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I don't think there is anymore to be gained there. Those cards run the old shader type that AMD has known.
I wonder when we'll get the actual drivers today... If it's based on some location on west coast of USA that means it's like morning there right now. AMD engineers waking up slowly i guess
newegg and superbiz have the Never settle game bundle offer already up on their site for the HD 7900 cards. Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, D... Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, D... Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, D... http://www.superbiiz.com/query.php?...rom current results&ob=r&myanchor=#displaytop http://www.superbiiz.com/query.php?...rom current results&ob=r&myanchor=#displaytop
lol you knew that was coming. Anyway Newegg's days are numbered. There is a bill in congress to make e-tailers charge tax now.
Sorry didn't read the entire thread though are these available now as beta? can't seem to find anything in the OP or on AMD
I had not heard this before, but it does not surprise me. The average CU usage for 32 ROPs is approx 1280/.68 (18xx shaders, ~29 CUs). Been saying this since the Tahiti launch ad nauseam. It is why 7950 is efficient, 680 is efficient (when factoring in sfus amd does with shaders), and 8870 will probably be efficient. (I suppose considering these drivers 'has been' is more accurate than 'is'...need to re-evaluate at some point and figure out what they did in these drivers because unit efficiency has now done a flip-flop with nvidia...granted it's only a percent or so better now on average going by the tpu graphs...but it was around 5-6% less. That is a HUGE deal and could change future product match-ups like 660ti versus 8850 or an 6 SMX part using less than 150w versus 7870.) Either way, I finally broke and bought a 7870 last week. This is a nice surprise. Seems 'old' stock 7970 performance is now somewhat within reach with overclocking...and that is just flat out awesome. Doesn't really change the market for the card, but it sure will be nice to have a cushion rather than just barely squeaking by with acceptable frames at 1080p and the settings cranked.
Hah, certain states like California already had to. Doesn't stop me from buying items from them if a product is cheaper/more available on their site than from Microcenter or Fry's.
definately trying them just to see anyways ty for the link, i did look earlier but no luck ive 12.10beta and had them all prior so ill know
The issue is only there if you intentionally monitor the card with GPU-Z logging. Otherwise not noticeable in real World performance from what I have found so I am putting it down to false readings. Some people have reported seeing not increase in fps performance over a 6870 compared to a 7870. I am also wondering if what is reported in GPU-Z is the source of the Sapphire 7870 OC black screen issue rather than a BIOS issue. Either way Sapphire have released a BIOS which corrects the problem for the card.
They updated the chipset drivers as well v. 12.10 http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/raid_windows.aspx
Driver can be found at TPU downloads: http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/2176/AMD_Catalyst_12.11_Beta_3.html
I hope the "media codec package" works with these. The program formerly known as AVIVO just didn't show up for me with 12.9's.
I gabbed those, bf3 does run loads better but image seems like they have the AntiAliasing Post forced on, At least thats what it seems like to me.
Must admit I'm a little gutted but still, I'll give 'em ago. Love my 6970*. Let's hope that they keep this up and the next set are even better.


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The 2013 survey shares kids' views on patriotism, safety and values.
What Do Kids Really Think About United States?
When asked whether their home country is the best, 77.9% of children surveyed said they believe the U.S. is the best of the best. Younger kids (ages 4-8) were more likely than older kids (ages 11-14) to favor the U.S. above all other countries. As for the reason they thought the U.S. was the best, "freedom" (21.3%) was the most frequent response among children of all ages.
Despite their optimism about our country, kids are tuned in to the challenges facing us. When asked what one new law they would create if they had the chance, their answers included laws about children's rights and safety (12.4%), education (11.6%), weapons (6.6%) and smoking (6.3%).
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Studies have shown that children growing up in the U.S. today are safer than at any other time in history. But do they feel safe? According to the survey, a significant portion of all children surveyed (68%) felt that it is safer to be a kid today than when their parents were growing up, but older children (ages 11-14) were split on the issue: only 51% felt it was safer to be a kid today.
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THURSDAY, January 28, 1869.The Senate met at two o'clock p. m.--the Lieutenant Governor in the Chair.
On motion by Mr. GIFFORD, the reading of the Secretary's Journal of yesterday was dispensed with.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR announced that when the Senate adjourned on yesterday afternoon, it had under consideration the bill [S. 55] to provide for a Criminal Court in Vigo county.
On motion by Mr. SCOTT the bill was made the special order for Tuesday next at two o'clock. He desired to have a little time for preparation before speaking upon its merits.
It was adopted.
Mr. CRAVENS remarked that the bill [S. 73] amending the three hundred and fifty-second section of the Practice Act introduced by Mr. Beardsley, was laid on the table the other day in his absence until such time as he should be present. He now moved to take it from the table and place it upon the files.
It was agreed to.
Mr. HANNA presented petitions with reference to the re-location of county seats, accompanied by a bill to amend the act upon the subject. The bill [S. 133] was read and referred, with the petitions, to the Committee on County and Township business.
Mr. BEARDSLEY presented a petition for a law to prevent the running at large of sheep and hogs.
It was referred to the Committee on County and Township business.
Mr. GREEN, from the Committee on Corporations, returned the bill [S. 98] providing for the assessments of taxes, by cities on bank stock, with a report recommending its passage.
Mr. CARSON, from the same Commmittee returned the bill [S. 74] to enable cities to aid rail and other roads, with a recommendation that it lie on the table, as its provisions are embraced in another bill, which will, be reported on favorably by the Commmittee.
Mr. GRAY, from the same Committee, returned the bill [S. 85] amending section sixty of the city incorporation act approved March, 14, 1857, recommending its passage with amendments.
Mr. CASE, from the Committee on County and Township Business, returned the bill [S. 123] amending section seventeen of the County Board act of June 17, 1852, with an amendment recommending its passage.
Mr. CARSON, from the Committee on Corporations, returned the bill [S. 30] supplemental to the water work company act, approved March 6, 1865, with a recommendation that it lie on the table.
Mr. HOOPER, from the same committee, returned the bill [S. 77] amending the fifty third section of the town incorporating act of 1862, with a report recommending its passage.
These reports were severally concurrred in.
Mr. HOUGHTON offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the Committee on Expenditures, inqure into the expediency of paying the Auditor, Treasurer and, Secretary of State fixed salaries, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. STEIN offered a resolution that five hundred copies of the Adjutant General's re- page: 198[View Page 198] port of 1867-8, referred to in the Governor's message, be printed for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Mr. STEIN said it exhibited, in detail, the transactions between this State and the General Government, to an amount equal to about live hundred thousand dollars, and he regarded the printing of it as essential to bring information before this body on that subject.
Mr. HANNA was willing, if it were a short report; but was understood to say that the printers had been in habit of stringing out these Adjutant General's reports to a length that was not relished by the taxpayers. He wished some information as to the probable extent of the work.
