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Durban - Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford admits this week's Springbok training camp, in the midst of their Super Rugby campaign, has been a "disruption" as they prepare for another crucial derby at the weekend.
The Durban franchise had been without 13 of their players since the weekend after they were summoned to a national training camp by coach Heyneke Meyer, and the group was scheduled to return later on Tuesday.
"Our preparations are quite disrupted with our Boks being away at the Springbok training camp," Bashford said.
"So we're going to have to prepare later in the week."
The Sharks face the Cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday with defeat set to relegate them from the top spot they have held in the South African conference since the start of the season.
John Plumtree's men have also been beset by injuries, with several of their senior men like Bismarck du Plessis (knee), Willem Alberts (shoulder), Butch James (knee), Louis Ludik (shoulder), Tim Whitehead (hand), Jacques Botes (hand) and Lwazi Mvovo (hand) all out.
"We've been really unlucky with injuries and unfortunately they have been long term - not like gone today and back tomorrow, but weeks and months," Bashford said.
"So we have been stretched thinner than we would have liked."
The Sharks will head into their weekend tussle with the Free Staters on the back of a disappointing 22-15 loss to the Stormers, a result that prevented them from climbing to second in the overall standings.
The Cheetahs themselves will travel to KwaZulu-Natal on the back of a loss after their five-match winning streak was ended by the Bulls in Pretoria.
"The Cheetahs were full of confidence going into their game and will be bitterly disappointed to have lost," Bashford said.
"That makes this weekend even more important for them."
This will be the Sharks' final match before they depart for their four-match tour of Australia and New Zealand, and Bashford felt that a victory was important for confidence on the overseas leg of the competition.
"It's always nice to get on the aeroplane with a win under the belt," he said.
"It sets the tone nicely for the tour, but right now all we can do is get our preparation right.
"We know how to prepare for the Cheetahs, we know their strengths and certainly what we can expect from them and from our side.
"It's about making sure we do our things right and hopefully the rest will take care of itself."


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Following pictures taken in Marcadieu hall at the flea market ...
Meeting place for farmers and mountain foothills, between Aragon and Bigourdans the 'Marcadieu' had its heyday in the nineteenth century with the trade of horses and mules to Spain. The days of 'big market' - on alternate Thursdays - he welcomed fifteen to twenty thousand people.
Today, the 'grand bargain' of Tarbes, around and under the Marcadieu hall, is still one of the largest markets in the Southwest, popular with street vendors and hawkers. A weekly shopping offers completed daily by Halle Brauhauban, stalls of vegetables, fish, meat and other prepared dishes, which was completely renovated in 2012.
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CHICAGO -- Grocery stores, restaurants and delis across the country threw out fresh spinach products of all types Friday amid rising concern over a national outbreak of E. coli --nearly 100 cases, including one death -- and a federal warning to avoid all prepackaged spinach.
By late Friday, investigators had traced some infections to prepackaged spinach from one California company, but consumers should avoid all fresh spinach if they're unsure of its source, U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said.
Washing the leaves won't help because that does not kill the E. coli bacteria, experts said. Boiling spinach could kill the germs, but health officials said consumers should not rely on that method with potentially tainted vegetables. People who have bagged spinach in their refrigerators should throw it out.
"Our advice is that if you have fresh spinach, whether it's just spinach or part of a mix, don't eat it," said Dr. David Acheson, chief medical officer for the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
So far, the bacterial outbreak has touched 20 states, hitting Wisconsin hardest with 29 cases, including the only recorded death.
Epidemiological investigations have traced at least part of the outbreak to spinach from Natural Selection Foods LLC of California, which packs spinach products for numerous other brands.
Based on that evidence, the company Friday issued a voluntary recall of products with expiration dates ranging from Aug. 17 to Oct. 1. FDA officials said they do not know if the problem is limited to Natural Selection Foods or if the investigation will warrant recalls from other companies.
Spinach disappeared quickly from Chicago-area grocery store shelves Friday, and some restaurants pulled all spinach dishes as a precaution. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc., which operates 31 restaurants around Chicago, issued a memo Wednesday night to remove all dishes that contain raw or uncooked spinach from the menu, said Carrol Symank, the company's vice president of food safety.
Produce workers at a Dominick's supermarket in Schaumburg, Ill., had recalled spinach from the shelves by 1 p.m. Friday. Butchers at the store also removed items that contain raw spinach, such as Greek flank steak and stuffed Portobello mushrooms.
Dominick's shopper Janet O'Donnell, 37, said spinach won't be on the dinner table for a while. "That's just not a lottery I'm going to play with my family," O'Donnell said.
The health alert came about so quickly that health experts had some difficulty formulating precise recommendations for consumers Friday. FDA officials said the first E. coli cases date to Aug. 25, but the agency first heard about the outbreak Wednesday.
At first, the FDA recommended that people avoid fresh, bagged spinach; then late Friday, the agency expanded that to include all prepackaged spinach, including products in clamshell containers.
Marlena Bordson, chief of the Division of Food, Drugs and Dairies at the Illinois Department of Public Health, said she would advise that consumers simply steer clear of all fresh spinach, including the produce in salad bars.
"The prudent person wouldn't purchase it for the time being," Bordson said.
Acheson of the FDA echoed that suggestion during a conference call with reporters late Friday. "The best advice is, 'If you don't know whether it's prepackaged or not, avoid it,'" Acheson said.
None of the advisories apply to frozen or canned spinach. Americans buy about $250 million of packaged spinach annually, most of it grown in California.
Local health officials cautioned against jumping to conclusions about a case in Schaumburg involving five restaurant patrons who fell ill after eating a spinach dip. The five business associates complained of nausea and vomiting the morning after sharing the appetizer at the Cheesecake Factory in Schaumburg, Itasca Deputy Police Chief Dean Myles said.
But Kitty Loewi, a spokeswoman for the Cook County Department of Public Health, said she doubts the incident is linked to the national outbreak, since it usually takes a couple of days for symptoms of E. coli infection to arise.
"I think people are making conclusions that they shouldn't be," Loewi said.
Natural Selection Foods said in a statement that it was cooperating with federal and state health officials to identify the source of the contamination and had stopped shipping all fresh spinach products. They are sold as President's Choice, Dole, Earthbound Farm, Trader Joe's, Ready Pac and Green Harvest, among other brands.
"We will do whatever is necessary to help protect the health and safety of the public," Earthbound Farm spokeswoman Samantha Cabaluna said in a statement. Consumers may call 800-690-3200 for a refund or replacement coupons for tossed-out spinach products.
E. coli lives in the intestines of cattle and other animals and typically is spread through contamination by fecal material. How it tainted the spinach in this case is a mystery, though outbreaks in the past have stemmed from crops fertilized with manure and workers carrying bacteria on their hands, among other sources.
When ingested, the bug can cause diarrhea, often with bloody stools. Most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, although some people -- including the very young and old -- can develop a form of kidney failure that often leads to death.
Sources of the bacterium include uncooked produce, raw milk, unpasteurized juice, contaminated water and meat, especially undercooked or raw hamburger.
In the current outbreak, 94 people have been affected, federal officials said. Of that number, 29 have been hospitalized and 14 have suffered kidney failure. All of the confirmed bacterial infections so far have matched each other genetically, Acheson said.
RECALLED BRANDS: Natural Selection Foods has recalled packages of fresh spinach and salad blends with spinach with "best if used by" dates of Aug. 17 through Oct. 1 under the following brand names:
Bellissima, Cheney Brothers, Coastline, Compliments, Cross Valley, D'Arrigo Brothers, Dole, Earthbound Farm, Emeril, Fresh Point, Green Harvest, Jansal Valley, Mann, Mills Family Farm, Natural Selection Foods, Nature's Basket, O Organic, Premium Fresh, President's Choice, Pride of San Juan, Pro-Act, Pro-Mark, Rave Spinach, Ready Pac, River Ranch, Riverside Farms, Snoboy Superior, Sysco, Tanimura & Antle, The Farmer's Market and Trader Joe's.
Consumers can contact the company at 800-690-3200.
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Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank: The Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Genius Behind the World's Most Original Bank
Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank: The Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Genius Behind the World's Most Original Bank
by Dr. Mark Skousen, Chairman, Investment U
Friday, October 27, 2006: Issue #599
I remember as a young boy people telling me that borrowing money and going into debt were very, very bad.
"Neither a lender nor borrower be," declared Shakespeare. Ben Franklin warned in The Way to Wealth, "The first vice is running in debt... You give to another power over your liberty... Be frugal and free."
And church leader J. Rueben Clark says debt "never sleeps nor sickens nor dies... and whenever you get in its way or cross its course or fail to meet its demands, it crushes you."
Financial advisors warn repeatedly to stay out of debt, and gold bugs publish charts showing the national debt by consumers, business and government climbing to unsustainable levels.
Sounds ominous, doesn't it?
Going into debt is a serious matter and should not be done lightly. I don't recommend it for most consumer goods, and certainly not for buying food at the grocery store or 7-Eleven. In short, use cash.
Debt, however, does have its advantages. In this issue, we'll discuss Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank and the Micro-Credit Revolution. First, a closer look at the virtue of debt as it relates to the Micro-Credit movement...
The Profitable Side of Managed Debt
If handled properly, easy credit allows you and your family to buy a car or a home when you're young. Paying a monthly mortgage is a forced savings plan. After 30 years, you own the home outright. Real estate guru Jack Miller said it best: "Want to become a millionaire? Borrow a million dollars and pay it off."
And where would most businesses be without loans and credit lines from banks, investment bankers, insurance companies, mortgage companies and venture capitalists? Without these sources of capital, where would our savings go? You can't build a sophisticated complex global economy on equity financing alone. Mortgages, bridge loans, commercial and government bonds, even junk bonds are necessary to lubricate the financial world.
If you have the wherewithal to pay the interest on the debt, you can survive and even prosper, as a consumer or business - and even a government. On the other extreme, if you can't pay the interest, debt can "crush you," as Clark says.
In Investment U, I have recommended a variety of ways to profit from the debt market, including:
- Prime rate funds, such as the Van Kampen Senior Income Trust (NYSE: VVR)
- Junk bond funds, like the Debt Strategies Fund (NYSE: DSU)
- Business development companies, such as Allied Capital (NYSE: ALD), and
- Mortgage REITS like Thornburg Mortgage (NYSE: TMA).
These companies manage millions in "profitable" debt. But here's a $50 loan that's made all the difference to one entrepreneurial couple...
The Difference Between Starvation and Prosperity
For those of you still skeptical about the virtue of debt, consider this...
Laily Begun and her husband, Atiqullah, were manual laborers in Bangladesh who barely had enough to eat. She took out a $50 "micro" loan from the Grameen Bank to buy a cow, which allowed her to make some extra cash selling milk.
She borrowed another $65 for a second cow, and her little business flourished. Now she had enough to apply for a mobile phone. Laily became known as the "Village Phone Lady," and before long, she was earning nearly $300 a month. With their savings, the couple set up five shops and a restaurant. They now live in a brick house, own two color TVs, a refrigerator and a cassette player, and send their three children to school.
All because of a $50 starter loan.
The Grameen Bank is not a charity. Billions in foreign aid have been thrown at poor people without effect. Only when a for-profit bank began lending to the desperately poor did anything positive come of it. Grameen Bank charges 18% interest on its micro-loans, and has only a 5% default rate. How is this possible? Borrowers must join small support groups, and if one defaults, the others are forced to take over his debts.
It seems impossible, but so far the Grameen Bank has made more than $5 billion in loans, and its model has been imitated around the world, even by the World Bank.
Free-Market Economist Muhammad Yunus Wins Nobel Peace Prize
The genius behind the Grameen Bank and the Micro-Credit Revolution is Muhammad Yunus, who just won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the poor. He is a former professor at the Chittagong University who decided not to just teach about the wealth of nations, but to do something about it.
Yunus founded the Grameen Bank in the world's poorest country, and today has branches in over 71,371 villages in Bangladesh through collateral-free micro credits to needy entrepreneurs.
While the World Bank has imitated his micro-credit model, Yunus decries the organization in his book Banker to the Poor: "We at the Grameen Bank have never wanted or accepted World Bank funding because we do not like the way the bank conducts business." Nor does he like foreign aid. "Aid-funding projects create massive bureaucracies, which quickly become corrupt and inefficient, incurring huge losses."
Yunus was a Marxist until he came to the United States and saw how the market liberates the individual. "I do believe in the power of the global free-market economy and in using capitalist tools... I also believe that providing unemployment benefits is not the best way to address poverty."
Not surprisingly, the Grameen Bank is considered by Marxists as the "enemy" of the socialist revolution.
Yunus believes that poverty can be eradicated by loaning poor people the capital they need to engage in profitable businesses, not by giving them a handout or engaging in population control. In his own words, "All human beings are potential entrepreneurs."
Good trading, AEIOU,
P. S. I've invited Muhammad Yunus to speak at FreedomFest next July 5-7, 2007, in Las Vegas, and there's a very good chance he will join us. For more information, visit the website


