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In-form sprinter Bello has put paid to the notion he is simply a wet tracker, claiming a career-best Group Three victory in the Newcastle Newmarket.
The Darley-owned four-year-old trained by Peter Snowden was aided by an intelligent ride from Jason Collett who seized the opportunity to come along the rail in Wednesday's provincial feature.
Bello had won two of his previous three starts on heavy Sydney tracks and his other previous four wins had also been on rain-affected ground.
Last year's Rosehill Guineas winner Laser Hawk showed he would be a force this autumn, rattling home to fall short by just a long head under his topweight of 59kg with Famous Seamus edging out Bello's stablemate Raspberries for third.
"It was a terrific ride," Snowden's Sydney foreman Brad Widdup said.
"He is a better horse with the cut out of the ground.
"I don't think Peter will be sending him to the Doncaster. Seven furlongs (1400m) pretty much sees him out but this a great grand finale."
It was the second Group win in the past month for Collett, last season's champion New Zealand apprentice who has made a great start to his senior career, establishing himself in the top 10 Sydney riders.
He steered Rebel Dane to win the Royal Sovereign Stakes on March 2 and has the mount on New Zealand mare Zurella in Saturday's Group One Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.
"I was initially going to come out but then I switched back and got all the favours up the rail," Collett said.
"It's fantastic to ride a stakes race (winner) at any time and great to win for Darley."
The Gai Waterhouse-trained Laser Hawk, winner of the 2012 Rosehill Guineas, missed the spring after undergoing knee surgery.
Earlier the Waterhouse camp predicted a bright future for Hydro, winner of the two-year-old race at the Newcastle meeting.
Jockey Nash Rawiller said the colt, by More Than Ready out of the Waterhouse-trained Group One winner Aqua d'Amore would be a definite prospect for the upcoming Sires' Produce Stakes during the autumn carnival.


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Event Summary
refutation of the claim that the ongoing consolidation in the enterprise application
space has of late largely been about pilfering install base, increasing market
share, and saving the costs of "economy of scale"-based product, might be the
recent merger of two players in the business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce
arena, which claim that the rationale for their merger is to provide a more
comprehensive solution for accommodating increasingly global business relationships.
on January 15, Global eXchange Services, Inc.
(GXS, www.gxs.com),
the large, privately-held B2B e-commerce software, services, and solutions pioneer,
which operates one of the largest B2B e-commerce networks in the world, managing
one billion annual transactions for more than 100,000 trading partners, announced
that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire HAHT Commerce
(www.haht.com). HAHT Commerce
is based in Raleigh, North Carolina (US) and is a privately-held provider of
demand chain management applications (DCM) that strategically automate,
integrate, and optimize order management, product information management
(PIM), channel management, business intelligence (BI), and customer
services functions between manufacturers, their channel partners, and end customers.
the terms of the agreement, GXS would acquire all the capital stock of HAHT
Commerce through a merger for approximately $30 million (USD) in a combination
of cash and shares of GXS Holdings, which is the parent company
of GXS, headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland (US). The transaction was subject
to the approval of HAHT Commerce's shareholders and other customary conditions,
and the acquisition was completed in February. CIBC World Markets Corporation
acted as exclusive financial advisor to HAHT Commerce with respect to the transaction.
The acquisition was hailed as bringing together two providers of complementary B2B e-commerce solutions that should help retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers of all sizes expand collaboration and expedite time-to-market for new products. GXS believes the addition of HAHT Commerce will enable it to provide businesses of all sizes with the industry's most comprehensive solution for PIM and data synchronization, which should enable retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers to manage product information from concept to consumer. With more than thirty-five years experience, GXS provides supply chain services and software to 60 percent of Fortune 500 companies. With this acquisition, the company hopes to be able to deliver a complete solution suite that would include software to integrate data into and out of back-end systems, management tools to publish and syndicate product information accurately, transaction delivery services to move the information, and community enablement to electronically connect all trading partners in the global retail supply chain.
GXS touts that this combination is all about improving the quality and consistency of product information data flowing throughout the retail community, since nowadays the lack of accurate product item information between buyers and sellers in the community remains a significant and costly problem. By combining its products, services, and staff resources, GXS hopes to establish itself as a "one stop shop" to address this emerging multi-billion dollar opportunity. On the other hand, HAHT Commerce hopes to immediately benefit from GXS' worldwide customer reach and broad transaction management capabilities to rapidly accelerate the adoption of its DCM software solutions.
GXS plans to rapidly integrate the following key components within its potentially all-encompassing data synchronization solution:
is Part One of a four-part note.
Two will continue the event summary.
Three will discuss the market impact.
Four will cover challenges and make user recommendations.