Mr. STEIN judged this report would not make more than twenty or thirty pages ordinary size print.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. KINLEY moved that Senator Hooper be added to the Printing Committee, for the investigation of alleged frauds in the public printing.
Mr. GREEN said he was chairman of the committee, and, owing to the absence of other members, they had not been able to accomplish much. He was in favor of the motion.
Mr. HOOPER would prefer that some older member be selected; and moved to amend the motion by substituting Mr. Church's name for his own.
Mr. CHURCH moved to substitute the name of Mr. Gray. He knew nothing whatever of the printing business, and would not be able to tell whether frauds were committed or not.
Mr. GRAY trusted he might be excused. The Senator from Porter [Mr. Church] was as well qualified to act as he was.
Mr. SHERROD moved to further amend by adding the name of the Senator from Sullivan [Mr. Hanna] also.
Mr. HANNA hoped the amendment would not be adopted. It was not necessary that members of the committee should be practical printers. The committee would depend upon witnesses, and upon their testimony the report would be made.
The latter motion was agreed to.
The amendment was agreed to.
The resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Were introduced, read the first time, and appropriately referred to Committees, except in the instance named, as follows.
By Mr. BRADLEY, [S. 134] to authorize the incorporation of companies for the purpose of draining swamp lands.
By Mr. HOWK[S. 135] to amend section second of the act of June 4, 1861, providing for the redemption of real property sold on execution.
By Mr. DENBO [S. 136] to authorize the reference of trials to Master Commissioners.
By Mr. ROBINSON, of Decatur, [S. 137] amending the gravel road law, regulating assessments, tolls charged, etc.
By Mr. HUEY [S. 138] to fix the time for holding Com man Pleas Courts in the Counties of Delaware, Randolph, Blackford and Jay--extending the terms in the last two counties.
On motion of Mr. HUEY the Constitutional provision was suspended, and the bill read the second and third times and passed the Senate by yeas 41, nays 0.
By Mr. KINLEY [S. 139] to repeal the Registry Law.
By Mr. HADLEY [S. 140] to amend section fifteen of the act of March 9, 1867, concerning the location of highways.
By Mr. GRAY [S. 141] to repeal the act of March 6, 1865, authorizing county commissioners to organize turnpike companies.
By Mr. LASSALLE [S. 142] to amend section five of the County Surveyor's act.
By Mr. BRADLEY [S. 143] to provide for the continuance of actions in certain cases.
Pending the introduction of bills--
On motion by Mr. STEIN, the order of business was suspended, and the bill [S. 50] providing for the collection of forfeited recognizances, together with a petition on the same subject, which he then presented, were referred to the Committee on the Organization of Courts.
On motion by Mr. BRADLEY, the bill [S. 54] to authorize cities to establish public parks, was taken from the table and placed on the files of the Senate.
Mr. RICE, from the Committee on Corporations, by consent, returned the bill [S. 5] to amend section one of the abandoned railroad act, approved March 11, 1867, recommending its passage.
Mr. SHERROD, from the same committee, returned the bill [S. 47] to enable cities to aid railroads, with a recommendation for its passage.
These reports were concurred in.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR laid before the Senate the following message from the Governor:
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 27 1869.
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith respectfully transmit to the General Assembly the following documents in relation to the location of the Agricultural and Mechanical College at the Tippecanoe Battle Ground, in Tippecanoe county, viz:
- A communication from Hon. John L. Miller and other citizens of Tippecanoe county, addressed to myself, communicating the propositions hereinafter mentioned, and requesting that said commu- page: 199[View Page 199] nication and accompanying papers may be laid before the General Assembly.
- A written proposition of the Trustees of the Tipppecanoe Battle Ground Institute of the Methodist Episcopal Church, located at the battle ground in Tippecanoe county, proposing to convey and donate to the State for the use of the Agricultural College, provided for by the act of Congress of July, 1862, the building and grounds of said Institute, said to he worth forty thousand dollars, upon condition that said College is permanently located by the General Assembly, at said Battle Ground.
- The written proposition of the Trustees of the Battle Ground Institute, located at the same place, proposing to convey and donate to the State for the use of the Agricultural College, the buildings and grounds of said last named Institute, said to be worth sixty thousand dollars, on condition that the Agricultural College shall be permanently located at said Battle Ground.
- A certified copy of an order of the Board of Commissioners of Tippecanoe County, proposing to donate to the State the sum of $50,000 out of the treasury of said county, for the purpose of securing the location of the Agricultural College in Tippecanoe county; the said sum of fifty thousand dollars to he paid in five equal annual instalments of ten thousand dollars each, without interest, the first instalment to be paid at the expiration of one year from the date of the location of said college.
I respectfully commend this liberal offer on the part of Tippecanoe county and its citizens to the careful consideration of the General Assembly.
It was referred to the joint Committee on Agriculture and Education.
Mr. Elliott's bill [S. 15] to repeal the fish law, coming up in regular order, was read the second time.
On motion by Mr. CRAVENS, it was laid on the table, on a division--affirmative 24, negative 14.
Mr. Bellamy's bill [S. 48] for the protection of the banks of water courses by preserving the bushes growing on th banks thereof from the ravages of stock, was read the second time and passed to the third reading.
Mr. Denbo's bill [S. 81] to legalize the appraisement of 1864, was read the second time and passed to the third reading.
Mr. Case's bill [S. 105] to repeal the act amending the County Treasurer's act of June 4, 1852, and declaring an emergency, approved March 6, 1865, coming up on its second reading--
Mr. CASE explained that the Treasure is now required to go before the County Commissioners, in addition to the requirements of other county officers, in filing his bond. It was proposed to require no more of him than of the others.
When the bill was passed to the third reading--
Mr. BELLAMY, in order to give gentlemen an opportunity to make a record thereon, moved to reconsider the vote laying the bill [S. 15] to repeal the fish law, on the table.
The motion was rejected.
The yeas and nays were called for but--
Mr. CRAVENS declared it was too late to take the yeas and nays after the decision was announced from the chair.
Mr. Howk's bill [S. 115] to amend the forty-ninth section of the highway act approved June 17, 1852 amended by an act approved March 9 1861, was read the second time and passed to the third reading on tomorrow.
Mr. Carson's bill [S. 116] to prohibit County Commisioners from appointing one of their number to any office of trust or profit, was read the second time and passed to the third reading.
Mr. Gray's bill [S. 17] to regulate the sale of patent rights, was read the third time and passed the Senate by yeas 43, nays 6, viz:--Messrs. Hughes, Robinson, of Decatur, Scott, Sherrod, Stein, and Wolcott.
Mr. Denbo's bill [S. 51] to amend section nine and repeal part of section sixteen of an act concerning the partition of lands approved May 10, 1852 was read the third time.
