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Date: 14-15 October, 2013
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
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This two-day Product Owner certification course provides everything you need to work effectively with a Scrum team. Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will be enrolled as a Certified Product Owner, which includes a two-year Scrum Alliance membership, where additional ScrumMaster and Product Owner material and information is available. You can also receive 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for this course.
You will learn the essential concepts and tools of Scrum, how to maximise value for the business, how your role will interact with Agile teams and how the organisation can support the Product Owner. The class is extremely pragmatic, through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to effectively manage and prioritize product backlogs, plan releases and sprints, track and report progress, quantify value and scale Scrum to program-level efforts.
Product ownership is one of the most difficult and critical roles in Scrum. While the role responsibilities of the product owner can be described simply enough, very little is said about the day-to-day practice for those filling the role. If you're a new product owner, you're likely wrestling with competing demands for time and information from your team, and stakeholders. You're likely working long hours to try to keep up with work that's different than anything you've done before.
The course emphasizes a product team based approach to product ownership. The time and expertise demands of product ownership make it difficult for a single person to meet all the demands. A product owner supported by a product team can more effectively make decisions and perform the necessary work to identify and describe valuable, usable and feasible software.
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This course fills in the missing process for those in product ownership. The simple Scrum model doesn't mandate or describe the routine meetings, workshops, and methods of communication the typical product owner must use to initially understand and plan the development of the product, decompose and plan work for upcoming sprints, and keep visibility high with users and stakeholders. This course will describe a variety of process additions used by successful product owners.
Though each CSPO course varies depending on the instructor, all Certified Scrum Product Owner® courses focus on Scrum from a product owner's perspective. Graduates will receive the CSPO designation. All CSPO courses are taught by Trainers approved by the Scrum Alliance.
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The course will be taught with a mixture of discussion and a number of hands-on workshops where participants practice the techniques discussed. Participants will work together to practice techniques described in the course.
People filling the PO role: Business analysts, UX practitioners, product managers, business leaders and others responsible for filling the product owner role in Scrum and Agile processes.
People supporting the product owner: Business analysts, UX practitioners, product managers, business leaders and others who support product development by collaborating with users, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to make decisions about what the product should be.
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Prerequisites: Past attendance in an agile development course, certified Scrum Master course, or past experience working within an agile development team is strongly recommended
Prior knowledge of Scrum and Agile methods is required. You should have attended the Certified ScrumMaster class and/or have actively worked on a Scrum team and have a good understanding of the basics. At a minimum attendees should read the Scrum Primer and Scrum Guide found at: http://evolvebeyond.com/learn/scrum-guide/


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March 1995 saw the recording of yet another Moonblood rehearsal tape. Frozen Tears of a Vampire came right after Nosferatu and The Winter Falls Over the Land. Oddly, the latter had a sound that was rather unique within the band's vast catalogue of recordings, one that was not utilized again. Here, on their third rehearsal demo, the band went back to the thinner and harsher sound that characterized their previous outings.
After a rather laid back and somewhat less-inspired opening track, "A Soul of Shining Steel" grips the listener with its icy cold claws of death. It is strange, looking back, how the strongest tracks from each demo and rehearsal were left to dwell in obscurity, while lesser songs were later used for the band's proper full-lengths. The aforementioned song features the same kind of eerie and distant guitar melodies that remove you from the present age and take you back in time, to a place more barbaric and cruel, yet more in tune with the way that things should be. These riffs speak in a way that words could never hope to, reconnecting you to what once existed long ago, before the false ones shaped this civilization to suit their corrupt needs. As with most of their releases, the songwriting is dynamic and not at all one dimensional, unlike many other so-called black metal bands of the era. While the song structures feature various tempos throughout the cassette, the ethereal tremolo melodies are where Occulta Mors really shines. The mid-paced sections add to the epic feeling, but this is already well established even with the faster riffs. The two are combined within the title track, as the slower riffs are accompanied by a tremolo-picked melody that adds a sombre effect. The vocals, as always, are purely hateful and inhuman. Gaamalzagoth's raspy voice is somewhat grating and certainly lends an increased sense of grimness. The band even pulls off the addition of acoustic passages and memorable solos, somewhat merging different periods of Bathory influences to create something steeped in dark majesty. While the Darkthrone influence cannot be denied, Moonblood possessed a very unique sense of melody that no one else ever came close to. Even during the more minimal parts, where the band takes on a very straightforward and fast-paced approach in the vein of Transilvanian Hunger, their riffs are purely their own and it is nearly impossible to confuse them with another band. The ominous and dreadful feeling conveyed by the guitars in songs like "The Message of Evil" and "Lightnings Over the Burning Church" conjures the sort of darkness that most were unable or unwilling to get near. Most black metal bands of today would cower in fear if ever confronted by the shadowy forces that inspired such an abysmal and unsettling song as "The Black Emperor", which may be the highlight of this tape. It is too bad that they were never able to get this kind of tone for any of their splits or full-lengths.
Overall, the sound may be even more lousy than on the previous rehearsal, possessing the same kind of high-pitched noise throughout that plagued my copy of Nosferatu. This is rather irritating, but it can be ignored after a while. However, with this and the loud hissing, as well as the raw and necro recording job, it is certainly accurate to say that this is a very lo-fi affair. The instruments sound quite distant, most of the time. The drumming is kind of difficult to pick up on, at times, though the guitars have more success in cutting through the dismal fog and often lull you into a trancelike state. Despite the limitations in production quality, the material is powerful enough to draw you in and keep your attention.
Frozen Tears of a Vampire is cold and hateful and somewhat mournful as well. The sound is nearly as lo-fi as you can get while still being listenable. With that said, this is definitely an essential release and just one more piece of evidence for why Moonblood deserves more recognition than they have gotten over the years. This is not necessarily the ideal starting point for someone new to the band; the official releases would be better suited for that. However, once you have cut your teeth on those, there is still a wealth of important material to discover from this band. This rehearsal tape is certainly included. Not only was Moonblood the most elite band to ever come from Germany, they were markedly unique within the history of black metal as a whole.
