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num_tokens is only used at bootstrap
Restore the settings for num_tokens and intial_token to what they were before you upgraded.They should not be changed just because you are upgrading to 1.2, they are used to enable virtual nodes. Which are not necessary to run 1.2.Cheers
-----------------Aaron MortonFreelance Cassandra DeveloperNew Zealand@aaronmortonOn 13/02/2013, at 8:02 AM, Daning Wang <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:No, I did not run shuffle since the upgrade was not successful.what do you mean "reverting the changes to num_tokens and inital_token"? set num_tokens=1? initial_token should be ignored since it is not bootstrap. right?Thanks,DaningOn Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 10:52 AM, aaron morton <email@example.com> wrote:
Were you upgrading to 1.2 AND running the shuffle or just upgrading to 1.2?
If you have not run shuffle I would suggest reverting the changes to num_tokens and inital_token. This is a guess because num_tokens is only used at bootstrap.Just get upgraded to 1.2 first, then do the shuffle when things are stable.Cheers-----------------Aaron MortonFreelance Cassandra DeveloperNew Zealand@aaronmortonOn 12/02/2013, at 2:55 PM, Daning Wang <email@example.com> wrote:Thanks Aaron.I tried to migrate existing cluster(ver 1.1.0) to 1.2.1 but failed.- I followed http://www.datastax.com/docs/1.2/install/upgrading, have merged cassandra.yaml, with follow parameternum_tokens: 256#initial_token: 0the initial_token is commented out, current token should be obtained from system schema- I did rolling upgrade, during the upgrade, I got "Borken Pipe" error from the nodes with old version, is that normal?- After I upgraded 3 nodes(still have 5 to go), I found it is total wrong, the first node upgraded owns 99.2 of ring[cassy@d5:/usr/local/cassy conf]$ ~/bin/nodetool -h localhost statusDatacenter: datacenter1=======================Status=Up/Down|/ State=Normal/Leaving/Joining/Moving-- Address Load Tokens Owns Host ID RackDN 10.210.101.117 45.01 GB 254 99.2% f4b6afe3-7e2e-4c61-96e8-12a529a31373 rack1UN 10.210.101.120 45.43 GB 256 0.4% 0fd912fb-3187-462b-8c8a-7d223751b649 rack1UN 10.210.101.111 27.08 GB 256 0.4% bd4c37bc-07dd-488b-bfab-e74e32c26f6e rack1What was wrong? please help. I could provide more information if you need.Thanks,DaningOn Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 9:16 AM, aaron morton <email@example.com> wrote:There is a command line utility in 1.2 to shuffle the tokens…$ ./cassandra-shuffle --helpMissing sub-command argument.Usage: shuffle [options] <sub-command>Sub-commands:create Initialize a new shuffle operationls List pending relocationsclear Clear pending relocationsen[able] Enable shufflingdis[able] Disable shufflingOptions:-dc, --only-dc Apply only to named DC (create only)-tp, --thrift-port Thrift port number (Default: 9160)-p, --port JMX port number (Default: 7199)-tf, --thrift-framed Enable framed transport for Thrift (Default: false)-en, --and-enable Immediately enable shuffling (create only)-H, --help Print help information-h, --host JMX hostname or IP address (Default: localhost)-th, --thrift-host Thrift hostname or IP address (Default: JMX host)Cheers-----------------Aaron MortonFreelance Cassandra DeveloperNew Zealand@aaronmortonOn 3/02/2013, at 11:32 PM, Manu Zhang <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:On Sun 03 Feb 2013 05:45:56 AM CST, Daning Wang wrote:
I'd like to upgrade from 1.1.6 to 1.2.1, one big feature in 1.2 is
that it can have multiple tokens in one node. but there is only one
token in 1.1.6.
how can I upgrade to 1.2.1 then breaking the token to take advantage
of this feature? I went through this doc but it does not say how to
change the num_token
Is there other doc about this upgrade path?
I think for each node you need to change the num_token option in conf/cassandra.yaml (this only split the current range into num_token parts) and run the bin/cassandra-shuffle command (this spread it all over the ring).