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Subrahmanya: A curious case of two persons – a male and a female – having gone missing at a time has been reported from Yenekal near here.
But what is more intriguing is that the man is married but the woman is not.
Mohit Jenukodi is a national-level, accedited volleyball umpire. He is a married man. Soumya (name changed), hailing from Markanja, lived in relative Parla Balakrishna Gowda's house to help the family with household chores.
On Mar 20, she left home in the morning and has not returned. Neither has she gone to her parental home.
Around the same time, Mohit too has gone missing. His family members have verbally informed the police. Balakrishna has filed a written complaint in the Subrahmanya police station.
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Rihanna will be honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2014 Council of Fashion Designers of America awards ceremony.
"We are proud to present Rihanna with the CDFA Fashion Icon Award for her impact on the industry as fashion's most exciting ambassador in recent memory," CDFA CEO Steven Kolb writes on the council's website.
The award recognizes the singer's contributions as a fashion designer and icon, as well as her partnership with the MAC cosmetics Viva Glam campaign, which raises funds for AIDS research.
The Fashion Icon Award is given "to an individual whose style has made a significant impact on popular culture on an international stage," according to the CFDA website. Past winners include Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, and Nicole Kidman.
The 2014 CFDA fashion awards ceremony will take place on June 2 at Lincoln Center in New York.


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Report: Anderson Cooper may replace Matt Lauer on 'Today'
NEW YORK, March 27 (UPI) -- NBC is talking to CNN's Anderson Cooper about replacing Matt Lauer as host of the "Today" show in New York before the end of the year, Deadline said.
The news comes as Lauer continues to be widely criticized for last year's firing of his co-anchor Ann Curry. Lauer is also being partially blamed for the loss of "Today" viewers to its ABC competitor "Good Morning America."
Deadline said NBC told Lauer it was courting Cooper as his replacement and asked Lauer to give the transition his stamp of approval.
Instead, Lauer allegedly called Cooper to voice his outrage over the prospect of being replaced before he is ready to leave.
Lauer's call surprised Cooper, who thought Lauer supported the "Today" show change, the entertainment industry news website said.
Deadline said the network has also considered Ryan Seacrest, Willie Geist and David Gregory as possible replacements for Lauer.
Neighbor accuses singer Justin Bieber of battery
CALABASAS, Calif., March 27 (UPI) -- Justin Bieber's neighbor in a posh, gated community in Calabasas, Calif., has filed a police report after an alleged altercation with the singer, TMZ said.
The 19-year-old pop star is accused of battery in the police report filed Tuesday, but the nature of the alleged physical abuse was not specified.
The battery allegedly happened during a dispute with a neighbor who criticized Bieber for recklessly speeding in his Ferrari through the neighborhood while children were playing and people were walking their dogs, TMZ said.
The celebrity news website said multiple residents have since corroborated the complaining man's story.
TMZ didn't name the man who filed the police report.
TV's 'Judge Joe Brown' canceled after 15 seasons
NEW YORK, March 27 (UPI) -- The current 15th season of "Judge Joe Brown" will be the American small-claims court show's last, producers said.
"'Judge Joe Brown' will not be returning for another season. We would like to thank Joe for 15 great years, as well as executive producer John Terenzio and the entire staff for all their hard work and dedication to the show," CBS Television Distribution said in a statement Tuesday.
Broadcasting & Cable said the show's producers and Brown could not agree on the terms for a new contract.
Brown also told the industry publication that CBS Television didn't properly promote the syndicated show.
Panettiere and Klitschko get engaged
LOS ANGELES, March 27 (UPI) -- "Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere and Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko are engaged and planning a summer wedding, UsMagazine.com reported.
"Very few people know and she isn't wearing her ring publicly yet," a friend of the couple told the celebrity magazine. "Looks like a summer wedding!"
Panettiere, 23, and Klitschko, 37, broke up in May 2011 after dating for two years. They reconciled in January.
UsMagazine.com didn't say exactly when the couple became engaged.


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Creekside at Olde Town Conyers is excited to announce that its beautifully decorated model home is now open for touring. In addition to the model home being open, two more homes are nearing completion and construction on the clubhouse has begun!
The new homes at Creekside at Olde Town Conyers offer single-level living that caters to the active adult lifestyle. Each of the homes are EarthCraft certified, meaning they are constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and sustainability for years of comfort and quality.
Currently available is the Mountain Laurel model home, which features four bedrooms and three bathrooms. This amazing new home features a covered porch with Craftsman-style stone accents, a large foyer and a formal living room or study. Located directly off of the foyer is a huge great room with a fireplace and a covered patio that leads into the lush backyard. This open floor plan makes entertaining a breeze, especially in the gourmet kitchen, which is complete with granite countertops. The large owner's suite features a tub and shower combination, as well as dual vanities and a large walk-in closet. In addition, this home includes an upstairs bonus room with a bathroom, making it the perfect escape for visiting family. To see all of the available homes at this fantastic community, click here.
At Creekside at Olde Town Conyers, residents can enjoy an active adult lifestyle in a community that will include a beautiful clubhouse with a fireplace, billiards room, game room and a fabulous view of Boar's Tusk Creek, as well as an expansive outdoor gathering area that has both covered and uncovered spaces. In addition, the community will have a swimming pool, fitness area, walking trails and gardens.
Conyers is home to the Georgia International Horse Park, which was built for the 1996 Olympics. You can also find a place perfect for renewing your spirit at Georgia's Monastery of the Holy Spirit, home to Cistercian monks for more than 65 years and a variety of Bonsai specimens. In addition, there are many events held in Conyers throughout the summer.
Stop by today and tour the beautiful model home at Creekside at Olde Town Conyers and see what makes this community unique. You can visit the community at 1597 Renaissance Drive in Conyers right off of Sigman Road and convenient to I-20 and Highway 138. To speak with a sales consultant, call 770-254-5360 or visit www.CreeksideConyers.com.