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S.C. BARILOCHE, ARGENTINA -June 10th, 2014 – SASS Global Travel, the worldwide leader in surf and snow adventure travel, invites skiers and snowboarders who happen to be female down for a specialized women's specific big mountain backcountry progression session in Argentina. 2014 will be the sixth year SASS has operated the Women'Session. Professional snowboarder and SASS Argentina coach, Robin Van Gyn, sat down in front of a camera recently to discuss the benefits of summer shredding in a group of like-minded women all looking to push their limits and have fun…
While in Argentina female clients will be guided by SASS Argentina's expert staff of pro skiers and snowboarders into one of the most incredible backcountry environments in the world. Coaches will get clients shredding some of the most amazing terrain they've ever seen, let alone ridden, and do it in a customized progression that allows them to reach a new level in thier skiing/riding. SASS wants to pull back the curtain of intimidation and let ladies experience how the pros ride. Pro coaches Robin Van Gyn, Hana Beaman and Michelle Parker will be on hand to show small groups around the big mountain terrain that the Andes provide.
The SASS Argentina Women'Session 2014 will opperate during Session 1c and 2a running from August 16th through the 30th. Don't worry, guys are invited during this time as well, and it just might be the perfect opportunity to avoid typical mountain-town ratios…
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Hershey's Sweet Treats opens in Sheraton at the Falls
NIAGARA FALLS – The newest storefront on Old Falls Street opened just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend.
Hershey's Sweet Treats opened May 23 in the Sheraton at the Falls, Old Falls and Third streets, in what was an additional seating area for the Starbucks located in the hotel's ground floor.
The new shop sells candy, ice cream, milkshakes, cupcakes and cookies, items hotel management believes will attract families both staying in the hotel and also just visiting the Falls.
"We felt like it would complement the overall offerings of the hotel," said Geoffrey Reeds, the hotel's sales and marketing director.
The shop is run by the hotel, which hired four full-time employees to run it, Reeds said.
The size of the new shop is between 400 and 500 square feet, with plans to add some outdoor seating. The Starbucks remains open, with a manager overseeing the operation of both shops.
To start, the Hershey's shop will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. The hotel plans to keep it open year-round.
The opening of a new storefront on Old Falls Street has not happened as often as city economic development officials would like.
The city and the state spent $12 million rebuilding the eastern and western portions of Old Falls Street, with the most recently completed work unveiled on the western portion of the street about four years ago. The work included cobblestones, new streetlights and other infrastructure work, which allowed for vehicular traffic to return to the roadway, a bustling area in the city's heyday.
While there are still places on the street that show little or no activity, there are others where progress is evident.
The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls opened on the street in 2004. Niagara County Community College opened its $26 million Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in the fall of 2012. There's also an entrance on Old Falls to Smokin Joe's Native Center on First Street, which opened last spring.
In terms of the near future, the Hamister Group is moving ahead with plans for a $25.3 million hotel, apartment and retail project at Old Falls Street and Rainbow Boulevard.
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How many automotive companies have "wings" in their logos? Seems like there's a ton.
Others? Thoughts?
How many automotive companies have "wings" in their logos? Seems like there's a ton.
Others? Thoughts?
Saabs old one is cool
Saab: Born from B-52s.
Well, Ducatis used to...
And last but not least...
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She's called "The Winged Lady" so it counts.
Or you can go for this mascot from a 1930s Rolls Royce Hearse
1950s Chevrolet
Any of the Ford Thunderbirds:
Ford Fairlane
1950s Ford Country Squire
1935 Ford 5-window coupe
Ford Model A
1927 Ford Model A
1931 Chevy
Chrysler Town and Country
Chrysler Imperial 1967
Chrysler Series 74 Deluxe - 1929
Hispano-Suiza (Yes, I've actually seen one in person)
La Salle
1955 Mercury
1951 Mercury
1949 Packard - I know I mentioned Packard, but I love this one
1955 Pontiac Star Chief
Terraplane (Never heard of it before)
1931 Chevy Roadster
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pffft, you call those wings?
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Though the Hispano Suiza ornament is almost as good.
Ironic how that no brand has popularized a true "flying" automobile yet. Companies will do anything to market their products.
Also, do you really want the same idiots on the roads flying overhead instead????
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The Convoy duck!
Automobile Voisin :
Bring back 50s emblems, those rocked the most. Art deco minimalist design, excellent form.
Also, that duck is hilarious.
Another vintage french company : CHENARD & WALKER : 1901-1946
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VANCOUVER -- "Pogge! Pogge! Pogge!"
They chanted his name before the game.
They chanted his name again and again and again as he made save after save.
"Pogge! Pogge! Pogge!"
The national netminder even heard them chant it again as he sat in the Team Canada dressing room after the first period.
The native of Fort McMurray, whose pregnant single mom was contemplating suicide until she felt him kick in her womb, Justin Pogge kicked out 15 first period shots and went on to make his mom and all of Canada proud last night.
For the final two minutes of the game 18,600 stood in GM Place and cheered Pogge and Team Canada home with the flags waiving and one of the sweetest and most unlikely gold medals Canada has ever won at the World Junior.
Gold! Again!
Despite being so dramatically outshot early - 15-3 at one point - Brent Sutter's Canadian kids defeated a talented Russian team 5-0 to give Canada a 12th gold medal at the World Junior. Back-to-back gold medals after eight years between golds, it was the first gold for Canada on Canadian ice since 1995 in Red Deer.
"I can't explain how it feels with that many people chanting your name," said Pogge. "It is such a great feeling."
Sutter became the first Canadian coach ever to win two World Junior gold medals and did it back-to-back without a loss.
A perfect 6-0 and 6-0.
"A lot of coaches could have won gold with that team last year, but not many could have won gold with this team this year," said Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson of this not-so-talented team Sutter built from the beginning to have an identity.
"Any time you win it's sweet," said Sutter. "It's a very good feeling.
"It certainly was a different team. This team didn't have the experience. But the experience factor wasn't really an issue with this team.
"Sweet? Winning both is a great feeling."
But as much as it will always be Sutter's name on this gold medal, it will always be Pogge's name on the gold medal game.
He set a Team Canada record with three shutouts in the tournament and a goals against average of 1.00. He's the only Canadian goalie to play every single second and win every game.
"Three shutouts in a row. That says everything," said Sutter.
He did it by picking the kid who shut out his Red Deer Rebels twice and beat his team four times earlier this year to get his invitation to camp.
"I never question that he'd do it. I'd seen him so many times this year do it. He's a very even-keel, mentally-strong person. He was like the team. We had to be strong mentally. He was the guy everybody fed off. Tonight, he made some key saves in some key situations early. He was a very composed young man."
