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A MOTORCYCLIST continues to fight for his life after a day of multiple accidents that caused traffic chaos on the A31.
The man, in his forties, was airlifted to hospital after the Suzuki GSXR 1000 he was riding - registered to an address in Lymington –was involved in a collision with a black Ford Fiesta – registered to a man in his forties from Somerset, around 100 metres to the east of the Roundhouse Roundabout, near Sturminster Marshall, shortly after 8.30am on Friday.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said the motorcyclist was in a critical condition.
On Saturday, the force said there had been no updates on his condition.
A spokesman for the South West Ambulance Service said yesterday: "We were called to the Roundhouse Roundabout on the A31 after a motorcyclist went into a metal road sign just after 8.30am this morning.
"The man has suffered quite serious leg and stomach injuries."
He was airlifted from the scene.
Police closed the A31 both ways from the roundabout along to the Lake Gates roundabout while an investigation was carried out at the scene of the crash.
The road was not reopened until 1.40pm and police are appealing for any witnesses to contact them on 101 quoting incident number 67 of June 13.
The delays were exacerbated by another rush-hour accident on the A31 eastbound, which left a white Renault Megane on its roof in the central reservation between Picket Post and Stoney Cross.
One lane was closed in both directions as the emergency services cleared a fuel leak from the road.
South Central Ambulance Service confirmed two patients were treated at the scene for minor injuries and taken to Southampton General Hospital as a precaution.
Two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle attended.
At 11.40am two lanes on the westbound carriageway were closed following a three-vehicle accident at Picket Post.
A spokesperson for the police said two of the vehicles were badly damaged but no serious injuries were believed to have been sustained.
The accident involved a Nissan Juke - registered to an address in West Sussex, an Audi A3 - registered to an address in Devon and a Peugeot 207 – registered to an address in Totton.


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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - Police say what a witness reported as a possible abduction early Thursday morning in Jacksonville Beach turned out to be a young woman arguing with her mother and fighting to get out of her car. Both are accounted for and there never was an abduction, according to Jacksonville Beach Police Sgt. Tommy Crumley.
What police described as witness said she saw two men pulling a young white woman into the vehicle. The woman, late teens or early 20s, was heard calling for help as she was being forced into the passenger side of the vehicle just after 6:45 a.m. at the intersection of 8th Street North and First Avenue North.
Just after 11 a.m., police canceled the alert, saying the mother took the girl's cell phone away from her and they got into an argument. When the daughter tried to get out of the car, her mother pulled her back in the car.
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Disappointment with the weekly Export Inspections result apparently dragged corn futures downward Wednesday. Indeed, poor exports have been the dominant theme of the yellow grain market recently, with traders persistently hoping prices have fallen far enough to spark renewed international buying. However, that may not be the case, as exemplified by overnight news that a large Taiwanese concern had canceled a tender for 23,000 tonnes of U.S. corn and 12,000 tonnes of beans. That probably accounts for the continued weakness seen in early-morning trading. March corn seems set to begin the Chicago session 2 1/2 cents lower at $6.90 3/4, while December is down 2 cents to $5.97 1/4 in early trading.
The soybean situation seems somewhat less oppressive than that for corn. Not only were the results of the weekly Export Inspections report somewhat better, global developments appear much more supportive of the soy outlook. Excessive rainfall remains a real concern in Argentina. In fact, those worries have now spread to Malaysia, where traders are fretting about the impact widespread flooding may have on forthcoming palm oil production. That news very likely powered the overnight bounce in soybean oil and in soybeans. January beans bounced 2 1/2 cents to $14.27/bushel early this morning, while January soyoil jumped 0.31 to 48.60 cents/pound; January meal slipped $0.5 to $430.8/ton.
As in the corn pit, wheat traders have hoped recent wheat losses would boost exports, but the weekly Export Inspections report indicated a disappointing wheat sales total as well. Negative post-Christmas financial market trends (i.e. U.S. dollar strength versus the Japanese yen, energy price gains and equity index losses) probably depressed golden grain values. The technical situation in the wheat pits has also deteriorated, with nearby CBOT wheat seemingly having the potential to test the $7.60 area in the near future. There didn't seem to be much substantive wheat news overnight. March CBOT wheat followed its Wednesday drop with another 5 1/4-cent slide (to $7.69 1/4 per bushel), while March KCBT wheat dipped 1 1/2 cents to $8.23 and March MGE futures fell 5 3/4 cents to $8.63 1/4.
Cattle futures held up rather well in the wake of the disappointing December 21 USDA Cattle on Feed report Monday, then moved modestly higher Wednesday. Bulls are almost surely relying upon the prospect of persistently tight fed cattle supplies and robust demand from domestic and export sources for underlying strength. The rise was very likely sustained by the latest wholesale news, since beef cutout values rose significantly. If choice cutout were to surge to fresh highs over 2.00/pound in early 2013, the resulting improvement in packer demand might push cattle prices substantially higher. On the other hand, nearby futures are already trading at substantial premiums to country values. February live cattle slipped 0.10 cents to 133.67 cents/pound overnight, while April dipped 0.05 cents to 137.20 cents/pound.
After surging in reaction to the bullish December 21 Cold Storage report on Christmas Eve, hog futures gave back a portion of those gains Wednesday. CME traders expecting the cash and wholesale situations to favor bullish interests after January 1 pushed prices somewhat higher yesterday morning, but ultimately proved unable to prevent a modest daily setback. Traders may have been reacting to weak wholesale quotes, despite the fact that direct market prices across the Corn Belt rose substantially. Their premiums to spot values may have handicapped bullish efforts to push them even higher. They slipped further in overnight trading. February hogs were down 0.17 cents to 87.27 cents/pound and the June contract dipped 0.20 cents to 100.45.


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Oenothera macrocarpa
Oenothera macrocarpa Nutt.
Bigfruit evening-primrose, Missouri evening-primrose, Fluttermill, Big-fruit evening-primrose, Missouri Primrose
Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
USDA Symbol: oema
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The perennial big-fruit evening-primrose or Missouri evening-primrose can be trailing or upright, usually growing 8-10 in. high. Its large, 3-4 in. wide, yellow flowers are showy. The four-petaled flowers, which grow from the upper leaf axils, open in the evening and close the next day, sometimes fading reddish. The foliage is narrow, thick and gray-green.
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Plant CharacteristicsDuration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: 8-10 inches tall.
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom InformationBloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
DistributionUSA: AR , IL , KS , MO , NE , OK , TN , TX
Native Distribution: S.e. NE to TX, e. to TN; introduced elsewhere
Native Habitat: Limestone glades & bluffs; roadsides; rocky prairies & hillsides
Growing ConditionsWater Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky, gravelly, or sandy soils. Calcareous, Sandy, Limestone-based, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam
Conditions Comments: Stunning, large, four-petaled yellow flowers open in the early evening on a handsome plant with low, mounding habit. Flowers are open for only one evening, but the plant flowers over a long period of time.
BenefitUse Ornamental: Color, Blooms ornamental, Showy, Attractive, Rock gardens
Use Wildlife: Nectar-Moths
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Value to Beneficial InsectsSpecial Value to Native Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
PropagationPropagation Material: Seeds
Description: This plant is easily propagated from seed, sown in spring or fall, or stem cuttings taken in early summer.
Seed Treatment: No treatment necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
Maintenance: Prevent complete soil dryness, Remove spent blossoms, Maintain mulch layer, Fertilize in spring with rose food
From the National Suppliers DirectoryAccording to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:
Wrights Nursery - Briggs, TX
From the National Organizations DirectoryAccording to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Native Plant Society of Texas - Fredericksburg, TX
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Fredericksburg Chapter - Fredericksburg, TX
NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)NPSOT 0759 Collected Apr 24, 1994 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
Wildflower Center Seed BankLBJWC-MLE-2 Collected 2009-06-24 in Lampasas County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
BibliographyBibref 766 - Dale Groom's Texas Gardening Guide (2002) Groom, D.
