremonies last night. An enthusiastic crowd of 5,000 helped distribute the Olympic flame to 4 police cars.
Dale Winton Doesn't Dye His Hair!
He 'colours' it. A bit. Allegedly.
Oasis Bar and Grill Spared during London Fire Storm!
The iconic hangout for dissident writers was open for business after a night of riots leaving the rest of the street in ruins. Mgr. Wortham attributes good luck to Colonists..."they all had guns!"
Rio Ferdinand to address the nation on Twitter.
Kick Off 19.45 (Sky Sports 1HD)
Good News for Husbands during This Economic Downturn
The economy has got so bad that wives are beginning to have sex with their husbands because they can no longer afford the batteries!
Bad Headline Number 86
A New Pistol to Commemorate Politicians
Smith & Wesson is to bring out a new pistol to commemorate Senators and Congressmen. It will be named the "Legislator". It doesn't work and you can't fire it.
The GOP Female Candidates Are Taking Over
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is now considering joining fellow females Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann and running for president. Perfect - The GOPs answer to The Three Stooges.
New Gene Found
Today in London University Hospital, scientists have discovered a gene for shyness. They would have found it earlier, but it was hiding behind some other genes.
Why There Will Never Be A Hurricane Kevin, Or Dave
It lacks gravitas.
Naturists Furious over Tower Block Plans
A naturist club in Surrey is furious at plans by the council to erect a five-storey block of flats even though the Council have submitted plans that all Windows will have net curtains.
So Farewell, Jerry Leiber
Stand By Me. 'Nuff said.
The Stressful Stress Is So Gosh Darn Stressful
Well President Obama just turned 50, which is 70 in average people years.
The American Congress: Men, Women, and A Few Adults
Congress is the only place where so called adults can act repulsive, despicable, offensive, shameless, and obnoxious, and then turn around and vote themselves one hell of a pay raise.
Mama Grizzly?
A real mama grizzly doesn't let her cub get pregnant.
Jim Divine MP Saves Taxpayers £10,400
Jim Divine MP who claimed over £8,000 in expenses was sentenced to 1 year in prison. However, he saved the taxpayer £10,400 by serving only 4 months. Whether he can be a good boy, remains to be seen.
Jeremy Clarkson & James May Justify Parking in a Disabled Bay
The Top Gear preseneters were showing electric cars which had run out of charge and were therefore DISABLED.
"SIMPLES!!" Clarkson was alleged to have quipped.
Policing by Consent!
Home Secretary Theresa May appeals for calm, appearing before crowd wearing dreadlocks, and puffing on a bong! Crowd goes wild, burns Westminster Abbey to ground.
One Good Thing!
An upbeat Nick Clegg appeared on TV today to announce that the riots are not all bad. "Thank God," he said," we finally got rid of the lay a bouts in Parliament Square, they were so scared they left!"
Gooner Talks In His Sleep
"Oh, don't say they've scored again..."
Kim "X-Ray" Kardashian Has Just Received Quite A Distinction
The North American Doctors Coalition has just named Kim Kardashian's butt X-ray as the most viewed X-ray in medical X-ray history.
The Much Traveled Joan Rivers
It is now official - Joan Rivers now looks more like a space alien than even the damn space aliens do.
Ornithological Advice Wanted
I planted some birdseed.
A bird came up.
...Now I don't know what to feed it.
Unusual Arrest
They arrested the devil in a small town near Florence, Italy this morning.
They got him on possession.
Florida woman discovers that pastries don't have any paste in them
The stripper thought the pastrie's paste would paste her pasties. Unfortunately, she made the decision in a hasty.
Large Lady Appeals
A large lady from Lancaster was angry that someone stole her knickers from the washing line. However, she was even more annoyed that the thief also stole the 12 pegs that held her knickers on the line.
The Ever Demanding Sarah Palin
Sarah "Crosshairs" Palin asked Vice-President Joe Biden to apologize for calling the Tea Party members terrorists. He did and said that he really meant to call them Republican terrorists.
Average 37 Min to Get to Sleep
It takes 37 minutes to get to sleep using whale music and birdsong. Strangely enough, it only takes 5 minutes to get to sleep while listening to a Party Political Broadcast by the Conservatives.
Unseen Enemy?
Col Gaddafi has not been seen in public since May. This begs the question, where is he? Someone said that they have seen him in a chip shop in Milton Keynes only last week!