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Between July and September 2012, seventeen larvae of the invasive mosquito species Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) were discovered using 60 ovitraps at four study sites alongside two main road exits in South Moravia, Czech Republic. This is the first report of imported Ae. albopictus in the Czech Republic. The findings highlight the need for a regular surveillance programme to monitor this invasive species throughout western and central Europe.
Of the invasive mosquitoes discovered in Europe recently, the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse) represents the major threat to public health. Historically, this species originated in South-East Asia, but it has spread to the Americas, parts of Africa, northern Australia, and 19 European countries (Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Vatican City State) during the last decades. The species is now widely established and reportedly a nuisance mosquito in Italy, parts of France and Spain [1]. Ae. albopictus is globally an important vector of human pathogens such as chikungunya and dengue viruses as well as filarial nematodes represented by Dirofilaria spp., and an experimentally proven vector of eastern equine encephalitis, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile and several other viruses [2,3].
Its eggs are frequently transported via used tire trade or by importation of lucky bamboo [2]. However, the most important mode of long-distance dispersal of Ae. albopictus in Europe in the last decade seems to be transportation by ground vehicles (i.e. lorries, cars, caravans) from southern Europe [4,5].
While two frequently used main roads connecting the Czech Republic with southern European countries cross the border in South Moravia, no systematic surveillance of invasive mosquito species has been conducted until present. This led us to periodically monitor invasive mosquito species at this so-called 'Moravian entrance gate' using ovitrap installations.
Trapping of mosquitoes
To monitor the presence of Ae. albopictus we used traditional ovitraps [6]. These were constructed from a dark blue 800 ml plastic cup and supplemented with 500 ml of dechlorinated tap water and a floating wooden tongue depressor paddle wrapped into rough cotton fabric that was in contact with the water line to ensure Ae. albopictus oviposition. Ovitraps were placed on shrubs, columns or public lighting in close proximity to parking spaces about 50 cm above the ground. Wooden paddles and water were periodically replaced (every 7 days) and transported in closed containers to the laboratory. The paddles were incubated at 25°C in humid atmosphere for three days and then kept immersed below the water surface at 25°C for another 12 days. Additionally, water from the ovitrap containers was incubated in the laboratory at 25°C for one week. Both components were daily examined for the presence of hatching eggs or larvae. Larvae and adults reared from larvae were morphologically identified according to recent entomological keys [6,7].
Study sites and findings
Several ovitraps were placed at four study sites (parking lots) in close proximity to exits of two main roads respectively connecting Austria and Slovakia with the Czech Republic (Figure). A total of 60 ovitraps were installed between the beginning of July and the end of September 2012.
Figure. Locations (n=4) of ovitraps (n=60) for invasive mosquito monitoring, South Moravia, Czech Republic, July–September 2012
The first two ovitrap sites (study sites 1 and 2) were situated near the main road E65, a transit route for goods to the Czech Republic from Slovakia and Hungary as well as from Balkan countries (Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Greece). Individual and collective transport between western (e.g. Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands), central and southern Europe also operates through this main road. Study site 1 (22 ovitraps) was in Lanžhot (N 48°43,554´, E016°59,041´, 155 m above sea level (a.s.l.)), at a one km distance from Slovakia. The location is used for refreshment and refueling, with a parking capacity of about 100 spaces. Study site 2 (17 ovitraps) was at Ladná (N 48°48,669´, E016°53,600', 177 m a.s.l.) and situated approximately 16 km north of the first study site alongside the same main road. The site serves mainly as a refueling and rest area with a parking capacity of about 40 spaces. Two additional ovitrap sites (study sites 3 and 4) were chosen beside main road E461, where this road enters the Czech Republic from Austria. The main road E461 is frequently used for transit of goods from southern Europe (Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania) to the Czech Republic. Study site 3 (9 ovitraps) was Mikulov II (N 48°47,424´, E016°38,154´, 198 m a.s.l.), a former customs' house now solely intended for refreshment. It is located on the Czech–Austrian border and has a parking capacity of about 10 spaces. Study site 4 (12 ovitraps) was Mikulov I (N 48°47,845´, E016°37,970´, 207 m a.s.l.), at the periphery of the town of Mikulov about 1.2 km north of study site 3. It serves a rest and refueling purpose and has a parking capacity of about 20 spaces.
From study site 4, we found 16 larvae of Ae. albopictus. Eight larvae in stage IV were euthanised for identification while the remaining eight were left to rear to adult stage (five females and three males) and also subsequently identified. Interestingly, all mosquito larvae developed from ovitraps set up within two subsequent intervals (20 August and 27 August 2012). Furthermore, one larva of Ae. albopictus developed from an ovitrap situated at the study site 3, on 10 September 2012, while no deposited eggs were detected in the study sites 1 and 2.
South Moravia is owing to its mild climate the most favourable habitat for breeding of mosquitoes within the Czech Republic [8]. Massive broods of mosquitoes (predominantly Aedes spp.) periodically occur here along the rivers Dyje and Morava. This area has been known for a long time as a natural focus of several mosquito-borne viruses: mainly Ťahyňa virus, the etiologic agent of Valtice fever, and since 1997 also West Nile virus lineage 3 – Rabensburg [9,10]. Many mosquito species occurring in the Czech Republic were only recorded in this region, e.g. Anopheles atroparvus, An. hyrcanus, An. labranchiae, Aedes nigrinus, Uranotaenia unguiculata, Culex martinii [11,12]. We should take this region into consideration when searching for a suitable habitat for possible introduction and subsequent establishment of invasive mosquito species in central Europe. Our findings suggest that Ae. albopictus may be able to complete its developmental cycle in this region, and in case of a mild winter might also survive in the stadium of eggs [13]. Our results also indicate that ovitraps are a suitable tool for monitoring invasive mosquitoes on parking lots alongside main roads where alternative egg depositing water is likely less available.
In conclusion, we provide the first evidence of import of Ae. albopictus in the Czech Republic. Interestingly, Ae. albopictus has not yet been reported from the neighbouring central-European countries Austria, Slovakia, Hungary or Poland.
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[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-614?page=comments#action_12355871 ] Bryan Pendleton commented on DERBY-614: --------------------------------------- > Could you try to change your test case and see if we might get some other request from the client before we get the CNTQRY or CLSQRY request for this result set? It is exactly as you suspected. If I add a 2nd statement and call 's2.executeUpdate("create table foo (i int)");' at the critical time, we still get the SYNTAXRM exception, but the details are indeed different: - the codepoint in the exception in the server log is 0x2105, which I think is RDBCMTOK - the server-side trace shows that we got EXCSQLIMM rather than CLSQRY: RECEIVE BUFFER: EXCSQLIMM (ASCII) (EBCDIC) - the server-side stack trace is just slightly different. Rather than parseCNTQRY calling 'missingCodePoint', which is what happens when we send a CLSQRY, this time parseCNTQRY calls 'invalidCodePoint', which throws the SYNTAXRM exception. So I agree with you: the client should be able to send *any* command at this point, so the server needs to be prepared to handle any command. I guess this means that the server needs to be able to fully suspend this query, holding the partial row in abeyance, such that it can resume processing the query, starting a new QRYDTA block with the remainder of this partial row, if the client so requests, but also be able to handle any other command that might arrive. I see that there is DRDAStatement.rsSuspend, which in turn calls DRDAResultSet.suspend, but those seem to simply set a status flag; we also need to record the contents of local variable 'temp' which is holding the remainder of the partially-returned row, yes? It seems that a solution should be something along the lines of: 1) when splitQRYDTA determines that it cannot fit all the data into this block, it should attach the remainder data to the result set, suspend the statement, and pop all the way back out to the processCommands loop 2) When a CNTQRY is received, the first thing that writeQRYDTA should do is to look for any partial remainder data that might have been saved by step 1, and write that data prior to writing any new data. 3) And it seems like the MAXBLKEXT parameter should figure in here as well, I think? It's still muddy, but it's getting much clearer. > Execution failed because of a Distributed Protocol Error > -------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: DERBY-614 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-614 > Project: Derby > Type: Bug > Components: Network Server > Versions: 10.1.1.0 > Environment: Linux 2.4, Sun JDK 1.4.2_07, full SYSINFO will be attached. > Reporter: Bryan Pendleton > Attachments: clientSideTrace.txt, clientStack.txt, derby-614.zip, derbyTrace.txt, query.txt, serverSideTrace.txt, sysinfo.derby > > I am intermittently receiving Distributed Protocol Error exceptions in my client code. Simultaneously, > my derby.log is recording Distributed Protocol Error exceptions on the server side. > I cannot reliably reproduce this problem. > However, the problem always occurs in the same section of my application, so I can at least > describe that section of my application. (I'll do so in an attachment). > Here is the error I receive on the server side. Sometimes, the CODPNT is 2116 and the > Error Code Value is 1d, rather than 2114 and e. > 2005-10-05 02:10:23.663 GMT Thread[DRDAConnThread_2,5,main] (DATABASE = BuildFar > m), (DRDAID = GA0A0026.P7E6-4182154075488704215{136532}), Execution failed becau > se of a Distributed Protocol Error: DRDA_Proto_SYNTAXRM; CODPNT arg = 2114; Er > ror Code Value = e > Execution failed because of a Distributed Protocol Error: DRDA_Proto_SYNTAXRM; > CODPNT arg = 2114; Error Code Value = e > 2005-10-05 02:10:23.663 GMT Thread[DRDAConnThread_2,5,main] (DATABASE = BuildFar > m), (DRDAID = GA0A0026.P7E6-4182154075488704215{136532}), null > null > org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAProtocolException > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.throwSyntaxrm(Unknown Sourc > e) > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.missingCodePoint(Unknown So > urce) > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.parseCNTQRY(Unknown Source) > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.splitQRYDTA(Unknown Source) > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.writeFDODTA(Unknown Source) > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.writeQRYDTA(Unknown Source) > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.processCommands(Unknown Sou > rce) > at org.apache.derby.impl.drda.DRDAConnThread.run(Unknown Source) -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken Ingredients
- 1 roasting chicken (cut into approximately 6 pieces)
- 1 tbsp. meat tenderizer (unseasoned)
- 1 tsp. ground oregano
- 2 tbsp. Accent seasoning[3]
- 1 tsp. onion salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
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- 1 tsp. basil
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- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. paprika
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 egg whites
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- Clean the chicken pieces and place them in a large bowl. Cover the chicken with water and add meat tenderizer. Place chicken in refrigerator and allow it to soak for about two hours.
- Prepare breading mix. Combine flour, ground oregano, Accent seasoning, onion salt, garlic powder, marjoram, basil, sage, ground ancho chili pepper, black, pepper, salt and paprika.
- Place the mixture in resealable bag and shake to blend.
- Whisk the egg whites with buttermilk in a bowl large enough for dipping the chicken.
- Take chicken out of the water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Place chicken pieces in milk mixture and allow to soak for a few minutes.[7]
- Pour the oil into a pressure fryer and allow it to heat to 365 degrees.[8] If you don't have a pressure fryer, opt for a deep fryer and heat the oil to 300 degrees.[9]
- Drop the chicken pieces into the resealable bag with the breading and seasonings. Seal the bag closed.
- Shake the chicken in the bag until all pieces are well coated.
- Place a few pieces of chicken in the pressure fryer and lock the lid in place. Cook the chicken about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked completely and has a golden brown coating. If you're using a deep fryer, place 2 to 4 pieces in the fryer at a time and cook for 18 to 20 minutes.[9]
- Release the pressure fryer lid and place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet or paper towels for draining.
- Repeat frying with the remaining chicken pieces.
Homemade Fried Chicken Recipe : Beginning Your Fried Chicken
- Using a pressure fryer is essential to recreating KFC's original secret recipe fried chicken. If you do not have a pressure fryer, a deep fryer is second best. A frying pan will also work in a pinch. Regular frying will cause the chicken to be a bit drier than the KFC version.
- During frying, be careful not to overcrowd the fryer or the frying pan. Placing too many chicken pieces in the oil at once can lead to undercooking or uneven cooking.[10]
- If the cooking time ends and you're unsure if the pieces are completely cooked, pierce one piece with a fork in the thickest part. The juices should run clear when the chicken is done. You can also use a meat thermometer to make sure the meat is done. Cooked white meat should reach a temperature of 160 degrees and cooked dark meat should be 170 degrees.[10]
- To keep the cooked chicken warm after frying, place it on a baking sheet and put them in a 200-degree oven until you're ready to serve the meal.[9]
- For the classic KFC dining experience, serve this chicken along with mashed potatoes and gravy, buttermilk biscuits, and coleslaw.
Also See: How to Make the Original KFC Biscuits, How to Make KFC Pecan Pie, How to Make KFC Spoon Bread, How to Make KFC Bean Salad, How to Make KFC Refrigerator Rolls, How to Make KFC Extra Crispy Fried Chicken, How to Make KFC Gravy, How to Make KFC Extra Crispy Fried Chicken, How to Make KFC Coleslaw
- ↑ http://www.kfc.com/about/
- ↑ http://www.kfc.com/about/contact.asp
- ↑ http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/640259
- ↑ http://www.food.com/recipe/kentucky-fried-chicken-original-recipe-393795
- ↑ http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken46.htm
- ↑ http://www.easybreezyrecipes.com/how-to-make-kfc-original-recipe-fried-chicken-at-home.html
- ↑ http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken46.htm
- ↑ http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken46.htm
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 http://www.cmt.com/news/feature/1671196/todd-wilburs-version-of-kfc-original-recipe-fried-chicken.jhtml
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 http://www.chickenrecipesecret.com/how-to-make-kfc-original-fried-chicken.html