Expanding Product Applications
In the future, additional applications from HAHT Commerce that will enhance GXS' potentially end-to-end data synchronization solution include order management, business intelligence, customer services, and channel management, but GXS has yet to articulate the detailed product roadmap for these. In order for us to discern the merits of the impending merger, it might be beneficial to analyze the relatively recent developments that the both parties achieved separately, developments that were possibly aimed to facilitate their merger.
that end, last fall, GXS announced two key offerings in its Data Synchronization
suite. The first, Data Sync Manager (DSM), is a new software
solution that streamlines the internal, manual steps typically associated with
gathering and distributing product data to trading partners. Deployable as either
a standalone, inside a firewall application, or as part of a hosted solution,
DSM is compliant with UCCnet Foundation Services 2.1.
second product, Global Product Catalogue (GPC) also provides full compliance
with UCCnet Foundation Services 2.1 with its latest version that is now commercially
available. Working in partnership with its largest retail clients, GXS has been
and continues to be an active contributor to both UCCnet enhancements and certification
testing for Version 2.2 and beyond. Launched in 1988, today
the GPC is serving as the engine for active data synchronization communities
in a number of major countries. On the other hand, UCCnet's GLOBALregistry
is a global product directory aimed at connecting independent data repositories
to achieve seamless, accurate, consistent data synchronization for multi-industry
supply chain partners. To that end, GXS provides a transparent framework that
allows multiple users to access product information data through any communication
standard and exchange needed information with UCCnet.
Furthermore, last summer, leveraging its natural position as a transaction delivery provider to expand into facilitating collaborative commerce within its customers' supply chains, GXS announced the availability of a new set of services that should give customers visibility, event management, and supply chain collaboration capabilities. The solutions were thus designed to offer proactive alerts, order status tracking, and reporting functionality. Consequently, in addition to providing the connectivity platform for the exchange of business documents, GXS claims the ability to now provide critical information about the status of those documents, thereby maximizing the efficiency of the various applications. The solution benefits include
above products' delivery came after the prior acquisition of the business of
Celarix, Inc., a privately held multi-modal supply chain visibility,
collaboration, and event management provider headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts
(US). The former Celarix' logistics provider, integration, and data quality
management service aim at helping Global 2000 organizations to quickly connect
to logistics trading partners and retrieve, use and share timely and accurate
shipment status information throughout the supply chain. The solutions have
allowed GXS to expand its value-added services to its core vertical markets,
particularly in the retail, hi-tech, and automotive industries. Meanwhile, former
Celarix' customers including, Agilent Technologies, Lowe's
Companies, Sharp Electronics, and ShopKo Stores,
have also become part of the GXS customer base.
AS2 Trading Connectivity Options
for its trading connectivity core competency, recently in January, GXS announced
that it has more than 1000 companies that are experiencing the benefits of real-time
communications with their trading partners by using various solution offerings
from its comprehensive AS2 portfolio. Companies ranging from the largest retailers
to the smallest suppliers can choose from hosted, traditional onsite software
or a hybrid AS2 option to address their specific AS2 needs. Clients using these
services include Pepsi Bottling Company, Swisher International,
National Fruit Products, Inc., Koss Audio & Video Electronics,
Bormioli Rocco Glass Company, Van Mar, Inc.,
and Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. The GXS AS2 portfolio includes
both services and software as follows:
portfolio was the result of the mid-2003 announcement of the launch of a suite
of AS2 Comm Link software solutions for suppliers of all sizes, which has complemented
the existing above-mentioned GXS AS2 offerings including AS2 Outsourcing and
AS2 Enterprise Systems software. The AS2 standard combines the traditional benefits
of EDI to smaller companies, while reducing the cost of on-line transactions
for larger enterprises. Whether using AS2 via the Internet or the GXS network,
the AS2 Comm Link enables suppliers to connect quickly and easily with their
trading partners in a real-time environment, by leveraging GXS' expertise in
internet-based transactions, security, scalability, and reliability. AS2 has
been widely adopted by the retail industry to take cost out of the supply chain,
while other industries are also considering the use of AS2 to exchange EDI or
XML e-commerce messages over the Internet or via the transaction services network.
indicated above, GXS offers pre-configured AS2 Trading Partners
designed for companies that want to trade with other companies and organizations
including Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Wells Fargo, Proctor & Gamble,
U.S. Army/Air Force (AAFES), and others. For
ease of customer use, the pre-configured Trading Partners have been formatted
with all of the technical information of their trading partners to get users
up and running easily and quickly. While, unlike in the case of radio frequency
identification (RFID), huge retailers have not yet issued a mandate or
a deadline for using AS2; however, many manufacturers are expected to adopt
AS2 primarily to satisfy their largest customers with cost savings being an
extra bonus. Frequently used EDI documents, such as purchase orders
(PO), acknowledgements, advance shipping notices (ASNs), and invoices, are seen
as the target for the first phase of AS2 implementation.
Interchange Services for Smaller Enterprises
about the same time, in an attempt to appeal to smaller enterprises, GXS added
automatic monitoring and integration capabilities to its Interchange
Services transaction service to make electronic trading more flexible
and less complex for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The
Interchange Services division, in addition to allowing businesses to exchange
business documents electronically by supporting electronic trade through various
standards, such as XML, EDI, and other industry-specific standards, also includes
audit trails, user-controlled access, and local language support twenty-four
hours a day to ensure business documents are protected in a secure environment.
new Trading Partner Client desktop software uses Web Services
technology to automate the exchange of data between back-office applications
and trading partners' systems via Interchange Services, and comes equipped with
a QuickBooks plug-in. The software picks up purchase orders,
invoices and other data from a company's back office system, sends them to its
trading partners in their preferred formats—EDI or XML. In the same way, the
software scans and picks up business documents from trading partners and delivers
them in the receiver's preferred format, directly to a specified directory,
or integrates them into a back-office application. A company can set up monitoring
to take place from every ten seconds to once a month. By using Web Services,
Trading Partner Client accelerates the electronic trading set-up time by providing
access to more detailed information on trading partners, such as data preferences
and standards compared to what could be made by available using alternative
technologies. The software is available free of charge for Interchange Services
concludes Part One of a four-part note.