Mr. HUGHES said, he had serious doubts whether it would be proper to pass such a bill. Now, the course pursued is for the Court to first decree a partition, and Commissioners are appointed to view the property, and report whether or not it is susceptible of division. They are usually persons who reside in the neighborhood, and who are acquainted with the land. The object of this bill is to strike out this provision and allow the court to decide upon oral testimony whether it can be divided or not. In clear cases this would save time and expense, but he did not think this shortening would compensate for the risk of making mistakes. No Judge can be as capable of deciding upon this matter on oral testimony as when men go and view the property. Now, too, parties who are interested, are admitted to testify, and while this may facilitate matters in clear cases, how will it be in doubtful cases, or cases where a minor, or a non-resident is put at the mercy of an interested witness? He was aware that where minors are concerned a guardian ad litem is appointed; but this is a mere matter of form. He teared that under such a law, the cases of poor people or minors would be materially injured in many instances. He believed in adhering to the old mode, the one which had been in vogue "time whereof the mind of man run not to the contrary."
Mr. DENBO said he had no intention of making a speech, but desired to say a few words in defense of the bill. In a great many cases it can not be known without viewing the property, whether it can be divided or not; but in others, as for example where it is a house and lot, the present law requires the appointment of commissioners, and they usually charge for three days' service; that is eighteen page: 200[View Page 200] dollars alone, saying nothing of expenses. It is left in this bill to the discretion of the court, and he believed the court was well qualified to judge upon this point, and if there is any doubt about it, the commissioners will doubtless be ordered. As regards the other change proposed, it is now necessary for the Clerk to record the report of the commissioners in the order book; afterwards sets it out in the complete record, and finally in the partition. It was proposed to do away with the partition record entirely, as useless. He introduced the bill to save time and expenses to parties, and he hoped it would pass.
Mr. BRADLEY pointed out an objectionable feature in the bill, and but for that would give it his support. He believed the Senator from Harrison, (Mr. Denbo), was in error in one statement made by him, as it is not required to enter it in the complete record.
Mr. CARSON was in favor of the bill in its main features, unless there was something in it that he could not see. The Commissioners are liable to error, and they generally report in accordance with the wishes of the petitioners, unless they see something clearly objectionable.
Mr. GREEN was unable to see anything wrong in the bill, and believed the proposed amendments would result in a great saving of costs to litigants. The expense of the Commissioners is large, and it frequently falls upon the poor and helpless; upon widows and orphans who are not well able to pay the fees. He believed the bill to be as nearly perfect as it would be possible to make it. The sooner and cheaper one can get through a law suit, the better it is for such an one, and as the bill proposes to save costs, he hoped it would pass.
Mr. HOWK remarked that the Judiciary Committee had carefully considered this bill, and he declared that it was not subject to the objection named by the Senator from Laporte (Mr. Bradley). It does away with a double record of part of the procedure, and operates in favor of widows and children in the matter of partition of real estate. The records of the office are now very voluminous and the expense much too great. The object of the bill is to favor the helpless in this respect. It is well known that the appointment of Commissioners, in many cases, is entirely necessary. He was satisfied with the bill in its present shape, and hoped it would pass.
Mr. HANNA moved to recommit the bill to the Judiciary Committee, with instructions to insert a provision that the courts spread on record some evidence that the property ought to be sold. The Court should not arbitrarily order a sale without having evidence, and the reasons therefor should be of record.
Mr. BRADLEY offered a substitute for the instructions, viz: to strike out so much as repeals the sixteenth section of the partition law. He had no objection to the first section of the bill, but to the second section he did object.
The substitute was rejected.
Mr. SCOTT moved to amend by adding a provision that such order shall not be made on the testimony of one witness.
The amendment was rejected.
The motion to recommit was also rejected.
Mr. CRAVENS, to test the sense of the Senate, moved to recommit, with instructions to except from the provisions of the act all cases wherein infants, widows or femme coverts are parties.
Mr. SCOTT moved to amend by adding "non-residents."
Mr. RICE said the main features of the bill were right, and if it was proposed to load it down in this way, it had better be defeated at first. This amendment would defeat the very object of the bill, by heaping up costs against the persons who are the least able to pay them. He was of opinion the bill was right as it is, and that these amendments would kill the bill. It is intended to benefit the class of persons now proposed to be excluded.
The amendment was rejected.
The motion to recommit was rejected.
The bill failed to pass the third reading for want of a constitutional majority by yeas 23, nays 17.
Mr. Case's bill [S. 56] to amend sections one hundred and thirty-three and one hundred and thirty-four of the decedents' estate act of June 17, 1852, (allowing the widow five hundred dollars instead of three hundred dollars,) was read the third time.
It finally passed the Senate by yeas 35, nays 2.
Mr. Wolcott's bill [S. 64] authorizing voluntary associations, formed under the act of February 12, 1855, to acquire title to lands heretofore used for cemetary purposes was read the third time.
Mr. WOLCOTT explained the provisions of the bill. It provided that where private lands have been used for five years or more, with the consent of the owner, companies could be formed to control it. In his own township, containing a population of fifteen hundred, there is no public burial place, although there are two--one in the north and the other in the south part--which have long been used as such by the consent of the owners. There is however, no provision in the present law which would prevent the owner of the land from leveling down the graves, and tilling the soil again. It was proposed to apply the well known practice of taking private property to public use by paying for it. Other land might page: 201[View Page 201] be bought, it is true, but what is so appropriate as to take ground which has been used as a burial place heretofore?
Mr. SCOTT. It would not be proper to let an association take a private burying ground, as it seems they could do under the provisions of this bill.
On Mr. WOLCOTT'S motion it was recommitted, with instructions to obviate this objection.
Mr. Humphreys' bill [S. 67] to amend section five of the township business act, approved February 18, 1859, was read the third time.
Mr. HUMPHREYS explained that the only change contemplated was to allow the Township Trustee to hold over for two years instead of one.
Mr. CARSON was not in favor of the change. If the Trustee is a good officer throughout one term, he can be re-elected for another.
Mr. DENBO favored the bill because it saved some expense.
The bill finally passed by yeas 26, nays 13.
On the motion by Mr. CRAVENS, Mr. Beardsley's bill [S. 73] amending the act of March 9, 1861, which amends section three hundred and fifty-two of the general practice act, was read the second time, it having been overlooked by the secretary when bills on the second reading came up, in the orders of the day.
It was ordered engrossed for the third reading.
Mr. CRAVENS offered a resolution, which was adopted, that when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn till ten o'clock to-morrow morning.
Mr. HUGHES offered a concurrent resolution that our Senators and Representatives in Congress be instructed and requested to vote and use their influence for the repeal of the act of Congress commonly known as the civil tenure-of-office law.
The resolution was adopted.
