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Dave's Golden Gate Bridge obsession and more.
Song 01 for Joseph B Strauss (mp3) 2009 D A Ayer
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A mixture of sound created from the statue of Strauss at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. It turns out the software I am using tries to turn anything into beats and notes. I ran the discussion Jacob and I had with the Schertler mic attached to JB's statue—
Song 02 for Joseph B Strauss (mp3) 2009 D A Ayer
More of the same MIDI technique. This song is a bit of serendipity that occurred during a break from the tedious work of extracting sound samples to load into the Roland V-Synth. Three one-minute samples from Golden Gate Bridge assay 2 were used to generate the MIDI tracks, which were applied as loops to the studio synths with different voicings. There are two takes of three MIDI voices mixed to stereo. The four resulting tracks were then aligned and bounced to a single stereo track.
Raga for Joseph B Strauss (mp3) 2010 D A Ayer
The sampled rolling thunder sound of the Golden Gate Bridge main cable is juxtaposed with a Yamaha S80 gamelan ostinato and run through Reason's Thor, also triggering NN19 synths. The search for stochastic Nirvana continues….
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The healthcare industry, by its very nature, is information intensive and it's vital that companies within this sector have software solutions that can make the sharing of information as easy as possible. SmartCore is a highly scalable and adaptable platform that can increase business collaboration in the most cost effective way. By enabling companies to share resources quickly and easily, SmartCore helps your organisation run more efficiently.

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As a leader in electrical parts and supplies, Kahant Electrical Supply Co., offers OMRON G9SP Software-Driven Safety Controllers to customers in Randolph, New Jersey, and throughout the Tri-State area. The G9SP is simple to program and reconfigure to satisfy evolving application needs. Also, it can be combined with PLC for complete control solution.
These standalone controllers satisfy the complex safety control needs of small and mid-sized machines used applications where customer-driven machine set-up changes demand equally flexible safety solutions. These controllers can also seamlessly connect to an OMRON PLC and communicate using the FINS protocol for a complete OMRON control solution platform.
Controllers are used in applications for:
G9SP programmable safety controllers deliver clear diagnostics and monitoring via Ethernet or serial connection and support direct connection with non-contact switches and safety mats. They are DIN track-mountable or can be mounted with M4 screws and require a 24 VDC power supply. Also, these controllers can operate in temperatures ranging from 0 to 55 degrees C. They are ISO 13849-1(ple) and IEC61508(SIL3) certified. We also offer the new Ethernet IP Communication Module, which allows communication directly with the Allen Bradley PLC Controllers.
The OMRON G9SP comes in three base models with a range of I/O options to satisfy varied application requirements. There are also four types of expansion I/O units available for hard-wired diagnosis or standard signals. List prices start at under $600, making the G9SP the most cost-effective programmable safety controller available today.
In addition to being a price leader, it is very flexible. With the G9SP's unique and intuitive programming software, safety control easily can be:
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A national campaign to encourage parent's help children learn to read in local dialects and English has been launched in Luweero district. The campaign dubbed let's learn together aims at helping children to learn to read in early stages.
The campaign, supported by the Ministry of Education, the United States Agency for International Development and RTI International, will involve the donation of story cards and textbooks to children and mobilization of parents to help learners read them at home.
Sarah Mayanja, an officer at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) explained that the campaign was piloted in 26 community schools in Mityana district, where results indicate that it's effective in promoting literacy.
Mayanja noted that they want parents to take a lead in helping children to read, while at home.
Speaking at the launch of the campaign at Kasaala Girls Primary School, State Minister for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo said that children with good reading background perform better in exams and asked parents to help them learn at early stages.
He added that the government has increased disbursement of books to learners in early stages, and mentored teachers to promote early learning. He was representing Education Minister Janet Museveni.
Florence Bbosa, the Luweero District Education Officer said the campaign was timely and added that failure to read was part of the reasons why the children were failing exams. She is optimistic that the campaign will boost the relationship between learners and parents.
However, the campaign has received mixed reactions from parents and teachers over its success.
Robert Kulabako the Chairperson of Luweero Private Schools Teachers' Association says that its success will depend on sensitization of parents that their children need to learn local languages if they are to transit and grasp well the English language.
Kulabako also noted that reading materials were not enough in schools to support the campaign.
Yunus Muyomba, the head teacher of Nalongo Islamic Primary School says that some parents have withdrawn their children from government schools for teaching them in local languages because they want English as key language. Muyomba says there is need to change the mindset that learning must be in English.
Christine Kizza a parent at Kasaala Girls Primary School says that the campaign may fail because many of the parents don't know how to read and write to help the children learn.
Rebecca Nulu and Salim Zimula all parents hinted on limited time given to children at home by parents as a key challenge to the campaign
According to assessment by UWEZO the absence of textbooks was still a major challenge to education in Uganda, drastically affecting literacy and numeracy skills among learners.


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The Methods+Materials Sponsor Gallery offers almost 4 hours of face-to-face interaction between you and our architects, designers, and facades specialists who spec your materials and processes. The two networking breaks, lunch, plus the Thursday cocktail reception equal almost 4 hours to make important connections. Your logo will be included in all Facades+ digital and print media and on signage at the event. In addition, there are other branding opportunities such as:
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Millions of people every day shop online. You can join the millions of people, even though you might be reluctant to try. Once you get the hang of how easy it is, and how you can protect yourself, you might find you prefer shopping online than any other way. Here are some tips to get you going.
Before going shopping at any online retailer, do a quick search for promotional codes. Many of the big retailers often have promotions running that are not advertised on their home page. Doing a quick search for these codes will allow you to insert the code at checkout to save money.
If you are going to be doing some shopping online, make sure you understand the liability for each credit card you use online. Many credit cards have automatic fraud prevention built in while others offer it for a minimal fee. You do not want to get stuck with purchases made on your card if the number is stolen.
Be extra careful when you look for shopping deals on social media. Although it's a great way to get announcements regarding sales and coupon-codes, social media accounts can be easily impersonated or even out-right hacked. Get your info on the social networks, then proceed directly to the main site of the store mentioned to wheel and deal.
Online Purchase
If you're making an online purchase, don't hesitate to contact customer service if you have a question. By contacting customer service before you make your order, you'll find out how helpful customer service is and how quickly they respond. This is useful information to have in the event that something goes wrong after you've made your purchase.
The price you are given for an online purchase is usually not the exact price you will end up paying. For instance, taxes, fees, and shipping costs are not added on until the very end of the checkout process. Look at what the final cost will be before you decide whether or not to purchase something.
Online Shopping
Online shopping is a great way to save money since you can shop around so easily. If you're looking to save as much money as possible, remember to check out any deals that the online store may offer. Most stores offer some from of sale or deal frequently, so you should be able to find a great deal that will help you save even more money.