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PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCLS), today announced it will reschedule its 2012 New York City Financial Analysts Presentation originally scheduled for November 5, 2012, due to the impact of the recent storm. Moderated by Suraj Kalia, senior vice president of Northland Capital Markets, the new date of the presentation will be announced next week.
About Oculus Innovative Sciences
Oculus Innovative Sciences is a commercial healthcare company that designs, produces and markets innovative, safe and effective drugs, devices, and nutritional products. Oculus is pioneering innovative solutions in multiple markets for the dermatology, surgical, wound care, and animal healthcare markets, and has commercialized products in the United States, Europe, India, China, Mexico and select Middle East countries. The company's headquarters are in Petaluma, California, with manufacturing operations in the United States and Latin America. More information can be found at www.oculusis.com
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Duterte against Aquino's term extension-A A +A
Thursday, August 21, 2014
DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, one of the staunch supporters of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, is strongly against a term extension for the president.
If given a chance to talk to the President, Duterte said he would tell him to "Calm down and not be the savior of this universe because we are not. Leave it to the people to decide."
He added: "I do not have any qualms about Aquino. He's a crusader. Ang problema lang he is saying the wrong things at the wrong time."
Duterte said he holds the president in high regard because he is not corrupt.
"The president is good. He is very clean. We were together when I was in Congress. He is really very good and very clean that is why I supported him during the election. But to say we have to have an extension of his term to save democracy, hindi maganda yun," Duterte said.
Duterte said such proposals from the president's supporters and in Malacañang over extending Aquino's term can only be made possible through constitutional change, which he says is a good idea if it really is for a good reason.
"Nobody can really stop the Congress if they really want it. But if you say that you're trying to amend the constitution to save democracy, then, that is an idiotic thing. Democracy is very much alive. The problem is the people you elect," Duterte said.
He added that the country is run by elections, and that supporters or subordinates who say there must be a second term for Aquino to save democracy is merely "kalokohan (b******t)". He said: "If the people elected crooked government officials then that is their choice."
When the city mayor was asked if he is in favor of charter change (cha cha), he said that the prevailing motive these days is only limit the powers of the Supreme Court and amendments driven by whims and specific interests is dangerous to the country.
"Ganito yan, if they really want to amend the constitution, sabihin nila. Huwag na kayong magbigay ng rason. Just say we want to give Aquino a second term. Huwag kana magrason na dahil the democracy ay imperiled... kalokohan. Since when? Wala nga kay [Ferdinand] Marcos nuon tapos ngayon pa," Duterte said.
When asked if the issue on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) has something to do with this call to amend the constitution and extend Aquino's term, Duterte refused to share his speculations.
"I have some thoughts but I am not ready to give it to you now. We'll find some other time. Actually, pagka ganun the president has been down in terms of rating, nobody would heed you, hear you, and follow you, kasi parang ano ka na ba, gwardya lang para nobody would abuse you," Duterte said.
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70% of the Earth's surface, the ocean is our planet's
largest habitat. Yet we know more about our moon than
we do about the deepest parts of the sea -- an intensely
dark and cold environment, under tremendous pressure.
what exactly is pressure? Studying for mid terms?
Giving a speech? Asking that special someone to the
dance? While these things may cause you stress, pressure
is the physical force exerted upon organisms and objects
by the environment. Even the Earth's atmosphere exerts
pressure on the land and sea. At sea level, the weight
of all the air above you creates one "atmosphere"
of pressure (one bar) - equivalent to 14.7 pounds
pressing on each square inch. In the ocean, pressure
increases very rapidly with depth, because water is
much denser than air. For every 33 feet (10 meters)
of depth, the pressure increases by a further one
No Limit free diver
Loic Leferme performs a 100-meter training dive for
the Frontiers cameras. It's possible to calculate (using
Boyle's Law) the effect of pressure on Loic's lungs.
If his lung capacity is 6.9 liters at the surface, at
100 meters it is just .63 liters - only a little more
than a pint! Diving physiology expert Dr.
Claes Lungren speculates that divers will one day
discover a depth beyond which the human body can not
survive. But marine mammals, the world's deepest
divers , can actually use pressure to their advantage.
As pressure compresses their lungs and ribcage, which
are specially adapted to be very flexible, the air space
in their bodies is reduced enough to give the animal
negative buoyancy. They can dive farther and faster
with very little effort.
activities will offer:
Fill the bottle with water all the way to the top.
Fill the test tube about halfway.
Carefully and quickly turn the test tube over and push
it open-end first into the bottle, trapping an air bubble
in the top half of the tube. The tube should bob to the
surface. (An eyedropper may be substituted; in which case
it should not be inverted. The eyedropper should be inserted
about half-full of water.)
Push the tube back into the bottle and fasten the cap.
Make sure there is no air space left under the cap.
Squeeze the bottle and observe what happens to the diver.
Record and analyze your observations.