On motion of Mr. HANNA, Mr. Henderson was added to the Committee to visit the State Normal School and the Senator from Montgomery (Mr. Johnston) was added to the Committee on County and Township Business.
And then--
The Senate adjourned till ten o'clock tomorrow morning.


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Kian holding his own in the jungle
I'm a Celebrity is beating rival show Strictly in the ratings battle.
I'm a Celebrity is beating rival show Strictly in the ratings battle.
He's topped the pop charts but Sligo's Shane Filan says his prowess in the goalscoring tables rank just as highly.
All of Sligo's festive street lighting will be in place by Sunday next.
'Staring at Lakes' author Michael Harding is at the Glens Centre on Friday evening at 8.30pm.
LOCAL FARMERS are rounding up their donkeys, cattle and sheep to star in a live crib in Castle Dargan this December.
She is a former music professor from Seoul who relocated to Sligo last year.
THE 'Phoenix' is on the rise in Tubbercurry. The local drama group has qualified for the All-Ireland One Act Finals.
'Rebellion in the Village' is a new book created by young Sligo children, with help from Kids' Own publishers. This is the first fictional novel from the Sligo-based publishers.
Forty singers from the Ursuline College competed in the national finals of the All Island school choir competition on Sunday.
Sligo's Kian Egan is making a name for himself as a top class cook on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
Pat Falvey, one of Ireland's greatest explorers, is coming to Sligo to launch his book and film.
LAURA GAYNOR recently graduated from a youth media programme covering Ireland's EU Presidency this year.
IT'S over 30 years since Annie Killoran gave local man Eunan McCormack one of his first 'gigs'.
The Roscommon Solstice Choir will perform Christmas carols by candlelight in St Therese's Church, Ballintogher, on December 8, at 6pm.
The ever popular "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here" kicked off last night, and this year Strandhill's Kian Egan, pictured right, is set to shine.
Hollywood will come to Sligo next summer when a new Noel Pearson film starts shooting here.
I was a proper little Culture Vulture this past week and ventured out on two occasions to catch some quality theatre in Sligo city.
A GARDA believed he was in danger and had to back away from a man in a house in Tubbercurry.
THE final chapter has been written.
A Sligo Garda who won a Supreme Court appeal over his dismissal has returned to work.
Passengers on the Dublin-Sligo train had to stand for the majority of the three-hour journey on Friday last.
Sligo Animal Rescue are appealing for the public's help in tracing two husky pups stolen from a family home on Saturday.
Sligo showed it has a big heart- by donating thousands of euro along with clothes and goods to help victims of the Philippine typhoon disaster.
TOM Gilmartin was "horrified" to return to Ireland to create jobs to find the country being run by "lesser men" than people like his father who fought in the War of Independence, his son told mourners at his funeral.
A GRADUATE from IT Sligo was killed in a road accident in the Middle East.
He's a Ballymote man at the helm of Ireland's fastest growing telecommunications company.
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At the moment, melodic death metal seems to be exploding in popularity, thanks to MTV2 and Hot Topic, among other factors. Concurrently, rock bands with strong yet clean female singers are getting noticed – bands like Lacuna Coil and Evanescence. Now wouldn't it make sense that there would be at least a few bands trying to combine the two styles? Sure, Arch Enemy has a lady at the helm, but Gossow's vocal manner is miles beyond that of Cristina Scabbia. Interestingly enough, the only two bands I can think of that successfully merge the two are Finland's Lullacry, who take a lighter, peppier approach, and the band of the day: Stockholm, Sweden's Amaran.
(Wo-)Manning the microphone is Johanna DePierre, who brings a delightful mid-range voice to the band. No opera-esque squeals, no vicious growls, just great singing. But what sets Amaran apart from the rest is the music behind the voice. Musically, this band is exactly what the aforementioned bands are NOT. The songs would stand on their own if played as instrumentals, due to the heavy and pounding rhythm section, infectious melodies, and capable solos, not to mention the thick and clear production that gives equal justice to all instruments. There's much more going on here than found in your average In Flames-clone. This band can play, not just hide behind a pretty face.
To give you a quick comparison, with a vocalist swap, "Katharsis" and "Without Stains" would fit in nicely on recent Arch Enemy albums. In fact, "Katharsis" develops into one hell of a song, with well-placed male growls and some fine shredding. Amaran also know when to slow the pace, like in the chorus of "Wraith". Fantastic. Other times, they smoothly shift from rumbling riffage into delirious melodies, amplified by a mix that really delivers the highs, as in "Coming Home". There definitely aren't any filler tracks, each track has its own carved-out niche in the albumspace, and all are high-quality.
Pristine in Bondage is the next step in the evolution of this promising band. It builds upon the foundation laid in A World Depraved in both directions, getting heavier, while also more melodic, smoothly integrating both progressions. While their sound is not that revolutionary, I just can't seem to find anything too similar…so kudos to Amaran. Any loyal melodic death fan or female-fronted metal fan owes it to themselves to give Amaran a listen or three.


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Generic Risk Assessments 1.1 Emergency Response and Arrival at the Scene
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'Generic Risk Assessment (GRA) 1.1 Emergency Response and Arrival at the Scene' is part of a new series of GRAs that are the product of a 10 year consultation period. The GRAs in this series have been designed to safeguard emergency services personnel and members of the public.
GRA 1.1 examines the hazards, risks and controls that relate to Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) staff and others who may be affected during the period in which they receive an emergency call and begin to respond to it. GRA 1.1 covers each section of emergency response including: initial response, turning out and proceeding to an incident and arriving and getting to work.
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Covers three key stages of responding to an incident: initial response; turning out and proceeding to an incident and arriving and getting to work.
Details significant hazards at each stage of response.
Details control measures at each stage of response.
This GRA is supplied as an A5 bound publication. GRAs are also available to purchase as A4, loose-leaf publications. A binder pack containing an introduction to the series, foreword by Sir Ken Knight, contents list of all the new GRAs and dividers is available to order separately. The binder is the ideal solution for storing the loose-leaf GRAs. Please see below for details of the binder pack and other Generic Risk Assessments in the series.
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IPads and Kindles and Nooks…oh my! This spring's biggest news splash wasn't the health care bill or even the end of the horrific winter weather. Everything else that happened appeared to be left in the dust when Apple finally released the iPad. The device made the cover of Newsweek and Amazon fought back by purchasing an ad for its Kindle on the back cover. At about the same time, Amazon acquired a technology called Toucho that promises to help Kindle's electronic ink compete with LCD screen models. And let us not forget Barnes & Noblel's Nook device. The e-reader wars are raging.
As you might well imagine, the emergence of these electronic devices is causing quite an uproar in the traditional book publishing industry. Its future is being decided now. As columnist Andrew Brenneman observed in a recent issue of Book Business, "If publishers don't reinvent publishing, somebody else will."