Always remember your budget and credit limits when shopping online. The virtual world of online shopping has gotten a lot of people in serious debt. You need to look at online shopping in the same way you look at offline shopping. Never buy items online that you don't have the cash to pay for.
You might be hesitant to start shopping online, but there's really no reason to be. This is something that more and more people are doing, with good reason. Make sure you try each of the tips to optimize your shopping experience. You may one day decide that you're only going to shop this way!…


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Join Lottie in this beautiful space each Saturday morning for a dynamic and mindful start to your weekend. You'll get a full head to toe Pilates workout and feel balanced, centred and stretched out. Lottie has a technical approach to teaching and also loves classical Pilates. The exercises are creative and fun using equipment like small balls and stretch bands to add an extra challenge.
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There are tons of ways to use cannabis, some are not exactly healthy for you but it may look cool. Vaping is a popular method people have been using nowadays. When you want to treat yourself medically with cannabis, you will want to ensure that you are using the best and safest method possible. This is so you can reduce issues that may result from smoking. Below we will explore the benefits of vaping medical marijuana.
Benefits of Vaping Medical Marijuana
There are various techniques for consuming medical marijuana, with vaporization being a standout amongst the most suggested.
Medical marijuana vaporizers are gadgets that heat up cannabis at simply the correct temperature to extract the dynamic, most therapeutically useful segments of cannabis.
Once the cannabis is heated, patients can breathe in the vapour, and get quick alleviation from stress and pain. Just a few small puffs is all it takes.
Vaporizing medical marijuana has a one of a kind advantage when compared to smoking or eating it. Some of these benefits are:
Vaping medical marijuana is toxin and tar free
When smoking marijuana opens oneself to the danger of numerous undesirable toxins, tar and other harmful chemicals. These can build up in the lungs over time and create all sorts of respiratory issues in the long run.
On the contrary to smoking, vaporization discharges dynamic compounds in marijuana into a breathable form without discharging the toxic compounds.
Vaping activates the cannabinoids at a higher percentage then you would if you were to smoke it. This allows you to vape at maximum efficiency.
There are over 100 cannabinoids in Marijuana, and these compounds impact our inner bodies, shield our nerve cells, impact our state of mind, memory, development, hunger and sleep.
It protects your respiratory organs
It is believed that smoking cannabis is less destructive than smoking tobacco. In addition, is also known and been proven that smoking can lead to major symptoms like respiratory infections and malignancy. "Smoking marijuana clearly damages the human lung, and regular use leads to chronic bronchitis and can cause an immune-compromised person to be more susceptible to lung infections." (American Lung Association)
In cannabis smoke, the resultant reduction in clinically evident harms to lung health is smaller than that likely to result from substituting e-cigarettes for smoked tobacco due to the comparatively greater harms of tobacco than cannabis smoking to lung health.
The resolution to combat this is vaporizing. When you vape, the top remedial compounds are discharged. Vaporizers heat cannabis material at low temperatures, but just enough for the resin glands of the plant melt and create a steam that can be inhaled.
Vaporizers do not combust the plant material, meaning that this tar stays out of your lungs and the active ingredients are ready to be inhaled. The toxins ingested are significantly reduced as a result. "The majority of studies suggests that vaporizers adequately reduce the risk of pulmonary symptoms" (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) and many medical cannabis users claim that vaping is easier on the throat and lungs especially those that have lung conditions such as COPD.
It provides Immediate alleviation
Vaping medical Marijuana has a quick turnover, which means it can provide you with immediate pain relief as compared to using other methods, such as marijuana edibles. Edibles can take a 1 hr-1.5 hrs for it to take effect. Thus, vaping can help you manage your pain and symptoms much quicker.
Controlled dosage
Vaporizing conveys the most intensity while still offering control on dosage. Some say if a patient consumes small amounts of vaporized medical marijuana, he or she will get the same treatment as compared to those who consume large amounts.
In addition, you can also purchase a disposable cartridge with a specific amount of content to ensure you're getting a properly measured dose each time.
Therapeutically Potent
Vaporization of medical marijuana is an extremely successful approach to treat side effects from pain, disease and a variety of issues.
Sedating with a marijuana vaporizer has helped many people whose agony and manifestations couldn't be lightened through conventional prescriptions or treatment.
In fact, there has a been a steady increase of medical cannabis users that prefer this method as opposed to the conventional medicine.
A study conducted by Health affairs concluded that "for pain, the annual number of daily doses prescribed per physician fell by more than 11 per cent. " (CBC News)
As legalization continues across the globe, there will be a steady increase of cannabis users switching from pills to green to help manage their symptoms.
Vaping Materials
Depending on your needs, there are all kinds of methods to vape cannabis. Each has their own uniqueness to them and perks. The most common materials you can vape are:
Dry Cannabis
This material is grounded down to finer granules before being vaporized. With certain vapes, users can choose specifically from a range of temperatures to heat up the dry herb.
A much higher potency vaping wax and/or oil is a concentrated form of cannabis that generally requires a pen-style unit. So the heating chamber can deliver maximum effectiveness for when you inhale.
So as you can see there are many different ways to vape cannabis as well. Each method depends on your own preference. Of course first things first you will need to buy a good quality vaporizer to suit your needs.
If vaping is not for you there are many other methods available to you. One, in particular, is using Cannabidiol it is a great alternative to vaping and smoking and it carries many benefits.
I hope this post helped you understand the benefits of vaping medical marijuana as opposed to smoking it. I am sure there are many more benefits to vaping as well.
All in all vaping cannabis supercedes smoking it. It is better for your health in every way. When you think of it, a vaporizer is like a technologically advanced water bong that is compact and convenient. Where you can also reuse the resin over again for maximum efficiency. A cutting edge above the rest.
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As an industry, we're at the moment we've been waiting for since late 2006: Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) is committed to pushing through legislation that will regulate online poker in the United States (he even finally issued a statement confirming as much).
It's been a fluid situation the past week and each day seems to have multiple "yes it's happenings" and "no it's nots." While all signs throughout the day Thursday pointed to the "no it's nots," it certainly is getting close. But with the Democrats not being able to get their collective act together on the tax bill, online poker is a difficult attachment to make, and chances of a lame-duck push through are fizzling fast.
As with almost everything in politics, public perception does matter and controlling the message matters more. The overall deafening silence from the AGA (and to a lesser degree, Caesars Entertainment, who publicly can't comment for many reasons, one of which is that they're helping write the bill), and lack of a cohesive, consistent, and aggressive message from the PPA has created a communications void that is mostly being filled by the opposition. By failing to publicly frame the debate in the mass media as to why online poker should happen, passing the Reid BillTM ends up being that much more difficult, especially after January 1st when the Republicans gain control of the House and seats in the Senate.
