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(orange=highly paved; blue=substantially paved).
The research agenda of GEI encompasses an inherent and substantial educational footprint, both in terms of curricular and experiential training for students. Simply put, incorporating an understanding of the linkages between environmental quality and human welfare must become an essential part of MIT's basic educational message delivered in the classroom, the lab and the field. Therefore GEI will develop new educational programs to parallel and complement its research agenda, building on the solid foundation provided by many existing programs at MIT. In addition, GEI will support the ongoing effort to develop a new undergraduate Minor in Environment and Sustainability. A GEI Education Task Force will be created to help guide these efforts to ensure the direct impact of its research agenda on the training of future leaders in environmental science, engineering and planning.
But full campus involvement for GEI will entail much more than its footprint in formal educational programs. A truly transformative community at MIT focused on environment and sustainability must embrace and exploit all the enthusiasm, initiative and creative energy on campus—particularly from students, our greatest resource. Embracing and partnering with existing campus organizations (e.g. the student group Sustainability@MIT and the Office of Environment, Health and Safety) and programs (e.g. the Green Ambassadors Initiative and the Campus Energy "Walk the Talk" Task Force) will be a major emphasis for GEI as it evolves.


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Strike up the bagpipes, it is Killearn Kitties' Birthday!
Happy Birthday from Eddie, Edwina and me!
Dog of the Day
Cat of the Day
Pet of the Day
Strike up the bagpipes, it is Killearn Kitties' Birthday!
Happy Birthday from Eddie, Edwina and me!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! there's nice sunny weather here in seattle to celebrate
Happy Birthday, Killearn Kitties!
Have a wonderful day, and many more to come!
"I don't know which weapons will be used in the third World war, but in the fourth, it will be sticks and stones" --- Albert Einstein.
Happy birthday!
Oreo and Molly
Happy Birthday, Killearn Kitties!
Have an orgiastic Scottish party. I'd love to share a single malt with you
Auch Ey!!!!!! In the words of Rabbie Burns.....well....I don't know any famous words so I'll just say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
--Polar Express
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.
Hope you have a very Happy Birthday!
From Decker with Love
Have a purrfect birthday. ***song up higher *** danny boy oh danny boy
Happy Birthday!!
All things work together for good to them that love God.
(Romans 8:28)
I've been defrosted-- Thanks, Sana
Ey Lassie, have a Happy Birthday!
~Kimmy, Chipper, Zam, Logan, Raptor, Nimrod, June, Mei, Jasper, Esme, Lucy Inara, & Morla
RIP my sweet Kia
I don't think anyone could have wished you a happier birthday than the two E's with their great Scottish hats!!! But Happy Birthday, Killearn Kitties!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Happy Birthday Killearn Kitties!!! I do wish for you a very happy and wonderful day!
Thank You, kittycats_delight for my new siggy!!!
Have a wee dram for me!!!
Have a wonderful day with your gorgeous kitties.
Best Birthday wishes,
Julie, Ally & Connor
I hope you have a wonderful day and your kitties spoil you rotten!!
Note to Lady Edwina: Where DO you buy your fashionable chapeaus from??? I MUST have the name of your local habidashery!!!
Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
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Listing Courtesy of Theresa Simmer of Real Estate One of Evart
Listing information
- Stories: 0
- Lot Area: 0.41
- County: Osceola
- Style: Lot/Land
- New Construction: No
- Lot Size: 65.07x2775x65x275.97
- School District: Evart
- Status: Active
- Foreclosure: No
- Estimated Annual Taxes: $257
- Subdivision: W67 - Osceola Twp
Assoc. Amenities Beach Area, Campground, Other, Pets Allowed
Assoc. Fee Incl. Snow Removal, Trash
Auction or For Sale For Sale
Docs at List Office Survey
Mineral Rights Unknown
Other Lot Square Footage - 17859.00, Road Frontage - 65.00, Waterfront Options: Water Frontage - 65.00
Property Sub-Type Lot
Sale Conditions None
Street Type Unpaved
Terms Available Cash/Conventional
Util Avail at Street Electric
Utilities Attached None
Water Fea. Amenities All Sports, Assoc Access, Private Frontage
Water Type Lake
Waterfront Options: Water Access Y/N Yes
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Secret military/intelligence documents and laptops seem to have an alarming tendency to end up accidentally left in pubs or abandoned in ditches. From such places, their next destination is often the newsrooms of national tabloid newspapers.
The Sun reports today on the latest such cock-up: left in a ditch after being stolen from an army major's car in a supermarket car park was a 46-page file marked "restricted". It apparently outlined army procedures for responding to a terror attack. The newspaper says it contained an A-Z of the military's most important figures and their phone numbers, and details of how SAS troops would be deployed by helicopter. It is a "doomsday dossier", the Sun says.
The major left it in his car in a bag with his gym kit. A thief broke in and - presumably a bit freaked out that they had stumbled onto someone connected with the SAS - chucked it into a ditch. The Ministry of Defence says the major followed all correct procedures and will not be disciplined, which worries the Sun.
In reality, the chances of an al-Qaida sympathiser stumbling across the file are probably pretty remote, but it is worrying. This latest security breach follows a long list of similarly shocking slip-ups.
When you read through the list below it makes you think that people who have sensitive documents are just as likely to lose stuff as the rest of us. Perhaps when you work in a job in a sensitive area, after a while this becomes routine like any job and you start thinking: "I'll just pop in for a pint. I'm sure these missile codes will be fine if I hide them in this skip."
Documents detailing Heathrow airport's counter-terrorism plans were found by a motorist two years ago. They apparently showed 62 sites at the airport where terrorists were most likely to launch anti-aircraft missiles.
Documents relating to the new identity given to Maxine Carr, the former girlfriend of Soham killer Ian Huntley, were stolen from a Whitehall mandarin's car while she was in a gastro pub in north London in May 2004.
A laptop with secret information about Britain's air-to-air missile system was discovered in a skip in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in 2002. The same year the Daily Mirror newspaper was given an MoD laptop containing sensitive information intended to be read only by the prime minister and defence chiefs.
Confidential police files about the security of the then home secretary, David Blunkett, were discovered on a street outside a Sheffield pub in June 2002. They included instructions for his home alarm system and daily routines as well as aerial photographs of his house.
Details of a new weapons systems were on a computer left behind in a cab by an MoD worker in 2001 after he caught a taxi from Waterloo train station.
An MI6 operative lost his computer after drinking at a tapas bar in Pimlico, central London, in 2000. In December that year, an MI5 agent also left a briefcase full of intelligence secrets on a train after he alighted in Dorset.
An RAF officer faced court martial after a laptop containing military plans ahead of the first Gulf war was stolen from his car when he stopped off at a west London car auction.


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I could eat an entire jar of these… Print a coupon for $1/1 Planter's Cashew Halves and Pieces or Mixed Nuts.
I saw some for over 50% off at CVS last night – they are also on sale at CVS 2 for $8 as well this week (though.. .. you may find them cheaper on clearance more than likely..)… I remember seeing them for $2.99.
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Tiny RF switch delivers +67 dBm IIP3
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San Diego, Calif.Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. recently announced an SP4T (single pole four throw) RF switch that is designed using the company's green UltraCMOS silicon-on-sapphire (SOS) process technology, yielding broadband RF performance from 50-MHz to 3-GHz.
Dubbed PE42440, the HaRP-enhanced switch's linearity performance makes it well-suited for general purpose TRx switching in cellular and 2.4 GHz industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio bands; antenna tuning; and filter bank tuning/switching in a wide range of applications, including cellular radios and radio modules; antenna tuning of UHF bands through 3 GHz; RFID antenna tuning; 2.4 GHz ISM; Femtocells and other industrial applications.
The PE42440 features an IIP3 of +67 dBm and P1dB of 41.5 dBm (across the range); insertion loss of 0.45 dB; and high isolation of 34 dB (at 1 GHz). The 50-Ohm switch handles maximum+33 dBm input power (500 MHz to 3 GHz) with ESD tolerance of 4.0 kV HBM on the RFC pin.
Additional features include integrated CMOS control logic, decoder for 2-pin control that accepts 1.8V and 2.75V control logic levels, and a low 4.5 Ohm series ON resistance. A single Vdd supply pin eliminates the need for multiple power supplies and power up sequencing. The device settles fast without gate lag or insertion loss drift, and no blocking capacitors are required.
The PE42440 is packaged in a 16-lead 3mmx3mm QFN.
Pricing: $0.67 in 100K unit quantities.