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally
Bibref 355 - Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest (1991) Miller, G. O.
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 281 - Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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From the ArchiveWildflower Newsletter 1989 VOL. 6, NO.2 - Wildflower Network Operates in Louisiana, Wildflower Handbook Published, Researc...
Additional resourcesUSDA: Find Oenothera macrocarpa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Oenothera macrocarpa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oenothera macrocarpa
MetadataRecord Modified: 2016-04-03
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PEOPLE solemnly marched through the streets of Colne this weekend to honour the lives lost in the First World War.
Veterans, cadets, four borough mayors and their consorts, councillors, members of the clergy, people honouring family members they lost in conflicts and others paying their respects followed Accrington Pipe Band's lead from the town's British Legion to the cenotaph during a moving event on Saturday.
Following the parade, families took part in activities that brought to life the reality of the experience of those who went to fight.
They included a visit to Pendle Hippodrome which had been turned into a no man's land, with chest-rattling booms, disorienting flashes, gusts of atmospheric smoke, sandbags, corrugated iron and barbed wire by volunteers.


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General Assembly/6C: Statement by Legal Advisor Ambassador Ney on "Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Jurisdiction"
(statement as prepared for delivery:)
"Madam Chairwoman/Mr Chairman,
We thank Special Rapporteur Ms. Concepción Escobar Hernandez for her second report and the draft articles, focusing on the scope of the topic, the concepts of immunity and jurisdiction and the difference between immunity ratione personae and immunity ratione materiae.
We welcome and support the work. We welcome in particular the well-balanced approach.
Draft article 3 limits immunity ratione personae to the so-called troika of heads of state, heads of government and ministers of foreign affairs. There are good reasons for such a restrictive approach. However, there might be a very limited number of other high-ranking officials enjoying immunity ratione personae. Frequent travel as such would not be sufficient to include an official in this category, but particular exposure to judicial challenge might carry weight. In our view this question will certainly need further discussion.
Quite apart from the questions of the actual scope of immunity ratione personae, the latter must be seen together with the immunity enjoyed by other high-ranking officials when they are on official visits, based on the rules of international law relating to special missions. Both taken together ensure that States remain able to act. Hence, we welcome the respective clarification in the commentary to the draft article.
We also welcome the distinction made between immunity from foreign civil jurisdiction and immunity from foreign criminal jurisdiction and the ensuing focus of the project on the latter.
In her report the Special Rapporteur has alluded that in her view the topic should be approached from the perspective of both lex lata and lex ferenda.
In this regard Germany reiterates its position that the Commission should base its work on lex lata. The rules of immunity are predominantly rooted in customary international law. This is not without reason. Questions of immunity are politically highly sensitive as they refer to the delimitation and mutual respect of sovereign powers of States. Hence, a fine balancing of the sovereign rights of the States concerned is required. The rules of lex lata have proven to fulfil these prerequisites.
We look forward to the third report, which will focus on the normative elements of immunity ratione materiae and also on the issue of exceptions to immunity. In this regard we would like to underline the paramount importance of specifically identified opinio iuris and relevant state practice in any analyses of these issues.
Madam Chairwoman/Mr. Chairman,
Let me conclude by stressing that Germany continues to follow this project closely and advocates an approach based on the relevant current and past practice. We are ready to support the work of the ILC by providing relevant German practice and would like to encourage other States to do likewise, as the analysis of state practice is of particular importance for a better understanding of the subject and the successful outcome of the project.
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No I haven't been browsing the top shelf of my local newsagents (!), I have just finished reading a good article in the January Who Do You Think You Are? magazine about this publication which started life in 1731 and ceased publication in 1922. The idea of the magazine was to produce a monthly digest of news, commentary and, of great interest to genealogists, announcements of births, marriages and deaths, appointments and promotion amongst the clergy and armed forces.
The magazine was aimed at the upper classes and that is who features amongst the bmd's and appointments so don't expect to find your ag lab or small farmer much amongst the pages unless they committed some frightful crime in which case they may be given considerable attention!
I have used the Gentleman's Magazine with regard to various of my ancestral families and had some good results.
The magazine is available at several places on the internet, not all of them seem to have complete runs so a surname search of each might be a good idea. Be aware that these magazines will have been indexed using OCR and that isn't always 100% reliable. The magazine has had indexes published over the years which are more reliable and they can be found online.
Wikipedia offers a good overview of the magazine's history and is well worth reading before you embark on searching the publication.
Those with subscriptions or free 14 day trials at Ancestry can find magazine excerpts 1731 – 1868 in their databases. The Bodleian Library at Oxford offers a number of historic journals including The Gentleman's Magazine online.
Google Books has a good selection and some of the indexes, Archive.org offers 618 results on a search for Gentleman's magazine, I see that some entries on the front page of results directs you to Google Books, but there are other entries from alternative sources.
The Hathi Trust, which I had never heard of before, has all the volumes 1736 – 1849 and the indexes, they are scanned and online. This seemed to be the best source. I think I shall have to return to the Hathi Trust website and spend some time seeing what is there as it looks as if it has great possibilities as a genealogical resource.


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Pension George
A Family run pension renowned for its friendly helpful service. Pension George is owned and run by Santorinian George Halaris, his English wife and their 2 bi-lingual daughters. It is in the middle of Santorini island, just south of Fira town, the busy capital, which is only a 15 minute walk or a few minutes by bus or taxi and a 10 minute bus ride to the main beach. All amenities are close-by, so there is no need to go into town unless you want to and most guests prefer to eat in the village, where there is a fine selection of traditional tavernas serving typical Santorini dishes and specialities at very competitive prices..
There are 24 clean, comfortable rooms and the picturesque swimming pool is set amid a lush garden of exotic plants and flowers.
Breakfast is available upon request and is served in the pretty flower-filled courtyard or in the small indoor breakfast area.
There is a free transportation service from the port or airport and free wireless internet is available throughout the building.
At reception, guests can book any guided bus tours or boat trips to the volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia island and Oia for sunset. Also obtain any information about things to do and see, or rent a car or scooter. A small selection of board games are available for guests enjoyment and there is a small library where guests can exchange books too, or read about other neighbouring islands. We will do our utmost to make sure that you enjoy your stay so much that you will want to return year after year !
Upon request we can provide a hairdryer, iron, alarm clock, coffee-maker, electric kettle, plates or cutlery. etc. Baby cots are available too.There is free wireless internet connection in the rooms.
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- 24 Hour Security
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- Breakfast Not Included
- Cable TV
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- Free Airport Transfers
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- Hair Dryers
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- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
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- Taxes included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
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Pension George is situated in the middle of the island of Santorini in a traditional village close to all amenities - shops,tavernas, snack bars, bars, bakery, pharmacy , bank and laundry.
The busy capital town of Fira is only a 15 minute walk, or a few minutes by bus or car [ 1.5 klms]
In Fira there are several museums,[ archaeological, pre-historic Thira, Folklore and Megaron Gizi ] , numerous shops , restaurants and discoteques with a swinging night-life and the old port, from where visitors can take a mule ride down the 257 steps - or ride more comfortably on the cable car ! Some boat trips to the volcano and thermal springs leave from this old port - as well as to the small island of Thirassia in the caldera bay.
From Karterados it is not more than 30 minutes drive to any one location - so it is an ideal base from which to explore Santorini.There are also frequent buses available from Karterados bus stop to all of the main beaches and villages. The safe, black sand beach of Monolithos is only a 5 minute bus ride and the busy main beach of Kamari is only 10 minutes.
