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Indians are the happiest overall and Japanese the most miserable.It's a pity they did not do the survey in Singapore. It would be interesting to see if young people here are unhappy with their lives too.
According to an MTV Networks International (MTVNI) global survey that covered more than 5,400 young people in 14 countries, only 43 percent of the world's 16- to 34-year-olds say they are happy with their lives.
MTVNI said this figure was dragged down by young people in the developed world, including those in Britain and the United States where fewer than 30 percent of young people said they were happy with the way things were.
Only eight percent in Japan said they were happy.
Reasons for unhappiness across the developed world included a lack of optimism, concern over jobs and pressure to succeed.
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Young people in Sg are unhappy too because of rising GST.
- 20.11.06
I think if they did the survey in Singapore, it will reveal the same results. Rising costs of living, job opportunities, lack of freedom of speech etc would be the reasons.
- 20.11.06
The only pple in Singapore that are happy are the elite and the gahmen.
- 20.11.06
how to be happy in singapore when you have to keep on Paying And Paying.
- 20.11.06
I also unhappy GST go up 7%!
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In a moment that will make placekickers everywhere stand up and whoop for joy, the University of Dayton's William Will scored a touchdown after kicking off to the opponent.
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The New England Patriots have been signing their own draft picks and several undrafted free agents, but there are veteran players who are also available to sign.
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CB Aaron Berry had tryout with Browns. RB Ronnie Brown, TE Nate byham, TE Ben Hartsock, RB Brian Leonard had tryouts with Patriots.
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Brown, 32, was the Miami Dolphins' first-round pick (second overall) in 2005. He had 1,128 carries for 4,815 yards and 36 touchdowns in his six years with the Dolphins. Patriots fans will remember Brown for his huge performance in Week 3 of the 2008 season. Brown gashed the Patriots time after time, taking 17 carries for 113 yards (6.65 YPA) and four touchdowns at Gillette Stadium in a game where the Dolphins unveiled the infamous Wildcat offense.
As the Wildcat became less successful, so did Brown, and he parted ways as a free agent following the 2010 season. His numbers have dipped significantly since leaving Miami in 2011, with 133 carries for 513 yards and two touchdowns over the past three seasons (2011 with the Philadelphia Eagles, 2012-2013 with the San Diego Chargers).
There are also some ties to Bill Belichick's friend, former Rutgers/Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano. Leonard, 30, played for Bill Belichick's friend Greg Schiano all four years at Rutgers (2003-2006) and last year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished the 2013 season with 361 yards from scrimmage (182 rushing, 179 receiving), the second-highest total of his career.
Byham, 25, also played for Schiano with the Buccaneers from 2012-2013. At 6-foot-4 and 264 pounds, Byham is considered a much better blocker than receiving threat; the four-year veteran has totaled 11 receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown in 29 career games.
The Patriots are modestly familiar with Hartsock, 33, who spent two years with the New York Jets from 2009-2010.
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Sperm chromatin structure is associated with the quality of spermatogenesis in infertile patients
Objective: To establish the diagnostic value of sperm chromatin structure assessment for the evaluation of male factor infertility, in addition to conventional andrological workup. Design: Cross-sectional controlled study. Setting: A tertiary referral andrology clinic. Patient(s): Two hundred seventy-nine male partners of infertile couples. Intervention(s): None. Main Outcome Measure(s): The DNA fragmentation index (DFI) determined by the sperm chromatin structure assay (SCSA), semen parameters, serum levels of reproductive hormones, and World Health Organization (WHO) classification of male factor subfertility. Result(s): In all patient categories, except those including patients with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, sperm antibodies, or normospermia, DFI was significantly higher compared with in proven fertile controls. After classification of the quality of spermatogenesis based on mean testicular volume (<10 ml vs. >15 ml), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH; > 10 U/L vs. <5 U/L), and inhibin-B (<100 nmol/L vs. >150 nmol/L), the DFI was significantly higher in patients with poor spermatogenesis (35.9%) than in patients with normal spermatogenesis (25.9%). In a multiple regression analysis, the teratozoospermia index, sperm vitality, and FSH were significant determinants of the DFI level. Male age was associated with DFI, but leukocytospermia, body mass index, and smoking were not confounders of DFI. Conclusion(s): Impaired spermatogenesis, irrespective of the WHO classification of male factor subfertility, is generally associated with an increase of sperm DNA damage. Copyright
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Chinatown Wars Cutscenes
Started by miky101, Sep 22 2011 03:59 PM
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Posted 22 September 2011 - 03:59 PM
[COLOR=green]I personally think that the cartoon cutscenes are a letdown and that they should be cutscenes rather than cartoons w/ subtitles!
Posted 23 September 2011 - 03:00 AM
Since the game was top-down and obviously not realistic, and because of the technical limitation of the DS (where it was first released), I don't mind the cartoons. In fact, I feel like I'm watching an animated comic! Fun...
Posted 23 September 2011 - 02:24 PM
yes it is like a comic but I'd still prefer the original cutscenes I don't know Y but they just R better
Posted 29 September 2011 - 05:37 PM
I have no idea what your poll options are supposed to mean, but put me down for the one that says the illustrated cutscenes are awesome.
Posted 20 October 2011 - 04:37 PM
I was a bit disapointed with the when I bought this game mainly because of the cutscene.
Posted 20 October 2011 - 04:52 PM
Aggree i completed the game 100% wtf only congratulations no special features wtf i don't play ctw anymore for over like 7 months
Posted 02 November 2011 - 08:37 PM
I remember a scene in the mission ''Missed the boat'' where the Italian dealer says:''What, you calling me funny, do I amuse you?! '' An obvious Goodfella quote which couldn't really be done by speech.
Posted 08 December 2011 - 12:01 AM
TBH, the cutscenes are not so bad on the DS version, where you can see what's going on around you if you look exclusively at the top screen.
Posted 02 April 2012 - 05:41 AM
I would have prefered it if GTA Chinatown Wars had actual cutscenes with actual voice actors speaking the character's lines. However, I can still tolerate those cartoon cutscenes, although I don't like them as much.
Posted 28 April 2012 - 05:05 PM
The cutscenes were great with a lot of action and interesting dialogues. Games doesn't necessarily need voice actors especially not in a game like Chinatown Wars.
Posted 30 May 2012 - 09:23 AM
I liked them, though it's so bizarre to me -- having Houser dialogue appear on screen with no one to recite it except myself and/or voices in my head.
Posted 01 June 2012 - 03:24 AM
Don't mind it lol.As a matter of fact i think it gave a distinct feel to the game.
Posted 06 June 2012 - 08:57 PM
A wonderful game but what really bothered me was that you could nit hear any actual music.
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Peace deal in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan Government and Tamil Tiger rebels have agreed to a permanent ceasefire as part of a Norwegian initiative to end almost two decades of civil war.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe has signed a memorandum of understanding drawn up by Norwegian negotiators which puts an indefinite truce in place.
The BBC's Frances Harrison in Colombo says the agreement represents a major breakthrough in efforts to end conflict in Sri Lanka.
The chief negotiator of the Tamil Tigers, Anton Balasingham, said the memorandum would come into force on 24 February.
The Tamil Tigers have been fighting for a separate homeland in Tamil majority areas in the north and the east of the country.
