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Juan Mata [2] may have spent the majority of the season so far on the sidelines, but he is expected to feature in Chelsea [3]'s midweek Capital One Cup fixture against Swindon Town [4] on Tuesday.
The Blues have been without their back-to-back player of the year for most of the season as new manager Jose Mourinho continues to exact his changes on the side. While Oscar has been the preferred no. 10 for the Portuguese manager, the fixture congestion that is starting will see him need to utilize more of his squad to keep them all fresh.
Fernando Torres is also expected to be back in the starting lineup as well as Cesar Azpilicueta, Ryan Bertrand, Michael Essien and Mark Schwarzer.
Swindon Town should be a outmatched against Chelsea, but the Robins were knocking on the door to promotion to the Championship last season. Despite their current 11th place position in League One, they will have a strong home crowd behind them and midfielder Ryan Mason and striker Nile Ranger will hope to impress for the home side.
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[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_mata
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[4] http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/
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An investigation into the provision of authentic teaching and learning experiences in the mathematics classroom
Mrwebi, Mandosi Betty-Sarah
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The provision of authentic teaching and learning in the Mathematics classroom is one of the corner stones of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS). This study investigated to what extent teachers provide authentic teaching and learning in their Mathematics classrooms. A literature study was undertaken to explain authentic teaching and learning. The use of teaching methods and strategies, learning activities, assessment methods and strategies, and the role of the teacher and learner in the context of authentic teaching and learning in the classroom were explored. The literature review provided the conceptual framework for the study; as well as the framework for designing questionnaires and an observation schedule. The questionnaires were utilized to obtain the perceptions of teachers and learners regarding opportunities provided by teachers for the provision of authentic teaching and learning experiences in the Mathematics classroom, and the observation schedule determined how and to what extent the principles of authentic teaching and learning were translated into practice. Data was collected by means of quantitative, non-experimental descriptive survey research. The self-constructed questionnaires were administered to a convenient sample of a purposively selected group of Grade 4, Grade 5 and Grade 6 Intermediate Phase Mathematics teachers (n = 24) and learners (n = 440) in the Johannesburg South District of the Gauteng Department of Education. In addition to this, the classroom practices of six of the teachers who completed the questionnaire were observed over a period of six months. The triangulation of teacher and learner data revealed similarities and differences in opinion related to the opportunities that teachers create for authentic teaching and learning in the Mathematics classroom. In essence, the data revealed that teachers who took part in the study apparently understand the principles that underpin authentic teaching and learning, and to some extent comply with the principles of authentic teaching and learning in their classrooms. In addition to this, the triangulation of the teacher responses to the questionnaire and the observations of the classroom practices of the teachers indicated that in practice all the application of the principles of authentic teaching, learning and assessment have not yet fully become a reality in the Mathematics classroom. According to the learner responses, to the questionnaire, as well as the observations, it appeared that the application of teaching and assessment strategies that promote authentic teaching and learning are under-utilized by the teachers. This study is concluded with recommendations to teachers on how to create classroom climates that promote the provision of authentic teaching and learning in the Mathematics classroom.
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WASHINGTON - A Barbados-based company recalled about 635,000 cribs sold by Kmart, Sears,
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 20 models of Dorel Asia cribs with both drop sides and fixed front rails.
Some of the cribs were recalled because their drop sides can detach, creating a space where a child can be trapped and suffocate or strangle.
A 6-month-old boy from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, strangled after getting trapped in the crib when the drop-side hardware broke. His parents were using the crib after trying to repair it themselves.
A statement from Dorel describes the circumstances leading to this death as "highly unusual,'' because the crib was known to be broken and had been held together with duct tape, according to investigators.
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Officers searched Escondido High School as a precaution Thursday after police received a call from someone who reported that someone near the campus had a gun and that shots had been fired.
Police were called to the campus on North Broadway just before 10 a.m., Escondido police said. Officers went classroom to classroom and searched cars in the parking lot to make sure the school was secure.
The campus was put on lockdown for about 90 minutes. No armed person was found, police said.


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Bus Number Three - It's just possible I'm developing some kind of bus fixation as this is the third bus (obviously excluding campervans) to feature as POTD. This is certainly a bus that I could have travelled on in my youth on trips 'into town'. It was the Aldridge Fayre today so lucky fayre goers could hop on the bus for a spin round the town. I like this because it was a complete grab shot but, save for the intrusion of the car, could have been a pic from the Dennis brochure (or whatever make it is). SOTC again too.
The Gymnast - This chap is on Canalside Walk right by The Cube in Birmingham. I can't see any supporting information about him nearby but he's obviously an athletic type. I took several shots from various angles and various backgrounds but somehow I was drawn to the composition of this one even though I haven't got the whole thing in frame. Fill flash used again to match light levels with the sky. Completely SOTC.
The Family Cacti - Several years old now and steadily growing. These were grown from seed by my daughter and were proud recipients of a Blue Peter Badge - badge may feature in future entries.
The Wasp & the Eagle - I'm beginning to realise that I have a lot favourite flowers. This is one of our Aquilegias whose name is derived from the Latin aquila for eagle due to the likeness from certain angles to an eagles claw. Once again, the floral scene was interupted by a flying insect - this time some kind of wasp (positive ID's welcomed). Relatively slow shutter speed here so an apparently wingless wasp but nice and sharp all the same. I guess everyone buying a macro lens must go through this phase ..
On Yer Bike Boris - Boris's Barclays Bikes at Hyde Park Corner. Didn't seem to be many of them in use today but they made a nice picture. This was before lunch - it was good to get POTD sorted early for a change.
Flag Iris - Monty Don has requested pictures of my garden (via the Dail Mail Magazine) so I was trying some test shots of the pond. After the grim weather earlier in the day, the evening brought baby blue skies with light cloud. So I tried a few shots of the Irises with the aforementioned sky as a backdrop. Quite pleased with the results. Although, typically, this shot was actually the first attempt.
Fly in the Ointment - So the plan today if you can call it that was a frame filler shot of a humble daisy. And the reason for that was that I've been reading about Fibonacci and his numbers and apparently the number of petals on most flowers is from the Fibonacci sequence. I did manage several such shots but the arrival of the tiny fly you see changed the tack of the shot slightly. It really looks like it's holding the peals apart to get a good look at me. Back to Fibonacci and 34, 55 and 89 are the numbers of interest here. I could only count 50 petals but you may do better. I gave up on the yellow blobs but I think it's just possible that there's 80 something of them.
Ticket T'Pau - I took a lot of photos today as is often the case on Saturdays and most of them were better than this snap. But I decided to go with something summing up at least part of the day today which is perfectly within my powers as owner of 'The Challenge'. So here you have a ticket, for T'Pau who are currently on a 25th anniversary tour. In fairness, they are playing much smaller gigs nowadays but were still giving it some beans at the Robin 2 tonight. For the benefit of the uninitiated, situated in Bilston in the Black Country, the Robin is a 'proper' music venue complete with sticky floor and plastic beer glasses.
Gimme Shelter - The is the bridge over one of the feeder streams to Edgbaston reservoir and represents pretty much the farthest point from the office when I walk this route. Typically, this was the point at which a truly biblical downpour struck. Even with the 'big coat' and hat I was quickly drenched. Deliberate use of fill flash here to light up under the leaves and pick out the rain drops/stair rods. The sharp eyed amongst you should be able to pick out the new library, the Hyatt and the Cube on the Birmingham skyline.
