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- Diabetes
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Although Cordyceps sinensis is often described as an herb, it's actually a combination of a parasitic fungus and the larvae of a moth (a caterpillar). The fungus attacks the caterpillar and destroys it from within. The remaining structures of the caterpillar along with the fungus are dried and sold as cordyceps.
Cordyceps has a long history of use in China as a "tonic," a substance said to generally strengthen the body, particularly following illness. It was also used to treat bronchitis, kidney failure, and tuberculosis. 1
What Is Cordyceps Used for Today?
Cordyceps is widely marketed today as treatment for many conditions. However, there is no reliable scientific evidence that it actually provides any medical benefits.
Most research on cordyceps was done in China and is not up to modern scientific standards. In general, double-blind , placebo-controlled studies are the most reliable form of evidence. (For information on the reasons why, see Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies? ) However, such studies have to be performed and reported according to certain standards. Although several double-blind studies have been reported on cordyceps, they all fall considerably short of the level necessary for scientific validity. These somewhat dubious double-blind trials hint that cordyceps might be helpful for reducing high cholesterol2 and improving male sexual function . 3,4
Evidence is more negative than positive regarding whether cordyceps is helpful for enhancing sports performance . 5-7
Weak evidence hints that cordyceps may modulate the immune system, which means that it stimulates some aspects of the immune system while suppressing others. 8-13
On this basis, it has been tried in China as an aid in organ transplant surgery 14 and for the treatment of viral hepatitis15,16 and lupus . 17,18
Highly preliminary test-tube and animal studies hint that cordyceps may help fight stress , 19 control blood sugar levels (potentially making it useful in diabetes ), 20-22reduce cancer risk , 23 lower high blood pressure , 24 and help protect the kidney against damage caused by the drugs cyclosporin and gentamycin . 25-27
Other test-tube studies hint that cordyceps may stimulate production of hormones, such as cortisone and testosterone. 28-33 However, contrary to what some websites say, these studies are far too preliminary to indicate any therapeutic hormonal effect.
Typical traditional recommended doses of cordyceps range from 5-10 grams per day. Concentrated extracts are also available, taken at a lower dosage.
Safety Issues
Use of cordyceps does not generally cause apparent side effects. However, comprehensive safety studies have not been reported. In addition, there are two case reports in which cordyceps products contained enough lead to cause lead poisoning. 34 Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or people with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established.
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1001 Inventions and Arabick Roots exhibitions launch in Doha
Doha, 16th October 2012: The award-winning 1001 Inventions exhibition, and its sister show Arabick Roots, enjoyed a Royal launch in Doha's Museum of Islamic Art, thanks to Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani who officially opened both exhibitions today. At the event, attended by 500 distinguished members of the local and international cultural communities, guests were led through the exhibition on a journey to the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization in a memorable celebration of modern science's heritage.
Sheikha Mayassa, who is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museum Authority, was given guided exhibition tours by Ahmed Salim, Producer and Director of 1001 Inventions, and Dr. Rim Turkmani, Curator of Arabick Roots. Connected by the theme: "Explore our past to inspire our future," the two exhibitions will be open to the public from the 17th of October 2012, with 1001 Inventions running until 12th November and Arabick Roots continuing until January 2013.
"Muslim civilization stretched from southern Spain as far as China, and for a thousand years, scholars of many faiths built on the ancient knowledge of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, making breakthroughs that helped pave the way for the Renaissance." explained Ahmed Salim.
"The discoveries made by men and women in Muslim civilization — from automatic machines and medical marvels to astronomical observations and inspiring architecture — have left their mark on the way we live today." he added.
1001 Inventions takes visitors through the works of scientists and scholars during the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization, while Arabick Roots reveals the influence of this science on the scientific revolution and lifestyle in Europe in the 17th century through showcasing magnificent objects and priceless manuscripts. The science heritage exhibitions were brought to Doha by Qatar Museums Authority and the Museum of Islamic Art, and in partnership with Qatar Shell.
Speaking on behalf of the Museum of Islamic Art, its Director Aisha Al Khater commented: "We owe our rich scientific heritage to cultures and civilizations worldwide. With these two exhibitions we rediscover some of the roots of modern civilization. By reinvigorating this theme and showcasing past and modern thinkers, we hope to stimulate young minds and revive the respect that all cultures deserve."
Sheikh Thani Al Thani, Deputy General Manager of Qatar Shell, explained: "As a Qatari I'm proud to be part of such great initiatives. Bringing these two important international exhibitions to Qatar will inspire young Qataris to build on their rich and diverse scientific heritage that had enlightened the world in the Golden Ages."
"The themes of these two exhibitions, science and education, are an integral part of Shell's social investment programme here in Qatar and support the social development pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030," added Sheikh Thani.
This version of the 1001 Inventions exhibition was constructed with support from Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives, the global partner for 1001 Inventions.