Newest Dummies book is Hugely Popular in Libya
IDG books states they are pleased that their recently published How to Run a Country For Dummies is flying off the shelves in Libya.
Higgs Boson Disappears
Scientists were today disappointed in their hunt for the "God particle" because it had disappeared from their very eyes. However, they may have found the "Gaddafi particle" which may disappear soon.
Owning a Cell Phone Can Cause Underachievement
A new study found that the average child is more likely to own a cell phone than a book. I guess that would explain why he's average.
No Fruitcake. Please
It has been disclosed that before Prince William got married to Kate Middleton, he said that he did not want the traditional fruitcake at the wedding. Prince Charles said that he will go anyway.
Violent Vomiting Outbreak Hits US!
Government blames Bush and Tea Party for outbreak.
Victims shout, "It's the economy, Stupid" as savings evaporate
while Obama parties and vacations.
Police Cannot Use Water Cannon
David Cameron has had to back down on his promise to allow the police to use water cannon because they only have 3: 1 at Heathrow airport; 1 in Afghanistan and the 3rd was sold off with the Ark Royal.
Film about the Tottenham Riots
Stephen Spielberg is to direct a new film about a brave tea lady who fights off many rioters in Tottenham, armed only with a cup and saucer. It will be called "CHA-RIOTS OF FIRE"
Pistols at Dawn
Police had to be issued with water pistols to combat rioters because The Health and Safety Executive deems it dangerous to operate a water cannon. "Somebody might get wet!" A spokesman said today.
Prince Harry Dumps His Girlfriend
Prince Harry has announced that he has dumped his girlfriend so that he can concentrate more on his chopper.
Island Fling!
A £9,000 inflatable island has disappeared from a secret Garden party somewhere in England. The UK Border Patrol have not been able to trace its whereabouts… In case it has inflatable immigrants.
Tip for Writers with Writers' Block
Always remember when you are struggling for ideas for stories - there is always someone out there wrorse off than you......ME!
Queen Elizabeth II Buys America
Buckingham Palace confirmed today that as the US cash balance is now less than Her Majesty's personal fortune, she had repurchased the colony. Plans for the US include re-imposition of taxes on tea.
Kim Kardashian Buys the Mets, Oh yeah, 5.8 Magnitue earthquake hits east coast of the US too
Kim Kardashian Buys the Mets, Oh yeah, 5.8 Magnitue earthquake hits east coast of the US too
Col Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, confirms that Pro-Gaddafi supporters control most of Libya
'The NATO aggressors have overdubbed news footage to make our supporters sound like rebels,' he revealed, 'and digitally altered the flags they are waving.'
Scientists Make Discovery About Antimatter Belt
Scientists discover that the antimatter belt surrounding Earth is actually made of lamb skin.
Cameron Considers calling up Military to Quell Riots in London!
When no one answers the phone, he is reluctantly informed that there are no more uniformed military in Britain, they were recently made redundant
during austerity cuts to maintain India aid.
Hungry for it?
A Lebanese restaurant in West London has had to close its doors, after only receiving interest from dyslexic lesbians.
Is He a Reformed Character?
Ex-MP, Jim Devine who was released in early from a 16 month jail sentence for fraudulently claiming expenses, has joined a Morris dancing team as a fiddler.
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that's...
...Umami.' Heston Blumenthal
Oprah Is Looking For An Upstairs Maid and A Downstairs Maid
Oprah Winfrey emailed Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann and told each one that once Ricky Perry kicks their butts and they drop out of the race she'll hire both of them to be her house maids.
2,000 Fake Piñatas Are Confiscated In El Paso
U.S. Customs Agents in El Paso confiscated 2,000 counterfeit Jay Leno Piñatas. An alert agent said he knew the Leno Piñatas were fake when he noticed they had normal looking chins.
Sarah "The Spin Doctor" Palin Is Good At Spinning
Sarah Palin was asked about the large number of Tea Bag Party members who are deserting the party. She said, "Well ya know, they ain't really deserting, it's more like they're just leaving."
Another Gem From The Geographical Mouth of Sarah Palin
Sarah "Snow Balls" Palin stated that she wishes that there was a way to somehow outsource hurricanes to Pakistan.
President Obama Says Bye-Bye To The Tree
President Obama has announced that this year in order to save on the White House electric bill he will be doing away with the traditional Christmas tree and replacing it with a Christmas tulip.
A Pet Store Tidbit
One of Sarah Palin's neighbors, who apparently isn't the brightest crayon in the Crayola Box, went into a pet store and told the clerk that he wanted to buy a dust bunny.