Availability: Now.
Datasheet: click here.
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Since Linda Boltman's psychological thriller, Man in the Moon was released by Jigsaw Press in July, 2011, she has gone on to write ten other eBooks including The Sheriff, The Copper Box, Lover's Leap, The Valet of Darkshire Manor, The Captive, Moon Pies, Plum Loco, The Christmas Challenge and Flash and Dash, a collection of short stories for readers on the go. Her latest book, The Battle For Gray Tower, was just released October, 2014.
Linda's short story, The Captive was selected by San Diego Writer's Ink Anthology, Vol 4 as one of San Diego's finest writers. She has had numerous short stories and poetry published in IdeaGems Magazine, Adventures for the Average Woman and Tough Lit in both their magazine and ezine editions in the United States and internationally. Her stories have also appeared in GreenPrints, Grand Magazine, The San Diego Reader and other publications.
An active watercolorist and traveler, Linda makes her home base in San Diego, where she can enjoy the fine weather, ocean and mountains, yet remain close enough to visit her two children.


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JERUSALEM, Jan 1 (Reuters) - The Clal Finance brokerage lowered its price target for Israel Chemicals (ICL) to 45 shekels from 52 shekels amid lower prices being paid for potash by Chinese customers.
Clal in a report on Tuesday maintained a "market perform" recommendation for shares of ICL, a maker of fertilisers and specialty chemicals, which were 1.7 percent higher at 45.40 shekels at midday in Tel Aviv.
On Monday, three North American potash producers struck a six-month deal to supply the crop nutrient to a subsidiary of China's Sinofert Holdings at $400 per tonne, $70 less than the prior contract.


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Josh Akognon G FA 4 years ago
Grizzlies waive G Josh Akognon.
Dallas let him go after he led their team in points per game in summer league, and reportedly wanted to bring him back after he pasted through waivers in July. The Mavs do have plenty of depth in the backcourt, but there are some other teams with guard deficiencies that may want to give Akognon a shot at their camp.
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The Grizzlies claimed Josh Akognon off waivers Wednesday, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
The Mavs waived Akognon on Sunday due to financial restrictions. He led the summer league with 17.5 points and Dallas had hoped to re-sign him if Akognon made it through waivers.
Josh Akognon G FA 4 years ago
The Mavericks waived Josh Akognon on Sunday due to salary cap considerations.
Akognon led the Mavs during Summer League with 17.5 points per game, though he shot just 41.8 percent from the field. Dallas is interested in re-signing him, but he may get claimed off waivers and is also expected to receive some lucrative offers from teams in China.
Josh Akognon G FA 5 years ago
The Mavericks are expected to offer Josh Akognon a second 10-day contract.
Akognon is the latest and should be the last in a rotating list of guards the Mavs are auditioning with their final roster spot. Akognon has appeared in one game with Dallas, scoring two points to go with one assist in four minutes.


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14. Dunsmuir
Smaller, historic towns such as Dunsmuir keep California's rich, storied past alive, while its bigger cities, such as Sacramento and San Diego, remain primary hubs of transportation, trading and technology. Meanwhile The City of Dunsmuir claims to have the "best water on Earth", which comes from a crystal clear river that flows from the snowcapped Mt. Shasta (White Mountain), with an elevation of 14,179 feet, this volcano is also the fifth highest peak in California.
Find Your Spot called Dunsmuir a "serene" and "secluded mountain paradise", noting that its residents take full advantage of the landscape's prime skiing, hiking, mountain-biking, rock-climbing, and camping opportunities. Enjoy the unadulterated views of Jeffrey ponderosa pine trees and canyons along the Sacramento River, or step into history at the old railroad depot and downtown's 1920's architecture.
The Dunsmuir Recreation & Parks Department built the ten-acre Dunsmuir City Park on the banks of the Upper Sacramento River. Each spring, the city reopens the Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens that sits in the park's heart.
The gardens include a diverse and tranquil masterpiece of dogwood trees, Japanese maples, azaleas, Shasta lilies, and more native flora that blooms into a majestic rainbow of color. What is more, every summer, the park's sprawling meadow hosts a local symphony for the "Tribute to the Trees" solstice concert.
As the City of Dunsmuir proudly reports on their official website, the town has a whopping zero traffic lights. There aren't any parking meters, either, and you won't get stuck in traffic anytime soon. Dunsmuir indeed truly managed to stop time in its tracks, offering the perfect place for families to get away and return to a simpler era, when enjoying each other's company, or a peaceful day of, as the city itself claims, "world-class" trout fishing was just as fulfilling as anything else.
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Missouri short-term disability benefits are available through private companies.
Many growing families are strapped for cash while healthy. They may have a mortgage, a car note, daycare costs, along with extra expenses for clothing, baby furniture, and much more.
A loss of income could prove devastating. Find an explanation for how short-term disability insurance works in Missouri.
- Application forms and benefit amounts
- Pregnancy and maternity leave
- Missouri State laws and regulations
Short-Term Disability Insurance in Missouri
Private short-term disability insurance is the only option for residents and workers in Missouri. The state does not offer or mandate a program. You must choose to purchase coverage in advance of your need in order to protect your income in the event you are unable to work temporarily.
Claims Forms
Because Missouri does not have a state-mandated program covering temporary disabilities, you must already have a policy in place in order to file a claim for benefits. Many people miss this critically important requirement.
Debt relief application if you experience financial hardship. A combination of lost income and higher medical bills often meets this standard. A settlement program could help.
Request a short-term loan if you do not have a policy in force already. Complete the online application form to get the funding you need to pay your regular bills while not working.
Apply for short-term disability benefits if you did purchase a private policy. Download the claims form from the issuing company's website and follow the instructions on how to file your claim.
Policy Application Forms
You must complete a policy application form in order to purchase a policy. An agent will assist in completing the paperwork: recording income, answers to medical questions, submission to the issuing company, etc. You must show evidence of good health. A new plan will not cover pre-existing health conditions until twelve months after the effective date.
Begin by requesting an online quote for a quick estimate of the monthly premium costs. You can easily obtain income protection without involving your employer in the process through this direct channel. Women planning to conceive find that worksite policies offer superior benefits – if their employer makes a voluntary option available.
Benefit Amounts
Short-term disability insurance in Missouri can replace up to 2/3 of your income or $6,500 per month – whichever is less. Every carrier uses different amounts. The elimination period describes how quickly payments begin. The payment duration describes how long payments last while continuously unable to work.
The quotes will show you what the premium costs might be depending on the options you select, the monthly amount, elimination period, and payment duration.
Qualifying Conditions
Short-term disability in Missouri covers accidents and illnesses that begin after the coverage effective date. The policy covers pre-existing medical conditions 12 months after the effective date.
Accidental injuries are qualifying medical conditions provided the injury is not self-inflicted, did not occur while committing a crime, or while intoxicated. Most illnesses are qualifying medical conditions provided they are not preexisting conditions.
Short-Term Disability Maternity in Missouri
Short-term disability for maternity generates the majority of claims for working-women in Missouri, as in any other state. Women seek out these policies but often miss out. Either they wait until after conception, or they want something they can purchase directly.
Pregnancy Bed Rest
Short-term disability for pregnancy bed rest covers women in Missouri who need to stop working prior to delivery for a medical reason. Bed rest by itself is not a qualifying medical condition. A doctor needs to certify the medical reason for the bed rest.
Many women wait until after conception to purchase a policy. Coverage needs to begin prior to conception to qualify for benefits prior to delivery. There are additional considerations for the benefits paid for childbirth.
Maternity Leave
Women commonly use short-term disability during maternity leave while mom recovers from giving birth. Normal childbirth is a covered sickness when delivery occurs 9 months after the policy coverage effective date. There is a 6-week benefit paid for normal vaginal delivery, and an 8-week payment made for C-section birth – less the policy elimination period.
Policies covering normal childbirth at the most sought after policy type. Normal childbirth is often a planned event, and the benefit payments often exceed the premium costs. These policies have the most stringent criteria: they are only sold as employee benefit programs. Employees make the premium payments through a payroll deduction.
Missouri Short-Term Disability Laws
As is the case in many other states, Missouri does not have any unique short-term disability laws. Most states follow uniform guidelines for private policies covering temporary medical conditions.
State Program
Missouri does not have any laws mandating state short-term disability benefits. People working in the state who need income protection from temporary medical conditions need to purchase a private policy on their own. Employers are not required to offer coverage.