The 1001 Inventions Exhibition celebrates the inventions and innovations from Muslim Civilisation, whose impact on science and technology can still be seen all around us today. Indeed, the experimental scientific method, the basis of all modern technological advancement, came from the work of Hassan ibn Al-Haytham a thousand years ago.
Ibn Al-Haytham is credited with explaining the nature of light and vision, using what is now commonly referred to as a Camera Obscura.
Ibn Al-Haytham is just one of the scientific pioneers featured within both exhibitions. Visitors will also be introduced to Master Engineer Al-Jazari - inventor of the fabled Elephant Clock and numerous mechanisms that are used in every machine in the world today.
They will discover how Andalusian physician Al-Zahrawi invented hundreds of surgical instruments and procedures more than a thousand years ago that are still saving lives in modern hospitals; and they will meet Fatima Al-Fihri, the young woman who founded and designed the world's first modern University, which offered free education to men and women of all backgrounds.
1001 Inventions is a brand that has reached over 50 million people worldwide, and the exhibition by the same name is now open in Doha and showcases these and many more discoveries from the Golden Age of Muslim civilization - including, the first modern university, magnificent time telling machines, surgical tools and mechanical devices, and unveils the cultural and historical context of these discoveries.
The 1001 Inventions exhibition showcases the influence of the Golden Age of Muslim civilisation on the Renaissance. But much less has been written about eastern influence on the scholars of 17th-century Europe. At this time, Europeam scholars were rejecting the ways of their predecessors. They promoted a 'new philosophy' that relied on mathematical demonstration, proof and experiment instead of theory and logic alone. The new scientific revolution sprang from this successful approach, led by scholars like Descartes, Boyle, Newton and Halley.
In this enlightened period, Europe was at an intellectual advantage over the East. The Muslim world was then producing less and less original science, and it might seem safe to assume that Europe's 'new philosophers' would simply reject ancient knowledge. But nothing could be further from the truth. Evidence now shows that the 17th-century scholars of the scientific revolution appreciated and built on ideas from other times and places and honoured their pioneering predecessors.
"The most important lesson I've learned from developing Arabick Roots is the meaninglessness of the term 'Clash of Civilizations'. When cultures learn from each other, they are unlikely to belittle one another," said Rim Turkmani, curator of Arabick Roots Exhibition. "I now believe that an understanding of science's international heritage is essential for its progress."
Arabick Roots was inaugurated by Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, at its premiere at the Royal Society in London last year. The Doha version of the exhibition was specially adapted for the Qatari audience through a collaboration between 1001 Inventions and the Museum of Islamic Art.
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The fourth-place finish posted by the Mounds View High School boys cross country team at the state meet last weekend was the fifth-best in the history of the program. It was also the Mustangs' best performance at state in 17 years.
Both high schools from District 621 are sending competitors to Northfield on Saturday for the state high school cross country championships.
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Concordia Academy sophomore Barnabas Preble closed out the cross country season recently by racing in the conference and section meets. Among his accomplishments in the final two weeks of the season was a runner-up performance at conference.
If it's the first week of November, it means the Roseville Area High School girls cross country team should be preparing for the state meet. That's exactly what the Raiders are doing after finishing second at the section meet last week.
Barnabas Preble, at left.
As a freshman, Barnabas Preble was the No. 2 runner on the Concordia Academy boys cross country team in 2015. The top Beacon from last year was a senior and Preble has stepped into the No. 1 spot this season as a sophomore.
The Mounds View High School cross country teams participated in the Rum River Invitational at Anoka High School on Sept. 15 and both teams had successful afternoons.
The North High School girls cross country team has 17 girls on the roster this fall and among them is a group of experienced runners hoping to improve on last season.
Following a sixth-place finish in the conference meet a year ago, the Tartan High School boys cross country team is looking for a marked improvement this season.
Compared to some of the competition, the North High School boys cross country team is running a little low on athletes. That doesn't worry head coach Dave Terry, however.
The cross country teams from Hill-Murray didn't place all that high in the section meet at the end of the season but head coach Tim Ryan called it a fun season.
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Mail ballots went out this week for Colorado's 2012 June 26 primary races. There are 28 races that include a statewide contest, some congressional races and a slew of state legislative races.