Man buys chain saw: saws neighbor's car in half, sends in survey saying chainsaw works just fine.
Police came to arrest him, but after demonstation, had to admit that the chainsaw really did work fine,
UK PM is as tight as an Italian ducks arse!
David Cameron was caught red-handed not tipping an Italian waitress after downing his cappuccino. He went back, apologised and invited her to his private party: Luckily Berlusconi was not there!
The US shakes its head at the S&P Downgrade
The White House now regrets not switching to the rechargeable AAA rating.
The Most Amazing Camel In The World
Scientists in Saudi Arabia say they've just cloned the world's first camel. They stated they do have a slight problem but are confident that they'll soon get the 18 humps reduced down to one or two.
Canada's Illegal Alien Problem Is Getting Worse
Canada reports the illegal alien situation is getting worse. Authorities in Quebec say that due to global warming they are seeing a big increase in Eskimos trying to sneak into Canada from Alaska.
It's A Happy Day In Liechtenstein
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton congratulated the tiny European country of Liechtenstein on the 205th anniversary of their independence. She then asked if the U.S. could borrow $10,000.
White House Announces Revenue Plan
The US government will open a pizza chain in hopes of generating new revenue. Research shows pizza is the only profitable business in the States.
Traffic brought to a halt during rush-hour on Yonge Street, Toronto
Chicken seen crossing road. No-one knows WHY!
Spot the CSI agents....
Oh! Could they be the ones with the curly white cords tucked behind their ears, wearing sunglasses inside the mall and talking into their sleeves?
Antarctica gay guy finds out that all the guys are gay. Either that or they are all really desperate.
Although it has been rumored that all the penguins are lesbians.
The High Flying 78-Year-Old Willie Nelson Is Still Performing
Willie Nelson said that he will give up smoking marijuana whenever it starts affecting his actions. He made the comment as he was trying to put a saddle on a goat.
Rick Perry Would Make A Great NFL Field Goal Kicker
Tim Pawlenty who dropped out of the GOP presidential race says he is having fun sitting back and watching Palin, Bachmann, and Romney getting their asses kicked by Rick Perry.
The Clash top UK charts whilst London's Burning!
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The Statue of Liberty Now Has A Frown
New York's earthquake wasn't too bad although the East River is now actually the West River.
Gosh, It's Too Bad Money Does Not Grow On Trees
Well it's official. America's credit rating is now even worse than Bernie Madoff's.
But Isn't Any Donation A Welcome Donation?
The White House has announced they are no longer accepting donations of $5 and $10. They ask that anyone wishing to make a monetary governmental donation please make it in the amount of $20 or $50.
David Letterman Says Almost Nothing Scares Him
David Letterman said the rumor of him getting a sex-change operation to hide from the people that are after him is false. He saw a photo of himself as a girl and he was uglier than Ann Coulter.
President Obama Says He Will Be Taking Another Vacation
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Sarah Palin Says The Name Is Staying Put
Sarah Palin wants to put an end to the rumors that her Tea Bag Party is merging with The Douche Bag Party.
The U.S. Population Will Go Up By 200 Million Just Like That!
President Obama as a goodwill gesture to China, who lent the U.S. billions of dollars, has agreed to allow 200 million Chinese to relocate to America. He said that 100 million will move into Arizona.
Owners of allotments in Denton are puzzled. "Somebody's dumping top soil on the allotments," said one resident. "Each week there's more." Police are baffled. "The plot thickens," said DI Frost.
Harold Camping Is Not A Very Happy Camper
Harold Camping says that he's so sick and tired of people making fun of the fact that his end of world predictions have all been wrong that he's decided that he'll just stop making them (so there!).
Pfizer Downsizes
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Kenmore recalling all 12" diameter stainless steel sieves
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Bachmann Tells Those in 'Earthquake Irene's Path' to 'Stop, Drop, and Roll'
Michele Bachmann was apparently confused about recent events when she advised "people living on the West Coast" to "stop, drop, and roll away from Earthquake Irene."
Holy fasting month begins
Today begins the holy Satanic month of Baal'a, where followers must avoid drinking blood during the day, and eat nothing but tree bark. The month ends in a celebration of goat slaughter and dancing.
How About Something In A Size 7 Gargonzola?
A Wisconsin inventor has come up with a pair of shoes made entirely out of cheese. He says they are perfect for people who have a habit of putting their foot in their mouth.