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Federal Way boys bury rival Decatur, 63-36 | King Showcase
The Eagles scored the first 10 points and easily beat the Gators in the first meeting of the Federal Way schools in four years.
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KENT — Not long ago, Federal Way was 11-0 and ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 4A. That was before the Eagles lost three of their past five boys basketball games, sliding to No. 6.
On Monday in the King Showcase at ShoWare Center, Federal Way used two big quarters to roll past district rival Decatur, 63-36.
The Eagles (14-3) scored the first 10 points of the game and led 28-12 after one quarter.
Decatur (8-8), a former 4A school which dropped to 3A before the 2010-11 season, got within nine in the third, but the Eagles pulled away with a 16-0 run to start the fourth.
Malik Montoya (17 points, six rebounds, three steals) and Brayon Blake (16 points, nine boards) led the way for Federal Way. Decatur's Jason Young had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds and Adam Wilson just missed (12 points, nine boards).
It's the first time the teams have met since the 2008-2009 season, when Federal Way won the 4A state title. The Eagles beat the Gators twice along the way, including a double-overtime win in the SPSL championship game.


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SOMERSWORTH – On Oct. 1, the Affordable Care Act enrollment period started across the country. At Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, newly hired Outreach and Enrollment Specialist Mary Moynihan is on hand to answer the community's questions.
Moynihan's background ranges from the medical field to social work, but both she and Goodwin Executive Director Janet Atkins agree that her passion landed her the job.
"We were looking for someone who was educated in the process," said Atkins. "We also wanted somebody that could also relate to people, and make sure that they were a good communicator and clearly articulate what is really best for the patient."
According to Moynihan, the issue of healthcare coverage is personal.
"I'm living this," she said. "We've all lived these scenarios."
Moynihan started her position recently, and since then, she's noticed a lot of questions from community members about the Affordable Care Act. She said that the vast amount of information surrounding the law can be difficult to understand.
"People don't have accurate information," she said, "and they're afraid that things they don't want are going to be forced on them. There's many more choices than they think, and more aid than they think."
The Affordable Care Act is a healthcare law requiring individuals to be insured. The new act represents a significant overhaul of the current system, offering the same rates to people with pre-existing conditions and setting up health insurance exchanges in each state to let individuals choose a specific provider and plan.
The law's individual mandate requires those without coverage to pay a penalty, the cost of which will be determined by the individual's income.
Speaking of the Affordable Care Act, Atkins said, "Many of our existing patients that are uninsured will be eligible to sign up on the Exchange. What it means for the community is that people will be able to get preventative care instead of using the emergency department."
The addition of Moynihan to Goodwin Community Health gives those with questions a chance for face-to-face interaction. For those without ready access to computers, and those who are struggling to find answers online, Moynihan has office hours at Goodwin on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She is also planning a number of community outreach events following the Oct. 1 enrollment opening.
"The number one thing is to just talk to them about what their situation is," said Moynihan. "It's a resource, it's just somebody that you can have a conversation with."


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A quartet of Group 1 races are batting for the punters' attention in Sydney on Easter Saturday and while the Doncaster Mile is the meeting's marquee event, the TJ Smith Stakes 2015 threatens to steal the show.
The superstar sprinters are down to face off in Randwick Race 8 at 4:30pm (AEDT), the $2.5 million Group 1 Darley TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) drawing a final field of 11 this autumn.
Day 1 of The Championships is a beauty and the class in the TJ Smith Stakes reflects that including the current $2.90 favourite Chautauqua who is full of potential chasing his maiden Group 1 win.
The Team Hawkes-trained four-year-old won a Group 2 in Melbourne first-up before a Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) second, making him a dual Flemington Group 1 runner-up thanks also to his Darley Classic finish back in November.
He's just been off them and won't be far behind this weekend, especially with Chris Waller's Newmarket Handicap winner Brazen Beau out of the mix.
So who does he have to beat this weekend?
The TJ Smith Stakes betting markets at Ladbrokes.com.au say his main threats are Darley Classic winner Terravista ($3.10) for Joe Pride, last year's winning Lankan Rupee ($5) and Gai Waterhouse's class mare Sweet Idea ($6.50) who is the early market mover.
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2015 TJ Smith Stakes Form Facts & Betting Stats
- Last year's TJ Smith Stakes winner was the Mick Price-trained Lankan Rupee who came off a Newmarket Handicap win, jumped from barrier one and had Craig Newitt in the saddle
- This year #1 Lankan Rupee ($5) returns after back-to-back TJ Smith Stakes wins, success making him the first to do it in successive years
- Black Caviar won dual editions of the race but on non-successive years (2011 and 2013)
- Last year's winning hoop Craig Newitt stays on after back-to-back wins in the classic also
- Other previous TJ Smith Stakes winning jockeys with a ride this year are: Hugh Bowman (10-1-1-2) aboard #2 Terravista and Craig Williams (4-1-0-1) on #8 Rain Affair
- Along with Price (2-1-0-0) and his defending champ the other former TJ Smith Stakes winning trainers with a runner this year are: Gai Waterhouse (10-3-1-2) with #10 Sweet Idea, Joe Pride (10-1-1-0) with #2 Terravista, #4 Tiger Tees and #6 Rain Affair, and John Hawkes (14-1-2-1) who saddles-up #3 Chautauqua with sons Wayne & Michael
- Last year's winning barrier (1) this year belongs to outsider #5 Famous Seamus ($41) and also produced Black Caviar for her second win in 2013
- The most successful TJ Smith Stakes barrier in history meanwhile is five with five winners – #10 Sweet Idea ($6.50) has the coveted gate this year
- This year horses coming out of the Newmarket Handicap are Chautauqua (2nd), Terravista (3rd), Lord Of The Sky (4th) and Lankan Rupee (6th)
- Favourites have a gun TJ Smith Stakes record with four saluting in the past 10 years; this year's favourite out to continue the trend and become the third straight to win is #3 Chautauqua ($2.90)
- #2 Terravista (64%) boasts the highest Win Rate of the field followed by #1 Lankan Rupee (50%)
- The highest Place Rate belongs to #10 Sweet Idea (84%) followed closely by #3 Chautauqua (83%), #2 Terravista (79%) and #1 Lankan Rupee (77%)
- Horses with the best record at Randwick are: #2 Terravista (4-4-0-0), #10 Sweet Idea (4-3-0-0), #5 Famous Seamus (10-3-0-3), #8 Rain Affair (11-2-3-1), #4 Tiger Tees (9-2-1-1) and #1 Lankan Rupee (1-1-0-0)
- Over the distance (1200m) those to beat are: #5 Famous Seamus (18-5-1-4), #1 Lankan Rupee (10-4-1-2), #2 Terravista (6-4-0-1), #4 Tiger Tees (11-4-0-1), #8 Rain Affair (11-4-2-0), #10 Sweet Idea (8-3-3-1), #6 Fontelina (10-3-1-0) and #3 Chautauqua (8-2-5-0)
- Previous winners at the track & distance are then: #2 Terravista (3-3-0-0), #10 Sweet Idea (3-2-0-0), #8 Rain Affair (6-2-1-0), #1 Lankan Rupee (1-1-0-0), #4 Tiger Tees (3-1-0-0) and #5 Famous Seamus (4-1-0-1)
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Miklos Vajna has blogged about Free Software Conference and Exhibition 2013 already. This annual conference organized by FSF.hu, held in Budapest, Hungary usually has 5-600 visitors. In addition to Miklos' presentation and workshop there were two more LibreOffice related presentations in the programme. Andras Timar presented the new features of LibreOffice 4.1 with an emphasis on the work of Hungarian contributors. László Németh shared many tips and tricks about desktop publishing and typography in LibreOffice Writer. So in total there were 3 LibreOffice presentations, a workshop and a booth with stickers and LibreLogo manuals.
Strong LibreOffice presence at SzSzK2013
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Judy Palmer ©
Las Vegas, NV. September 1st 1974 midnight show. Elvis is wearing the " Black Spanish Flowers with red stones " jumpsuit. This stage attire has been rarely worn by Elvis and first used in 1973. A white version with green stones and known as the " White Spanish Flowers " suit was equally worn in 1973 and rarely in 1974.
Judy Palmer ©
This concert was somewhat pretty similar to the ones Elvis gave during the last few days of this engagement in Vegas. At that time there were rumors that he missed two appearances the previous week because of a drug problem. He was furious and made a few " strung out " speeches.
Another jumpsuit named " Black Spanish Flowers with green stones " was also worn by Elvis during the August 1973 season. It has a very similar design to the one above but with green stones instead of red ones.
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About six months ago, I asked the GWJ community for help. I had successfully signed with a literary agent for my first novel, 72 Hours. I needed people to read the book and post reviews on my agent's site. I expected two or three people to help. Instead, I received an overwhelming wave of support. Nearly two dozen members of GWJ read my novel and posted wonderful reviews on the site.
Unfortunately, bad luck stepped in. The agency went bankrupt, and I was once again without representation. When Goodjers found out, I got a small avalanche of encouraging messages. A number of you suggested that I should self-publish, and I decided that was the route I was going to take. With the invaluable help of BadKen, who formatted my book for eReaders, helped me spot mistakes, and was genuinely phenomenal on all levels, 72 Hours is now ready for release.
So now, I'm asking once more for help. As a self-published author, I know I'm fighting an uphill battle to gain any kind of a significant audience. For any Goodjers who are willing to help, I need three things: ideas, reviews and promotion. If anyone has any good ideas for how I can expand my audience, please let me know. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Second, reviews. Amazon and Nook sales live and die by customer reviews. I need as many as possible. If you've read my book and can post a review, that would be amazing. If you have a Kindle or Nook and are willing to write a review, PM me and I will happily send you a free copy.
Finally, promotion. I will post the links to the various sales outlets below. If a few people here could repost those links on social networks, blogs, the bathroom wall at TGI Fridays, it would help to expand my audience and get my book a bit more attention.
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed so much to this effort. I've wanted to be a novelist since I was ten years old, and the support and encouragement of this community has brought me closer than I ever thought possible. If you end up with a copy of the book, check the acknowledgements.
Link to the Amazon Kindle version, available here.
Link to the Nook version, available here.
EDIT: Link to the print edition is up!
My website, which has the first ten chapters and a short story available to read.
Another short story is up, this one featuring some familiar characters from the book. It's called The Albino Vs. The Sea Lion.
I will soon have links for versions on the Sony Reader, iBooks, and Kobu. I also am currently reviewing the proof of a print copy, and I will post those links as they come up.
Thanks again to everyone.
I'd love to read and review it on my Kindle... and the day I can't spend $5 on a potentially good book is a day I hope never comes. Bought, will give it a read and a review once I finish my current book. Good luck.
Bought one on the Kindle for myself, and for my Dad, who is a big Michael Connelly fan.
Just bought for the nook, love to read so will review when finish. Congratulations by the way
Will do! This community rocks for things such as this
Tagging for later as I currently have no ereader.
I should come by and pick one up personally. I'm just down the road in the boro.
Kindle version purchased. Good luck, trichy!
Bought it for my nook. It will be a while before I can sit down and read it, but I will write a review when I do!
Can you do an audio version of the first chapter or two and provide that? I know that helps a lot of people looking to sample books. - Alternately, see if you can get Prederick to do it
If you have a Kindle or Nook and are willing to write a review, PM me and I will happily send you a free copy.
Ah, c'mon! Buying it now.
Edit: Link for the British; there are a fair few books called 72 Hours on the UK store.
I don't like thriller-kind of books, but I'll gladly help out a gwjer, bought =)
I'll keep checking in here once you have a printed copy up for sale. I don't have a Kindle or anything, but I will gladly shell out some money to have a copy displayed proudly on my bookshelf. Good luck! I'll make sure to write a review for you and spread the word.
Tagging so I remember to buy and review it.
My first Kindle will get here in about a month's time (pre-ordered one of the new models announced), so will be sure to make '72 Hours' my very first purchase on it Review will follow, of course. And best of luck in the meanwhile!
I read this back when you asked for the recommendations on the agent's site. Loved it. Put up a review on the Amazon site. Good luck.
Purchased! Will give it a shot when I finish with Reamde.
I was looking for something new to read. Purchased and will review. I have to tell you, the first 3 sentences convinced me that I am going to enjoy this
I don't like thriller-kind of books, but I'll gladly help out a gwjer, bought =)
Ditto this, just bought on Kindle. I'll put up a review as soon as I get it read.
Just finished up a book today when I saw this thread, so clearly it was meant to be. Bought myself a copy for my Kindle App on my Android, will get stuck in on my lunch break today.
I am 12% in. Is Lopez based on Mex?
Tagging for later as I currently have no ereader.
16% in and I actually laughed aloud at a particular sentence in the Walmart. So far so good.
Tagged. I'll pick this up once I burn through a couple more books on my "Current Reads" collection, but I've been looking for a new thriller
weirdly enough, for me it was $8.04. Not $5 like earlier mentioned in this thread.
Silly Sparhawk, people in Curacao don't read.
I already have a legal (review) copy, but not one through Amazon yet.
So, will get one there and leave a review behind.
I loved reading this one and the sense of (sarcastic) humor is one I can appreciate .
weirdly enough, for me it was $8.04. Not $5 like earlier mentioned in this thread.
Of course still worth it
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weirdly enough, for me it was $8.04. Not $5 like earlier mentioned in this thread.
Silly Sparhawk, people in Curacao don't read.
Well, the sentence did have Mex in it, so disturbing was a given!
I should say, I'm loving it so far.