Pogge made a string of sensational saves in the first period, watched one ring off the crossbar, and held Canada in against all odds early.
"I had a shutout team in front of me."
He was the same low key guy after the game as he was the day before the game.
"They're just shots," the Calgary Hitmen goaltender said the day before when asked to contemplate the offensive talent he'd face going for gold at the World Junior.
By handling them like they were just shots and Canada finally getting garbage goals at the other end, Sutter's team killed the will of a superior skill squad in a helmet-popping, game which was as much a triumph of coaching as it was goaltending.
"It was as perfect as you can imagine," said captain Kyle Chipchura of Vimy. "Right from the start Brent Sutter never let us off the hook. He was huge for us. We all respect him and everybody bought in."
Sutter deflected the credit.
"It's about the players. This is a great group of young men. They stuck with it. I never questioned if we could score enough goals or not. The biggest thing was to shut down our opposition. I'm proud of every one of them. Tonight was the finale of how they've been since Dec. 11. We've been a team."
The only area where this team could have improved was with their singing. They could have done a better job singing O Canada as they stood there with the medals around their neck. About a dozen of them will have a chance to work on that for next year.


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Table 3: Drugs That Are Contraindicated with Reyataz (atazanavir) (Information in the table applies to Reyataz with or without ritonavir, unless otherwise indicated)
- Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist- alfuzosin: Potential for increased alfuzosin concentrations, which can result in hypotension.
- PDE5 Inhibitors: Sildenafil when dosed as Revatio for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; A safe and effective dose in combination with Reyataz has not been established for sildenafil (Revatio) when used for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. There is increased potential for sildenafil-associated adverse events (which include visual disturbances, hypotension, priapism, and syncope).
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- Endothelin receptor antagonists-Bosentan: Plasma concentrations of atazanavir may be decreased when bosentan is administered with Reyataz without ritonavir. Coadministration of bosentan and Reyataz without ritonavir is not recommended.
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In the latest New York Times bestselling Booktown Mystery, amateur sleuth and bookstore owner Tricia Miles gets caught up in a local election that turns lethal . . .
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I have been walking for the past 17 years, in that time I have owned many pair of walking boots. My tired old boots finally gave up the ghost and I needed a pair in a hurry, I didn't have much cash to spend so thought I would risk a cheap pair. I was very dubious and really wasn't expecting much from these boots, since I paid just 49.99 for them. however I have been really pleased with them, they are very comfortable, I have fussy feet and really struggle to find comfortable shoes but these boots are great, they are waterproof too which is a real bonus as I walk my dog for about two hours each day in all weather. they have good support around the ankle and a good grip. they also look pretty good. I can't comment on durability as I have only had them for three weeks. overall I would say that the boots are a real bargain, I have paid a lot more for boots that have not been as good as these.


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Whenever you are playing paintball for a paintball sniper you have to consider the gear that you'll need. Paintball is quite a safe sport in comparison to other sports, in reality you're 19 times more inclined to undergo a significant injury playing football than you're playing paintball.
It is not only a stress reducer. It is a fun sport that you can play and with these tips you can enjoy it more fully. It is a very fun sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a game but you need to make sure that you have the right mindset when approaching the game here are a few pointers that I think you should consider. Learn what basic paintball equipment you should acquire an outstanding experience paintball for the very first time.
Paintball is not only concerned with running. Statistically paintball is among the safest sports you may play. It is the same way. It is becoming more and more popular in the United States last years. Paintballs could be the upcoming crucial point to strike the other players. In case you are inclined to be playing paintball in the close future, you really should invest in the proper equipment to raise the level of pleasure and safety. In case you are new to paintball and haven't had the opportunity to purchase your own equipment, it is still possible to play.
Paintballs are produced with unique grades. They are available in a variety of different colors that can be chosen by the user. It, however, is a lot more enjoyable way to strengthen these necessary skills. In case you are roberto first paintball game seriously interested in paintball, you should have a decent weapon. Blitz Paintball features several play zones, including a `castle' which has been described among the best tournament zones on the planet.
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While playing Paintball you can't be hurt even when you are hit. Be sure that area where you're also likely to play paintball is clean and safe. It is one game in which the players may decide one of the many possible goals to win. For certain, you will delight in playing paintball with friends and family. If you're playing in woods a paintball is going to have good possibility of breaking going through brush.


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A group of Ramona residents invite others to join them in Carry the Fallen, a 12-hour fundraiser for Active Heroes on Sunday, Nov. 10.
The goal is to raise awareness of and money for veterans and their families who are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veteran suicide. All money donated will go to Active Heroes, a 501(c)(3) organization that helps military families dealing with these issues. Active Heroes' mission is to help provide coping skills for active duty military, veterans and their families to manage the stress and triggering points that lead to suicide.
Amanda Truesdale of Hidden Strength Fitness is leader of the Ramona team. She and her crew will be walking up and down Highway 67 and Main Street the day before Veterans Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to draw attention to the cause.
Those wishing to contribute or participate are welcome. For more information, contact Truesdale at 760-440-0215.


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Spotify updates with iPhone 5 support
Are you an avid Spotify user? Be happy, it was just updated to support iPhone 5. Finally, right? This update includes nothing but this, "Spotify now looks great on iPhone 5!" The version got only a small number bump to 0.5.8, but brings a change many users have been crying for. This was the last major music streaming to service to be updated for the new 4-inch Retina display found inside the iPhone 5 and iPod touch, following Pandora and Rdio. If you have the app, go to the App Store to update, and if you want it, head to the source link below.
What do you think? Glad to see it finally updated? Are you a user of Spotify? Let us know in the comments.
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Tree of Life Arklow Ireland
The Arklow Pottery
This pottery was formally opened on Monday the 29 th July 1935, by the then Minister for Industry and Commerce, Seán Lemass. In 1934 in preparation for such a massive undertaking as Ireland 's second pottery, after Carrigaline, to be founded under the auspices of the Free State , designing classes were undertaken at the local Technical Institute, w 15 young women were recruited.
Initially 200 people were employed which included approximately thirty people from the Staffordshire Potteries employed to teach their Irish colleagues 'the tricks of the trade' involved in ceramic production.