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Installing RUMP/Genplot in Linux! (finally)Posted in Linux, School, Science! by Cameron Kopas | No Comments »
first, download the source code tarball at:
(the filename might have to be updated with future versions)
due to the nature of the makefiles, you have to copy it to the "home" user directory, not any downloads directory, so in the terminal, cd to the downloads directory, then; (note, the $ preceding each line indicates that this line is to be entered into the terminal, it is not a command itself)
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will output a list of the files in the directory. makelnx is "Makefile for Linux" and makeosx is "makefile for OSX"
choosing the makefile for your system, run it using make -f. the -f flag allows you to choose a particular file, otherwise "make" will be confused by the multiple files available
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Front Leg Room (in) 40.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.3
Passenger Volume (ft³) 103
Second Head Room (in) 38.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.4
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 140.6
Track Width, Rear (in) 65.8
Height, Overall (in) 64.5
Length, Overall (in) 229.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 66.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 16.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 26.4
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 11
Performance Specs
Displacement 6.7L/412
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 531 @ 3500
Fuel System Direct Injection
Engine Type Gas V12
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 453 @ 5350
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.17
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.14
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.46
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.34
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.40
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.86
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.7 x - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 45.3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size 265/45VR21
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 265/45VR21
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 21 x 8
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 21 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Safety Features
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Front/rear active head restraints
4-wheel anti-lock ventilated disc brakes w/assist
Stability control
Traction control
Daytime running lights
Front impact airbags w/occupant sensor
Front side-impact airbags w/occupant sensor
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Rear child safety door locks
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners for outboard seating positions
4-wheel anti-lock ventilated disc brakes w/assist
Stability control
Traction control
Daytime running lights
Front impact airbags w/occupant sensor
Front side-impact airbags w/occupant sensor
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Rear child safety door locks
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners for outboard seating positions
Basic Miles/km Unlimited
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km Unlimited
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 14.8
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) Dual 180
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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The Ames Colt Series Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies are available in sizes 2 1/2 - 10" and are constructed of stainless steel. The Colt Series is offered in a number of configurations with many valve options. To access the check assemblies there is a stainless steel sleeve that will slide open. On the 2 1/2 - 6" you must unthread the #3 test cock then slide the cover. 8 - 10" uses two victaulic clamps to hold the stainless sleeve. The Colt uses two self contained cam checks that use a tri-link check mechanism. The relief valve simply unscrews off the bottom for service. Stainless steel braided sensing line hose. Numerous repair parts are available for the Colt series devices, including rubber parts and complete parts. There are no special tools required for service.
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Drama say what???
Spoiler alert. Avert eyes now.
So the residents of some condo are pissed because the Entourage crew has taken over and is disturbing the peace. Hmmm…that sucks.
But more importantly, the show has been shooting there because Johnny Drama…wait for it…wait for it…
Say what? WTF???
They're currently shooting Season 4. Second half of Season 3 just premiered on Sunday, new episodes will run straight through, and I'm told there will be no break between Season 3 and Season 4 on HBO in the States and TMN and Movie Central in Canada. In other words, almost an entire summer with fresh footage of my gay Asian Lloyd and the boys.
But still…a house without Drama? A house without Viking Quest?
How do I live?


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Augusta County Genealogy, Wills, Estates, Marriages
The county seat is Staunton, Virginia. Augusta County was formed in 1738 from Orange County; it was named after the Princess of Wales, Augusta (of Saxe-Gotha), mother of King George III of the United Kingdom. Originally, Augusta County was a vast territory with an indefinite western boundary and this explains why the genealogist locates a vast supply of records in this early county and why research should include that the States of West Virginia and Kentucky were taken from it. Some of the earliest settlers were: Jean Bohanan (from France), John Bumgarner, William Cowden, Robert Crockett and Peter Cotner.
Augusta County Wills, Estates, Marriages available to members of Virginia Pioneers
Digital Images of Augusta County Wills 1745 to 1753
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Index to Probate Records
- Marriage Bonds 1785 to 1786
Miscellaneous Wills and Estates
- Index to Wills, Deeds, Inventories 1745 to 1753
Tax Records
- Askew, Thomas (1815)
- Burkett, Nathaniel (1813)
- Lyle, John (1758)
- Macky, John (1773)
- Millsaps, Thomas (1759)
- Piper, Daniel (1823)
- Rankin, Richard (1796)
- Runkle, Samuel (1802)
- Property Books 1782 to 1787
- Property Books 1820 to 1827
- Property Books 1836-1860
- Property Books 1876-1879
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A Maryland State Highway Administration worker was killed Thursday morning following a serious crash on the outer loop of Interstate 695 in Parkville, Maryland State Police said.
Eddie L. Gliyard, 50, of the 5000 block of Hillen Road in Baltimore, was pronounced dead at the scene in the Putty Hill Road area after he was hit by a 2001 Volvo S80, police said. The 25-year State Highway Administration employee and his colleague were repairing a road sign when the Volvo veered off into the right shoulder of the beltway at around 11 a.m., striking Gliyard and their vehicle.
The other worker, Nathan A. Brown, 38, of the 500 block of Kosoak Road in Middle River was not hit by the Volvo, but was transported to Maryland Shock Trauma because he was injured while escaping from the vehicle, according to police. Baltimore County medical personnel took the driver, Mary T. Levy, 61, of the 8900 block of Grummore Road in Pikesville, to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for treatment.
There were no other passengers in the Volvo, police said. The accident is still under investigation.
The crash had initially shut down all lanes on the outer loop of Interstate 695, but they have since reopened, according to the State Highway Administration.