Some 60,000 people have been killed in nearly two decades of fighting in Sri Lanka.
The government, meanwhile, said it was working to ensure that a sea battle between the Sri Lanka navy and rebels off the north-east coast did not escalate.
Preparing for peace
The Norwegian ambassador, who has facilitated the latest negotiations, has travelled to Kilinochchi, the biggest town under rebel control.
Rebel sources said he met the leader of the Tiger's political wing, SP Thamilselvan.
But the Sri Lankan Government expects overall leader Velupillai Prabakharan to sign on behalf of the Tigers.
Officials said a copy of the agreement is being given to the leaders of the political parties in Sri Lanka after consultations with the president and the former foreign minister.
Our correspondent says it is thought the agreement will be a very detailed one.
It is likely to cover treatment of civilians by both sides, conditions for movement of unarmed combatants in each other's territory and issues like fresh recruitment.
Mr Wickramasinghe is due to visit the northern town of Vavuniya on Friday to make a formal address on the peace process to thousands of troops.
Sea battle
The fragility of the current temporary truce was underlined by news of the major sea battle between the two sides earlier on Thursday.
At least one naval officer was killed and more injured in the clash off the north-eastern coastal town of Mullaitivu, a major rebel base.
The military said a flotilla of Tiger boats fired on the navy. For their part, the Tigers said at least four civilians were seriously injured in the ensuing aerial bombardment and cannon fire from naval vessels.
But Constitutional Affairs Minister GL Peiris told journalists in the capital Colombo that one incident should not put the entire peace process in peril.
"It is a utopian expectation to have a ceasefire devoid of incidents of this nature," he said.
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- snowshoeing with kidsSnowshoeing is one of the best ways that a family can spend a cold winter day together outside. Compared to skiing, which can cost a family hundreds of dollars for one day, snowshoeing is a much more budget-friendly alternative, not to mention it is a lot of fun and anyone who can walk, can do it. You don't have to be super athletic or even outdoorsy to enjoy snowshoeing and family members of all ages can enjoy the activity together. Read on to learn how to prepare for your first snowshoeing adventure with your children.1
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Rent to Try, Before you Buy
 I recommend renting snowshoes for your first excursion. This way you can make sure that it truly is an activity that everyone in your family enjoys. Then, if you enjoy snowshoeing and think it will be an activity that your family will enjoy multiple times throughout the year, it's more cost effective to buy your own snowshoes. You can purchase snowshoes for your children for $30-$75 and for adults for $100 and up. You may also want to consider investing in poles, that will help little ones navigate terrain more easily.2
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Practice, Practice, Practice
 It may be a good idea to let your little ones practice at home before your grand voyage. They can practice putting on and taking off the snowshoes, as well as walking forward, turning around in a U-turn (since you can't backup in snowshoes) and going up and down hills. This will take away any anxiety that your child may be feeling about trying a new outdoor activity once you're all bundled up and out in the cold.3
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 The most important thing to consider when venturing out for your first snowshoeing adventure is comfort. If your children are uncomfortable, you will hear about it all day long. When dressing your children, think layers. Since they will be in constant motion, you don't want to overdress them. For a moderate weather day, a pair of long johns and a water and wind resistant shell and pants, as well as a pair of gloves, wool socks and hat should suffice. You want to dress your children in clothing that is lightweight and loose fitting -- allowing them to move easily. I also recommend bringing a heavier jacket and spare socks and gloves, just in case.4
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 Plan ahead and find a nature trail, golf course or other outdoor landscape to enjoy during your first snowshoeing trip. Pack a pair of binoculars in each family member's backpack to view nature from afar. You should also pack water and high energy snacks to keep your children well hydrated and full of energy. You can also pack warm treats and beverages for a surprise afternoon snack. Children will enjoy taking a rest to sit quietly and enjoy nature, make a snow angel or two and enjoy a hot thermos of cocoa with cookies.5
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 Although snowshoeing is one of the safest winter activities that you family can enjoy together, it's best to be prepared for emergencies. It's a good idea to carry spare clothing, extra water, a first aid kit, a cell phone, compass and each member of your family should wear a whistle in case you are separated. You never know when or what type of emergency you may encounter, so it's always better to be safe and prepared.6
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 Snowshoeing is the perfect time to play nature games, chit-chat and bond with your family. It's a non-competitive outdoor activity, so there's no need to see who can finish the quickest. It's the perfect activity for a slow day together, reflecting on the beauty of nature and your family.

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Connery 'could promote Skoda'
Former James Bond Sir Sean Connery may be switching his allegiance from Aston Martin to Skoda.
The Spanish division of the Czech car manufacturer is in discussions with the Scottish actor to appear in television adverts for Skoda's new Octavia range of cars.
"The Spanish importer of Skoda has been in negotiations with Sir Sean about the possibility of his featuring in an advert," said a Skoda UK spokeswoman.
'On hold'
"The project has been put on hold because of Sir Sean's movie-making commitments. The Spanish importers will now have to decide whether to go ahead with the plan when Sir Sean is free again."
"The adverts may be shown in Spain and possibly could be shot in Scotland. But it's really too early to give any firm details," she concluded.
Sir Sean was seen driving an Aston Martin DB5 in Goldfinger and Thunderball. Aston Martin are in talks with producers to use their new 200mph Vanquish supercar in the next Bond film.
BMW cars have been seen in the last three Bond movies, greatly boosting sales.
Now part of the Volkswagen group, Skoda used to have a reputation for poor build quality, but are now becoming re-established as makers of affordable and reliable cars.
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i -mobile Shop Impresses Shoppers by CAYIN In -Store Digital Signage
DMaSStech installs CAYIN's digital signage system, including zone-type media players and management servers, in 28 i-mobile shops spearheadeing CAYIN's market developments in Thailand
i -mobile Shop, the biggest mobile phone distributor in Thailand, installed CAYIN digital signage system in 28 selected points of distribution. The in -store digital screen network, implemented by DMaSStech (Digital Media and Signage Solution Technology) is remotely managed by the head office and conveys updated advertisements and brand image via branches instantly. It spearheads CAYIN's digital signage deployments in Thailand.
i -mobile Shop are located mostly in department stores with around 30 branches in Bangkok and around 50 branches in other provinces. To improve its brand image and promote products and services, i -mobile Shop consults DMaSStech, the leading system integrator of digital media and signage solution in Thailand with abudant experiences, and decides to install in -store dynamic digital signage network with CAYIN's soluion for better communication with customers.
This digital signage project for i -mobile Shop is targeted to achieve the following objectives.
To improve both corporate and shop image as the mobile phone expert
To advertise i -mobile's products and services
To sell advertising areas to other customers and partners
To communicate services and messages efficiently to customers
"We believe the in -store digital signage system can create a fashionable, high -tech shop image to all shoppers and pedestrians," said Pichet Suppana, Senoir Manager, retail development of i -mobile Shop. "More than a dynamic platform to showcase i -mobile's products and services, we look forward to building a digital media for our partners and other advertisers who share the same idea with us."
28 LCD displays are installed in selected i -mobile shops and powered by CAYIN SMP -PRO3, the zone -type digital signage player. Each player in the shop is centrally controlled by CAYIN CMS server, which is installed at head office. The CMS server updates all multimedia contents and schedules to SMP players in each branch via VPN, so that the administrator in the head office can easily manage the displays scattered in different locations.