In a lot of the early earthenware a mixture of hand painting and transfer prints were used - different coloured pansies, daisies and wild flowers. The blending of different techniques was well described in the Irish press in 1937 - "No one seems to paint a complete pattern, but each article, cup, saucer, jug or bowl is passed from one worker to another down a long table. One does a flower, another a stem and so on........'
During World War Two the quality of Arklow Pottery was decreased due to importation restrictions on the coal used in their firing ovens. Slack, wood and turf were used as replacement to coal during these lean years.
Prof. T.A Smiddy, of University College Dublin was appointed Chairperson of the Pottery in 1947. Output was increased to 15,000 dozen pieces of ware a week. The majority of which consisted of cups, saucers, plates and teapots made to order for hotels, hospitals and the Irish Defence Forces. A cursory glance through Arklow Pottery's trade catalogue of the 1950s reveals dozens of organizations for example: Royal St. George's Yacht Club, The Golf Links in Rosses Point , Wynn's Hotel, Bord Na Mona, UCD, Mercer's Hospital, Dublin , The Shelbourne Hotel, and Dublin Airport .
In 1952 the pottery had succeeded in developing an Irish mineral that proclaimed earthenware almost as fine as chinaware. "A flint from Co. Cork makes finer ware that is at the same time more resistant to chipping and crazing. It is caolad flint silicate shipped from Ballincurra to Arklow". (Wicklow People - 9 th August 1952).
In addition to this caolad, iron free sand from Muckish Mountain in Co. Donegal was also used.
In the 1960s, under the auspices of John Ffrench, ceramicist, "Arklow Studio Pottery" was created. Other designers attached to the pottery at this time included Don McDonagh, Annie English and Patrick McElheron. The advent of Arklow Studio Pottery in the mid 1960s saw the start of a unique and significant stage in its history. Writing an article on Arklow Pottery in 1969, Don McDonagh, head of the Design Department, mentioned such wide-ranging artistic influences as consultant agencies, Kilkenny Design, The Atlantic City International Ceramic Exhibition and Scandinavian functional concerns.
Mrs. Rosie Kearon (née Redmond ) former decoration manager at Arklow Pottery met Susie Cooper in the early 1960s. Some of the Arklow coffee pots of this period - for example the design of "Quail" and "Black Fruit" show marked similarities to the design of Susie Cooper Bone China (1950-1961).
Arklow Pottery was taken over by the Japanese company, Noritake in 1976. This company ran into financial difficulties and liquidators were called in August 1998. Production ceased in April 1999, with the loss of 145 jobs.


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Faith is like a puzzle. You may not need all the pieces put together to recognize the picture, but there are a few pieces some people have to have, before they'll agree on what the picture is...or isn't!
That's why beginning on September 8th, Riverview is going to tackle four of the TOUGHEST questions people have about Faith, God & Church. Those questions are:
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Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
Can an executors fee be paid before the IRS closing letter 627 is received ?
Asked on 1/10/13, 11:37 am
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Jonathan Chester Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.
Yes, the executor's fee can be [and often is] paid before the IRS closing letter is issued.
Answered on 1/10/13, 11:41 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
I agree with Jon. However, NJ can disagree as to the amount of the fee, so I suggest holding some back until both IRS and NJ sign off.
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I have 5 sweet male tabbies and a beautiful but very mean long haired tabby just moved into the apartment next door and wants to fight my guys. Do you think with a little time and socialization this bully will calm down or am I in for trouble?
I'm hopeful but worried since my boys are indoor/outdoor cats and this could change the wonderful dynamic we have going now.
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Wait a minute, on what album is "Houses of the Holy?"
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WEBSTER, N.Y., Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Police in Webster, N.Y., said Tuesday human remains found at a home where a man shot and killed two firefighters may be those of the gunman's sister.
Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering told reporters the medical examiner had not yet confirmed the identity of the body found in a home that had been set on fire Monday by William H. Spengler Jr., 62, who apparently took his own life after killing Lt. Mike Chiapperini, 43, and Tomasz Kaczowka, 19, The (Rochester) Democrat and Chronicle reported.
Pickering said Spengler's sister, Cheryl, 67, who lived with him at the home, had been missing since Monday.
The police chief said William Spengler was armed with a Bushmaster .223 semi-automatic rifle -- the same kind of weapon used in the Dec. 14 school massacre in Newtown, Conn. -- as well as a Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun and a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver. He called the case a "clear ambush on first responders."
Police said earlier Tuesday William Spengler left a typewritten note saying: "I still have to get ready to see how much of the neighborhood I can burn down and do what I like best: killing people."
Police did not release the full contents of the note -- which Pickering said was two to three pages long but did not make clear what William Spengler's motive was.
"I'm not sure we'll ever really know what was going through his mind," Pickering said.
Chiapperini was a volunteer firefighter and the public information officer for the Webster Police Department. He and Kaczowka were among the first to arrive at the fire.
Firefighters Joseph Hofsetter, 33, and Theodore Scardino, 48, were reported in stable condition after being treated for injuries at Strong Memorial Hospital Monday. Greece police officer Jon Ritter, who was driving near the scene, was treated for shrapnel injuries and released.
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Remember Blue Days !
Saturday and Sunday 19-20 September, it was 'Blue Days' on the Canal Roubaix-Espierres. The European canal restoration project had been completed and boats were back on the canal. Between the Deûle and the Scheldt, from Marquette to Spiere-Helkjin through Roubaix and Tourcoing, canalside localities were bustling with activity, boats were moored up where they hadn't been seen for 30 years, the local inhabitants were reminded of times gone by, the banks reverberated to the sound of the accordeon, the night was illuminated with lanterns, and thousands enjoyed the memorable aquatic show...
And the day before, on Friday 18, about a hundred representatives of the Blue Links partners and other stakeholders on waterways in Europe, in the USA and Korea discussed the issues of waterways as engines of urban regeneration.
Download the summary of conference proceedings ! (pdf - 1.9Mo)
Download the Blue Days programme ! (pdf - 4.6Mo - in French only)
Maritime and waterway heritage celebrated!
A major event took place on the week-end of 19-20 September 2009, to celebrate the return of boats to the Roubaix-Espierres Canal. This was a fête without borders,
For information on the last remaining works on the canal restoration, see our long-established web site www.bluelinks2008.org. This site Blue Days was designed by the partners to offer precise details on all aspects of the programme, according to the particular focus or interests of prospective boaters, visitors, artists or exhibitors. Hence the selection by locality (commune), by date, for the associated conference (see below), for registering, etc).
d'n Bruinen is one of the 30 boats which attended the boat rally, which radically changed the way the Roubaix-Espierres Canal is perceived by the local population.