Kamari beach has an abundance of water sports, some diving clubs and an open-air cinema, as well as lots of shops and Greek tavernas and coffee bars.


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PlentyOf rotting Fish
One Man's Plight to Find True Love... Online
de Ben Winestone
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PlentyOf rotting Fish is a book like no other. Like many other single guys, the thought of turning to online dating to meet "the one" seemed like a natural thing to do in this day and age. Forget about going out to bars and clubs where the liquid courage runs freely (But not free) and waking up the next morning lying beside a woman you could have sworn looked a heck of a lot better the night before when you were wearing your pants for a hat. Even the grocery store seems a little outdated as a place to meet the woman of your dreams. It's tough to make a good first impression on a beautiful woman while hoping she doesn't notice the huge economy size pack of extra quilted toilet paper taking up most of the space in your cart. Sure we all use the toilet regularly, but she doesn't need the thought popping into her head while picking out produce.
Time to take a look at the lighter side of online dating through a man's eyes. Actual unaltered online dating profiles that real women created to try and entice us guys into wanting to be with them. You won't believe your eyes and may want to think twice about trying online dating for yourselves after reading this. One man's frustration is definitely everyone else's entertainment.
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Whether cheering from home or following the boys in France, show your support for Roy Hodgson's England squad at the Euro 2016 tournament with the England Home Shirt 2016.
This official England home jersey mirrors the look of the team's professional match kit, giving English supporters the same fluid performance aesthetic as the players.
Incorporating light blue shoulders, ice blue trim and royal blue striping, this new England shirt carries a fresh, contemporary identity in support of the famous Three Lions crest.
Please note that all jerseys personalised with name and number are additionally embellished by a smaller, frontal number, reflecting the players' matchday image.
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Seventh heaven: Indians club septet of blasts
Raburn, Santana, Reynolds, Chisenhall, Brantley, Stubbs get in on act
CLEVELAND -- Rumors of the demise of the Indians' offense were greatly exaggerated.
Only a handful of games ago, Cleveland was scratching and clawing in an effort to find home plate. Things have changed in a hurry for the suddenly potent Tribe. The Indians launched seven home runs, beat up on Phillies starter Roy Halladay and cruised to a 14-2 rout on Tuesday night at Progressive Field.
Right-hander Zach McAllister turned in a quality effort for Cleveland (11-13), but it was the lineup that stole the show against the two-time Cy Young Award-winning Halladay. Cleveland's seven homers, including a quintet of two-run shots and a pair from Ryan Raburn, marked the second-highest total in a single game in team history.
"I think we're starting to get on that roll a little bit," Indians designated hitter Jason Giambi said. "We've pushed through the tough times and we're starting to play really well offensively. That game tonight, against Roy, that's unbelievable to have that type of game tonight against him."
The Indians' team record of eight homers in one game was set against Milwaukee on April 25, 1997, and matched against Seattle on July 16, 2004. Cleveland also had a seven-homer showing against the Tigers on July 17, 1966. Tuesday's showing represented the most home runs at home in the Tribe's long, storied history.
The Indians pieced together a four-run burst in each of the first, fourth and fifth innings to swiftly build a gaping lead. Carlos Santana and Mark Reynolds both launched a two-run homer in the first inning off Halladay, who went on to allow eight runs in just 3 2/3 innings. That marked the most earned runs yielded in fewer than four innings for Halladay since May 5, 2000.
Whether coincidence or plain bad luck, that outing 13 years ago was also against the Indians.
A dozen of Cleveland's 14 runs on Tuesday came with two outs.
"We did a really good job of extending innings," Indians manager Terry Francona said, "and then doing damage after we extended the innings, especially off a guy like Halladay. He's always one pitch away from getting that double play, because there's so much movement, especially when he's down in the zone.
"We stayed on him and got the barrel to a lot of balls, and didn't get in that roll-over mode where he can get out of an inning with a quick double play."
Reynolds' home run gave him eight blasts and 22 RBIs for the season. That represents the most for either category by an Indians hitter in April since 2001, when Juan Gonzalez opened the campaign with eight homers and 26 RBIs.
"It just feels good to get off to a good start," Reynolds said, "and not dig myself a hole so early in the season. Hopefully, I can just keep playing and stay consistent."
In the fourth inning, the Indians kept the onslaught going when third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall pulled a 1-0 pitch from Halladay over the wall in right field for another two-run home run. Later in the frame, Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera ended Halladay's evening early with a two-run single that pushed the Phillies (12-15) behind, 8-1.
"When teams are swinging the way they are, you've really got to pinpoint," Halladay said. "Otherwise, there can be trouble."
Philadelphia handed the ball to veteran reliever Chad Durbin, but the former Indians pitcher did not fare much better. Raburn, who enjoyed a two-homer showing against the Royals on Monday, belted a two-run shot off Durbin with two outs in the fifth. Two batters later, Michael Brantley followed suit with a two-run blast of his own, giving the Indians a 12-1 advantage.
Raburn and Drew Stubbs later connected for consecutive homers off Phillies reliever Raul Valdez in the seventh inning. For Raburn, that made him the first Indians hitter to club two home runs in back-to-back games since Travis Hafner accomplished the feat on July 19-20, 2004.
"Mine usually come in bunches," Raburn said. "Usually when I hit them, they come pretty quick. Then I'll go through a period where they don't come at all. I'm just trying to have good quality at-bats. When I get in there, just do whatever I can to help the ballclub. Fortunately, things have been going pretty good."
That last comment applies to the entire lineup right now.
In Game 1 of a doubleheader against Kansas City on Sunday, the Indians took a 9-0 loss, which was the 14th time in the team's first 21 games that it scored three runs or fewer. In the 26 innings since that lopsided defeat, the Tribe has churned out 33 runs and three wins, making it quite clear that the offense is plenty capable of providing fireworks.
It was just the fourth time the Phillies had allowed seven homers in a game since 1916, and the first since April 19, 2005, when they allowed seven against the Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies allowed a franchise-record nine homers against the Reds on Sept. 4, 1999.
"When you hit like that, what the heck?" Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "The best thing about that was we got through it, I guess."
Lost within the barrage of blasts was a sound performance from McAllister. The big right-hander gave Cleveland seven strong innings, limiting the Phillies to two runs on five hits and ending with four strikeouts against one walk. Delmon Young and Chase Utley each tagged McAllister for a solo home run, but the Indians' offense more than made up the difference.
McAllister did not mind being the secondary storyline on this night.
"That was a lot of fun," he said. "I think any pitcher will tell you they're happy to have offense like that, and they'd gladly have more time in the dugout with longer innings than not having any runs and going out there to try to pitch."
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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No one change it back to this inappropriate image I'll change it and if it gets changed again then I will put up a protectionn Beakerfreak93 14:33, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
May's placing in Johto Grand Festival
Are we certain that May won it?ChipmunkRaccoon 05:17, October 26, 2010 (UTC)
May's order of captured Pokemon
Shouldn't May's Pokemon be in the order from which she caught them - 1) Torchic - Combusken - Blaziken, 2) Wurmple - Silcoon - Beautifly, 3) Skitty, 4) Bulbasaur - Ivysaur - Venusaur, 5) Munchlax, 6) Squirtle - Wartortle, 7) Eevee - Glaceon? ChipmunkRaccoon 05:21, October 26, 2010 (UTC)
Love her looks! espesially her emerald outfit.
The Hoenn Princess....
Has a big appetite,if you saw her in the DP episodes it is pretty much proven she has the appetite of her Munchlax and Dawn and Piplup say " What happened to our hoenn princess?" when may turns into a fire type because someone (Team rocket) stole their food at the Seven Stars Restraunt. And she came to sinnoh for the Wallace cup, where at snowpoint city she evolved Eevee!