Big Night Out - Friends and colleagues still bright eyed and bushy tailed when I left them. Hopefully there wasn't too much collateral damage later on. Any red eyes are my fault - not theirs.
Forget-me-not - A nice peaceful image after all yesterdays exertions. Also know as Mouse's Ear. Just love the colours.
The Hilly - Day 162 and almost the first time I have deliberately gone out 'on a shoot'. Most of our clubs Time Trials are on fast, busy, flatish roads but once a year, when the light nights permit it we head for the hills around villages like Baxterley, Hurley and Furnace End in between Birmingham and Coventry. This is the kind of course that gets described as 'undulating', 'lumpy', 'testing' and so on. I've ridden this course myself a good many times so know the pain that M here is going through. This is one of the last hills of the 23 miles and is probably about 3 or 4 miles from the finish. By this point your legs are like lead and screaming nooooooo !! but you have to keep them moving. The final twist on the course is a 1 in 7 DOWNHILL stretch where you're hanging on for grim death as you shoot across the finish line. Schoolboy errors tonight included not making sure my batteries were charged and having the camera at an angle so some of the riders looking like they were going downhill which they most definately weren't at this point.
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Wispy Wisteria - Well after the excesses of yesterday, here is a nice, simple, relaxing picture of one of my favourite plants. Until my daily Wiki dose I hadn't realised that it is a memeber of the pea family but looking at this I guess you can see the resemblance. This also conveniently brings an end to my inadvertant vehicular mini-series of the last few days.
Not Old, Just Older - Bon Jovi could be forgiven for resting on their laurels after all this time (their debut album came out nearly 30 years ago) and I've seen them do just that at past shows where they have just rattled through the back catalogue.
So it was a pleasant surprise to witness them take Villa Park by the scruff of the neck tonight and keep the fans on their feet for the best part of three hours. The old songs were there allright but plenty of new and recent stuff too and all delivered with the same level of energy and enthusiasm.
Richie Sambora was AWOL with 'personal issues' (hic) but his replacement (Phil X ? - no, me neither) was an inspired choice and much, much more than just a stand in.
The setup with the standing tickets was such that you strangely also had the pick of the lower tier seating and as a result we had this great vantage point to take in the whole glorious effect of the stage show and the magnificient sound quality.
Pride of Chester - Carlsberg don't build cities but, if they did, Chester would be a fine blueprint. River, castle, hotels, shops, pubs, restaurants, racecourse, university, vintage open top buses - it's got the lot. This bus has no relevance whatsoever to our day in the city but we had a very pleasant day all the same.
Lorry on a Stick - Of course it's not on a stick, it's on two giant cast iron letters. But on the countless occasions that we drove past this when the kids were small, it would always illicit cries of 'Lorry on a Stick'. Slightly mad I know but there it is. The Googler in me can tell you that the J & A stands for Jack Allen - Purveyor of Fine Refuse Wagons until 2001. The school boy in me can tell you that the truck is a Dennis.
Sunny Side of the Street - Back on the Harborne Road again, scene of navigational issues last week. I normally walk down the side of the street you are looking at. For some inexplicable reason today I decided to cross and noticed this army of chimneys for the first time. I know the cars are distracting but when I cropped tighter the picture didn't work as well. Hoping for more sunshine tomorrow.
Talk of the Town - Birmingham Town Hall certainly would have been talk of the town 50 years ago this week because those cheeky mop topped scally newcomers The Beatles played here on 4th June 1963 (sorry, missed it by a day). First of two Birmingham gigs in 1963 and presumably promoting Please Please Me this time around. An otherwise uninspiring photo on a surprisingly grey day but I like the red concentric circles around the Chamberlain Memorial and the jaunty angle of the memorial itself caused by the lens distortion on the humble pocket camera with me today. Better ideas in my head for tomorrow. Stay tuned.
The Final Nail - This is what remains of our Peach tree. It expired a couple of years ago now and we had tried and failed to grow a climber up the trunk in both years. So now it's a sawn-off Peach tree and has been replaced by a nice Salix. I've always been interested in tree rings so counted these as best I could - I made it 28. So, from left to right on the nails, Madonna was In the Groove, Celine Dion was asking us to Think Twice and the Arctic Monkeys thought You Looked Good on the Dance Floor.
Dig this Bee - Up until the early evening, I thought pic of the day was in the bag for today but I'd reckoned without the appearance of this chap and his co-workers. Yesterday I had dug a hole to plant a tree and had made small holes in the sides using a garden fork. Tonight, the bees were busying themselves by going deep into these holes and bringing out mouthfulls of earth. The bee you see here had just emerged from the hole directly above him. I'm guessing these are Ground Bees but don't know for sure. I'm pleased to say that no bees were harmed in the planting of said tree but it took some time to convince them to vacate. They were still buzzing around when I'd finished planting.
Loss of Focus - They left town a while ago now and we now have to traipse far and wide for our DIY needs. There's no sign of the place being used for anything else and the local scallywags have certainly been having some fun here. The shopping trolley theme could be the start of an occasional series.
You're So Vane - Lots of Hirundines at the stables today. And lots of photos with blurry black and brown blobs. This shot was pick of the pics because a. it wasn't a fluke and b. there is something of interest in the frame. If I tell you that this was taken mid-morning, the weather vane will tell you that I was the wrong side of it to get much more than silhouettes.
Today is the 1st of June. Birthdays this month include Carly Simon.
Rosie & Chelsea - A brief dash to the seaside today and just time for a walk along the sea front. Not sure exactly how you spot a well cared for donkey but this pair seemed pretty content.
Hinge or Bracket ? - Sometimes I just can't explain why I've taken a picture. I walk past this piece of ancient ironmongery at least once a week. What can I say ? I like the colour. It like it's twirlieness. I like that it's completely without function.
Give Me a Sign - I did something today that I don't often do. I went out walking and I got lost. And then it rained. A slight detour from a regular route found me in Harborne Village Centre having completely lost my bearings. It was only the 23 bus and the sight of the Hyatt Hotel in the distance that got me back on track. Turns out I was on or near this road for most of my adventure. A nice new route for a Summers day found anyway.
Birthdays update : Noel Gallagher, Sarah Millican, Bob Hope
The Core of the Matter - Things I learned today.
1. Sliced apples go brown REALLY quickly
2. Close ups of the core don't look good
3. It is virtually impossible to find a good tool for making circular crops.
4. Gladys Knight is 69 today. Happy Birthday Gladys
The Swamp - Now that Chasewater is full again, interesting habitats like this are back to how they should be. It fascinates me how different this little spot manages to be to the surrounding area. Der der ding ding, ding ding, ding ding ding ...
Clockwork Angels - Seven piece string backing group : Check. Revolving drumkit : Check. Fireworks : Check. Flamethrowers : Check. Mind boggling lightshow : Check. Weird Contraptions on Stage : Check. Yep, Rush are back in town.
Through Rose Tinted Glasses - My cycling shades have a slightly disconcerting way of darkening everything when you look down whilst riding. And so it was that I was head down climbing the hill up to Hammerwich (see also 17th February) when I looked across at the fields to my left. This image, therefore, is brought to you via the point and shoot with my NeroCorsa shades held in front of the lens. There isn't much of the effect in the bottom right but I've left the image SOTC so you can see the contrast. So in answer to a question someone asked me earlier, sometimes you have to go looking for pic of the day, other times it falls in your lap. Or hits you between the eyes.