If established book publishers are that concerned about the fate of printed media, how does that affect commercial printers who include book production as a part of their product offering? In light of the hype and growing popularity of e-readers and the electronic media that they deliver, is there still a viable market for short-run, on demand book production? If so, is it still possible for it to be a profitable niche for small commercial printers? The answers to the last two questions are "yes" and "yes."
Before you cede the battle, remember that most of the books that find their way into the small commercial printer's workflow are not being picked up for publication by Random House or the Oxford Press. They are typically authored by individuals who wish to self-publish, and are usually intended for a very specific audience.
The woes that beset the major publishers aren't much of an impediment to our market segment. In fact, digital production and increasingly sophisticated prepress and finishing capabilities have allowed small commercial printers to take a bite out of the business that traditionally belonged to the so called vanity presses.
There are still plenty of opportunities for on demand book production to be a great differentiator for the printers who are positioned to take on this niche market. Before jumping into the fray, however, there are three areas to consider: product, market, and equipment.
The first question to evaluate is what type of books you want to print. The answer will be determined, at least in part, by your market. That will, in turn, define the investment you will need to make. Nonetheless, let's first examine the potential that is open to you.
Almost any printer with standard output capacity and bindery equipment can produce some kind of book. Finishing capabilities, as much as anything, determine how far you can go in the world of short-run book production. Methods as simple as coil binding, saddle stitching, or tape binding are often sufficient for producing books in categories such as:
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Once you advance to perfect binding, the possibilities are virtually unlimited. This is a must if you wish to make short-run books a significant part of your business plan. In order to form a strong working relationship with an independent publisher—which is probably the best way to ensure a steady flow of book work—you must be able to deliver professional looking perfect bound books.
Another product that has received a lot of attention in recent years is the photo book. Most small commercial printers have difficulty balancing the time that goes into creating a photo book against the return. Still, there are some who have found this niche, which is typically an extremely short-run job, to be a way to differentiate their companies from the competition.
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HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Fame-nominated wide receiver Jerry Rice is making his professional golf debut next year as a tournament host and player at a Nationwide Tour event in northern California.
The Stonebrae Classic announced Tuesday that the Jerry Rice 127 Foundation has been named the primary receiver of the tournament's charity proceeds. Rice agreed to be tournament host, and he received a sponsor's exemption.
The tournament is scheduled for April 15-18 at the TPC San Francisco Bay at Stonebrae.
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Lead toxicology |
Lead is a naturally occurring metal that can be found in the Earth's crust, especially where volcanic activities and geochemical weathering occur. Human activities related to lead release into the environment include mining, smelting, refining and informal recycling of lead, use of leaded petrol, production and recycling of lead-acid batteries and paints, soldering, ceramics manufactures; electronic waste and lead use in (old) water pipes.
Within the environment, lead can be found in atmospheric suspended particles, water, soil and biota in general. Routes of exposure include inhalation, oral and dermal. In humans, target organs are the brain, liver, kidney and bones. Lead concentration in blood, teeth and bones can be used to assess exposures.
Children are more vulnerable to health effects of lead due to different factors: behavioral (hands – month route), higher metabolic rates and developmental (including neurological development).
One important note is that the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO)/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) concluded that previous tolerable intake level of 25 µg/kg body weight per week was no longer health protective, and it was not possible to establish a new provisional tolerable weekly intake.
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Ten master sand sculptors will be returning to Navarre Beach next weekend to dig in to the third annual Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival.
The event also will be the inaugural Soft Pack National Championship for the celebrity sculptors. Sculptors will compete against each other to craft the best sand sculpture using Navarre Beach's soft, white sand.
"We are excited to welcome these sand masters for the third year," said Kate Wilkes, Executive Director of the Santa Rosa County Tourism Development Council, in a press release. "Our soft, sugar white sand provides a unique challenge for the sculptors and I am looking forward to watching them dig in."
The Festival will begin Sept. 28 on the beach and will continue throughout the weekend. The amateur sculpting contest will take place Sept. 30. For more information, visit http://www.navarresandsculpting.com.
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Evaluation of Varenicline (Champix) in Smoking Cessation for Patients Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome (EVITA) Trial
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The EVITA study is a clinical trial that will test the effect of varenicline (Champix™), a new drug used to help people quit smoking, in patients who have suffered a heart attack. Varenicline has been recently shown to increase the number of otherwise healthy people who quit smoking compared to placebo (sugar pill). Although varenicline has been shown to reduce smoking in healthy populations, its effectiveness in patients recovering from a heart attack is unknown. The EVITA trial will help answer this question.
A total of 300 patients who have recently suffered a heart attack and are active smokers will be recruited in the study. For twelve weeks, half the patients will receive varenicline and the other half will receive placebo pills. Patients will be followed for a period of 12 months. During this time, patients will receive telephone calls and go to clinic visits in order to assess if they are smoking. These follow-ups will also assess any side effects and clinical events such as another heart attack or hospitalization that patients may have had. Smoking cessation will be checked using exhaled carbon monoxide readings and self-reports.
The EVITA trial will be the first study to examine the use of varenicline in patients who have recently had a heart attack. These patients, if they continue to smoke, are at high risk of having another cardiac event. If varenicline is shown to be useful in this population, it will have a major impact on prevention of cardiac events in patients who have suffered a heart attack.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Acute Coronary Syndrome |
Drug: varenicline Other: placebo |
Phase 3 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Prevention |
Official Title: | Evaluation of Varenicline (Champix) in Smoking Cessation for Patients Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome (EVITA) Trial |
- Smoking cessation rates [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Smoking abstinence, ≥ 50% reduction in daily consumption of cigarettes, side effects, cumulative side effects, safety [ Time Frame: Smoking abstinence: 52 weeks. Side effects and safety: 4, 12, 24, and 52 weeks. Cumulative side effects: 12 weeks. ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Estimated Enrollment: | 300 |
Study Start Date: | September 2009 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | August 2013 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | August 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: Varenicline |
Drug: varenicline
0.5 mg tablet once a day for the first three days, a 0.5 mg tablet twice a day for the following four days, and a 1.0 mg tablet twice a day for the remainder of the 12-week treatment.
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Placebo Comparator: Sugar pill |
Other: placebo
0.5 mg tablet once a day for the first three days, a 0.5 mg tablet twice a day for the following four days, and a 1.0 mg tablet twice a day for the remainder of the 12-week treatment.
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Objectives: 1. The primary objective of the Evaluation of Varenicline (Champix™) in SmokIng Cessation for PaTients Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome (EVITA) Trial is to evaluate the impact of varenicline on smoking cessation rates at 24 weeks following an enzyme-positive acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
2. The secondary objectives are to examine the efficacy of varenicline on smoking cessation rates and daily cigarette reduction at 52 weeks, and to determine the safety of varenicline in patients following an ACS.