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La Crosse and Kenosha counties considering smoking bans
La Crosse County and Kenosha are among the latest in Wisconsin to consider smoking bans in all workplaces - including bars and restaurants.
The La Crosse County Health and Human Services Board is scheduled to take up the measure today (Tuesday).
Voters in Kenosha will have their say in a non-binding referendum on Nov. 4, and about 100 people marched to a City Council meeting Monday night to rally for no votes on the smoking ban.
Restaurant owner Stacey West-Rivera said personal freedom is at stake.
Other marchers said it was wrong to locally ban what's still a legal product in this country.
The issue was also discussed at the Council meeting with folks on both sides speaking out.
One woman said she lost relatives to emphysema and that's why she favors the ban.
Officials tested air quality in 58 establishments in eight western Wisconsin.
The results were announced on the eve of today's committee vote on the La Crosse County ban.
The report said only smoke-free places had good air quality.
The Department of Natural Resources says people should not expose themselves to more than 40 micrograms of small particulates in a day. But the survey found one place with 1,440 micrograms.


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There's so much going on this Friday and throughout the weekend that it feels a little cruel to recommend any specific event over any others. After you participate in Bike to Work Day (it's not cheating if you have to jump on a bus with your bike for extra long commutes), get out and enjoy all that San Diego has to offer. Jimmy Eat World perform a sold-out show at the House of Blues, the Burning Of Rome headline a stacked local lineup at the Casbah, and UCSD hosts its annual Sun God Festival. I'm always excited about new art or performance spaces, so I'll probably head downtown to Warehouse1425 to check out the art and see Family Wagon headline a music lineup that also features Spirit Vine and Dirty Sirens. Still, there's so much to see and do this Friday that a good study down the lineup should yield positive results no matter where you go.
Friday, May 17:
- Warehouse1425 featuring music by Family Wagon, Spirit Vine, Dirty Sirens, DJs Persue & Sake @ Warehouse1425 (1425 E Street, 6-10 p.m., $5, All Ages)
- Sun God Festival featuring Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. the Man, Andrew McMahon, Danny Brown, Youngblood Hawke, Soda Pants and more @ RIMAC Field, UCSD (3 p.m. - 12 a.m.)
- The Burning of Rome, Low Volts, the New Kinetics, Zero Zero @ Casbah
- 91X presents Jimmy Eat World with IAmDynamite and Reason to Rebel @ House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
- The Styletones @ Bar Pink
- Super Buffet @ Riviera Supper Club
- Janka Nabay (Gang Gang Dance), Illuminauts, Vertigo @ The Void
- Stage 11, Subsurfer, Freak the Mighty, Stone Iris @ The Ken Club
- Ben Wanicur & his quartet featuring Peter Sprague, Ian Tordella, Charlie Weller (CD Release) @ Dizzy's
- The Amalgamated, Ssssnake, Coda Reactor, Hobo Torch @ Soda Bar
- Brian Ellis Band, Joy (Tour Homecoming Show), Sacri Monti @ Tin Can
- Casey Turner (5:00 p.m.), Tommy Dubs & Seismic Leveler with Year of the Dragon (9:30 p.m.) @ 710 Beach Club
- Rattle Rockin Boys, Roy Rapid & the Rhythm Rock Trio, the Poppin' Firecrackers @ The Tower Bar
- Mike Pinto with Natural Vibrations, DJ Clint Westwood of Whiskey Avengers (8:30 p.m.)
- Lynette Skynyrd, Badd Co., ZZ Too @ Brick By Brick
- Millionaires, Joy Island, Ashland High, Beneath the Sun, Lancifer, Chasing Claymores, Super Groupie, Figueroa @ Epicentre
- King Schascha & Irusalem, DJ R2 @ Gallagher's
- Temple of the Dads (5:00 p.m.), Detroit Underground (9:00 p.m.) @ Humphrey's Backstage
- Caroline Brooks, Lucy Langlas, Natalie Gelman (CD release) @ Lestat's
- Martha Davis & the Motels @ Ramona Mainstage
- QuitSleep, Fresh Bakin and the Madero Group present LowRiderZ, Black 22s & Girl Friday @ Ruby Room
- 2B, Gorilla Disko, Digital Jammer, Von Kiss, Preston Morrill, Fatal Inertia @ Soma
- Lady Cellie presents Life of Zion, Soulective, Ladie Cellie @ The Griffin
- Beheading the King, Raise the Guns, Squirrelly Arts & Draind @ Shakedown
- The Ballad Mongers @ Tio Leos
- Rewind Crew, Maine1, Hevrock, DJ L, Habitat @ U31
- The Soultones @ The V Lounge
- Popvinyl @ Dreamcatcher
- Austin Train and Lyle Brown (6:00 p.m.), Battle of the Bands with Finals Pool Party, Blue Still & the Orange Pickers, Irieality and Devocean @ Winston's
Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events and general musings about life in San Diego on San Diego: Dialed In. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.