Displays are installed in the store and face out to customers outside the glass window. All contents presenting on the digital screens are elaborately designed by i -mobile staff who is specialized in media and advertising. CAYIN SMP -PRO3 provides a powerful and easy -to -use platform for the content creation team to convey brand image, advertisements of new mobile phones and latest promotional events by high -quality video, image slide shows, and text ticker. The team even sells advertising area to other customers and partners.
The digital signage system has been in operation since July 2008. It attracts more viewers and increases more distribution channel of marketing content and partner products. i -mobile Shop also sells advertising contents to other advertisers and successfully increases sales revenues.
"Dynamic digital signage enhances i -mobile's brand image of trendy and high -tech," said Sathian Thancharoenkit, the Managing Director of DMaSStech. "This implementation is only the beginning for i -mobile Shop. In the next phase, they plan to have interactive media with mobile phone, audio text and WAP by using digital signage. We are going to see more interesting integration of state -of -the -art audiovisual technologies."
i -mobile Company Limited, the biggest mobile phone distributor in Thailand and also has its own brand 'i -mobile', which is the most popular house band of mobile phone in Thailand with more than 1,000,000 sets a year. The company also has i -mobile shops in Thailand and distributors in many countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
CAYIN Technology in Brief
CAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of digital signage solutions including: media players, servers, and software, for various commercial applications, such as education, transportation, retail, hospitality, corporate use, and financial and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide, and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ascending market demand for almost limitless applications.
More about CAYIN Technology at http://www.cayintech.com
DMaSStech in Brief
DMaSStech Company Limited is established with the vision that the digital signage will soon be one of the most effective tools for the marketing communication and public relation, mass and widespread in the media world. As can be seen in the leading organization such as department store, bank, leading fashion store, use digital signage to communicate with their customers and/or employees.
With the mission to be the market leader in providing digital signage solution in Thailand and regional markets, DmaSStech is focusing its resources, commitment and effort to move the company forward and exploring expertise in the new updated solution to ensure the right solution to customers' need.
The company has served more than 40 corporate customers with our digital signage solution providing both the stand -alone solution and the networked solution.
More about DMaSStech at http://www.dmassthailand.com
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He left me for her, but this is the right thing to do… I think.
Each week, the inbox of our venerable advice columnist, Miss Information, is flooded with queries. And although she makes a valiant effort, she can't answer them all. To deal with the surplus, we've decided to turn to you. So, don your spectacles and help this woman out — give her advice in the comments below.
Dear Nerve,
My ex has herpes. He told me this after we'd already had sex a few times, which I was obviously upset about, but we used condoms every time. He told me he only realized he should tell me when it became clear that we were going to be together. We continued to use condoms throughout the course of our relationship, which lasted for about eight months. It's important to note that I was always the one who made sure we used condoms — he wouldn't try duck out of it or anything like that, but I wanted to be as careful as possible, and I've remained herpes-free.
He broke up with me about two weeks ago, and immediately started seeing another girl. Our relationship wasn't perfect, but it was nearly a year of my life, and I did love him, so I was more than a little hurt that he'd bounce back so quickly. Now, I learned recently that the two of them had been creeping around behind my back — I have no idea if they were sleeping together during our relationship, but I've learned they'd been out and about towards the end our relationship. I'm not entirely sure he left me for her, but things certainly look that way.
Here's my quandary: should I tell this girl about my ex? He might have told her; he might not have. She might think I'm lying, and either way, she's the homewrecker here. I'm still broken up about my relationship, but I feel like I owe this girl the truth. I don't really think that poorly of my ex, but then again, I never thought he'd carry on an affair and leave me for someone else, either.
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Friday morning I decided to conduct a quarterly review. More on the actual review later, but for now I want to talk about perception. Because before I put pen to paper, when I was thinking first about goals for next quarter, I thought I hadn't accomplished much during the first. I figured second quarter I could make up for what I lacked in the first and I'd figure it out from there.
Imagine my surprise when the first question was: What went well? And I had things flying from the pen to the page. I thought I would list maybe 3 or 4, but I kept remembering more. Oh yeah, I completed my goal of going to Palm Springs for my birthday AND I had my wonderful guy by my side, I not only signed up for the gym, but I started going on hikes with my guy and being so much more active than I have been in a really long time. Old Corey would NEVER have suggested a hike as something she wanted to do with her weekend. Unless it was at Torrey Pines but that didn't happen often in the past.
As I was writing these things down, and more and more just kept coming to mind, I wondered why I was feeling so far behind. Why I have been feeling so unsuccessful lately. I had been feeling like I was failing in exercising because I didn't go to the gym three times (I ended up doing just that AND taking a yoga class AND a pole dance class this week… so, no failing here) and because I haven't woken up early enough to go to the gym before work and because I hadn't gone through all the machines yet. There were just so many reasons why I wasn't doing enough and I needed to do more. And that's not just with exercise.
I recently took on the habit of flossing. My metaphorical dentist is finally breathing a sigh of relief. And I started my flossing habit at night, and then I realized that at night I get kind of tired and want as little in my routine as possible before bed, so I switched to morning. And I've been really good, but still I wonder if I shouldn't be flossing two times a day or if night would be better so things don't just stay between my teeth for 8 hours…
When I got to the end of my list of things that had gone well in the first quarter I took a second to really think about what I wanted out of the second. I thought I wanted my second quarter to be a list of things to complete, boxes to check off. But I realized that if I continued making my goals this way, I would continue focusing on what wasn't being done and how I was failing.
I realized in doing this quarterly review that I need a perspective shift, I need a new angle. I need to enjoy. Enjoy life, enjoy the times not checking something off of my list, enjoy breathing and being and having fun. I go through periods of my life where I forget to have fun. Where it all becomes about checking things off my list and somehow feeling successful.
But if that's all I focus on, if I don't take time to enjoy my wins, big and small, if I don't take time to enjoy, and laugh and not take things so frickin seriously, then I'll just have a list of checked off tasks and I'll be sitting on the brink of the next quarter wondering why I don't feel like anything has changed.
I'm not 100% sure on the solution, but I know it's going to have to be grounded in gratitude. There's going to need to be more time for fun. And my language about my projects is going to have to change. Instead of having to go to the gym, I get to go to the gym. I get to work out and feel stronger which is a big goal of mine. I GET to. Not I HAVE to.
I get to work on my blanket that I've been crocheting. I don't have to. No one is paying me to make that thing, it's purely for my entertainment. But I rarely feel entertained when I think about it.
It's time for a mind shift, back to gratitude, back to celebration of wins big and small. It's time to enjoy it, whatever it may be. Take it in and enjoy it.
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OK, time to confess.
I didn't think South Carolina could win this year's College World Series.
Another confession: I'm a South Carolina grad, class of '87. Don't draw any deep conclusions.
Before the regionals began, I had a few folks ask me to assess the Gamecocks' chances. My answer: I thought they could make it back to Omaha, but I was worried about the pitching. I thought they'd bow out gracefully with a win, maybe two.
Turns out, I was wrong. Very wrong.
The pitching and defense were great, and the offense did just enough to win.
Maybe I was content with South Carolina's success last year. Maybe I remembered the 1984 football team's loss at Navy that ruined a possible title. Maybe I remember talking about buying NCAA Final Four tickets the year the Gamecocks were dumped by Coppin State. In the first round, no less.