In order for the diver to dive, it may be necessary to adjust
the size of the air bubble trapped in the test tube or eyedropper.
With the right air bubble size you should be able to control
the diver's depth very accurately, by varying the amount
of squeeze applied to the bottle -- even getting it to hover
at different depths.
What happens to the diver as you squeeze the bottle?
The lung capacity of the average adult is 5.5 liters
at the surface and only .37 liters at a depth of 100 meters.
What happens to your diver's "lung" (a trapped air
bubble) as the diver descends in the bottle?
Is this the same as squeezing the bottle with your
hands, or different?
2 - Three Streams from a Bottle
Clear two-liter plastic bottle
Nail or awl
A ruler or measuring tape
Large kitchen measuring cup, or graduated laboratory
Clear tape, used to seal holes in the bottle. (If the
tape becomes too wet to stick, students can simply block
the holes with their fingers.)
Duct tape
A sink or large wash tub
Graph paper
with a partner.
Punch three small holes in a vertical line down the
side of the bottle, one a few inches from the top, one
roughly in the middle, and close to the bottom. It is
important to make the holes as similar in size as possible.
Measure and record the height of each hole above the
base of the bottle.
Cover the holes with clear tape and fill the bottle
to the top with water. Do not replace the cap.
Partner #1 positions the bottle inside the sink or wash
tub. When Partner #2 is ready, Partner #1 quickly removes
the tape from all three holes.
Using three pieces of duct tape, Partner #2 quickly
marks the point on the sink bottom where each stream initially
Measure and record the horizontal distance from each
piece of duct tape to the base of the bottle.
How do the horizontal lengths of the streams compare
for the three holes?
What is the relationship between stream length and hole
height? Why?
What happens to the length of each stream as the water
level in the bottle decreases? Why?
What is the effect, if any, of uncovering one or two
holes at a time, rather than all three?
Rates of flow are found by collecting, in a measuring cup
or laboratory measure, the water flowing out of each hole
over a set time -- 20-30 seconds, for example, depending
on the size of the hole. The results can be expressed as
"fluid ounces per second" or "ml per second." It is important
that your measurements be made under similar conditions.
This means that the bottle should be refilled to the exact
same point between measurements.
Cover the holes with new pieces of tape and refill the
bottle to the top.
Partner #1 prepares to capture the top stream in the measuring
cup or laboratory measure, while Partner #2 prepares to
time with the stopwatch.
Partner #1 removes the tape from the top hole and begins
collecting water, while Partner #2 simultaneously starts
the stopwatch. After 20 seconds, Partner #1 stops collecting
NOTE: you may need to adjust this time, depending on the
hole size.
Record your data.
Repeat Steps #2-4 for the other two streams of water,
measuring each for the same amount of time as the top stream.
How do the flow rates compare for the three holes?
What is the relationship between flow rate and hole height?
What might be the effect, if any, of measuring the flow
rate of each of the holes with the other two uncovered?
Try this out and compare your data.
Within the deep ocean dwell animals that have developed
unique adaptations to the harsh environment of the deep
sea. Research how different species of marine life have
adapted to life at depth. (For more information, visit
our Video Database to watch "Hidden Depths" in SAF 405
"Creatures of the Deep")
Conditions faced by the human body in the deep
sea are related both to those found in outer
space , and those found on high
altitude mountain peaks. Compare the conditions in
these three environments.
Animal and human lungs work when the oxygen in the air
"diffuses" from the many tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the
lungs through membranes into the blood. The driving force
behind this diffusion is the pressure of the oxygen in
the lungs. At the same time, carbon dioxide diffuses out
of the blood into the lungs, from which it is then breathed
out. Explore the processes of breathing and respiration.
Research how fish gills function.
activity was contributed by Mark Moss. Mark has a Master of
Science in Environmental Studies and works as a consultant
in Southern California, developing environmental education
programs, curriculum, and supplemental materials for children
and adults.
Advisors for this guide
Glickstein, Science Departmant, Waring School, Glouchester,
Corrine Lowen, Science Department, Wayland Public Schools,
Wayland, MA
Suzanne Panico, Science Department, Fenway High School, Boston,
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Written Answers. - Soil Erosion.
Thursday, 17 May 2001
Dáil Eireann Debate
110. Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if his attention has been drawn to research by the soil survey and land research centre in Britain which suggests that 2.2 million tons of soil is eroded each year in England and Wales; if any similar research is being carried out here; and if there is evidence that rates of soil erosion are increasing, decreasing or static. [14483/01]
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh): In relation to the research work being carried out in England and Wales, it appears that the figure of 2.2 million tonnes stated is an estimate. Some detailed local investigations were carried out here under the Stimulus Fund and under Teagasc's own work programme. Based on aerial photography, erosion is both continuous and progressive on medium and high altitude blanket peats. Erosion on these peats was recorded in the 1960s and this [1000] had become intensified when re-examined in 1995.
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Now that the BlackBerry Z10 is making it's way onto the worldwide market, and selling quite well, how much does it take to make a each device? After all, maximizing profit on the new BlackBerry 10 smartphone is going to be what propels BlackBerry into the future of mobile computing. CNN Money did a breakdown on the estimated costs of what it takes to make a BlackBerry Z10 smartphone:
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POTUS: "We don't have a domestic spying program"
On the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, President Obama made a statement that cuts right to the chase on the whole NSA surveillance hype. I call it hype because almost every revelation that we've learned about recently has been blown out of proportion, exaggerated or inserted into an existing conspiracy theory. And damn near all of the revelations have been known for years, written in books and published in many outlets. President Obama from The Tonight Show.