Could we perhaps change the profile image of her in the infobox? The image shown in it is really low resolution and isn't updated with her current outfit. User:SplashTheHedgehog/Signature3 19:52, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
- How's this? I know I said is should be up to date with her Emerald outfit but i noticed that there is no current art for it.User:SplashTheHedgehog/Signature3 01:39, October 28, 2013 (UTC)
Planning for Future
As proprietary parts Facebook and DeviantArt, and then also signal Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Other plan, We hope what Iris visit to Ash, Pikachu and new friends first, Second Cilan visit to them and into two years when Ash wins in Kalos League or lose in Kalos League, With the Kalos League tournament over, Ash and company return to Lumiose City and when they get to Sycamore's lab there is an unexpected surprise waiting for them - May is back! and She reunite Ash, Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie and Serena in the future season or next episode.
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HOUSTON - Two teenagers have been accused of burglarizing and trashing a World War II veteran's home.
Elbert Wood, 93, said he couldn't believe his eyes when he walked into his home Monday morning.
"I was just amazed that somebody would do this," Wood said. "I wondered who I'd made enemies of that would do something like this."
Wood has lived in his home in the 5000 block of Viking near Bolivia in northwest Houston for more than 50 years. He lived there with his wife, who died a few weeks ago.
The teens spray-painted the walls and furniture, and police said that helped them catch the teens.
"They got a little bit up on the picture up there … they got some on the leather chair," Wood said. "They did all kinds of damage. I'm used to having my house looking pretty well and now it just looks terrible."
It seems that the only thing left untouched was the Purple Heart Wood earned when he was wounded in Guam.
Police said they spotted two teenagers walking down the street shortly after the crime. They had some of the same colors of paint on them.
"I'm glad they're caught because I sure wouldn't want them coming back again," Wood said.
Wood said he plans to talk to his insurance company to find out how long and how much it will cost him to make repairs.
We have received many calls and emails from people asking how they can help Wood. We're working to see if his family will be accepting donations and we will post that information here as soon as we get it.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony, fresh from an extreme self-imposed diet, is eager to help grow the NBA's global brand and position his New York Knicks for a title run when they face the Detroit Pistons in London on Thursday.
The match marks the return of U.S. professional basketball to the O2 Arena, the same London stage where Anthony helped lead the United States to a gold medal at last year's Olympics.
"How can I forget ... that was a special moment. It's great to be back in this arena, having the chance to play here one more time in front of the fans who have been very gracious to myself and the game of basketball," Anthony told reporters on the sidelines of a team practice.
Team USA went undefeated in London, beating Spain in the final to capture a record 14th gold medal in men's basketball.
Anthony and New York team mate Tyson Chandler were both on the U.S. squad and have since led the Knicks (24-13) to second spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference, half a game behind the defending league champion Miami Heat.
The Detroit Pistons (14-24), on the other hand, are treading near the bottom of the Eastern Conference in 10th spot, despite winning seven of their last 10 games.
The NBA, having had to cancel its international schedule last season due to a labor dispute between team owners and players, is keen to build on the high viewer numbers for basketball during the 2012 Olympics.
But British basketball is reeling following UK Sport's decision in December to stop funding the game's development after it spent 8.6 million pounds ($13.76 million) on the sport in the lead up to the Olympics.
Anthony, the Knicks' top scorer, said the long-haul transatlantic flights and adapting to the five-hour time change would do little to dent his team's championship chances.
"We're trying to expand the game of basketball globally, especially here in the UK, so I think they did a great job of scheduling this game to give us time to settle in both here and when we get home," he added.
Anthony said he adopted a strict diet free of meat and carbohydrates in late December to "get some clarity" and rebuild his body and mind.
But the five-times NBA All-Star ditched the regime last week after it left him sapped of energy.
"I'm getting better. We'll see this practice," he told Reuters when asked if he had regained his trademark vigor.
Thursday's sold-out game follows two regular season clashes in London in March 2011, both of which paired the Toronto Raptors against the New Jersey Nets, who have since relocated to Brooklyn.
The NBA has previously played 16 regular season games abroad in countries including Mexico and Japan.
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PHILADELPHIA - Freshman forward Jasmine Cole has been having a spectacular season for the University of Pennsylvania's field hockey team, and her exploits have not gone unnoticed. This week, her name and facehave gonenational as she is one of six athletes featured in Sports Illustrated's "Faces In The Crowd" section.
Cole entered this past week leading the nation in goals per game and was fourth in points per game. She has had two hat tricks this season, against Saint Joseph's and Cornell, and she also had two-goal games against Rider and Columbia. With Cole leading the way, Penn has already shattered the program record for goals in a season, scoring 52 with two games still to play. (The previous record was 42.)
As a team, Penn is 12-3, the program's best mark since the 2004 team went 13-4 and won a share of the Ivy League championship. The Quakers have two Ivy League games left, the first coming this Saturday when they are at Brown for a noon faceoff. If Penn beats the Bears, the Red and Blue are guaranteed to have their game with Princeton next Saturday be for the Ivy title and accompanyingpostseason bid.


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Sometimes I think that this forum moves a tad slow; I know others have commented that at times it is a bit dead. But it seems that at least proportionally this isn't remotely true.
The Devshed python section has 31,100 posts. The oldest post is from November 1999. That is an average of about 2400 posts a year.
The Dream.In.Code python forum has 11,000 posts with the oldest dating back to January 2006. An approximate average of 1500 posts a year.
We on the other hand, have been up since February. We have 2600 posts. If we maintain this speed our average is over 10,000 posts a year. That makes this not just the most frequented python forum, but the most frequented python forum by an enormous margin.
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My name is Megan Nordwig, I have had Epilepsy since I was 8 years old!! I am now 23 and with the help of my doctor and medicine I have been seizure free for 3 years!!
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Marijuana arrests are the engine driving the U.S. war on drugs. These arrests fall disproportionately on blacks and Latinos, even though white people use marijuana at similar rates.
Many of those who are arrested are saddled with a criminal conviction that can make it difficult or impossible to vote, obtain educational loans, get a job, secure housing, or even adopt a child.
Additionally, the huge number of marijuana arrests each year usurps scarce law enforcement, criminal justice, and treatment resources at enormous cost to U.S. taxpayers.
The Drug Policy Alliance works to reduce the number of marijuana related arrests and associated penalties through crafting and advocating for legislation removing or reducing criminal penalties, initiatives making marijuana arrests the lowest law enforcement priority, and community based policy changes.
DPA also works to expose and reduce rampant, system-wide racial disparities in marijuana arrests. DPA has released reports documenting and detailing chilling disparities in New York City and across California and continues to raise awareness about the unique burden U.S. marijuana policy places on black and Latino communities.
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Lyons stymies Padres in big league debut
Cards lefty allows one run on four hits in seven innings
ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals have been calling the kids by the week lately, needing one young pitcher after another to patch up holes on the Major League roster. They have not been mere placeholders, however, but rather capable contributors on a club that is now the National League's first to reach 30 wins.
Eleven of those victories have been posted by a rookie pitcher, the latest of whom, Tyler Lyons, turned in a Major League debut to remember on Wednesday. Summoned from Triple-A Memphis to fill in for the injured Jaime Garcia, Lyons delivered seven superb innings to lead the Cardinals to a 5-3 victory and series win over the Padres in front of 18,683 at Petco Park.
"It was everything I could have asked for," Lyons said.
Lyons departed Petco Park with a stash of mementos to document the night, not that he was likely to forget any of the details. He had a ball -- the one he laced to left for his first Major League hit in the sixth -- and the lineup card. He was also presented with a stack of unused game tickets to take home.