Rationale: Patients who continue smoking after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have a 35% increased risk of reinfarction or death compared with those who quit. Many patients attempt to stop smoking after an ACS, but relapse rates approach 66%. A variety of smoking cessation aids have been shown to be effective for the general population. However, physicians are reluctant to use a nicotine-based therapy because of its hemodynamic effects. Varenicline has been recently shown to improve abstinence rates in healthy young smokers compared to bupropion (Zyban™) and placebo. Although varenicline has successfully been shown to reduce smoking rates in healthy young populations, its efficacy in the setting of patients recovering from an ACS is unknown.
Methods: The EVITA Trial will directly compare the efficacy of varenicline versus placebo as a means of reducing smoking rates in patients following an ACS. The trial will be a multi-center effort, coordinated from the Jewish General Hospital/McGill University (Montreal, Quebec). A total of 300 patients will be randomized following an ACS but before hospital discharge. While in-hospital, patients will quit smoking and they will be instructed to not restart smoking following discharged. Half the patients will receive varenicline for 12 weeks and the other half will receive placebo pills for 12 weeks. Patients receiving varenicline will be given 1.0 mg twice a day during the 12-week treatment period. Study nurses will perform telephone follow-ups with the patients at weeks 1, 2 and 8, and patients will return for clinic visits at weeks 4, 12, 24, and 52. Smoking abstinence will be assessed at follow-up clinic visits.
The primary endpoint will be smoking abstinence at 24 weeks. Smoking abstinence will be defined as complete abstinence in the week prior to the clinic visits and levels of exhaled carbon monoxide ≤ 10 ppm. The secondary endpoints (smoking abstinence at 52 weeks, side effects of varenicline in patients following an ACS, percent of patients attaining a ≥ 50% reduction in daily consumption of cigarettes at 52 weeks, and clinical events following initiation of treatment) will be measured at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 52 weeks. The occurrence of clinical events will be based on the observed frequency of composite events including death, myocardial infarction, and hospitalization for unstable angina. Withdrawal symptoms and number of cigarettes smoked will also be assessed by the use of questionnaires. The EVITA trial will require 36 months for completion: 3 months for preparation, 18 months for patient enrollment, 12 months for follow-up, and 3 months for data analysis and manuscript preparation.
Significance: The EVITA trial will be the first to examine the efficacy of varenicline in a group of patients who have suffered an ACS. These patients, if they continue to smoke, are at exceptionally high risk for recurrent cardiac events. If varenicline is effective in this population, it will have a major impact on secondary prevention of recurrent clinical events in patients who suffer an ACS.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Active smoker, greater than or equal to 10 cigarettes per day, on average, for the past year.
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years.
Suffered an ACS and planned hospitalization of greater than or equal to 24 hours. ACS is defined as positive Troponin T, Troponin I, or CK-MB levels and greater than or equal to 1 of the following:
- Ischemic symptoms (i.e. typical chest pain) for at least 20 minutes.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes indicative of ischemia (ST-segment elevation or depression).
- Development of pathological Q waves on the ECG. Note: If patient is to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)and/or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), they are still eligible to be enrolled.
- Motivated to quit smoking.
- Able to understand and to provide informed consent in English or French.
- Likely to be available for follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medical condition with a prognosis of < 1 year.
- Pregnant or lactating females.
- Reported NYHA Class or Killip III or IV at randomization.
- Previous use of varenicline.
- Current use of any medical therapy for smoking cessation (e.g. BuSpar, doxepin,fluoxetine, nicotine gum, nicotine patch, or bupropion).
- History of bulimia or anorexia nervosa.
- Diagnosis of major depression (requiring medication) in the previous 5 years or diagnosis of two or more lifetime episodes of major depression (requiring medication)
- A total of 5 or more responses (one of which includes question 1 or 2) of "more than half the days" or "nearly every day" to the questions on the PHQ-9 questionnaire.
- History of suicidal events (previous suicide attempt, suicidal ideation) or family history of suicide.
- History of or current panic disorder, psychosis, bipolar disease, or dementia.
- Diagnosed hepatic failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis or history of hepatic impairment (AST or ALT levels greater than or equal to 2 times upper limit of normal prior to admission for ACS).
- Renal impairment with creatinine levels greater than or equal to 2 times the upper limit of normal.
- Excessive alcohol consumption defined as greater than or equal to 14 alcoholic drinks per week.
- Use of any illegal drugs in the past year (e.g. cocaine, heroin, opiates).
- Use of any marijuana or other tobacco products during the study.
- Current use of over-the-counter stimulants (e.g. ephedrine, phenylephrine) or anorectics.
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Principal Investigator: | Mark J Eisenberg, MD, MPH | SMBD - Jewish General Hospital |
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Responsible Party: | Mark J. Eisenberg, MD MPH, SMBD - Jewish General Hospital.McGill University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00794573 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | EVITA, CTA: EVITA |
Study First Received: | November 19, 2008 |
Last Updated: | December 14, 2010 |
Health Authority: | Canada: Health Canada United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Keywords provided by McGill University:
Smoking Cessation Cardiac Population Acute Coronary Syndrome Varenicline Champix |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Smoking Acute Coronary Syndrome Habits Myocardial Ischemia Heart Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Angina Pectoris Vascular Diseases Chest Pain Pain |
Signs and Symptoms Varenicline Nicotinic Agonists Cholinergic Agonists Cholinergic Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Pharmacologic Actions Physiological Effects of Drugs |
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Events include Bareback Broncs, Saddle Broncs, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, and Bull Riding.
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3,743 pupils from 91 schools across Wales are taking part in this year's Spring Bulbs for Schools investigation. On Monday the 20th of October each pupil planted crocus and daffodil bulbs to kick-start this climate change investigation - which is in its forth year.
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The King of Cakes at Mardi Gras
The restaurant where I work has been collecting order forms for king cakes for the past few weeks. The other night, a woman who had recently moved to the States asked me about the cake and its importance to American culture. Unfortunately, all I could tell her at the time was that it is served during Mardi Gras and is very popular in New Orleans. But the cake's history actually starts way back in Europe.
In the book "Mardi Gras, gumbo, and zydeco: readings in Louisiana culture," Marcia Gaudet writes an essay about today's king cake and the European Epiphany cake from which it evolved. The Feast of Epiphany is celebrated in many Western branches of the Christian faith on January 6, the proverbial "twelfth day of Christmas." It commemorates the day when the three wise men—also called magi, or kings—arrived in Bethlehem bearing gifts for the baby Jesus. Epiphany is also the start of the traditional Mardi Gras season.
King cake is traditionally a yeast-based sweet bread baked in the shape of a crown, covered with white icing and gold, purple and green sprinkles—the official colors of the carnival. Although Mardi Gras itself can be traced back to the medieval ages, the colors weren't chosen until 1872. Gold represents power; purple is for justice, and green represents faith.