Grief counseling will be made available to Gliyard's colleagues, and all non-emergency highway administration employees will have a moment of silence for him and then spend Friday morning reviewing safety procedures, the administration said.
"The SHA family is stunned and saddened by this tragic incident, and we extend our heartfelt condolences and support to the Gilyard family as well as our thoughts and prayers to Mr. Brown and his family," said State Highway Administrator Melinda Peters in a statement Thursday evening. "Every day, thousands of hard working and dedicated women and men put their lives on the line in roadway work zones all across the state.
"This is a heartbreaking reminder of the hazards faced by our dedicated workers. While this crash is under investigation, it is imperative that we remind drivers to slow down and stay alert when approaching any area where people are working."


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If you're going to show off in a hot car, you should probably take a few spins around an empty parking lot to make sure you know what you're doing.
Whoever was behind the wheel of this BMW M6 clearly didn't, and nearly ran down a bunch of pedestrians. I think the best part is that, after spinning around and knocking over a cyclist who isn't even on the road, he waits a while to get out of the car and survey the damage. Come to think if it, making an ass of yourself like he did would make most of us a bit shy.
How many incarnations of the Drift Idiot are there in the world, anyway?
(Hat tip to ALFA_MOBILI!)


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Ipswich, Massachusetts
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Ipswich is a town in Massachusetts. It was formed in 1634 and was previously called Aggawam. It can be found in Essex county and is a part of the Southern registry of deed district. For more information, contact the county at 25 Green St., Ipswich 01938. On the attached map, Ipswich is shown as 15 in Essex county.
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Ken Rosenthal thinks the Red Sox will go Gonzo and that Matt Holliday might consider signing with the Orioles because of God. Buster Olney calls Nick Johnson a "base-clogger," which makes me sad. Read on. HOT FUCKING STOVE.
• Five years from now, when Phillies fans gaze upon the landfill of the team's farm system, they will blame Roy Halladay's kid.
• The A's are the lucky Pierre of the Phillies-Blue Jays deal. They get Michael Taylor, bona fide stud and diabetic. Type 1 diabetes is the new on-base percentage.
• Godzilla is in Anaheim.
• Hee Seop Choi climbed a mountain.
• The inevitable George Will, author of Muppet Dilettante at Work, is inflicting himself on baseball again.


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There is talk that Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur could be playing friendlies in the United States this summer. It's music to my ears and I'm sure many other soccer fans in America. But while teams in the past such as Chelsea, Everton and others have tried to conquer the States, they all have come up short so far and haven't maximized the level of success that's possible.
When you think about it, which Premier League club is America's team? There are large numbers of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal fans. And definitely sizable numbers of Tottenham, Chelsea and Leeds United supporters. But no one team has blown the roof off America. All of the above teams have medium to high levels of support, but none of them can claim to be "America's team."
The closest you'll find to "America's team," not in the number of supporters but in how loyal their fans are despite being smaller clubs, are Fulham and Everton. But even they haven't been able to figure out the secret to success in breaking wide open in America.
So, here's my blueprint for Premier League teams if they want to conquer America:
- Sign top American talent. There are large numbers of soccer fans in the United States who haven't picked a Premier League team to follow yet. Or, if they have, their loyalty to that team can easily change if another team became more attractive for particular reasons. For Premier League clubs trying to break through in America, it's imperative that these clubs have one or more Americans on their team.While Chelsea has had massive crowds come out to their games in the States, they would have been more popular if they had an American in their squad. As an example, remember how much Oguchi Onyewu was cheered when he was substituted on for AC Milan last summer and how loud the crowd was whenever he touched the ball. Also take note of the attention that Everton has achieved because of Landon Donovan's loan deal at the club. Last but not least, consider how much impact an American has when he achieves something wonderful in England. While not everyone is a Fulham supporter, you only had to browse the message forums and blogs to see what impact Clint Dempsey's wondergoal against Juventus had on soccer fans in the U.S.A. last week.
- Play top American talent. It's one thing to sign American players, but it's another thing to play them quite often. This definitely is dependent on the American player — to make sure that he deserves to be playing when he's on form — but it's also very dependent on a manager who is open to American players. For example, former Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez seemed reluctant to play Americans who were at Craven Cottage during his short stay there.
- Play attractive free-flowing soccer. When Wigan Athletic played their first season in the Premier League during 2005-06, they won over large amounts of American fans because of their attacking style of football that continually put opponents on the back foot. The underdog angle was also a big reason why Wigan won over a lot of American fans that season. For the most part, Americans want to see entertaining soccer and lots of goals. Catenaccio is not something most Americans enjoy.