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By Marian Schembari, Contributing Editor, Digital Book World
When I first started my job hunt back in May 2009, I never once considered freelancing. When I think "freelancer," I think of someone with experience who's been in Industry X for years and years, and eventually broke off to do their own thing. Naive 22-year-olds do not freelance; we are interns and assistants and we work for scraps.
What I'm finding, however, is that due to the economy, a lot of the big publishers are outsourcing. According to Publishing Trends, freelance book publicists are getting a ton more work and their "freelance publicist contact sheet [PDF] has about 50% more entries than it did when [they] first started running it in 2004." Fortunately for these publicists, thanks to budget cuts and layoffs, lesser-known authors have to go elsewhere for their publicity needs. And it's my impression that this is the case for many other areas of publishing – sales, editorial and marketing (especially digital).
"Once upon a time we carried both a full-time editor and graphics specialist," says textbook publisher Mark Long (TSTC Publishing), "but have given that up to use freelancers almost exclusively so that we can scale up or scale down production depending on our workload at any given time."
The first experience I had with freelancing was from a website called The Snooze Blog. A former boss of mine runs the site and asked me to edit the posts before publication; I was paid per post, and it was a pretty sweet gig. My boss trusted my ideas and my writing, paid me per post (and always on time) and I worked from the comfort of my own home. Then, after my Facebook ads ran, Debbie Stier from HarperStudio contacted me about doing hyper-targeted ads, and later blog outreach, for some of the imprint's upcoming titles.
And that's when I really started thinking about freelancing as a full-time job. I mean, why not? More than one person was emailing me after those Facebook ads came out, saying I should consider striking out on my own. In an email from Michael Ellsberg, author of the upcoming The Power of Eye Contact (HarperCollins, April 2010), he told me:
"I make my living doing this full time in addition to writing books and after many years I've found that the real money in doing freelance work in the book world is finding people who have a business reason to publish a book. These people rightly see it as an investment in their business and will invest to do it right. Literary authors are a notoriously poor lot, so trying to base your living off of trying to help them is an equation for being broke yourself."
"My first clients were former employers," says copyeditor, Katharine O'Moore-Klopf. "Whenever contacts at those publishing houses moved on to other publishers, which happens very often in this business, I made sure to keep in contact with those people, and they took me with them, contractually speaking, to their new jobs. And they recommended my services to colleagues in other businesses. When I began freelancing, I always did everything possible–and I still do–to get my name out there and to find new clients. That's the only way to avoid the feast-or-famine cycle that many freelancers find themselves in: by marketing your services even when you have plenty of clients. A busy freelancer is an attractive one to potential clients, because to be busy, a freelancer must be good."
I spoke to a few other freelancers and publishers who hire freelancers, and here's a collection of their best tips and experiences:
"Really, the work is outside of the book publishers, through agents and referrals. I am in the Midwest, although I built my career in NYC. There is no disadvantage to me whatsoever. In fact, being in the Central Time Zone and having a large private office as well as access to nature and cheaper living, including cheaper health insurance, is a huge advantage."
– Nancy Peske, Freelance Writer and Editor
"Keep your name in front of the publisher. Don't just send one resume and then forget it. I once hired someone because they sent in a resume and followed up regularly to find out if we had any openings. I liked her determination, and she turned out to be one of the best freelancers I'd worked with."
– Dawn Carrington, Vintage Romance Publishing
"Initially a lot of my business came from contacts, with whom I kept in touch after leaving my job. Over time word of mouth has become a primary part of my business, but I also do a lot of marketing and have visibility in key places like mediabistro.com and e-zines for writers. I work hard to nurture my network of connections in the publishing industry and these people continue to send me work as well as introduce me to peers and coworkers who likewise hire me, and so on."
– Ally E. Peltier, Ambitious Enterprises
"Learn sales marketing and copywriting. Why? Two reasons: 1. Just having talent is virtually worthless in the marketplace. The people who make money have talent combined with ability to market and sell their services. And if you have talent and are wondering why you're broke, it's because you don't know how to market or sell yourself. 2. If you have writing skills, the highest economic value you can use those skills for is helping other people market themselves. That's where the money is. If you know how to write copy that sells for real, there will always be demand for your services."
– Michael Ellsberg
My advice? As a relatively new freelancer, I've noticed there's a huge demand for social media skills. I highly suggest you dig in and learn as many of these skills as you can. Publishing houses are picking up on this, but many have no clue how to use it effectively. So take that knowledge of the industry and use it to your advantage!
Publishers may be laying off staff left and right, but the work is still there. Both publishers and their authors are outsourcing this work, and based on my research and the conversations I've had with various freelancers, it can be a pretty lucrative career move.
Marian Schembari digs social media and books. Usually at the same time.
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On February 26th, the much anticipated elections in the West African country of Senegal took place. While official results are being waited upon, speculations are high that there will be a March run-off election between the incumbent 85-year-old president, Abdoulaye Wade and Macky Sall, his former prime minister and protege (they had a falling out due to Sall wanting accountability from Wade's son, Karim, over some governmental expenditure). World famous Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour attempted to get on the ballot but his candidacy was invalidated by the country's Constitutional Court.
|A recent Senegalese young voter
|Listening for results in Dakar
Reportedly leading these protests, sans the riots, are M23, a composition of civil society groups, ordinary citizens and opposition parties that arose from an uprising on June 23, 2011 protesting against a constitutional makeover by President Wade, and Y'en A Marre (French slang for "fed up"), a group of citizens including youths and artistes fronting for the frustrations of society at large. M23 does not come as a surprise to many people but the leadership and strong voice of Y'en A Marre has been something of an anomaly in this traditional and mostly conservative country. Y'en A Marre has been described by the population and popular media with a range of terms from "a group of rappers" to "a bunch of street thugs" to "young men seeking change".
So who really are they? According to its website, Y'en A Marre is "a citizens' initiative started at the outset by committed Senegalese artists (rappers) and journalists." It was indeed founded by a small group of rappers including Thiat (Cheikh Oumar Cyrille Touré) and Kilifeu (both of the famed hip-hop band "Keur Gui of Kaolack" (see our October coverage of them here), Fou Malade (Malal Talla), Djily "Baghdad" Aidara and Simon Bisbi Clan (Simon Mohamed Kouka). All these rappers are quite well known in Senegal and their hip hop albums do quite well in sales. The founders of the group also included two journalists: Fadel Barro and Aliou Sane. According to Simon, when I caught up with him at the polling station where he was voting, Y'en A Marre, though started by the rappers and journalists goes beyond this niche. It is a group for the people voicing the past frustrations of the people, speaking to the current situation of the people in seeking fair elections (which they hope will lead to Wade's departure) and arousing the aspirations of the people after the elections for a New Type of Senegal (NTS). Many on the streets of Dakar are not surprised that rappers would help found a new political movement in the country as they have the ears of the street through their music which their fans adore.
|Fadel Barro and Simon (right), Y'en A Marre founders, at polling station to vote and monitor
While Y'En A Marre has proven itself a force to be reckoned with especially in the resistance to Mr. Wade's efforts to stay longer in office despite constitutional provisions to the contrary, its founders insist that the movement remains officially unaligned with any party or candidate and keep demanding change for the better for the country regardless of who is in power. According to Keyti (Cheikh Sène), a veteran hip hop artist in Dakar and a supporter of Y'en Marre, "Y'en A Marre has grown beyond just the rappers and their fans ... its message and goals have resonated with people on the streets, including those who do not listen to rap or hip hop". He is right on the money regarding that. I could not help but notice the diversity in the age, gender and social status of people that kept coming to speak with Simon and Fadel at the polling station. Most to encourage them to continue what they are doing for the sake of the country.
Then there is the music, the revolutionary hip-hop music underpinning the movement. It is only natural that Y'en A Marre would tap into its internal resources to make its voice heard. It also helps that Y'en A Marre's founders have street credibility as they have been rapping revolutionary songs before they formed the group. But just to highlight its message markedly, the group also released a compilation at the end of last year, self-titled "Y'en A Marre". The single "Faux! Pas Forcé" from the compilation has become the group's anthem in its protests and on the lips of many desiring change in Senegal. Rap has come to make its mark in the politics of Senegal and I doubt it will be leaving anytime soon no matter how annoying it might be in the side of the establishment. Fela Kuti would be smiling in his grave now ... "Music is [indeed] the weapon".