The day before the week-end's celebrations, about 100 delegates from the partner organisations, and other waterway interests in Europe, the USA and Korea debated the issues of canals and urban regeneration.
Canals and urban regeneration
The closing conference of the Blue Links project will be heldl in the the Fresnoy studios in Tourcoing, on September 18 and 19, as part of the Blue Days programme. European projects for rehabilitation of heritage canals will be presented and discussed by specialists, but enlightened amateurs and members of associations which are active in this area will have their place.
This "big fish" inaugurated the Millennium Link (Forth and Clyde Canal) between Glasgow and Edinburgh, in September 2002. The key players in this project will be present at the conference.


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Kalia is really busy with the memory work - counting stuff in the hallway. IF they have a how many slats in the wall, she'll be ready.
Jordan gets up as Kalia curls up in her own bed and makes her way to the HOH room. Personal chatter about what is happening at Jury House.
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Generous residents have raised more than £10,000 to help pay for a dream wedding for a dad-of-two diagnosed with cancer.
Gavin McNamara, 36, had to give up work as a self-employed gas engineer when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in November and he feared he would have to cancel his wedding to fiancee Kelly Woffindin.
But generous residents near his home in Castleford rallied round and raised thousands to pay for the wedding in August.
Mr McNamarasaid: "I cannot thank everyone enough. It's just been crazy.
"There were complete strangers donating hundreds of pounds.
"It's not the amount of money that's amazed me the most, it's the effort people have gone to in order to help us out."
Among the events held to raise the money were two auction nights at the Smawthorne Hotel.
Some people also took part in a 20-mile bike ride and a bungee jump.
Mr McNamara, of Walden Street, added: "The wedding was booked and we had paid £4,500 towards it.
"But we thought we would have to cancel and lose our money until I told a friend about my diagnosis and it all snowballed from there.
"The wedding is going to be an amazing day. To have the wedding of your dreams and not have to take a bank loan or get into debt is like a dream come true."
Mr McNamara had surgery to remove his bladder on Boxing Day last year and has been recovering at home since January. He hopes to return to work next month.
He added: "The Smawthorne spirit is second to none. Everybody has been unbelievable and what is most heartwarming is I think they would have done it for anybody."
The couple will now marry at All Saints' Church in Pontefract on August 30 before jetting off on honeymoon to Tunisia with their two sons Mason, six, and Oliver, two.
Mr McNamara has been told there is a 50 per cent chance of the cancer returning within ten years.
He added: "I had three problems – cancer, money and my mental health. People in the community have taken away two of those problems.
"There has been so much going on that I've always had something to focus on and not had time to sit and think about it.
"Now, I need to make sure I beat the cancer."
Mick Robinson, landlord of the Smawthorne Hotel, said: "It all started off with me and Lee Clough, one of Gavin's friends, putting £100 in to help his living costs and it just grew from there.
"Gavin is a smashing lad and he is an inspiration to anyone else who is fighting cancer. It was the least we could do to help him and his family."


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Purdue players know basketball fans and the media have adjusted their expectations for the Boilermakers.
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Trying to find that perfect balance between supporting local non-profits and accommodating those who wish to curtail fireworks in Pacifica, a new city task force begins work.
At a meeting in December, City Council decided to form the task force to consider options that included banning the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks, banning the use of fireworks in Linda Mar Beach with an alternate site, banning the use on the beach without naming an alternative, and to begin a campaign to encourage fireworks users to clean up the fireworks litter.
On Monday, City Council unanimously modified the options to eliminate banning the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks. At the suggestion of Councilmember Sue Digre, the council members added an option that asks the task force to consider holding a community celebration that includes setting off fireworks.
City Council appointed eight people to the fireworks task force. Cindy Abbott and Patty Samrailio represent the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, Bill Gray and Lauren Jacques (with Jim Poket as an alternate) represent the fireworks vendors and Lynn Adams and Sue Pemberton represent the Pacifica Beach Coalition. Chris Vogel and Tom Dennison were appointed by City Council from the community at large. Mike O'Neill will be the City Council representative. Police Chief Jim Tasa will take the lead in staffing the task force with help from other deparments.


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How to fix Alfa Corsair Wing
I purchased this beautiful Alfa Corsair from Wolfman. But the USPS gods were angry. The damage is shown below...... Is it possible to fix this kind of damage, and if so, what is the best way to do it? I am possibly going to pursue a damage claim, but I am wondering if the hassle will be worth it. If it can be fixed easily enough perhaps I will forego it (the guy at the post office said I would have to give him the wing when I make my claim. I am a little leery of giving them the wing before they accept the claim!). I must say the Wolfman certainly went the extra mile in this instance! He did some leg work on filing a claim, called Hobby Lobby to enquire about spare parts & pricing, mailed the insurance receipt to me so I can file the claim, he even paypaled me half the price of a replacement wing! I would certainly recommend Wolfman to anyone considering a purchase (the plane was shipped in the original Alfa box, and was well wrapped in bubble and peauts).
Anyway, any help would be appreciated at this point!
Sorry about the damage to your wing. Maybe the damage had something to do with the penny electrical taped to the wing;-)? I know it's not much weight but it can cause some pretty violent oscillations when loaded on a train or truck with a bad wheel.
Was the box damaged? If there was no visible box damage you're going to have a hard time convincing UPS the damage was their fault.
The fix is probably simple. Just use odorless CA or epoxy and get a lot on both sides of the crack. Then hold in place until the glue is set. Is there a spar inside the wing that you can see?
On positive thing is that if you add enough weight in the form of glue you can get rid of the penny. (not something I would have done anyway)
Why were all the packing peanuts and other filler put into the box?
All the Alfas I've gotten had no additional filler - and needed none. The wings and fuselage were held into the holders with bubble-wrap and taped in place. The slight damage I had when I got my Alfa P-51 was because the tape had given way and the wing was dented slightly.
The packing filler may have shifted and put extra pressure on the wing or popped it out of place.
Do you think it would be better to cut the wing open more, so I can get to the inside better, or repair it from the "outside" only? Should I try to add reinforcement to the inside on the wing repair area, or just use epoxy?