As my wife and I watched the victory over Florida on Tuesday night that clinched the school's third national title, and second in a sport that I cared about, there was no big "a-ha" moment. Last year was more emotional because, well, it was the first.
This year? I won't say I felt entitled, because I didn't. It was more of a calm, peaceful feeling.
After the way South Carolina beat Virginia on Friday night, and the way they handled pressure in the first game against Florida on Monday, I really wasn't worried. As I blogged yesterday, it seemed destiny was finally on the Gamecocks' side. And it was.
As I told my wife this morning, this must be how fans of the "name" schools must feel after multiple titles. You know, Duke basketball, Alabama football ... Augusta State golf?
Which led me to another thought. Which of our local schools has the most Division I championships? (USC Aiken, my former stomping grounds, has three Division II golf titles.) Sadly, google and wikipedia are not much help. UCLA, Stanford and Southern Cal are tops overall, with just over 100 or around that figure for combined men's and women's NCAA titles.
Augusta State has two golf titles. South Carolina has two baseball titles and a women's track and field, for three.
Clemson's haul includes football, golf and soccer titles. Georgia Tech has won in football, I know, and some other sports, presumably golf.
That leaves Georgia. When I saw that the GymDogs had won 10 NCAA titles in gymnastics, I quit searching. I know the Bulldogs have won in football, baseball and golf, and tennis, too.
But that's OK. The Gamecocks might be lacking depth in the national title department, but they've got plenty of quality with this "back to back" baseball bunch.
Last year's CWS title seemed to inspire the South Carolina football team to an SEC East title. Can it happen again?
We'll find out soon. Kickoff is 66 days away.


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The Peninsula College Fund was one of the most amazing opportunities I had that enable me to attend college. Winning this $12,000 scholarship that would break down into $3,000/year was definitely the reason why I was able to pay for college. But this isn't it, PFC supported me all throughout college, not only financially but also personally, they provided me with two amazing tutors, they helped get internships during the summers and I was also given an amazing opportunity to work with PCF last Spring. One of the things that most amazes me is their passion and their commitment, I might not attend every one of their events, but I will always keep PCF in my heart. Thanks to their support and constant communication I graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish and a minor in Education. Despite the obstacles i faced, I didn't want to let them down, because they showed me they really cared about me. I would give them 10 stars if possible!
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Tougher enforcement and strict new rules have led to a dramatic drop in illegal logging, a British think tank says, saving huge swaths of green and cutting carbon dioxide emissions across the globe.
An international clamp-down on unlawfully harvested timber has helped protect up to 17 million hectares (42 million acres) of forest over the past few years - roughly the same area covered by the state of Illinois, according to a report published Thursday by the London-based Chatham House.
Since 2002, the report said, total global production of illegal timber has fallen by nearly 25 percent.
"We're a quarter of the way there," said Sam Lawson, one of the report's authors. He expressed the hope that newer regulations - such as a European law passed last week that will ban the import of illegal timber by 2012 - would cut the amount of illegal logging even further.
"A lot of the action that's been taken happened recently and can't be expected to have been trickled down to the level of the forest yet," he said.
Illegal logging in the Amazon has already been cut by between 50 and 75 percent, with similar drops recorded in Indonesia and Cameroon, the report found.
That's good news for the fight to contain climate change, in part because forests help absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It's also good news for cash-strapped governments in the developing world, who can recoup revenue lost to illegal logging, and for local people who rely on the forest for their livelihood.
"The net benefits from that are huge, in terms of the climate, in terms of poverty-reduction, and in terms of the environment generally," Lawson said.
The scale of the problem remains daunting. In 2008 some 100 million cubic meters (3.5 billion cubic feet) of timber was illegally harvested from Brazil, Indonesia, Cameroon, Ghana, and Malaysia. Laid end to end, the logs would circle the Earth more than 10 times over.
A big chunk of that timber is processed in China and makes its way to the West in the form of plywood and furniture. The U.S., the U.K., Japan, France, and the Netherlands spent $8.4 billion buying illegally harvested wood in 2008, the report said.
But new laws - like the one passed in Europe, and the amended Lacey Act, passed in the U.S. in 2008 - have criminalized the handling of illegally sourced timber. Back in producer countries, tighter enforcement has shut down rogue logging operations in places like Indonesia's national parks.
Some activists - such as Paulo Adario, the coordinator of Greenpeace's Amazon campaign - say that global economic downturn has also played a role in putting a damper on illegal logging.
Lawson acknowledged that was part of the story.
"There is a bit of that," he said. "But the reductions that we saw began much earlier than the economic slowdown.
"Illegal timber hasn't just gone down in terms of volume, it's gone down in terms of percentage of the wood being harvested."
Lawson said there were still enormous challenges: While laws prohibiting the use of illegal timber into Europe and North America may have dented the export market, small-scale illegal timber harvesting for local use was unaffected.
"In Africa, illegal logging for the domestic market is huge and remains unchanged," he said.
Internationally, rules against the use of illegal wood remain patchy. The report singled out Japan as a country where imports of illicitly cut timber was particularly high. And Lawson expressed the hope that developing countries would sit up and take notice of the West's efforts to fight the illegal timber trade.
"If China were to follow suit, there'd be a huge impact," he said.


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Give Now
In an effort to pass right-to-work before the Super Bowl, the Senate will hold a committee hearing Monday -- likely with abbreviated public comment.
The Governor is expected to sign into law an enhanced teacher rating system.
Committee fails to produce quorum when considering legislation that would require presidential candidates to show birth certificates to be on an Indiana ballot.
Bill sponsor Luke Kenley said the Senate stayed true to its goal of creating a budget that would not raise taxes or lead to deficit spending.
The amendment allows citizens to sue if their representatives fail to show up for session more than three consecutive days without an excused absence.
The Indiana Senate is considering a resolution that would require presidential candidates to show an official birth certificate.
The bill lost support from two sides – those who believe a smoking ban constitutes government intrusion and those who want a more comprehensive law.
The Senate also passed an amendment raising the percentage of charter school teachers who must be licensed.
A school vouchers bill that would offer money to parents to send their children to private school is on its way to the Indiana Senate.
Indiana Senate Democrats released their proposed redistricting maps Wednesday.


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After having my 2nd child Olivia, life totally took me to a different direction.Taking care of two kids and managing the household, my personal style fashion blogging always takes the back seat. My family and kids are always my number one priority. I have been absent in this blog for so long and my contents are all over the place and not very consistent.So I decided to start fresh, this time I'm the photographer and stylist of my little muse. Since my daughter likes to play dress up literally almost everyday , that gives me an idea to create a personal style blog for her.We both enjoy this little bonding together.I hope you will join us in this new journey . Visit our blog www.ohhisunshine.WordPress.com
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2012 Bronze Tablet Business Students
Twenty-two of the names appearing on the newest Bronze Tablet hanging in the Library this fall will be College of Business students. Representing the top 3 percent of the 2012 graduating class, these top honors students are selected for their outstanding academic performance during their undergraduate study.