- Tour the North American cities that will make a difference. Too often in the past, Premier League clubs have toured America but played in the wrong cities. When a club has an opportunity to play 3-4 games, it needs to make sure that it maximizes the impact of playing in those cities. Take Everton, for example. In recent years, they've played in North American cities including Salt Lake City (in the horrid Rice-Eccles Stadium), Edmonton and at the Home Depot Center for a low-key friendly in front of 100 spectators. To me, those opportunities were wasted. Although, to be fair, the club is not as big as it is now that Donovan played for them. But whether it's Everton or any other Premier League club, the cities the club plays in is vital. New York, Los Angeles and Seattle are now must-visits. Chicago and Toronto are included in the next wave.
- Don't expect overnight success. Too many Premier League clubs expect overnight success in the United States. It takes hard work and persistence as well as tours over a few summers before a team can unlock the success in this country. Chelsea is going about it the right way by playing in the States every couple of seasons. Manchester United and Liverpool haven't played here in years but may expect overnight success when it isn't possible.
- Hire a US media specialist. Unless you're Garry Cook and you know how different the US media is, it's vital that Premier League clubs hire expert PR specialists to make sure the media experience in the States is different than the UK. The US media expects to get more access to players than the UK media. Interviews are crucial and it's vital that clubs make players available to the media such as radio, local television and the press so they can help sell the game to the general public. If Premier League clubs act like they do in the UK, they'll have a tough time winning over the media.
- Keep the United States in your plans all year long. When a tour of the United States is over, Premier League clubs return to England and focus on their season but they often don't think about the States anymore until the following summer. But for soccer fans in the States, they eat, live and breathe soccer 365 days a year. Even during the season, Premier League clubs need to do a better job at marketing themselves and communicating with their soccer audience in the States (and other countries) by conducting interviews with key media outlets rather than completely ignoring them.
If Premier League clubs are truly committed to becoming popular in the United States, they need to focus on these seven easy steps and I'm confident it will happen. The struggle thus far has been that teams have only done some but not all of the steps.
Manchester City has taken it one step further by having talks with MLS commissioner Don Garber regarding starting its own MLS franchise in America. I honestly don't think that's the solution to being successful in the States since EPL clubs are on television more often than MLS ones are. But if you have a ton of money to spend, it can't do any harm.


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3 arrested in Severn auto theft
Anne Arundel County police said three people were arrested in connection with an auto theft in Severn.
Officers were called to the 1700 block of Richfield Drive at 12:01 a.m. Monday for possible vandalism to a car.
Police said the trio left the scene with the car that was vandalized, but after a brief search were able to locate the stolen car at the Royal Farms store at the intersection of Route 175 and Blue Water Boulevard.
Three people were taken into custody after a witness identified them, authorities said.
Police said two 17-year-old boys and 33-year-old Alvin Theodore Prue were charged with theft under $10,000, rogue and vagabond, malicious destruction of property and unlawful taking of motor vehicle.
Prue was also charged with failure to obey a lawful order, second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, second-degree attempted escape, disorderly conduct and open alcohol container after police said he became combative on numerous occasions and assaulted several officers.


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Steven Sinofsky, Microsoft's longtime Windows executive, shocked many in the tech community when he stepped down on Monday night.
In a memo to his staff, the 23-year veteran at the company said that, with the launch of Windows 8 and the Surface tablet, it's time for him to "take a step back" and seek new opportunities, hinting that he plans to take on his old company.
"I have decided to leave the company to seek new opportunities that build on these experiences," Sinofsky wrote in the email, obtained by CNET. "My passion for building products is as strong as ever and I look forward focusing my energy and creativity along similar lines."
It was widely speculated on Monday that his departure was forced or politically motivated — he was considered the heir apparent to CEO Steve Ballmer — and it was no secret that he wanted the position.
But Sinofsky doused those theories, saying the decision to leave was a "personal and private choice."
"Some might notice a bit of chatter speculating about this decision or timing," he wrote. "I can assure you that none could be true as this was a personal and private choice that in no way reflects any speculation or theories one might read — about me, opportunity, the company or its leadership."
Though he said he would help the company transition, his exit is "effective immediately."


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Butterfly count & slow worm guests
We're well into Summer now! I hope you've all been enjoying it. Yaaaaaaaaawn… oh gosh… I'd better wake up… its Garden Party time!
Yep on warm, sunny Summer days more party guests are arriving daily. No need to panic, I'm not late with my invitations… most went out years ago. The food is sorted… the al fresco buffet needs little prep. Sigh… don't you just love to see parties of bees and butterflies dance around your garden ;-)
Getting serious for a minute, the al fresco feed that flowering garden plants provide for insects is incredibly valuable. Even just a few blooms can make a difference. However, when it comes to conservation its survey stats that show the bigger picture especially when it comes to climate change. Our gardens really do count and often we don't even know it.
This week Butterfly Conservation, here in the UK, has launched their first survey to mark the International Year of Biodiversity. They say:
"Butterflies react very quickly to change in their environment which makes them excellent biodiversity indicators. Butterfly declines are an early warning for other wildlife losses.
That's why counting butterflies can be described as taking the pulse of nature.