With this in mind, we'd shape the argument around the following points (expanded on further after the jump):
- Online poker regulation is about repatriating funds, generating tax revenues, and creating jobs.
- Online poker regulation will stimulate business for all brick & mortars in all states that opt-in.
- Online poker regulation protects kids and adults by creating safeguards for participation.
- Online poker regulation protects the consumer by enforcing safety standards.
Here's a deeper look into the above talking points, as well as some things many in the so-called "media" are missing about the Reid Bill.
:: The Reid Bill creates tax revenue and jobs – This Peter Roff US News article sums up one prevailing opinion in mainstream media: why is Harry Reid focusing on regulating online poker when there are more important issues out there? It also slams him for being "politically driven" in pushing for the bill. It's truly a ridiculous argument. But one that, for whatever reason, isn't getting much resistance in the mainstream press. If we were responsible for shaping public messaging on the Reid Bill, here would be some basic talking points about why this is an issue that should be at the forefront:
- All online poker revenue currently goes overseas. By regulating online poker in the U.S., we shift the balance of power in the industry by gaining access to BILLIONS of tax revenue over the next decade. And because this helps the economy, it is EXACTLY the type of bill Reid SHOULD be pushing. The Indians call it "repatriating funds"TM and it's the absolute key message point that should be conveyed.
- Further, by giving U.S.-based companies the ability to run online poker rooms, we're creating jobs in our country (latest estimates: over 37,000 new ones). This bucks the outsourcing trend of the past 20 years. And by creating new domestic jobs, it opens up even more Federal revenue through taxable income.
- Finally, almost every single piece of legislation written in Congress is politically driven. Just because it's politically driven doesn't mean it's a bad piece of legislation.
The overwhelming message: if you're against the Reid Bill, you're against repatriating money, generating Federal tax revenue and creating jobs in the U.S. Hammer it home.
:: The opposition is just protecting ITS interests – Let's say we concede the fact that Reid's support of online poker is politically driven (while it's a great piece of legislation for the economy, we're fooling ourselves in thinking it's not a payback to brick & mortar casinos for getting him re-elected). If that's the case, then isn't opposition to the bill politically driven as well? Some who oppose the Reid bill may oppose it because they have many small land-based casinos (like in, say, Alabama) who believe they will lose business if people can play poker online (despite all evidence to the contrary with the Vegas card room boom). Again, it's an education process for the public. Reid may be promoting his local interest pushing the bill, but the opposition is often just promoting the interest of their constituency as well. In a more coordinated issues-based campaign, the following would be noted in all messaging:
- A list of major opposition to the Reid Bill and why they oppose it (often because of protecting their local B&M's or Indian tribes).
- How states that don't opt-in would actually be losing out on a cut of the 14% revenue doled out at the local level.
- How online poker did not keep players out of casinos–it drove them into casinos.
Then there is the curious case of Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ), who one Nevada House rep on Thursday said, "has a manic obsession with Internet gaming that is both not based on fact and is foolish." Why he won't drop his opposition for online poker is a mystery, but an even bigger mystery is why there is no concerted effort by the lobby groups and parties interested in getting the Reid Bill passed to call him out consistently for being so out-of-touch and, essentially, against Federal tax revenue and creating U.S. jobs.
:: Debunking the moral argument – The opposition to regulated online poker makes moral claims over and over again. They treat online poker as a gateway drug for kids, inevitably leading to bankrupt lives and gambling additions. They say it's about protecting the children. But they have it wrong. In shaping favorable public perception of the Reid Bill by debunking the moral argument, we'd point out:
- In a regulated environment, more safeguards would be in place to prevent kids from playing. Sure, we'd lose out on a few new durrrr's, but that's a small price to pay.
- In a regulated environment, we'd turn over safety, security, and integrity of the platform over to companies with the most experience in managing those aspects of gambling: brick & mortar casinos.
- In a regulated environment, more safeguards would be in place to protect citizens from problem gambling.
- In a regulated environment, something like the UltimateBet and Absolute Poker scandals would have a significantly lesser chance of ever, EVER happening.
Bottomline: by not regulating online poker in the U.S., you are creating a less safe environment for both kids and adults.
:: The Reid Bill is actually GOOD for current sites operating in the U.S – One final point that many are missing in this debate: PokerStars & Full Tilt (and the other sites) are mostly OK with this bill if they are frozen out for a period of time. There are both short-term and long-term benefits to a freeze-out. Why? If they pull out of the U.S., current site operators could then realize a "liquidation event."
Sites that currently operate in the U.S. cannot go public (IPO) in Europe because they'd have to disclose all of the ownership information and be totally transparent. For the founders of these companies, getting dividend payments as currently structured is great, but the huge money doesn't come until they go public. IPOs can be a cash windfall. So, hypothetically, Stars or Tilt could IPO, go legit, see enormous short-term wealth, then either try to apply for a license after a "penalty box" period, or sit on their mountains of money and not worry about it.
So what's next? If the Reid Bill is not attached to tax cut extensions or another lame-duck initiative, it could be another long grind towards regulation. But all is not lost. To paraphrase a Jerry Seinfeld analogy about breaking up, if you're trying to tip a vending machine over, you never do it on the first push. You get momentum, then rock it some more, and then some more, and eventually you'll tip it over. It started not too long ago with Rep. Barney Frank's HR 2267. In a relatively short amount of time, we're already to a point where Sen. Reid is thisclose to pushing online poker regulation into law.
Of course, there is the issue of political make-up of Congress over the next two years. With a Republican take-over of the House and stronger presence in the Senate, it won't be as easy to push regulation through as it would've been just a few months ago.
But with New Jersey, then California, then likely Nevada passing intrastate online poker bills (it's happening, and in that order), the Federal government might not have any other choice but to reexamine the issue.
And when the issue does come to the public forefront again, hopefully the talking points and message will be clear, concise and crystallized so the opposition doesn't get to frame the debate. If the online poker industry and interests get it right next time, regulation will happen, and we'll all benefit in the long run.


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Refer three friends to GradConnection and receive the E-Book by Auther Josh MacKenzie titled - 'How to get the job you want'
Click here for your free download...
Table of contents
Chapter 1
- Targeting the ideal job for me
- Why do I need to work? Why am I going for this job?
- What do you want to wear to work? And where do you want to work?
- What hours do you want to work?
- What environment do you want to work in?
- What benefits do you want and need?
- What growth do you want to pursue?
- Summary
Chapter 2
- What do I put in my curriculum vitae (CV, Resume) and cover letter?
- Should I tailor my resume and cover letter to every application?
- Your resume
- Summary for your resume
- Layout & design
- Resume final thoughts
- Summary for your cover letter
Chapter 3
- Getting the best out of the interview?
- What Will We Talk About?