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Oat Pancakes with Honeyed Roasted Figs
For the pancakes:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, or just use a toaster oven (much easier in this case!). Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Allow to rest while you begin to roast the figs.
For the toppings:
- Toss the figs in olive oil and a little salt. Roast on a pan lined with foil until they puff up a little – about ten minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter and cook pancakes in 1/4 cup increments. They are ready to flip when you can see bubbles start to populate on the uncooked side. The second side will only take a couple of minutes to finish cooking. You may wish to keep them warm in a low oven while you continue making the rest.
- When ready to serve, top with roasted figs and drizzle liberally with honey.
*This will give you a little extra chewy texture in the pancake that is pretty pronounced. If that doesn't sound good to you, use quick oats. If you want somewhere in the middle, use old fashioned.
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Perhaps it's time for the housewares industry to have its own slogan, a tagline to promote a business that finds itself at the epicenter of a new consumer sensibility.
We've all seen what a catchy slogan has done for the milk industry.
"Got Housewares?"
OK, maybe not. But there has to be something that captures the essence of housewares… that communicates its commitment to improving everyday life.
Looking at housewares sales trends and merchandising initiatives the past several months, the concept of "homemade" starts to resonate. Try this:
"Housewares: Home. Made. Better."
As in homemade… better. Or home… made better. It works either way with consumers craving new, easy home solutions to save money; to reconnect with family and friends; to express themselves; to personalize their space; to take control of their health; to save the Earth.
Emotional Rescue
Homemade conveys trust and comfort, a nod to tradition without being old-fashioned. It is a feel-good designation relevant to a new consumer generation seeking emotional rescue from today's hyper-stress though a fulfilling home experience that won't break the bank.
Pride in self-achievement: That is the common promise by many of today's top-selling housewares products. Soda makers. Treat makers. Meatball makers. Single-serve coffeemakers. Chef-endorsed cookware. Specialty bakeware and kitchen tools. On-the-go beverageware. Mix-and-match tableware. Water filters. Grooming appliances. Steam cleaners. And many others.
Sears and Kmart are leveraging the appeal of homemade accomplishment with its plan to launch a collection of home goods licensed by author and TV cook Sandra Lee, who extols at-home simplicity and economy through her "Semi-Homemade" cooking methodology.
Similar sentiment is rooted in every home product endorsement from Rachael Ray to Martha Stewart to Bob Vila that has attempted to make self-made treats seem more attainable and self-service chores seem more agreeable.
No Limits
Homemade aspiration isn't limited to the kitchen. Homemade applies to cleaning, to wellness, to appearance, to décor, to organization and more.
Homemade means fresher and more satisfying. Homemade baby food. Homemade lasagna. Homemade pillows.
Homemade rebuilds consumer confidence and esteem. Homemade encourages not an escape from daily living, but rather an embrace of daily living.
Industry Legacy
Simplifying and improving a homemade lifestyle is the legacy of the housewares industry. It doesn't hurt to remind consumers every now and then to keep the spotlight on an industry unified in its commitment to advancement worthy of more attention on the shelves and more dollars on the bottom line.
The housewares industry often seems to struggle for a higher profile in the consumer products space against such categories as fashion and technology, although housewares historically has been one of the steadiest sales performers.
Many of the success stories reported by HomeWorld Business during the past year serve up convincing evidence that housewares is tapping into the psyche of the consumer market as its transitions back into a careful purchase mode. Housewares once again is providing innovative new solutions and merchandising programs to celebrate and facilitate a rewarding homemade lifestyle.
"Housewares: Home. Made. Better."
A catchy slogan is nice. What's more more important, though, is a sustained campaign to raise the profile of a vital industry that is hitting an evolving consumer's self-serve sweet spot.
This is the moment for housewares. Why let milk get all the attention?