You may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits if you expect your condition to last more than one year or result in death. Contact the local office in Missouri. This department determines the eligibility of residents who have applied for benefits.
Family Leave Laws
Missouri does not have state-level laws pertaining to pregnancy and parental leave that extend or supplement the national regulations. There are several federal laws that protect your rights and provide unpaid job-protected leave.
State Employees
The State of Missouri allows employees to purchase short-term disability insurance as a voluntary employee benefits program. State employees can participate by making premium payments via payroll deduction. Notice that even the state employees are not automatically covered.
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- Place of Origin: Guangdong, China (Mainland)
- Brand Name: MakeWish
- Model Number: UMUVP
- Theory: Biological Microscope
- Drawtube: Monocular
- Product name: USB Polarized Dermatoscope
- Type: Optical
- Magnification: 80X
- Application: Hospital and clinics, beauty industry
- Color: White
- Light source: 8 LED Lights
- keyword: leather friction equipment
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Uv Polarising Skin Tester Wood Lamp Skin Analyser Leather Friction Penetration Test Equipment
First of all, thank you very much for your purchasing of my company's multi-functional skin tester!
The tester is a kind of special purpose digital video cameras, it is combined with a special magnifying lens and a variety of special ultra high brightness LEDs, with imported Polaroid, and having white light, ultraviolet light, polarized light three special effects at a suit. The tester has a magnification of 80X and can be viewed in real time, taking photos and video recording.
The tester is widely used in hospitals, clinics, medical institutions, medical institutions and beauty industries worldwide. It's very helpful and practical in diagnosis and treatment of skin problems, and it's very convenient to record and compare the skin conditions at different stages of a patient. It's used for clinical examination of dermatological diseases, hair, skin care, cosmetics. In the field of skin observation, hair transplantation, plastic surgery, it's also used to assist with testing. Sometimes even if the doctor is not around, you can use the tester to check, take photos and videos on your own, and then send the skin condition record to the doctor for diagnosis and further treatment.
Capture images and video
Magnification of 80X (optical)
Real-time observation
Taking photos and videos
Ultraviolet light effect
Polarization effect
Dermatology department
Check the skin
Electronic medical records (EMR)
Medical spa
Hospitals and clinics
Medical colleges
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Sensor: high-performance sensor
Main chip: 24Bit DSP
Magnification: fixed 80X
Photo/video: supported
Light source: a variety of special LEDs
Static resolution: 640x480
Digital zoom: supported
Unique technology: UV and polarized light
Image resolution: 640x480
CD: contains driver, system component, user manual
Support systems: WIN XP/VISTA / 7/8/10, 32-bit and 64-bit
Power supply: USB (5V DC)
Interface support: USB 2.0, 3.0 & USB 1.1
Dynamic frame: 30f/s
Hardware requirements: Pentium main frequency 1000MHz; Memory 512MB or more; Available hard disk space above 1G
Support language: Chinese (simplified), English (other languages customized)
Product color: Silver, (other colors customized)
Main dimensions: 180mm (length) 33mm (outer diameter)
The packing weight of the machine is 180g
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At San Francisco International Airport, highly trained terrorists unleash a devastating cargo of high-impact explosives. Their method is ingenious: using large commercial aircraft to deploy bombs on an unsuspecting and critical target. The destruction of life and property is enormous. The storm of nationwide panic reaches all the way to the White House. And as America watches in horror, a second attack is launched against a major shipping facility in Memphis. The military is desperate to re-establish security. The air strikes represent the most destructive attacks on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor.
And the next target is Washington, D.C....
Original title: Storming Heaven
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Genre: Fiction→ Adventure→ Political Intrigue and Terrorism
Fiction→ Adventure→ Military and Naval Adventure


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Hey everyone,
Completely new to this site so just saying Hi for now! Grew up with the old Nintendo systems but planning on owning the Wii if I can get one online. I'm way too lazy to wait in line or go to every store to try and find one. Anyways, if anyone sees them online for sale at FS, BB, TRU, etc let me know! Later!


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Python Developer - Python, ColdFusion, HTML, SQL London - £40K
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- Progressive Recruitment
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum + Benefits
- Posted
- 20 Nov 2012
- Closes
- 18 Dec 2012
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- Contact
- Jamie Harding
- Function
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Python Developer - Python, ColdFusion, HTML, SQL -London- £40K
Python, Django, ColdFusion, Fusebox, SQL, HTML, CSS, XHTML, JavaScript
My client a leading media company based in centralLondonare currently looking for a solid Python developer to help support a massive company migration to Python from their current legacy technologies. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to join a relaxed company environment that will support on your career towards your desired goal.
We are looking for candidates who have 4+ years of experience with Python who ideally have done some work with ColdFusion. You will be working with a series of websites as they look to expand functionality and completely redevelop a full 3 tier system.
Key Skills:
- ColdFusion
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- Python
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Location:Central London
Salary: Up to £40K + benefits package
There is a more junior version of this position available so if you have any commercial experience and would be interested in developing you skill set in that area then please give me a call on 0207 469 5200.
If you're interested, please send your CV through to Opensource Development Specialist Jamie Harding or call on 0207 469 5200.
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There are a number of oddities that have continually haunted the memory of metal since their birth in the musically confused realm of the mid 1990s. Granted, there was some positively amazing music to be found if one knew exactly where to look, but this was a period and time where the music media, which still held a tight stranglehold on things, lost touch with what metal music actually was. Perhaps the most perplexing of the bastardized gems of modernity to continually be heralded by many metal institutions, be they reputable or otherwise, is the 3rd studio offering of Swedish death metal maniacs Entombed, a band that essentially ceased to live up to their name and trade when this thing was put out. It isn't really so much a blanket condemnation of the hybrid "death n' roll" sub-genre per say, though this album basically started the craze, but rather a revelation at how the masses got themselves worked up over something that wasn't really terribly innovative when compared to what was going on at the time.
It must be conceded that much of the hype that followed this album was the making of the label and their rather curious promotion techniques (which included lumping the album together with the famed Marvel Comic character that the album title happens to parallel), but that doesn't really exempt the actual contents of this album. In a nutshell, this sounds dangerously close to the same hypnotic, repetitive groove sound that Pantera was milking a year prior to this, though the atmosphere is a bit messier, the vocal sound is a little less exaggerated and still carries some fragments of the classic death metal sound. However, while stylistically the songs are stripped down and not terribly intricate, they tend to be more aloof and unmemorable rather than downright awkward to the point of being offensive the way a lot of the filler songs on "Vulgar Display Of Power" tended to be. At its worst, this album is basically cruising at half-impulse power, and tries to make up for it with somewhat comical lyrical subjects, while the better stuff on here succeeds at being catchy, but fails to quite become the towering mass of greatness that many have made it out to be.
Much like the devilish subjects fawned over in the vocals, this collection of half-hearted bruisers puts its best foot forward with a song that sounds like a left-over speeder from the band's traditional death metal era with a few groovy melodic bits added on in "Eye Master". While the older rock influences are pretty blatant during the slower sections, this still has some brilliant echoes of the "Seven Churches" and "Reign Of Blood" influences that were found on most of the early 90s death metal classics. Unfortunately, things soon start to deteriorate gradually with "Rotten Soil", which coasts around at mid-tempo and seems to want to kick into overdrive, but just never does. One could liken the rest of this album to a rather unfortunate afterglow after a fit of premature ejaculation, as the measured hybrid of chaos and groove gives way to greater amounts of the latter at the expense of the former.
Nothing that is on here comes off as overtly terrible, but by the time the title song "Wolverine Blues" hits the ears, one can't help but wonder when Dimebag Darrel is going to show up for a guest guitar solo slot. To the band's credit, they keep their guitar solos fairly interesting with a slightly more bluesy air that still possesses the early Slayer influences in a more restrained way, but the riff work just gets more and more formulaic and boring as one song goes to the next. It isn't the slowness of these songs that makes them uninteresting, as there was a beautiful set of inspired pioneering death/doom that was soon to crop up during the same time period, but the middle-of-the-road sameness of it all. "Eye Master" is almost an aberration in what is otherwise a consistent display of restating the same basic idea in 9 slightly different variations.
In a sense, the success of this album is understandable given that it tries to parallel the safeness and formulaic tendencies of popular music while keeping some token dangerous elements from its extreme roots for the sake of uniqueness. The part that is difficult to understand is the continual praise it gets from people who would otherwise mock such attributes in present day deathcore and metalcore bands that continually recycle the same riffs that were old news 10 years prior in the Gothenburg scene. It differs from most of those bands in that it definitely had some innovative elements for its time, but it's just not something that really inspires excitement the way death metal normally should. Sure, everybody gets bored of doing the same thing over and over again, but why inflict your condition on everyone else by creating some new that inspires the same sort of boredom?