The count will also identify trends in species that will help us plan how to protect butterflies from extinction as well as understand the effect of climate change on wildlife."
This first butterfly survey began yesterday July 24th and runs until August 1st. I'll be honest and say the time frame of just 15 minutes for a butterfly count seems incredibly short. I sent emails asking about this and was told "We are asking for people to record for 15 minutes so that it can be fitted into people's busy schedules and therefore we hope that as many people as possible can take part."
Butterfly Conservation suggest on their website that a sunny day would be more preferable for a count and I would definitely agree with that. They go on to say:
"We have chosen this time of year because most butterflies are at the adult stage of their lifecycle, so more likely to be seen. Records are welcome from anywhere: from parks and gardens, to fields and forests.
If you are counting from a fixed position in your garden, count the maximum number of each species that you can see at a single time. For example, if you see three Red Admirals together on a buddleia bush then record it as 3, but if you only see one at a time then record it as 1 (even if you saw one on several occasions) – this is so that you don't count the same butterfly more than once . If you are doing your count on a walk, then simply total up the number of each butterfly species that you see during the 15 minutes.
You can submit separate records for different dates, and for different places that you visit. Remember that your count is useful even if you do not see any butterflies or moths."
Note that moths have been included with the butterfly count. In previous years (2007-9) there has been a Garden Moths Count but it is not running this year. Have fun if you take part. Lol… if you have school children off on hols this could be an entry in to the 1000 things for kids to do ;-)
Perhaps I should add here (or I'll never hear the end of it) that not everyone likes to see butterflies and Moths fluttering around and some people can have real phobias. I wouldn't say my daughter has a real phobia but she is definitely uncomfortable when they are near. She blames us for taking her into a Butterfly House when she was a toddler in a pram…. oops! However, the trooper that she is, she still accompanies me on garden visits :-D
Photos of visit to come. Meantime, do enjoy a virtual tour of the garden.
Also seen on visit to National Botanic Garden of Wales (Near Carmarthen).
Can't seem to find them in my books or web searches. Click image to enlarge.
Update: Thanks, Sue/Martyn, Liz and Frank for the ID of small tortoiseshells above. I did wonder about that but it was the lack of colour that caught me out. That was my closest guess. Frank says in his comment: "that if at the chrysalis stage they are subjected to high temps then some appear with reduced colouring and the spots may be fused together." Very interersting!
Let's leave all the fluttering in the garden now and slide into the house and to Summer House guests… and a mystery one at that!
I do enjoy receiving emails on wildlife stories as well as garden plant queries but I'll be honest and say that I can't always answer them. However, I do enjoy looking into them. Last week I heard from Rob on the Isle of Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland. He says:
"This morning I found a very lively slow worm about 14 ins in length in my first floor spare bedroom, between the carpet and the skirting board.
I can't imagine how it got there, the window had been closed for days and there does not seem any other access other than up the stairs or down a chimney ! Is it possible ? and have there been any more reports of similar experiences like this one ?"
I'll like to pass Rob's question on here. I thought this was fascinating. Have you ever had slow worms as house guests? If so how did they get in and where did you find them? Don't worry about this one as all was well. Rob goes on to say:
"The beautiful bronze creature was released into the garden with no ill effects.
We have had a very dry spell of weather for about 3 months with recent rain over the last week or so."
After blogging for some time, I have a good idea where to start my searches for info online and in books and there are bloggers I know that I could ask. On this occasion I turned to fellow blogger Andrew (formerly Border Reiver) who's now at Tales of a Wessex Reiver.
However, having no images of slow worms to support this story I started with online searches which took me through photos to video. The first video I found was on Slow worm behaviour by MountainWales however I can't show it embedded in my post as it had 'Embedding disabled by request'. I've never come across that before. If you are interested in seeing this video (which is really worth seeing) it is almost 11 mins in length and can be seen on the main YouTube page here.
If you are familiar with YouTube you'll know that there are suggestions of similar subject videos in a column on the right of the page. It was there that I came across a new wildlife enthusiast to me. I would like to introduce him to you today... meet Ben Waddams!
Video by Ben Waddams. See his YouTube Channel for more wildlife footage.
The video above only lasts just over 2½ mins and you can very quickly see how enthusiastic Ben is. For me (as with the other video link above) it is great to see the slow worm move about. If you do follow the link to his other videos you can see that sometimes he films with a sense of humour too ;-)
Ben has a website too showing more fully his passion for wildlife with some stunning artworks… well worth a look around. Looking at the page about Ben you can see the points of interest that has led him to where he is today. Although I exchanged email with him after viewing his video and he kindly gave me the use of one of his slow worm photos I had no idea he had such an impressive CV!
On another page of his website I discovered a newspaper clipping listing Ben as one of the five finalists in the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust's contest to find a guest presenter for Green TV. The article was titled 'Would-be presenter seeking online hits'.