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Fast Online Degree Programs 2013
Let's face it. The faster that you can complete a degree program that will take you to new job opportunities for better income, the better it is for all concerned. The variety of fast online degree programs 2013 are more extensive than ever before.
Popularity of Accelerated Degree Programs
Part of the popularity of accelerated online degree programs from the student's perspective is that you can finish a 4 year degree in two years or less. From the viewpoint of colleges and universities, the advantage is that they have the ability to accept a greater number of students increasing their profits without increasing the cost of degrees.
The Interactions in Online Classes
Even though you will not be attending a physical classroom at specific times and days, you will quickly discover that online classes do have interactions with others in the class as well as the instructors in virtual class lectures, message boards and whiteboards where students interact in real time conversations and discussion groups.
Accelerated Online Degree Programs Available
Nearly every Bachelor Degree program has accelerated options available to students. Primarily, the acceleration is based on your particular scheduling of courses. Since you can take classes year round instead of during the spring and fall, the specific degree that you seek falls into an accelerated program. None-the-less, planning your schedule does require determination. Of course, if you have to slow your original pace down, you will still be more likely to graduate ahead of the standard four year period.
Choosing the School that Supports Your Degree Program
It is essential to explore all the schools offering fast online degree programs 2013 before you settle on the school that will get your money and attention. If the school does not specifically state their policy about accelerated programs for degrees, send an email to the student administration and ask what the college policy is – and get it in writing. Ask if there are certain departments or professors that support accelerated programs more than others within the school. Ask if their policy is anywhere in the student handbook and read it as it is presented. Do this with every potential college or university that offers a degree that you wish to obtain before you sign any dotted lines. This is your future and you will need support and encouragement from the college, professors and other students on the fast track.
Fast Tracking Degrees Are Hard Work
Whether you take conventional term programs that are designed to take up to five years in order to complete or choose fast online degree programs 2013, a Bachelor's Degree requires a specific number of course hours to be awarded the degree. There are no short-cuts and no allowances for fewer credit hours. You will still be required to complete all the basics including History, Sociology, Psychology, English, Language and Algebra plus your degree courses, which could be more than half the total number of hours to earn that degree. If you are a person who does not need supervision in order to complete assignments on time, then an online degree program could be your best investment to better your own financial future.


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Q&A: US Port Security Before and After 9/11
What did port security mean to the maritime industry before the September 11 attacks? Are enough measures in place today to keep U.S. ports safe? Listen as Peter Tirschwell, senior VP of strategy for UBM Global Trade, as well as a weekly columnist for The Journal of Commerce, discusses the topic of port security and the changes it has undergone over the last 10 years with JOC editor Dana L. Brundage.
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Q: Peter, there's been a lot of reflecting this past week among Americans after learning of the death of Osama bin Laden. I wanted to ask you about how the attacks of September 11 affected port security in this country. We've seen a lot of changes over the past 10 years and you've been writing about this industry for a long time. Can you give us a visual of what port security was like pre-attacks versus now?
Peter: Indeed bin Laden being killed has caused a lot of reflections about the last 10 years. Prior to "9/11", port security didn't really exist in the way it does today to the extent the way that the U.S. was interested in what was coming into the country. It was for customs duty purposes because we had to collect duties on imports. It was for trade enforcement as we were interested in counterfeit items coming in and other banned commodities, turtles from the south China Sea or whatever it was and narcotics. The most extensive, what you could call port security measures were really around things like narcotics and the customs service maintaining vigilance over items that shouldn't be brought into the country for various reasons.
But terrorism went from being hardly on the radar screen at all to being the number one priority of the government after "9/11." It changed overnight. It took many years to get the regime in place that we have today. But I think we've gone from a situation where the public, indeed the industry as well, knew fundamentally that the containers, for example, were a gaping hole in the nation's security. These things were coming in from all over the world. Who knows what was in them. In some cases the carriers didn't know, and in some cases today they still don't know, what's inside of the containers. There was very little intelligence around it. And in result there was an enormous amount of work to be done. Our country and our government and the importing community --everyone from importers to 3PLs to BCOs to ports themselves, truckers, railroads -- all in one way or another had to step up big time in order to adjust themselves to the world.
I think we can look back now nearly 10 years later and say that a great deal has been accomplished. I think one of the clearest pieces of evidence of that is that fact that early on in the years after September 11 it was a very convenient political opportunity for politicians to rail against the lack of port security. It was a way that Democrats could go after President Bush, which they did. It was a way for laws to be passed that were popular at home. It was something that politicians knew that people were really, really insecure about. Well in the last 10 years we have implemented C-TPAT, we've implemented the 24-hour rule, 10+2, significant port security measures, protecting ports themselves. We've implemented radiation screening. We've implemented extensive targeting of all containers. The sum total of that is that today you do not hear the same level of political noise around containers. There's a comfort level.
Now of course the flip side of that is that were there to be an attack on our country and containers were linked to it, the debate would begin anew. That's always a threat to the industry -- that you better be watchful because container security is the responsibility of not just the government but everyone in the industry. Everybody in the industry has got to remain vigilant because if we don't and something happens, the government is going to come down on the industry like a ton of brinks and damn the consequences.
Q: Hindsight is 20/20 but are you surprised that, looking back, measures were way more lax and that terrorists didn't take advantage of that big gaping hole in the security of our containers coming into the U.S.?
Peter: Terrorism as we know it today is a somewhat recent phenomenon, Islamic terrorism. It didn't always exist in the way it does today. The death of bin Laden is a historic event because in some ways that could be the demise of the al Qaeda-style terrorism that created "9/11" and other attempted attacks both here and in Europe. So it was a huge wake-up call for our country. And I think that we clearly as a country didn't know and fully appreciate what that threat was and it took an event like that to make us realize what kind of world we really live in.
Q: In terms of the security that is currently in place at our ports, do you think there is room for improvement? For example, about 6 million containers come into the U.S. annually and only about 2 percent are physically inspected. Do you find that to be a problem?
Peter: I think that the answer to that question is that an enormous amount has been done already. The system is vastly safer than it was, and that has to be the starting point of any conversation. The fact that only 2 percent of containers are physically inspected was the number one example that opportunistic politicians would site in trying to take political advantage of perceived public insecurity about port security. The truth of the matter is that every container, 100 of containers, are evaluated. The 10+2 ISF importer security filing has given the government extensive data on every single container coming into the country.
Going back to Treasurer Secretary Paul O'Neil, who was treasurer during the September 11 attacks, I recall distinctly a speech he made shortly after "9/11", where he said we cannot allow the presence of terrorism and the threats against our country to be an excuse for our having our economy come to a screeching halt. That's an overstatement, but basically we have to have a functioning economy. Our country is strong because of our strong economy. That why the U.S. is what it is today. So, translating that into cargo coming in, which is what he was talking about, he said we cannot stop and open every single container because that would bring trade to a screeching halt. We have to be smarter about how we look at port security. We have to be smarter about how we evaluate containers so that they can move, because with 30 percent of our economy tied to international trade the system has to go on, and that's the system that's been built today. So those who say we have to inspect every single container are not appreciating the consequences of doing that.
And also, as many security experts have pointed out, inspecting every container doesn't necessarily improve security because it's so labor intensive, it's trying to come up with a 100 percent solution when we're never going to be fully safe. The big issue of course is a nuclear bomb coming into the country. When it comes to that, our country has taken measures to be very watchful for radiation, which I think it's trying to say we do want 100 percent protection against that. In general, that idea would be an overreaction.
So no, I think we're good, to be honest with you. I think that the government has all the data that it needs, much more data than it ever had. I think it's learning how to use that data. It's learning how to make good use of the greater visibility that it has. That's why, to be honest with you, you don't see huge new proposals for major new container security programs that are on the horizon. It's the first time since September 11 where you haven't felt another wave of regulatory or security intervention in the supply chain. You don't feel that coming.