Those listed include:
- Gavin William Ahern
- Brett S. Anderson
- Katherine E. Davidson
- Tessa Paige Duncan
- Daniel Albert Ettleson
- Arcangelina M Guerriero
- Kelsey E. Isaacson
- Annie C. Jao
- Rajiv Khattar
- Carson W. King
- Christopher K Kunzweiler
- Jenna Elizabeth Myers
- Shirley Natalia
- Michael D. Nathanson
- George Taylor Patton
- Andrea Eva Pelella
- Jessica Eileen Pilarczyk
- Kate S Poorbaugh
- Sarah K. Quirk
- Thomas P. Sullivan
- William A. Tabrizi
- Jia Yun Jasmine Teo
University Honors and inclusion on the Bronze Tablet are the university's highest honors for graduating students. Winners must have a total grade-point average of at least 3.5 (out of a possible 4.0), although in recent years an average as high as 3.9 was needed to make the list in some colleges at Illinois.
The first Bronze Tablet, bearing 14 names, appeared in 1925.


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Second straight seventh-inning rally propels Tigers
Morris Area put together another seventh-inning rally to defeat Paynesville 7-6 Friday at Chizek Field.
Even with the loss, the Bulldogs still clinched a tie for the West Central Conference South baseball title. With a 10-4 record in conference games, Paynesville had a two-game lead over BOLD (8-6), Minnewaska (8-6), Morris Area (9-6) and Yellow Medicine East (9-6) with two games left on its WCS schedule.
Paynesville took an early three-run advantage in the first inning. The Bulldogs got another run in the sixth and two more in the seventh to take a 6-3 lead.
But in the bottom of the seventh, Tyler Hansen's two-run homer and a misplay on a ball hit to center field by Paynesville allowed Morris to rally with four runs.
Mitch Carbert also slugged a two-run homer in the fourth for the Tigers.


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Translating Pages
Page translations are titles shown in specified languages for the individual page tabs displayed in the SmartScript agent's view. Page translations must be specified for all languages in which the script will be run.
NOTE: Because the questions and answers receive their own translations, the only item to translate on a page is its title.
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Or maybe language changes, styles change, vocabulary changes, society changes... Language isn't geometry.
I personally find the insistence on "good English" in some threads to be detrimental to English learners, my own personal view on such a conceptualization of language aside.
There are many rules that are flexible and not really rules at all but rather patterns of speech. Many learners who become fixated on "good English", in my experience, end up being too perfectionist to the detriment of their learning. They fear writing, speaking, and generally using the language, which is the most critical part of learning a language. Rather than aiming for understandability and practicing using English even if they make mistakes, they get fixated on finding the "correct" tense or the "correct" article and get stuck. It also makes them extremely frustrated because in many cases there is no neat rule to memorize.
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Primus Green Energy Commissions its up to 100,000 Gallon-per-Year Alternative Fuel Plant
One of the First Demonstration Plants in the Country to Convert Natural Gas Directly Into Drop-In, 93-Octane Gasoline
Oct 02, 2013, 13:00 ET from Primus Green Energy, Inc.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a momentous achievement on its path toward commercialization, Primus Green Energy, Inc., an alternative fuel company headquartered in Hillsborough, N.J., today announced the commissioning of its up to 100,000 gallon-per-year natural gas-to-gasoline pre-commercial demonstration plant at its Hillsborough facility.
Primus celebrated the commissioning of its new demonstration plant at a ceremony today attended by distinguished speakers, including N. J. Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, Israel Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Nir Gilad, Israel Corp. Green Energy (ICG) President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Yom-Tov Samia, company executives and state officials.
"As one of the first plants in the nation to make gasoline directly from natural gas, the completion of our facility is of monumental significance for Primus, for the nation and for the world," said Robert Johnsen, CEO of Primus Green Energy. "Our syngas-to-gasoline plus (STG+) process is much more cost effective and efficient than competing alternative fuel technologies, enabling us to build commercial plants at a fraction of the cost of traditional gas-to-liquids (GTL) and alternative fuel plants."
"New Jersey ranks seventh in the nation for clean energy jobs, and the Christie Administration is dedicated to developing an infrastructure that employs more efficient, cleaner, sustainable and homegrown energy sources," said New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. "Primus' decision to build their new demonstration plant in New Jersey is an important step for the state, as this Administration continues to work to attract innovative businesses that will create clean energy jobs and build a greener economy."
The demonstration plant utilizes Primus' proprietary STG+ technology, which is a four-reactor catalytic process that converts syngas derived from natural gas or other feedstocks to gasoline, jet fuel, diesel or aromatic chemicals directly, without the need for further treatment. The process produces drop-in fuels that are ready for immediate distribution, sale and consumption using the existing fuel distribution infrastructure.
The commissioning of Primus' demonstration plant is a major milestone for both New Jersey and the United States, as STG+ offers the broader alternative fuels and GTL industries a unique opportunity. Primus' groundbreaking technology advances the use of low-cost, abundant natural gas in the production of transportation fuels while decreasing the United States' dependence on crude oil.
Primus' demonstration plant marks the final major milestone before construction of its first commercial plant. Primus has engaged the services of a top-tier investment bank to help lead fundraising efforts for the first commercial plant. To date, Primus' primary investor has been IC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of Israel Corp. Gilad, CEO of Israel's largest holding company, says that the Primus investment is a key part of a corporation-wide prioritization of building a cleaner, more environmentally sound business. IC Green Energy has invested approximately $60 million in Primus Green Energy since 2007.
"The commissioning of Primus' demonstration plant represents the fruits of our investment and further proof of Primus' ability to fulfill its promise," said Dr. Yom-Tov Samia, president and chairman of Primus Green Energy and president of IC Green Energy. "There is a major global need for alternative fuels derived from non-petroleum sources, which will contribute to energy independence and energy security for both the United States and Israel and Primus is uniquely poised to take advantage of attractive economics and a first-of-its-kind technology to make alternative fuels a commercial reality."
About Primus Green Energy, Inc.
Headquartered in Hillsborough, N.J., Primus Green Energy has developed an innovative alternative fuel technology that produces drop-in transportation fuels such as high-octane gasoline, diesel fuel or jet fuel directly from syngas derived from natural gas and/or other feedstocks. These drop-in fuels can be used directly in engines as a component in standard fuel formulas without costly engine modifications or changes to the fuel delivery infrastructure. The Primus Green Energy STG+ technology is a proprietary version of proven commercial technologies, and the technology has recorded the highest conversion efficiency rate in the industry. Primus Green Energy is funded by IC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of publicly traded Israel Corp. For more information, visit www.primusge.com.
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When one thinks of typical War on Christmas targets, Charlie Brown is, perhaps, the furthest catalyst to come to mind. Yet the popular cartoon character is at the center of an atheist-led battle in Little Rock, Arkansas, against the popular play and its production at a local house of worship.
The controversy commenced when some teachers at Terry Elementary School sent letters home to parents regarding taking first and second-grade students to see "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at Agape Church, KARK-TV recently reported. While the event isn't school sanctioned, local atheists are outraged that educators are planning to take children to see the play, which includes religious themes.
"We're not saying anything bad about Charlie Brown," Anne Orsi, a lawyer and vice-president of the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers (ASF), told KARK-TV. "The problem is that it's got religious content and it's being performed in a religious venue and that doesn't just blur the line between church and state, it over steps it entirely."