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Last week, a user complained when I illustrated a workplace gossip story with the image of a woman posing like a cat. (You can see the post here.)
I think the fact that this story associates "office gossip" with an image of a woman — especially in an industry where both men and male gossips outnumber women — is sexist…. This is the kind of image that tells us — wrongly — that the difference is the gender of the speaker.
Well, she's right. What makes it worse is the fact that the stereotype of "women as gossips" never even occurred to me.
I'm a fairly progressive guy, if I may say so, without much in the way of prejudice. There are other stereotypes — about African-Americans, Hispanics or Asians, for example — that offend me and will never see the light of day on this blog. I've certainly been around long enough to have seen the extra mud women have to wade through in the course of their careers. So what happened?
Though we usually think of discrimination as something that's either overt — public rallies by hate groups — or camouflaged in the name of "tradition" — barring women from, I don't know, a golf club — our prejudices can be subtle. That our words might offend one group or another is something we rarely consider. But we'd never say those same words if we thought they'd offend a colleague.
Had I considered how the women I work with might have reacted to that image, I wouldn't have used it. A lot of women work at Dice, many are close colleagues, and several of them I consider mentors. Yet, again, the idea of that image being inappropriate didn't occur to me.
My point in all this — and the lesson I've learned — is that workplace discrimination can be a lot more insidious than we think. If only by making people more aware, things like good diversity training help. Ultimately, though, all the training in the world isn't going to mean much unless we pay more attention, not just during those sessions, but in our day to day routines.
Mark, I believe that the woman who complained simply needs to get over herself. In our, oh-so PC modern world, no matter what gender or race you would have chosen, someone would have been offended. Regardless of any stereotype, you chose a photo that evoked a certain mental image. That is what I believe you were going for, not to single out 50% of the population.
I don't know that basically making a list of all the stereotypes that exist, and then checking images/content against them is such a good idea.
For something to be considered a real problem ideally it should be intrinsically offensive with a direct connections, and not just a meaning someone ascribes to it.
With enough imagination almost anything can be spun in an offensive way; that sort of thing is a standard practice of some politicians, and some in the general media are guilty of the same.
While we should be conscious of not doing obviously rude, insensitive, or offensive things, perpetuating a culture of splitting hairs. By walking on eggshells we can be helping perpetuate and create atmospheres that can turn toxic, and be as offensive or even more so than the things we were trying to avoid.
Edit update: While we should be conscious of not doing obviously rude, insensitive, or offensive things; perpetuating a culture of splitting hairs and walking on eggshells is unproductive in it's own way.
When most people say that they aren't prejudiced, they mean that they don't want to be, or don't want to seen as prejudiced. I was delighted to read your post–Good for you for recognizing the unconscious stereotype of woman-as-gossip, and addressing it. Most of our prejudices are unconscious and if we're lucky, we notice them before we say, or write, things we wish we hadn't. Your examination of this issue is so much more helpful to the cause of eliminating prejudice than suggesting that "others" are overly sensitive, and need to keep quiet when they feel slighted.
I have to say as a woman, I would rather work with a office full of men then women. It's just a woman's make-up it seems to be jealous and gossip.
Yes, "gossip" and "women" have been associated together for a long time. The stereotype was born from an era when, rightly or wrongly, men worked and women stayed at home. Stay-at-home women had much more opportunity to gossip "across the backyard fence" than men who worked in the fields and factories of a bygone era. If the roles had been reversed, men would probably developed as gossips, and a different stereotype would have been born. Gossiping is not a priori a male thing or a female thing. It is a human thing.
Today, we should reevaluate all of our stereotypes in light of the present reality, and perhaps we might find, as your reader opined, men gossip more than women. However, unless your reader can provide evidence, her comment is arguably only an opinion. I don't doubt its truth, but I can't rely on its truth as it is unsubstantiated.
Mark, your faux pas was to depict a common stereotype which degrades a group of which you are not a member. Such stereotypes are usually overlooked when they are self-deprecating, and not self-aggrandizing.
Perhaps the person making the complaint saw her own personality reflected back at her?
I commend your ability to see the other side of this. Many times, people play the victim card and say "well I wasn't trying to offend anyone," (exhibit A – RJ Simmons). That's okay too. It's just about how you open your mind to see what it is that has been construed as offensive. Sure, there are measures you can take and sometimes no matter what you do, someone might still be offended. It's the awareness that is the point here. And I think that was your lesson learned.
Why do you always have to throw in the black, Asian, or Hispanic card when someone complains about something? Suffice to say this is about 'gossip'…not color…..whites are sterotyped, too…alot…so give it a rest. Back to the gossip: I see nothing wrong with the picture of a woman portraying a cat. Sorry, but, woman can be (and are) very petty and gossip when there is no gossip, they are in everybody's business but their own. Men gossip, too. The best thing for everyone to do (including, moi) is to Mind Your Own Business.
PC mania strikes again. What is with people these days? This seems to be the era of coddling every sensitive individual on the planet. If you let something this petty bother you then I feel sorry for you. I'm sorry if this offends anyone but people like this are mentally or emotionally weak! This reminds me of a simple saying " you can please some of the people all the time, all the people some of the time but you CAN'T please all the people all the time". In short, suck it up and grow a thicker skin, save your complaints for REAL issues.
There are two groups you can rip apart in this politically correct era and fear no repercussions. Those are the punching bag groups of white males and conservatives.
It is very good of you to own up to your own *slight* faults – I'm a woman and I know I make slips like this! Thank you also for writing about it. Spreading awareness is how this will issue will be solved!


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Fixed! "There is no Mii save data on your Wii Remote. Format this save data?"
|This post is one of several on how to fix problems with your Nintendo Wii. To see the entire list, click here for the Nintendo Wii Repair Guide.
Mii's are portable on your Nintendo Wii. This means there are a several places where Nintendo Mii's can be saved. The primary storage is on the Secure Digital Card (SD Card) flash memory that you can insert inside your Nintendo Wii. Another way you can save your Mii is on the save data for the Wii Remote.
However, the first time you try to save the Mii to your Wiimote, you may encouter the following message:
"There is no Mii save data on your Wii Remote. Format this save data?"
While this message may be concerning, simply select "Yes" if this message appears. It simply means that you have never saved a Mii to your Wii Remote, and the Wii Remote needs to be prepared before a Mii can be saved to it.
After your first save, you should no longer encounter this message when you attempt to save Mii data to your Wii Remote.


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The difference between English and Scots pronunciation (Letters, 22 February) cost me the top place in an army trade exam nearly 60 years ago, and it still rankles.
Newly graduated and into national service at Aldershot, my squad was told in a simple test to write down a word meaning "to labour" that rhymed with "shirk". I immediately ruled out "work" and spent a fruitless few minutes trying to identify another synonym that rhymed with "shirk".
That was my undoing: the answer was "work". If you adopt a southern English accent you can can see how they got it.
I had my revenge many years later when taking part in an international conference in Germany along with an English colleague. Fortunately for us two, English was the language being used. But the continentals asked the English participant if he could please speak Scottish-English like Mr Broom as they found me much easier to understand!
Andrew Broom
Traquair Park West
Avoch? Milngavie? Kilconquhar? Farquhar? Wemyss? How are these pronounced? Pronunciation is a regional, local, personal phenomenon. I have long since given up correcting people (teaching habits die hard!) although I do, on occasion, shout at the television.
How many "sentimmers" are in a "killometter"? I can recollect our local post mistress saying that she had been asked by the then-existing unit of the BBC for advice on the local pronunciation of "awkward" local names.
Her name was Miss Menzies (so pronounced). One of her postmen (no relation) was Tam Mingus (spelt Menzies)!
I now regard "propuh English" (Received Pronunciation) as a dialect, like Glaswegian or Lochgelly speak.
I recollect that in the preface to the textbook we used to teach Pitman's Shorthand we were advised that certain words had to be "written as spelt, not as pronounced"! These included "iron" and "park".
And then there was the poor foreign visitor to London who was having a hard time with his phrase-book English. When he saw a poster advertising a West End show thus "Cavalcade-pronounced success", he gave up!
George Cooper
Regarding Harry D Watson letter (21 February) about dialects, I wasn't being anti- English. Most of the bad pronunciation comes from Scottish presenters!
David Mollison
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Skiers on the U.S. Olympic ski team got some special help from the Calspan-University of Buffalo Research Center's low-speed wind tunnel in Buffalo, N.Y.
Aerospace engineer Michael S. Holden, who heads the center, has studied how to reduce drag on skiers, speed skaters and the athletes competing in sledding events -- any event where an aerodynamic effect will help in the competition, Wired magazine said.
Not only has he helped the current U.S. Olympic Alpine team, he's been doing it for two decades, The New York Times reported.
Ski team members Daron Rahlves, Marco Sullivan, Scott Macartney and Steve Nyman used the wind tunnel last fall to test equipment and
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The wind tunnel is credited with contributing to seven gold medals starting with Bill Johnson at Sarajevo in 1984.


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Only five parents or carers who claim they were wrongfully convicted of killing babies, out of 97 cases so far reviewed by the attorney general's office, are to be invited to appeal, it was announced yesterday.
The review, announced by Lord Goldsmith in January, followed disquiet over the convictions of parents for murder in disputed cot death cases on the basis of statistical evidence. In the Sally Clarke and Angela Cannings cases, consultant pediatrician Sir Roy Meadow had told courts that one death of a child in a family was a tragedy, two were grounds for suspicion and three, unless proven otherwise, were murder.
Campaigners and some newspapers had anticipated the release of hundreds of parents who had been jailed for Munchausen's syndrome by proxy, an attempt by the parent to attract attention by harming the child. But yesterday's statement to parliament made it clear that this is far wide of the mark. Lord Goldsmith said the number of cases to be reviewed had been increased from 258 to 298 following a decision to include carers as well as parents.
Of those, 97 reviews have been completed. In 38 the person convicted for the child's death is still in prison. "A significant further number of cases are at an advanced stage of review," he said.
In five cases, letters have been sent to lawyers inviting them to go to the court of appeal or the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Two of those convicted are serving life sentences.
Lord Goldsmith said he was making the court and the CCRC aware of the decisions, so that they could act quickly.