In May 2010, the WWT announced the winner of their competition:
"A wildlife artist from Shrewsbury has become the winner of WWT's Be Your Favourite Wildlife Presenter YouTube competition. Ben Waddams, 25, impressed the judges – including TV's David Bellamy and Bill Oddie – with his entertaining impressions of not one but three wildlife presenters, Steve Irwin, Sir David Attenborough, and Professor Bellamy himself!
Summing up the judges' decisions, wildlife presenter Bill Oddie said: "The winner has to be Ben Waddams. He gave us three impressions, they sounded different from one another and were reminiscent of the presenters' real voices. Plus, I got the impression that he'd be pretty good as himself too!". "
On his YouTube channel (well worth a visit) Ben says in his intro:
"Some people make the point that filming, painting and writing about animals, is not active conservation. Correct, it's not, until the awareness and money made can be injected into projects. BUT there has to be that awareness there in the first place.
There needs to be that appreciation of wildlife, gained through the descriptions of the place or the portrait of the animal, for people to then dip into their pay-packets and change their lifestyles with the aim to conserve the species on this planet....which I think we all have a duty to do.
This is why I paint, write and photograph."
On a personal note here, I'd like to wish Ben much success in his future career. Last month he was on Skye, filming Otters with the BBC for a new wildlfe art program, During July he has been in Dorset, filming Bats on Brownsea Island with the BBC again. Both pieces of film are for a new wildlfe art program, Wild About Art, to be aired September - November 2010. I'm delighted to see he is getting this opportunity. Wishing you all the best Ben :-D
Oh dear… my blogging break has not reduced my lengthy chat at all… sorry about that! I fear I have gone slightly off topic too… yes… back to the slow worm in a first floor bedroom in Argyll. How did it get there?
Both Andrew and Ben found this an interesting one and both considered a cat bringing it in. I emailed Rob only to find he didn't have one. Interestingly enough Ben suggested if a cat were to bring a slow worm into a house it doesn't always cause it harm because of their armour plating.
Andrew suggested that the dry weather may also have been a factor. He says:
"With the very dry weather we experienced recently slow worms (and other lizards they're related to) struggled to maintain moisture levels and so will be less cautious at night when they emerge to hunt. As with all lizards they need to maintain body temperature but also skin moisture, this is why they usually hole up in the daytime somewhere dark and moist such as under corrugated tin or wood sheeting, and then emerge at night to hunt. If it rains or has been raining they can move about a lot and on unusual surfaces (I've seen them on concrete driveways and footpaths but only when wet)." He goes on to say that once indoors the slow worm would seek a cool dark retreat. That it did :-)
So there you have it, today I will leave you with a mystery and a suggestion that you take 15 minutes to count butterflies this week. I will also leave you with another thought… the reason I keep blogging and the reason I would recommend it. You just never know where an email or posting will take you…
Enjoy the summer sunshine when you get it! Until the next time :-D


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Sunday, July 02, 2006
The Coming Micro-States
Chirol writes, "The effects of Montenegro's recent independence and Kosovo's predicted independence are already rippling far beyond the Balkans. If Montenegro, a geographically small country of some 600,000 people, can achieve independence, why too shouldn't others such as South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karbagh or Transdniestria?"
Indeed. And why shouldn't every other separatist group in the world try for this too? There is a lot of recent inspiration. But is this good for the world at large? Do we need more balkanization? Many aspirant states based on ethnicity have no chance such as Hawaii and the Lakota nation which will probably fail as the local populations which are overwhelmingly not made up of the local ethnic separatists groups have no interest in independence. The international community will not force this undemocratically. However, ethnic groups in Spain, Italy, the UK, etc. who actually make up the majority of a population of a separatist area may be successful.
Although most separatist attempts at world balkanization will fail, we almost surely will see many new nations in the near future. History has shown that many of these new states will have a limited duration and will eventually be absorbed by larger entities. It should be interesting...
Additional note: Separatists groups hate being called separatists. They almost always claim that their "nations" were never legally acquired in the first place and hence they are asking to be restored to their proper and correct status. Secession is a dirty term to them. My apologies to these groups but that is not the way the international community views it so I will continue to use the "S" word.
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- armands said...
So, what's wrong with nations becoming independant? I think there is some other "wrong" - those large entities not willing to let smaller nations become independant. And here is the reason for the violence of seperatist groups. If there would be a possibility to become independant in democratic way (Montenegro is the latest example), there would be no need for the violence.
I am from Latvia, we are the country of about 3 million, and I hate the discussions about how we all do not need small countries. If we lost our first independance in 1940, that was not because we are so stupid, that was because "large entities" as USSR and Third Reich had their plans which they fulfilled.
- Steve Muhlberger said...
It isn't the size of countries so much as whether you can cross boundaries, or are trapped within them.
The EU is finally emerging, for one part of the world, as a structure in which smaller countries can exist without becoming prisons, or being one itself.