A concerned parent, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted Orsi's group and explained her concern over the letter and the stage production. In the end, she has decided to let her daughter attend, citing fears that she may face criticism and be targeted for a refusal to see the show. Orsi said that the choice non-believing parents are faced with is unfair.
If their children are kept away from the church production, she contended that they "will be singled out as being different from the majority." The non-believing attorney dubbed the scenario "awkward" and "unacceptable."
A portion of the letter sent home by teachers can be read, below:
"This production will expose your child to the amazing world of theater productions and enhance your child's creative imagination in the area of dramatic arts. . . . This production does expose your child to Christianity through some of the songs and scenes. (If you prefer your child to not attend the program they may stay at school and be allowed to sit in another classroom. Please let your teacher know if your child will not be attending)."
According to the note, the play will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14. Kids whose parents wish to allow them to attend will need to pay $2 to cover their transportation. Because the event is being held on a school day and is taking place inside a house of worship, non-believers are, naturally, up in arms. However, they deny waging a war on Christmas — or religion, for that matter.
"Those who stand up for the rights of children to be free from coercion aren't making war either on religion or Christmas," ASF spokesperson LeeWood Thomas said in a statement. "Rather this is a case of a church forming an alliance with local government to violate religious freedom."
The church, too, put out a written statement, explaining the importance of the production to the community as a whole.
"We hope the complaint or question of a few does not override the opportunity for everyone," it read. "This production also included a food drive for area pantries, and we hope that purpose is not lost as well."
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Even as deep defense budget cuts loom, Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems is poised to start a new production line for precision-guided artillery shells.
Raytheon recently announced it will start low-rate-initial production of the Excalibur Ib precision-guided artillery projectile, a 155mm, GPS satellite-guided shell that can strike within about 13 feet of its target at a range of more than 20 miles.
The Army awarded Raytheon a $56.6 million fiscal year 2012 production contract for the projectile in December. Contract options through fiscal year 2016 include an undetermined number of additional shells to support U.S. forces' requirements, training and foreign military sales, Raytheon said.
The award followed a competition to develop the next generation of the Excalibur, which was originally developed by Raytheon and rushed into combat in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007.
Co-developed with Swedish defense contractor BAE Systems/Bofors, the weapon proved effective and popular particularly among Marine Corps units in Afghanistan. More than 500 Excalibur rounds have been fired in combat including one shell fired by Marines in Afghanistan last June that hit its target from a record range of 36 kilometers (about 22 miles).
The Excalibur Ib round was designed to improve reliability and lower unit costs while maintaining high precision, Lt. Col. Josh Walsh, the Army's Excalibur program manager, was quoted as saying in a Raytheon news release.
The Excalibur Ib has built-in flexibility to adapt to future needs through software changes and capability upgrades, said Michelle Lohmeier, vice president of Army programs at Raytheon Missile Systems.
Production of the Excalibur Ib will start when the production run for the prior, Excalibur 1a-2 version is completed sometime in the fourth quarter, Raytheon spokeswoman Jackie Gutmann said.
Excalibur is a big program, but it could have been much bigger.
The Army originally planned to buy about 30,000 of the guided shells, but in 2010 those plans were scaled back, and current plans call for buying only about 6,250.
One the goals for the Ib version of Excalibur was to cut the cost from more than $100,000 per shell to around $47,000 each.
The huge cut in expected orders meant the unit cost stayed high - about $80,000 per shell according to the latest Pentagon estimates.
That change triggered a review under what is known as the Nunn-McCurdy Amendment, a 1980s federal law that requires an investigation when defense program costs skyrocket beyond original estimates.
Last year, a study conducted by the Rand Corp. for the Pentagon concluded that the nearly 80 percent production cut was the main reason for the high unit cost of the Excalibur. But the report also cited inaccurate program estimates early on, concept and technology changes, minor technical issues and the "urgent operational need" for the weapon.
First Alabama missile
It was a milestone for Raytheon, but perhaps a bittersweet moment for Tucson.
Raytheon Missile Systems announced last week that it had delivered the first complete Standard Missile-6 to the U.S. Navy from its new integration and testing facility in Huntsville, Ala.
The SM-6 is the latest in Raytheon's Standard Missile series of ship-defense missiles, defending against fixed-wing planes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles.
Raytheon opened the doors of its $75 million, 70,000-square-foot, "all-up-round" production facility at Redstone Arsenal in November. The facility has the latest processes for missile production, Raytheon says. Raytheon passed over Tucson for the new plant in 2010, citing among other things the lack of adequate buffer zone between the local Raytheon plant at Tucson International Airport and surrounding development.
AudioEye Edison finalist
Tucson-based AudioEye Inc. has been named a 2013 Award Finalist for the Edison Awards.
The company, which has developed an audio Internet content-management system and media player, will be honored by the Edison Awards in Chicago on April 25.
AudioEye is based at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park.
AudioEye CEO Nathaniel Bradley said the company's software offers a better way to access the Internet, not only for mobile, multitasking users, but for those who are vision-impaired.
The Edisons originally were established in 1987 by the American Marketing Association.The award organization has been independent since 2008.
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[If I could earn a living by doing something that I enjoy tremendously] . It would be singing and dancing and acting. I would make millions of dollars doing what I love to do. I would make so much money that I would help so many people. I would help the homeless boys and girls men and women in the Milwaukee area. Milwaukee Wisconsin area my name is Shalome Sawyers and I live in Milwaukee, Wi. Milwaukee is a great place to live and grow up at. Milwaukee WI has an enormous amount of homeless men women and children for some strange reason. These people are completely displaced with nowhere to go. I would use my large amount of money that I gain from entertaining to build these people a huge gigantic group home that they all could go to live in. My dream for them would include three separate buildings in on building on for men . One for women and one building for children here in the Milwaukee area. The group home would have carpet and windows and bright comfortable colors for them. This would be a safe and secure place for the people to go. I want to do so well as a traveling entertainer that I can provide these people with a safe place to go. And a hot breakfast in the morning time. I will do so well as a traveling entertainer that I can provide these people with a comfortable place to live. I need to have a solid plan for these people. I will be part of an acting dance troup that will go out on tour and help the people . They will raise the funds needed to help to build the group home


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Biden and the Jews: Strong ties and friendly disagreements
DENVER (JTA)—Before he announced his vice presidential pick on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) said he wanted someone to spar with but who ultimately would be loyal enough to create a comfortable working relationship.
No one knew then that he had picked U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.), 65, but his ISO ad fit Biden's relationship with the Jewish community perfectly.
The loquacious Biden, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1973, has sparred frequently with the pro-Israel community and with Israelis, particularly on the issue of settlements. But he has a sterling voting record on pro-Israel issues, and has as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee helped shepherd through key pro-Israel legislation.
His straightforwardness is considered an asset, even among those supporters who have disagreed with him.
"He's open minded, he votes his own conscience," said Gary Erlbaum, a Philadelphia-based real estate developer who has backed Biden among other politicians, Democrats and Republicans alike. "I don't always agree with him" but "he does not try to sugarcoat."
Biden has been especially sharp in criticizing the U.S. and Israeli failure to support Mahmoud Abbas in 2003, when he was the Palestinian Authority prime minister attempting to establish a power base to challenge then-president Yasser Arafat. Abbas was eventually sidelined by Arafat, allowing the Palestinian leader to continue his policies of corruption and stasis until his death—and creating a vacuum ultimately filled in large part by Hamas terrorists.