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On Mar 13, Zacks Investment Research upgraded oil and gas drilling contractor Helmerich & Payne Inc. (HP - Free Report) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why the Upgrade?
Consistent performance from Helmerich & Payne, together with impressive first quarter fiscal 2013 (three months ended Dec 31, 2012) results, have sparked upward earnings estimate revisions. In fact, the company has delivered positive earnings surprises in each of the last three quarters with an average beat of 12.45%.
The long-term expected earnings and sales growth projections for Helmerich & Payne are also fairly impressive, at 6.25% and 11.69%, respectively.
Helmerich & Payne reported first quarter fiscal 2013 results on Jan 31. Quarterly earnings per share from continuing operations (excluding special items) came in at $1.40, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29. Compared with the year-ago adjusted profit, the results increased 8.5% from $1.29 per share.
Revenues in the quarter were $844.6 million, up 15.3% from the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and also surpassed our projection of $823.0 million. The result was aided by better drilling activities and innovative technological applications.
Helmerich & Payne's technologically-advanced FlexRigs are the key to its success, helping to increase its count of active rigs and maintain relatively strong daily-rate margins even during times of market uncertainty.
Additionally, Helmerich & Payne also increased its first quarter common stock dividend by more than 100% to 15 cents per share (60 cents per share annualized).
Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for second quarter of fiscal 2013 has increased by 5.55% to $1.26 while that for fiscal 2013 went up 6.31% to $5.22 per share.
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Environmental Policy Collection - 6 Matching Results
Search Results
- Capability and cost assessment of the major forest nations to measure and monitor their forest carbon
- According to the Executive Summary, the aims and objective of this report are to provide an assessment of national capacity and capability in 25 tropical countries for measuring and monitoring forest as a requirement for reporting on REDD under IPCC guidelines. This paper was commissioned by the United Kingdom Office of Climate Change as background work to its report 'Climate Change: Financing Global Forests' (the Eliasch Review).
- GEO Year Book 2006: An Overview of Our Changing Environment
- This publication describes major global environmental issues and policy decisions during 2006.
- Heading for 100 % renewable urban transport: Policy recommendations
- The brochure promotes urban transportation policy to increase the use of renewable energy to 100%. Seen globally, transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet fossil fuels are becoming scarce, will become increasingly expensive and will eventually stop being viable as transport fuels. Before this happens, climate change will have begun to have a serious impact on human lives. The authors believe that it is crucial to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy as soon as possible, especially in the transport sector. Making urban transport independent of fossil fuel is a great challenge, but the authors cite growing evidence that it can be achieved.
- Our Planet : Sustainable Transport - on the right track
- Our Planet is a periodical magazine published by the United Nations Environment Programme. This issue is devoted to policies meant to reduce the carbon emissions from cars, trucks, and planes by converting fleets to cleaner, renewable fuels, and by moving government subsidies from highway infrastructure to public transportation.
- Our Planet, Volume 16, Number 1 : Green Cities
- Our Planet is a periodical magazine published by the United Nations Environment Programme. This issue is devoted to environmental problems and solutions specific to urban environments.
- Women and the Environment
- This publication focuses on the gender-related aspects of land, water, and biodiversity conservation and management.


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NEW YORK, May 23 (UPI) -- Gold futures for June delivery fell $28.20, or 1.8 percent, Wednesday to $1,548.40 per troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Silver futures for July delivery fell 66 cents, or 2.3 percent, to $27.52 per troy ounce.
Concerns about Greece's ability to remain in the eurozone pushed the euro below $1.26, the lowest level in nearly two years.
The dollar was higher against most other currencies, with the dollar index up 0.531 percent to 82.024 on the International Exchange.
The euro fell to $1.2594 from Tuesday's $1.2674. Against the yen, the dollar 79.50 from 79.96 yen.
The British pound was $1.5696 from $1.5766. The dollar was 1.0243 Canadian dollars from 1.0213 Canadian.


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The Next Generation Of Mischief
More mischief...more mayhem...more magic! The Mask is back. A decade after wreaking havoc in Edge City, the legendary Mask of Loki finds its way in the hands of cartoonist Tim Avery (Jamie Kennedy), whose new son is born with the Mask's spectacular powers. The newborn boy and the family's jealous dog engage in a boy versus bowser battle royale for control of the Mask that turns the household upside down. But the really BIG trouble begins when Loki himself (Alan Cumming), the god of mischief, comes looking for his Mask and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get it back. Co-starring Traylor Howard and Bob Hoskins.
- Length
- Rating PG
- Released:
- Added Mar 16 2005
- Production Year 2005
- Empire SKU 674323
- UPC Code 794043810527
- Studio New Line Home Entertainment
- Packaging Keep
- Number of Discs 1
- Disc SS-DL
- Subtitles English and Spanish
Deleted Scenes
Storyboard and Art Galleries
Commentary with Jamie Kennedy, Director Larry Guterman and Writer Lance Khazei
"Chow Bella - Hollywood's Pampered Pooches"
"Creating Son Of The Mask: Digital Diapers and Dog Bytes"
"Paw Prints and Baby Steps: On the Set of Son Of The Mask"
- Audio
English Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
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- Video
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The digital home of Robby Ingebretsen.
Robby Ingebretsen is a digital designer and developer,
living and working in sunny Seattle, Washington. He's rarely as serious as he looks in that picture.
I started an agency called Pixel Lab and all of my professional
work happens there. I'm primarily interested in design and UI technologies.
Right now my focus is HTML5.


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Following the unannounced appearance of a Mac Pro with two quad-core processors on Apple's US Web site last week, the company has added the model to the UK site with pricing details.
Adding the 3.0GHz Intel Xeon processor adds £817 plus VAT to the cost of a Mac Pro with the standard two dual-core 2.66GHz chips -- £60 more than a direct conversion from the US cost of $1,498. A choice of 2.0GHz and 3.0GHz dual-core chips is also available.
The Mac Pro will support up to four 750GB Serial ATA hard drives for up to three terabytes (TB) of internal storage -- up from 2TB. Upgrading the standard 250GB drive to 3TB costs £975 plus VAT. The remaining specifications are the same as the rest of the Mac Pro line, which are still available.


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Instructions Betray Founding Intent
By David Codrea
"The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) raised a few eyebrows… when Assistant Surgeon General, Ali Khan posted on CDC's official Public Health Matters blog, 'Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse,'" gun rights columnist Kurt Hofmann informed his readers.
"I know Khan's… article was a tongue-in-cheek bid to bring attention to general disaster preparedness," he noted. "It's what is not on [the response list] that gives one pause," meaning, of course, firearms as defensive tools are nowhere mentioned.
"CDC's anti-gun bias comes through yet again," Hofmann concluded.
That's hardly surprising. After all, Mark Rosenberg, the head of the UN-affiliated Task Force for Global Health, said he wanted to see guns "dirty, deadly and banned," back when he worked at CDC.
What's also not surprising is that the Department of Homeland Security would exhibit the same bias in their deadly serious online FEMA "home study" course: "IS-907-Active Shooter: What Can You Do?"
"This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation," it claims. "By the end of this course, you will be able to… describe how to manage the consequences of an active shooter incident."
Really? How about instead of describing how, actually managing such an incident?
We're given an active shooter profile, an accompanying booklet, a description of active shooter incidents and understanding them and something DHS/FEMA calls "Good practices for response," which boils down to "Try to evacuate. If you cannot evacuate, then hide. As a last resort, take action."
And what kind of action will the successful government-trained graduate be prepared to take?
"As an absolute last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter: Act as aggressively as possible against him/her. Throw items and improvise weapons; yell," we are instructed.
Everything but, "Return fire."
That's even more useless than similar guidance promulgated by the Illinois State Police, who advise sexually-assaulted women that fighting back may "cancel any other options," since your attacker may only wish to "degrade and humiliate" you.
"Use of a firearm to protect yourself or property," they maintain, "is not recommended. Not that most people have that option under Illinois' current draconian gun control restrictions, at least outside of the home (or even inside, until Chicago is forced to adhere to the intent of the McDonald decision).
"Fighting would probably be futile," they caution.
So what does the ISP recommend?
"Telling an attacker that you have VD or AIDS can discourage him," they advocate. "It may sound disgusting, but putting your fingers into you [sic] throat and making yourself vomit usually gets results… Use your imagination and you can think of others," they encourage.
It's enough to make one gag. Especially considering the wisdom of the Founders, who understood and told us what was truly "necessary to the security of a free state."
That government, at all levels, encourages defenselessness, impeding and even criminalizing an armed citizenry; it tells us everything we need to know about the true state of "homeland security."