- Commonly Asked Interview Questions
- Some frequently asked questions
- Questions about your qualifications for the position
- Questions about your ability to work for the organisation
- Difficult to answer questions
- How to answer questions using the STAR structure
- Closing the Interview
- The final close
- The Do's and Don'ts of Your Interview
Chapter 4
- The what and why of Psyche tests
- Aptitude or ability tests
- Work style questionnaires (personality/motivation/emotional intelligence)
- Can I pass or fail psychometric assessments?
- Can I prepare for a psychometric assessments or aptitude tests
- Tips to remember before the Psychometric Assessment
- Tips to remember on the day and while doing the Psychometric Assessment
Chapter 5
- The assessment centre process
- Before you arrive
- At the assessment centre
- Group exercises
- Helpful tips to remain confident
- Useful links and resources
Chapter 6
- I have an offer should I accept?
- You Have a Job Offer. Now What?
- Does the Offer Add Up?
Chapter 7
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I never do flowering teas at work. So…I had some time tonight to sit and appreciate and enjoy this cup. The bloom is HUGE and opens PERFECTLY and completely. The Red Floral Center's color is so vibrant it looks like a strawberry from across the room. The liquid's scent is sweet and wine-like. The color is a pale but pretty yellowish-white. My first sip was still very hot but I could instantly find the peachy tones – or should I say – they found me?
It's sweet and peachy and floral-Jasmine towards the end of the sip. This is FAB. One of the better flowering teas I have EVER had! This is VERY flavorful especially for a flowering tea. I am going to see how many infusions I can get out of this one!
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An MTA themed exhibit in a museum must be some old-timey trains or vintage busses right?
Not according to the Society of Illustrators, an upscale art society who seeks "to promote the art of illustration, to appreciate its history and evolving nature through exhibitions, lectures and education, and to contribute the service of its members to the welfare of the community at large."
A new exhibit at the museum called New York View celebrates some of the best illustrated artwork that has been commissioned by the MTA Arts & Design program to line the subway and bus walls.
New York View celebrates a selection of work by artists, illustrators and graphic designers who have been commissioned by the MTA to design posters and who have been selected to create permanent public work for the MTA system. We examine the way the artists move from pen and paper to more durable materials like glass, mosaic and stainless steel as work is translated to become a permanent fixture in the neighborhoods of New York.
Catch the exhibit is on view from until August 15th.
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1. Overview
TrOWL (from v1.0) comes with the TrOWL-BGP API, an adapted version of the OWL-BGP API, so as to support answering conjunctive queries in SPARQL. TrOWL treats SPARQL variables as distinguished variables that can be evaluated as individuals. Here we briefly introduce how to use TrOWL and TrOWL-BGP to answer conjunctive SPARQL queries. This example can be found in the TrOWLBGPDemo.java file in the release. All required ontologies are also included in the release.
2. Initialise Query Graph
To start with, we initialise the dataset and the query graph, where queriedOntology in the code below is an OWLOntology object representing the ontology that you query against:
dataset=new OWLOntologyDataSet(queriedOntology, new HashMap<String, OWLOntology>());
OWLOntologyGraph graph=dataset.getDefaultGraph();
During the above steps, a TrOWL reasoner will be created and attached to the graph object, hence reasoning will be performed for query answering. This reasoner will automatically materialise the query ontology, computing all concept/role hierarchies and ABox assertions. Such a materialisation is realised via syntactic approximation as in a usual TrOWL reasoner.
3. Construct Query
Construct a query with the following code. The example used here is the query 9 in the LUBM benchmark.
String s="PREFIX rdf: <http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#> "+LB
+ "PREFIX rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> "+LB
+ "PREFIX owl: <http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#> "+LB
+ "PREFIX ub: <http://www.lehigh.edu/~zhp2/2004/0401/univ-bench.owl#>" +LB
+ "PREFIX : <http://www.lehigh.edu/~zhp2/2004/0401/univ-bench.owl#>" +LB
+ "SELECT ?x ?y ?z WHERE {"+LB
+ "?x rdf:type ub:Student . "+LB
+ "?y rdf:type ub:Faculty . "+LB
+ "?z rdf:type ub:Course . "+LB
+ "?x ub:advisor ?y . "+LB
+ "?y ub:teacherOf ?z . "+LB
+ "?x ub:takesCourse ?z"+LB
+ "}";
Query query=QueryFactory.create(s);
4. Execute Query
The following code can be used to execute the query constructed above:
OWLReasonerSPARQLEngine sparqlEngine=new OWLReasonerSPARQLEngine(new MinimalPrintingMonitor());
Particularly, the execQuery method returns the set of the query results, which can be further retrieved .


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Spring 2017 Baseball Research Journal
Hothead: How the Oscar Charleston Myth Began
Even though Oscar Charleston was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976, many of today's devoted baseball fans do not recognize his name, and when Charleston is thought of at all, it is often as a talented but temperamental hothead. Charleston began to gain this reputation because of an event that occurred at the end of his rookie season in 1915 with the Indianapolis ABCs. The story of how that happened is usually highly condensed and often mangled. It deserves to be told in full.
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"Farewell Arran in glorious weather, see you next time – Jill
Chris left today for Manchester to catch his plane tomorrow to fly back home to Philadelphia and his gorgeous wife Louisa. The girls are back in Galway catching up with their friends and we are all experiencing the afterglow of such a sunny sparkling visit as we prepare for the next phase in our lives.
Chris said it better than I could when he expressed the fact that they were all very grateful to have a place to go back to where they feel at home, despite any changes. Now the grandgirls are building their own memory banks with photos and anecdotes and talk of the next trip. Much as I love Arran I have the same feelings when I go to Stockholm – home but different.
My friend responded to yesterday's blog by writing the following comment. She has hit the nail exactly on the head.
"I can feel with you, Lynn, saying good bye is never easy. But I try comforting myself by thinking that if they did not go away I would never have the joy of seeing them coming to visit me. Many people live parallel lives while living together – one can easily see: that is not happening in your family! Welcomes and good-byes show us so much more just how we love each other as a family."
Today then has been a day of rest and contemplation and trying not to plan what my attitude is going to be to the next phase of my life. I know that my nearest and dearest are content and all is peacefu todayl in our geographically extended space. Arran is here for the next visit and I am lucky to be the one who lives here. My immediate future is going to be the dance between illness and health, adapting illness as part of my being, but understanding that healing is possible and available just for the asking.
My thoughts are turning inevitably to the garden and working out a comfortable corner where I can be outside with all the flowers I love, and some tentative efforts to grow vegetables on a smaller and much more manageable scale than I did when the garden supported our economy and fresh pea pods never reached the house, but served as snacks for hungry, busy children.
I'm also going to look at the "things" I've been hoarding, "just in case the children want them". It was agreed that the only thing that we all wanted from the toy box was the Lego, the rattle of which I have mentioned previously.