I'll be in Latvia myself in a week or so. It will be interesting to see how things have gone since 1995, the last time I was there
- Hal O'Brien said...
As time goes on, Leopold Kohr's The Breakdown of Nations (1957) becomes more prescient.
I very much expected China to fly apart after Deng Xiao-Ping died. Certainly centrifugal forces explain why the Chinese government is no nervous about any hint of unrest from Xinkiang, Tibet, or Taiwan, and why they were so intent to get both Hong Kong and Macao back into the fold (although they balked about Macao at first -- too difficult to manage, even for them, and even with the precedent :)
Oddly, the push towards the European Union has been a confirmation of Kohr's ideas. He believed both the USA and the Swiss Confederation worked because in neither case could any one partner overwhelm the others. Europe, historically, has been unbalanced by the domination of Germany in the center. It was only after WWII, and with all European countries being equally outgunned by the superpowers (USA and USSR) that Europe could come together. The open question remaining is, What happens now that Russia is (mostly) out of the picture?
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Back in town
So many things have happened since I last wrote on this blog…
Where should I start?
Well we did move – temporarily… for about two weeks or so. The promises made and the plans mentioned were scratched out and postponed for maybe in two years or so.
In the midst of all this and the fact that our house was not selling (with a market that was slowing down in Ottawa), my husband decided it wasn't worth it and we left the York Region with peace in our hearts once again to go back to our home.
It was a bizarre experience but through it all we felt a peace above and beyond what we usually can do ourselves. We drove back on the Friday and stopped to bring the RV at its usual place. The next day we packed the two vehicles and drove home where we started to emptied the garage. But the Sunday afternoon, when my in-laws came to see us they couldn't believe how much work we have done in 24 hours.
Now about three weeks later, there still is a few boxes to unpack and things to organize but we are back home.
Did we put back everything where it was before. No. We thought we could make changes and organize the home more efficiently.
We do have renovation projects for the future – for example the number one complaint we got when the house was on the market was that there wasn't hardwood floor on the first level. So we are thinking of doing so eventually. Also the carpet we have will be changes to something less colorful and more easy – like Berber which is apparently hypoallergenic!
So we have plans. We trust our Lord as we know He is with us.
On another note, good friends of ours have move to BC which is sad a bit. But they are settling there and look forward of what God will bring in their lives.
As for us, it does feel as though the tornado brought us somewhere and then back home. We don't know why we went through this. We know that God has a plan and that somehow this experience is part of it. Was it a test to see how we would handle stress? Was there a deeper reason for this adventure? We don't know. Maybe one day He will reveal it to us. In the meantime, we know that He is in control.
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My friend, we all saw what Abra did to Nox. So you piecing together that abra was targeting us one by one is confusing since we all saw that it was and we all know that Nox was actually targeting someone else and not us.
In the scene where Abra came along, only us and himself were able to move. We just 'weren't able' to because we were intimidated or something. Like we just stood there in awe. We were fully aware of what was happening and what Abra was doing.
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Cuba's economic changes must be gradual: Raul Castro
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HAVANA–President Raul Castro reiterated Saturday that Cuba's program of reforms will remain cautious and gradual, despite recent disappointing GDP numbers that show the country's already-struggling economy slowing.
Days after Cuba downgraded its 2014 economic growth forecast by nearly a percentage point, Castro told parliament during the first of its twice-annual regular sessions that the reforms "have great complexity but are advancing" at the necessary pace.
"This process, to be successful, must be conducted with the appropriate gradualness and be accompanied by the permanent control of different party and government structures at all levels," Castro said in a 25-minute speech.
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Foreign journalists were not allowed access to the one-day session at a convention center in western Havana. His comments were broadcast later on state TV.
Vice President Marino Murillo, Castro's reforms czar, said a nascent project to eliminate Cuba's unique dual currency system is continuing and warned islanders that monetary unification itself will not increase their purchasing power.
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Cuba's economy minister announced at the end of June that officials were lowering their GDP growth expectations to 1.4 percent for the year, down from a previous forecast of 2.2 percent for 2014 and from 2.7 growth recorded last year.
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Microsoft is desperate to stunt Apple's slice of the tablet market with its Windows 8 slates, reportedly planning to unleash 32 of the things on the world this year.
The grand plan, in association with Intel, is to push the iPad's current 70 per cent global share of the tablet market down to less than 50 per cent by mid 2013, according to Digitimes' sources.
Flooding the market with tablets seems to be the thrust of the strategy, with Digitimes' sources reckoning that 32 Windows 8 tablets will launch by the end of 2012.
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Entry level slates could hit the shelves with price tags of under $300 (less than £187 although we can probably whack a bit more on there for tax).
This would put them in some serious competition with the Amazon Kindle Fire, and the widely rumoured Google Nexus tablet.
Apple may yet have some tricks up its sleeve to combat these cheap and cheerful tablets though, with rumours of a smaller-screened, lower-priced iPad Mini refusing to die.
From Digitimes