Lyons was as dominant as he had been in any of eight previous starts this year -- all of which came at the Triple-A level, where he compiled a 4.40 ERA and hadn't finished seven innings since his season debut.
Yet, against the Padres, Lyons breezed through seven innings on 81 pitches. Padres infielder and former Arizona Fall League teammate Jedd Gyorko foiled Lyons' shutout bid with a leadoff homer in the seventh, but that was about the only mistake Lyons made. He surrendered just three other hits -- all of which came with two outs -- after being hit at a .306 clip in the Minors this season.
Lyons became the first Cardinals starter since Greg Matthews in 1986 to win his debut while allowing no more than one run in at least seven innings.
"That was a great job when we really needed it," said manager Mike Matheny, who earlier in the day had addressed a season-ending injury to one starter (Garcia) and a setback for another (Jake Westbrook). "He went out there and didn't look like he was trying to do too much. He looked like the same pitcher we saw all Spring Training that impressed us."
Lyons is the third Cardinals rookie to earn a victory in his first big league start of the season, joining Shelby Miller and John Gast. Lyons and Gast (who made his debut on May 14) also become the first pair of rookie lefties to start games for the Cardinals in the same season since 1980.
Half of the pitchers on the Cardinals' 25-man roster are rookies.
"They make my job easy," Yadier Molina said. "It's amazing. They're ready. Down there, the Minor League staff is doing a good job because any time we see a young guy over here, they're doing well."
Molina makes their transition easier, too. His game-calling ability fused with the simple game plans delivered by pitching coach Derek Lilliquist have set up these young pitchers for success. The Cardinals now own 23 percent of the NL's rookie wins this season.
"I was talking to [fellow rookie] Seth [Maness] about it in the bullpen today," Trevor Rosenthal said. "It's pretty cool to think about how many guys are getting opportunities. It's fun to watch them come up and do well. It's been impressive."
San Diego took an aggressive approach against Lyons, which seemingly played into the left-hander's success. Twelve of the 26 batters he faced put the ball into play in two or fewer pitches. He recorded 11 groundouts.
Lyons' sinker and slider were so effective that he hardly needed to showcase his curveball -- a pitch that some within the organization actually consider his best offspeed offering.
"He had some pretty good late downward movement," Gyorko said. "You hit your spots and have that kind of movement you're going to be pretty successful."
Oddly enough, Lyons actually took his first at-bat before he made his first Major League pitch. He was the final batter in the Cardinals' three-run first inning off Padres rookie Burch Smith, whose start ended before he could record an out in the second.
Three of the first four St. Louis batters reached, with Matt Holliday and Allen Craig providing RBI hits. Daniel Descalso, who earned another start on the heels of a five-RBI night on Tuesday, also drove in a run with a two-out double. Eight of the 11 batters Smith faced reached safely.
"I think it did a little bit," Lyons said, when asked if that early advantage helped calm some nerves. "At the same time, it just helped me go with a little bit more attack approach and go after them."
The Cardinals didn't make as much offensive noise after Smith exited, though a fifth-inning RBI single by Molina -- who finished with a career-high four hits -- pushed the club's cushion to five runs. Molina snapped an 0-for-10 skid with the first of those four singles to left.
Upon Lyons' exit, Rosenthal worked around a pair of hits by striking out the side in the eighth. The Padres scored twice of Edward Mujica in a non-save situation in the ninth.
The Cardinals have now won 16 of their last 21 games despite now featuring a rotation with three rookie starters.
"We're very proud of the way they are going about it despite things that could definitely be looked at as distractions and adversity," Matheny said. "They put a lot of faith in the next guy up. We just hope health for the guys who have gone down for us and try to get them back as quick as we can and realize that there are some younger players that are stepping up and maximizing."
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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UPA to meet to discuss provision of voting on FDI
After all-party meeting on Monday, failed to break the ongoing deadlock over the FDI issue, The UPA coordination committee will meet today to discuss the provision of voting.delhi Updated: Nov 27, 2012 11:48 IST
After all-party meeting on Monday, failed to break the ongoing deadlock over the FDI issue, The UPA coordination committee will meet on Tuesday to discuss the provision of voting.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, too, will meet Congress allies on the issue.
And outside supporters Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and friend-turned-foe Trinamool Congress (TMC) hinted that they might not be averse to a debate without voting, while stating that the final decision rested with the speaker.
Ultimately, the government's decision will depend on two things - whether SP, BSP and DMK will abstain from voting and if the UPA is fine with a defeat in Rajya Sabha, where it would be difficult to win a vote even if these parties abstain.
Parliamentary affairs minister Kamal Nath has left the door for negotiations open with a "I will discuss the matter with the presiding officers of both houses to see how parliament gets to work. We will find a way out."
Meanwhile, giving in to the DMK's demand, a meeting of UPA partners has been called on Tuesday even as the government is working on the SP and BSP.
And Prime Minister Manmohan Singh even met SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to persuade him to come on board.
But complicating matters further for the government, the SP and BSP have crossed swords over yet another controversial issue.
At the all-party meeting, BSP chief Mayawati demanded an early passage of a bill to provide reservation in promotion for SCs and STs in government jobs but the SP vehemently opposed it.
At this juncture the last thing the government needs is a confrontation with either of the two outside supporters.
At the meeting, finance minister P Chidambaram said it will send a wrong signal to foreign investors and lead to a deep divide in the political spectrum.
Since it opened last Thursday, Parliament has not conducted any legislative business.


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Boston-based café bakery Au Bon Pain has announced it is committed to ending the use of gestation-sow stalls and will require its pork suppliers to completely phase out the stalls by 2017.
"Animal welfare and humane treatment have been important values to Au Bon Pain and our customers," Au Bon Pain's CEO, Sue Morelli, said in a news release. "Our announcements today reflect those values and continue our commitment. Au Bon Pain also is requiring suppliers to outline timelines and steps to achieve these goals."
In addition to eliminating the use of gestation-sow stalls, Au Bon Pain also said it will be switch to using cage-free eggs for its menu by 2017. In 2009, the company released a statement that it would use cage-free eggs at their Massachusetts locations, but the latest announcement now encompasses all of the chain's locations.
Au Bon Pain's announcement marks the second company this week to support sow housing alternatives. On Tuesday General Mills said it "will favor pork suppliers that provide actionable plans by 2017 to create traceability and end their use of gestation crates within the U.S. pork supply chain." Read more here.


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After years of uncertainty about the tax treatment of superannuation death benefits, especially for do-it-yourself funds, the government has introduced some clarity that will provide welcome relief for many retirees who are taking pensions from their super.
Death benefits spared
The clarity is in the form of a tax regime that will see any super death benefits spared the prospect of potential double taxation where a benefit must be paid out of a fund on the death of a member.
The double taxation has existed in the form of a 10 per cent capital gains tax on any investment assets sold by the fund to pay out the benefits, plus a 16.5 per cent tax on certain benefits if they happen to be inherited by a beneficiary who wasn't financially dependent on the late member, such as an adult child.
In its mid-year economic review, the government foreshadowed it will eliminate as from July 1 this year any obligation on super funds to pay CGT where a super pension is cashed out to pay a death benefit.
The decision effectively means that a tax exemption on investment earnings allowed to super funds paying pensions can continue following the death of a fund member until the member's benefits have been paid out.
The decision is a welcome development, says superannuation technical adviser Darren Kingdon of Kingdon Financial Group, given the stress for many super retirees caused by opinions expressed by the Australian Taxation Office in a draft tax ruling issued last year that focuses on the treatment of pension death benefits.
Uncertainty clarified
The major issue of uncertainty has been whether the tax exemption on super pension investment earnings ceased as soon as a member died. Prior to the draft ruling, many advisers expressed the view that so long as a fund wound up a pension as soon as practicable following a member's death, the tax exemption on investment assets could continue where assets were sold to pay out a death benefit.