"We don't have a domestic spying program. What we do have are some mechanisms where we can track a phone number or an email address that we know is connected to some sort of terrorist threat. And that information is useful. But what I've said before I want to make sure I repeat, and that is we should be skeptical about the potential encroachments on privacy. None of the revelations show that government has actually abused these powers, but they're pretty significant powers."
That paragraph pretty much sums up the reality of what is happening. Let's break it down.
The President makes it very clear, "We don't have a domestic spying program." I know that makes heads explode, especially those deeply invested in conspiracy theories and mistrust of everything our federal government does. But it is true, and there is no indication that one exists…in any of the "new' information that has come to light.
The President went on to spell out exactly what the feds do in their effort to protect us from 9/11 style terrorist attacks, "What we do have are some mechanisms where we can track a phone number or an email address that we know is connected to some sort of terrorist threat." Those mechanism are set in motion by warrants issued by judges. Sure, you can argue that the process is crazy and needs to be changed, but at the moment, it is legal.
I was very vocal in my opposition to the Patriot Act, I wrote my senators and congressperson when that piece of crap law was being rammed through the congress in the fog of a nations grief after 9/11. If we only had a functioning legislative branch today, we could maybe get rid of that law and replace it with something that doesn't trample on our liberties as much.
And finally, the President points out what I think is the heart of the issue, "…we should be skeptical about the potential encroachments on privacy. None of the revelations show that government has actually abused these powers, but they're pretty significant powers." The issue of encroachments on privacy, especially as it relates to law enforcement and national security, isn't new. It's a balancing act that has been going on since our country was founded. And yes, there have been many, many abuses. Just ask any African American about that.
The reason I think that last statement is the heart of the issue is because it's all about trust. For those who have a profound mistrust of all politicians or leaders, it's not hard to convince them to be outraged. The awesome Bob Cesca coined the phrase "outrage sandwich", which is best explained by him…
It gets sillier. The following Greenwald statement could be referred to as an outrage sandwich: two outrageous claims surrounding a throw-away mention of delicious, meaty truth that mitigates the outrageousness of the two claims.
"It's done with no need to go to court, no need to get approval. There are legal constraints for spying on Americans, you can't target them without going to the FISA court. But it allows them to listen to whatever e-mails they want, telephone calls, browsing history, Microsoft Word documents."
Put another way: No need for court oversight! (But there's court oversight and warrants.) They can listen to whatever they want! In the midst of inciting outrage, these mitigating news blips manage to pop up in nearly every article. But the blips are considerably out-gunned by all of the bloated hyperbole preceding and following each one.
And Glenn Greenwald has been getting away with "outrage sandwiches" for a long time. It's the red meat he feeds his mushy brained followers.
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Out of over 20,000 requests by the government (all without the opportunity for an opposing party to contest it), FISA has denied just 11. That is truly laughable, as is your trust of Obama when those of us who care about freedom have been upset about this since FISA was enacted in 1978.
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Utah population hits 2.9 million as second-fastest growing state
Utah just crossed a significant threshold:Â It now has just over 2.9 million residents barely, according to estimates released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The exact number, as of July 1, was 2,900,872.
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Utah was the second-fastest growing state in the nation over the past year with a growth rate of 1.6 percent  which demographers say is a sign that Utah's economy is recovering faster than other states and starting to attract immigrants again.
Utah's rate was behind only North Dakota, which has an oil boom and a whopping 3.14 percent growth. Utah more than doubled the national growth rate of 0.72 percent, and was 45 percent above the worldwide growth rate of 1.1 percent last year, according to the Census Bureau.
Demographers say the main reason for Utah's big growth is its top-in-the-nation birth rate.
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"This really shows me that we are on the move again and that's great" after years of near-zero in-migration, she said.
"It shows the relative strength of Utah's economy," Tennert said.
Perlich added, "It's a pretty major indication that the recession has bottomed out here." While the new net in-migration is nothing like the net 25,000 to 30,000 people Utah had before the recession, "it's positive" and well above recent years.
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Welcome to Casa de Campo. The grandest chapter in your Caribbean travels! Re-discover yourself surrounded by the riches of Mother Nature and the best of humanity. If you dine at the Marina, arrive early and go watch the sunset near the lighthouse - it is the most beautiful sight in all the Caribbean. Your story awaits and I look forward to welcoming you soon.
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- By rented bicycle or golf cart, exploring the private villa complexes where professional baseball stars Sammy Sosa and Alex Rodriguez and many others have vacation homes is a fascinating tour.
Hotel Overview
What to Expect:
- Ranked by Forbes as "the largest and wealthiest Resort community in the world," Casa de Campo is located on 7,000 acres across the southeast coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic offering privacy for the affluent and the promise of pure personalization. Guest can reside in one of the 250 Elite/Superior/Lodge rooms, suites or in a luxurious multi-million dollar villa homes with ocean or golf views.