Queen Vic - Back to the birthday photos. Born today in 1819, Victoria was, as we all know, the longest reigning British monarch at 63 years and 216 day. For those counting, our current Queen will reach that landmark on 10th September 2015. Just in shot on the left is the Town Hall which was completed when Victoria was 15. The original statue was created in 1901 and was made of marble. The statue you see before you is a bronze re-cast created by William Bloye in 1951. Bloye also created the bust of Sir Josiah Mason which I photographed on 23rd February. Not sure what would have happened to the original marble piece. Also in shot is the 'Todo Es Possible' mural that I shot on 3rd May. And of course the doomed 'carbunkle'.
Long Way Down - 16 floors to be precise. I took a similar photo some time back but it got pipped to pic of the day - can't remember why. If you could zoom in far enough there is actually someone walking in on the ground floor. We have one or two people that walk all the way up each morning. I reserve that pleasure for fire drills.
Shed Garden - Some people have greenhouses. Others have sheds. My old man has both. All in one. Some form of Ivy (I think) has surreptitiously invaded the toolshed.
Coincidence ? - I've often wondered. Seems too much of one that naive backwards spells Evian.
Don't Push Me ! - These two Canada Goslings seemed to be play fighting at the waters edge wille mother looked on. Neither one ended up in the drink while I was there but they came close a couple of times.
Fields of Gold - Well almost, and it sounds nicer than the proper name for it. Obviously these yellow fields have been on the scene for a week or so now but I've been waiting for the right combination of colour, position of the sun and a non yellow point of interest. I think I finally succeeded although I had to play around with the sky quite a bit and I'm not 100% happy with it - bit of a schoolboy error really as I should have turned away from the sun a bit more. The building is the old Tector print shop which has been there for longer than I can remember. There still seem to be printing activities going on there but the place is decidedly run down now.
Cool It - The remaining cooling towers at Rugeley Power Station. I discovered in the week that the Rugeley bypass now goes right past these towers so you can get up close and personal. I took the wide angle lens and got a few arty shots with flowers in the foreground and these worked OK but didn't really convey the towering strength of these structures. It was not really the ideal sky for this shot (it was in the week) but I cycled thirty miles to get these shots so one of them is going to feature as pic of the day no matter what.
On other news, it's Eurovision tonight so good luck to Bonny. Although, if these were chimneys and that was smoke billowing out, they would probably be a fair reflection of our chances of winning.
Mostly Bluebells - Not quite sure what the white ones are called. Whitebellls ? Or White Bluebells ? This picture does what it says on the tin really. And it ticks my Bluebell Box for the year. Nearly there on the flower front.
Ten Little Ducks When Swimming One, Oh, No, Wait .. - Not the greatest picture but definately one that falls into the 'not something you see every day' category. I've left a sliver of car in shot so that you can hopefully see that this particular Anas platyrhynchos family have set up home on the roof of one of our rural offices. The staff have provided food and water for them and they seem perfectly happy in their lofty home.
Jump In, Drive Off, Park Up, Pay Up - I sort of decided when I set out walking at lunchtime that it wouldn't be a quality photo today and I also had an idea of what the subject would be. Typically, what I wanted to photograph wasn't there - so you'll have to wait for that one.
A few yards down the road though I came upon this and couldn't resist. I've only just noticed these cars popping up in the area. The basic concept is that you register with CAR2GO and you are then entitled to use these cars for a set fee per mile. Looking at the web-site, there is nothing about how parking fines are dealt with but I presume the company knows who has infringed and can make sure they pay up.
Customer number 223 to your Collection Point Please - Despite the foul weather I was all ready to persevere with getting an outdoor shot today. But when I looked at this on the way home there was a quality to it that I really liked. So today is my first Single Shot Day for a while. And also the first SOTC picture for some time.
Today was my first time using the new New Street in anger so it was always going to be interesting to see how it fared. I always buy my ticket from a 'live' ticket seller as I resent being subliminally trained to do someone else's job - if I wanted to get a job selling tickets or working a supermarket checkout I'd apply for one. Anyway, Network Rail must have acquired some knock off kit from Argos because you now have to take one of these tickets and then wait to be called forward. Then there was then an 'intermittent' fault on the card machine so I ended up being passed between cashiers.
So, in summary, you now walk a bit further from the car park, the ticket kiosks are past the barriers rather than en route to them and the service at the Costa Coffee is a bit slow. That said, it's 'Fine', 'OK', 'Adequate'. But not 'Great', 'Super', 'Smashing'.
The Land That Time Forgot - Otherwise known as Vale Campus, Birmingham University. The Gunnera at the water's edge are sprouting vigourously now and make for quite a pre-historic display.
This morning I had had my first stab at this year's Oil Seed Rape and had got a couple of compositions I quite liked. I think this pic from my lunchtime walk is more interesting though. The Yellow Peril will have to wait for another day.
A Few Screws Loose - A trip to B&Q today and a very simple DIY task. Must have done a good job because I managed to save all of these screws. For the DIY geeks out there : I've no idea what sizes these are. Phillips heads though. Also just noticed that this bears an uncanny resemblance to yesterday's picture.
On the Mend - The war memorial that sits on top of Barr Beacon and which seems to attract a constant stream of metal theives. Looks to me like the repair work is almost finished now and the barriers will soon be lifted. Apparently the roof is now zinc coated and therefore of no interest to metallokleptomaniacs. Let's hope so.
Cheery Blossom - I missed typed the title but preferred it so left it as it was. I guess sooner or later I had to crack and shoot some blossom. Just Oil Seed Rape to do now and I've got the set. There is some fill flash in this shot and it's just possible that it's the first time I've used the flash all year.
The Birmingham & Fazeley - Canal, that is. Stupidly, I didn't realise there was a flight of locks like this in Birmingham. This is looking down to the Jewellery Quarter from Cambrian and a mere stones throw from the new library (which almost made pic of the day). I did process the file a bit but it started to look mushy so I undid all the edits and now you see it au naturel.
Today for the first time I roughly totted up how far I have walked in the quest for photos this year. It came to 115 miles.
Twolips - Our Uber tulips, which seem to be going from strength to strength each year. I thought there might be a proper name for them but they're just known as red and yellow tulips.
Fiddle & Bone - It turns out that, for the last couple of years, I have been driving past the front of this building and walking past the back of it without realising that it was one and the same building. It is the now derelict Fiddle & Bone pub which used to be a popular music venue in the town but looks quite sad now even in the bright sunshine - originally it may have been a school house. Just in shot is The Roundhouse which is much more interesting (although I didn't realise that when I took the picture) and will be investigated further. I was hoping that today's quite random photo would lead to a new direction and so it has proved.
Family Day at the Races - Funny how the sometimes the best days out don't yield the best photos. We had a great day out in the sunshine with the extended family but photo wise I didn't even take enough to use up a roll of film. So, this is the pic of the bunch. Here you can see Shirley's Pride about to win the 3.05. Not the horse we had picked sadly. Judging by the faces in the crowd, some did, some didn't.


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Can anyone comment on a route that I was hoping to ride on Friday? Just some other alternative bits to try and get the best out of it.
Plan was to park at Hurstwood and ride up the pennine bridleway towards Tod. The idea was to come down past the golf course? And then across the road and take the bridleway that runs under stoodly? Down to Hebden Bridge then back round to Widdop Res. Back over the top to finish with the long downhill back to Hurstwood.
Any thoughts on that as a route?