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Product Description
How do you differentiate yourself in Product Management and demonstrate that you are a professional who truly understands the discipline? Creating a clear competitive edge is critical for your product management career. One of the best ways is to become a Certified Product Manager (CPM). By taking the CPM Self-Study Course and Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM) certification exam you will gain the necessary knowledge and industry insight needed to demonstrate your proficiency to any organization and your colleagues.
Becoming a CPM demonstrates that you understand both the strategic and the tactical functions of Product Management. AIPMM developed the Product Management Certification program to focus on interdisciplinary best practices that break through industry barriers to set the standard with proven methods and processes. The CPM course will cultivate the core knowledge and skills that apply to any product at any time during any phase of the product lifecycle.
With the AIPMM Certified Product Manager credential you will:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of theoretical and practical Product Management concepts, principles and terminology
- Ability to evaluate and implement every aspect of Product Management strategy, including new product development through product end-of-life in both start-up companies through Fortune 500 companies.
- Instant electronic download
- Four one-day study sessions, study guides, and practice Certified Product Manager exam questions
- Ten narrated presentations
- Expert Product Management eBook
- Optimal Product Process eBook
- AIPMM Product Management certification online exam ($395 value)
- AIPMM membership ($125 value – required to take exam)
- Best practices white papers, samples and free template collection
- Take the test at the 280 Group offices in San Jose, California or at your own computer
- Second opportunity to take the certification exam if you don't pass the first time
Additional information
- Fees may be tax deductible – check with your tax professional. All expenses of continuing education taken to maintain and improve professional skills are tax deductible according to U.S. Treasury Regulation 1.162-5.
What's Included
Comprehensive self-study course includes everything you need
- Instant download to start studying immediately
- Four one day study sessions
- Ten self-paced presentations with narrated 260 slide presentation
- Two opportunities to pass the AIPMM exam within one year of purchase ($395 value)
- Glossary of terms used in the exam
- Expert Product Management eBook
- Optimal Product Process eBook
- Product management best practices white papers, free template collection and sample documents
Review and practice as much as you need to ensure mastery of the material
- Four study guides to follow along with the training presentations and take notes
- Unlimited practice exams to review your score and see the correct answers
- Review the sample essay, multiple choice and true/false questions that will appear on the final exam
Certification exam (online – $395 value)
One year AIPMM membership ($125 value – required to take exam)
Examples of what's included with this Self-Study Course
The Certified Product Manager self-study course by the 280 Group is a thorough and concise review course that will help anyone preparing for the AIPMM Certified Product Manager exam.
– Therese Padilla, Founder & President AIPMM (Association of International Product Marketing & Management), www.aipmm.com
The Certified Product Manager Self-study course is an easy and comprehensive way to prepare for the AIPMM industry-standard CPM exam. While the exams ultimately prove your product management competency, the Self-study course makes sure you are ready to shine.
The CPM Self-study course is an excellent way to prepare for becoming a Certified Product Manager through the Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM)
– Mike Freier, President, Silicon Valley Product Management Association
Thanks again for a wonderful workshop. I am really pleased with the CPM certification. It's fantastic to have an official third party validation of my skill set in product management that I can show prospective employers. The certifications have differentiated me from other candidates and have helped me get additional interviews. Furthermore, I believe they were instrumental in helping me get an outstanding job offer last week!
– Michael Jouaneh, MBA, CPM
The exam itself was a challenging (and humbling) experience. It measures thorough understanding of the essential product management principles. I will certainly recommend it to others, and look for certified candidates when I hire product managers. Congratulations to AIPMM on setting a long-needed bar to measure competence in this field!
– Linda Merrick, CPM -P5Group
The Certification is like an insurance policy for both company and PM. It takes away a lot of the risk in hiring for such a critical position.
– Alyssa Dver, CPM and author of the book "Software Product Management Essentials: a hands-on guide for small and midsize businesses" and writer for BusinessWeek Magazine
Establishing a common measurement of Product Managers' ability is an important step toward greater recognition of this critical role's importance across industries. I applaud the AIPMM for leading the way.
– Mara Krieps, CPM – Product Management Consortium
There is definitely a sense of pride in knowing that I proved to myself and others I know the best practices for Product Management. In addition, recruiters have said it makes my resume stand out from the rest.
– Holly Hansen, CPM
The certification is a rite of passage… it certainly helps to confirm one's own abilities as a product manager.
– Linda Underwood CPM


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Candy Melt/clay Is Crumbling - Help!
Sugar Work By ckeel127 Updated 17 Nov 2011 , 7:42pm by jgifford
I made my candy clay by using the Wilton candy melt and added corn syrup as recommended by all. Some pieces came out great while others are crumbling (it's hard to softened because it just crumbles all over the place). Can I somehow salvage it by adding something to it? Can I add oil/shortening or even more corn syrup or do I have to scrap it and start all over again.
Please help!
How much candy melts did you use? How much corn syrup?
Stick it in the microwave on low power for 30 seconds and knead it for a little bit. If you knead it well before it gets too cool, you won't have as much problem with it crumbling.
I know quite a few here on CC say be gentle with it and work in the excess oil, etc., but I get as much oil out of mine as possible while it's still warm. I've made candy for years and candy melts are tough - - they can take the extra handling.


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Loading Data Into PostGIS – Text FilesTuesday, February 25th, 2014
I've fallen out of the blogosphere for quite awhile. Time to catch up – lately we've been experimenting with deploying our own instance of Open Geoportal (see previous post) and square one is getting a functioning data repository up and running. I've been tinkering with PostgreSQL / PostGIS and am documenting tests in a wiki we've created. The wiki is private, so I thought I'd re-post some of the tests here.
I'm working with a developer who's installed and configured the database on a server, and I'm accessing it remotely using pgAdmin. I've started loading data and running queries and so far I'm relieved that most of what I'm seeing seems familiar, having worked with SQLite / Spatialite for a few years now. I'm using the excellent book PostGIS in Action as my guide. Here's my take on loading a text file with coordinates into the db and building geometry for it. Loading shapefiles, spatial SQL experiments, and connecting to Geoserver will follow.
Verify Version
SELECT postgis_full_version();
"POSTGIS="2.1.1 r12113″ GEOS="3.4.2-CAPI-1.8.2 r3921″ PROJ="Rel. 4.8.0, 6 March 2012″ GDAL="GDAL 1.9.2, released 2012/10/08″ LIBXML="2.7.6″ LIBJSON="UNKNOWN" TOPOLOGY RASTER"
Create Schema for Holding Related Objects
CREATE SCHEMA usa_general;
Query returned successfully with no result in 297 ms.
Import Delimited Text File
Test file is the US Populated Places gazetteer file from the USGS Geographic Names Information Service (GNIS). It is a pipe-delimited text file in encoded in UTF-8 with longitude and latitude coordinates in both DMS and DEC format. http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/download_data.htm
Create Table for Holding Data
CREATE TABLE usa_general.pop_places
feature_id int NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY,
feature_name varchar,
feature_class varchar,
state_alpha char(2),
state_numeric char(2),
county_name varchar,
county_numeric char(3),
primary_lat_dms varchar,
prim_long_dms varchar,
prim_lat_dec float4,
prim_long_dec float4,
source_lat_dms varchar,
source_long_dms varchar,
source_lat_dec float4,
source_long_dec float4,
elev_in_m int,
elev_in_ft int,
map_name varchar,
date_created date,
date_edited date
Query returned successfully with no result in 390 ms.
Copy Data From File
Must be run from the PSQL Console plugin in order to load data from a local client machine. If data was stored on the server, you could use the PGAdmin GUI and use COPY in an SQL statement instead of \copy. When running the PSQL Console on MS Windows the default character encoding is WIN1252. In this example, the data contains characters unsupported by this encoding; the file is encoded in UTF-8 and the console must be set to match. COPY is not a standard SQL command but is native to PostgreSQL.
— The optional HEADER specifies that the data file has a header column that should be skipped when importing
\encoding UTF8
\copy usa_general.pop_places
FROM 'C:\Workspace\postgis_testing\POP_PLACES_20140204.txt'
Basic Query to Test that Load was Success
FROM usa_general.pop_places
WHERE state_alpha='NY' and county_name='New York'
ORDER BY feature_name
Create Geometry from Coordinates and Make Spatial Index
4269 is the EPSG code for NAD 83, the basic geographic coordinate system used by US government agencies.
SELECT AddGeometryColumn('usa_general','pop_places','geom',4269,'POINT',2)
"usa_general.pop_places.geom SRID:4269 TYPE:POINT DIMS:2 "
UPDATE usa_general.pop_places
SET geom = ST_GeomFromText('POINT('|| prim_long_dec || ' '|| prim_lat_dec || ')',4269);
Query returned successfully: 200359 rows affected, 18268 ms execution time.
CREATE INDEX idx_pop_places_geom
ON usa_general.pop_places USING gist(geom);
Query returned successfully with no result in 8439 ms.
Basic SQL Query to Test Geometry
ST_AsEWKT transforms the output of geometry from binary code into the OGC Well Known Text format (WKT).
SELECT feature_name, ST_AsEWKT(geom) AS geometry
FROM usa_general.pop_places
WHERE state_alpha='NY' AND county_name='New York'
ORDER BY feature_name
"Amalgamated Dwellings";"SRID=4269;POINT(-73.9828 40.715)"
"Amsterdam Houses";"SRID=4269;POINT(-73.9881 40.7731)"
"Battery Park City";"SRID=4269;POINT(-74.0163 40.7115)"…
Basic Spatial SQL Query to Test Geometry
Selects the northernmost point in the table.
SELECT feature_name, state_alpha, ST_AsEWKT(geom) AS geometry
FROM usa_general.pop_places
WHERE ST_Xmax(geom) IN(
SELECT Max(ST_Xmax(geom))
FROM usa_general.pop_places)
"Amchitka";"AK";"SRID=4269;POINT(178.878 51.5672)"
Drop Columns
Drop some columns that have no data.
ALTER TABLE usa_general.pop_places
DROP COLUMN source_lat_dms,
DROP COLUMN source_long_dms,
DROP COLUMN source_lat_dec,
DROP COLUMN source_long_dec;
Query returned successfully with no result in 180 ms.