Any ideas on the best repair method for plastic coated foam alfa's?
What I´m about to suggest may be considered "overkill" by some, I´m sure you COULD patch it up without opening the wing up, but personally I would allways worry about the integrity of the wing after the surgery has been done.
Anyway, here´s what I´d do:
I would separate the outer wing from the plane, along the most prominent crack. Then I would make sure to fix the smaller cracks, making sure that the wing got back it´s original shape. After that I would use either 2mm depron or 1mm balsa glued to the INSIDE of the wing, making it protrude 1-2cm (half an inch to an inch aproximately) on either side of the crack. This would act as a reinforcement of the damaged area, plus it would make it a lot easier for you to glue the wing back together at the right angles. You could use one long strip on the "inside" of the upper surface and one on the lower, or you could make several "tabs". Either method would make the wing even stronger than original if done correctly. A long strip would add more wheight, but also more strength, but I really dont thing that anything more than 2-3 "tabs" on either surface will be neccessary.
As I said, this method, besides adding strength has the benefit of making it easier for you to put the repaired wing back on, plus it will let you work on the inside when you repair and reshape the wing to it´s original shape.
Regarding what adhesive to use, I would go with foamsafe CA and possibly kicker. Epoxy will add wheight that isn´t neccessary here, plus it would be harder to get into the smaller cracks than CA would.
Using this mehod I´m pretty confident that you can repair it so that it will be hard (though not impossible) to tell that the wing was ever damaged so badly. And you won´t have to worry about the strength of THAT wing ever again!
Good luck!
Anders O
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I have a Scorpio Spit that came damaged. The seller separated the wing from the fuse for shipping (I agreed to this) and the damage came out more severe than expected. This was compounded by even more damage during shipping. The tail feathers were pretty much trashed. I think I will use Anders' method to repair. Everything seems to be able to fit back together. Will post some photos in a new thread once I get started.
Good news is the seller was fair about it and gave me a refund for part of the payment.
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British Sign Language (or BSL) is a language used by approximately 70,000 deaf people in this country. The first preferred language of the deaf community, it is accepted by both linguists and the British Government as a language in its own right (such as English or German, for example). Therefore written English may not always be understood by a BSL user, as it is a different language.
BSL is not simply miming or gesturing, or a system of spelling out English. It is a visual language which, like two-thirds of the world's languages, has no written form. BSL is just as rich in vocabulary, syntax and grammar as any spoken and written language.
Under the Disability Discrimination Act, from October 2004 all service providers will have to make reasonable changes to make sure their services are accessible to everyone, including those people who use BSL.
Remember - not all deaf people use BSL, always ask the person how they prefer to communicate.
As there is a national shortage of suitably qualified interpreters, it is important to book interpreters several weeks in advance whenever possible or to be flexible about dates and times.
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Mexico City is a hub for contemporary art spawning internationally renowned artists that participate in a global art dialogue, and whose work is often not recognized as being from Mexico. An overview of the art landscape in Mexico City reflects a well-rounded and multi-faceted contemporary art climate.
Mexico City is home to over 150 museums, including the Centro Cultural de Arte Contemporáneo and MUAC (Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo), a contemporary art museum designed by leading Mexican architect Teodoro González de León that opened to the public in November 2008. The city is also home to the world-renowned Jumex collection of over 2000 contemporary artworks — the most comprehensive collection of contemporary art in Latin America— owned by Jumex Group heir Eugenio López Alonso. A number of contemporary galleries such as Gallery OMR and EDS Gallery are household names at art fairs all over the world, and prominent collectors such as Carlos Slim (who also happens to be the world's richest man) help add to Mexico's cache as a serious contender in the art world.
Other spaces, such as "House of Gaga," show acclaimed artists like Paris collective Claire Fontaine and Alex Hubbard. To round this off, Mexico's contemporary art fair, ZonaMACO (Mexico Arte Contemporaneo) has entrenched itself on the international art route, making Mexico City a destination for artists, galleries and collectors from all parts of the world for over seven years.
Last, but certainly not least, Mexico City boasts world famous artists such as Damien Ortega and is home to artists Francis Alÿs and Gabriel Orozco (born in Veracruz, Mexico).
With all of these conditions contributing to the city's thriving creative atmosphere, local artists are more and more receiving consistent exposure at international galleries, art fairs, biennales and collections — and not because they are "from Mexico." Last month, I attended two New York City art openings featuring up-and-coming Mexico-City born artist Emilio Chapela Perez. One would not neccesarily know his nationality from his work which speaks universally, but upon reading his biography Chapela Perez specifically describes himself as living and working in "Mexico City and the Forgotten Realms of the Earth." Like many contemporary artists Chapela Perez lives and works in two art hubs — Berlin and Mexico City. Despite often being classified by his origin of birth in press material, Chapela Perez' work transcends his nationality, addressing social media and internet-based culture within a global context.
The first work of Chapela Perez I encountered was "Narco. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010" (2011), an abstract sculptural installation exhibited at Henrique Faria Fine Art, NYC as part of solo exhibition A Measure for Some Things, this September. Without the artwork's title, his sculptural blocks could easily have been a three dimensional representation of a Mondrian painting. However the title of this work makes it clear that each block is a volumetric ratio chart manifested in three-dimension, that depicts how many times the word "Narco" appeared in Google searches over the past four years. The gallery explains, "The exhibition is an effort to organize and measure things that when forced into comparison, express some of the absurdity of today's world" — the work offers no explanation, rather, it illustrates a dramatic increase of the use of the term over time, revealing perhaps how it has entered mainstream lingo due to the media's increased coverage of drug trafficking. Either that, or the word has become more popular within colloquial terminology.
Chapela Perez' second New York appearance was at Pace Gallery's 25th Street space, as part of the current Social Media exhibition. Along with another "block" sculptural installation, Chapela Perez included "According to Google" — an ongoing project he began in 2008. The project consists of rows of books filled with images acquired through Google Image search as the artist searched for specific words, including "Censorship," "Money," "Democracy" and "Artist."
Due to the transient nature of the internet, each search is time-specific and is based on the results of the Google search that day. The thousands of images that result from each search are collated to create visual encyclopedias that reveal to us our collective associations to the meanings of each word.
"We don't realize how big is something until we compare it," explains Chapela Perez.