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This durable Vigo vanity was constructed with you in mind. No other brand can match Vigo's style, quality and design.
The cabinet is made from solid wood in black walnut finish which consists of an anti-scratch paint surface for enhanced durability and frequent use. The single door and sliding drawer feature soft close rails.
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I was so disappointed with the lead time. I had to wait weeks for this vanity.
so unique and plenty of counter space.
flows great and looks amazing in our bath. installation was NOT easy for me however.
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Infravio today announced the general availability of Release 1.0 of its Enterprise Web Services Management System. Infravio's tool enables development, deployment and management of enterprise-wide Web Services.
press release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Infravio, Inc., the industry's hottest contender in the Web Services marketplace, today announced the general availability of Release 1.0 of its Enterprise Web Services Management System
Infravio's robust Web Services management system empowers enterprises to realize the promise of Web Services; enabling applications and processes to integrate seamlessly over the Internet, both within and among enterprises.
Web Services are software components that dynamically interact with each other using Internet technology standards, making it possible to build bridges between systems that otherwise would require extensive development efforts. One of the fundamental tenets of Web Services is the ability to make business processes or functions available over the Web for consumption by others. Yet, the Web Services solutions currently offered present a management challenge that is only resolved by a comprehensive architecture approach, such as that provided by Infravio.
Infravio is the only solution available today that enables the development, deployment and management of enterprise-wide Web Services.
This release of Infravio's Web Services Management System is a comprehensive, enterprise-class architecture that automatically generates XML code for new and existing applications, enabling their deployment as Web Services. It supports the leading Web Services standards, including Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI).
Addressing the acute business need to leverage and integrate legacy applications, and make them available as Web Services, Infravio's Enterprise Web Services Management System provides the following benefits:
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When receiving a SOAP request, Infravio automatically turns an application into a Web Service, and does so dynamically at run time.
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Ultimately, all these benefits allow corporations to focus development resources on those processes that are core to their business. It empowers them to "Web Services-enable" their existing applications without re-writing large amounts of code. Infravio enables companies to extend the lives and increase the productivity of legacy applications, while helping to reduce the cost and complexity of integrating ERP, CRM, mainframe and custom applications.
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Silicone vaginas and penises, part of a new virtual reality package offered by Microsoft Corporation makes its debut this weekend, and CEO Bill Gates, as usual, is behind the state of the art hardware and software for the game experience.
Said to rival the real thing, the hardware offered is called a Vaginal/Penis Card, and is the first offering in the 8800 Overclocked GTS+ model computer card that plugs into your PCIe slot. In addition, the package comes with a silicone vagina with removable Velcro hair, and is offered in different colors, or you can simply go bald for you molesters out there.
The new card comes bundled with software called "World of Vaginas and Penises," and hopes to latch on to the Internet freaks worldwide who are suspected of numbering in the billions. Also included are goggles, worn to make the experience more credible. And, who wouldn't be stimulated by a talking vagina staring him/her in the face while the vagina below works its magic on the crown jewels, or is attached to your face? The packaged bundle has accessories for both males and females. The female model has an attachment that makes the vagina stick to your vagina, and produces a sucking, swooshing, popping sensation, and the male version has an elastic band you slide over your head to stay secured to your face if you don't feel like poking it with your piece.
The bundled package also cums with a penis that is adjustable for females, and males. A "strap-on" attachment comes with it. Included are the software titles, "A Night with John Holmes" and "Virtual Midget Games." Both the vagina and penis can be plugged into the USB slots on your computer and comes with 15 foot extension cords. The penis can be adjusted from 3" to 14" depending on the depth of your caverns, and the vagina can expand and contract depending on your ego.
After the easy installation of the hardware, the silicone vagina, or penis, is put in place while the user chooses what lady, or man, he or she would like to be with while wearing the goggles. The sensations experienced are lifelike, and can be modified from pain to extreme pleasure, whatever your poison might be. For those that adore vaginal washing with their faces, this vagina talks, moans, screams, and also says, "not now, I have a headache," whereupon, the user can forcibly have his way with the vagina, or penis. With the touch of a couple of icons, you can visually create what type of sexual experience you wish. What's your pleasure, male, female, transvestite, hermaphrodite, eunuch, midget, 2 penises on one dude, 2 vaginas on one girl, or how about a penis and vagina on the same person? WOW! Mix and match until you find just the right combination.
Bill Gates told us to look for the upcoming software experience, "Crysis - Vaginas at War" and "Sword Fighting Penises" which will be in stores in about another month. The software is expected to appeal to the sadists and masochists, both male and female. "It's a virtual sex revolution on the Internet, and quite safe," said Bill.


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Help! I think I've even asked about this years before, but I couldn't find it when I searched.
Every Font I use in PSE is stuck on all caps. It's driving me crazy!
Help! I think I've even asked about this years before, but I couldn't find it when I searched.
Every Font I use in PSE is stuck on all caps. It's driving me crazy!
aka Sarah
this happens to me all the time for some nutty reason.
Try this: Quit the editor, then restart it while holding down command+option+shift on a mac. Keep holding the keys till you see a window asking if you want to delete the settings file. You do.
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Hi, Sarah,
I use Photoshop so my answer will be based on what the Photoshop menus are, but I'm hoping the menus between PSE and Photoshop are similar enough that you can use my answer to fix this in PSE. In Photoshop I would select the text and then go to the tool bar at the top of the page and select "Window." From the pull-down menu select "Character." In Photoshop you get a box that looks like this:
There's a bunch of text options near the bottom of the box. I've circled the "All Caps" choice in red. Click on this to turn off the "All Caps" option.
Hope you can make this work for PSE. If not, I'm sure a PSE expert will be along soon.
"I never met a mouse I didn't like."
(with apologies to Will Rogers)
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Been there, and it is frustrating! Top left of the screen in editor, in the tool bar beside "auto select layer" is a down pointing arrow. With the text tool selected, click on the triangle for a drop down menu..reset tool and you should be good to go!
Part of my frustration with Adobe and why I am reluctant to pay them even $9.99 a month for software updates....this error has been around since I was using PSE 2....and they haven't fixed it yet. 'Nuff said.
Mollie, that didn't work for me
Shirley, there is no "Character" choice in the Window menu.
aka Sarah
Susan that didn't work either (and I think I remember that being my fix before.
Shirley, now I lost my setting where my layers are thinner rows. Does anyone know how to change your layers so that they are thinner rows and thus you can see more layers on the screen?
aka Sarah
Susan, it DOES work if I create a new text layer. I was trying to edit the old text layer. Which probably means Shirley's fix would have worked too, eh?
aka Sarah
Well this is no fun! Top of layers panel, on the right...4 little lines with a down arrow, click on the arrow, select panel options (2nd from the bottom in PSE9) menu for thumbnail size, click small.
Try resetting the text tool, closing and reopening the software.
I found the layer editing options. On the far right of the "Layers" tab itself is a TINY drop down menu. It's there where you can adjust the preview size.
aka Sarah
Sarah, there is no all caps option in PSE, this is just a really, really annoying bug! Glad that it worked! How about the thinner layer thing? Related to the size of the thumbnail, so I keep mine large so that I can see which layer things are on rather than guessing (wrongly!) most of the time.
Thank you everyone for the prompt responses!! Y'all are the best!!
aka Sarah
No problem. Nothing worse than having time to scrap and spending all of that time fighting with PSE.
Did this work? I found this on the DD site
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oh my goodness, you guys are all amazing!