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FEW students were surprised by the allegations of sexist heckling of two female guest speakers at Glasgow University Union's annual Ancients Debating Championship last week.
But over recent days, there has been a recounting of a litany of even more distressing tales of harassment.
Two members of the GUU are now facing a disciplinary hearing over the alleged sexist heckling of Rebecca Meredith and Marlena Valles, which shocked and appalled the wider community. Such was the anger on campus that a rally was staged against misogyny at the university on Friday, with around 200 marching. Sarah Kilday, organiser of the rally, said: "I think one of the things that was most shocking thing about this is that, for so many students here, it wasn't shocking. For the GUU themselves, it was 'to be expected'."
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The alleged sexist insults hurled at Meredith and Valles appears to be another incident in a long line of chauvinistic behaviour by members of the GUU. Anger has been directed towards the GUU Board for not dealing with these members appropriately.
The GUU was originally set up as the men's union, while women had the separate Queen Margaret Union. With the passing of the Sex Discrimination Act in 1975, both unions were under pressure to admit members of the opposite sex. QMU did so in 1979, the GUU in 1980 – but despite pressure from university management, 139 members voted against allowing women to join the GUU.
The 139 Club was later formed, an "exclusive gentleman's club" named in honour of the 139 recalcitrant members. The club held dinners on the anniversary of the vote to celebrate these members. The dinners were only banned from being held on campus in 2011.
Other longstanding traditions at the GUU include initiation procedures which are rumoured to involve male members having to strip naked and stand outside the union for a period of time. The week before Daft Friday, the night of the GUU Christmas Ball, it is tradition for the union president to be stripped nearly naked, placed on a trolley and left outside the QMU building.
Reports of women feeling they have been victimised at the union suggest some attitudes have changed little since 1980. Siobhan Barrett-Gostelow recalls being harassed repeatedly when attending Hive – the GUU nightclub – in the past.
She told the Sunday Herald: "The weekend before Fresher's 2012, I was at the Hive with two of my friends and a man approached me. He tried to kiss me. I said, 'No' and told him that I was a lesbian and I simply wasn't interested. He then responded by forcefully pushing me backwards into a crowd. This behaviour is totally intolerable."
She said she's lost count of the times "in which my female friends and I have experienced groping from thick, sleazy GUU f***wits. It always ruined our night and made us incredibly uncomfortable."
Barrett-Gostelow said she had been warned about this type of behaviour from her family before attending Glasgow University, adding: "This is an example of how long this problem has been going on for."
In 2002, a GUU publication infamously contained these words: "No means yes, and yes means harder." In 2004, the university newspaper Glasgow Guardian exposed how the GUU used its funds to purchase pay-per-view pornography for its members. The Hetherington Occupation of 2011 at Glasgow University, a lengthy sit-in protest about higher education funding cuts, was marred by GUU members running around the building naked. Just this academic year, yet another celebratory LAMB dinner was held – LAMB stands for Last All-Male Board. And then, of course, we now have "debategate".
The experiences of Meredith, Valles and Barrett-Gostelow are not unique. Another student, Louise McTavish, says she was repeatedly groped when she was at the Hive nightclub during her first year.
She said: "I only went to the Hive three times, but each time while at the bar, guys would stand behind me, grope my bum and run away before I could turn around and see who it was. I also had an extremely drunk guy talking to me while I was at the bar, and it took me a while to realise that while he was talking to me, he actually had his penis out and was peeing all over the floor."
Cat Watt is wearied by the constant sexist jokes. She said: "I think the 'lad culture' is really sexist, yet it is taken as 'banter'. Jokes about sexism are not OK and I have felt the victim of those kind of jokes before."
And Emily Grenfell said she stopped going to the GUU after feeling uncomfortable there. She said: "In first year, I was there a lot and it was such a 'lads' atmosphere, such a 'jock' haven, that I just didn't fit in."
"Debategate" has also sparked off social media conversations and events, including the "Everyday Sexism at GUU" Facebook page, which allows people to anonymously post their experiences of sexism.
However, many female students at Glasgow University say that this kind of behaviour is not common and for the most part, women find campus life to be safe and enjoyable. Lena Mertens, a female student in the male-dominated physics department, said: "I've not had any sexist comments in my four years in physics. I believe that this misogyny thing is not a university-wide issue."
The women who created the "Reform the GUU" event Facebook page, which now has more than 850 members, agreed that Glasgow University in general does not harbour sexist tendencies. One organiser, Susannah Fitzgerald, said: "We personally have never been subject to sexist behaviour at the GUU or Glasgow University and fully believe that it is the attitude of a minority creating a problem for the majority. We think Glasgow University is a great place to study.
"We hope the issue is remedied as soon as possible, that action is taken to prevent anything like this happening again and that the university as a whole does not suffer from a sexist reputation it does not deserve."
The university is to investigate the "debategate" incident. Any students found to have breached the university code of conduct will be disciplined accordingly.


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Daily Archives: July 5, 2012
Is Mike Wallace Worth It?
Over the past 3 years, Mike Wallace has been one of the most productive receivers in the NFL. Now, Wallace wants to be paid like one. There is little doubt that the Steelers are a better team with Mike Wallace but at what cost? Do you jeopardize future signings such as Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders? I don't think so.
Wallace has been rumored saying he wants to be paid like Larry Fitzgerald who signed a 8 year, 128.5 million dollar contract.
The Steelers won't pay Wallace, Larry Fitzgerald money. That would be a poor decision and that is not the way the Steelers do business. They won't overpay for a wide receiver (see Burress, Randle El, etc) and they never let a player (see Santonio Holmes) jeopardize the future of the franchise. And quite frankly, Wallace isn't worth Fitzgerald money. Wallace has elite speed but he's not close to being a Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald talent. They are in a class of their own. Wallace is in the next tier of wide receivers. He's still a 1 trick pony that disappeared towards the end of last year. He might not be the best overall wide receiver on the team. That title probably goes to the Antonio Brown.
With that being said, I want Wallace on the Steelers if the price is right. What's the right price? I think 5 years, 45 million seems about right. The contract will be back loaded and much less than that will be guaranteed. If Wallace doesn't agree to a contract similar to that, he won't be a Steeler after this season.
NFL Supplemental Draft 2012: Quality Prospects Available, but Don't Expect the Steelers to Make a Pick
The NFL Supplemental Draft will take place at 1 p.m. July 12, and this year there are six prospects eligible for the draft. Unlike last year, when there was just one marquee prospect and nothing else, this years class of Supplemental Draft prospects has two guys who could be late round draft picks.
Josh Gordon, a former Baylor WR, has great size and speed and is a decent project prospect. At 6'4″ and 220 pounds, he could become a great deep threat in the NFL. He needs to improve his route running to become a good WR in the NFL. The other good prospect in this draft is Ed Wesley from TCU. The former Horned Frogs running back is only 5'9″ but he is very shifty and has good moves. He could become a decent third down back in the NFL if he keeps his head on straight.
Despite these two prospects that headline this Supplemental Draft, don't expect any of the prospects to garner more then a fifth round pick at best. The other four prospects are Quaylon Ewing, Adam Harris, Adrian Haughton, Larry Lumpkin, Montez Robinson, and Houston Tuminello. None of these guys are likely to be drafted although Ewing, a 6'2″ cornerback from Boise State could be a nice project for someone to pick up.
I have heard that some people believe that the Steelers could be a suiter for Josh Gordon because of Mike Wallace's holdout but don't expect the Steelers to end their streak of not selecting players in the Supplemental Draft. However, as we all know, the Steelers do not draft players out of the Supplemental Draft. Since I was born in 1993, it has happened exactly zero times. So, why would the Steelers spend a selection on a guy who was kicked off Baylor's football team for multiple drug problems? I just don't think it will happen.
Somebody that is very intriguing if he goes undrafted is Ed Wesley. Wesley had a couple good years at TCU before leaving the team for family reasons. He was expected to be the lead back for TCU next year. If he goes undrafted, the Steelers might give him a look. He is versatile and would give more competition in the backfield as the Steelers go through training camp and pre-season.
Source: Behind the Steel Curtain
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Steelers vs. Ravens Isn't National Holiday Worthy, Says NFL.com
Don't get me wrong, I'm all about frivolous features. They may not leave an impacting impression on society as a whole and advance the cause of good, but they let writers be creative and free-thinking.