In this week's decision, the government has clarified that where a death benefit is paid out of the fund as soon as practicable the change will assist the beneficiaries of deceased estates by allowing superannuation fund trustees to dispose of pension assets on a tax-free basis to fund the payment of death benefits.
According to Kingdon, the uncertainty raised by the draft ruling has caused a great deal of anxiety for many super retirees, and prompted a swag of strategies to deal with this issue.
The strategies have included making sure assets with embedded capital gains are sold during the pension phase to ensure they benefit from the tax-exempt treatment pensions enjoy.
Or where an older member has become seriously ill, winding up their DIY super pension account so that investments supporting the pension don't face the prospect of tax on any net capital gains. Such timing is not always possible, such as when a member dies unexpectedly. It has also caused anxiety when a fund is invested in assets such as a unit trust that owns property that can't be easily unwound.
Kingdon says this uncertainty has led to confusion and distortions in the investment strategies that DIY funds may pursue in the pension phase of their existence, such as a reluctance to own growth assets like shares and property.
Given that many super funds with reasonable savings could be paying a pension for decades, the tax uncertainty has been another challenge.
Three taxes reduced to two
Kingdon says the ATO ruling highlighted up to three potential death tax imposts on certain super benefits.
One is a 16.5 per cent tax on taxable super benefits paid to beneficiaries who weren't financially dependent on the late member. This tax impost remains.
The only super fund beneficiaries entitled to tax-free death benefits paid from funds are a member's spouse or someone who was financially dependent on the late member, such as an adult child with a disability.
The other tax is the CGT on investment assets sold to pay out the death benefit, while a third is stamp duty on property assets that can't be sold in time to pay out the death benefit.
The government's decision has at least reduced this to two taxes, he says.
Kingdon says the decision is a significant development, given the ATO's view that a pension ceases when a member dies has been a controversial issue for some years.
Some experts even suggested that if the draft ruling went ahead, it might have been challenged in court in a tussle that might have gone on for years.
It might have been argued that just because a member died it did not automatically mean the pension ceased because there could have been other pension liabilities that continued after a member's death.
This might allow the tax treatment of investments to continue until they had been sorted out.
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A newly-hired high school athletic coach thought he had developed a brilliant way to meet new women.Troy Hennum, 25, was hired by Roosevelt High School in Seattle last week to serve as the school's softball coach. His first mission to the players included having them go on a scavenger hunt to take photos of attractive girls and then securing their phone numbers for him.Naturally, Hennum has already been placed on unpaid leave within a week of being of being hired.From The Seattle Times:Katharine Aagard said she was at work at a sporting-goods store last Friday when a group of giggling girls approached, explaining their mission. Later that day, the 21-year-old began receiving text messages from Hennum."this is troy. The roosevelt softball coach. I had to see if your legit," he wrote.Aagard responded, and the two bantered over the course of a few hours.She showed those messages to The Seattle Times"Genius, great way to meet a girl, use my girls lol," he wrote in another text, patting himself on the back for the scavenger hunt."Are you single? Or am I wasting my time," he wrote in another message.Eventually, the eligible bachelor proposed the two to meet at a local bar. That never materialized.Aagard informed the school of Hennum's unusual plot and the softball coach learned he was under investigation by Monday. At that point, he decided to give Aagard a call. She didn't answer and he left a message on her voicemail, instead."I wanted to apologize to you and get on the same page if possible. Hopefully we can get on the same page."Too late.Perhaps the school should have seen this coming, though.In 2012, Hennum was let go of his coaching duties at another local high school, for sending inappropriate texts to a player during an overnight trip. One of the texts asked the female to meet him alone.Via Deadspin
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Conservatives broke rank more oftenBelow, MPs are divided by those who broke party ranks at least once (on the left) with those who always voted along party lines. Conservatives (in blue) were far more likely to vote against their caucus than members from other parties. "I guess in principle, we're more democratic than other parties," said Government Whip Gordon O'Connor.
Party unity is very highEven MPs with the lowest party unity vote along party lines more than 97 per cent of the time. The chart below is organized by the per cent of party unity. Then-NDP MP Bruce Hyer voted against his caucus more than other MPs, but he soon left the party to stand as an independent. Only his votes as NDP member are counted here.
Many broke rank only onceThis chart, organized by the number of votes an MP made against the majority of their caucus, shows many MPs only dissented once (the collection of MPs on the right). Many Conservatives split on a motion to study the beginning of life — the majority of Tories voted for it, while a minority, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper, voted against.
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Mr. MP voted against his/her party on the following bills.
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DPP Senior Projects in Repertory
February 14 - 17
Caplan Studio Theater
Under Construction
by Charles Mee
Directed by Brad Ogden '13 (Directing, Playwriting & Production)
"Under Construction" is an exploration of America and Americana through the lenses of Norman Rockwell and contemporary installation artist Jason Rhoades. It's the juxtaposition of a romanticized and glorified America with a raw and complicated one. Of an America that doesn't get enough criticism and an America that doesn't get enough credit. It asks what each generation considers to be art, where it places it values, and what we've gained - but also lost - in becoming the America we are today. Are we better or worse than we once were? Is America a heap full of and defined by the things we've left behind? Is the best yet to come? Is it now, or has it passed? This is the then and now, the 50s and the present, where we grew up and where we live today. This a piece that is, like America, permanently under construction.
Friday, February 15 at 8pm
Saturday, February 16 at 2pm
Sunday, February 17 at 7pm
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
By A. Rey Pamatmat
Directed by Elaina DiMonaco '13 (Directing, Playwriting & Production)
Three kids – Kenny, his sister Edith and their friend Benji – are all but abandoned on a farm in remotest Middle America. With little adult supervision, they feed and care for each other, making up the rules as they go. But when Kenny and Benji's relationship becomes more than friendship, and Edith shoots something she really shouldn't shoot, the formerly indifferent outside world comes barging in whether they want it to or not.
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Saturday, February 16 at 8pm
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THE Supreme Court has dismissed the latest appeal against the controversial HS2 rail project.
Judges unanimously voted in favour of the government after campaigners tried to force further scrutiny of the plans.
The appeal centred over the question of whether a Strategic Environmental Assessment should have been carried out.
It concerned phase one of the scheme, which would see a high speed rail line run from London to Birmingham, cleaving through the Chilterns AONB in the process.
The Court found that the decision to press ahead with the HS2 project had not contravened European law Responding to the ruling Transport Minister, Baroness Kramer, said: "We welcome that the Supreme Court has unanimously rejected the appeal, which addressed technical issues that had no bearing on the need for a new north-south railway.
"The government's handling of the project has been fully vindicated by the highest court in the land. We will now continue to press ahead with the delivery of HS2."
The case was brought to the court by the 51M group as well as the HS2 Action Alliance and the Heathrow Hub, and was heard in October last year.
A statement from Chiltern District Council today said the authority had no regrets in being part of the legal challenge, and pledged to continue the fight along with other members of the 51M group.
It said: "We do not believe that this decision today endorses a fair and open process for decision making. It merely reflects the Court's lack of desire to interfere with Parliament's business on the understanding that a democratically elected body will respect the wishes and needs of the people."
Cllr Nick Rose, leader of CDC, said: "We will continue in our resolute opposition to HS2 and will do everything possible to protect our residents against this flawed and discredited project. The way HS2 Ltd and the Government have approached this project smacks of incompetence. They are rushing it through with absolutely no regard for what communities really want."
Campaign groups have also been quick to voice their dissatisfaction with the decision today.
Hilary Wharf, director of HS2 Action Alliance, said: "We always knew this would be a long fight. A number of the judges, led by Lady Hale, thought long and hard about whether the issues HS2AA raised should be referred to the European Court of Justice. This and the fact that we were given right to appeal to the highest court in the land shows how seriously the need for an SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) should be taken."