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Yes, you are.
Yes, you are.
OK. How come the delivery guy already looks aggrieved at 0:12? Dressing-gown-man's only said he'll ask his cousin if he's ordered anything, nothing specific about 'Chinese'. Makes delivery guy look like he's got a serious chip on shoulder.
I think he was just grouchy.
18 seconds in "Racist Dick" says "Did you order Chinese?" – which makes you look like someone who didn't listen carefully enough.
Well, you clearly can't read.
That was pretty good
Don't give up on the day job lads, that was beyond sh*te.


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Why Bernanke And Pals Will Soon Need a New Pair of Pants
Graham Summers
The Fed must literally be about to pee itself.
The $600 billion in QE 2 bought at best roughly three months' worth of improved economic data. Granted, it was heavily massaged economic data (US economic data is now largely a work of fiction), but for simplicity's sake, we'll say that the Fed got roughly one month's worth of improved economic data for every $200 billion it spent.
However, QE 2 ALSO blew up food and energy prices up: between 2010 and 2011 gas rose 33% while ground beef, cheese, and vegetables were all up in the double digits as well.
So the Fed needed things to cool down a bit. So they allowed QE 2 to end. Of course, Bernanke juiced the market one final time to the tune of $76 billion, probably hoping that the market would buy his bluff and believe that things might hold up without Fed juice.
But the market didn't. Instead, the markets have begun to implode proving beyond any doubt that the Fed was the primary support behind the stock market rally.
So here we are today. The US economy has very clearly fallen off a cliff. The Fed already has a $2.8 trillion balance sheet (larger than the GDP of France, the UK or Brazil). Announcing QE 3 would mean creating an inflationary disaster. And NOT announcing QE 3 means a market collapse and very likely another 2008 scenario.
So it's literally "pick your monetary poison."
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*Alicia Keys may have swept fans away with her latest album, but it looks like she's again being accused of stealing… this time someone else's lyrics.
According to reports, the singer's hit single, "Girl on Fire" is just a rehashing of another songwriter's hard work. Earl Shuman and Leon Carr's 1960's hit, "Hey There Lonely Girl" is apparently the foundation for Alicia's ladies anthem.
This is serious.
Shuman told Showbiz 411 that he's going to take legal action against the girl on fire for lifting two whole lines:
"Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl/And it's a lonely world."
Shuman may be 89, but he still knows his rights. He and his former colleague have begun the search for a suitable lawyer.
But this isn't the first time the gentlemen have sought legal action for the song. Shuman revealed he sued both Anita Baker and the Beastie Boys for also using parts of the song without his permission.
Admittedly, Alicia credits another musician's work that was dubbed on the record – Billy Squiers' 'The Big Beat."


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sixnationsrugby.com > Wales
The two-time defending champions got off to the perfect start with last year's Championship top try scorer Alex Cuthbert opening his account after just four minutes.
Centre Scott Williams also crossed before the interval to give Wales, who are chasing an historic third consecutive RBS 6 Nations crown, a 17-3 lead at half-time.
Back came Italy after the break however and 20-year-old centre Michele Campagnaro crossed twice, pulling the Azzurri back to within five points with 11 minutes remaining.
Leigh Halfpenny's 73rd-minute penalty gave Wales an eight-point cushion and Gatland's side saw out the victory but the head coach admitted improvements must be made before Saturday's trip to face Ireland in Dublin.
But Jones insisted Wales were in control despite Italy's second-half rally.
"It probably looked as if we were under more pressure than we actually felt out there," said Jones, captaining the side with Sam Warburton on the bench.
"We were a bit ragged at times, but we showed ambition and a will to play.
"We showed ambition, and at times you get mistakes, but that was a big potential banana skin, if you like, to get out of the way.
"We were acutely aware of the performances Italy put in last year, hence the realisation of how difficult this was going to be."
The official RBS 6 Nations magazine is available free online - follow this link to start reading your copy now


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It's where helping dogs collides into wondrous, whimsical and fantastical treasures. All having been inspired by beauty, giggles, compassion and amazing souls in furry packages.A world of treasures meant to touch your soul, your funny bone and your heart.
A special perk; When you purchase from At-Choo, you are, in turn, helping shelter dogs who are in tremendous need of medical care and safety. The AT-CHOO FOUNDATION, a non-profit 501(c)(3) helps to make that happen by committing funds to these Professors of Love. That enables safety to come quicker.
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Ugly Betty
After four seasons, Betty bids goodbye in this series finale. Starring America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, the show follows the life of a style-challenged young woman working her way up the ladder at a prestigious fashion magazine. ABC/Citytv, 9 p.m.
Modern Family
Jay and Phil compete to lead Luke and Manny's basketball team after their hot-tempered coach quits in the middle of a game. At the same time, Mitchell brings Cameron along to meet a potential employer, but his big personality doesn't exactly help. ABC/Citytv, 8 p.m.
The New Adventures of Old Christine
While Richard secretly plans an impromptu wedding, "old" Christine takes a very pregnant and cranky "new" Christine to a salon for a makeover. Scott Bakula reprises his role as "old" Christine's ex-boyfriend, "new" Christine's father. CBS, 7 p.m.
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Little Snowie Shaved Ice Machine
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NEW YORK — The lighter, slimmer, cheaper new version of Barnes & Noble's e-reader has a black-and-white touch screen and aims squarely at the "grandma" demographic — or at least those craving a simpler e-book reader.
The latest Nook's price tag — $139 — is a sign that the book seller also is aiming to compete with Amazon and Borders Group on e-reader prices.
The focus on simplicity means the new Nook's battery can last two months, CEO William Lynch said at an event in New York. Lynch said the latest Nook was inspired by feedback from customers — specifically a letter asking why no e-readers were suitable for a grandmother.
"The Kindle 3 has 38 buttons. That's 37 more than the all-new Nook," said Lynch, taking a jab at Amazon.com's e-reader, the market's top seller.
The new Nook, to be available June 10, is WiFi only, has a 6-inch touch screen and can hold up to 1,000 digital books. It features the latest E Ink technology, which significantly minimizes flashing that can occur as a user pages through an e-book.
The newest device replaces versions that came before the Nook Color, which still sells for $249. After the all-new Nook's release, the first-generation Nook will sell for $119, and the Nook 3G will sell for $169 — until supplies run out.
Morningstar analyst Peter Wahlstrom said the newest version keeps Barnes & Noble current on technology, while reserving the company the option to release a more tabletlike device later. "You don't have to get into the really crowded tablet space right away," Wahlstrom said.
Barnes & Noble executives said the new device lets readers look up words, highlight passages, search and adjust font size.
The new device from Barnes & Noble comes after cable TV mogul John Malone's Liberty Media Corp. made a surprise $1 billion offer for the company Friday. Liberty Media executives have said they are interested in both Barnes & Noble's digital properties and retail stores.