They also let writers stay in the box they've allowed themselves to rot away in, and thus, encourage their readers to do the same.
Take, for example, this piece by a few NFL.com staffers, discussing which games on the 2012 NFL schedule should be considered 'National Holidays.'
Albert Breer takes the easy option, the season-opening Thursday Night Guaranteed Home Team Victory.
Ian Rappaport not only takes the second-easiest option, anything involving Patriots QB Tom Brady and one of the Mannings (Peyton, in this case). He even puts roman numerals after the cliche "Brady-Manning" moniker.
Daniel Jeremiah picks the Lions and the 49ers. He must be a big fan of Flag Day, too.
Chad Reuter goes with the Saints and Packers. Alright, I can kind of buy that.
Charley Casserly throws his hat into the Broncos-Patriots ring, thus marginalizing the Colts-Patriots rivalry from the 2000s. Clearly, it's not about the teams if one player switches jerseys and takes the rivalry with him.
It's unclear whether Jason Smith understood the question. He did get in the requisite Tim Tebow entry to the argument, completely ignoring the fact he's a back-up quarterback. Apparently, the country should have a day off to watch him hold a clipboard and play on the punt team.
Gregg Rosenthal provides his typical originality by casting the third vote for Brady v. Manning.
The Steelers/Ravens rivalry gets completely ignored. Not. One. Mention.
But that's fine. If the majority of football fans want to listen to the Bee Gees while we crank Led Zeppelin, I'm not going to complain. I just can't hear any argument about must-see games if either one – both in reality – Steelers/Ravens games are not mentioned.
Source: Behind the Steel Curtain
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Under and Over Achieving Teams of the 2012 Season
It happens every year, but many of us develop amnesia concerning how a typical NFL year unfolds. Pundits and fans, experts all, believe that they have a pretty good handle on which teams will be the big winners, the big losers and those that will just muddle through at a mediocre level. But every year, pretty much without exception there are big surprises; teams that were playoff caliber in previous seasons that inexplicably fall off the table or teams that seem flawed and unexciting that experience a surge and are in the mix for the top honors.
Sometimes the reason for the change may be something like a key injury, but just as often it is something much harder to predict; a problem with team chemistry or a victory, loss or even just a timely play that affects the momentum of an entire season. The challenge is to try to determine in advance what teams may experience a fate very different from what the common consensus dictates. What combination of subtle influences and intuition might provide clues as to who may wildly exceed expectations, who may disappoint and who will, in essence hold service? It may be a bit foolhardy to try to think seriously about how this will play out. If these things were obvious or easy to predict they wouldn't be surprises. And it's a little early. A more reasonable time to tackle this question would probably be the end of training camp and preseason, and we may revisit the issue then. But I think it would be fun if we took a shot at it now.
There are three categories of teams to examine. The first are the underachievers; those teams that are predicted or assumed to do well, perhaps be playoff caliber, but end up falling seriously short. To be clear, I'm not talking about teams that do a bit less (or in the opposite case do a bit better) than expected. For example; the Steelers did worse and the Ravens did better in 2011 than each team did in 2010, but both teams made the playoffs each year. This doesn't rise to the level of a major deviation for either franchise. A few minor changes could have resulted in each team having identical performances both years.
Two teams that, perhaps, best represent 2011's underachievers were the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets. Each organization came within one game of going to the Super Bowl in 2010, and each failed to make the playoffs last season. The easy excuse for the Bears would be to blame it on the loss of quarterback Jay Cutler. But the continuing peak performance of the Green Bay Packers and the surging Detroit Lions certainly had something to do with it as well. The possible factors for the Jets are more complicated. Maybe turmoil in the locker room could have been the issue; or maybe they stagnated while other key competitors improved.
Other NFC underachievers would include the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the case of the Eagles we have a playoff team from 2010 who failed to qualify in 2011. This was particularly embarrassing given that they had allowed themselves to be labeled the "Dream Team". Possible factors might include the challenge of absorbing a lot of new personnel and new leadership at the defensive coordinator position in combination with the lockout, preventing sufficient opportunities for these elements to properly integrate. After raising expectations throughout the previous season, the Bucs fell flat in 2011 resulting in the firing of their head coach.
The disappointments in the AFC included the Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. While it would be easy to explain away the Colts by citing the loss of Peyton Manning, it is nonetheless, stunning that the absence of one player could lead to the descent of a team from being a perennial favorite to make the Super Bowl to being, literally, the worst team in football. In spite of yearly high expectations, the Chargers have usually been a marginal high wire act that finally came up short in 2011. The Chiefs took some serious steps in the wrong direction which is why Todd Haley is now in Pittsburgh.
Next are the overachievers. And the poster child for that group would be the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did they exceed performance expectations and make the playoffs, they did so without what had been their mainstays Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco.
It would be tempting to place Detroit and the Houston Texans in this equation, but the rise of these two teams was expected and couldn't really be considered a surprise. The collapse of the Colts certainly may have helped to lubricate the path for the Texans, but both teams were expected to improve to the point of being playoff caliber.
Now the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos are another matter. Some may have thought that the Niners could make it to the playoffs, but did anyone see them as a number two seed? And did anyone see Denver leapfrogging over two teams that had made the playoffs the previous year from within their own division?
Neither Carolina nor Buffalo made the playoffs though both teams deserve some mention as taking some huge steps in the right direction; achieving well beyond expectations.
The rest of the teams in the league, whether high achievers like the Steelers or low achievers like the Browns were, as Dennis Green would say who we thought they were for the most part.
What follows are some educated guesses about teams that might surprise in 2012, how it might play out or what is likely to happen in order for them to remain true to form.
Possible Underachievers
The New York Giants
It's important to be clear as to what constitutes underachievement. There have only been seven teams in the Super Bowl era that have managed to repeat in consecutive years as champions (including the Steelers twice), consequently, the Giants don't have to make it back to the Super Bowl, much less win it in order to avoid the label of underachiever. However, they do have to make the playoffs. So why wouldn't the defending champion not make the playoffs?
They barely made the playoffs in 2011. It's interesting and a bit frightening how narrow the margin of error has been in recent years between being league champion and not making the playoffs at all. The Steelers in '05, the Packers in '10 and the Giants in both '07 and '11 each only barely made the playoffs. Timing, playing your best ball at the right time, the end of the season, often trumps consistent quality play. Who remembers how dominant the Packers were throughout the 2011 season?
We can be forgiven if we believe rightly or wrongly that the Giants perform best when their backs are against the wall both on and off the field. In addition to underperforming during the first two thirds of the season, jobs were on the line, most notably that of head coach Tom Coughlin. Unfortunately for the Giants the pressure will be off this year. Jobs are secure for the most part. If stress is a good thing then it is unlikely New York will be able to match the pressure cookers that will characterize the atmosphere in Philadelphia and Dallas. And in spite being the defending champion the heat of the media spotlight is likely to be most intense on the crosstown Jets. Then there is the matter of that bull's eye that comes with being the top dog.
However, two things work in their favor. The late Steeler Dwight White pointed out that the gap between those teams that win multiple Super Bowls may be as great or greater than that which separates champions from non-champions. I mentioned in my piece last week on LeBron James that teams need to learn how to win. The Giants now know how to win.
If there were contests for underappreciated quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning would be neck and neck in the lead. Two MVP performances should result in a lot of confidence, and there could also be quite a chip on Manning's shoulder to get out of the shadow of his older brother; not to mention Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow as well.
Detroit Lions
Yes, the Lions have proved that they have the necessary talent to be a playoff caliber team. They have proven that they are capable. Now comes the hard part. Do they have the mental toughness, are they willing? Are they even aware that this is the challenge? Can they rein in their knuckleheads (Suh and Farley)? Or will they be this year's Jets?
A certain amount of inertia operates among division rivals. Certain teams are accustomed to winning, others to losing. Detroit has historically been the Cleveland Browns of the NFC North. The Packers, Bears and Vikings are probably more annoyed and offended by the Lions' emergence than anything. Can Detroit teach these teams to be afraid or will they have to be humbled before they rise to the next level as a perennial playoff contender and championship challenger?
San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans
Expectations are rising for these two teams, especially the Niners who Vegas is calling 4-1 favorites to win it all this year. Yet these teams have to address the same basic questions as the Lions. Can they handle the demands of success, including but not limited to a more difficult schedule, plus more focused attention from their opponents?