Queen Elizabeth's well kept secret is now out in the open
Apparently Queen Liz has suffered from OCD most of her life. That is the reason she wears gloves in public and carries her own cutlery to dinners, in those ugly large handbags.
Kathy Griffin Talks About The Pitter Patter Rumors
Kathy Griffin addressed the rumor that she is pregnant with Arnold Schwarzenegger's baby by saying that she hates men with muscles, accents, and wandering wieners.
Scientist have discovered that stupid people are really stupid.
The study was done by the professors at MIT (Moron in Training). They just looked at each other and kinda made that conclusion.
DFS Puzzled
Furniture manufacturers DFS have been wondering why every one of their shops in the cities where there is rioting have not been looted.
Herman Cain Is A Man Who Knows A Lot About 'Players'
Herman Cain the only Black who ran in the Iowa GOP Straw Poll came in fifth. He grinned and said that he knows he'll do a lot better once he starts campaigning in states that have NBA and NFL teams.
GB grabs another world title; Worlds biggest female boozer!
A UK woman has won the world title of the biggest female boozer, she downs 28 pints a day! All other contestants for the title died whilst trying (male and female!).
Sneijder deal off unless Mrs Sneijder throws a tantrum!
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The Show Kinda Based On Another Show Kinda
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The Goats, Sheep, and Chickens Can Stay
Authorities in Pensacola, Florida have demanded that a Petting Zoo owner remove a full grown crocodile from the Petting Zoo premises immediately.
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text: Dangle your feet in Skaneateles Lake from Dockside at Sunset Cottage, a classic All-American summer cottage about 5 miles from the Village, East Side. 2 Adults and 2 Children can make a vacation a memory on 75' of private, level waterfront. The waterfront at Sunset Cottage is truly remarkable. Wave while you watch the Judge Ben Wiles cruise past Shabby Cottage at Sunset Cove. Don't be surprised if a hot air balloon drifts by at the same time; It is summer in Skaneateles.


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I'll say it again: I'm not an advice-giving kind of guy.
Even though folks seek it from me from time to time, even though I offer it up on occasion, I'm not sure I would buy everything I'm selling.
For instance, don't ask me about the stock market. I have no idea. Honestly, my generation's theory on sound investing revolved around keeping our Han Solo action figure in its original box. So excuse me if my growth-versus-value tables are off a few thousand percent.
Of course, as we've discovered in the past year on Wall Street, my action-figure idea might not be so bad.
See, I don't lose too much sleep over this gap in perceived wisdom. I know we're all in the same boat. Oh sure, you might have investing down cold, but I'm guessing you might fall short when it comes to knowledge of Ramones albums, state capitals or small-engine repair.
Remember, most Renaissance men or women died out sometime around, well, the Renaissance.
So don't put that kind of pressure on yourself.
Around this time of year, as our graduates take their first steps out into the Real World, I think back to the advice my dad gave me before I went off to university. Also not an advice guy, Dad did offer me a nugget early on that helps me. "Don't worry," he said, "we're all guessing out here about half the time."
Those words again rushed back to me as we get ready to graduate many of our young men and women into a sometimes confusing, always sticky world.
In honor of their annual rite, I again offer up the following not as advice, but as simple nuggets I would have found quite helpful. I know you'll ignore them; that's what 18-year-olds do. But at least by getting them off my chest, I retain I-told-you-so rights.
Let's just say it's my way of taking some of the guesswork out of your new world:
• Nugget No. 1: You are never as smart as you think you are. Shocking, I realize. Coming to grips with this could have saved me mounds of embarrassment, frustration and a number of municipal fines. Funny, after all these years, I still forget this nugget every other day or so.
• Nugget No. 2: Limit the number of things you will do for a free T-shirt.
• Nugget No. 3: You are not fooling your parents, your professors/boss or your friends. Your parents know what you're doing, your professors/boss know what you didn't do, and your friends probably don't care either way. So be honest in everything, especially your shortfalls.
• Nugget No. 4: I'm serious about that T-shirt thing. If you think the credit card or "Girls Gone Wild" people are just giving you a T-shirt for no reason, then see Nugget No. 1. Nothing made from a poly-cotton blend is worth sacrificing your credit score or dignity.
• Nugget No. 5: Never follow through on an idea that starts out with the phrase, "Wouldn't it be funny if we ..." Doing so usually ends up with the phrases "banned for life" or "sorry about that, your honor" entering your lexicon.