"We will continue to press the Government to meet its environmental obligations. The Government should be safeguarding our environment for future generations and the simple fact is HS2 is an unnecessary and hugely damaging project environmentally."
Penny Gaines, chair of Stop HS2 said: "We are disappointed with this decision. It's clear from the judgement that the judges are expecting Members of Parliament to look carefully at the HS2 Hybrid Bill, and not simply follow the party whip. But the Government has shown that it is eager to rush this legislation through, in the hope that no-one spots the problems with it."
Joe Rukin, Campaign Manager for Stop HS2 added: "This leaves the Strategic Environmental Assessment legislation in tatters. This ruling gives a green light for government to side step legislation intended to preserve heritage, culture and the environment."


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The Slowest RaceLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
One day a really rich old man with two sons died. In his will he said that he would give one of his sons all of his fortune. He gave each of his sons a horse and said they would compete in a horse race from Los Angeles to Sacramento, but the son whose horse came in second would get the money. So one day they started the race. After one whole day they had only ridden one mile. At night they decided they should stop at a hotel.
While they were booking in they told their problem to the wise old clerk, who made a suggestion. The next day the two brothers rode as fast as they could. What did the clerk suggest that they do?
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This article was published 15/3/2013 (1622 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager Joe Mack covered a lot of ground in his one-on-one interview with Free Press football writer Paul Wiecek on Friday.
Here's what Mack had to say about a range of subjects:
How is the search for a new starting quarterback going?
"We've worked out three quarterbacks this week...and everyone that is on our negotiation list is of interest to us. I don't know that we'll be able to work them all out because some of them are still under contract and stuff...We'll just have to see what their schedules are like and who can work out for us and when."
There's been some talk that you might be particularly interested in former Arizona Cardinals QB Max Hall or former LSU QB Jarrett Lee.
"We haven't worked either of them out. Jarrett got cut by San Diego and he might have aspirations of still trying the NFL. We've had conversations with Max, but we don't have anything conclusive."
Is there a timetable you have for getting a quarterback signed?
"Our thought process is the first week of April or, at the latest, the second week of April ideally we'd like to have this situation solidified. The issue is kind of three-fold. First, is a quarterback with some talent maybe willing to look at the CFL instead of hoping for another NFL shot? Second, will they work out for us. And third, to be honest with you, if they've been in the NFL for awhile, there's obviously an adjustment in regards to the pay scale. So before we get ahead of ourselves and go down that road, I need to know they understand what the salary structure is like in the CFL."
Can you say right now if Buck Pierce will be in training camp on Day 1 and competing for the starting job?
"I've spoken with Buck a number of times and as usual he was very professional and he was great. He understands the reality that as a team and an organization we just can't keep having our starting quarterback get hurt...I think we're getting closer to a decision, but I don't think we have a definitive answer just yet..."
So to clarify, you're saying you don't know right now if Buck will come to camp and challenge for the starting job?
"I don't know if I'd say that. How about this -- without saying anything categorically, I think the odds are good Buck will be back in training camp."
Lots of people are talking about the signing of Brett Cameron, Bob Cameron's son. Is he going to get a legitimate chance to win the punter's job?
"I think it's a great sidelight that he's Bob Cameron's son, but we're absolutely bringing him in to compete. Competition is always good and the best person will win."
What is the status of injured offensive lineman (and Winnipeg's top draft pick in 2012) Tyson Pencer?
"The last time I spoke to (athletic therapist) Al Couture, the rehab is going well. I think he's coming to town this week or next week. He's excited. I think he's just started to do some heavy lifting. And we anticipate he'll be ready by the start of training camp."
How do newly-signed safety Cauchy Muamba and veteran starting safety Ian Logan fit together?
"I think Ian would acknowledge this -- we didn't have enough production and we had breakdowns in our defence overall last year. We need Ian to play better. Competition brings out the best in people and we'll see how that evolves. Cauchy did some good things in B.C."
Were you surprised injured free agent linebacker Marcellus Bowman signed with Hamilton?
"I think we were all surprised -- his agent, too. He did a 180. We had an offer on the table and my understanding was our offer was slightly better than Hamilton's...When you read the literature (on the type of still undisclosed knee injury Bowman suffered), only 30-40 per cent come back to full strength. We did not feel he would be ready for training camp and there was some chance he might not be ready for the whole year... I know Marcellus was very disappointed (that the injury came just as some NFL teams were expressing interest in giving him a workout)... I think that there was probably an emotional component at play here that none of us are aware of and that Marcellus just thought it was probably better if he just went somewhere else and start anew."
Are you still interested in re-signing non-import defensive lineman Fernand Kashama?
"There's a difference of opinion about what his value is on the open market."
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Thank you all for your kind comments on my birthday - I felt so lucky to have so many loving people in my life! My birthday ended up being a rather emotional and nerve wrecking day, but I might have some really good news to share with you later this week, so stay tuned! ;-) It also happened to be pretty much the only day it rained here in Sydney, so in between eating cake I did some sewing, watched a movie and gave moral support to my fiancé who was dealing with everything related to that nerve wrecking thing I mentioned above.
Fortunately Saturday dawned a bit clearer and I had a lovely fika with my gorgeous Swedish friend and spent time outdoors. It literally felt like the dark clouds had been swiped away! Yesterday there was more celebrations as we enjoyed a delicious kaiseki lunch with my fiancé's parents at a local Japanese restaurant. All in all it was a memorable and lovely weekend!
So how do these buckwheat filled mushrooms relate to all of the above? Well they don't, but after a big lunch I really didn't feel like having a heavy dinner and these portobello mushrooms were a perfect light meal to end the day. I love the crunchy buckwheat and I rather under-cook it just a little than let it go all mushy and porridge-like. Pared with rosemary (a little garlic and lemon zest too , if you wish) and tiny bit of cheese they are such a simple thing to enjoy.
Buckwheat filled portobello mushrooms
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4 portobello mushrooms, stalked removed
1/2 cup raw buckwheat kernels
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
small clove of garlic, finely grated, optional
zest of 1/2 lemon, finely grated, optional
freshly ground black pepper
pinch of salt
3-4 tablespoons grated cheese of your choice
extra-virgin olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Cook the buckwheat in plenty of water for about 5-10 minutes or until just slightly tender. Check after 5 minutes, then cook it to your liking, but remember it will continue to soften in the oven!
3. Drain the buckwheat and stir in the rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
4. Fill the cavities of the mushrooms with the buckwheat mixture, then sprinkle some cheese on top of each mushroom. Drizzle the mushrooms lightly with some good extra-virgin olive oil.
5. Place the mushrooms in an oven proof dish, cover with foil and bake for about 15 minutes or until softened, but not too mushy. Serve warm.


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'Chew' Coming To Home Video In Animated Form
Hopes for John Layman and Rob Guillory's Image Comics series about banned chicken and food-based powers, Chew, coming to Showtime as a live-action series were dashed back in February, but at least one screen adaptation is definitely happening, and it'll be animated.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Quality Transmedia, the company of producer Jeff Krelitz, snatched up Chew when Showtime opted not to pursue a series beyond the pilot stage. Krelitz is planning to take Chew on a similar route to the one he took with Image series Peter Panzerfaust, which he first adapted into a motion comic before it was picked up by BBC Worldwide for TV development.


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8 Tips for Eating Out Without Blowing Your New Year's Resolutions
Is it possible to go out to dinner and still stick with your healthy eating goals? Why yes, yes indeed it is.