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Glad Mollie got that one. I wasn't here much over the past days but I KNOW this is a recurring topic. boo hiss If you do a forum search for 'caps locked' you will see how many times this has been asked. It's enough to have you pull your hair out when it happens but it is easily (relatively) fixed.
Caveat - be sure and save that psd file BEFORE you start the fix! Sometimes some of us are so eager to fix the problem, we end up throwing the baby (the page) out with the bathwater (the problem). Don't ask how I know...
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Ugh - it just happened to me - it's so annoying when it happens! Since I'm in a scrapping slump, this just adds to the frustration! Hope these hints work!)
Just updating this thread for PSE11. Ugh, took me forever to find the darn arrow as the internet kept saying "on the top right..." So, To reset the text tool:
Click on the text tool
At the bottom (mine is on the bottom anyway) where you have your options of font, size etc... you'll see a question mark in a circle and right next to that four stacked lines with a down arrow in front of it.
Click on those 4 lines and then select "reset tool"
whew, it worked.
Susan, I knew it had to be there somewhere, I just couldn't find it. When you said "top of layers panel" I was looking on the right of my PSE window where all my layers are and that 4 line box did NOT have "reset tools." I was so frustrated. lol
LOL, Kelly! The reset tool is on the left of the screen. I think that when I last posted this solution, I started to say that it was on the tool bar BESIDE where the font name appeared...is that still true for PSE11? The top of the layers panel tiny stacked icon is for the size of the thumbnail in the layers panel..Sarah had more than one thing going on...
My comment about Adobe fixing PSE bugs still stands, glad that you got this sorted!
I'm sorry I laughed when I saw this as a new post, because I knew once again Adobe had struck! If there's one person here, who has not had caps lock stick at some time, it's just that your time hasn't come I feel!!
For me lately, it's been not being able to 'edit, fill layer' WITH keep transparency checked....because I was working on a Background layer. Sigh... It IS always something, I'm afraid.
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Susan, it's on the bottom of my PSE11 screen and on the right side. Here's a screenshot of my window as I work. And I had this happen with PSE2, too! Why can't they fix this one??
It happened to me the other day in PSE 12, I reset the preferences and it was fixed. I like to have the font samples large, and that might be part of my problem. It is THE most frustrating thing that can happen.
Imagine the possibilities...and Happy, Happy, Happy!
Looks like men were involved......we won't fix any of the bugs....but if you give us $9.99 a month, we might fix some bugs, but you won't own the software!
PS, I misread the name of the bottom layer in your panel...thought it said "artsy pain"...seemed fitting!
Help! None of the suggestions for getting back to upper/lower case type is working. I don't know where to find type tools. No reset tools button. VERY frustrating!
You should find the type tools if you go to the Window menu and choose Character. Is that what you're after?
If you look at the graphic Kelly provided, above, with the type tool active, look in the photo bin, and click on the drop down arrow she shows circled. You will see the type tools. Try re-set. If that doesn't work try re-booting your computer.
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The Redskins are on the clock.
Owner Daniel Snyder wants a pass rusher. He's trying to draft Dexter Manley.
Jim Johnson allowed the tie-breaking run with two outs in the seventh on Dustin Pedroia's second infield hit, a swinging bunt that Mark Reynolds tried unsuccessfully to barehand. Carl Crawford scored after leading off the inning with a double.
Double-A Bowie gained a split of its doubleheader by beating Akron in the nightcap, 4-2.
Steve Johnson, returned to the Baysox's roster earlier today after making two starts for Triple-A Norfolk, allowed one run and one hit in six innings, with one walk and six strikeouts. Caleb Joseph had a triple and two RBIs.
Single-A Delmarva shortstop Manny Machado has walked twice in three plate appearances. Savannah's afraid to pitch to him.
Instant update: Snyder traded the pick to Jacksonville for a bag of magic beans. And Dexter Manley.


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Bike Forum
only 155 in stock!
ZOMG! Ordered 10!
Big question is , will they fit a camelbac tube ?
looks like it but at 10p you can only try!!
Jamie - Why?
I think I need to admit I have a PSA problem.
Just ordered 10 and I don't even have a Deuter bladder!
(I do need a new one though....)
Source and deuter bladders are the same -
Jamie - Why?
I didn't really. Just got 5. Hoping they fit a Dakine bladder. If not, well..50p.
top PSA, we have a couple of leaky valves on different bags so like Jamie its worth a punt. If my bloody browser works before they sell out...
sold out...greedy bastards
went from 150 in stock to 0 in the time my crappy work 'puter browser loaded I hope these dont all find their way onto ebay!
I hope these dont all find their way onto ebay!
I bet they do. I wonder if someone went all in and ordered 100?
I need one as mines started flowing when undone.. Thanks for ordering 10 guys....
Wtf do you lot need 10?
Rickt I bought two, if one doesn't fit my camelbak then you can have it for postage
Cheers rob.
I think Iost the sping out if mine when cleaning it the other night and last night on a ride it was pouring like a fountain !!
Email me now so i don't forget
Sorry - this product is no longer available
STW went a bit wonky there!
Wtf do you lot need 10?
All my family asked for Deuter bite valves for xmas this year
I was tempted to buy a load and eBay them but couldn't be bothered in the end. 5 coming so will see if they fit, if not £2.50 each?
Cost me £60.50 though cos there was a hope bb sat in the basket as well that I'd forgotten about.
Email from wiggle to say they can't process the order. I'll just have to continue drinking through the old dirty one.
Lost my Camelbak big bite valve yesterday. First I knew about it was a strange dribbling down my leg. Thought I'd got overexcited for a minute.
Why are they so friggin expensive?
Will someone sell me one for 20p, now that is a good profit margin.
Looks like another PSA being to good to be true - wiggle dispatched the order without the valves which are 'on order with suppliers'. Won't be holding my breath..
I bet they do. I wonder if someone went all in and ordered 100?
If they were selling one or 2 to people compnaies dont tend to notice..
Its when they get mass bulk orders its when it gets picked up
My order for 2 is on back order - not impressed as i ordered first!!
anyone had a dispatch email?
Back order for me as well, think i ordered just after you as well !
Also back order. Either someone had 'em all, or it was a price error.
surely back order means we get them still?? Otherwise they would have cancelled the orders?
surely back order means we get them still?? Otherwise they would have cancelled the orders?
I imagine that will be next.
Called it.
Hi Mr Jamie
We're very sorry but we cannot supply you with Deuter Streamer Helix Valve. This product is no longer available to purchase from our suppliers and as a result we have had to cancel your order. If you have paid with PayPal or a credit card a full refund will be issued and if you have paid with debit card no money will be debited from your account. Please note it can take up to 10 working days for your bank to reverse the authorisation.
As a gesture of goodwill we would like to provide you with an additional Wiggle Gift Voucher of 10% of the discontinued item, which you can use towards the cost of an alternative product within the next 12 months. Voucher ID xxxxxx-xxxxxx Amount £1.
We kindly ask you to place a new order online for an item that we do have in stock.
If you wish to view all Hydration System Spares please use this link: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/_/7/Hydration_System_Spares/
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Same here -
We kindly ask you to place a new order online for an item that we do have in stock.
But it was in stock when I ordered.
Not as bad as the time I ordered a front and rear brake and they sent the front followed by the rear a month later and also not as bad as the time they sent a bike with part of the headset missing and took a month to send me a non-original equipment replacement and told me to take it to the LBS to get it fitted and then invoice them for the fitting charge.