Biden's longstanding relationship with the Jewish community should reassure Jews who still feel anxious about Obama, who has deep ties to the Chicago Jewish community but who has been on the national stage barely four years, said Cameron Kerry.
"I've seen the enormous respect he commands in the pro-Israel community," said Kerry, himself a convert to Judaism and a senior adviser to the 2004 presidential campaign of his brother, U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.)."He has a well-established record, he knows the issues, and he can talk the talk. He's may be the best goyische surrogate I've seen in the Jewish community."
Biden's son married into a Jewish family, but his keen interest in the region dates back to his first visit as a U.S. senator, not long before the 1973 Yom Kippur. He met Israel's then-prime minister, Golda Meir.
He came away from that meeting understanding that "there is this inextricable tie between culture, religion, ethnicity that most people don't fully understand—that is unique and so strong with Jews worldwide," Biden said in an interview with Shalom TV last year, when he launched his own presidential bid. "When I was a young senator, I used to say, 'If I were a Jew I'd be a Zionist.' I am a Zionist. You don't have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.'"
Mark Gittenstein, who worked for Biden from 1976-1989, said no one matched his breadth of knowledge on Israel—not even his Jewish staffers. "He was much more knowledgeable about Israel and its problems than I was."
Biden has a keen understanding of the Holocaust, partly because of his relationship with Tom Lantos, the late California Democratic congressman who was the only Holocaust survivor elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Biden hired Lantos as an adviser in the late 1970s, a leap into politics that led the Hungarian-born economist to consider a political career.
At a memorial service for Lantos in February, Biden cracked up the somber crowd recalling how Lantos marveled at his son-in-laws very Middle American names. "My daughters married Aryans," Biden recalled Lantos as saying.
More substantively, his tutoring by Lantos led Biden to take the lead on genocide issues, and he is currently a champion on efforts to isolate Sudan over the massacre of hundreds of thousands of civilians in its restive Darfur province.
"Any country that engages in genocide forfeits their sovereignty," he said to applause at a National Jewish Democratic Council presidential candidate forum last year.
Obama, who has been outspoken in opposing the Iraq war, had considered a number of centrist and conservative Democrats as running mates to balance his own dovishness. Picking Biden, also a war critic, allows Republicans to describe the Democratic ticket as much of a muchness.
Among Republican Jews, that means scoring both men for opposing some of the tougher anti-Iran measures embraced by the Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and some Democrats, including Obama's chief primaries rival, U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)
"With the selection of Senator Joe Biden as Senator Obama's vice president, the Democrats' ticket has now become an even greater gamble for the Jewish community," the Republican Jewish Coalition said in a statement Saturday, hours after Obama made his announcement. "Biden has failed to recognize the serious threat that Iran poses to Israel and the US and its allies in the Middle East."
In response, Ira Forman, the director of the National Jewish Democratic Council, said that focusing on recent differences over nuances regarding Iran policy missed the larger point of Biden's long years of commitment to Israel.
"The RJC would criticize the Democratic pick for vice president if it was Ben Gurion," Forman said. "There is no one you could possibly pick who knows the issues, who is committed to Israel's security and knows Israeli leaders as much as Joe Biden."


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Deep Silver sent us a press release announcing Risen 2: Dark Waters.
Deep Silver reveals Risen 2TM: Dark WatersPiranha Bytes team to explore uncharted territories21st February 2011 – Hampshire, UK/… Deep Silver and Piranha Bytes today officially revealed their new game Risen 2™: Dark Waters, the successor of the popular role-playing game Risen™. With an expanded setting, a fresh story and characters and an all-new technical foundation, Risen 2 will expand the success of the Risen franchise worldwide.
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt. The hero, now a member of the Inquisition, is sent out to find out how to stop the chaos caused by these creatures from the deep. His quest begins with rumors that the pirates who frequent the southern islands are the only ones who know a way to get rid of the creatures once and for all and end their reign of terror.
With an all-new pirate-based theme, Risen 2: Dark Waters aims to combine the most loved classic RPG gameplay mechanics of the original Risen with a fresh theme and setting on a huge variety of themed island locales. A third-person role-playing game set in a dark and gritty universe, Risen 2: Dark Waters maintains the most immersive features of the original Risen, withmultiple approaches to every challenge allowing players to shape the game world based on their own decisions. These choices will serve to unlock new paths, features and additional skills for the character. Together with a highly interactive environment and a full day/night-cycle affecting countless aspects of the game world, Risen 2 will be set in the most immersive RPG game world so far.
The eagerly-awaited successor of Risen will set sail worldwide for consoles and PC. For a first immersion into Risen 2: Dark Waters, three illustrations giving a first glimpse of the beautiful new game world can be found on the official game teaser site at www.risen2.com.
For those arguing the meaning of "target artworks", note they are now called "illustrations" in this release.
Eurogamer also contacted Deep Silver to expand on "consoles" and was told both X360 and PS3 versions will be released.
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About 2 years ago, I joined this amazing company called AirAsia. Part of being a Guest Service Agent, we were sent to Kuala Lumpur to attend an introductory course.
During my 3-week stay there, I didn't just learn about my job and my company,I also gained new friends and experienced new cultures. In our class, I became friends with my Asian brothers and sisters. I met colleagues from different parts of Malaysia like Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sandakan, and Johor Bahru; and also brothers from Padang, Solo, Surabaya and Pekanbaru, all from Indonesia.
My Indonesian friend showed me around KL City. I got to visit Petronas for the first time. They were really friendly and helpful. They always crack jokes and made our class livelier.
I also discovered that Malaysians are gracious hosts and are really proud of their culture. During classes we get to exchange thoughts and teach each other our country's language. Some Malay words are similar to Filipino words; such as payong, gunting, puti and a whole lot more. I also get to enjoy Malay foods like nasi goreng, satay and teh tarik.
|This picture was taken during class break
The things that I discovered spiked curiosity in me so there was this one time, I went to KL city by myself to explore. I got everyone worried because it was around 10pm and they hadn't seen me at the hotel yet. I was really touched and embarrassed by what happened. Glad to know I have friends that care. This goes to show that friendship transcends race and culture.
I experienced such a wonderful exchange of culture, beliefs and ideas the AirAsian way; not only did I get to learn more about my company; I also learned something about life. Thanks to AirAsia for giving me a chance to experience the Best of Asia, like our credo says; ONE People, ONE Culture, ONE AirAsia, ONE Family.


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Show me a copy-protection scheme without negative effects, and I'll go for it.
Would DVD-Audio copy-protection schemes alter your view of the format?
One of the hang-ups preventing DVD-Audio from moving forward is the fear that high-quality digital signals make piracy too easy. As a result, the format will likely incorporate various copy-protection schemes---possibly including watermarking. Does this matter to you?
I am unconcerned, if the method does not interfere with the sound.I am not prone to making custom discs, so it makes no practical difference to me if the manufacturers and publishers conspire on this. If economic theory holds true, we all will pay higher prices due to an iron-fist on distribution by those who would profit by such control. The added value of the format may not be worth the incremental cost. A potential tragedy for all of us who want better sound.