Emilio Chapela Perez has chosen to address themes related to the way in which contemporary cultures interact with technology within the world of mass media. In doing so, his work thematically transcends regionalism and geography, revealing few specifics about his Mexico City origins. Mexico is, however, a country that has for many years been at the forefront of political instability, and so it is difficult to ignore its significance in the context of certain works of art produced by artists living and working there. One need only mention the words "organized crime" to bring back the shocking news and statistics of drug-related violence in the country. Chapela Perez's work, "Narco. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010," echoes the widespread news coverage of Mexico's drug-related violence, but in a relatively abstract way making it less specifically about Mexico.
Using statistics as case studies, Perez has chosen his word themes to illustrate how an environment can impact the way in which his works operate. By drawing comparisons across time, Chapela Perez is able to analytically reveal our, at times, perverse relationship to places and things within a collective conscious.
Social Media is on view at Pace Gallery (510 West 25th Street, Chelsea, Manhattan) until October 15.


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Jackpot Junction to pay civil fine over failure to file accurate, timely reports
MORTON -- The Lower Sioux Community, doing business as Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, has agreed to pay a civil penalty as assessed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury, according to a news release from the community and the U.S. Treasury.
The assessment charges that the community did not implement internal controls as required by the Bank Security Act in operations at the casino during the period 2006 through 2009.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network assessed a $250,000 civil penalty. The casino has implemented an improved Title 31 program requiring training and policies and that "has helped in greatly reducing the fine which was imposed,'' according to a statement by Brian Pendleton, general manager of Jackpot Junction Casino.
During the time period in question, Jackpot Junction's internal controls were inadequate and resulted in multiple failures to file accurate and timely reports as required, according to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The assessment also alleges that the casino did not conduct adequate independent testing and training for employees.
By approving the assessment on April 20, the Lower Sioux Community does not admit or deny the allegations.
"It is unfortunate that during the time of the allegations, the Tribe was experiencing political upheaval and certain management decisions were made not in the best interest of the casino; we are now dealing with the civil money penalties imposed on the casino as a result of,'' stated Tribal President Gabe Prescott in a news release.
"The individuals involved during the time frame of April 2006 through May 2009 responsible for the alleged violations resulting in the (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) penalties are no longer employed by the casino,'' stated Pendleton.


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Hitachi Data Systems Corporation
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[JURIST] The United Nations Committee on Human Rights [official website] has criticized British libel laws for stifling freedom of speech, according to Thursday media reports. In a report [text linked under "Concluding Observations"] issued after its 93rd session in Geneva, the Committee said restrictive laws may encourage media agencies and scholars to abandon reporting on serious public issues, especially in cases involving the Internet. The report also expressed concern that the laws encourage the phenomenon know as "libel tourism," where petitioners use the London High Court [official website] to sue foreign publishers under laws that are seen as friendly to the claimant. The Committee said:
The State party should re-examine its technical doctrines of libel law, and consider the utility of a so-called "public figure" exception, requiring proof by the plaintiff of actual malice in order to go forward on actions concerning reporting on public officials and prominent public figures, as well as limiting the requirement that defendants reimburse a plaintiff's lawyers fees and costs regardless of scale, including Conditional Fee Agreements and so-called "success fees," especially insofar as these may have forced defendant publications to settle without airing valid defences. The ability to resolve cases through enhanced pleading requirements (e.g., requiring a plaintiff to make some preliminary showing of falsity and absence of ordinary journalistic standards) might also be considered.The Committee also expressed concern that the Official Secrets Act 1989 [text] has been used to prevent former government officials from bringing issues of public interest to light. The Telegraph has more. The Guardian has additional coverage.
Experts first raised concerns after Khalid bin Mahfouz [Forbes profile], a Saudi businessman, used UK courts [Washington Post report] to sue Dr. Rachel Ehrenfield, the director of The American Center for Democracy [advocacy website], for defamation. Ehrenfield had accused Mahfouz of funding terrorism in her book "Funding Evil." Mahfouz won a judgment in 2005 for more than $225,000 after the court granted jurisdiction based upon 23 copies of the book being sold in the UK along with one chapter of the book that was available over the Internet. In July, a judge for the High Court ordered [JURIST report] a British man to pay approximately $44,000 in damages for creating a fake profile on social networking website Facebook [corporate website] and posting defaming information about an acquaintance, Mathew Firsht. Also in 2005, film director Roman Polanski was allowed [JURIST report] to pursue a libel suit via video tape against Vanity Fair [media website] despite his status as a fugitive at the time.


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To: "Smith, Chris" (email@example.com)
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Subject: Captain Mainwaring's Mouth Organ
Dear Chris
Regarding our discussion about boosting Britain's tourist industry, I've put my head together with Melvyn and the boys at the BFI and we've come up with something of an original idea for a film. It's a long shot, but it might just sell foot and mouth to the Americans...
Captain Mainwaring's Mouth Organ: love in the time of foot and mouth
It's 2001. On a small, green island in the North sea, peasant farmers are living under a brutal regime of occupation by the white-suited men from Maff. No one can move without hostile interrogation. Prohibition signs bar ancient rights of way. Disease is rife. Some of the locals are down to their last Range Rover.
In one village, a beautiful maiden lives. Fiery, pure, this woman embodies the essence of English sexuality. [I'm thinking Penelope Keith here, Chris - can you swing this for us?] Her husband, a horny-handed son of the soil from six generations of farmers, is a leader of the local resistance. He will defend his land to the last, and frequently takes pot shots at local ramblers.
Although solidly behind her husband against the Maff intruders, Keith is worried that his meetings with shadowy figures from the Countryside Alliance are making him increasingly brutal. Her wise father [what we'd give for a Gielgud here] gives her a 12-bore and tells her she shouldn't be afraid to use it.
And then she sees him: the man from Maff, a townie, but different from the rest. Captain Mainwaring: he's cultured, debonair. If we can get him, it's Nicholas Parsons. [Memo to casting director: can Nicholas do accents?]
One starry evening, Keith is wandering through the fields in a soft, silken Barbour jacket. A sweet sound permeates the constant gunfire - it's a song, a song that takes her back to the time when her own parents would sing to her: it's I've Got A Brand New Combine Harvester, a rousing patriotic anthem. In the faint half-light of a smouldering pyre, she sees its source: Parsons, proud and erect in disinfected leather wellies, blowing and sucking gently on his harmonica. Their eyes meet. Cattle low. The smoke clears.