Thanks to Rob for sharing this with us and shame on Wiggle for not honoring a done deal. I think I'll pass on the £1 voucher code as I no longer trust them to deliver what I order.
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wikiHow to House a Pet Guinea Pig
Two Parts:Purchasing Housing MaterialsSetting Up the CageCommunity Q&A
Have you always wanted a guinea pig, but don't know how to house them? This article will tell you how to do that so you can care for the guinea pig properly.
Part 1
Purchasing Housing Materials
1Look for the needed supplies for the guinea pig. Find a pet store, not a regular store, and make sure they have quality items that won't break on you. This is important, because for example, if the cage breaks, you're in trouble until you can find a new one.
2Buy your housing materials. Make sure that you get materials first and then select your guinea pig/s so you have enough time to put them in a good place in your house. Be sure you have enough money as well. Here's a list to help you buy the right materials.
- A cage (the best kind is with a plastic bottom and metal cage bars) - If you plan on having 1 guinea pig, purchase the smaller size they have. If you plan on having 2 or 3 guinea pigs, purchase a larger option. Make sure you don't confuse guinea pig cages with hamster cages, as guinea pig cages are much bigger. They're more like the size of a rabbit hutch, since guinea pigs can get pretty big.
- Bedding - Steer clear of wood-chip beddings - guinea pigs are allergic to cedar. There will be other types of wood-chip beddings, but they aren't the best at locking in odor, and your guinea pig/s will chew on the bedding and ingest it, which is detrimental to their health. Choose a paper-based bedding. Try not to get the ones that are dyed - that also isn't very good for a guinea pig's health.
- Hide-out (place for guinea pigs to hide and rest in) - Guinea pigs like a hide-out to sleep in and rest in, so make sure you purchase one. A wooden hide-out is the best option, as they can and will chew on it, which will provide as a kind of chew toy. A plastic option is okay too, but it's not so good for the guinea pig/s to chew on. Make sure it's big enough to fit the number of guinea pigs you want to take care of.
- Chew toys - Buy a few additional chew toys for your guinea pig/s. Their front teeth grow like beaver's teeth, and they need to chew on something to keep them at a good length. Wooden chew toys with little or no coloring is your best bet.
3Purchase food supplies. In addition to purchasing dry food, you will also want to have some fresh fruits and veggies lying around, such as lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, celery, watermelon, grapes, etc. Here is a food list to help you along.
- Dry food - Purchase dry food that has not only pellets, but also some dried things, such as dried cranberries and seeds. These types of dry food are better for your guinea pig/s and the guinea pig/s will enjoy something besides pellets. Make sure the food also has vitamin C supplements - guinea pigs don't make much of their own, and they need a supplement.
- Hay - Your guinea pig/s also need hay to eat. Your best bet is timothy hay. Make sure you get a hay rack for the hay too. A metal hay rack is the best option since they will likely chew on a wooden rack and break it or swallow some of it.
- Water bottles - Purchase glass water bottles and get the bigger option since the small one wouldn't have much space. Purchase a water bottle for guinea pigs, not hamsters. A guinea pig bottle is about the same size as a bottle for a rabbit. If you want, you can put vitamin C tablets in the water instead of purchasing food with vitamin C supplements. Guinea pigs can be given normal tap water. If it's okay for you to drink, it's okay for them. Another option is giving them water from a filter.
- Treats - Get a small bag of treats for your guinea pig. Treats can be given once or twice a week, and guinea pigs enjoy them quite a bit.
- Food bowls - Consider getting a ceramic food bowl, since it can't be chewed on and will last you a very long time. If you get more than one guinea pig, buy 2 food bowls.
4Purchase a brush. Brushing your guinea pig's hair is very important, especially if they are long-haired. Brushing guinea pigs' hair will also prevent knots and hairballs.
Part 2
Setting Up the Cage
1Add the bedding. Take off the top of the cage and pour in the bedding. Spread it out until you have an even, 1-inch layer of bedding. This will be enough for 2-3 weeks, depending on the number of guinea pigs you have.
2Place the hide-out, food bowls, and chew toys in the cage. Make sure to arrange them so the guinea pig/s will have space to run around and get to all parts of the cage. Put the top of the cage back on by clamping it down.
3Open the cage and hang the hay rack on the inside of the cage on the cage bars. Follow the instructions given with the water bottle/s you purchased to place them on the outside of the cage.
4Fill the food bowls and the hay rack, and make sure the water bottle/s are filled, according to the instructions given with the bottle. Place a mat or an old clean rug underneath the cage if you have a wooden floor to prevent scratches (guinea pigs can actually move the cage overnight).
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- Placing newspaper under the bedding will help with absorbing guinea pig waste.
- If your guinea pig gets a hairball, cut it off. It won't hurt the pig as long as the hairball isn't touching the guinea pig's skin. Make sure you wash the scissors after using them.
- Place fresh veggies and fruits on top of the hide-out. This will provide a fun challenge as your guinea pig/s try to reach the veggies and fruits. Be sure to remove left over or rotten foods after it has eaten.
- If you have other pets, such as a dog or cat, try to keep the cage out of their reach.
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Discussion in 'College Tennis Talk' started by TennisCanada1, Dec 10, 2010.
Yes, and?
You hit a nice ball. My comment of the video as a whole is that it is a smidgen long for my liking... My criteria for college videos is typically a 15-30 sec intro (check), minute for groundies from all angles (no check), minute for volleys and overheads from all angles (semi-check), minute of all your serves (check), and then two minutes-ish of point-play (no check).
I think you should get a lot of coaches looking at you. Good luck!
Guess it wasn't a ball machine ...
At first I thought you were hitting against a ball machine cuz I had my volume turned all the way down and then you panned out and saw the other guy. Seriously consistent there on a variety of shots. Can't comment on the video itself and what the intended audience would think since I have no clue but I like the shots.
You hit a clean ball. What level of college are you shooting for?
You've got a bit of odd, abbreviated racquet takeback. Nice looking FH other than that.
I dont think that sort of thing matters as much as the result of the shot, great consistency and depth. Just imagine Nadals college video...
"Dude, your forehand is ALL messed up."
^^^ It's going to be a limiting factor in the amount of power he can ultimately generate on that side.
Not really. All he has to do is drop the racquet a little bit and it looks like a 'normal' take-back. The OP hit's the ball flat for the most part. Look at players that hit flat on tour. Look at players that hit flat in general. Simple, short strokes for the most part.
Good point. After all, Agassi had pretty short, simple strokes although a normal person wouldn't be able to emulate them without hours and hours on the practice court, because of how much time Andre put into them over the years.
Is he division 1 material ?
It's hard to tell without seeing tournament results and sectional rankings. He's got a nice game, but some matchplay would be nice on the video too. It's too hard just to judge from his strokes. I look great just hitting too, but when it comes down to it my skill level would max out at D2.
Thanks for the feedback.
Heres a video of matchplay against a player that is ranked number 3 in all of Canada.
I lost 6-4. The video recorder battery died so this is some of the set.
That's more like it. You have some nice points against this guy. If he is indeed that highly ranked then this is pretty impressive. You could play at any school you wanted outside of the elite DI universities. If you want a big school experience, go for DI, but if you like the small schools then DII or III are there too. If you have decent grades, you could get just as much money for academics from the small schools as you would for tennis at the big schools.