I've decided that I'm not going to send "things" anymore, but rather be aware what would be helpful in their lives at the moment and what could provide new experiences.
I have to say I came close to changing my policy when I opened the silver filigree earrings that Chris and Louisa had chosen for me – so maybe occasional "things" and the second hand book my thoughtful daughter had found for me – more on that anon.
Tonight I feel a bit sad, but mostly energised and ready to face the next few steps in my physical recovery and enjoy each day as it comes.
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Andrew Bevan heads to Coachella to spin some tracks and gets the lowdown on cool California festival style.
Moonlighting as a DJ can have its drowsy pitfalls come early morning when it's time to turn back into a fashion editor. Yet my two worlds collided when British fashion label Mulberry invited me to spin at its Coachella pool party—one of the weekend's hottest shindigs.
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Ah How sweet was a clean and sober relationship !
I tell you. The little things I am doing take INCREDIBLE effort. I am so resistant to going out nowadays and afraid of it that to be moving house is the stuff of nightmares. I tire easily and begin to bleed. As well as that all the moves from 2002-2014 were with my beloved helpmeet. He handled them well – or maybe we handled them well together.
Now I find myself needing to PROGRAMME myself as I did in early recovery. Like an automaton. Till I find a place to rest.
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads.
—Albert Camus
Love is less a feeling than a thousand tiny acts of kindness.
"Our fears are lessened and faith begins to grow as we learn the true meaning of surrender. We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression."
Basic Text p. 26
And this is my problem at this time and since the death and coma.
Surrender is the beginning of a new way of life. When driven primarily by self-will, we constantly wondered whether we'd covered all the bases, whether we'd manipulated that person in just the right way to achieve our ends, whether we'd missed a critical detail in our efforts to control and manage the world.
We either felt afraid, fearing our schemes would fail; angry or self-pitying when they fell through; or guilty when we pulled them off. It was hard, living on self-will, but we didn't know any other way.
Well last night I was done in again. Kaput. Arkue rang and kept talking till things were a little clearer and I also just plain sat here and said I GIVE UP.
Then I slept all night and woke as normal people do – and functioning. I went to town and handed in my rental application to Natalie. I have also now spoken upfront with Lisa and she knows that it is my intention to leave within 2 weeks.
From the real estate I went to the Urunga Meeting. Drove myself. So I did. I enjoyed it too and was clear and upfront with the men who have offered to help me. Men and woman. Now I need to speak to Shazz, Cath and – well that's all i know. Today's tasks are done. Dinner is cooking. All kind of mad thinking is bedevilling me. I really need to work from my head for this.
It was a cold day but blue skied and crisp. I liked being in Urunga but going back is not the answer to my unhappiness. I don't know what the answer is. I am attempting to work from head logic.
I HAVE BEEN increasingly content with my daily life and if I can make my little nest and survive the settling in – I think that will return to me. I just need to not lose the plot in the transition.
My girls popped in as well. I love my family.
I guess it was not to be expected that I would come through the anniversary of izzy's death and the decision making about moving without being rocked and rocked I have been.
I feel a little better tonight. Glory be !
One step at a time.
Walk In Dry Places
June 26
Let it Happen
Easy Does it.
Student pilots learn a simple method for getting an airplane out of a stall; Release the stick forward, and the airplane rights itself. Continue to hold the stick back, and you cause a fatal spin.
Many times, we cling too tightly to conditions that could simply right themselves if we would only let go. Situations often work themselves out when we stop pushing and pulling too hard.
If we're living on a spiritual basis and following our 12 Step program, lots of unpleasant conditions will clear up without any strain or struggle on our part. The secret, then, is to do our part and act prudently, but also to be willing to let things happen.
I'll remember today not to push or pull too hard to get my way. Things might work themselves out if I simply let natural forces work properly in every situation.
A THATCH. I can call my place a THATCH. Unless I find an aboriginal word which fits better.
They truly love their homes,
so they have no interest in travel.
There may be some carts or boats,
but these don't go anywhere.
Everything is ordered and predictable, and that is what the farmer in Berry would seek in his final house. But as the poem continues, the "house" is more complex.
Beyond this final house
I'll make no journeys, that is
the nature of this place,
I came here old; the house contains
the shade of its walls,
a fire in winter; I know
from what direction to expect the wind;
I move in the descent
of days from what was dreamed
to what remains.
In the stillness of this single place
where I'm resigned to die
I'm not free of journeys:
one eye watches while the other sleeps
— every day is a day's remove
from what I know.
The house is the container of poet's mind and spirit. The poet is now old and realizes that this will be his last house, that his journeying will end here, though one ultimate journey remains, and every day brings him closer to it, one step removed from the familiar.
I have had another day confined to quarters and basically fucked. So there are no new pics again and not much new thinking. Guess, I shall ramble back through images and memories for one more night. I have spent many years of my life in Urunga. Kind of accidentally. Down near the Lido. Now I live 15 kms inland and I don't like it much. Then again, it would be hard to like anywhere much just at the moment in this bed ridden week with a muddle head and disturbing thoughts. It seems to me that it changed all the time down at the Coast and birds came and the tides came in and out.
I am looking at an even more secluded situation next but with neighbours which I don't like. I was about to change my mind but some things I heard today have made me stay with this move. I would like to accept it as my next place and make it home for a while. Its a wee little place. I could make it a nest. I would like to make it pretty and simple and get my affairs in order there. I do not yet have the emotion which I need to have to do that. I have TREPIDATION.
I like birds. I like them coming down close to me. I like almost everything about them so I am hoping there will be birds there. There are also going to be children. I am less sure about that.
I have pain in my side. I am tired. I am isolated and I am right back in big shit.
I want my elegance of Living back. The dignity and a touch of class.
I suddenly find myself without direction and feeling bleak.
Breathe Lynne. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PREDICT THE FUTURE.
Trouble is , it is hard to retain trust when this place has been a bleak failure to me and not at all to my taste.
Don't try to get fixed either Lynne. Just move on along. Move on along.
O for god's sake bring me in for a landing to a good home and decent living. I am so very tired and mixed up. I seem quite unable to focus my thinking and planning. It is true shit.
I am not even vaguely going to try to rally or comfort or look for wise words tonight.
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A pretty floppy day all round really. My head is racing planning the move because I don't want to do it but I do want to go and I am not sure about the new flat at all and need some divine intervention to get my head working about it. Kaybee didn't bring me my sausage rolls. C'est la vie. So as usual I slept. Then – I went to town and had a grand old chat in the street with someone whose name I don't know and then I went to NA.
Thing is I did not take any photos at all today so any images I post are from the past. Like the one up above which is the Poppy and me in Armidale in 2006. Mini-Me they called her. She lives far away now – 1000kms away and is a teenager.