Amenity Highlights:
- In addition to the award winning golf, experience the "The Sporting Life" with timeless sports rooted in tradition including 245-acre Shooting Center; La Terrazza Tennis Club; Polo & Equestrian Club and a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club. Casa offers 20+ full service dining experiences including five-star Beach Club by Le Cirque; the Casa de Campo Spa and its own artists' village, Altos de Chavon modeled after a 16th Century Mediterranean city with a 5,000-seat Grecian-style amphitheater.
Dominican Republic
- La Romana
Airport:Punta Cana International Airport PUJ
- Elite Patio Room -
Chic décor, rich mahogany woods and native Coralina stone typify the ambiance of our new guest rooms. Featuring one king or two double beds with spot reading lights and elegant fabrics; air-conditioning; local artwork and delicate orchids provide a tranquil setting to enjoy the 42" LCD flat screen TV with cable; high-speed wireless internet; telephone with voicemail; mini-bar with espresso/coffee machine; large walk-in closet with bathrobes, slippers, safe deposit box, iron and ironing board; private dressing area with black-marble vanity, hair-dryer, scales, lighted make-up mirror, luxury bath amenities by L´Occitane, and separate bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, relaxing bathtub and personal lavatory. Mahogany privacy panels and sliding glass doors lead to a sleekly furnished private terrace with preferred golf course views. Rooms also include one 4-passenger touring cart. Smoking permitted on the patio only.
- Elite Balcony Room -
Impressive cathedral ceilings and spectacular second floor views await your arrival in our new Elite Balcony guest rooms. Chic décor, indigenous Coralina stone and rich mahogany woods create a contemporary ambience for our guests. With one king or two double beds; spot reading lights and elegant fabrics; central air-conditioning; and local artwork provide a tranquil setting to enjoy the 42" LCD flat screen TV with cable and Blu-ray Disc™ player; alarm clock radio with dual dock for iPod and iPhone; high-speed wireless internet; telephone with voicemail; mini-bar with espresso coffee machine; large walk-in closet with safe deposit box; iron and ironing board; private dressing area with black-marble vanity; hair-dryer, scale, lighted make-up mirror and luxury bath amenities; separate bathroom with glass-enclosed shower; relaxing bathtub and personal lavatory. Mahogany privacy panels and sliding glass doors lead to a sleekly furnished private balcony with expansive views of our golf course and/or the Caribbean Sea. Rooms also include one 4-passenger touring cart. Smoking permitted on the balcony only.
- Elite Suite -
Elite Suites on the second floor feature interiors inspired by the resort's rich heritage and natural countryside. With all the smart design comforts of an Elite Room, the Elite Suites feature a king bed, sophisticated master bath with whirlpool and separate glass enclosed shower, plus an adjacent living area with a seating arrangement of sofas and chairs, an additional LCD 42" TV, dining table for six, a second patio and a half-bath. For an additional charge, an Elite Suite can be expanded to include a connecting Elite Room with two double beds, giving guests a wonderful new 2-bedroom option in the main hotel area. White GEM electric touring cart and private parking space with charger also included with the Elite Suite.
Room Amenities:
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom telephone
- Cable/satellite TV
- Ceiling fan
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Minibar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Rollaway beds
- Television
- Turndown service
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
Property Amenities
Built high above the Chavón River with views of the river's gorge, Altos de Chavón replicates a 16th-century Italian village hand-constructed out of rock, stone, iron, wood, and cobblestones.
The village is dedicated to the arts and includes an art school and galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, and a Catholic church. Shows are held periodically in a 5,000-seat amphitheater – the site of concerts by many stars. Complimentary shuttles transport guests to the village.
Designed by an Italian architect to resemble an Italian seaside village, the resort's marina village includes shops, clothing boutiques, a supermarket, and restaurants arrayed around a central plaza facing a yacht harbor. From the harbor, a catamaran makes 45-minute trips to uninhabited Catalina Island for beach/snorkeling excursions (fees charged).
A complimentary children's/teens center offers computer games, Internet-connected computers, a large-screen television, pool tables, board games, CDs, karaoke, and outdoor volleyball. For fees, supervised children's activities are also available, with sessions for ages 1-3, 4-7, 8-12, and 13-17.
Other facilities and services include the eco-friendly full service Casa de Campo Spa, new gym/fitness center; and a business center offering cellular phone rentals and translation among other services. Complimentary activities include bingo and merengue lessons.
For-fee activities include moonlight riverboat cruises on the Chavón River, sunset catamaran cruises from the marina, and an archeological lecture/tour of caves containing indigenous people's artifacts.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Fitness equipment
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Garden
- Grocery
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Nightclub
- Parking (free)
- Parking (valet)
- Pool table
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Private beach
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Suitable for children
- Supervised child care/activities
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
Children under age 12 stay free when sharing a room with adults. (Maximum two children per accommodation.) Adult accommodation fees apply to children ages 13 and older.
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
Check-in time:
Check-out time:
- Noon
Lago GrillAn open-air eatery with breakfast and lunch buffets overlooking the Teeth of the Dog's 18th hole and the Caribbean Sea, Lago Grill will wake you up with Caribbean delights including fresh tropical fruit and juice blends, made-to-order omelets, homemade baked goods, plus a full array of hot & cold breakfast choices. For lunch (seasonal) enjoy the delicious fresh grill buffet, made-to-order pastas & sauces, flavorful local dishes and a complete salad bar.