Agreed. I think that a mid-to-high DII university would be looking for a player like you to come in and play anywhere from #1-#4. If you do want to play at a DI university, you could probably play #5-#6 for a school around the #75-#100 mark in the college rankings. Heck, you might even be able to play for a higher level college. Your grades will make a difference in where you want to go tho.
Just keep in mind that DIII schools don't offer athletic scholarships.
Have you hit with that Peter Polansky guy? Word on the street is that he's rated 4.5.
Right, but if his grades are good, the academic money could be just as good if not better than a partial athletic scholarship at a D1 school.
I'm trying to save money for college, but I need new gear to play in.
Does anyone know if I could get a half clothing sponsorship with any company?
I've had adiplayer but I don't like the package because I don't like barricades.
If not, I can always go to walmart
I get all my stuff through the wholesaler that supplies the club where I work. It's tough to get a sponsorship unless you really up your reputation as a player or pro.
Who's the guy you're playing in the video?
Is it Gino Octa?
Hrmm i dunno about the flatter hitters having shorter strokes, it depends on the player ie becker had a big stroke, or when fed used to hit flatter his stroke was about the same size just different swing path.
No he left last year.
Hence the "most" part. :roll:
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Deadly hit and run
TULSA - An 11-year-old who was killed Sunday when he was hit by three pickup trucks on Interstate 44 was a runaway from a group home.
Christopher Seaton and another boy had ran away from Realations Community Services of Oklahoma shortly before the accident.
It was where the 11-year-old boy lived up until his tragic death Sunday.
Troopers say Christopher tried to climb a concrete barrier and was struck by the pickups.
"It's really difficult. These kids are like our own and when that happens it's like the death of our own kids," owner of the group home Mark Jackson said.
DHS says it is still investigating why the boys left the facility.
Mark says his center houses kids with behavioral and emotional needs.
"We try to make the experience for the kids as good as an experience as we can for the circumstance that they're in," Jackson said.
DHS officials say Christopher lived in the center since December. He has been in DHS custody since 2009.
Owner Mark Jackson says Christopher was a good kid.
"He was a good guy. A sweet kid," Jackson said.
Jackson says the group home plans to hold a memorial for Christopher.
DHS says that runaways from group homes are not uncommon. They say runaway situations like this occur three to four times a month.
"Most times you don't know if a kid has plans to do this or not," Jackson said.
The Oklahoma State Highway Patrol is still looking for a black pickup with front end damage that left the scene after the accident.
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In a list published by Urban Ghost Media, Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine was rated as one of the Top 10 Most Haunted Forts in the United States! Fort Knox is owned by the State of Maine, and operated by the Friends of Fort Knox in a partnership with the state.
As a former president of the Friends of Fort Knox, I loved visiting the fort, but never, ever wanted to be in the fort at night. Am I convinced it's haunted? Let's just say I don't want to tempt fate!
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WHO Team to Study Depleted Uranium Toll in Iraq
The World Health Organization will send a team of physicians to Iraq Monday to determine whether depleted uranium shells used by US troops during the Gulf War have caused an increase in Iraqi cancer rates, reported Washington Post on Friday.
The eight-member team hopes to lay the groundwork for the first major international study since the Gulf War into Iraqi patterns of cancer, kidney diseases and other congenital disorders, said the report, quoting WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl as saying.
"The Iraqis have been saying for a while that there has been an increase in cancers caused by depleted uranium," Hartl said. "If we have determined there has been an increase, then we will look at possible causes."
The United States used depleted uranium in tens of thousands of munitions during the 1991 Gulf War and the 1999 NATO air campaign against Yugoslavia. The metal's extreme density helps projectiles penetrate armor.
The Pentagon maintains that depleted uranium, which is only 40 percent as radioactive as naturally occurring uranium, poses no radiation threat to humans.
According to AFP in January, air samples taken near the border with Kuwait revealed levels of ionizing radiation in the atmosphere 20 times higher than in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
It quoted low-level radiation specialist Chris Busby as saying that the samples were taken two months earlier around a battlefield of the 1991 Gulf War.
The US and Britain have said the uranium particles pose a health risk only if inhaled immediately after the explosion and in significant quantities.
Busby said the British defense ministry had dangerously underestimated the health risks.
Fear and furor escalated in Europe over possible after-effects of depleted uranium shells fired by NATO in the Balkans, with reports of a growing number of cancer victims among former personnel there
Hartl told the Post that the WHO has found no evidence linking leukemia to depleted uranium. But he said the UN health organization, which is based in Geneva, would try to determine whether Iraq's concerns about an upswing in cancer are legitimate.
He said the team would seek to establish a national cancer registry to obtain accurate statistics on cancer victims. Then, he said, the WHO might examine a wide range of possible causes, including Iraqi lifestyle, diet and environmental factors – Albawaba.com
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DNR urges holiday campers to help stop the spread of invasive forest pests
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Fourth of July Holiday week campers to help prevent the spread of invasive forest pests such as the emerald ash borer (EAB).
"Please take a few simple steps to stop invasive species in your tracks," said Susan Burks, DNR Forestry invasive species program coordinator.
Come clean to a campsite by taking a little time to inspect and remove dirt, plants and bugs from clothing, boots, gear, pets and vehicles.
Use only local or certified firewood. Before camping, check for any firewood restrictions at intended campsite. Only firewood purchased at a state park or from a DNR-approved vendor may be brought onto any DNR-administered lands. For a list of DNR-approved firewood vendors, visit the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewood_vendors/vendors/list.html). The receipt supplied by the approved vendor must be retained as proof of purchase.
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Leave the campsite clean by inspecting belongings and removing any dirt, plants or bugs. Burn all remaining firewood before leaving campsite or return it to the campsite host, don't bring firewood home.
Visit the PlayCleanGo website (www.playcleango.org/takeaction.html) for more information on how to stop the spread of invasive species.
Invasive forest pests in Minnesota
In 2009 EAB was found in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. In 2010, it was found in the Prospect Park East River Road neighborhood of Minneapolis and at the Upper Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Area of Houston County. Last year, it was found in the city of Shoreview, and in multiple Winona County locations.
To slow the spread of EAB, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has quarantined Hennepin, Houston, Ramsey and Winona counties. Movement of the following items out of quarantined counties is prohibited:
Firewood from hardwood trees.
Entire ash trees.
Ash limbs and branches.
Ash logs or untreated ash lumber with bark attached.
Uncomposted ash chips and uncomposted ash bark chips greater than 1 inch in two of three dimensions.
Details of the quarantine can be found at the MDA's website (www.mda.state.mn.us/en/plants/pestmanagement/eab/regulatoryinfo.aspx).
EAB background
While EAB spreads slowly on its own, it can move long distances very quickly when people transport firewood or other wood products infested with larvae.
EAB is an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees. Its larvae kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and cutting off the tree's supply of water and nutrients. Since its accidental introduction into North America, EAB has killed tens of millions of ash trees in 15 states and Ontario and Quebec, Canada.
"Minnesota is a prime target for EAB with nearly 1 billion ash trees," Burks said. "Remember, come clean and leave clean to help stop the movement of forest pests."
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Thanks, Gail and Mamababs. Sorry for not responding sooner ... I occasionally forget to check comments from puzzles going back a day or 2. Do appreciate your comments. :-)
I love this Barb. Fun and easy for even my eyes to focus!
That's so funny, Barb. I have one in the works similar to this one, but I'm still working on it. I still have over 100 puzzles to post from kaleidos and collages I've made from Omom and Omom2's profile images. Needless to say, I like this one! Thanks.