The losses of this last 3 years stagger me almost to the point of vomiting at times. And then I get a wee glimpse of things getting better. Just a wee glimpse. The people at the NA meeting say they will help me too. I need to be orderly in my thinking and in my communication and actions now. I need to put emotionalism aside and simply proceed.
This next image says a lot to me. When I came out of the coma in 2014 and was beaten into despair and began to doubt God, Fellowship , EVERYTHING. A friend on Facebook asked if she could use my photos for an exhibition in the USA and I said sure. Didn't much care who did what or what happened. So she ends me the promo and I look up the address online and damn me if it isn't just a few blocks from Dr Bob's house in Akron Ohio. Virtually the birthplace of AA.
I was right mad at that time because noone seemed to be helping me but in looking back, no ordinary person could have helped. I still have great disdain for the officialdom and medicos but I am no longer so hurt about the people. They would not have known how to handle me. I could not handle myself.
Lets see what image comes up next.
Well thats me and the Saf way back. Outside Bellingen's IGA store. That's where I met someone today and had a yarn and then did my shopping for dinner. Worts organic ginger drink and a lentil pie. I am kind of accepting that all the Kids are not so much a part of my life anymore and that has been painful.I have done it before. I have done it before and always something good has come out of it. I still credit these little girls with bringing me the desire to continue living. Its not often that it has been as fragile in me as it has been since 2014.
I mentioned at the meeting today that I planned to move and the offers of help were there – en masse. I am even swapping my double bed for a single which will give me more room and simplify things. Some women will come and help me pack small things. I do not pretend that I am entirely happy with my next choice but I am happy to have decided to leave this situation NO MATTER WHAT.
When I left Tugun back in 2003 or so I ended up in a very poor situation with a woman out on Urliup Road but it was short lived and was the precursor to BILAMBIL where I was very happy indeed.
NEXT memory awakener.
We used to do the beaches. The Kids lived in Kingscliff, up near the Queensland Border and was in Bilambil and we would meet and play. I loved those times. I find it hard away from the ocean and the river. Hard away from the Little Ones.
Rose always chased seagulls. ALWAYS.
One more memory tickler for the night.
In the middle of winter, I come up with another Northern Pic in summertime at Fingal Head Lighthouse. If nothing else happens to me in this lifetime, I have many wonderful things to ruminate upon. Just get me to a safe residence now and allow me my reflections.
The forests of medieval Europe once evoked not only terror but sanctuary, filled not only with wolves, witches, and goblins, but also with hermits, and with kind spirits of water and trees.
a bird landed today
i sat with the mother of my children's brothers
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EMBO Installation Grants help nine scientists set up in Europe
Heidelberg, 5 December 2007 - Nine talented life scientists will receive the 2007 EMBO Installation Grants, assisting them to relocate and set up their research groups in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Portugal and Turkey. These nine scientists are the second group of awardees since the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) introduced the scheme in 2006.
Gender roles and not gender bias hold back women scientists
Heidelberg, 19 November 2007 - Traditional roles of women in the home and a negative bias in workplace support result in less career success for women versus men at the same stage of their research careers, determined researchers at the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) in a study appearing in the November 2007 issue of EMBO reports.
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EMBO welcomes Hermann Bujard
Executive Director of EMBO
Heidelberg, 23 October 2007 - In July 2007, Hermann Bujard was appointed Executive Director of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). Hermann is only the fourth Executive Director of EMBO since 1965 and he follows the former Executive Director, Frank Gannon, who has moved to the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). The German-born molecular biologist is no stranger to EMBO. A member since 1976 and EMBO Council member from 1989 –1995, he has long-standing links to the organisation.
Eighteen young scientists join EMBO Young Investigator network
Heidelberg, 22 October 2007 - The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) announced today the selection of 18 of Europe's most talented young researchers as the 2007 beneficiaries of its prestigious Young Investigator Programme.
Two French scientists win European Award for Communication
Heidelberg, 18 September 2007 - French cell biologists Christian Sardet and Ali Saib are joint winners of the 2007 EMBO Award for Communication in the Life Sciences. Both recipients present science in a unique format that is both enlightening and entertaining, a key requirement in winning the award. Using different media, they have produced resources for researchers, as well as for teaching and communicating science to the broader community.
Jan Löwe awarded 2007 EMBO Gold Medal
Researcher revolutionised understanding of the bacterial cytoskeleton
Heidelberg, 30 July 2007 - Jan Löwe of the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC-LMB, Cambridge, UK) has been chosen as the 2007 winner of the EMBO Gold Medal. Jan was selected for the award "in recognition of his landmark work elucidating the structure and function of proteins involved in bacterial cell division," said EMBO Executive Director, Hermann Bujard.
EMBC welcomes the Slovak Republic
Heidelberg, 2 July 2007 – The European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC), EMBO's intergovernmental funding body,welcomes the Slovak Republic as its newest member. This membership will enable Slovakian scientists to take part and benefit from the scientific opportunities offered by EMBO.
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Merle Enos Peterson
Nov. 27, 1932 – Jan. 21, 2012
A funeral mass for Merle Enos Peterson of Greybull was held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Merle, 79, died Jan. 22 at South Big Horn County Hospital.
He was born Nov. 27, 1932, in Lewistown, Mont., the son of Frank E. and Mary Angela Deen Peterson. He attended parochial school at St. Leo's and Fergus County High School in Lewistown.
He married Kathy Jones Aug. 27, 1952. The couple had four daughters and a son.
He started his work career as a brakeman for the Milwaukee Railroad in Lewistown before starting his own company as a cement mason. He later moved to California where he worked as an artisan welder. One of his largest projects was designing and welding the wrought iron railings and décor in Old Town Sacramento, which is still there. He moved to Truckee, Calif., where he was a millwright and continued to design equipment.
He was an inventor and entrepreneur at a young age and during his lifetime invented many pieces of equipment and attachments. His largest invention was a log-splitter that split and then automatically loaded the logs onto a trailer. The model is now used nationally by timber companies.
After the death of his second wife, Maxine, in 2006 he moved to Greybull to live near his sisters, Viola and Evelyn. He continued to work designing a log splitter that attaches to a backhoe. At the time of his death he was working on an idea to bundle and consolidate oxygen and medical cords used in nursing homes.
His parents; three brothers, Verl, Frank and Ed Peterson, and four sisters, Grace Walling, Evelyn Jones, Marjorie Works and Anna Marie Murray, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his four daughters and their spouses, Connie Kemp, Sandi and Randy Viggue and Dorothy and Richard Baever, all of Bonney Lake, Wash. and Vickie and Bob Pringle of Kent, Wash.; his son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Maricel Peterson of Kent; sister and brother-in-law, Viola and Frank Stulc of Basin; sister-in-law Lois Peterson of Chico, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Donations to the Merle Peterson Memorial Fund can be sent to Big Horn Federal Savings Bank, Box 471, Greybull, WY 82426.