Another key element is the inclusion of a trinket inside the cake. The trinket is often a tiny baby figurine that represents the baby Jesus, but it can also be a bean, an almond, a horseshoe or many other things. Whoever gets the token in their piece is considered the king—or queen—and becomes responsible for the next king cake. Of course, this custom varies from place to place and family to family.
Although it's not clear when or why the cake tradition migrated from Epiphany to later in the Mardi Gras festival, Gaudet theorizes that it has to do with other Epiphany-related customs, such as gift-giving, being observed in conjunction with the Christmas holiday.
I was surprised to learn that unlike other tradition-centric holiday foods, the king cake is usually bought rather than made at home. (If you're feeling ambitious, though, here's a recipe.) Even Gaudet's grandmother in New Orleans did not make her own—in an 1899 diary entry, she wrote that she and her aunt picked up a king cake at the store for King's Day.
The cake has made the leap from New Orleans to other cities in the United States as the Mardi Gras celebration becomes more widespread. But I think Gaudet has the cake's popularity figured out: "[King cake] also provides both Cajuns and 'newcomers' a means of participating in a food custom that is certainly easier to adapt to than eating boudin and crawfish."
I can't speak for boudin, which is a word used to describe various sausages used in Creole and Cajun cuisine, but I had a rather unfortunate experience with a crawfish during last year's Mardi Gras and won't be eating that again. A cake covered in frosting and sprinkles, however? No problem at all.
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I am rather proud of my King Cake. I tend to eschew sprinkles and go for lots and lots of icing! I also eschew boudin and crawfish, although I do eat then when my dear friend from Louisiana serves them–preferably in some gumbo!
King Cake Recipe: http://www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.com/?p=1955
Gumbo (not my friends but one from a great Cajun named Barry Ancelet):
http://www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.com/?p=1791Happy post-Mardi Gras…….
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A rich and fertile land, Salalah is the only region in the Gulf which receives the monsoon showers which fall from July to September. Situated in the extreme south of Oman, with a spread of beautiful, undulating carpet of green coconut groves which lace the coast line, where the clouds and mist shroud the mountains and springs and wells gush forth, Salalah is a place that attracts many migratory birds. Salalah town is the administrative capital and has all the modern amenities.
Salalah can be visited all year round, whether you seek a winter beach break or wish to explore the many sights around the town or choose to experience the monsoon season with the Khareef Festival. The town spreads along the coast with a long corniche popular for evening walks, where one can enjoy the cool sea breeze. The pace here is relatively slow and perfect for a languid, relaxed holiday interspersed with visits to some interesting places and perhaps an adventurous mountain trekking.
One of the popular spots for picnic is Ain Arzat which is a source of several natural springs.
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Day 2 - Breakfast followed by a half day city tour (0830-1200 hrs). Our tour of the Grand Mosque (expect Thursdays & Fridays) and Bait Al Zubair Museum (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman's history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Fish Market and the colourful Muttrah Souq. We proceed for a photo stop to the magnificent Al Alam Palace of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century forts Mirani and Jalali. Check out from hotel by 1330hrs and transfer to Seeb airport for Oman Air flight 515 to Salalah departing at 1545 hrs. Arrive in Salalah at 1715 hrs and transfer to hotel of choice. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight in Salalah.
Day 3 - Breakfast followed by a full-day tour of Salalah East and west. Visit the fishing village of Taqah, an old town with an interesting castle surrounded by watchtowers and Taqah stone houses. Proceed onward to Khor Rouri creek, the site of the ruined city of Samhuram (excluding Thursdays & Fridays) capital of ancient Arabia's exotic frankincense trade. Excavations have produced evidence of an ancient city with trade links by sea to Far Eastern destinations and with even distant Greece. Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar, was an important town as early as the 9th century for it's trade in frankincense, horses. See some of the old houses famous for its woodcarvings. Return via Ayn Razat. (Thursdays & Fridays only) manicured gardens fed by natural underground springs. Lunch taken at a local restaurant enroute. Visit the Biblical 'Nabi Ayoub' Prophet Job's Tomb, perched high up in the 'Jebel' (mountains). Proceed to Mughsail Beach where 'Blow-holes' (perforations in the limestone rock) through which sea water gushes during high tide. At the nearby bird sanctuary, one may see seasonal birds. The stark shape of leafless Frankincense trees dots the landscape. Once traded as a commodity more precious than gold, frankincense harvested in Dhofar is rated the best in the world. Return to hotel by 1830hrs. Overnight in Salalah.
Day 4 - Breakfast. Visit the Salalah souq (market) for some souvenir shopping. Afternoon at leisure. Check out of hotel by 1530 hrs and transfer to Salalah airport for Oman Air flight 516 to Muscat departing at 1805 hrs arriving in Muscat by 1935 hrs. Transfer to hotel of choice in Muscat. Overnight in Muscat.
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Oman Air Holidays offers great value ready made holiday packages and tours as well as tailored made itineraries built specifically for you. With a wide selection of hotels to choose from in each destination and flights on Oman Air included in the package, you may also decide that you want to pre-book some sightseeing and leisure activities to enable you to get the very best out of your chosen holiday destination. With this in mind Oman Air Holidays offers you a variety of optional excursions that are pre-bookable when you make your holiday reservation.
Visit the fishing village of Taqa, an old town with an interesting CASTLE surrounded by watch towers and Taqa stone houses. Proceed onward to Khor Rori creek, the site of the ruined city of SAMHURAM, (EXCLUDING THU-FRI) capital of ancient Arabia's exotic frankincense trade. Excavations have produced evidence of an ancient city with trade links by sea to Far Eastern destinations and with even distant Greece. MIRBAT, the ancient capital of Dhofar, was an important town as early as the 9th century for it's trade in frankincense, horses. See some of the old houses famous for its wood carvings. If lucky see boat loads of fish arriving into the harbour. Return via AYN RAZAT, (THU - FRI ONLY) manicured gardens fed by natural underground springs. |
Visit the Biblical "NABI AYOUB" Prophet JOB'S TOMB, perched high up in the "Jebel" (mountains). Enroute are spectacular views of the plains, mountain landscape and emerald green pasture land. Proceed to MUGHSAIL BEACH where "Blow-holes" - (perforations in the limestone rock) through which sea water gushes during high tide. Experience the HAIRPIN BEND ROADS for approximately 15/20 kms which will take you to a wadi. The views are breathtaking due to heights involved. This is the road that takes you to the Yemen border. At the nearby bird sanctuary, one may see seasonal birds. Enroute, the stark shape of leafless FRANKINCENSE TREES dot the landscape. Once traded as a commodity more precious than gold, frankincense harvested in Dhofar is rated the best in the world. |
SALALAH, the "garden city" of the south, is a tropical paradise. Visit a GARDEN FARMS which has groves of coconut, banana, papaya and vegetables. Visit the OLD RUINED HOUSES still in existence today. Photo stop of the beautiful SHANFARI MOSQUE with its exquisite artwork and stained tiles. Visit the site of Prophet Saleh's SACRED CAMEL FOOTPRINT. See the clear camel footprint on the rock. Visit AL HUSN SOUQ where frankincense crystals of Dhofar and typical Dhofari frankincense burners are sold. Witness the sale of cattle in the market. Walk along the city's promenade (waterfront corniche) where single storied houses are dwarfed by tall, swaying palms. We return via the MUSEUM which is famous for the Dhofari costumes in the south. (SAT - WED ONLY). |
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Location | Situated at the Southern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Gulf, between Yemen and the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
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Climate | From October to March the temperature is between 17° - 27°C and from April to September the temperature averages in the 40s. |
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Two Tennessee Bar Association programs were named the best in the state by the Tennessee Society of Association Executives (TNSAE) at a luncheon and award ceremony in Nashville July 20. The Tennessee Bar Journal -– the TBA's flagship publication -- was named best magazine for the third time. In addition, the TBA Young Lawyers Division was recognized for its Judicial Internship Program, which matches Tennessee law students with trial judges across the state for summer internships. TBA Executive Director Allan Ramsaur was on hand to accept the awards.