• Nugget No. 6: Speaking of credit cards ... Before you use one, think if what you're buying today is worth paying three times that tomorrow. Trust me, you should learn a little about how interest works.
• Nugget No. 7: Capturing your naked form on camera is never a good idea, especially if you plan on posting said image to anything that ends in .com. If you don't think that trick will return to haunt you, refer once again to Nugget No. 1.
• Nugget No. 8: Go ahead and ask her/him out on a date. Worst thing they can say is "no," and then you're reduced to looking for a date among the other 7 billion people on the planet.
• Nugget No. 8A: Nobody is worth getting that upset about. So cut the drama, put on some nice pants and go meet some new people.
• Nugget No. 9: Learn all you can about as much as you can, but don't worry if you're not reading all the pages. Enjoy the meandering that is life.
• Nugget 10: No matter how many "friends" you have on Facebook, no matter how many "followers" you have on Twitter, you really aren't as interesting as you think you are. Take some time to listen and find out about other people.
• Nugget No. 11: Your high school years aren't even close to the best years of your life. So get over them immediately. Trust me, when you're 20 years old, let alone 40 or 50, you don't want to be That Guy who repeatedly uses the phrase "Remember back in high school ..." Nobody's life experience should end at 18.
• Nugget No. 12: Yes, that haircut looks ridiculous. But who cares? You're young, go ahead and celebrate your inner "coif." This is the kind of stuff you cannot get away with in a few years.
• Nugget No. 13: No matter what they say, or how convincingly they say it, no one has all the answers. Just remember, kids, we're all guessing out here about half the time.
• Jason Winders is executive editor of the Athens Banner-Herald. He can be contacted at email@example.com.
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text: thanks John - I knew that there were at least some research answers out there. Reminds me once again how lucky we are to have such wonderful researchers and scientists contributing so willingly to this group. Graeme On 27/01/2015, at 9:06 AM, Graeme North <graeme at ecodesign.co.nz> wrote: > Bruce > > Interesting > > My observation of R values of different materials over many years , (esp with earthen materials mixed with aggregates of different densities ranging from stone to straw), generally points to an almost linear and direct inverse correlation between density and R value, whereby R value increases as density decreases - so am a bit puzzled by this discussion > Unless the k value for straw is significantly better than that of still air? > And is there really any significant convective flow of air within a straw bale, plastered or not? > Has anyone got any figures? > > More questions than answers > > > Graeme > > > On 25/01/2015, at 12:43 PM, Bruce EBNet <bruce at ecobuildnetwork.org> wrote: > >> >> Let me jump right in with a couple of things to add to Martin's post: >> >> 1) I have been a board member and partial owner of Stak Block for ten years, so speak with a bit of certainty when I basically agree with Martin; the thermal tests were a bit funky (an undergrad engineering student doing his first unguarded hot plate test at Cal Polytechnic University in California). I emphatically agree that we don't know, and would like to know, the optimal density of a straw bale (or block) for insulating purposes. My gut sense is that it will be denser than conventional bales, maybe even as dense as Peter's super-compressed bales. >> >> 2) The widely-accepted R-values Martin quotes are averaged values taken across a plastered bale section, including the thickness of plaster. A plastered straw bale wall is an intricate composite assembly that achieves far better structural, fire and thermal properties than the sum of its constituent parts. That is, a straw bale by itself probably has much less than R1.3 or 2 as described because there is no plaster to arrest convective air flow across the assembly. >> >> 3) When we ran the straw bale research program 14 years ago we did look at super compressed bales, but only glancingly. If someone contemplates using them in a building, they should consider not only R-value, but also bond of plaster to the face of straw (is it better? worse?). >> >> cheers everyone, >> >> Bruce King >> >> (415) 987-7271 >> BuildWellLibrary.org >> >> <BWL logo for email.jpg> >> >>> On Jan 24, 2015, at 3:12 PM, martin hammer <mfhammer at pacbell.net> wrote: >>> >>> Hello Lance, >>> >>> A delayed reply on this. >>> >>> A company in California called Oryzatech (http://www.oryzatech.com/) has for years been in the development of manufacturing a compressed straw block called Stak Block (see attached fact sheet). They have made claims of an R-value of 3.89/inch (see 2nd attachment). I like this product in many ways and think it has tremendous potential. However I'm skeptical of the R-value claim