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Joe Kinnear has said today that Mark Viduka is yet to be offered a new contract at Newcastle United, and we don't think he will be offered one.
Mark Viduka – out of contract in June
Mark Viduka signed from Middlesbrough as a free agent for two years, in the summer of 2007, with the option for a third season, but we don't expect Newcastle to pick up that option.
Joe Kinnear will now likely see how Mark does through the end of the season, before recommending whether Newcastle should take up the 3rd year option on Mark's contract.
Joe told the Shields Gazette today:
"I've been going slowly, slowly with Mark to be honest."
"Looking at him when I first came in, the word round the club was that he would retire at the end of the season and go back to Australia."
"He's getting fitter and fitter, but I have to say that one is in the balance."
We feel sure that Mark will find it hard to get a contract extension at Newcastle and of the seven players whose contracts run out in the summer, David Edgar, Claudio Capapa and Viduka will in all likelihood be allowed to move on. The other four – Owen, Butt, Ameopbi and Harper have all been offered new contracts.
The loss of the 3 players will enable Joe to bring in some additional new players in the summer, and one will almost definitely be another center back – maybe even Matthew Upson.
Viduka is on huge wages at the club and with his terrible injury record, his wages have hardly been a good deal for the club.
What do you think?
Comments welcome.
28 comments so far
1.Cacapa has had 2difficult seasons and never reached his level he had when he was in France.
2. Edgar played a few descent games, but for some reason IMO he was never given a fair opportunity. For me he defo is not less than Taylor.
3. Viduka well Ed you summed it up quite completely; too many injuries to have a huge impact at the club. Combining with the high wages I don't think it is too bad to let him leave.
All by all I can follow the thinking of letting those 3 go, cause it would not have such an impact on the team.
I disagree with u about Kadar. Yes he is a good defender but he is only for future. If Cacapa leaves we dont have any experienced defender who is over 30 so we badly need an experienced defender like Upson,etc
Maybe we can sign a defender who is 31 or 32 and keep him for 1 or 2 seasons and then we can promote Kadar as u mentioned
Ed you wrote : –
Viduka is on huge wages at the club and with his terrible injury record, his wages have hardly been a good deal for the club.
What do you think? Owen / Smith / Barton anyone?
I would be sad to see Edgar go. Far, far better technically than Taylor, but I guess his face doesn't fit. Edgar could even be a converted defensive midfielder.
If we can offload Viduka in January we should do it to save on his excessive salary. Same goes for Cacapa although in his case, we need a quality replacement.
Always liked Edgar since he scored the equilaizer against Man Utd but never really been given a chance.
It's time, Newcastle start loaning out our youngsters like Man Utd, Aresenal, etc so they gain valuable experience. Even if they don't make the grade in PL, they maintain a resale value in the lower leagues….
I wonder if Smith will be fit enough to sell in January?
why let edgar go? i might be a little biased but i think he's a great young prospect! just as good as taylor if you ask me and he's only 21! we should keep him…6'2 future captain of canada…so what the hell did he do wrong? from the reports i read he totally carries the reserve team on his shoulders. cacapa cost us points EVERYTIME he played, and he was still preferred…
if he leaves i'll be sad, unless he's comes home to TFC
viduka as sub? c'mon man…subs should be our youngsters… if we keep oldtimers as subs..our youngsters won't progress… he should leave, as should cacapa, edgar (for his own sake…he's not a bad player and he deserevs to play first team football…somewhere), and we should defently sell smith…the guy cost us 6 mil in fee, another 4 in wages and (at least) 10 wins… as for duff, and geremi…i'd wait until the summer…'cos they're not bad back-ups, but they cost us way too much (65k/week…for a subs…wtf??)
If only Duff's contract expired in the summer too. Viduka – Huge wages, rarely fit. Time to go.
Cacapa – Past it, not PL quality. Time to go.
Edgar – Looks shit at full back, somewhat decent at centre back. His lack of ambition is what worries me though.
Then in the summer, sell Duff. Sell Geremi too if we can get a replacement.


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The Official Scorecard - UFC 127 - Penn vs. Fitch
Originally appeared on TheGarv.com.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia with a dozen fights headlined by a welterweight battle between BJ Penn and Jon Fitch that was thought to crown the next challenger for the UFC Welterweight Championship. The co main event pitted Michael Bisping versus Jorge Rivera in a middleweight contest that became intensely personal as Rivera relentlessly mocked Bisping in a series of videos across the Internet.
The cuts have been stitched up and the judge has made his decision, so let's go to the scorecard!
Main Event
Welterweight Fight
BJ Penn (16-7-1) vs. Jon Fitch (23-3)
The second chapter in BJ Penn's return to the welterweight division saw him squaring off against top-ranked Jon Fitch. The winner of this fight was tentatively penciled in to be the next challenger for the UFC Welterweight title following Georges St. Pierre's upcoming defense versus Jake Shields at UFC 129. Penn started the fight by immediately closing the distance and clinching with Fitch to work on winning the takedown battle. It was a game plan that caught Fitch off guard, put him on the defensive, and was successful for two rounds. In the final round, Fitch turned the fight around completely and beat up Penn for the entire round, earning himself a 10-8 score that negated Penn taking the first two rounds. Like the Franklin vs. Griffin fight at UFC 126, this is a fight where another two rounds would've been nice in order to get a clear winner. While the decision is a disappointment to the fighters and the fans, the fight itself was an exciting fight between two of MMA's very best.
BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch ends in a Majority Draw
Fight Score: 8
Middleweight Fight
Michael Bisping (20-3) vs. Jorge Rivera (19-7)
Thanks to some grade-a trash talk from Rivera, this fight between an aging veteran and a well-rounded fighter in his prime assumed more relevancy that perhaps it deserved. From the opening bell, Bisping was a step ahead of Rivera, who was able to land a few right hands early on. Unfortunately, the illegal knee strike that Bisping ploughed into Rivera midway into the first round will mar what was already shaping up to be a decisive win for the Brit. Rivera didn't look the same after taking the blow as Bisping swarmed and finished off Rivera in the second round.
Michael Bisping wins via TKO – Round 2, 1:54
Fight Score: 6
Lightweight Fight
George Sotiropoulos (14-2) vs. Denis Siver (17-7)
After seven straight wins in the UFC with the last three over Joe Stevenson, Kurt Pellegrino, and Joe Lauzon, respectively, there was some talk that a bout with Denis Siver was a step down in competition for Aussie standout George Sotiropoulos. It looks like someone forgot to let Siver in on the pre-fight analysis. For fifteen minutes, Siver turned in his best UFC performance to date as he forced Sotiropoulos to fight a kickboxing bout by denying every attempt Sotiropoulos made to take the German kickboxer off his feet. Siver battered Sotiropoulos for the entirety of the opening round and while Sotiropoulos looked better in the final ten minutes, it wasn't enough to make Siver his eighth straight UFC victim.