Two things the Niners have going for them that the Lions don't is institutional memory of success and residing in a weaker division. It really won't take much for them to return to the playoffs, even get a high seed given that they get to play the Rams and the Seahawks twice, but it remains to be seen whether they are ready to return to being among the elite of the NFC.
The Texans would seem to be a bit of a slam dunk seeing what they managed to accomplish despite not having the services of their starting quarterback during the latter stages of last season. On the other hand, it's hard not to imagine that each of their division rivals will improve this year, even the Colts without Manning (how could they get any worse), and they will have to deal with Brady, Peyton Manning and the Ravens with their first place schedule. They could easily match their performance level of last year and nonetheless have a worse record.
The question mark is my acknowledgement that because of my allegiance to the Steelers this could be more along the lines of wishful thinking than anything, but I do believe that a case can be made for a stumble by the Ravens this year.
There are some concerns that we are aware of and have been discussed; their early injury situation, particularly the loss of Terrell Suggs, the contract situation with Ray Rice, whether Joe Flacco elevates his game sufficiently to get the team over the hump and the aging of star players like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed.
All of that is interesting but my thoughts focus on two things, fairly subtle that might scuttle the Ravens. Both the Ravens and the Steelers had 12-4 records last year, but there was a difference besides the fact that the Ravens won both matchups with Pittsburgh and won the tiebreaker. Pittsburgh's losses all came against playoff teams, the Ravens' did not. This violates one of the commandments for teams that aspire to greatness; beat the teams you're supposed to beat. Baltimore arguably got the big thing right; they took out the Steelers (complete with Gatorade baths) and won the division title. But the inability to maintain focus cost them the #1 seed resulting in them having to play the conference championship game in Foxboro as opposed to Baltimore. The inability to close the deal despite getting all the perceived big things right speaks to vulnerability in character for this team. Once again the question, besides the fact that this problem might not be considered a surprise (the Ravens are losing confidence among the gamblers in Vegas) is whether Baltimore possesses the will to do what is necessary to prevail and may be prone, given the other issues already mentioned to a more catastrophic collapse.
Possible Over Achievers
Cincinnati Bengals
The thing with the Bengals is that if the pattern that has been present for about thirty years holds then an overachieving season will be followed by a disappointing, underachieving effort; one step forward, two or more steps back. Ordinarily, a playoff season followed by another would not be considered over achievement, but in the case of the Bengals it is.
All the attention being paid to the Niners has obscured some interesting developments in the desert. If the quarterback situation can be resolved in a satisfactory manner the Cardinals can challenge for the division title and beyond. People tend to underestimate Pittsburgh, would it be considered unusual that they underestimate Pittsburgh West as well.
New Orleans
Expectations are low for the Saints for obvious reasons. Everything associated with Bounty gate has caused us to assume that there will be a falloff this year. The assumption is reasonable, but there is an alternative scenario that is just as reasonable. The Steelers have been on the business end of punishments handed down from league headquarters, though not as severe as what the Saints are experiencing. Such an event can be galvanizing for a team. A talented, defiant Saints team with the added incentive of possibly playing the Super Bowl at home could go a long way.
Kansas City
They have a lot of talent to not be on anyone's radar. Can the leadership get their act together, and the division is relatively weak.
Cleveland Browns
No, this is not a joke. It is a hunch. If there is a fall off for either the Bengals or the Ravens (or, God forbid, the Steelers) then the Browns could be the beneficiaries. Cleveland is the fourth ranked team in arguably the strongest division in football. It would be easy to think that they are worse than they actually are. And remember, for it to be a surprise it would have to seem implausible in July.
Now this is a joke. For over a decade and a half the Cowboys have been the gold standard of an entity that over promises and under delivers. Sooner or later they are going to luck out.
Can't do a piece like this without a comment or two on the Steelers. It's important to note that I've detected a change in perception about the Steelers since earlier in the spring. Then the conversation seemed to be that there was an expectation that the Steelers experience a drop off this year. I suspect what fueled that was the performance in the Wild Card playoff game, plus the release of several well known veterans. But to be honest I haven't heard or seen any of that type of talk lately. Instead, maybe because of the draft, Pittsburgh has been consistently mentioned as being among a handful of teams that occupy the top of the NFL food chain. As such, it looks at this point that the team is viewed as a serious contender rather than an underachiever. And, of course with Steeler Nation is such a thing as over achievement possible? What would that be; conquest of the galaxy?
I will add a couple of observations concerning whether or not the team will under achieve this year. Unless it is an unmitigated disaster don't place too much weight on the team's performance in the early portion of the season. This can be difficult to do given the tremendous anticipation that has been building for months. It's easy to lose perspective.
With the combination of veterans with key injuries getting up to speed and back on the field, acclimation to a new offensive system and the learning curve for rookies at key positions, it should not be surprising that the early season would be less than optimal. However, the key to Steeler success under Tomlin has been the team's performance in the latter portion of the season.
With that in mind the concerns would be not so much the rookie learning curve, but whether any of these first year players have problems with the rookie 'wall'; that point in the season when these players have to push through fatigue and continue to function at a high level. It's not about who may be out in September/October, but who may be injured in December. It's won't be so much about mastering a system in the beginning of the year but what team cohesion will be like at the end.
Last year at the conclusion of the first quarter of the season Pittsburgh was 2-2. For the remaining three quarters of the season they were 10-2. If you choose to judge this team on the expectation of wire to wire excellence then you will be courting an unnecessary panic or possible disappointment if the team becomes exhausted or beaten up late in the year ('07, '09, '11). Fact of the matter is that a judgment as to whether or not this team is underachieving won't be able to be made until after, most likely, Christmas.
Source: Behind the Steel Curtain
Troy Smith isn't giving up on his NFL future
There's no easier way to point out the differences between the NFL and college football than by pointing to the list of Heisman Trophy winners. College football's biggest award doesn't always go to the best player in the country, but it always goes to a player who has reached the highest levels of success at…
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There are ALWAYS questions entering a new Steelers' season.
Fans of every sport go through it. It's that period of time just before your favorite teams' season is about to begin. There's the feeling of potential success. Is this my team's year? Will we finally be able to stay healthy? Can our superstars produce in the clutch?
These are few of the dozens of questions asked by fans of the other 31 NFL teams and certainly of our Pittsburgh Steelers as well.
Who will start at the other corner? Who will be the back up QBs? Will Dick LeBeau be more aggressive this year? How will Todd Haley and Ben Roethlisberger do together? Can Emmanuel Sanders stay healthy? When will Mike Wallace sign?
Yes there are more questions. Will Larry Foote get the job done? Will Lawrence Timmons have a better season? Is Troy Polamalu at the end of his career? Who will be the kicker? Who will be the punter?
Who will spell Isaac Redman? How will the rookies do?
Of course there are more important questions as well such as….. Just how bad will …
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RE: [M_L] Mother tongue-based multilingual education Network web site
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- Thanks Don, I've added the link to the group site.
I am not aware of what UNESCO is doing regarding the end of Literacy Decade
reporting. Last month I attended the UNESCO High Level Round Table on
ew/news/41_countries_tackle_literacy_challenges/> in Paris. Several member
states raised the language aspect of literacy, as did I. But I don't recall
any reference to the end of decade reporting other than to say it was
happening. I don't know who's doing it, or what reference, if any, will be
made to multilingual literacy / pluriliteracy. I'll be at UNESCO again at
the end of October for the Collective Consultation of NGOs on EFA. I'll let
you know if I find out anything.
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Thanks, Dave. Please feel free to add a link on the links page of the group
site (else I'll do it later).
BTW, with the Literacy Decade coming to a close, what kind of attention do
you see UNESCO giving to multilingual literacy / pluriliteracy in final
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In case you haven't found it yet, there is a wealth of information
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Start of 80-unit complex eyed in June
The Rockdale Municipal Development District board has approved a $50,401 expenditure to assist what's envisioned as the largest housing project in Rockdale in decades.
Meeting Thursday in regular session at City Hall, the MDD okayed a "forgivable loan" to Ingenious Living/End Game Development, which is planning to construct the Hunters Chase Senior Living Complex on East Belton Avenue.
Site work at the 17-acre parcel could begin as soon as next month.
Tom Manskey, MDD executive director, said the development company asked for the funds in connection with off-site expenses.
"Instead of a grant the board decided on a forgivable loan, meaning portions of the loan will be eventually forgiven as the company meets project milestones," he said.
UPGR ADES—The company has made numerous trips to city council meetings over a two-year period, outlining its financing plans.