[I think you're getting the picture, Chris - romantic but NOT TACKY]
It's forbidden love. She wants him yet distrusts him; she can't ignore Parsons' charms but can't quite forget what his cohorts did to the family goat.
[Note from Melvyn: would a bodice-ripping scene on a muddy country lane work here?]
Then Parsons is sent off to cull in counties far and wide. Months pass. But he never forgets. Finally he returns. He tiptoes over the cattle grid to Keith's farm and spies his love in the distance. The old flames start to burn again - it's another disease-ridden sheep being laid to rest. But Parsons sees, next to his love, another man, dressed in white overalls.
Keith turns and walks into the cowshed. The man in overalls follows. Parsons thinks it can only mean one thing: weeping, he walks away - though he will never forget.
Cut to cowshed. Shots ring out. An embittered Keith has slaughtered the man in overalls. It has all been a tragic misunderstanding. The credits roll.
NB Melvyn thinks this might be a little too downbeat for an American audience, and has come up with an alternative ending:
Keith spots Parsons in the distance. Jumping on her prize stud bull, she gallops towards him. Parsons leaps on behind and, his hair flowing in the wind, they ride out, ignoring the no entry signs on footpaths. As they ride, they notice a new breed of strong and healthy cows coming over the hill. Men from Maff lay down their overalls. Farmers embrace. The theme from Last of the Summer Wine plays. Love has triumphed, and the countryside is safe once more.


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Labour hosts faith group summit to support gay marriage
The Labour Party has warned the UK government not to ignore gay marriage at a meeting of faith groups backing the cause
British political party Labour chaired a meeting where representatives of Quakers, Unitarians and Jewish groups debated their views on gay marriage yesterday (4 July).
The left-leaning party said their backing shows a range of views among faith groups and does not condemn opposition.
The meeting follows the coalition government closing the 12-week consultation on gay marriage on 14 June, with the legislation expected for 2015.
However, the government have offered a free vote to MPs on the issue, meaning they will not be forced to vote on the party line.
Chairperson of the meeting, Yvette Cooper, the shadow Home Secretary, said there are 'serious contradictions' in the government's position on the issue.
She is calling for legalisation to be made this year, and all religious organisations in favor should be allowed to conduct gay marriages on their premises.
Senior Quaker representative Paul Parker told BBC Radio 4 show Today: 'We really do not acknowledge there is a distinction between two types of couples.
'We want everyone to have the same experience, both legally and on the day.'
Parker added: 'We are calling for the law to catch up, really with something we already recognise.'
Members of the Church of England who attended the meeting included Lord Harries, former Bishop of Oxford and Dr Jeffrey John, a high profile gay figure in the church.
However Canon Chris Sugden, executive secretary of Anglican Mainstream, told the radio show he believed same-sex marriage was a 'step too far' and not compatible with Christian teachings.
He said: 'The issue is whether same-sex relationships, in the Christian understanding, are on the same level as heterosexual marriage.
'And it is very clear from the Christian scriptures that we are committed to that they are not.'
Muslim and Sikh leaders in the UK have opposed gay marriage, with the Muslim Council of Britain saying 'redefining' marriage is 'unneccesary and unhelpful.'
Archbishop Antonio Mennini, the Pope's representative in Britain, has also urged all Christians, Jews and Muslims to unite against gay marriage.
However in a recent poll by Stonewall revealed 71 per cent of Britons support gay marriage.


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"UFC: Ultimate Fight Collection 2012 Edition," which features 200 recent UFC fights on 20 discs, hits store on Nov. 6.
In anticipation of the DVD set, Anchor Bay Entertainment has released two trailers.
They include some of the top UFC fights and moments from July 2011 to June 2012, including a rousing UFC on FOX 1 bout between Benson Henderson and Clay Guida that took place in November.
The set includes 50 hours of fights, including 75 bouts not previously available on DVD.
Check out the primary trailer to the right, which includes UFC notables such as Anderson Silva, Junior Dos Santos, Jon Jones, Wanderlei Silva, Dominick Cruz and others. It also includes Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua's instant classic from UFC 139.
Additionally, highlights from the Henderson vs. Guida fight can be found below. The title eliminator ultimately propelled Henderson to a title fight, where he defeated then-champ Frankie Edgar to become the UFC's new and currently reigning lightweight champion.
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New console boasts extreme connectivity, simplicity and a more accessible back-end, but keeps its cards largely close to its chest.
Sony's Playstation 4 conference today revealed the name of the console, the look and feel of the new Dual Shock 4 controller, a holiday period launch window and a host of developer support.
A few things leap out from the things Sony chose to stress during the conference - firstly that it knows (between the lines) that the obtuse nature of the Cell processor was a barrier to entry for many developers, and secondly that it wanted to prove a change in the winds, which it did successfully by announcing developer after developer after developer.
So crowded was the stage that the recaps of what people saw seemed quite necessary.
Key wins for Sony on the software side included the first trailer for Braid creator Jonathan Blow's The Witness (considering Braid was originally an Xbox exclusive), more details on Destiny from Bungie and Activision and an impressive demonstration of how the console's power can interact with the Move controller by Media Molecule (althought it wasn't attached to a game as yet).
Meanwhile the push towards interconnectivity between devices was heavy, with boasts of ongoing socialising taking place on smartphones outside of gaming, of the Vita being able to handle scaled down versions of games to share the television, and the addition of a 'share' button on the new controller which allows instant sharing of photos, videos and more.
Sharing was also a big focus for Sony, with it going so far as to use its recently-aquired GaiKai streaming technology to allow people to play each other's games remotely when in need of assistance.
The new controller also sports a touch screen and much more sensitive tracking of motion thanks to the LED from the new Playstation Camera.
It wasn't all roses - there were scant details on the console itself and, truth be told, the Vita-inclusion is remarkably similar to the Wii U's tech, while the new camera looks awfully familiar as well.
Alongside that, the new games on show were often not demonstrating gameplay, or were, but were also going to be available for current gen consoles. There was some downright gorgeous visuals, and some inspiring people talking the console up, but there's still a long way for Sony to go from this initial concept phase through to launch hype.
Either way, Sony's vision for next gen is now clear, even if its specifics aren't. Microsoft has the next move.