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Ok so I'm getting a gun fr Christmas an my gf is letting me pick it out but I don't know what to get . So any ideas I'm debating between a handgun or rifle. Guns I already have: remington870, pf9, and a 22 lr rifle. So give me ideas the price range is 300$ but can add up to a hundred of my own money
i would go with either a pistol, another .22 rifle. or a mosin. if you get a mosin nagant you will have lots left over for ammo n targets!
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Centerfire rifle. .223 or .308 if you hunt big game. There are some very, very, decent inexpensive bolt actions around these days the fellas will tell ya about -- Savage, etc.
Save your money and built an AR. Or buy a cheap one. S&W M&P Sport is great for the money.
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Clinton backs Westinghouse bid to build Czech reactors
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged the Czech government to diversify its energy sources by picking Westinghouse Electric Co. as a supplier for two new reactors at CEZ AS's Temelin nuclear plant.
"We are encouraging the Czech Republic to diversify" its energy sources and suppliers in a way that is environmentally sound and safe, Clinton said in Prague on Monday. Earlier, she met with Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The United States hopes "that Westinghouse will receive the utmost consideration." The secretary, traveling in Europe to discuss NATO funding commitments, urged Czechs to reduce their dependence on Russian energy. She touted Westinghouse technology as having the highest safety standards.
CEZ, the Czech state-controlled power utility, plans to pick the supplier of the Temelin reactors by the middle of next year. Westinghouse, based in Cranberry, is competing for the $10 billion project against a Russian-Czech group led by Atomstroyexport, a unit of Russia's state-run Rosatom Corp.
Accepting Westinghouse's bid would create jobs and spur investment opportunities in both countries, Clinton said.
Paris-based Areva SA, the world's largest supplier of nuclear fuel, was disqualified from bidding in October and has appealed to the Czech anti-monopoly office.
The Czechs buy 60 percent of their oil, 70 percent of their natural gas and all of their nuclear reactor fuel from Russia. All of the country's 6 nuclear reactors are of Soviet design.


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All Islamic extremists and radical clerics preaching extremist propaganda or recruiting, converting and radicalising persons in the UK must be arrested and either imprisoned or deported, staring with Anjem Choudary and his followers.
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What do you do when a girlfriend's 60th birthday party is the same day as your boyfriend's 30th?
Is it wrong to lie about your age when online dating?
Is it morally wrong to have a blow-dry when one of your children has head lice?
Does the Dalai Lama actually tweet or is it his assistant?
Is technology now the fifth element? Or is that wood?
Is sleeping with someone after 2 dates and 6 weeks of texting the same as getting married after 2 meetings and 6 months of letter writing in Jane Austen's day?
Pondering these, and other modern dilemmas, Bridget Jones stumbles through the challenges of single-motherhood, tweeting, texting and redisovering her sexuality in what SOME people rudely and outdatedly call 'middle age'.
The long-awaited return of a much-loved character, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is timely, tender, touching, witty, wise and bloody hilarious.
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Bridget Jones's Diary: 'A brilliant evocation of life as a single girl in a certain time...reads like Anita Loos out of Jane Austen, and any woman who has ever had a job, a relationship or indeed a mother will read it and roar.' - The Times
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Set in contemporary London, the new novel brings us Bridget in a new phase of life.
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Helen Fielding studied English at St Anne's College, Oxford and worked at the BBC as writer, researcher and producer. She then began writing for the Sunday Times, the Telegraph and the Independent, which first published the anonymous column that became the novel Bridget Jones's Diary. Along with its sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, it has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and been adapted into two extremely successful films.
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Helen Fielding has another winner with "Mad About The Boy". Bridget is still the same hilarious, insecure person she was when younger and she really struggles with being a single mum - or thinks she does. In reality she's doing a pretty good job and eventually comes to believe in herself as capable of raising her two young children without their father. Along the way she has a passionate fling with a toy boy (go Bridge!) but eventually realises she has to let him find someone his own age to allow him the chance to have his own kids. A satisfying story of growth and personal development told with great humour.
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Number Of Pages: 400
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text: Meeting in a Chicago art school over a love of Don Caballero and Hella, Maps & Atlases transitioned through the overt technicality of their fleet-fingered early EPs and the orchestrally complex instrumentation of debut full-length 'Perch Patchwork' before settling comfortably into last year's eclectically poppy 'Beware and Be Grateful', an album built on the foundations of a long-held appreciation of classic pop artists like David Bowie, Talking Heads and Prince but supported by the structure of their own talent and established style. Except this is a band who never seem to settle comfortably – each release takes them in a new direction to explore their abilities and grow as musicians – and the only propensity for an established style is that the members remain the same. A conundrum indeed, a mass of contradictions, but the longing in Dave Davison's reedy voice and the chirpy personality of the tumbling basslines and flittering guitar work, at times almost like bird song, is the thread that weaves its way through each release to date. 'Perch Patchwork' received widespread critical acclaim but was written and recorded almost purely for the studio, whereas 'Beware and Be Grateful' returned the bands focus to live performance, bringing in a desire to explore the benefits of improvisation their innate ability can produce when combined with the introduction of pedals and other live effects to their sonic arsenal. The music world's reaction has been equally positive though, and their return to Brighton should be a date to mark in the calendar. One of the most imaginative and listenable bands you're likely to find.