"Some of the things they are talking about now represent upgrades over what they've been planning," Manskey said. "For instance, they are now planning central air conditioning and heating instead of window units."
The 80-unit building will house one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
K AY THEATRE—During Thursday's session the MDD board approved a $5,000 "third phase" grant to the Kay Theatre Foundation to continue restoration work on that 1940s-era building.
Manskey said the grant will "virtually complete" restroom work at the old theatre, which is being renovated as a cultural and community center.
'VISIONING'—A facilitated "community visioning" meeting will be hosted at the Patterson Center May 24 by the MDD.
" Time is tentatively set at 5:30 p.m.," Manskey said. "Everyone interested in moving Rockdale forward is urged to bring their positive ideas and attend," he said.


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When Richmond County Deputy Coroner Kenneth Boose was a kid, he could not stand the sight of blood.
"Every little cut would make me nauseous," he said. "I would pass out."
That did not stop the 49-year-old Augusta native from pursuing a career in law enforcement, including a stint in violent crimes. Then in January, Boose became a coroner, something he said his mother still has a hard time believing. But Boose said he is happy about his job choice.
"Honestly, I didn't know how I'd like it. I love it here," he said. "This is where I am supposed to be."
Last weekend, Boose was called to the scene of eight different deaths. Most required him to break the news to a family member, the hardest part of the job in his opinion.
The tact required to talk to people on the worst day of their lives is why Coroner Grover Tuten wanted Boose to join his staff.
"He has the ability to talk to people," Tuten said. "We can't do anything for that dead man, so our job is to help the family. Kenny possesses that quality."
A few families stick out in Boose's mind in the short time he has been a deputy coroner. He remembers a wife who started screaming when she found out her husband had been killed and a father who showed no emotion after learning about the death of his son. He has had to call ambulances for family members who reacted physically to the news.
"There's no easy way to do it," he said.
Tuten's philosophy at the coroner's office is to always tell family members in person. Even when a victim's family is not local, Boose said he will call the local coroner or medical examiner to go to the house so someone is present.
Boose looks at his job with positivity. He said he knows he is helping people by being the first person to look into a cause of death. He is happy to be able to use some of the skills he acquired in law enforcement.
Even when called to a natural death, the coroner will investigate it. He looks for medication and signs of foul play and speaks to witnesses. The coroner makes the call on whether the body is sent for an autopsy on a nonviolent death.
In a violent death, the body is part of the coroner's investigation. Everything around the body is left to the Sheriff's Office.
"The body is ours," Boose said. "The scene is theirs."
His law enforcement experience is another reason Tuten was eager to have him.
Boose joined the Sheriff's Office in 1987, and worked his way up through investigations and into violent crimes. At the time, he had two young children. He said he remembers there was a month where multiple children were killed. As he was looking through the camera at the bodies, he saw the face of his own son.
"I thought, well, it's time to move on," he said.
In 1995, he moved over to the narcotics division, which he said was a good relief from the violence he saw in his old job and offered some new challenges, including years with the DEA taskforce.
Boose left law enforcement in 1999 to be a mortgage broker. While he did well financially, he was never happy with the job.
"I couldn't wait to come back," he said, adding that he comes from a large family in law enforcement, which includes his cousin, Columbia County Sheriff Clay Whittle.
In his new job, he spends his days assisting families in a different way than when he was a cop.
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Published on December 24th, 2009 | by Jules Yap59
Expedit hamster home
Martina from Austria probably has the luckiest hamster in the world. Here's the home she built for Sonic the hamster.
"I am an adult keeping a little dwarf hamster. I don't like the traditional cages – I find them indescribably ugly and also most of them are much smaller than the space recommendations given by animal rights organizations. So I looked for a solution that would provide my hamster with a lot of space to run, high levels of bedding to buddle and give me something beautiful to look at when watching the little furball go about her activities.
After lots of research and planning I hacked a 5×5 Expedit into my dream hamster cage. I got the Expedit used for €50,- and shortened it to 3 rows of 5 columns as the room would have looked too full with another 5×5 Expedit in it. I then added 2 sets of Capita feet (8 feet in total) to get the height I wanted (eye-level when I sit in my chair) and to get a more floating look.
The cage area has a deep area on the left side where the hamster can buddle 40cm (~16in) deep. The right side has less bedding because you have to secure heavy things like stones and wood so the hamster isn't squashed when she buddles under them. Securing everything with 40cm high platforms or "legs" was not an option, therefore the shallow area. A back plate was added to close the cage and to give more stability I screwed the backplate also to the inner divider plates (esp. the shortened top one) of the Expedit. Air holes are in the top and on both sides. The front of the deep area is plexi glass, the sliding doors are real glass. I then used aquarium silikone to seal all the little gaps between the cage area and the non-cage area so no bedding (or pee can go through.
I used a set of white Dioder strip lights for the cage illumination plus a red LED christmas light chain so I can choose between white and red light. Hamsters are red blind so you can watch them under red light without disturbing them. (I could have used another colored Dioder but I was too cheap for that. The Xmas-lights were only €5,-.)
The interior also contains Ikea products: the 2 houses were hacked from a Fira set and the little food bowls are actually Glimma tea light holders.
I added 2 red Lekman boxes and some Krus food storage bins for hamster stuff and food. The rest of the space will be filled with office stuff as the cage is in our study and we have a lot of binders."
Click for more pictures of Sonic and her Expedit hamster home.
I'll be celebrating Christmas with family and friends tomorrow, so will lay off the computer for a day. For all you peeps out there celebrating too, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
59 Responses to Expedit hamster home
i wanna make it from my guinea pigs ))
I love this idea! Thanks for all the feedback and photos. I will be trying to build one this year.
Tampa, Fl
Very lucky hamster…wonderful work done you..!
Honestly, this should be incorporated into a magazine story. Congratulations on making such a beautiful and thoughtful home for your hamster.
Love knows NO boundary! Truely amazed at your affection toward your little friend. Long live the hamster! – from an ex-owner of siberian hamsters.
The only thing that could stink is hamster pee and hamsters, coming from dry areas pee very little. Healthy dwarf hamsters only drink about 1ml = 1/1000th(!) of a liter per day. That's about 1/236th of a cup in US measures.
So what you do is you toilet train your hamster (which most hamsters learn quickly) and then clean the toilet every day or every second day and any obviously dirty spots as needed.
And the rest is just a case of the more bedding you have the less you have to clean it. The deep digging area alone contains more than 100liters (about 25gal) of bedding – that's not like a normal tiny cage with an inch of bedding at all. Those have typically only about 5-10liters of bedding in them. Sure, if you don't toilet train your hamster and the hamster pees onto such a small amount of bedding it doesn't take long for it to be all soiled.
But with 100liters+ even if the hamster maybe takes one wee beside the toilet it just gets lost. If you have that much bedding and toilet trained hamsters you get to have really long cleaning intervalls, use less(!) bedding in total and have a lot less smell than owners with small cages who use little bedding and change it every week.
Doesn't that make your house smell TERRIBLE!!?? And how do you clean it!?
Thank you Holly & Azayles!
I LOVE Tina's work, she's so resourceful and extremely talented! She really sets the bar for these types of habitats.
This cage is absolutely wonderful. It is your cages that have inspired me to go out to Ikea and make wonderful homes for my pets.
@Anonymous from Oct. 28: I'd rather do one big digging area than two small ones. The purpose of the digging area is that the hamster can build a burrow and a burrow needs a bit of room.
@Anonymous from Nov. 18: Thank you very much. Unfortunately, Sonic died of diabetes last year. But I have a new group of dwarf hamsters living in there. The current setup looks like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5181058633/in/set-72157625399853750
Utterly impressive!! Sonic must be the happiest hamster alive. You have put so much creativity, ingenuity, and care into your creation. Seeing such inventiveness is what makes this website so enjoyable. Thank you for sharing this!
I have know changed my plans and will be building a hamster home for two Roborovskis from a Expedit TV Storage Unit (but the old version that is 5 by 5 cube). But I just wanted to ask, would you mind explaining to me if the digging area is better as two cubes horizontally because at the moment I have designed two burrowing sections but one cube each. Is it better to have one big one or two little ones?
i wanna be your hamster
Thanks for sharing all your pics and plans of this fabulous hammy home! I'm hoping my boyfriend can make something similar and you have certainly answered all my queries Your hamster was extremely lucky to have you as an owner!
How much did it cost? and can i pay you to build one for my hamster?
That is a cool hamster cage.
So much better for the hamster, than a rubbish little cage.