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Mayor Steve Bach said he was "surprised" to learn about a last-minute proposal to change the governance of Colorado Springs Utilities.
The proposed charter change by Chairman Scott Hente and board member Jan Martin calls for replacing the council with a seven-member independent board that would be elected as early as June. Board members would serve four-year terms and be limited to three consecutive terms. The proposal also calls for a supermajority vote of Colorado Springs voters to sell Utilities or any of its assets.
The Gazette asked the mayor to weigh in on the proposal, and here's what he said in a statement:
"Scott Hente and Jan Martin stated at the Utility Board meeting today that they will bring to City Council next Tuesday a ballot measure for the April Municipal Election, asking voters to approve a change in governance for Colorado Springs Utilities, our largest and most important owned asset. Mr. Hente and Ms. Martin surprised the other members of the Utility Board and me in making this proposal today at the last minute before the City Council statutory deadline for placing items on the April ballot. They are suggesting that a new 7-member elected Board control CSU in the future. While this idea may be worth debate, the community should complete a thorough discussion of all alternatives before this most important decision is made. This is yet another last minute, piecemeal, proposed change to the City Charter on the eve of Mr. Hente being term limited and leaving City Council. I'm disappointed that Mr. Hente would attempt this power play as he leaves office, and hope the City Council will turn this back next Tuesday and the other piecemeal Charter changes it is entertaining – which represent bad policy and are not in the best interests of our fellow citizens."


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3 x 3 x 2.7cm mass involving the dorsum sellae centered in the region of the left cavernous sinus, encasing the left carotid artery. Characteristics of this mass include low signal intensity on T1 weighted images, moderately high signal intensity on the proton density weighted images, and enhancement on post Gad images. Lesion exhibits mass effect on the pituitary with shift of the gland to the right. The mass extends superiorly into the suprasellar cistern as well as posteriorly into the retroclival space and prepontine cistern.
Chordoma is one of the two most common primary neoplasms of the skull base, the other being chondrosarcoma. Peak incidence is in the 6th decade, although they may occur at any age. Chordomas are slow growing neoplasms that result in local invasion and destruction, although distal metastases are rare. Symptoms are related to the actual location of the tumor, but are most commonly due to compression of the brain stem or cranial nerve neuropathies. Chordomas arise from notochordal rests, and may therefore occur at virtually any location from the level of the dorsum sellae through the coccyx. Most commonly, in approximately 50% of cases, chorcomas occur in the sacrococcygeal region. The other 50% generally occur in the skull base followed by the cervical spine. At the skull base, chordomas generally occur near the midline within the clivus, although an eccentric location may occur, making differentiation from a chondrosarcoma necessary. MRI imaging reveals low to intermediate signal intensity on T1, and high signal intensity on T2 weighted images. Contrast enhancement does occur, but the degree of enhancement is variable.
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All existing tank and many associated UST equipment manufacturers have prepared letters stating compatibility with ethanol per EPA's guidance for the storage of biofuels blends.
E85 equipment listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is available for above-ground equipment. Prior to the availability of UL-listed equipment, E85 stations used existing equipment with a waiver from the local authority having jurisdiction. It is preferable to install UL-listed E85 or blender-pump equipment, which became available in 2010. This ensures a station is meeting all laws, codes, and regulations.
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Underground Tanks: In 2011, EPA issued a guidance for the storage of biofuels blends in existing underground storage tanks (UST). The guidance provides a method for alternative compliance, because many tanks were listed prior to the widespread use of biofuels. The guidance requires UST manufacturers to provide a statement of compatibility for their products with specific biofuels blends. All tank manufacturers have issued statements of compatibility with blends of up to 98% ethanol. UST compatibility letters are available from the Petroleum Equipment Institute and the Steel Tank Institute. EPA UST regulations are implemented by individual state agencies.
Above-Ground Tanks: Above-ground tank manufacturers have also provided statements of compatibility with all ethanol blends including E85.
Tank Preparation: Existing tanks and lines must be cleaned prior to storing E85. E85 will "clean out" and absorb contamination left behind by years of petroleum fuel storage. Converting diesel equipment might require more thorough cleaning owing to scale in these systems. Some tanks might need to be replaced completely.
UL-Listed: Both U.S. dispenser manufacturers—Gilbarco and Wayne—offer UL-listed E85 and blender pump dispensers. These dispensers cost more than conventional dispensers due to specialized metals and seals designed to perform with high concentrations of ethanol. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that dispensers be listed for the fuel dispensed. Dispensers are typically replaced every 15 years.
Filters: Typically, 10-micron gasoline and 1-micron E85 dispenser filters should be changed on a three- to six-month cycle. The age of the tank, condition of the fuel system, and other factors can shorten this cycle. When replacing a filter, it should be dated so its age can be determined later. The maximum legal limit for dispensing fuel is 10 gallons per minute. If a sudden drop in fuel flow occurs or the flow slows (to 6 or 7 gallons per minute) over time, it's likely time to replace the dispenser filter.
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UL-Listed: Hanging hardware includes hoses, nozzles, swivels, and breakaways. OSHA requires nozzles and breakaways be listed for the fuel dispensed. Although E85 dispenser failures are rare, fuel contamination problems have been uncovered. In nearly every case, these were attributed to poor tank cleaning or a failure to use the proper filters, nozzle, or hose. Replacing hanging hardware with UL-listed E85 equipment is an inexpensive solution to meet regulations.
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