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Cards-Broncos Preview
The defending NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals will hit the road on Thursday night to take on the Denver Broncos at 9:00PM ET.
Last week, the Cardinals were defeated 44-37 by the Packers at home as they failed to cover the 3.5-point spread. The over 41.5 clearly covered in the contest.
The Broncos also lost in Week 3, falling to a familiar foe in Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears. Denver failed to cover the 1.5-point spread in their 27-17 loss, while the combined score went over the posted total of 39.5.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com has made the Broncos 3.5-point home under dogs over the Cardinals on Thursday night, while the over/under total has been set at 36.5.
After having to come out of the game early against the Bears last week, Denver quarterback Kyle Orton is expected to see much action. Neither is Bronco running back Knowshown Moreno, who suffered a MCL injury in Denver's preseason opener. After getting thrashed by the Packers last week, the Cardinals may leave their defensive starters in longer than most teams usually do in their preseason finale.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Teams have not released an official injury report.
2009 NFL Preseason Week 4: Cardinals at Broncos Odds & Over/Under Totals
Arizona Cardinals –3.5 (-105) Over 36.5
Denver Broncos +3.5 (-115) Under 36.5
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Sheshco Grill
Where: 2121 Celebration Drive NE, Suite 700, Grand Rapids 49525
Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday
When we dined: Friday, June 29, 2012
Wait to be seated: Immediately
Wait for food to arrive: 11 minutes
Dress code: Casual
Ambience: Strip Mall Dining; ethnic décor on the walls
Noise level: Very conducive to conversation even with violinist
Parking: area parking lot
Price range: $3.49 to $19.99
Credit cards: All major credit cards accepted
Alcohol: No alcoholic beverages offered
Reservations: 616-364-0600
Connect: sheshcogrill.com
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Dining reviews aren't designed for large parties and that's why I thought it was time to spice things up by inviting my wife's entire clan of visiting family members, along with our children, and our adopted family companion, Sin Chun, to dinner at the new Sheshco Grill located at Kanpp's Corner in Northeast Grand Rapids. Besides, ethnic restaurants are usually the most accommodating for large parties.
Sheshco Grill tries hard to be a bona fide Middle Eastern restaurant with an array of artifacts, photographs and even weapons, to emit authenticity. While I applaud their efforts, an interior designer's input would have benefited their endeavor. On this evening, a violinist performed Arabic and Top 40 songs – though I would suggest sticking to Arabic music, which is more fitting, and frankly, sounds a lot better than a Celine Dion aria.
There's no hiding the fact that I came to Sheshco Grill for the bread and the sinful jalapeno laced garlic sauce that the owner introduced at his former restaurant Le Kabob on Alpine Avenue. Sheshco Grill's Middle Eastern bread resembles small puffy pita bread that is baked inside a gas flame oven in the restaurant's open kitchen. The end result when combined with the garlic sauce is nirvana. I knew it was a hit with our group when a second round of bread arrived at our table well before our starter courses.
I ordered the King's Feast ($159) for our party of 12 (I have included a la carte pricing for the dishes). While the menu stated that this selection is good for 10 guests, our server convinced us that it would be more than enough to feed at least 20 guests.
Sheshco has no intention of serving liquor, which is a shame since Lebanon produces some incredible and very underrated wines.
Our mezze or starters that followed consisted of Hommous ($3.99 small/$6.59 large), Tabbouli ($4.50/$6.99), Baba Ghanooj ($4.99/$6.99), and Falalel ($7.49) – all of which are common items found in every Middle Eastern restaurant in the country.
I found the Hommous a bit on the thick side. A little more garlic and extra virgin olive oil would have helped to liven the dish. It's probably just my preference, but I always add "just a little" more garlic to the chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste with cumin) than what the recipe calls for. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to finish the dish adds a sensory mirage to the sand colored dip.
Baba Ganooj is made by grilling the eggplant until the skin is blackened and blistered. The flesh is transferred to a food processor and blended with tahini, garlic, ground almonds, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper and processed to a smooth paste. Sheshco's version is smoky and had the perfect amount of spice to bring out the flavors of the eggplant. This was our favorite among the starters.
When we lived in the Caribbean, I made tabbouli quite often for my wife, Elena, and me to nosh on during my days off. Fresh Italian parsley and tomatoes are essential in making this simple, yet hard to master, Lebanese salad. You then fold bulgur (cracked wheat), lemon juice, spring onions and salt and pepper. The end result is a salad that is so refreshing, especially in a hot climate. Sheshco's version didn't come out with a burst of lemon and parsley flavors; perhaps reserving that option for the diner to add given the lemon wedges that accompanied the tabbouli.
I have never quite appreciated the fascination with falafel (fried chickpeas, onions, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin and flour) and falafel sandwiches (falafel in pita bread with lettuce tomatoes and tahini). In the Jewish quarter of Paris, the lines for the falafel stands can rival the queue to Notre Dame cathedral. Our group was split on our verdict; my sister-in-law, Laura, absolutely loved Sheshco's falafel for its crispiness; while several of us simply didn't care for it. My brother-in-law, Louis, and I agreed that the falafel was fried too long.
Our jaws dropped when our server brought out our entrée selections in humongous platters fit for a king. On one platter is a heaping mound of rice garnished with almonds and grilled zucchini, carrots and green peppers. There was a platter of chicken dishes – Chicken Ghallaba ($14.99), Chicken Cream Chops ($14.99), Chicken Tawook and a Whole Grilled de-boned Chicken ($19.99). The final platter was filled with Lamb Kebab ($13.99), Shrimp Skewers ($15.99), Kafta ($13.99) and Lamb Chops ($18.99 for 3).
Let's start with my favorite entrees. The Ghallaba (chicken stew with onions and vegetables and cooked in a tomato sauce) stood out as the most savory dish for its paprika and garlic characters. The de-boned chicken was perfectly seasoned and had the aroma of outdoor grilling. The breaded and deep-fried Cream Chops were also a big hit with the family. They reminded me a lot of Japanese tonkatsu. The marinated and charbroiled Lamb Kebab was moist and exuded the flavors of the region.
The Chicken Tawook (marinated and charbroiled chicken cubes), Kafta (ground meat with parsley, onions and spices) were on the dry side. I ordered the Lamb Chops cooked medium (to appease everyone) but they were closer to a medium-well and the result was a tough piece of meat. The shrimp skewer was charred and given the small size of the shrimp (probably 16/20 to a pound), disappeared in the carnivore's platter.
No hands were raised when our server offered desserts. It was a testament to the vast amount of food included in the feast. Let me know if you have the opportunity to sample the Baklava, Crème Brulee or the Carrot Cake, all for $2.99.
Sheshco Grill is a nice addition to the collection of ethnic offerings in Knapp's Corner. It's a perfect entry point for those interested in sampling the range of delectable Middle Eastern dishes. I was really hoping for a much deeper Lebanese dining experience, but for now, Sheshco is a welcome alternative.
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Gay Issues and Primaries
I was encouraged to reblog a former blog because of the title. My vote has to go to Kucinich because he says all citizens have equal rights in our country, including marriage. All of the Republicans are totally against gay rights and marriage to keep the right wing evangelical christian vote. From the Democratic side, Obama, Clinton, and Edwards all are being vague on the issue because Deomcrats fear the backlash of being in support of equal rights for all people. Kucinich is so low in the polls the media is not even bothering to mention him anymore. This is a shame as he has many good things to say, but once again, money talks. Dr. Paul, is not heard from either for the same reasons. Too bad the elections are being directed by the media once again. Because a Paul vs Kucinich race would be fun to participate. This nation fights for the rights and freedoms of all on the earth but we ignore the basic rights at home to live a life in peace and equality. We meddle in all nations for human rights. what is a human right then? A right to exist in happiness no matter what the private choice of sexuality. Our nation wants to lead by example but we do not protect my rights and to stop executing people as well. This goes hand in hand I feel. Because we condemn the executions of gay men in Iran but we fail to stand up for our own gay rights here.


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From: "Ken Nordtvedt" <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] NPE
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 19:48:26 -0600
References: <email@example.com>
> Don't worry; that string of alternating numbers and letters should
> terminate
> after 40 or 50 symbols. The tree leading to the surviving 3 billion males
> on earth can't stand much more than that many node divisions.
> I'm I1* so have no worries for awhile.
> Even now that that I1 full sequence has been published? I guess that I
> should not expect to hear about any new SNPs for my I1-AS5 line to test
> anytime soon, unless that I1 WTY pool has been making progress since I
> last checked.
> Kirsten
A single I1 full sequence is nice if we get something more. But by itself
it doesn't tell us anything about I1. It does however give a decent
estimate of the average mutation rate across all 27 million nucleotide sites
of the y. And it seems about what people have been assuming; m = 2 / 100
million. This is based on 2460 snps differing from HUGO.
There has been no word yet from the walk the y projects ahead of the I1 in
the Q --- such as I2/I2a2 and I2b1*
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