This is the plan for the cage I described above
The first image in the gallery
This is amazing!!! The best hamster cage I have ever seen!! I am now planning to make something like this but with the full 5 x 5, a bigger burrowing area, a maze and a gymnasium plus a smaller cage for when I clean my little girl out. With storage on the bottom row. Will you please advise me on if this will work?
Wow thats brilliant and it has given me some ideas of what I could posibly do with my four gerbilariums and hamster cage as they take up almost the whole of my spare room lol xx
The interior also contains Ikea products: the 2 houses were hacked from a Fira set and the little food bowls are actually Glimma tea light holders.
for a start I didn't know hamsters were red colour blind. hacking an Expedit to keep a hamster in is an awesome idea. I thought was clever using mine for my vinyl records. A lot less imaginative there. definitely a lucky hamster though!
@Ligeia: you can find more "making of" pics on my flickr album http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157623028334679/
and I wrote down a lot of info on how to make sliding doors here:
For all those who were wondering: I'm still happy with the hamster cage, there were no problems with gnawing or ventilation (there are additional vent holes on the top, you can see them in my flickr album) or anything. I even started a blog where I collect similar hamster homes. You can find more info about my cage and about building hamster cages on my German/English blog here: http://hamstergehege.blogspot.com/2010/01/mein-gehege-aus-einem-ikea-expedit.html
@anonymous: re: the formaldehyde: a) the link you give states the exact opposite as your claim, namely, that in the last years (actually for about 20(!) years in the EU) emissions from particle board have been reduced to next to nothing and so it is actually safe for animals (in the US it might be different, I don't know).
b) in addition, the Expedit I used was a couple of years old, so it would have gassed-out in the meantime anyway PLUS, all the cut edges were completely sealed with aquarium silicone
c) Sonic the hamster definitely died of DIABETES which was diagnosed using urine test strips.
and d) people over here (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) build hamster cages from particle board all the time and our hamsters reach the same average ages as reported on international or US hamster forums.
So, at least in the EU, particle board is definitely NOT AN ISSUE.
IKEA furniture is not safe for animals to live in.
This is the worst idea ever. No mention of it here, but the BoingBoing post about this project mentions the Hamster is now dead. ParticleBoard / pressed composite materials should not ever be used for animal enclosures, due to the chemicals used in their production. That's what caused the Hamster to meet his untimely demise.
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War es sehr schwer diese Schiebetüren zu machen? Ich würd nämlich gern mal sowas für meine Hamsterdame bauen, aber ich trau mich da einfach nicht richtig drüber >.<
Gibts da irgendwo eine Schritt für Schritt Anleitung?
Und diese "Luftöffnungen" – wie hast du die gemacht?
Wow, that hamster is pretty lucky to have his own "luxury house". How do you clean them up, I mean the cage, is it hard to maintain?
That's amazing. I just showed my son & now he wants me to build something like this for his two gerbils!
I been planning something like this for my leopard gecko for so long. This will definitely help me.
Wow! I think that is the biggest hamster cage I ever saw and also it is the most beautiful. When I was a kid I always wanted to have a hamster pet but my mom doesn't want pets in our house.
Wow, thanks for the comments! And I'm so amazed I made it into the top 10 selection =:-))
Great job! I remember all the small cages they had for hamsters when I was a kid! That's why I always wanted to let him out and run around. Lost the little guy a few times as well.. I always ended up finding him though!
Good times,
How did you cut down the Expedit? Was it fairly simple? I want to cut down my 5×5 one too but I am afraid I will completely wreck it if I try. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Sonic's home is really wonderful. I've been looking all over for ideas on creating a home for the Robo hamsters we're planning to keep and this is the most unique by far.
Honestly, this should be incorporated into a magazine story. Congratulations on making such a beautiful and thoughtful home for your hamster.
This is amazing … i have a hamster, too.. since some weeks .. and i'm looking for a new cage system .. bc i hate this traditional hamster cage i had from my last hamster years ago .. your "cage" is definitely a very beautiful one
best wishes, dani
5X5 expedit furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed anti-topple device.I like your idea of 5X5 expedit putting into cage.
Whoa, this is amazing. Are you ever worried about having to clean the deep area or replace the bedding down there?
Das ist ja SPITZE – ich Graturlier dir zu dieser Hamster-Villa – echt gut gemacht ))
Spanische Grüeässlis, Maya
The chewing is no problem – since the walls are completely straight the hamster can't get a "grip" to bite it. Over here, many people build hamster cages out of veneered particle board. It works very well even for the bigger syrian hamsters with a lot more biting power.
If you have any corners in your cage where the hamster could get a grip you can put aluminum L-beams for protection. I did this where the "step" is from the deep area to the shallow area. If you build a cage for a female syrian (who are often more wild) you could even put aluminum in all the corners, not just where the "step" is to be totally on the safe side.
Only the sliding doors and the long glass panel to prevent the bedding from falling out are real glass. The front of the deep area is plexi glass. The back of the cage is a 4mm wardrobe backside from the hardware store.
Just added a drawing that shows how to make the sliding doors to my album here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/4258227410/
Thank you for explaining the sliding glass and for uploading more pics.
Awesome cage!
Just curious, do you put glass on each side of the cage? or is it just for the sliding door?
I'd love to adapt your idea for my lil guinea pigs
Looks great but good luck, when we were kids our hamsters would have managed to chew their way through the wood in a few days.
Wow, thanks for the comments! And I'm so amazed I made it into the top 10 selection =:-))
I have added some more photos of the cage and how I built it in my flickr album here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157623028334679/
The sliding glass doors are easy, you just buy 2 E-shaped plastic ledges (is that the correct word?), one is glued to the top, one to the bottom. And then you put the glass in. Just like in a normal terrarium.
A hamster toilet is just a small ceramic bowl that you fill with chinchilla sand. You can train your hamster to use it. First, you find out which corner your hamster normally uses. Then you clean out the peed on bedding, place the toilet there and put a bit of peed on bedding on top. After a while, most hamsters learn to use the toilet. They are available as "corner toilets" in a triangle shape from pet shops. It works even better if your hamster's house is big enough to put the toilet into the house. Hamsters like to feel safe when they "go".
At risk of sounding dumb, what is a hamster toilet? Is there a way to train a hamster to use a certain location or container to go to the bathroom? Your information about hamsters being very smell-oriented was interesting and it would be great to have our hamster use a "toilet" so we can keep him happy.
How did you create the sliding glass effect?
By the way, awesome job.
This is the best hamster cage I've EVER seen! Makes me want to get another one (though I don't think that would be okay with my cats). Great job!
Wow Thanks you've got me thinking about our Snakes Cages LOL
I would love to do something similar for my little rabbit! Alas, I am not handy. I will definitely not show her this as she might run away and try to move into your house. Congratulations on a wonderful job!
Congrats on your work of art. You rightly said that Martina has the luckiest hamster. Cheers!
- Herman Swan
Holy crap that is awesome! I wish I was a hamster so I could live there =)
I pleased by getting by here myself your hamster really good work.Nice management of putting cage and kitchen.
Is the Hamster's name Dick? Just kidding.
Merry Christmas. Lol.
This is wayyyy tooo niiiceee to be true!!!
Wow! very professionaly done too!
I'm so impressed!!
Sending this to my animal lover Sister right this moment!!
Hi there!
Thanks all for the nice comments. It's sooo cool to be featured here! *grin* In Germany/Austria/Switzerland the recommended cage sizes are quite big so the enthusiasts all have big cages. I know lots of people who have cages my cage's size or even double that.
I don't think it will be too much of a problem with cleaning. Sonic mostly goes on her toilets (she has one in each house). So I only clean the toilets and surroundings every day, the rest of the bedding can stay in there longer. Actually, over here it is considered good practice to NOT clean a hamster's cage all that often because hamsters are so smell-orientated and it irritates them a lot when you completely clean the cage. So we only clean out the obviously dirty bedding and toilets frequently. Even when we do a big cleaning we typically keep about half the bedding so the cage still "smells like home" to the hamster. This strategy only works for big cages with lots of bedding, though. Basically, the more bedding you have the less often you have to clean.
This is really something special for both you and your little fuzzybutt, Good Job!
Just amazing, and I applaud your concern for the welfare of your pet. I do wonder how hard that will be to clean though. Having had hamsters before, I know how the cage can get…
Still, just a beautiful idea.
Wow – that is amazing, congrats on your work of art. Did you ever think of maybe just making holes so they are different rooms?
this is awesome! your hamster is very lucky.