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By Andrei Khalip and Axel Bugge
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's center-right Social Democrats (PSD) began forming a coalition government with their traditional rightist allies on Monday, promising to take tough austerity steps under the country's bailout program.
The PSD's convincing victory on Sunday with 39 percent of the vote ended months of political uncertainty following the collapse of the minority Socialist government in March, when it failed to pass its latest austerity package.
Submerged in an acute debt crisis, Portugal received a 78 billion-euro bailout last month from the European Union and IMF. The terms include higher taxes and tough spending cuts that will weigh on an economy already deep in recession.
"Portugal needs to return to creating a wave of confidence in the markets," PSD leader and prime minister-elect Pedro Passos Coelho said in an exclusive interview. "I think we can surprise and go beyond the (bailout) agreement."
He added that he aimed to form a majority government in coalition with the ultra-conservative CDS-PP "in record time" so that "all deadlines in the agreement can be respected."
Passos Coelho said his government would set an example by cutting costs in the administration.
President Anibal Cavaco Silva met the prime minister-elect on Monday and asked him to urgently start the process of forming a majority government.
"The preparations (for forming a government) must be conducted as quickly as possible," a spokesman for the president told reporters after the meeting.
He added that Cavaco Silva had asked for the preparations to be finalized by the time the full final results of the election are published, in about two weeks, after which the president can formally appoint Passos Coelho as prime minister.
"There are many difficult measures planned that will be taken. All the Portuguese will need a lot of courage, and I'm sure they'll have enough," Passos Coelho told reporters.
Paulo Portas, head of the CDS-PP, has said he is ready to rule together with the Social Democrats.
Portuguese stocks opened higher on Monday, [ID:nLDE75508M] but later followed European stocks lower. The 10-year bond yield was steady at around 10.4 percent, but analysts expected investors to react positively and bring the yield down.
"The biggest risk, of a hung parliament, is out of the way, so we should have a rather safe government, a coalition government. I'd say it is as good as it gets -- there should be positive underlying impact from the election," said David Schnautz, debt strategist at Commerzbank in London.
The PSD won 105 seats while the CDS won 24, giving the two parties, which have a record of working together in coalitions, a clear majority in the 230-seat parliament.
This should allow the coalition to enact reforms and austerity measures included in the bailout, such as sweeping tax rises and deep spending cuts, to reduce Portugal's large deficit and debt.
Political analyst Adelino Maltez said the PSD and CDS-PP should be able to agree on ministerial portfolios quickly, perhaps this week.
Portugal faces its highest level of unemployment in three decades and the economy is expected to contract 2 percent both this year and next, presenting the new government with tough challenges as disposable incomes fall.
The PSD has long argued for cuts in government spending, which the Socialists have managed to reduce only slightly.
The PSD advocates a smaller role for the state in the economy, and privatizations of state-run companies. A sell-off of state assets is part of the bailout program.
"This victory will probably result in a more aggressive privatization program," BPI analysts wrote in a research note.
Filipe Garcia, head of the consultants Informacao de Mercados Financeiros in Porto, said the clear election result would help investor sentiment, but that Portugal's economic problems could not be solved quickly.
"This major result will allow the right to pass more unpopular measures," Garcia said. "But the pact does not solve the country's problems, does not bring growth, and the success of the government's economic policy will depend very much on the Europe-wide sovereign debt crisis."
So far there have been few strikes or protests against austerity measures in Portugal, in contrast to Greece and neighboring Spain, but analysts say that could change as the recession deepens.
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Around here, winter typically isn't a big deal. Our average winter high is around 50F. We might have a day where we don't get above freezing but the temperature quickly climbs back up. We also don't see much snow. There are years we don't see a flake of the white stuff. We might have some flurries or maybe a dusting of snow that lasts 24 hours at the most.
This year has not been average. We've had two snow storms combined with temperatures that stayed below freezing for days at a time. Some winter gear sewing was in order.
pattern: Double Thick Ear Muff Style Polar Fleece Headband (free pattern/tutorial by Laura of Daily Improvisations)
fabric: leftover double sided fleece from my jacket
My coat is the Minoru that I made last year. It's still going strong!
I have been wanting to make one of these since the weather turned cooler. Do you know how hard I looked for a pattern for one of these? The biggest problem was I wanted it to be shaped and not straight. Green Pepper Patterns has one but of course, that was the one Green Pepper pattern that my local Joann Fabrics didn't have in stock. And once I got it in my head that I wanted to make one, I didn't have the patience to order it and wait for a week+.
Luckily, in all my googling and searching I came across Laura's pattern. The headband did the trick and kept my ears warm/hair out of my face while I went sledding.:)
Last but not least, I finally made the scarf from the Little Things to Sew book.


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If you want cheap solar panels to create energy for your home, there's no better way to get the job done than to do it yourself, building your own home solar energy panels.
Solar energy technology has improved vastly in the last few years and it's now possible to provide for the electricity needs of your home with a combination of solar panels and wind energy - resources we can harness easily. These are green alternatives that save money as well as natural resources.
You don't need to be Mr. Science in order to make your own cheap solar energy panels. You can build your first solar energy cell at home to generate electricity for the house, for around $200. Click here to find out how.
What if you could really assemble cheap solar energy panels with a few inexpensive items from the hardware store and generate enough solar energy to run your appliances or heat and cool your home?
Amazing, but true... and the Michael the author of this guide to making cheap solar panels has found the way to do it. Whether you are looking to go off the grid or just want to save on your energy bills, these do-it-yourself projects to build your own cheap solar panel is just what you've been looking for.
Now that we've seen what high gas prices and fuel prices look like - and what they can do to your family budget - don't be caught flat-footed again. Build some cheap solar panels for your home and start seeing the savings stack up (instead of the bills) the next time energy prices start to rise!
It's important to know what you're doing when you're working with electricity - you can really damage yourself or present a risk to your home if you're not cautious. That's why I recommend this DIY guide to solar energy for your residence. This program on building solar panels takes the mystery away and leaves you with good solid information you can implement to safely and cheaply build solar panels for your home.
Would You Like Results Like These With Own Cheap Solar Panels In Place?
Installing cheap solar panels are a great way to capture energy and use it for free. When you combine your solar panel energy with wind energy, you'll have a more steady flow of power for your home, even on cloudy or stormy days. This alternative energy guide will show you how. You can save and store the energy you don't use up each day to be used at a later date. The guide shows you how to do that, too.
I really hope you will decide to take a look at Michael's Earth 4 Energy guide to building your own cheap solar panels and wind turbines to create free power for your home.
Say Hello to Earth 4 Energy, and Good-bye to your electric bill!
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August 18, 2014
Discussions about civil rights in America rarely focus on the plight of Asian-American immigrants. In today's Academic Minute, though, Valdosta State University's Stephanie Hinnershitz describes how this segment of the population faced some very real struggles. Hinnershitz is an assistant professor of history at Georgia's Valdosta State.
August 15, 2014
In our August 15 program, AcademeBlog's John K. Wilson and the Teagle Foundation's Judith Shapiro, with Editor Scott Jaschik and moderator Casey Green, assessed the implications of the University of Illinois's decision not to hire Steven Salaita in the wake of his controversial public comments about the Israel-Palestinian conflict. And the College of Southern Nevada's Robert McKee joined the program to discuss his essay about the impact of age discrimination on faculty careers.
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As usual, I wrote at my usual spots this week.
Over at Bus Leagues Baseball, I began our campaign to find out why people love minor league baseball by interviewing a friend of mine who is a huge Dunedin Blue Jays fan.
Q&A: Dunedin Blue Jays Super Fan Torianne Valdez
Then over at Rays Index, I wrote about the premise of chances by comparing the major league opportunities of three Rays pitchers.


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Open-minded. No fixed definitions.
simply complex, simply curious.
movies. knowledge.
Intellectual conversations, drinking tea, watching movies. You could say I'm an armchair philosopher.
Born in Venezuela, from Miami, Florida
Plotting a master escape plan.
Jorge Luis Borges. True blood. Woody Allen.
Fight club. Equilibrium. Samsara. The Wall. The Truman show. Donne Darko.
The Matrix. Into the Wild. Tonight you're mine. American Beauty. her.
The wolf of Wall Street. Mr. Nobody.
V for Vendetta. Forrest Gump.
The Graduate. The Hunger Games. Troy. Pulp fiction. Warrior. braveheart. Apocalypto. Black Swan. Zoolander. Transcendence.
9 1/2 weeks. Manhattan. taxi driver. Waking Life.
Star Wars. I Origins. The grand Budapest hotel. Drive. Blade runner. Interstellar.Predestination. Ex Machina. Automata.


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