The Beach Club by Le CirqueEnjoy tropical breezes and breathtaking views as you dine on delicious seafood, grilled meats, pasta, fresh salads and side dishes along with amazing desserts. From menu creation through food preparation, presentation and service, Le Cirque trained chefs oversee the Beach Club's cuisine with a unique Caribbean flair. Open for lunch and dinner, long pants and collared shirts required for men at dinner.
La Cana Restaurant & Lounge by Il CircoFor a light lunch or fine dining, enjoy Mediterranean cuisine specialties prepared by chefs from the noted Circo restaurants in New York and Las Vegas. Located in the main area of the resort, choose air-conditioned indoor dining or enjoy the tropical breezes outside on the terrace with views of the pools and gardens. Open for lunch and dinner, long pants and collared shirts required for men at dinner.
La PiazzettaGourmet Italian restaurant featuring antipasto selections, home made pasta dishes and authentic main courses that epitomize the traditions of Italian cuisine from the various regions of Italy. Dine in the rustic ambiance of the Mediterranean with strolling musicians, cobblestone and ceramic tile. Dinner only. Long pants and collared shirts required for men.
ChinoisEnjoy pan-Asian flavors, sample Cantonese specialties, Japanese sushi, sashimi and other Oriental dishes. Choose indoor dining surrounded by the vibrant décor of waterfalls, rich colors and five-star service or outdoor dining to enjoy the wonderful Caribbean breezes and breathtaking Marina views. Open for lunch and dinner.
La CasitaLa Casita offers guests a choice of succulent seafood specialties, fine Spanish cuisine, a variety of tapas, sumptuous deserts and refreshing cocktails. Enjoy waterfront seating under the stars or in the expansive al fresco structure overlooking the Marina, array of private yachts and the shimmering Caribbean Sea! Dinner only, long pants and collared shirts required for men.
The Casa de Campo resort includes 63 holes of golf on three courses designed by Pete Dye. Ranked number one in the Caribbean by Golf Magazine, the championship Teeth of the Dog features seven holes skirting the Caribbean Sea. Situated inland, the resort layout Links course features hilly terrain reminiscent of Scotland, and the 27 hole Dye Fore, includes views of both the Caribbean Sea, Marina and, from high bluffs, the Chavón River.
Other recreational facilities include a Shooting Center for skeet, trap, and sporting-clay shooting; a Dude Ranch for horseback and pony rides; 13 tennis courts (10 lighted); and a water-sports center on the beach offering snorkeling gear, kayaks, sailboats, Hobie Cats, windsurfers, Aqua Cycles, and banana-boat rides. A beach hut lends complimentary balls, games, and beach toys. Deep-sea fishing charters from the Casa de Campo Marina.
Recreational activities listed below are available at or near Casa de Campo; fees may apply.
- Boating
- Dock
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rental
- Kayaking
- Running track/path
- Snorkeling
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water skiing
- Windsurfing
Special Offer Details
Non-Refundable Advance Rewards 20 Percent Off3 nights from $559 per person
Save up to $190 per couple
What's Included?
- Fall Early Booking Bonus
- A reduced room rate
- One 4 passenger touring cart per room
Available Room Types:Elite Patio Room
Elite Balcony Room
Important Dates:Book from 06/06/2012 through 10/31/2012
Travel from 10/01/2012 through 12/20/2012
Blackout Dates: May Apply
Minimum Night Stay: 3 Nights


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In what might be the most eclectic collection of names to ever headline a division notes post, here's the latest from the AL Central…
- Despite the Tigers' late-game problems this season, Dave Dombrowski has no regrets over not acquiring a proven closer last winter, the general manager tells MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. "We didn't feel there was a lock-down, shut-down option in the wintertime that fit in with what we were trying to do, role-wise and financially," Dombrowski said. "Other people may think differently, but there weren't a lot of guys out there, and we felt we had options internally. Now, it may have taken some time, but we still have a chance to do that."
- Joaquin Benoit has recently taken over the closer's role in Detroit and pitched well, which could erase any plans the Tigers had to acquire a stopper at the deadline. "Where are you going to go out and get a guy with better stuff than Benoit?" Dombrowski said.
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- The Twins haven't asked agent Jaime Torres about the location of Cuban right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne's showcase in Barcelona tomorrow, 1500ESPN.com's Darren Wolfson reports (Twitter link). Wolfson notes in a follow-up tweet that this just means the Twins haven't informed Torres, not that they won't attend altogether, and Wolfson says the Twins "have a book" on Despaigne.
- Byron Buxton holds the top spot on Baseball America's midseason ranking of the top 50 prospects in the sport. The Twins outfielder "is even better than expected with power, speed, defense and an extremely advanced hitting approach," states BA's staff report. Buxton was ranked as the No. 10 prospect in Baseball America's preseason rankings but has risen to No. 1 after hitting .344/.424/.548 with nine homers and 33 steals in 366 PA at the low and high-A levels this season.
- In AL Central news from earlier today, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes reported that Twins right-hander P.J. Walters had cleared outright assignment waivers.