because I haven't seen a bona fide testing report, and it's hard to believe the R-value of a compressed straw block would double compared to a typical straw bale. >>> >>> The R-value for a straw bale, from the most trusted test in the US (the 1998 guarded hot-box test at Oak Ridge National Laboratory) is R 1.3/inch laid flat and R-2/inch on-edge. This is still a matter of debate, but this is what the testing showed. The difference in R-value per inch is explained by the predominant orientation of the straw in a bale (or at least in the bales tested). >>> >>> Though counterintuitive, it's possible a compressed bale would have a higher unit R-value than a normal bale, if by being compressed it confines more air spaces. Thermal resistance is all about maximizing the number of confined air spaces and reducing thermal bridging. Regarding the latter, I would expect the thermal bridging across a bale would increase when it is compressed. There is likely an optimum density for straw that will yield the highest unit R-value, but this has yet to be researched and demonstrated. >>> >>> Another point of thermal resistance comparison is polyiscocyanurate, which has the highest unit R-value of any foam plastic insulation at R 5.6/inch. For years polyiso claimed an R-value of 6.0/inch (or higher), but it was adjusted downward a year ago under new testing protocol. (Sorry to bring a distasteful petrochemical insulation into the discussion of natural insulation! It does have quite an ability to insulate however.) Fiberglass insulation is said to be R3.1 to R4/inch (material only, not including thermal bridging of framing). >>> >>> Regarding density, from the Stak Block fact sheet, the 1'x1'x2' blocks weigh 30 pounds. So they are 15 pcf or 240 kg/m3. Peter's compressed bales are 468 kg/m3. Those are quite dense, almost twice as dense as the Stak Blocks, and 4 times as dense as a typical straw bale. Even if you trust the R-values I'm stating for a typical straw bale and for a Stak Block, I don't know how you would reliably extrapolate them to a denser block. The obvious answer is to subject Peter's blocks to a reliable test. >>> >>> You or Peter Torok might contact the co-founder of the company Stak Block to better understand nature of their blocks and their tested thermal resistance. Ben Korman: d2bdesign at gmail.com >>> >>> Speaking of Peter, was he ever seconded and brought into GSBN? >>> >>> I hope this is helpful. >>> >>> Best. >>> >>> Martin >>> >>> >>> Martin Hammer, Architect >>> 1348 Hopkins St. >>> Berkeley, CA 94702 >>> >>> >>> On 1/1/15 7:41 PM, "Lance Kairl" <sabale at bigpond.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Any one have an idea on R value for super compressed export Bales. >>>> >>>> Any info will be passed on , >>>> Although I should nominate Peter to join the list. >>>> Is there a seconder out there, and then I will fill you in on his good works. >>>> >>>> Regards lance kairl >>>> Hosue of Bales. >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Peter Torok [mailto:torokenterprise at me.com] >>>> Sent: Thursday, 11 December 2014 1:13 PM >>>> To: House of Bales >>>> Subject: R value >>>> >>>> >>>> G'day lance, >>>> >>>> >>>> As discussed these bales are very well compacted, the dimensions are 400x500x480 45kg or 400x500x240 22kg baled at less than 12% moisture and compressed at 5000 psi. If the bales were sitting on the 400 side, the straw runs horizontal. I inquired about lowering the pressure and he felt the integrity of the bale would be jeopardized, but more pressure can still be applied. I hope that is enough information to calculate a rough R value for both thickness', I look forward to hearing what you come up with. Thanks for helping me out with this, it's very much appreciated. >>>> >>>> I have found old studies from around 2003 that calculate between R1.4-2.4 US measure / inch >>>> >>>> This R1.4 – 2.4 relates to standard housing bales, >>>> Export ones may equate to the R value for Timber?? >>>> >>>> Regards Pete Torok >>>> >>>> Earth Wood & Straw >>>> >>>> 0411 304 794 <tel:0411%20304%20794> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GSBN mailing list >>>> GSBN at sustainablesources.com >>>> http://sustainablesources.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/GSBN >>> <StakBlockFacts.png><StakBlockR-Value.png>_______________________________________________ >>> GSBN mailing list >>> GSBN at sustainablesources.com >>> http://sustainablesources.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/GSBN >> >> _______________________________________________ >> GSBN mailing list >> GSBN at sustainablesources.com >> http://sustainablesources.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/GSBN > > _______________________________________________ > GSBN mailing list > GSBN at sustainablesources.com > http://sustainablesources.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/GSBN -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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