I have no problem with a business protecting its source of revenue and fighting piracy, if (and only if) it has no impact on the sound quality. The challenge will be to develop a scheme that allows me to exercise my right to fully use what I have purchased for personal use (i.e., full fidelity and allow personal copies) while preventing illegal usage.
Copy protection should not matter to honest audiophiles: 1) If you want a convenience (i.e., portable) copy, just record on tape or MiniDisc from the single-ended outputs (hey, they're good enough for your preamp, and who can use 24/96 in a car or Walkman?!). 2) If you crave D/A conversion options (as any real audiophile would), don't worry---FireWire is on its way. 3) if you want to make identical copies for your friends and family, you're not an HONEST audiophile (or don't understand the concept of copyright protection)!
What really bother me is that Philips sold their CD labels before they had a chance with Sony to impose SDCD. They are not going to recover from that mistake. DVD Audio will be THE Audio format.
Time and again, copy-protection schemes have proved to be ineffective (there's always a way around them), and just a nuisance for buyers of legitimate copies. If there is any degradation of the audio signal (as there would be for the proposed schemes that would stand up through analog copies), then I will have no interest in the format. A digital-only scheme supported by consumer gear (and possible to bypass with pro gear) would be more acceptable, but still, IMO, unnecessary and pointless.
Imagine that one day in 2002 you drop your favorite SACD on the floor. You put this disc in your player but it won't play. Unauthorized Copy!!! scrolls on your display. #@#$% I should have made a backup copy on my reel-to-reel!
If DVD-Audio does not make available high-quality output of at least 24/96kHz without downsampling, as well as the ability to make your own "playlists" via the MP3 format, then I will not purchase the product. "Watermarking" does not bother me as long as the sound quality and the portability of the product are not hindered in any way. If they are, I will simply not purchase the product.
If the retail price of DVDs is reasonable---e.g., no more than CDs---then I see no reason for concern with copy protection. After all, the artists are entitled to royalties on their work. If the new medium is superior, I will contentedly purchase a single copy and not concern myself with dubs. DVDs are robust; one copy will suffice for multiple use. Who has time to make compliations? Certainly not me. Do you? If so, perhaps you have too much free time.
Any copy-protection system that contaminates the material (e.g., watermarking) is a bad idea. A system that doesn't (e.g., the serial copy system applied to MiniDisc) is fine---I can live with that because I'm honest: I buy the disc, and make a copy to use only when I'm on the move.
How typical! Corporations will go to the nth degree to ensure that the freedom of music and the personal joy that it brings become privileges that they control. This is nothing short of neo-draconianism. Art should not belong to one group or class. Music should not be an advantage or favor that only a few obtain. Where are the music artists on this subject, hunh?
Record companies are digging their graves faster each day. With the Web---both MP3 and online retailers---they add no value in distribution anymore. With the waves of consolidation and dumping of even gold artists, they're adding no value in promotion any more. For a long time, there's been little or no value added through A&R. Technology and artists' creativity will fill these voids, and they will be history. Record-company strategies are fast becomming irrelevant. Like the railroads in the days the jet appeared, they fight back through monopoly and government bribes. And like the railroads, their reluctance to embrace technology rather than fight it is defining their death.


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If you look closely at the dialidol numbers, there are numerous ways to sort the data & Lee was at the very bottom of a couple of the stats. He may not be quite as safe as his followers think.
If you look closely at the dialidol numbers, there are numerous ways to sort the data & Lee was at the very bottom of a couple of the stats. He may not be quite as safe as his followers think.
I wanna hug him.
I wanna hug him and then smack him upside the head, look him directly in those beautiful eyes and shout "YOU BELONG HERE!".
All magic comes with a price - Rumpelstiltskin
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I'll hold him while you smack him. He just doesn't believe in himself and he is a great singer.
I can only please one person a day, today is not your day and tomorrow doesn't look good either
The closest my "favorite" has ever come to winning was Season Five when Elliott Yamin took third (after Chris Daughtry was shocked outta his shoes by going home ahead of McPhee)
Hoping the results this year are at least equal to that.
All magic comes with a price - Rumpelstiltskin
Linda Holmes of NPR had the following comment on Lee's performance:
Mmph rrnn srrff fnrr trmmff, lrr nrr mrr srrn. I just don't get you.
(Half of this review was done without opening my mouth, in honor of Lee's traditional singing style.)
I really hope Lee has a "moment" next week. Talk about pressure...I'm sure all these contestants want to come out every week with a "moment". But I'm really hoping he finds his way soon....He definitely deserves to be there, and deserves a great "moment".....
YES! I wish he had more self confidence. I'd like to see him a few more weeks. He's head and shoulders above Andrew and don't get me started about Tim. And Lee is really cute. Love his eyes. I mentioned on another thread that I think he looks like Craig Ferguson (and I think CF is hot! ). They have similar qualities. I wonder if any of the constestants ever read these boards?Originally Posted by Little Sew&Sew;3856656;
Lee is one of my favorites. Hopefully he can hang around for a while and make the tour.
I just listened to the studio version of Beast of Burden for the first time and man o man can this boy sing!! Love his gravely voice and yes he's adorable too!
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--- Quote from: goschman on September 20, 2013, 08:40:54 AM ---I am definitely starting to get more off flavors and think an infection may be developing as it ages...hard to tell right now. It smells fine but leaves sort of a sour twang on the back of the tongue after a while. I was looking at descriptions of off flavors yesterday but none seemed to be the right fit.
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36 hours for fermentation to take off would worry me.
I've got a porter right now that took 48 hours and three separate pitches of dry yeast to get going. Not sure I'll be buying any more Danstar yeast but the first two packets were kinda old.
I brew this porter every year to make my vanilla porter and since I don't care too much about yeast character in it I pitch whatever older dry yeast I have on hand. I've had two batches get infected when lag times have been excessive.
So I am pretty sure this beer just has a case of off flavors and not an infection. It doesn't seem to be getting any worse. It is drinkable so I will continue to drink it until it is gone or I have enough beer ready to go.
I honestly don't mind it much but my buddy thought it tasted like a Belgian beer which is about the complete opposite of what I was going for...haha
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Play off could be on cards for Arsenal and Chelsea
The Premier League will draw up a contingency plan this week for a third-place play-off in case Chelsea and Arsenal finish the season level on points, goal difference and goals scored.
Should Rafael Benítez's side draw 0-0 at home to Everton on the final day and Arsenal win 2-1 away to Newcastle United — or any other combination of a Chelsea draw and an Arsenal one-goal win in which they score two more goals than Chelsea — a one-off play-off must be staged to separate the sides.
This is because the third-placed team qualify automatically for the Champions League group stage, while the team one place below them will be entered into the play-off round, one step before the group stage.
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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho.
A cystourethrogram is an X-ray test that takes pictures of your bladder and urethra while your bladder is full and while you are urinating. A liquid called contrast material is injected into your bladder through your urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. The contrast material shows up on X-rays as a dark spot.
This test may be used to check how well your bladder works or to find the cause of problems with your urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). Normally, urine is made in the kidneys and travels down the ureters to the bladder where it is stored. When the bladder is full, urine is passes out of the body through the urethra.
Figure 1 shows an X-ray of contrast material abnormally flowing from the bladder up the ureter (vesicoureteral reflux). Figure 2 is a later X-ray showing more abnormal backflow.
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