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Is there any more sure-fire way of blowing your healthy new year's resolutions than by going out to dinner? The apps! The cocktails! The dessert list! Well, actually … there is. Going out to dinner without planning ahead and keeping in mind a few simple tips — that's the sure-fire way to get off your healthy track. But there's no reason why you can't go out to eat, make smart choices and have your cake too. (Isn't that how the saying goes?)
1. Sharing is caring! An easy way to cut back on fat and calories — split your favorite dishes with your dinner mates! You can split apps and order your own entrees, or go ahead and split the whole meal, making sure to include a few healthier choices in the mix.
2. Remember the "food plate." Wait — you haven't heard about the new food plate? Dudes! The food pyramid totally got a face-lift. It's not even a triangle any more. We know. It's a PLATE. It's pretty cool, actually. Basically, if you visualize your ideal daily food intake as a plate, half of it should be veggies and fruit, a quarter of it lean protein, and the final quarter grain and carbs. Dairy is represented by a cup on the side (the RDA is three cups a day). And of course, this is a helpful thing to visualize as you order your meal — make sure a good portion of it is veggies and you're in great shape.
3. Keep your mind in the game. A recent study, published in the current edition of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, shows that when you simply practice mindful eating techniques (basically: staying aware of what you're eating and how you feel), it's possible to lose weight while still eating out as often as you usually do. So — enjoy your meal, concentrate on the flavors and the yummy aromas, and don't just gobble up your meals while your mind's on the conversation or the hot waiter. Keep checking in with yourself: Am I still hungry? The hardest part? Put down that fork when you feel full. You may be tempted to clear your plate because it's so good, but just remind yourself that this isn't the last time you're ever going to be in a restaurant! This article in Psychology Today expands on the concept of mindful eating.
4. Plan ahead. This is part of mindful eating — making conscious decisions about what you're going to eat. Before you even leave the house, think about what you're going to order, and how many "splurges" you're going to have. Many restaurants even have their menus online so you can peruse ahead of time. If you set an intention before you get there, you'll be much less likely to overindulge.
5. Don't skip the meal before. Part of "planning ahead" is NOT "starve yourself silly all day before you go out." In general, it's better to eat small meals throughout the day, to keep your blood sugar stable and to keep yourself from getting TOO hungry and eventually scarfing down whatever snack you can find. The same goes for when you're planning to eat out — eat sensibly during the rest of the day, so you're hungry enough to enjoy your restaurant meal but not so hungry you hear yourself suggesting you and your date share "one of everything!"
6. Don't be afraid to pull a "Sally." Ah, Sally, from the eternal favorite, When Harry Met Sally. And now we're not talking about THAT scene (ahem) — we're talking about the one where she orders her meal exactly how she wants it. Don't be afraid to ask to substitutions — or even to ask your waiter if there's a way of making your favorite entree with less oil or butter.
7. Don't drink a meal's worth of calories along with your meal. Seltzer with a splash of cranberry, unsweetened iced-tea … these are your friends. Unless of course the specialty drinks are why you're there in the first place — in that case, then use those for your splurges! But remember you can always ask to see the nutritional info so you know exactly how many calories you're getting into. Also: see "sharing is caring" above.
Finally, speaking of splurges…
8. Enjoy! Allow yourself a treat! Remember, it's all about moderation. If you try to be too strict with yourself, chances are, you won't enjoy your meal — and you might be more prone to abandoning any attempt at sticking to your diet the next time you go out.
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In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful.
Muslims who believe in the Messiah, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani (as)
Dars about the blessings of Ramadhan by Abdul Qadeer Qamar from Holy Quran, Hadith (Traditions of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw)) and writings of the Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani(as), The Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi.
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Roadrunners enjoy 'good day' of practice
Updated 11:03 pm, Saturday, March 23, 2013
The UTSA Roadrunners soldiered through a few rough patches on a warm and muggy Saturday afternoon at Rutledge Stadium.
But after working out for two hours with temperatures in the low 80s in their third of 15 scheduled practices this spring, they seemed content with the result.
"It was our first day in pads, and our first day (when) it was hot, but the guys pushed through it pretty good," UTSA coach Larry Coker said. "This was a good day today."
The Roadrunners practiced for about an hour and then scrimmaged in front of about 300 fans.
Coaches held first-team quarterback Eric Soza out of the 11-on-11 phase of the scrimmage and went with backups Tucker Carter and Zach Conque.
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The coach explained that Soza has a hamstring issue that "we're kind of nursing along.
"He practiced some, but we didn't want him in team (drills)," Coker said. "The other part is, we need to see those No. 2 quarterbacks. They want to be No. 1 quarterbacks, so this is a good chance for us to look at 'em."
With Soza entrenched as the starter going into UTSA's third season of football, the spring will be a proving ground for Carter and Conque, a test to determine who will be No. 2 going into fall.
Both players showed off strong arms in the practice phase of the drills. But both missed a few passes during the 11-on-11 phase, including one throw by Carter that was picked off by sophomore safety Charles Wort and returned for a touchdown.
"You look at it, and Zach is a little bit behind, but he's a redshirt freshman," Coker said. "The other kid (Carter) is a little ahead, but he should be because he's played junior college ball, and he's been here."
UTSA's defense is a work in progress with coaches trying to plug the gaps of a unit that yielded 26 touchdown passes last year.
Overall, there seems to be more athleticism in the secondary with newcomers that include Tevin Broussard, a safety, and cornerbacks Andre Brown and Bennett Okotcha.
"A couple of people have said, 'You know, we look good on the back end,'" safeties coach Perry Eliano said. "Really, when you're in it every day, you don't focus on that. We just tell 'em it's a process. But we're excited.
"We feel like we've upgraded athletically."
Wort, the younger brother of former Oklahoma linebacker Tom Wort, earned praise for his special teams play last year. Now he's turning heads at one of the strong safety positions.
"I think he's going to be a good football player," Coker said. "He's going to be outstanding."


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A BAKERY worker lost part of his fingers after a pasty-making machine modified to speed up production cut them off.
The 35-year-old man, from Blackburn, was feeding cheese and onion mixture into the top of the machine when his right hand was struck by pistons inside.
He lost the tips of two of his fingers and was off work for nearly a year following the incident, in September 2012 at Tayyabah Bakery in Gannow Lane, Burnley.
Tayyabah Bakery Ltd, which also has a premises in Higher Eanam, Blackburn, was yesterday (THURS) prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive.
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An investigation found part of a metal guard had been moved to allow workers to add fillings to the machine while it was still operating, negating the need to power down the machine.
The bakery was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay £5,002 in prosecution costs after pleading guilty to a breach of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 by failing to prevent access to dangerous machine parts.
Speaking after the hearing, HSE Inspector David Myrtle said: "The injuries suffered by the employee have had a significant impact on his life but his injuries could have been even worse.
"If the machine had been set up with larger pistons, as it was on some days, he could easily have lost all of his fingers.
"The machine was entirely safe to use when it was installed but, by overriding an essential safety feature to speed up production, the company exposed employees to an unacceptable and entirely avoidable level of risk.
"It is vital manufacturing companies put the health and safety of their staff before profits, otherwise incidents like this will continue to happen in the future."


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Introducing 91 Magazine! An online magazine for the vintage style and craft lover. This is the latest member of the Patchwork Harmony family, an extension of the blog, with lots of lovely features from a selection of talented writers, bloggers, photographers and illustrators!
The magazine focuses on Homes / Style / Vintage / Shopping / Crafts - regular features include "A Vintage Lovers Guide to..." Suggestions for those who like to sniff out vintage shops, flea markets and tearooms! Visiting a different town or city around the UK in each issue, and "Style Notes..." Advice, tips and ideas for decorating and styling on a budget. In our 1st issue, we look at how to make the most of student digs. There is lots to have a look at, so I hope you will enjoy!