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4:30pm: The Royals have also signed Venezuelan outfielder Cristhian Vasquez for a $775K bonus, according to Sanchez (on Twitter). Vasquez ranked as Baseball America's No. 22 prospect, noting that he's one of the oldest players in this year's class and has an advanced offensive approach.
10:12am: The Royals signed Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini for $1.3MM today, breaking the record for a European international prospect, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. Baseball America ranked Gasparini 12th; MLB.com had him fourth.
Badler had a full profile of Gasparini in May, noting the Royals as the frontrunner and his likelihood of breaking the European record. Gasparini, who turned 16 on May 24th, is a speedy switch-hitter with an Italian father and Jamaican mother who grew up in London.
The Royals have a bonus pool of $2,988,100 this year.
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- Badler provides his list of Top 30 international prospects to the public for free, though subscribers can access full scouting reports on each of his Top 30. Dominican outfielder Eloy Jimenez tops Badler's list.
- Jimenez also heads the Top 30 list compiled by MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo, though the two sets of rankings are quite different otherwise. For example, Mayo's No. 4 prospect — Dominican outfielder Wasner Peguero – does not appear on Badler's list at all.
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- Sanchez also notes (Twitter link) that there's more to signing international free agents than just money. One current top prospect is deciding between two teams based on their GMs and how they have treated past international signees.
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- In a subscription-only piece, Badler explains that general managers are having a hard time valuing bonus money in trades. The new CBA allows teams to exchange money from their international bonus pools, but the difficulty in trade talks is creating dilemmas for teams who have already given players or agents the impression that they will be able to commit a certain amount of money on July 2. Once a team uses all of its spending pool, it cannot trade for additional funds; trades must be completed prior to the exhaustion of a team's pool.
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With 40% of their innings coming from relievers, the Pirates' bullpen has been worked the hardest among all National League teams. The onus is on GM Neal Huntington to add depth at the trade deadline, writes Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, who notes that the NL Central is "tougher than many of us expected" due to the Pirates playing .591 ball so far. Elsewhere in baseball's central divisions…
- The Royals are the frontrunner to sign 15-year-old Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini, sources tell Ben Badler of Baseball America, with the Dodgers and Cubs also showing interest. Gasparini, who turns 16 on Friday, is "expected to sign the biggest contract ever for a European amateur player," according to Badler. The speedy switch-hitter may top the $800K the Twins gave to German outfielder Max Kepler in 2009. Be sure to check out Badler's full profile of Gasparini.
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- Matt Garza will make his season debut tomorrow with the Cubs in Pittsburgh, and he's eligible for free agency after the season. Jesse Rogers and Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com discussed Garza's future, with Levine suggesting, "I believe if he stays healthy the Cubs will offer him a short-term extension that could be a plus for both sides."
- The Twins "will get a close approximation of what it would be like to have Mike Trout and Bryce Harper in the same lineup" when top prospects Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano reach their primes, writes Jim Callis of Baseball America. Asked to rank prospect tandems in terms of potential five years down the road, Callis ranked Buxton and Sano ahead of Oscar Taveras and Shelby Miller of the Cardinals, Jose Fernandez and Christian Yelich of the Marlins, and Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado of the Orioles, among others.
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If Deputy ministers Ebrahim Ebrahim and Marius Fransman are pursuing foreign policy agendas in defiance of official government policy, they need to be made to resign.
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Ebrahim tried to justify his precipitous action on the grounds that the conflict between Israel and the Arabs has endured for so long with no resolution.
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At our universities, Israelis are boycotted. Even Israeli universities are boycotted – not universities from the occupied territories, but universities in the centre of Israel.
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Slug and Lettuce (fanzine)
Slug and Lettuce is a free newsprint punk zine started in New York City and currently based in Richmond, Virginia. Its byline reads "A zine supporting the Do-It-Yourself ethics of the punk community". It is published quarterly and in spring 2012, it will be twenty five years old. It is edited by Christine Boarts Larson, who also writes a column for Maximum Rocknroll and runs a book distribution business. She describes her zine as "providing space for communication and networking within underground music and political scenes"[1] and states that "it was through her zine that she forged connections to the larger underground scene which gave her the 'inspiration and dedication' to chart a course for herself outside the mainstream" (quoted in Notes from Underground: Zines and the Politics of Alternative Culture).[2]
Each issue contains columns with DIY/anarcho-punk themes pertaining to anti-authoritarian politics, vegetarian/vegan action, radical parenting, DIY culture, gardening and activism generally. Slug and Lettuce also features zine, book, and record reviews and Christine Boarts-Larson's band photography.
Slug and Lettuce has featured the comic Zero Content by Fly, the Folk Punk art of Jeremy Clark and the Medieval Punk art of Sean Aaberg.
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In issue number 89 in autumn 2006, Christine Boarts Larson announces that issue 90 will be the twentieth anniversary issue. It is postponed to May 2007 owing to her pregnancy. The 20th anniversary issue - #90 came out in the fall of 2007. It is still available.
Slug and Lettuce can be reached at PO Box 26632 Richmond, VA 23261-6632. Zines are free in person or sent out for the cost of postage.
- ^ Gelder, K (2005) The Subcultures Reader Routledge ISBN 978-0-415-34415-9 Page 537
- ^ Duncombe,S (1997) Notes from Underground: Zines and the Politics of Alternative Culture Verso ISBN 978-1-85984-158-7 Page 7
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