Denis Siver wins via Unanimous Decision
Fight Score: 7.5
Welterweight Fight
Chris Lytle (30-17-5) vs. Brian Ebersole (46-14-1, 1NC)
Ebersole took this fight against the surging Lytle on short notice, filling in for an injured Carlos Condit. Since 2007, Ebersole has racked up an impressive 11-2 record entering the bout while Lytle was looking for his fifth straight UFC win. Ebersole opened the fight with a cartwheel, and while it didn't look as fluid as Harold Howard's at UFC 3, Ebersole at least made contact with his opponent. Lytle fought the same kind of fight that's endeared to him to fans over the last few years: slinging bombs and constantly grabbing for submissions. In the end, Ebersole proved to be just as durable and just as game as Lytle and survived everything Lytle tossed his way.
Brian Ebersole wins via Unanimous Decision
Fight Score: 7.5
Middleweight Fight
Kyle Noke (18-4-1) vs. Chris Camozzi (14-3)
A pair of contestants from Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter dispatched of any feeling out process and went right at each other which ended with Noke getting a takedown and landing in a full mount. From there, the native Australian locked up a choke without breaking a sweat.
Kyle Noke wins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) – Round 1, 1:35
Fight Score: 6
Lightweight Fight
Spencer Fisher (24-6) vs. Ross Pearson (11-4)
This fight played out the way many thought it would as Fisher and Pearson were more than happy to throw leather at the other for the majority of the fight. Both men landed, both men controlled the action, and both men found some success on the ground. In the end though it was Pearson who did a little more and while it was close, the judges made the correct call.
Ross Pearson wins via Unanimous Decision
Fight Score: 7
Light Heavyweight Fight
Alexander Gustafsson (10-1) vs. James Te Huna (12-4)
Te Huna looked great early against the taller Gustafsson, landing a throw and implementing a tight top game attack. Gustafsson weathered the early barrage and ended up back to his feet and then quickly got on top of Te Huna where he flattened him out and took home the first round win.
Alexander Gustafsson wins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) – Round 1, 4:27
Fight Score: 6.5
Middleweight Fight
Nick Ring (10-0) vs. Riki Fukuda (17-4)
For arguably all three rounds of their fight, Riki Fukuda out-grappled, out-struck, and out-worked Nick Ring en route somehow to a unanimous decision loss. Robbery aside, this was a solid UFC debut for the Deep Middleweight Champion.
Nick Ring wins via Unanimous Decision
Fight Score: 5.5
Light Heavyweight Fight
Anthony Perosh (10-6)vs. Tom Blackledge (10-6)
Australian Anthony Perosh returned to the cage after absorbing a world class beating from Mirko Cro Cop just over a year ago at UFC 110, when he filled in for an injured Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. As a light heavyweight, Perosh looked much better against Blackledge where he needed a half round and some change to lock up a fight-ending choke.
Anthony Perosh wins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) – Round 1, 2:45
Fight Score: 5.5
Featherweight Fight
Jason Reinhardt (20-1) vs. Tiequan Zhang (12-1)
Reinhardt charged out at Zhang immediately and the Chinese import landed some clean counter punches before snatching a tight guillotine in under a minute that left Reinhardt out cold.
Tiequan Zhang wins via Submission (Guillotine Choke) – Round 1, 0:48
Fight Score: 5
Heavyweight Fight
Mark Hunt (5-7) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (21-3)
It was several years ago, but there was a time when Mark Hunt was being touted as the next great heavyweight in MMA after transitioning from K-1. A look at Hunt's subsequent record since 2006 tells another story, but Hunt will always be one of those guys that can win a fight with one punch. The plan for Tuchscherer was to get Hunt to the ground which he did, but Hunt defended well and before the first round was done Tuchscherer's left eye looked like it jumped on a grenade. A second round short uppercut from Hunt relieved Tuchscherer from his senses. Bonus points for Hunt's Mr. Cool nonchalant walk away post-KO before the ref officially stopped the bout.
Mark Hunt wins via KO – Round 2, 1:41
Fight Score: 6.5
Lightweight Fight
Curt Warburton (6-2) vs. Maciej Jewtuszko (8-0)
The night's opening bout pitted two lightweights looking for their first UFC win. Warburton fell short in his first go in the UFC versus Spencer Fisher, while Jewtuszko had earned a win under the Zuffa banner in the WEC against Anthony Njokuani at WEC 50. While both fighters were active throughout, neither man really seemed to find their groove until the third round. The fight was largely decided by Warburton maintaining top position for most of the scrap.
Curt Warburton wins via Unanimous Decision
Fight Score: 4.5
Total for UFC 127 – Penn vs. Fitch: 75.5 out of 120
Average Fight Score: 6.29
One fight doesn't really stick out as the best fight of the night, but the main event along with several of the main card and undercard fights including the Siver vs. Sotiropoulos, Lytle vs. Ebersole, and Fisher vs. Pearson were entertaining and competitive. UFC 127 didn't score as high as UFC 125 (6.95) or UFC 126 (6.54), but I think the lack of a title fight in the main event and a co main event that wasn't as competitive as the hype made it out to be hurt the overall score on what was otherwise a very solid fight card.


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Lion Wins it's Largest Ever Trakway Contract
Following a complex, three-way tender for LAMMA, the UK's main agricultural machinery show, LION are delighted that Briefing Media have awarded us an exclusive contract for temporary roadways and flooring until 2017.
The event, held at the East of England Showground will utilise up to 55,000m2 of aluminium trakway within the six main marquees and approx. 14,000m2 for temporary roadways, off loading areas, walkways and car parking. Senior Account Manager, Paul Murdoch said "it's our largest project to date and for an event held at the sector's quietest time of year, there was some extremely fierce competition. We were awarded the contract on merit and the unique benefits of our trakway system. This massive award reflects our position as the Pioneers of portable roadways and cements the team's experience as the leading experts in the sector."
LAMMA's operations manager Stuart Favill explained, "After a trial run of the LIONtrack system at the 2014 show, we chose this solution across the site. It's robust enough to withstand our exhibitor's heaviest equipment and by design has the ability to cope with all weathers."
"LAMMA is now the largest annual trade show in the UK and 2015 is set to be the 'Biggest ever'. Regards LION, they are a friendly and professional team with a family atmosphere. This is testimony to their work ethic and evident from office to site. All in all LION make it an easy choice, giving me confidence in the total package and the 'One stop shop' I can rely on."