Just created another one, Catherine, but I think I'll have to take a break. Too much time on Jigidi or should I say, too much time on the computer. Need to get moving around. Thanks so much for stopping by. :-)
Kathy, I'm so pleased you had fun and that's the most important thing, not the time. Glad to see you liked the colours too. :-)
Glad you enjoyed the colours and the puzzle, Ardy. Good to hear your rehearsal went well and hopefully your choir will be in top notch shape by May. We're still getting snow showers alternating with sunshine. Very strange weather. :-)
Lovely and bright colours Barb, thanks and keep experimenting!
Barb, love this one!!!! The colours are so rich and bright and it was soooo fun to do. I will never make the board but not a bad time for me on a 81 piece puzzle LOL I was finished and did not even realize that it was 81 pieces. Thanks for the beautiful composition and fun Barb :-)))))))
I thought this was popping together so well and it was. But I'm still one minute two seconds slower than you. But the colors are delightful and it was lots of fun. Thank you. Rehearsal went well this afternoon. We'll have two pieces ready for the school spring concert in May. No puzzles from Su for a couple of days. Hope whatever she's doing that it is pleasurable. I'll go do your big one and then get things ready for tomorrow. See you in a bit. Sunny here but a cold wind. No snow showers thankfully. Stay warm.
Thanks so much, Katie. Just experimenting a little this afternoon. :-))
I love this fun new design with all the pretty flourishes Barb!


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Company profile: 352 Medical
352 Medical is one of three companies providing private sector acute healthcare across Northern Ireland. In recent years, the range of services provided by '352' has increased. But in the most recent financial year, revenue has fallen sharply because of changes in Government contracting with external suppliers.
The 352 Group has been affected by a reduction in the volume of waiting list activity outsourced by the NHS to independent providers. The group emphasises its motivation in terms of quality and efficiency of service, combined with value for money to the healthcare trusts.
The group has followed a policy of diversification of its business to reduce its dependence on actions related to contracts to cope with patients from NHS waiting lists. 352 has investments in Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Origin Fertility Care, Insure I (private medical insurance), the Optique Eye and Ear Clinics and the Dental Excellence Group.
In June 2015, the group disposed of the investment in the Dental Excellence Group. Part of the proceeds from the sale was reinvested in the acquisition of a hospital facility in Sligo.
In the most recent year, the group has reduced its reliance on external borrowing to finance ongoing activity and bank borrowing fell by over £400,000.
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This won't excite BBQ purists who've spent endless hours perfecting their craft, but it works for people like me who enjoy BBQ at home w/o too much fuss. Of course, there ain't nothin' like sultry smoke flavor from a smoker, but my shortcut oven method still infused the meat w/ some soul.
What was most surprising and successful about this batch of pork ribs was the rub. I generally like to mix my own to have better control of freshness, balance, and complexity, but I remembered the good-sized bag of Penzeys medium hot chili powder I had in my cupboard and was going for ease. Ingredients sounded adequate for my rub: sweet ancho chili pepper, cayenne red pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic, and Mex. oregano. I took the liberty of adding a touch of brown sugar. Generously rubbed all over the rack and let marinate for two days in the fridge.
While the sauce my husband made to mop on at the end of baking was darn good (ketchup, molasses, liquid smoke, worcestershire, tabasco?), the rub is what made the ribs sing! Flavor was nicely layered...smoky, peppery w/ just the right amount of sweetness. Balance of three peppers was right on. Garlic and oregano weren't really detectable, more like backnote accents that rounded out the flavor. Proportion was better than any rub that I've tried to make. Another Penzeys product I really like!
Just in case you wondered how I oven baked these: After marinating in rub for a couple of days, bring meat close to room temp. On foil-lined baking sheet, bake uncovered in 250F oven for 1.5 hrs. Cover for 1.5 hrs. Make sauce. Uncover and baste w/ sauce every 10-15 min. til ribs are nicely coated and meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily. This took about an hour, making total cooking time 4 hrs. I've heard that 6 is better, but I didn't have the time.
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Brad and Angelina Wave Goodbye to Bosnia
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie wrapped up a whirlwind stay in Sarajevo today. They were ready to board a private jet, but first, Angelina thrilled some of the airport's workers by saying hello, signing autographs, and posing for photos. She and Brad arrived in Bosnia yesterday ahead of last night's In the Land of Blood and Honey premiere. Angelina, who directed the picture, joined stars Zana Marjanovic, Goran Kostic, Vanessa Glodjo, and Rade Serbedzija. It was an extra special event, as 50,000 were in the audience. Angelina Jolie got a standing ovation after the screening, and she was touched by the reaction. Angelina spoke about Bosnians watching the film, saying, "It has proven what is happening in the country. It has reminded people of the complications of the region, of the way people view each other. And also many people have risen up like these people who are doing private screenings in their homes . . . Many people have written to me. People are speaking up and not allowing someone to tell them how they should feel about the film, about each other, about history, and I think this is the extraordinary thing."


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Smashed thumb 7 years ago, nail is still deformed
My 13 year old had his thumb smashed in a car door when he was about 6 years old. The nail (what's there, anyway) is deformed, split, peeling. He picks at it, makes it bleed. I guess after all these years, it will never be right?
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Sir Alex Ferguson was among the delighted spectators on Centre Court tonight as Andy Murray reached the quarter finals of Wimbledon.
The former Manchester United manager beamed with joy from the Royal Box and appeared to say "that was good" after Murray secured a straight sets victory over Kevin Anderson.
Speaking immediately after the match, Murray said: "That was a good win because he was playing very well at the end, making it very tough."
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Also in the Royal Box was entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson with his daughter Holly, Sir Cliff RIchard, who wore a garish blue suit, FA chairman Greg Dyke, the Countess of Wessex and the Duke of Kent.
Sir Alex was at Centre Court for Murray's 2013 quarter-final victory, and the tennis star described the advice he gave him during a 15-minute chat as "gold dust".
Murray said after their meeting last year: "It's an unbelievable work ethic for such a long period of time. Spending 15 minutes with him, he's a really impressive guy and you can learn a lot from him."
Earlier the crowd on Centre Court saw Eugenie Bouchard beat Alize Cornet.
Bouchard and her twin sister are named after the Duke of York's daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice.
Meanwhile a cyber row appears to have broken out between British tennis supporters.
The area where fans at the All England Club watch Wimbledon on a giant screen was originally labelled as Henman Hill on Google Maps.
It was renamed Murray Mound after Andy Murray won his title last year, but it was changed back - possibly by a disgruntled Tim Henman fan - during the last two days.
A spokesman for Google said the changes are being made by users of Map Maker, a tool where people can add places to Google Maps.
It was also claimed today that Hawk-Eye technology could replace line judges in tennis.
The ball-tracking system has become a central part of Wimbledon in recent years, and former champion John McEnroe has called for technology to take over, saying ''Do away with the umpires and linesmen completely''.
Luke Aggas, director of operations at Hawk-Eye Innovations, today said the idea of removing line judges is being considered for some matches.
''There are a few events, not necessarily main draw events, maybe the exhibition-type events, that are thinking about utilising the system without line judges and seeing whether that does increase the entertainment value to the match, whether the players end up calling their own lines and challenging each other, which would be quite an interesting dynamic,'' he told Live @ Wimbledon radio station.
McEnroe said ahead of this year's tournament that he thinks umpires are unnecessary.